Pocket World in Figures

Pocket World in Figures - 2007 Edition
Average customer rating:
Pocket World in Figures - 2007 Edition

Manufacturer: Profile Books Ltd.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
Similar Items:

The Economist Style Guide: 9th Edition

Pocket World in Figures 2006 Edition

Numbers Guide: The Essentials of Business Numeracy, Fifth Edition (The Economist Series)

Economics: Making Sense of the Modern Economy, Second Edition

Business Miscellany (Economist (Hardcover))

ASIN: 1861978634

The Economist Pocket World in Figures 1999
Average customer rating:

Best Value for Global Figures

A goldmine of usable and quotable information

The Economist Pocket World in Figures 1999
Economist
Manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Popular Economics | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
Statistics | Economics | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
General | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
General | International | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
Statistics | Social Sciences | Nonfiction | Subjects | Books
Look Inside Business Books | Trip | Specialty Stores | Books
ASIN: 0471295981

Book Description

Essential facts about countries around the world—in one accessible resource

A perennial bestseller, The Economist Pocket World in Figures provides important statistical information on nations around the world. Now revised and expanded, it offers over 200 rankings by topic that include 171 countries, and presents up-to-date profiles of more than 60 major global economies. Covering everything from agriculture and health to marriage and crime, this authoritative reference tells you at a glance:

Where inflation is the lowest—and highest
Which countries have the fastest growing stock markets
What city has the highest quality of life
Who spends the most on education
Where people live longest and die youngest
Who are the heaviest drinkers or smokers
Who buys the most books, fiction and nonfiction
Who owns the most home computers
And much, much more . . .

Accurate and informative, The Economist Pocket World in Figures is an indispensable resource for those who need key facts and figures about the world today.

Customer Reviews:

Best Value for Global Figures.......2001-09-10

This is the best value for having global figures handy, and is one tenth the cost of the other great reference work, the Fitzroy Dearborn Book of World Rankings. Perhaps even more to the point, this book has something the other one does not: country by country data (although one could always go to the CIA World Factbook online for similar data as well as biographic listings). Having said that, it does not have the full range of detail that is offered by the other, such as domestic water shortages and energy consumption. This book has Internet and music charts--but none of the charts are comprehensive, generally listing top and bottom countries, not all countries. Bottom line: this is the best value for a portable book about global figures relevant to political economy.

A goldmine of usable and quotable information.......1999-01-12

An outstanding annual publication. I use this more frequently than any other book. For anyone engaged in work, trade, research or policy at other than the purely local level this is a goldmine of useful and quotable information.

The Economist Pocket World in Figures, 2002 Edition

Average customer rating:

The best, in brief...
The best single source for global statistical data

The Economist Pocket World in Figures, 2002 Edition

Manufacturer: Economists Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

General | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

General | Reference | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

General | Social Sciences | Nonfiction | Subjects | Books

General | Reference | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 1861973519

Customer Reviews:

The best, in brief..........2004-06-17

On a regular basis, the Economist, one of the most respected news periodicals in the world, publishes this handy guide of facts and figures. This covers many of the 'vital statistics' of nations, multinational and non-governmental international organisations, and key political and economic topics worldwide, all compiled by the world-class Economist Intelligence Unit, who regularly publish reports for government and business leaders all over the world.

The first section of the book is on World Rankings. This covers important areas in geography, population, urban density, economics and living standards, financial and monetary issues, agriculture, business, transport, education levels, health and over social topics. You can find out here which country has the largest percentage of farmers (it isn't Hong Kong or Singapore), which country has the largest outstanding debt (think big -- big countries have big debts), and even which countries have the highest percentages of beer and wine drinkers, smokers, and music lovers (so you'll know where to party).

The second section of the book has an alphabetical listing of the countries of the world, with all of their vital stats spread across two pages -- demographics, economic stats, financial and trade data, exchange rates (generally), capital, geographic data, and more. The really suprising thing in this listing is that nowhere does it give the principle language of the country -- given the comprehensive nature of the data, one would think that a line or two regarding languages spoken would be a natural piece of data to include.

Also, this is not a complete listing of nations -- this includes only major nations, with a Eurocentric tilt. None of the Central American countries are included; there is a definite lack in Caribbean, African, and Asian countries also. However, to include all the nations would make this a jumbo-sized book, not a pocket guide. As it is, they have been selective, and while one might quibble with some of their choices, it is still a very handy and authoritative guide.

The best single source for global statistical data.......2002-01-19

Few statistical compilations are as consistently useful and interesting as The Economist Pocket World in Figures. I have bought each annual edition since the early 1990s and count it as the single most useful reference source available to managers. The Pocket World is produced by the same group that publishes the weekly Economist magazine and expensive but invaluable country reports from the Economist Intelligence Unit. That lineage guarantees (as much as anything could) the timeliness and accuracy of data. The first part of the Pocket World lists 'world rankings' for over 170 countries using around 200 different measures. These include all the standard economic, population and financial measures as well as interesting comparisons on trade, quality of life measures, creativity and research indices and consumption data. A little cross-referencing produces useful and original information. Match (for example) per-capita book purchases (page 88) against computer ownership levels (page 86) and you can produce a linear regression that should be music to Amazon's heart!

The second part of the book has country profiles providing a two-page statistical breakdown for each of the world's 60 major economies. Spending some time comparing and contrasting the data gives the reader a greater depth of understanding about the factors that set nation's destinies. The sections on age distribution and birth rates, for example, clearly show the different national challenges raised for Japan (with the world's highest median age) and for many troubled African states where close to half the population is under fifteen.

For anyone interested in world affairs this is an essential book. It is an endlessly fascinating source of data and a reliable base from which to build an understanding of economic and demographic trends.

The Economist Pocket World in Figures, 2004 Edition
Average customer rating:
The Economist Pocket World in Figures, 2004 Edition

Manufacturer: Profile Books, Ltd.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 1861977859

Average customer rating:
The Economist Pocket World in Figures

Manufacturer: Profile
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 1861975147

Average customer rating:
The Economist Pocket World in Figures 2001 Edition

Manufacturer: Profile Books, LTD
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 1861973683

The Economist Books Pocket Investor
Average customer rating:
The Economist Books Pocket Investor
Philip Ryland
Manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Popular Economics | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
Public Finance | Economics | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
General | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
General | Investing | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
General | Finance | Accounting & Finance | Professional & Technical | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0471295973

Book Description

A reference guide providing the essentials of investing from A to Z. From a brief definition of arbitrage pricing theory to key facts about major stock markets, The Pocket Investor provides crucial economic information in a convenient at-a-glance format. This lively guide to the complexities and jargon of the investment business is absolutely indispensable. THE ECONOMIST is acknowledged as the world's preeminent international news and business magazine, with a worldwide circulation over 617,000 and North American subscriptions exceeding 275,000.

Average customer rating:

The Economist Pocket Accountant
Christopher W. Nobes
Manufacturer: Blackwell Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

General | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

Average customer rating:

The Economist Pocket Accounting
Christopher Nobes
Manufacturer: Profile Books Ltd
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

General | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

Average customer rating:

The Economist Pocket Advertising
C. Marshall
Manufacturer: Profile Books Ltd
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

General | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

Advertising | Marketing & Sales | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 1861970129

How to Be a Great Communicator: In Person, on Paper, and on the Podium
Average customer rating:

Way too much needless information

Nothing Much

Learn From the Master!

Want to be Spoon Feed? This Is YOUR BOOK!

I learned so much from this one book!

How to Be a Great Communicator: In Person, on Paper, and on the Podium
Nido R. Qubein
Manufacturer: Wiley
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Communications | Skills | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
Running Meetings & Presentations | Skills | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
General | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
Public Speaking | Words & Language | Reference | Subjects | Books
General | Foreign Languages | Reference | Subjects | Books
General | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books
All Amazon Upgrade | Amazon Upgrade | Stores | Books
Arts & Photography | Amazon Upgrade | Stores | Books
Business & Investing | Amazon Upgrade | Stores | Books
Reference | Amazon Upgrade | Stores | Books
Similar Items:

Stairway to Success: The Complete Blueprint for Personal and Professional Achievement

The 5 Essential People Skills: How to Assert Yourself, Listen to Others, and Resolve Conflicts

The Secrets of Success : Eight Self-Help Classics That Have Changed the Lives of Millions (Gildan Audio Books) (Gildan Audio Books)

The Best Kept Secrets of Great Communicators: Nine Secret Weapons to Shine Socially, Uncover Opportunities, and Be Perceived as Smarter, Sharper, and Savvier

Make Your Mind Work for You: New Mind Power Techniques to Improve Memory, Beat Procrastination and More! (Your Coach in a Box)

ASIN: 0471163147

Book Description

The author gives you the knowledge you need to excel at all types of business communication. He shows that all successful business communication, whether a speech from a podium or a face-to-face conversation, stems from the same basic principles. By using his Five Keys to Successful Communication anyone can unlock the potential to become a great communicator in any medium.

Customer Reviews:

Way too much needless information.......2005-03-06

I agree with one reviewer, in the fact that this book is just WAY too full of useless information. 80% of this book is filler. I couldn't even weed through all of the needless information in order for this book to make an impact on me. I was reading, and kept drifting off, because I simply didn't care about most of what he was saying. I wanted to become a 'Great Communicator'. Instead, I found my patience was being tested! I don't recommend this book for anyone who doesn't want to know every little nit picking detail about certain things like the origins of language, and certain common sense things, which he explains in FULL detail.

No need for this book.

Nothing Much .......2005-02-11

That's what it is...It's a book that takes a few key concepts and embellished it to reasonable thickness so as to hit the stores looking good. I finished it in 1 1/2 days - skipping many mundane references. In my opinion, the book is probably worth less than 20 pages of useful material.

Learn From the Master!.......2003-06-21

If you need to be a great communicator to succeed in your profession (that includes everybody!), read this book. Learn from the master-communicator himself, Nido Qubein!

Dr. Michael Beitler
Author of "Strategic Organizational Change"

Want to be Spoon Feed? This Is YOUR BOOK!.......2001-01-15

The book is constantly on the edge of being all fluff. It lacks depth. This book takes the few important things Qubein chooses to share and ever so gently goes over the details. The author talks directly and softly without being chatty. This would be a very good book for a very young reader that wants to learn about public speaking. For adults, looking for a book to practice speed reading and skimming, the book is a truly outstanding. While it is well written and well organized, there is hardly ever a challenging thought. You should be able to read this book at the speed of light. Speed reading and skimming are valuable skills. Personally, I like books that have content density but are well written. Reading this book slowly would be a waste of time. Nearly all books that are made easy to read had an author that is careful not to say to much. This is one of those books manufactured for money. There was no passion to write it. See some of my two dozen reviews on public speaking for a better selection. How did all the excitement and pretense about Nido Qubein develop, certainly not this book. I am anxious to see him speak. I would like to see what makes him famous.

My biggest new lesson from this book was as follows. So many authors on public speaking try to tell us an audience has one mind or a personality, Qubein says: Everybody in the audience is different, an individual. Audience evaluation is not dividing people into bunches.

No offense intended but Qubein expresses a lot of opinions about the business world that are more pie in the sky than based on experience. American business is not well managed, it is just a whale of a lot better than other businesses around the globe. The media and Qubein want to make chief executive officers out to be Stars. Most CEOs bring a lot of limiting baggage to the job. Qubein is on the right track as to were management style should be headed. Corporate loyalty has been destroyed by shortsighted CEOs and boards of directors. It is going to take a lot more cash in the monthly pay check to hold a good middle management together in the future. Start ups and self employment are sucking the best out of big corporations, because the insensitive Huns are still in control. My opinions are based upon interviewing and tracking top management of hundreds of companies over decades for leading investment firms.

I learned so much from this one book!.......1998-08-22

This book talks about the importance of communication skills. It is full of helpful ideas that will help you and your business. We often don't realize that we spend the majority of our day communicating -- many of us need to improve this skill. This book teaches the importance of simple language while also guiding our words into the next century with the importance of recognizing "politically correct" terminology. This book will help you to communicate more effectively in today's marketplace. It is a fabulous and informative book!

How to Be a Great Communicator: In Person, on Paper, and on the Podium

Average customer rating:

How to Be a Great Communicator: In Person, on Paper, and on the Podium

Manufacturer: Nightengale Conant
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio Cassette
ASIN: B000FEWBM6

Book Description

Everything you need to know to make it in restaurant franchising.

Since the late 1800s, when the idea was first conceived, the restaurant franchise has become a worldwide phenomenon. Opportunities abound for restaurateurs and food service professionals with the know-how to dive into and stay afloat in the growing, ever-changing sea of franchise operations. With the help of vignettes and case histories, Restaurant Franchising, Second Edition, explains how to do it right, from developing a winning franchise concept to demystifying the legal intricacies of franchise agreements. It also includes essential information on:

Franchising pros and cons.
Developing a winning concept.
Selecting the franchise that fits your style and goals.
Finding financial backing.
Understanding franchise agreements.
State franchise rules and regulations.
Selecting reliable franchisees
Developing healthy franchiser/franchisee relationships.
International franchising.

Unconventional franchises.

Restaurant Franchising, Second Edition, the only guide to franchising written exclusively for food service professionals, is an indispensable resource for anyone wishing to break into one of today's most dynamic service industries.

Customer Reviews:

Great introductory book to Restraunt Franchising.......2003-10-26

After evaluating numerous franchising books, this one has been the most useful especially if you are looking to franchise your own restraunt. The content of the book more than pays for steep price.

Average customer rating:

Successful Restaurant Strategies
Douglas P. Fisher
Manufacturer: Hospitality Ink
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0968321003

Average customer rating:

1st Annual Specialty Snacks Survey
Franchisehelp Inc
Manufacturer: MarketResearch.com
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

Hospitality, Travel & Tourism | Industries & Professions | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

General | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books

General | Travel | Subjects | Books

Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | e-Docs | Formats | Books

Book Description

FranchiseHelp has completed a survey report of the major Specialty Snacks Franchise chains in three segments. The Segments are: Baked Goods, Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt, Specialty Beverage. Each segment report is formatted with charts and graphs that allow for easy readability and comparison of concepts.

The alchemist of franchising: Guillermo Perales.(THE FRANCHISE EXPERT): An article from: Latino Leaders

Average customer rating:

The alchemist of franchising: Guillermo Perales.(THE FRANCHISE EXPERT): An article from: Latino Leaders
Gale Reference Team
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

General | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

Management | Management & Leadership | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

Book Description

This digital document is an article from Latino Leaders, published by Thomson Gale on February 1, 2007. The length of the article is 3180 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Citation Details
Title: The alchemist of franchising: Guillermo Perales.(THE FRANCHISE EXPERT)
Author: Gale Reference Team
Publication: Latino Leaders (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 8 Issue: 1 Page: 18(5)

Distributed by Thomson Gale

American franchising competitiveness in China.: An article from: Global Competitiveness

Average customer rating:

American franchising competitiveness in China.: An article from: Global Competitiveness
Ilan Alon , Mark Toncar , and Lu Le
Manufacturer: American Society for Competitiveness
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

General | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

Management | Management & Leadership | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

Book Description

This digital document is an article from Global Competitiveness, published by American Society for Competitiveness on January 1, 2002. The length of the article is 6505 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Citation Details
Title: American franchising competitiveness in China.
Author: Ilan Alon
Publication: Global Competitiveness (Refereed)
Date: January 1, 2002
Publisher: American Society for Competitiveness
Volume: 10 Issue: 1 Page: 65(19)

Distributed by Thomson Gale

Antitrust implications of food-service franchising agreements: regulation of franchisors' marketing practices.: An article from: Cornell Hotel & Restaurant Administration Quarterly

Average customer rating:

Antitrust implications of food-service franchising agreements: regulation of franchisors' marketing practices.: An article from: Cornell Hotel & Restaurant Administration Quarterly
John E.H. Sherry
Manufacturer: Cornell University
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

General | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

Book Description

This digital document is an article from Cornell Hotel & Restaurant Administration Quarterly, published by Cornell University on August 1, 1996. The length of the article is 982 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: A franchisor's requirement for franchisees to buy a particular equipment or product from them as part of the franchising agreement, as exemplified by a food service case of Siegal vs. Chicken Delight, is subject to antitrust laws as contained in Section 1 of the U.S. Sherman Act. Although the franchisor argues that such act is vital in maintaining the quality of their service and product, it curtails the franchisee's right to avail of a more competitively priced merchandise. Moreover, independent suppliers are deprived of the chance to do business.

Citation Details
Title: Antitrust implications of food-service franchising agreements: regulation of franchisors' marketing practices.
Author: John E.H. Sherry
Publication: Cornell Hotel & Restaurant Administration Quarterly (Refereed)
Date: August 1, 1996
Publisher: Cornell University
Volume: v37 Issue: n4 Page: p18(2)

Distributed by Thomson Gale

Archive highlights achievements of franchise pioneer William Rosenberg: University of New Hampshire's Rosenberg Center unveils research collection.(Education ... An article from: Franchising World

Average customer rating:

Archive highlights achievements of franchise pioneer William Rosenberg: University of New Hampshire's Rosenberg Center unveils research collection.(Education ... An article from: Franchising World

Manufacturer: International Franchise Association
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

General | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

General | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books

Home & Garden | Subjects | e-Docs | Formats | Books

Book Description

This digital document is an article from Franchising World, published by International Franchise Association on April 1, 2004. The length of the article is 331 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Citation Details
Title: Archive highlights achievements of franchise pioneer William Rosenberg: University of New Hampshire's Rosenberg Center unveils research collection.(Education & Training)
Publication: Franchising World (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 2004
Publisher: International Franchise Association
Volume: 36 Issue: 3 Page: 63(1)

Distributed by Thomson Gale

Asian franchises gaining acceptance: a look at growth, change and the cultural aspects of franchise development.(International Development): An article from: Franchising World

Average customer rating:

Asian franchises gaining acceptance: a look at growth, change and the cultural aspects of franchise development.(International Development): An article from: Franchising World
Albert Kong
Manufacturer: International Franchise Association
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

General | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

Book Description

This digital document is an article from Franchising World, published by International Franchise Association on May 1, 2004. The length of the article is 996 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Citation Details
Title: Asian franchises gaining acceptance: a look at growth, change and the cultural aspects of franchise development.(International Development)
Author: Albert Kong
Publication: Franchising World (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 2004
Publisher: International Franchise Association
Volume: 36 Issue: 4 Page: 44(2)

Distributed by Thomson Gale

Average customer rating:

Back yard business. (Back Yard Burgers)(includes related article on franchising) (Company Profile): An article from: Arkansas Business
Carrie Rengers
Manufacturer: Journal Publishing, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

General | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

Management | Management & Leadership | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

Book Description

This digital document is an article from Arkansas Business, published by Journal Publishing, Inc. on May 24, 1993. The length of the article is 990 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Citation Details
Title: Back yard business. (Back Yard Burgers)(includes related article on franchising) (Company Profile)
Author: Carrie Rengers
Publication: Arkansas Business (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 24, 1993
Publisher: Journal Publishing, Inc.
Volume: v10 Issue: n21 Page: p22(1)

Article Type: Company Profile

Distributed by Thomson Gale

Average customer rating:

Baked Goods Franchise Segment Survey
Franchisehelp Inc
Manufacturer: MarketResearch.com
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

Hospitality, Travel & Tourism | Industries & Professions | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

General | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books

General | Travel | Subjects | Books

Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | e-Docs | Formats | Books

Book Description

FranchiseHelp has compiled information on 14 different franchise companies within the baked goods segment. The Baked Goods Franchise Segment Survey uses 17 different factors for easy comparison of each franchise, such as number of closed units for franchisees, franchise fees, royalties, advertising fees, financing availability, and much more.

Download Description

Starting & Operating a Business in Minnesota: A Step-By-Step Guide (Smartstart Your Business in)
Average customer rating:
Starting & Operating a Business in Minnesota: A Step-By-Step Guide (Smartstart Your Business in)
Michael D. Jenkins , Dwaine R. Tallent , and David J. Thomas
Manufacturer: Oasis Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

General | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
Legal Guides | Small Business & Entrepreneurship | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
New Business Enterprises | Small Business & Entrepreneurship | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 1555712460

Books:

Books Index

Books Home

Recommended Books