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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - COOK UP A HEAPING DISH OF CULTURE WITH TASTY RECIPES FROM AMERICAN IMMIGRANTS Who knew culture could be so delicious In THE COMING TO AMERICA COOKBOOK, you ll discover how America s immigrants have lived and dined over the centuries. This scrumptious survey of a wide variety of cuisine--Mexican, Irish, Chinese, Moroccan, Turkish, Ethiopian, Nigerian, and many more--blends together an appetizing mix of kid-friendly recipes and fun food facts throughout each chapter. Kids will have a great time learning about each culture s distinctive foods and traditions while they cook up easy and yummy recipes, including: NAAN, a bread made with yogurt, which is a staple of Indian cooking SAVORY SHRIMP OVER RICE, a recipe from Northern Italy passed down through generations BRATWURST WITH SAUERKRAUT, a favorite dish of Wisconsin, where many Germans settles in the nineteenth century BANANA STRAWBERRY BATIDOS, icy Cuban drinks that are as common as cola in cities with many Cuban residents, such as Miami DUTCH WINDMILL COOKIES, which are traditionally made in the Netherlands at Christmas time THE COMING TO AMERICA COOKBOOK also includes information on cooking tools and skills, with important rules for kitchen safety and cleaning up.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Easy-to-grasp techniques for improving the short gameAbout 70 percent of the shots in a round of golf are taken 75 yards from the pin or closer, making the short game the most significant factor in a golfer's score. This practical guide shows readers how to shave strokes off their game by improving their pitching, chipping, bunker play, and putting. Golfers will find expert tips on choosing the right wedges, putters, and balls, as well as illustrated step-by-step instructions on swings used in short-game shots. They'll also find information on how to beat bunkers and other hazards and how to play various lies-in deep rough, from the fairway, uphill, side-hill, and off bare ground. There's also a section on stretches, exercises, and drills to improve techniques, as well as tips on reading greens for accurate putting.Michael Patrick Sheils (Birmingham, MI) is a member of the Golf Writers Association of America. He has written four books, and his articles and columns have appeared in worldwide magazines and newspapers. Michael Kernicki (Miami Beach, FL) has been a PGA member for 27 years and is currently the Head Professional at the historic Indian Creek Country Club in Miami Beach.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Spiritual Themes in Star Wars That Reflect the 'One True Myth'--Christianity.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Make Learning Math Fun With This Hands-on Resource from Everyone's Favorite math and Science Teacher!

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - With more than $3.7 billion in assets and annual revenue of $800 million, the Nature Conservancy has generated staggering growth that would be the envy of any business.Incorporated in 1951 by a small circle of concerned ecologists, the Conservancy has grown financially into the world s largest environmental organization. It has one million members--up from 500,000 in 1990--and 3,500 employees operating in 50 states and 28 countries across the world.Nature s Keepers offers readers an inspirational leadership tale and management chronicle, as it goes behind the scenes and details the inner workings of the Nature Conservancy. Highlighting the efforts of nine extraordinary leaders, Nature s Keepers examines the organization s culture and management, strategy and decisions, and courageous and ingenious individuals who have dedicated their lives to conservation.Author Bill Birchard reveals how the Conservancy s sometimes controversial business practices--entrepreneurial approaches to preserving ecosystems while meeting human needs--have earned the praise of management gurus such as Peter Drucker. The Conservancy s way of operating, though not free of failings, is both widely emulated in the nonprofit community and greatly respected by business scholars and CEOs nationwide.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This is an exciting new edition of R. W. Connell's ground-breaking text, which has become a classic work on the nature and construction of masculine identity. Connell argues that there is not one masculinity, but many different masculinities, each associated with different positions of power. In a world gender order that continues to privilege men over women, but also raises difficult issues for men and boys, Connell's account is more pertinent than ever before.In a substantial new introduction and conclusion, Connell discusses the development of masculinity studies in the ten years since the book's initial publication. The book explores global gender relations, new theories, and practical uses of masculinity research. Looking to the future, a new concluding chapter addresses the politics of masculinities, and the implications of masculinity research for understanding current world issues. Against the backdrop of an increasingly divided world, dominated by neo-conservative politics, Connell's account highlights a series of compelling questions about the future of human society.This second edition of Connell's classic book will be essential reading for students taking courses on masculinities and gender studies, and will be of interest to students and scholars across the humanities and social sciences.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \* Taking readers through the basics of the language, right up to some more advanced topics, this book is a practical, hands-on resource and aims to keep the reader involved at all times\* Focuses on the SQL standard and is loaded with detailed examples and code; each chapter includes practice exercises that readers can challenge themselves with before looking at the sample solutions in the appendix\* Paul Wilton is a successful Wrox 'Beginning' book author and is an ideal author to write for those who want a firm grasp of standard SQL before learning the details specific to a particular database product\* SQL is an international standard for manipulating data in databases and is used by database programmers in all major database systems: Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, MySQL, and many others.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The John Deere Way presents timeless business lessons from one of America's top brands. Even as many American manufacturers struggle with low-cost foreign competition, John Deere has not only prevailed, but increased its market share by offering superior quality products built tough and in accordance with time-tested business values. This book shares the company's management principles and corporate values and shows how those values guide the company to increasingly greater success. For business owners and leaders who want to know what real long-term success constitutes-and how to achieve it- The John Deere Way is the only way.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Just Enough introduces a revolutionary new definition of success. Based on extensive research that includes interviews with hundreds of professionals, it explores why success seems more elusive all the time, despite a proliferation of gurus and methods that promise to make it easy. They conclude that many of the problems of success today can be traced back to misconceptions about its nature, unnecessary expectations, and ignorance of the many elements that constitute true success.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Comprehensive coverage of what it takes to be a responsible member of an investment committeeIn a clear, organized, and easy-to-understand manner, this handbook explains the responsibilities and expectations of investment committee fiduciaries for pension funds, endowment funds, and foundations. Emphasizing all the do's and don'ts to follow for prudent investment management, this invaluable resource covers topics ranging from investment policy, asset allocation, and risk assessment to understanding information presented at committee meetings, asking meaningful and productive questions, and voting on recommendations knowledgeably. This book will empower readers with all the knowledge they need to feel confident in the investment decisions they make for their organizations.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Raymond Williams' Keywords: A Vocabulary of Culture and Society is justly renowned for its role in providing a whole generation of students and intellectuals with trusty and cogent distillations of the language of cultural studies. First published in 1976, the text played a pivotal role in both academic and public understandings of culture and society and the relations between them. New Keywords: A Revised Vocabulary of Culture and Society updates Williams's classic text by reflecting the transformation in culture and society over the last quarter century.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Preventing Identity Theft in Your Business is a reliable guide to help protect companies, their customers, and their employees from the growing problem of identity theft. Real-life examples show managers and executives how to identify business, customer, and employee identity theft, how these crimes are committed, how best to prevent them, and overall, develop an honest company culture. It also covers how to manage this threat in business reorganizations such as mergers, acquisitions, globalization, and outsourcing.Judith M. Collins (East Lansing, MI) is Associate Professor of Industrial and Organizational Psychology at the School of Criminal Justice at Michigan State University. She is also the Director of the Michigan State University Identity Theft Partnership in Prevention.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It s been more than three decades since Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt -- the best-selling authors of Getting the Love You Want and Keeping the Love You Find -- created Imago Relationship Therapy. Their concept of the conscious marriage introduced a new paradigm for understanding the dynamics of couples. Since that time more than two thousand clinicians in twenty-eight countries have adopted and implemented this highly effective form of couples therapy. This groundbreaking book offers an overview of the highly successful Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT) and the relationship of IRT with preceding schools of thought such as psychoanalytic theory, family systems theories, affect theory, and self-psychology. At the heart of IRT is a three-step process involving mirroring (reflecting) the partner s feelings, validating the partner s point of view, and the expressing empathy toward the partner s feelings. Imago Relationship Therapy traces IRT s history and explosive growth and outlines the differences and similarities between Imago theory and other models of couples therapy. The book also presents some of the ideas of prominent Imago thinkers, such as the central role of connectivity and the problem of envy in committed relationships.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A growing dichotomy exists in the academy when it comes to adult learners--between those who recognize the dynamism of this student population and those who don't--with strong convictions expressed on either side. There is a compelling need to improve programs and compare them with benchmarks, while still maintaining the fast-paced competition for adult learners. These factors have helped bring greater attention to the crucial need to identify best practices in adult learning programs--especially as the stakes among competitors continue to rise.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Extreme Facilitation picks up where other books on the topic leave off, to present a revolutionary method that helps large, unwieldy, adversarial, and apparently dysfunctional groups achieve consensus and reach objectives on divisive and contentious issues no matter how long the group has been struggling.Throughout the book, expert facilitator Suzanne Ghais shows how extreme facilitation-which puts the emphasis on creativity, flexibility, and customization-can change how group members interact with one another and how participants view the issues even in the most challenging and exceptionally difficult situations. Extreme Facilitation covers the preparatory phases of the process, including assessment, convening, and contracting. Ghais also offers vital information on process design and tips for handling situations that many facilitators find particularly challenging.This groundbreaking book offers suggestions for the facilitator who must cultivate a strong presence, trustworthiness, and creativity, and have a clear understanding of the group's goals, needs, culture, and external conditions, such as pressures, requirements, and constraints. The extreme facilitator draws on a wide range of techniques that are driven by the needs of the group, not by the techniques themselves. To be truly effective, the facilitator must call on all of the group's physical, intellectual, emotional, intuitive, creative, and spiritual capacities.Extreme Facilitation will help both experienced facilitators and those new to the process become more confident and competent when faced with the most daunting challenges.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It has been documented that a student who makes a successful transition in the first year of college is more likely to persist and graduate. In recent years, efforts to improve the experience of first-year college students have greatly improved.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Master the essential skills for designing and conducting a successful research projectEssentials of Research Design and Methodology contains practical information on how to design and conduct scientific research in the behavioral and social sciences. This accessible guide covers basic to advanced concepts in a clear, concrete, and readable style.The text offers students and practitioners in the behavioral sciences and related disciplines important insights into identifying research topics, variables, and methodological approaches. Data collection and assessment strategies, interpretation methods, and important ethical considerations also receive significant coverage in this user-friendly guide. Essentials of Research Design and Methodology is the only available resource to condense the wide-ranging topics of the field into a concise, accessible format for handy and quick reference.As part of the Essentials of Behavioral Science series, this book offers a thorough review of the most relevant topics in research design and methodology. Each concise chapter features numerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive illustrative material, as well as 'Test Yourself' questions that help you gauge and reinforce your grasp of the information covered.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It is estimated that between 1837 and 1901 some 60,000 novels were published in Britain. This Companion introduces readers to the historical contexts in which this vast range of fiction was produced and to the critical debates that have raged about it ever since.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for Endowment Building 'This comprehensive work shows how endowments can provide multiple opportunities for donor involvement when the solicitation program is well designed and integrated with other fund development and program goals. Emphasizing the critical ethical issues inherent in marketing and structuring endowment gifts, it is an excellent reference manual and training guide.' --Joanne Scanlan, PhD, Senior Vice President for Professional Development Council on Foundations, Washington, D.C. 'Endowment Building provides both practical, hands-on advice and a philosophical, inspirational framework to guide novice and experienced mission-based organizations. Given the demographic opportunities and challenges facing the nonprofit world, this book is a must-read.' --Nancy Herrold Strapp, Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer Buckhorn Children & Family Services, Louisville, Kentucky 'A comprehensive guide on how to start, grow, and maintain an endowment. It shows how to put theory into practice with numerous real-life examples and success stories.' --Joe Bull, Director of Planned Giving, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio 'After you read this book, you will know what to do and how to do it. It is a wonderful tool for new and emerging community foundations!' --Kay M. Marquet, President and CEO, Community Foundation Sonoma County, California 'Endowment Building is an insightful, succinct, easy-to-read resource on building successful endowment programs. It s a well-organized guide containing practical suggestions and reminders of things development professionals know but some-times forget.' --Jeff W. Smith, Vice President and Trust Counsel, Baptist Foundation of Texas, Dallas.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Internationally renowned facilitator and consultant James L. Creighton offers a practical guide to designing and facilitating public participation in environmental and public policy decision making. Written for government officials, public and community leaders, and professional facilitators, The Public Participation Handbook is a toolkit for designing a participation process, selecting techniques to encourage participation, facilitating successful public meetings, working with the media, and evaluating the program. The book is also filled with practical advice, checklists, worksheets, and illustrative examples.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book covers the assessment of people within the workplace. Written in jargon free language, it offers a guide to psychological assessment that can be used by managers in their everyday work. Each chapter will specifically cover an assessment practice and then explore the issues surrounding it, following this discussion with a case study. Ideas for test selection, guidance on assessment centre practice and illustrations of successfully worked exercises are also included.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Since the publication of the first edition 15 years ago, vascular surgery has been transformed into a new speciality incorporating endovascular surgery and techniques. These innovations are detailed in this much anticipated second edition.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Whole life appraisal entails a review not just of the capital costs of a project, but also the running and maintenance costs and is increasingly being required by clients seeking maximum value for money. This new book provides an introduction to the subject, discusses issues such as investment appraisal and life expectancy of components, and shows by means of case studies how to carry out a whole life appraisal.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Fixed income attribution is by its very nature a complex and mathematically demanding topic, and there is little information available on this area. Fixed Income Attribution has been written to fill this tremendous void. Numerous fund managers and banks are looking to expand their knowledge and capabilities in this area, and Fixed Income Attribution contains all the information they need in one text. This comprehensive resource contains both theoretical and practical information about running and understanding fixed income attribution, including the mathematics of attribution, practical limitations, benchmarks, presentation tools, and choosing and running an attribution system. Filled with insightful examples and expert advice, Fixed Income Attribution is the perfect source of information for those working in this complex environment.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The introduction of DNA profiling into courtrooms during the late 1980s caused substantial controversy. Profiling techniques have advanced considerably since that time, and the power of DNA evidence is indisputable; but the importance of accurate evidence interpretation must not be underestimated. This book provides a thorough presentation of weight-of-evidence for DNA profiling, and aims to help both the lawyer and the forensic scientist charged with presenting DNA evidence in court.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The field of environmental statistics is growing rapidly due to the explosion in automated data collection systems, computing power, interactive, linkable software, public and ecological health concerns, and the continuing need for analysis to support environmental policy-making and regulation. This book provides a coherent introduction to intermediate and advanced methods for environmental data analysis and is based on a course which the author has taught for many years, and prepares students for careers in environmental analysis centered on statistics and allied quantitative methods of evaluation.The text also:\* Takes a data-oriented approach to describing the various methods.\* Each method described is illustrated with real-world examples.\* Features extensive exercises, enabling use as a course text.\* Includes examples of SAS computer code for implementation of the methodology.\* Supported by a Website featuring solutions to exercises, extra computer code, and additional material.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The 60-Minute Active Training Series: How to Encourage Constructive Feedback from Others, Leader's Guide.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The last few years have been a watershed for the commodities, cash and derivatives industry. New regulations and products have led to an explosion in the commodities markets, creating a new asset class for investors that includes hedge funds as well as University endowments, and has resulted in a spectacular growth in spot and derivative trading.This book covers hard and soft commodities (energy, agriculture and metals) and analyses:\* Economic and geopolitical issues in commodities markets\* Commodity price and volume risk\* Stochastic modelling of commodity spot prices and forward curves\* Real options valuation and hedging of physical assets in the energy industryIt is required reading for energy companies and utilities practitioners, commodity cash and derivatives traders in investment banks, the Agrifood business, Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs) and Hedge Funds.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book is a valuable tool for identifying, correcting and preventing breakdowns in materials and equipment - before they lead to interruptions in service or costly major repairs. The 3-part systems includes: \* Expert guidance on Preventive Maintenance - including estimating and budgeting for a PM program, and how to implement one. \* More than 40 checklists, proven in the field . -- keep staff organized and provide the necessary 'paper-trail.' \* Reuseable laminated wall-chart -- where tasks can be checked off so staff can easily plan and view the status of PM at any time. User-friendly PM checklists cover all areas of multi-family housing - including building system such as HVAC, roofing, lighting and more. Checklists are grouped according to how often their PM tasks should be done - bi-weekly, monthly, semi-annually, annually or once every 5-years.