Almost 80% of CEOs say that their organization must get better at managing external relationships. According to The Economist one of the major reasons why so many relationships end in disappointment is that most organizations are not very good at contracting. This ground-breaking title from leading authority IACCM (International Association for Contract & Commercial Management) represents the collective wisdom & experience of Contract Legal & Commercial experts from some of the worlds leading companies to define how to partner for performance. This practical guidance is designed to support practitioners through the contract lifecycle & to give both supply & buy perspectives leading to a more consistent approach & language that supports greater efficiency & effectiveness. Within the five phases described in this book (Initiate Bid Development Negotiate & Manage) readers will find invaluable guidance on the whole lifecycle with insights to finance law & negotiation together with dispute resolution change control & risk management. This title is the official IACCM operational guidance & fully supports & aligns with the course modules for Certification. ...

The Palgrave Macmillan Law Masters series is a long-running & successful list of titles offering clear concise & authoritative guides to the main subject areas written by experienced & respected authors. This best-selling classic text provides a clear & straightforward account of the basic rules of contract law while also introducing current debates about the nature scope & functions of the law & discussing wider controversies surrounding the basic doctrines. Praised time & again by both lecturers & students Contract Law is compact yet comprehensive well-written well-structured stimulating & engaging. This new ninth edition has been fully revised & updated to reflect recent changes in the law & is presented with an enhanced page design. It is essential reading for all students taking undergraduate & GDL/CPE courses in contract law. This is a masterly introduction to the English law of contract being lucid & succinct accurate & incisive. Every student of the subject will benefit from reading it.
- Andrew Burrows Professor of the Law of England All Souls College Oxford & author of A Casebook on Contract This remains the best book of its kind on English contract law. -Hector Mac Queen Scottish Law Commissioner & Professor of Private Law University of Edinburgh
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Contract Law Concentrate is the essential study & revision guide for law students looking for extra marks. The clear succinct coverage enables you to quickly grasp the fundamental principles of this area of law & helps you to succeed in exams. Contract Law Concentrate is written by Jill Poole an experienced teacher & examiner & author of Textbook on Contract Law & Casebook on Contract Law. Packed with essential information key cases revision tips exam q & as & more Contract Law Concentrate is also supported by extensive online resources to take your learning further (http://www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/orc/concentrate):
- Revise the facts & discussions of key cases using the interactive flashcards
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Take the mumbo jumbo out of contract law & ace your contracts course Contract law deals with the promises & agreements that law will enforce. Understanding contract law is vital for all aspiring lawyers & paralegals & contracts courses are foundational courses within all law schools. Contract Law For Dummies tracks to a typical contracts course & assists you in understanding the foundational legal rules controlling voluntary agreements people enter into while conducting their personal & business affairs. Suitable as a supplement to introductory & advanced courses in contract law Contract Law For Dummies gives you plain-English explanations of confusing terminology & aids in the reading & analysis of cases & statutes. Contract Law For Dummies gives you coverage of everything you need to know to score your highest in a typical contracts course. You'll get coverage of contract formation; contract defenses; contract theory & legality; agreement consideration restitution & promissory estoppel; fraud & remedies; performance & breach; electronic contracts & signatures; & much more. Tracks to a typical contracts course Plain-English explanations demystify intimidating information Clear practical information helps you interpret & understand cases & statutes If you're enrolled in a contracts course or work in a profession that requires you to be up-to-speed on the subject Contract Law For Dummies has you covered. ...

This distinguished volume of Robinsons art covers the breadth of his comic work from his early musings on the state of British industries & his very first inventions to the mocking anti-German propaganda created during the First World War & final sketches of the Second during which he died. Contraptions" is a definitive collection that will enchant future generations for as long as machines remain machines & human beings need reminding that that is all they will ever be." ...

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Everyone has some degree of stress in their life but hardly anyone has the skills to deal with it. An astonishing 50 per cent of the reasons why people go to the doctor are stress-related & one recent scientific study showed that in the current economic climate more people are missing work from stress-related problems than ever before. Read this book & as a result of having greater control over the stress in your life you will feel better & live longer. Your immune system will be stronger your stamina will be significantly increased & you will make better decisions. Better still the overall quality of your life will be significantly enhanced! More than just a book this is a stress control system with a powerful hypnosis CD that will help you achieve deeps states of relaxation have more energy & be more effective in your everyday life. Over 25 years of research & months of careful scripting Paul Mc Kenna has created a daily companion that will allow you to access your body's natural capacity for instant calm. As you learn to change your response to stress & worry you will be able to stay at your best for longer & bounce back quicker than ever before. You will be unburdened of the stress you carry with you wherever you go & be able to live a happy calmer rich & joyous life! ...

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This new edition of L108 provides guidance for employers on protecting people from the risks caused by noise at work. As well as setting out the legal obligations of employers under the new Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 it introduces a revised approach to the management & control of noise in the workplace. The main parts of the book aimed at employers & their advisers provide guidance on the assessment & management of noise risks practical advice on noise control buying & hiring of quieter tools & machinery selection & use of hearing protection & the development of health surveillance procedures. The various appendices set out advice aimed at providers of technical advice & services to the employer as well as setting out the legal duties on manufacturers & suppliers of noisy machinery. ...

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