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Paperback. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Etat : very_good. Book has little sign of wear or use.

PAPERBACK. Etat : Very Good. B00070TEPU Pages almost like new, except for very slight edge discoloration or wear. Softcover has small blue spot and spine edge shows light stain.

1973 Softcover, VG/, Lower right front corner tip turned, original price croosedout in 1/4" square by black marker, A handbook for People Who Like To Go Camping in the desert, 138 pages.

Etat : New.

Etat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Etat : New.

Etat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Etat : New.

Etat : New.

Etat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 233 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.53 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Etat : New.

Hardcover. 8vo. pp xxxix, 449. Original publisher's grey cloth covered boards with silver lettering at spine. Black and white illustrated dust jacket. An edited collection containing 18 chapters. ISBN: 0226569950 Very lightly shelfworn, base of spine slightly bumped, dust jacket lightly marked in places, previous owner's inscription and some pencil annotations in margins. Very good/very good.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Xviii, (1), 745 Pp. Blue Cloth, Gilt. First Printing, 1941. Former Owner's Signature On Fropnt Pastedown, Else Fine.

Etat : acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Investment Grade Franchising introduces a bold new standard for evaluating, building, and scaling franchise organizations in the 21st century. Drawing on decades of research, financial modeling, and real-world franchise experience, Dr. Robert A. Needham presents a groundbreaking framework designed to transform franchising from a traditional business format into a powerful wealth-creation engine for franchisors, franchisees, and investors alike.At the center of this transformation is the IGF Method-a modern, measurable approach to building franchises that behave like high-performing investment assets. IGF challenges outdated assumptions, replaces "hope-based" decision-making with financial clarity, and establishes objective criteria for determining whether a franchise truly deserves investment. The result is a new class of franchises engineered for long-term stability, higher margins, and superior returns.A key innovation of IGF is the I-M-O Triad-the alignment of Investor, Manager, and Operator roles into a unified, collaborative structure. Instead of placing all risk and responsibility on a single owner-operator, the I-M-O Triad distributes capabilities across complementary strengths. This approach reduces operational fragility, improves performance, and unlocks scalable growth opportunities across multiple units and markets. With aligned incentives, every participant wins.Unlike traditional franchise models that emphasize replication and royalties, the IGF approach prioritizes wealth creation through: Compound Business Models that stack multiple profit centersIntelligent capital structures that protect both partiesUnit economics designed for resilience and high marginsTransparent agreements that reward performance and encourage collaborationA proprietary NM/i analysis that reveals the true investment-grade potential of a franchiseThis book is essential reading for franchisors seeking stronger, more scalable systems. franchisees looking to invest in a business with real upside and reduced risk. and investors who want a reliable framework for evaluating franchise opportunities with the same rigor used in institutional asset classes.Whether you lead a growing brand, operate multiple units, fund franchise expansions, or dream of owning a business that produces real equity-not just a job-Investment Grade Franchising gives you the blueprint. It reframes franchising as a collaborative, abundance-focused ecosystem capable of producing exponential wealth through transparency, alignment, and modern financial engineering.Franchising has entered its third wave. This book is your guide to mastering it. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Script Format, reprint. Etat : As New. / I HAVE MORE TITLES, LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR OTHER TITLES /THE SCRIPT IS PRINTED ON THREE-HOLE PUNCHED PAPER AND BOUND WITH 2 BRASS BRADS /.

Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. xii+831 pp., illustrations, bibliography, index. light cover wear, small tear at top & bottom of spine. Contents: The necessity of scientific education in China to-day; The peoples of Kwangtung: Their origin, migrations, and present distribution; The manufacture of leather in Canton; On the palm and sole prints of Chinese; Manufactures weather; The study of botany in Fukien; A note on Gnetum scandens; The Magnoliaceae of Kwangtung, Macao, and Hong Kong; The botany of Kwangtung and its relation to agriculture; Differentiating fungi by precipitation with water-soluble specific substances; The number of vascular bundles in Ephedra sinica and E. equisetina; Grasses of Canton vicinity; A brief historical survey of the Lingnan University Herbarium; The local resident's opportunity for productive work in the biological sciences in China; Unrecorded plants from Kwangtung Province II; A review of the literature on the growth of Bamboo; Remarks on citrus and citrus relatives in China; The marine and freshwater algae of China; The collection of mosquitoes in south China; On two species of Sphaeridium from the oriental region (Coleoptera, Hydrophilidae); Gall midges or gall gnats of the orient (Itonididae or Cecidomyiidae); The membracidae of China; A common moth and some of its enemies; The Brethnidae and Lycidae of China; Our present knowledge about the Pupipara of Tabanidae of China; A new species of stonefly from China (order Plecoptera, family Nemouridae); Biological notes on a Chrysomelid pest of bamboo; Termites, destroyers of wood and man's fight against them; Present status of our knowledge of the termites of China; Insect inhabitants of the fruiting sprays of the pagoda tree, Sophora japonica; Studies on the Chinese honey-bee; Some principles useful in solving economic biological problems; Study of Brachyplatus subaëneus Westw.; The nervous system of the white grub (the larva of Osmoderma socialis Horn) Part I. External characters of the nervous system; The nervous system of the white grub (the larva of Osmoderma socialis Horn) part II. Internal structure of the brain and ventral nerve cord; External morphology of the corn ear worm; The present status of knowledge bout Chinese Gryinidae; On the cricket locusts (Gryllacrids) of China; A list of the coprophagous Coleoptera of China; Notes on the life history of a wild silkworm; History of Rhynchocoris humeralis Thumb. (Hemiptera, Pentatomidae).

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. About The Book Collaborative Commonwealth is a bold fresh look at individual, business, and public governance. You are invited to join the Collaborative Movement. For the Individual, it declares individual sovereignty based in God-given rights to pursue life, liberty, and happiness. Are you a new Collaborateur? For the Business, it replaces the fragile top-down hierarchical leadership model that gives power and profit to a few; with an agile model that offers servant leadership, which values both intangible and tangible assets where power and profits are pro-rata shared with all the collaborators. For Government, it envisions a reformed and restored Republic back to the hands of "we the people." It replaces the outdated, tyrannical, democratic, and federal form of governance and reforms and restores America back to the vision of our Founders. As Ben Franklin said, we require "servant leaders" who will provide governance in support of the needs and desires of the people. This reformation keeps the best of that we all have in common and resists the extremes that has taken us in the wrong direction. The Concept of Water "The essence of any great Ocean, River, or Stream begins with one Drop. Drops come in all sizes, shapes, and forms; just like people. Each unique Drop was created for a purpose, and so were you. This purpose will change throughout the life of a Drop, which is called emergence. Like you, water can be used over and over again to cause its environment to flourish, change, evolve, and renew." In this book, we use this metaphor of water to show how each individual aligns with others to form Streams. Streams then merge with other Streams to become Rivers, which have power and are movements. Lastly, when these powerful Rivers merge, they create great EcoSystems such as lakes, seas, and Oceans of great potential to accomplish anything they set their thoughts too. This book with teach you how to collaborate with others and create positive change. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Investment Grade Franchising introduces a bold new standard for evaluating, building, and scaling franchise organizations in the 21st century. Drawing on decades of research, financial modeling, and real-world franchise experience, Dr. Robert A. Needham presents a groundbreaking framework designed to transform franchising from a traditional business format into a powerful wealth-creation engine for franchisors, franchisees, and investors alike.At the center of this transformation is the IGF Method-a modern, measurable approach to building franchises that behave like high-performing investment assets. IGF challenges outdated assumptions, replaces "hope-based" decision-making with financial clarity, and establishes objective criteria for determining whether a franchise truly deserves investment. The result is a new class of franchises engineered for long-term stability, higher margins, and superior returns.A key innovation of IGF is the I-M-O Triad-the alignment of Investor, Manager, and Operator roles into a unified, collaborative structure. Instead of placing all risk and responsibility on a single owner-operator, the I-M-O Triad distributes capabilities across complementary strengths. This approach reduces operational fragility, improves performance, and unlocks scalable growth opportunities across multiple units and markets. With aligned incentives, every participant wins.Unlike traditional franchise models that emphasize replication and royalties, the IGF approach prioritizes wealth creation through: Compound Business Models that stack multiple profit centersIntelligent capital structures that protect both partiesUnit economics designed for resilience and high marginsTransparent agreements that reward performance and encourage collaborationA proprietary NM/i analysis that reveals the true investment-grade potential of a franchiseThis book is essential reading for franchisors seeking stronger, more scalable systems. franchisees looking to invest in a business with real upside and reduced risk. and investors who want a reliable framework for evaluating franchise opportunities with the same rigor used in institutional asset classes.Whether you lead a growing brand, operate multiple units, fund franchise expansions, or dream of owning a business that produces real equity-not just a job-Investment Grade Franchising gives you the blueprint. It reframes franchising as a collaborative, abundance-focused ecosystem capable of producing exponential wealth through transparency, alignment, and modern financial engineering.Franchising has entered its third wave. This book is your guide to mastering it. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.