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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - John Bogle puts our obsession with financial success in perspectiveThroughout his legendary career, John C. Bogle-founder of the Vanguard Mutual Fund Group and creator of the first index mutual fund-has helped investors build wealth the right way and led a tireless campaign to restore common sense to the investment world. Along the way, he's seen how destructive an obsession with financial success can be. Now, with Enough., he puts this dilemma in perspective.Inspired in large measure by the hundreds of lectures Bogle has delivered to professional groups and college students in recent years, Enough. seeks, paraphrasing Kurt Vonnegut, 'to poison our minds with a little humanity.' Page by page, Bogle thoughtfully considers what 'enough' actually means as it relates to money, business, and life.\* Reveals Bogle's unparalleled insights on money and what we should consider as the true treasures in our lives\* Details the values we should emulate in our business and professional callings\* Contains thought-provoking life lessons regarding our individual roles in societyWritten in a straightforward and accessible style, this unique book examines what it truly means to have 'enough' in world increasingly focused on status and score-keeping.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A timeless investment guide that reveals how to consistently earn market-beating returns while reducing riskWhat every investor needs is a battle-tested strategy that embraces the uncertainty of financial markets-and life in general. One that will yield market-beating portfolio returns in both good times and bad. The Gone Fishin' Portfolio shows you what that strategy is, how it works, and why you should begin using it immediately.The innovative approach outlined throughout these pages will help investors enjoy a notably high probability of success by using an investment strategy based on the notion that nobody knows what the market is likely to do next, which, in effect, allows investors to capitalize on uncertainty.\* Details one of the safest and simplest ways to reach your long-term financial goals, and explores the financial and psychological challenges you're likely to face in the years ahead\* The 'Gone Fishin' Portfolio' is based on a Nobel Prize-winning investment strategy that takes just twenty minutes to implement\* Discusses the relationship between risk and reward in financial markets, and reveals how the investment industry really worksThe Gone Fishin' Portfolio will allow you to reach your most important investment goals, beat Wall Street at its own game, and achieve the financial independence you deserve.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A look at the philosophical underpinnings of the hit TV show, Mad MenWith its swirling cigarette smoke, martini lunches, skinny ties, and tight pencil skirts, Mad Men is unquestionably one of the most stylish, sexy, and irresistible shows on television. But the series becomes even more absorbing once you dig deeper into its portrayal of the changing social and political mores of 1960s America and explore the philosophical complexities of its key characters and themes. From Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle to John Kenneth Galbraith, Milton Friedman, and Ayn Rand, Mad Men and Philosophy brings the thinking of some of history's most powerful minds to bear on the world of Don Draper and the Sterling Cooper ad agency. You'll gain insights into a host of compelling Mad Men questions and issues, including happiness, freedom, authenticity, feminism, Don Draper's identity, and more.\* Takes an unprecedented look at the philosophical issues and themes behind AMC's Emmy Award-winning show, Mad Men\* Explores issues ranging from identity to authenticity to feminism, and more\* Offers new insights on your favorite Mad Men characters, themes, and storylinesMad Men and Philosophy will give Mad Men fans everywhere something new to talk about around the water cooler.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A hard-hitting look at achieving financial freedom by avoiding excessive borrowing and spendingIf you don't actively resist America's culture of debt, you'll end up precisely where the government, banks, and big business want you to be: indentured servitude. The mistakes people make with their money are basic, and avoidable, and unless you understand what they are, you're probably going to repeat them. What you need is someone who can shed light on the obstacles we face and show you how to avoid getting tripped up by them.Financially Stupid People Are Everywhere shows how society is rigged to take as much of your wealth as possible, and simple ways you can resist. It investigates, explains, and offers advice for all those who have fallen into debt, taken a second mortgage, been trapped by credit cards, or found themselves unable to get ahead.\* Discusses what you can do to stop the destructive cycle of borrowing and spending\* Illustrates the four major tenets of getting money right\* Highlights how to avoid the many ways that government, banks, and big business try to trap you with debtTo secure your financial future, you must break the dangerous cycle of borrowing and spending, and learn how to guard your wealth against corporate ploys. Financially Stupid People Are Everywhere leads you down the only proven path to financial freedom.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Buying a property abroad is one of the biggest decisions you'll ever make. But don't worry - your Spanish dream needn't become a nightmare. From finding an estate agent and arranging a mortgage to negotiating the best price and moving in, this book is packed with practical advice on every aspect of the Spanish property market. It leads you safely and simply through the legal, logistical, and financial minefields, helping you maximise your time and your money to enjoy a hassle-free property purchase.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How to lead a 'rich' life during trying economic timesIn The Secret of Shelter Island, nationally renowned financial analyst and bestselling author Alexander Green explores the complicated relationship we all have with money and reveals the road map to a rich life.Drawing on some of today's best minds and many of history's greatest thinkers, The Secret of Shelter Island is both a much-needed source of inspiration and an insightful look at the role of both money and values in the pursuit of the good life.\* Addresses what really matters when it comes to money and how to make smarter decisions with what you have\* Describes the profound connection between money, character, personal philosophy, and outlook\* Other bestselling titles by Green: The Gone Fishin' PortfolioIf you want to understand what ultimately provides meaning, contentment, and the satisfaction of a life well-lived, then read The Secret of Shelter Island.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover the foundations of ethics and how to apply them to your everyday life.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Why Women Mean Business showed you why business needs to change. Now Avivah Wittenberg-Cox's new book shows you how to achieve a healthy and profitable balance.We know that business needs more women. Gender balance has been proven time and time again to lead to more innovation, better business performance and corporate governance. The only question is, how can business leaders make this happen Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, an acknowledged world authority on women and business, points the way. In four simple steps she provides guidance on how to bring about real change:\* Audit - where are you really at with gender balance now \* Awareness - Opening your eyes to what better gender balance could mean for your company\* Alignment - Ensuring the buy-in that will bring about real results and change\* Sustain - Building gender diversity into corporate DNAThis lively, hands-on guide is packed with research and case-studies showing how some of the world's biggest blue-chip firms have done it.Women are most of the talent and much of the market - you need this book.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - During economic contractions, it becomes much more difficult to sell your products, maintain your customer base, and gain market share. Mistakes become more costly, and failure becomes a real possibility for all those who are not able to make the transition.But imagine being able to sell your products when others cannot, being able to take market share from both your competitors, and knowing the precise formulas that would allow you to expand your sales while others make excuses.If You're Not First, You're Last is about how to sell your products and services--despite the economy--and provides the reader with ways to capitalize regardless of their product, service, or idea. Grant shares his proven strategies that will allow you to not just continue to sell, but create new products, increase margins, gain market share and much more. Key concepts in If You're Not First, You're Last include:\* Converting the Unsold to Sold\* The Power Schedule to Maximize Sales\* Your Freedom Financial Plan\* The Unreasonable Selling Attitude.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The complete guide to the business of running a successful legal practiceMany attorneys in small and mid-size practices are experts on the law, but may not have considered their practice as much from a business perspective.Michael Gerber's The E-Myth Attorney fills this void, giving you powerful advice on everything you need to run your practice as a successful business, allowing you to achieve your goals and grow your practice. Featuring Gerber's signature easy-to-understand, easy-to-implement style, The E-Myth Attorney features:\* A complete start-up guide you can use to get your practice off the ground quickly, as well as comprehensive action steps for maximizing the performance of an existing practice\* Industry specific advice from two recognized legal experts that have developed a highly successful legal practice using Gerber's principles\* Gerber's universal appeal as a recognized expert on small businesses who has coached, taught, and trained over 60,000 small businessesThe E-Myth Attorney is the last guide you'll ever need to make the difference in building or developing your successful legal practice.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for Connecting Like Jesus.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Teacher's BIG BOOK of Graphic Organizers.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Algebra Teacher's Activity-a-Day offers dozens of quick, fun algebra activities, correlated with national math education standards, to help students practice problem-solving and algebra skills. Part of the 5-Minute FUNdamentals series, the book's 'sponge' activities can be used as warm-ups, during down times, for homework or test prep, or just for fun.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover how to access your creative power to boost your success in businessSuccess in business demands constant creativity. Generating fresh solutions to problems and the ability to invent new products or services for a changing market are part of the intellectual capital that gives a company its competitive edge.Business Innovation For Dummies gives you practical, easy-to-follow information for generating new ideas, using creativity to boost sales, solving problems creatively, mastering the art of invention, honing creative thinking skills, and identifying new opportunities.\* Advice on how to apply creativity to the workplace\* Ideas for spicing up presentations\* Shows you how innovation leads to more productive businessBusiness Innovation For Dummies is a must-have guide for anyone in business who is looking to harness their creativity to boost productivity and revenue!

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The way to a full-body workout with amazing results by mastering kettlebellsHave you heard the buzz about the all-in-one strength and cardio workout that works every muscle in the body at once There's a reason why professional athletes and A-list celebrities are joining the Kettlebells revolution-and now you can, too!With numerous step-by-step photos throughout, Kettlebells For Dummies gives you everything you need to use kettlebells to safely improve strength, endurance, flexibility, joint durability, agility, mobility, athletic movement, and proper body alignment. Whether you're in your teens, 20s, 30s, 40s, 60s and beyond, you'll discover how this fast-growing fitness phenomenon can boost your metabolism and help you lose weight by mastering numerous kettlebell exercises.\* One of the most effective workouts for burning fat, building lean muscle, and achieving core strength\* One-hour workout can burn as much as 1,000 calories\* Named one of the most popular fitness trends in 2009Whether you're a self-proclaimed gym rat or have never lifted a weight, Kettlebells For Dummies shows you that it's easy to use kettlebells to achieve a full-body workout that yields amazing results.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - For nearly fifteen years, Joel Comm has been generating revenue on the web through a number of successful online businesses. In KaChing, he shares his five primary methods of making money online, combining traditional marketing with the new, offering detailed strategies and techniques that can be applied to any niche or market. Each of the five methods is broken down into simple, practical, duplicable steps.Topics include:\* Defining your niche and turning it into success\* Creating and profiting from original content\* Creating and selling information products (i.e. Elektronisches Buch, online video, DVD training programs)\* Becoming affiliates with web merchants\* Setting up membership sites\* Developing an online coaching programWithin each topic, Joel shares stories of his own success, and the book concludes with a number of case studies that span the five styles of making money online. The theme of 'KaChing'--the sound made by a cash register when a sale is made--is woven throughout.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book analyzes the impact of choice on welfare states in Europe. The recent focus on choice in many welfare states has created a more market-orientated approach, changed users to consumers, and increased the emphasis on private providers. By using a variety of methodologies and examples from different European countries and different sectors of the welfare state, the book examines the impact of these recent reforms on equality, not only from an economic perspective, but also in relation to gender and access to services.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Master two of the most powerful features of ExcelEven if you use Excel all the time, you may not be up to speed on two of Excel's most useful features. PivotTable and PivotChart turn long lists of unreadable data into dynamic, easy-to-read tables and charts that highlight the information you need most; you can tweak results with a click or easily fuse data from several sources into one document. Now you can learn how to tap these powerful Excel tools with this practical guide.Using a series of step-by-step tutorials and easy-to-follow screenshots, this book shows you in a visual way how to create and customize PivotTables and PivotCharts, use them to analyze business data, and ultimately achieve more with less work.\* Explains the benefits PivotTables and PivotCharts, two powerful features of Excel that allow users to create dynamic spreadsheets\* Covers creating and customizing, analyzing business data, building custom calculations, linking to external data sources (including Access databases, Word tables, Web pages, XML data, SQL Server databases, and OLAP cubes), creating macros to automate tasks, and more\* Uses step-by-step tutorials and easy-to-follow screenshots, a 'learn by seeing' approach for visual learnersPractical, visual, and packed with content, this is the book you need to ramp up your Excel skills with PivotTables and PivotCharts.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This 2 in 1 set includes the internationally acclaimed bestseller Why Women Mean Business and the new follow-up book How Women Mean Business. Armed with both these books you will discover why business needs to change and how you can achieve a healthy and profitable balance.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - I have always believed in the power of setting goals. Blake's book Bullseye! is a brilliant system to help people achieve authentic success --Joe Vitale, best-selling author and seen in the hit movie The Secret.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - We have been taught that all humans share intrinsic qualities that lend them a common dignity. Philosophers conceive of a certain level of cognitive capacity as the very mark of humanity, and extend the mantle of equal moral fellowship to these 'persons.' But what of individuals with diminished cognitive abilities Cognitive disability poses significant challenges to these fundamental philosophical concepts, prompting a variety of difficult questions. Should those with cognitive disabilities be excluded from the protections and responsibilities we routinely assign to 'persons' Are we forced to reconsider the very concept 'personhood' How should the interests of people with cognitive disabilities and their caregivers be represented politically Who is responsible for guaranteeing their care And to what extent ought they be granted autonomy Cognitive Disability and Its Challenge to Moral Philosophy addresses these concerns in a series of thought-provoking essays contributed by some of the most prominent moral philosophers of our time, as well as clinicians and medical historians. Collectively, the essays represent an important milestone in contemporary thinking about ethical considerations relating to people with cognitive disabilities.

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'If you want to know how countries, companies and individuals can master the winds and the waves that will dominate the next decade, this is the book for you.'Rupert Pennant-Rea, former editor of the Economist, Deputy Governor of the Bank of England''If leading your organisation sometimes feels like changing the front wheel of a bicycle whilst toy are still pedalling it as fast as you can, this is a book you should read.'Sir David Brown, former Chairman, Motorola UK'Beyond Crisis is full of compelling reasons, clear advice and practical models to help almost any enterprise remain viable beyond the deeply unsettling systemic failures that characterise today's business environment.'Professor Richard David Hames, Dhurakilpundit University, Founding Director Asian Foresight Institute'We are in uncharted territory. There are few people who any longer think that the world post-crisis will be anything like the world before. Ringland, Sparrow & Lusting provide a clear description of the way that leaders need to think in this new reality. In doing so, they give us hope.'Estelle Clark, Business Assurance Director, Lloyds RegisterThe next decade will present organisational challenges on an unprecedented scale.Beyond Crisis shows how you can build a 'purposefully self-renewing organisation' which will survive and succeed in the midst of this chaos. The book shows how financial and economic crisis has blighted organisations in every sector, and then provide a range of tools and future scenarios for diagnosing problems and creating solutions.This is a welcome dose of clarity in uncertain times.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Revised and updated, Student Success in College describes the policies, programs, and practices that twenty diverse institutions have used to enhance student attainment. Based on the Documenting Effective Educational Practice (DEEP) project from the Center for Postsecondary Research at Indiana University, this book is filled with concrete examples that can serve as an inspiration for colleges and universities who want to create their own success-oriented learning environments.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The School Counselor's BOOK OF LISTS.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This refreshingly simple, practical guide demonstrates how brand management can boost business performance. It is the ideal inspiration for creating growth in today's tough economic times. Following the template of the highly successful original version, the book consists of a programme of 8 'workouts' that will help marketers raise their own game in key areas such as: insight, portfolio strategy, positioning and innovation. The tools and techniques in the book have been road-tested on over 100 brandgym projects out of the last 8 years, making this book extremely practical.\* Based on the inside stories of brand leaders who have achieved success: Tesco, T-Mobile, Unilever and Proctor and Gamble. These companies share their tips, tricks and warn of the traps to avoid.\* 50% of the content is new or updated with the latest thinking on 'recession proof branding', how to win when times are tough, communication briefing, growing the core business and new research with marketing directors on the key success factors of brand leaders.\* The authors are most influential, appearing in The Guardian, Marketing, Brand Strategy, Market Leader and The Marketer. The CIM have called David Taylor one of the 'World's 50 most important marketing thinkers'.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Advancing new relationships between architecture and nature, Territory emphasises the simultaneous production ofarchitectural objects and their surrounding environment. Thisarchitecture scans and modifies atmospheres, arboreal zones,geothermal exchange, magnetic fields, habitats and toxicities- enabling new and intense geographical patterns, effects,and sensations within architectural and urban experience. Itfeatures architects such as Patrick Blanc, Gilles Ebersolt,Nicholas de Monchaux, Future Cities Lab, Fritz Haeg, Omar Khan, TheLiving, R&Sie(n), SeARCH and WEATHERS; as well ascross-disciplinary contributions from geographers, historians, andtheorists.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - There are many reasons that business leaders, managers, and private individuals go about problem solving in the wrong way. As Gerald Nadler and William Chandon point out, most people have learned to use the wrong framework or paradigm for working through issues and problems. In essence, they approach problems using a thinking mode that leads to excessive if not pointless data collection, analysis-paralysis, and static solutions that tend to only patch up the situation for a short period of time.

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