the new art of managing people updated and revised

Primary Sources

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Allman, Melinda, PUBLISHER: Lucent Books, "The Thirteen Colonies "series explores the roots of the United States of America. Each book in the series traces the history of a colony -- its earliest European arrivals, its indigenous people, and its growth. Vivid detail brings to life the day-to-day existence of colonial Americans, with all its hardship and toil. The growing discontent with British rule, and the reasons behind it, are explained clearly, along with accounts of each colony's role in the Revolution and in the forging of a new nation. Each volume is enhanced with a multitude of lively primary and secondary source quotations, and a separate volume of primary source materials provides firsthand accounts of the nation's early history in the words of the people who lived it. Included are: Primary and secondary source quotations Footnotes Illustrations and timelines Annotated bibliographies

Asian Art: India China Japan

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Geoffrey-Schneiter, Berenice, PUBLISHER: Assouline, A visually stunning tour of the artistic achievements of Asian civilization, Asian Art highlights the greatest works of the Orient. Spanning an eclectic range of imagery, from the aesthetically classic to the intrinsically modern, Asian Art introduces the reader to the subtle beauty of Japanese screen painting, the elegance of Chinese calligraphy and the sensuality of Indian goddesses. The author, an archaeologist, historian and writer, has studied and traveled throughout the Far East. Her choice is an instructive and useful lesson in the finest of those arts, providing us with clear and simple ways to identify them. Sumptuously illustrated, Asian Art deserves a place in every art lover and collector's library.

The No-Nonsense Guide to HIV/AIDS

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Usdin, Shereen, PUBLISHER: Verso, Twenty-two million people have died from AIDS-related illnesses since AIDS was first discovered almost 25 years ago--more people than died in Europe during the Black Death of the Middle Ages. And 42 million people are now infected, two-thirds of them in sub-Saharan Africa. Already across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, HIV/AIDS threatens to erode fragile economies and set back development for decades. But this may be the tip of the iceberg: the HIV virus is poised to explode in Asia and the former Soviet Union. Meanwhile, in the West, sophisticated drugs have given people with AIDS new hope. This No-Nonsense Guide tells the story so far, looking at the origins of the disease, the way it spreads, the profits made by drug companies, the special vulnerability of women, and the positive action being taken by people and communities to fight back. Acquista Ora

Back to Eden-: The Classic Guide to Herbal Medicine, Natural

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kloss, Jethro / Kloss, J. / Moffet, Promise K., PUBLISHER: Lotus Press (WI), Now in its expanded, updated revised edition with a new index to make the book easier to use, this is the original classic text (with more than 4 million copies sold) that helped create the natural foods industry. It remains today one of the major texts on herbs, natural diet and lifestyle and wholistic health. This is the authorized Kloss family edition with the family archival photographs and reminiscences included.

Complete Hiker

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Long, John / Hodgson, Michael, PUBLISHER: San Val, Gear advice, terrain-specific tips, and real world scenarios make this a unique hiking guide. This revised and expanded edition: -- Features Hodgson and Long's hiking stories from their worldwide treks, and climate- and terrain-specific advice. -- Includes new chapters on long-distance hiking and camping for a day, a week, or longer. -- Aids you in predicting the difficulty of a hike, managing food and water, handling difficult terrain, administering first aid, hiking with kids, and selecting and using clothing and gear. The Complete Hiker (first published as Dayhiker's Handbook) has counseled and entertained many of America's 60 million hikers for years.

Petroleum Economics and Engineering, Second Edition

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Abdel-Aal, Hussein K. / Abdel-Aal / Abdel-Aal, H. K., PUBLISHER: CRC Press, Revised and updated to reflect major changes in the field, this second edition presents an integrated and balanced view of current attitudes and practices used in sound economic decision-making for engineering problems encountered in the oil industry. The volume contains many problem-solving examples demonstrating how economic analyses are applied to different facets of the oil industry.;Discussion progresses from an introduction to the industry, through principles and techniques of engineering economics, to the application of economic methods to the oil industry. It provides information on the types of crude oils, their finished products and resources of natural gas, and also summarizes worldwide oil production and consumption data.

Questioning the Media: A Critical Introduction

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Downing, John / Mohammadi, Ali / Sreberny-Mohammadi, Annabelle, PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), The Second Edition of this successful text has been updated and extensively revised to provide students with an engaging introduction to media studies. Practical and accessible, Questioning the Media invites readers to be active participants in the process of understanding the importance of the media today. New chapters on media and identity, global media influences, computer-mediated communication, feminist media theories, popular music and news coverage of AIDS enhance the previous collection of original works by distinguished contributors. With helpful introductions to each section and chapter, this innovative volume offers diverse critical perspectives on media studies, political economy, cultural studies, the Frankfurt School of Critical Theory, feminism, audience ethnography and cultural dependency. Students can examine thoroughly topics in mass culture, technology, international communication and more. Throughout the book sophisticated terms and concepts are explained, making this the ideal critical introduction to media studies.

Marxism in Dark Times: Select Essays for the New Century

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Datta Gupta, Sobhanlal, PUBLISHER: Anthem Press, This volume is a collection of essays on an alternative understanding of Marxism, anchored in the ideas of humanism, democracy and pluralism. The essays question the stereotyped, positivist notion of Marxism as practised by the exponents of official Marxism. They highlight the legacy of the suppressed voices in the Marxist tradition, and provide new insights in the reading of Marxism in the twenty-first century. The essays provide a new reading of Antonio Gramsci, Rosa Luxemburg, Nikolai Bukharin, David Ryazanov and the Frankfurt School; review the phenomenon of Perestroika; explore the new historiography on Comintern; and examine the relation between Marxism and postmodernism. Acquista Ora

Prague

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Berlitz Guides, PUBLISHER: Berlitz Guides, With over 40 million copies sold world-wide, Berlitz Pocket Guides have long been renowned for their ease of use and portability by booksellers and travelers alike. Completely revised and updated, Pocket Guides continue to provide a world of information for travel at any budget -- and still fit into a pocket. Revised editions continue to be extensively rewritten, and feature brand new maps and striking new photography. Features of Berlitz Pocket Guides include: -- Practical advice for leisure and business travel -- Comprehensive sightseeing information, both the top sights and roads less traveled -- Selective but widely ranging hotel and restaurant recommendations -- Helpful website addresses -- Destination-specific language and culture tips -- Essential information on such topics as public transportation and tourist information offices -- Comprehensive recommendations for shopping, outdoor activities, and nightlife -- Four-color interior design and graphics -- Eye-catching, modern covers -- Color-coded quick reference sections -- Convenient fold-out cover maps

Your Rights in the Workplace 4/E

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Repa, Barbara Kate, PUBLISHER: NOLO, Let Dilbert scoff: people do have rights in the workplace that extend beyond getting papercuts. In clear, encouraging terms that never lapse into legalese, this comprehensive book explains these workplace rights. State by state, it untangles the issues concerning: -- hiring -- wages and hours -- family and medical leave -- discrimination -- workers' compensation -- job health and safety -- unemployment and disability insurance. The book also addresses HIV/AIDS, privacy rights and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Completely revised and updated to include the latest changes in each state's laws.

Supreme Court in the Federal Judicial System

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wasby, Stephen L. / Winkates, James E., PUBLISHER: Wadsworth Publishing Company, The fourth edition of this authoritative text has been completely updated through the term. New material is presented on the Rehnquist Court, the Court's recourd on civil liberties, and the Clarence Thomas nomination. The text focuses on the Supreme Court, but also analyzes other federal courts and the entire court system. The Court's political roles are discussed first. The structure of the judicial system and the ways of selecting federal judges follows. A separate chapter is devoted to the role of lawyers and interest groups. The book concludes with an account of the impact of court rulings.

Living Words: Language, Lexicography, and the Knowledge

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McArthur, Tom, PUBLISHER: University of Exeter Press, In this unique and entertaining collection of articles, a noted scholar and compiler of key works of reference reflects on the nature of language, the art of lexicography, and the breathtaking developments in communication, the media, and information technology in the late twentieth century. Living Words ranges over three main subjects: language at large, and in particular English, the most widely used language in the history of the world; the art and study of dictionaries and reference science, embracing all past, present, and potential reference materials from the Oxford English Dictionary to the Yellow Pages; and the processes through which communication, information, and knowledge have evolved -- from cave art to the personal computer.

My Favorite Bible Stories

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mitter, Matt / Cox, Steve, PUBLISHER: Kregel Kidzone, What might the garden of Eden have looked like? How many people did Jesus feed with just two fish and five loaves of bread? Brilliant illustrations bring six Bible stories to life in eye-popping detail: The Creation, Noah and the Ark, Baby Moses, the Feeding of the Five Thousand, the Parable of the Lost Sheep, and Palm Sunday. Busy scenes and more than 175 labeled people and objects will keep kids looking and learning as they soak in the details of their beloved Bible stories.

Modern Painting and Sculpture: to the Present at the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Elderfield, John, PUBLISHER: Museum of Modern Art, The Museum of Modern Art houses the most important collection of 20th century art in the world, and the Painting & Sculpture department forms the core of its holdings. The masterworks from this department have fundamentally shaped the way we think about modern art. Over the years, these paintings and sculptures in the Museum's galleries have served as a walk-through textbook for countless art history classes and for other visitors. Now, on the occasion of its 75th anniversary and the opening of its newly expanded building, the Museum is publishing this 500 page catalogue devoted solely to the masterworks of its core department. The volume opens with an introduction by John Elderfield, Chief Curator of the Department of Painting and Sculpture, which traces the history of the Museum, focusing on its acquisitions. In 8 subsequent sections, anthologies of texts drawn from the Museum's archives and publications offer varying perspectives on specific artworks and on modern art in general. "Modern Painting and Sculpture" offers the reader a new perspective for anyone interested in modern art.

Turn of the Screw & the Aspern Papers

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: James, Henry, Jr. / James, H., PUBLISHER: Wordsworth Classics, Wordsworth Classics covers a huge list of beloved works of literature in English and translations. This growing series is rigorously updated, with scholarly introductions and notes added to new titles.

Characters Around the Cradle: Witnesses to the Greatest

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Houston, Tom / Tom, Houston, PUBLISHER: Christian Focus Publications, Christmas makes people both happy and frustrated, especially Christian people. There is a tugofwar between the secular Christmas with its tinsel, glitter and high spending on gifts and the meaning it was supposed to have from the unusual birth of Jesus. Tom Houston looks at a great story with a great cast. The political forces of Caesar Augustus, Herod and the travellers from the east, the religious establishment in Zechariah, Elizabeth, Anna and Simeon, The outcast prophet John the Baptist, the ordinary people Mary, Joseph and the shepherds and also the Gospellers Matthew and Luke.

Around the World Low-Fat and No-Fat Meals in Minutes

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Smith, M. J. / Gaffney-Rabik, Michele, PUBLISHER: Chronimed Publishing, The blockbuster book that launched the best-selling cookbook series is completely updated and includes a new, large selection of fat-free recipes. Here's the sumptuous and classic collection of traditional favorites and new twists -- without the traditional fat, calories, and time-consuming preparation. This landmark cookbook includes delicious recipes for quick and irresistible appetizers, beverages, soups, salads, side dishes, breads, entrees, and desserts for any event. Most recipes take under 30 minutes to prepare -- and the ingredients can be found in just about any grocery store. New updates include: -- Over 100 new recipes -- New food exchanges -- 20 new menus -- New time-saving tips and convenient ingredient substitutions -- 96 updates on fat and saturated fat counts

More Daily Prayers for Busy People

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: O'Malley, William J., PUBLISHER: Saint Mary's Press, A companion to the best-selling Daily Prayers for Busy People, this new volume offers a four-week cycle of morning, midday, and evening prayers that are evocative, challenging, and draw on the Bible and passages from other great works of literature. Though composed primarily for personal use, the prayers have a message that sustains one for the whole day and could readily be used by any gathering of faith.

Pmp Challenge, Fourth Edition

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ward J Leroy / Levin Ginger, PUBLISHER: Esi International, Completely revised and updated, this easy-to-use, flashcard-format book lets readers quiz themselves on all nine of the project management knowledge areas and the professional responsibility domain. That's a total of 600 questions, and each one includes references to the five project management process groups, the focus of the PMP(R) exam. The book is comprised of chapters for each of the processes and each chapter contains 60 questions and answers. A proven tool for preparing for the PMP(R) certification exam, the book covers information not included on the PMBOK, but that is required to pass the test, such as various quality management concepts, communications styles, and more.

Forced Exit: The Slippery Slope from Assisted Suicide to

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Smith, Wesley J., PUBLISHER: Spence Publishing Company, Piercing the emotionalism, fear-mongering, and euphemisms of the assisted-suicide movement, Wesley Smith's new book exposes the attempt to strip the sick and disabled of their human dignity. One of the nation's leading writers on euthanasia delivers a badly needed dose of clear thinking and genuine compassion. Through original reporting, exhaustive research, historical analysis, and extensive interviews, Smith makes a compelling case against legalizing assisted suicide. He explores the truly humane and compassionate alternatives that can change a death wish into a desire to live. The first comprehensive response to the assisted-suicide movement, Forced Exit changed the debate when it was originally published eight years ago. Now thoroughly revised and updated to keep pace with the movement's advance, this important book provides chilling evidence of how powerful and dangerous the death culture in America has become.

African American Yearbook: The Resource and Referral Guide

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tiym Publishing Company, Inc. / Tiym Publishing Company Inc, PUBLISHER: Tiym Publishing Company, Recognized as the premier national resource and referral guide for the African American community in the areas of employment, business, education, government, and health, this guide includes detailed listings of community organizations, publications, and media outlets in the United States and abroad; financial aid opportunities for students; career and business opportunities for professionals; health-related information; and statistical data. The new edition includes updated contact information and new interviews and articles. Acquista Ora

Hiker's Guide High Sierra Tuolumne Mead

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Schaffer, Jeffrey P. / Winnett, Thomas / Wilderness Press, PUBLISHER: Wilderness Press, A new look, up-to-date facts, and still small enough to tuck in your back pocket Use this revised edition of our classic hiking book to plan your trips and as a field guide on the trail. New geology and flora and fauna chapters provide natural history background. Area location maps get you there, updated descriptions of trails let you know what you're in for, and tips on backpacking keep you on track. Information on wilderness permits included.

Managing Alcoholism: Matching Clients to Treatments

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lindstrom, Lars / Nord, Richard, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, This book provides an in-depth review and concise analysis of studies on alcoholism and psychosocial treatment. In this English edition, which has been extensively revised from the original Swedish version, the major conceptual approaches to alcoholism are evaluated. The ongoing debate on whether alcoholism should be regarded as a disease or not is examined, and a discussion on the importance of psychological versus genetic factors is included. This cohesive work analyzes the methodological strategies of comparative outcome research, and suggests alcoholism treatment services from the perspective of public health.

Caffey's Pediatric Diagnostic Imaging: 2-Volume Set

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kuhn, Jerald P. / Kuhn / Slovis, PUBLISHER: Mosby, Here's the new, 10th Edition of the "bible" of pediatric radiology Since , this classic has offered comprehensive coverage of all areas of interest to the radiologist who deals with children. The title has been changed from Pediatric X-Ray Diagnosis to emphasize the new material included in this extensively revised version. This work is edited by Dr.Jerald Kuhn, the co-editor with Dr. Fred Silverman of the previous edition, and two new authorities, Dr. Thomas Slovis, former president of the Society for Pediatric Radiology, and Dr. Jack Haller. Over 30 contributors have added their expertise to nine sections of the new work.

Financial Peace Revisited

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ramsey, Dave, PUBLISHER: Viking Books, Dave Ramsey knows what it's like to have it all. By age twenty-six, he had established a four-million-dollar real estate portfolio, only to lose it by age thirty. He has since rebuilt his financial life and, through his workshops and his "New York Times" business bestsellers "Financial Peace" and "More than Enough," he has helped hundreds of thousands of people to understand the forces behind their financial distress and how to set things right-financially, emotionally, and spiritually. In this new edition of "Financial Peace," Ramsey has updated his tactics and philosophy to show even more readers: a how to get out of debt and stay out a the KISS rule of investing-"Keep It Simple, Stupid" a how to use the principle of contentment to guide financial decision making a how the flow of money can revolutionize relationships With practical and easy to follow methods and personal anecdotes, "Financial Peace" is the road map to personal control, financial security, a new, vital family dynamic, and lifetime peace.

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