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Managing Cooperatives in the Global Economy presents a unique
collection of research-based chapters contributed by leading social
and economic thinkers that provide critical insights into how the
cooperative business model meets the challenges of the complex
global problems in today's competitive economy. Apart from
theoretical arguments in favor of the value-based cooperative
business model, the book presents the performance indicators of
various forms of cooperatives, their potentialities and challenges
they face across borders. The contributors reexamine how
cooperatives empower the marginalized population of the world by
bringing them into the mainstream of socio-economic activities
through creating employment opportunities, working towards
alleviation of poverty, ensuring for more equitable distribution of
scarce resources and providing the basis for a sustainable economy
and its meaningful growth. Today, in the global competitive
economy, the challenges for cooperatives are enormous due to their
particular value commitments, forms of incorporation and
organizational structures. In spite of the presence of several
challenges, cooperatives promote economic growth and social
justice. In this context, this book also presents the critical
roles of cooperatives in balancing economic, social and
environmental concerns to build a better, equitable and sustainable
world.
The crocodile said to the chimpanzee, "Chimpanzee, I want to be
free. The jungle jangle's not for me." Crocodile says goodbye to
the jungle and heads for the bright lights of London to find
freedom and adventure. But despite the famous sights, city life on
a stone-cold street begins to pall... Will crocodile tears become
real tears for friends, family and home? A fantastic picture book
for reading aloud by poetry legend Roger McGough and award-winning
animator Greg McLeod.
The natural world is full of awesome surprises, and the animal
kingdom is no exception. As The Secret Lives of Animals reveals, it
seems that the more we discover about the unusual species that
populate our planet, the more we understand just how ingenious,
resourceful and downright creative they can be! Did you know that
red pandas are not only incredibly cute, but also master escape
artists able to flee their enclosures in high security zoos all
over the world with alarming frequency? Or that beautiful manta
rays have not only been observed recognizing their own reflection
in mirrors, but are also able to identify friendly divers and ask
for their help when they're in a bit of a jam? Or that elephants,
as well as having famously impressive memories, are also
sophisticated communicators who send signals to each other using a
wide range of body language? Or that parrots, as well as being
amazing mimics, are able to learn dance moves? YouTube star
Snowball, the dancing cockatoo, has a very entertaining
fourteen-move repertoire. With charming and humorous illustrations
from BAFTA-award-winning artist Greg McLeod (half of The Brothers
McLeod), The Secret Lives of Animals is a window into some of the
most complex and impressive minds of the animal kingdom, revealing
the little-known skills and natural intuition that have allowed
them to survive - and often have a little fun along the way.
Being on the wrong side of the valley doesn't matter if you have
the right kind of friends. Mountain had never seen the sun rise.
Each morning, the hills around him were washed with a warm glow -
sometimes pink, sometimes orange. But the sun always rose behind
his rocky back. So, one morning, Bird and Bear put on an ingenious
and spectacular show that allows Mountain to experience the sunrise
for the very first time. This imaginative celebration of friendship
encourages creativity and kindness.
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