This is a story of a bright young lad who was cle... more

This is a story of a bright young lad who was clever enough to outwit all his friends. This lovable, mischievous bundle of a boy daydreams, schemes, plots and weaves a world of fantasy around himself. Read further to explore the fun and adventure of Tom Sawyer and his friend Huckleberry Finn in witnessing a murder, robbery and above all attending, their own funeral service. They eventually triumph in apprehending the true murderer and become heroes and darlings of one and all.... less

Designed to cater for change modules on HR and bu... more

Designed to cater for change modules on HR and business degree programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, this comprehensive textbook introduces the reader to the wide range of contentious debates currently informing understanding about change management.The textbook covers a breadth of change management topics, including chapters on individual change, technological change, resistance to change, group-based change and controlling change. It draws upon an extensive review of relevant change management literature in order to encourage a critical perspective, as well as a deeper understanding of this important subject area. This textbook offers the reader answers to questions including why change management tends to fail and why individuals are neglected in traditional accounts of change management.Pedagogical features include case studies and discussion questions. The case studies are written specifically for this textbook and require the reader to engage with the practicalities of change management in a range of different organisational contexts.... less

If you could identify one lesson of investing, wh... more

If you could identify one lesson of investing, what would it be?This question, repeatedly asked of Mark Skousen by everyday investors, intrigued the stock market expert. Could he sum up his decades-long experience as an investment advisor, professor, and writer in a single lesson? Was it possible both to explain the cryptic workings of the stock market and also relate a comprehensive investing strategy in just one book?This book represents the definitive answer to that question. Mixing sober investment guidance with compelling stories from Dr. Skousens years of exploration in the stock market jungle, Essentials Of Investing is an engaging, indispensable guide for surviving and thriving in the world of investment.... less

In this suprising and highly unconventional work,... more

In this suprising and highly unconventional work, the author poses a seemingly simple question that yields a thoroughly unexpected answer. The Constitution Matters, he argues, not because it structures our government but because it structures our political parties-not supreme court decisions- are the true engines of constitutional changes in our system... less

Public Law is an advanced, high quality textbook ... more

Public Law is an advanced, high quality textbook that comprehensively covers the key topics found on undergraduate public law courses. The book presents a sophisticated and accessible analysis of the law and institutions of public law, and places the legal issues within the wider socio-political context within which the constitution operates. Three key themes that permeate the content allow students to approach the subject in a structured and easy to understand way, and questions posed throughout the chapters give students the opportunity to provide answers that show how their knowledge has increased as the chapter progresses.... less

MACROECONOMICS provides readers with a running co... more

MACROECONOMICS provides readers with a running commentary on the standard approach, while simultaneously introducing them to a broader range of ideas about the causes and appropriate policy responses to a wide range of common economic problems. It explains the key principles that underlie a variety of alternative theoretical perspectives including institutionalist economics, radical economics, Post Keynesian economics, feminist economics, ecological economics, Marxist economics, social economics, and socioeconomics in clear and accessible style.Key Features The book provides a balanced critique of the standard introductory macroeconomic curriculum It brings alternative perspectives into the classroom in an accessible way that empowers students to think about the economy in new and exciting ways The book also includes end-of-chapter study questions, as well as a detailed note to instructors... less

Based on a series of previously published article... more

Based on a series of previously published articles, the book adopts a reader friendly approach to the problems and issues facing those of us who depend on technology to make a living.... less

Covering both civil and criminal proceedings, Exp... more

Covering both civil and criminal proceedings, Expert Evidence * Provides comprehensive coverage ofexpert evidence in courts, tribunals,official enquiries and other proceedings, including arbitration.* Sets out general principles and deals with the application of those principles in specific context.* Provides guidance on pre-trial preparation of expert evidence.* Deals with every aspect of the expert witness in court. * Goes through methods of cross-examining experts. * Looks individually at areas such as forensic science, psychiatric evidence, valuation of land and buildings, and evidence with a mathematical element. * Discusses the rules that apply in specific fields of litigation, such as medical reports in personal injury cases, patents, construction claims, proceedings involving children and drunk-driving cases. * Looks at tribunals not covered by the strict rules of evidence. * Quotes in full all important statutory provisions and rules of the court.... less

Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen have inspire... more

Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen have inspired millions with their timeless tales of everyday life. Now they team with noted womens issues expert Stephanie Marston for this new book series in the Chicken Soup line.Extraordinary recipes for living will improve lives in nine simple steps. Women will benefit from getting to know themselves in a journal that truly celebrates life. The advice in Life Lessons for Women is straightforward yet perceptive, and combined with powerful stories, it overflows with inspiration and direction for creating a significant life.... less

The Dictionary of Biotechnology and Genetic Engin... more

The Dictionary of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering is an important reference tool for students, teachers, physicians, science and technical writers, and anyone looking for a concise source of current information on this fast-breaking field. Thoroughly revised and updated, the book provides more than 2,000 entries313 new to this editionthat clearly define terms and phrases, from A-DNA to Zoo Blot.... less