Debt as Metaphor and the Shadow Side of Wealth. Margaret Atwood's book is not about debt management or high finance, but about debt as a very old, central motif in religion and literature and also in the structuring of human societies.
Takes a look at our plundering of natural resources, and the trouble we are in when they run out - which could be sooner than we imagine.
This dictionary uses example sentences from journals and magazines to show words used in context. Complex terms are explained in clear, simple language, making the dictionary particularly suitable for users without a background in law and for non-native English speakers.
Debt is like air - something we take for granted and never think about until things go wrong. This book examines the metaphor of debt and the role it takes in our lives. It is about debt as a very old, central motif in religion and literature and in the structuring of human societies. It also looks at the language of debt in the "Old Testament".
Ranging from Drucker to Peters, Hefner to Hughes, these colourful and accessible digests detail the core thinking, contributions and key works of management thinkers and explain the challenges faced and successes achieved by business pioneers.
You negotiate every day in all types of situations and in many ways. This book will help build confidence and get better results with practical advice on the basic principles of negotiation, how to prepare, how to keep cool under pressure and how to understand and use body language to your advantage.