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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Keep up to date with the latest info on raising, training, and living with your ChihuahuaChihuahuas For Dummies is your guide to discovering whether a Chihuahua is the right addition to your family and to caring for these little dogs once they're under your roof. This fun book answers your most pressing questions about the breed's needs and temperament, plus offers loads of friendly advice on everything a Chihuahua owner should know. You'll also find fun facts and trivia, amusing and informative anecdotes, and tips on how to have a great time with your Chihuahua. This down-to-earth For Dummies reference is the only book you'll need to help you have the best possible experience with these very affectionate and adorable doggos.\* Understand the Chihuahua's characteristics and body language\* Keep your dog healthy and happy with diet, exercise, and socialization\* Deal with bad behavior like biting, barking, and jumping\* Train your Chihuahua in the basics--sit, stay, heel, and comeThis is the book for anyone planning to adopt a Chihuahua and needing all the facts, plus current Chihuahua owners who need advice on training or are thinking of adding another member to their current fur family.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Chords, chords, and (almost) nothing but chordsGuitar Chords For Dummies is full of, well, guitar chords. This indispensable reference is a must for guitarists of every ambition, skill level, and musical genre, providing a key to the simplest and most complex guitar chords--over 600 in all. Each chord is illustrated with a chord diagram and a photo with guitarist's tips sprinkled throughout the book. You'll also get a tiny bit of music theory, so you know what's going on with all those symbols, and voicings for each chord in each of the 12 keys. And it's even small enough to fit in your guitar case. Add sparkle and range to your musical repertoire.\* Learn the theory and techniques for playing guitar chords\* Reference over 600 chords spread over 12 keys\* Easily try out new chords, thanks to the portable, lay-flat format\* Go beyond the basics with sustained, augmented, diminished, and flatted chordsGuitar Chords For Dummies is ideal for newbies just picking up the guitar and seasoned musicians ready to expand their sound.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Be prepared for anything, so you can explore where others fear to treadWilderness Survival For Dummies takes a practical approach to teaching you the skills you need to stay alive outside. Learn survival skills the Dummies way, with helpful diagrams and illustrations, step-by-step instructions, and tips from the pros. With expert tips and easy-to-follow instructions in this book, you'll know what to do to survive in the wild. Stay calm, deal with the elements, make fire, find drinking water, and navigate your way to safety, thanks to your newfound survival skills.\* Enjoy the great outdoors with the confidence to take the path less traveled\* Gain knowledge that will help you stay safe if the unexpected happens\* Deal with extreme weather events, make shelter, learn to signal for help\* Learn navigation skills so you can find your way home if you get lostYou're ready to take your love of nature to the next level and explore the wilderness. From forests and jungles to deserts, cold weather climates, and everything in between, you need this Dummies guide to stay safe while backpacking, sailing, camping, and adventuring .wherever.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover what goes on behind the curtains of your favorite musicalDo you want to know more about the fascinating history of Broadway musicals, the stars of yesterday and today, and what goes on behind the curtain of a musical production In Musical Theatre For Dummies, Broadway insider and host of Sirus/XM Radio's ON BROADWAY channel Seth Rudetsky takes you backstage and reveals everything you want to know (and what you didn't know you wanted to know) about life in the theatre. How did musical theatre begin How did Broadway stars become stars How can you launch your own musical theatre path, whether in a school musical, community theatre, or on a path toward Broadway Get answers to all these questions along with tons more insight from the unofficial 'mayor of Broadway.'\* Learn the history of musical theater and discover the stories of shows that have run for years . or closed before opening night!\* Trace the development of productions, from the initial idea all the way through opening night and beyond\* Discover what it takes to make a musical come together, from pit musicans, stage managers, and swings to designers, casting directors, and more.\* Get insider advice on the skills you need to perform in professional or amateur musical theater productionsWhether you're completely new to musical theatre or have a few Tony awards displayed over your fireplace, this is the book for you. Enjoy real-life anecdotes shared with the author by Broadway's biggest stars as you become a musical theater know-it-all.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Get your romance (writing) on!Writing a Romance Novel For Dummies is the only reference aspiring writers need to get their careers off to the right start. Fully updated to reflect the industry's latest trends and secrets, this book helps you understand what makes a great novel, so you can hone your craft and write books people want to read. We break down the romance subgenres, give you expert tips on plotting and pacing, and walk you through the process of finding an agent and getting published in today's competitive market--or self-publishing like many six-figure authors are doing. For aspiring writers longing to find success in the industry, Writing a Romance Novel For Dummies is easy to read, highly informative, and a must-have!\* Refine your writing to craft engaging stories readers can't put down\* Find a route to publication that works for you--mainstream, or self-published\* Understand the ins and outs of the romance genre and its subgenres\* Learn how to get your work noticed in the popular world of romantic fictionThis Dummies guide is perfect for beginning writers who want advice on writing and publishing a successful romance novel. It's also a great reference for accomplished writers looking to level up their romance game.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Hands-on tips and easy recipes for keto-fueled health and energy!Millions of people have already benefited from the low-carb ketogenic diet. They've lost weight, increased their energy levels, got their Type 2 diabetes under control, and so much more. And if you're looking for an easy and fun way to get started with keto, look no further than the Keto Cookbook For Dummies!In this book, you'll find 150 delicious keto recipes, from cheesy egg casserole to a keto-inspired berry cobbler. You'll also discover expert tips on meal planning and preventing common ailments with simple adjustments to your diet. You'll even learn how to use your Instant Pot and air fryer to make full-flavor, low-carb keto dishes.The book also shows you how to:\* Swap in tasty keto alternatives for unhealthy ingredients\* Make keto snacks and appetizers that give you a huge, long-lasting energy boost when you need it most\* Prepare yummy keto sauces and staples you can make ahead of time and freeze for easy meal-prep during the weekFor everyone trying their best to get a handle on their health, weight, and nutrition, Keto Cookbook For Dummies is a must-have companion for busy families, professionals, and anyone else who just wants to live a healthier, more energetic life.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Empower and Inspire Human PotentialIn the decade before the Covid-19 pandemic, change was coming so quickly and across so many vectors that most business leaders - so busy tackling one new challenge after another - missed the trendlines that would collide in the early months of 2020 and forever change their workforce and how they lead it for generations to come.In The Empathy Advantage: Leading the Empowered Workforce, Heather E. McGowan and Chris Shipley team up again to deliver a guidebook for leaders navigating the uncertainty of a post pandemic world in a sequel to their successful book The Adaptation Advantage. Leaders today must acknowledge and respond to the fundamental shifts that lay the foundation for effective leadership: From managing people to enabling success, from viewing peers as competitors to seeing them as collaborators, from applying extrinsic pressure on workers to unlocking intrinsic motivation, and from driving productivity with unquestioned authority to inspiring value creation by leading with empathy.In this book, you will learn about the five interlocking trends that brought us the empowered workforce: The Great Resignation, the Great Refusal, the Great Reshuffle, the Great Retirement, and the Great Relocation collectively delivered the Great Reset. These trends, building for a decade prior to the pandemic, saw employees leading jobs; restructuring where and how they work, accelerating retirement, and reordering the role of work in their lives.The Empathy Advantage offers advice on how to lead a complex, diverse, and multi-generational workforce to out-perform your competition. This book will inspire you to:\* Rethink Your Workforce: You'll gain new insights into today's empowered workforce and how best to tap their intrinsic motivations.\* Rethink Your Organization: You'll learn how to reorganize work to become resilient in continuous change.\* Rethink Your Leadership: You'll discover superpowers and unleash your Empath Advantage.Whether you are a seasoned executive or an emerging leader, The Empathy Advantage: Leading the Empowered Workforce speaks to those who are ready to embrace a more influential and engaging form of leadership, and will earn a place in the libraries of anyone with responsibility for recruiting, engaging, leading and retaining the next generation of workers.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Proven principles of leadership from a veteran fighter pilot and military leaderIn Flying in the Face of Fear: Lessons on Leading with Courage, former fighter pilot and retired Air Force Colonel Kim Campbell delivers an inspiring and practical discussion of leadership and decision-making. In the book, you'll follow the author's journey through the principles that got her through her 24-year career in the high-stakes and high-risk world of aerial combat.You'll discover lessons and stories that will serve as a resource for you as you lead your students, employees, and others through the challenges of life and work, learning to create a positive impact and make a big difference in the lives of the people who follow you. You'll also find:\* Specific strategies and techniques for leading in situations of extreme stress and risk\* Methods for female leaders to overcome the challenges of working in male-dominated environments\* Ways to act in critical moments by recognizing that being brave and afraid at the same time is both normal and necessaryAn essential leadership blueprint for business and military professionals seeking to improve their ability to inspire others to greater achievements, Flying in the Face of Fear will also earn a place in the libraries of young and mid-career professionals looking for mentorship and sound, proven advice.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Become a savvy trader and make money in both up and down marketsThese days, the market is volatile, and you need to know how to ride the waves and navigate the changing tides. Trading For Dummies is for investors in search of a clear guide to trading stocks in any type of market. Inside, you'll get sample stock charts, position trading tips and techniques, and fresh ways to analyze trends and indicators. Learn how to make smart decisions by identifying the stocks, bonds, funds, and commodities that will net you the maximum gain. Assume more risk, reap more benefits, build a more aggressive portfolio, and enjoy the greater gains that come with short- and medium-term trading methods.\* Learn about due diligence, key indicator analysis, and reading market trends\* Trade successfully in downward market trends and during recessions\* Use the latest tools to create your own charts and make smart decisions\* Profit from ETFs, bonds, and commodities, along with good old-fashioned stocksThis is a perfect Dummies guide for experienced and novice traders and investors seeking the most-up-to-date information on trading wisely in any market.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A bold and fresh perspective unravelling the economics of racial inequalityIn The Opportunity Index, BlackRock Managing Director and co-founder of the #Talkaboutblack movement, Gavin Lewis, skillfully plots the origins of the racial wealth gap and its impact on the inequalities faced by the Black community today. Weaving a personal and at times moving narrative through some of the most disruptive events of our time, he offers a blueprint for businesses and individuals to understand the risks and opportunities presented by inequality and issues an urgent call to action.The Opportunity Index also presents:\* A root cause-oriented and solutions-focused exploration of the racial wealth gap and its role in social, health, and opportunity inequality\* A perspective that moves beyond the typical workplace discussion to explore the deeper truths about society and the role of capitalism\* The lessons learned from the #BlackLivesMatter, #MeToo, and climate change movements and how these provide case studies for real and lasting changeAn eye-opening and insightful treatment of what equity and access mean in the context of international finance, The Opportunity Index will earn a place in the libraries of finance professionals, business leaders, teachers, academics, community leaders, diversity, equity, and inclusion experts, and anyone else with an interest in racial, social, and economic fairness around the world.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An authoritative 'biography' of one of history's great financial crises with enduring lessons about contemporary financeIn this newly-revised second edition, offering 50% entirely new material, The Panic of 1907: Heralding a New Era of Finance, Capitalism, and Democracy, delivers a groundbreaking examination of one of the most consequential crises in financial history. Deftly weaving historical evidence, insightful analysis, and compelling narrative, The Panic of 1907 explains how and why a financial panic unfolds, with lessons that can be applied to our understanding of present-day financial and monetary systems. In the book, you'll find:\* The reasons why, despite today's stronger monetary regime and risk-mitigation tools, our modern institutions are not immune to future crises\* Explanations about the development of the United States' Federal Reserve System, which was created in 1913 in direct response to the Panic of 1907\* An engaging and entertaining account of an innately fascinating period in financial and economic history, with remarkable leaders and a gallery of roguesAn indispensable tale that belongs on the shelves of anyone with an interest in American or financial history, The Panic of 1907 is an expert retelling of one of the most important, but least well-known crises of the last 200 years.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Inspire generosity to ignite growthIn High-Growth Fundraising the Silicon Valley Way: Unlocking Stock, Crypto, and More for Your Non-Profit, Church, or School, pastor and social benefit fundraising expert Vance Roush delivers an in-depth, hands-on guide to raising money for your church or non-profit through both cash and non-cash donations. You'll learn new strategies to multiply your fundraising efforts and expand your donations to assets like stock and cryptocurrency.In the book, Roush shows you how to get started building a financial base with early believers and develop a culture of giving by fostering excellence across your organization. You'll also discover:\* Strategies for casting a big vision that inspires big donations\* Ways to build a giving infrastructure that makes generosity frictionless across all types of donated assets\* Modern and effective fundraising tactics, like building faith and finding efficienciesAn essential resource for fundraising professionals, pastors, executive directors of nonprofit organizations, and church leaders, High-Growth Fundraising the Silicon Valley Way will earn a place on the bookshelves of anyone looking to apply exciting new ideas to fund their organizations' missions and visions.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Let there be light -- illuminating info about today's Catholic churchCatholicism All-in-One For Dummies, 2nd Edition offers a path toward understanding the beliefs of the Catholic church and how the church operates. Fully updated with information on newly canonized saints, updated teachings from Pope Francis, and how Catholic beliefs intersect with the modern world, this edition gets you up to date with the last 2,000-or-so years of Catholic history.With five minibooks in one, this friendly Dummies guide will answer your pressing questions, such as: What do Catholics believe What happens in Mass Who are the saints What is the role of the Pope -- and other cool stuff you've been wanting to know about this Christian denomination with over 1 billion members worldwide.With Catholicism All-in-One For Dummies, 2nd Edition, you will:\* Discover the core tenets of the Catholic religion\* Learn all about the papacy and get to know Pope Francis\* Get a primer on the Catholic saints, including those newly canonized\* Walk through the traditions of Mass and the seven sacramentsThis is an excellent resource for anyone who needs a clear guide to the practices and rules of the Catholic faith and wants a fascinating look into a prominent world religion.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The knee-bone's connected to the.what was it again From complicated Latin names to what can seem like a million-and-one things to memorize, no one's saying anatomy and physiology is easy. But, with a little help from your friends at Dummies, it doesn't have to be impossible!Anatomy & Physiology All-in-One For Dummies is your go-to guide for developing a deep understanding of the parts of the human body and how it works. You'll learn the body's structures and discover how they function with expert help from the book's easy-to-use teaching features. You can even go online to access interactive chapter quizzes to help you absorb the material.With this book, you'll:\* Get a grip on key concepts and scientific terminology used to describe the human body\* Discover fun physiology facts you can apply to everyday life both inside and outside the classroom\* Learn how the body's different systems interact with one anotherSo, if you're looking to ace that next test, improve your overall grade, reduce test anxiety, or just increase your confidence in the subject, grab a copy of Anatomy & Physiology All-in-One For Dummies. It's your one-stop, comprehensive resource for all things A&P!.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Create effective treatment plans for children quickly and efficientlyThe newly revised sixth edition of the Child Psychotherapy Treatment Planner is a timesaving, easy-to-use reference for practitioners seeking to clarify, simplify, and accelerate the treatment planning process so you can spend less time on paperwork and more time with your clients. Each chapter begins with a new evidence-based Short-Term Objective and two new Therapeutic Interventions, emphasizing evidence-based and empirically supported interventions likely to be effective and meaningful in therapy.The latest edition also contains new and revised evidence-based Objectives and Interventions, more professional resources and best-practice citations for the non-EBT chapter content, and more suggested homework assignments. The book also offers:\* Two entirely new chapters: Bullying Victim and Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder\* An updated self-help book list in the Bibliotherapy Appendix A\* Integrated DSM-5/ICD-10 diagnostic labels and codes in the Diagnostic Suggestions section of each chapter\* Updated and expanded references to research supporting the evidence-based content contained withinAn essential resource promoting the efficient use of practitioner time, the Child Psychotherapy Treatment Planner belongs in the libraries of clinicians responsible for the development of treatment plans for children.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THE PROJECT MANAGER'S GUIDE TO MASTERING AGILEUpdated guide to Agile methodologies, with real-world case studies and valuable frameworks for project managers moving to AgileThe Project Manager's Guide to Mastering Agile helps project managers who are faced with the challenge of adapting their project management approach to an Agile environment, showing how these approaches can work jointly to improve project outcomes in any project, with discussion topics and real-world case studies that facilitate hands-on learning. It also provides project managers with the fundamental knowledge to take a leadership role in working with companies to develop a well-integrated, enterprise-level Agile Project Management approach to fit their business.The original edition of this book has been very successful and is used as a graduate-level textbook in several universities. This new edition builds on the success of the original edition and includes updated content from the latest PMBOK Guide, updated sections on stakeholder management, value-driven delivery, adaptive planning, and distributed project management, with an all-new chapter on Hybrid project management. It also includes new case studies on applying an Agile Hardware Development at Tesla and Project Management in a non-software environment.Sample topics covered in The Project Manager's Guide to Mastering Agile include:\* Bridging the chasm in project management philosophies, impact on the project management profession, evolution of Agile and Waterfall, and learning to see Agile and traditional plan-driven project management as complementary to each other rather than competitive\* The roots of Agile and understanding Agile at a deeper level including the Agile manifesto from 2001, adapting an Agile approach to fit a business, and Scrum overview, roles, framework, principles, and values\* Time-boxing, Kanban, and theory of constraints, Agile estimation overview and estimation practices, and velocity and burn-down/burn-up charts\* Scaling Agile to an enterprise level, including challenges, obstacles to overcome, implementation considerations, management practices, and enterprise-level Agile transformationsWith comprehensive, accessible, and highly practical coverage of Agile, a leading project management platform, The Project Manager's Guide to Mastering Agile is a highly valuable resource for professional project managers, students studying project management, and those studying for PMI's Agile Certified Practitioner Certification (PMI-ACP).

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Groundbreaking book that examines the essential contribution of the social sciences to understanding and conserving biodiversity across the globeAuthored by leading scholars at the nexus of social science and biodiversity conservation, Conservation Social Science addresses the growing realization that biodiversity conservation is, at heart, a social phenomenon. Threats to biological diversity are influenced by a wide range of political, economic and cultural factors. The conservation of biodiversity is conceived and carried out by people. Biodiversity conservation is a manifestation of human beliefs and values. Choices about which species and habitats to conserve, how to prioritize efforts, and how to conserve them are inherently social - with consequences not just for wildlife but also human lives and livelihoods.Key topics covered in this thought-provoking text include:\* An introduction to key social science disciplines and how each field specifically relates to biodiversity conservation\* How to make social sciences an integral part of conservation strategies and initiatives\* How social science theories and analytic approaches can explain and help predict patterns of human behavior\* How biodiversity conservation as a ubiquitous societal phenomenon can provide insights into human society in generalConservation Social Science is an essential, one-of-a-kind survey of novel approaches to explaining and fostering more effective, just, and enduring conservation of biodiversity. It is academically rigorous and comprehensive in scope, yet sufficiently nontechnical and concise to be accessible to a global audience of students, faculty, and environmental professionals and policymakers.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - ISOTOPE GEOCHEMISTRYProvides a thorough and up-to-date overview of radiogenic and stable isotope geochemistryNow in its second edition, Isotope Geochemistry presents a comprehensive introduction to radiogenic and stable isotope geochemistry. The first five chapters cover fundamentals including the physics of nuclei, radioactive decay, nucleosynthesis, geochronology, and the theory of stable isotope fractionation. The next chapter focuses on the isotope geochemistry of meteorites and their constraints on the formation of the solar system and the Earth. The subsequent three chapters cover radiogenic and stable isotope geochemistry evolution of the Earth's mantle and crust. Three more chapters are devoted to the Earth's surface, the exogene, including the hydrologic system, the biosphere, and climate. A new chapter in this edition focuses on the use of isotopes in paleontology and archeology. The final chapter is devoted to the isotope geochemistry of the noble gases.Illustrated in full color throughout, Isotope Geochemistry is intended primarily as a textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate students. It is also intended as a reference for earth science professionals, reflecting the impact that isotope geochemistry has on virtually every aspect of the earth sciences, from climate change and geomorphology to geodynamics.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - HANDBOOK OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCESA modern and comprehensive introduction to methods and techniques in archaeologyIn the newly revised Second Edition of the Handbook of Archaeological Sciences, a team of more than 100 researchers delivers a comprehensive and accessible overview of modern methods used in the archaeological sciences. The book covers all relevant approaches to obtaining and analyzing archaeological data, including dating methods, quaternary paleoenvironments, human bioarchaeology, biomolecular archaeology and archaeogenetics, resource exploitation, archaeological prospection, and assessing the decay and conservation of specimens.Overview chapters introduce readers to the relevance of each area, followed by contributions from leading experts that provide detailed technical knowledge and application examples.Readers will also find:\* A thorough introduction to human bioarchaeology, including hominin evolution and paleopathology\* The use of biomolecular analysis to characterize past environments\* Novel approaches to the analysis of archaeological materials that shed new light on early human lifestyles and societies\* In-depth explorations of the statistical and computational methods relevant to archaeologyPerfect for graduate and advanced undergraduate students of archaeology, the Handbook of Archaeological Sciences will also earn a prominent place in the libraries of researchers and professionals with an interest in the geological, biological, and genetic basis of archaeological studies.