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This book contains a collection of studies on the interactions between businesses in Africa and Global Value Chains (GVCs) in terms of social, environmental and economic sustainability. This is particularly pertinent given the asymmetrical power distribution between the global buyer and the African supplier, their governance relationships and the ongoing competitive pressures to reduce costs and increase flexibility to meet GVC demands. Rather than focusing on the sustainability of a single organization, GVCs address the sustainability of inter-firm value chains and global industries as a whole. With little differentiation between value chain creation and social / environmental degradation e...
An integrated approach to restaurant design, incorporating front- and back-of-the-house operations Restaurant design plays a critical role in attracting and retaining customers. At the same time, design must facilitate food preparation and service. Successful Restaurant Design shows how to incorporate your understanding of the restaurant's front- and back-of-the-house operations into a design that meets the needs of the restaurant's owners, staff, and clientele. Moreover, it shows how an understanding of the restaurant's concept, market, and menu enables you to create a design that not only facilitates a seamless operation but also enhances the dining experience. This Third Edition has been ...
She longs to soar… Regina Bradford, the Countess of Langley, did not get her “happily ever after.” Her father, a wealthy man of business, married her off to an impoverished earl to gain an aristocratic title for the family. Regina is miserable in her marriage to Charles, the Earl of Langley, who is cheating on her with the blonde beauty, Princess Adele Kazanov. Regina is an aspiring author, and despite her husband's cruel barbs and his disdain for her writing, she is determined to finish her manuscript. Resolved to living the rest of her life in a loveless marriage, she spends most of her time with her beloved infant son, Austen, her best friend Ginger, her loyal butler Pickles, and he...
A rich, long-term ethnography of women seafood traders in Mexico.
These Black Queens are cooking up something special at the Muffin Top Bakery! Grab the complete series and save! Triple Dare -Bridgid wasn’t looking for love when she left her corporate job and returned to her small Texas hometown, but Momma is knocking on Heaven’s door, and someone has to manage the family business. Triple Bond -Regina never thought she needed a man to be happy… then Michael came. Except, he didn’t make her smile with joy. No, he made her furious. Triple Down -Trulia Grant left the big city to find herself. Instead, she found a man who helped her discover a whole new world…
Discover the Supernatural Retrieval Agency Team in this light-hearted urban fantasy romance, complete with a kickass crime-fighting harpy heroine, an up-beat and quirky cupid best friend, and a medium burn workplace romance. Harper has always dreamed about having a job at the Supernatural Retrieval Agency, and now her wish is coming true. When she's thrown into her first case, she uncovers a plot against harpies that could threaten her life, and that of the handsome agent she's been partnered with, Elias. While dealing with the case and her growing feelings for Elias, Harper discovers more about herself than she ever thought possible... The Supernatural Retrieval Agency Includes: - Harpy's Mission - Harpy's Escape - Harpy's Freedom - Supernatural Retrieval Agency is an urban fantasy romance series with plenty of action and an m/f romance. Search Terms: urban fantasy, fantasy romance, urban fantasy romance, paranormal romance, pnr, supernatural suspense, light-hearted fantasy, law enforcement, police, cops, harpies, cupids, harpy, mythology, cupid, unusual paranormal beings, unusual supernaturals, workplace romance, steamy, steamy paranormal romance, forced proximity, shifters