Wiley jan 2007 (72 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Are you thinking about traveling, studying, or working in Portugal or Brazil, but you don't know any Portuguese Want to improve your conversation skills with the Portuguese-speaking people in your life Portuguese Phrases for Dummies is the perfect diving board for anyone looking to communicate and even become fluent in the language. As the fifth-most widely spoken language in the world, Portuguese can be heard in South America, Africa, Asia, and of course, Portugal. If you want to know basic Portuguese but don't want a boring textbook that unloads tons of conjugation rules or long lists of words to memorize, then this quick-and-easy phrasebook will get your feet wet without overwhelming you. This friendly book covers a wide array of subjects both helpful and interesting, including: Numbers, days of the week, measurements, and time Making friends and small talk Enjoying every type of meal Shopping in markets and at stores Culture, leisure, and activities Work and transportation Finding a place to live Dealing with emergencies Slang and colloquial terms Phrases and particles to make you sound like a local! Knowing these fundamentals, you'll be able to communicate with Portuguese-speaking people and continue learning about the language and culture. With hundred of useful phrases at your fingertips, Portuguese Phrases for Dummies will give you a basic comprehension of this beautiful language and have you speaking instantly.…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It's important to learn about the U.S. presidents, but it's even better to have fun while doing it. Have Fun with the Presidents is filled with activities, recipes, games, puzzles, profiles, quotes, and fascinating facts, about all 42 American presidents, from George Washington to George W. Bush. You will learn all kinds of interesting things about the presidents, their families, and the times in which they lived, but this is much more than just a book of facts. The games and activities in Have Fun with the Presidents will give you a better understanding of each president's important contributions, interesting hobbies, and unique personality. In Have Fun with the Presidents you will learn that - Herbert Hoover and his wife spoke Chinese in the White House as a way of maintaining their privacy - Dwight Eisenhower was an enthusiastic cook who loved grilling on the roof of the White House - Two of Theodore Roosevelt's sons managed to sneak a pony into a White House elevator so they could take it to their sick brother's bedroom - George H.W. Bush hated broccoli so much he had it banned from the White House kitchen - And much more.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This remarkable book tells the story of how the British economy has been managed over the last 30 years. The story is told by those who should know more about it than anyone else - the former Chancellors of the Exchequer in both Labour and Conservative administrations. The Chancellors' Tales offers a unique insider view of the management of a modern economy, charting the opportunities and constraints that each chancellor faced. The book provides a rare historical record of the difficulties and dilemmas of managing the British economy in an increasingly global age. Written with both deep insight and wit, the chapters follow the period in office of each of the chancellors. Each chapter offers a detailed account of the handling of the economy during that chancellors period of office. Taken together they provide a privileged insight into the way the British economy has been run and why. The chapters are written by Lord Healey, Lord Howe, Lord Lawson of Blaby, Lord Lamont and Kenneth Clarke, MP. The book also contains an introduction by Sir Howard Davies, Director of the London School of Economics. He provides a context in which to understand the contributions of each of the chapters which follow. The book will be of interest to specialists and non-specialists alike interested in understanding how government works and economies function.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - More than 2 million copies sold! Fuel your life with positive energy with this bestselling fable It's Monday morning and George walks out of the front door to his car and a flat tire. This is the least of his problems. His home life is in shambles and his team at work is in disarray. With a big product launch coming in two weeks, he has to find a way to get it together or risk losing his marriage and job. Forced to take the bus to work, George meets a unique bus driver and an interesting cast of characters who, over the course of two weeks, share the ten rules for the ride of his life. In the process, they help him turn around his work and life, saving his job and marriage from destruction. The Energy Bus, an international bestseller, takes readers on an enlightening and inspiring ride that reveals ten secrets for approaching life and work with the kind of positive, forward thinking that leads to true accomplishment-at work and at home. - Build positive energy with vision, trust, optimism, enthusiasm, purpose, and spirit - Learn how to turn negative energy into positive achievement - Overcome obstacles and bring out the best in yourself and your team For managers and team leaders or anyone looking to turn negative situations into positive outcomes, The Energy Bus provides a powerful plan for overcoming common life and work obstacles and bringing out the best in yourself and your team. When you get on The Energy Bus, you'll enjoy the ride of your life.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Make quality a priority throughout your organizationSpeed up production, eliminate waste, and save moneyNeed to improve quality in your organization This practical guide covers quality control options available today, from 5S to Six Sigma to TQM. You'll find expert techniques for introducing quality methods to your company, collecting data, designing quality processes, and more.Discover how to\* Set quality standards\* Use quality assurance\* Detect the voice of the customer\* Assess your quality process\* Choose the right approach for your company\* Obtain outside help.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - New info on buzz, publicity, and word-of-mouth advertisingThe fun and easy way(r) to create effective ads and increase your profitsNeed to develop a hard-hitting, memorable ad campaign This practical guide gives you the inside scoop on creating attention-getting, results-driven advertising in all mediums -- from electronic and print to radio, TV, online, and outdoor formats. You'll see how to deliver a powerful, consistent message and when you should -- and shouldn't -- use shortcuts to save costs.Discover how to\* Set a realistic ad budget\* Define and position your message\* Identify and target your audience\* Create great ads for every medium\* Make an emotional connection\* Use 'ad speak' effectively. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Politics was once a term with an array of broadly positive connotations, associated with public scrutiny, deliberation and accountability. Yet today it is an increasingly dirty word, typically synonymous with duplicity, corruption, inefficiency and undue interference in matters both public and private. How has this come to pass Why do we hate politics and politicians so much How pervasive is the contemporary condition of political disaffection And what is politics anyway In this lively and original work, Colin Hay provides a series of innovative and provocative answers to these questions. He begins by tracing the origins and development of the current climate of political disenchantment across a broad range of established democracies. Far from revealing a rising tide of apathy, however, he shows that a significant proportion of those who have withdrawn from formal politics are engaged in other modes of political activity. He goes on to develop and defend a broad and inclusive conception of politics and the political that is far less formal, less state-centric and less narrowly governmental than in most conventional accounts. By demonstrating how our expectations of politics and the political realities we witness are shaped decisively by the assumptions about human nature that we project onto political actors, Hay provides a powerful and highly distinctive account of contemporary political disenchantment. Why We Hate Politics will be essential reading for all those troubled by the contemporary political condition of the established democracies.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Great copy is the heart and soul of the advertising business. In this practical guide, legendary copywriter Joe Sugarman provides proven guidelines and expert advice on what it takes to write copy that will entice, motivate, and move customers to buy. For anyone who wants to break into the business, this is the ultimate companion resource for unlimited success.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Romance Writing explores the changing nature of both the romance genre and the discourse of romantic love from the seventeenth century to the present day. Indeed, it is one of the first studies to approach romantic love as both genre and discourse in more than sixty years. Faced with the challenge of writing a cultural history for what is commonly understood to be one of lifes most universal, a-historical and cross-cultural phenomena, Lynne Pearce has invoked the concept of the gift to calculate loves added value at different cultural/historical moments. Building upon those philosophical traditions which have argued for the powerfully transformative nature of romantic love, Pearce shows how in the history of literature lovers have utilized its spark to change not only themselves, but also their worlds, through acts of creativity and heroism. The gift of love ranges from the simple gift of a name in the seventeenth century, through notions of immortality, self-sacrifice and selfhood in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, through to the liberating temporal and spatial dislocations of the postmodern age. The opening chapter, The Alchemy of Love, also undertakes an in-depth engagement of the changing nature, and meaning, of romantic love. Providing a judicious blend of close reading and cultural history, Romance Writing will be essential reading for undergraduate students as well as postgraduates and scholars working in the field, while also offering much of interest to the general reader.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Now in its fifth edition, Reading Pathways (with help from Dewey the Bookwormâ ¢) offers an easy-to-use, highly effective approach to teaching reading accuracy and fluency to students of all ages, using a unique pyramid format. Reading pyramids begins with one word, and slowly build into phrases and sentences of gradually increasing complexity. As the student moves from the pinnacle to the base of each pyramid, the phrase or sentence becomes a more interesting and expansive, and the student's confidence grows with each line completed. Progressively building up the amount of text per line increases eye span, strengthens eye tracking, and develops reading fluency. The book also features more challenging multi-syllable word pyramid exercises and games to further develop fluency and vocabulary. Learning to read long words by syllables removes the fear and mystique of multi-syllable words and helps students build the strong vocabulary so critical for success in reading and writing. Dewey® and Dewey Decimal Classification® are proprietary trademarks of OCLC Online Computer Library Center, and are used with permission. Dewey the Bookworm(TM), Dewey D. System, Bookwormus Giganticus(TM), and the design mark of the character Dewey are trademarks of Dolores G. Hiskes and are also used with permission.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Successful companies employ successful individuals!Be your own guru is your essential guide to emotional and spiritual intelligence, the keys to personal excellence and phenomenal profits.Going way beyond the standard coaching fare of goals, action plans and time management, be your own guru introduces the emotional and spiritual dimension that has been proven time and time again to produce remarkable, long-lasting and measurable improvement in both personal happiness and business profits. This is not just and action plan, but a whole new way of thinking and being - skills that can be used in everyday situation.Interweaving stories and explanation, be your own guru is packed with exercises, fly-on-the-wall case studies and awe-inspiring anecdotes. In one powerful package, it delivers a unique process that guarantees to put you firmly at the helm of both your work and personal life.So take the three-day programme and see how be your own guru can help you tap into your own hidden potential.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It's a great blessing when a new mom with postpartum depression (PPD) is fortunate enough to be diagnosed early by a knowledgeable medical practitioner or therapist. But without guidance, it isn't always clear where the boundary between normal baby blues and PPD lies. As with any other illness, the quicker that PPD is identified and treated, the faster the woman will recover. Postpartum Depression For Dummies can help you begin the process of determining what's going on with you and give you a better idea of where you fall so that you can get yourself into proper treatment right away. The book covers all aspects of PPD, from its history and its origins to its effects on women and their families to the wide variety of treatments available-including conventional Western medicine, psychological therapy, alternative medical treatments, and self-care measures. Postpartum Depression For Dummies reveals: - Why some doctors may be hush-hush about PPD - How to distinguish between pregnancy hormone changes, 'baby blues,' and PPD - The difficulties of getting a proper diagnosis - The role and importance of a therapist - The benefits of medication for depression - Alternative treatments with a successful track record - How to find the right balance of psychological, medical, and alternative treatment - Ways you can help foster recovery - The nutrition you need to care for yourself properly - How to help your partner help you Postpartum Depression For Dummies also provides the additional resources you need-web sites, organizations, and further reading-to help avoid the unnecessary suffering caused by undiagnosed and untreated PPD and survive and thrive as a new mom.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A must for anyone interested in the Roman Empire and its impact on world history.'--Tony Robinson star of Blackadder and Time TeamExplore one of the most exciting eras in ancient historyThis entertaining and informative guide introduces readers to the amazing world of ancient Rome and its emperors, epic wars, awesome architecture, heroes, and villains. With a complete rundown of Roman history alongside fascinating insights into the lives of everyday Romans, readers will discover the amazing people and events involved in the rise and fall of one of the greatest of all ancient civilisations and how its influence can still be felt around the world today.Discover:\* How the Romans came to rule the world\* The lastinglegacy of Roman society, culture, economics, and industry around the world\* The good, the bad, and the very bad Roman rulers\* Roman religion, beliefs, and worship\* How the Romans enjoyed themselves.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - You no longer need a traditional employer plan to get good, affordable health insurance. The New Health Insurance Solution can help you cut your health insurance costs in half if: - You're self-employed, an independent contractor, or your employer doesn't provide health insurance (you can probably get coverage on your own for about $94/month-a fraction of what an employer would have to pay for the same coverage) - You are employed and pay extra to cover your spouse or children under your employer-sponsored plan-you may save 50% by taking them off your employer plan - You own a small business and are getting killed by double-digit premium increases-you can now give employees tax-free money to buy their own plans and get your company out of the health insurance business The book also explains in detail the best solutions for you if: - You can't find affordable health insurance because you or a child have an expensive preexisting medical problem (your state has a program to provide you with guaranteed coverage ) - You're currently putting money into an IRA or a 401(k)-because you don't realize that an HSA is always a better option - You're unsure how you or your parents will be able to afford health insurance during retirement, or how to maximize benefits from Medicare-including the new Part D prescription drug plan The New Health Insurance Solution is the definitive guide to the new ways every American can now get affordable health care-without an employer. PAUL ZANE PILZER is a world-renowned economist, a former advisor in two White House administrations, an entrepreneur/employer, an award-winning adjunct professor at NYU, and a New York Times bestselling author.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Do you have tons and tons of data on your computer but you're not quite sure how to make heads or tails of them--or even organize them Are you using Access as spreadsheet rather than what it was really meant for If you have trouble finding meaning in your data, then Access 2007 Forms & Reports for Dummies let you discover the wonders of this highly useful program.This no-nonsense guide gets right down to business by showing you the easy way to use this powerful tool. It gets you started with selective, targeted queries; forms that improve efficiency; and reports that communicate--while sparing you of any fancy language. This hands-on guide features clear, concise instructions that show you how to:\* Orient yourself with forms and reports\* Create and modify queries\* Build and edit forms\* Design and update reports\* Troubleshoot queries, forms, and reports\* Make your forms useful\* Add multiple tables to forms\* Add finishing touches to reportsThanks to the included references, Web sites, and informative tips, putting your data to good use has never been easier. You'll even add some pizzazz to your reports with handy suggestions on ways to wow your viewers. With Access 2007 Forms & Reports for Dummies, you will be creating effective queries, forms, and reports in no time. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From James Rees, Executive Director of Mount Vernon, comes anenlightening guide to the leadership wisdom of America's first great leader. George Washington was more than just an inspiring battlefield commander; he was critical to the founding and success of the United States ofAmerica. His leadership, his vision, and his courage united a war-torncountry and set the United States on the path to greatness. Washington's historic contribution to this nation--his leadership and his character--are as relevant and valuable today as they have ever been. This book reveals Washington's character, his leadership, his vision, and most surprising of all, his business skills and acumen. Most people aren't awarethat Washington, while all of the above, was also a successful businessman and visionary entrepreneur. Exhibiting qualities sorely lacking in so many of our political and business leaders today, Washington remained steadfastly honest and ethical,following guiding principles that would benefit leaders around the world. George Washington's Leadership Lessons reveals a man of true character,worthy of emulation not just in the realm of politics and war, but in allleadership positions.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for Free Cash Flow and Shareholder Yield'Free Cash Flow and Shareholder Yield provides a provocative solution to the profound paradigm shift now redefining valuation standards for markets around the globe. In commonsense terms, it defines how the investment community has begun the journey of shifting to the more dependable, robust metric of free cash flow.'--Rob Brown, Chief Investment Officer, Genworth Financial Asset Management, Inc.This graph tells a singularly compelling story of the changing order of the drivers of total equity returns. In Free Cash Flow and Shareholder Yield, you will learn how this story is the key to informed investing in an evolving global marketplace.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A bold and insightful departure from related texts, Descartes goes beyond the categorical associations placed on the philosopher's ideas, and explores the subtleties of his beliefs. - An elegant, compelling and insightful introduction to Descartes' life and work. - Discusses a broad range of his most scrutinized philosophical thought, including his contributions to logic, philosophy of the mind, epistemology, metaphysics, the philosophy of science, and the philosophy of religion. - Explores the subtleties of Descartes' seemingly contradictory beliefs. - Addresses themes left unexamined in other works on Descartes. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - VBA helps you put your computer in its placeWrite programs that automate tasks and make Office 2007 work better for youIf your computer is becoming your boss instead of your servant, start using VBA to tell it what to do! Here's the latest on the VBA IDE and program containers, debugging and controlling your programs, working with multiple applications using a single program, and the most exciting stuff -- programming for all the Office 2007 applications.Discover how to\* Customize an application's interface\* Quick-launch a VBA program\* Store and modify information\* Use VBA with the Ribbon\* Understand object-oriented programming\* Avoid runtime errors.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Quickly create Web sites with this poweful toolUse this free and easy programming language for e-commerce sites and blogsIf you need to build Web and database applications quickly but you don't dream in computer code, take heart! Ruby on Rails was created for you, and this book will have you up and running in no time. The Ruby scripting language and the Rails framework let you create full-featured Web applications fast. It's even fun!Discover how to\* Install and run Ruby and Rails\* Use the RadRails IDE\* Create a blog with Ruby\* Connect your Web site to a database\* Build a shopping cart\* Explore Ruby's syntax.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Fainting, the sudden and often unpredictable loss of consciousness, can be a frightening experience. While often benign, fainting can sometimes be the sign of serious illness. Recurrent fainting can significantly disrupt a person's life, and make them prone to injury and, on occasion, death. The Fainting Phenomenon, Second Edition is a valuable information resource for anyone whose life is affected by fainting. Written for the layperson, this book will help you: - Understand the different reasons why people faint and their significance - Seek proper medical attention and treatment - Deal with related conditions such as Postural Tachycardia Syndrome and Orthostatic Hypertension This is an indispensable and reassuring guide for parents, families and care givers.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Creating, adapting to, and exploiting change is inherently entrepreneurial. To survive and prosper under conditions of change, firms must develop the 'dynamic capabilities' to create, extend, and modify the ways in which they operate. The capacity of an organization to create, extend, or modify its resource base is vital. Since the concept of dynamic capabilities was first introduced, much research has elaborated the initial idea. This important book by Constance Helfat and her team of leading scholars provides a timely focus on in-depth examples of corporate dynamic capabilities. Examining these in the different contexts of alliances, acquisitions, and management, the book gives students and researchers a succinct, up-to-date definition of dynamic capabilities and the strategic management theories around them.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The second edition of this popular volume provides management students and senior practitioners with a completely new and updated guide to the latest work in the field. This selection of important and highly readable articles from authors around the world charts key developments that have changed the theory and practice of SHRM over the last six years.Covers issues of globalization and knowledge management, and their effect on the field of HRM and SHRM.Includes more articles that discuss international aspects of HRM and SHRM and that demonstrate the use of HRM and SHRM for global competitive advantage.Explores and highlights the new reality of knowledge management and its implications for HRM and SHRM.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Focusing on the intersections between textile and architectural design, this title communicates the full range of possibilities for a multidisciplinary design hybrid. It examines the generative set of concepts, forms, patterns, materials, processes, technologies and practices that are driving this cross-fertilisation in contemporary urban and architectural design. Architextiles represents a transition stage in the reorientation of spatial design towards a more networked, dynamic, interactive, multifunctional and communicative state. The paradigms of fashion and textile design, with their unique, accelerated aesthetics and ability to embody a burgeoning, composite and complex range of properties such as lightness, flow, flexibility, surface, complexity and movement have a natural affinity with architecture's shifts towards a more liquid state. The preoccupation with textiles in architecture challenges traditional perceptions and practices in interior, architectural, urban, landscape and fashion design. Interweaving new designs and speculative projects for the future, Architextiles brings together architects, designers, engineers, technologists, theorists and material researchers to unravel these new methodologies of fabricating space. It features interviews with Will Alsop, Dominique Perrault and Lars Spuybroek, as well as contributions from Nigel Coates, Robert Kronenburg, Matilda McQuaid, Dagmar Richter, Peter Testa and Bradley Quinn. It also encompasses new projects and writings from young and emerging designers and theorists.Interior Eye The Sumahan on the Water, IstanbulBuilding Profile National Waterfront Museum, SwanseaPractice Profile Sauerbruch HuttonHome Run Nuovo Portello, Milan.…

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 - This timely book, by one of the world's leading theologians in this field, makes a positive theological contribution to present intellectual and practical discussions about families and children. - - Explores the intellectual and practical debates about the changing nature of family forms, roles and relationships, and how Christian faith and theology can contribute to the thriving of families and children. - Considers the causes and consequences of changes to families over recent decades. - Utilizes the theological resources that are best equipped to deal with these changes and to shape ethical teaching, ethical practice, moral judgements, and public policies. - Develops family-friendly readings of scripture, tradition and doctrine, and moves forward theological treatment of marriage, gender and children.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - International Media Studies is a bold introduction to the field that focuses on a de-centering of media epistemology to represent a more thorough world-view. - A comprehensive textbook exploring the current state of media studies as it is being practised across the world - Takes discussions about media studies beyond other textbooks, by situating the subject firmly in an international context appropriate to the globalized, 21st century - Surveys our reception of a wide variety of media content and formats including television, magazines, fiction, newspapers, and popular music - Considers both theoretical and much-needed ethnographic perspectives on media studies - Showcases global and local media patterns in a variety of countries around the world, including examples from Asia, Africa, and Latin America.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This inclusive guide to Modernist literature considers the 'high' Modernist writers such as Eliot, Joyce, Pound and Yeats alongside women writers and writers of the Harlem Renaissance. - - Challenges the idea that Modernism was conservative and reactionary. - Relates the modernist impulse to broader cultural and historical crises and movements. - Covers a wide range of authors up to the outbreak of World War II, among them Oscar Wilde, Joseph Conrad, Henry James, Langston Hughes, Samuel Beckett, HD, Virginia Woolf, Djuna Barnes, and Jean Rhys. - Includes coverage of women writers and gay and lesbian writers. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Written for educators, administrators, policy makers, and anyone else concerned with the future of higher education, Rethinking Faculty Work shows how changes in higher education are transforming the careers of faculty and provides a model that makes it possible for all faculty to be in a position to do their best. This important resource offers a vision of academic workplaces that will attract superb faculty committed to fulfilling the missions of the universities and colleges where they work.…