Although it is among the oldest of market institutions, the auction is ubiquitous in today's economy, used for everything from government procurement to selling advertising on the Internet to course assignment at MIT's Sloan School. And yet beyond the small number of economists who specialize in the subject, few people understand how auctions really work. This concise, accessible, and engaging book explains both the theory and the practice of auctions....

"In New York Times bestseller, Steve Berry's, latest Cotton Malone adventure, one by one the seven precious relics of the Arma Christi, the weapons of Christ, are disappearing from sanctuaries across the world. After former Justice Department agent, Cotton Malone, witnesses the theft of one of them, he learns from his old boss, Stephanie Nelle, that a private auction is about to be held where incriminating information on the president of Poland will...

"Everyone knows the nature-loving Gorillas have their own way of doing things. But that's not going to stop Laval from training them to be warriors. Or Wilhurt from stealing their CHI! Will the Gorillas keep their mellow, or will they go bananas? Then, Rizzo the Raven holds an auction between Crooler and Windra--two of the most vicious animals in Chima. This may be one deal that's too hot for even a Raven to handle!"--Page 4 of cover.

"Preston Green will do anything for a fake girlfriend--even bid on one at a charity auction. Sweet and quirky baker Lulu Boyd is the perfect choice to stop his mother's constant matchmaking. And it's just for one holiday family dinner--until his father's failing health makes ending their ruse impossible. Soon it feels all too real...but another secret might make this their last Christmas together."--Page 4 of cover.

Romance is not on socialite Taylor Klein's mind when she wins a night with super-sexy Roman Scott in a charity bachelor auction. Buying a date is the only way to meet the famously reclusive hotelier--and pick his brain on how to launch her dream boutique hotel. Besides, Taylor's done with romance. But sticking to business gets tough when their sparks explode into passion. And even tougher when the notorious gossip account Little Black Book threatens...

When infamous bull rider Gavin Kingsley finds out he's been disinherited, he wants answers--and Lauryn Hamilton, his father's former employee and the local sheriff's daughter, may have them. Participating in a charity bachelor auction for Lauryn's horse rescue is the perfect opportunity for Gavin to find what he's looking for... even if he has to seduce the truth out of her. When bad boy Gavin unlocks sweet Lauryn's rebellious side, he may be roped...

Traces the founding of Alibaba, the world's second largest Internet company, by an English teacher from humble origins, drawing on exclusive interviews to explore how the company and Jack Ma have become icons and leading employers in China's booming private sector.

Everything you need to know to start and run a successful eBay business. eBay now has 100 million active users and just keeps growing. And they have turned to --For Dummies books and bestselling eBay author Marsha Collier to help guide them through buying and selling on eBay for over a decade. This nine-books-in-one guide has now been updated to cover all the newest eBay seller tools, new techniques to drive sales, new ways to enhance an eBay business...

Want to know the best way to get rid of some of that clutter laying around the house and make some cash? Or sell that beautiful jewelry you made recently? It might be time to take a quick trip to a market with more than 175 million buyers and start a global bidding war. eBay remains the easiest way to sell to hungry consumers worldwide and to uncover incredible bargains and unique items for yourself in the process. Marsha Collier, longtime eBay business...

Multi-volume major reference work bringing together histories of companies that are a leading influence in a particular industry or geographic location. For students, job candidates, business executives, historians and investors.