"Abroad: British Literary Traveling Between the Wars" (1980) examined a tradition in writing rarely examined by scholars, and it was hailed for its critical acumen, though it also includes a rant against tourists and tourism, which he decries as the antithesis of ennobling travel and the bane of real travelers.
Pequot, a private fund group regarded for its technology acumen, sold its entire position, 2.8 million shares, in the first quarter.
Still, the disclosure risks tarnishing a rare Chinese company that has won global fame for its business acumen.
Steve Meehan, the Bath head coach, could not hide his frustration, particularly with a second-half performance that was not notable for its tactical acumen.
Analyst Ang Lay Pheng notes: "The Kwek family, which controls the group, is one of the most prominent families in Singapore and is reputed for its business acumen.
The meltdown by the Iranian leadership as it criticizes the Annapolis Conference, hosted by President George W Bush to launch the establishment of a Palestinian state, has a flavor that we are unaccustomed to seeing from Tehran, which is known for its political acumen and avoiding hysteria.
Leaving the sealed roads, we entered the side wadi of Daw'an, fabled for its honey, the acumen of its businessmen and the grandiose mansions with which they proclaim their success.
The cable outfit is, of course, known for its financial management acumen, but grooming a creative team is an altogether different matter.
Known both for its hard-nosed business acumen off the field, as well as the hard-hitting action on it, the NFL is one of a growing list of converts from the world of sport to a school of thought that incorporates environmental responsibility into the business model.
