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Sustainable Value Creation in Hospitality

Fully revised and updated, the second edition of this important text contains brands new cases studies and a completely new chapter devoted to AI. Based on theory and practice, it takes the reader through the four major areas in which value is created in the hotel industry (distribution; buildings; procurement and operations) and this is used as a overreaching framework to address the specific sustainability challenges both faced in each area as well as the sustainable best practices in each. It analyses environmental, economic and social value in the industry, and what can be done to maximise the good for all the stakeholders in the long term. In an accessible and structured manner, it delivers: •A clear focus on the four major areas in which value is created in the hotel industry- distribution; buildings; procurement and operations; •A clear description and analysis of the key sustainability challenges faced in each area; •A wide range of international industry cases;•Chapters structured with clear introductions, summaries and learning outcomes. It is an ideal text for students on bachelors and masters courses in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management and Tourism Management and for practitioners in the hospitality sector.

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Value Creation for Owners and Directors (Defekt) - Kai Taraporevala, Massimo Massa, Ludo Van der Heyden

​This book deals with a much understudied and poorly understood aspect of business: the role of owners and boards in value creation. While there is abundant guidance on value creation for publicly listed firms and their managers, the role played by owners, and their corporate directors, in value creation and governance has been overlooked. This book aims to fill that gap. • The first part deals with the mission, and the values and rules pertaining to the governance of the business. These structural elements are fundamental for owners to get right as they pave the way to value creation, or its opposite. They refer to "WHAT" owners have to do. Another element is the formation of the three boards that govern owner-led firms: the owners board, the board of directors, and the management board. • The second part addresses the relational elements that owners must master to effectively manage the social and emotional dynamics in their enterprise. It deals with the "HOW" of ownership, namely the leadership process that lies at the heart of board work. This process ensures alignment across the three boards and also with stakeholders that is vital to realizing owners'' value creating aims. • Thirdly, the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry - Joseph S. Chen, Willy Legrand, Philip Sloan

Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry, Third Edition, is the only book available to introduce students to economic, environmental and socially sustainable issues specifically facing the industry as well as exploring ideas, solutions and strategies of how to manage operations in a sustainable way. Since the second edition of this book, there have been many important developments in this field and this latest edition has been updated in the following ways:Updated content including sustainable food systems, hotel energy solutions, impacts of technology, water and food waste management, green hotel design, certification and ecolabelling systems and the evolving nature of corporate social responsibility strategies.New chapters exploring environmental accounting and the internalization of externalities as well as the management of accessibility in hospitality.Updated and new international case studies with reflective questions throughout to explore key issues and show real-life operational responses to sustainability within the hospitality industry.This accessible and comprehensive account of Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry is essential reading for all students and future managers in the hospitality industry.

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Human Resource Management in the Hospitality Industry - Michael J. Boella, Steven Goss-Turner

Human Resource Management in the Hospitality Industry: A Guide to Best Practice takes a ‘process’ approach and provides the reader with an essential understanding of the purpose, policies and processes concerned with managing an enterprise’s workforce within the current business and social environment.Since the ninth edition of this book there have been many significant developments in this field and this new edition has been completely revised and updated in the following ways:Extensively updated content to reflect recent issues and trends relevant to the hospitality industry including: changing labour market profiles and the ‘gig’ economy, the digital transformation of HRM practices, employer branding developments, talent management strategies, employee well-being considerations, and contemporary concerns over diversity, gender and harassment at work.Five new chapters on: organizational culture, modern labour markets, emotions and well-being, careers in hospitality, and digital HRM.New international case studies throughout to explore key issues and show real-life applications of HRM in the hospitality industry.Written in a user-friendly style, each chapter includes international examples, bulleted lists, guides to further reading and exercises to test knowledge.

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Capital Allocation and Value Creation - Torbjorn Arenbo

By adopting a practical, market-oriented approach to capital allocation, this book sheds light on the complex issue of cash flow deployment and the creation of shareholder value. In order to run a company efficiently, it is not sufficient to simply be a competent businessperson. One must also possess the skills of a knowledgeable investor. The management must determine where to invest capital given the diverse range of investment options available, such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A), dividends, share repurchase programs, and organic growth opportunities.This book provides a useful analytical framework for corporate executives to consider when allocating capital, along with empirical findings from peer group studies and company case studies.The book helps answer the following questions:·        What are the primary factors that drive your company''s shareholder value? Are they aligned with the strategy the companyis pursuing?·        What are the key dynamics and trade-offs between return on investments (ROIC), growth, and earnings quality?           ·        What are the current market expectations embedded in the stock price?·      ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Entrepreneurship in Hospitality and Tourism

•Discusses the social and cultural dimensions of entrepreneurship; •Includes case studies from a wide range of Hospitality and Tourism sectors; •Industry perspectives and examples included to contextualise the theory.Entrepreneurship in Hospitality and Tourism: a global perspective second edition provides a new and definitive overview of the vital role and effective practice of entrepreneurship in one of the most dynamic industry sectors in the world. The highly qualified international team of contributors ensures a global perspective. The editors clearly outline the key theoretical perspectives and go on to cover the various types of entrepreneurship. Fully informed by the latest research, it incorporates: •different country contexts; •the social and cultural dimensions of entrepreneurship; •case studies from a wide range of Hospitality and Tourism sectors; •Industry perspectives and examples included.

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WJEC Level 1/2 Vocational Award in Hospitality and Catering - Bev Saunder, Yvonne Mackey

Inspire your students to develop their knowledge of the hospitality and catering industry and improve their cooking skills with this new textbook from the UK''s Number 1 Hospitality & Catering publisher*. This textbook combines easily digestible content with engaging activities and exam-style questions to help students develop the knowledge, skills and exam technique they need for units 1 and 2 of the updated qualification (for first teaching September 2022).- Introduce each topic with clear summaries and keyword definitions presented in an easily digestible format- Reinforce understanding with ''Knowledge check'' questions and scaffolded activities - Improve confidence with guidance on even the most complex practical skills- Prepare for assessment with exam-style questions and mock controlled assessment activities alongside expert guidance from authors Bev Saunder and Yvonne Mackey - Explore what it''s like to work in the vibrant hospitality and catering industry from a range of business case studies*according to Nielsen sales data

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Strategic Value Creation - Rupert Morrison, Jon Andrew

Design and execute a competitive strategy for your organization that ensures that value creation is focused on the customer segments most integral to business success.

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Managing Hospitality Experiences

Managing hospitality experiences is a crucial part of the hospitality business and industry alike. While many textbooks cover the management of hospitality services, this text focuses specifically on experiences, while also providing a full and detailed insight into the ways in which experiences are designed and delivered. Using examples from the gamut of hospitality, this book explores issues around people, services and spaces. It covers management issues such as marketing, human resources, operations, quality management, facilities management, project management and strategy, while considering hospitality operations within their wider geo-social and geo-environmental settings. This book includes a range of important contemporary topics, such as sustainability, resilience and ethics; supported throughout by learning objectives, case studies, review questions, links to videos and further reading suggestions.This book: Emphasises experiences within hospitality, providing students with a focused and applicable text.Includes numerous international industry case studies to illustrate how hospitality organisations manage experiences; these real-life scenarios provide key teaching points. Provides wider theoretical principles to develop the field of hospitality and place it within an industry context. An invaluable read for undergraduate students of hospitality and event management, this textbook also provides an overview for postgraduate students and those studying further education courses in hospitality ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Technology and Social Transformations in Hospitality, Tourism and Gastronomy

Addressing technology and social transformation in tourism, hospitality and gastronomy, this text presents research and case studies, on the practices adopted within the industry. It provides insight in to these areas of growing study interest and is a resource for those researching within the areas of tourism development and hospitality.

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Marketing for Hospitality and Tourism, Global Edition - Philip Kotler, James Makens, Seyhmus Baloglu, John Bowen

For courses in Hospitality Marketing, Tourism Marketing, Restaurant Marketing, or Hotel Marketing. Marketing for Hospitality and Tourism, 6e is the definitive source for hospitality marketing courses. Taking an integrative approach, this highly visual, four-color book discusses hospitality marketing from a team perspective, examining each hospitality department and its role in the marketing mechanism. These best-selling authors are known as leading marketing educators and their book, a global phenomenon, is the most frequent adoption for the course. Developed with extensive student and professor reviews, this edition includes new coverage of social media, discussion of current industry trends, and hands-on application assignments.

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Finance for Executives: Managing for Value Creation - Claude Viallet, Gabriel Hawawini

Now in its 8th edition, Finance for Executives provides a comprehensive overview of the financial practice professionals at executive level are likely to encounter. With its clear and accessible writing style, the text underpins theory with numerous real-world examples from a range of international companies explaining financial management in a modern business environment. In this 8th edition, the authors reiterate their belief that managers should manage their firm’s resources ethically with the objective of increasing their firm’s value with a new chapter on sustainability and corporate finance.

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My Revision Notes: WJEC Level 1/2 Vocational Award in Hospitality and Catering, Second Edition - Bev Saunder, Yvonne Mackey

Target exam success with My Revision Notes. Our updated approach to revision will help youlearn, practise and apply your skills and understanding. Coverage of key content is combinedwith practical study tips and effective revision strategies to create a guide you can rely on tobuild both knowledge and confidence.My Revision Notes: WJEC Level 1/2 Vocational Award in Hospitality and Catering helps all students:- Develop subject knowledge by making links between topics for more in-depth exam answers- Plan and manage revision with our topic-by-topic planner and exam breakdown introduction- Build quick recall with bullet-pointed summaries at the end of each chapter- Understand key terms needed for the exam with user-friendly definitions and a glossary- Avoid common mistakes and enhance exam answers with exam tips- Improve subject-specific skills with an exam skills checkbox at the end of each chapter- Practise and apply skills and knowledge with Exam-style questions and frequent Now test yourself questions, and answer guidance online

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WJEC Level 1/2 Vocational Award in Hospitality & Catering: Revision Guide (with Online Edition) - CGP Books

This fantastic Revision Guide covers everything students need to know for the Level 1/2 WJEC Vocational Award in Hospitality and Catering. It has clear study notes and explanations for both units as well as revision summaries throughout. We''ve also included tips and advice for both the controlled assessment and the written exam, so there won''t be any surprises!What''s more, a free Online Edition of the whole book is included - just use the unique code printed on the inside cover to gain access.

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The Sustainable Urban Development Reader

This thoroughly revised and updated fourth edition of The Sustainable Urban Development Reader combines classic and contemporary readings to provide a broad introduction to the topic that is accessible to general and undergraduate audiences.The Reader begins by tracing the roots of the sustainable development concept in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries through classic readings. It then explores dimensions of urban sustainability, including land use and urban design, transportation, ecological planning and restoration, energy and materials use, economic development, social and environmental justice, and green architecture and building. Additional sections cover tools for sustainable development, sustainable development internationally, visions of sustainable community, and case studies from around the world.The Sustainable Urban Development Reader remains unique in presenting a broad array of sustainable city readings, each with a concise introduction placing it within the context of this evolving discourse. Presenting an authoritative overview of the field using original sources in a highly readable format, this book is a valuable resource for general readers as well as students and researchers in urban studies, environmental studies, the social sciences, and related fields.

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The Meaning of Shared Value - Floriana Fusco, Patrick O'Sullivan, Paolo Ricci

The concept of Creating Shared Value (CSV) – creating ''economic'' value in a way that also creates value for the whole of society – has risen in prominence as a corporate policy and a strategy in recent years, mainly for third sector or development organisations. However, while it has received considerable interest among business leaders and practitioners, it has also sparked a bitter debate among academics, proponents and sceptics of the idea. Starting from this argument, the book develops a meta-critical examination of the hidden presuppositions of both supporters and critics of Creating Shared Value, particular in relation to the concept of value. It is argued that there are not two separate types of value, i.e. an economic value and a social value, but only a unique one: which essentially means the creation of well-being. If anything, the distinction that is drawn relates to the value capture (how the value created is distributed among different staekholders) and not to value creation (additions to potential well-being) since the notion of value itself is univocal. Behind the debate are two implicit opposed viewpoints on the philosophy of history: an antagonistic (pessimistic) and a cooperative (optimistic) view. The authors are thus led to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Sustainable Procurement - Jonathan O'Brien

The business case for sustainability is clear and organizations are responding to the imperative to act. But with 50-70% of the change needed involving the supply base, procurement and supply chain functions are critical to success. Sustainable Procurement explains how procurement and supply chain professionals can develop existing best practice approaches to make supply side sustainability a reality.Based around the OMEIA® Sustainable Procurement process, this book provides a step-by-step and highly practical methodology that embeds sustainable procurement into existing proven procurement approaches. It also provides crucial new tools that equip and enable those in this field to drive highly effective supply-side sustainability. By exploring the current landscape and the business case for sustainability, Sustainable Procurement makes sense of how we can translate good ambition into prioritised grass roots level change.Guidance is offered on how procurement can help redefine what an organisation does based upon what needs to change in its supply base. There are extensive resources to help determine hot spot risk areas, assess suppliers, and determine and prioritise where to direct our precious resources. It also provides new models for 'sustainable value engineering' to help organisations transform what and how they buy.Written by leading procurement expert and best-selling author, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Achieving Sustainable Economic Growth in Europe - Jonathan Spiteri, Stefano Palmieri, Philip von Brockdorff

The research here focuses on the challenge to achieve sustainable economic growth in a context of low economic growth as is the situation in Europe today and for the foreseeable future. The end objective is to strive towards a wellbeing economy that places the social dimension at the forefront of the EU’s budgetary process.

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The Value of Everything - Mazzucato Mariana

Who really creates wealth in our world? And how do we decide the value of what they do? At the heart of today's financial and economic crisis is a problem hiding in plain sight.In modern capitalism, value-extraction is rewarded more highly than value-creation: the productive process that drives a healthy economy and society. From companies driven solely to maximize shareholder value to astronomically high prices of medicines justified through big pharma's 'value pricing', we misidentify taking with making, and have lost sight of what value really means. Once a central plank of economic thought, this concept of value - what it is, why it matters to us - is simply no longer discussed.Yet, argues Mariana Mazzucato in this penetrating and passionate new book, if we are to reform capitalism - radically to transform an increasingly sick system rather than continue feeding it - we urgently need to rethink where wealth comes from. Which activities create it, which extract it, which destroy it? Answers to these questions are key if we want to replace the current parasitic system with a type of capitalism that is more sustainable, more symbiotic - that works for us all. The Value of Everything reigniteS a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Sustainable Theatre: Theory, Context, Practice - Iphigenia Taxopoulou

How does the world of theatre and the performing arts intersect with the climate and environmental crisis? This timely book is the first comprehensive account of the sector’s response to the defining issue of our time.The book documents a sector in transition and presents theatre professionals, practitioners and organizations with a synthesis of information, knowledge and expertise to guide them to their own endorsement of sustainable thinking and practice. It is illustrated with inspiring case studies and interviews, from London’s National Theatre, to Sydney Theatre Company, to the Göteborg Opera and the American Repertory Theatre. These foreground the work of pioneering institutions and individual practitioners whose artistic ingenuity, creative activism and sense of public mission have given shape, content and purpose to what we can now call ‘sustainable theatre’.Spanning almost three decades, the book approaches the topic from multiple angles and through an international perspective, recording how climate and environmental concerns have been expressed in cultural policy, arts leadership and organizational ethics; in the greening of infrastructure and daily operations; in the individual and institutional practice of sustainable theatre-making; in performing arts education; and in touring practices and international collaboration. It investigates, too, how the climate crisis influences theatre as ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Principles of Sustainable Business - Eveline van Mil, Rob van Tulder

The basic function of companies is to add value to society. Profits are a means to an end, not an end in itself. The ability of companies to innovate, scale and invest provides them with a powerful base for positive change. But companies are also criticized for not contributing sufficiently to society’s grand challenges. An increasingly VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous) world creates serious governance gaps that not only require new ways of regulation, but also new ways of doing business. Can companies effectively contribute to sustainable development and confront society’s systemic challenges?Arguably the most important frame to drive this ambition was introduced and unanimously adopted in 2015: the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDG-agenda not only defines a holistic set of global goals and targets, but also foundational principles to guide meaningful action to their achievement by 2030. Multinational companies have signed up to the SDGs as the world’s long-term business plan. Realizing the SDGs provides a yearly $12 trillion investment and growth opportunity, while creating hundreds of millions of jobs in the process. But progress is too slow – witnessing society’s inability to deal with pressing human, ecological, economic and health crises – whilst the vast potential ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Adventure of Sustainable Performance - Dean Sanders, Stuart McLachlan

A guidebook for leaders to create value from sustainability and organisational performance. The Adventure of Sustainable Performance seeks out bold pioneers or forgotten pioneers who need reinvigorating and to be inspired with renewed purpose. Leaders who want more than just modest incremental efficiency gains, who want to create value, to deliver positive impact and meaningful change, should welcome this book. In a time of disruption like never before, boundaries will need revisiting, systems need reimagining, and assets need repurposing through wise stewardship. The authors share their many years of experience serving clients and driving performance as the world transitions to a net zero carbon future. A future that uses resources sustainably and that seeks social justice. Through storytelling and interviews from many international leaders in business and sustainability, and by anchoring practical advice with evidence and truth, you will find: The avalanche of new regulations and changes to the compliance landscapeThe opportunity for value creation beyond compliance box tickingInspirational stories on how ambitions can be resetA destination that supports ongoing prosperity for humanity from sustainable performance modelsHow purpose driven brands generate superior valueThe role of 'Total Value Systems' as we move from shareholder to stakeholder capitalism models. The relationship between ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Chief Value Officer - Mervyn King, Jill Atkins

Integrated Reporting is having a profound impact on corporate thinking and reporting. Value is being assessed on the basis of the sources of value creation used by an organisation and not through a financial lens alone.  In Chief Value Officer:  Accountants Can Save the Planet, Mervyn King, a global corporate governance and reporting leader, challenges some of the systemic issues preventing organisations from managing in an integrated value-creation way.The shareholder-centric governance model, currently favoured by most companies, will not result in changes to corporate behaviour that can create value in a sustainable manner. The book, therefore, firmly places the accountant in the position of changemaker – the finance professional today should be more of a value officer than a financial officer. Consequently, the Chief Finance Officer should be known as the Chief Value Officer.This book explains this new approach. It encapsulates the essential reasons for adopting integrated reporting, explains its application to date and proposes the next steps needed to achieve change that will improve business, social and environmental sustainability.

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Customer Value Starvation Can Kill - Gautam Mahajan, Walter Vieira

Value is a most misunderstood and misused word. As it becomes fashionable to create value, more companies are rushing towards the creating value mantra. In so doing, they forget value starvation and value destruction. This book is about value starvation. It shows you how to recognise value starvation, how to avoid it and how to prevent it.

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WJEC Level 1/2 Vocational Award Hospitality and Catering Exam Practice Workbook - Bev Saunder, Yvonne Mackey

Prepare students for success in the external assessment for WJEC Level 1/2 Vocational Award in Hospitality and Catering. This focused, write-in workbook has been written by experienced teachers and authors to provide clear guidance on the assessment criteria, with activities to support knowledge retention and application.- Provides comprehensive coverage of the specification content, so students can review their knowledge for all topic areas- Enables students to test their knowledge and understanding, as well as ensuring they can apply this knowledge effectively and confidently- Prepares students for assessment, breaking down the different question types and offering clear guidance on responses- Supports both classroom learning and independent study, with content that can be used flexibly throughout the year or for revisionAll answers for the questions included in this workbook are available online (see page 4 of the workbook for details).

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Introduction to Revenue Management for the Hospitality Industry, An: Principles and Practices for the Real World - Juston Parker, Trevor Stuart-Hill,

For courses in Introduction to Revenue Management. The first of its kind, this book was written to address the emerging course in Hospitality focused on revenue management. Based on the authors’ years of industry experience, this book includes a model for understanding the revenue management process and reveals four basic building blocks to revenue management success. With chapters dedicated to consumer behavior, economic principles, and strategic management, it outlines key processes and stages of revenue management planning. Four unique application chapters tailor concepts to specific segments of the industry and professional profiles help students learn about possibilities within the field.

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The Wonder of Creation - Louie Giglio

In this captivating follow-up to the bestselling kids'' devotionals Indescribable and How Great Is Our God, discover more mind-blowing, faith-building scientific facts and biblical truths about the wonder of God''s creation from author, speaker, and founder of the Passion movement Louie Giglio.Well-known for his powerful and highly visual messages about science and the Bible, Louie Giglio has a passion for inspiring kids to notice, enjoy, and marvel at God''s creation. In The Wonder of Creation, children will find new delight in God''s creativity with 100 devotions that explore:animals—from honeyguide birds to flying snakes to white rhinosspace—from black holes to volcanic moons to gamma-ray burstspeople—from optical illusions to brain freezes to our immune systemsEarth—from rainbow rivers to blue lava to flowing glaciersand much, much more!With engaging illustrations and striking photography, this fun and informative book is ideal for children ages 6–10. Each of the 100 devotions features a scientific fact or an easy activity for exploring faith, a short Bible verse, and a closing prayer.With a beautifully bright and colorful cover and a ribbon bookmark, The Wonder of Creationis ideal for science-loving kids, Bible-loving kids, and any child ready to go deeper in faithcontinues a well-loved devotional series that has impacted ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Development Goals introduces the subject of sustainable development, delving into detail of the framework to address gaps and shortages in different disciplines and sectors. The global drivers of change are analysed and the opportunities and challenges of attainment of development goals are investigated.

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Creation In Death - J.D. Robb

For him, death was a vocation. He was a maestro in the art of death. The keeper of time. The bringer of destiny.Lieutenant Eve Dallas is as tough as New York cops come. But on discovering the tortured body of a young woman, Eve is catapulted back to nine years ago, when a serial killer plagued the city and taunted her mercilessly. Putting rings on their fingers and carving their bodies, he was named The Groom. And this time he is working up to his greatest challenge yet: abducting a woman who will test him like never before and become his most gratifying victim yet - Eve.''A witty, dark, page-turning tale'' Jonathan KellermanBook Twenty-Five in the New York Times number one bestselling series

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Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Sustainable Growth - Emerson A. Maccari, Nader H. Asgary

Entrepreneurship and innovation play a vital role in fostering sustainable development. Advances in technology and communications have both transformed the process of business as well as strengthened the role of entrepreneurship in developed and developing countries. This important book is the first to provide the fundamental concepts and applications for faculty and students in this field, and also serves as a professional reference for practicing entrepreneurs and policymakers.Each chapter provides a clear guide to the conceptual and practical elements that characterize entrepreneurship and the process of new venture formation, including functional strategies in key areas such as marketing, information technology, human resources management, and accounting and finance. Questions and exercises are presented throughout in order to encourage discussion and problem-solving. A quick summary of the important concepts and definitions are also provided. Keeping practicality as the book’s core aim, all chapters include a long case study to set the scene and then draw upon shorter cases from both developing and developed countries to reinforce key learning objectives and the real-world application of the book’s core concepts.

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Creation and Separation - Xiuqin Zhou

Tang Taizong (Li Shimin), 2nd emperor of the Tang dynasty, commissioned six stone statues of his favourite warhorses to serve as part of his political legacy at his mausoleum, Zhao Ling. This book traces the history and significance of these statues, from their creation in 7th-century China, to their removal from the mausoleum in the early 20th c.

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The Sustainable Business Blueprint - Zabihollah Rezaee

Understanding how to build and manage a sustainability business plan has become a business imperative as investors demand, regulators require, and stakeholders increasingly expect companies to report their financial economic sustainability performance (ESP) and non-financial environmental, social, and governance (ESG) sustainability information. This book provides both the rationale for and key practical steps in how to approach business sustainability factors of planning, performance, risk, reporting, and assurance.This comprehensive book covers all the areas that a business would need to embed, articulate, and execute a strategy of profit-with-purpose in promoting shared value creation for all stakeholders. It addresses drivers, sources, and international guidelines (GRI, IIRC, SASB, FASB, PCAOB, IAASB, ISSB) for prioritising business sustainability factors, and establishing the link between ESG performance and financial performance. It presents key performance indicators (KPIs) of ESP and ESG dimensions of sustainability performance. It also provides templates for performance, risk, and disclosure; presenting cases and examples of why to disclose ESG performance, what to disclose, and where and how to disclose ESG performance information.For businesses wanting a detailed understanding of how to deliver on these important areas, including boards of directors, senior management, financial officers, internal auditors, external auditors, legal counsel, investors, and regulators, this ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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SLV BIG WHITE INDA, nástěnné a stropní svítidlo, bodové svítidlo, QPAR51, černé matné, max. 50 W 147550

Svítidlo BIG WHITE INDA je nástěnné a stropní bodové osvětlení v černém matném provedení. Nabízí otočnou a výkyvnou konstrukci pro přesné nasměrování světla a je určeno pro interiéry s krytím IP20. Patice GU10 podporuje LED i halogenové žárovky s maximálním výkonem 50 W.

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LED2 6093501 MAG IN CORNER-H, W DALI bílá

LED2 6093501 MAG IN CORNER-H, W DALI je rohový spojovací modul pro magnetický kolejnicový systém MAG TRACK. Umožňuje vytvářet pravoúhlá napojení kolejnic pro osvětlení v rozích prostor. Modul je stmívatelný přes DALI systém, má napájení 48V DC a je určen výhradně pro vnitřní použití.

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Supertato Veggies in the Valley of Doom - Sue Hendra, Paul Linnet

Join Supertato, the veggies and a certain Evil Pea on a super-fun supermarket adventure in the bestselling SUPERTATO series by Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet! When a game of hide-and-seek turns into an EPIC treasure hunt, the veggies must face fearsome foes, the impassable Cactus Canyon and the dangerous Valley of DOOM! Will our heroes EVER make it to treasure aisle?Perfect for fans of Oi Frog! PRAISE FOR THE SUPERTATO SERIES: 'Hilarious... One of the funniest picture books this year - read it and laugh out loud!' Creative Steps Magazine 'Hendra introduces another very silly but irresistible creation in the grand tradition of Barry, Norman, Keith et al.' Bookseller 'Full of humour, action and excitement, with glorious illustrations, this is another winner from a great team. Parents in TouchOther titles in the Supertato series:SupertatoSupertato: Veggies AssembleSupertato: Run Veggies RunSupertato: Evil Pea RulesSupertato: Carnival CatastropeaSupertato: Books Are Rubbish (WBD)Supertato Sticker Book Supertato: Bubbly TroublySupertato Sticker Skills Supertato: Night of the Living Veg Supertato: The Great Eggscape! Supertato: Presents Jack and the BeanstalkSupertato: Mean Green Time MachineSupertato: Eviltato vs. Superpea Also by Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet:Barry the Fish with Fingers Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell No-Bot the Robot with ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Money in One Lesson - Gavin Jackson

You Spend It. You Save It. You Never Have Enough of It. But how does money actually work?Understanding cash, currencies and the financial system is vital for making sense of what is going on in our world, especially now. Since the 2008 financial crisis, money has rarely been out of the headlines. Central banks have launched extraordinary policies, like quantitative easing or negative interest rates. New means of payment, like Bitcoin and Apple Pay, are changing how we interact with money and how governments and corporations keep track of our spending. Radical politicians in the US and UK are urging us to transform our financial system and make it the servant of social justice. And yet, if you stopped for a moment and asked yourself whether you really understand how it works, would you honestly be able to say ''yes''?In Money in One Lesson, Gavin Jackson, a lead writer for the Financial Times, specialising in economics, business and public policy, answers the most important questions to clarify for the reader what money is and how it shapes our societies. With brilliant storytelling, Jackson provides a basic understanding of the most important element of our everyday lives. Drawing on stories like ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Future of Employment in Africa - Loic De Canniere

The Future of Employment in Africa: Demography, Labour Markets and Welfare explores the major trends that will define the face of the sub-Saharan continent in the next three decades. The near doubling of Africa’s population by 2050 will lead to more than twenty million new job seekers entering the African labour market every year until then. Right now, Africa doesn’t seem armed to offer jobs to this many people, resulting in possible unrest and intra-African or intercontinental migration flows, including to Europe. Climate change creates additional migratory pressure as it threatens the future of agriculture and livestock.The author explores the opportunities for increased job creation in Africa. Work provides income, and decent and meaningful jobs contribute to prospects and social stability. The evolution of the labour market is essential for the continent’s future. Fortunately, Africa has some major strengths. The continent has the youngest population in the world and represents a wealth of creativity and innovation. Moreover, Africans excel in ‘market-creating innovation’: the ability to see market opportunities and innovations that others do not. Africans create their own jobs through micro and small enterprises. A young well-trained middle class, familiar with digital technologies, is emerging. Africa’s abundant natural resources also ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Money in One Lesson - Gavin Jackson

You Spend It. You Save It. You Never Have Enough of It. But how does it actually work?Understanding cash, currencies and the financial system is vital for making sense of what is going on in our world, especially now. Since the 2008 financial crisis, money has rarely been out of the headlines. Central banks have launched extraordinary policies, like quantitative easing or negative interest rates. New means of payment, like Bitcoin and Apple Pay, are changing how we interact with money and how governments and corporations keep track of our spending. Radical politicians in the US and UK are urging us to transform our financial system and make it the servant of social justice. And yet, if you stopped for a moment and asked yourself whether you really understand how it works, would you honestly be able to say ''yes''?In Money in One Lesson, Gavin Jackson, a lead writer for the Financial Times, specialising in economics, business and public policy, answers the most important questions to clarify for the reader what money is and how it shapes our societies. With brilliant storytelling, Jackson provides a basic understanding of the most important element of our everyday lives. Drawing on stories like ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Adventures in the Archaic - Ryan L. Allen

Examines how four intellectuals with ties to the French social sciences articulated a new primitivist sensibility between 1945 and 1975. We tend to associate primitivism with the nostalgic idealization of origins, often aimed at parts of the world that are viewed as closer to that idealized past than modern post-industrial society. Primitivist impulses still exist in popular culture, whether in paleo diets or returns to foraging, and they can also be seen in intellectual and political circles in debates around the possibility of degrowth. In this book, historian Ryan L. Allen examines primitivism anew through four fascinating figures: Georges Bataille, Henri Lefebvre, Georges Devereux, and Mircea Eliade. Â In the postwar period, Allen shows, the French social sciences reappraised the primitive and archaic from anthropological, sociological, psychiatric, and religious angles. These four thinkers sought past alternatives to midcentury hypermodernization and capitalist excess. They put forth trenchant critiques of contemporary society and sought in the archaic past a way to imagine a more sustainable future. Adventures in the Archaic rehabilitates these thinkers, showing how their critique of growth and consumerism was nourished by an engagement with primitive cultures as potential sources of cultural and ecological wisdom. As we confront planetary crisis, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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God, Struggle, and Suffering in the Evolution of Life - Dr Bethany Sollereder, Rev Dr Michael Lloyd, Professor Paul S. Fiddes, Mark R. Wynn, Dr. C

This open access book stems from a unique set of conversations between six scholars concerned with the theological problem of suffering in the non-human world over millions of years. How is the confession of the Christian God compatible with all the struggle, violence and suffering to which the Darwinian world testifies? This work identifies key fault lines in this rapidly growing debate - over the questions of resistance to the divine will in the non-human creation in particular. Is the picture of the biological world we derive from the sciences indicative of a profound resistance, distorting the character of creation? If so, what is the origin and character of this resistance? Or is it unnecessary to postulate such resistance before the evolution of human beings and their sin? Or is an intermediate position, in which some specific characteristics hint at resistance, the most coherent approach?Six leading academic press on this question in a way that illustrates the quality of the conversation we have been able to achieve in our colloquia. As such it also provides a model for how theology can be done collaboratively, respecting diversity of positions and using that diversity to advance the frontiers of debate.The eBook editions ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Strategic Management in Public Services Organizations - Edoardo Ongaro, Ewan Ferlie

Strategic Management in Public Services Organizations takes a comparative and international view on the appropriate use of strategic management models that are affecting the way public services organizations are managed. In an era of New and post New Public Management reforms, public managers at all levels are expected to respond to these new approaches, which profoundly affect their work practices, skills, and knowledge bases. Choosing a promising strategic management model and implementing it in a way that works for the organization or inter-organizational network in question also depends on an understanding of local politico-administrative and cultural contexts: this book helps the readers identify how to successfully tailor strategic management approaches to their specific circumstances and needs. This second edition builds upon the successes of the well-received first edition. Thoroughly updated to help public managers meet the challenges of a new decade, it has a refreshed collection of mini-cases and now includes chapter summaries. It also includes a new chapter on collaborative strategy and co-creation, in response to the growth of interest in more open forms of public policymaking. This is an advanced textbook aimed at the postgraduate level, particularly students on MPAs and MBAs with a public sector option or ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness - Austin Channing Brown

A REESE''S BOOK CLUB X HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK PICK * THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThis book is my story about growing up in a Black girl''s body. It''s about surviving in a world not made for me.''Austin Channing Brown is a leading new voice on racial justice'' LAYLA SAAD, author of ME AND WHITE SUPREMACY Austin Channing Brown''s first encounter with a racialized America came at age seven, when she discovered her parents named her Austin to deceive future employers into thinking she was a white man. Growing up in majority-white schools and churches, Austin writes, ''I had to learn what it means to love Blackness,'' a journey that led to a lifetime spent navigating America''s racial divide as a writer, speaker and expert helping organisations practice genuine inclusion. In a time when nearly every institution (schools, churches, universities, businesses) claims to value diversity in its mission statement, Austin writes in breathtaking detail about her journey to self-worth and the pitfalls that kill our attempts at racial justice. Her stories bear witness to the complexity of America''s social fabric and invite the reader to confront apathy, recognise God''s ongoing work in the world and discover how Blackness-if we let it-can ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In God's Image - Tomer Persico

The idea that all human beings were created in God's image was core to the creation of the modern West In God's Image examines the central role that the idea that all people were created in the image of God played in the development of Western civilization. Focusing on five themes—selfhood, freedom, conscience, equality, and meaning—the book guides the reader through a cultural history of the West, from ancient times through modernity. It explains how each of these ideals was profoundly influenced by the central biblical conception of humanity's creation in God's image, embracing an essential equality among all people, while also emphasizing each human life's singularity and significance. The book argues that the West, and particularly Protestant Christianity, grew out of ideas rooted deeply in this notion, and that it played a core role in the development of individualism, liberalism, human rights discourse, and indeed the secularization process. Making the case for a cultural understanding of history, the volume focuses on ideas as agents of change and challenges the common scholarly emphasis on material conditions. Offering an innovative perspective on the shaping of global modernity, In God's Image examines the relationship between faith and society and posits the fundamental ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Victoria's Secret So In Love parfémovaná voda pro ženy 50 ml

Victoria's Secret So In Love je dámská parfémovaná voda s květinovou kompozicí představená v roce 2005. Vůně kombinuje růži, jasmín, pivoňku, frézii a pižmo s cedrovým dřevem. Prodává se v elegantním světle růžovém flakonu o objemu 50 ml.

  • Květinová vonná kompozice vhodná na každodenní nošení
  • Elegantní světle růžový flakon s romantickým designem
  • Komplexní vůně s růží, jasmínem, pivoňkou a pižmem
  • Univerzální vůně představená již v roce 2005

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iSaprio Morning in a City pro Samsung Galaxy M53 5G (mor-TPU3-M53_5G)

Ochranný zadní kryt iSaprio Morning in a City pro Samsung Galaxy M53 5G je vyroben z měkkého TPU materiálu. Kryt má přesné otvory pro všechny ovládací prvky a konektory telefonu. Poskytuje odolnost proti nárazům a má protiskluzový povrch.

  • Měkký TPU materiál pro snadné nasazení
  • Přesné výřezy pro všechny konektory a tlačítka
  • Protiskluzový povrch pro bezpečné držení
  • Pružná konstrukce chránící telefon před nárazy

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Rommelsbacher CT3405/IN (CT 3405/IN)

Indukční vařič Rommelsbacher CT3405/IN je sklokeramický přístroj se dvěma varnými zónami o průměru 120–230 mm. Disponuje výkonem 3400 W, 10 úrovněmi výkonu a teplotním režimem 60–240 °C. Je vhodný pro všechny varné nádoby s železným dnem a nabízí elektronické dotykové ovládání.

  • Rychlé nahřátí díky prémiové indukční technologii
  • Přesná regulace teploty s 10 úrovněmi výkonu a režimem 60–240 °C
  • Bezpečné použití s indikátorem zbytkového tepla na obou zónách
  • Moderní dotykové ovládání s přehledným LED displejem

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Poetry in Expressive Arts - Margo Fuchs Knill, Sally Atkins

Poetry is increasingly used in therapy, and it already occupies a central place in expressive arts therapies. This book is the first to explicitly combine theory and practice from the field of expressive arts with poetry and poetics.The book offers both a guide and poetic encouragement for using poetry in expressive arts work. Within this arts context, poetry is offered as a way to create hope and confidence, providing clients with a platform for healing, reconciliation, problem solving, and personal and professional development. Each chapter uses examples of poetry to illustrate the ideas of the chapter.With an outstanding contribution to the field of expressive arts theory and practice, this book is essential for people wanting to use an integrative arts-based approach to help their clients build resilience and foster sustainable, positive change in their lives.

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Ethics in Business Decisions and Competitive Advantage - John E. Triantis

Business ethics is the set of practices and policies that companies use to guide them through decisions about finances, negotiations and deals, corporate social responsibility, and more. Without a strong set of ethics, a business can run afoul of the law and encounter financial pitfalls and moral dilemmas. The objective of this book is a practical, fair, balanced, and objective treatment of the role of ethics in the business performance of companies in competitive markets that demonstrates how ethics affects business culture, strategy, decision-making, and value creation, which then determine competitiveness and business viability. The universality of corruption and the prevalence of unethical conduct is the background from which the narrative describes how ethical issues enter all functional areas. The ethicsÂ’ effects on the complexity of decisions and challenges are examined and the questions of why bother with ethical business and whether businesses invite government regulation are answered. Next, a framework is developed to identify and trace links and influences of business ethics on strategic decisions, corporate culture, and decision-making. The effects of strategy and culture on key business success factors and their interdependence are reviewed along with those with competitive advantage elements. These assessments then form the basis of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Habánské sklepy Veltlínské zelené bag in box 3L

Toto vynikající Veltlínské se vyznačuje svěží ovocnou vůní s decentními tóny mandlí. Bag-in-boxy z Habánských sklepů nabízejí stejné víno jako v lahvích v ideálním balení. Chrání víno před světlem a vytváří nižší uhlíkovou stopu.

  • Svěží ovocná vůně
  • Decentní tóny mandlí
  • Vyvážená chuť s příjemnou kyselinkou

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Habánské sklepy Chardonnay bag in box 3L

Toto Chardonnay z Habánských sklepů je charakteristické svou vůní s tóny oříšků a citrusových plodů. Bag-in-boxy nabízejí stejné víno jako v lahvi, ale v ideálním balení pro setkání nebo večeři. Toto balení chrání víno před světlem a vytváří nižší uhlíkovou stopu.

  • Plná a jemně kořenitá chuť
  • Vůně s tóny oříšků a citrusových plodů
  • Ideální balení pro setkání nebo večeři s rodinou a přáteli

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