Global Englishes

Financial journalist Nicholas Shaxson first made his reputation studying the “resource curse,” seeing first-hand the disastrous economic and societal effects of the discovery of oil in Angola. He then gained prominence as an expert on tax havens, revealing the dark corners of that world long before the scandals of the Panama and Paradise Papers.

Amazon Description Innovation drives successful organizations and enables a significant competitive edge in today’s business landscape. Innovation by Design by Magnus Penker and Gerry Purcell provides a comprehensive guide to mastering innovation management, grounded in data from over 10,000 companies in 105 countries and reflecting 100 years of global experience. This definitive resource, which supports the application of the ISO 56000 series of standards, opens with a captivating foreword by Astronaut Christer Fuglesang, reflecting on humanity’s journey of innovation and its future. ...

Modern medical science has finally caught up to what traditional healing systems have known for centuries. Many traditional healing techniques and medicines are often assumed to be archaic, outdated, or unscientific compared to modern Western medicine. Nicole Redvers, a naturopathic physician and member of the Deninu K'ue First Nation, analyzes modern Western medical practices using evidence-informed Indigenous healing practices and traditions from around the world - from sweat lodges and fermented foods to Ayurvedic doshas and meditation.

"Gods & Goddesses: The Evolution of Human Spirituality” is an enlightening exploration of humanity’s evolving relationship with the divine, tracing the development of religious practices, deities, and spiritual movements across millennia. From the earliest animistic beliefs of prehistoric societies to the rise of monotheistic faiths, this book delves into the core of human spirituality, examining how ancient gods, rituals, and philosophies laid the foundation for modern religious and spiritual practices. Through a blend of historical analysis and cultural insight, the book explores the ...

As the former Secretary of the USAF and the architect of fifth generation airpower, Michael Wynne commented “What the reader will see herein is the architecture of the modern integration of economics diplomacy, and statecraft. Using Dr. Malmgren’s continuing work, this collection illustrates his unique perspective that he has brought to industry, finance and his efforts in Government.” Ambassador Malmgren was a counselor to several U.S. Presidents and an advisor to several major global corporations and a major thinker shaping the modern global trading system. This book provides ...

The technology of fracking in shale rock - particularly in the Permian Basin in Texas - has transformed America into the world's top producer of both oil and natural gas. The US is expected to be "energy independent" and a "net exporter" in less than a decade, a move that will upend global politics, destabilize Saudi Arabia, crush Russia's chokehold over Europe, and finally bolster American power again. Or will it? Investigative journalist and bestselling author Bethany McLean digs deep into the cycles of boom and bust that has plagued the American oil industry for the past decade....

Witch School is a wonderful new series for girls aged 9-12. If you have already read book 1 and loved it, then this is a cheaper way to buy the rest of the series! It is available in KU as well. This is the story of a group of 12-year-old girls who are attending Miss Moffat's Academy for Young Witches, for the first time. They develop friendships, love/hate relationships, deal with bullying, fall in love, save the day, and learn how to become witches. Young girls and boys will love this book as they follow the ups and downs of these young witches.

Nobody's supposed to see the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee before her Silver, yet Ben and Georgie do exactly that. Who in their right mind would agree to move into a mansion with their narcissistic ex-boss after stealing his job? Ben, apparently. When he joins Isaac’s Dungeons and Dragons party, the adventures begin in the cellar, but get disturbingly real when the players find a space-age capsule in the attic filled with vintage clothes and artefacts. The gang's first foray into the hermetically-sealed space ends in a mad scramble to escape before the computer initiates evacuation protocols...

Something is wrong with our banking system. We all sense that, but Mervyn King knows it firsthand; his 10 years at the helm of the Bank of England, including at the height of the financial crisis, revealed profound truths about the mechanisms of our capitalist society. In The End of Alchemy, he offers us an essential work about the history and future of money and banking, the keys to modern finance.

In Secondhand, Adam Minter delves into the vast, multibillion-dollar industry that resells used stuff around the world. He follows the trail of unwanted objects from the closets, garages, and storage units of Middle America to epic used-goods markets in Canada, Mexico, Japan, Ghana, India, Malaysia, and beyond. Secondhand takes us through the often painful and heartbreaking process of cleaning out a lifetime’s worth of possessions and shows that used stuff still has a place in a world that values the new and shiny.

The U.S. dollar’s dominance seems under threat. The near collapse of the U.S. financial system in 2008-2009, political paralysis that has blocked effective policymaking, and emerging competitors such as the Chinese renminbi have heightened speculation about the dollar’s looming displacement as the main reserve currency. Yet, as The Dollar Trap powerfully argues, the financial crisis, a dysfunctional international monetary system, and U.S. policies have paradoxically strengthened the dollar’s importance.

To modern Western society, capitalism is the air we breathe, and most people rarely think to question it, for good or for ill. But knowing what makes capitalism work - and what makes it fail - is crucial to understanding its long-term health and the vast implications for the global economy that go along with it.

Superheroes save the world. Does your child want to be a superhero too? Then they can start by saving the world. Get them to read this funny fictional story with tips on how they can start helping to save their planet. Children will learn about environmental concerns like recycling, global warming, and greenhouse gases and they won’t even know because they’ll be laughing so much in this fun-filled, illustrated story for middle-grade children. Give them the knowledge in a light-hearted way so they can help themselves create a better future for the world they live in. What happens when a ...

We live in an age of extreme corporate concentration, in which global industries are controlled by just a few giant firms - big banks, big pharma, and big tech, just to name a few. But concern over what Louis Brandeis called the "curse of bigness" can no longer remain the province of specialist lawyers and economists, for it has spilled over into policy and politics, even threatening democracy itself.

Are you curious about the quantum world but overwhelmed by tough words and complex equations? Make this your first book on quantum—your guide to understanding the universe’s most mysterious topics, from waves and light to space, nature, and even consciousness!

The adage "money makes the world go round" is true. But it's also crucial that you recognize and understand the many forms of money if you want to preserve and protect your financial future. It's challenging to avoid thinking that there is too much to learn in the subject of wealth management and investing to succeed at it. And there are indeed a ton of in-depth books available that just add to the difficulty. Even after years of in-depth study, there is always more to learn about money. Do you really need to, though? Who says personal finance needs to be tough to be effective? That’s ...

Economics drives the modern world and shapes our lives, but few of us feel we have time to engage with the breadth of ideas in the subject. 50 Economics Classics is the smart person's guide to two centuries of discussion of finance, capitalism, and the global economy. From Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations to Thomas Piketty's best-seller Capital in the Twenty-First Century, here are the great books and seminal ideas, clarified and illuminated for all.

In Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid, biologist Thor Hanson tells the remarkable story of how plants and animals are responding to climate change: adjusting, evolving, and sometimes dying out. Anole lizards have grown larger toe pads, to grip more tightly in frequent hurricanes. Warm waters cause the development of Humboldt squid to alter so dramatically that fishermen mistake them for different species. Brown pelicans move north, and long-spined sea urchins south, to find cooler homes.

CONTENTS: I. GENERAL ASPECTS 1. GOODS TRANSPORTATION HISTORY 2. INTERNATIONAL COMMERCE HISTORY 3. LOGISTICS DEFINITIONS II. INTERNATIONAL COMMERCE LEGAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK 1. INTERNATIONAL FRAMEWORK 2. MEXICAN FRAMEWORK 3. CUSTOMS REGIMES 4. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE 5. TARIFFS AND TARIFF CODES III. CARGO 1. TYPES OF CARGO 2. PACKING AND PACKAGE 3. MEASURE OF QUANTITY IV. TRANSPORTATION MODES A. Selection Criteria for Transportation Mode 2. ROAD TRANSPORTATION 3. RAIL TRANSPORTATION 4. WATERBORNE TRANSPORTATION 5. AIR TRANSPORTATION 6. MULTIMODAL OR INTERMODAL ...

The TWINS’ story continues... Girl Gang - Books 1, 2 & 3 Girl Gang is the continuation of two of our best-selling series, Twins and The New Girl. Due to popular demand and endless requests from fans of the series, the story continues with even more drama, romance, and surprises. Ali, Casey, Alexa, and their friends are excited about their middle school graduation and the Junior Prom that will follow. Unfortunately, an unexpected incident spurred on by Ali leads to unforeseen circumstances that send everyone reeling. When the girls begin high school, they discover a new student has ...