“…Linen, Cotton, Silk, Synthetics, Wool: through the stories of these five fabrics, Sofi Thanhauser illuminates the world we inhabit in a startling new way, travelling from China to Cumbria to reveal the craft, labour and industry that create the clothes we wear. From the women who transformed stalks of flax into linen to clothe their families in nineteenth century New England to those who earn their dowries in the cotton-spinning factories of South India today, this book traces the origins of garment-making through time and around the world. …”

“…Far from the countercultural stance associated with the decade, Jones argues that the artists examined here, including Stella, Warhol, and Smithson, identified their work with postwar industry and corporate culture - and revealed the anxieties of this identification through the slippages and darker implications of their art. …”

“…Portable phones are now miniature multi-media centers that can fit neatly in one's pocket, and media industries of all types are adapting content for these new platforms, or innovating entirely new forms. …”

“…This book includes real-life examples from over 70 respected organizations, small and large, representing a multitude of industries using stories to drive results. Leaders from organizations such as Microsoft, Lands’ End, Verizon, U.S. …”
Sumario

“…Assemblage will show you Why perception is the truth and how to shape people’s perceptions Why we relate to antiheroes, villains, and saviors How brands can reassure consumers about their past, present, and future How to leverage data and insights to deliver a personalized, human-centric consumer experience How brands can make a positive impact on people, society, and the economy Assemblage is supported by in-depth research in consumer psychology, extensive consumer insights, interviews with industry-leading marketers, and case studies of transformative brands, big and small -- Editor…”

“…The handbook will be essential reading for students of fashion as well as professionals in the industry -- Contracubierta…”

“…Despite Canada's economic success over the past thirty years, the country's ranking in productivity has continued to decline when compared to other industrialized nations. Economic experts and pundits repeatedly call for means of improving productivity, arguing that it is the lynchpin to prosperity. …”

“…It presents enlightening insights from a wide variety of key industries, including the automotive, chemical, finance, food, luxury, energy and pharmaceutical sectors. …”

“…World Resources 1998-99 looks at several critical trends that are changing the physical environment and thereby have the potential to influence human health on such topics as the intensification of agriculture, industrialization, and rising energy use. As in previous volumes, World Resources 1998-99 also looks at the current state of the environment as it relates to population and human well-being, resources at risk, and consumption and waste. …”
Sumario

“…This study of new developments in artificial intelligence and the past history of how technologies have disrupted industries highlights the striking phase we are now in: after witnessing the power of this new technology and before its widespread adoption--what they call 'the Between Times.' …”

“…Concise and conversational chapters break down the basics of both social media theory and practice and are complimented by sidebars written by scholars and industry professionals, chapter summaries, and end-of-chapter exercises. …”

“…The collaborative nature of BIM requires professionals to view BIM from various industry perspectives and understand how BIM supports multiple project participants. …”

“…Using contemporary examples from American and global media companies, the book contains a wealth of information, including useful charts and tables, important for both those who work in and study media industries. It goes beyond simplistic explanations to show how various internal and external forces direct and constrain decisions in media firms and the implications of the forces on the type of media and content offered today…”

“…Jim Carlton walks us down company corridors, into the boardroom, and through barriers to research laboratories, and reveals a seething cauldron of petty infighting and buried secrets.Through exhaustive interviews with more than 160 former Apple employees, industry experts, and competitors--including Bill Gates, Scully, and Amelio--Carlton discovers confidential memos, late night rendezvous, and fateful decisions that forever changed the company's path. …”
Acceso a las primera páginas

“…Presentación del editor: "Fondateur de l'école laïque et de l'empire colonial, Jules Ferry est bien plus que tout cela : intellectuel au grand courage physique, républicain engagé dans une lutte féroce avec un autre républicain, Georges Clemenceau véritable partisan de l'industrie et du libre-échange devenu adepte du protectionnisme paysan. …”

“…This extensively updated edition introduces a practical approach that incorporates actual retail scenarios and concepts that are relevant to the fashion industry today. The book focuses on mathematical factor that affects the gross margin and profitability key to the success of any merchandise buyer or planner. …”

“…He has been engaged with the IT industry for 25+ years, has published 20 books on IT-related content, and is heavily involved in objective development and exam creation in the certification industry. …”

“…La description détaillée des industries recueillies dans ces niveaux et l’analyse de leurs composantes culturelles sont complétées par une série d’études spécialisées destinées à définir les conditions de mise en place des unités stratigraphiques, à reconnaître la nature et l’origine des matériaux utilisés dans les industries, à déterminer la place relative de la faune domestique et sauvage dans l’économie vivrière, à décrire les caractères des restes humains et reconnaître les raisons de leur enfouissement, à réunir des informations sur le milieu environnemental, enfin à préciser le cadre chronologique dans lequel se placent les entités culturelles reconnues. …”

“…L’investigation soutenue par les ministères de la Culture et de l’Industrie a pris la forme d’un séminaire Création à l’École de Paris du management. …”

“…We believe that we still have time to fight against the negative impact of our industrialized cultures, and adopt better eating habits, increase exercise and slow down our life style to prevent increasing dementia in the aging population. …”