The Emergence of Ecological Modernisation offers a wealth of empirical research material from an international perspective, bringing together previously scattered sources for the first time. It addresses a series of theoretical issues that are of key contemporary relevance, such as the relationship between ecological modernisation and sustainable development; strategies for promoting ecological modernisation, and the extent to which it is possible to 'green' contemporary capitalism.

The Emergence of Ecological Modernisation offers a wealth of empirical research material from an international perspective, bringing together previously scattered sources for the first time. It addresses a series of theoretical issues that are of key contemporary relevance, such as the relationship between ecological modernisation and sustainable development; strategies for promoting ecological modernisation, and the extent to which it is possible to 'green' contemporary capitalism.

IT WOULD BE WONDERFUL IF YOU COULD ALWAYS ENSURE EVERYONE AGREED WITH YOUR WAY OF THINKING, WOULDN'T IT? You're already aware of how unlikely you are to progress at work, or "make a name for yourself" in life, if you struggle to get your ideas accepted by your prospects, your clients, your team, your boss, or your peers. Have you noticed how for some people it seems effortless, while the rest of us - maybe you, would benefit from a little help? Step by step, Brilliant Persuasion introduces you to a formidable selection of some of the most powerful persuasion techniques used by the most successful business men and women throughout the world. Using practical exercises that you will effortlessly adapt into your everyday speech, Brilliant Persuasion will ensure you: Naturally, lead people towards your way of thinking Quantum leap your negotiating skills Overcome objections Figure out the emotions behind your prospects' decision-making process and covertly use this to your advantage Understand and acquire the basic technics of the language of persuasion and how to quickly integrate them into everyday business and life scenarios Foster long-term trust, credibility, and resonant rapport Understand why some words are more persuasive than others Subliminally plant suggestions and ideas into the minds of others.

The Haul Truck Operator Survival Guide is a rare glimpse into the Alberta oil sands mining operations with instructions, protocols, and tips for safely operating the world's biggest mobile mighty machines: Ultra-class; Caterpillar 797B; Komatsu 930E & Liebherr T282 haul trucks. Get the inside scoop from a former college haul truck program Instructor and some fifty different experienced operators, working for some of the biggest names in the oil sands mining environment: Names like Suncor Energy, Syncrude Canada Ltd. and Shell. With The Haul Truck Operator Survival Guide you get access to places not even cameras are permitted. Imagine the awe, fear, excitement, and adrenalin as you stand humbly before a 320+ ton; 30' wide; 48' tall (with box raised); 5.5 million dollar behemoth; with tires over 14' tall and costing in excess of $66,000.00 each, all to test your operating skills in some of Canada's most unforgiving terrain under extreme environmental conditions. This is one rodeo you want to miss Want even more? Join us at www.haultruckoperatorprep.ca, Canada's first online haul truck operator preparatory school with 11 different learning modules including comprehensive presentations, animations, videos and interactive quizzes that give you the real sense of what it means to be a haul truck operator.