commerce

A young farm boy running away to sea in 1774 explores the Salem harbor while waiting for his ship to sail.

Discusses how nations trade goods and services, the role the United States plays in international economic matters, and the effect world trade has on developing nations and global interdependence.

Surveys the history of trade routes in Asia, focusing especially on the Silk Road from China to the West, but also including studies of the Ambassador's Road, Burma Road, Eurasian Steppe Route, and Russian river routes.

An easy-to-use guide to the fundamentals of business that covers five general areas of business, including accounting, banking, finance, marketing, and management, explaining terms, concepts, and associations that one is likely to encounter in the business world.

A 13-year-old cabin boy describes his first voyage aboard a Yankee trading vessel, bound for China during the 1820's, carrying furs, silver, ginseng, sandalwood, and opium.

Introduces the work of artisans responsible for the buildings, statues, and carvings of ancient Greece; describes the lifestyles of the people; and indicates the importance of traders and trading.

Traces the history of the World Bank discussing those who wielded power within the institution and the policies and projects they created and argues that these practices are responsible for much of the poverty, starvation, and corrupt political regimes in many underdeveloped nations.

Shows how trade and commerce spread with the conquests made by the early Islamic empires. Covers such topics as caravans; monetary systems; famous explorers and traders; interactions with the East and West; economical principles; and coinage. Includes color illustrations, biographical sketches, a map, a timeline, a glossary, and further resources.

Provides information about fair trade, discussing its history, principles, and practices and examining whether or not it is fair, how it influences daily life, and other related topics.