This fourth edition introduces modern international organizations, highlighting the legal and political features of the most important global institutions.
An accessible, intuitive account of the basics of monetary policy-making and the evolving role of central banks in the modern economy. Designed to improve public understanding of macroeconomic policy, it describes the critical role central bankers play in the modern economy.
Few musical genres inspire the passionate devotion of jazz. Its mystique goes far beyond the melodies and rhythms, with its key players and singers discussed by aficionados with a respect that borders on reverence. Some books on jazz offer little more than theory or dry facts, thereby relinquishing the 'essence' of the music. This book is different. One of the most influential and internationally known writers on the subject describes, through...
From the arrival of Indigenous peoples, through the conquest by Europeans, the American Revolutionary War, and Confederation in the nineteenth century to its prosperous present, this new edition of Margaret Conrad's history of Canada offers a lucid account of this diverse, complex, and often contested nation-state.
This authoritative and up-to-date single-volume history charts the history of Albania and its people, within their Balkan and European contexts, from their ancient past, through to Albania's difficult transition from a brutal communism to an evolving democracy.
Now in its fourth edition, this comprehensive textbook uses a multi-contingency model to communicate the fundamentals of traditional and new organizational forms. Written for MBA and executive MBA students, as well as executive managers and consultants, it provides a framework for the practical implementation of organizational design changes.
From ratio snap to the pie chart game, these games help learners to develop their understanding of maths concepts. The book is arranged into 'Number', 'Geometry and measure', and 'Statistics and probability' with clear links to the Cambridge Primary Mathematics learning objectives so you can easily see how they support the curriculum framework. You'll find all the games boards and games cards, templates and record sheets you need for each acti...
This modern and self-contained book offers a clear and accessible introduction to the important topic of machine learning with neural networks. Fundamental physical and mathematical principles of the topic are described alongside current applications in science and engineering. Numerous exercises expand and reinforce key concepts within the book.
This book provides non-experts with an accessible but rigorous introduction to genes. Drawing on contemporary research in genetics and genomics, as well as on ideas from history of science, philosophy of science, psychology and science education, it explains what genes are and what they can and cannot do.
Now in its third edition, this core textbook combines analytical rigour and true managerial insight on the functioning and strategy of large multinational enterprises (MNEs).
Dinosaurs continues to make science exciting and understandable to science and non-science majors alike, through its emphasis of scientific concepts rather than disembodied facts. Fully updated, this beautifully illustrated, lively and engaging text will encourage students to ask questions and think like a scientist.
