Intercultural Communication: A Text with Readings provides a narrative approach so that the reader can understand both the depth and breadth of intercultural communication.  The text/reader combination provides readers with the best of both worlds: the text material ? written by the authors ? prese[...]

Including practical advice on how to conduct a stress audit and how to target stress 'hot spots' within an organization, this book offers a fresh strategic model for the manager concerned with the negative effects stress can have both on company performance and the quality of life of individuals at [...]

Work and well-being is one of the fastest growing areas of concern to business, public sector and government. This book looks at the causes of stress in the modern work-place, and offers practical advice for managers on how to combat stress in their employees, and put in place strategies for develop[...]

A new exploration of the relationship between the Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan administrations in domestic policy. Using recently released documentary material and extensive research interviews, James Cooper demonstrates how specific policy transfer between these 'political soul mates' was mo[...]

Children need more than just good schooling: they require safe lives, good health, and sufficient resources to live and grow successfully in their community. This book makes this vital connection, as society must promote a quality education, available health services, and financial equity and opport[...]

Resilience is a word that is used in many different ways in different contexts, this new and innovative book focuses on psychological resilience in the workplace, examining other key aspects such as physical health and resilient teams, drawing from the latest research and the authors own practical e[...]

To make their organisations more productive, managers often focus on financial indicators and will complicate their lives by devising ambitious action plans and complex processes. They would be better off thinking more about something closer to business efficiency: personal well-being. Many people [...]

Commanding a cult following among horror fans, Italian film director Dario Argento is best known for his work in two closely related genres, the crime thriller and supernatural horror. In his four decades of filmmaking, Argento has displayed a commitment to innovation, from his directorial debut wit[...]

The career of the pioneering designer Muriel Cooper, whose work spanned media from printed book to software interface; generously illustrated in color.Muriel Cooper (1925--1994) was the pioneering designer who created the iconic MIT Press colophon (or logo) -- seven bars that represent the lowercase[...]

Essentials of Tourism offers a concise and student-friendly introduction to the field of tourism. Written in a lively and engaging style, the book boasts an extensive range of case studies from around the world, and provides you with a coherent and consistent text, blending tourism principles and th[...]

Get the best out of your teams and yourself with the practical blueprint for leadership success."Brilliant Leader "will show you how to find and nurture the best talent around. It will teach you how to manage work and team synergy so you can achieve maximum results and act and communicate as a true [...]