wiley apr 2010 (110 Ergebnisse)

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The original and bestselling leadership book!Sun Tzu's ideas on survival and success have been read across the world for centuries. Today they can still be applied to business, politics and life. The Art of War demonstrates how to win without conflict. It shows that with enough intelligence and planning, it is possible to conquer with a minimum of force and little destruction.This luxury hardback edition includes an introduction by Tom Butler-Bowdon that draws out lessons for managers and business leaders, and highlights the power of Sun Tzu's thinking in everyday life.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The original guide to creating wealth!With this seminal book, Wallace Wattles popularized the Law of Attraction, the powerful concept that inspired The Secret. The Science of Getting Rich explains how to attract wealth, overcome emotional barriers, and apply foolproof methods to bring financial success into your life.This special 100-year edition contains the complete, original text, along with never-before published biographical information on Wattles, and a foreword by Catherine Ponder, the doyenne of modern prosperity writers. It also features an introduction from personal development authority Tom Butler-Bowdon, plus another Wattles classic, The Science of Being Great.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Tough, smart business advice from the star of the hit TLC reality show 'American Chopper'Now in paperback, The Ride of a Lifetime elucidates the business principles that have made Paul Teutul Sr. and Orange County Choppers a household name. Paul's smart, commonsense business wisdom works for businesses both big and small in any industry. Here, he shows you firsthand how he built a uniquely successful business by working hard and demanding it from others; encouraging and embracing unfettered creativity; establishing well-defined roles for every team member and demanding they support each other; and using honest conflict and confrontation to solve problems and constantly innovate.Paul and his sons build the best one-of-a-kind choppers in the world with unrivaled passion, creativity, and honesty. The Ride of a Lifetime shows you how they do it.\* Offers an inside look at the business practices that built Orange County Choppers into a massively successful business\* Reveals a different side to the OCC family patriarch\* Full of practical, real world business principles that lead to unlimited success for any businessThe Ride of a Lifetime is a smart, tough-as-nails guide to business success that every entrepreneur should read.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for The Marriage Garden.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'These poignant stories spread out like blood from a gash.This book is like a big brother reminding you of what is important in life. It will make you want to pick up the phone and call out: Brother, where art thou ' --The Boston Globe.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Grammar Teacher's Activity-a-Day: 180 Ready-to-Use Lessons to Teach Grammar and Usage, Grades 5-12.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - One of our most influential commentators on photography investigates the future of visual media as the digital revolution transforms images, changing the way we conceptualize the world. From photos of news events taken on cell phones to the widespread use of image surveillance, digital media has fundamentally altered the way we receive visual information. Simultaneously, the increased manipulation of photographs has made photography suspect as reliable documentation, raising questions about its role in recounting personal and public histories.In a world beset by critical problems and ambiguous boundaries, Ritchin argues that it is time to begin energetically exploring possibilities created by technological innovations, and to use them to better understand our rapidly changing world.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Your complete guide to the fastest growing sport in North America!

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Everyone gets angry. And in a turbulent economy where finances are stretched, property prices waver and unemployment booms, blowing a fuse is par for the course. But you don't have to take it out on others! Anger Management For Dummies, UK Edition shows you how to work through feelings of rage, emerge from the red mist, and lead a healthier, happier and more positive life.This fully adapted UK edition guides you through ways to recognise and deal with the underlying causes of anger at work, in relationships and in your personal life - and teaches you how to stay positive in spite of all the stresses and strains life throws your way. From letting go of resentments, preventing new rage and dealing with the anger of others, to improving self-expression, honing spiritual calm and getting a good night's sleep, this user-friendly guide tackles the latest anger-busting exercises and therapies (including CBT) and demonstrates how to deal with anger constructively.Anger Management For Dummies, UK Edition includes:Part I: The Basics of Anger\* Chapter 1: Anger: A Natural Human Emotion\* Chapter 2: When Is Anger a Problem Measuring and understanding your anger\* Chapter 3: Is Anger Damaging Your Life Part II: Managing Your Anger Today\* Chapter 4: Taking Immediate Action\* Chapter 5: Speaking Out in Anger\* Chapter 6: Keeping Your CoolPart III: Preventing Anger Tomorrow\* Chapter 7: Adopting a New Outlook\* Chapter 8: Saying What You Feel\* Chapter 10: Balancing The Effects of Your Temperament\* Chapter 11: Using Anger HelpfullyPart IV: Handling Anger from the Past\* Chapter 12: Why Is Letting Go So Difficult \* Chapter 13: Looking ahead, moving forwardPart V: Lifestyle Changes That Improve Your Anger and Health\* Chapter 14: Managing Daily Stresses\* Chapter 15: Managing Your Body Chemistry\* Chapter 16: Adding Balance to Your Life\* Chapter 17: Getting a Good Night's Sleep\* Chapter 18: Your Spiritual Health\* Chapter 19: Staying in a Good MoodPart VI: Managing Anger in Relationships\* Chapter 20: With Strangers\* Chapter 21: At Work\* Chapter 21: At Home and In Intimate RelationshipsPart VII: The Part of Tens\* Chapter 23: Ten Ways to show Children Anger Balance\* Chapter 25: Ten Anger-Freeing Thoughts\* Chapter 25: Ten Anger-Freeing Actions.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How to find great employees, make great hires, and take your business to the next levelIt is always easy to find people who want a job, but it's never easy to find and hire A-players. In How to Hire A-Players, consultant Eric Herrenkohl shows owners, executives, and managers of small and medium-size businesses where and how to find A-player employees. It is these individuals who will help keep quality high and growth and profits strong.Herrenkohl explains how to use your existing marketing, sales, and networking efforts to find top candidates. He provides current examples of companies that consistently hire A-players without big recruiting departments as well as step-by-step explanations for making these strategies work in your own company.\* Shows you how to find and hire top employees.\* Ideal for owners of small businesses, executives and managers of large businesses, as well as corporate recruiters and HR specialists who need new ideas\* Herrenkohl's client list includes privately held businesses in over 50 industries as well as big corporate names like Bank of America, Edward Jones, and Northwestern Mutual LifeA-player employees are the life blood of any growing business. This handy hiring guide shows you where to look, what to ask, and who to hire to boost your business today.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - You don't need a marketing degree or intensive training to build an attention-grabbing brand; you just need this book - and 30 days.Simon Middleton shows you how to create, manage and communicate your brand profoundly and effectively, in just 30 days, by following 30 clear exercises. How you work through the book is up to you, the result will be the same: an authentic, compelling, and highly distinctive brand that will attract and engage customers and fans. You will learn how to:\* Establish your brand values and positioning\* Get the all-important name right\* Bring your brand to life\* Turn your customers into your advocates\* Manage your PR and use your marketing budget wisely\* Inspire your staff to live the brand too\* Deal with problems when something goes wrongBranding isn't about funky logos and expensive advertising. Your brand is what your company means to the world. Getting that meaning right is the most important thing you can do in business.'Passionate and persuasive, Simon Middleton has a natural instinct for uncovering the Wow! factor in every brand.' Dawn Gibbins MBE, Veuve Clicquot Business Woman of the Year and Star of Channel 4's The Secret Millionaire.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - English Grammar Workbook For Dummies, UK Edition is grammar First Aid for anyone wanting to perfect their English and develop the practical skills needed to write and speak correctly. Each chapter focuses on key grammatical principles, with easy-to-follow theory and examples as well as practice questions and explanations. From verbs, prepositions and tenses, to style, expressions and tricky word traps, this hands-on workbook is essential for both beginners looking to learn and practise the basics of English grammar, and those who want to brush up skills they already have - quickly, easily, and with confidence.English Grammar Workbook For Dummies, UK Edition covers:Part I: Laying the Groundwork: Grammar BasicsChapter 1: Placing the Proper Verb in the Proper PlaceChapter 2: Matchmaker, Make Me a Match: Pairing Subjects and Verbs CorrectlyChapter 3: Who Is She, and What Is It The Lowdown on PronounsChapter 4: Finishing What You Start: Writing Complete SentencesPart II: Mastering MechanicsChapter 5: Exercising Comma SenseChapter 6: Made You Look! Punctuation Marks That Demand AttentionChapter 7: One Small Mark, a Whole New Meaning: ApostrophesChapter 8: 'Let Me Speak!' Quotation MarksChapter 9: Hitting the Big Time: Capital LettersPart III: The Pickier Points of Correct Verb and Pronoun UseChapter 10: The Case of It (And Other Pronouns)Chapter 11: Choosing the Best Pronoun for a Tricky SentenceChapter 12: Travelling in Time: Tricky Verb-Tense SituationsChapter 13: Are You and Your Verbs in the Right Mood Part IV: All You Need to Know about Descriptions and ComparisonsChapter 14: Writing Good or Well: Adjectives and AdverbsChapter 15: Going on Location: Placing Descriptions CorrectlyChapter 16: For Better or Worse: Forming ComparisonsChapter 17: Apples and Oranges: Improper ComparisonsPart V: Writing with StyleChapter 18: Keeping Your BalanceChapter 19: Spicing Up and Trimming Down Your SentencesChapter 20: Steering Clear of Tricky Word TrapsPart VI: The Part of TensChapter 21: Ten Over-correctionsChapter 22: Ten Errors to Avoid at All Cost.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Don't just get your message out. ROAR it out!In this captivating parable, you'll follow Ryan Miller, an executive struggling with reduced sales in a challenging economy. Ryan is mentored by his old Livingston, New Jersey high school friend, Lenny Bernstein, now a Hasidic Jew in Brooklyn having great success in his packaging business. Over a series of lunches around New York City, Lenny shares the key insights that have driven his sales through the roof, while allowing him to run his business efficiently-and still have plenty of time for family. Lenny explains the simple mnemonic R-O-A-R\* Recognize the four types of buyers\* Observe from the buyer's perspective, and adapt your message\* Acknowledge the buyer's special wants and needs\* Resolve the buyer's issuesPraised by renowned money manager Ken Fisher, Roar! gives you a 3,500-year-old sales secret that has never before been articulated in a business context, one you can use to recharge your sales operation and revitalize both your business and your life. It may be a jungle out there, but it's a little less scary once you know how to ROAR!

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Schools for All Kinds of Minds.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Viral Churches.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Sharing the results of her four-year research journey in simple, jargon-free language, Pryce-Jones exposes the secrets of being happy at work.\* Focuses on what happiness really means in a work context and why it matters to individuals and organisations in both human and financial terms\* Equips readers with the information, knowledge and skills to make the most of the nearly 100,000 hours that they'll spend at work over a lifetime\* Demystifies psychological research through a fascinating array of anecdotes, case studies, and interviews from people in the trenches of the working world, including business world-leaders, politicians, particle physicists, and philosophers, sheep farmers, waitresses, journalists, teachers, and lawyers, to name just a few.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for Marketing for the Mental Health Professional: An Innovative Guide for Practitioners.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Religion is one of the most powerful forces running through human history, and although often presented as a force for good, its impact is frequently violent and divisive. This provocative work brings together cutting-edge research from both evolutionary and cognitive psychology to help readers understand the psychological structure of religious morality and the origins of religious violence.\* Introduces a fundamentally new approach to the analysis of religion in a style accessible to the general reader\* Applies insights from evolutionary and cognitive psychology to both Judaism and Christianity, and their texts, to help understand the origins of religious violence\* Argues that religious violence is grounded in the moral psychology of religion\* Illustrates its controversial argument with reference to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and the response to the attacks from both the terrorists and the President. Suggests strategies for beginning to counter the divisive aspects of religion.\* Discusses the role of religion and religious criticism in the contemporary world. Argues for a position sceptical of the moral authority of religion, while also critiquing the excesses of the 'new atheists' for failing to appreciate the moral contributions of religion.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The first edition of Assessment Clear and Simple quickly became the essential go-to guide for anyone who participates in the assessment process in higher education. With the increased pressure to perform assessment to demonstrate accountability, Assessment Clear and Simple is needed more than ever. This second edition of the classic resource offers a concise, step-by-step guide that helps make assessment simple, cost-efficient, and useful to an institution. It contains effective strategies for meeting the requirements of accreditation agencies, legislatures, review boards, and others, while emphasizing and showing how to move from data to actions that improve student learning. This thoroughly revised and updated edition includes many new or expanded features, including:

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An all-new approach to understanding the (in)formal connections of an organizationFrom the bestselling coauthor of the business classic The Wisdom of Teams comes an all-new exploration of the modern workplace, and how leaders and managers must embrace it for success. Katzenbach and Khan examine how two distinct factions together form the bigger picture for how organizations actually work: the more defined 'formal' organization of a company-the management structure, performance metrics, and processes-and the 'informal'-the culture, social networks, and ad hoc communities that spring up naturally and can accelerate or hinder how the organization works. With dynamic examples from enterprises around the world, this book takes a timeless organizational approach and creates a powerful paradigm-shifting tool set for applying it.\* Includes self-assessment guidelines for senior leaders, front-line managers, and individual contributors\* Features organizations in business, government, the nonprofit sector, and academia-including the New York City schools system, Aetna, the Marines, United Nations, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Home Depot, Bell Canada, and the Houston Police DepartmentLeading Outside the Lines illustrates how leaders can make the two distinct factions work together to get the best of both.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A new breed of investing that combines making more money and making a differenceFirst there were the 'Profiteers,' investors who sought to make money regardless of the cost to society. Then came the 'Do-Gooders,' investors who avoided 'bad' companies and supported 'good' ones, based on philosophy over financials. Now this book introduces a brand new breed of investor: The HIP Investor.Written for those who want to profit handsomely while also building a better world, it will help you discover companies that are boosting the bottom line by solving key human needs through innovative products and services-benefiting customers, engaging employees, and delivering sustainable, profitable growth for their investors. That's the Human Impact + Profit, or HIP, approach.In The HIP Investor, R. Paul Herman-creator of the HIP methodology-introduces a revolutionary system that allows investors to profit and make a positive impact. It values measurable results over policies and philosophies, and shows how higher-performing companies can deliver both human impact and profit for shareholders. This book\* Provides a compelling, easy to use 'investor tool-kit' so you can quickly 'HIP' your portfolio\* Reveals the three questions you should ask when looking for a company to invest in\* Illustrates how world problems can be solved for profit by companies and investors making informed decisionsYou can make money while making a difference, and The HIP Investor is here to show you how.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book provides an examination of the wealthy migrants who left East Asia, notably Hong Kong and Taiwan, and migrated to Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States, in the 1980s and 1990s. Through extensive interviewing and access to databases in Canada and Hong Kong over a 15 year period, Ley traces their migration career, from pre-migration, to arrival in Canada, to housing and business experiences in Vancouver, and for many, the continuing circular migration across the Pacific.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Understanding Plato's Republic is an accessible introduction to the concepts of justice that inform Plato's Republic, elucidating the ancient philosopher's main argument that we would be better off leading just lives rather than unjust ones\* Represents an accessible introduction to the theories of justice put forth in Plato's Republic\* Discusses the unity and coherence of The Republic as a whole\* Provides an up to date discussion of The Republic's fundamental ideas and Plato's main argument\* Written in a lively style, using non technical language.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - INVISIBLE ENEMY.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This text is comprehensive, user-friendly handbook that will guide students through the full range of written and spoken communication skills that are demanded by today's biosciences courses. The book also offers a valuable refresher for postgraduate students who wish to review or expand their proficiency in these areas. This book will provide the student with practical advice on how best to communicate scientific material to different audiences including their peers, their tutors and to non-scientists.Key Features:\* Highly accessible, confidence-building, student-friendly guide\* Provides comprehensive coverage of the complete range of presentation skills needed by students\* Covers essay writing, practical reports, dissertations, projects and presenting in individual, group and poster presentation settings\* Offers advice on how to avoid common errors including plagiarism using 'what not to do' boxes throughout the text\* Includes practical advice on how best to communicate scientific material to different audiences e.g. undergraduates, tutors and non-scientists.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A timely look at how to evaluate and determine executive payRecognized as the leading expert on executive compensation, Robin Ferracone combines her own 20 years of experience with interviews with executives and compensation committees to provide a clear examination of and guidance on determining pay packages, actions, and designs. and Over the past 25 years, the author has created a database of executive pay across 44,000 companies, broken down by company performance, company revenue and industry. Using this data, the author provides boards and individuals evaluating executive pay with the ability to analytically determine an appropriate compensation package.\* Provides real-life stories, perspectives, and insights from thought leaders on executive compensation\* Contains interview with compensation committee members, executives, academicians, government leaders, and shareholder activists\* Research based on 44,000 companies broken down by performance, revenue and industryOffers a timely resource on a hot button topic.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Reading Comprehension Boosters features 100 high-interest readings and activities designed to help students improve their comprehension and response skills. Classroom-tested lessons include brief reading selections followed by constructed response and multiple-choice questions and thinking and writing activities. Reading Comprehension Boosters is flexible and can be used as a core or supplemental program, as test prep, or for intervention with individual students or groups.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Step-by-Step Guide for Helping Your Nonprofit Compete Successfully.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the Social Enterprise Alliance, the organization dedicated to building a robust social enterprise field, comes Succeeding at Social Enterprise. This practical guide is filled with the best practices, tools, guidance, models and successful cases for leaders (and future leaders) of social ventures and enterprises. A groundbreaking work, it brings together the knowledge and experience of social enterprise pioneers in the field and some of today's most successful social entrepreneurs to show what it takes to implement and run an effective social venture or organization. Succeeding at Social Enterprise focuses on real life examples, lessons learned and the core competencies that are needed to run a social venture in a nonprofit, highlighting such skills as managing and leading, business planning, marketing and sales, and accounting.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This comprehensive anthology of primary documents and materials explores the evolution and study of Christian ethical principles. It may be used independently, or alongside the accompanying textbook, Introducing Christian Ethics, for a complete overview of the field.\* Represents the entire canon of Christian ethics, including first-hand accounts from major figures in the theological and ecclesial tradition\* Introduces foundational figures such as Augustine, Aquinas, and Luther; contemporary theorists including Jqrgen Moltmann, Stanley Hauerwas, and Wendell Berry; in addition to work by work by non-theoretical figures, such as Ghandi and Martin Luther King\* Features useful introductory material that demonstrates the significance of each extract and how they relate to each other\* May be used independently or together with the accompanying textbook, Introducing Christian Ethics; both books share the same structure and are cross-referenced for ease of use.