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New English Please is a two-level course in English especially
written for students in the Arab World, comprising Level 1 for
beginners and Level 2 for Elementary students. The course combines
a steady, step-by-step approach with regular recycling and practice
of new language and skills. Offering teacher's a choice of two
entry points for students, the course recognises learning styles
favoured in the Arab World and provides topics and material which
are relevant and culturally appropriate.
New English Please is a two-level course in English especially
written for students in the Arab World, comprising Level 1 for
beginners and Level 2 for Elementary students. The course combines
a steady, step-by-step approach with regular recycling and practice
of new language and skills. Offering teacher's a choice of two
entry points for students, the course recognises learning styles
favoured in the Arab World and provides topics and material which
are relevant and culturally appropriate.
New English Please is a two-level course in English especially
written for students in the Arab World, comprising Level 1 for
beginners and Level 2 for Elementary students. The course combines
a steady, step-by-step approach with regular recycling and practice
of new language and skills. Offering teacher's a choice of two
entry points for students, the course recognises learning styles
favoured in the Arab World and provides topics and material which
are relevant and culturally appropriate.
Give it to Moore, He Will Score! is the authorised biography of
footballing icon Ian Storey-Moore, Nottingham Forest’s legendary
forward of the 1960s and early 70s. Scoring more than 100
top-flight goals for Forest, he became the most sought-after
striker in the land. An England international, injury robbed him of
numerous caps and a place at the Mexico 1970 World Cup. Moore’s
sensational on-off transfer to Derby County for a British record
fee was front-page news and left Brian Clough unable to speak to
him for two decades. Joining Manchester United instead, he played
alongside Best, Law and Charlton before sampling life in the
nascent US soccer scene. Here, for the first time, the authors tell
the full story of Moore’s life and career, drawing on their
extensive interviews with him, his personal scrapbooks and their
own first-hand memories. With Moore still a hugely popular figure
among fans, his story is essential reading for Forest and United
supporters, plus anyone with an interest in football history.
Identities can potentially serve as powerful elements that both
drive, and are shaped by, entrepreneurial actions. Entrepreneurial
identity is a complex construct with multidisciplinary roots, and
therefore there is scope to more fully enrich our theoretical
understanding of identity and identity formation, at both
individual and organizational levels, and their relationship to
entrepreneurial processes, practices and activities. This book
highlights two key features of contemporary research on
entrepreneurial identity. First, to see it as a dynamic rather than
a (relatively) fixed and unchanging feature, shaped by different
life episodes. It is increasingly fluid, multilevel and
multidimensional, comprising multiple subidentities rather than a
univocal (and unchanging) self. As such, it has a profound effect
not only on the way we feel, think and behave, but also on what we
aim to achieve. Accordingly, it is vital that its dynamics are
better understood, particularly in determining how actors behave in
an entrepreneurial context. The book's second focus is on identity
work as the process through which entrepreneurial identities are
formed and shaped, and the contributors demonstrate how the
dynamics of identity formation relate to entrepreneurial outcomes
in a range of individual and organizational contexts. This book was
originally published as a special issue of Entrepreneurship &
Regional Development.
Almost every contested financial case raises issues of enforcement.
Even if these do not materialise it is essential for practitioners
to be alive to them when they are negotiating settlements or
pursuing an application for financial orders. There is little point
securing a large settlement for your client if it is incapable of
enforcement. Although enforcement is a fundamental aspect of
financial remedy proceedings, it is a topic which many
practitioners find difficult. 1KBW on Enforcement in Financial
Remedy Proceedings provides guidance in and understanding of this
complex area of law. Differing from other sources currently
available, this title is dedicated specifically to issues of
enforcement, which are addressed more comprehensively (both in
terms of substantive and procedural law) than the other sources are
able to deal with them. It also covers international cases where
especially difficult issues are often thrown up, so the authors
offer some practical guidance on how such issues might be
addressed. Key legislation covered: - Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 *
Family Procedure Rules 2010 * Civil Procedure Rules 1998 *
Attachment of Earnings Act 1971 * Charging Orders Act 1979 *
Contempt of Court Act 1981 * Debtors Act 1872 * Senior courts Act
1981 * County Courts Act 1984 * Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal
Enforcement) Act 1972 * Maintenance Enforcement Act 1991
Identities can potentially serve as powerful elements that both
drive, and are shaped by, entrepreneurial actions. Entrepreneurial
identity is a complex construct with multidisciplinary roots, and
therefore there is scope to more fully enrich our theoretical
understanding of identity and identity formation, at both
individual and organizational levels, and their relationship to
entrepreneurial processes, practices and activities. This book
highlights two key features of contemporary research on
entrepreneurial identity. First, to see it as a dynamic rather than
a (relatively) fixed and unchanging feature, shaped by different
life episodes. It is increasingly fluid, multilevel and
multidimensional, comprising multiple subidentities rather than a
univocal (and unchanging) self. As such, it has a profound effect
not only on the way we feel, think and behave, but also on what we
aim to achieve. Accordingly, it is vital that its dynamics are
better understood, particularly in determining how actors behave in
an entrepreneurial context. The book's second focus is on identity
work as the process through which entrepreneurial identities are
formed and shaped, and the contributors demonstrate how the
dynamics of identity formation relate to entrepreneurial outcomes
in a range of individual and organizational contexts. This book was
originally published as a special issue of Entrepreneurship &
Regional Development.
This book addresses the burgeoning interest in organizational
learning and entrepreneurship, bringing together for the first time
a collection of new papers dealing explicitly with entrepreneurial
learning. Where past books have examined learning in a corporate
context, Harrison and Leitch focus instead on the learning process
within entrepreneurship and the small business. Areas covered
include:
- a review of the concept of entrepreneurial learning and the
relationship between entrepreneurial learning and the wider
literatures on management and organizational learning,
- a review and development of a number of conceptual models of
the process of learning in entrepreneurial contexts
- an illustration of the applications of concept of
entrepreneurial learning in a range of contexts
- an international perspective on entrepreneurial learning.
An increase in the restrictions on the availability of funding for
new and growing businesses in the aftermath of the global financial
crisis has been accompanied by the emergence and growth of
crowdfunding as an alternative method of raising capital.
Crowdfunding contributes towards the disintermediation of the
finance market as funders and promoters are brought together
directly, democratising both fundraising by businesses and
investment by individuals. This book extends entrepreneurial
finance research to the study of crowdfunding. Contributions review
the history, status and future of crowdfunding, analyse the
patterns of fundraising, assess the potential of crowdfunding for
the financing of social ventures in particular, and discuss the
regulatory implications of recent developments. What is clear from
this collection is that the crowdfunding space is still evolving,
institutional forms are still developing as models are refined, new
institutional collaborations (e.g. between equity platforms and
business angel networks) are emerging, and new challenges,
particularly regulatory challenges, are being encountered. While
crowdfunding is not a universal solution for SME finance in a
post-crisis financial landscape, it remains too early to determine
whether crowdfunding represents a large-scale transformation of the
early stage risk capital market or a minor addition to it. This
book was originally published as a special issue of Venture
Capital.
An increase in the restrictions on the availability of funding for
new and growing businesses in the aftermath of the global financial
crisis has been accompanied by the emergence and growth of
crowdfunding as an alternative method of raising capital.
Crowdfunding contributes towards the disintermediation of the
finance market as funders and promoters are brought together
directly, democratising both fundraising by businesses and
investment by individuals. This book extends entrepreneurial
finance research to the study of crowdfunding. Contributions review
the history, status and future of crowdfunding, analyse the
patterns of fundraising, assess the potential of crowdfunding for
the financing of social ventures in particular, and discuss the
regulatory implications of recent developments. What is clear from
this collection is that the crowdfunding space is still evolving,
institutional forms are still developing as models are refined, new
institutional collaborations (e.g. between equity platforms and
business angel networks) are emerging, and new challenges,
particularly regulatory challenges, are being encountered. While
crowdfunding is not a universal solution for SME finance in a
post-crisis financial landscape, it remains too early to determine
whether crowdfunding represents a large-scale transformation of the
early stage risk capital market or a minor addition to it. This
book was originally published as a special issue of Venture
Capital.
This book addresses the burgeoning interest in organizational
learning and entrepreneurship, bringing together for the first time
a collection of new papers dealing explicitly with entrepreneurial
learning. Where past books have examined learning in a corporate
context, Harrison and Leitch focus instead on the learning process
within entrepreneurship and the small business. Areas covered
include: a review of the concept of entrepreneurial learning and
the relationship between entrepreneurial learning and the wider
literatures on management and organizational learning, a review and
development of a number of conceptual models of the process of
learning in entrepreneurial contexts an illustration of the
applications of concept of entrepreneurial learning in a range of
contexts an international perspective on entrepreneurial learning.
The year 2012 was the 40th anniversary of the publication of Cohen,
March, and Olsen's influential article "The Garbage Can Model of
Organizational Choice", which offered a major new perspective on
organizational decision making. To celebrate this enduring
paradigm, its impact on our understanding of organizational
decision making, and the broad streams of research it has
influenced, this collection of papers provides a rich demonstration
of the influence that the GCM is continuing to have on current
research. The chapters make original contributions to research on
organizational decision making by developing new models and
theoretical extensions based on or inspired by prior garbage can
work, by applying garbage can concepts and interpretations to new
problems and novel settings. The book includes a paper from Cohen,
March and Olsen, who record their memories of initial encounters
with garbage can ideas of organizational decision making,
impressions of their current condition, and some thoughts on
convolutions they may experience in the years ahead.
This book collates the most up to date information on Fragaria, and
Rubus genomes. It focuses on the latest advances in the model
system Fragaria vesca, along with the allied advances in
economically important crops. Covering both basic and applied
aspects of crop genomics, it illustrates strategies and resources
for the study and utilization of genome sequences and aligned
functional genomics resources. Rosaceous berries are collectively
an increasingly important set of high-value global crops, with a
trade value of over GBP2 billion dollars per annum. The rosaceous
berries strawberry, raspberry and blackberry share some common
features at the genome scale, namely a range of ploidy levels in
each genus and high levels of heterozygosity (and associated
inbreeding depression) due to self-incompatibility systems, dioecy,
or multispecies hybridization events. Taken together, although the
genomes are relatively compact, these biological features lead to
significant challenges in the assembly and analysis of berry
genomes, which until very recently have hampered the progress of
genome-level studies. The genome of the woodland strawberry,
Fragaria vesca, a self-compatible species with a homozygous genome
was first sequenced in 2011 and has served as a foundation for most
genomics work in Fragaria and to some extent Rubus. Since that
time, building upon this resource, there have been significant
advances in the development of genome sequences for related crop
species. This, coupled with the revolution in affordable sequencing
technology, has led to a suite of genomics studies on Fragaria and
more recently Rubus, which undoubtedly aid crop breeding and
production in future years.
This book collates the most up to date information on Fragaria, and
Rubus genomes. It focuses on the latest advances in the model
system Fragaria vesca, along with the allied advances in
economically important crops. Covering both basic and applied
aspects of crop genomics, it illustrates strategies and resources
for the study and utilization of genome sequences and aligned
functional genomics resources. Rosaceous berries are collectively
an increasingly important set of high-value global crops, with a
trade value of over GBP2 billion dollars per annum. The rosaceous
berries strawberry, raspberry and blackberry share some common
features at the genome scale, namely a range of ploidy levels in
each genus and high levels of heterozygosity (and associated
inbreeding depression) due to self-incompatibility systems, dioecy,
or multispecies hybridization events. Taken together, although the
genomes are relatively compact, these biological features lead to
significant challenges in the assembly and analysis of berry
genomes, which until very recently have hampered the progress of
genome-level studies. The genome of the woodland strawberry,
Fragaria vesca, a self-compatible species with a homozygous genome
was first sequenced in 2011 and has served as a foundation for most
genomics work in Fragaria and to some extent Rubus. Since that
time, building upon this resource, there have been significant
advances in the development of genome sequences for related crop
species. This, coupled with the revolution in affordable sequencing
technology, has led to a suite of genomics studies on Fragaria and
more recently Rubus, which undoubtedly aid crop breeding and
production in future years.
Significantly expanded and updated with extensive revisions, new
material, and a new chapter on emerging applications of switching
converters, Power-Switching Converters, Third Edition offers the
same trusted, accessible, and comprehensive information as its
bestselling predecessors. Similar to the two previous editions,
this book can be used for an introductory as well as a more
advanced course. Chapters begin with an introduction to switching
converters and basic switching converter topologies. Entry level
chapters continue with a discussion of resonant converters,
isolated switching converters, and the control schemes of switching
converters. Skipping to chapters 10 and 11, the subject matter
involves an examination of interleaved converters and switched
capacitor converters to round out and complete the overview of
switching converter topologies. More detailed chapters include the
continuous time-modeling and discrete-time modeling of switching
converters as well as analog control and digital control. Advanced
material covers tools for the simulation of switching converters
(including both PSpice and Matlab simulations) and the basic
concepts necessary to understand various actual and emerging
applications for switching converters, such as power factor
correction, LED drivers, low-noise converters, and switching
converters topologies for solar and fuel cells. The final chapter
contains several complete design examples, including experimental
designs that may be used as technical references or for class
laboratory projects. Supplementary information is available at
crcpress.com including slides, PSpice examples (designed to run on
the OrCAD 9.2 student version and PSIM software) and MATLAB
scripts. Continuing the august tradition of its predecessors,
Power-Switching Converters, Third Edition provides introductory and
advanced information on all aspects of power switching converters
to give students the solid foundation and applicable knowledge
required to advance in this growing field.
The relation of the progress of medical science to the social
history of humanity. Starting with the seventeenth century, the
author analyzes the defeats as well as the triumphs that medicine
has gone through to reach its present usefulness.
The Budapest Operation (29 October 1944-13 February 1945): An
Operational-Strategic Study examines in detail the Red Army's
operations on the approaches to Budapest and the city's ultimate
capture following a long siege. The first part of the study deals
with the Red Army's arrival in central Hungary, following the
successful conduct of the Iasi-Kishinev operation in late August
1944 and the subsequent development of the offensive through
Romania, Bulgaria and eastern Yugoslavia. By mid-October the
Soviets were poised to continue the offensive into Hungary and its
capital of Budapest, the capture of which would clear the path for
a subsequent advance into Austria and southern Germany. This study
examines the rapid advance to the outskirts of Budapest, where
stubborn German-Hungarian resistance forced them to halt, after
which the Soviets sought to surround the city, finally closing the
ring at the end of December. Also examined are the Germans'
repeated attempts to break the siege by launching several
counter-offensives to the west and south of the city. However,
these were all beaten back in heavy fighting and the enemy garrison
was forced to capitulate on 13 February. This study also devotes
considerable attention to the combat arms (artillery, tanks and
mechanized forces, aviation, and engineering troops) during the
operation. The other study is an internal General Staff Academy
document dealing with the activities of the Third Ukrainian Front
during the Budapest operation. Throughout the greater part of the
operation the Third Ukrainian Front played a decidedly secondary
role, charged with protecting the flank of the Soviet advance
through Yugoslavia and Hungary, with the Second Ukrainian Front
slated to receive the accolades for taking Budapest. However, the
bitter enemy resistance along the approaches to Budapest gradually
forced the Soviet high command to increasingly shift its efforts to
the right bank of the Danube River, first to help in isolating the
Budapest garrison inside the city, and then to fend off repeated
German counter-offensives to relieve the city. It was the Third
Ukrainian Front's successful repulse of these efforts that enabled
the Soviets to finally bring about the garrison's capitulation and
the end of the operation.
The year 2012 was the 40th anniversary of the publication of Cohen,
March, and Olsen's influential article "The Garbage Can Model of
Organizational Choice", which offered a major new perspective on
organizational decision making. To celebrate this enduring
paradigm, its impact on our understanding of organizational
decision making, and the broad streams of research it has
influenced, this collection of papers provides a rich demonstration
of the influence that the GCM is continuing to have on current
research. The chapters make original contributions to research on
organizational decision making by developing new models and
theoretical extensions based on or inspired by prior garbage can
work, by applying garbage can concepts and interpretations to new
problems and novel settings. The book includes a paper from Cohen,
March and Olsen, who record their memories of initial encounters
with garbage can ideas of organizational decision making,
impressions of their current condition, and some thoughts on
convolutions they may experience in the years ahead.
His private interests are music and animal welfare. He writes often
on opera, on the plight of endangered bears, tigers and apes, and
on the exploitation of farm animals. He raises funds for the rescue
and rehoming of abandoned and ill-treated domestic pets in one of
the most deprived areas of London and keeps three rescued bitches.
At a time when figurative painting has long been out of fashion in
British art schools and among the curators of the nation's
galleries of modern art, Richard Harrison has been one of the very
few younger contemporary artists to hold to this ancestral
tradition. His early work was essentially abstract, and abstract
values have formed the armature of all of his later work, but in
subject he has moved from an interest in the texture and
manipulable qualities of the simple materials of a painting to
biblical and mythical narratives that were common among European
painters from the High Renaissance to the High Olympus of Victorian
art. As a student at Chelsea School of Art, Harrison was noticed in
1987 by the critic Brian Sewell, then searching for young painters
for an exhibition; they have remained in contact ever since. This
affectionate but dispassionate and critical book, part analysis and
part account of an often alarming life, represents a comprehensive
record of Harrison's intellectual and aesthetic development.
Some of the world's most beautiful, intelligent and highly adapted
mammals inhabit our seas and oceans, and have stirred the human
imagination for many centuries. As our knowledge of marine mammals
grows, the need exists for a reliable and complete reference to the
ecology and biology of these fascinating creatures. The Handbook of
Marine Mammals series was founded with this in mind and now reaches
its conclusion with this sixth and final volume. Within the pages
of this classic series, scientists, conservationists and informed
layperson alike can find the definitive review of all the world's
whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, sea lions, and related species
as well as sea otters and sea cows.
Volume 6 covers the remaining dolphins and porpoises in a series of
17 chapters, each written by a specialist author with extensive
personal research experience of the species. Each chapter provides
a description of the species, and includes sections on the aspects
of distribution and abundance, anatomy, physiology, behavior,
reproduction, parasites and diseases and the impact of human
activity on the animal's population and well-being. Numerous maps,
photos and drawings illustrate the text.
Key Features
* Concludes this major definitive series
* A standard reference work on all of the world's marine mammals,
their anatomy, distribution, ecology, and behavior
* The most up-to-date research in a concise reference form
* Numerous photos of live and specimen animals, skulls, and
anatomical details, plus distribution maps
* Text specifically deals with conservation and management issues
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