John Roberts Books

Over 2,500 entries cover terms, places, and personalities significant in the study of ancient Greece and Rome.

Details the design, construction, weaponry, equipment, and service records of British battleships of the Second World War, furnishing technical information on ships damaged and lost.

A systematic treatment of the economics of the modern firm, this book draws on the insights of a variety of areas in modern economics and other disciplines, but presents a coherent, consistent, innovative treatment of the central problems in organizations of motivating people and coordinating their activities.

A mafia insider and former head smuggler for the Medellin cartel describes his violent relationships with criminal powers, his alliance with the U.S. government, and his role in reshaping the nation's war on drugs.

Part of the renowned Anatomy of the Ship series, this is an in-depth guide to the ship that revolutionised battleship design for more than a generation: HMS Dreadnought.

The Economist's Best Business Book of the Year, The Modern Firm is written by one of the world's leading economists and experts on business strategy and organization, and provides new insights into the changes going on in business today.

Set against the backdrop of ancient Rome, the narrative delves into a world rife with blackmail, corruption, and treachery. As characters navigate the treacherous political landscape, themes of power and betrayal unfold, culminating in murder that highlights the darker aspects of Roman glory. The story intricately weaves personal ambitions with the brutal realities of survival in a society where loyalty is fleeting and danger lurks at every corner.

Besides a complete set of official Admiralty plans, reproduces many unpublished detail drawings. Many enlargements and close-ups, with expert commentary, all in full colour. Includes a spectacular double gatefold

The destruction of the HMS Hood by the Bismarck in 1941 was one of the most shocking episodes in the history of the Royal Navy. Built during World War I, the Hood was the largest, fastest and one of the most handsome capital ships in the world. For the first time, this volume in the renowned Anatomy of a Ship series is available in paperback, and features a detailed description of every aspect of the beloved battlecruiser. In addition to analysing the genesis of its design and contemporary significance, this exceptional study provides the finest documentation of the Hood, with a complete set of superb line drawings, supported by technical details and a record of the ship's service history.

Es gibt zahlreiche Bücher zu Management- und Führungsthemen, die erklären, was erfolgreiche Unternehmen tun. Dieses Buch hingegen beleuchtet die Gründe dahinter. Die Themen umfassen Strategie und Organisation, Motivation im modernen Unternehmen sowie neue Ansätze zur Organisationsgestaltung, die sowohl Leistung als auch Wachstum und Innovation fördern. Leser entwickeln die Fähigkeit, Veränderungen in der Umwelt frühzeitig zu erkennen und die notwendigen Managementmaßnahmen abzuleiten, was ein Zeichen für einen erfolgreichen Manager ist. „Niemand ist wirklich fit für die Führung eines modernen Unternehmens, bevor nicht dieses Buch gelesen wurde,“ bemerkt The Economist. Sir John Browne, ehemaliger Chief Executive von BP plc, äußert seine Dankbarkeit für die aktuellen Ideen von Roberts in diesem Werk. John Roberts ist Professor für Volkswirtschaftslehre, Strategisches Management und International Business an der Graduate School of Business der Stanford University. Er hat zahlreiche akademische Artikel veröffentlicht und ist zusammen mit Nobelpreisträger Paul Milgrom Autor des angesehenen Lehrbuchs Economics, Organization and Management.