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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Put your cryptic-cracking skills to use!With over 50 puzzles and 1,750 clues for you to conquer, Cryptic Crossword Puzzles for Dummies is filled with cryptics that range from (relatively) simple to expert-level, along with brief explanations of the most common types of clues and helpful hints on how to solve them. Used on its own or as a companion to Solving Cryptic Crosswords For Dummies, this book will keep your brain busy for hours!\* Apply the basics: use fundamental rules to solve puzzles\* Build your solving skills: practise consistently on various grid types\* Tackle pesky anagrams: decode anagram clues aplenty\* Use sums to find the answer: add and subtract letters to get the correct word\* Detect double definitions: answer hints with more than one meaning\* Explore hidden messages: become a master at uncovering unseen solutions.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Best selling author, award winning comedian and international keynote speaker Gavin Oattes challenges you to live life better than you have to, to never be afraid of your own style and to blow your own god damn mind for a change.Cast your mind back to that album that changed your life The riffs, the hooks and the lyrics that blew your mind That movie that moved your whole world and assured you that life was going to be special Transporting you to a place you'd never been before, the opening chapter of that book that changed your life forever The hairs on the back of your neck stood, adrenaline rushed through your entire body with the weight of the world gone from your young shoulders. Energised, inspired, alive, all in and ready to turn up to this wonderfully f\*cked up thing we call life.Close your eyes and remember that feeling right there in that moment Life Will See You Now is a rousing, uplifting anthem that will inspire you to put down your phone, rediscover what truly matters and completely rethink what 'making it' in life actually means.A personal development title with a difference - there's no step-by-step guide and no map to change your life - instead, it provides you with hilarious, real life inspiration, motivation and energy to figure it out for yourself and rediscover that wee piece of magic you had when you were just five years old.Oattes makes the argument - backed by both positive psychology and an abundance of childlike wonder - that in an anxious world ruled by pressure, ego and other people's expectations, we are all incredibly lucky to be alive at a time where kindness, gratitude, play and ice-lollies really do matter.Remember, you don't have to do what everyone else is doing. . .…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - With irrepressible humor, Slavoj ?i?ek dissects our current political and social climate, discussing everything from Jordan Peterson and sex 'unicorns' to Greta Thunberg and Chairman Mao. Taking aim at his enemies on the Left, Right, and Center, he argues that contemporary society can only be properly understood from a communist standpoint. Why communism The greater the triumph of global capitalism, the more its dangerous antagonisms multiply: climate collapse, the digital manipulation of our lives, the explosion in refugee numbers - all need a radical solution. That solution is a Left that dares to speak its name, to get its hands dirty in the real world of contemporary politics, not to sling its insults from the sidelines or to fight a culture war that is merely a fig leaf covering its political and economic failures. As the crises caused by contemporary capitalism accumulate at an alarming rate, the Left finds itself in crisis too, beset with competing ideologies and prone to populism, racism, and conspiracy theories. A Left that Dares to Speak Its Name is ?i?ek's attempt to elucidate the major political issues of the day from a truly radical Leftist position. The first three parts explore the global political situation and the final part focuses on contemporary Western culture, as ?i?ek directs his polemic to topics such as wellness, Wikileaks, and the rights of sexbots. This wide-ranging collection of essays provides the perfect insight into the ideas of one of the most influential radical thinkers of our time.…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Develop a high-performing team based on a culture where respect trumps harmonyAs teams become more diverse, we won't always see eye to eye. We won't agree on everything, and we may not even like each other. In order to achieve results, we need to have robust, candid and constructive discussions. Respect Trumps Harmony offers a proven approach to navigating the difficulties faced in teams and workplaces today. To build collaboration; strengthen innovation; and manage safety, risk and well-being, it's critical that there is a foundation of respect, not harmony.Developed during author Rachael Robertson's time leading one of the toughest workplaces on the planet-Davis Station, Antarctica-and further informed by over 15 years of research, case studies and feedback, Robertson suggests that harmony in the workplace is overrated, and can even be dangerous, and that above all else, respect is the key ingredient of a high-performance culture. A focus on respect over harmony improves everything from morale to productivity. Respect Trumps Harmony integrates the three pillars at the core of Robertson's leadership practice: No triangles, The bacon wars, and Lead without a title, enabling you to:- Manage conflict and put an end to gossip- Improve accountability and the quality of feedback, - Recognise and manage dysfunctional behaviour- Build collaboration to strengthen innovation- Identify and manage risk- Inspire trust and confidence by displaying personal leadership, and encourage others to do the same irrespective of their titleRespect Trumps Harmony is a contemporary leadership handbook, essential for all modern leaders and those who wish to transform the culture within their own team. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Take a Design-led Approach to Innovation Innovation drives growth in organisations and entire economies. Yet innovation is hard, risky and rarely successful. Most innovations and startups fail because of a lack of focus on the front end of the innovation process where customer needs are researched, insights are distilled, solutions are ideated, prototyped and tested and business models are shaped. But innovation doesn't have to be this way. InInnovator's Playbook, author and leading Design Thinking expert Nathan Baird shares his 20 years of hands-on experience, tools and methods for developing a winning customer-centric approach to innovation. This book will teach you how to apply the design thinking method to innovation and help you to innovate better with five practical and proven stages: 1. Build the right team for innovation. 2. Better understand your customer through empathy. 3. Distill and refine customer-centric needs and insights. 4. Unleash your team's creativity to create fresh new ideas to address customer needs. 5. Experiment and validate desirable, feasible and viable solutions. Innovator's Playbook helps entrepreneurs, corporate teams, startups and leaders across all levels to use design-led methodologies for start-to-finish innovation success.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Learn the secrets for becoming the inspirational coach everyone is waiting forThink about the coaches you've had throughout your life. Most likely, some were good, others not so good. Maybe one or two were great. One thing is undeniable: Coaches can influence your life in ways that can be negative or positive. A coach can either build you up or tear you down. The world needs better coaches in all walks of life--if you're a parent, a teacher, a co-worker, or a leader, you are also a coach. Which kind of coach do you want to be Coach to Coach helps you answer this question and shares the secrets to bringing out the best in a person, both on and off the field.For more than twenty years, author Martin Rooney hascoached professional sport stars, Olympic champions, and business leaders to high levels of performance, analyzing thousands of real-life examples of what works and what doesn't. Reading like a simple parable, this engaging book gives you an easy-to-use yet highly effective formula for becoming a better coach for your teams, in your business, and in your personal life. Packed with valuable insights and expert advice, this appealing book helps you:\* Learn how to be a great leader by being a great coach\* Create positive lives for your children and the people you work with\* Inspire and motivate the people around you\* Turn your natural skills and talents into your own unique coaching style\* Use proven, time-tested coaching strategies to get resultsCoach to Coach: An Empowering Story About How to Be a Great Leader is an ideal book for coaches, leaders, managers, entrepreneurs, educators, parents, and anyone wanting to bring out the best in those around them.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Since the 1930s, the Walt Disney Company has produced characters, images, and stories that have captivated audiences around the world. How can we understand the appeal of Disney products What is it about the Disney phenomenon that attracts so many children, as well as adults In this updated second edition, with new examples provided throughout, Janet Wasko examines the processes by which the Disney company - one of the largest media and entertainment corporations in the world - continues to manufacture the fantasies that enthrall millions. She analyses the historical expansion of the Disney empire into the twenty-first century, examines the content of Disney's classic and more recent films, cartoons and TV programs and discusses how they are produced, considering how some of the same techniques have been applied to the Disney theme parks. She also discusses the reception (and sometimes, reinterpretation) of Disney products by different kinds of audiences. By looking at the Disney phenomenon from a variety of perspectives, she provides an updated and comprehensive overview of one of the most significant media and cultural institutions of our time.This important book by a leading scholar of the entertainment industries will be of great interest to students in media and cultural studies, as well as a broader readership of Disney fans.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Everything you need to take care of your feline friendCats are the purrfect pets: they're relatively easy to care for, a blast to play with, and sure to win the heart of every member of your family with their loving nature--and sometimes sassy demeanor!Cats For Dummies gives you expert insight into everything from cat behavior to what makes each type of feline unique. With this easy-to-understand guide, you'll be able to tackle those tough cat-astrophes from dealing with problem behaviors like scratching the furniture and missing the litter box--all while learning to understand what your cat is trying to tell you.\* Happily bring a cat or kitten into your life\* Keep your new four-legged family member comfortable and safe\* Live a happy feline-friendly life\* Keep your cat in prime healthWhether you're looking to get your first kitten or adopt a senior cat, this book covers all the basics of feline cat care.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - As you have probably noticed, there are quite a few investing books out there. Many of them were written by some of the world's greatest investors. So, why should you read our book Stock investing is more prevalent than ever, whether directly or indirectly through brokerage accounts, exchange-traded funds, mutual funds, or retirement plans. Despite this, the vast majority of individual investors have no training on how to pick stocks. And, until now, there hasn't been a truly accessible, easy-to-understand resource available to help them. The Little Book of Investing Like the Pros was written to fill this void. We believe the simplicity and accessibility of our stock picking framework is truly unique. Using real-world examples and actual Wall Street models used by the pros, we teach you how to pick stocks in a highly accessible, step-by-step manner. Our goal is straightforward-to impart the skills necessary for finding high-quality stocks while protecting your portfolio with risk management best practices. Our practical approach is designed to help demystify the investing process, which can be intimidating. This training will help set you apart from others who are largely flying blind. Pilots require extensive training before receiving a license. Doctors must graduate medical school, followed by a multi-year residency. Even those providing professional investment advice require certification. But, anyone can buy a stock without any training whatsoever. While buying stocks on a hunch and a prayer may not endanger your life, it can certainly put your finances at risk.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Get ready to master the bass guitar faster than you can say 'amplifier.' A staple of almost every genre of music out there, the bass guitar is a fundamental (and fun!) instrument that can now be easily learned by musicians of any experience level with Bass Guitar Exercises For Dummies. Complete with a bonus downloadable content, this book gives bassists a variety of tips and drills to help you strike a chord with any performance (even if it's only for an audience of one). This book is an easy how-to that every bass player can appreciate. Bass Guitar Exercises For Dummies: - Features a wide variety of 300+ exercises and technique-building practice opportunities tailored to bass guitar - Offers exercises and chords for a variety of genres including funk, rock, blues, and reggae bass patterns - Shows you proper hand and body posture as well as fingering and hand positions - Concludes each lesson with a music piece for you to try - Comes with an audio CD that includes practice pieces to accompany the exercises and drills presented in each section - Helps you build your strength, endurance, and dexterity when playing bass Whether you're a beginner bass player or you're looking to give John Paul Jones a run for his money,Bass Guitar Exercises For Dummiesis the book for you! Pick up your copy today.P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you're probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Bass Guitar Exercises For Dummies (9780470647226). The book you see here shouldn't be considered a new or updated product. But if you're in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We're always writing about new topics.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Now updated-a highly informative guide to the joys of bunny ownership Rabbits For Dummies gives readers a well-informed look before hopping headlong into the wonderful world of raising rabbits. From choosing a rabbit and preparing its home to feeding, grooming, and training, this practical guide provides a wealth of hutch-tested tips. Packed with informative photographs and beautifully detailed illustrations, Rabbits For Dummies includes up-to-date veterinary information, explains rabbit body language, advises on treating common rabbit maladies, covers the latest on organic cuisine and homegrown feeding options, and suggests training tips for acclimating a new bunny into the household.P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you're probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release ofRabbits For Dummies(9781119696780). The book you see here shouldn't be considered a new or updated product. But if you're in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We're always writing about new topics. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The definitive resource for understanding what coding is, designed for educators and parentsEven though the vast majority of teachers, parents, and students understand the importance of computer science in the 21st century, many struggle to find appropriate educational resources. Don't Teach Coding: Until You Read This Book fills a gap in current knowledge by explaining exactly what coding is and addressing why and how to teach the subject. Providing a historically grounded, philosophically sensitive description of computer coding, this book helps readers understand the best practices for teaching computer science to their students and their children.The authors, experts in teaching computer sciences to students of all ages, offer practical insights on whether coding is a field for everyone, as opposed to a field reserved for specialists. This innovative book provides an overview of recent scientific research on how the brain learns coding, and features practical exercises that strengthen coding skills. Clear, straightforward chapters discuss a broad range of questions using principles of computer science, such as why we should teach students to code and is coding a science, engineering, technology, mathematics, or language Helping readers understand the principles and issues of coding education, this book:\* Helps those with no previous background in computer science education understand the questions and debates within the field\* Explores the history of computer science education and its influence on the present\* Views teaching practices through a computational lens\* Addresses why many schools fail to teach computer science adequately\* Explains contemporary issues in computer science such as the language wars and trends that equate coding with essential life skills like reading and writingDon't Teach Coding: Until You Read This Book is a valuable resource for K-12 educators in computer science education and parents wishing to understand the field to help chart their children's education path.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - On 6 April 1967, at the invitation of the Socialist Students of Austria at the University of Vienna, Theodor W. Adorno gave a lecture which is not merely of historical interest.Against the background of the rise of the National Democratic Party of Germany, which had enjoyed remarkable electoral success in the first two years after its formation in November 1964, Adorno analysed the goals, resources and tactics of the new right-wing nationalism of this time. Contrasting it with the 'old' fascism of the Nazis, Adorno gave particular attention to the ways in which far-right movements elicited enthusiastic support in sections of the West German population, 20 years after the war had ended.Much has changed since then, but some elements have remained the same or resurfaced in new forms, 50 years later. Adorno's penetrating analysis of the sources of right-wing radicalism is as relevant today as it was five decades ago. It is a prescient message to future generations who find themselves embroiled once again in a struggle against a resurgent nationalism and right-wing extremism.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The facts and fictions that continue to shape our understanding of Chaucer and his place in literary tradition Is Chaucer the father of English literature The first English poet Was he a feminist A political opportunist A spy Is Chaucer's language too difficult for modern readers 30 Great Myths about Chaucer explores the widely held ideas and opinions about the medieval poet, discussing how 'myths' have influenced Chaucer's reception history and interpretations of his poetry through the centuries. This unique text offers original insights on the character of Chaucer, the nature of his works, the myths that inform our conceptions of Chaucer, and the underlying causes of these myths. Each accessible and engaging chapter focuses on a specific myth, including those surrounding Chaucer's romantic life, political leanings, religious views, personal struggles, financial challenges, ideas about chivalry, representations of social class, and many others. More than simply correcting inaccurate facts or clarifying common misconceptions about Chaucer, the text delves deeper to address how the myths have shaped the critical interpretation and enduring literary legacy of Chaucer. This innovative volume: - Explores how generations of readers continue to shape understanding of Chaucer - Highlights the intersection of medievalism and Chaucer studies - Helps readers detach myths about Chaucer from critical readings of his works - Examines whether myths about Chaucer are based on historical fact or literary interpretation - Discusses the history of reading Chaucer in contexts of biography, criticism, and popular culture 30 Great Myths about Chaucer is an indispensable resource for academics, researchers, graduate students, upper-level undergraduates, and general readers with interest in Chaucer and early English and Middle Ages literature.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Hack your business growth the scientific wayAirbnb. Uber. Spotify. To join the big fish in the disruptive digital shark tank you need to get beyond siloed sales and marketing approaches. You have to move ahead fast--with input from your whole organization--or die. Since the early 2010s, growth hacking culture has developed as the way to achieve this, pulling together multiple talents--product managers, data analysts, programmers, creatives, and yes, marketers--to build a lean, mean, iterative machine that delivers the swift sustainable growth you need to stay alive and beat the competition.Growth Hacking for Dummies provides a blueprint for building the machine from the ground-up, whether you're a fledgling organization looking for ways to outperform big budgets and research teams, or an established business wanting to apply emerging techniques to your process. Written by a growth thought leader who learned from the original growth hacking gurus, you'll soon be an expert in the tech world innovations that make this the proven route to the big time: iteration, constant testing, agile approaches, and flexible responses to your customers' evolving needs.\* Soup to nuts: get a full overview of the growth hacking process and tools\* Appliance of science: how to build and implement concept-testing models\* Coming together: pick up best practices for building a cross-disciplinary team\* Follow the data: find out what your customers really wantYou know you can't just stay still--start moving ahead by developing the growth hacking mindset that'll help you win big and leave the competition dead in the water.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Philosophy's Future: The Problem of Philosophical Progress diagnoses the state of philosophy as an academic discipline and calls it to account, inviting further reflection and dialogue on its cultural value and capacity for future evolution. - Offers the most up-to-date treatment of the intellectual and cultural value of contemporary philosophy from a wide range of perspectives - Features contributions from distinguished philosophers such as Frank Jackson, Karen Green, Timothy Williamson, Jessica Wilson, and many others - Explores the ways philosophical investigations of logic, world, mind, and moral responsibility continue to shape the empirical and theoretical sciences - Considers the role of contemporary philosophy in political issues such as women's rights, the discrimination of minorities, and public health.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The patterns and instruction you need to start crocheting and kitting today!Knitting and crocheting go hand-in-hand and are the most popular yarn crafts today. This one-stop guide to all things needles, hooks, and yarn will give you everything you need to know to get started knitting or crocheting.The book covers absolute basics such as selecting yarn, casting on, and even how to hold the tools and yarn, to understanding stitches, checking gauge, and deciphering patterns. Hundreds of projects, from beginner to advanced, include complete, step-by-step instructions as well as detailed illustrations and photos, and instructional videos online. It includes content from:\* Knitting For Dummies\* Knitting Patterns For Dummies\* Crocheting For Dummies\* Crochet Patterns For DummiesGet started today and you'll be knitting and crocheting like a champ in no time.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How to use the Design Thinking ToolsA practical guide to make innovation happenThe Design Thinking Toolbox explains the most important tools and methods to put Design Thinking into action. Based on the largest international survey on the use of design thinking, the most popular methods are described in four pages each by an expert from the global Design Thinking community. If you are involved in innovation, leadership, or design, these are tools you need. Simple instructions, expert tips, templates, and images help you implement each tool or method.\* Quickly and comprehensively familiarize yourself with the best design thinking tools\* Select the appropriate warm-ups, tools, and methods\* Explore new avenues of thinking\* Plan the agenda for different design thinking workshops\* Get practical application tipsThe Design Thinking Toolbox help innovators master the early stages of the innovation process. It's the perfect complement to the international bestseller The Design Thinking Playbook. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The long-awaited follow-up to the international bestsellers, Business Model Generation and Value Proposition DesignAlex Osterwalder and Yves Pigneurs' Business Model Canvas changed the way the world creates and plans new business models. It has been used by corporations and startups and consultants around the world and is taught in hundreds of universities. After years of researching how the world's best companies develop, test, and scale new business models, the authors have produced their definitive work. The Invincible Company explains what every organization can learn from the business models of the world's most exciting companies.The book explains how companies such as Amazon, IKEA, Airbnb, Microsoft, and Logitech, have been able to create immensely successful businesses and disrupt entire industries. At the core of these successes are not just great products and services, but profitable, innovative business models--and the ability to improve existing business models while consistently launching new ones.The Invincible Company presents practical new tools for measuring, managing, and accelerating innovation, and strategies for reducing risk when launching new business models. Serving as a blueprint for your growth strategy, The Invincible Company explains how to constantly stay ahead of your competition.In-depth chapters explain how to create new growth engines, change how products and services are created and delivered, extract maximum profit from each type of business model, and much more. New tools--such as the Business Model Portfolio Map, Innovation Metrics, Innovation Strategy Framework, and the Culture Map--enable readers to understand how to design invincible companies.The Invincible Company:\* Helps large and small companies build their growth strategy and manage their core simultaneously\* Explains the world's best modern and historic business models\* Provides tools to assess your business model, innovation readiness, and all of your innovation projectsPresented in striking 4-color, and packed with practical visuals and tools, The Invincible Company is a must-have book for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovation professionals.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Straight from the China CEO: Advice on leading operations in the world's fastest-moving, highest stakes market. 25 top executives leading high-profile multinational companies in China, as well as seasoned and respected China-based consultants, give their front-line advice on succeeding in this market.Soaring spending power among the world's largest consumer population, radical digital transformation creating a cash-less, 'always on' society, severe generation gaps - these are just some of the factors which have completely transformed China since 2006, the year when the first volume of China CEO was published. And these are three of the main reasons the authors have again teamed up to put together this second volume - collecting entirely new content via in-depth, exclusive interviews with the heads of 25 high-profile CEOs of multinational companies in China, as well as a number of highly respected consultants who have built their careers by delivering advice on succeeding in the market.In this book, CEOs and experts share their strategies for overcoming the most pressing issues faced by business leaders in China now, including: fierce competition from strong, globalized Chinese companies; working with the powerful, complex Chinese government; and successfully attracting the nation's wealthy but fickle and tech-savvy domestic consumers. Top executives and consultants also divulge their secrets for keeping up with China's astoundingly broad and rapid digital transformation in which the nation is now leading the world in mobile payment, online shopping, social media, Artificial Intelligence, and facial and voice recognition. They also discuss trends including localization of top positions in China, the rise of female top executives in the country and the challenge of attracting the nation's highly international, purpose driven millennials.\* Hear directly from the China CEOs of: ABB, AB InBev, Bayer, Bosch, Carrefour, Coca-Cola, IKEA, Korn Ferry, Lego, L'Oreal, NIIT, Mango, Manulife, Marriott, Maserati, Microsoft, Philips, Scania, SAP, Sony, Standard Chartered, Tata, Udacity, Victoria's Secret (Lbrands Int'l), Volvo, etc.\* Learn from seasoned China experts at McKinsey & Co, Economist Group, and more\* Written in a practical, easy-to-read format ideal for busy professionals, educators, and studentsChina CEO II: Voices of Experience from 25 Top Executives Leading MNCs in China is an invaluable resource for any professionals seeking to work in or with China, or executives expanding their responsibilities in China, and those involved in international business, finance or executive programmes.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The definitive resource for understanding what coding is, designed for educators and parents Even though the vast majority of teachers, parents, and students understand the importance of computer science in the 21st century, many struggle to find appropriate educational resources. Don't Teach Coding: Until You Read This Book fills a gap in current knowledge by explaining exactly what coding is and addressing why and how to teach the subject. Providing a historically grounded, philosophically sensitive description of computer coding, this book helps readers understand the best practices for teaching computer science to their students and their children. The authors, experts in teaching computer sciences to students of all ages, offer practical insights on whether coding is a field for everyone, as opposed to a field reserved for specialists. This innovative book provides an overview of recent scientific research on how the brain learns coding, and features practical exercises that strengthen coding skills. Clear, straightforward chapters discuss a broad range of questions using principles of computer science, such as why we should teach students to code and is coding a science, engineering, technology, mathematics, or language Helping readers understand the principles and issues of coding education, this book: - Helps those with no previous background in computer science education understand the questions and debates within the field - Explores the history of computer science education and its influence on the present - Views teaching practices through a computational lens - Addresses why many schools fail to teach computer science adequately - Explains contemporary issues in computer science such as the language wars and trends that equate coding with essential life skills like reading and writing Don't Teach Coding: Until You Read This Book is a valuable resource for K-12 educators in computer science education and parents wishing to understand the field to help chart their children's education path.Wiley-VCH GmbH, Boschstraße 12, 69469 Weinheim 288 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Foreword by Nan Roman, President and CEO of the National Alliance to End Homelessness This book explains how to end the U.S. homelessness crisis by bringing together the best scholarship on the subject and sharing solutions that both local communities and national policy-makers can apply now. In the Midst of Plenty shifts understanding of homelessness away from individual disability to larger contexts of poverty, income inequality, housing affordability, and social exclusion. Homelessness experts Shinn and Khadduri provide guidance on how to end homelessness for people who experience it and how to prevent so many people from reaching the point where they have no alternative to sleeping on the street or in emergency shelters. The authors show that we know how to end homelessness-if we devote the necessary resources to doing so. In the Midst of Plenty: Homelessness and What to Do About It is an excellent resource for policy-makers, professionals in the homeless services system, and anyone else who wants to end homelessness. It also can serve as a text in undergraduate or masters courses in public policy, sociology, psychology, social work, urban studies, or housing policy. 'The knowledgeable and thoughtful authors of this book-two brilliant women who know as much as anyone in the country about the nature of homelessness and its solutions-have done a great service by taking us on a journey through the history of homelessness, how our responses have changed, and how we can end it.'-Nan Roman, President and CEO National Alliance to End Homelessness. 'Shinn and Khadduri's new book is a thorough yet concise examination of what we know about the nature and causes of homelessness, and the crucial lessons learned. This critically important work provides a roadmap to restoring basic housing and income security as viable policy options, in the face of our daunting inequality divide that otherwise threatens millions with destitution and homelessness.'-Dennis Culhane, Dana and Andrew Stone Professor of Social Policy, University of Pennsylvania 'Marybeth Shinn and Jill Khadduri have combined their significant expertise to create an essential guide about the history of modern homelessness and to offer a clear path forward to end this American tragedy. Their policy recommendations on ending homelessness are culled from the best about what we know works.'-Barbara Poppe, Executive Director US Interagency Council on Homeless, 2009-2014.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The long-awaited follow-up to the international bestsellers, Business Model Generation and Value Proposition Design Alex Osterwalder and Yves Pigneurs' Business Model Canvas changed the way the world creates and plans new business models. It has been used by corporations and startups and consultants around the world and is taught in hundreds of universities. After years of researching how the world's best companies develop, test, and scale new business models, the authors have produced their definitive work. The Invincible Company explains what every organization can learn from the business models of the world's most exciting companies. The book explains how companies such as Amazon, IKEA, Airbnb, Microsoft, and Logitech, have been able to create immensely successful businesses and disrupt entire industries. At the core of these successes are not just great products and services, but profitable, innovative business models--and the ability to improve existing business models while consistently launching new ones. The Invincible Company presents practical new tools for measuring, managing, and accelerating innovation, and strategies for reducing risk when launching new business models. Serving as a blueprint for your growth strategy, The Invincible Company explains how to constantly stay ahead of your competition. In-depth chapters explain how to create new growth engines, change how products and services are created and delivered, extract maximum profit from each type of business model, and much more. New tools-such as the Business Model Portfolio Map, Innovation Metrics, Innovation Strategy Framework, and the Culture Map-enable readers to understand how to design invincible companies. The Invincible Company: ¿ Helps large and small companies build their growth strategy and manage their core simultaneously ¿ Explains the world's best modern and historic business models ¿ Provides tools to assess your business model, innovation readiness, and all of your innovation projects Presented in striking 4-color, and packed with practical visuals and tools, The Invincible Company is a must-have book for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovation professionals.Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The leading introductory textbook on the study of religion and the natural sciences, including new coverage of the latest topics in the field Science and Religion provides students with a thorough introduction to the major themes and landmark debates in the interaction of science and religion. Incorporating history, philosophy, the natural sciences, and theology, this popular textbook examines how science and religion approach central questions and discusses the relationship between the two areas through the centuries. The authoritative and accessible chapters are designed for readers with minimal knowledge of science or theology. Written by one of the world's leading authorities on the study of religion and science, this fully revised and updated third edition addresses contemporary topics and reflects the latest conceptual developments in the field. New and expanded chapters and case studies discuss Scientism, evolutionary theodicy, the Theory of Relativity, warranted belief in science and religion, the influence of science and religion on human values, and more. The most up-to-date introduction to this exciting and rapidly growing field, this textbook: - Offers an engaging, thematically-based approach to the subject - Provides historical context for major events in science and religion - Explores scientific and religious perspectives on Creation and the existence of God - Discusses models, analogies, and issues at the intersection of science and religion One of the most respected and widely adopted textbooks in the field, Science and Religion: A New Introduction, 3rd Edition is an ideal resource for college, seminary, and university students in courses in science and religion; church or community courses in the relation of science and faith; and general readers looking for an inclusive overview of the field.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A new, fully-revised and updated edition of the leading introduction to social movements and collective action - covers a broad range of approaches in the social sciences.Now in its third edition, Social Movements is the market-leading introductory text on collective action in contemporary society. The text draws from theory-driven, systematic empirical research from across the social sciences to address central questions and concepts in the field. Sophisticated yet reader-friendly chapters offer critical analyses of relevant literature whilst exploring important issues and debates.The global political landscape has undergone significant changes in the years since this book's initial publication, such as the spread of online protests, the resurgence of nationalist and right-wing activity, global revolts, and increased social and economic polarization. This thoroughly updated edition offers fresh discussions of recent social movements against austerity from around the world, new empirical examples, references to recent episodes of contention, an expanded comparative approach to social movement theory in the scientific literature, and more. Positioned at the intersection of sociology and political science, this book:\* Presents an empirical and engaging exploration of contemporary social movements\* Discusses topics such as organizing within social movements, eventful protests, political opportunities, symbolism and identity in collective action, and social change\* Highlights how core mechanisms of collective action operate in different movements, past and present\* Provides a conceptual methodology useful for social science students and researchers alike\* Highlights how core mechanisms of collective action operate in different movements in the past and presentWritten by two internationally recognized experts in sociology and political science, the third edition of Social Movements: An Introduction is an essential course text and a must-read for students and scholars of sociology, political sociology, political science, and social movement studies.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -How to use the Design Thinking Tools A practical guide to make innovation happen The Design Thinking Toolbox explains the most important tools and methods to put Design Thinking into action. Based on the largest international survey on the use of design thinking, the most popular methods are described in four pages each by an expert from the global Design Thinking community. If you are involved in innovation, leadership, or design, these are tools you need. Simple instructions, expert tips, templates, and images help you implement each tool or method. - Quickly and comprehensively familiarize yourself with the best design thinking tools - Select the appropriate warm-ups, tools, and methods - Explore new avenues of thinking - Plan the agenda for different design thinking workshops - Get practical application tips The Design Thinking Toolbox help innovators master the early stages of the innovation process. It's the perfect complement to the international bestseller The Design Thinking Playbook.Wiley-VCH GmbH, Boschstraße 12, 69469 Weinheim 309 pp. Englisch. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The bestselling classic that launched 10,000 startups and new corporate ventures - The Four Steps to the Epiphany is one of the most influential and practical business books of all time.The Four Steps to the Epiphany launched the Lean Startup approach to new ventures. It was the first book to offer that startups are not smaller versions of large companies and that new ventures are different than existing ones. Startups search for business models while existing companies execute them.The book offers the practical and proven four-step Customer Development process for search and offers insight into what makes some startups successful and leaves others selling off their furniture.Rather than blindly execute a plan, The Four Steps helps uncover flaws in product and business plans and correct them before they become costly. Rapid iteration, customer feedback, testing your assumptions are all explained in this book.Packed with concrete examples of what to do, how to do it and when to do it, the book will leave you with new skills to organize sales, marketing and your business for success.If your organization is starting a new venture, and you're thinking how to successfully organize sales, marketing and business development you need The Four Steps to the Epiphany.Essential reading for anyone starting something new.The Four Steps to the Epiphany was originally published by K&S Ranch Publishing Inc. and is now available from Wiley. The cover, design, and content are the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Everything you need to know about the cardiovascular system. at a Glance!The Cardiovascular System at a Glance is the essential reference guide to understanding all things circulatory. Concise, accessible, and highly illustrated, this latest edition presents an integrated overview of the subject, from the basics through to application. Featuring brand new content on stroke, examination and imaging, heart block and ECGs, and myopathies and channelopathies, The Cardiovascular System at a Glance goes one step further and offers new and updated clinical case studies and multiple-choice questions on a supplementary website.\* Integrates basic science and clinical topics\* Offers bite-size chapters that make topics easy to digest\* Includes coverage of anatomy and histology, blood and haemostasis, cellular physiology, form and function, regulation and integration of cardiovascular function, history, examination and investigations, pathology and therapeutics\* Filled with highly visual, colour illustrations that enhance the text and help reinforce learningThe fifth edition of The Cardiovascular System at a Glance is an ideal resource for medical students, junior doctors, students of other health professions, and specialist cardiology nurses.; Alles Wissenswerte über das kardiovaskuläre System auf einen Blick!The Cardiovascular System at a Glance ist das Referenzwerk des Fachgebiets. Die neueste Auflage präsentiert einen integrierten prägnanten Überblick, von den Grundlagen bis zur Anwendung mit einer Vielzahl von Abbildungen. Neue Inhalte zu Schlaganfall, Untersuchungsmethoden und Bildgebung, Herzblock und EKG, Myopathien und Kanalopathien. Das Fachbuch geht noch einen Schritt weiter und bietet neue und aktualisierte Fallstudien sowie Multiple-Choice-Fragen auf einer begleitenden Website.- Verbindet Grundlagen und klinische Themen.- Kurze Kapitel, deren Inhalte sich leicht aneignen lassen.- Beschreibt Anatomie und Histologie, Blut und Blutstillung, Zellphysiologie, Form und Funktion, Regulierung und Integration der kardiovaskulären Funktion, Anamnese, Untersuchung und Nachforschungen, Pathologie und Therapieansätze.- Mit einer Fülle ansprechender, farbiger Illustrationen als Ergänzung und Erläuterung des Textes.In der 5. Auflage ist The Cardiovascular System at a Glance das ideale Lehrbuch für Studenten der Medizin, Assistenzärzte, Studenten anderer Fachgebiete im Gesundheitswesen und Pflegepersonal in der Kardiologie.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An accessible yet in-depth introductory textbook on the basic concepts of phonetics, fully updated and revisedThis broad, interdisciplinary textbook investigates how speech can be written down, how speech is produced, its acoustic characteristics, and how listeners perceive speech. Phonetics: Transcription, Production, Acoustics, and Perception introduces readers to the fundamental concepts of the discipline, providing coverage of all four areas of phonetics. This comprehensive textbook also familiarizes readers with concepts from other disciplines related to phonetics--such as physiology, anatomy, and psychology--through relatable, real-life examples.Now in its second edition, the text has been substantially revised to improve clarity and currency, based on student feedback received by the authors over the past decade. Brief 'Nutshell' introductions have been added to all chapters to provide a clear overview of key points within the body of the text. Expanded content to this new edition examines voice quality, the acoustic correlates of different phonation types, intonation, and different theories of speech perception. Written in a clear and concise style by two of the field's leading scholars, this textbook:\* Covers related relevant areas, including vocal fold vibration and the physiology of the ear\* Offers examples from other languages to highlight aspects of phonetics not found in English\* Includes chapter-by-chapter exercises, engaging illustrations, and a detailed glossary\* Features a companion website containing additional resources such as figures and sound filesPhonetics: Transcription, Production, Acoustics, and Perception, 2nd Edition is an ideal text for both introductory and advanced courses in phonetics and speech science, general linguistics, related disciplines such as psychology, speech pathology, and audiology, and for anyone interested to learn about how we speak and hear.…