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Romancing the Market is a radical rethinking of marketing understanding. Marketing and consumer research are dominated by the neo-classical ideals of the Enlightenment such as rigour, dispassion and the search for scientific 'truth'. In a series of provocative essays, the contributors challenge these assumptions with reference to the individuality, innovation and imagination of the Romantic movement.The book contains essays by an international selection of the most creative contemporary marketing scholars, including Elizabeth Hirschman, Russell Belk, Craig Thompson and Robin Wensley. Illuminating, controversial and cutting edge, this is an essential work for all those interested in new directions in marketing and consumer research.

Product Description: * Thoroughly covers one of the top three safety issues in aviation * Uses case studies to demonstrate how and why runway incursions occur * Emphasizes techniques for avoidance, recovery, and prevention * Integrates runway diagrams and FAA regulations (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Teachs pilots how to tap the full potential of the NAVSTAR Global Positioning System. The third edition features a GPS equipment showcase chapter.

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Product Description: This text on navigation technology focuses on GPS applications in all flight environments, and provides details of FAA regulations as they relate to cutting-edge GPS technology. Developed for classroom use, this reference also covers avionics and cockpit technology.

This complete buyer's guide provides all the information needed to purchase a Cessna 150/152, improve its performance, make sure it meets all FAA requirements, and keep it running safely and smoothly for years.

With the Cessna 172 still the most popular and affordable four-place airplane flying today, an updated second edition of this highly successful book was inevitable. This edition runs the gambit of facts and opinions about the Cessna 172, giving readers a complete understanding of the aircraft. This book is a great source of information on how to locate a used 172 and how to tell the good ones from the bad. Clarke describes the various year models and their differences, as well as a current price guide with helpful advice on how to survive the complexities of purchasing. Other topics covered by The Cessna 172, 2nd Edition include preventive maintenance, getting the "annual, " and upgrades to avionics systems.

Describes classic small planes manufactured between 1945 and 1960, explains how to evaluate used aircraft, and discusses maintenance and restoration

Tells how to find, purchase, and maintain Piper airplanes, describes the features of each model, and offers advice on storage, engine problems, propellers, and avionics (view table of contents)

Product Description: This one of a kind handbook provides information on organizing a cleaning department or service. Tips on time studies, work analysis and documentation, plus useful forms, charts and diagrams are included in this interesting book. An industry classic you'll enjoy reading.