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Las exposiciones universales en la literatura de viajes del siglo XIX

Localizar la literatura escrita en español derivada de las exposiciones universales, describirla, estudiarla y encuadrarla en la literatura de viajes de la segunda mitad del siglo XIX es el objetivo fundamental de este trabajo de investigacion.

The new politics of class

the political exclusion of the british working class

This book explores the new politics of class in 21st century Britain. It shows how the changing shape of the class structure since 1945 has led political parties to change, which has both reduced class voting and increased class non-voting. This argument is developed in ...

Retropia

We have long since lost our faith in the idea that human beings could achieve human happiness in some future ideal state a state that Thomas More, writing five centuries ago, tied to a topos, a fixed place, a land, an island, a sovereign state ...

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la censura en la literatura infantil y juvenil contemporánea

La censura en la literatura infantil y juvenil es un fenómeno que ha estado presente desde el mismo momento en que se empiezan a escribir libros para niños y, de una u otra forma, sigue siendo realidad en nuestros días. En esta misma colección –n ...

Fraud data analytics methodology

the fraud scenario approach to uncovering fraud in core business systems

Uncover hidden fraud and red flags using efficient data analytics Fraud Data Analytics Methodology addresses the need for clear, reliable fraud detection with a solid framework for a robust data analytic plan. By combining fraud risk assessment and fraud data analytics, you'll be able ...

Issues in Law and economics

Is file-sharing destroying the music industry? Should the courts encourage breach of contract? Does the threat of malpractice lawsuits cause doctors to provide too much medical care? Do judges discriminate when sentencing? With Issues in Law and Economics, Harold Winter takes readers through these and ...

Humanitarians at war

the red cross in the shadow of the Holocaust

How the International Committee of the Red Cross emerged triumphant from the dark days of World War II, to forge a new identity and a new role in the post, 1945 world. The intriguing and remarkable story of one of the world's oldest, most ...

The fix

how bankers lied, cheated and colluded to rig the world's most important number

"The first thing you think is where's the edge, where can I make a bit more money, how can I push, push the boundaries. But the point is, you are greedy, you want every little bit of money that you can possibly get because ...

Built to grow

how to deliver accelerated, sustained and profitable business growth

This book is straightforward, factual and to the point. Any Leader responsible for business growth should read it! A blueprint full of practical ideas and tools to inspire you into action Craig Donaldson - Chief Executive Officer, Metro Bank (RANKED NUMBER ONE IN GLASSDOOR S HIGHEST ...

Implementing beyond budgeting

unlocking the performance potential

The future of management is here! Traditional management was invented for very different times and is today in serious trouble. The level of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity in business environments is record high. People s expectations towards their employers and leaders have also radically ...

Historia universitaria de España y América

Bajo el título de "Historia universitaria de España y América", presentamos los resultados del seminario académico sobre Historia de las Universidades que tuvo lugar en la Universidad de Alcalá a finales del año 2015, organizado por el Grupo de Investigación de Historia Universitaria de Alcalá ...

Building the internet of things

implement new business models, disrupt competitors, transform your industry

Connect your organization to the Internet of Things with solid strategy and a proven implementation plan Building Internet of Things provides front-line business decision makers with a practical handbook for capitalizing on this latest transformation. Focusing on the business implications of Internet of Things (IoT ...

The destructive power of family wealth

a guide to succession planning, asset protection, taxation and wealth management

Wealth owners are responsible for more than just assets The Destructive Power of Family Wealth offers thoughtful, holistic planning to ensure that your wealth remains a positive force for your family. While today's families have become global and the world has become smaller and ...

Religious freedom in an egalitarian age

Tensions between religious freedom and equality law are newly strained in America. As lawmakers work to protect LGBT citizens and women seeking reproductive freedom, religious traditionalists assert their right to dissent from what they see as a new liberal orthodoxy. Some religious advocates are going ...

Grabados de Augsburgo para un ciclo emblemático portugués

los azulejos del Convento de Jesús de Setúbal

Según las fuentes históricas, los orígenes de la construcción del convento de Jesús de Setúbal se vinculan a Juana Rodríguez, quién, tras haber sido el ama del futuro rey Don Manuel de Porgugal, se retira a Setúbal y resuelve fundar un convento de la Orden ...

Equity markets in transition

the value chain, price discovery, regulation, and beyond

This book underscores the complexity of the equity markets, the challenges they face, and the fact that they are still a work in process. Three interacting forces drive market change: competition, technology change, and regulatory change. The markets have one major objective in particular to ...

La Aldehuela de Torrelaguna

granja, colegio, residencia de la Universidad de Alcalá

La Aldehuela de Torrelaguna fue una de las más importantes posesiones de la Universidad de Alcalá fuera de la población complutense, tanto desde el punto de vista institucional como desde el económico. Perteneció al priorato de San Tuy, una particular casa religiosa que fue anexionada ...

Narrative and numbers

the value of stories in business

How can a company that has never turned a profit have a multibillion dollar valuation? Why do some start-ups attract large investments while others do not? Aswath Damodaran, finance professor and experienced investor, argues that the power of story drives corporate value, adding substance to ...

Reinforcing rule of Law oversight in the European Union

This book provides the definitive reference point on all the issues pertaining to dealing with the 'crisis of the rule of law' in the European Union. Both Member State and EU levels are considered. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of the concrete legal ...

De aquaeductu urbis Romae = Las canalizaciones de agua de la ciudad de Roma

Los acueductos romanos se erigen como símbolos prototípicos de la romanidad frente a otros iconos de civilización como las pirámides de la civilización egipcia, los zigurats de las civilizaciones mesopotámicas, los dólmenes de la civilización celta y los grandes templos de la civilización griega. En ...