Global Trade

Here eminent food historian Jeffrey M. Pilcher narrates the brewing traditions and contemporary production of beer across Europe, North America, Africa, Asia, and Latin America—from the fermented beverages of precapitalist societies to the present. Unique local products, often homebrewed by women, were transformed into homogenous global commodities as giant brewing factories exported their beers using new refrigeration technology, railroads, and steamships.

In How to Win at Car Auctions 101: How to Quickly Master Buying at Auction, you'll learn from an expert with over 20 years of experience in the car auction business. This guide breaks down the auction process step by step, giving you the insider knowledge to outsmart competitors and snag the best deals on cars. From understanding how auctions work to inspecting the vehicles, this book covers everything you need to know to succeed in the fast-paced world of car auctions.

Trump in America, Brexit in the UK, anti-EU parties in Italy, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Austria, Poland, and Hungary, and nativist or authoritarian leaders in Turkey, Russia, India, and China - why has nationalism suddenly returned with a vengeance? Is the world headed back to the fractious conflicts between nations that led to world wars and depression in the early 20th Century? Why are nationalists so angry about free trade and immigration? Why has globalization become a dirty word?

Embark on an exhilarating journey with "Voyage to a Career at Sea," a groundbreaking eBook that plunges you deep into the exciting world of the Merchant Marine and offshore supply vessel industries. Packed with invaluable insights and expert guidance, it's your ultimate companion as you navigate the high seas of career opportunities. Dive straight into the heart of global trade as you uncover the vital role the Merchant Marine plays in today's interconnected world. Gain a deeper understanding of the intricate ecosystem of merchant vessels, and explore a dynamic niche of offshore supply ...

ATTENTION STUDENTS: If you need to write a paper on globalization of organizations, then this is the perfect reference. It's simple, easy to understand, and right to the point. This eBook focuses on globalization of organizations. It introduces the concept, shows how it has influenced the ways organizations do business, and discusses the effects it has on people and communities. Real companies are used as examples to help understand the impact of globalization, and the text is written for easy reader comprehension at any level. If you are interested in learning about globalization of ...

Most global citizens are well aware of the explosive growth of the Chinese economy. Indeed, China has famously become the "workshop of the world." Yet, while China watchers have shed much light on the country's internal dynamics - China's politics, its vast social changes, and its economic development - few have focused on how this increasingly powerful nation has become more active and assertive throughout the world.

It is time to get your money working for you. How to Own the World explains why you can, and must, learn about investment and highlights the significant advantages you have over many finance professionals. This is both a personal finance audiobook and a personal development audibobook; by safeguarding your future wealth you are safeguarding your long-term health and happiness.

In this fascinating and comprehensive examination of the underside of globalization, Moises Naim illuminates the struggle between traffickers and the hamstrung bureaucracies trying to control them. From illegal migrants to drugs to weapons to laundered money to counterfeit goods, the black market produces enormous profits that are reinvested to create new businesses, enable terrorists, and even to take over governments. Naim reveals the inner workings of these amazingly efficient international organizations and shows why it is so hard - and so necessary - to contain them.

Today’s investment world has a low cost of entry and is more convenient than at any time in history. Easier access to the marketplace for retail investors has made a dazzling array of financial products available. The huge selection of passively managed funds, such as index funds and exchange-traded funds, keeps costs down and allows beginners to build a diverse portfolio without spending long hours doing research.

Just think for a moment: With over $5.1 trillion changing hands every single day in forex and currencies of different countries changing hands in the process, you can be sure that if you know what you are doing, you can make full-time income with forex! But, you may be wondering: That’s true, but how do I begin? Is forex trading something that a complete beginner can do? How do I decide which currencies to trade?

Understanding global markets is essential for any investor looking to build wealth through international opportunities. The interconnectedness of economies means that events in one part of the world can have ripple effects across the globe. Investors must familiarize themselves with various market dynamics, including economic indicators, currency fluctuations, and geopolitical developments. The new book by Carl Vincent Sutton is written to provide investors with an overview of the need-to-know fundamentals of successful business ventures in overseas markets. CROSS-BORDER VENTURES consist of...

Introducing the ultimate guide "Cryptocurrency Compliance." This book will unravel the intricate web of rules and regulations that underpin the dynamic field of cryptocurrencies. Whether you are a budding investor, a blockchain enthusiast or a professional navigating the complex world of digital currencies, this comprehensive handbook will become your go-to resource. Be introduced to the essentials of cryptocurrency regulation, understand how to comply, and also why it’s so crucial in the initial chapters. Then, the book embarks on a global journey, detailing cryptocurrency regulation ...

Dive into the riveting world of "Financial Arsenal," an enlightening new eBook that journeys through the complexities of economic warfare and its global impact. It's a captivating exploration that unearths insights into the machinations of financial systems intertwined with geopolitical strategies. This enlightening read is guaranteed to reshape your understanding of money, markets, and the forces that move them in the 21st Century. Our journey starts with an engaging introduction to the definition and brief history of economic warfare its purpose, its effects, and the importance of ...

On May 6, 2010, financial markets around the world tumbled simultaneously and without warning. In the span of five minutes, a trillion dollars of valuation was lost. The Flash Crash, as it became known, represented the fastest drop in market history. When share values rebounded less than half an hour later, experts around the globe were left perplexed. What had they just witnessed? Navinder Singh Sarao hardly seemed like a man who would shake the world's financial markets to their core.

The downloadable audiobook edition of Andrew Feinstein's powerful exposé, The Shadow World: Inside the Global Arms Trade, complete and unabridged and read by the actor Gildart Jackson.

When China joined the World Trade Organization in 2001, most experts expected the WTO rules and procedures would liberalize China and make it "a responsible stakeholder in the liberal world order". But the experts made the wrong bet. China today is liberalizing neither economically nor politically but, if anything, becoming more authoritarian and mercantilist. In this book, renowned globalization and Asia expert Clyde Prestowitz describes the key challenges posed by China and the strategies America and the Free World must adopt to meet them.

Are you fascinated by the allure of gold and the prospect of stunning riches? The World's Richest Gold Mines is the ultimate guidebook for anyone who wants to know more about the world of gold mining. With its comprehensive coverage of the history, geography, social impact, and economics of gold mining, as well as detailed analyses of the largest and most productive gold mines in the world, this eBook offers a wealth of knowledge and insights into this fascinating industry. Discover the fascinating stories of the South Africa's Witwatersrand Basin, which produces more gold than any other ...

Two wives share a house divided. A writer creates a sexy new partner. A backseat driver's trapped. A devilish elevator runs out of floors. And clothes control the man. Short, sharp jabs into your mind. Philosophical sci-fi quick reads.

With Investing Without Borders, author Daniel Frishberg - a financial professional with more than 30 years of experience in the industry - shows you how to break from the pack and build a winning portfolio. The investor in the old economy didn't think critically about changing economic or political conditions around the world. He never really had to. He was lulled to sleep by the enduring dominance of the US economy. This audiobook teaches you to be an awake and aware investor, ready for the changing financial environment.

It's time to reimagine how life is organized on Earth. In Connectography, Parag Khanna guides us through the emerging global network civilization in which mega-cities compete over connectivity and borders are increasingly irrelevant. Travelling across the world, Khanna shows how twenty-first-century conflict is a tug-of-war over pipelines and Internet cables, advanced technologies and market access.