The Public Policy Process is essential reading for anyone trying to understand the process by which public policy is made.Explaining clearly the importance of the relationship between theoretical and practical aspects of policymaking, this book gives a thorough overview of the people and organisations involved in the process. Changes to the complexity of the problems faced everywhere and to the way populist approaches to policymaking are emerging make new thinking essentia...

After John A. Macdonald’s death, four Tory prime ministers — each remarkable but all little known — rose to power and fell in just five years.From 1891 to 1896, between John A. Macdonald’s and Wilfrid Laurier’s tenures, four lesser-known men took on the mantle of leadership. Tory prime ministers John Abbott, John Thompson, Mackenzie Bowell, and Charles Tupper headed the government of Canada in rapid succession. Each came to the job with qualifications and limitatio...

In this posthumous collection of thought-provoking essays—many never published before—Pulitzer Prize–winning historian and bestselling author David McCullough affirms the value of history, how we can be guided by its lessons, and the enduring legacy of American ideals.History Matters brings together selected essays by beloved historian David McCullough, some published here for the first time, written at different points over the course of his long career b...

Constructing a ten-mile stone wall through the middle of a massive lake is an engineering nightmare. The Nezahualcoyotl Dike, built to protect Tenochtitlan from both catastrophic flooding and salt contamination, faced immense horizontal pressure from the water and deep vertical instability from the soft, saturated lakebed. Traditional stone masonry would simply sink into the mud under its own weight. Aztec engineers bypassed this catastrophic failure by completely reinventing their foundat...

An unbiased look at how the economic practices of corporations, leaders, and government are severely damaging the American way of lifeMost of us have lived our lives by the rules—going to school, investing in real estate, and building careers—but the so-called Great Recession has changed everything. Cannibal Capitalism: How Big Business and the Feds Are Ruining America answers the questions on everyone's lips; what happened and where do we go from here?

The book focuses on a strategic approach to brand building and using online platforms to your benefit. Learn how to master your website, blog, social network profiles, and YouTube channels with this unique book. It will help you to understand the essence of branding and the difference between marketing and branding.It primarily focuses on the individual brand and product and is a tool to position you in this global world, make an impact, and make money. Don't be indifferent; be the...

“A delightful and entertaining book about one of America’s greatest humorists.”—Seth MeyersThis “absorbing, illuminating” (Jon Meacham) biography of the legendary political humorist reveals the life behind his must-read Washington Post columns, featuring never-before-published photos, documents, and interviews.Before Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Trevor Noah, and Doonesbury, there was Art Buchwald. For more than fifty year...

Master of Horror JOE HILL (Locke & Key, NOS4A2) joins CREEPSHOW! Gather round, kiddies, for a special presentation! In this feature-length issue, CREEPSHOW alum JOE HILL is joined by JASON CIARAMELLA (C is for Cthulu) and MICHAEL WALSH (The Silver Coin) to tell the terrifying tale of a businessman whose commute is about to get a lot hairier when his train makes an unexpected stop at "Wolverton Station"! This one-shot adapts the acclaimed short story by JOE HILL in an expanded format with n...

Marketing your shop and products is an important part of running a successful business. Even if you make the most earth shatteringly brilliant product ever invented, if no one knows about it, no one is going to buy it. Effective marketing solves this problem by raising awareness of your brand and establishing your reputation. This, in turn, helps buyers discover your products, builds buyer trust and confidence, and leads to sales and opportunities.In this b...

This wide-ranging edited volume provides a state of the art account of theory and research on modern street-level bureaucracy, gathering internationally acclaimed scholars to address the varying roles of public officials who fulfill their tasks while interacting with the public. These roles include the delivery of benefits and services, the regulation of social and economic behavior, and the expression and maintenance of public values.Questions about the extent of discretionary aut...

Lessons from New Zealand's top entrepreneur on surviving tough times. Michael Hill believes it's possible to succeed in a downturn - in fact, it is the perfect situation in which to perfect a business.International jewellery store-chain owner Michael Hill believes the struggling economy can be a good thing for businesses and entrepreneurs. Instead of fearing the side-effects of recession, wallowing in gloom and convincing ourselves the only safe haven is at home under the blankets, entrepr...

First book in the Step series. A small look into the larger picture of a world we think we know but we where so wrong. We have seen pain and suffering as a horrible thing and we see things like down syndrome and dwarfism as a defect, but our creator doesn’t make mistakes. After the last book you will see how none of us were the plan because we were never intended to see others as anything but perfection. This book is a bit dark, but you need dark to see the light.