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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Adam Hart Davis has interviewed some of the most influential scientists and thinkers of our time. In this fascinating insight into modern science he presents the stories behind the science, the difficulties behind the discoveries and the future of the findings, as explained by the people themselves.Adam Hart Davis talks with:-Jocelyn Bell Burnell (Bath, UK)Sir Michael Berry (Bristol, UK)Colleen Cavanaugh (Harvard, US)Richard Dawkins (Oxford, UK) .Loren Graham (MIT, US)Richard Gregory (Bristol, UK)Eric Lander (MIT, US)Lord May of Oxford (UK)John Maynard Smith (Sussex, UK)Rosalind Picard (MIT, US)Peter Raven (St Louis, US)Sir Martin Rees (Cambridge, UK)Eugenie Scott (Oakland, US)Lewis Wolpert (UCL, UK). …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Unknown to most modern-day investors and traders who cherish Reminiscences of a Stock Operator as one of the most important investment books ever written, the material first appeared in the 1920s as a series of articles and illustrations in the Saturday Evening Post. Now, for the first time ever, this beloved classic is being made available in its original, illustrated format.You'll track the exploits of Jesse Livermore as he won and lost tens of millions of dollars playing the stock and commodities markets during the early 1900s. At one point, he made the then astronomical sum of 10 million dollars in just one month of trading!Originally published as a fictionalized account, the Illustrated Edition combines the Saturday Evening Post's memorable illustrations with Edwin LeFevre's timeless investment advice, recreating the look, feel, and message that was first published more than 80 years ago. Among the most compelling and enduring pieces ever written on trading, the new Illustrated Edition brings this story to life like never before. Order your copy today. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Good Luck is a whimsical fable that teaches a valuable lesson: good luck doesn't just come your way-it's up to you to create the conditions to bring yourself good luck. Written by Alex Rovira and Fernando Trias de Bes-two leading marketing consultants-this simple tale is universally applicable and uniquely inspirational. Good Luck tells the touching story of two old men, Max and Jim, who meet by chance in Central Park fifty years after they last saw each other as children. Max achieved great success in life; Jim sadly did not. The secret to Max's success lies in a story his grandfather told him long ago. This story within a story has a tone reminiscent of the classic The Alchemist and shows how to seize opportunity and achieve success in life. In a surprise ending, Good Luck comes full circle, offering the reader inspiration, instruction, and an engaging tale.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - With real-world examples, charts, and tables, this handy guide will help you calculate the benefits of incorporation for your business-before you decide to take the leap. For small business owners, with Incorporate Your Businessyou'll masterall the fundamentals, including: - Overall benefits of incorporation - Tax changes under incorporation - Various types of corporations - Completing all the paperwork correctly - Setting up a corporate structure - Electing officers and setting up the board - Holding important organizational meetings. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Practical tips and easy exercises for relieving the stress of everyday lifeGet a Grip! offers powerful, prescriptive advice for living and thriving in our high-stress times. Integrating techniques that relax the mind, the body, and the spirit, it presents quick and easy ways to make the day less stressful-and get the most out of each and every day. For business owners, office workers, and even those who work at home raising a family, Get a Grip! helps them understand the sources of their stress and deal with it effectively with advice on such topics as: stress-busting exercises, breathing techniques, meditation, visualization, diet, attitude, humor and work/life balance. Though it's impossible to lead a completely stress-free life, Get a Grip! will help everyone-from CEOs to homemakers-deal with the difficulties of daily life.Bob Losyk (Fort Lauderdale, FL) is a business consultant, trainer, and international speaker whose clients include American Express, Honda, Marriott, Taco Bell, IBM, and Inc. magazine, among others. His articles on management have appeared in such magazines as Futurist, Travel Weekly and Training & Development Journal.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Trusted advice on successful consulting from the authors of the bestselling Guerrilla Marketing seriesConsulting is entering the era of the guerrilla client-buyers with a glut of information at their fingertips and doubts about the value consultants add. Guerrilla Marketing for Consultants is the first book to reveal how guerrilla marketing can transform today's challenges into golden opportunities for winning profitable work from the new breed of consulting clients. Packed with information, this step-by-step guide details the 12 marketing secrets every consultant should know, the anatomy of a marketing plan, Web sites, sources of free publicity, direct-mail marketing, winning proposals, and more.Jay Conrad Levinson (San Rafael, CA) is the Chairman of the Board of Guerrilla Marketing International and the author or coauthor of more than 30 books, including the bestselling Guerrilla Marketing series. Michael W. McLaughlin (Mill Valley, CA) has been a partner with Deloitte Consulting since 1994. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Global Executive Leadership Inventory (GELI) is your in-depth development tool that offers guidance for understanding your leadership abilities and shows you how to take steps to improvement. The Inventory consists of 100 action- and behavior-based questions that are designed to measure your competency within twelve areas: Visioning, Empowering, Energizing, Designing and Aligning, Rewarding and Feedback, Team Building, Outside Orientation, Global Mindset, Tenacity, Emotional Intelligence, Life Balance, and Resilience to Stress. The Inventory includes an effective self-assessment tool as well as a 360-degree component that allows you to obtain feedback from subordinates, colleagues, and superiors. Once the assessment is completed and scored, the Participant Workbook guides you through the feedback and helps to create a development plan. As a result of the GELI process, when you complete this Workbook you will be able to\* State advantages of and concerns about 360-degree feedback\* Identify twelve key characteristics of successful global leaders\* Evaluate your strengths and weaknesses on each of the twelve key characteristics\* Develop an action plan that specifies what you will do to improve your leadership competencies.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In the wake of continuing corporate scandals there have been few, if any, CEOs that have stepped forward as models of 'doing things right'-except the former chairman and CEO of Medtronic, Bill George. George has become the unofficial spokesperson for responsible leadership-in business, the media, and academia. In Authentic Leadership Bill George makes the case that we do need new leaders, not just new laws, to bring us out of the current corporate crisis. He persuasively demonstrates that authentic leaders of mission-driven companies will create far greater shareholder value than financially oriented companies. During George's twelve-year leadership at Medtronic, the company's market capitalization soared from $1.1 billion to $460 billion, averaging 35% per year. George candidly recounts many of the toughest challenges he encountered -- from ethical dilemmas and battles with the FDA to his own development as a leader. He shows how to develop the five essential dimensions of authentic leaders-purpose, values, heart, relationships, and self-discipline. Authentic Leadership offers inspiring lessons to all who want to lead with heart and with compassion for those they serve. Bill George helps readers answer vital questions such as: What should I do when my personal values conflict with company business values How do I make trade-offs between the needs of my customers, my employees, and my company's shareholders Do I really want to devote my talents to business Authentic Leadership provides a tested guide for character-based leaders and all those who have a stake in the integrity and success of our corporations.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Tips on writing to consumers and business-to-business Create captivating, results-oriented, sales-generating copy Need to produce winning copy for your business This fast, fun guide takes you through every step of a successful copywriting project, from direct mail, print ads, and radio spots to Web sites, articles, and press releases. You'll see how to gather crucial information before you write, build awareness, land sales, and keep customers coming back for more. Discover How To: \* Write compelling headlines and body copy \* Turn your research into brilliant ideas \* Create motivational materials for worthy causes \* Fix projects when they go wrong \* Land a job as a copywriter.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An all-time bestseller, Dolf de Roos s classic Real Estate Riches shows you how to find great deals and make great profits in the real estate market. You ll learn why real estate is such a reliable moneymaker and how to achieve the biggest return possible on your investment. Full of time-honored wisdom, proven tactics, and quick-and-easy tips, this book shows you how to find the best properties with the most potential, analyze deals, negotiate and submit offers, effectively manage properties, and dramatically increase the value of your real estate without spending much money. If you want to be your own boss and quit the nine-to-five life, Real Estate Riches shows you how.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Filled with in-depth insight and expert advice, The Vital Few vs. The Trivial Many will open your eyes to a new way of looking at the investment world, especially the stock market. You'll discover how to look past media hype to discern what the Vital Fewor corporate insiders--those who know their companies best--are doing. By explaining which information is accurate and valuable, as opposed to that which is misleading and financially hazardous, investment professional George Muzea will show you how to successfully and intelligently evaluate the stock market and find valuable gems that have yet to be discovered by the masses.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Trouble on the Inca Trail presents you with numerous challenging situations that require you to choose from a set of possible actions that offer the best chance for survival. To begin, you embark on the simulated adventure alone, determining your own choices, and then you take the journey as a team member making the decisions by group consensus. Afterward, compare your choices with what the group selects and determine whether the group performs better than any one individual alone. Trouble on the Inca Trail tests your knowledge and survival skills. Through this challenging and fun-filled simulated activity, you will learn how to work with others to solve problems and hone your team synergy and action-planning skills.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Bringing together contributions from the eight men who have held the post of British Permanent Representative to the EC/EU, this book provides an authoritative insight into the way Britain's relationship with its EC/EU partners has developed since accession in 1973. - A unique and authoritative insight into the way Britain's relationship with its EC/EU partners has developed since accession in 1973. - Presents overviews of this relationship written by the eight men who have held the post of British Permanent Representative to the EC/EU. - Provides a privileged view of the reality of Britain's relationship with its EC/EU partners. - Offers a fascinating insight into the changing nature of Britain and the British debate about European integration, and the changing nature of an ever larger and more complicated EU.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Drawing on her own long-term research and extensive work experience, Janice Klein reveals how the power of people (insiders who are able to see problems from outsider's perspective), approach ('pulling change'), and system (support infrastructure) combine to turn new ideas and concepts into institutionalized practices. In particular, certain people inside organizations 'outsiders on the inside' are key to driving innovation, adaptation, and real change. Using examples from leading companies in MIT's Leaders for Manufacturing (LFM) and System Design and Management (SDM) Partnership -- such as Boeing, Intel, Motorola, Alcoa, Ford, Kodak, and others -- she shows how employees at all levels can learn how to become 'an outsider on the inside,' and be in the right place at the right time to discover opportunities to 'pull' into their organization. Throughout, we grow to understand the perspectives of numerous 'outsiders on the inside,' by hearing their voices and observing their actions. The strategy Klein provides is relevant for any company that hopes to build a change capability, rather than attempt only to manage change.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book shows how adolescent students at all skill levels, including English learners, can be engaged in systematic writing practice, enabling them to communicate quickly, confidently, and thoughtfully on a variety of topics. In describing their innovative approach, the authors: - Show how to introduce timed writing exercises to build fluency and thinking skills - Provide 150 powerful writing prompts on provocative topics - Offer strategies for enabling students to overcome writing blocks - Include assessment, grading, and motivational guidance The approach has been extensively tested by a master teacher, takes about one hour of instructional time per week, and can be used over an entire school year.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How can managers discover, develop and implement successful business strategies for China and our global economy Drawing on in-depth research with top executives of successful Chinese and Western companies, this book provides a road map for profitable business strategies in our interconnected economy. In the process, the authors describe and examine both Chinese and Western strategic management, their weaknesses and strengths. Starting with an analysis of the historical, cultural and legal antecedents of Chinese strategy, the authors identify potential for synergy and dominance between companies from Western, industrialized economies and Chinese companies. The book closes with recommendations on how the managements of non-Chinese companies, now pouring into China, can most effectively compete and interact with Chinese businesspersons and governments.The Chinese Tao of Business offers guidance to compete successfully against local companies and in foreign markets through:\* Unique insights into Chinese bus iness strategy, including its origins and influencing factors;\* Insightful perspectives on the evolution of China's market and business environments;\* Incisive analysis of Eastern and Western strategic decision-making styles and how they differ;\* Cogent identification of hidden and overt threats, pitfalls and opportunities that Western companies face in China and how to plan for them;\* Effective direction through an Adaptive-Action Road Map (ARM) for successful business strategies in China and the global economy.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An inside look at the company that defined American industry and the man who runs it Ford Tough is the contemporary story of a company fighting to position itself in a new era of business, with the founder's visionary great-grandson as the leader of the new Ford Motor Company. Bill Ford Jr. is the first Ford family member to run the company since 1979. A self-professed environmentalist and by all accounts a 'nice guy,' he might not seem the most obvious choice for a hard-nosed corporate leader. But his vision of the company's future, his genuine care for his employees, his well-timed toughness, and his obvious concern for the long-term well-being of Ford Motor Company have proven to be essential characteristics for the leader of America's most famous brand. Ford watched the company decline beginning in 1999 as then-CEO Jacques Nasser tried to remake the automaker into a new economy business. When the plan did not work, Ford stepped in to rebuild the automaker and restore faith from employees, consumers, and dealers. He guided Ford Motor Company through its troubled times and a successful centennial celebration. With its massive size and a troubled economy, leading Ford Motor Company into the twenty-first century will be no easy task. Ford Tough looks at the modern rebuilding and the future of a company that defines American know-how and American culture. David Magee (Lookout Mountain, Tennessee) is a former newspaper editor and columnist, as well as an automotive expert who has been featured on National Public Radio, Bloomberg TV, and the Discover Channel, among other news and media outlets. He has written for the Associated Press, the Clarion-Ledger (Jackson, MS), and the Oxford Eagle (Oxford, MS), and is also the author of Turnaround: How Carlos Ghosn Rescued Nissan.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An original and uplifting view of a world lost, reborn, and rediscovered This is a delightful book that welcomes the reader to a wonderful journey through the Jewish culture of Eastern Europe: the still-vibrant villages and homes, the Yiddish folkways, the toe-tapping Klezmer music, and heart-warming traditional food. Yale Strom documented his journey--organized around fourteen specific visits to authentic villages in Eastern Europe--with a fascinating travelogue that includes inspiring stories, photographs, music that has never been printed, and recipes. He reveals that a culture long feared to be gone forever is still very much alive.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Deeply researched, valuable.' -The New York Times Book Review 'A shocker . . . stunning . . . absolutely hypnotic. . . . A world of beautiful houses, ceaseless travel, trendsetting fashion, and powerful figures. . . . Fascinating revelations.' -Cosmopolitan Wallis, the Duchess of Windsor, was one of the most famous women in history, the American divorcée who captured the King of England, Edward VIII, and cost him his throne. Until Charles Higham's 1.3 million-copy bestseller, much of her life was a glamorous mystery. Now, fifteen years later, major new documentary evidence, classified at the time, makes for a book far more sensational than the original bestseller. Drawing from long-suppressed archives in France, England, and the United States, Higham has uncovered the duchess's passionate affair with a top-ranking political figure, the duke's romantic involvement with a male equerry, the secret radio broadcasts the couple made to Hitler, and the blackmail plot in Paris that almost brought them-and the British royal family-to ruin. This updated new edition of The Duchess of Windsor is essential reading. 'Higham's best. . . . Serious, deliciously fresh . . . documented by newly opened secret government files in the U.S. and England.' -Kirkus Reviews 'Smooth and entertaining.' -The Plain Dealer (Cleveland) 'An excellent biography . . . alert to every nuance.' -The London Sunday Telegraph.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Math Essentials, Middle School Level gives middle school math teachers the tools they need to help prepare all types of students (including gifted and learning disabled) for mathematics testing and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards. Math Essentials highlights Dr. Thompson's proven approach by incorporating manipulatives, diagrams, and independent practice. This dynamic bookcovers thirty key objectives arranged in four sections. Each objective includesthree activities (two developmental lessons and one independent practice) and a list of commonly madeerrors related tothe objective. The book's activities are designed to be flexible and can be used as a connected set or taught separately, depending on the learning needs of your students. Most activities and problems also include a worksheet and an answer key andeach of the four sections contains a practice test with an answer key. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Expert contributors on the challenges facing today's business leadersNo business leadership book tackles the tough issues of integrity and governance as does Leadership and Governance from the Inside Out. Taking a uniquely holistic approach to leadership, this book gathers the path-breaking perspectives of influential shareholder activists; opinion-leading CEOs of major firms; trailblazing, distinguished academics; and courageous regulators. The all-star roster of contributors from the corporate world and academia includes Vanguard's John Bogle; former SEC Chairman Arthur Levitt; Professor Michael Useem of the Wharton School; Harvard Business School's Rosabeth Moss Kanter and Rakesh Khurana; Robert Lane, CEO of (John) Deere & Company, shareholder activist Nell Minnow; and Philippe Haspeslagh, Professor of Business Policy at INSEAD. Sherron Watkins, Enron whistleblower and Time Person of the Year, shares an inside look at Enron, and Barbara Ley Toffler, former head of Arthur Andersen's Ethics Practice, paints a picture of Anderson Consulting before their fall.Robert Gandossy (Redding, Connecticut) is a Global Leader for Hewitt Associates' Talent and Organization Consulting. Jeffrey Sonnenfeld (Hamden, Connecticut) is the Associate Dean for Executive Programs at Yale University's School of Management, as well as founder, President, and CEO of The Chief Executive Leadership Institute of Yale University.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - So you want to turn your Yugo into a Viper Sorry--you need a certified magician. But if you want to turn your sedate sedan into a mean machine or your used car lot deal into a powerful, purring set of wheels, you've come to the right place. Car Hacks & Mods for Dummies will get you turbo-charged up about modifying your car and guide you smoothly through: Choosing a car to modConsidering warranties, legal, and safety issuesHacking the ECU (Engine Control Unit) to adjust performance-enhancing factors like fuel injection, firing the spark plugs, controlling the cooling fan, and moreReplacing your ECU with a plug and play system such as the APEXi Power FC or the AEM EMS systemPutting on the brakes (the faster you go, the faster you'll need to stop)Setting up your car for better handling and cornering Written by David Vespremi, automotive expert, frequent guest on national car-related TV shows, track driving instructor and self-proclaimed modder, Car Hacks & Mods for Dummies gets you into the ECU and under the hood and gives you the keys to:Choosing new wheels, including everything from the basics to dubs and spinnersPutting your car on a diet, because lighter means fasterBasic power bolt-ons and more expensive power addersInstalling roll bars and cages to enhance safetyAdding aero add-ons, including front 'chin' spoilers, real spoilers, side skirts, and canardsDetailing, down to the best cleaners and waxes and cleaning under the hoodUsing OBD (on-board diagnostics) for troubleshootingGetting advice from general Internet sites and specific message boards and forums for your car's make or model, whether it's a Chevy pick-up or an Alfa Romeo roadster Whether you want to compete at drag strips or on road courses or simply accelerate faster on an interstate ramp, if you want to improve your car's performance, Car Hacks & Mods for Dummies is just the boost you need.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Practicing Servant-Leadership brings together a group of exceptional thinkers who offer a compendium of thought on the topic of bringing servant-leadership into the daily lives of leaders. Each contributor focuses on his or her area of expertise, exploring how servant-leadership works in the real world, using examples from a variety of organizations such as businesses, nonprofits, churches, schools, foundations, and leadership organizations. Highlights of the book s twelve essays include information on:how the idealistic vision of the servant as leader works even in the competitive world of business.encouraging leaders to begin by looking at what they themselves want to become and then to bring this knowledge into their daily leadership.how the principles of servant-leadership can enhance our understanding and practice of philanthropy.examining the board chairperson s especially vital role as a servant- leader.exploring what leaders learn from being followers. Order your copy today.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Fully updated; the first in a four-volume set of indispensable builders' guides Builders, remodelers, and do-it-yourselfers will love these revised, clearly organized guides. This one walks the reader through choosing, using, and maintaining appropriate hand and power tools for various jobs, then explains appropriate methods of wood joinery for different building and finishing applications. Includes an updated reference appendix.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This unique book contains a full range of blocks and patterns to cope with all aspects of lingerie, beachwear and leisurewear. It explains not only the methods of cutting but also the reasoning behind the methods, so that you can learn to adapt the information to other situations.\* All the instructions have been tried and tested - so they work\* Offers many 'tips of the trade' to give a professional appearance to completed garments\* Encourages you to experiment in textbook size by supplying one-fifth scale blocks\* Demonstrates how to make the fullest use of patterns as practised in industry\* Considers the influence of choice of fabric on the way a pattern works\* New features include tips for achieving the best results when taking personal measurements, optimum fit patterns for close fitting garments, outstanding patterns for larger cup sizes, thongs, tankinis, basques, bustiers and hipster trousers.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Make your move toward the topBased on research conducted with the support of the AmericanSociety of Association Executives (ASAE) involving more than 100not-for-profit CEOs, as well as the author's professionalbackground, The Not-for-Profit CEO serves as both anauthoritative reference guide and a practical workbook. In additionto sample tables, forms, and checklists, it offers case studies ofleading not-for-profit CEOs, complete with illuminating interviewsthat enable readers to understand and implement the proven stepsdestined to get them to the top seat of any not-for-profitorganization.Order your copy today.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Based on the National Coalition Building Institute's popular leadership development program, Leading Diverse Communities gives community, campus, nonprofit, and business leaders the tools they need to embrace diversity and encourage their stakeholders to do the same. The book is filled with practical guidance on how to achieve results and provides a simple, skill-oriented guidebook for busy leaders. Leading Diverse Communities distills the National Coalition Building Institute's wisdom into thirty-two concise leadership principles. Each principle is illuminated with theory and a related example, activity, and worksheet that can help develop the skills required to put a particular principle into practice.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \* Cowritten by Ralph Kimball, the world's leading data warehousing authority, whose previous books have sold more than 150,000 copies\* Delivers real-world solutions for the most time- and labor-intensive portion of data warehousing-data staging, or the extract, transform, load (ETL) process\* Delineates best practices for extracting data from scattered sources, removing redundant and inaccurate data, transforming the remaining data into correctly formatted data structures, and then loading the end product into the data warehouse\* Offers proven time-saving ETL techniques, comprehensive guidance on building dimensional structures, and crucial advice on ensuring data quality. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Daniel R. Schwarz has studied and taught the modern British novel for decades and now brings his impressive erudition and critical acuity to this insightful study of the major authors and novels of the first half of the twentieth century. - An insightful study of British fiction in the first half of the twentieth century. - Draws on the author's decades of experience researching and teaching the modern British novel. - Sets the modern British novel in its intellectual, cultural and literary contexts. - Features close readings of Hardy's Jude the Obscure, Conrad's Heart of Darkness and Lord Jim, Lawrence's Sons and Lovers and The Rainbow, Joyce's Dubliners and Ulysses, Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway and To the Lighthouse and Forster's A Passage to India. - Shows how these novels are essential components in a modernist cultural tradition which includes the visual arts. - Takes account of recent developments in theory and cultural studies. - Written in an engaging style, avoiding jargon.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - With the diverse teaching backgrounds of first year university students, the highly detailed traditional organic chemistry textbook does not provide an easily digestible presentation of the very basic information required by many students to begin their study of this exciting subject. Based on the highly successful and student friendly 'at a glance' approach, with integrated, self contained double page spreads of text and graphics, Organic Chemistry at a Glance provides concise organic chemistry notes for students studying chemistry and related courses at undergraduate level. Graphical presentation of information is central to the book and facilitates the rapid assimilation and understanding of the basic concepts, principles and definitions of organic chemistry. It is not intended to replace existing organic chemistry textbooks, but to provide a tool with which the student can quickly, economically and confidently acquire, regularly review and revise the basic facts that underpin organic chemistry.…