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Forces of nature and human intervention lead to innumerable local, regional and sometimes global changes in plant community patterns. Regardless of the causes and the intensity of change, ecosystems are often naturally able to recover most of their attributes through natural succession. In this thou... More

Much effort has been devoted to developing theories to explain the wide variation we observe in reproductive allocation among environments. Reproductive Allocation in Plants describes why plants differ in the proportion of their resources that they allocate to reproduction and looks into the various... More

The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is increasing at an accelerating rate. As global levels of CO(subscript 2) increase, communities of plants and animals will respond significantly to these changes. The first of its kind, this book focuses on responses of populations and communiti... More

This book is an exploration of the latest insights into the theory and functioning of plant resource allocation. An international team of physiological ecologists has prepared chapters devoted to the fundamental topics of resource allocation. Key Features* Comprehensive coverage of all aspects of re... More

CRM was supposed to help businesses better understand their customers and increase efficiency. Yet most companies are not getting the return they expected. Is it possible to make your customers happy and, at the same time, improve ROI? Is there a practical, affordable way to get customers to tell yo... More

Delegation serves as a guide on how to delegate more in practice and thereby get people to give their best at work.... More

This book will ensure you adopt the correct procedures, conduct productive interviews and manage the outcome with confidence. The Disciplinary Interview offers step-by-step guidance on the whole process, including: • understanding the legal implications • presenting the management case • probi... More

Negotiating, Persuading and Influencing will help you develop the critical skills you need to manage your staff effectively, bargain successfully with colleagues or deal tactfully with superiors – thus ensuring that a constructive negotiation process leads to a favourable outcome. Sound advice and... More

Body Language at Work will transform your ability to interpret critical gestures and tell-tale expressions (in yourself as well as others). But Adrian Furnham – eminent professor of psychology, writer and broadcaster – waves no magician’s wand; he dispels the exaggerated claims and common misc... More