Bloch: 238 books

Living on the margins offers a unique insight into the working lives of undocumented (or ‘irregular’) migrants living in London, and their employers. Breaking new ground, this topical book exposes the contradictions in policies, which marginalise and criminalise these migrants, while promoting...

The authors use their decades of experience and draw upon real-world examples to demonstrate that the application of their techniques provides a basis for equipment management, uptime maximization, and reduced maintenance costs. The text explores reliability assessment techniques such as Failure Mode,...

Just published in its updated fourth edition, this highly regarded text explains in clear terms how and why the best-of-class pump users are consistently achieving superior run lengths, low maintenance expenditures, and unexcelled safety and reliability. Written by practicing engineers whose working...

In an age of organizational restructuring and career uncertainty, with upward mobility becoming less and less attainable, how do people find meaning and fulfilment in their work? This book addresses this critical question, offering valuable, concrete suggestions to career development professionals...

Now completely revised and updated, this book provides those who select and apply lubricants with a comprehensive resource on what products are available, and which lubricants are most effective for specific applications. This new edition expands on the issues of lubricant applications by oil rings (slinger...

Analysing emotions and emotion-management in the academic organization, Passion and Paranoia shows how focusing on emotions in organizations can offer insights into important aspects and the dynamics of organizational processes. Drawing on rich interview material, this book demonstrates the often-overlooked...

Rick Domino is one of the most sought after men in Hollywood but he's not an actor, director or even a film producer. He's a popular gossip columnist covering the Hollywood scene and a word from him can be very influential. Normally, Rick loves his job and the scene itself but tonight it's different....

A Treasury of Spiritual Quotations, Poems and Prayers is a collection of inspirational words of love and wisdom from the world's great spiritual traditions and literature. The purpose of the book is to provide the reader with a broad sampling of inspirational quotations, poems and prayers from the...

Eben erst haben wir ihre Geschenke entsorgt, da stehen sie schon wieder auf der Matte: unsere Cousinen, Schwäger und Tanten, Onkel und Patchwork-Verwandten. Schöner sind sie nicht geworden. Was sie erzählen, kennen wir längst. Ihr Gesang ist dünn, ihre Gaben sind dürftig. Dafür wollen sie auf...

What programs address career development in an holistic way, including issues of meaning and purpose, spirituality, and 'work within a life'? Written for career planners, executive coaches, life change counselors, HR and human services managers and all those interested in employee development,...

Et si le Sénat passait à gauche... Une bataille historique a commencé, loin des projecteurs. Pour la première fois de son histoire, le Sénat risque de basculer à gauche. Le verdict tombera le 25 septembre 2011, dans les urnes. Avec les succès électoraux de la gauche aux dernières élections...

First published in 1934, "Sex Life in England" explores the history and development of sexual behaviour in England throughout history, looking at the concept of debauchery, famous people and cases, sexual perversion in the Arts, and much more. This volume will appeal to those with an interest in how...

Rick Domino is at the very top in his world - which is Hollywood - and his stock in trade is celebrity gossip. His finances, however, are the pits and can't begin to pay for his copious good taste. So when his producer 'suggests' he be a guest on a popular cable decorating/reality program - "My...