An introduction to the development of the global economy. It includes events of the early part of the twenty first century - continued globalization, the emergence of China and India as economic powers and the greater role played by business on the international scene.[...]

Get the tools you need to build real software solutions on the UC platform Unified Communications (UC) integrates real-time communications (telephony, video conferencing, speech recognition) with non real-time communication (voicemail, e-mail, fax) to unify users across multiple devices and media t[...]

In this follow-up to the highly successful "Ethnography Unbound", Michael Burawoy and nine colleagues break the bounds of conventional sociology, to explore the mutual shaping of local struggles and global forces. In contrast to the lofty debates between radical theorists, these nine studies excavat[...]

Focuses on the individual and coping with death and dying. This title features examples that deal with cross cultural perspectives and the practical matters of death and dying.[...]

In the violent world of radical extremists, "the enemy of my enemy is my friend." In this provocative study, George Michael reveals how that precept plays out in the unexpected bonding between militant Islam and the extreme right in America and Europe. At first glance, these two groups would seem to[...]

Despite being one of the most open and vocal pop superstars on the planet, George Michael is also fiercely protective of his privacy. From the formation of Wham in 1981, this all-access biography uncovers the secret life of the pop star, following his skyrocket to fame and fortune through his solo [...]

On July 22, 2011, Anders Behring Breivik detonated a car bomb in downtown Oslo, Norway. He didn't stop there, traveling several hours from the city to ambush a youth camp while the rest of Norway was distracted by his earlier attack. That's where the facts end. But what motivated him? Did he have he[...]

19th Century Coins Identified and Valued! The 7th edition of The Standard Catalog of World Coins 1801-1900 offers comprehensive coin listings and current market prices compiled from data provided by over 140 experts from around the world. For researchers, collectors, auctions and dealers, The Standa[...]

Supporting students across their entire module, this authoritative and widely respected text has been fully updated to include the most recent changes in the field and has expanded coverage of restorative justice, gender, and comparative issues[...]