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Devon Coast to Coast Cycle Route - With Many Walks and Activities on the Route (Spiral bound): Eric Van der Horst Devon Coast to Coast Cycle Route - With Many Walks and Activities on the Route (Spiral bound)
Eric Van der Horst
R361 R320 Discovery Miles 3 200 Save R41 (11%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Devon Coast to Coast is southern England's best developed cycle route. Traffic-free paths on former railway lines such as the Tarka Trail, Granite Way, Drake's Trail and Plym Valley Way make this route a unique experience. Whether you are young or old, fast or slow, the limited mileage and stunning countryside makes the Devon Coast to Coast an adventure suitable for all! This guidebook allows you to fully explore the route and its sights. Special features: All the maps you need, full north-south directions, detailed visitor information, things to see and to do, help for tricky logistics, Plymouth station route, extra routes incl. 99.9% tarmac route for narrow tyres, South West Coast Path and Dartmoor walks, GPS-tracks available and full facility listings (hotels, B&Bs, hostels, campsites, bike repair shops and bike rentals).

London Vertical: Horst Hamann London Vertical
Horst Hamann
R920 Discovery Miles 9 200 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The coffee-table book London Vertical is a delight both for lovers of the British capital and for fans of Hamann's work. Whether Big Ben, Tower Bridge, London Eye or The Shard, Hamann presents all these sights, which have already been photographed thousands of times, in his own creative way and thus creates something completely new. It is fun to pick up this illustrated book again and again, because the unusual approach to the motifs is interesting for the eye and brings new details to the fore. The passionate photo artist was born in Mannheim in 1958 and discovered the camera for himself at the age of 11. Having grown up on two continents, Europe and America, he began an intensive artistic exploration of the extreme format of panorama photography in 1985. But it was not until 1991 that what Hamann's followers adore about him today happened: He turned his camera to portrait format for the first time at the intersection of 41st Street and Avenue of the Americas and has since been called the "inventor" of vertical photography among insiders. His photographs not only testify to his great skill and compositional talent, Hamann manages in a unique way to stage well-known motifs in a completely new way. As a reader, you look at his pictures with curiosity and look forward anew to recognising the sights in each photo. Text in English and German.

Stigma (Paperback): Thomas Enger, Jørn Lier Horst Stigma (Paperback)
Thomas Enger, Jørn Lier Horst; Translated by Megan E. Turney
R209 Discovery Miles 2 090 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Incarcerated in a Norwegian high-security prison, a broken Alexander Blix joins forces with Emma Ramm to find a ruthless killer who has escaped from a German jail. Pulse-pounding Nordic Noir. Alexander Blix is a broken man. Convicted for avenging his daughter’s death, he is now being held in one of Norway’s high-security prisons. Inside, the other prisoners take every opportunity to challenge and humiliate the former police investigator. On the outside, Blix’s former colleagues have begun the hunt for a terrifying killer. Walter Kroos has escaped from prison in Germany and is making his way north. The only lead established by the police is that Kroos has a friend in Blix’s prison ward. And now they need Blix’s help. Journalist Emma Ramm is one of Blix’s few visitors, and she becomes his ally as he struggles to connect the link between past and present, between the world inside and outside the prison walls. And as he begins to piece things together, he identifies a woodland community in Norway where deeply scarred inhabitants foster deadly secrets... secrets that maybe the unravelling of everyone involved.  

The Night Man - The pulse-racing new novel from the No. 1 bestseller now a major BBC4 show (Paperback): Jørn Lier Horst The Night Man - The pulse-racing new novel from the No. 1 bestseller now a major BBC4 show (Paperback)
Jørn Lier Horst; Translated by Anne Bruce
R355 R277 Discovery Miles 2 770 Save R78 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Pre-order and set your pulse raising with the new novel from Norwegian superstar Jørn Lier Horst. A SEVERED HEAD ON A STAKE, A BODY IN THE LAKE WISTING: NOW A MAJOR BBC 4 TV SHOW 'Up there with the best of the Nordic crime writers' THE TIMES _______ WILLIAM WISTING IS IN A RACE AGAINST TIME When a severed head is found on a stake in the quiet town of Larvik, Police Inspector William Wisting is called in to investigate. The only clue? The killer is trying to send a message. ALL ROADS LEAD BACK TO THE NIGHT MAN As the media closes in on the biggest story of the year, Wisting's journalist daughter Line receives a tip. Soon, it becomes clear that there is more to this case than anyone thought. A criminal network has lodged itself deep into the roots of the city, and it's up to Wisting to take down the elusive and dangerous Night Man. THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING But hunting down The Night Man will take everything Wisting has, and it's all too easy for the hunter to become the prey . . . Praise for Jørn Lier Horst 'Horst, a former Norwegian police detective, is often compared to Sweden's Henning Mankell for his moody, sweeping crime dramas' New York Times 'Jørn Lier Horst writes some of the best Scandinavian crime fiction . . . His books are superbly plotted and addictive, the characters wonderfully realized' Yrsa Sigurdardóttir 'One of the most brilliantly understated crime novelists writing today' Sunday Times

The Night Man - The pulse-racing new novel from the No. 1 bestseller now a major BBC4 show (Paperback): Jorn Lier Horst The Night Man - The pulse-racing new novel from the No. 1 bestseller now a major BBC4 show (Paperback)
Jorn Lier Horst; Translated by Anne Bruce
R240 R207 Discovery Miles 2 070 Save R33 (14%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Pre-order the pulse-raising new Wisting novel from Norwegian superstar Jorn Lier Horst, now a major BBC 4 TV show! A BODY IN THE LAKE 'Up there with the best of the Nordic crime writers' THE TIMES _______ 'One of the most brilliantly understated crime novelists writing today' Sunday Times Gruesome happenings in the quiet town of Larvik. Only one man is capable of solving them: Chief Inspector William Wisting. Before long, more bodies are found. Media frenzy sweeps the locals into panic. And when Wisting's investigation leads him to a deadly underground crime ring, he fears the whole town may be in danger. But at the heart of it is the gang's elusive leader: The Night Man. Who Wisting must find if he wants to stop the murders. That is, if The Night Man doesn't get to him first . . . _________ Praise for Jorn Lier Horst 'Horst, a former Norwegian police detective, is often compared to Sweden's Henning Mankell for his moody, sweeping crime dramas' New York Times 'Jorn Lier Horst writes some of the best Scandinavian crime fiction . . . His books are superbly plotted and addictive, the characters wonderfully realized' Yrsa Sigurdardottir 'One of the most brilliantly understated crime novelists writing today' Sunday Times

Cycling in Amsterdam and The Netherlands - A guide to scenic Dutch cycling holiday routes (Paperback, 3rd New edition): Eric... Cycling in Amsterdam and The Netherlands - A guide to scenic Dutch cycling holiday routes (Paperback, 3rd New edition)
Eric Van der Horst
R781 Discovery Miles 7 810 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Whether you are on a city break to Amsterdam, want to see Holland's highlights by bike or want to explore further, this book takes you onto cycle routes full of pleasant surprises. This third edition caters for novice cyclists, families with children and serious cycling explorers alike! With over 1000 kms (600 miles) of routes, this book can provide up to three weeks of cycling fun. Multiple circular day rides explore Amsterdam and its direct surroundings, all with various distance itineraries. A circular touring route of 340 km (210 miles) provides a Holland highlights route with many famous Dutch landmarks. From Amsterdam, you'll explore the Dutch windmill reserves and tulip fields, the amazing coastal sand dune reserves, splendid inland waterway routes, unspoiled countryside, medieval towns like Gouda, Edam, Delft and great cities like The Hague, Utrecht and Haarlem. More routes heading north, east and south provide further route variety on what The Netherlands has on offer. Utrecht Ridge National Park, the River Rhine, the famous Delta Dams, the world's largest reclaimed island and even some real Dutch hills, briefly heading into Germany, are all part of the pack! The routes in the book have full connectivity with all main Dutch ferry ports, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam, The Hague and Utrecht Central railway stations. This allows you to start cycling straight away, whether you arrive by plane, ferry or train. Facility listings include bike rentals, bike shops, B&Bs, hotels, hostels and campsites. This guidebook fits easily in a standard handlebar map holder, featuring detailed maps and directions. GPS track packs are available at no extra cost. Additional chapters about the history of the Dutch cycling culture and the Dutch cycle route system make this book a must for anyone who loves cycling!

The Emergence and Evolution of Markets (Hardcover): Horst Brezinski, Michael Fritsch The Emergence and Evolution of Markets (Hardcover)
Horst Brezinski, Michael Fritsch
R3,274 Discovery Miles 32 740 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Emergence and Evolution of Markets examines the development of markets based on empirical examples from Western economies and from the post-socialist economies of Eastern Europe. It provides an historical dimension to the present problems of transition. The Emergence and Evolution of Markets clearly demonstrates that liberalization, privatization and changes to formal institutions are not in themselves sufficient to create a successful market economy. In the first part, there is an analysis of general aspects of economic theory with regard to market evolution and an historical assessment of the development of markets. The authors then examine the experiences of some specific markets, including the telecommunications and stock markets to draw general conclusions. In part three they focus on the emerging market systems in post-socialist countries, particularly Kyrgyzstan and Bulgaria. In addition, the discussion offers an empirical analysis of the evolution of capital, currency and agricultural markets, emphasizing the importance of transaction costs and institutions in the development of these markets. This major book will prove invaluable to academics and policymakers interested in the areas of transition economics, political economy, and policy analysis.

Spatiotemporal Patterns in Ecology and Epidemiology - Theory, Models, and Simulation (Hardcover): Horst Malchow, Sergei V.... Spatiotemporal Patterns in Ecology and Epidemiology - Theory, Models, and Simulation (Hardcover)
Horst Malchow, Sergei V. Petrovskii, Ezio Venturino
R5,675 Discovery Miles 56 750 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Although the spatial dimension of ecosystem dynamics is now widely recognized, the specific mechanisms behind species patterning in space are still poorly understood and the corresponding theoretical framework is underdeveloped. Going beyond the classical Turing scenario of pattern formation, Spatiotemporal Patterns in Ecology and Epidemiology: Theory, Models, and Simulation illustrates how mathematical modeling and numerical simulations can lead to greater understanding of these issues. It takes a unified approach to population dynamics and epidemiology by presenting several ecoepidemiological models where both the basic interspecies interactions of population dynamics and the impact of an infectious disease are explicitly considered. The book first describes relevant phenomena in ecology and epidemiology, provides examples of pattern formation in natural systems, and summarizes existing modeling approaches. The authors then explore nonspatial models of population dynamics and epidemiology. They present the main scenarios of spatial and spatiotemporal pattern formation in deterministic models of population dynamics. The book also addresses the interaction between deterministic and stochastic processes in ecosystem and epidemic dynamics, discusses the corresponding modeling approaches, and examines how noise and stochasticity affect pattern formation. Reviewing the significant progress made in understanding spatiotemporal patterning in ecological and epidemiological systems, this resource shows that mathematical modeling and numerical simulations are effective tools in the study of population ecology and epidemiology.

Avian Anatomy - Textbook and Colour Atlas (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition): Horst Erich Konig, Rudiger Korbel, Hans-Georg... Avian Anatomy - Textbook and Colour Atlas (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)
Horst Erich Konig, Rudiger Korbel, Hans-Georg Liebich; Translated by Corinna Klupiec
R4,428 R3,966 Discovery Miles 39 660 Save R462 (10%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Bringing together annotated images and anatomical descriptions, this reference book is a unique combination of a practical, clinically oriented textbook and pictorial atlas of avian anatomy.Containing very high quality photographs, including histological and radiographic images and schematic diagrams, this edition focuses on ornamental birds and poultry. Among the various species examined are chickens, ducks and geese, as well as budgerigars, psitaccines and many others. In addition, wild bird species such as the common buzzard and falcon are taken into account and raptors are featured in a dedicated new chapter.Translated from Anatomie der Vogel, first published by Schattauer, Avian Anatomy is an ideal book for veterinary practitioners and students.

The Cell Phone - An Anthropology of Communication (Paperback): Daniel Miller, Heather Horst The Cell Phone - An Anthropology of Communication (Paperback)
Daniel Miller, Heather Horst
R1,075 Discovery Miles 10 750 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Few modern innovations have spread quite so quickly as the cell phone. This technology has transformed communication throughout the world. Mobile telecommunications have had a dramatic effect in many regions, but perhaps nowhere more than for low-income populations in countries such as Jamaica, where in the last few years many people have moved from no phone to cell phone. This book reveals the central role of communication in helping low-income households cope with poverty. The book traces the impact of the cell phone from personal issues of loneliness and depression to the global concerns of the modern economy and the transnational family. As the technology of social networking, the cell phone has become central to establishing and maintaining relationships in areas from religion to love. The Cell Phone presents the first detailed ethnography of the impact of this new technology through the exploration of the cell phone's role in everyday lives.

HRD and Learning Organisations in Europe (Hardcover): Hilde Ter Horst, Martin Mulder, Sally Sambrook, Jaap Scheerens, Jim... HRD and Learning Organisations in Europe (Hardcover)
Hilde Ter Horst, Martin Mulder, Sally Sambrook, Jaap Scheerens, Jim Stewart, …
R1,300 Discovery Miles 13 000 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


Contents:
1. Introduction
2. S. Tjepkema, H. ter Horst and M. Mulder Learning Organizations and HRD
2.1 Lifelong Learning, Organizational Learning and Learning-Oriented Organizations
2.2 Human Resource Development in Learning-Oriented Organizations
2.3 A European Outlook on HRD? Comparison with US and Japan
3. S. Tjepkema Methodology
3.1Case Study Design and Realization
3.2 Survey Design and Realization
4. D. Buyens and S. van Schelstraete Cases from Belgium
4.1 DVV - Insurance Company
4.2 Siemens Atea - Telecommunications Company
4.3 Alcatel Bell - Telecommunications Company
4.4 ISS - Cleaning Service Provider
4.5 Factors Influencing HRD's Role and how HRD Deals with Them
4.6 Summary and Conclusions
5. T. Vaherva and H. Woods Cases from Finland
5.1 Vaisala - Electronic Measurements Systems Manufacturing
5.2 Valmet - Paper Machinery Manufacturing
5.3 Okobank Group (Central Unit) - Financial Services
5.4 Outokumpu Zinc - Steel Production
5.5 Factors Influencing HRD's Role and how HRD Deals with Them
5.6 Summary and Conclusions
6. D. Belet Cases from France
6.1 Motorola - Semiconductors Plant
6.2 Auchan - Retail Organization
6.3 Accor Group - Hotel and Travel Service Provider
6.4 GT Group - Road Transport Firm
6.5 Factors Influencing HRD's Role and how HRD Deals with Them
6.6 Summary and Conclusions
7. K. Meinicke, R. Reinhardt, A. Buschmann and P. Pawlowsky Cases from Germany
7.1 Bosch Siemens Hausgeräte - Domestic Appliance Manufacturer
7.2 AgrEvo - Chemicals Manufacturer
7.3 Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) - Engineering Consultancy Firm
7.4 Sony Germany - Marketing, Sales and Service Organization
7.5 Factors Influencing HRD's Role and how HRD Deals with Them
7.6 Summary and Conclusions
8. M.Tomassini and A. Cavrini Cases from Italy
8.1 Barilla - Food Producer
8.2 Bayer - Chemicals Manufacturer
8.3 Lever - Cosmetics Manufacturer
8.4 Datalogic - Bar code Manufacturer
8.5 Factors Influencing HRD's Role and how HRD Deals with Them
8.6 Summary and Conclusions
9. H. ter Horst and S. Tjepkema Cases from The Netherlands
9.1 Akzo Nobel Chemicals - Chemicals Manufacturer (Salt)
9.2 Ericsson - Telecommunications Company
9.3 BAC - IT Centre of Dutch Inland Revenue Service
9.4 KIBC - Construction Company
9.5 Factors Influencing HRD's Role and how HRD Deals with Them
9.6 Summary and Conclusions
10. S. Sambrook and J. Stewart Cases from the United Kingdom
10.1 Royal Mail - Postal Services
10.2 Rolls Royce Aerospace Group - Aero Engine Manufacturing
10.3 Royal Scottish Assurance - Financial Services
10.4 Wolverhampton & Dudley Breweries - Beer Production
10.5 Factors Influencing HRD's Role and how HRD Deals with Them
10.6 Summary and Conclusions
11. S. Tjepkema Conclusions from Case Studies and Survey
11.1 Organizational Context
11.2 HRD's Envisioned Role
11.3 HRD Strategies
11.4 Influencing Factors
11.5 Summary
12. S. Sambrook and J. Stewart Reflections and Discussion
12.1 Implications
12.2 A Critical Examination of the Concepts of HRD, Learning Orientated Organizations and Lifelong Learning
12.3 Implications for Comparative and Collaborative Research
12.4 Final Thoughts

Snow Fall (Paperback): Jørn Lier Horst Snow Fall (Paperback)
Jørn Lier Horst; Translated by Anne Bruce
R270 R199 Discovery Miles 1 990 Save R71 (26%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days
Designing and Reporting Experiments in Psychology (Paperback, 4th edition): Peter Harris, Matthew J. Easterbrook, Jessica S... Designing and Reporting Experiments in Psychology (Paperback, 4th edition)
Peter Harris, Matthew J. Easterbrook, Jessica S Horst
R1,064 Discovery Miles 10 640 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book will help undergraduate psychology students to write practical reports of experimental and other quantitative studies in psychology. It is designed to help with every stage of report writing and provides a resource that students can refer to throughout their degree, up-to and including when writing up a final year undergraduate project. Now fully updated in its fourth edition, this book maps to the seventh edition of the APA guidelines and offers more comprehensive advice, guidelines and recommendations than ever before. Students will benefit from: *Coverage of different forms of quantitative study, including online studies and studies that use questionnaires, as well as experiments *A range of handy test yourself questions (with answers at the end of the book) *Self-reflection questions to prompt deeper understanding *Summary sections that articulate the main points and provide a useful revision aid *An Index of Concepts indicating where in the book every concept is introduced and defined *Updated advice on how to find and cite references *Expanded coverage of ethics in quantitative research, including how to write ethically *Common mistake symbols, flagging areas where its easy to be caught out Peter Harris is Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the University of Sussex, UK where he led the Social and Applied Psychology Group. He has taught research design and statistics for many years. He has published extensively in social and health psychology. Matthew J. Easterbrook is Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Sussex, UK. He has taught statistics at a national and international level. Jessica S. Horst is Reader in Psychology at the University of Sussex, UK, where she is also the Director of Teaching and Learning. She has taught research methods in both the USA and the UK.

The Economic Impact of New Firms in Post-socialist Countries - Bottom-up Transformation in Eastern Europe (Hardcover): Horst... The Economic Impact of New Firms in Post-socialist Countries - Bottom-up Transformation in Eastern Europe (Hardcover)
Horst Brezinski, Michael Fritsch
R3,522 Discovery Miles 35 220 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Economic Impact of New Firms in Post-Socialist Countries analyses the emergence and contribution of new entrepreneurs in the transforming economies of Eastern Europe.Small firms and new enterprises are widely assumed to play an important role in the process of economic development and transformation. The contributors to this volume investigate how far small and newly founded enterprises have compensated for losses in employment and contributed to economic recovery in Eastern Europe. With analysis based on new empirical data, this extensive volume covers the situation in Russia, Estonia, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Romania and Slovenia as well as East Germany. Issues covered include attempts to stimulate entrepreneurship, guidelines for successful bottom-up transformation and the prospects for new and small firms in Eastern Europe. The Economic Impact of New Firms in Post-Socialist Countries will be welcomed for its detailed, empirically-founded discussion of entrepreneurship, micro-level studies of transition, small business economics and comparative economic systems.

The Routledge Companion to Digital Ethnography (Paperback): Larissa Hjorth, Heather Horst, Anne Galloway, Genevieve Bell The Routledge Companion to Digital Ethnography (Paperback)
Larissa Hjorth, Heather Horst, Anne Galloway, Genevieve Bell
R1,456 Discovery Miles 14 560 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

With the increase of digital and networked media in everyday life, researchers have increasingly turned their gaze to the symbolic and cultural elements of technologies. From studying online game communities, locative and social media to YouTube and mobile media, ethnographic approaches to digital and networked media have helped to elucidate the dynamic cultural and social dimensions of media practice. The Routledge Companion to Digital Ethnography provides an authoritative, up-to-date, intellectually broad, and conceptually cutting-edge guide to this emergent and diverse area. Features include: a comprehensive history of computers and digitization in anthropology; exploration of various ethnographic methods in the context of digital tools and network relations; consideration of social networking and communication technologies on a local and global scale; in-depth analyses of different interfaces in ethnography, from mobile technologies to digital archives.

Gender Dynamics in Transboundary Water Governance - Feminist Perspectives on Water Conflict and Cooperation (Hardcover):... Gender Dynamics in Transboundary Water Governance - Feminist Perspectives on Water Conflict and Cooperation (Hardcover)
Jenniver Sehring, Rozemarijn ter Horst, Margreet Zwarteveen
R4,143 Discovery Miles 41 430 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

assesses this nexus of gender and transboundary water governance, containing empirical case studies, discourse analyses, practitioners' accounts, and theoretical reflections. sheds light on the often hidden gender dynamics of water conflict and cooperation at the transboundary level reveals the gendered nature of water diplomacy and assesses how the participation of women concretely impacts the practices, routines, and processes of water negotiations. will be of great interest to students and scholars of water governance, water diplomacy, gender, international relations and environmental politics

Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Representational Pluralism in Human Cognition - Tracing Points of Convergence in Psychology,... Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Representational Pluralism in Human Cognition - Tracing Points of Convergence in Psychology, Science Education, and Philosophy of Science (Hardcover)
Michel Belanger, Patrice Potvin, Steven Horst, Andrew Shtulman, Eduardo F Mortimer
R4,137 Discovery Miles 41 370 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Bringing together diverse theoretical and empirical contributions from the fields of social and cognitive psychology, philosophy and science education, this volume explores representational pluralism as a phenomenon characteristic of human cognition. Building on these disciplines' shared interest in understanding human thought, perception and conceptual change, the volume illustrates how representational plurality can be conducive to research and practice in varied fields. Particular care is taken to emphasize points of convergence and the value of sharing discourses, models, justifications and theories of pluralism across disciplines. The editors give ample space for philosophers, cognitive scientists and educators to explicate the history and current status of representational pluralism in their own disciplines. Using multiple forms of research from the relational perspective, this volume will be of interest to students, scholars and researchers with an interest in cognitive psychology, as well as educational psychology and philosophy of science.

A Question Of Guilt (Hardcover): Jorn Lier Horst A Question Of Guilt (Hardcover)
Jorn Lier Horst; Translated by Anne Bruce
R483 R398 Discovery Miles 3 980 Save R85 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A killer caught. A murder sentence served. But did they arrest the wrong man?

In 1999, seventeen-year-old Tone Vaterland was killed on her way home from work. The police - desperate for a quick conviction - deemed the investigation an open-and-shut case and sent her embittered ex-boyfriend, Danny Momrak, down for murder. Her family was able to grieve. The public felt justice had been done. The streets were safe again.

But twenty years later, Detective William Wisting receives an anonymous letter suggesting that the wrong man was convicted, and worse yet: the real murderer is still out there. Thrown into a terrifying race against time, Wisting must find the sender and catch the real killer before they strike again.

But nothing is as it seems. And as Wisting disappears further into a dark past of secrets, lies and murder, his own life is threatened... Can he find Tone's true killer before it's too late?

Innovation and Technological Change in Eastern Europe - Pathways to Industrial Recovery (Hardcover): Michael Fritsch, Horst... Innovation and Technological Change in Eastern Europe - Pathways to Industrial Recovery (Hardcover)
Michael Fritsch, Horst Brezinski
R2,908 Discovery Miles 29 080 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Research suggests that innovation and technological change are crucial for the economic recovery of the former centrally planned countries in Central and Eastern Europe. This book analyses the development of innovation systems and technology policy in this region from various perspectives, demonstrating not only its importance but also its complexity.Included in the book are discussions on: the process of transforming the innovation systems in Central and Eastern Europe a comparison of R&D between 'East' and 'West' gradualism versus 'Big Bang' as the preferable strategy for reform innovation at the firm level productivity and competitiveness the ability to identify and exploit external knowledge in adopting up-to-date technology The authors conclude that rebuilding innovation systems in Central and Eastern Europe will require considerable time, and that there is no 'best practice' or ideal strategy which can be clearly recommended. This book will be warmly welcomed by scholars working in the fields of transition studies, innovation and technology, as well as policy makers involved in designing technology policy in transition economies.

Unhinged - The ELECTRIFYING new instalment in the No. 1 bestselling Blix & Ramm series... (Paperback): Thomas Enger, Jorn Lier... Unhinged - The ELECTRIFYING new instalment in the No. 1 bestselling Blix & Ramm series... (Paperback)
Thomas Enger, Jorn Lier Horst; Translated by Megan Turney
R192 Discovery Miles 1 920 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

When a police investigator is killed execution-style and Blix's own daughter is targeted by the killer, he makes a dangerous decision, which could cost him everything. Blix & Ramm are back in a breathless, emotive thriller by two of Norway's finest crime writers... 'Superb Nordic noir. Dark, intricate and extremely compelling. Contemporary Scandinavian fiction at its best' Will Dean 'The most exciting yet' The Times 'Blends a gripping storytelling structure with thrilling tension and heartfelt moments ... if you're a fan of writers like Lars Kepler, Stefan Ahnhem or Soren Sveistrup, you won't want to miss this' Crime by the Book -------------------- When police investigator Sofia Kovic uncovers a startling connection between several Oslo murder cases, she attempts to contact her closest superior, Alexander Blix before involving anyone else in the department. But before Blix has time to return her call, Kovic is shot and killed in her own home - execution style. And in the apartment below, Blix's daughter Iselin narrowly escapes becoming the killer's next victim. Four days later, Blix and online crime journalist Emma Ramm are locked inside an interrogation room, facing the National Criminal Investigation Service. Blix has shot and killed a man, and Ramm saw it all happen. As Iselin's life hangs in the balance, under-fire Blix no longer knows who he can trust ... and he's not even certain that he's killed the right man... Two of Nordic Noir's most brilliant writers return with the explosive, staggeringly accomplished, emotive third instalment in the international, bestselling Blix & Ramm series ... and it will take your breath away. ------------------------ 'Short chapters, shifts in focus, and rapid changes in time frames kept me on my toes and high alert ... The storytelling is just superb' LoveReading 'Devilishly complex' Publishers Weekly 'An exercise in literary tag-teaming from two of Norway's biggest crime writers with a bold new take...' Sunday Times 'Hands down, the best book in the series so far and it will satisfy even the most demanding readers' Tap the Line 'One of those jaw-dropping "what did you just do" kind of conclusions that will leave fans of the series reeling' Jen Med's Book Reviews 'Intense, dark, emotional and utterly outstanding!' Karen Cole Praise for the Blix & Ramm series 'Grim, gory and filled with plenty of dark twists ... There's definitely a Scandinavian chill in the air with this fascinating read' Sun 'Alongside Jo Nesbo's Knife, Smoke Screen is this summer's most anticipated read, and it doesn't disappoint' Tvedestrandsposten, Norway 'Masterly ... surprises or shifts in subtle ways that are pleasing and avoid cliche' New Books Magazine 'A fast-moving, punchy, serial killer investigative novel with a whammy of an ending. If this is the first in the Blix and Ramm series, then here's to many more!' LoveReading 'Now what happens when you put two of the most distinguished writers of Nordic noir in tandem? Death Deserved by Thomas Enger and Jorn Lier Horst suggests it was a propitious publishing move; a ruthless killer is pursued by a tenacious celebrity blogger and a damaged detective' Financial Times For fans of Will Dean, Jussi Adler-Olsen, Ragnar Jonasson, Harlan Coben, Eva Bjorg Aegisdottir and Katrine Engber

Sturmgeschutz III - Short Gun Versions (Paperback): Horst Scheibert Sturmgeschutz III - Short Gun Versions (Paperback)
Horst Scheibert
R308 R251 Discovery Miles 2 510 Save R57 (19%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book covers the short gun versions of the armored fighting vehicles known as the Sturmgeschutz.

Reforming Capital Income Taxation (Paperback): Horst Siebert Reforming Capital Income Taxation (Paperback)
Horst Siebert
R1,274 Discovery Miles 12 740 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book surveys the theoretical issues that characterize the problem of reforming capital income taxes in an open economy. It explores the tax incentives and disincentives to investment in an open economy framework allowing cross-border portfolio and direct investment.

Panzer IV (Lang) (Paperback, Revised): Horst Scheibert Panzer IV (Lang) (Paperback, Revised)
Horst Scheibert
R311 R255 Discovery Miles 2 550 Save R56 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Photo history of the long-gun versions of Germany's Panzer IV during WWII.

The Legacy of Joseph A. Schumpeter (Hardcover): Horst Hanusch The Legacy of Joseph A. Schumpeter (Hardcover)
Horst Hanusch
R14,058 Discovery Miles 140 580 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This authoritative collection presents an overview of the widespread significance of Schumpeter's thought. Part I examines the reception accorded to Schumpeter's ideas by his contemporaries. In Part II the impact of his scientific ideas from the 1950s to the 1970s is investigated. Part III covers the renewed influence of Schumpeter's thought in the 1980s. Whilst the contributions on industrial economics are presented in neoclassical fashion, the studies of innovation economics and evolutionary modelling reveal further ramifications of Schumpeter's legacy. Part IV highlights the importance of Schumpeterian ideas on modern macroeconomic theories and the final part demonstrates the influence of his thought in other fields such as public finance, sociology, politics and history.

Smoke Screen (Paperback): Thomas Enger, Jorn Lier Horst Smoke Screen (Paperback)
Thomas Enger, Jorn Lier Horst
R196 Discovery Miles 1 960 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

When the mother of a missing two-year-old girl is seriously injured in a suspected terrorist attack in Oslo, crime-fighting duo Blix and Ramm join forces to investigate the case, and things aren’t adding up … The second instalment in an addictive, atmospheric, award-winning series. ‘An exercise in literary tag-teaming from two of Norway’s biggest crime writers with a bold new take … a series with potential’ Sunday Times  ‘Grim, gory and filled with plenty of dark twists … There’s definitely a Scandinavian chill in the air with this fascinating read’ Sun ‘Alongside Jo Nesbo’s Knife, Smoke Screen is this summer’s most anticipated read, and it doesn’t disappoint’ Tvedestrandsposten, Norway __________________ Oslo, New Year’s Eve. The annual firework celebration is rocked by an explosion, and the city is put on terrorist alert.  Police officer Alexander Blix and blogger Emma Ramm are on the scene, and when a severely injured survivor is pulled from the icy harbour, she is identified as the mother of two-year-old Patricia Smeplass, who was kidnapped on her way home from kindergarten ten years earlier … and never found. Blix and Ramm join forces to investigate the unsolved case, as public interest heightens, the terror threat is raised, and it becomes clear that Patricia’s disappearance is not all that it seems… _____________________ Praise for the Blix & Ramm series: ‘Everything about this crime novel sings, the relationship between Blix and Emma, which is complex, but also the relationship between Blix and Fosse and Kovic. The past bleeds into the present and the clever melding of the strands of the story and the slow reveal of details that propel the story is masterly. This tale often surprises or shifts in subtle ways that are pleasing and avoid cliché. As the opener for a new series this is a cracker, long live the marriage of Horst and Enger’ New Books Magazine ‘A fast-moving, punchy, serial killer investigative novel with a whammy of an ending. If this is the first in the Blix and Ramm series, then here’s to many more!’ LoveReading ‘A clever, gripping crime novel with personality, flair, and heart’ Crime by the Book ‘A stunningly excellent collaboration from Thomas Enger and Jorn Lier Horst …. It’s a brutal tale of fame, murder, and reality TV that gets the pulse racing’ Russel McLean ‘Now — what happens when you put two of the most distinguished writers of Nordic noir in tandem? Death Deserved by Thomas Enger and Jørn Lier Horst suggests it was a propitious publishing move; a ruthless killer is pursued by a tenacious celebrity blogger and a damaged detective’ Financial Times

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