Every four years, the planet stops dead for an event like no other. The World Cup captures the global imagination in a way that dwarfs every other sporting competition. Glittering Prize tells the full story of its thrilling century-long arc. Volume I looks back at the tournament's first five decades: its embryonic incarnation in 1930; the stunning fall of champions-elect Brazil at the Maracanã in 1950; the equally sensational demise of Hungary's Magic Magyars four years later in Bern; Engl...

Drive sustainability through procurement with clarity, control and measurable results.Sustainable Procurement is a practical guide for Procurement Directors, Chief Procurement Officers, supply chain leaders and sustainability heads responsible for embedding sustainability into core purchasing and supplier management processes.Written by leading procurement expert Jonathan O'Brien, this updated edition provides a cl...

How can procurement leaders secure stronger outcomes from negotiations?Negotiation for Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals by Jonathan O'Brien is a practical guide for senior procurement and supply chain professionals who need to plan, lead and deliver high-value negotiations in complex and competitive environments.Built around the globally recognized Red Sheet® Methodology, this book offers a structured, pr...

Every four years, the planet stops dead for an event like no other. The World Cup captures the global imagination in a way that dwarfs every other sporting competition. Glittering Prize tells the full story of its thrilling century-long arc. Volume III is centred on the modern incarnation of the tournament: Zinedine Zidane's catastrophic meltdown on the biggest stage of all in Berlin in 2006; the breaking of new ground in South Africa four years later; the jaw-dropping implosion of Brazil ...

Approach purchasing and procurement strategically, effectively and sustainably, with this comprehensive and practical guide to category management.***Category Management in Purchasing***equips those working in procurement with the tools they need to ensure effective procurement in an ever changing landscape. Combining practical advice and theory, this essential resource is crucial for developing successful purchasing strategies. Covering new technology-driven appro...

Every four years, the planet stops dead for an event like no other. The World Cup captures the global imagination in a way that dwarfs every other sporting competition. Glittering Prize tells the full story of its thrilling century-long arc. Volume II focuses on what many consider the tournament's golden era: Paolo Rossi's surprise eruption to fire Italy to victory in Spain in 1982; Diego Maradona's almighty show of will and skill four years later in Mexico; the unforgettable exploits of T...

Good luck in the year ahead. You're all going to need it.Horrorscopes* will tell you everything you need to know about what will happen to you in the year ahead, and we can reveal now, it's not all good news. In fact, none of it is. The moral? Blame it on the planets - let's face it, Saturn's a bastard.This hilarious, tongue-in-cheek and detailed weekly guide to next year is interspersed with celebrity readings - find out what will be the hardest challenge...

Effective supplier relationship management enables organizations to unlock value from their supply base and reap tangible benefits. With practical tips and a proven approach, this is the guide to understanding how to maximize the potential of suppliers to gain a competitive advantage, get more innovation and drive sustainability.Supplier Relationship Management explains the importance of ongoing supplier management, how to measure and impr...

In order to buy well it is important to understand a few basic principles and apply a series of tools and approaches in given situations. The Buyer's Toolkit distills all the best practice tools for professional buying and negotiating into a simple, jargon-free framework that can be picked up and applied by anyone who buys. The book seeks to transform how individuals view and practise buying so they know when to influence a situation and what to do to buy well.

In July 2011, Israel passed legislation outlawing the public support of boycott activities against the state, corporations, and settlements, adding a crackdown on free speech to its continuing blockade of Gaza and the expansion of illegal settlements. Nonetheless, the campaign for boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) continues to grow in strength within Israel and Palestine, as well as in Europe and the US.This essential intervention considers all sides of the movement-including...

A Critical Companion to Terry Gilliam provides a fresh, up-to-date exploration of the director’s films and artistic practices, ranging from his first film Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) to his recently released and latest film The Man Who Killed Don Quixote (2018). This volume presents Gilliam as a director whose films weave together an avant-garde cinematic style, imaginative exaggeration, and social critique. Consequently, while his films can seem artis...

Premièrement publié sous le tire Écoute mes mensonges.Projet spécial : Podcast de Ben Owens intégré au roman sous forme de podcast immersif avec plusieurs comédiens pour incarner les personnes intérrogées, effets sonores et bruitages sur mesure.Il y a cinq ans, Lucy a été retrouvée errant, hagarde, dans les rues de la petite ville de Plumpton, au Texas, les vêtements maculés de sang. Savannah, sa meilleure amie, venait d'être assas...