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Management in 10 Words

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Leahy, Terry, PUBLISHER: Random House, In his 14 years as CEO of Tesco, Sir Terry Leahy not only turned the company into the largest supermarket chain in the UK but also transformed it into a global enterprise. As a result, Sir Terry is now one of the world's most admired business leaders, widely acclaimed for his drive, flair and no-nonsense approach. In "Management in 10 Words" he draws on his experience and expertise to pinpoint the ten vital attributes that make successful managers and underpin great organisations. He tackles the challenges that every manager faces, in a series of insights that are personal, provocative, and down to earth. And he explains: - Why initial failure often leads to ultimate success - Why profits stem from a company's values, not its day-to-day business - Why competition should always be welcomed - Why simplicity leads to innovation - Why trust is the bedrock of effective leadership The result is an inspiring, thoughtful and supremely practical guide that will prove invaluable to all managers in all types of organisation.

As We Speak: How to Make Your Point and Have It Stick

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Meyers, Peter / Nix, Shann, PUBLISHER: Atria Books, A practical and empowering guide to public speaking and becoming a more effective communicator in all areas of your life.

Special Edition Using TCP/IP

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Niit, Inc / Shanmugam, Ramadas / Padmini, R., PUBLISHER: Que, "Special Edition Using TCP/IP, 2E is the practical guide to applications of TCP/IP, including utilities for operation, troubleshooting, and management, with insight into future applications such as Voice over IP and VPNs. It includes current TCP/IP draft standards and future work planned. Clear illustrations of practical utilities enable the reader to understand both the technology and applications together from a single source. It includes current scaling problems in the Internet like addressing and routing. Both short-term solutions and long-term solutions for these problems are discussed.

Leaders on Leading: Insights from the Field

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Senn-Delaney Leadership Consulting Group / Senn, Larry E., PUBLISHER: Leadership Press (Long Beach, CA), More than 500 quotes from leaders throughout history, provide a quick guide and entertaining reference to ideas that lead people and organizations. This book will be a ready addition to managers' libraries, providing thought-provoking insights into a process that is often as elusive as it is imperative.

Doing Right: A Practical Guide to Ethics for Physicians and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hebert, Philip, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, Doing Right is a brief and practical introduction to medical ethics for physicians and medical trainees (students, interns, residents). It eschews most jargon and instead concentrates on the concepts, issues and ethical-legal precedents that health care practitioners in Canada need to be familiar with to practice medicine in an acceptable way. The book uses many real-life cases -- some simple, some challenging -- that will help illustrate the application of modern ethics to everyday practice. Professionals in other health disciplines may find this bo useful as the key issues discussed are often faced by them as well.

The Frugal Gardener: How to Have More Garden for Less Money

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Erler, Catriona Tudor, PUBLISHER: Rodale Press, Catriona Tudor Erler shares hundreds of innovative ways to reduce gardening expenses and cut costs on everything from soil amendments and quality tools to lush perennials and beautiful garden structures. Arranged by general category, The Frugal Gardener offers practical suggestions for immediate use, such as quick tricks for getting rid of weeds, as well as long-range ideas, like how to design a garden on a budget. Also included are step-by-step directions for making attractive, cost-conscious garden projects and a lengthy resource list for frugal gardeners.

Appetite for Life: The Thumbs-up, No-yucks Guide to Getting

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Antine, Stacey, PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Publishers Inc, "Stacey Antine understands kids, nutrition, and the joys of good food, and knows how to bring them all together."--David L. Katz, MD, Yale University School of Medicine, and Editor-in-Chief of Childhood Obesity "I love this book " --Curtis G. Aikens Sr., Food Network chef and author of Curtis Aikens' Guide to the Harvest Appetite for Life is a fun, practical, and proven guide to raising healthy eaters, from Stacey Antine, founder and CEO of HealthBarn USA. Filled with more than 100 nutritious, easy-to-prepare, kid-approved-thumbs-up recipes, Appetite for Life will transform the way your family eats by getting them off the pre-packaged, fast-food path. This essential cookbook and nutrition guide is a must-own for mothers whose kids have been rejecting their vegetables for years; for readers of Michael Pollan, Alice Waters, and Jamie Olliver; and for supporters of First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" initiative to fight obesity.

Integrated Science

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tillery, Bill W. / Enger, Eldon / Ross, Frederick C., PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill, Integrated Science is a straight forward, easy-to-read, but substantial introduction to the fundamental behavior of matter and energy in living and nonliving systems. It is intended to serve the needs of non-science majors who are required to complete one or more science courses as part of a general or basic studies requirement. It introduces basic concepts and key ideas while providing opportunities for students to learn reasoning skills and a new way of thinking about their environment. No prior work in science is assumed. The language, as well as the mathematics, is as simple as can be practical for a college-level science course. Acquista Ora

Taunton's Home Workspace Idea Book

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Zimmerman, Neal / Erikson, Christine, PUBLISHER: Taunton Press, More than 50 million Americans work at home and the work they do is as varied as the houses they live in. This fresh take on home workspaces looks at a wide range of designs that suit some unique employment needs -- from a daycare center to a dance studio. 50 drawings and 300 color photographs are included. "The book is a must... full of practical but imaginative guides and information." -- Cincinnati Enquirer "Architect Neal Zimmerman frames dozens of ideas for stylish and ingenious conversions of the spare spot to work center." -- Associated Press

Getting Started in Real Estate Investment Trusts

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Imperiale, Richard, PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT REITS GETTING STARTED IN REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) offer small investors the chance to participate in a broad range of real estate opportunities across most major property sectors and geographic locations. But to make the most out of this proven investment vehicle, you must first gain a firm understanding of it. Getting Started in Real Estate Investment Trusts provides an accessible introduction to the benefits and performance characteristics of REITs and examines the role they play in a well-diversified investment portfolio. Divided into three comprehensive parts, Getting Started in Real Estate Investment Trusts covers a wide variety of issues within this field, including: * The legal and financial history of REITs * How REITs behave as an investment class and how they are best integrated into an investor's portfolio * The fundamental economic issues that affect real estate and how they impact REITs * Specific methods for analyzing REITs as an investment * Different types of REITs: residential, office, industrial, retail property, and more Filled with in-depth insight and practical advice, Getting Started in Real Estate Investment Trusts is a valuable road map to an investment that can help stabilize and grow your portfolio for years to come.

Investment Manager Analysis: A Comprehensive Guide to

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Travers, Frank J., PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, Praise for "Investment Manager Analysis" "This is a book that should have been written years ago. It provides a practical, thorough, and completely objective method to analyze and select an investment manager. It takes the mystery (and the consultants) out of the equation. Without question, this book belongs on every Plan Sponsor's desk." --Dave Davenport, Assistant Treasurer, Lord Corporation, author of "The Equity Manager Search" "An insightful compendium of the issues that challenge those responsible for hiring and firing investment managers. Frank Travers does a good job of taking complicated analytical tools and methodologies and explaining them in a simple, yet practical manner. Anyone responsible for conducting investment manager due diligence should have a copy on their bookshelf." --Leon G. Cooperman, Chairman and CEO, Omega Advisors, Inc. ""Investment Manager Analysis" provides a good overview of the important areas that purchasers of institutional investment management services need to consider. It is a good instructional guide, from which search policies and procedures can be developed, as well as a handy reference guide." --David Spaulding, President, The Spaulding Group, Inc. "This book is the definitive work on the investment manager selection process. It is comprehensive in scope and well organized for both the layman and the professional. It should be required reading for any organization or individual seeking talent to manage their assets." --Scott Johnston, Chairman and Chief Investment Officer, Sterling Johnston Capital Management, LP ""Investment Manager Analysis" is a much-needed, comprehensive review of the manager selection process. While the industry is riddled with information about selecting individual stocks, comparatively little has been written on the important subject of manager selection for fund sponsors. This is a particularly useful guide for the less experienced practitioner and offers considerable value to the veteran decisionmaker as well." --Dennis J. Trittin, CFA, Portfolio Manager, Russell Investment Group

People in Charge: Creating Self Managing Workplaces

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rehm, Robert, PUBLISHER: Hawthorn Press, "People in Charge "uses the powerful and practical technique of Participative Design to create more effective and productive workplaces. It contains the concepts, guides, and case examples to transform organizations to be self-managing-where the people who do the work design how best to do it. Applicable to any kind of organization, it is especially relevant for managers, workers, consultants, and trainers. "Far and away the most readable and informative book on democracy and participation in the workplace."-Sandra Janoff, co-author, "Future Search" Robert Rehm works as an educator and practitioner in the areas of workplace design and participative planning for communities and organizations. He consults worldwide; his clients include Microsoft and Hewlett Packard.

Photography at Night: Getting the Most from Low-Light

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Newman, Richard, PUBLISHER: Amphoto Books, Night photography is an exciting challenge. All the normal rules of daylight photography are broken, and the extreme contrasts in light levels allow photographers to create dramatic and evocative images. Photography at Night is more than just a standard photography manual. It is also a valuable teaching tool, filled with exercises that put theory into practice. Covering technical aspects of both conventional and digital cameras, readers will find hands-on lessons on the practical and aesthetic aspects of low-light photography. They'll also discover expert guidance on how to critique their results as well as improve their work in the future. This is the definitive sourcebook for photographers who want to improve their low-light skills.

A Practical Guide to ETF Trading Systems

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Garner, Anthony, PUBLISHER: Harriman House, 'A Practical Guide to ETF Trading Systems' is about simple, rule-based trading systems of a trend following nature. This book reflects the author's belief that successful investing is not complex, that market timing works and that investors should spurn traditional actively-managed products in favour of managing their own investments using index-tracking funds. Providing a comprehensive introduction to rule-based trading, this book sets out in detail two specific systems which may be applied to exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and exchange-traded commodities (ETCs). Sceptics will maintain that mechanical systems do not work and that you cannot ignore the fundamentals. They are wrong. Sophisticated investors have profited handsomely over the years by following price trends on a purely mechanical basis and they will continue to do so. This guide will show you that systematic trading is likely to provide far better risk-adjusted returns than any conventional approach currently on offer from professional fund managers. There has never been a better time to benefit from the advantages of systematic investing. At a time when long-only traditionalists are fully invested in stocks and nursing huge losses, the systematic investor has exited the markets entirely and waits patiently for a signal to re-enter.

The Prevailing Church: An Alternative Approach to Ministry

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pope, Randy, PUBLISHER: Moody Publishers, Growing a church God's way takes wisdom and direction. The Prevailing Church answers the call for a solid, biblical resource to guide pastors, elders, and students through the minefield of church growth. Whether the church is 50 people or people, this book addresses key concerns common to all. Randy Pope covers topics ranging from the practical, such as Realistic Goals and Cultural Relevance, to the theological, such as Holiness, and Discipleship.

The Start-Up Guide: A One-Year Plan for Entrepreneurs

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bangs, David H., PUBLISHER: Kaplan Publishing, This complete action plan for starting a successful small business is designed to allow would be business founders to cover all the essential steps in the planning process. This guide walks readers through the first year of small business start up. It's packed with practical aids such as worksheets, checklists, and "Action Plan" forms that leave nothing to chance.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cooking Basics

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fein, Ronnie, PUBLISHER: Alpha Books, This new and updated edition of "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cooking Basics" features more than 150 idiot-proof recipes for cooks of all skill ranges. In addition to great recipes, wondercook Ronnie Fein gives the low-down on everything culinary--from cooking techniques to getting organized to shopping tips.

Getting to know the General-Graham Greene Euro 5

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Professional Hairdressing: The Official Guide to Level 3;

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Green, Martin / Kimber, Lesley / Palladino, Leo, PUBLISHER: Cengage Learning, Professional Hairdressing is the official NVQ Level 3 guide to hairdressing published for the Hairdressing And Beauty Industry Authority. This third edition is essential reading for anyone preparing to undertake a National Vocational Qualification in hairdressing at Level 3.This book is also an ideal companion for others who simply wish to improve their hairdressing skills. Level 3 is the qualification for the experienced stylist and the next generation of salon managers who want to build on their skills as professionals. The updated third edition covers essential skills such as: artistic and creative interpretation and understanding; specialised techniques; professional client care; training and assessment; and individual and team development. Each chapter offers a modular approach to learning, which allows you to access relevant information in any order.

Managing Habitats for Conservation

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sutherland, William J. / Hill, David A., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, As it becomes ever more expensive to purchase land for conservation purposes, it is becoming increasingly important both to manage existing sites properly and to create new habitats. This comprehensive volume provides a pragmatic, habitat-by-habitat guide to conservation management, in which the prescriptions and methods are based on sound science coupled with practical experience. For each habitat, the book guides the reader through the options and solutions, highlights potential problems, and gives good and bad examples of habitat management in the past. This will be required reading for all practicing ecologists, land managers, wardens, landscape architects and conservationists, and will provide a valuable reference for students of ecology, conservation and environmental science.

The Complete Guide to Tarot

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Eason, Cassandra, PUBLISHER: Crossing Press, Starting with the fascinating history of the European tarot and its Egyptian roots, author Cassandra Eason describes what tarot cards are, how they work, and how to use them for divination, insight, and greater self-understanding. From cleansing a deck and seeking protection from negative energies to reading for others and keeping a tarot journal, Complete Guide to Tarot introduces readers to a revered fortune-telling tradition. Card by card, Eason dispels common misconceptions and fears and explains what each of the symbols represents and how it relates to other cards. She walks readers through basic card layouts and, later, more complex arrangements. She also explains how tarot can be incorporated into other practices and studies, such as meditation, Jungian work, Kabbalah, numerology, magic, and astral projection. Complete Guide to Tarot offers an intriguing foray into the occult. Acquista Ora

Expert Guide to Pain Management:

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McCarberg, Bill H. / Passik, Steven, PH.D., PUBLISHER: American College of Physicians, A comprehensive and practical reference on the assessment of acute and chronic pain, this is an authoritative and practical guide to the safe and effective management of pain. The concisely written text addresses the nature of pain, the pathophysiology and pharmacological treatment of pain, the psychological aspects of chronic pain, and the psychosocial factors in chronic pain patients. Geared to clinicians in all disciplines, the chapters in this book, written by leading experts, explain the most useful diagnostic tests, describe the entire spectrum of pain syndromes, and discuss all currently available drugs and other treatment options. Some of the chapters included are: Chronic Pain as Disease, Headache, Osteoarthritis and Fibromyalgia, Neuropathic Pain, and Addiction in Pain Management.

Managing Human Resource Development

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Nadler, Leonard, PH.D., PUBLISHER: Jossey-Bass, "Provides specific managerial guidelines to help direct the day-to-day activities of the HRD unit...Its how-to approach would be of value to current or aspiring HRD managers, human resources specialists, and line managers asked to take on HRD activities." --Choice

Municipal Waste Disposal in the s Ation

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Liptak, Bela G., PUBLISHER: CRC Press, This practical guide provides answers to questions about all facets of municipal waste treatment and disposal. Discover the latest standards, practices, and technology for handling landfills, hazardous waste disposal, sewage sludge, incineration, pollution-control equipment, HRIs, recycling, and more. Municipal solid waste (MSW) disposal has been a growing concern for decades. In the s, the problems have multiplied and reached critical mass for many communities. This book examines various methods of treatment and disposal as process control examples on a societal scale. Technical enough for the municipal engineer who must make the solutions work, this book also provides the information needed by municipal leaders to evaluate MSW disposal options, and to select solutions that work today and won't harm future generations.

Ultimate Adventures: A Rough Guide to Adventure Travel

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Witt, Greg, PUBLISHER: Rough Guides Limited, Ultimate Adventures: A Rough Guide to Adventure Travel features adventures for all travellers, including "soft" experiences for those testing their bravery levels and extreme adventures for adrenalin junkies, each rated by physical, psychological, skill and wow factor Whether your appetite for adrenalin takes you to arctic freezes, ocean depths or sweltering deserts, this book will tell you the how, why and when to plan your ultimate adventure. Experienced tour leader and trekker extraordinaire, Greg Witt brings cultural sensitivity and humour, as well as concise practical information. The guide is packed with maps & safety advice and includes information on all the best local guides. Make the most of your time on Earth with this spectacular foray into world adventures.

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