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Finding the Best and the Brightest: A Guide to Recruiting,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Thoms, Peg A., PUBLISHER: Praeger Publishers, We all choose our leaders. We hire them to run our companies. We vote them into office. We appoint them to committees. We decide to work for, serve, and follow them. In fact, all leadership is relative; by taking direction or orders, going to bat or war, marching behind, listening, and agreeing, we are choosing to allow another individual to lead us. Whether the stage is a corporation, a country, a club, a school, or any other organization, effective leaders matter. Yet despite such high-profile examples of leadership disasters--from the California recall of Gray Davis to the fall of such business titans as Ken Lay and Sam Waksal--we continue to choose, hire, and elect poor leaders. Finding the Best and the Brightest explores this phenomenon in business, politics, and other sectors of society, and proposes an antidote--an approach to choosing leaders based on a set of criteria designed to align individual qualities with organizational or institutional goals. Peg Thoms challenges the popular trend toward "transformational" leadership, which focuses on identifying universal characteristics, arguing instead that leadership must be developed in context. Many organizations, for example, need "operational" leaders who can focus on present-day tasks, such as designing superior products and delivering exceptional customer service, and not inspirational or "visionary" leaders, whose otherwise admirable qualities might be ill-suited to the challenges at hand. Outlining six typical leadership search scenarios--from school principal to hospital CEO--Thoms shows readers how to identify the traits and behaviors that are most essential for the position and how to structure interviews and other search techniques to elicit the most informative responses and home in on the best candidates. She also reminds us that many organizations fail not because they can't find good leaders but because they can't keep them, and offers strategies to promote leadership development. Whether you are an executive giving the nod to a new department head, a concerned citizen casting your vote for a municipal councilman, a club member choosing a new president, or an aspiring leader deciding which offer will provide the greatest growth opportunities, Finding the Best and the Brightest offers fresh insights on the dynamic relationship between leaders and those who follow them.

Tools for Active Christians

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Miller, Herb, PUBLISHER: Chalice Press, The "tools" Miller teaches church leaders to use are practical, down-to-earth functions that keep congregations alive and lively.

Writing for the Real World 2: An Introduction to Business

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Barnard, Roger / Meehan, Antoinette, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, Writing for the Real World is a two-level course in writing for practical purposes.

Wise Words by Sean Wise

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wise, Sean, PUBLISHER: Lulu.com, Sean Wise, National Columnist on Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital for the Globe & Mail newspaper, shares with you insights on raising capital and growing your business. Collecting the best columns from his first years at the Globe, this book cover topics relevant to: founders, funders and those that service the entrepreneuiral ecosystem. Including: How to create an Elevator Pitch; How to pick a partner; The Art of Business Jui Jitsou; Networking to Survive and 14 questions every investor asks on the first date This tome provides the inside track on funding and growing your business.

Principles of Accounting, Chapters 1-14

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kimmel, Paul D. / Weygandt, Jerry J. / Kieso, Donald E., PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, This book starts with a macro view of accounting information by presenting real financial statements. The authors establish how financial statements communicate the financing, operation, and investing activities of a business. To integrate the use of financial statements for decision making, the authors identify a finite set of tools necessary to make business decisions based on financial information. The Decision Toolkit is provided for the reader and integrated throughout the text.

Thoughts for Sunday

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Moule, H. C. G. / Moule, Handley C., PUBLISHER: AMG Publishers, The following are titles of inspiration and devotion to the Bible and personal study. Set in devotional reading format, AMG has put together some of the finest preachers and teachers from the last two centuries, and has chosen these particular books for their undying commitment to the teachings of the Word of God. Each book is bound in beautiful hardback material. Sure to become a great collection of books for your personal library.

Acct Workshop-Ch 1-17 Acct 19e

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wanlass / Wanless / Warren, PUBLISHER: Thomson South-Western, The most successful higher education text of all time keeps getting better. The authors adapt their proven approach to accounting's evolving role in business and use the preparation of financial statements as the framework for understanding what accounting is all about. Designed for the introductory accounting course offered at community colleges, career colleges, and four-year schools, Accounting, 19e provides a solid foundation of accounting concepts with unique features to show how users can use accounting to understand business.

Guerrilla Marketing: Easy and Inexpensive Strategies for

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Levinson, Jay Conrad / Levinson, Jeannie / Levinson, Amy, PUBLISHER: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH), When Guerrilla Marketing was first published in , Jay Levinson revolutionized marketing strategies for the small-business owner with his take-no-prisoners approach to finding clients. Based on hundreds of solid ideas that really work, Levinson's philosophy has given birth to a new way of learning about market share and how to gain it. In this completely updated and expanded fourth edition, Levinson offers a new arsenal of weaponry for small-business success including * strategies for marketing on the Internet (explaining when and precisely how to use it) * tips for using new technology, such as podcasting and automated marketing * programs for targeting prospects and cultivating repeat and referral business * management lessons in the age of telecommuting and freelance employees Guerrilla Marketing is the entrepreneur's marketing bible -- and the book every small-business owner should have on his or her shelf.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting a Home-Based Business

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Weltman, Barbara, PUBLISHER: Alpha Books, "A successful careeraat your own front door " For anyone who wants to make extra money, escape the corporate rat race, or just take more pleasure out of working from home, small business guru Barbara Weltman shows readers how to make their dreams come true. Completely updated, this guide explores the ins and outs of seed money, its impact on the home and family, the best business for each individual, and much more. aFeatures the most current information on everything from Internet businesses to taxes and guerrilla marketing aIncludes in-depth resource and web sections, as well as a listing of the 100 best home-based businesses to get into and how

Work with Anyone Anywhere: A Guide to Global Business

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Goodman, Michael B., PUBLISHER: Professional Publications (CA), Business is now conducted on a global scale. Learning how to communicate and interact across national and cultural boundaries is a key to success. This book discusses the issues affecting international business and how business functions are adapted for specific regions and cultures to facilitate effective working relationships ""Work With Anyone Anywhere is a very practical tool and one I'll keep handy. I still never remember all the rules of Japanese gift giving, for example. Now I'll know where to quickly find the answer."" --Keith Reinhard, Chairman Emeritus, DDB Worldwide Inc Learn to advance your business in a global environment Understand international business principles Recognize and adapt to important cultural differences Negotiate, market, and manage effectively in a global environment Work successfully within specific regions and cultures

The Entrepreneur's Desk Reference

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Applegate, Jane, PUBLISHER: Bloomberg Press, Entepreneurs are busy people who want answers fast. Why should they spend hours clicking through hundreds of search results on the Internet? Small business guru Jane Applegate has assembled an easy-to-use guide containing all the information they need to know in a form that's ideal for a quick lookup. The Entrepreneur's Desk Reference is an alphabetical compilation of answers, solutions, advice, and ideas from Applegate and top small business experts. Topics covered include accountants, audits, brand building, employee benefits, firing and hiring, mission statements, operations, trade associations, and valuation. Entries feature definitions, checklists, proven strategies, and specific resources -- books, association contacts, websites -- to help point the reader in the right direction. With so much useful information in one place, this book provides answers faster than an Internet search. Suitable for the seasoned entrepreneur who needs a specific answer as well as those just launching their small business who are looking for a comprehensive guide, The Entrepreneur's Desk Reference belongs within reach of every small business owner, who will turn to it over and over again.

The Architecture of All Abundance: Creating a Successful

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Carroll, Lenedra J., PUBLISHER: New World Library, Navigating the shark-infested waters of the entertainment industry, recovering from life-threatening illness, and rebounding from business failure, Lenedra Carroll has pioneered innovative principles for building success in the material world. Engaging stories deftly portray alternative ways to attain prosperity, love, good health, and a sense of purpose while living ethically and in harmony with others. Practical exercises make the seven principles clear and accessible for every reader.

Statistics in Management Science

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Metcalfe, Andrew V., PUBLISHER: Hodder Education Publishers, This is the first book to introduce senior level students of management science practicing managers to the modern powerful statistical methods that are available for optimizing and improving business processes. Using realistic case studies from businesses, this book explains the key statistical concepts workers in this field need to know. In particular, there is a focus on the use of probabilistic methods and statistical analysis in a business context and the value of these methods for managers. The mathematical explanations are comprehensive with an emphasis on the essential principles.

The New Professional Image

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bixler, Susan / Nix-Rice, Nancy, PUBLISHER: Adams Media Corporation, In today's fast-paced business world, knowing how to present yourself is a critical business skill. Impressions regarding your competence, intelligence, and reliability are often made within seconds, based on your appearance. And with the growing popularity of "business casual" dress policies, most employees face a whole new set of decisions about what qualifies as appropriate or effective dress. Author Susan Bixler is one of America's top image consultants -- and an expert on how you can use your personal appearance for business success. Her acclaimed The Professional Image and Professional Presence set the standard for professional dress and presentation in the s. The New Professional Image updates conventional wisdom on business dress and appearance for both men and women to cover today's changing business environment.

Grid Revolution: An Introduction to Enterprise Grid

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Goyal, Brajesh / Lawande, Shilpa, PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill/Osborne Media, Flexible, reliable, and inexpensive, enterprise grid computing is the ideal solution to today's changing business needs. Perfect for business decision-makers, Grid Revolution provides an accessible overview of this technology. The book covers current grid standards activities and outlines the strategic steps required to phase grid computing into an existing infrastructure.

Directions to Servants

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Swift, Jonathan / Toibin, Colm, PUBLISHER: Hesperus Press, "Directions to Servants" is one of Jonathan Swift's last completed works. It displays all his caustic skill as a satirist and his unerring eye for the little annoyances of life. Taking the form of a handbook of manners, and addressed to each servant individually, "Directions to Servant"s is the ultimate upstairs/downstairs battle. With scathing wit, Swift pits master against servant in an endless struggle for order, frugality, and the best bits of the roast. His servants are lazy, profligate, and acquisitive--always on the lookout for a shilling to be made on the sale of leftovers, or a half-bottle of wine to share with the cook. Written in Swift's final years of sanity, "Directions to Servants" is a last hilarious outpouring of cynicism at a lifetime's accumulation of poor service. Irish clergyman and satirist Jonathan Swift is best remembered for his philosophical parody "Gulliver's Travels." Acquista Ora

Alpha Teach Yourself Bookkeeping in 24 Hours

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Costa, Carol, PUBLISHER: Alpha Books, "One day to bookkeeping success." Since many small businesses leave the all-important job of bookkeeping to someone on the staff with no training, there is a demand for this easy, authoritative how-to on the subject. Readers will find principles and procedures adapted to suit the needs of various types of business operationsafrom retail to entertainment to financial institutions.

The Last Holiday Concert

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Clements, Andrew, PUBLISHER: Aladdin Paperbacks, For Hart Evans, being the most popular kid in sixth grade has its advantages. Kids look up to him, and all the teachers let him get away with anything -- all the teachers except the chorus director, Mr. Meinert. When Hart's errant rubber band hits Mr. Meinert on the neck during chorus practice, it's the last straw for the chorus director, who's just learned he's about to lose his job due to budget cuts. So he tells the class they can produce the big holiday concert on their own. Or not. It's all up to them. And who gets elected to run the show? The popular Mr. Hart Evans. Hart soon discovers there's a big difference between popularity and leadership, and to his surprise, discovers something else as well -- it's really important to him that this be the best holiday concert ever, and even more important, that it not be the last.

Rules for Rebolutionaries

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kawasaki, Guy / Kawasaki, Gary / Moreno, Michele, PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Publishers, The definitive guide to the creation and marketing of revolutionary products and services from Guy Kawasaki, a dynamo behind the world-changing personal computer revolution. Create like a god. Command like a king. Work like a slave. If you do nothing but follow these maxims -- from one who has learned them the hard way -- Ye Shall Prevail In Business. Kawasaki, the former "chief evangelist" of Apple and renegade business strategist, is back with his seventh book, this time using his battle-tested lessons to help revolutionaries, such as entrepreneurs, engineers, inventors, product managers, and small-business owners, become visionaries. With his trademark irreverence and go-for-broke attitude, Kawasaki lays out the solutions to the challenges companies must meet to "change the world".

KINGZ - Boardgame

> The lion died last night ! The animals of the whole jungle are willing to be the next king and decide to organize a tournament where only the strongest will remain ! Learn how to play the game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gb7ceigt2A

High Performance Branch Banking: A Manager's Guide to

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ritter, Dwight S., PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Companies, High Performance Branch Banking is a must-read for any banker with an interest in the retail financial services market. This book gives solutions needed for banks to prosper providing the needed perspective and ideas for branches to overcome obstacles and seize opportunities. High Performance Branch Banking helps managers find the right balance to maximize productivity and performance in an ever-changing market, and offers tips on: managing sales efforts and internal staff; identifying the small business customer; how to ask questions that the customer wants to answer.

Somersault

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Oe, Kenzaburo / Gabriel, Philip, PUBLISHER: Grove/Atlantic, (In his first new novel since he won the Novel Prize, Oe makes an immense departure from the autobiographical fiction he is most known for, in a magnificent story of the charisma of leaders and the danger of zealotry. A decade before the story opens, two men referred to as the Patron and Guide of manking were leaders of an influential religious movement. When a radical faction of their teaching and abandoned their followers. After ten years of silence, two men referred to as the Patron and Guide of mankind begin contacting their old followers and reaching out to the public. As Patron and a core of the faithful attempt to incorporate followers from the movement's past into a new vision for its future, conflicting agendas threaten the church's unity--or something far more dangerous. Ambitious and beautifully told, Somesault illuminates the spiritual searching of modern man that makes religious cults so compelling.)

"The Who Hits 50"

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Frost Child, the (Lib)(CD)

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McNamee, Eoin, PUBLISHER: Listening Library, "The final book in the thrilling Navigator trilogy." Twice the Harsh have tried to destroy time, and twice Owen and the Resisters have banded together to stop them. In "City of Time, "Owen killed the Harsh king, and now the Harsh are hungry for revenge. Their massive fleet is ready to set sail on the sea of time and hunt down the wily Navigator. In this third and final adventure, the Navigator and his friends use every last ounce of bravery and endurance to fight the toughest battle ever. As Owen searches for a solution, he travels through time to meet his father and grandfather, and discovers that the mysterious Frost Child holds the key to the power of the Harsh. "From the Hardcover edition."

Handbook of Obesity: Clinical Applications, Second Edition

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bray, Bray / Bray, George A. / Bouchard, Claude, PUBLISHER: Informa Healthcare, With rates of obesity soaring to epidemic proportions, this reference strives to unearth new treatment regimens and pharmaceuticals for the prevention and treatment of obesity. Offering the latest recommendations and research from the most respected leaders in the field, the Second Edition compiles the most noteworthy studies on the evaluation and management of obese patients.

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