Wiley apr 2006 (104 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Phoenix Affirmations, named for the town in which the principles were created and the mythological bird adopted by ancient Christians as a symbol of resurrection, offers disillusioned and spiritually homeless Christians and others a sense of hope and a more tolerant, joyful, and compassionate message than those we often hear from the media and some Christian leaders. These twelve central affirmative principles of Christian faith are built on the three great loves that the Bible reveals: love of God, love of neighbor, and love of self. They reflect commitments to environmental stewardship, social justice, and artistic expression as well as openness to other faiths. Transcending theological and culture wars, inclusive and generous in spirit and practice, these principles ask believers and seekers alike to affirm their Christian faith in a fresh way.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The acclaimed authors of The Book of Luck are back with some brilliant ideas for bringing more happiness into your life. The Book of Happiness is more than just a practical guide to improving your happiness levels. It s a complete makeover, aimed at putting a spring in your step, and a permanent lift to your spirits. We all know happiness is a state of mind, but few of us know how to improve our share of it. Many people think that happiness just comes out of nowhere. Not so. The reality is you can create your own happiness by choosing what you do, what you say, where you go, what you remember, who and what you surround yourself with, what you think and what you listen to. The Book of Happiness kicks off with a Happiness Questionnaire to give you an instant snapshot of your current state of mind. Once you have scored yourself, you will learn the areas you need to focus on. There is a workbook to complete at each key stage, as well as stirring anecdotes, tips and happy thoughts to keep you going. Just remember: it only takes 21 days to get rid of an unwanted habit and to acquire a new one. Isn t it about time you got the happiness habit.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a thyroid condition, you've probably found out at least a little about this mysterious gland-just enough to want to look for answers to the many questions that keep popping up in your mind. What causes this condition How is it treated What can you do to get healthy again Thyroid for Dummies, 2nd Edition gives you the detailed information you're looking for on new methods for detecting thyroid disease in both adults and children, alternative treatments, pros and cons of powerful new drugs now on the market, advice for managing the disease through changes in exercise and diet, and much more. You're discover: - What the thyroid does - How to identify a sick thyroid and recognize who's at risk - Ways to find the right thyroid doctor - How to cope with hypothyroidism in children - The hereditary connection to thyroid disease - How thyroid disease affects the elderly - The effects of hyperthyroidism during pregnancy - How to decide if surgery is necessary - Ten myths about thyroid health Updated to address advances made since the first edition, including the latest thinking on understanding thyroid disease's connection to depression and mania, Thyroid for Dummies, 2nd Edition will tell you everything you need to know about how the thyroid functions, what makes it malfunction, and what to do when a problem occurs.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In the late 1990s, two lawsuits by white applicants who had been rejected by the University of Michigan began working their way through the federal court system, aimed at the abolition of racial preferences in college admissions. The stakes were high, the constitutional questions profound, the politics and emotions explosive. It was soon evident that the matter was headed for the highest court in the land, but there all clarity ended. To the plaintiffs and the feisty public-interest law firm that backed them, the suits were a long overdue assault on reverse discrimination. The Constitution, strictly construed, was color-blind. Discrimination under any guise was not only illegal, it was the wrong way to set history right in a nation that had been troubled and divided by the uses and misuses of race for more than two hundred years. To the University of Michigan, and to other top institutions striving to expand opportunity and create diverse, representative student bodies, it looked as if most of what had been put in place since the 1978 Bakke v. University of California decision was about to be undone. Black and Hispanic students were in danger of being once again largely shut out of the most important avenue of advancement in America, an elite education. To some, it appeared likely that racial integration was about to suffer their worst setback since the start of the civil rights movement. In A Black and White Case, veteran Supreme Court reporter Greg Stohr portrays the individual dramas and exposes the human passions that colored and propelled this momentous legal struggle. His fascinating account takes us deep inside America's court system, where logic collides with emotion, and common sense must contend with the majesty and sometimes the seeming perversity of the law. He follows the trail from Michigan to Washington, DC, revealing how lawyers argued and strategized, how lower-court judges fought behind the scenes for control of the cases, and why the White House filed a brief in support of the white students, in opposition to a chorus of retired generals and admirals worried that the military academies would no longer reflect the face of America. Finally, Stohr details the fallout from the Supreme Court's controversial 2003 ruling that both upheld affirmative action and upended some of the methods that had been used to effect it. And heshows how colleges and universities are reshaping their affirmative action policies--an evolution closely watched by lower courts, employers, civil rights lawyers, legislators, regulators, and the public. A Black and White Case brings alive and brilliantly explains one of the most important Supreme Court decisions on the fundamental and divisive subject of race relations in America.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Based on his extensive experience as coach and mentor to manythousands of Christian leaders across a broad spectrum of ministrysettings, Reggie McNeal helps spiritual leaders understand thatthey will self-select into or out of greatness. In this importantbook, McNeal shows how great spiritual leaders are committedconsciously and intentionally to seven spiritual disciplines,habits of heart and mind that shape both their character andcompetence:The discipline of self-awareness -the single mostimportant body of information a leader possessesThe discipline of self-management -handlingdifficult emotions, expectations, temptations, mental vibrancy, andphysical well-beingThe discipline of self-development -a life-longcommitment to learning and growing and building on one sstrengthsThe discipline of mission -enjoying the permissionsof maintaining the sense of God s purpose for your life andleadershipThe discipline of decision-making -knowing theelements of good decisions and learning from failureThe discipline of belonging -the determination tonurture relationships and to live in community with others,including family, followers, mentors, and friendsThe discipline of aloneness -the intentionalpractice of soul-making solitude and contemplation.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Proven Strategies for Successful Real Estate InvestingDo you want to acquire $1 million, or more, in income real estate in one year or less If you do, this book can show you exactly how--no matter what your financial situation--to achieve this goal during your free time and using other people's money!Whether you're just getting into real estate investing or have been at it for years, this valuable guide will show you how to borrow the money needed to invest in income-producing real estate and build your wealth with each project you take on. Author and real estate expert Tyler Hicks starts off by explaining why real estate is the world's best borrowed-money business. Then, he reveals exactly how to make the most of your time (and money) in the real estate market.Topics discussed include:\* Choosing the type of property to invest in\* Forty-nine types of mortgages that can be used to finance a property\* Securing financing even with bad or no credit\* Understanding and profiting from the concept of property appreciation\* Locating and locking in loans via the Internet\* Dealing with, and obtaining funding from, private lenders\* And much moreFilled with in-depth insight and practical advice, How to Acquire $1 Million in Income Real Estate in 1 Year Using Borrowed Money in Your Free Time provides proven strategies for building wealth in any real estate market.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Use the quick-start guide to create your course in a flashPost course materials, give quizzes, facilitate discussions, and handle gradesYou're an educator, not a psychic, so how would you know how to use Blackboard with no instructions These step-by-step examples show you how to set up a Blackboard classroom, put your materials on the Internet, communicate online with students, and even evaluate their performance.Discover how to\* Navigate the Blackboard environment\* Customize your course menu\* Add and organize course materials\* Give online assignments\* Conduct online discussions and chat rooms\* Keep track of grades.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for DRIVING EXCELLENCE'A well-organized compendium of immense common sense. [The authors'] values-based, walk-the-talk approach recognizes the fast-changing environment we live in. It shows the importance of aggregating and integrating knowledge and experience on a continuing basis. Finally, it demonstrates the significance of creating a culture that reinforces those values and takes pride in thriving on the complexity.'-John E. Abele, founder and Director, Boston Scientific Corporation'The Aggregate System is a powerful blend of strategic formula, exceptional culture, and human systems combined into a complete self-perpetuating system to produce exceptional performance. Anyone interested in improving the performance of his or her company should read this book.'-Jerry Colangelo, CEO and Chairman, Phoenix Suns'This is not another 'silver bullet' piece of academic advice on how to do a quick fix to some imaginary business. Driving Excellence is a serious and detailed insight into how a real CEO, Steve Sanghi, has transformed a real company, Microchip, into a world-class enterprise. Anyone interested in understanding the realities of implementing and sustaining an enterprise-wide constant improvement plan should read this book.'-Dean Kamen, founder and President, DEKA Research & Development Corporation, inventor of the Segway HT, National Inventors Hall of Fame inductee'Driving Excellence is the first book to deal with the integration of all the core elements that are essential to running a business. It should be required reading for all executives and venture firms looking to boost return on invested capital and add some consistency to their growth. High praise is due to Michael Jones and Steve Sanghi for developing a blueprint that works in the real world.'-Ed Sperling, Editor in Chief, Electronic News'This book provides a nicely developed framework to understand organizational effectiveness and performance, drawing upon Sanghi's managerial skills, perfected in his significant turnaround performance at Microchip. Importantly, the reader benefits from insight and experience about building an organizational culture productive to performance and competitiveness.'-Steven Stralser, PhD, author of MBA in a Day.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Coached to Lead is the first consumer's guide to executive coaching. Drawing on her twenty years of experience and direct research with an elite international clientele, renowned CEO coach Susan Battley offers step-by-step advice for achieving the same extraordinary results that top leaders get from executive coaching. Filled with insider tips, engaging real-life cases, and handy checklists and sample documents, Coached to Lead will help anyone who considers working with a professional coach to make smart decisions that maximize valuable resources. Battley reveals all the insider secrets about coaching-how to determine your coaching readiness, how to choose the right coach, and how to use a winning five-step coaching model. She covers all the issues commonly raised as well as not-so-obvious situations and troubleshooting.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for RESULTS RULE!'What on earth could pre-thawed turkeys, Eva the dolphin, and toothpaste tubes squeezed from the middle have to do with the success of your business Everything. Results Rule! is that rare business book that you can't put down, and you shouldn't, because the lessons within aren't just helpful, they're vitally important. Don't put Results Rule! on the stack of books you mean to read soon. Buy it, take it home, and read every word before your competitor does.'--Joe Calloway, author of Indispensable: How to Become the Company That Your Customers Can't Live Without'Most business books give you everything you need and want to do, except the only thing that matters--getting results. This book is well written, with great examples, stories, and real advice that will actually show you how to improve your results. Buy it--read it--heed it--and watch your results improve.'--Larry Winget, author of Shut Up, Stop Whining & Get a Life'Results Rule! delivers practical ideas that will keep your organization on course for success in a competitive marketplace. Randy Pennington offers ideas that work if you are on the frontline or in the executive suite. He has nailed the essence and importance of culture.'--Howard Putnam, former CEO, Southwest Airlines author of The Winds of Turbulence'If you hate your competition, it's because they're beating you. If you want your competition to hate YOU--read Randy Pennington's book, and give it to all your people.'--Jeffrey Gitomer, author of The Little Red Book of Selling'Six rock solid concepts plus real examples in a quick and easy read equal real results. A guide to differentiating your organization in the marketplace.'--M. Cass Wheeler, CEO, American Heart Association'Randy's business savvy and expertise are evident throughout this book. His thoughtful analyses produce vital points for any business that wants to grow and thrive in the twenty-first century.'--Nido Qubein, President, High Point University Chairman, Great Harvest Bread Company'In a very engaging, quick read, Randy Pennington cuts through the hype of most management bestsellers to propose a deceptively simple premise--a culture that never loses focus on the desired result and always wins. Pennington takes you by the hand and shows you how to take an honest look at your own organization, then act immediately to create and nurture a culture that achieves results day in and day out. Results Rule! is one of those rare books you'll keep close at hand for years to come.'--Marci Armstrong, PhD, Associate Dean, Masters Programs Cox School of Business, Southern Methodist University. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'We know that the importance of these three human qualities--head, heart, and guts--has been recognized by people before our own time. The idea is not new. The most obvious illustration of it comes from the movies. Almost everyone has seen The Wizard of Oz, one of the most popular films ever made. You will recall that the three main characters (besides Dorothy and her dog Toto) were the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion. The Scarecrow was searching for brains, the Tin Man for a heart, and the Lion for courage--or head, heart, and guts. Each recognized he was incomplete. Each was searching for the missing piece that would make him whole. Each had an underdeveloped capacity but either didn't know it or didn't know how to use what he had.We find that many business leaders today are in the same situation as the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Lion--searching for the key personal quality that will somehow make them successful or whole (and often investing significantly in 'wizards' who promise to do so). Quite often, what they need already exists within them but is unrecognized or undeveloped. We hope this book will help move you down the yellow brick road of leadership understanding.'--from the Introduction.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In Brand from the Inside, Libby Sartain and Mark Schumann, branding experts who helped to build employer brands at Southwest Airlines and Yahoo!, describe this secret weapon for a business. The book gives leaders across an organization step-by-step instruction on how to motivate employees to consistently deliver the experience the customer brand promises. By building the employer brand from inside the business-ensuring consistent authenticity, substance, and voice throughout the business-any organization can unleash a powerful tool to emotionally engage employees and recruit and retain the best people.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Meet the newest version of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT!Get acquainted with DWG, set up drawings, add text, and work with linesWelcome to the world of AutoCAD 2007! The program may be complex, but this friendly guide helps you navigate around all the complications and start creating cool drawings quickly. Get the hang of CAD standards, see what makes AutoCAD 2007 different, plot and edit your work, draw in 3D, put your stuff online, and more.Discover how to\* Understand and use AutoCAD tools\* Work with Zoom and Pan\* Use the AutoCAD Design Center\* Draw lines, polylines, polygons, and circles\* Slice and dice drawings\* Model and manipulate 3D objects.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - These 101 questions, including twenty-five case studies, will challenge you to master the essential aspects of successful trading. Be sure to work through this companion volume to Entries & Exits: Visits to Sixteen Trading Rooms before you risk a dollar in the markets. Each of the seven chapters in this Study Guide for Entries & Exits?Organization, Psychology, Markets, Trading Tactics, Money Management & Record-Keeping, Case Studies, and Traders Speak?covers a major area of trading. Every chapter includes a rating scale, allowing you to measure your competence level. Now, you can discover and fill dangerous gaps in your knowledge without risking any money. The comments in the back of the book provide detailed explanations of the right and wrong answers to the multiple-choice questions. A large number of those questions and the case histories in this Study Guide were contributed by the traders interviewed in Entries & Exits, combining both books into a single, powerful tool for developing effective trading skills. Use Dr. Elder's Study Guide together with Entries & Exits to learn how to make the most of market opportunities.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Close your door. Shut down your e-mail. Let voice mail catch your calls. You're going to want to give this book your full attention. It'll take an hour of your time (okay, maybe two), but it may be the most fruitful hour (or two) you've ever spent. Follow the authors' advice and you can transform your career-and maybe your entire company.'-Matt Howard, Pacific Northwest Divisional Director, Premier Banking and Investments, Bank of America'Selling Is Everyone's Business demonstrates very well the importance of not going at it alone in sales. The tools in this book will help any sales professional increase their effectiveness as a seller and as a sales coach. This step-by-step guide will help you develop a structured plan that will improve your skills and those of the teammates around you.'-Matt Darrah, Senior Vice President, North America Operations Enterprise Rent-A-Car'I knew that I would enjoy Selling Is Everyone's Business. I saw how the authors work with sales leaders and knew they had 'street cred.' But the book surpassed my expectations. Anyone who sells for a living or coaches front-line salespeople must read this book.'-Tony Rutigliano, VP/Chief Learning Officer, Automatic Data Processing (ADP)'I believe everyone wants to be led, regardless of ego, seniority, or expertise level. People are motivated to be led by passionate people. This coaching process gives potential leaders the prescription, tools, resources, and methodology for getting to that level of great, passionate leadership. If you don't change your behaviors after reading this book, then shame on you.'-Tom Seitz, Senior Vice President, Managing Director, Wealth Advisory Services, Piper Jaffray. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This collection of essays focuses on the work of James D. Marshall, who has been active in the philosophy of education for three decades. - - Deals with Marshall's long-standing criticism of the public education system in New Zealand - Discusses his work considering the relevance of Wittgenstein and Foucault for philosophy of education. - Features tributes to Marshall in the form of interviews and testimonials. - Contains remarks from Marshall himself in response to the commentaries of his colleagues.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for THERE'S A CUSTOMER BORN EVERY MINUTE'Joe Vitale has created an entertaining, educational, and motivational manual-with the help of P.T. Barnum-that belongs in every hotel room alongside the Bible. Then, guests might read his inspirational book first, and give thanks to God for this worthy discovery.'-Alan Abel, media hoaxer, author, consultantand lecturer on 'Using Your Wits to Win''If you're going to excel in business, learning about a showman like Barnum and applying some of the lessons he taught can give you valuable insights. Joe Vitale has captured ten of these lessons (he calls them 'rings of power') and shows how you can apply them in a way that will open your eyes and stretch your imagination. There's a lot of money-making and fun wisdom here.'-Joseph Sugarman, Chairman, BluBlocker Corporation'Finally someone does it!!! Joe Vitale reveals the REAL P.T. Barnum! Vitale highlights the outrageously astute marketing of Barnum. Barnum's driving belief certainly was that there IS a customer 'born' every minute. You will glean a number of useful 'new' marketing ideas that you can instantly use in your business. And you will learn about one of the savviest marketers of a time gone by. Fun, exciting, insightful, and packed with ideas! Genius!'-Kevin Hogan, author of The Science of Influence and The Psychology of Persuasion'I love this book. If you'd like to know the real story about one of the most fascinating characters in American history, told by a master storyteller (and the person who probably knows more about him than anyone else), read this book. Barnum is not the guy portrayed by the legend attached to his name. He is much, much more, and Vitale tells his story with the can't-put-it-down passion and excitement he's become so well known for.'-Bill Harris, President, Centerpointe Research Institute.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Daniel Cassidy has written a detailed, comprehensive guide for managers to understand and succeed at the ongoing process of managing a company retirement plan. If motivating your employees is important to you as a manager, this book is an essential key to your success.' --Josh Gordon, author of Presentations That Change Minds and Selling 2.0 Written by renowned retirement benefits planning specialist Daniel Cassidy, A Manager's Guide to Strategic Retirement Plan Management focuses on current best practices regarding company-sponsored retirement plans within the United States. Filled with in-depth insights and expert advice, this valuable guide will aid managers in applying strategic thinking to their retirement plan management activities--whether it be a 401(k) plan, investing in company stock, or a traditional defined benefit plan. It will also help you to view retirement plans in a holistic manner--ever more necessary given the unpredictable economy and recent troubles with companies such as Enron and WorldCom. Covering everything from administrative issues to financial and legal responsibilities, A Manager's Guide to Strategic Retirement Plan Management will allow you to make the best decisions possible while managing this ongoing process and help you find solutions that best fit your organization's specific needs.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This bestselling pocket guide to the skills of evidence-based medicine succeeds in demystifying the terminology and processes in a handy and easy-to-follow format, all within the space of 100 pages. With an improved layout, this second edition of Evidence-based Medicine Toolkit offers more up-to-date guidance as well as new sections on important areas of research. New features of this second edition include: - - A box for each major database showing how to search the evidence, and highlighting the differences between them - Flow charts for different study types - New critical appraisal sections on qualitative research and economic evaluation - Expanded list of EBM resources on the net. With these added features to make the job easier, the new Toolkit is now an even better companion for all health care professionals using evidence-based methodology in their research and practice.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Faculty are often motivated to change the activities and design of their courses for reasons not based on data. In Meaningful Course Revision, the author seeks instead to illustrate how the appropriate use of multiple, direct measures of student-learning outcomes can lead to enhanced course development and revision. While providing an outline of methods for creating significant learning experiences, the book also includes practical suggestions for shaping the design of a course to meet student needs. Meaningful Course Revision urges a rethinking of teaching and learning. By making student advancement its focal point, it offers guidance through - Data-based decision making - Designing course-based assessment activities - Using data to enhance innovation in course redesign - Rethinking teaching and learning - Embedding assessment activities in meaningful ways - Planning the course - Closing the feedback loop - Moving from course-level decision making to departmental curriculum planning - Creating a culture of student-learning outcomes assessment Written for faculty seeking advice on how to keep their teaching interesting and effective, Meaningful Course Revision is a practical guide for collecting information about how well students are reaching course goals, learning what impact course changes are having on student learning, and putting courses into a cycle of continual revision and improvement.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Internet For Dummies has dominated the market for introductory Internet books for more than a decade, with over 3.5 million copies sold in all editions. Delivers the major updates and revisions of the tenth English-language edition (0764589962, September 2005) to Spanish-speaking readers. Covers setting up an Internet connection, creating an e-mail account, and searching, researching, communicating, socializing, and shopping online. Updates to this edition include new or expanded coverage of broadband and wireless connections, blogging, instant messaging, communities such as Friendster and MySpace, online e-mail options like Gmail, Google searches, and e-commerce and online payments. Hispanics are the largest minority group in the U.S., with 41.3 million people as of July 2004 and the highest population growth rate of any U.S. ethnic group.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book presents an international snapshot of the social organisation of healthcare. - Papers describe major trends in healthcare in Australia, Canada, Finland, the Netherlands, South America, UK and the USA - Subjects addressed include new models of organisational governance, new medical technologies, and the promotion of private health insurance. - Highlights convergence and divergence across national and international contexts - Fosters links between organisational studies and medical sociology. - Points to new research directions and developments.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Powerful Teacher Education describes the strategies, goals, content, and processes of seven highly successful and long-standing teacher education programs - Alverno College, Bank Street College, Trinity University, University of California, Berkeley, University of Southern Maine, University of Virginia, and Wheelock College. All these colleges and universities have succeeded in preparing teachers to teach diverse learners to achieve high levels of performance and understanding. In discussing the common features of these programs, Linda Darling-Hammond shows what outstanding teacher education models do and how they do it, and what their graduates accomplish as a result. Powerful Teacher Education also examines the policies, organizational features, resources, and relationships that have enabled these programs to succeed.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Boost Your Nonprofit s Success!Written by a sterling group of experts for their nonprofit peers, Major Donors: Finding Big Gifts in Your Database and Online supplies all types of nonprofit organizations with the best strategies for navigating the ever-changing world of fundraising on the Internet. Truly international in its examples, research, advice, and knowledge, this book is rich with avenues and ideas about approaching prospective givers--and generous with cross-cultural tips about conducting cultivation and solicitation in various countries.'At last, a practical book that helps us move our thinking in the critical future area of major gift fundraising. As one of the oldest techniques in the fundraiser s armory, we have sat for too long using the same frameworks and techniques; this book offers new thinking, new insights, and new approaches that will help fundraisers harness the potential of the growing band of high-net-worth individuals within their country and internationally. This book is packed with up-to-the-minute, practical information that will enhance existing major gift programs as much as it will help beginners get their head around where to start.'--Tony Elischer, Managing Director, THINK Consulting Solutions'Institutional advancement is a deeply personal process that requires in-depth understanding of our supporters, to the degree to which specific aspects of our own priorities reflect our donors personal aspirations and interests. Prospect research is indispensable to this process and to identifying possible supporters from thousands of possible donors--it would have been impossible for the University of Toronto campaign to have succeeded in the absence of our investment in prospect research.'--Dr. Jon S. Dellandrea, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Development and External Affairs, University of Oxford'Major Donors offers some of the best advice from some of the world s leading prospect researchers, and it will help you to become a much better fundraiser. It is a great resource and an important part of any fundraising library. When you follow the advice in this book, you will raise much more money.'--Harvey McKinnon, President, Harvey McKinnon Associates author of Hidden Gold and How Today s Rich Give, and coauthor of the international bestseller The Power of Giving.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Today's uber viruses, worms, and trojans may seem more damaging than ever, but the attacking malware and malicious hackers are using the same tricks they always have. With this book, Microsoft MVP Roger Grimes exposes the real threat to Windows computers and offers practical guidance to secure those systems.Grimes shares proven yet unconventional defenses that most Windows administrators don't use. He walks you step-by-step through these techniques, clearly showing you how to secure your Windows operating system beyond the Microsoft defaults. You'll get security advice for Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003, in addition to emerging technologies from Microsoft. Plus, the book details hundreds of group policy settings and the best way to apply group policy objects. Ultimately, you'll discover how to harden Microsoft's most commonly attacked applications while automating all of your security settings.What you will learn from this book\* How Windows desktop and server security can be dramatically improved by configuring default security\* Ways to enhance authentication and prevent password crackers\* Techniques for stopping unauthorized application installation or execution\* Tips for defending against the biggest e-mail security threats\* How to achieve seamless and secure file encryption\* Steps to create customized security and administrative templates\* How Internet Explorer functions behind the scenes and the recommended configurationWho this book is forThis book is for Microsoft Windows administrators who need to significantly increase the security of their clients and servers using the best methods available.Wrox Professional guides are planned and written by working programmers to meet the real-world needs of programmers, developers, and IT professionals. Focused and relevant, they address the issues technology professionals face every day. They provide examples, practical solutions, and expert education in new technologies, all designed to help programmers do a better job.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for Sectors & Styles'This is a GEM of a book. Catalano has a three-pronged approach to investing: government, economics, and markets. He artfully blends the dynamics of the information age bycombining technology, finance, and ETFs into the construction of diversified portfolios. Subjects covered range from valuation to technical analysis but you, the investor, play the starring role. Read and enjoy the process of investing in the interactive world of the twenty-first century.'--Ralph Acampora, CMT, Managing Director, Knight Research'With his decades of cutting-edge experience as both a professional investor and educator, Catalano has crafted an intelligent, well-reasoned, and easy-to-understand investment guide for this new, technology-juiced, twenty-first-century frontier, which no serious, active, knowledgeable investor should be without.'--Philip J. Orlando, CFA, Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager, Federated Investors, Inc.'Catalano offers unique insights into the changing nature of today's markets. Investors of all experience levels will find it well worth the read.'--Jason DeSena Trennert, Chief Investment Strategist International Strategy and Investment Group Inc.'With twenty-five years' experience in portfolio strategy with both a U.S. and global perspective, I find sector and style aspects to be crucial but often overlooked. Catalano does an admirable job in distilling the key issues. A good read for those with more than a passing interest in investing.'--Subodh Kumar, CFA, Managing Director, CIBC World Markets'At a time when individuals will increasingly be responsible for the management of their own investments in retirement, no one should be without a common man's guide to the most important principles of investment management. With Sectors & Styles, every investor now has the complete tool kit for managing his or her own retirement in the Internet-based world of investing.'--Kathleen Camilli, founder and Principal, Camilli Economics, LLC.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Providing a revealing insight into global repo markets and instruments, An Introduction to Repo Markets presents an accurate practitioner's guide to a market that is often difficult to understand.' Bhavin Parmar, Equity Finance TradingThe repo markets are a vital part of the global financial system. Repo is used by virtually all market participants, as a funding and liquidity tool. The third edition of Professor Moorad Choudhry's benchmark reference text An Introduction to Repo Markets brings readers up to date with the latest developments. It offers a detailed yet accessible and reader-friendly look at the instrument itself and its variants, and is aimed specifically at newcomers to the market or those unfamiliar with modern fixed income products. The author capitalises on his wealth of experience in the money markets to present this concise yet in-depth coverage of repo, set in the context of the financial markets as a whole.Topics covered include:\* Repo mechanics\* Uses and applications\* Basket repo\* Synthetic repo and the total return swap\* The money market yield curve\* The Global Master Repurchase AgreementTopics are well illustrated with Bloomberg screens, worked examples, exercises and case studies. Related issues such as financial market arithmetic are also introduced as necessary background for students and practitioners. This is essential reading for all those who require an introduction to the money markets and repo.…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Major gifts are at the heart of any coordinated, successful fundraising effort. Julie Walker shows you how to do it all-- find the prospects, staff the program, and ask for the money. The sidebar stories and real-world examples sprinkled throughout the book are entertaining, yet still make a point. I would buy it for the advice and keep it for the anecdotes.' --Duris Holmes, Chairman of the Board Benjamin Franklin High School New Orleans, Louisiana Part of the AFP/Wiley Fund Development Series, Nonprofit Essentials: Major Gifts is a professional guide to major gift fundraising, concisely presented in a format that is accessible, lively, and easy-to-read. With in-depth advice from experienced fundraiser Julia Walker, this book takes the reader from the early stages of establishing a program through the core elements of all major gift programs: identifying and rating prospects; preparing the case; training volunteers; cultivating donors; making the ask; and providing recognition and stewardship for the gift. Its nuts-and-bolts presentation focuses on how to create a prospect-centered program that develops the capacity to engage and solicit donors, effectively based on their unique interests and needs.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An Introduction to Chinese Philosophy unlocks the mystery of ancient Chinese philosophy and unravels the complexity of Chinese Buddhism by placing them in the contemporary context of discourse. - Elucidates the central issues and debates in Chinese philosophy, its different schools of thought, and its major philosophers. - Covers eight major philosophers in the ancient period, among them Confucius, Laozi, and Zhuangzi. - Illuminates the links between different schools of philosophy. - Opens the door to further study of the relationship between Chinese and Western philosophy. …