Correspondent Ahmed Rashid brings the shadowy world of the Taliban ? the world's most extreme and radical Islamic organization ? into sharp focus in this enormously insightful book. He offers the only authoritative account of the Taliban available to eng language readers, explaining the Taliban's rise to power, its impact on Afghanistan and the region, its role in oil and gas company decisions,…

Strategic Business Tax Planning, Second Edition is the definitive handbook on business tax planning, skipping the unnecessary and minute taxation details and focusing instead on the big picture in taxes. Organized around business processes, this reader-friendly guide shows you how to optimally put tax management principles to work in your business.

Anthony Giddens is one of the most famous and influential sociologists of recent decades. Largely credited with the concept of the Third Way, he continues to be a key advisor to Tony Blair, and is generally presented as an exponent of liberalism and socialism. This original and controversial book provides an excellent introduction to Giddens' work, covering the wide range of his writing from th…

* Joseph Rotblat -- founder of Pugwash Conferences -- and joint winner with Pugwash of the 1995 Nobel Peace Prize* How to eliminate weapons of mass destruction in a time of international terrorism and nuclear proliferation * High-profile authors on a topic of critical and immediate importanceNever before have so many people worried about the effects of military conflict. At a time when terroris…

We the Media, has become something of a bible for those who believe the online medium will change journalism for the better. -Financial Times Big Media has lost its monopoly on the news, thanks to the Internet. Now that it's possible to publish in real time to a worldwide audience, a new breed of grassroots journalists are taking the news into their own hands. Armed with laptops, cell phones, a…

How to make flexible working a big plus for employers tooIt's true. Flexible working can bring huge benefits to employers as well as their employees. Provided it's handled properly and both employer and employee understand their rights and how to handle them.As an employer, get your policy right and you'll gain the following advantages: 1. Retention of staff and knowledge; 2. Saving of recruitm…

How to trade­­and make money­­in today's volatile market Making significant money in the stock market isn't a given. However, investors can greatly increase their odds of success by knowing the basics of how the market works and­­more important­­how to trade profitably in the market. Stock Market Strategies That Work goes far beyond other introductory books on the market, explaining in …

This innovative text offers a new way of understanding public relations and other types of strategic communication. Following the pragmatic, in-depth approach of the first edition, this text presents a step-by-step unfolding of the planning process most often used in public relations practice. Drawing from his experience in professional practice and in the classroom, author Ronald D. Smith walk…

The first succinct and authoritative overview of the making of the modern Middle East, this lucid book brings a valuable mix of historical perspectives and contemporary analysis to a wide audience of readers seeking expert knowledge about this troubled and fascinating region. Giving a rich perspective on the region's historical and political evolution, the book traces the influence of factors s…

The Long Tail is a powerful new force in our economy: the rise of the niche. As the cost of reaching consumers drops dramatically, our markets are shifting from a one-size-fits-all model of mass appeal to one of unlimited variety for unique tastes. From supermarket shelves to advertising agencies, the ability to offer vast choice is changing everything, and causing us to rethink where our marke…