Do company profits eventually converge on a common, competitive level? How long does the convergence process take? This book seeks to answer these questions through a comparison of company profitability using time-series data compiled at the firm level and at the industry level in Canada, France, Ja[...]

This book represents a considerable revision and expansion of Public Choice II (1989). Six new chapters have been added, and several chapters from the previous edition have been extensively revised. The discussion of empirical work in public choice has been greatly expanded. As in the previous editi[...]

Ready to learn programming? Start Here (TM)Learn the fundamentals of modern programming with Visual C# 2010--and begin building your first apps for the desktop and web. If you have absolutely no previous experience, no problem--simply start here This book introduces must-know concepts and technique[...]

This is the indispensable resource for any athlete considering using supplements. A countless number of new, renamed and variations of sport supplements flood the market each year. The Athlete's Guide to Sports Supplements separates fact from fiction, provides quick answers to the most common questi[...]

Anyone who has ever owned-or been owned by-a cat knows its wild and mystical nature. Open the door to a magical world of feline enchantment that offers eternal and ancient wisdom with the Mystical Cats Tarot. Discover amazing artwork of various domestic breeds that face many trials and triumphs as t[...]

As American as baseball and apple pie, the ford pickup has been a hard-working American fixture for nearly one hundred years. Those years of trucking roll out in the pages of this book, which celebrates generations of Ford pickups in photographs and anecdotes, historical images, trivia, and technica[...]

The 1960s and early 1970s were the age of raw American automotive power. Whether it was a classic Hemi 'Cuda, Pontiac GTO, Charger, or Boss Mustang, big engines were king at local drag strips and cruises. Muscle Cars explores this era with a broad survey of classic muscle. Each chapter is organized [...]

The comprehensive photographic guide to every classic Dodge and Plymouth muscle car from the golden age of American performance. The Complete Book of Dodge and Plymouth Muscle collects every car and every engine from the classic era of Dodge and Plymouth, including the immortal Road Runner, Dodge Da[...]

"The First Folio of 1623 is the definitive edition of Shakespeare's plays. It is more often than not the closest we can now get to what Shakespeare actually wrote. But the folio's antiquated typography and cramped layout make it remote and inaccessible to modern eyes." "The Shakespeare Folios on the[...]

Mike Mueller tells the complete history of these light trucks in an engaging text filled with facts, legends, and lore. Over 100 color and 100 historical black and white images complement the text. This book makes a wonderful addition to any vehicle enthusiast's library, and the useful and exciting [...]