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Global warming for dummies
Hotly debated in the political arena and splashed across the media almost 24/7, global warming has become the topic of the moment. Whatever one's views on its cause, there is no denying that the earth's climate is changing, and people everywhere are worried. Global Warming For Dummies sorts out fact from fiction, explaining the science behind climate change and examining the possible long-term effects of a warmer planet. This no-nonsense yet friendly guide helps you explore solutions to this challenging problem, from what governments and industry can do to what you can do at home and how to get involved. Understand global warming and what you can do to make a positive difference!
Global Englishes in Asian Contexts: Current and Future Debates
This volume explores the current issues in World Englishes/ELF specifically in relation to the Asian context. The international contributors are all prominent names in the field, taking on a wide variety of issues both in applied linguistics and sociolinguistics, and address not only the current state of affairs, but the future too. See all Editorial Reviews
The Entrepreneur: Twenty-one Golden Rules for the Global Business Manager
A lively and practical guide for budding and blooming entrepreneurs. So you want to be a successful entrepreneur? Fed up with taking orders from above? Want to be your own boss, make your own decisions, and go head-to-head with the big boys in the business world?
Capitalism's Achilles Heel; Dirty Money and How to Renew the Free-Market System
Throughout his career, Raymond Baker--a tough-as-nails businessman turned scholar --has been thoroughly committed to capitalism. He has seen it all, and now he offers careful analysis and gripping examples that illustrate the serious problems besetting the global free-market system. With this book, Baker provides a fascinating insider's look at the way criminals, terrorists, and businesspeople move dirty money around the world, impoverishing billions and corrupting capitalism's ideals of fair play.
The Global Citizen: A Guide to Creating an International Life and Career
If your dreams of career success include jobs in Prague or Munich, if you want to learn Mandarin while living in China, or if your travel plans always require a passport, then "The Global Citizen" is for you. Written by Monster.com's former international career mentor, Elizabeth Kruempelmann, "The Global Citizen" is an international life and career planner that walks you through the ins and outs of working, studying, volunteering, or living in a foreign country. Thought-provoking assessments will get you started on your global path, the interactive planner will keep you on track, and extensive resources will widen your possibilities.
