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New Titles List (04-Sep-2008)

 

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No. Book Info. Cover Image Collection
Subject: Business
1. Title: Concise corporations law.

Author/Editor: Julie Cassidy.

Edition: 5th ed.

Abstract/Summary: It provides a thorough yet succinct examination of the most significant areas of corporation law.
RBR / TL
2. Title: Essential mathematics for economics and business.

Author/Editor: Terese Bradley and Paul Patton.

Edition: 3rd ed

Abstract/Summary: Essential Mathematics for Economics and Business has become established as one of the leading introductory textbooks on mathematics for students of these subjects.
RBR / TL
3. Title: Financial institutions, markets and money.

Author/Editor: David S. Kidwell ... [et al.].

Edition: 10th ed.

Abstract/Summary: The book is organized to reflect a balanced approach to both financial markets and institutions, which reflects a typical course outline.
Open
4. Title: Gaining influence in public relations : the role of resistance in practice.

Author/Editor:

Edition: Bruce K. Berger, Bryan H. Reber.

Abstract/Summary: Public relations professionals know that power and influence are crucial to getting things done inside their organizations, yet many pratitioners believe they are relatively powerless in these strategics moments.
Open
5. Title: Macroeconomics.

Author/Editor: Stephen D. Williamson

Edition: 3rd ed.

Abstract/Summary: It uses a thorougly modern approach that is consistent with the way that macroeconomic research is conducted today.
Open
6. Title: Mathematics for economics and business.

Author/Editor: Ian Jacques.

Edition: 5th ed.

Abstract/Summary: It provides a thorough foundation in mathematical methods for economics, business studies and accountancy students
Open
7. Title: Price theory and applications.

Author/Editor: Jack Hirshleifer, Amihai Glazer, David Hirshleifer.

Edition: 7th ed.

Abstract/Summary: It is a classic, but one that refreshes itself with every edition. Now, as ever, it has two particular strengths. One is in teaching the reader how to think like an economists, at a level both elementary and deep. The other is in its many examples drawn from the best and latest economic research.
Open
8. Title: Software project survival guide.

Author/Editor: Steve McConnell.

Abstract/Summary: Equip yourself with software project survival guide and it's for everyone with a stake in the outcome of a development project.
Open
9. Title: Special events : the roots and wings of celebration.

Author/Editor: Joe Goldblatt.

Abstract/Summary: It is the ultimate tool for future and present event planners to learn exactly what to do get the perfect party started.
Open
10. Title: Radical project management.

Author/Editor: Rob Thomsett.

Abstract/Summary: Traditional project management does'nt work anymore: it's inward-looking, static, and just can't respond to rapid, constant change.
Open
Subject: Education
1. Title: Adults learning.

Author/Editor: Jenny Rogers.

Edition: 5th ed

Abstract/Summary: It is a practical book to guide on how to teach adults. Written in an accessible style, it unravels the myths of teaching adults, while explaining why it is both a rewarding and a complex task.
Open
2. Title: Lifelong learning and the new educational order.

Author/Editor: John Field.

Abstract/Summary: It takes account of recent research and policy. It will be essential reading for academics with a scholarly interest in adult learning.
Open
3. Title: The adult learner : some things we know.

Author/Editor: Robin J. Fogarty, Brian M. Pete.

Abstract/Summary: Adult learners are a species unto their own. Many will smile and nod as they read this short list of things learners say: "Don't waste my time!"
Open
Subject: Humanities
1. Title: Africa in world history : from prehistory to the present.

Author/Editor: Erik Gilbert, Jonathan T. Reynolds.

Edition: 2nd ed.

Abstract/Summary: It has been thoroughly revised to incorporate the latest scholarship and reorganized for a smoother presentation.
Open
2. Title: Pirates in paradise : a modern history of Southeast Asia's maritime marauders.

Author/Editor: Stefan Eklöf.

Abstract/Summary: This book is the first attempt to address these questions in a comprehensive and integrated manner.
Open
Subject: Media
1. Title: Community media : international perspectives.

Author/Editor: Edited by Linda K. Fuller.

Abstract/Summary: It draws on top researchers from across the globe to present cutting-edge analyses of what various communities and activitist are doing with a wide range of community media.
Open