Management consultancy and investment banking have been held up as industries at the forefront of contemporary globalization. Using an inter-disciplinary approach ranging across economics, economic geography, sociology and management studies, Andrew Jones analyzes the nature of globalization within business service transnational corporations in these sectors. Using qualitative research with leading business managers, he focuses on the social and cultural nature of 'doing' global service business in an era of increasing integration of the world economy.

Management Consultancy and Banking in an Era of Globalization

Business & Money

Jones, A.

Economics

PALGRAVE~MACMILLAN

Until the 1950s timekeeping was based on the apparent motion of the Sun that in turn reflected the rotation of the Earth on its axis. But the Earth does not turn smoothly. By the 1940s it was clear that the length of the day fluctuated unpredictably and with it the length of the second. Astronomers wanted to redefine the second in terms of the motions of the Moon and the planets. Physicists wanted to dispense with astronomical time altogether and define the second in terms of the fundamental properties of atoms. The physicists won. The revolution began in June 1955 with the operation of the first successful atomic clock and was complete by October 1967 when the atomic second ousted the astronomical second as the international unit of time. Splitting the Second: The Story of Atomic Time presents the story of this revolution, explaining how atomic clocks work, how more than 200 of them are used to form the world's time, and why we need leap seconds. The book illustrates how accurate time is distributed around the world and what it is used for. It concludes with a look at the future of timekeeping.

Splitting The Second: The Story of Atomic Time

Science & Math

Astronomy & Space Science

CRC-Press

Accustomed to the sheltered life, Ricky Coleman yearns to be accepted into the in crowd. Soon he goes from study hall to hanging with a feared neighborhood criminal. Influenced by his thugged out boy, Marco, Ricky finds himself in a police chase that could seal his fate. Will this pretty boy survive the hard life of a Juvenile detainee? Hopelessly in love with an older man, Niyah Christian, 17, falls into a double trap. Malik, her smooth talking boyfriend, wines and dines her into a web of deception. Once ripped from the safety of her family and best friend, Denim, she finds herself lost and turned out. With nowhere to turn, Niyah hits rock bottom. Bria, the daughter of a famous pro football player, learns early that money is power and a sure sign of success. While she embraces the life of the wealthy and elite, her girl, Tiff, from the hood, is hot to trot and on her way to a life filled with pain. Will their friendship last?

Teenage Bluez: A Collection of Urban Stories

Teen & Young Adult

Cain, K.

Knight, K.

Social Issues

Life Changing Books

This book sets out an integrated systems model which utilizes a public health approach and 'whole of society' philosophy for preventing and responding to child sexual abuse. It guides those engaged in policy, practice and planning concerning gender based violence and child abuse towards a more systemic approach to tackling these problems.

An Integrated Systems Model for Preventing Child Sexual Abuse: Perspectives from Latin America and the Caribbean

Jemmott, E.

Maharaj, P.

Breo, H.

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars. This collection reveals the history of English common law and Empire law in a vastly changing world of British expansion. Dominating the legal field is the Commentaries of the Law of England by Sir William Blackstone, which first appeared in 1765. Reference works such as almanacs and catalogues continue to educate us by revealing the day-to-day workings of society. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library T082586 With two final advertisement leaves. London: printed for the author, and sold by J. Wilkie, 1773. 56, [4]p.; 12°

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Legal History

Gale ECCO, Print Editions

MR (E) Phantom Airman, The Pk

Reference

Tarner, M.

Foreign Language Study & Reference

Macmillan Readers

Isenglas Hall has a legend attached to it, as four friends discover when they're invited to help with archaeological excavations. Frankie finds half a coin, the kind that parted lovers would have exchanged. It links her to the spirit of a murdered boy, and she falls under his powerful spell.

MR (E) Unquiet Graves Pk

And The Choir Sings

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

A range of student screenplays all composed within a three year university journey.

A Screenwriting Journey

Comics & Graphic Novels

Graphic Novels

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