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United States Taxes and Tax Policy supplements and complements the theoretical material on taxes found in public finance texts using a combination of institutional, theoretical and empirical information. By adding flesh to theoretical bones, this textbook provides insight into the behaviour of indiv... More

With its easy-to-grasp explanations of the science behind every aspect of our most urgent environmental policy decisions. Out of Gas is a handbook for the future of civilization.... More

JACK HOWARD IS ABOUT TO DISCOVER A SECRET. PERHAPS THE GREATEST SECRET EVER KEPT WHAT IF one of the Ancient World's greatest libraries was buried in volcanic ash and then re-discovered two thousand years later? WHAT IF what was found there was a document that could shatter the very foundations of th... More

As international financial markets have become more complex, so has the regulatory system which oversees them. The Basel Committee is just one of a plethora of international bodies and groupings which now set standards for financial activity around the world, in the interests of protecting savers an... More

* Exploring the Emerald Isle is a cinch with this unintimidating guide * The fun and easy way to tour Ireland, which had over 1 million North American visitors in 2000, up 10 percent over the previous year * Savvy advice to help travelers organize their time and avoid wait-in-line fatigue or cultura... More

From ancient castles to the bright lights of Glasgow, the annual Edinburgh Festival to the fabled Loch Ness monster, a trip to Scotland promises a postcard-perfect, unforgettable vacation. Whether you're a golf enthusiast or bagpipe aficionado, traveling solo or with family, this user-friendly guide... More

The distinguished philosopher David Gauthier examines Rousseau's evolving notion of freedom, particularly in his later works, where he focuses on a single quest: Can freedom and the independent self be regained? Rousseau's first answer is given in Emile, where he seeks to create a self-sufficient in... More