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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Proven strategies to help kids learn faster and better, from bestselling author Bill Handley Kids who succeed at school aren't necessarily smarter than other kids. Often, they're simply better at learning. Speed Learning for Kids helps you teach your child how to thrive at school by learning more in less time, with less effort. The brain-training techniques in this book will enable kids to not just learn faster, but enjoy their learning, memorise as they go, and absorb as much in ten minutes as they normally would in two hours of study. How is it possible These nontraditional techniques aren't mysterious; they're just not often taught. Any child can learn how to learn, and the results really matter-with improved concentration, better short- and long-term memory, more creative thinking, and better reading comprehension skills. - Includes study techniques that replace rote learning to achieve better test results on everything from spelling tests to NAPLAN and scholarship and entrance exams - Written by Bill Handley, author of the bestselling books Teach Your Children Tables and Speed Maths for Kids - Features brain-training techniques that will not only improve school performance, but also improve problem-solving and creative thinking for long-term career success If you want to give your kids a boost in school, Speed Learning for Kids offers proven, effective strategies and techniques that lead to success in the classroom and beyond.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Learn to find your own superpowers with this inspiring journey of self-acceptanceIn Superpower, bestselling author Kate Leavell delivers a compelling story of self-love, appreciation, and the power of sharing and connecting with those around us through vulnerability and understanding. In the book, a soccer coach tells his players about the adventures of 'the new kid' at school who's afraid of being teased and bullied. Through the help of a special teacher, he and his classmates learn to overcome challenges and harness the power of seeking to understand new perspectives and viewpoints. The class experiences the power of connection inside the activities during puzzle week, and along with their new student, finds the confidence to embrace their unique traits and appreciate and celebrate the uniqueness in each other.In Superpower, you'll find:\* Games to help you discover common interests and get to know those around you on a deeper level\* Exercises to learn about what it means to have different perspectives and learn from the stories of others\* Discussion questions for deeper reflection and for group book studiesAn eye-opening and thought-provoking journey through difference, self-acceptance, and understanding, Superpower shows us how to impact the world for good using our very own, built-in superpowers.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Become a U.S. immigration wiz with this hands-on and practical guide to U.S. citizenshipIn U.S. Citizenship For Dummies, expert citizenship and ESL instructor Jennifer Gagliardi walks you through the ins and outs of the complicated process of obtaining citizenship in the United States. From preparing for test day to understanding the interview process and learning about recent changes to immigration laws, this book demystifies the legal process of transforming a foreign national into a citizen of the U.S.In this book, you'll get:\* Up-to-date info on the various application and immigration forms you'll need to complete to become a citizen\* Needed preparation for the all-important interview\* Complete coverage of the different visas and green cards available to foreign nationals and how you can qualify for themWhether you're an immigrant-to-be who's interested in becoming an American citizen, or you're already a citizen but you want to bone up on U.S. history, government, and civics knowledge, U.S. Citizenship For Dummies is the perfect guide to the procedural and substantive knowledge you need to understand the American immigration system.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Reiki--the alternative medicine therapy that's becoming mainstreamReiki is a subtle, non-invasive form of healing that uses spiritually guided life force energy, and 60% of top hospitals in the United States now offer it as complementary treatment for anxiety, depression, pain relief, and more. Reiki For Dummies is a clear and easy-to-follow guide to the origins of Reiki, where you can study Reiki, what it can do for you, what to expect in a session, and how to use Reiki at home. This book takes you through the principles, practice, and uses of Reiki--even if you're skeptical or taking your first Reiki class. Dummies is the perfect starting point for anyone interested in benefiting from Reiki or becoming a Reiki healer. Discover how Reiki fits in with other healing practices, and how it just might transform your life. This book makes it easy.\* Learn what Reiki is and how to find a Reiki practitioner\* Prepare for your Reiki session and set realistic goals and expectations\* Explore Reiki classes, symbols, and techniques\* Get started performing Reiki with basic hand positions and self-treatment\* Discover the fascinating history and evolution of this Japanese healing practiceThis edition has been expanded with new information on self-Reiki, mind-body healing with Reiki, and becoming a Reiki professional. Plus, you'll find the latest Reiki resources to expand your healing journey. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Do you want to get to 'yes' Every day we are faced with moments where we either win or lose. The question is: How persuasive are you Could you be winning more of the time In How to Persuade, best-selling author Michelle Bowden shows you the research-proven techniques to master the art of persuasion in any situation--whether it's securing that next big deal, convincing your manager to hit 'approve,' or even winning an argument with your friends.Through real-world examples and engaging activities, this book shows you how to transform your weaknesses into strengths. You'll build your own personalised plan to move people from 'no' to 'yes'--every time. Learn how to:\* Recognise and improve your persuasive strengths and weaknesses\* Build undeniable likeability and trust to compel people to action\* Arouse passion and enthusiasm for your ideas\* Win that next big pitch\* Persuade anyone, anywhere, anytimeIn How to Persuade, you'll learn all the practical skills, tips and actions you need to get exactly what you want.'Everything you want and need is on the other side of persuasion. This book takes you through the latest thinking on influence and persuasion and gives you all the completely achievable step-by-step actions to make yourself more instantly persuasive.'--Alec Gardner, Managing Partner, Australia & New Zealand, AlphaZetta.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An easy-to-understand in-depth look at of one of the most common medical conditions in the worldIf you're one of the 350 million people around the world who suffer from arthritis, you know how challenging it can be to live with it. And if you care for someone who has arthritis, you know how difficult it is to help your loved one live comfortably with the disease.Arthritis For Dummies was written for you. In it, you'll find no-nonsense guidance based on the latest arthritis research, the straight goods on medications old and new, and up-to-date info on over 40 forms of the disease, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, and more. You'll also find:\* Ten new cutting-edge treatments for arthritis\* A complete rundown of medications for arthritis, including the very latest ones\* Diet strategies to help combat arthritis pain and improve joint function\* The best exercises for building stronger joints and easing arthritis pain\* Biomechanical techniques to help ward off joint damageAn essential handbook for all who suffer from arthritis, as well as their caregivers, friends, and family, Arthritis For Dummies is the all-in-one handbook that shows you how to control arthritis symptoms, deal with chronic pain, assemble a top-notch healthcare team, and do much to help others who suffer from the disease.…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Improve your hearing, enhance your lifeWith new advice on just-released over-the-counter hearing aidsHearing loss can be frustrating, but in fact it's common and treatable. Hearing Loss For Dummies, written by top experts in the field in collaboration with AARP, walks you through how to get the help you need to clearly hear the sounds of life--whether you're at home, at work, or out and about. And hearing health is critical: Hearing loss can increase your risk of falls and injuries, isolation and depression, and even cognitive decline and dementia.Authors Frank Lin and Nicholas Reed at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine lay out the steps to hearing health:\* Understanding how hearing works--and how it changes as we age\* Finding specialists you can trust\* Determining whether you need testing and, if so, where to turn\* Using your Hearing Number(TM) to monitor how your hearing changes over time\* Learning practical solutions for hearing better at home, at work, on the phone, and in restaurants and theaters\* Choosing the right hearing aid, including just-approved over-the-counter hearing aids, and getting them adjusted to work for you\* Exploring the pros and cons of cochlear implants and other surgical options\* Covering the costs of hearing health careIf you're concerned about your own or a friend or relative's hearing, this is the one book you'll need. For what can seem like a complicated, stressful and lengthy process, Hearing Loss For Dummies tackles the topic head-on and provides you with expert guidance to put your mind at ease on the path to better hearing.\* (TM) Johns Hopkins University. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Maximize your remote and in-person leadership impact in your first 100 daysThe New Leader's 100-Day Action Plan has sold over 100,000 copies because it's so practical. The author team of accomplished private equity/M&A transition leaders explains in great detail, how to succeed in new leadership roles, build high-performance teams, execute winning strategies, and achieve organizational goals. The heavily revised 5th edition explains how to your due diligence before accepting a new role, and how to lead in remote or hybrid environments and how to leverage diversity, equity, and inclusion to meet team goals, drive growth and enhance any organization.Readers will also find:\* Roadmaps, tools and tips to understanding, improving, and leading organizational change, including digital initiatives\* New chapters focused on crisis situations, post-M&A integrations, turnarounds, and transformations\* Practical counsel on managing your BoardA critical resource for leaders in any industry, The New Leader's 100-Day Action Plan walks you through your first days, weeks, and months in any new leadership role, when stakes are high and time is of the essence.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Invaluable stories and lessons that will help you tackle one of the most challenging jobs in technology and business - leading transformationIn Digital Trailblazer: Essential Lessons to Jumpstart Transformation and Accelerate Your Technology Leadership, Isaac Sacolick, a technology leadership expert and a former CIO and CTO, delivers a hands-on guide to help technology and business professionals at all stages of their careers acquire the skills necessary to drive transformative change. With an eye-opening collection of stories and more than 50 lessons, Sacolick gives readers a view into what goes on behind-the-scenes in leading digital transformations. From tense IT Ops conference calls to make-or-break executive meetings, Sacolick presents the challenging scenarios faced by product, technology, and data leaders and helps readers learn to lead transformations and become Digital Trailblazers.In the book you will:\* Step out of your comfort zone and develop the management and leadership skills required to influence executives and win over detractors in driving technology changes\* Learn how to transform experiences, lead data driven organizations, and foster high performance teams\* Discover how to deliver innovation, empower agile self-organization, and evolve standard digital practices that drive culture changes in your organizationA can't-miss resource for product, technology, and data leaders - from those aspiring to leadership roles through vice presidents, CIOs, CTOs, and CDOs, Digital Trailblazer delivers real-word stories and need-to-know lessons that will accelerate your technology leadership journey. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Sandwiched between adult kids and ageing parents, and seeking financial freedom Take control of your finances today and secure a stress-free future tomorrow.Managing money can be a major source of stress, especially for members of the 'Sandwich Generation' -- those in the last decade or two of their working lives and feeling stretched by supporting adult kids on one side, ageing parents on the other and with their own retirement on the horizon.The Money Sandwich provides practical, easy-to-understand knowledge, tips and action lists on all aspects of financial management for your pre- and post-retirement years.You'll learn how to:\* manage debt and take control of your money\* build a diverse but secure investment portfolio\* understand superannuation (finally!) and how to optimise it\* navigate insurance, aged care and estate planning\* set up your children for a worry-free financial future.Everyone deserves to retire comfortably and on their own terms. Make this the year you take action!Marc Bineham, now part of the sandwich generation himself, has had a long career of over 30 years in the financial advice profession. As a Money Coach, Marc continues to help families to get on top of their money worries, manage their money better and live a more fulfilled and balanced life. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Reimagine the future of the internetAll our devices and gadgets--from our refrigerators to our home security systems, vacuum cleaners, and stereos--are going online, just like our computers did. But once we've successfully connected our devices to the internet, do we have any hope of keeping them, and ourselves, safe from the dangers that lurk beneath the digital waters In If It's Smart, It's Vulnerable, veteran cybersecurity professional Mikko Hypponen delivers an eye-opening exploration of the best--and worst--things the internet has given us. From instant connectivity between any two points on the globe to organized ransomware gangs, the net truly has been a mixed blessing. In this book, the author explores the transformative potential of the future of the internet, as well as those things that threaten its continued existence: government surveillance, censorship, organized crime, and more.Readers will also find:\* Insightful discussions of how law enforcement and intelligence agencies operate on the internet\* Fulsome treatments of how money became data and the impact of the widespread use of mobile supercomputing technology\* Explorations of how the internet has changed the world, for better and for worse\* Engaging stories from Mikko's 30-year career in infosecPerfect for anyone seeking a thought-provoking presentation of some of the most pressing issues in cybersecurity and technology, If It's Smart, It's Vulnerable will also earn a place in the libraries of anyone interested in the future of the internet.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A practical guide for successfully navigating the single greatest growth and profit improvement opportunity for B2B enterprises: price increasesThe payoff for implementing price increases without losing customers is massive! Effective price increase campaigns are far more effective at boosting topline revenue and generating profits than acquiring new customers.The problem is that price increase initiatives--whether broad-based or targeted to specific accounts--strike fear and anxiety into the hearts of sales professionals and account managers who are tasked with selling them to their customers. Approaching customers with price increases sits at the tip top of the pantheon of things salespeople hate to do because they fear that raising prices will reduce sales volume or open the door to competitors.Yet when sold effectively, customers accept price increases, remain loyal, and often buy even more.In Selling the Price Increase: The Ultimate B2B Field Guide for Raising Prices Without Losing Customers, celebrated sales trainer Jeb Blount reveals the strategies, tactics, techniques, and frameworks that allow you to successfully master price increase initiatives. From crafting effective price increase messages to protecting hard-won relationships, handling common objections, and making the case for the value you deliver, this comprehensive guide walks you through each step of the price increase sales process.In each chapter, you'll find practical exercises designed to help you master the Selling the Price Increase system. As you dive into these powerful insights, and with each new chapter, you'll gain greater and greater confidence in your ability to successfully engage customers in price increase conversations.You'll learn:\* How to navigate multiple price increase scenarios: broad-based, targeted, non-negotiable, negotiable, defending, presenting, and asking\* The eight price increase narratives and three drivers of customer price increase acceptance\* How to neutralize and get past the five big price increase fears and anxieties\* How to avoid the big mistakes that trigger resentment and drive customers into the arms of your competitors\* The 9-Box Risk-Profile Framework for targeting accounts for price increases\* A repeatable process for confidently approaching price increase conversations\* The Five-Step Price Increase Messaging Framework\* Proven frameworks for reducing resistance and handling price increase objections\* How to negotiate profitable outcomes with high-risk profile accounts\* Winning strategies for coaching and leading successful price increase initiativesFollowing in the footsteps of his blockbuster bestsellers Fanatical Prospecting, Sales EQ, Objections, Inked, and Virtual Selling, Jeb Blount's Selling the Price Increase puts the same strategies employed by his clients--a who's who of the world's most prestigious organizations--right into your hands.Selling the Price Increase is an essential handbook for sales professionals, account managers, customer success teams, and other revenue generation leaders looking for a page-turning and insightful roadmap to navigating the essential--and nerve-wracking--world of price increases.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Combine brand and experience into a single, exciting whole to drive growthThe Digital Transformation era has come and gone. Experiential concepts like personalization, transparency, transference, uniquity, and immediacy are now table stakes in an increasingly connected and responsive market. Companies that failed to ante up are already gone--or fading fast.In Make Your Brand Matter, serial entrepreneur and brand strategist Steve Soechtig delivers an eye-opening discussion of the post-Digital Transformation era in which we now live. The book walks you through the evolution of brand and experience, leveraging examples of historical and digitally native brands that have succeeded and failed to seize the digital moment.You'll discover brands that enabled new customer acquisition, customer value optimization, and customer loyalty, all the while realizing that brand and experience are two sides of the same coin. The book also offers:\* Strategies, techniques, and activities for teams to capture digital opportunities\* Discussions of why brand and experience reinforce one another and how experiences must embrace, reflect, and enforce brand identity\* Tactics to accelerate the customer's progression from evaluator to loyal advocateMake Your Brand Matter is an essential resource for marketing professionals. It also belongs on the bookshelves of company founders, owners, managers, executives, and other business leaders seeking to develop their organization's ability to marry brand and experience into one coherent and exciting package.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An indispensable collection of essays from one of the investment world's leading lightsIn Figuring It Out: Answers to the Most Difficult Investment Questions, world-renowned investing and finance guru Charles D. Ellis delivers a robust collection of incisive essays on an array of perennial and contemporary investing issues, from the rise and fall of performance investing to a compilation of essential investing guidelines.In the book, you'll also find eye-opening discussions of:\* Whether bonds are an appropriate investment vehicle for long-term investors\* The costs of excessive liquidity in the typical portfolio\* The characteristics of successful investment firms, and how to spot themA can't-miss resource for the everyday retail investor, author Charles Ellis draws on a lifetime of distinguished client service in the financial markets to reward readers with common-sense and accessible advice that deserves to be followed by anyone with an interest in maximizing their investment returns over the long haul.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Build your company's next-generation growth strategy by using emerging technologies to disrupt your field and energize your businessIn Digital Operating Model: The Future of Business, digital strategist and execution expert Rajesh Sinha delivers a robust and practical operating blueprint for digital transformation. Applicable to any industry, any size company, this playbook helps executives, professionals, managers, founders, owners, and other business leaders understand the importance and realize the benefits of a digital future for their companies--all without having to spend massive amounts of money in the process.The author explores effective methods to create multiple digital accelerators, develop cultural alignment that fosters innovation and delivers rapid solutions, and shares insights into the new mantras of our goods-and-services on-demand economy. Readers will also find:\* Step-by-step guidance to implementing a digital platform strategy that leads to exponential business growth\* Methods for designing and applying new businesses processes that create better experiences internally for your teams and externally for your customers and customers' customers, which also leads to exponential business growth\* Real-life examples and case studies of businesses that have achieved successful digital acceleration and grown dramatically in the processDigital Operating Model shows readers how to meet their professional objectives while realizing profound transformation that offers innovative and durable differentiation both in terms of purpose and profits.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Get a feel for biology with hands-on activitiesBiology Workbook For Dummies is a practical resource that provides you with activities to help you better understand concepts in biology. Covering all the topics required in high school and college biology classes, this workbook gives you the confidence you need to ace the test and get the grade you need. Physiology, ecology, evolution, genetics, and cell biology are all covered, and you can work your way through each one or pick and choose the topics where you could use a little extra help. This updated edition is full of new workbook problems, updated study questions and exercises, and fresh real-world examples that bring even the tough concepts to life.\* Get extra practice in biology with activities, questions, and exercises\* Study evolution, genetics, cell biology, and other topics in required biology classes\* Pass your tests and improve your score in high school or college biology class\* Demystify confusing concepts and get clear explanations of every ideaGreat as a companion to Biology For Dummies or all on its own, Biology Workbook For Dummies is your practice supplement of choice. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A straightforward guide to being smart with your firearmWith gun sales at an all-time high in the U.S., easy-to-understand advice on storing and possessing guns safely is at an all-time premium. Safe Gun Ownership For Dummies paves the way for new and novice gun owners to learn the basics of firearm ownership in a non-partisan tone. This book helps gun owners thoroughly explore the rules of gun safety and adopt the habits of savvy firearm aficionados. Written by a firearms expert and analyst who has reviewed hundreds of firearms along with gun safety and storage options, this guide helps you develop a safety mindset and apply practices to assure you and your family avoid harm.\* Learn, internalize, and apply the rules of gun safety\* Understand federal, state, and local gun laws\* Find a good gun safety course for hands-on practice\* Store and transport your firearm securelyWhen it's time to start training on your new firearm and the safety rules of gun ownership, Safe Gun Ownership For Dummies is at the ready with everything you need to know to make safety your aim.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Get ready to sell like you've never sold before!Ever wonder if your next job didn't have to feel so much like a.well, job Then you might be ready for direct selling, where you remove the middleman and sell products directly to consumers!In Direct Selling For Dummies, you'll tap into your entrepreneurial spirit and learn the basics of how to get started, pick the best selling model, and achieve success in this rapidly growing industry. You'll also discover:\* Expanded info on online and social media selling, which has replaced in-home selling as the predominant sales method\* A guide to transforming your home office into a productivity dream\* Instructions on how to host online or Facebook-hosted direct-selling partiesPerfect for anyone looking to join the 7.7 million direct sellers already working in North America, Direct Selling For Dummies can help you break into a fun, exciting, and lucrative new industry! Are you ready.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - COMPARATIVE URBANISM'Comparative Urbanism fully transforms the scope and purpose of urban studies today, distilling innovative conceptual and methodological tools. The theoretical and empirical scope is astounding, enlightening, emboldening. Robinson peels away conceptual labels that have anointed some cities as paradigmatic and left others as mere copies. She recalibrates overly used theoretical perspectives, resurrects forgotten ones long in need of a dusting off, and brings to the fore those often marginalised. Robinson's approach radically re-distributes who speaks for the urban, and which urban conditions shape our theoretical understandings. With Comparative Urbanism in our hands, we can start the practice of urban studies anywhere and be relevant to any number of elsewheres.'Jane M. Jacobs, Professor of Urban Studies, Yale-NUS College, Singapore'How to think the multiplicity of urban realities at the same time, across different times and rhythmic arrangements; how to move with the emergences and stand-stills, with conceptualisations that do justice to all things gathered under the name of the urban. How to imagine comparatively amongst differences that remain different, individualised outcomes, but yet exist in-common. No book has so carefully conducted a specifically urban philosophy on these matters, capable of beginning and ending anywhere.'AbdouMaliq Simone, Senior Research Fellow, Urban Institute, University of SheffieldThe rapid pace and changing nature of twenty-first century urbanisation as well as the diversity of global urban experiences calls for new theories and new methodologies in urban studies. In Comparative Urbanism: Tactics for Global Urban Studies, Jennifer Robinson proposes grounds for reformatting comparative urban practice and offers a wide range of tactics for researching global urban experiences. The focus is on inventing new concepts as well as revising existing approaches. Inspired by postcolonial and decolonial critiques of urban studies she advocates for an experimental comparative urbanism, open to learning from different urban experiences and to expanding conversations amongst urban scholars across the globe.The book features a wealth of examples of comparative urban research, concerned with many dimensions of urban life. A range of theoretical and philosophical approaches ground an understanding of the radical revisability and emergent nature of concepts of the urban. Advanced students, urbanists and scholars will be prompted to compose comparisons which trace the interconnected and relational character of the urban, and to think with the variety of urban experiences and urbanisation processes across the globe, to produce the new insights the twenty-first century urban world demands.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Clarion Call to Emerging Leaders: Step Up and Lead Now!In True North: Emerging Leaders Edition, renowned leadership expert Bill George and Millennial tech entrepreneur Zach Clayton issue the challenge to emerging leaders--from Gen X to Millennials and Gen Z--to lead their organizations authentically through never-ending crises to make this world a better place for everyone.Emerging leaders do so by discovering their 'True North'--who they are--and then finding their 'North Star'--their leadership purpose. To navigate today's complexities, George and Clayton show emerging leaders how to lead with their hearts, not just their heads, with passion, compassion, and moral courage by being true to their values to reach their full potential as they take on great challenges and navigate complex issues.Harvard professor Bill George, with four best-selling books to his credit including the timeless classic True North, is the former CEO of Medtronic who established authentic leadership in 2003. He teams up with Zach Clayton, an emerging leader still amid his own leadership development journey, to give emerging leaders the definitive guide for leading in today's complex world.The Emerging Leader Edition is filled with dramatic stories from successful leaders such as Microsoft's Satya Nadella and Merck's Ken Frazier to PepsiCo's Indra Nooyi and General Motors' Mary Barra, and emerging leaders like OneTrust's Kabir Barday and Kanbrick's Tracy Britt Cool of how they overcame great challenges to build highly successful organizations.The book offers concrete suggestions for:\* Becoming an authentic leader, equipped to lead inclusively with moral clarity through challenges and crises\* Cultivating regular introspection to ground yourself with self-awareness, live your values, and use your unique strengths\* Integrating all aspects of your life--including who you are at home, at work, and in the community\* Understanding how Millennials are leading more effectively in today's world\* Being an inclusive leader prepared to take on fraught issues like stakeholder challenges, racial and sexual equality, and sexual misconduct\* Knowing when--and how--leaders should speak out on today's complex public issuesThe Emerging Leader Edition of True North is the classic guide for every current and aspiring leader to reach their full, authentic potential.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Create a classroom with a culture of true belonging, liberation, and justice for allTeaching for Justice and Belonging: A Journey for Educators & Parents provides a practical and powerful blueprint to unrooting racism in the educational setting. The book is an easy-to-understand guide designed to cultivate an educational experience that inspires a culture of true belonging, liberation, and justice for all.Relying on case studies, thorough research, and deeply personal and enlightening experiences drawn from the lives of the authors themselves, Teaching for Justice and Belonging also offers:\* Demonstrations of how to explore personal and collective racial identity to learn more about oneself and others\* Support for making systemic change within the spheres of influence of educators and parents\* Real testimonials and stories to guide readers on their own healthy anti-racism journeysA central piece of any anti-racism roadmap, this book is perfect for K-12 educators, administrators, and teacher leaders. It will also earn a place in the bookshelves of pre-service teachers and parents interested in unlearning racism and encouraging diverse voices in the education system.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An eye-opening deep dive into the sources and consequences of how China has financed it's rise to global economic prominenceIn The Red Dream: The Chinese Communist Party and the Financial Deterioration of China, veteran finance executive Carl Walter uses his unique experience in Chinese finance to deepen his exploration of how the Chinese Communist Party finances its obsession with GDP growth and social control. Overwhelmingly debt-fueled, the party's financial strategy has driven an unsustainable growth in banking and state enterprise assets. Inevitably the party's own financial health is being severely weakened and China's future over the next decades put in doubt. You'll also find:\* A discussion of the financial power of local governments and the Ponzi scheme created by their sale of land use rights\* How China's entry into the World Trade Organization gave rise to today's China\* How the party and China's regulators enable banks to present outstanding performance metrics\* An exploration of the party's financial assets and liabilities since 1979\* Examples of financial crisis management and related costs incurred by China and the US\* A look at Japan's experience as a potential guide for China future developmentAn essential read for anyone interested in international economics, geopolitics, and finance, The Read Dream will also earn a place in the hands of finance professionals, bankers, policymakers, corporate strategists, and investors.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Transform your legal education into a successful and fulfilling legal career In How to Be a Lawyer: The Path from Law School to Success, a team of veteran lawyers and entrepreneurs delivers an eye-opening discussion of how to translate your years of training and education into a running start in the world of practice. The book bridges the gap between law school and practice, whether you hope to be a big firm transactional attorney, a solo criminal lawyer, work for the government or any other legal profession. You'll discover how you can use what you learned in law school and how you can develop the real skills you'll need as you deal with clients and colleagues. The authors explain what your professors won't tell you in law school and what employers and clients will actually expect from you. You'll also find: Case studies and guest chapters describing the transition to major areas of law and how it can and should affect your law school decision making Expert advice on making your first job a successful one Guidance on how to avoid the most common career pitfalls and client mistakes Unfiltered opinions from clients about what they really think about lawyers An ideal resource for aspiring and current law students and early career lawyers, How to Be a Lawyer is the practical blueprint you need to build your legal career from scratch.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Maintain your focus, your productivity, and your sanity in the contemporary fundraising environmentIn Focused Fundraising: How to Raise Your Sights and Overcome Overload, accomplished nonprofit management strategists and leaders Christopher Cannon and Michael Felberbaum deliver a must-read combination of the latest mindfulness techniques and operational strategies that will equip you to succeed in an increasingly chaotic, noisy, and confusing fundraising environment. You'll find concrete strategies to navigate the challenges of modern fundraising, including technology changes, scarce resources, and shifting donor expectations.In the book, you'll also find:\* Hands-on skills for sharpening your focus while those around you are giving in to endless distractions\* An insightful combination of big-picture views and micro-considerations that offer a practical roadmap to set and stick with your priorities\* Practical applications of tried and true mindfulness and nonprofit strategy research that you can implement immediately in your organizationAn essential, desk-side resource for nonprofit board members, managers, leaders, and team members, Focused Fundraising is a one-of-a-kind toolbox designed to help you tackle the challenges you face every day.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The AI revolution can seem powerful and unstoppable, extracting data from every aspect of our lives and subjecting us to unprecedented surveillance and control. But at ground level, even the most advanced 'smart' technologies are not as all-powerful as either the tech companies or their critics would have us believe.From gig worker activism to wellness tracking with sex toys and TikTokers' manipulation of the algorithm, this book shows how ordinary people are negotiating the datafication of society. The book establishes a new theoretical framework for understanding everyday experiences of data and automation, and offers guidance on the ethical responsibilities we share as we learn to live together with data-driven machines.Everyday Data Cultures is essential reading for students and researchers in digital media and communication, as well as for anyone interested in the role of data and AI in society.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Will America's entrepreneurial spirit continue to define its destiny What can the rest of the world learn from America's experience In Launchpad Republic: America's Entrepreneurial Edge and Why it Matters to All of Us, Howard Wolk and John Landry provide an insightful and thought-provoking history of entrepreneurship in the United States, with a focus on the political, legal, and cultural forces that have sustained 'creative destruction' and propelled the country forward for more than 200 years. In telling this story, the book highlights the critical features that have set America apart from other countries and identifies the key attributes necessary for it to maintain leadership for years to come.Entrepreneurship is a rebellious act, and America's democratic system is unique in enabling new companies to challenge established ones. As a result, the country enjoys not just more robust start-up activity, but also a dynamism that forces big companies to improve--or face the consequences. It protects both property rights and the right to compete in ways not enjoyed elsewhere, encouraging investment and innovation. Aside from assessing how American entrepreneurial capitalism unfolded, the authors address current challenges such as the rise of the 'Big Tech', concerns about inequality, inclusivity and sustainability, and the evolution toward stakeholder capitalism. They compare the American approach to both Continental Europe's consensus-oriented framework and China's authoritarian model.Launchpad Republic offers readers:\* Insights into how America's political, legal and cultural history helped make the country the most dynamic economy in the world since inception\* A framework for understanding how the country's balanced and limited government, decentralized financial and corporate system, and responsiveness to consumers all served to enable innovation and improved standard of living while avoiding many of the pitfalls of cronyism and protectionism\* Fascinating comparisons between the United States and other countries, both historical and contemporary, that provide important context to many of today's critical issuesA book that covers important topics in an easy to read style, Launchpad Republic belongs in the library of every policy wonk, capitalist, entrepreneur, founder, business leader, amateur historian, and technologist with an interest in how America's relentless entrepreneurial spirit has influenced--and will influence--its destiny.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In Pursued Economy: Understanding and Overcoming the Challenging New Realities for Advanced Economies, celebrated economist and thought leader Richard C. Koo dives deep into the failure of traditional economic solutions to address the economic and social problems of post-Great Recession and post-pandemic economies. Starting with the original concepts of balance sheet recessions and global competition for capital, the author explains why the Great Recession lasted for so long and why well-intentioned policies that worked so well in the past are no longer working today.Readers will discover that advanced economies moved from what the author calls the 'golden era' to the 'pursued era' of economic development long ago, but the policy debate in these countries continues to be informed by golden era assumptions that are no longer relevant but are still taught in universities. That mismatch has led to an over-reliance on monetary policy and an under-reliance on fiscal policy that are distorting economies and worsening inequality in a profoundly transformed world.With many real-world examples from the author's extensive involvement in the policy debate on economic, banking and trade issues in several countries, including the U.S., the book describes the correct policy mix in the pursued era as distinct from that in the golden era. It also explains the challenges central banks face in fighting inflation after a decade of over-reliance on monetary policy that flooded the world's economies with unprecedented liquidity.Instead of simply assuming the existence of 'trend growth rates', this book tackles the issue of economic growth head-on so as to elucidate the symmetry between the drivers of growth and the drivers of recession. It also argues that the fundamental disconnect between free trade and free capital movements must be addressed in order to maximize the gains from globalization while minimizing its costs. Written in simple language and with a great sense of urgency, Pursued Economy should be of interest to anyone who is concerned about the global economy, financial stability and geopolitics.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover how a founder's personality can impact the culture of a startupIn The Soul of Startups: The Untold Stories of How Founders Affect Culture, award-winning HR and diversity and inclusion professional Sophie Theen delivers an insightful and eye-opening discussion of the importance of culture in the vibrant and, sometimes, chaotic world of startup enterprise. In the book, you'll hear from a people management expert who has sat alongside those who launch exciting new ventures.The author describes company founders who lacked the emotional maturity and intelligence to start an organization on which an entire team would rely for their wellbeing, as well as those who excelled at creating environments that allowed their team members to thrive, personally and professionally. You'll also find:\* Unvarnished truths from people who have lived through the ups and downs of the startup experience\* Celebrations of the people who have worked for--and with--the celebrity CEOs to help them realize their vision\* Illuminating stories of the journeys of startup operators, including the good, the bad, and the uglyA can't-miss resource for company founders, entrepreneurs, managers, executives, and startup professionals, The Soul of Startups also belongs in the libraries of human resources and people management professionals seeking unique insights into how the personalities of startup founders shape the structures, processes, and realities of working in a fast-growing company.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Master the navigation of private equity deals from sourcing to exit with this comprehensive guideThe Private Equity Toolkit: A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Deals Done from Sourcing to Exit offers readers the first complete guide to executing a private equity deal from start to finish. Written by an accomplished professional with twenty years of experience in the private equity space, this book is perfect for current private equity analysts and associates, as well as business students and professionals seeking to enter the private equity field.This book covers every stage of the private equity process, from sourcing the deal to company exit. It provides a systematic overview of how to:\* Originate attractive investment opportunities;\* Generate superior deal insights;\* Form effective working relationships with management teams;\* Add value on portfolio company boards; and\* Achieve profitable investment exits.The Private Equity Toolkit equips its readers with actionable frameworks and proprietary tools that can be applied on a daily basis in the private equity industry. The content found within is designed to be current and helpful for years to come and appeals to a global audience.…