This book provides a complete package of the fundamentals of marketing that is one of a kind in the market. The book delivers a one-stop package that will enable the reader to gain total access to knowledge and understanding of all marketing principles (traditional, digital, and integrated marketing). It is critical for delivering the best marketing practices and performances in todays very competitive marketing environment.
This book produces a comprehensive introduction to business strategy. The purpose is to help managers and students who aim to be managers develop their awareness and understanding of business strategy.
This book renders help for self-help. It provides a valuable contribution to the promotion of captives as a new insurance phenomenon in the area of risk management. It does so by helping to identify potentials of captive as a strategic instrument for risk management. The result is aimed at providing a good information base for individuals who are already involved with captive insurance and those interested in it.
This book is about small business start-ups and management. The book provides those fundamental principles needed for identifying and developing business ideas before and during the process of business start-ups and management respectively. These are principles needed to translate business ideas into profitable and sustainable small business enterprise.
Love is like a seed that germinates by chance. When properly nourished, it will be able to overcome all odds and obstacles. Though man has managed to conquer virtually all available frontiers of human endeavor, love has remained elusive. It is unpredictable and remains alone in its own territory, from where it often tends to conquer men instead. Cynthia and Thomas, each an only child, met in secondary school. They fall in love and remain together through to college. They overcome a few intrigues and blackmails from jealous mates, but Thomas was equal to the task as he exposes the blackmailers who wanted to separate them for their own selfish reasons. A bitter separation in college exposed the ugly side of love till they reunite at the end to marry and maybe live happily ever after.
This book produces a clear and concise introduction to principles and techniques of management, as required by practicing managers and those in colleges and universities who are aspiring to be managers.
Civil war in Kafra left the small African country in total devastation. Those who survived were faced with hopelessness and solitude. As a result, they held fast to their guns, the only tools they knew how to use, which resulted in indiscriminate hijackings, robbery, bribery, corruption, and scams. Ken witnessed such incidents during his struggle to leave Kafra for the UK. On his return, he became aware that the culprits had become very rich, powerful, and lawless at the detriment of the honest and hardworking minority. Driven by anger to transform it, he realized that the philosophy that he acquired during a chance meeting with a professor on a park bench in London was indispensable for change from within. The Buddhist teachings elucidate the principles of cause and effect and change from within. Ken single-mindedly initiated the revolution that transformed households, families, communities, and a countrya real departure.
This book produces a clear and concise introduction to principles and concepts of strategic management as required by practicing managers and those in colleges and universities who are aspiring to become strategic managers.
A ruthless aspirant trying to use a past romance to advance his political ambition; A lying wife that will do anything to cover this past; Then... A gruesome murder in a hotel room. Brace yourself as the master storyteller takes you on a ride of Politics, romance and blackmail
This book aims at making a contribution to the promotion of small businesses in developing countries. It does so by helping to identify management problems encountered by small businesses in developing countries, with reference to policy environment, institutional framework, and UNIDO technical assistance. The result is aimed at providing a good information base on how small business management and performance in developing countries can be improved. This is for individuals who are already involved with small businesses and those interested in it.
The aim of this book is to provide the much-needed insight and knowledge into entrepreneurshipinitiation and development of a new venture. The book is valuable to practicing entrepreneurs, university and college students who will become entrepreneurs of the future, and individuals interested in entrepreneurship.
After World War I, the League of Nations assigned management of the German colony of Namibia to Britain, which passed control to South Africa as a "trophy" for the country's support during the war. The League mandated that South Africa prepare the country for independence, but South Africa showed no sign of working toward that goal. The clash over interpretation of the League's mandate led to 70 years of complicated diplomacy to solve the dispute. This incisive volume offers an in-depth analysis of the political and diplomatic efforts undertaken by representatives of the United Nations, Namibia, and South Africa--with the assistance of the international community, the Organization of African Unity, and Western powers--during the struggle for self-rule in Namibia from 1920 to 1990. This classic example of conflict resolution technique in global and African studies provides a useful template for conflict negotiation around the world.
Sub-Saharan Africa is experiencing an impressive measure of economic revivalism that is driven by both national and international forces at the beginning of the twenty-first century. That political and business leaders in the region are determined that development in this millennium will not mimic the slow pace of growth in the twentieth is a given. Undoubtedly, the rapid spread of information communications technology (ICT) and contemporary investments of China in the region’s growth agenda bear this thesis out. This book, among other things, advances the theory that improving human rights practices and the democracy project—i.e. democratic consolidation in sub-Saharan Africa will create an enabling environment that is critical for stimulating the current inspiring development objectives.
While the specific focus of this work is African American politics in the 'margins' of the South, this timely work examines minority and ethnic politics in rural America and other democratic societies. More importantly, this study explores the politics of everyone with a racial and ethnically diverse rural root_and how the majority versus minority political competition is played out in society. Unlike most books on national, state, and local governments, African American Politics in Rural America is concerned with theory and political actors_particularly their perceptions, frustrations, and, sometimes, satisfaction with the complex processes of governance at the grassroots level in American politics.
This book produces a clear and concise introduction to principles and concepts of international management as required by practicing managers and those in colleges and universities who are aspiring to become managers in international organizations.
Crosswinds is a social satire set in a boarding school. The themes are intrinsically intertwined. The story revolves around Mrs. Okharedia, one of the major characters and Mr. Bello, a debauched assistant head of school who is ready to sacrifice anyone in his quest to satisfy his expatriate masters. His inordinate desire to explore Mrs. Okharedia leads him on a collision course he is ill-prepared for. On one particular incident that will ever remain fresh in her memory, a grade IX boy tapped her buttocks in the presence of his classmates. She slapped the boy and asked the boy to leave her class. When the matter reached Mr. Radcliff, she was reproached for not exercising caution in dealing with the boy, took exception to this, and reminded her that the school rule forbade her from making any form of physical contact with her students. The social relations among students and staff, the school curricula, the role of money, the admission process, facilities at the learning centers, and the conditions of services of members of staff, among others, are explored. The administration of discipline to staff members and students are also lampooned.
As he works his way through his medical training, Ike Anya’s grandmother reassures him, saying: Everything worthwhile is achieved small by small. It’s the 1990s, a turbulent time in Nigeria’s political history, and a young Ike Anya embarks on the journey to qualifying as a medical doctor. In a story that charts the triumphs and failures of his student days through to his first demanding year as a house officer, Anya’s sharp wit, gentle humour and abounding curiosity present a medical memoir unlike any from the West. Recalling the vibrancy of tempestuous 1990s Nigeria – the political unrest, social change and worsening economy – Anya also celebrates the friendships, minor rebellions and hard graft of student days. Small by Small is a deeply intimate memoir imbued with determination, compassion and a love of storytelling.
Giles Stone, a celebrated attorney from Manhattan, New York, takes a short break in Earl’s Court, London. His journey turns out to be anything but, as he lives and mingles amongst the homeless community, his curiosity drives him questing for the truth about life at the bottom of socio-economic scale, an extraordinary experience he cherishes beyond measure. His true identity is discovered by a police sergeant, as a result, he moves to the Isle of Wight, compelling him to come face to face with Oliver Cards, a brilliant barrister and an old adversary. The outcome was both fascinating and horrifying in equal measure, overzealous marriage proposal backfires. His past catches up with him. Amends have to be made.
The book attempts to draw a direct parallel with our real world and the situation described above. It will attempt to address the questions posed by trying to walk the reader through the life of a young man in England in recent times; whose pastime, it would seem, was the indiscriminate killing of people he encountered regardless of age, sex, creed, social status or relationship. Our natural sense of normalcy may therefore short-circuit, and tailspin in confusion at the hint of the young man being portrayed in any light other than the obvious. But everything about Lewis may well be part of the process towards a transformed and clean world.
Many stories have been written about the Vietnam War. This story is not meant to point fingers or judge; it is a story of events that happened to me, starting in 1968. War is hell is an understatement! Kenny knew something was wrong as his best friend tripped a wire. For a couple of seconds, they just stared at each other. It was as if his friend were saying goodbye. Even though it was only seconds, it lasted so long! Then came the explosion! His friend put his back against the mortar on the tree and took the entire load. Kenny flew backward about ten feet and thought he was dying as he was covered in so much blood and body parts. As it turned out, it was his friend who just saved his life. Kenny went into a state of shock and had to be flown out to a field hospital for observation. After a week, he was sent back into combat. A letter from Mom stated that my aunt was worried Kenny was losing his will to live. When I heard this, I knew that I had to get Kenny out of the fighting for a week to rest up and give him a reason to live again. To do this, I needed to make up fake orders as I had done before-but nothing to this extreme!
This book is about international businessinternational firms, their business activities across borders, the environment in which they operate, and management. The book produces a clear and concise introduction to international business, setting a global standard for studying and understanding of international business as required by practicing managers and those in colleges and universities who are aspiring to become international business managers.
In SoulStirrers, H. Ike Okafor-Newsum describes the birth and development of an artistic movement in Cincinnati, Ohio, identified with the Neo-Ancestral impulse. The Neo-Ancestral impulse emerges as an extension of the Harlem Renaissance, the Negritude Movement, and the Black Arts Movement, all of which sought to re-represent the “primitive” and “savage” Black and African in new terms. Central to the dominant racial framework has always been the conception that the Black subject was not only inferior, but indeed incapable of producing art. The Neo-Ancestral impulse posed a challenge to both existing form and content. Like its intellectual antecedents, the movement did not separate art from life and raised a central question, one that the “soul stirrers” of Cincinnati are engaging in their artistic productions. Okafor-Newsum defines collapsing of the sacred and the profane as a central tendency of African aesthetics, transformed and rearticulated here in the Americas. In this volume, the artistic productions ask readers to consider the role of those creating and viewing this art by attempting to shift the way in which we view the ordinary. The works of these artists, therefore, are not only about the survival of African-derived cultural forms, though such remains a central effect of them. These extraordinary pieces, installations, and movements consistently refer to the cultural reality of the Americas and the need for political and intellectual transformation. They constitute important intellectual interventions that serve as indispensable elements in the redefinition and reinterpretation of our society. Featuring numerous color illustrations and profiles of artists, this volume reveals exciting trends in African American art and in the African diaspora more broadly.
Kim Jones a sophomore at Stanford University is aspiring to be the next top model. She may have all the looks but does she have the IQ to take her to the next level? I know one things certain, aint none of this is possible without best friends Samantha and Rose by her side. Follow Kim as she breaks free from her swinger ex-boyfriend Justin, to finding luck and love with an All-American in Andrew. Will Kim have the strength and determination to set her priorities straight and make it in the world of Candy Cali? Ike Niles, CEO of Candy Cali believes one hundred percent in Kims abilities, but will she have what it takes to make it to the top? Follow Kim as she competes against models from Brazil, Switzerland, New York, Viva Las Vegas as the goddesses take over Laguna Beach! You know making it in the world and achieving your goals is never easy. You have to have the heart and determination to make it in this day and age. Thats why Ive chosen Kim! Not for the obvious reasons, but because she has the heart of a champion. You too can achieve the American Dream through hard work and dedication. I Guarantee! (Mr. Ike Niles a.k.a. Cali)
This volume explores the notion that African leaders are fundamentally responsible for electoral malfeasance throughout the continent. The quagmire of fixing elections in order to stay in power ad-infinitum has frequently led – and will continue to lead – to political violence, civil wars, internal displacement of citizens, international refugee crises, and economic malaise with its attendant crisis of underdevelopment. This book provides five case studies selected from Anglophone, Francophone and Lusophone Africa that illustrate some variations and similarities in the dilemma of electoral democracy in this epoch of Africa’s democratic experiment. It suggests, among other factors, Colin Powell’s and Abraham Lincoln’s theoretical templates as pointers for African political chiefs in their struggle for democratic consolidation – a successful move that could advance national legitimacy and political stability critical for impressive development in this millennium.
Award-winning architecture writer Ike Ijeh introduces 50 of the world's most influential architects and a selection of their most celebrated buildings, showcased with full-color photography. The architects selected here have designed buildings that are as dramatic as their impact on the world of architecture. From familiar modern era names such as Zaha Hadid and Sir Norman Foster to geniuses from history such as Nicholas Hawksmoor and Andrea Palladio, Ike Ijeh reveals his top 50 list of the architects deserving of the description 'greatest'. Each double-page spread focuses on a different architect, outlining their influences, the legacy of their ideas and revealing the glorious designs that have made them famous. Includes: • Full-color photographs and illustrations of famous buildings around the world • Concise professional biographies of the architects listed • Plans from great architecture projects • Entries arranged in chronological order for easy reference With this wonderful hardback reference guide you can discover the true breadth of the creative achievements that lie within the careers of these architectural giants and enjoy their beautiful creations through images and illustrations.
The fourth Canadian edition of MGMT offers a comprehensive look at the important role managers play in organizations. The book covers current issues and challenges in today's rapidly changing business environment, with a focus on presenting key management concepts and theories and providing relevant examples from real Canadian organizations. Extensively updated to reflect current events and the latest research in the field, the new edition was developed in consultation with management experts and postsecondary educators across Canada. It provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in their professional careers.
Fierce and tightly wound, this book contains high-paced action and highly skilled operatives. The targets are clear and nothing will get in the way of Ike, a hitman that is set to rid the world of the scum that feeds off the poor. The twists will leave you gasping for more. Ultimately, evil must be vanquished. Join Ike as he goes through the criminal underground for his First and Second Assignments. Trust no one. Kill everyone. Leave no evidence.
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