The annual Asian Development Outlook presents an analysis of developing Asia's recent economic performance plus forecasts of its prospects for the coming years

The major theoretical and pedagogical approaches to genre and related issues of social construction are presented in a single volume, providing an overview of the state of the art for practitioners in applied linguistics, ESL/EFL pedagogies, rhetoric, and composition studies around the world. Unlike volumes that present one theoretical stance, this book attempts to give equal time to all theoretical and pedagogical camps

This volume presents a range of views about language, learning, and teaching in English for Specific purposes (ESP). Its purpose is to go beyond individual cases and practices to examine the approaches and ideas on which they are based. The aim is for readers to adopt an analytical stance toward the field, to identify current perspectives in ESP and the ideas driving them

This book is a very welcome addition to the literature on teaching English for academic purposes. It covers a wide range of topics, both comprehensively and thoroughly. This book is certain to become key reading for students, teachers and researchers with an interest in the teaching of English for academic purposes

The Speed of Trust begins within each of us personally, continues into our relationships, expands into our organizations, extends into our marketplace relationships, and ultimately encompasses our global society at large. Covey presents a road map to establish trust on every level, build character and competence, enhance credibility, and create leadership that inspires confidence

The General Managers provides stimulating new insights into the nature of modern management and the tactics of its most accomplished practitioners

Coaching is about individuals growing their strengths and tackling demanding challenges successfully. Business Coaching gives you the essentials of business coaching and tells you how you can apply that knowledge back to you and your organisation. Every leader who is considering using coaching as a business development tool will find this book valuable guide

This book presents the findings and insights of this research program

Social Entrepreneurship offers, for the first time, a wide-ranging, internationally-focused selection of cutting-edge work from leading academics, policy makers, and practitioners. Together they seek to clarify some of the ambiguity around this term, describe a range of social entrepreneurship projects, and establish a clear set of frameworks with which to understand it

In this book the author lays down the essential skills you need to survive and succeed in today's job market, based on his extensive interviews with employers, recruiters, human resource specialists, and successful college grads