First published in 1989. In the decade before this book was originally published, employee share ownership and profit sharing had increased markedly as successive governments introduced fiscal legislation promoting their uses. Yet how successful had ‘people’s capitalism’ been?The Glasgow study was a major empirical investigation into this issue and was a response to the need for an independent assessment. It discusses how attitudes to ownership had changed and how these, in turn, r...

The definitive field guide to the magnificent wildflowers of the Adirondacks.Covering more than six million acres of protected wilderness, the Adirondacks, with their landscape of high peaks, verdant wetlands, majestic trees, and lush carpets of flowers, is a pristine paradise for nature lovers.The only available identification guide to the Adirondack region's wildflowers, this comprehensive resource is packed with more than 300 gorgeous color images, one t...

The North-West Passage had thwarted the attempts of many expeditions by the mid nineteenth century, but none were so famous as the disappearance of Sir John Franklin and his crew. After two years with no word, a £20,000 reward was offered to anyone who could find the expedition, leading to many rescue missions. One such attempt was made by Irish explorer in the British Royal Navy Sir Francis Leopold McClintock (1819–1907), who in 1859 succeeded in discovering the only written record left b...

Prepare to be captivated by a literary treasure trove of laughter and wit! "Humorous Readings and Recitations (Unabridged)" by Leopold Wagner is a timeless collection of side-splitting stories, rib-tickling poems, and uproarious monologues. From the absurd to the downright hilarious, this anthology will have you in stitches as you delve into a world of literary merriments. With its diverse range of selections, this book promises an unforgettable journey of laughter and entertainment.

This book contains the following works arranged alphabetically by authors last names - Fanny Hill: Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure[John Cleland] - Moll Flanders [Daniel Defoe] - The History of Tom Jones, A Foundling [Henry Fielding] - Madame Bovary [Gustave Flaubert] - Lady Chatterley's Lover [David Herbert Lawrence] - The Kama Sutra [Vatsyayana] - Venus in Furs [Leopold Von Sacher-Masoch]

This excellent text is a pioneering work in the study of landform development under processes associated with running water. Its primary emphasis is on subjects that were the focus of the authors' studies in both field and laboratory. Part I deals with the process of change in the evolving landscape. Part II explores process and form, and Part III, the effects of time.In Part I, the relation of geomorphology to field problems is analyzed in studies of a mountain block in a semiarid ...

Elevate your business communication and secure your competitive advantage with "How to Hear YES More Often." Authored by Certified Persuasion Specialists, this book reveals the science and art of ethical persuasion, ensuring long-term success without compromising integrity.Discover the Secrets of Ethical Persuasion:Real-World Examples: Gain insights from real-world scenarios and experiences that demonstrate the effective application of persuasion principles.Scientifi...

Halloween Boxed Set: 200+ Horror Classics & Supernatural Mysteries maps the long literary history of fright, from ancient spectral testimony and Gothic romance to Victorian sensation fiction, psychological terror, and early cosmic horror. Its capacious selection moves among ghost stories, haunted houses, curses, doubles, revenants, occult investigations, and grotesque satire. Canonical tales of vampirism, murder, maritime dread, and inexplicable visitations stand beside lesser-known curios...

The Pumpkins Have Eyes - Halloween Collection is a mesmerizing anthology that captures the fascination, fear, and fantasy surrounding Halloween, through a tapestry of extraordinary stories, each distinct in style and substance. This collection brings together gothic horror, supernatural entities, and eerie narratives, all wrapped in the spectral glow of this annual celebration. From atmospheric tales of haunted locales to imaginative encounters with the macabre, the anthology paints a rich...

The Ultimate Halloween Collection serves as a treasure trove of spine-chilling stories and eerie narratives that traverse the landscape of Halloween's themes. This anthology boasts a rich tapestry of styles, from the atmospheric Gothic to the psychologically unsettling, capturing the essence of the macabre and the murmurings of the supernatural. Each work within this collection is designed to haunt and mesmerize, with standout pieces that delve into ghostly apparitions, darkly vivid dreams...

Halloween Boxed Set: 200+ Horror Classics & Supernatural Mysteries offers a sprawling tapestry of gothic and supernatural literature, encompassing a diverse array of stories from over fifty esteemed writers. This anthology weaves together the eerie and the uncanny, bringing to life the chilling specters that have haunted readers across generations. Highlights of this collection include tales of supernatural vengeance, spectral apparitions, and the psychological horrors that astoundingly bl...

As a Chinese proverb says 'The fish rots from the head' and so it is with businesses and other organisations - the buck starts and stops in the boardroom. This third edition of Bob Garratt's bestselling book that highlights the importance of effective corporate governance has been extensively updated following the corporate scandals of the early 2000s - Enron, WorldCom, Tyco - and the abysmal boardroom standards that the credit crunch and ensuing global financial crisis brought to light.