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Sexualities in Anthropology : a Reader Edited by Andrew P. Lyons and Harriet D. Lyons
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Subject(s): Sex customs -- Cross-cultural studies | SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural Summary: "This thought-provoking new collection, Sexualities in Anthropology: A Reader offers insights into the diversity of human social beliefs and practices relating to sexuality in different times and in different cultures around the world. Su

Control of Violence : Historical and International Perspectives on Violence in Modern Societies
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Subject(s): Violence -- Prevention | Violence -- Social aspects | Violent crimes | Violence -- Religious aspects | Social control Summary: Modern societies are increasingly confronted with forms of violence that appear unpredictable and uncontrollable. Are the existing control regimes such as police, state surveillance institutions, and legal s

fixed-Income Securities and Derivatives Handbook : [analysis and Valuation]
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Subject(s): Fixed-income securities | Derivative securities | Investment analysis Review: ""I have been looking for books for my clients and obtained a copy of your book. I think it is the best book about fixed-income seccurities out there. The book is extremely well written and is the best resource I have found so far."---Patrick Y

Improving Competitiveness of Industry
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Subject(s): Industrial management | Competition, International Summary: "As the twenty-first century begins, the world finds itself with a wide range of possible economic futures. Many corporations find it difficult to compete in international markets with the result being shrinking revenue. Too many governments utilize an excessively high

A New History of Southeast Asia
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Subject(s): Southeast Asia -- History Summary: A new, comprehensive, one volume history of Southeast Asia that spans prehistory to the present. Ricklefs brings together colleagues at the National University of Singapore whose expertise covers the entire region, encompassing political, social, economic, religious, and cultural history. -- Back C

Corporate Social Strategy : Stakeholder Engagement and Competitive Advantage
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Subject(s): Social responsibility of business | Social entrepreneurship | Social action -- Economic aspects | Strategic planning -- Social aspects Summary: "Can good-will be good business? Firms are increasingly called upon to address matters such as poverty and human rights violations. The demand for corporate social responsibility (CSR) i

The Meiji Restoration : Monarchism, Mass Communication and Conservative Revolution
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Subject(s): Japan -- History -- Restoration, 1853-1870 | Monarchy -- History -- 19th century -- Japan | Communication -- Political aspects History -- 19th century -- Japan | Mass media -- Political aspects History -- 19th century -- Japan | Conservatism -- History -- 19th century -- Japan | Political culture -- History -- 19th century -- Japan | So

Tibet Unconquered : an Epic Struggle for Freedom
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Subject(s): Imperialism -- History | China -- Relations -- China Tibet Autonomous Region | Tibet Autonomous Region (China) -- Relations -- China | Tibet Autonomous Region (China) -- History | Tibet Autonomous Region (China) -- Politics and government | China -- Politics and government Summary: "East Asia expert Diane Wolff explores the vast

Wander Woman : How high-Achieving Women Find Contentment and Direction
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Subject(s): Women executives -- Psychology | Job satisfaction | Quality of work life | Career plateaus | Career development Summary: A guide to understanding the restlessness so common in today's successful woman, describing how to turn that restlessness into a conscious strategy for success. Contents:Pt. 1: Quiet revolution -- Pt. II:

A Critical Introduction to Mao
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Subject(s): Mao, Zedong, 1893-1976 | China -- Politics and government -- 20th century Summary: "Mao Zedong's political career spanned more than half a century. The ideas he championed transformed one of the largest nations on earth and inspired revolutionary movements across the world. Even today Mao lives on in China, where he is regar

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