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Contains an examination of trends in global commercial piracy, including the theft of artistic and scientific creation that drains the United States economy, covering counterfeit merchandise, the conflicts over intellectual property, and the establishment of patent and copyright legislation.

Examines the misperceptions and legislation surrounding the selling of human organs, arguing that if moral and legal roadblocks to selling organs were removed, thousands of lives could be saved every year.

Analyzes the economic functions, powers and limitations of cities and the uneasy relationship of cities with the national governments that preside over them.

A portrait of the Intel corporation and its chairman Andrew Grove, examining the company's business practices, its efforts to dominate the market through innovation, the early history of the company, and how Grove has influenced the semiconductor industry.

"The definitive book about the national identities, heroes, and dramatic stories from Latin American soccer throughout history-in time for the 2014 World Cup. "Golazo!" means "amazing goal!" And the word perfectly captures the unique, exuberant, all-encompassing, passionate role that soccer plays in Latin America. Andreas Campomar offers readers the definitive history of Latin American soccer from the early, deadly MesoAmerican ballgames to the multi-billion dollar international business it is today. Golazo! explores the intersection of soccer, politics, economics, high and low culture, and how passion for a game captured a continent. Latin American soccer will be in the global spotlight more than ever in the coming years-both the next World Cup (2014) and the Summer Olympics (2016) will be hosted in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, a country for which soccer is not just a passion but a way of life. The triumphs, the heartbreaks, the origins and the future, the political and the personal-Golazo! is the perfect book for new fans and diehard followers around the world"--.

Michael Jackson, Inc. reveals the incredible rise, fall, and rise again of Michael Jackson?s fortune?driven by the unmatched perfectionism of the King of Pop. Forbes senior editor Zack O?Malley Greenburg uncovers never-before-told stories from interviews with more than 100 people, including music industry veterans Berry Gordy, John Branca, and Walter Yetnikoff; artists 50 Cent, Sheryl Crow, and Jon Bon Jovi; and members of the Jackson family. Other insights come from court documents and Jackson?s private notes, some of them previously unpublished. Through Greenburg?s novelistic telling, a clear picture emerges of Jackson?s early years, his rise to international superstardom, his decline?fueled by demons internal and external, as well as the dissolution of the team that helped him execute his best business moves?and, finally, his financial life after death.

"Consumer travel advocate Christopher Elliott gives you the inside scoop on how to travel smart in this new guide from National Geographic. Calling on practical advice accumulated from more than 20 years of experience in the field, Elliott guides you through the complexities of travel--from cruises to car rentals, travel insurance to time shares, restaurants to resorts, and airlines to agents--and arms you with all the information you need for a successful trip. Full of actionable advice and the answers to the most common--and perplexing--questions, Elliott guides readers through the new rules of travel and breaks through the virtual confusion of pricing, offers, discounts, packages, and every imaginable aspect of a trip, every step of the way. For beginning and seasoned travelers, for business and pleasure trips, this is the ultimate consumer guide to yourjourneys domestically or around the world"--.

Traces the history of yoga in the United States from the nineteenth century to the present, describing its transformation into a multi-billion dollar industry and its influence in twenty-first-century America.

"Presents a global look at the positive and negative effects of travel and tourism, including economic benefits and environmental concerns."--Provided by publisher.