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Hard Corps

From Gangster to Marine Hero

by Marco Martinez ...

At the age of seventeen, Marco Martinez was a thug—a gun-toting, car-stealing gang member. At the age of twenty-two, he was a hero—the recipient of the Navy Cross, the second-highest honor a U.S. Marine can receive, for extraordinary heroism under fire in the Iraq War. Hard Corps tells the story of his incredible transformation and of his experiences on the front lines of the War on Terror.Writing ... Read more

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At the age of seventeen, Marco Martinez was a thug—a gun-toting, car-stealing gang member. At the age of twenty-two, he was a hero—the recipient of the Navy Cross, the second-highest honor a U.S. Marine can receive, for extraordinary heroism under fire in the Iraq War. Hard Corps tells the story of his incredible transformation and of his experiences on the front lines of the War on Terror.Writing
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Aesthetics of Displacement

Mexican Artists in New York, 1920–1950

by Marco A. Martínez ...

Shows how four Mexican artists transformed modern culture in the first half of the twentieth century.Aesthetics of Displacement examines how four influential Mexican artists—José Juan Tablada, Miguel Covarrubias, Carlos Chávez, and José Limón—helped shape modern culture during their years in New York. Drawing on archival materials and close analysis of artworks, performances, and publications, the ... Read more

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Shows how four Mexican artists transformed modern culture in the first half of the twentieth century.Aesthetics of Displacement examines how four influential Mexican artists—José Juan Tablada, Miguel Covarrubias, Carlos Chávez, and José Limón—helped shape modern culture during their years in New York. Drawing on archival materials and close analysis of artworks, performances, and publications, the
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Advances in National Brand and Private Label Marketing

Ninth International Conference, 2022

Edited by Francisco J. Martínez-López, Juan Carlos Gázquez-Abad, Marco Ieva ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This proceedings volume highlights the latest research presented at the 9th International Conference on Research on National Brand & Private Label Marketing (NB&PL2022). The topics covered include: retailing, private label portfolio and assortment management, private label pricing and promotion, national brand strategies, among other related issues. The volume specifically addresses the needs of ... Read more

$143.09 USD

This proceedings volume highlights the latest research presented at the 9th International Conference on Research on National Brand & Private Label Marketing (NB&PL2022). The topics covered include: retailing, private label portfolio and assortment management, private label pricing and promotion, national brand strategies, among other related issues. The volume specifically addresses the needs of
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Multibody Mechatronic Systems

Proceedings of the MUSME Conference held in Huatulco, Mexico, October 21-24, 2014

Edited by Marco Ceccarelli, Eusebio Eduardo Hernández Martinez ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This volume contains the Proceedings of MUSME 2014, held at Huatulco in Oaxaca, Mexico, October 2014. Topics include analysis and synthesis of mechanisms; dynamics of multibody systems; design algorithms for mechatronic systems; simulation procedures and results; prototypes and their performance; robots and micromachines; experimental validations; theory of mechatronic simulation; mechatronic ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This volume contains the Proceedings of MUSME 2014, held at Huatulco in Oaxaca, Mexico, October 2014. Topics include analysis and synthesis of mechanisms; dynamics of multibody systems; design algorithms for mechatronic systems; simulation procedures and results; prototypes and their performance; robots and micromachines; experimental validations; theory of mechatronic simulation; mechatronic
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Strategic Management of Wine Tourism

A Journey Between the Old and New World of Wine

by Javier Martínez-Falcó, Eduardo Sánchez-García, Bartolomé Marco-Lajara, Gustav Visser ...

Series series Business and Management (R0)
This book examines how wine tourism is designed, interpreted and strategically justified by wineries through a comparative analysis of two emblematic wine regions: Rioja (Spain) and Mendoza (Argentina). Commonly associated with the Old World and New World traditions, respectively, these regions offer contrasting yet comparable settings for analyzing how wine tourism strategies are shaped by ... Read more

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This book examines how wine tourism is designed, interpreted and strategically justified by wineries through a comparative analysis of two emblematic wine regions: Rioja (Spain) and Mendoza (Argentina). Commonly associated with the Old World and New World traditions, respectively, these regions offer contrasting yet comparable settings for analyzing how wine tourism strategies are shaped by
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Reviving Gramsci

Crisis, Communication, and Change

by Marco Briziarelli, Susana Martínez Guillem ...

Series series Routledge Research in Cultural and Media Studies
Engaging debates within cultural studies, media and communication studies, and critical theory, this book addresses whether Gramscian thought continues to be relevant for social and cultural analysis, in particular when examining times of crisis and social change. The book is motivated by two intertwined but distinct purposes: first, to show the privileged and fruitful link between a "Gramscian ... Read more

$68.99 USD

Engaging debates within cultural studies, media and communication studies, and critical theory, this book addresses whether Gramscian thought continues to be relevant for social and cultural analysis, in particular when examining times of crisis and social change. The book is motivated by two intertwined but distinct purposes: first, to show the privileged and fruitful link between a "Gramscian
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The Capuchín Museum

by AA. VV. ...

The creation of the Museum of the Friars Minor Capuchin of the Roman Province is designed to highlight the spirituality of a religious order whose cornerstones are intense mysticism, a simple and sober way of life, constant involvement with people, and a strong but gentle spirit of brotherly love. The eight rooms of the museum set up inside the friary host a series of sections devoted to its ... Read more

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The creation of the Museum of the Friars Minor Capuchin of the Roman Province is designed to highlight the spirituality of a religious order whose cornerstones are intense mysticism, a simple and sober way of life, constant involvement with people, and a strong but gentle spirit of brotherly love. The eight rooms of the museum set up inside the friary host a series of sections devoted to its
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Silver Universe

Views on Active Living

by Laura Dryjanska, Roberto Giua, Desirèe Addesi, Antonietta Albanese, Giovanni Anzidei, Elena Bocci, Gabriele Carbone, Simona Castellani, Fabio Cembrani0, Patrizia Civerchia1, Trudy Corrigan2, Francesca Frangipane3, Marzia Giua4, Valentina Laganà5, Giovanni Lamura6, Chiara Manzi7, Patrizia Notaro8, Esther Martinez Pastor9, Marco Ricceri0, George (Gino) Pavia1, Amalia C. Bruni2, Scott B. Rae3, Richard E. Shope III4 ...

Silver Universe explores the topic of aging through an interdisciplinary lens while promoting their new idea of “active living” which incorporates exercise alongside a healthy diet and the implementation of disease prevention. The diverse group of contributors shed light on the connections between the psychological, emotional, and physical aspects of aging. From psychology (both clinical and ... Read more

$121.99 USD

Silver Universe explores the topic of aging through an interdisciplinary lens while promoting their new idea of “active living” which incorporates exercise alongside a healthy diet and the implementation of disease prevention. The diverse group of contributors shed light on the connections between the psychological, emotional, and physical aspects of aging. From psychology (both clinical and
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Sustainable Management Through Knowledge and Innovation

How to Develop a Strong Strategy in the Wine Industry

by Eduardo Sánchez-García, Javier Martínez-Falcó, Luis A. Millán-Tudela, Bartolomé Marco-Lajara ...

Series series Mathematics and Statistics (R0)
This book explores multiple types of innovation within the modern wine industry and how it has developed historically.The book provides and extensive examination of the existing knowledge in this subject. This highlights the evolution of historical and contemporary trends and signposts the authoritative literature published and most important researchers active in the field.With this comprehensive ... Read more

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This book explores multiple types of innovation within the modern wine industry and how it has developed historically.The book provides and extensive examination of the existing knowledge in this subject. This highlights the evolution of historical and contemporary trends and signposts the authoritative literature published and most important researchers active in the field.With this comprehensive
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Child Poverty and Social Protection in Central and Western Africa

by Gustave Nébié, Thomas Pogge, Jan Vandemoortele, Shailen Nandy, Marco Pomati, Ismael Cid Martinez, Sarah Hague0, Daniela Gregr1, Edgar F.A. Cooke2, Andy McKay3, Maryam Abdu4, Aristide Kielem5, Diana Skelton6, Jacqueline Plaisir7, C. Nana Derby8, Samuel Okposin9, Shelley Okposin0, Christiana O. Adetunde1, Robert Asogwa2 ...

Series Book 5 - CROP International Poverty Studies
In the context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Livingstone declaration, and the UN Social Protection Floor, this book deals jointly with multi-dimensional child poverty and social protection in Western and Central Africa. It focuses both on extent and types of social protection coverage and assesses various child poverty trends in the region. More importantly, it looks at social ... Read more

$28.99 USD

In the context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Livingstone declaration, and the UN Social Protection Floor, this book deals jointly with multi-dimensional child poverty and social protection in Western and Central Africa. It focuses both on extent and types of social protection coverage and assesses various child poverty trends in the region. More importantly, it looks at social
... Read more

Circular Economy

Challenges and Opportunities for Ethical and Sustainable Business

Edited by Helen Kopnina, Kim Poldner ...

How can we design circular business models? How can we organize the transition from a linear to a circular economy? And how can we imagine circular futures that help us transform current realities? This book aims to provide answers to these questions while addressing the challenges and opportunities of the circular economy.The authors reflect on why conventional sustainability models – such as the ... Read more

$57.99 USD

How can we design circular business models? How can we organize the transition from a linear to a circular economy? And how can we imagine circular futures that help us transform current realities? This book aims to provide answers to these questions while addressing the challenges and opportunities of the circular economy.The authors reflect on why conventional sustainability models – such as the
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Sustainable Business Models

Innovation, Implementation and Success

Edited by Annabeth Aagaard ...

Series series Business and Management (R0)
This book provides a comprehensive exploration into the identification and development of sustainable business models as well as their implementation, management and evaluation. With ever-increasing pressure on organisations to respond to societal change and improve competition through sustainable business model innovation (SBMI), this book aims to contribute to the knowledge of their design and ... Read more

$152.99 USD

This book provides a comprehensive exploration into the identification and development of sustainable business models as well as their implementation, management and evaluation. With ever-increasing pressure on organisations to respond to societal change and improve competition through sustainable business model innovation (SBMI), this book aims to contribute to the knowledge of their design and
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