wiley dez 2005 (88 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Arno, Peter (illustrator). Neuware - 'Once I picked it up I did not put it down until I finished. . . . What Schwed has done is capture fully-in deceptively clean language-the lunacy at the heart of the investment business.'-From the Foreword by Michael Lewis, Bestselling author of Liar's Poker'. . . one of the funniest books ever written about Wall Street.'-Jane Bryant Quinn, The Washington Post'How great to have a reissue of a hilarious classic that proves the more things change the more they stay the same. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent.'-Michael Bloomberg'It's amazing how well Schwed's book is holding up after fifty-five years. About the only thing that's changed on Wall Street is that computers have replaced pencils and graph paper. Otherwise, the basics are the same. The investor's need to believe somebody is matched by the financial advisor's need to make a nice living. If one of them has to be disappointed, it's bound to be the former.'-John Rothchild, Author, A Fool and His Money, Financial Columnist, Time magazine.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Includes tips and strategies for kids, teens, and adults withdyslexiaUnderstand what dyslexia is, assess schools and programs, and helpyour child succeedDoes your child mix up d s and b s Does he or she have troublereading If so, the cause may be dyslexia. But don t worry -- thesedays, there are many ways to overcome dyslexia. This hands-on guideleads you step by step through your options -- and explains howanyone with dyslexia can achieve success in school and life.Discover how to Recognize the symptoms of dyslexia Understand diagnostic test results Set up an Individualized Education Program (IEP) Work effectively with teachers Improve your child s reading skills.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Get insider tips on navigating the recruitment process.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - With tips on understanding and surviving the new bankruptcy laws.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for Frank McKinney'My neighbor, Frank McKinney, is certainly a maverick and a spiritually grounded young man. The oceanfront homes he builds here in Florida are magnificent and unique. More important, Frank s life and the contributions he makes to his community and the world illustrate how a successful businessman can do well while doing good. The principles in Frank McKinney s Maverick Approach to Real Estate Success represent a road map of his achievements--a proven strategy for succeeding not just in real estate, but also in the business of life.'--Rich DeVos, cofounder of Amway, owner of the Orlando Magic'If you re ready to make big profits in real estate, then read, absorb, and use the brilliance of Frank McKinney.'--Mark Victor Hansen, coauthor of The One Minute Millionaire'Frank McKinney s book is an excellent how-to guide to earning real estate profits by using McKinney s maverick formulas to find undervalued real estate with profit potential. McKinney is different. This isn t another how-to-get-rich-in-real-estate book. Instead, it is the lively success story of a real estate maverick. McKinney reveals his simple strategies, with intriguing personal profit examples that explain how his repeatable techniques work over and over.'--Robert J. Bruss, syndicated real estate columnist'If Hollywood were casting the role of a maverick who started with very little and went from a $50,000 fixer-upper to a $100 million mansion, they would choose Frank McKinney. Frank McKinney s Maverick Approach to Real Estate Success represents his approach to life. He decided to apply that approach to real estate and look what happened!'--Kendra Todd, winner of The Apprentice.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for THE HALLIBURTON AGENDA'With a blunt matter-of-fact tone, Briody describes the rise of the two companies from the dusty oil fields of west Texas to the marbled corridors of power in Washington, D.C.'--Publishers Weekly'This is a classic American love story of our time. Ambitious influential politician meets beautifully greedy corporation. They are made for each other.'--The Globe & MailIn The Halliburton Agenda, Halliburton and its subsidiary, Kellogg, Brown & Root, form the foundation of an intriguing story of cronyism and conflict of interest that has only increased in momentum over the last decade.Award-winning journalist and bestselling author Dan Briody cuts through the veil of secrecy that cloaks this controversial company, and reveals how the confluence of business and politics has led to questionable deals as well as financial windfalls for Halliburton, its executives, and its subsidiaries.Halliburton's inextricable links to politicians and the United States military, its dealings with countries known to sponsor terrorism, and its controversial $2 billion government contract to rebuild Iraq are only the tip of the iceberg. The Halliburton Agenda untangles a complex web of political power plays and deceptive deals--revealing how a company with the right connections can finesse its way to success.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book presents a comparison of the patterns of ethnic minority politics in British and French city politics. - A comparison of the participation of ethnic minorities in British and French cities - Includes direct comparisons of particular cities Birmingham, Lille and Roubaix - Shows how ethnic and cultural diversity translates into political conflict in different political systems - Considers styles of political mobilisation of ethnic minorities in the context of urban political systems, as well as the strategies used by party leaders and to manage ethnic diversity in political competition - Analyses how ethnic and cultural diversity in urban societies translates into conflictual politics - Enhances our understanding of local politics and of the evolution of political representation in industrialised democracies.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for Don t Let Others Rent Space in Your Head'Gary offers rich advice for anyone who wishes to succeed in spite of his or her failures. Four simple steps may be all that stand in the way of your dreams becoming a reality. Here s to the good life! Cheers!'--Robin Leech, TV host'Gary has developed an uncanny ability to take people to the next level. A must-read for everyone, whether you want to improve your life, your sales, or your business. Gary definitely has it figured out. Well done!'--Harvey MacKay, New York Times bestselling author of Swim with the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive'Gary s thought process is one to admire and to achieve. Handling big business means changing your mindset, and Gary leads the way. An enjoyable book with great concepts for everyone in business and in personal life. A book you ll want to read twice.'--Gordon 'Butch' Stewart, owner of Sandals Resorts'A powerful and practical approach from someone who truly knows what he s talking about. You will be unstoppable after reading Gary s no-nonsense ideas on never giving up and becoming more successful.'--Ron Rice, founder, President, and CEO of Hawaiian Tropics'Gary s book will take you beyond positive thinking and change your life for the better.'--Ron Garl, President of Ron Garl Golf Design.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Threads of Labour draws on a rich body of action research gathered by organisations supporting women workers in ten different garment-producing locations in Asia, Europe and Mexico. This research provides important new empirical information about the global garment industry and also creates a blueprint for conducting worker-oriented action research in order to better understand and resist the negative impact of globalization on labour.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Who was Jezebel What was the Wooden Horse When was the Enlightenment Who were the Luddites And what is blank verse The Literature Student's Survival Kit gives students about to embark on a literature degree all the background information they need to stay afloat.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - First published in 1973, Sir Anthony Kenny's classic introduction to Wittgenstein was widely praised for offering a lucid and historically informed account of the philosopher's core concerns.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - NAPA Bulletin is a peer reviewed occasional publication of the National Association for the Practice of Anthropology, dedicated to the practical problem-solving and policy applications of anthropological knowledge and methods. - peer reviewed publication of the National Association for the Practice of Anthropology - dedicated to the practical problem-solving and policy applications of anthropological knowledge and methods - most editions available for course adoption.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - After the Three Italies develops a new political economy approach to the analysis of comparative regional development and the territorial division of labour and exemplifies it through an up-to-date account of Italian industrial change and regional economic performance. - Responds to recent theoretical debates in economic geography, involving economists, geographers and planners. - Builds the foundations for a new theoretical approach to regional economic development and the territorial division of labour. - Draws on the results of a recent ESRC funded research project, as well as on a large range of official data sets. - Provides an up-to-date picture of Italy's economic performance and of its recent development relative to other European countries and the rest of the world. - Analyses Italy's internal differentiation and its persistent regional inequalities. - Examines the regional impact of the recent evolution of the car, chemicals, steel and clothing industries. - Leads to a new and more complex picture of Italian development.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Epistemology is an accessible and indispensable volume for undergraduates studying philosophy.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In Kant's Wake evaluates the four main trends in philosophy in the twentieth century - Marxism, Anglo-American analytic, American pragmatism, and continental philosophy - and argues that all four evolved in reaction to Kant's fascinating and demanding philosophy.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - RESEARCH FOR OUR CHANGING HEALTH ENVIRONMENT.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Ethics of War 'is an indispensable collection of essays addressing issues both timely and age-old about the nature and ethics of war. Features essays by great thinkers from ancient times through to the present day, among them Plato, Augustine, Aquinas, Machiavelli, Grotius, Kant, Russell, and Walzer Examines timely questions such as: When is recourse to arms morally justifiable What moral constraints should apply to military conduct How can a lasting peace be achieved Will appeal to a broad range of readers interested in morality and ethics in war timeIncludes informative introductions and helpful marginal notes by editors.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for Building Better Boards'Building Better Boards bridges the gap between talk and action. A must-read for board members, CEOs, governance experts - really for anyone who cares about the future of the corporation.'--Anne M. Mulcahy, chairman and CEO, Xerox Corporation'Building Better Boards covers all the key issues facing boards in the post-Sarbanes-Oxley era. It provides practical advice based on the authors' wide-ranging experience with major companies that have built successful boards.'--Marty Lipton, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz'This important new book uses concepts gleaned from the collective wisdom of our Blue Ribbon Commission on Board Leadership and adds practical, real-world board examples. The section on crisis management is particularly helpful.'--Roger W. Raber, president and CEO, National Association of Corporate Directors'This book provides a comprehensive review and effective guide to making any board an effective team, and thus an asset, for their company.'--Richard H. Koppes of Counsel, Jones Day, and former general counsel, CalPERS'A balanced, insightful, thoughtful, and, above all, useful look at what can be done to create excellent boards.'--Edward E. Lawler III, director, Center for Effective Organizations, Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California'Improving board effectiveness is easier said than done. Building Better Boards lays out the how-tos in a clear and compelling way that is of practical value for directors and CEOs alike.'--Kenneth W. Freeman, former chairman and CEO, Quest Diagnostics Inc.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Blackwell Guide to Plato's Republic consists of thirteen new essays written by both established scholars and younger researchers with the specific aim of helping readers to understand Plato's masterwork.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This volume offers a description of early modern habits of writing and reading, of publication and stage performance, and of political and religious writing. - An introduction to early modern English literature for students and general readers. - Considers the ways in which early modern writers construct the past, recover and adapt classical genres, write about people and places, and tackle religious and secular controversies. - Illustrated with a profusion of excerpts from early modern texts. - Writers represented include More, Erasmus, Spenser, Marlowe, Shakespeare, Donne, and Milton, as well as less well known authors.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Health assessment is central to effective planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. All nurses are accountable for the care they provide and need to be able to accurately determine patient needs in order to plan and deliver evidence-based care. Vital notes for nurses: Health assessment provides students with the knowledge required to consider the many different factors which can influence patient's health, comfort, well-being and recovery and to confidently assess patient needs.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Concise Companion to Contemporary British Fiction offers an authoritative overview of contemporary British fiction in its social, political, and economic contexts.Focuses on the fiction that has emerged since the late 1970s, roughly since the start of the Thatcher era.Comprises original essays from major scholars.Topics range from the rise and fall of the postcolonial novel to controversies over the celebrity author.The emphasis is on the whole fiction scene, from bookstores and prizes to the changing economics of film adaptation.Enables students to read contemporary works of British fiction with a much clearer sense of where they fit within British cultural life.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Introduction to Statistics for Forensic Scientists gently guides the reader through the key statistical techniques used to evaluate various types of forensic evidence. Assuming only a modest mathematical background, the book uses real-life examples from forensic science literature and forensic case-work to illustrate relevant statistical concepts and methods.Opening with a brief overview of the history and use of statistics within forensic science, the text goes on to introduce statistical techniques commonly used to examine data obtained during laboratory experiments. There is a strong emphasis of the evaluation of scientific observation as evidence and modern Bayesian approaches to interpreting forensic data for the courts. The analysis of key forms of evidence is discussed throughout with a particular forces on DNA, fibres and glass.\* Introduces key statistical techniques used in the evaluation of forensic evidence.\* Included the end of chapter exercises to enhance student understanding.\* Numerous examples taken from forensic science put the subject into context.An essential introduction to the statistical interpretation of forensic evidence, this book be invaluable for all undergraduates taking courses in forensic science.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In Putting Students First, the authors argue that colleges can and should invest in holistic student development by recognizing and building on the students' search for purpose in life, intellectually, spiritually, and morally. Based on a study conducted at ten religiously-affiliated schools, the book urges all colleges to rethink their approach to teaching and advising the increasingly diverse students of today; their critical mission should be to prepare students to become ethically responsible and active contributors to society, as well as critical thinkers and skilled professionals. Putting Students First offers perspectives and recommendations in areas of holistic student development such as - Understanding millennial college students - The role of faculty in defining culture - The design and implementation of curriculum - The impact of cocurricular involvement - Fostering relationships with on-campus and off-campus communities By organizing the campus environment into '4Cs'-culture, curriculum, cocurriculum, and community-the authors create a conceptual framework for faculty, student affairs staff, and administrators to discuss, plan, and create college environments that effectively support the learning and development of students. Each chapter includes an introduction, evidence and analysis, a summary, and questions to help readers consider how to develop students holistically on their own campuses.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This popular selection of Wittgenstein's key writings has now been updated to include new material relevant to recent debates about the philosopher.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Today's communities-whether they are currently strong, or struggling to survive-face difficult challenges if they want to be tomorrow's healthy, vibrant communities. The challenge for leaders and citizens of modern communities is not just to solve specific problems today. Their real challenge is to keep learning from their experience so they can keep improving their communities tomorrow. Results That Matter will provide a new governance framework for using valuable tools of community improvement-especially performance measurement and citizen engagement-to empower communities to achieve the outcomes their citizens most desire. Government and nonprofit managers will learn how to combine these tools in new ways, not only to achieve one-time improvement of their organizations and communities, but to foster continual community renewal and improvement. The benefits and practicality of the framework and related practices will be reinforced by case examples from 25 communities across the country. The book will offer 'how to' guidance to public and nonprofit managers, including promising practices for effective communities, and new roles for citizens, community leaders, and managers.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Such diverse thinkers as Lao-Tze, Confucius, and U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld have all pointed out that we need to be able to tell the difference between real and assumed knowledge. The systematic review is a scientific tool that can help with this difficult task. It can help, for example, with appraising, summarising, and communicating the results and implications of otherwise unmanageable quantities of data. This book, written by two highly-respected social scientists, provides an overview of systematic literature review methods: - Outlining the rationale and methods of systematic reviews; - Giving worked examples from social science and other fields; - Applying the practice to all social science disciplines; - It requires no previous knowledge, but takes the reader through the process stage by stage; - Drawing on examples from such diverse fields as psychology, criminology, education, transport, social welfare, public health, and housing and urban policy, among others. - Including detailed sections on assessing the quality of both quantitative, and qualitative research; searching for evidence in the social sciences;meta-analytic and other methods of evidence synthesis; publication bias; heterogeneity; and approaches to dissemination.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In Working the Planning Table , Ronald M. Cervero and Arthur L. Wilson offer a theory that accounts for planners' lived experience and provides a guide for developing effective educational programs for adults. The book presents three planning case studies that illustrate how power, interests, ethical commitment, and negotiation are central to planners' everyday work. These stories offer guidance on how to respond to the realities of practice and clearly point out that the technical work of planning is always political. Working the Planning Table reveals how people work to negotiate educational and political outcomes for multiple stakeholders.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Recent years have seen numerous appropriations of Thomas Aquinas's work by a range of theologians, from liberal Catholics to the creators of radical orthodoxy. Responding to this upsurge of interest, this book goes straight to the heart of the contemporary debates about Thomism.