Beyond Price

Commoditisation is the gravitational force pulling competing products and services down to the same level, until price determines which company wins and loses customers. "Beyond Price" will teach readers how to innovate their business models to escape the gravity of commoditisation and price-driven competition. Business leaders will find immediate value in this systematic guide to transforming a company from one-of-many to one-of-a-kind, a company whose offerings competitors will find hard to copy and customers will feel excited to discover. A strategically differentiated business model, executed effectively, will create: Customers willing to pay a premium for a product; Long-term relationships with customers and suppliers; A collaborative environment focused on shared goals of where and how to win business; Faster decisions about how and when to pursue opportunities; Better resource leveraging through clear direction and focus. A well-defined roadmap to building a thriving business, "Beyond Price" identifies and integrates all the areas of change, beyond strategy, leaders must address to break out of and stay out of commodity competition.

This book explores the tensions between economic and cultural value from a range of disciplines.

In nine lively essays, bioethicist J. David Velleman challenges the prevailing consensus about assisted suicide and reproductive technology, articulating an original approach to the ethics of creating and ending human lives. He argues that assistance in dying is appropriate only at the point where talk of suicide is not, and he raises moral objections to anonymous donor conception. In their place, Velleman champions a morality of valuing personhood over happiness in making end-of-life decisions, and respecting the personhood of future children in making decisions about procreation. These controversial views are defended with philosophical rigor while remaining accessible to the general reader. Written over Velleman's 30 years of undergraduate teaching in bioethics, the essays have never before been collected and made available to a non-academic audience. They will open new lines of debate on issues of intense public interest.

Man has been intrigued by the origin of pearls, sensitive to their beauty, and convinced of their medicinal value for at least 5 cent. A mixture of folklore and observation preceded the earliest scientific inquiries. Fishing and trade commenced in S. Asia, between India and Sri Lanka and around the Persian Gulf. In W. and Central Europe, Inner Asia and China, and N. Amer. Freshwater pearls were probably known and treasured before those of marine origin. A refined nomenclature points to a long familiarity with etymologically related words for 'pearl'. Pearls were prominent among the luxury products of world trade and were high among the objectives of expeditions to the eastern and western Tropics. Illustrations.

Rama Beyond Price, a dramatized remake of the Ramáyana, is one of the most challenging pieces of Sanskrit poetry to read. Because of its elegant style, learned allusions, and often striking imagery, the poem has been a favorite among pundits. The well-known epic story of Rama’s exploits is presented as a series of political intrigues and battles, and contrasted with lyrical passages of various kinds: on love and war, pride and honor, gods and demons, rites and myths, regions and cities of ancient India. This is the first English translation of the only surviving work by Murári, a brahmin court poet, who lived some time between the eighth and tenth century CE, perhaps in Orissa or in neighboring South India. Co-published by New York University Press and the JJC Foundation For more on this title and other titles in the Clay Sanskrit series, please visit http://www.claysanskritlibrary.org

Black Wind, the Mongols hailed him. Swift, fierce and proud. Yet Kira looked upon Thierry de Pereille and saw, not a man marked by legend, but a warrior who had taken her from the life she knew…to a place of passion beyond her wildest dreams. The woman was a witch. Truly, who else could make pearls drop from her mouth? Or ensare a man with nothing more than a touch? Yet, even as he fought the power that bound them together, Thierry knew he could not deny that the gentle Kira was his destiny. “Another dazzling Delacroix delicacy!”—Affaire de Coeur This edition of Pearl Beyond Price has been revised from the original published version and includes new scenes.

In this book Almaas demonstrates that healthy ego development is part of the continuum of spiritual development. He also establishes the possibility of attaining inner realization and developing our essential being—"the pearl beyond price"—in the context of living a normal human life.

"Beyond the Price Jungle": An essential compass in the complex world of modern marketing. In an era of standardization and fierce competition, how can you stand out from the crowd and create true distinctive value for your brand? "Beyond the Price Jungle" is not just a book, it's a journey. A path that guides you through the pitfalls of the marketing jungle, helping you find your unique way out. The authors share unmistakable strategies and tactics to make a difference in today's market. With a foreword by Prof. Evan Kubicek, Eastern Illinois University and afterword by Stefania Pertusi, Vice President Global Product and Portfolio Management, Tetra Pak, this book is set to become your trusted manual for successfully navigating the turbulent ocean of business. The book introduces the concept and process of Marketing Distinguo, awarded at the DES in Madrid as one of the top three marketing innovations globally in 2019. On Marketing Distinguo, Philip Kotler stated: "Finally, a clear and simple process to achieve the essence of marketing: differentiation." Don't get trapped in the price jungle. Get your copy now and start your journey towards true differentiation.