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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Reach for the starsStargazing is the practice of observing the night sky and its contents - from constellations through to planets and galaxies. Stars and other night sky objects can be seen with the naked eye, or seen in greater numbers and in more detail with binoculars or a telescope.Stargazing For Dummies offers you the chance to explore the night sky, providing a detailed guide to the main constellations and also offering advice on viewing other night sky objects such as planets and nebulae. It's a great introduction to a fun new hobby, and even provides a fun way to get the kids outside while doing something educational!\* Gives you an introduction to looking at the sky with binoculars or a telescope\* Offers advice on photographing the night sky\* Without needing to get your head around mind-bending theories, you can take part in some practical physicsIf you're looking for easy-to-follow guidance on getting to know the night sky, Stargazing For Dummies has you covered.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The long-awaited follow-up to the international bestseller The Jelly EffectCommunication is supposed to cause something. That's the point of it. So, what do you want to achieve following your communication Do you want someone to answer 'yes' Do you want to improve your relationships Do you want people to understand exactly what you're talking about, first time Whatever you want to achieve, you'll need decent communication to get there, and expert and bestselling author Andy Bounds shows us exactly how to nail our communication. Using the same conversational style that made The Jelly Effect so popular, The Snowball Effect is packed with short, rapid fire sections complete with visuals and special features to help us get serious results from our communication.The Snowball Effect explains how to:\* Persuade people to say 'yes' more quickly, more often\* Enjoy your job more - because you'll be calling the shots for a change\* Remove the communication frustrations you feel all too often\* Get more done, more quickly - because you're getting people on your side faster (these techniques have saved people at least one month every year).

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Wenn Sie wissen müssen, was ein Bauteil aushält und was nicht, kommen Sie an der Festigkeitslehre oder Elastostatik nicht vorbei. James H. Allen hilft Ihnen hier bei Ihren ersten Schritten. Sie erfahren das Grundlegende zu Belastung, Beanspruchung, Verformung und deren Wechselwirkungen. Außerdem führt der Autor Sie ein in die Besonderheiten einzelner Materialien wie Metalle, Polymere und Keramik. So müssen Sie weder den Mohrschen Spannungskreis noch das Hooksche Gesetz fürchten und können entspannter der Festigkeitslehre gegenübertreten.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Traditional retail is becoming increasingly volatile and challenged as a business model. Brick-and-mortar has shifted to online, while online is shifting into pop-up storefronts. Virtual stores in subway platforms and airports are offering new levels of convenience for harried commuters. High Street and Main Street are becoming the stuff of nostalgia. The Big Box is losing ground to new models that attract consumers through their most-trusted assistant--the smartphone. What's next What's the future for you--a retailer--who is witnessing a tsunami of change and not knowing if this means grasping ahold of new opportunity or being swept away.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Go beyond the cape and into the mind of the Man of Steel, in time for release of Zack Snyder's Man of Steel movie and Superman's 75th anniversaryHe has thrilled millions for 75 years, with a legacy that transcends national, cultural, and generational borders, but is there more to the Man of Steel than just your average mythic superhero in a cape The 20 chapters in this book present a fascinating exploration of some of the deeper philosophical questions raised by Superman, the Last Son of Krypton and the newest hero in the Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture arsenal.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The easy way to communicate best when it matters mostMost people are aware of the importance of handling critical conversations well. However, when it comes down to actually being in a difficult situation that calls for key communication skills, many do not know how to practically apply their own thoughts.Critical Conversations For Dummies is a step-by-step reference for the variety of crucial conversations life presents in the workforce. It's packed with strategies for preparing for high-stakes situations; being persuasive (not abrasive); knowing the value of assertive communication; resolving failed promises and missed deadlines; maintaining morale when firing staff; getting new employees off on the right foot; managing staff relations and strengthening team relationships; understanding audience needs and motivations to get positive results; altering confrontational language to cooperative language during difficult conversations; and building relationships in the face of conflict.\* Improve communication skills in crucial conversations\* Avoid common pitfalls and emotional tendencies\* Discover the benefits of success in crucial conversationsThis book is especially relevant to the hundreds of thousands of leaders who are tasked with multiple duties, whether addressing complex problems from stakeholders or achieving exceptional results from staff.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The easy way to make sense of managerial economicsDoes the study of Managerial Economics make your head spin Relax! This hands-on, friendly guide helps you make sense of complex business concepts and explains to you in plain English how Managerial Economics enhances analytical skills, assists in rational configuration, and aids in problem-solving.Managerial Economics For Dummies gives you a better understanding of all the major concepts you'll encounter in the classroom: supply and demand, elasticity, decision-making, quantitative analysis of business situations, risk analysis, production analysis, pricing analysis, capital budgeting, critical thinking skills, and much more.\* Tracks to a typical Managerial Economics course\* Includes easy-to-understand explanations and examples\* Serves as a valuable classroom supplementIf you're enrolled in business courses looking for a supplemental guide to aid your understand of the complex theories associated with this difficult topic, or a manager already in the corporate world looking for a refresher, Managerial Economics For Dummies has you covered.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Joghurtbecher, Frischhaltefolien, Plastikbeutel, Parkbänke, Wärmedämmungs- und Verpackungsmaterialien und, und, und . ohne Kunststoffe geht es in unserem Alltag nicht! Georg Schwedt, erfolgreicher Sach- und Lehrbuchautor, präsentiert ein neuesund in seiner Thematik einzigartiges Experimente-Buch.Seit mehreren Jahrzehnten wirbt Georg Schwedt für die Chemie. Den Aufbau und Betrieb mehrerer Mitmachlabors hat er maßgeblich initiiert und mitgestaltet - die daraus gewonnene Erfahrung fließt auch in die Gestaltung jedes der mehr als 70 Experimente ein. Wie in seinen anderen Experimentierbüchern sind die Materialien - die Palette reicht von Biopolymeren bis zu vollsynthetischen Kunststoffen - problemlos zu besorgen und die Untersuchungen sind ungefährlich und einfach nachzuvollziehen.Wie kann man das Material eines Joghurtbechers von dem eines Zahnputzbechers unterscheiden Was kann man mit dem Superabsorber einer Babywindel so alles Sinnvolles anstellen Nach der Lektüre dieses Buches wissen Sie mehr! Und den Spaß beim lehrreichen Experimentieren gibt es kostenlos dazu!Ein Buch für Lehrer und Schüler der Mittel- und Oberstufe, Dozenten, Studenten und überhaupt für Alle an Chemie Interessierte.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A new and simple system to understanding and controlling the behavior of othersNoted body language, behavior and communication expert Mark Bowden offers a totally practical, easy-to-read guide to understanding the impulsive actions of others, along with the best tools to manage them. A number one anxiety in business is dealing with problem people. In Tame the Primitive Brain, Mark Bowden's fresh approach is the fastest and most effective way to understand why someone acts towards you the way they do; why you react to their behavior in the way you do; and most importantly, what exactly to do about it to achieve the right outcomes.\* Brings new and fresh perspectives to business readers for dealing with tricky behaviors\* Explains how to effectively manage those around you at any level in an organization\* Shares the latest evolutionary behavioral theory, neuroscientific evidence, and the tried and tested tools and tricks based on these premisesThis simple model of how we humans can and do relate to each other brings increased depth of understanding and expands your toolset to better manage yourself and others to achieve anything.

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - CHANGE MANAGEMENT IS ABOUT HELPING PEOPLE DECIDE TO CHANGE SUCCESSFULLY.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How to achieve wealth, happiness, and peace of mind through personal responsibilityThe Power of Consistency is based on the fundamental premise that private declarations dictate future actions. In other words, we tend to take actions with the thoughts and beliefs we consistently have, and the cumulative results of those actions eventually create the quality and circumstances of our lives and businesses. Therefore, transformative change in life and business is possible when we reconstruct our minds and take responsibility for its content.\* Lays out a simple process--the Personal Prosperity Plan--to create powerful results in your life and business\* Explains the power of focus and your subconscious mind\* Outlines a four step process: focus, emotional connection, action, responsibilityThe Power of Consistency teaches you how to create a Personal Prosperity Plan, get deeply emotionally committed to the plan, and take consistent action toward implementing the plan for improved sales and business performance.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Prodigal Christianity asks the questions that point to the issues troubling church leaders in the newly secularized post-Christendom cultures of North America. How is God revealed What is the gospel Where is the kingdom of God And, most importantly, how do we live these realities amidst the sexualities, pluralism, and injustices of our time Faced with these questions, many are looking for a way beyond the Emergent and Neo-Reformed movements, which seem to speak only to the people already convinced. Prodigal Christianity moves us beyond Christian-culture-bound ways of being Christian to living radically as Jesus's people present in the world.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - All school leaders want to help their teachers become more effective--but most administrators have too much to do and not enough time to do it. The Ten-Minute Inservice shows you how to enhance both teaching and learning in the most efficient and effective way possible.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 100 ready-to-use graphic organizers that help elementary students learnGraphic organizers are a powerful metacognitive teaching and learning tool and this book features 100 graphic organizers for teachers in grades K-5--double the number of any other book on the market. These graphic organizers can be used as before learning, during learning, or after learning activities, and support students' learning in the major content areas: English language arts, science, social studies, and mathematics. Teachers can use each graphic organizer as-is or customize for their own classroom's unique needs.\* Tips for classroom implementation and information on how the tool supports learning\* A Difficulty Dial that indicates the complexity of each graphic organizer\* Two Student Samples demonstrating how the organizer may be used with younger and older studentsThis book gives teachers in grades K-5 a powerful way to help students understand relationships between facts, terms, and ideas.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - There are many moments in life when you have to ask someone a critical question that could determine your salary, whether you have a spouse, whether you get a job--your entire future. Do you know how to get the answer you want Do you understand how much influence you actually have over your fate The truth is, how that person is going to respond depends more on what's going on in your head than it does on what's going on in theirs. Your expectations, the words you choose, the environment in which you ask these questions--so many factors that you control--can determine whether you hear a 'yes' or a 'no.'.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Strategies for overcoming the 'sacred cows' that hold people back at workWe all know the 'sacred cows' at work-the conventional wisdom to try your best, work well with others, and produce excellent work. But these cherished nuggets of advice, in practice, have a dark side that can lead to career-limiting unintended consequences. Based on Jake Breeden's experience coaching thousands of leaders in 27 countries, and the latest scientific research in behavioral economics, neuroscience, and psychology, Tipping Sacred Cows reveals how to overcome the dangerous behaviors that masquerade as virtues at work, and how to lead with fewer self-imposed limitations and greater results.\* Identifies the seven most common sacred cows at work, including balance that turns bland, creativity that conceals narcissism, and passion that becomes obsession\* Offers simple steps for recognizing and overcoming the potentially career-limiting effects of each of the most common sacred cows\* Written by Jake Breeden, a faculty member at Duke University's Corporate Education program, rated by Businessweek and The Financial Times as #1 in the worldTipping Sacred Cows shines a light on the hidden traps that lie between good intentions and great results, clearing a path so leaders can finally realize their full potential at work.Take this quick 21-question survey to find out which of the seven sacred cows are standing in your way at work.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The easy way to understand atheism and secular philosophyFor people seeking a non-religious philosophy of life, as well as believers with atheist friends, Atheism For Dummies offers an intelligent exploration of the historical and moral case for atheism. Often wildly misunderstood, atheism is a secular approach to life based on the understanding that reality is an arrangement of physical matter, with no consideration of unverifiable spiritual forces.Atheism For Dummies offers a brief history of atheist philosophy and its evolution, explores it as a historical and cultural movement, covers important historical writings on the subject, and discusses the nature of ethics and morality in the absence of religion.\* A simple, yet intelligent exploration of an often misunderstood philosophy\* Explores the differences between explicit and implicit atheism\* A comprehensive, readable, and thoroughly unbiased resourceAs the number of atheists worldwide continues to grow, this book offers a broad understanding of the subject for those exploring atheism as an approach to living.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A proven approach for helping leaders and teams work together to achieve better decisions, greater commitment, and stronger resultsMore than ever, effective leadership requires us to work as a team, but many leaders struggle to get the results they need. When stakes are high, you can't get great results by just changing what you do. You also need to change how you think. Organizational psychologist and leadership consultant Roger Schwarz applies his 30+ years of experience working with leadership teams to reveal how leaders can drastically improve results by changing their individual and team mindset.\* Provides practical guidance to help teams increase decision quality, decrease implementation time, foster innovation, get commitment, reduce costs and increase trust\* Outlines 5 core values leadership teams can adopt to exponentially improve results\* Author of The Skilled Facilitator and The Skilled Facilitator FieldbookGet the results you and your team need. Start by applying the practical wisdom of Smart Leaders, Smarter Teams.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A fresh and timely approach to nurturing wise, resilient, and flexible leadership in a world of growing complexityLeaders tend to obstinately stick to the leadership style that brought them most success in the past, usually one of two extreme styles: functional leadership that focuses on operational excellence or smart leadership that focuses on growth. When a leader's focus is too functional, the organization becomes introverted and can focus too much on bottom-line profitability while missing out on top-line growth opportunities. But when leaders focus too much on smart leadership, the organization may experience quick growth but lose its effectiveness quickly.From Smart to Wise offers a new approach that balances the two styles to achieve a form of wise leadership that is both functional and smart. Drawing on inspiring real-life stories of historical and contemporary wise leaders such as Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, and even Mahatma Gandhi, the authors identify six characteristics of wise leaders and offer a practical framework to help readers develop their own style of wise leadership.\* A timely and innovative approach to leadership\* Written by noted speakers who conduct dozens of keynote speeches and workshops, training thousands of people annually.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Engagingly written by one of the world's leading scholars in this field, this comprehensively revised edition tells the story of Christian spirituality from its origins in the New Testament right up to the present day.\* Charts the main figures, ideas, images and historical periods, showing how and why spirituality has changed and developed over the centuries\* Includes new chapters on the nature and meaning of spirituality, and on spirituality in the 21st century; and an account of the development and main features of devotional spirituality\* Provides new coverage of Christian spirituality's relationship to other faiths throughout history, and their influence and impact on Christian beliefs and practices\* Features expanded sections on mysticism, its relationship to spirituality, the key mystical figures, and the development of ideas of 'the mystical'\* Explores the interplay between culture, geography, and spirituality, taking a global perspective by tracing spiritual developments across continents.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Are you a visual learner Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do something -- and skip the long-winded explanations If so, then this book is for you. Open it up and you'll find clear, step-by-step screen shots that show you how to tackle more than 225 Office 2013 tasks. Each task-based spread covers a single technique, sure to help you get up and running on Office 2013 in no time.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A nonprofit leader's guide for engaging millennials in all aspects of a nonprofit organizationWritten by Millennials about Millennials, Cause for Change examines strategies for engaging Millennials as constituents, volunteers, and donors, and focuses on how organizations can realign themselves to better respond to this group of 80 million strong. At the heart of this research-based guide is the Millennial Development Platform, an action-based rubric developed by the authors and included in each chapter to help organizations create the infrastructure for a long-term millennial engagement strategy.\* Examines how Millennials communicate, volunteer, take action, influence their peers, and choose to give their time and money\* Explains how Millennials view their role in the workplace, and how their approach is re-shaping nonprofit culture from withinCause for Change profiles Millennials who have emerged as dynamic leaders to create and manage movements in their communities.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Fashion is all about image. Consequently, fashion marketing communications - encompassing image management and public relations, branding, visual merchandising, publicity campaigns, handling the media, celebrity endorsement and sponsorship, crisis management etc. - have become increasingly important in the fashion business.This textbook for students of fashion design, fashion marketing, communications and the media sets out all that they need for the increasing number of courses in which the subject is a part.