This new introduction management text, with its "back to basics" approach, is a refreshing change from standard, encyclopaedic, look-alike principles of management textbooks. The book effectively distills core management topics into 13 user-friendly chapters. This focused, right-sized approach is ideally suited to the needs of first and second year undergraduate students. Chapter content is augmented by strong experimental exercises (one per chapter) and challenging "in-basket" exercises.

Management: Responsibility for Performance (McGraw-Hill Series in Management)

Business & Money

Hess, Peter

Siciliano, Julie

Management & Leadership

Mcgraw-Hill College

About the Author\nPeter Hess is Associate Professor of Germanic Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. He is the author of Resisting Pluralization and Globalization in German Culture, 1490–1540: Visions of a Nation in Decline.\nPublished in 1557, Nikolaus Federmann’s Jndianische Historia is a fascinating narrative describing the German military commander’s incursion into what is now Venezuela. Designed not only for classroom use but also for the use of scholars, this English translation is accompanied by a critical introduction that contextualizes Federmann’s firsthand account within the broader Spanish colonial system. 
Having gained the rights to colonize Venezuela from the Spanish Crown in 1528, the Welser merchant house of Augsburg, Germany, sent mercenaries, settlers, and miners to set up colonial structures. The venture never turned a profit, and operations ceased in 1546 after two Welser officials were murdered. Federmann’s text gives an account of his foray into the interior of Venezuela in 1530–31. It describes violent first contact with Indigenous peoples as well as Federmann’s communication strategies, how he managed to prevail in hostile terrain, and how he related to other agents of the conquests. It also documents his unwavering belief in the intrinsic preeminence of European Christians and, ultimately, in the righteousness of his mission. 
The only detailed record of this incursion, Federmann’s text adds a unique and important perspective to our understanding of first colonial contact on the Caribbean coast of South America. It provides insight into the first-contact dynamic, the techniques of subjugation and dominance, and the web of diverging interests among stakeholders. This volume will be a valuable resource for courses and for scholarship on conquest and colonialism in Latin America.

Violent First Contact in Venezuela: Nikolaus Federmann’s Indian History (Latin American Originals)

History

Americas

Penn State University Press

This timely study examines fertility rates and their trends and determinants in less-developed countries by testing an empirical, interdisciplinary model of the fertility transition. In light of the current official position of the United States on population and development, the policy implications of the study are timely. According to some experts, interrupting the spiral of rapid growth and attendant economic and ecological deterioration now rivals nuclear disarmament in importance on the international agenda. Among the questions investigated include: Are there identifiable traits for developing nations that have reduced fertility? Has development become the best contraceptive? Have some development strategies been more conducive to lowering fertility? Do family planning programs have significant impacts on fertility?

Population Growth and Socioeconomic Progress in Less Developed Countries: Determinants of Fertility Transition

Economics

Praeger

WHAT A YEAR IT WAS! 1953 is a nostalgic, informative, entertaining, sometimes tongue-in-cheek look back at the headline news and human interest events of that year. The Cold War Era begins in the 1950's, with a decade full of the clash between capitalism and communism. Fidel Casto leads the Cuban Revolution, ousting dictator Fulgencio Batista. The Korean War sees the DPRK and the Republic of Korea in conflict for three years, with western powers heavily involved. The nuclear arms race between the United States and Soviet Russia begins. The Soviet launch of the Sputnik I satellite ignites a space race between the USSR and the USA. At the end of Harry S. Truman's term in office, Dwight D. 'Ike' Eisenhower is elected president of the United States. Jackie Robinson becomes the first African American in Major League Baseball while the New York Yankees' roster features greats Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford, and Joe DiMaggio. Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, Elizabeth Taylor, and Carey Grant are just some of the stars who grace the silver screen. Rock 'n' roll emerges as a fusion of Rhythm &amp; Blues, Jazz, Pop, and Country influences, and Elvis Presley is the undisputed King. Cars get bigger with classics like the Chevrolet Corvette and the Bel Air hitting the streets. And for the first time, more people in the United States live in the suburbs than anywhere else. Through and through, the fifties was a decade full of people, places, and events that changed the course of human history forever. What about you? Where were you in 1953? Was that the year you were born or got married, graduated high school or college or started your own business? Whatever personal meaning that year holds for you, WHAT A YEAR IT WAS! 1953 will bring a wistful smile to your face as you relive that very special time. This 2nd Edition publication features a striking and colorful new cover with deluxe UV coating.

1953 What A Year It Was! Perfect Birthday or Wedding Anniversary Hardcover Coffee Table Book

Cohn, Beverly

Flickback Media, Inc.

Managing Sport Organizations, second edition, is a newly updated and comprehensive introduction to the themes and elements surrounding sport management. The book teaches management theory and principles in a coherent manner, helping to reinforce these concepts for students in schools of business, and serving to introduce them to students in other school settings (kinesiology, exercise science, sport science).   The features of this book include:  Important industry segment information is introduced chapter by chapter, allowing students to wed theory and application throughout  Effectively weaves sport industry issues with fundamental management theories and practices Provides informative introductions to all fundamental aspects of sport management- Leadership, Information Technology, Media, Facility management, HR and much more  With an online Instructor's Manual and a Test Bank available as well, this book is an essential tool for students and teachers of sport management.

Managing Sports Organizations

Covell, Daniel

Walker, Sharianne

Sports & Outdoors

Routledge

Thousands of years ago, in ancient Egypt, Moses, a Hebrew by birth but raised in the Egyptian Pharaoh’s palace, was called by God to lead his people out of slavery and into the promised land. At that point in history, the Hebrew people had been conditioned by 400 consecutive years of slavery. The question wasn’t “would they respond to God?”, but rather, “could they respond?” The land of Goshen, once the prime agricultural area in all of Egypt, had become the land of despair and indifference. Three days of darkness was the ninth of ten devastating plagues with which God struck Egypt. In those terrible circumstances, hatred and murder reigned supreme—but faith and love ultimately won out. Three Days of Darkness is an engaging story of how Israel coped during this unbelievable time in history.

Three Days Of Darkness

Literature & Fiction

Publishamerica Inc

Postwar Okinawa was a difficult place. The war had been over for years. But despite U.S. guidance there still seemed to be political unrest. Set against the backdrop of a painful, confused history, Invisible Hero is more than just a story, it is an account of struggle between men with conflicting ideals and agendas, an account of the struggle between good and evil. 
The first book in a brand-new series, Invisible Hero introduces Gohan Rice. An unlikely war hero, David “Gohan” Rice is a sergeant in the Air Force and a martial arts expert, who chose to serve God as a Christian Missionary. While traveling the globe, he becomes a magnet for trouble, intrigue, and terror, constantly finding himself in impossible circumstances. Later, Gohan is sent on a special mission into enemy territory. The worst possible scenario occurs, and he finds himself at the mercy of a vicious enemy, causing the young American to call on a God that he, until then, had not known.
Invisible Hero has all the ingredients you expect in a modern, fast paced thriller: martial arts, a surprise guerrilla attack, the rescue of a beautiful woman, and a special mission into enemy territory. It sets the stage for the exciting “Gohan thriller series.”
About the Author:
Peter Hess is an accomplished author, and Air Force veteran, and a business owner. His books include historical biblical novels, thrillers, and mystery novels. Peter and his wife, Rita, have been married for thirty-six years. They have four children and twelve grandchildren, and they make their home in Frederick, Maryland, where they are active members of New Life Foursquare Church.

Invisible Hero (Gohan Thriller Series #1)

Contemporary

Creation House

International Intrigue [Paperback] [Jul 22, 2006] Hess, Peter

International Intrigue

Xulon Pr

Thousands of years ago, in ancient Egypt, Moses, a Hebrew by birth but raised in the Egyptian Pharaoh's palace, was called by God to lead his people out of slavery and into the promised land. At that point in history, the Hebrew people had been conditioned by 400 consecutive years of slavery. The question wasn't would they respond to God?, but rather, could they respond? The land of Goshen, once the prime agricultural area in all of Egypt, had become the land of despair and indifference. Three days of darkness was the ninth of ten devastating plagues with which God struck Egypt. In those terrible circumstances, hatred and murder reigned supreme -- but faith and love ultimately won out. Three Days of Darkness is an engaging story of how Israel coped during this unbelievable time in history.

Three Days of Darkness

The Bear Cage

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