Wiley mär 2002 (142 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Advance praise for Philip Plait s Bad Astronomy'Bad Astronomy is just plain good! Philip Plait clears up every misconception on astronomy and space you never knew you suffered from.' --Stephen Maran, Author of Astronomy for Dummies and editor of The Astronomy and Astrophysics Encyclopedia'Thank the cosmos for the bundle of star stuff named Philip Plait, who is the world s leading consumer advocate for quality science in space and on Earth. This important contribution to science will rest firmly on my reference library shelf, ready for easy access the next time an astrologer calls.' --Dr. Michael Shermer, Publisher of Skeptic magazine, monthly columnist for Scientific American, and author of The Borderlands of Science'Philip Plait has given us a readable, erudite, informative, useful, and entertaining book. Bad Astronomy is Good Science. Very good science.' --James 'The Amazing' Randi, President, James Randi Educational Foundation, and author of An Encyclopedia of Claims, Frauds, and Hoaxes of the Occult and Supernatural'Bad Astronomy is a fun read. Plait is wonderfully witty and educational as he debunks the myths, legends, and 'conspiracies that abound in our society. 'The Truth Is Out There' and it's in this book. I loved it!' --Mike Mullane, Space Shuttle astronaut and author of Do Your Ears Pop in Space.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Get to know the amazing creatures right outside your door! What do toads like to eat Why do crickets sing Why does a firefly glow If you've ever longed to know more about the habits of the animals and insects that live in your backyard, here's the book you've been waiting for! With Backyard Pets, you'll find out how to catch and care for lots of different, easy-to-find critters, from terrific toads to slithering slugs. You'll perform all sorts of investigations and activities, including discovering how snails eat and how caterpillars protect themselves, before you return your newly found pets safely to their natural home. And you'll even find out how to attract birds and butterflies to homemade feeders and gardens so that you can observe them every day as they go about their amazing lives. As you take care of your pets, you'll learn how to interpret fireflies' signals; how to entice worms from their burrows with sound; and how to make birdfeeders, hummingbird gardens, and toad abodes. Along the way, you'll discover lots of fascinating facts about the lives of these clever critters-from what their favorite foods are to how they see, hear, and move, and even how they help the environment.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Die 'Leader to Leader Guides' basieren auf der preisgekrönten 'Leader to Leader'-Zeitschrift der Drucker Foundation. Sie widmen sich Themen von allgemeinem Interesse und vermitteln dem Leser eine Vielfalt von Meinungen und Ansichten zu einzelnen Themen. Dieses handliche, prägnante 4-bändige Set bietet wertvolle Informationen und Einsichten in Form praktischer und attraktiver Zusammenstellungen relevanter Artikel. Die ideale Lektüre für vielbeschäftigte Führungskräfte.'On High Performance Organizations' enthält die besten aktuellen Tipps, Ideen und Meinungen von Spitzenexperten zum Thema effektive Unternehmensführung, nachhaltiges Wachstum, Strategie und strategischer Wettbewerbsvorteil. Mit Beiträgen von hochkarätigen Experten, wie z.B. Scott Adams, Noel Tichy, Philip Kotler und James O'Toole, die das Thema prägnant auf den Punkt bringen. Die ideale Lektüre für vielbeschäftigte Führungskräfte, denen wenig Zeit zum Lesen bleibt.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Every advisor in your firm should have a copy' of this compact new guide, claims Harold Evensky, respected financial professional and author of Wealth Management. Evensky knows all too well that firms and individual advisors need to protect themselves now more than ever. In the climate of corporate scandals and market downturns - being in compliance is critical to avoiding liability challenges. But - the scope and complexity of the landmark ERISA act has left trustees and fiduciaries struggling to ensure that they remain in compliance. Now, industry pro Ken Ziesenheim's concise booklet covers the four key provisions of ERISA in simple, straightforward terms. He includes sample forms, policy statements, a glossary of terms and everything needed to make understanding - and complying with ERISA - as easy as a,b,c. And, he covers four all-important steps for: - selecting and hiring a manager - monitoring activities of outside managers - documenting meetings to prevent complications - And interpreting the 'Prudent Investor Rule'Help make sure you - and every professional in your firm - stays in compliance, by following the basic guidelines presented in this new work.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Die 'Leader to Leader Guides' basieren auf der preisgekrönten 'Leader to Leader'-Zeitschrift der Drucker Foundation. Sie widmen sich Themen von allgemeinem Interesse und vermitteln dem Leser eine Vielfalt von Meinungen und Ansichten zu einzelnen Themen. Diese handlichen, prägnanten Bände bieten wertvolle Informationen und Einsichten in Form praktischer und attraktiver Zusammenstellungen relevanter Artikel.'On Creativity, Innovation and Renewal' enthält die besten aktuellen Tipps, Ideen und Meinungen von Spitzenexperten zum Thema strategische Innovation, Kreativitätsförderung und Unternehmensneuordnung. Mit Beiträgen von hochkarätigen Experten, wie z.B. Gary Hamel, Stephen Jay Gould und Karl Weick, die das Thema prägnant auf den Punkt bringen. Die ideale Lektüre für vielbeschäftigte Führungskräfte, denen wenig Zeit zum Lesen bleibt.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Die 'Leader to Leader Guides' basieren auf der preisgekrönten 'Leader to Leader'-Zeitschrift der Drucker Foundation. Sie widmen sich Themen von allgemeinem Interesse und vermitteln dem Leser eine Vielfalt von Meinungen und Ansichten zu einzelnen Themen. Dieses handliche, prägnante 4-bändige Set bietet wertvolle Informationen und Einsichten in Form praktischer und attraktiver Zusammenstellungen relevanter Artikel. Die ideale Lektüre für vielbeschäftigte Führungskräfte. 'On Mission and Leadership' enthält die besten aktuellen Tipps, Ideen und Meinungen von Spitzenexperten zum Thema 'Inspired Leadership', Vision und zielorientiertes Management. Mit Beiträgen von hochkarätigen Experten, wie z.B. Warren Bennis, Patrick Lencioni, Anita Roddick und Daniel Goleman, die brisante Themen prägnant auf den Punkt bringen. Die ideale Lektüre für vielbeschäftigte Führungskräfte, denen wenig Zeit zum Lesen bleibt.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Shopping for Faith is as good as it gets in assessing the U.S. religion scene at millennium's end. Cimino and Lattin present a picture of multiple trends headed in often contradictory directions. -Robert Ellwood, emeritus professor of religion, University of Southern California American religion flourishes in a consumer culture, and presents us with a bewildering array of choices as we navigate the shopping mall of faith. The authors identify dozens of trends which will shape American religion in the next century and bring together the latest research and intimate portraits of Americans describing their beliefs, their religious heritage, and their spiritual search. With warmth and style the authors document how consumerism shapes religious practice -- from conservative evangelical worship to the most esoteric New Age workshop.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Follow the advice of the top romance specialist, and you can't go wrong.'--Woman's World 'She's interviewed with Oprah and Phil Donahue, Time, the New York Times, USA Today, the Washington Post, Redbook and Cosmopolitan. Clearly Dr. Kate engages in no false advertising--she's a nationally acclaimed relationship expert.'--Chicago Tribune Let's face it, making a relationship work takes patience, perseverance, energy, and an unflagging commitment to maintain a happy healthy relationship. And sometimes, it takes a little help from a wise and knowledgeable friend. Written by celebrated psychologist-matchmaker, Dr. Kate Wachs, Relationships For Dummies is a source of inspiration and ideas on how to find and keep a healthy relationship. Whether you've just started dating or have been together with that special someone for years, Dr. Kate can help you: - Tell the difference between a healthy and an unhealthy relationship - Have a more loving, fun-filled relationship - Enjoy a more vibrant and satisfying sex life - Work through most relationship problems - Find the positive and the fun in every relationship stage Dr. Kate explodes common relationships and compatibility myths that cause people grief, and with the help of insightful quizzes, case studies, and real-life America Online letters Dr. Kate covers all the bases, including: - Finding that special someone and knowing if it's really Mr. or Ms. Right - Pacing and nurturing intimacy in the early stages of a relationship - When, where, how, and with whom to have sex when dating - Knowing when and if it's time to move in together - When and if to get married - Keeping psychological and emotional intimacy alive - Keeping physical and sexual intimacy alive From compatibility to communication, commitment to connecting in the bedroom, Relationships For Dummies is your total guide to having the relationships you want and deserve.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Die 'Leader to Leader Guides' basieren auf der preisgekrönten 'Leader to Leader'-Zeitschrift der Drucker Foundation. Sie widmen sich Themen von allgemeinem Interesse und vermitteln dem Leser eine Vielfalt von Meinungen und Ansichten zu einzelnen Themen. Dieses handliche, prägnante 4-bändige Set bietet wertvolle Informationen und Einsichten in Form praktischer und attraktiver Zusammenstellungen relevanter Artikel. Die ideale Lektüre für vielbeschäftigte Führungskräfte.'On Leading Change' enthält die besten aktuellen Tipps, Ideen und Meinungen von Spitzenexperten zum Thema Strategien des Wandels, nachhaltiges Wachstum und Steuerung des Wandels. Mit Beiträgen von hochkarätigen Experten, wie z.B. Peter Drucker, Peter Senge, William Bridges und Rosabeth Moss Kanter, die brisante Themen prägnant auf den Punkt bringen. Die ideale Lektüre für vielbeschäftigte Führungskräfte, denen wenig Zeit zum Lesen bleibt.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The ultimate guide to cover letters that will set you apart from the pack-revised, updated, and ready for anything . . .175 HIGH-IMPACT COVER LETTERSThird Edition175 High-Impact Cover Letters, Third Edition arms job seekers with an arsenal of highly effective professional cover letter models that, with minor modification, can be rapidly deployed as needed. You'll find a full chapter, complete with numerous models, dedicated to each of five different types of cover letters: employer broadcast letters, search firm broadcast letters, advertising response letters, networking cover letters, and resume letters.With step-by-step instructions and a wealth of samples, 175 High-Impact Cover Letters shows you how to prepare a well-written, professional letter that will help you land the interview every time. For the Third Edition, almost every letter has been substantially rewritten or fine-tuned to reflect the current thinking and terminology in the field of staffing, while an entirely new chapter provides proven 'do's' and 'don'ts' of effective cover letter writing. You'll find:\* Examples of more than 175 winning cover letters\* Cover letters appropriate for junior and senior experience levels in twenty-eight different occupations\* Sample job ads and the appropriate cover letter response\* Results of an authoritative survey of employment professionals that highlight what employers look for in cover lettersNo matter how impressive your resume, it's your cover letter that employers read first. With 175 High-Impact Cover Letters, Third Edition, you can make sure they'll be eager to turn to the next page.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Money is the number one problem area for couples because money isn't simply about dollars and cents. If you scratch the surface of almost any money issue, you'll find a relationship issue complicating if not actually driving the problem. That's why You Paid How Much For That not only sound reveals principles of money management but also provides you with practical tools to uncover and understand the deeper, often hidden meanings of money and conquer the problems it raises in your relationship. You Paid How Much For That can help you to \* Learn how a Saver and Spender can live together-happily! \* Gain a healthy respect for what money can-and can't-do for you. \* Understand how your upbringing, culture, and gender influence how you and your partner approach relationships and money differently. \* Find out how to solve problems together in ways that promote teamwork. \* Discover practical ways to get what you both want most. \* Capture a vision for a prosperous and loving future together.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This volume contributes to the ongoing debate about healthcare rationing by bringing together case studies of resource allocation at different levels of the healthcare system. Drawing on research from the United Kingdom, Europe and North America, it examines issues such as prioritisation and access to care in a range of hospital and community settings.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Bringing the Internet to School presents the results of one of the first comprehensive studies of Internet-implementation in K-12 schools. Based on the information gleaned from this groundbreaking study, two experts in the field of high-technology and schools, Janet Ward Schofield and Ann Locke Davidson, examine the myriad issues that arise when the Internet is introduced into the classroom. This important book reveals the positive and negative consequences that Internet use has on classroom equity, academics, and social life. For example, while Internet access often changes student-teacher roles and relationships in positive ways and gives students new, exciting, and useful source for information and feedback, it also provides students with a tempting distraction from their studies and can exacerbate inequities in the classroom. Throughout the book, the authors illuminate the ways in which the existing culture and structure of schools shape Internet use, the ways students' and teachers' experiences are affected by it, and the technical and systemic challenges involved in bringing the Internet to schools. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This practical resource gives busy teachers and counselors of at-risk students a proven, preplanned curriculum for promoting students' self-esteem--from lessons exploring what makes each child unique as a member of his/her family, school, and community to activities focusing on making and sustaining friendships, setting and achieving realistic goals, and solving conflicts where everyone is a winner.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Restructuring information in an XML document so that it works in other formats used to be a time-consuming ordeal involving lots of blood, sweat, and tears. Now XSLT (Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations) makes the process nearly instantaneous. Just provide an example of the kind of information you'd like to see, and XSLT does the rest. With XSLT you can effortlessly transform XML documents into virtually any kind of output, including other XML documents and HTML pages. But mastering XSLT can be tricky, especially if you've never worked with XML or HTML; and most books on the subject are written for people who have. Here comes XSLT For Dummies to the rescue!XSLT For Dummies is your ticket to quickly mastering XSLT-no matter what your prior programming experience. Writing in easygoing, plain English, XML pro Richard Wagner provides expert advice, step-by-step guidance, and tons of crystal-clear examples to help you harness the power of XSLT to transform documen ts. In no time you'll:Understand how XSLT works with XSL and XPathExperiment with templates, stylesheets, and expressionsPerform HTML transformationsMaster XPath data types and functionsCombine XSLT stylesheetsExplore cool XSLT programming tricks XSLT For Dummies works from the ground up, starting with a practical introduction of the 'X-Team'-XML, XSL, XSLT, and X-Path-and instructions on how to write a XSLT stylesheet. From there it quickly moves onward and upward through the whole range of important XSLT topics, including:Transforming with stylesheetsUnderstanding and using template rulesUsing XPath to locate nodes in XML documentsCombining XSLT stylesheets and adding processing instructionsDebugging XSLT transformationsTen XSLT processors available online It doesn't matter whether you're a babe in the woods who can't tell a 'tag' from an element, or you're an old pro at creating XML documents, XSLT For Dummies offers you a fun, easy way to explore and take full advantage of Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Written by David Dotlich and Peter Cairo-- two of the country's top executive coaches and educators-- Unnatural Leadership debunks the common notion of the natural leader as a flawless figure. The book describes the truth about being a real leader in a business environment turned upside down by e-commerce, diversity, security concerns, globalization, and matrix structures. Drawing on personal experience working with successful leaders in top-tier companies throughout the world, Dotlich and Cairo identify a style of leadership used by those who succeed in complicated business and people situations, a style that maximizes a leader's strengths and acknowledges weaknesses.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this new and revised edition of the landmark book High-Impact Consulting, Robert H. Schaffer reveals how senior managers unwittingly collude with their consultants to perpetuate the great waste inherent in 'the five fatal flaws of conventional consulting.' Drawing on his own work with companies-- Motorola, Rio Tinto, IBM, General Reinsurance Corporation, The World Bank, and other successful organizations-- Schaffer offers a field-tested approach to working with consultants that has proven to get results. He identifies the key elements of an effective project design particularly that project objectives are defined in terms of client results rather than just consultant deliverables. The process enables clients to be certain that the work is carried out in ways that ensure success.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This is a guide to financial management written particularly for people either thinking of setting up a small business or actually running one.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - ESSENTIALS OF TRADEMARKS AND UNFAIR COMPETITIONFull of valuable tips, techniques, illustrative real-world examples, exhibits, and best practices, this handy and concise paperback will help you stay up to date on the newest thinking, strategies, developments, and technologies in trademarks and unfair competition.'This is an extremely well-conceived, clearly written, and authoritative presentation of several related intellectual property disciplines. It will be valuable both to business executives and nonspecialized lawyers. Serious readers should get up to speed rapidly because Ms. Shilling focuses on the real issues in an effective, user-friendly manner.'- Robert Goldscheider, Chairman, The International Licensing Network'Dana Shilling has written a work that should be the new, first stop for junior associates or experienced general practitioners alike delving into their first serious engagement with the law of trademark and unfair competition. In a terse but accessible style she has touched on most of the major issues in these developing areas and has done so with a minimum of jargon, 'inside baseball,' and bias in an area rife with vested litigation and economic interests. No other book presently available fits quite this niche.'-Ronald D. Coleman, Partner, Intellectual Property Department, Gibney, Anthony & Flaherty LLPThe Wiley Essentials Series-because the business world is always changing.and so should you.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book is the first to present a comprehensive linguistic study of Jersey Norman French. Drawing on a corpus of original data, it offers historical and dialectological sketches, an assessment of language planning on Jersey, and an account of language change in progress. It also establishes the relevance of Jersey Norman French to the field of language obsolescence.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Now available in paperback, this practical guide for students and HR managers provides perspectives into developing staff as an integral part of the business operation to optimize corporate performance.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Success for the New Global Manager' ist ein unentbehrlicher Wegweiser für jeden, der Managementverantwortung im globalen Umfeld übernehmen muss. Das Buch liefert einen praktischen Ansatz zum besseren Verständnis der enormen Herausforderungen, die ein komplexes globales Unternehmensumfeld mit sich bringt. Ausserdem bietet es eine Fülle praxisorientierter Ratschläge, wie man diesen Herausforderungen auf Führungsebene effektiv und erfolgreich begegnet. Der Band basiert auf einer umfangreichen, mehrjährigen Studie, die in vier Organisationen in den USA und Europa durchgeführt wurde, die Standorte in 30 Ländern unterhalten. Hier lernen Sie, die Führungsqualitäten zu erkennen, zu entwickeln und umzusetzen, die für die erfolgreiche Erfüllung globaler Managementaufgaben erforderlich sind. Geschrieben von Experten des renommierten Center for Creative Leadership.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An easy-to-understand and easy-to-implement method for creating new ideas and new products This book blows the lid off the so-called 'idea gurus' by demystifying the creation of great new innovations. It offers readers a way to look at their company's existing products and services in order to transform them into new ideas. Well-known and respected authors Steve Rivkin and Fraser Seitel take readers into the Idea-Scape, a place where innovation is born from existing ideas transformed and manipulated in inventive ways to produce new products and business solutions. Examples of methods outlined include: What can you combine with an existing idea What can you adapt How can you put a product to other uses What can you eliminate . . . and much more.; Innovation ist für moderne Unternehmen überlebenswichtig. In diesem Buch zeigen die Autoren dem Leser, wie Innovation aus bekannten Ideen erwächst, die auf geniale Weise in neue Produkte und Unternehmenslösungen umgewandelt werden. Anhand von Beispielen werden verschiedene Methoden zur Innovation genauer untersucht. Erläutert werden u.a. der Ersatz von Materialien, Bestandteilen oder Erscheinungsmerkmalen (auf diese Weise wurde Shakespeares 'Romeo und Julia' zur 'West Side Story'); die Kombination mit einem bestehenden Produkt (z.B. Pflaster mit antibiotischer Salbenauflage); die Anpassung (Sony hat z.B. das Walkman-Konzept überarbeitet und auf dieser Basis den Watchman TV und Discman CD entworfen); das Vergrößern oder Verkleinern (McDonalds und Pizza Hut haben z.B. ihre Restaurantfläche in überfüllten Airport Terminals entsprechend verkleinert); neue Verwendungsmöglichkeiten für ein bestehendes Produkt (so kommt Backpulver als Kühlschrankdeo oder als Weissmacher in der Zahnpasta zu neuen Ehren); der Verzicht auf gängige Methoden (Saturn verzichtet neuerdings auf aufdringliche Verkäuferteams und erleichtert dem Kunden so den Autokauf). Wie werden aus cleveren Ideen innovative Produkte von morgen 'IdeaWise' beantwortet diese Frage erschöpfend, verständlich und praxisnah. Geschrieben von führenden Experten mit langjähriger Praxiserfahrung.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In the past decade macroeconomic theory has undergone a remarkable transformation. At the forefront has been the 'rational expectations revolution,' and this school's most brilliant exponent is Robert E. Lucas. In this elegant and relatively non-technical survey, Lucas reviews the nature and consequences of recent developments in monetary and business cycle theory. He discusses the usefulness of alternative models in determining the effects of economic policy on consumption streams and individual welfare. Drawing on a specific model of aggregate activity which represents the current frontier in business cycle research, he then examines the contemporary theory of unemployment. Finally and most controversially, he explores the role of monetary disturbances. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This new casebook on retailing contains 18 up-to-date cases contributed by a team of 22 authors from universities teaching retailing in the UK. The cases focus on the type of operational problems or issues likely to face young graduate managers in multiple retail businesses. The collaboration between major retailers and academic institutions has resulted in each case taking a highly practical, problem-solving approach.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This text is a clear, non-technical and analytical introduction to company reporting for students in business and management at all levels.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The People's Home is a magisterial examination of the development of social rented housing over the last hundred years in six advanced capitalist countries - Britain, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark and the USA.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Updated and now available in paperback, this highly successful training guide includes original contributions from leading training and development specialists. It has proved to be invaluable to newly appointed trainers and more experienced practitioners alike and is particularly suitable for students of the professional bodies Certificate in Training and Development.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Quantitative Methods for Finance and Investments ensures that readers come away from reading it with a reasonable degree of comfort and proficiency in applying elementary mathematics to several types of financial analysis. All of the methodology in this book is geared toward the development, implementation, and analysis of financial models to solve financial problems.…