For nearly half a century, Peter Drucker inspired and educated managers--and powerfully shaped the nature of business--with his landmark articles in Harvard Business Review. Here, framed by a thoughtful introduction from "HBR" editor Thomas A. Stewart, is a priceless collection of Drucker's most sig[...]

This student book provides material to teach and prepare students for OCR 21st Century 2011 Science GCSE with complete coverage of the specification modules B1, B2, B3,C1, C2, C3, and P1, P2, P3 which make up the core Science GCSE and the first parts of the three separate science GCSEs.[...]

This book is essential reading for those wishing to obtain a systems perspective and a broad view on the background, performance and application of the latest developments in HSPA in the context of the demands on today's mobile broadband devices and networks. It takes the reader behind the scenes of[...]

A general and systematic account of the role of knowledge in society aimed to stimulate both critical discussion and empirical investigations. This book is concerned with the sociology of 'everything that passes for knowledge in society'. It focuses particularly on that 'common-sense knowledge' whic[...]

Now thoroughly updated in its eighth edition, Modern Latin America is a lively interpretive history and the leading text in the field. Featuring vivid, anecdotal illustrative boxes, the book uses case studies to discuss the major countries and themes of the region over the past 200 years. For each c[...]

Moving a company to the next level requires confronting the right challenges. This book aims to serve as a companion for leaders who want to cut through an array of uncoordinated initiatives, and bring focus and renewed energy to their organizations. It shows you how to pick your battles and then ho[...]

"These books will support teachers in their understanding of designing process-based instruction and give them both useful lesson plans and a process for designing instruction on their own that follows the design principles." -Peter Smagorinsky, Larry Johannessen, Elizabeth Kahn, and Thomas McCann T[...]