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In one of the most exciting and accessible explanations of The Theory of Relativity in recent years, Professors Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw go on a journey to the frontier of 21st century science to consider the real meaning behind the iconic sequence of symbols that make up Einstein's most famous equation, exploring the principles of physics through everyday life.

In The Quantum Universe, Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw approach the world of quantum mechanics in the same way they did in Why Does E=mc2? and make fundamental scientific principles accessible - and fascinating - to everyone.The subatomic realm has a reputation for weirdness, spawning any number of profound misunderstandings, journeys into Eastern mysticism, and woolly pronouncements on the interconnectedness of all things. Cox and Forshaw's contention? There is no need for quantum mechanics to be viewed this way.

In this intriguing business novel, which illustrates state-of-the-art economic theory, Alex Rogo is a UniCo plant manager whose factory and marriage are failing. To revitalize the plant, he follows piecemeal advice from an elusive former college professor who teaches, for example, that reduction in the efficiency of some plant operations may make the entire operation more productive. Alex's attempts to find the path to profitability and to engage his employees in the struggle involve the listener; and thankfully the authors' economic models.

Determina il tuo obiettivo, determina il tuo successo! "L'Obiettivo" è riconosciuto come un importante bestseller per il management che ha trasformato il mondo del business. Un romanzo sull'ottimizzazione dei processi? È possibile? Non solo è possibile, ma risulta avvincente dal primo all'ultimo minuto. L'autore racconta la storia di Alex Rogo, direttore di una fabbrica che sta vivendo tempi duri: i rendimenti calano, gli ordini sono in ritardo e l'intero stabilimento è a rischio chiusura. Alex ha solo novanta giorni per salvare la sua fabbrica.

The United States is heading toward an unavoidable financial catastrophe that will paralyze the markets and the overall economy in ways never before seen. Some call this impending economic catastrophe a double-dip recession, others a financial armageddon. Regardless of what it's called, it is too late to stop it. Debts, Deficits, and the Demise of the American Economy is a look at how we got here, how the crisis is unfolding, and how it will end with a stock market crash in 2012, if not sooner. 

Déterminez votre but, déterminez votre succès ! "Le but", le roman best-seller a transformé la conscience du mode des affaires. C'est un livre vivement recommandé à vos amis, même à votre chef, mais attention ! PAS à vos concurrents ! Le héros principal du roman, Alex Rogo, est un directeur d'usine qui cherche à améliorer ses performances. Mais son usine se dirige rapidement vers le désastre... Ainsi que son mariage. Il a quatre-vingt-dix jours pour sauver son usine.

Der Bestseller unter den Wirtschaftsbüchern, der das Managementdenken weltweit umkrempelte. Ein Roman über Prozessoptimierung? Geht das? Das geht nicht nur - das hört sich auch spannend von der ersten bis zur letzten Minute an. Das Ziel ist die Geschichte des Managers Alex Rogo, der mit ungewöhnlichen und schlagkräftigen neuen Methoden in seinem Unternehmen für Aufsehen sorgt.

A podcast focusing on current events and political decisions in Canada and how those decisions might affect the everyday Canadian. Hosted by Rick Maddison and Jeff Cox