Behind the Berlin Wall: East Germany and the Frontiers of Power
This new history rejects traditional, top-down approaches to Cold War politics, exploring instead how the border closure affected ordinary East Germans, from workers and farmers to teenagers and even party members, "caught out" by Sunday the Thirteenth. Party, police and Stasi reports reveal why one in six East Germans fled the country during the 1950s, undermining communist rule and forcing the eleventh-hour decision by Khrushchev and Ulbricht to build a wall along the Cold War's frontline.
Little or no background in economics or higher level mathematics? Not a problem. FUNDAMENTALS OF MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS focuses on the economics, not the mathematics, of the managerial decision process. You'll learn how managers use economics to make decisions and stay ahead of change. And in this version, you'll learn it fast through captivating examples and uncomplicated math. Plus it comes with Economics Applications Access! This powerful program walks you step-by-step through the decision-making process using economics.
Gitman's proven learning system makes it easy for students to understand and fully appreciate the key concepts, tools, and techniques needed for astute financial decision making in today's competitive business arena. The text's organization conceptually links the firm's actions to its value as determined in the securities markets. Each major decision area is presented in terms of both risk and return factors and their potential impact on the owner's wealth, as reflected by share value.
Did you know the number of ideas it is possible for your brain to create is greater than the number of atoms in the known universe? Creativity is not just painting a picture or playing an instrument - it can be part of every decision you take! This book is full of fun games and tools to help you make the most of your own creativity. When you are creative, you are full of energy, enthusiasm, and ideas.
Downshifters Guide to Relocation, Escape to a Simple, Less Stressful Way of Life
According to recent research 40 per cent of the workforce under the age of 35 are making serious plans to downshift, with 1.3 million people hoping to make the break before 2013. As with the thousands who are already living the dream, most will think it's the best thing they ever did. But some may miss the sophistication of city life. It's not easy to move back so you really need to think whether you are making the right decision. If you are, this book will help you prepare properly.
