03902nam 2200649 a 450 991046163640332120200520144314.01-283-37962-797866133796271-4008-4174-710.1515/9781400841745(CKB)2670000000132963(EBL)827799(OCoLC)769343162(SSID)ssj0000571313(PQKBManifestationID)11402397(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000571313(PQKBWorkID)10619184(PQKB)10885050(MiAaPQ)EBC827799(MdBmJHUP)muse43342(DE-B1597)453800(OCoLC)979755144(DE-B1597)9781400841745(Au-PeEL)EBL827799(CaPaEBR)ebr10521871(CaONFJC)MIL337962(EXLCZ)99267000000013296320110610d2012 uy 0engur|||||||nn|ntxtccrSpring wildflowers of the Northeast[electronic resource] a natural history /Carol Gracie ; with a foreword by Eric LamontCourse BookPrinceton, N.J. Princeton University Press20121 online resource (291 p.)Description based upon print version of record.0-691-14466-4 Includes bibliographical references and index.Frontmatter -- Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Species Accounts -- Baneberries -- Bloodroot -- Blue Cohosh -- Blue-eyed Mary -- Celandines -- Columbine -- Dutchman's Breeches -- Early Meadow-rue -- Early Saxifrage -- False Hellebore -- Featherfoil -- Fire-pink -- Fringed Polygala -- Hepaticas -- Jack-in-the-pulpit -- Lady-slippers -- Lesser Celandine -- Lousewort -- Mayapple -- Miterwort -- One-flowered Cancer-root -- Skunk Cabbage -- Spring Beauties -- Squawroot -- Trilliums -- Trout-lily -- Twinleaf -- Violets -- Virginia Bluebells -- Wild Ginger -- Glossary -- References -- IndexThis exquisitely illustrated volume provides an in-depth look at spring-blooming wildflowers of the Northeast, from old favorites to lesser-known species. Featuring more than 500 full-color photos in a stunning large-sized format, the book delves deep into the life histories, lore, and cultural uses of more than 35 plant species. The rich narrative covers topics such as the naming of wildflowers; the reasons for taxonomic changes; pollination of flowers and dispersal of seeds; uses by Native Americans; related species in other parts of the world; herbivores, plant pathogens, and pests; medicinal uses; and wildflower references in history, literature, and art. The photos capture the beauty of these plants and also illustrate the concepts discussed in the text. A book unlike any other, Spring Wildflowers of the Northeast combines the latest scientific research with an accessible, entertaining style, making it the ideal volume for readers of all levels of expertise. Showcases the Northeast's most spectacular spring-blooming wildflowers Features more than 500 full-color photos Covers the life histories, lore, and cultural uses of more than 35 species Combines the latest scientific research with an easy-to-read style Offers something new for seasoned botanists as well as armchair naturalists Wild flowersNortheastern StatesElectronic books.Wild flowers582.13097423Gracie Carol1045202Lamont Eric1045203MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910461636403321Spring wildflowers of the Northeast2471289UNINA04800nam 2200661 450 991079736670332120230120002217.00-08-100276-9(CKB)3710000000450639(EBL)2102160(SSID)ssj0001573724(PQKBManifestationID)16227503(PQKBTitleCode)TC0001573724(PQKBWorkID)14841085(PQKB)11274234(MiAaPQ)EBC2102160(Au-PeEL)EBL2102160(CaPaEBR)ebr11081541(CaONFJC)MIL822691(OCoLC)918625247(EXLCZ)99371000000045063920150805h20152015 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrThe strategies of China's firms resolving dilemmas /edited by Hailan Yang, Stephen L. Morgan, Ying WangAmsterdam, [Netherlands] :Chandos Publishing,2015.©20151 online resource (191 p.)Elsevier Asian Studies SeriesDescription based upon print version of record.0-08-100274-2 Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.Front Cover; The Strategies of China's Firms: Resolving Dilemmas; Copyright; Contents; List of contributorsP.; Preface; About the editors; Contributing authors; Chapter 1: Development of Chinas state-controlled firms: The case of the consumer electronics sector; 1.1. Introduction; 1.2. The institutional situation in the Chinese CEs sector; 1.3. Different ways of development of firms; 1.4. Exploitation and exploration learning strategy in transition economies; 1.5. The efficiency of the state ownership; 1.6. Research design: Case study, performance measurement, and data analysis1.6.1. Measuring performance of the firms1.6.2. Data analysis; 1.7. Findings: Business strategies, ownership structure, and performance of the case firms; 1.7.1. Exploitation and exploration strategies of case firms; 1.7.1.1. Stage 1: 1978-1992; 1.7.1.2. Stage 2: 1993-2007; 1.7.2. The evolution of ownership structure of case firms; 1.7.3. The performance of the case firms; 1.8. Discussion: State ownership and competitiveness; 1.8.1. The virtuous circle of the development pattern of state-controlled firms with competitive position1.8.2. The vicious circle of the development pattern of state-controlled firms with less competitive position1.9. Conclusion: Theoretical implications and avenues for future research; 1.9.1. Theoretical implications; 1.9.2. Avenues for future research; Chapter 2: The relationship between the share structure of business groups and the performance of the listed affiliated firms; 2.1. Introduction; 2.2. Hypothesis development; 2.3. Study design; 2.3.1. Sample selection and data source; 2.3.2. Variables; 2.3.2.1. Dummy variables; 2.3.2.2. Data screening; 2.3.2.3. Data standardization2.4. Data analysis and result2.5. Conclusion; Chapter 3: Labor litigation in China; 3.1. Introduction; 3.2. Labor litigation; 3.3. The development of labor litigation in China; 3.4. Court; 3.5. Legal services; 3.6. The labor legislation procedure; 3.7. The role of litigation in dealing with labor disputes; 3.8. Conclusions; Chapter 4: Location patterns of Chinese transnational corporations: A comparative study of Chinese and foreign transnatio...; 4.1. Introduction; 4.2. General location strategies of TNCs; 4.2.1. Risks in foreign markets; 4.2.2. Investment motives4.2.2.1. Market seeking cities regional/global connectivity4.2.2.2. Resource seeking natural resources, cheap human resources, infrastructures (transportation and telecommunicatio...; 4.2.2.3. Efficiency seeking easy access to natural resources, highly skilled human resources, open economic environment,...; 4.2.2.4. Strategic asset seeking firms business strategies, knowledge-related assets, brand awareness, market share,etc.; 4.3. Special location strategies of CTNCs; 4.3.1. Current problems of the CTNCs; 4.3.2. Corporate strategies and location patterns of CTNCs4.3.2.1. Asia-oriented preferenceElsevier Asian studies series.Corporate governanceChinaBusiness enterprisesChinaChinaEconomic policyCorporate governanceBusiness enterprises338.60951Yang HailanMorgan Stephen L.Wang YingMiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910797366703321The strategies of China's firms3725557UNINA