wiley aug 2011 (142 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A proven system for rallying all of an organizations' employees around a new vision and ideas for making the vision stickWhen something at work isn't going smoothly, managers struggle with what part of the problem to tackle first. Do they start with cost reduction Or should they go for process improvements first The authors--who have helped hundreds of companies and individuals change and improve--say spend time and money adjusting the systems in which people operate, rather than targeting people and their performance directly. The authors show that it's in fact possible to change everything at once--with a focus on making such transformations permanent and repeatable.\* Brand-new Introduction written for the paperback edition\* Filled with illustrative examples from Northrup Grumman, BHP-Billiton, Reebok, Harvard Business School, and many others\* Two experts in the field show how to make major transformations happenThe book outlines a process for engaging all employees to buy-in to an improved vision of an organization's new and improved future.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Loving Someone Who Has Dementia is a much-needed guide that offers proven strategies for managing ongoing stress and grief. Dr. Pauline Boss outlines seven guidelines for staying resilient while caring for someone who has dementia and offers hope when experiencing 'ambiguous loss' having a loved one both here and not here, physically present but psychologically absent. Loving Someone Who Has Dementia is written for anyone touched by the epidemic of dementia: caregivers, family members, friends, neighbors, as well as educators and professionals. Written in easy-to-understand conversational language, this vital resource is based on solid research and years of clinical practice. Dr. Boss gives you the tools you need to embrace rather than resist the ambiguity in your relationship with someone who has dementia.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - IT DOESN'T MATTER HOW MUCH YOU EARN OR HOW MUCH MONEY YOU HAVE-THERE IS A SIMPLE WAY FOR YOU TO GIVE YOUR KIDS $1 MILLION EACH-AND IT WON'T COST YOU A CENT!

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The final instalment in a new series offering straightforward, practical wisdom from a top business guruJohn Adair's 100 Greatest Ideas for Amazing Creativity is the second title in a new series of titles from the noted business expert. Focused on concise, practical, and straightforward business wisdom, the series offers the kind of real-world insight that business leaders thrive on.Short, punchy, and packed with real solutions, this book provides 100 proven and effective ideas for businesspeople in need of fresh new ideas, whether they work for a small firm or a Fortune 100 giant.\* Proven, practical business wisdom for anyone who must create to succeed\* The second book in a new series from renowned business authority John Adair\* Quick bites of business wisdom for everyday business successFor effective tips on creative thinking from a proven expert, John Adair's 100 Greatest Ideas for Amazing Creativity offers everything you need to invent your own success in business.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The first installment in a new series offering straightforward, practical wisdom from a top business guruJohn Adair's 100 Greatest Ideas for Effective Management is the first in a new series of titles from the noted business expert. Focused on concise, practical, and straightforward business wisdom, the series offers the kind of real-world insight that business leaders thrive on.Short, punchy, and packed with real solutions, this book provides 100 proven and effective ideas for business managers, whether they manage a few people or a few hundred, and whether they work for a small firm or a Fortune 100 giant.\* Proven, practical business wisdom for managers\* The first in a new series from renowned business authority John Adair\* Quick bites of business wisdom for everyday management successFor real management wisdom from a proven expert, John Adair's 100 Greatest Ideas for Effective Management offers everything you need to be your brilliant best.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Written in down-to-earth language and presented in an easy-to-read checklist format, this book helps parents and teachers better understand children and youth with Tourette Syndrome (TS) and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Packed with practical advice, information, and the latest research, this vital resource reveals the support and interventions that can help children with Tourette Syndrome and/or OCD succeed.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The easy way to craft, polish, and get your play on stageGetting a play written and produced is a daunting process. From crystallizing story ideas, formatting the script, understanding the roles of the director stagecraft people, to marketing and financing your project, and incorporating professional insights on writing, there are plenty of ins and outs that every aspiring playwright needs to know. But where can you turn for guidance Playwriting For Dummies helps any writer at any stage of the process hone their craft and create the most dramatic and effective pieces.\* Guides you through every process of playwriting-from soliloquies, church skits, and one act plays to big Broadway musicals\* Advice on moving your script to the public stage\* Guidance on navigating loopholesIf you're an aspiring playwright looking to begin the process, or have already penned a masterpiece and need trusted advice to bring it into the spotlight, Playwriting For Dummies has you covered.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Property Diaries is a fun and informative guide for women who want to get their well-heeled feet on the property ladder. Packed with practical information about saving for a deposit, applying for a bank loan and researching properties, the book follows real estate rookie Maggie Rose as she finds her dream home and possibly her dream man as well!

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Practical how-to advice for keeping chickens'For me, raising chickens, for eggs and meat, has been one of the most enjoyable aspects of our family farm. I am a great admirer of 'chicken whisperer' Pammy Riggs, and with her two co-authors she has produced an admirably thorough guide to enjoying the pleasures and avoiding the pitfalls of keeping chickens. Get the book, and take the feathery plunge!'- Hugh Fearnley-WhittingstallKeeping Chickens For Dummies provides you with an introduction to all aspects of keeping chickens, from constructing a hutch to the correct feeding regime. It offers expert advice straight from the River Cottage 'Chicken Whisperer', so whether you're looking to raise chickens for eggs, meat, or just the entertainment value and fun - Keeping Chickens For Dummies is the perfect place to start.Keeping Chickens For Dummies:\* Shows you how to keep chickens in different conditions\* Offers guidance on choosing and purchasing chickens\* Gives great step-by-step advice on constructing the right housing\* Provides expert advice on how to feed and care for your chickens.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The easy way to shed light on OpticsIn general terms, optics is the science of light. More specifically, optics is a branch of physics that describes the behavior and properties of light-including visible, infrared, and ultraviolet-and the interaction of light with matter.Optics For Dummies gives you an approachable introduction to optical science, methods, and applications. You'll get plain-English explanations of the nature of light and optical effects; reflection, refraction, and diffraction; color dispersion; optical devices, industrial, medical, and military applications; as well as laser light fundamentals.\* Tracks a typical undergraduate optics course\* Detailed explanations of concepts and summaries of equations\* Valuable tips for study from college professorsIf you're taking an optics course for your major in physics or engineering, let Optics For Dummies shed light on the subject and help you succeed!

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In 1728, in the wake of his father's death, the twelve-year-old heir to five aristocratic titles and the scion of Ireland's mighty house of Annesley was kidnapped by his uncle and shipped to America as an indentured servant. Only after twelve more years did 'Jemmy' Annesley at last escape, returning to Ireland to bring his blood rival, the Earl of Anglesea, to justice in one of the most captivating trials of the century. Hundreds of years later, historian A. Roger Ekirch delves into the court transcripts and rarely seen legal depositions that chronicle Jemmy's attempt to reclaim his birthright, in the process vividly evoking the volatile world of Georgian Ireland-complete with its violence, debauchery, ancient rituals, and tenacious loyalties.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - There are numerous tax rules and regulations associated with real estate that you need to comply with and, if you get it wrong, the Tax Office could impose stiff penalties. Fortunately, help is at hand.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Are you worried about how you re going to fund your retirement Will you be able to afford the lifestyle you deserve Many Australians are nearing or in retirement and many are not financially prepared. Funding Your Retirement: A Survival Guide will help you secure your financial future so you can enjoy the retirement you ve dreamed of.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Shut Up, Stop Whining, and Get a Life was immediately hailed as 'not your average self-help book' and demanded attention and praise right out of the gate. It is now considered one of the icons of the personal development movement. Now, Larry Winget is back with his signature caustic, no-nonsense, hilarious style, which earned him the titles 'Pitbull of Personal Development(r)' and 'World's Only Irritational Speaker(r).' Winget's 'get off your butt and go to work' approach to self-improvement boils success down to a simple formula: Everything in your life gets better when you get better.\* Get tangible advice from one of the world's most successful speakers and the author of five bestselling books and television personality.\* Learn the keys to turning your life, money and business around.\* Stop making excuses, stop blaming others and take responsibility for your life and your resultsThe brutal advice he offers has changed the lives of millions of people and increased sales for countless businesses. In this Second Edition of Shut Up, Stop Whining, and Get a Life, Winget takes the same principles and expands the lessons with brand new examples, stories, and added wisdom. It may sound ruthless, but your life is your own fault and if you shut up, stop whining, and take action you can create a better life.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The bestselling introductory guide on nanotechnology-now revised and updatedThe world of nanotechnology is ever changing and evolving; this fun and friendly guide demystifies the topic for anyone interested in how molecule-sized machines and processes affect our everyday lives. The authors begin with explaining the background of nanotechnology and then examine industries that are affected by this technology. Aiming to educate and simultaneously dispel common myths, the book explores the many nanotechnology-enabled consumer products available on the market today, ranging from socks to face lotion to jet skis to floor cleaners, to name a few.\* Serves as a fun and friendly introduction to the fascinating topic of nanotechnology\* Discusses the various issues involving nanotechnology in the areas of environment, medicine, defense, and others\* Provides real-world examples of everyday nanotechnology use such as floor cleaners, flash memory drives, face lotion, computer processors, and moreWritten in the accessible, humorous For Dummies style, Nanotechnology For Dummies, 2nd Edition provides an easy-to-understand overview of nanotechnology and its real-world implementation.

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How to get past the crisis and make the market work for you againThe last decade has left people terrified of even the safest investment opportunities. This fear is not helping would-be investors who could be making money if they had a solid plan. The Little Book of Trading teaches the average person rules and philosophies that winners use to beat the market, regardless of the financial climate.The market has always fluctuated, but savvy traders know how to make money in good times and bad. Drawing on author Michael Covel's own trading experience, as well as insights from legendary traders, the book offers sound, practical advice in an easy to understand, readily digestible way. The Little Book of Trading:\* Identifies tools, concepts, psychologies, and philosophies that keep people protected and making money when the next market bubble or surprise crisis occurs\* Features top traders in each chapter that have beaten the market for decades, providing readers with their moneymaking knowledge\* Shows how traders who beat mutual fund performance make money at different times, not just from stocks aloneMost importantly, The Little Book of Trading explains why mutual funds should not be the investment vehicle of choice for people looking to secure retirement, a radical realization highlighting the changed face of investing today.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The new, updated edition of the classic medical terminology reference with over 200,000 copies soldQuick Medical Terminology has long been relied on by students and medical professionals looking to build or update their medical vocabulary. This new fifth edition provides the tools and information needed to understand the simple logic behind hundreds of seemingly incomprehensible words, along with fresh exercises and current examples.\* Features new review exercises and self-tests, more than 250 new terms, medical measurements, and up-to-date examples\* Provides the tools necessary for building and sustaining a large working repertoire of medical terms\* The reference of choice for health practitioners and others who need to expand, improve, or refresh their medical vocabulariesFilled with essential information presented in a clear and easy-to-follow format, Quick Medical Terminology is an invaluable learning tool and reference source.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Worlding Cities is the first serious examination of Asian urbanism to highlight the connections between different Asian models and practices of urbanization. It includes important contributions from a respected group of scholars across a range of generations, disciplines, and sites of study.\* Describes the new theoretical framework of 'worlding'\* Substantially expands and updates the themes of capital and culture\* Includes a unique collection of authors across generations, disciplines, and sites of study\* Demonstrates how references to Asian power, success, and hegemony make possible urban development and limit urban politics.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The classic guide to cashing in on your million-dollar ideaWhether you've invented a great new product, or you have an idea for an app, an online business, or a reality show, How to License Your Million Dollar Idea delivers the information you need to snag a great licensing deal. Now in its third edition, this book has become the go-to source for budding inventors and entrepreneurs who have great ideas and want to cash in on them without putting themselves in financial risk. Licensing is the way to make that happen and this book explains exactly how it's done.You'll get tested advice on how to protect your ideas and find a licensee for new products, apps, TV game shows, websites, software, and more. You'll also learn how to develop your creative thinking skills and objectively evaluate your ideas.\* Explains how to protect your new idea with or without patents and copyrights\* Directs you in finding the perfect person at the right company and on how to prepare a presentation that gets you to a 'yes'\* Reviews sample licensing contracts to help you understand what your creativity and achievement entitles you toYou'll also read accounts from profitable inventors on their own goof-ups and brilliant moves along their paths to success.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The first true revision of the classic book from the bestselling author of The Leadership ChallengeAs the world falls deeper into economic downturns and warfare, the question of credibility (how leaders gain and lose it) is more important than ever. Building on their research from The Leadership Challenge, James Kouzes and Barry Posner explore in Credibility why leadership is above all a relationship, with credibility as the cornerstone, and why leaders must 'Say what you mean and mean what you say.' This first full revision of the book since its initial publication in 1993 features new case studies from around the world, fully updated data and research, and a streamlined format. Written by the premier leadership experts working today, Credibility:\* Reveals the six key disciplines that strengthen a leader's capacity for developing and sustaining credibility.\* Provides rich examples of real managers in action\* Includes updates to the applications and researchThis personal, inspiring, and genuine guide helps you understand the fundamental importance of credibility for building personal and organizational success.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - For decades, politicians have spent thousands of hours writing legislation aimed at helping kids with ADHD and learning disabilities (LD). Parents and schools have spent billions of dollars getting children tested and delivering special education services. Despite all this, most kids with ADHD/LD still hate school. Why haven't we been able to find the solution to this problem We've been looking in the wrong place.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - We live in a challenging, complex, inter-connected and unpredictable world beset by a range of seemingly insoluble problems. But, says Michael Fullan--an internationally acclaimed authority on organizational change--we have an increasing understanding of how to tackle complex change. This involves developing a new kind of leader: one who recognizes what is needed to bring about deep and lasting changes in living systems at all levels. These leaders need a deep understanding of what motivates us as human beings and how we tap into and influence other people's self-motivation.In his previous best-selling books The Six Secrets of Change, Leading in a Culture of Change, and Turnaround Leadership, Michael Fullan examined the concepts and processes of change. In Change Leader he turns his focus to the core practices of leadership that are so vital for leading in today's complex world. He reveals seven core practices for today's leaders, all of which appear to be deceptively simple but actually get to the essence of what differentiates a powerful leader from one who is merely competent:\* Practice Drives Theory\* Be Resolute\* Motivate the Masses\* Collaborate to Compete\* Learn Confidently\* Know Your Impact\* Sustain SimplexityThroughout the book Fullan argues that powerful leaders have built bedrocks of credibility, have learned how to identify the few things that matter most, and know how to leverage their skills in ways that benefit their entire organization. The author shows leaders how to avoid policies and strategies that focus on shallow and short-term goals and develop leadership skills for long-term success.With a wealth of illustrative examples from business, education, nonprofit, and government sectors Change Leader provides a much-needed leadership guide for today's turbulent climate.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Student-Centered Leadership offers a timely and thoughtful resource for school leaders who want to turn their ideals into action. Written by educational leadership expert Viviane Robinson, the book shows leaders how they can make a bigger difference to the quality of teaching and learning in their school and ultimately improve their students' performance.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Reflecting a recent flourishing of creative thinking in the field, Agents and Their Actions presents seven newly commissioned essays by leading international philosophers that highlight the most recent debates in the philosophy of action\* Features seven internationally significant authors, including new work by two of philosophy's 'super stars', John McDowell and Joseph Raz\* Presents the first clear indication of how John McDowell is extending his path-breaking work on intentionality and perceptual experience towards an account of action and agency\* Covers all the major interconnections between action-agency and central areas of Philosophy: Metaphysics, Epistemology, History of Philosophy, Ethics, Logic, Philosophy of Language\* Provides a snapshot of current debate on the subject, which is fresh, enlightening, and fruitful.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From one of the world's leading historians a comprehensive narrative of the 3,000 years that have formed Asia's people, culture, and global destiny.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The perfect guide to get you up and running with your new Canon dSLR cameraThe Canon EOS Rebel T3/1100D is a popular dSLR camera for those moving up from point-and-shoot for the first time. This full-color guide explains all the buttons, dials, and menus, helping you understand your camera and start using all its features. Plenty of colorful photos from the author's portfolio illustrate what you can achieve. The book covers shooting in auto mode, using the onboard controls, working with Live View, and managing exposure, focus, color, and lighting. It also addresses specific shooting situations, how to get your images from the camera to the computer, and tips on editing and sharing your photos.\* Canon's Rebel T3/1100D is a popular starter camera for those moving from point-and-shoot to SLR; this book helps dSLR newcomers understand and use all the controls\* Covers using all the dials, menus, and modes; working with Live View and playback; dialing in exposure and managing lighting; and shooting in auto mode\* Explains how to get the best images in various situations\* Addresses how to get images from the camera to the computer, editing techniques, and how to print photos or post them online\* Full-color photos from the author's collection show what you can achieveAnyone moving up to dSLR photography with the Canon T3/1100D will gain skill and confidence from this easy-to-follow guide.