The American Presidency

The third title in the Learn & Explore series, The American Presidency explores the lives and contributions of the people who have held the office, from George Washington to Barack Obama. Each presidential profile includes a detailed biography, the president's signature, who served as vice president, a profile of the first lady and timelines.

Handbook on Small Nations in the Global Economy

`These studies of the international competitiveness of small open economies demonstrate the critical importance of foreign direct investment as an engine of economic development: multinational enterprises are the key drivers of international competitiveness.'
- Alan M. Rugman, University of Reading, UK and former President of the Academy of International Business

Waging War on Complexity Costs: Reshape Your Cost Structure, Free Up Cash Flows and Boost Productivity by Attacking Process, Product and Organizationa

Shed Revenue-Draining Complexity Costs by Thirty Percent!
“This is an ambitious book packed with insight and fresh thinking. Separating good from bad complexity costs is a critical task facing companies today, and the authors provide a compelling roadmap for solving the problem.”
Michael B. McCallister, President and CEO, Humana Inc.

For history buffs of all ages! From the Boston Tea Party to Woodstock, from Gettysburg to Whitewater, this wide-ranging survey is an easy way to experience the rich saga of U.S. history. You'll find:

"Gibbs and DeMatteis give us a very up-to-date and clear entry point into patent management in the context of the real world of business, including insightful perspectives on finance, banking, taxes, and insurance. Both the generalist and specialist will benefit form learning how to deal with patents in a variety of established business systems." 
--Steve Fox, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel for Intellectual Property, Hewlett-Packard Company