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El campo argentino y la cúpula empresarial agropecuaria ya no pueden entenderse ni discutirse recurriendo a denominaciones como “vieja elite terrateniente” o rentista, o atendiendo al rol de organizaciones tradicionales como la Sociedad Rural. En los últimos cincuenta años se produjo y se consolidó...

Leading Reliable Healthcare describes ‘state of the art’ healthcare management systems. The key focus of the publication is ‘reliable’; describing how leadership can ensure never less than reliable standards of care for patients and how excellence can be achieved. The focus throughout is on...

Everywhere we look, people are using fashion to communicate self and society—who they are, and where they belong. Transglobal Fashion Narratives presents an international, interdisciplinary analysis of those narratives. Moving from sweatshop to runway, page to screen, camera to blog, and artist...

In April 2005 a factory making sweaters for the European market collapsed like a pack of cards during the nightshift in Savar near Dhaka, Bangladesh. The circumstances of this disaster, which caused the deaths of 64 clothing workers and injured a further 84, proved to be a final straw for trade unionists...

The impact of the oil and gas industry – paradoxically seen both as a blessing and a curse on socio-economic development – is a question at the heart of the comparative studies in this volume stretching from Northern Europe to the Caucasus, the Gulf of Guinea to Latin America. *BR**BR*Britain’s...

This book is about starting and sustaining a technology user group. User groups are a wonderful way to connect with local and like-minded professionals for networking and learning. All the forums and social media on the internet can’t replace face-to-face time spent discussing problems, upcoming...

The maritime domain and sustainable energy are two critical aspects of the twenty first century which will shape the future of humanity. Although the maritime domain is inextricably interlinked with Sustainable Energy Security (SES), many aspects are discussed in isolated silos. This book aims to...

Chicago Motor Coach Company chronicles an era in Chicago when buses first traversed the city's park district boulevards, including the Magnificent Mile. Streetcars were not allowed on the boulevards; this situation paved the way for the first motor bus operation, Sheridan Road on the North Side, in...

Questo volume tenta di definire i criteri etici che debbono guidare gli allevatori, i professionisti (veterinari, agronomi) e chi si avvale dell’allevamento animale (consumatori, ricercatori, medici, cacciatori, appassionati di animali ecc.), approfondendo gli effetti che l’allevamento animale ha sull’equilibrio dell’ecosistema e sull’affettività di molte persone.

William & his wife, Elizabeth aka Elise, sister of Ken Marschall, the world's renowned Titanic Artist, share their experiences as playing ghosts on James Cameron's documentary, Ghosts of the Abyss. They were filmed on the movie set of Jim's original movie, Titanic, where they were filmed...

A guidebook to starting your own business. Develop a Delicatessen, Farm Shop or Town store using the tips, advice and recipes provided in this useful book. Find out about what merchandise you will need to stock to run your own successful store. Plan and create your own marketing strategy, logo design, corporate identity and packaging to maximise your brand potential.

No cell phones yet. No internet either. I remember the old Mac computers, where you would play old games. Like TV Tennis. I just loved that game. I think I must have hogged that game, because one time someone got mad at me. Oh well, that was the good old day’s.You would play pool at a youth center....

Global Transmission Monthly keeps you informed on all the key developments, trends and issues in the sector. It tracks major projects, contracts and investments. It profiles leading transmission system operators. It reports on regulatory initiatives and examines their implementation. It provides...

The resurgence of the electric car in modern life is a tale of adventurers, men and women who bucked the complete dominance of the fossil fueled car to seek something cleaner, simpler and cheaper. Award-winning former Wall Sreet Journal reporter John Fialka documents the early days of the electric...