Harness the power of "zero transaction costs" to ensure long-term success in every new business propositionVeteran venture capitalist Dermot Berkery has come up with a completely new construct for spotting the great business propositions of tomorrow using fundamental economics-transaction cost economics-and he shares all his secrets with you in The Zero Transaction Cost Entrepreneur.Eliminating transaction costs between customers and businesses can transform the customer experience and unleas...

Some sixty beautiful poems to celebrate the wonder of birds, and connect us back to nature. For all birdwatchers and all lovers of nature.

The wonder of birds has charmed and inspired poets down the centuries and across the globe. From Shakespeare's 'feathr'd king' to Ted Hughes 'butterfly lightness', of swifts, this is a collection to stir the soul of any nature lover. Our emotional and cultural connection to the bird world is captured in 60 of the best-loved poems, which include the work of...

A leading text for courses that go beyond the basics of family systems theory, intervention techniques, and diversity, this influential work has now been significantly revised with 65% new material.

The ability to imagine different possible futures and the will to influence the course of events are deeply human. These ideas about the future can also determine which of the many possible futures will become reality. Designing futures therefore means that by creating and communicating potential scenarios, you can shape the futures of your fellow human beings and influence the course of events.

Design is becoming more strategic as a discipline, moving away from 'making things beautiful' to '...

The SAGE Handbook of Global Sociology provides essential insights on pressing global issues, from postcolonial governmentalities to climate change. With contributions from leading scholars, it′s a must-have resource for students, researchers, and scholars interested in sociology, global issues, and social justice.

I know your street rather well. Count Moïse de Camondo lived a few doors away from Edmund de Waal's forebears, the Ephrussi, first encountered in his bestselling memoir The Hare with Amber Eyes. Edmund de Waal explores the lavish rooms and detailed archives and uncovers new layers to the family story.

An investigation into the human heart by a distinguished cardiologist, exploring representations of the heart and how our understanding of its function has developed over 2,500 years.

“I’ve worked in a wide range of settings and been fortunate to teach health professionals and to learn from the best. Despite all that experience, I still find Clinical Sports Medicine extremely useful. It makes me, and my athletes, better.

Very easy to quickly check in the clinic. Love every new edition—have not been disappointed.”Mario Bizzini, PT, PhD, Former Executive Board Member, International Federation of Sports Physical Therapy (IFSPT)Now in its sixth edition, the world-leadi...