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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The friendly guide to understanding the rich history and modern practice of Taoism!

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An indispensable resource for every financial service professionals developing an IPSThe Investment Policy Statement (IPS) is one of the most critical documents fiduciaries must draft. For years, ERISA and other industry regulations have governed the guidelines all fiduciaries must comply with when drafting one. But the current climate of corporate scandal and the 2008 global banking crisis have led to increased scrutiny by regulators, prompting firms to take a closer look at the quality and integrity of their IPSs and to take steps to have a rigorous formal process in place for drafting them. Endorsed by the Foundation of Fiduciary Studies, this concise guide provides a rigorous framework and the expert insight, information and guidance you need to guarantee that your IPS is in complete compliance with all ERISA-directed requirements.\* Provides a step-by-step plan for creating a uniform IPS that every advisor in the office can follow\* Defines the duties and responsibilities of all parties involved, while clarifying diversification guidelines and providing methods for keeping costs under control\* Packed with ready-to-use templates, sample forms, letters and other documents, diagrams and other valuable tools, including sample Policy Statement downloadable at the companion website\* Designed to get you quickly up to speed on what you need to know to confidently serve your clients with the highest standards of care and protection.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The easy way to get a grip on inorganic chemistryInorganic chemistry can be an intimidating subject, but it doesn't have to be! Whether you're currently enrolled in an inorganic chemistry class or you have a background in chemistry and want to expand your knowledge, Inorganic Chemistry For Dummies is the approachable, hands-on guide you can trust for fast, easy learning.Inorganic Chemistry For Dummies features a thorough introduction to the study of the synthesis and behavior of inorganic and organometallic compounds. In plain English, it explains the principles of inorganic chemistry and includes worked-out problems to enhance your understanding of the key theories and concepts of the field.\* Presents information in an effective and straightforward manner\* Covers topics you'll encounter in a typical inorganic chemistry course\* Provides plain-English explanations of complicated conceptsIf you're pursuing a career as a nurse, doctor, or engineer or a lifelong learner looking to make sense of this fascinating subject, Inorganic Chemistry For Dummies is the quick and painless way to master inorganic chemistry.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Score your highest in econometrics Easy.Econometrics can prove challenging for many students unfamiliar with the terms and concepts discussed in a typical econometrics course. Econometrics For Dummies eliminates that confusion with easy-to-understand explanations of important topics in the study of economics.Econometrics For Dummies breaks down this complex subject and provides you with an easy-to-follow course supplement to further refine your understanding of how econometrics works and how it can be applied in real-world situations.\* An excellent resource for anyone participating in a college or graduate level econometrics course\* Provides you with an easy-to-follow introduction to the techniques and applications of econometrics\* Helps you score high on exam dayIf you're seeking a degree in economics and looking for a plain-English guide to this often-intimidating course, Econometrics For Dummies has you covered.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Are you a sugar addict Beating Sugar Addiction For Dummies provides you a safe and healthy path to overcome your addiction, eliminate stress eating, and upgrade your nutrition for a healthier lifestyle.Sugar addiction is a rapidly growing epidemic that can lead to obesity, chronic fatigue, diabetes, and a host of other medical and psychological problems. Beating Sugar Addiction For Dummies helps those who are affected by this commonly overlooked addiction to outsmart their sugar cravings and overcome their addiction. The tips in this book will help you:\* Learn to stop stress eating and perform a nutrition makeover that makes the low-sugar lifestyle easy!\* Stop the frustration of yo-yo dieting, and finally find an eating plan that works.\* Free yourself from the grip of sugar addiction and regain control over your life.Beating Sugar Addiction For Dummies contains everything you need to start your journey down the road to wellness:\* Four common types of sugar addicts - which one are you \* Finally understand carbs, protein, and fat with a simple nutrition system for weight loss and healthy eating, including what to choose and what to stay away from\* Detoxing from sugar and performing a kitchen makeover\* Eating mindfully - making purposeful decisions instead of stress eating\* How to survive holidays, restaurants, and special occasions\* Building a support system\* Exercise programs for energy and weight loss\* Speedy low-sugar recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and desserts\* Staying on track and breaking the cycle of failure - including a step-by-step list of exactly what to do when a sugar craving strikes!If you're one of the millions of people worldwide who relies too much on sugar for energy, comfort, or convenience, Beating Sugar Addiction For Dummies is your no-nonsense guide to decreasing your sugar intake, losing weight, and changing your life for the better!

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A proven approach to revenue-generating marketing and client developmentProfessional Services Marketing is a fully field-tested and research-based approach to marketing and client development for professional services firms. The book, now in its Second Edition, covers five key areas that are critical for firms that want to grow and become more profitable: creating a marketing and growth strategy; establishing a brand and reputation; implementing a marketing communications program; executing lead generation strategies; and developing business by winning new clients. You will also read real-world case studies that illustrate major points, as well as quotes and stories from well-respected professionals in the industry.\* The Second Edition features new research and updates throughout, including new chapters on social media and online marketing, as well as new case studies and interviews\* Authors Mike Schultz and John E. Doerr are the coauthors of the Wall Street Journal and Inc. Magazine bestseller Rainmaking Conversations and Professional Services Marketing; Lee W. Frederiksen is coauthor of Online Marketing for Professional Services\* Will be widely promoted via multiple online routes and direct mail marketingFirms of any size can use this proven approach to marketing and client development to attract new clients and grow their professional service businesses.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The late Theodore Sizer's vision for a truly democratic public high school systemOur current high schools are ill-designed and inefficient. We have inherited a program of studies that in its overall structure has not changed in over a century. The question is What's next Theodore Sizer, the founder of The Coalition of Essential Schools, was a passionate advocate for the American school system. In this, his last book, he offers a vision of what a future secondary education might look like. In a book that tells the story of his own odyssey, Sizer gives shape to a much-needed agenda for improving our high schools.\* Includes a vision for the future of our High Schools from one of America's greatest leaders of educational reform\* Written by Theodore Sizer founder of The Coalition of Essential Schools and author of landmark book Horace's CompromiseThis final book from the late Theodore Sizer reveals the man and his vision for our secondary education system.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A groundbreaking guide to facilitating online and blended coursesThis comprehensive resource offers teachers in grades K-12 a hands-on guide to the rapidly growing field of online and blended teaching. With clear examples and explanations, Kristin Kipp shows how to structure online and blended courses for student engagement, build relationships with online students, facilitate discussion boards, collaborate online, design online assessments, and much more.\* Shows how to create a successful online or blended classroom\* Illustrates the essential differences between face-to-face instruction and online teaching\* Foreword by Susan Patrick of the International Association for K-12 Online LearningThis is an essential handbook for learning how to teach online and improve student achievement.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A book that brings the habits of reading to lifeGreat readers are not made by genetics or destiny but by the habits they build--habits that are intentionally built by their teachers. The early formal years of education are the key to reversing the reading gap and setting up children for success. But K-4 education seems to widen the gap between stronger and weaker readers, not close it. Today, the Common Core further increases the pressure to reach high levels of rigor. What can be done This book includes the strategies, systems, and lessons from the top classrooms that bring the habits of reading to life, creating countless quality opportunities for students to take one of the most complex skills we as people can know and to perform it fluently and easily.\* Offers clear teaching strategies for teaching reading to all students, no matter what level\* Includes more than 40 video examples from real classrooms\* Written by Paul Bambrick-Santoyo, bestselling author of Driven by Data and Leverage LeadershipGreat Habits, Great Readers puts the focus on: learning habits, reading habits, guided reading, and independent reading.NOTE: Content DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the Elektronisches Buch file, but are available for download after purchase.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Peter Cook has nailed the one thing that separates the highly successful from the average. Projects that matter. --MICHAEL PORT, author of Book Yourself Solid and Beyond Booked Solid.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Write a business model Easy.Business Models For Dummies helps you write a solid business model to further define your company's goals and increase attractiveness to customers. Inside, you'll discover how to: make a value proposition; define a market segment; locate your company's position in the value chain; create a revenue generation statement; identify competitors, complementors, and other network effects; develop a competitive strategy; and much more.\* Shows you how to define the purpose of a business and its profitability to customers\* Serves as a thorough guide to business modeling techniques\* Helps to ensure that your business has the very best business model possibleIf you need to update a business model due to changes in the market or maturation of your company,Business Models For Dummies has you covered.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This collection assembles essays by eleven leading Catholic and evangelical theologians in an ecumenical discussion of the benefits - and potential drawbacks - of today's burgeoning corpus of theological interpretation. The authors explore the critical relationship between the earthly world and its heavenly counterpart.\* Ground-breaking volume of ecumenical debate featuring Catholic and evangelical theologians\* Explores the core theological issue of how the material and spiritual worlds interrelate\* Features a diversity of analytical approaches\* Addresses an urgent need to distinguish the positive and problematic aspects of today's rapidly growing corpus of theological interpretation.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A must-have, full-color guide to the Nikon D7100The Nikon D7100 is an ideal camera for beginning photographers who may lack structured photography training but are still eager and determined to take great photos. And that's where this fun-and-friendly guide comes in handy! Packed with more than 300 full-color photos, this introductory guide begins by helping you get a feel for the camera, get comfortable shooting in auto mode, managing playback options, and handle basic troubleshooting strategies. Veteran author Julie Adair King walks you through the D7100's features and encourages you to take creative control so that you can start capturing stunning pictures immediately.\* Packs in more than 300 full-color photos that exemplify the basic photo skills needed to get great shots\* Shares a wealth of information from one of the most popular digital photography authors\* Walks you through adjusting manual settings to get better results from exposure, lighting, focus, and color\* Contains an entire chapter on video mode\* Explains how to send images to a computer for organizing, editing, and sharingNikon D7100 For Dummies helps you get a grasp on your camera's controls so you can start taking memorable photos today!

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Fast, accurate answers for common Windows Server questionsServing as a perfect companion to all Windows Server books, this reference provides you with quick and easily searchable solutions to day-to-day challenges of Microsoft's newest version of Windows Server. Using helpful design features such as thumb tabs, tables of contents, and special heading treatments, this resource boasts a smooth and seamless approach to finding information. Plus, quick-reference tables and lists provide additional on-the-spot answers.\* Covers such key topics as server roles and functionality, user and group maintenance, directory management and replication, and backup and recovery\* Addresses automating administrative tasks and managing server remote access\* Helps you with disk management and storage, folder security, and performance tuning\* Walks you through common troubleshooting issues as well as maintaining and controlling the centralized desktopMicrosoft Windows Server 2012 Administration Instant Reference is a must-have resource for finding quick answers quickly!

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How to make customers feel good about doing what you wantLearn how companies make us feel good about doing what they want. Approaching persuasive design from the dark side, this book melds psychology, marketing, and design concepts to show why we're susceptible to certain persuasive techniques. Packed with examples from every nook and cranny of the web, it provides easily digestible and applicable patterns for putting these design techniques to work. Organized by the seven deadly sins, it includes:\* Pride -- use social proof to position your product in line with your visitors' values\* Sloth -- build a path of least resistance that leads users where you want them to go\* Gluttony -- escalate customers' commitment and use loss aversion to keep them there\* Anger -- understand the power of metaphysical arguments and anonymity\* Envy -- create a culture of status around your product and feed aspirational desires\* Lust -- turn desire into commitment by using emotion to defeat rational behavior\* Greed -- keep customers engaged by reinforcing the behaviors you desireNow you too can leverage human fallibility to create powerful persuasive interfaces that people will love to use -- but will you use your new knowledge for good or evil Learn more on the companion website, evilbydesign.info.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The challenge with most companies' talent intelligence is that it is just not that intelligent.Having good talent intelligence--an accurate understanding of the skills, expertise, and qualities of people--is essential for the people decisions that all businesses make. Yet despite its vital importance, most organizations appear to be failing at this critical task. The reason lies in talent measurement: how companies produce their talent intelligence and then use it.Written by Nik Kinley and Shlomo Ben-Hur--two experts in the field--this book draws on the latest research to show how businesses can transform the value and impact of their talent intelligence to make sure they get the right people in the right roles. When that happens, all their talent management and development activities are built on an accurate understanding of the talent available to them.Filled with illustrative examples, the book shows how to overcome the stumbling blocks that stand in the way of successful talent intelligence and reveals step-by-step what organizations need to measure, how they can best do so, and how they can successfully implement measurement and use the results. As the authors explain, knowing what methods and tools to use is just part of the challenge: the bigger issue for many firms is ensuring they know how to use them and make the best use of the intelligence they provide.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This practical introduction to linguistics is a must-have resource for all speech and language therapy students, providing you with the fundamental theory needed as a foundation for practice.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A must-read leadership guide for CIOs and executives whose careers depend on creating value and growth through continuous innovationInnovation is the hot topic. Everyone's talking about it, but there seems to be a lot of misperceptions about getting it done. Innovating for Growth and Value is aimed at CIOs and other technology leaders in the modern enterprise. This insider's guide to innovation presents repeatable processes, detailed methodologies, and robust frameworks for innovation and continuous transformation in today's fast-paced business environments. It provides actionable programs for developing and successfully executing profitable and repeatable innovation strategies.\* Focuses on specific critical areas where innovation is imperative\* Features real-world stories and revealing anecdotes\* Presents interviews from international companies such as Netflix, IBM, Cisco, Boeing, Facebook, Intel, Microsoft, McKesson, Flextronics, and moreWithout innovation, your company cannot compete and cannot survive. So the real question isn't whether to innovate or not. The real question is how to innovate and make innovation strategies work in the modern enterprise. Thoughtfully written and carefully researched, Innovating for Growth and Value grasps the central truth about innovation with a wealth of information made truly valuable for IT leaders and CIOs.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Work-based learning facilitation, mentoring and coaching are all integral to the healthcare professions.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Rena Palloff and Keith Pratt, the most trusted online teaching experts, have completely updated and revised this classic to reflect changes in technology and advances in online teaching made in the last decade, in order to meet today's online learning challenges. The book continues to offer helpful suggestions for dealing with such critical issues as evaluating effective tools, working with online classroom dynamics, addressing the special needs of online students, making the transition to online teaching, and promoting the development of the learning community. Filled with numerous examples from actual online courses and insights from teachers and students, new topics include the open source movement, Web 2.0, Google groups, and topics for the K-12 sector.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Visual Guide to Elliott Wave Trading is an in-depth, easy-to-use guide to trading the financial markets with the Elliott Wave Principle.In many ways this book picks up where Frost & Prechter's classic Elliott Wave Principle: Key to Market Behavior left off, which makes it 'required reading' if you want to build a solid foundation in Elliott wave analysis. Co-authored by two of Elliott Wave International's most trusted analysts -- Wayne Gorman and Jeffrey Kennedy -- their trading insights offer a perfect blend of traditional textbook and real-world application.Join Kennedy and Gorman as they provide step-by-step instruction in how to trade with Elliott. They include scores of real market charts that depict the Elliott wave patterns, which will help you measure the strength of trends, forecast market turning points, plus identify trading opportunities. What's more, this illustrated guide also explains how to use supporting technical indicators that can build confidence in your Elliott wave analysis.Gorman and Kennedy know that 'simple' does not mean 'easy.' Their combined expertise will help you build confidence in your analysis, create an effective trading plan, and better manage your trades. Whether your trading style is conservative or aggressive, their charts and techniques can help identify high-confidence opportunities.Each chapter includes key points & smart investor tips, such as how to 'Prepare yourself to take advantage of opportunities even when your preferred count does not materialize,' and 'Let the market commit to you before you commit to the market.'Elliott wave analysis recognizes that in financial markets, mass psychology swings from pessimism to optimism and back in a natural sequence. Use this book to recognize those wave patterns, and anticipate market moves that most traders never see coming.The Visual Guide to Elliott Wave Trading is the new criterion for any serious technical trader.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Learn to combine security theory and code to produce secure systemsSecurity is clearly a crucial issue to consider during the design and implementation of any distributed software architecture. Security patterns are increasingly being used by developers who take security into serious consideration from the creation of their work. Written by the authority on security patterns, this unique book examines the structure and purpose of security patterns, illustrating their use with the help of detailed implementation advice, numerous code samples, and descriptions in UML.\* Provides an extensive, up-to-date catalog of security patterns\* Shares real-world case studies so you can see when and how to use security patterns in practice\* Details how to incorporate security from the conceptual stage\* Highlights tips on authentication, authorization, role-based access control, firewalls, wireless networks, middleware, VoIP, web services security, and more\* Author is well known and highly respected in the field of security and an expert on security patternsSecurity Patterns in Practice shows you how to confidently develop a secure system step by step.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Includes Sample Letters, Real World Examples, Style Tips, New Chapters on E-mail, Websites, Social Media, and More.Now in a completely revised third edition, this classic book shows how to create winning appeals that will realize the full potential of direct mail and online fundraising. Written by fundraising guru Mal Warwick, with assistance from Eric Overman, this comprehensive resource gives nonprofit fundraising staff the information needed to write compelling fundraising appeals for any medium. If you follow Warwick's guidelines, your direct mail and online fundraising campaigns will produce better results, year after year.Written in an easy-to-read style, the book is filled with practical techniques, proven approaches, and illustrative examples of both successful and unsuccessful appeals based on the authors' wealth of experience fundraising for hundreds of nonprofits. Step-by-step and appeal by appeal, the book shows how to navigate the fundraising appeal process with ease. To meet the demands of today's socially connected donors, this new edition explains how to mesh today's online technologies with direct mail to produce optimal fundraising results. You'll learn how to use e-mail, websites, Facebook, Twitter, and mobile technology to recruit more donors and raise more money. The book includes current research on timely topics such as online vs. offline behavior, online giving statistics, demographics, and best practices in integrated fundraising.If you're a nonprofit professional eager to master the latest methods in fundraising, or simply need to write direct mail appeals for your organization, How to Write Successful Fundraising Appeals will help you hone your skills and create appeals that will hit the mark every time.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This Companion offers an extensive examination of how new technologies are changing the nature of literary studies, from scholarly editing and literary criticism, to interactive fiction and immersive environments.\* A complete overview exploring the application of computing in literary studies\* Includes the seminal writings from the field\* Focuses on methods and perspectives, new genres, formatting issues, and best practices for digital preservation\* Explores the new genres of hypertext literature, installations, gaming, and web blogs\* The Appendix serves as an annotated bibliography.