From Russia to Iran from Scandinavia to Vietnam this book looks at how social policy has been shaped by global social forces such as capitalism imperialism & neoliberalism & analyses why different countries & regions diverged in their ways of dealing with inequalities & social needs 306 pages XI 306 p Finkel Alvin ...

Analayo outlines how to meditate on emptiness according to early Buddhism His presentation is geared to practical concerns something that the reader can put into practice when sitting on the cushion with an appendix giving a translation of the key discourses from the Pali & Chinese This brings out an aspect of early Buddhism so far fairly neglected providing an important perspective on emptiness as a form of meditation in relation to later developments & is a practical companion to his bestselling book Satipatthana ...

Research into the beneficial effect of developing compassion has advanced enormously in the last ten years with the development of inner compassion being an important therapeutic focus & goal This book explains how Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
- a process of developing compassion for the self & others to increase well-being & aid recovery
- varies from other forms of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Comprising 30 key points this book explores the founding principles of CFT & outlines the detailed aspects of compassion in the CFT approach Divided into two parts
- Theory & Compassion Practice
- this concise book provides a clear guide to the distinctive characteristics of CFT Compassion Focused Therapy will be a valuable source for students & professionals in training as well as practising therapists who want to learn more about the distinctive features of CFT



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Tapping into the hottest trend in the cookery-as-craft market right now this book is crammed with information on the art & craft of using fondant in cake decorating Fondant is the most popular method in decorating trends because of its smooth surface vivid colours & chic finish You can roll it cut it out model it & colour it & author Carol Deacon shows you how Decorated cupcakes are a much loved favourite with adults & children & this book is for you if you want to make vampire cakes for Halloween or a cupcake tower adorned with cookie-cutter daisies or give as gifts or favours adorable gum-paste animals or delicate ribbon-embellished porcelain-like flowers Crammed with over 200 professional fixes insider tips & money-saving secrets content is arranged by topic to enable any crafter to achieve a professional look to their cupcakes cake pops or celebration cakes ...

Provides information on the identity & purity of food additives used directly in foods or in food production The main objectives are to identify the food additives that have been subjected to testing for safety to ensure that additives are of the quality required for use in food & to encourage good manufacturing practice 150 pages figs tables Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations ...

The foremost authority on innovation & growth presents a path-breaking book every company needs to transform innovation from a game of chance to one in which they develop products & services customers not only want to buy but are willing to pay premium prices for How do companies know how to grow? How can they create products that they are sure customers want to buy? Can innovation be more than a game of hit & miss? Harvard Business School professor Clayton Christensen has the answer A generation ago Christensen revolutionized business with his groundbreaking theory of disruptive innovation Now he goes further offering powerful new insights After years of research Christensen has come to one critical conclusion our long held maxim-that understanding the customer is the crux of innovation-is wrong Customers don't buy products or services; they hire them to do a job Understanding customers does not drive innovation success he argues Understanding customer jobs does The Jobs to Be Done approach can be seen in some of the world's most respected companies & fast-growing startups including Amazon Intuit Uber Airbnb & Chobani yogurt to name just a few But this book is not about celebrating these successes-it's about predicting new ones Christensen contends that by understanding what causes customers to hire a product or service any business can improve its innovation track record creating products that customers not only want to hire but that they'll pay premium prices to bring into their lives Jobs theory offers new hope for growth to companies frustrated by their hit & miss efforts This book carefully lays down Christensen's provocative framework providing a comprehensive explanation of the theory & why it is predictive how to use it in the real world-and most importantly how not to squander the insights it provides ...

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Whish & Bailey's Competition Law is the definitive textbook on this subject The authors explain the purpose of competition policy introduce the reader to key concepts & techniques in competition law & provide insights into the numerous different issues that arise when analysing market behaviour Describing the law in its economic & market context they particularly consider the competition law implications of business phenomena including distribution agreements licences of intellectual property rights cartels joint ventures & mergers The book assimilates a wide variety of resources including judgments decisions guidelines & periodical literature An authoritative treatment of competition law is paired with an easy-to-follow writing style to make this book a comprehensive guide to the subject regularly used in universities law firms economic consultancies competition authorities & courts Clear detailed & analytical this is an unparalleled guide & st&-alone resource on competition law ...

If you have a DS Lite or a DSi this pack of replacement stylus will be for you Made from high quality metal they feel better than the ones you get with your console 4x DS Lite Stylus 4x DSi Stylus ...

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