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Ben Schneider's comparative historical analysis of the incorporation of business into politics in Latin America examines business organization and political activity over the last century in five of the largest and most developed countries of the region. Schneider's explanation for why business beca... More

"If she pretended that everything was fine, she wouldn't have to explain to anyone how badly she wanted a bike, how unfair it was that another summer had arrived and she was still on the sidelines." Nine-year-old Savannah Tate has just finished the fourth grade. She wants to ride a bicycle more than... More

Since Peter Senge published his groundbreaking book The Fifth Discipline, he and his associates have frequently been asked by the business community: "How do we go beyond the first steps of corporate change? How do we sustain momentum?" They know that companies and organizations cannot thrive today ... More

Recent research shows that between 25-85% of conflict disputants referred to mediation choose not to participate (i.e., they resist wanting to meet face-to-face). In the field of conflict resolution, conflict coaching is the only process that has emerged which allows resolution methods to work on a ... More

Comprehensive in scope and meticulously researched, Handbook of Obesity Prevention analyzes the intricate causes of this public health crisis, and sets out concrete, multilevel strategies for meeting it head-on. This innovative handbook starts by clearly defining obesity in clinical, epidemiologic, ... More

Beyond the Goalcrease is the story of Robb Stauber's incredible journey from Northern Minnesota to the National Hockey League, and is a must-read for goalies both young and old, as well as parents, coaches and hockey fans. Learn about the mental side of the game from some of the best goalie coaches ... More

The Vietnam war has spurred many books on various aspects of the conflict, but to date no book has been published that focuses singularly on the United States Senate. Elites for Peace gives special attention to the Senate during the Johnson presidency, when the conflict escalated into a major war. S... More