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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -DISCOVER THE ENDURING LEGACY OF ANCIENT STOICISMSince Roman antiquity, Lucius Annaeus Seneca's Letters have been one of the greatest expressions of Stoic philosophy. In a highly accessible and timeless way, Seneca reveals the importance of cultivating virtue and the fleeting nature of time, and how being clear sighted about death allows us to live a life of meaning and contentment.Letters from a Stoic continues to fascinate and inspire new generations of readers, including those interested in mindfulness and psychological techniques for well-being.This deluxe hardback selected edition includes Seneca's first 65 letters from the Richard M. Gummere translation. An insightful introduction by Donald Robertson traces Seneca's busy life at the centre of Roman power, explores how he reconciled his Stoic outlook with vast personal wealth, and highlights Seneca's relevance for the modern reader.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 381 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover Virginia Woolf's landmark essay on women's struggle for independence and creative opportunityA Room of One's Own is one of Virginia Woolf's most influential works and widely recognized for its extraordinary contribution to the women's movement. Based on a lecture given at Girton College, Cambridge, it is one of the great feminist polemics, ranging in its themes from Jane Austen and Charlotte Brontë to the silent fate of Shakespeare's gifted (imaginary) sister, and the effects of poverty and sexual constraint on female creativity. The work was ranked by The Guardian newspaper as number 45 in the 100 World's Best Non-fiction Books. Part of the bestselling Capstone series, this collectible, hard-back edition of A Room of One's Own includes an insightful introduction by Jessica Gildersleeve that explains the book's place in modernist literature and why it still resonates with contemporary readers.Born in 1882, Virginia Woolf was one of the most forward-thinking English writers of her time. Author of the classic novels Mrs Dalloway (1925) and To the Lighthouse (1927), she was also a prolific writer of essays, diaries, letters and biographies, and a member of the celebrated Bloomsbury Set of intellectuals and artists.\* Discover why A Room of One's Own is considered among the greatest and most influential works of female empowerment and creativity\* Learn why Woolf's classic has stood the test of time. Make this attractive, high-quality hardcover edition a permanent addition to your library\* Enjoy an insightful introduction by Jessica Gildersleeve, who connects the themes of the text to the concerns of today's audienceCapstone Classics brings A Room of One's Own to a new generation of readers who can discover how Woolf's book broke new artistic ground and advanced the position of women writers and creatives around the world.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - DISCOVER THE CAREER THAT IS RIGHT FOR YOUThe quest for the work and a career that's right for you--that's fulfilling and that you enjoy--is a process of discovery. It involves learning about yourself and finding out about the wide range of work and careers available. And it involves finding out how best to access the work or career you're interested in.TAKE CONTROL AND DO WORK YOU LOVE!Whether you have no idea what work or career you want to do or there's too many options and you can't decide, Career Finder will help you discover what's right for you and how to go about achieving it.\* Understand how the world of work and careers is changing\* Overcome limiting beliefs, identify your strengths, skills and values and build your confidence\* Identify--from the wide range of career options--the best possibilities for you (not what other people think you should do!)\* Discover the opportunities that will lead to the work and career you're interested inWhatever's happening in the world and whether you've just started thinking about a career, want to go in a new direction, or have a complete change, Career Finder will guide and advise you. You'll be prepared to move toward a career that you enjoy and works in harmony with your life and who you are.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - DISCOVER THE ENDURING LEGACY OF ANCIENT STOICISMSince Roman antiquity, Lucius Annaeus Seneca's Letters have been one of the greatest expressions of Stoic philosophy. In a highly accessible and timeless way, Seneca reveals the importance of cultivating virtue and the fleeting nature of time, and how being clear sighted about death allows us to live a life of meaning and contentment.Letters from a Stoic continues to fascinate and inspire new generations of readers, including those interested in mindfulness and psychological techniques for well-being.This deluxe hardback selected edition includes Seneca's first 65 letters from the Richard M. Gummere translation. An insightful introduction by Donald Robertson traces Seneca's busy life at the centre of Roman power, explores how he reconciled his Stoic outlook with vast personal wealth, and highlights Seneca's relevance for the modern reader.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover how social media can transform your business and help you attract more customersSocial Media For Small Business delivers a step-by-step guide to unlocking the potential of social media to grow your business. Award-winning author and entrepreneur Franziska Iseli walks you through how to use Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and Pinterest to market your small-to medium-sized business. The book provides you with:\* Effective marketing strategies to get more out of your social media efforts.\* Systems to bring structure into your entire marketing approach.\* Tools to make your brand irresistible across your customer touchpoints.\* Case studies to highlight the application of the book's principles to the real-world\* Practical strategies you can put in place immediately to see a rapid return on investmentPerfect for busy business owners, business managers and marketing teams wanting to find new and effective marketing tools to attract more customers, Social Media For Small Business also belongs on the bookshelves of anyone who has difficulty with or wants to learn more about how social media can have a positive impact on their business and brand.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Empowering and elegiac'Yanis Varoufakis, author of Another Now'Utterly inspiring'Caroline Lucas, MP, Green Party'A masterpiece of measured rage and love'Jonathan Porritt, author of Hope in HellCapitalism is broken. The relentless pursuit of more has delivered climate catastrophe, social inequality and financial instability - and left us ill-prepared for life in a global pandemic. Tim Jackson's passionate and provocative book dares us to imagine a world beyond capitalism - a place where relationship and meaning take precedence over profits and power. Post Growth is both a manifesto for system change and an invitation to rekindle a deeper conversation about the nature of the human condition.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Get the skinny on your morning joeDo you swear by your morning jolt of caffeine but are hard-pressed to tell a siphon from a slow dripper No problem: just order a fresh copy of Coffee For Dummies for a smooth blend of fun facts and practical advice to give an extra shot of flavor to your appreciation of the second-most valuable commodity on planet Earth--and filter out all that excess grind in your knowledge.This warm and welcoming serving from passionate coffee guru Major Cohen--a Specialty Coffee Association certified instructor, and now retired highly respected former Starbucks coffee educator and program manager--takes you on a rocket-fueled journey from the origins of the liquid bean's popularity to best ways to prepare and enjoy coffee in your own home. You'll learn how to evaluate the advantages of different coffee styles and makers, and how even the smallest detail--varietal, roast type, texture--can influence how good that cupped lightning tastes on your tongue.\* Evaluate different roasts or brews\* Navigate menus for the best deals\* Learn how to speak 'coffee' and order your half-cap-low-fat-no-sugar-add-whip with confidence\* Save money with the best store apps\* Meet some of the unknown pioneers of coffee that have made our coffee world of today\* See how you might think bigger about your coffee spend changing the worldThe average American spends over $1000 on their daily brain juice every year: why not hire Coffee For Dummies as your personal barista and get more for your money--and from each invigorating sip.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Build a stronger team with this illustrated fableFrom bestselling author Jon Gordon and coauthor Kate Leavell, Stick Together delivers a crucial message about the power of belief, ownership, connection, love, inclusion, consistency, and hope. The authors guide individuals and teams on an inspiring journey to show them how to persevere through challenges, overcome obstacles, and create success together.Stick Together follows Coach David, a high school basketball coach looking to motivate his team for the new season. The team members are given sticks with words written on them and tasked with a number of missions:\* To find another player with the same word written on their stick\* To explain why that word is important for a team to be their best\* To render their sticks unbreakableAs the players work together to complete their tasks, they discover how to make their team stronger and create an unbreakable bond. Perfect for student athletes and teams in all industries including business, education, healthcare, and nonprofit, and for readers of all ages, Stick Together will resonate with anyone looking to improve their team performance and excel in a group environment.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Understand how society works--and how to make it betterIt's impossible to exist in the contemporary world without being aware that powerful social forces, ideas, and movements--#MeToo, climate change, and Black Lives Matter to name just a few--are having far-reaching impacts on how we think and live. But why are they happening And what are their likely effects The new edition of Sociology For Dummies gives you the tools to step back from your personal experience and study these questions objectively, testing the observable phenomena of the human world against established theories and making usable sense of the results.In a friendly, jargon-free style, sociologist and broadcaster Jay Gabler introduces you to sociology's history and basic methods, and--once you have your sociological lens adjusted--makes it clear how to survey the big questions of culture, gender, ethnicity, religion, politics, and crime with new eyes. You'll find everything you need to succeed in an introductory sociology class, as well as to apply sociological ideas to give you extra insight into your personal and professional life.\* Get a working knowledge of Sociology 101\* Understand how human communities work\* Engage more deeply with debates on social justice, healthcare, and more\* Interpret and use sociological methods and researchWhether you're studying sociology at school or just want to gain deeper insight into our collective life, Sociology For Dummies gives you the tools to understand the mechanisms of the human world--and the knowledge to influence how they work for the better.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Learn how to use your time as a student to supercharge your careerTo University and Beyond: Launch Your Career in High Gear delivers a step-by-step guide to using your educational years to put you in the right position to accelerate your career, optimize your time, and build valuable and rewarding relationships. You'll learn everything you need to know about taking advantage of the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: the first ten years of your career.Broken down into 21 accessible chapters, To University and Beyond features a wide array of practical and strategic advice on topics like:\* How to write the perfect resume or CV\* How to hack your career path to achieve what you've always dreamt of\* How to access rarely used scholarships and grants\* How to find selective short-term learning programs\* How to thrive in a virtual learning environment\* How to get paid to learn with options beyond traditional degree programs\* How to communicate and present so people get your messagePerfect for high school, college, and university students who want to make the most of their time and start their career off on the right foot, To University and Beyond provides a wealth of actionable advice you can put to work today.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Improve customer and employee loyalty with your brand storiesYour brand is the stories people share about you when you're not in the room. Whether a small, one or two-person company or a large multinational; a not for profit or a Government organisation; a start-up entrepreneur or a corporate institution; a school or a sporting team; a religious institution or a political party; a local café or a global franchise -- everyone has a brand and everyone has a story. The reality is people are already sharing stories, both the good and the bad.Magnetic Stories will walk you through how to develop and communicate your own brand stories, focusing on the five types of stories you need in business to connect and engage people with your brand. You'll learn how to:\* Connect with your customers in a more authentic way\* Increase the engagement of your employees\* Make decisions based on your company values and purpose\* Have a stronger presence online by sharing great stories\* Take control of your brand and reputation for greater successMagnetic Stories delivers a unique and timely message which is perfect for any business, regardless of size or industry.

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Learn the fascinating story of one of America's most successful entrepreneursThe American Dream continues to resonate with immigrants from around the world. Millions of people hope to come to the United States to build a better life for themselves and their families, often by creating and growing new ventures and companies. While not everyone succeeds, many do. Mei Xu is one of those successes. In Burn, entrepreneur and international businesswoman Mei Xu tells her story of ingenuity, determination, and luck. Spanning three decades, from 1991 when she arrived at Washington's Dulles Airport, to today, Xu's story is one of stunning success. She built a multi-million dollar company, met and counseled thousands of entrepreneurs and businesspeople, and even advised President of the United States Barack Obama on the topic of job creation.In Burn, you'll learn:\* About the creation of Mei Xu's international lifestyle business and the success stories of other female leaders who triumphed over adversity to achieve their dreams\* Why the American Dream is still within your grasp, and how to reach for it\* How creators like Xu think differently about innovation and how you can harness her insights to build something new and exciting for yourselfBurn explains how Xu's embrace of design-driven entrepreneurship and thoughtful manufacturing powered her growth and prosperity in a truly international company. Design leadership remains vital to a robust and global economy. Burn will inspire you to follow your vision and have an impact on the world around you. Perfect for anyone seeking an engrossing and inspirational tale of success, Burn belongs on the bookshelves of professionals and entrepreneurs everywhere.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Everything you need to know about your playful new petThinking of getting a ferret It's not unusual--millions of people worldwide keep ferrets as pets, and they've been domesticated for around 2,500 years! While they're quiet for a lot of the day (catching up on important beauty sleep), when they're awake, they're lively, affectionate, and curious--and require lots of quality interaction with their humans. And that's why a happy ferret is a well-trained one, whose owner knows everything there is to know about its needs!Ferrets For Dummies, 3rd Edition is here to make sure you become just that kind of owner, fully equipped to give your little friend the best possible home. It's packed with practical information on feeding, housing, health, medical care, and much more. You'll also find the latest on diet, dental hygiene, common ailments, and how to build an enjoyable and engaging environment for your smart, energetic new pet. There's even a section on how to get to know your ferret properly (spotting those little mood swings) and how to introduce it to play well with friends and family.\* Make sure a ferret's the pet for you\* Ferret-proof your home\* Keep a clean house\* Find the right vetWhether you have a jill (female), a hob (male), or a full 'business' of ferrets (several), Ferrets For Dummies helps you ferret out whatever you need to know--and ensure that your fuzzy new pal is a healthy, happy member of the household.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What doesn't kill you makes you stronger! Activate your natural ability to thrive with Resilience For DummiesStress, anxiety, and exhaustion are all-too-common features of our crazy-paced, curveball-throwing contemporary existence, and it's sometimes hard to see how we can make it from one week to the next intact. But there's a solution to the struggle: resilience! In Resilience For Dummies, Dr. Eva Selhub--former Harvard Medical School instructor and director of the Benson Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at the Massachusetts General Hospital for six years--outlines the proven steps we can all take toward optimal resilience to build healthier, more purposeful, and increasingly joyful lives.The six pillars of resilience are: physical vitality, emotional equilibrium, mental toughness and clarity, spiritual purpose, healthy personal relationships, and being an inspiring leader and part of a wider community or team. Dr. Selhub explains why each of these foundations is crucial to flourishing, how fortifying them gives us a base for attacking stress, hardship, and failure head-on, and how this confrontation then develops the strength we need for transformative change within our personal and professional lives.\* Know how genetics, education, and culture contribute to resilience\* Avoid learned helplessness and the victim mindset\* Harmonize stress and make it work for you\* Clear negative emotions and find your bliss\* Build up your physical, mental, and spiritual musclesDr. Selhub's six pillars of resilience show you how to channel your inner strength, face down whatever trouble comes your way, and come out thriving on the other side.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'In their 'deliberately short book' IT analysts, management consultants and technology practitioners Roehrig and Pring explore how big a beast technology has become, and how we can tame it to maintain our freedom and privacy while still realising its benefits. The pandemic has shown just how much we rely on technology and how addictive it has become.The authors address the important questions.[and] urge us not to slay the monster but rather to leverage its power and reorient technology as a tool for good.'--Financial TimesMonster explains how we can responsibly engage with technology, and avoid its darker tendencies, while accepting its necessary gifts. The authors, insiders at one of the world's largest tech consulting firms, give a unique take on:\* The addictive nature of tech and how to fight it\* The growing backlash against big tech--where it's right and what it misses\* Crucial steps for taming technology's role in your life and in your organization--without becoming a modern LudditeWritten for managers, leaders, and employees at companies of all sizes and in all industries, Monster will help you understand and take control of technology's powerful role in your life and your organization.'You must read this book.'--Michael Schrage, Research Fellow, MIT Sloan School Initiative on the Digital Economy'Pithy insights and recommendations on helping tech fulfill its potential as a force for good.'--Erik Brynjolfsson, Director of the Stanford Digital Economy Lab and co-author of The Second Machine Age'Making technology serve--not subvert--the public interest requires better leaders, not more engineers and coders. Monster explains how to become one of those leaders.'--Rosabeth Moss Kanter, Harvard Business School Professor and author of Think Outside the Building'A bracing new book about some of the most pressing questions of our time.'--Carl Benedikt Frey, Oxford Martin Citi Fellow at Oxford University and author of The Technology Trap'Provocative and concise, Monster is an important book on rescuing ourselves from technology that now feels corrosive and overwhelming.'--Daniel H. Pink, author of WHEN, DRIVE, and TO SELL IS HUMAN'Clarifies a complex web of issues and provides bold steps for a healthier economy, society, and future.'--Francisco D'Souza, former CEO and Vice Chairman of Cognizant'Sheds light on how we can collectively use technology for the good of all.'--Soumitra Dutta, Founding Dean, SC Johnson College of Business, Cornell University'A cornucopia of pragmatic, actionable, and bold ideas.'--Gary J. Beach, Publisher Emeritus, CIO magazine and author of U.S. Technology Skills Gap.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Cultivate your passion to growIn a 1625 essay, Francis Bacon called gardens 'the purest of human pleasures,' and what was true then is even more so today--gardening can give you a serene refuge from the short-lived (and noisy!) distractions of modern life and a fertile basis for satisfaction that will bear fruit long into the future. To help you get started on your own leafy paradise, the new edition of Gardening Basics For Dummies grounds you thoroughly in the fundamentals of soil, flowers, trees, and lawns--and helps you get to know the names of what you're planting along the way!In a friendly, straightforward style, professional horticulturist Steven A. Frowine distills 50 years of gardening experience to show you how to start growing your expertise--from planning out your own mini-Eden and planting your first annuals, bulbs, and perennials through to laying the perfect lawn, raising tasty crops, and even introducing fish to your landscape! He also digs into the grubbier side of horticultural life, making sure you're as prepared as any seasoned farmer to deal with pests, weeds, and other challenges the earth will throw up at you.\* Create your ideal garden plan\* Become an expert on common flora with definitions and descriptions\* Know how to look after your soil\* Get creative with butterfly and children's gardensWhether you're beginning with a tiny garden in a box, or beautifying your property with tree-lined groves and flowery bowers, this is the ideal introduction to the intense pleasure of gardening and will make you happy to reap what you've sown!

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The complete guide to trading and researching the Australian sharemarket online, fully revised and updatedIt has never been easier to use the internet to trade and invest in the Australian sharemarket. Thanks to the wide availability of online brokers and financial websites, online market data, low cost broadband and trading sites and user-friendly digital platforms, a growing number of Australians are taking more direct control of their investments and wealth management. Online Investing on the Australian Sharemarket is a comprehensive guide to researching and trading shares and other securities online in Australia. This popular book offers step-by-step guidance on choosing an online broker, accessing and making best use of online share investing resources, planning trades, identifying profit-making opportunities, timing of and placing online orders, managing investment risks, and much more.Bestselling author and successful trader Roger Kinsky provides a step-by-step process for harnessing the power of the internet to make informed and profitable trading and investment decisions. Now in its fifth edition, this time-proven resource features extensively revised content and up to date information throughout. Featuring real-world advice and practical tips drawn from the author's decades of online share investing experience, this valuable guide will:\* explain the basic concepts, terminology, and advantages of online investing and share trading\* explore how to avoid the potential pitfalls and common mistakes that might otherwise occur\* examine the different types of financial websites, data, information, tools, and other resources available online\* provide guidance on fundamental and technical analysis, online charting and indices, and strategic risk managementOffering authoritative information and proven trading strategies, Online Investing on the Australian Sharemarket, Fifth Edition is essential reading both for those new to the market and more experienced investors alike.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Fuel your business' transition into the digital age with this insightful and comprehensive resourceDigital Business Transformation: How Established Companies Sustain Competitive Advantage offers readers a framework for digital business transformation. Written by Nigel Vaz, the acclaimed CEO of Publicis Sapient, a global digital business transformation company, Digital Business Transformation delivers practical advice and approachable strategies to help businesses realize their digital potential.Digital Business Transformation provides readers with examples of the challenges faced by global organizations and the strategies they used to overcome them. The book also includes discussions of:\* How to decide whether to defend, differentiate, or disrupt your organization to meet digital challenges\* How to deconstruct decision-making throughout all levels of your organization\* How to combine strategy, product, experience, engineering, and data to produce digital resultsPerfect for anyone in a leadership position in a modern organization, particularly those who find themselves responsible for transformation-related decisions, Digital Business Transformation delivers a message that begs to be heard by everyone who hopes to help their organization meet the challenges of a changing world.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - With the right mindset and insight, anyone can become a millionaire.Are you tired of just paying bills until you die Are you wasting your life at a job that doesn't make you fulfilled or financially secure Then Future Proofing You: Twelve Truths for Creating Opportunity, Maximizing Wealth, and Controlling Your Destiny in an Uncertain World is for you.In this life-changing book, celebrated author and entrepreneur Jay Samit, who's worked with such visionaries as Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Reid Hoffman, and hundreds of successful entrepreneurs, shares the key understandings and step-by-step process for becoming rich and never needing another job again. To prove the power of his 12 Truths, Samit also details the journey of how he mentored a broke millennial with these principles and empowered him to go from being on welfare to becoming a self-made millionaire in one year.Building upon the principles in his internationally acclaimed book Disrupt You, Samit explains:\* How to identify an idea and market to start your business\* How to build a virtual company with little or no capital\* The latest free software tools for managing your business\* Ways to get a piece of a trillion-dollar opportunity bigger than mobile\* How to harness the three primary fears of others to generate more sales\* Strategies for finding the right mentors to accelerate your success\* Techniques to structure any deal for creating recurring revenue and lasting wealthThis book is perfect for anyone who is tired of jobs with no security, hopes to truly realize their professional and personal potential, and is looking for a way to build a better life for them and their family. Future Proofing You also belongs on the bookshelves of entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs everywhere who hope to inspire their teams to become something greater than what they already are.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Let the CEO of Rework Work help you understand diversity, equity, and inclusion concepts to actively remove bias from the workplaceDismantling unhealthy workplaces involves much more than talking about it, and more than charts, graphs, and statistics--it requires action. Although it's increasingly common for businesses of all shapes and sizes to appreciate the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, many are often unaware of bias in the cultures they've created. Others might know there's a problem, but don't know how to properly address it.UNBIAS: Addressing Unconscious Bias At Work helps you understand concepts of workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion, shows you how to identify bias, and provides you with the tools for actively removing barriers and ensuring equity throughout your organization. Written by Stacey Gordon--CEO of Rework Work, a company on a mission to reduce bias in global talent acquisition and management--this real-world handbook offers step-by-step guidance on creating workplace cultures where employees feel they belong.UNBIAS teaches you to:\* Identify and address bias in the workplace\* Understand what you can do to be more inclusive\* Handle potentially uncomfortable conversations\* Discuss race in an authentic and meaningful way\* Use workplace-proven tools that make concepts of diversity and equity actionable\* Help your employee resource groups without giving them extra work\* Place accountability on organizational policies that allow biased behaviorUNBIAS is a must-have resource for all employers, managers, and HR professionals seeking to create and sustain healthy, inclusive, and equitable workplace environments.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Vegetables from your own farm to your own tableWe all love good food, and the fresher it is, the better! And what could be fresher than farm-to-table terms than vegetables you've grown at home The new edition of Vegetable Gardening For Dummies puts you in touch with your roots in a thousands of years old farming tradition by demonstrating how easy it is to grow your own. And there's no need to buy a farm: all you need to become a successful cultivator of the land is this book and a small plot of soil in the yard, or a container set aside for some tasty natural edibles. Add water and some care, love, and attention--et voila!In a friendly, come-relax-in-my-garden style Charlie Nardozzi--leading horticultural writer and guest expert on shows such as Martha Stewart Living Radio--shares the nutritious results of a lifetime of vegetable-growing experience to delve into the nitty-gritty of micro-farming. It's not rocket science--quite the opposite--but you do need a bit of patience before you can reap your first glorious harvest. This book shows you how to master that, as you get down and dirty with the enjoyable work of building soil, starting seeds, controlling pests, and maintaining your garden. And as your early efforts turn to green shoots, you can dig deeper into information on special tips and tricks, as well as hundreds of vegetable varieties--many of which are beautiful to behold as well as tasty to eat!\* Plan out your garden\* Know your veggies, from tomatoes to chard\* Keep your plants happy and healthy\* Harvest, store, and preserve your cropsWhether your thumb is a fertile green or you've never put plant-to-pot before, this book will bring out your inner farmer: you'll find everything required to transform your garden into a self-renewing larder--and complement every meal with a crisp, healthy, home-grown treat.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Great Myths of Personality teaches critical thinking skills and key concepts of personality psychology through the discussion of popular myths and misconceptions.\* Provides a thorough look at contemporary myths and misconceptions, such as: Does birth order affect personality Are personality tests an accurate way to measure personality Do romantic partners need similar personalities for relationship success \* Introduces concepts of personality psychology in an accessible and engaging manner\* Focuses on current debates and controversies in the field with references to the latest research and scientific literature.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In Warren Buffett: Inside the Ultimate Money Mind, Hagstrom breaks new ground with a deep analysis of Buffett's essential wisdom, an intricate mosaic of wide-ranging ideas and insights that Buffett calls a Money Mind.What exactly is a Money Mind At one level, it's a way of thinking about major financial issues such as capital allocation. At another level, it summarizes an overall mindset for successfully investing in today's fast-paced stock market, a mindset that depends on a commitment to learning, adapting, and facing down irrelevant noise.This is not a method book. It is a thinking book.Warren Buffett: Inside the Ultimate Money Mind explains the philosophies of self-reliance, stoicism, rationalism, and pragmatism and their contributions to making intelligent investment decisions. It also outlines the evolution of value investing, discusses how to develop a business-driven investing mindset, and describes the defining traits of successful active management. Lastly, it examines the surprising aspects of a Money Mind - sportsman, teacher, and artist.In short, Warren Buffett: Inside the Ultimate Money Mind helps readers understand the building blocks that go into making a Money Mind so they can begin to incorporate its principles in the service to a life of value.Testimonials'An erudite masterpiece.'-Lawrence A. Cunningham, author; professor and director, Quality Shareholders Initiative, George Washington University'It's another must-read.'-Bethany McLean, journalist and Contributing Editor, Vanity Fair, author, Saudi America and co-author The Smartest Guys in the Room'Pure Genius! This is a game changer in investment books.'-Robert P. Miles, author; Executive in Residence, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Executive MBA Program, 'The Genius of Warren Buffett''Effervescence and thoughtful analysis of Buffett's life and work.'-Tom Gayner, Co-chief Executive Officer, Markel Corporation'Hagstrom's books always enable readers to think about the world in new ways.'-Tren Griffin, author, Charlie Munger: The Complete Investor.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - No buts: discover the addictive joy of raising goatsGoats are amazing, multi-talented creatures that have been domesticated for over 10,000 years. As well as being a source of food, clothes, and milk, they're wonderful companions: cute, intelligent, and playful--and often as friendly and attentive as dogs. In addition, they make endearing noises and--according to ancient Ethiopian legend--discovered coffee. So what's holding you back The new edition of Raising Goats For Dummies rebuts all your excuses, and shows you why having one--or, actually, a few--of these companionable ruminants (cud-chewing animals) in your life will bring you great joy, and, if you choose, unbeatable homemade milk and cheese--and possibly a cozy new sweater.A happy goat aficionado since 1998, Cheryl K. Smith takes you from the grassroots of raising your goat--choosing and buying the breed you want, building and maintaining goat-friendly housing--to more elevated terrain, including how to build your own milk stand, participate in online goat shows (it's a thing!), and even monetize your goat. You'll also learn the fundamentals of proper care to make sure your goats are fed, kept healthy, and bred in ways that ensure they have the happiest life you can provide.\* Study the history and breeds of goat, like the Nigerian Dwarf or Pygmy\* Live sustainably from and even profit from your goat\* Identify and alleviate common ailments\* Have fun raising the kids!Whether you're researching buying a goat or learning on the hoof about the ones you have, this book has everything you need to see why getting your goat will bring years and years of joy.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The first book to reveal how the Federal Reserve holds the key to making us more economically equal, written by an author with unparalleled expertise in the real world of financial policyFollowing the 2008 financial crisis, the Federal Reserve's monetary policy placed much greater focus on stabilizing the market than on helping struggling Americans. As a result, the richest Americans got a lot richer while the middle class shrank and economic and wealth inequality skyrocketed. In Engine of Inequality, Karen Petrou offers pragmatic solutions for creating more inclusive monetary policy and equality-enhancing financial regulation as quickly and painlessly as possible.Karen Petrou is a leading financial-policy analyst and consultant with unrivaled knowledge of what drives the decisions of federal officials and how big banks respond to financial policy in the real world. Instead of proposing legislation that would never pass Congress, the author provides an insider's look at politically plausible, high-impact financial policy fixes that will radically shift the equality balance. Offering an innovative, powerful, and highly practical solution for immediately turning around the enormous nationwide problem of economic inequality, this groundbreaking book:\* Presents practical ways America can and should tackle economic inequality with fast-acting results\* Provides revealing examples of exactly how bad economic inequality in America has become no matter how hard we all work\* Demonstrates that increasing inequality is disastrous for long-term economic growth, political action, and even personal happiness\* Explains why your bank's interest rates are still only a fraction of what they were even though the rich are getting richer than ever, faster than ever\* Reveals the dangers of FinTech and BigTech companies taking over banking\* Shows how Facebook wants to control even the dollars in your wallet\* Discusses who shares the blame for our economic inequality, including the Fed, regulators, Congress, and even economistsEngine of Inequality: The Fed and the Future of Wealth in America should be required reading for leaders, policymakers, regulators, media professionals, and all Americans wanting to ensure that the nation's financial policy will be a force for promoting economic equality.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Explore the rich culture and history of Australia's first peoples.

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover how to help young people 'make it' in a rapidly changing worldAuthor Stephanie Malia Krauss gets it. Every day she works with leaders across the country as they upgrade learning experiences to better equip young people for a changing world. A mother, former teacher and school leader, Stephanie knows firsthand how hard it is to balance school and program requirements with young people's needs. In Making It: What Today's Kids Need for Tomorrow's World, she lays out what adults can do to get young people ready for the future. What you learn may surprise you.With so much changing so fast--accelerated by the impacts of COVID-19--the most in-demand jobs and skills of today may be obsolete by the time our youngest become adults. For kids to be ready for this new reality, they must acquire four critical 'currencies' that will serve them well, whatever their future holds: credentials, competencies, connections, and cash. This book focuses on how to prioritize these four key outcomes whenever and wherever learning happens. The author shares research and experience to help you understand and apply a human-centered and future-focused lens directly to your classroom, school, program, or at home.\* Learn about how the world and workforce is changing, and what that means for the education and preparation young people need\* Understand how these changes are impacting young people, reshaping their childhoods and transitions into adulthood\* Glean practical information and ideas you can use to help young people--at every age and stage--to gain readiness 'currencies' in the form of credentials, competencies, connections, and cash\* Challenge your beliefs about what knowledge, experiences and resources are most important for kids to have, and what a college- and career-ready education really requires\* Discover community-wide strategies that prioritize equity, learning and readiness for the futureThis book will benefit teachers, counselors, youth workers, parents, school board members, and state education leaders alike. Whether you work in K-12, youth development, or you just want to know how to best support the kids in your life, you will find a timely and useful resource putting young people first and modernizing their learning experiences for the better.