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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A straight-talking guide to decoding the intricacies of flirtingMany people are mortified by their flirting skills and get flustered when dealing with people they're attracted to. This easy-to-follow manual to mastering the art of flirting offers indispensable advice on working the dating scene and reinvigorating your love life. Exploring key areas including listening and communication skills, body language and self-image, Flirting For Dummies provides readers with all the tools they need to boost their self-confidence and engage with people in a natural and charming way. Flirting For Dummies: - Features black and white photographs to provide examples of flirting in action - Gives advice on getting to grips with flirting basics and how to get noticed - Covers how to develop a killer rapport with body language - Provides advice on taking the next step - Gives 'Top Ten' tips such as opening lines and flirting faux pas About the author Elizabeth Clark is a renowned flirting and charisma expert. She has featured on ITV's Des & Mel, BBC Breakfast, and in a host of radio shows and press articles. Elizabeth is the founder of Rapport Unlimited- a company specialising in presentation skills training and keynote speaking.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Lessons in applying passion and perseverance from prominent entrepreneursIn the world of entrepreneurship, your vision solidifies your resolve when things get tough, and it reminds you why you went into business in the first place. Authors, brothers, and serial entrepreneurs, Matthew and Adam Toren have compiled a wealth of valuable information on the passionate and pragmatic realities of starting your own business. They've also gathered insights from some of the world's most successful entrepreneurs. This book delivers the information that both established and budding entrepreneurs need, explains how to implement that information, and validates each lesson with real-world examples.Small Business, Big Vision provides inspiration and practical advice on everything from creating a one-page business plan to setting up an advisory board, and also delivers a call to social entrepreneurship and sustainable business practices. This powerful book:\* Offers instruction in whether and how to seek investors\* Outlines the pros and cons of hiring employees and provides guidance on how to find the best outsourced workers\* Presents a comprehensive action plan for effective social media marketing\* Explains how to build an information empire and become an expertSmall Business, Big Vision proves that with a flexible mindset, practical skills, and the passion to keep pushing forward, entrepreneurs can find success, even in today's ever-changing business landscape.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A proven system for rallying all of an organizations' employees around a new vision and ideas for making the vision stickWhen something at work isn't going smoothly, managers struggle with what part of the problem to tackle first. Do they start with cost reduction Or should they go for process improvements first The authors--who have helped hundreds of companies and individuals change and improve--say spend time and money adjusting the systems in which people operate, rather than targeting people and their performance directly. The authors show that it's in fact possible to change everything at once--with a focus on making such transformations permanent and repeatable.\* Brand-new Introduction written for the paperback edition\* Filled with illustrative examples from Northrup Grumman, BHP-Billiton, Reebok, Harvard Business School, and many others\* Two experts in the field show how to make major transformations happenThe book outlines a process for engaging all employees to buy-in to an improved vision of an organization's new and improved future.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Ever wanted to be an entrepreneur Ever wanted to control what you do, when you do it and stop just making money for someone else Now is your chance. Starting up a business has never been more exciting.This book explains what you really need to know to make your business a success:\* How you'll know if you've got a good idea\* The practicalities of setting up a company\* How to manage the money\* How to sell what you do\* How to make sure you stay soon through it all.This is the book you need to swagger into the Dragon's Den full of confidence.IntroductionChapter 1 - The IdeaChapter 2 - The Business PlanChapter 3 - Systems, Tools and LegalitiesChapter 4 - MoneyChapter 5 - Sales & MarketingChapter 6 - PeopleChapter 7 - Growth and Staying PowerChapter 8 - Lifestyle.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Created especially for the Australian customer! Facts, tips and stats for players, spectators and coaches! Fully updated with all the latest rule changes and including expanded skills, coaching and training chapters, Aussie Rules For Dummies, 2nd Edition takes you from getting a grip on the basics to more advanced aspects of playing, watching and coaching Australia's national game. Packed with practical information and fascinating anecdotes, this is the simplest, clearest and most detailed guide to AFL available. Discover how to: - Understand positions, umpires and scoring - Gear up correctly, and avoid and treat injuries - Improve your playing skills and coach effectively - Appreciate the clubs, competitions and awards.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The easy way to prepare for basic training Each year, thousands of young Americans attempt to enlist in the U.S. Armed Services. A number of factors during a soldier's training could inhibit successful enlistment, including mental toughness and physical fitness levels. Basic Training For Dummies covers the ins and outs of this initial process, preparing you for the challenges you ll face before you head off for basic training. You'll get detailed, week-by-week information on what to expect in basic training for each branch of service, such as physical training, discipline, classroom instruction, drill and ceremony, obstacle courses, simulated war games, self-defense, marksmanship, and other milestones. - Tips and information on getting in shape to pass the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) - All-important advice on what to pack for boot camp - Other title by Powers: ASVAB For Dummies Premier, 3rd Edition, Veterans Benefits For Dummies Whether you join the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or the Coast Guard, Basic Training For Dummies prepares you for the challenge and will help you survive and thrive in boot camp.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Created especially for the Australian customer! A guide to the medical, emotional, legal and financial aspects of IVF and life after treatment Are you trying for a baby but suspect you may have an infertility problem and need IVF to conceive IVF & Beyond For Dummies gives you clear advice on the causes of infertility, getting ready for IVF, the steps involved in treatment and managing the ups and downs of this difficult time. This comprehensive guide also prepares you for life post-IVF. - Find out why you can't fall pregnant -- learn about the causes of infertility and what it takes to get a diagnosis - Improve your chances of IVF success -- change your lifestyle to boost your fertility - Understand IVF step-by-step -- get detailed, easy-to-follow explanations of what happens in a treatment cycle - Navigate the system -- educate yourself about the legal and financial realities of IVF - Take charge -- be empowered to make informed decisions about your IVF treatment - Manage treatment stress -- discover strategies for surviving the emotional turmoil of IVF - Help a friend -- get advice on how to support a loved one who's undergoing IVF - Enjoy life after IVF -- find out what's special about being pregnant, giving birth and parenting after IVF.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - John Ilhan: A Crazy Life tells the fascinating story of John Ilhan -- a working-class immigrant who overcame incredible odds to become one of the richest men in Australia. Founder of phenomenally successful mobile telephone company Crazy John's, Ilhan tragically passed away in 2007 at the age of forty-two. As told through the eyes of his family, friends and colleagues, this poignant biography reveals new insights into the man behind Crazy John's, the wife and four children he left behind and his David and Goliath battle with Telstra. Ilhan's inspirational journey shows how self-belief, passion and a never-say-die attitude can see you achieve your dreams. 'When you share your life with a true achiever it's hard to fully comprehend the impact they can have on the broader community. Unfortunately for my family, I learned about that impact the day John passed away.' -Patricia Ilhan, co-founder, Ilhan Food Allergy Foundation 'When John passed away we lost a truly wonderful person who was a giant at everything he did and a truly free spirit. The amazing thing was he'd only just started to make his mark on the wider community.' -Brendan Fleiter, Chief Executive Officer, Crazy John's '.he was a migrant from Turkey who grew up in Broadmeadows and rose to a very senior position in our community. To my mind John lived until he was 100; he just did it in forty-two years.' -Eddie McGuire, President, Collingwood Football Club.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Created especially for the Australian customer! Reduce your environmental footprint in the garden with this practical guide With all the talk about the health of the planet, you've probably heard about sustainability. Now you can apply these principles in your own backyard, whether that's an Aussie apartment balcony or a sprawling Kiwi rural spread. Find out great techniques for planning your sustainable garden and keeping your plants - and you - happy and healthy. - Plant nutrients - what are they and how can you supply them to your plants sustainably - Watering techniques - how much water does your garden really need, and how can you conserve and supply it - Landscaping and gardening materials - where do they come from and are they sustainable - Biodiversity - how do you help increase the biodiversity of the planet through your own gardening practices - Organic gardening, permaculture and biodynamics - what methods can you adopt to improve your sustainable garden - Weeds and pests - how are they defined, and how do you control them while being kind to the environment - Compost heaps and worm farms - how do you build and maintain them, and what do they do for your garden - Potting mix - how can you choose a sustainable product or even make your own.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The third book in the trilogy that explores the popular missional movement From Reggie McNeal, the bestselling author of The Present Future and Missional Renaissance, comes the third book in the series that helps to define and illuminate the popular missional movement. This newest book in the trilogy examines a natural outgrowth of the move toward a missional orientation: the deconstruction of congregations into very small Christian communities. For all those thousands of churches and leaders who have followed Reggie McNeal's bold lead, this book details the rise of a new life form in churches. - Discusses how to move a church from an internal to an external ministry focus - Reggie McNeal is a recognized leader in the missional movement - Outlines an alternative to the program church model that is focused on the projects and passions of the congregants This book draws on McNeal's twenty years of leadership roles in local congregations and his work over the last decade with thousands of clergy and church leaders. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Created especially for the Australian customer! Attract customers and ensure the ongoing success of your small business with this no-nonsense guide Whether you own a bakery or a boutique, a plumbing or a finance business, this book gives you straightforward strategies to find more prospects, build your customer base and secure market share. Small-business guru Carolyn Tate empowers you to apply hundreds of high-impact and creative ways to market your business without breaking the bank. - Know your target market - identify your ideal customers, and what, how and why they buy - Develop business and marketing plans - learn how to create them and why they're so important - Build effective databases - develop a database that creates business for you, without the headaches - Solidify your branding - create a unique brand and keep it fresh and exciting - Understand the power of advertising - assess if it's right for your business and how to pick the right strategies - Master publicity - get your business in the media with the right message - Implement relationship marketing - develop and maintain networks to create new opportunities - Embrace websites and online marketing - build a website that drives customers to you, and use online tools and search engines to generate business.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Created especially for Australian customer! This book puts more fish on your line! Want to dangle a line anywhere in Australia or New Zealand On the way to becoming a successful angler, discover how to choose your tackle confidently, master rigs and knots, read your fishing environment, cast efficiently and take home more fish for the table - all while - fishing with safety and sustainability in mind. - Find expert guidance - absorb Steve Starling's insider knowledge of fishing to develop your angling skills - Build your fishing kit - discover how to choose the right tackle for the right fish, competently and without waste - Increase your fishing knowledge - take advantage of myriad tips about constructing effective rigs - Hone your craft - match your bait to the fish, cast with ease and reel 'em in - Take on sustainability - immerse yourself in the new age of fishing; catch only what you need - Prepare your catch - improve your skills in all areas of fish preparation, from gutting to filleting with ease - Cook like a pro - practise the art of simplicity in the kitchen to retain and release those wondrous fish flavours - Investigate ten top fishing spots - take a trip to Steve Starling's top fishing spots in Australia and New Zealand Open the book and find: - How to target Aussie/Kiwi saltwater and freshwater fish - Techniques to rig your gear likea pro - Pointers on selecting the best baits, lures and flies - Ways to tie reliable knots - in all weathers and in the dark - Tips on casting all types of fishing tackle - The right way to release your fish - Ideas on how to contribute to fishing sustainability - A guide to your own style of angling: Jetty rat, estuary or .…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A leading executive coach pinpoints three vital traits necessary to advance your careerIn Getting Ahead, one of the top 50 executive coaches in the United States, Joel Garfinkle reveals his signature model for mastering three skills to take your career to the next level: Perception, Visibility, and Influence.The PVI-model of professional advancement will teach you to: (1) Actively promote yourself as an asset and valuable person inside the organization, (2) Increase your visibility to gain others' recognition and appreciation for your efforts and (3) Become a person of influence who makes key decisions inside the organization.Getting Ahead will put you ahead of the competition to become a known, valued, and desired commodity at your company.\* For more than two decades, Joel Garfinkle has worked closely with thousands of executives, senior managers, directors, and employees at the world's leading companies, and has authored 300 articles on leadership\* Offers detailed guidance on how to increase exposure, boost visibility, enhance perceived value for your organization, and ultimately achieve career advancement\* Explains how to get your name circulating among higher levels of management so others know you, see your results, and acknowledge the impact you bring to the company.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A guide for getting your perfectionism to work for youIs perfectionism a good thing or does it get in our way In The Perfectionist's Handbook, clinical psychologist Jeff Szymanski helps readers navigate their way out of the 'perfectionism paradox': if your intentions are good (wanting to excel) and the outcomes you want are reasonable (to feel competent and satisfied), why would perfectionism backfire and result in unhappiness and stress Learn when perfectionism will pay off, and when and why it sabotages you. Specific strategies are outlined throughout the book to help readers transform their perfectionism from a liability to an asset.There is no reason to eliminate perfectionism altogether--instead, build on what's working and change what's not. The Perfectionist's Handbook helps readers to:\* Distinguish between intention and strategy as a way of improving outcomes\* Identify diminishing returns and how to redistribute time and resources\* Make the most of mistakes rather than being preoccupied with trying to avoid them\* Learn to focus on your 'Top 10' list as a way of getting the most out of your life\* Access others more effectively as a way of improving performance\* Obtain more balance in their lives.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A straightforward guide that answers investors questions and helps them develop their own charting system The fifth book in the Wrightbooks 'Made Simple' series, this book gives investors the answers they need to understand and use charting without the expense of a proprietary program. It explains such commonly used charting tools as the moving average indicator and Bollinger brands and shows readers how to combine tools and techniques into a coherent charting system that works for them.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Revised and updated edition of the classic work on spiritual leadership In A Work of Heart, bestselling author and missional expert Reggie McNeal helps leaders reflect on the ways in which God is shaping them by letting us see God at work in the lives of four quintessential biblical leaders: Moses, David, Jesus, and Paul. McNeal identifies the formative influences upon these leaders, which he sees as God's ways of working in their lives: the same influences at work today forming leaders for ministry in our times. He explores the shaping influence of culture, call, community, conflict, and the commonplace. - Offers guidance for church leaders to let God shape their hearts from the inside out - Reggie McNeal is the author of the bestselling book Missional Renaissance - Gives reassurance for maintaining perspective while doing the demanding work of ministry The book includes illustrative stories of contemporary leaders opening their hearts to God's guidance.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Plan, create, and deliver amazing presentations!Alexei Kapterev's online presentation on presentations has seen more than one million views, all with no advertising or promotion. Building on this hit, he now brings us Presentation Secrets outlining his successful tactics for planning, producing, and presenting memorable and unique presentations. The author shares his insight, wisdom, and advice with impressive clarity and detail, covering the three main components required to a presentation: storyline design, slide design, and delivery. Presentation Secrets lets you get to work immediately, fully prepared, armed with confidence, and ready to inspire.\* Teaches everything that goes into a successful and memorable presentation\* Helps create a storyline, from planning the beginning, middle, and end, to establishing key points, to making a presentation scalable\* Discusses how to design a slide template that meets your goals, ensure consistency, and find focal points\* Dissects the delivery of a presentation, including how to create 'a character', integrate mistakes, listening to yourself, talking to the audience, and avoiding monotony\* Includes non-presentation metaphor to drive home your understanding of storytelling, improvisation, and deliveryAlso featuring real-world examples of presentations from the worlds of business, science, and politics, such as Steve Jobs, Hans Rosling, and Al Gore, this unique book delivers tried and tested secrets and inside tips for making a sensational presentation.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Simple, powerful marketing strategies every business can afford to implementThere's never been a better time to be a marketer or entrepreneur than right now. Thanks to the Internet, a new world of free and inexpensive tactics can help get the word out to the prospects of any business with a limited marketing budget. Free Marketing delivers more than 100 ideas to help any small business owner or marketer generate new revenue--with little or no marketing budget.With both Internet-based and creative offline ideas, you'll discover ways to turn your top customers into your unpaid sales force, get your competitors to help you promote your new products, and other innovative ways to get the word out.\* Create a 'squeeze page,' the most powerful one page website you'll ever build\* Use simple YouTube videos to grow sales\* Hold an eBay auction for publicity purposes (author Jim Cockrum made $30,000 and earned tons of free publicity from just one auction)\* and more!Grow a successful business without letting your marketing budget tell you 'No.' Jim Cockrum has proven that the most powerful marketing strategies are the cheapest.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Too busy for endless calorie counting or specialised diets that require excessive preparation Struggling to schedule in gym sessions or finding it hard to refuse that second piece of cake Whatever your reason, The Good Enough Diet delivers great results for people who want to be healthy but don't have time to be obsessive. This breakthrough book by health industry experts dietitian Tara Diversi and exercise physiologist Dr Adam Fraser provides a series of easy-to-implement strategies that will deliver amazing weight-loss results without turning your lifestyle upside down! In this book you will learn: - why low-fat food can make you fat - why taking the stairs can make you put on weight - why health professionals don't follow the advice they give you - why near enough really is good enough to lose weight! Stop feeling guilty and punishing yourself for not being perfect and learn the real secret to weight-loss success.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How to build a financial plan that really blends into your life The latest volume in the bestselling Ultimate series, Jim Stovall and Tim Maurer's The Ultimate Financial Plan: Balancing Your Money and Life is a one-stop, comprehensive, personal financial planning book exploring the intersection of money and life. The Ultimate Financial Plan examines the connection between actions, thoughts, and feelings when it comes to all things financial. The key to getting the most out of your wealth, the authors argue, is certainly found in the wise utilization of tools, like budgets, bank accounts, 401(k)s, IRAs, Roth IRAs, education savings plans, and real estate, as well as home, auto, business, health, disability, and long term care insurance, but even more so in the contentment found in balancing money's influence in our lives with personal values and goals. An insider's look into the recently humbled 'Big 3'-the banks, brokerage firms, and insurance companies-and the inner workings that often set their proprietary goals and objectives above all A critical examination of the role of various financial sales people, advisors, planners, and consultants A guide to navigating Economic Bias-a conflict of interest involving money-and how it affects every financial decision we make The Ultimate Financial Plan is the application of the resources at your disposal for the purpose of living your life to the fullest, and this book will show you the quickest route to getting started on the path to ultimate success.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Created especially for the Australian customer! The simple and easy way to get your mind around Australia's military history More people are visiting Gallipoli and walking the Kokoda Trail each year - now find out why. This complete guide helps you trace the story of Australia's involvement in war, from the colonial conflicts with the Indigenous population, through the World Wars to peacekeeping initiatives in East Timor and the controversial conflict in Afghanistan. - Find out the origins of Australia's military history - go all the way back to the arrival of the First Fleet and the conflicts with the Indigenous peoples - Learn about the heroism of the Anzacs - discover the origins of the legend of Gallipoli, and how the brass bungled the campaign - Discover the horrors of war - consider the suffering and huge losses on the Western Front - Recognise the successful battles of World Wars I and II - follow the Diggers' exploits in Palestine and Syria, and at Tobruk and Alamein - Marvel at the grim jungle battles - track the Diggersthrough New Guinea, Borneo, Malaya and Vietnam between 1942 and 1972 - Admire Australia's efforts to repel possible invaders - learn how Australians defended their country against the Japanese during World War II - See how the Cold War heated up - witness the fight against communism in the Korean and Vietnam Wars - Appreciate the modern-day Australian Defence Force - acknowledge the courage of the men and women who protectus into the 21st century Open the book and find: - New insights into the meaning of Anzac Day - Simple explanations of the structure of Australia's military - Details of who fought whom, where, when and why - Stories of Australia's great military fighters and leaders - Accounts of the iconic battles that established Australia's reputation - Locations of Australia's peacekeeping operations around the world - Ways in which war and conflict have shaped the nation - Reasons why Australia goes to war Learn to: - Comprehend the impact of waron Australia - Appreciate the heroism at AnzacCove and other significant battlefields - Understand the controversies ofrecent conflicts, including in Vietnam and Iraq.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - New York Times BestsellerHow women can make it to the top by adopting the new rules of leadershipWomen hold just 11 percent of the most senior-level leadership positions in U.S. Corporations--a number that hasn't changed in over 30 years. How can women break through Break Your Own Rules distills the six faulty assumptions (or 'rules') most women follow that get in the way--then delivers the correlating new rules that promise to clear that path. For example, the old rule of 'Focus on Others' must be replaced by 'Take Center Stage,' 'Hard Work Will Get You There' must yield to 'Be Politically Savvy.' 'Play It Safe' must give way to 'Play to Win.' 'Ask Permission' must be replaced by 'Proceed Until Apprehended.'\* Features the results of over 1,700 interviews with executives in Fortune 1000 companies, as well as the authors' new research and ongoing work with over 5,000 professional women\* Showcases previously-untold stories from high profile women including Ann Moore (CEO, Time Inc.), Susan Ivey (CEO, Reynolds American), Cathy Bessant (Global Executive for Technology and Operations for Bank of America), Lynn Ford (CEO, ING Solutions), and more\* Reveals what it really takes for any woman to succeed at the highest levels\* Foreword by Sharon Allen, Chairman of DeloitteThis hands-on guide is for women who are ready to transform their assumptions and join the senior ranks of American business.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Charting - An Australian Investor's Guide is probably the most widely read introduction to charting published in Australia, and has been continuously in print since 1990. Author Regina Meani believes that the use of charts and technical analysis can help any investor understand teh way that markets move and how they are likely to move in the future.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Updated edition of the established classic on investing in bonds In Bonds: The Unbeaten Path to Secure Investment Growth, Second Edition, the fully revised and updated edition of the classic guide to demystifying the bonds market, veteran investor husband and wife team Hildy and Stan Richelson expose the myth of stocks' superior investment returns and propose an all-bond portfolio as a sure-footed strategy that will ensure positive returns. Designed to educate novice and sophisticated investors alike, as well as to serve as a tool for financial advisers, the book explains why and when bonds can be the right choice. Case studies, detailed bond strategies, and a financial planning overview bring home the value of bonds in achieving financial goals. Presenting a broad spectrum of bond-investment options, and describing how to purchase bonds at the best prices, the book shows how to make real money by investing in bonds. The strategies presented here are designed to help the reader determine how to use bonds to take control of their own financial destiny. New edition includes information on corporate bonds, emerging market bonds, municipal bonds, the new global ratings, and how to protect against municipal defaults Looks at how bond portfolios protected against market volatility in the 2007-2008 crash and how they can do the same in the future Includes information on how the bond market has changed The wealthiest investors and financial advisers use the bond strategies outlined in this book to maximize the return on their portfolios while providing security of principal With more bond options available than ever before, Bonds continues to be a must-have for anyone looking to understand the investment opportunities available to them.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - If you just can't decide what to wear, this enlightening guide will lead you through the diverse and sometimes contradictory aspects of fashion in a series of lively, entertaining and thoughtful essays from prominent philosophers and writers.\* A unique and enlightening insight into the underlying philosophy behind the power of fashion\* Contributions address issues in fashion from a variety of viewpoints, including aesthetics, the nature of fashion and fashionability, ethics, gender and identity politics, and design\* Includes a foreword by Jennifer Baumgardner, feminist author, activist and cultural critic, editor of Ms magazine (1993-7) and regular contributor to major women's magazines including Glamour and Marie-Claire.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A new look at delivering effective shareholder value from Peter Kontes, a true leader in the world of strategic management In The CEO, Strategy, and Shareholder Value, Peter Kontes, a true leader in the strategic management field, outlines the key to creating and growing shareholder value. The proper focus, contends Kontes, is in using quantitative measurements as guideposts on the path to success. The book first outlines the basics of the argument Kontes is making. He then briefly covers the five most important areas for business leaders, followed by a more detailed look at each of the focus areas. Finally, Kontes provides readers with a road map to implementing his suggestions. - Presents an argument for a more holistic approach to delivering shareholder value - Defines and then elaborates a new approach to strategic management - Written by a true thought leader in the field, regularly featured in publications such as Fortune and BusinessWeek Never before have business leaders experienced the kind of tough decisions they are being forced to make as the economy undergoes incredibly rapid shifts. The common sense guide to successful leadership, The CEO, Strategy, and Shareholder Value delivers exactly the kind of solid, dynamic advice that will keep your organization moving on an upward path.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Proven HR strategies that can have a real impact on organizational success This book demonstrates how some of the world's most admired and prominent organizations are redefining HR leadership by using evidence-based change to inform human capital decisions that optimize efficiency, effectiveness and strategic impact. The authors present the five foundational principles to the new HR decision science: Logic-driven analytics, segmentation, risk leverage, synergy and integration and optimization. - Includes practical suggestions and approaches to help executives put the book's principles into action - Contains insight based on the experiences of leading global organization such as PNC Bank, CME Group, Royal Bank of Scotland, Deutsche Telekom and Shanda Interactive Entertainment - Features in-depth case studies of 6 international companies: Coca-Cola, Khazanah Nasional Berhad, IBM, Ameriprise Financial, Royal Bank of Canada and Royal Bank of Scotland This groundbreaking book reveals a new approach to deliver sustainable change and business results. It is enhanced with success stories from leading companies that engage leadership and involve employees in ways that make a lasting impact on their companies.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for Probate Wars of the Rich & Famous'If you want a treasure trove of good counsel, a fresh, creative and novel approach to legacy building, or just to be entertained-read this book.' -H. Edward Wilkin III, CPA'If the author's objective was to encourage readers to think about their own legacies and educate readers about the estates of the rich and famous-with a healthy dose of comedic surprises-then Fishkind has accomplished his objective.'-Leslie E. Streitfeld, CLU, ChFC, CEP, LUTCF, RFC'Fishkind's Probate Wars is entertaining, educational from a historical perspective, and very instructive from a legal and practical perspective.'-Marshall Paul, Esq.'Russell Fishkind did a magnificent job putting a spotlight on his 'legacy lessons' by using the very public disasters of the rich and famous. A humorous look at a serious topic.'-William McDevitt, CPA 'Don't be caught dead without reading Probate Wars of the Rich and Famous!'-William L. Melillo, Jr., President, OIC'A truly unique look at the lives and deaths of Anna Nicole, Michael Jackson, Jerry Garcia, Brooke Astor and Leona Helmsley through lenses I had never worn. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Bravo!'-Linda Hanley, President, NJALS'An outstanding take on how life's journeys can be undermined by ineffective estate planning. If a family's battling over the assets of a departed soul, Fishkind gives the reader terrific practical advice. Well done.' -Erik Wildstein, President, The Wildstein Group Surrogate Court dockets are filled with cases involving family members fighting over the assets and intentions of a deceased parent or spouse. Probate Wars of the Rich and Famous: An Insider's Guide to Estate Planning and Probate Litigation tracks the estate litigation cases of Anna Nicole Smith, Brooke Astor, Michael Jackson, Nina Wang, Jerry Garcia, and Leona Helmsley and identifies the five universal factors that caused such disputes. Each chapter provides estate planning insights designed to help individuals plan their estates without causing litigation. If, however, probate litigation cannot be avoided, the book also provides invaluable lessons about undue influence claims, how to remove a fiduciary, and how to demand estate accounting and investigation of claims seeking to set aside lifetime transfers that undermine the decedent's intentions. Few-if any-estate planning books utilize colorful celebrity accounts to provide meaningful insights and actionable advice.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - They have taken Europe by storm and are fast becoming the product of choice for short-term traders in Australia. Contracts for Difference were previously only available to institutional traders but now Australian private investors can trade this revolutionary new product. No other tool allows investors to profit from either a bull or bear market, using a fraction of the capital required for traditional share trading, while paying no commissions. Contracts for Difference is the first Australian book on the subject. In her easy-to-read, jargon-free style, author Catherine Davey outlines the background to CFDs, then goes on to look at: how CFDs are traded; CFDs compared to shares, options, warrants and futures; using CFDs to profit from rising and falling markets; analysis techniques using charts; short-term trading with CFDs; and trading psychology.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Practical, ready-to-use ELL strategies firmly rooted in the latest researchThis book provides practical strategies and tools for assessing and teaching even the most hard to reach English language learners across the content areas. Syrja offers educators the latest information on working with ELLs (including using formative assessments) and provides a wealth of classroom-tested models and measures. These tools have proven to be effective with ESL students at all levels, including Long Term English Learners (LTELs). Throughout the book, the author shares powerful research-based strategies and clearly illustrates how they should be implemented in the classroom for maximum impact.\* Filled with proven ideas and easy-to-implement tips for teaching ELLs\* Designed to be a practical ELL/ESL resource for classroom teachers\* Syrja, a former teacher and ESL student, is a noted expert in English language learning and a Professional Development Associate with the Leadership and Learning CenterThis value-packed guide offers educators accessible and research-based classroom strategies for reaching and teaching ELLs.…