As instruments of strategic company management they have become an indispensable element of business life: "Mergers and acquisitions", meaning combinations and takeovers of enterprises or parts of enterprises. How can such transactions be negotiated in an effective and focused manner? There are extensive theoretical negotiation models – but how can these be implemented specifically? This book wants to make a contribution to transferring such theories to day-to-day M&A negotiation practice....

The Definitive Guide to Fixed Income Securities—Revised and Updated for the New Era of InvestingFor decades, The Handbook of Fixed Income Securities has been the most trusted resource in the world for fixed income investing. Since the publication of the last edition, however, the financial markets have experienced major upheavals, introducing dramatic new opportunities and risks.This completely revised and expanded eighth edition contains 31 new ch...

Make your messages shorter, simpler, and more effective with this guide to writing e-mails that get read—and get results.As we correspond with everyone from international partners to remote workers, writing skills are more important than ever to business and career success. They can make the difference between climbing the corporate ladder and getting stuck on a low rung. An e-mail that's clear, concise, and targeted will get more than just a response. It will get r...

How does contemporary European Cinema reflect the drive for political and economic integration and recent trends in globalisation, if at all? This book is a valuable excursion into the politics of European cinema and extensively addresses questions like this. Mike Wayne identifies some key themes pertinent to a study of the contemporary cultural and political dynamics of European cinema from the mid1980's, including the fall of the Berlin wall and the end of the Soviet Empire.

Language is the medium of business. To be successful, we need to communicate effectively not only when speaking but in writing as well.Whether we are providing instructions to our colleagues, communicating with our customers, or advising our direct reports, language gauges success. We must be able to deliver clear, accurate messages that inform, persuade and motivate. Unfortunately, people lapse into habits that interfere with their ability to communicate.I...

The Capitalist’s Bible, edited by Gretchen Morgenson, an award-winning journalist with the New York Times, is the essential guide to capitalism and its many languages, customs, and practices. Including thinkers like Adam Smith, concepts like supply and demand, and developments like globalization, The Capitalist’s Bible is an essential primer that clarifies, informs, and answers all the questions that need to be addressed and fully understood in these difficult economic times.To nav...

The Complete Dictionary of Mortgage & Lending Terms Explained Simply explains all the important financial terms you will encounter as you navigate the mortgage market. With easy-to-understand definitions, this dictionary covers everything from accrued interest to wraparound mortgages. It covers types of mortgages, parts of loan agreements, types of insurance, and even home-inspection terms.This resource uses simple language to describe the many concepts it covers, ensuring that eve...

Today's office is almost unrecognisable from its counterpart of 20 or 30 years ago. Everybody knows that. But what many fail to recognise is that the role of the executive assistant has developed enormously over that period as well.Or it should have.The new executive assistant is someone who does far more than routine administrative tasks. The new EA works alongside their executive to help them be as productive and effective as they can be.O...

By exploring the strengths and weaknesses of a Marxist approach to economic development, this book presents a balanced treatment of development issues within the area of 'rational choice Marxism'

Table of ContentsIntroductionReasons Why You Want to Be an EntrepreneurA Job Which Is Soul Satisfying…PayPosition and PurposePeopleConclusionAuthor BioPublisherIntroductionBeing a millennial, especially if you are in the age group of 18 to 35, you consider it to be very stylish, especially in this day and age of economic crisis, globally, to being your own boss, an entrepreneur, a starter of a new future multib...

Business with the KidsA Practical Guide to Starting Your Own Daycare BusinessOpening a day care is a lot easier than you think! Opening a day care business is a great way to spend time with kids, and get paid at the same time! There is no other way to get paid for being a parent.Before you begin you have to understand one thing about opening a day care first: a day care is, first and foremost, a business! This practical guide gives you all the information you need b...