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The origins of political order

from prehuman times to the French Revolution

Virtually all human societies were once organized tribally, yet over time most developed new political institutions which included a central state that could keep the peace and uniform laws that applied to all citizens. Some went on to create governments that were accountable to their ...

Liberty before liberalism

This extended essay by one of the world's leading historians seeks, in its first part, to excavate and to vindicate, the neo-Roman theory of free citizens and free states as it developed in early modern Britain. This analysis leads on to a powerful defence ...

La ciudadanía de la Unión Europea y la libertad de circulación de los familiares extranjeros

La efectividad de la vida en familia ha tenido una gran incidencia en el ámbito de la Unión Europea. Aunque en términos estrictos el Derecho de familia sea una competencia interna de cada Estado, la globalización de las relaciones familiares ha supuesto su entrecruzamiento con ...

The (honest) truth about dishonesty

how we lie to everyone - especially ourselves

The New York Times bestselling author of Predictably Irrational and The Upside of Irrationality returns with thought-provoking work to challenge our preconceptions about dishonesty and urge us to take an honest look at ourselves. Does the chance of getting caught affect how likely we are ...

The little book of the shrinking dollar

what you can do to protect your money now

With the weakening dollar a hot topic for retirees, savers, and investors, this Little Book delves into the economic turmoil in the U.S. and shows how to survive it The United States dollar is losing value at an alarming rate. According to the Organisation ...

Landmark Cases in Competition Law

Around the World in Fourteen Stories

It is the thesis of this fascinating and highly instructive book on competition law that an examination of one landmark case, scenario, or 'saga' each from a range of legal systems leads to a thorough understanding of the issues informing and arising from competition policy ...

Las 50 herramientas de Recursos Humanos

que todo tipo de profesional debe conocer

Con Las 50 herramientas de Recursos Humanos que todo profesional debe conocer, la autora nos ofrece una guía completa sobre los métodos, los procedimientos y, en esencia, las herramientas disponibles para encarar los diferentes problemas y situaciones en relación con las personas que integran una ...

Breve historia de la narrativa colombiana

siglos XVI-XX

Este libro, escrito sin jergas ni excesivos tecnicismos, satisface las exigencias del especialista y familiariza al público general con los principales autores, obras, polémicas y movimientos literarios de la narrativa colombiana desde la Conquista hasta el presente. Trasciende lo que pudiera haber de nacionalista en ...

The little book of bull's eye investing

finding value, generating absolute returns, and controlling risk in turbulent markets

To make money in this troubled economy you need to understand where the markets are headed, not where they've been. Clinging to outdated strategies and played out market trends are sure ways to miss out on new investments, and in The Little Book of ...

La ley del valor mundializada

por un Marx sin fronteras

Samir Amin parte aquí de un Marx sin fronteras. Sin límites. Sin ismos. Afirmando que el materialismo histórico constituye la esencia del marxismo, y considerando por tanto que las leyes económicas del capitalismo tienen un estatus epistemológico que las subordina a las del materialismo histórico ...

Fábulas de La Fontaine

Uno de los personajes más admirados de las letras españoles es, sin duda, Díez-Canedo (Badajoz, 1879). Hombre polifacético donde los hubiere, labró una obra extraordinaria como periodista, traductor, ensayista, poeta , antólogo y, muy especialmente, crítico de literatura . A ello se une su indefectible bonhomía y ...

The modern family business

relationships, succession and transition

Family businesses constitute over 70% of all business world-wide and while much attention has been focused on those with large turnovers, huge numbers of employees and dynastic ownership, very little research has considered the myriad and diversity of the majority. In addition, the accepted nature ...

Gender equality in the European Union

comparative study of Spain and Italy

CONTENTS: Introduction I. The principle of gender equality and non-discrimination in the european legal system and jurisprudence II. Gender equality. National and regional policies. General framework. Evidence from Spain III. Equality amongst the sexes. National and regional policies. General framework. Evidence from Italy IV. Reconciliation ...

Criminal evidence and human rights

reimagining Common Law procedural traditions

Criminal procedure in the common law world is being recast in the image of human rights. The cumulative impact of human rights laws, both international and domestic, presages a revolution in common law procedural traditions. Comprising 16 essays plus the editors' thematic introduction, this volume ...

Oscola

the Oxford University standard for citation of legal authorities

There are two golden rules for the citation of legal authorities. One is consistency. The other is consideration for the reader. Legal writing is more persuasive when the author refers to legal materials in a clear, consistent and familiar way. The Oxford University Standard for ...

Problemática de los procedimientos tributarios de las Haciendas Locales

Los procedimientos tributarios constituyen, sin duda alguna, la materia que más litigiosidad presenta en la actualidad en las relaciones fisco-contribuyente. Esta monografía trata de cumplir dos fines: por un lado, pone de manifiesto e identifica las cuestiones más problemáticas en los procedimientos tributarios en el ...

Card, Cross and Jones Criminal Law

With a reputation for being one of the very best introductory texts on the substantive criminal law in England and Wales, Card, Cross & Jones: Criminal Law remains a firm favourite with lecturers and students alike. Carefully developed coverage ensures that this textbook will support you ...

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

turning the american dream into a nightmare

This book examines the role of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and other key players in the American mortgage market, in precipitating the current global financial crisis. From President Clinton's announcement of the 'National Home Ownership Strategy' in 1995 to its collapse in 2008, this ...

Drug war Mexico

politics, neoliberalism and violence in the new narcoeconomy

Mexico is a country in crisis. Capitalizing on weakened public institutions, widespread unemployment, a state of lawlessness and the strengthening of links between Mexican and Colombian drug cartels, narcotrafficking in the country has flourished during the post-1982 neoliberal era. In fact, it has become one ...

The consumer mind

brand perception and the implications for marketers

"The Consumer Mind" explores the relationship between consumers and brands, analysing the types of communication and their perception of brands. Based on research from Millward Brown, one of the world's leading research agencies, it provides expert advice for marketing practitioners on how brands, products ...