The book emphasizes research in economics and management of networks as a theory-driven field by offering new theoretical perspectives on governance structure issues in franchising, alliances, venture capital relations and cooperatives. Also, the book presents new research results on efficiency and performance of franchising networks and joint ventures, as well as on entrepreneurship and strategic issues in franchising and cooperatives

As the most comprehensive reference work dealing with knowledge management (KM), this work is essential for the library of every KM practitioner, researcher, and educator. Written by an international array of KM luminaries, its approximately 60 chapters approach knowledge management from a wide variety of perspectives ranging from classic foundations to cutting-edge thought, informative to provocative, theoretical to practical, historical to futuristic, human to technological, and operational to strategic

In 2007, His Highness the Aga Khan celebrates his Golden Jubilee, the fiftieth anniversary of his accession to the Imamat of the world Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims. Today, roughly fifteen million Ismailis live in more than twenty-five countries, mainly in Asia,, Africa and the Middle East, as well as in Europe, Canada and the United States. The Imam is their spiritual guide, and in view of the importance that Islam places on maintaining a balance between the material and spiritual well-being of Muslims, the Imam guidance must deal with both aspects of the life of his community

Im Jahre 1928 traten die Stadt Bochum und die Westfische Berggewerkschaftskasse (WBK) in konkrete Verhandlungen zur Grdung eines Bergbaumuseuns. Unter den vorgeschlagenen sttischen Grundstken fiel die Wahl auf das Gelde zwischen der Voedestrasse (heute Am Bergbaummuseum), der Gartenstrasse (heute Schillerstrasse), der Thomasstrasse (heute Wielandstrasse) und dem in den 1920er Jahren in reprentativen Formen entstanderen Polizeipridium: Auf diesem Gelände befand sich der städtische Schlachthof, für den ein Neubau an der heutigen Freudenbergstrasse bereits 1926 begonnen and 1929 bezogen wurde

The Deutsche Bergbau Museum in Bochum with its 68 m high observation tower/head-frame was founded in 1930 and deals with the historical development of the different areas of mining. Rare and precious original tools and equipment document the creative achievements of this traditional economic sector. The extensive collection "Mining in Art and Cultural History" serves as a connecting link. The model mine (the gallery is 3 km long) gives a vivid impression of modern mining methods

This volume comprises papers prepared for the 8th World Conference on Continuing Professional Development which was held in Bologna, Italy, 18-20 August 2009, immediately preceding the IFLA Congress in Milan

This book present historical research and library activities in China and history of Chinese paper making, calligraphy and woodblock printing

This book was presented at the first International Conference on Turkish Studies

In the book, numerous prominent participants, including former and current heads of state and government as well as foreign and defense ministers, reflect on the conference’s history and significance, some of the major issues debated, and on key security challenges facing the international community