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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - With tips on understanding -- and surviving -- the new bankruptcy laws If you're considering bankruptcy, you need straightforward answers and reliable advice. This handy guide covers it all -- so you can get your finances in line and your life back on track. This updated new edition covers everything you need to know about the new bankruptcy law and includes even better resources. Don't get desperate -- get out of debt instead! Discover how to \* Weigh the consequences of bankruptcy \* Manage your spending \* Find professional help you can trust \* Decide on the right type of bankruptcy \* Pass the means test \* Keep more of your stuff.…

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 - 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 Find the right school, the right program, the right coach, and the most money You're prepared for challenges on the athletic field. But are you prepared for the challenges of winning an athletic scholarship Let this friendly guide be your coach. It explains what kind of scholarships are out there, how to promote yourself and deal with recruiters, and how to survive possible snags after you've won your scholarship. Discover how to \* Get yourself noticed and recruited \* Make the most of college visits \* Negotiate a contract and make a commitment \* Understand redshirting \* Know when and how to transfer schools.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for Goal Free Living Setting goals may be fine. But letting your goals take control of your life can be devastating. Goal-Free Living shows you how to explore paths in your life you never knew existed and discover a more exciting, successful, and rewarding life--today! 'If you have only one goal this year, let it be this: Read Goal-Free Living!' --Daniel H. Pink author, A Whole New Mind and Free Agent Nation 'Stephen Shapiro's approach will help readers achieve the best kind of happenstance: taking a stance to make things happen.' --Heath Row Contributing Editor and Community Director, Fast Company magazine 'I have a sense that reading this book may turn out to be one of the most important things I've done in a long time.' --Doug Busch Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Digital Health Group, Intel Corporation 'This is an engaging, creative approach to discovering inner wisdom and personal fulfillment.' --Michael J. Gelb author, How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci and Discover Your Genius 'Reading Goal-Free Living is like jettisoning a hundred-pound pack. Suddenly, you're racing much faster and enjoying the breeze.' --Alan Weiss, PhD author, Million Dollar Consulting.…

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.…

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.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A strategic model for identifying, evaluating, and improving information use'Fundamentally changes how you look at the role of information technology and takes it to the leadership level, which is the only way for business performance to be maximized in this global economy.'--Ron Milton, Executive Vice President, Computerworld'Information Revolution is truly a must-read for those who generate, support, and make decisions for their respective organizations. By the way, that would be everybody.'--Bob Schwartz, Vice President and Chief Information Officer,Panasonic Corporation of North America'As this book clearly describes, information management advances both through evolution and intelligent design. The ideas herein will help any organization avoid extinction!'--Thomas H. Davenport, President's Distinguished Professor and Director of Research, Babson College'This model captures the best practices from the early stage of Business Intelligence development through the most sophisticated environments where the value and nature of information is unquestioned. All of us should strive to reach the final level. And now we have the ultimate guide to help us get there.'--Claudia Imhoff, President, Intelligent Solutions, Inc.'Managing a successful Business Intelligence effort requires a long-term view and this means leaders must have a methodology to guide them as they navigate their organization through the BI evolution. Information Revolution provides the prag-matic road map all executives can understand and follow.'--Irving Tyler, Chief Information Officer, Quaker Chemical Corporation'Information Revolution is the perfect blend of 'what,' 'how,' and especially 'why.' This book is a must-read for those driven to excel in this information-based world, instead of being another 'me, too' along for the ride.'--Bruce Barnes, former chief information officer, Nationwide Financial Services'Information Revolution provides a powerful framework for assessing the current state of your company's systems and its decision making capabilities. It then presents a clear process for moving your systems and your company toward an adaptive and innovative enterprise.'--Michael Hugos, Chief Information Officer, Network Services Company.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In preparing the long-awaited second edition of his well-liked text, Kent Newmyer consulted the best and most relevant of the recent scholarship on the antebellum Court, prompting him to revise important points in the story of the Court's evolution. Nevertheless, the revised edition of the text retains the basic format and the conceptual premise of the original: the unique contributions of the Marshall and Taney courts taken together laid the foundation for the modern institution. Understanding the Supreme Court during its formative period provides useful insights into its continued (and hotly debated) involvement in shaping American society. Seminal cases that came before the Court, such as Marbury v. Madison and Dred Scott v. Sanford are examined in detail. Besides touting a thoroughly revised bibliographical essay, the second edition of The Supreme Court under Marshall and Taney includes an entirely new bank of illustrations and an index of important cases, making it perfect as supplementary reading for the U.S. history survey as well as courses in U.S. legal history and the history of the Early Republic. …

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.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This revised edition of Sir Anthony Kenny's classic work on Wittgenstein contains a new introduction which covers developments in Wittgenstein scholarship since the book was first published. - - Widely praised for providing a lucid and historically informed account of Wittgenstein's core philosophical concerns. - Demonstrates the continuity between Wittgenstein's early and later writings. - Provides a persuasive argument for the unity of Wittgenstein's thought. - Kenny also assesses Wittgenstein's influence in the latter part of the twentieth century.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Threads of Labour presents new empirical research by a network of garment workers' support organizations and makes sense of global supply chains from the bottom up. - Presents new empirical research by a network of garment workers' support organizations in ten different locations in Asia, Europe and Mexico. - Creates a blueprint for conducting worker-orientated action research in order to better understand and resist the negative impact of globalization on labour. - Ensures that workers' voices reach those who are already trying to reconfigure global capitalism in more humane directions. - Explores the ways in which workers might begin to develop new forms of organization that are more suited to securing gains in the global garment industry. - Bridges the gap between activist and academic research, improving the conversation between these two groups.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Since 1972, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has been the nation's largest philanthropy devoted exclusively to health. To further its mission of improving the health and health care of all Americans, the Foundation strives to foster innovation, develop ideas, disseminate information, and enable committed people to devote their energies to improving the nation's well-being. As part of the Foundation's efforts to inform the public, To Improve Health and Health Care, the ninth volume in the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Anthology series, provides an in-depth look into the programs it funds. Written for policymakers and practitioners, as well as interested members of the public, the series offers valuable lessons for leaders and educators developing plans for the coming years. …

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 - 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. - Designed to help literature students stay afloat in their studies - Brings together the biblical, classical, historical and academic information that literature students need - Provides an overview of the Bible, its books, characters, episodes and places. - Contains a guide to classical mythology - Features timelines that situate literary figures in relation to historical events and key social, cultural and linguistic changes - Presents essential information on individuals, events, movements, and concepts that had an impact on the literature of each period - Includes glossaries of literary and critical terms, and a list of key literary critics - Offers advice on how to write essays and how to avoid common linguistic and stylistic errors - Enables students to approach their studies with self-assurance. …

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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. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Indispensable dip-in revision aid Instant Physiology is not just astandard physiology textbook. It presents the fundamental physiological information needed for clinical practice in an easily accessible dip-in format. Each topic is concisely displayed in a double-page spread and is presented in a system-by-system approach to physiology, relating to the clinical requirements of medicine and surgery. This edition has been updated so that the text on cardiology has been fully revised and new chapters on extremes of physiology, starvation and total parenteral nutrition have been included. The book is now completely indexed. Ideal for: - junior doctors and MRCP / MRCS candidates - medical students on clinical attachments - nurses and other allied health professionals.…

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 - 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 - This book demonstrates how students can apply what they have learned to bridge the gap between theory and therapy as they begin their professional practice. The authors argue that the only way to be ready to face the demands of professional practice and life-long learning is to acquire a thorough understanding of the process and practice of clinical work. Fully revised, this second edition incorporates: - new standards of service delivery and clinical competencies - registration of the profession under the Health Professions Council - collaborative working with shared client programmes and records - client-centred philosophy and social models of intervention The authors emphasize the need to have a sound knowledge of what the profession is and who it encompasses; the awareness of the concepts that underpin decision-making, planning and choice of activities; and understanding of the philosophies that drive the choice of working practices.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Epistemology is an accessible and indispensable volume for undergraduates studying philosophy. - Essential introduction to epistemology, a field of fundamental philosophical importance - Offers concise and well-written synopses of different epistemological debates and concerns.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Introduction to Statistics for Forensic Scientists is an essential introduction to the subject, gently guiding 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 the 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 then goes on to introduce statistical techniques commonly used to examine data obtained during laboratory experiments. There is a strong emphasis on 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 are discussed throughout with a particular focus on DNA, fibres and glass. An invaluable introduction to the statistical interpretation of forensic evidence; this book will be invaluable for all undergraduates taking courses in forensic science. Introduction to the key statistical techniques used in the evaluation of forensic evidence Includes end of chapter exercises to enhance student understanding Numerous examples taken from forensic science to put the subject into context. …

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 - This fourth edition of Sir John Hale's classic history of England and the Italian Renaissance includes a detailed introduction by Edward Chaney surveying scholarly developments since the book was first published. - - Fourth edition of Sir John Hale's classic history of England and the Italian Renaissance, first published in 1954. - The book's focus on fundamental issues and basis in little-read primary sources ensures that it endures as an important contribution to historical scholarship. Clear, chronological narrative, beautifully written. - Provides essential understanding of the period, illuminating both British and Italian cultural history. - The fourth edition includes a new introduction by Edward Chaney who is an expert on Anglo-Italian cultural relations. - Chaney surveys the scholarship of the last 50 years and supplies an up-to-date bibliography.…

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 - The essays in this volume explore various issues pertaining to human agency, such as the relationship between free will and causal determinism, and the nature and conditions of moral responsibility. - Builds on and extends some of the very best recent work in the field. - Features lively and vigorous debate. - Forges connections between abstract philosophical theorizing and applied work in neuroscience and even criminal law.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This imaginative study rethinks the nature of theology and its role in universities. - The author sketches out a fascinating project using examples from US and UK institutions, whereby theology becomes a transformative force within universities. - Imagines what a Christian university, in which all disciplines have been theologized, would look like. - Feeds into discussions about the religious identity of denominationally-linked colleges and universities. - Forms part of a wider attempt to imagine a vital public role for theology that enables it to serve both the Church and the wider community.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This textbook provides readers with an insight into Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (DCD) in adulthood and the impact it has on everyday life. Potential areas of difficulty are outlined, together with potential solutions and strategies that can be utilized by individuals to improve their personal, social and working lives.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This dictionary provides a key to concepts used by transactional analysts which is accessible to those new to the field but also has the depth required for advanced studies.