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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Stretch your mind with 4 levels of puzzles, from easy to diabolically difficult! Includes easy-to-follow instructions to help you solve all levels and types of Sudoku puzzles Complete with puzzle-solving strategies plus 240 new puzzles, Sudoku For Dummies, Volume 2 helps you master the art of solving all types of Sudoku Puzzles, whether you're new to Sudoku or a daily puzzle solver. It includes 9 x 9 puzzles, 16 x 16puzzles, and even mind-bending circular puzzles. Each has adifficulty rating so you'll know what you're getting into plus answers so you don't lose sleep! Sudoku For Dummies, Volume 2 gets newcomers hooked and keeps experts entertained. Discover how to Solve the popular 9 X 9 puzzles -220 included Work through the 16 X 16 puzzles -10 included Master the Circular puzzle -10 included Solve puzzles at 4 difficulty levels: Easy, Tricky, Tough, and Diabolical!

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Mastery made easy!In traveling the shifting terrain of the financial world, one is often met with confusing and even contradictory directions. In the search for a reliable path, there's nothing like a personal guide--one who can show you the most direct route to your goal. In Just One Thing, author John Mauldin offers an incomparable shortcut to prosperity: the personal guidance of an outstanding group of recognized financial experts, each offering the single most useful piece of advice garnered from years of investing.Never before has such an esteemed assembly of financial gurus offered their most valued insights in such a succinct manner--and in a single volume. In marvelously readable essays of uncommon clarity, each contributor presents the most precious kernel of advice--just one thing--that he would pass on to his own children and his children's children. And now these gems of investment wisdom can be yours.What is the most important piece of investment advice you can find Let these twelve investment gurus share with you the 'Just One Thing' each of them has learned:Rob ArnottBill BonnerEd EasterlingMark FinnDennis GartmanGeorge GilderAndy KesslerMichael MastersonJohn MauldinJames MontierRichard RussellA. Gary Shilling.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The practical toolbox for readers of Million Dollar ConsultingThis useful guide provides specific checklists, guidelines, templates, and actual examples for every step of the consulting process. It covers marketing, sales, meetings, implementation, follow-up, invoicing, practice management, insurance, equipment, subcontracting, and scores of other elements. Thousands of people have bought Weiss's Million Dollar Consulting and started their own consultancy. Now, this handy resource goes hand-in-hand to provide all the tools new consultants need to enact all the recommendations and ideas in Million Dollar Consulting.Alan Weiss, PhD (East Greenwich, RI), has consulted for hundreds of organizations around the world, including Mercedes-Benz, Hewlett-Packard, Merck, Chase, American Press Institute, and the Times-Mirror Group. He is the author of 12 books, including Getting Started in Consulting (0-471-47969-1) and Organizational Consulting (0-471-26378-8).

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Charting the rise and development of Christianity, Carter Lindberg has succeeded in writing a concise and compelling history of the world's largest religion. He spans over 2,000 years of colorful incident to give an authoritative history of Christianity for both the general reader and the beginning student.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Successful network marketing entrepreneurs share their secretsIn The Ultimate Guide to Network Marketing, network marketing guru Dr. Joe Rubino offers readers a wide variety of proven business-building techniques taken from many of the most successful network marketing leaders in the industry. Presenting a wide range of different perspectives and tactics, this comprehensive guide offers beginning network marketers and seasoned veterans alike all the specialized information and strategies they need to grow their business. Revealing a world of secrets it would take a lifetime in the industry to amass, the 37 contributors in this handy resource provide one-of-a-kind advice for building extreme wealth.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Aggressive Conservative Investor will never go out of date. Regulation, disclosure, and other things may change, but the general approach and mindset to successful investing are timeless. Read this book and you will learn the rudiments of 'safe and cheap' investing. An essential read for every amateur and professional investor.'--Stan Garstka, Deputy Dean & Professor in the Practice of Faculty & Management, Yale School of Management'Security analysis toward both better odds and higher long-term payoff: A readable, authoritative guide.'--Professor Bill Baumol, New York University'In reading this book, one is struck by the simplicity of the ideas and the dependence of the investor on his own understandings of reality as opposed to the myths on the street. The updated version of this 1979 classic incorporates all the modern financial engineering that has occurred as a product of the late 20th century, and the new methodologies refine your abilities to measure risk but don't change the fundamentals of value. The updated version of The Aggressive Conservative Investor is very much a value-added proposition.'--Sam Zell, Chairman, Equity Group Investment LLC'I concur with those people who regard Marty Whitman as the 'Dean of Value Investing.' This book is a must-read for everyone interested in understanding the art of investing.'--Melvin T. Stith, Dean, Whitman School of Management, Syracuse UniversityThis no-holds-barred presentation of one of the most successful investment strategies of all time -- value investing in distressed securities/companie -- shows you how to analyze and evaluate stocks just like controlling owners. Based on the assumption that stock price rarely reflects real value, authors Whitman and Shubik use numerous case studies to present risk-minimizing methods that also provide high rewards. Still relevant today, this classic work includes a new introduction discussing the dramatic changes that have taken place in the value investing world since its first publication in 1979.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Way of the Road Warrior offers weary business travelers inspiration, advice, and practical skills for conquering the competition while conducting business on the road. This business traveler's handbook is written by Robert L. Jolles-salesman, consultant, professional speaker, and veteran 'Road Warrior' who has logged more than twenty years and two million miles in the air. In The Way of the Road Warrior, he delves into his personal journal and wealth of experience to offer insights on the sometimes difficult balancing act between work, travel, and family.Robert Lewis Stevenson wrote, 'The most beautiful adventures are not those we go to seek.' In these pages, readers will find that a chance conversation with a cab driver can be as valuable as a sit-down with a CEO. Jolles also speaks to the dangerous and addictive aspects of business travel and doesn't sugarcoat the toll it takes on those who wait at home. From beginning to end, The Way of the Road Warrior will teach you why business travel isn't just a way to do your job, but a warrior's path to insight, wisdom, and so very much more.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for The Financial Numbers Game'So much for the notion 'those who can, do-those who can't, teach.' Mulford and Comiskey function successfully both as college professors and real-world financial mercenaries. These guys know their balance sheets. The Financial Numbers Game should serve as a survival manual for both serious individual investors and industry pros who study and act upon the interpretation of financial statements. This unique blend of battle-earned scholarship and quality writing is a must-read/must-have reference for serious financial statement analysis.'-Bob Acker, Editor/Publisher, The Acker Letter'Wall Street's unforgiving attention to quarterly earnings presents ever-increasing pressure on CFOs to manage earnings and expectations. The Financial Numbers Game provides a clear explanation of the ways in which management can stretch, bend, and break accounting rules to reach the desired bottom line. This arms the serious investor or financial analyst with the healthy skepticism required to drive beyond reported results to a clear understanding of a firm's true performance.'-Mark Hurley, Managing Director, Training and Development Global Corporate and Investment Banking, Bank of America'After reading The Financial Numbers Game, I feel as though I've taken a master's course in financial statement analysis. Mulford and Comiskey's latest book should be required reading for anyone who is serious about fundamentally analyzing stocks.'-Harry Domash, Investing Columnist, San Francisco Chronicle and Publisher, Winning InvestingThe Financial Numbers Game identifies the steps businesses may take to misstate financial performance and helps its readers to identify those situations where reported results may not be what they seem.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for How to Sell at Margins Higher Than Your Competitor'This is the complete book for both new and experienced salespeople and business owners to learn and re-learn the essentials for success. How to Sell at Margins Higher Than Your Competitors emphasizes the pricing strategies and tactics to increase the market share and profits of any organization. This is a book that is as important to presidents as it is to salespeople.'--Bill Scales, CEO, Scales Industrial Technologies, Inc.'As the largest service provider in our industry, we have a significant market advantage. However, we constantly walk the pricing tightrope because, as this book so clearly states, 'business is a game of margins . . . not a game of volume!''--John K. Harris, CEO, JK Harris & Company, LLC'If you live and die on price, this book could be your only lifeline.'--Tom Reilly, CSP, author of Value-Added Selling and Crush Price Objections'How to Sell at Margins Higher Than Your Competitors successfully illustrates profitable sales truths to assist us in selling for maximum return. This book's well-researched, logical, and affirming words validate the simple fact that as a premium company we deserve premium margins. So, while our competitors reduce or match prices out of fear and scarcity, our managers, thanks to this powerful sales tool, can continue quoting and closing with profitable confidence.'--Joe Bracket, President, Power Equipment Company'I learned a long time ago that it is pretty difficult to control what my competitors will do, but we must control what we do--like maintaining margins. This book is a 'wow!' that will help my salesmen crack bad habits. Sales organizations should design their entire training programs around the content in this book.'--George C. Giessing, President, Brusco-Rich, Inc.'This energizing book is the 'right stuff' for every sales force. It should be a required study for every executive and sales professional who seeks to be successful.'--David R. Little, Chairman and CEO, DXP Enterprises, Inc.; Unternehmen in allen Branchen haben mit Billig-Konkurrenten zu kämpfen. Um jedoch eine wirtschaftlich verträgliche Gewinnspanne zu erhalten, können Unternehmen ihre Preise nicht endlos senken, sondern müssen einen Weg finden, ihr Produkt trotz des höheren Preises zu verkaufen. Dieses Buch ist ein praktischer Ratgeber, der Ihnen mit vielen cleveren Verkaufstaktiken zeigt, wie Sie Ihre Billig-Konkurrenten umsatzmäßig schlagen können. Er erklärt u.a., warum der Preis nicht das allein entscheidende Kriterium für einen Kunden ist, ein bestimmtes Produkt zu kaufen; wie man ein gutes Customer Service Programm aufbaut; wie man die Argumente von Kunden entkräftet, die sich für Billig-Produkte entscheiden und wie man einen angemessenen Preis für das jeweilige Produkt festsetzt. Mit einer Vielzahl von Beispielen und Situationen aus der Praxis, die Verkäufern anschaulich zeigen, wie sie jedes Produkt - unabhängig vom Preis - erfolgreich verkaufen können.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Put your phone system on your computer network and see the savingsSee how to get started with VoIP, how it works, and why it saves you moneyVoIP is techspeak for 'voice over Internet protocol,' but it could spell 'saving big bucks' for your business! Here's where to get the scoop in plain English. Find out how VoIP can save you money, how voice communication travels online, and how to choose the best way to integrate your phone system with your network at home or at the office.Discover how to\* Use VoIP for your business or home phone service\* Choose the best network type\* Set up VoIP on a wireless network\* Understand transports and services\* Demonstrate VoIP's advantages to management.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Thinking to stay ahead of changeIn a complex business climate, people need to make informed decisions and learn how to think flexibly. A leader's most important asset is the ability to sense changes in the environment and adapt to them quickly. The Prepared Mind of a Leader presents an original and effective way to think more flexibly about innovation, strategy, change, and problem solving. It helps leaders anticipate challenges and prepare for both the intended and unintended consequences of change by laying out a program for developing, maintaining, and mobilizing eight key skills: Observing, Challenging, Reflecting, Reasoning, Imagining, Deciding, Learning, and Teaching. These skills provide a framework that the thoughtful leader or manager can use to approach issues of strategy, innovation, and more. Chapters feature interactive tools that will help readers develop each of the key skills.Bill Welter (Wilmette, IL) is President of Adaptive Strategies, a consulting firm focused on helping clients in a wide range of industries to deal with change. Jean Egmon (Wilmette, IL) is Director of the Center for Learning and Organizational Change at Northwestern University.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Inclusive Leadership draws on James Ryan's groundbreaking research to present a powerful new idea3/4leadership as an intentionally inclusive practice that values all cultures and types of students in a school. This important book shows that inclusion must encompass all types of difference in students, teachers, and parents3/4from the single mother to the new immigrant, from the parents working night jobs, to the homeless child, toissues of race, religion, gender, and sexual orientation.In four fascinating chapters, James Ryan sketches out the dimensions of exclusion, analyzes the research on inclusive leadership, and offers practical suggestions for promoting and practicing inclusive leadership.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Critical Pedagogy and Race argues that a rigorous engagement with race is a priority for educators concerned with equality in schools and in society. - A landmark collection arguing that engaging with race at both conceptual and practical levels is a priority for educators. - Builds a stronger engagement of race-based analysis in the field of critical pedagogy. - Brings together a melange of theories on race, such as Afro-centric, Latino-based, and postcolonial perspectives. - Includes historical studies, and social justice ideas on activism in education. - Questions popular concepts, such as white privilege, color-blind perspectives, and race-neutral pedagogies.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Essential Principles for Fundraising Success is a single-source, easy-access guide that offers answers to the most commonly asked questions posed by professional fundraisers and volunteers. Organized in a clear, easy-to-use question and answer format, Essential Principles for Fundraising Success takes on the challenges that arise daily in the ongoing, high-pressured business of raising money. In this book, G. Douglass Alexander and Kristina Carlson (the founders of the successful Internet-based, fundraising consulting firm FundraisingINFO) offer insight from their combined forty-six years of experience working with thousands of nonprofit organizations. Based on the enduring principles of fundraising, this important resource shows how to master the three mainstays of fundraising-developing a case statement, creating a campaign strategy, and securing big gifts. Essential Principles for Fundraising Success also offers creative, out-of-the-box solutions for convincing reluctant board members and other stakeholders to follow proven, effective fundraising strategies.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for THE BATTLE FOR SOCIAL SECURITY.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This short introduction conveys the complexities associated with the term 'territory' in a clear and accessible manner. It surveys the field and brings theory to ground in the case of Palestine. - A clear and accessible introduction to the complexities associated with the term 'territory'. - Provides an interdisciplinary survey of the many strands of research in the field. - Addresses specific areas including interpretations of territorial structures; the relationship between territoriality and scale; the validity and fluidity of territory; and the practical, social processes associated with territorial re-configurations. - Stresses that our understanding of territory is inseparable from our understanding of power. - Uses Israel/Palestine as an extended illustrative case study. - The author's strong legal and geographical background gives the work an authoritative perspective.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for Realtor Magazine s BROKER to BROKER'By providing best practice management tips with thought-provoking ideas, Broker to Broker offers invaluable guidance on virtually every aspect of our dynamic industry. The book s easy-to-read format, with in-depth supporting material available online, is an innovative approach to helping the country s brokers and managers find effective solutions to today s challenges.'--Ron Peltier, President and CEO, HomeServices of America, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota'This compilation of the latest Realtor Magazine articles on real estate brokerage management could be of help to brokers and managers looking for practical ideas to boost their operations. The book quotes extensively from veteran brokers and managers who are trying new ways to build sales and tackle problems. Within the book s range of articles could be helpful ideas for you.'--J. Lennox Scott, Chairman and CEO, John L. Scott Real Estate, Seattle, Washington'The editors did their homework. The pace of change in our business is a constant challenge. Even if you don t want to lead the charge in industry change, brokers would do well to study the innovative concepts (such as the employee-agent model) illustrated here. The section on operations is particularly useful for brokers of a multi-office/multi-region operation.'--Steve Brown, ABR , CRB, Vice President and General Manager, Crye-Leike, Realtors , Memphis, Tennessee'The editors of Realtor Magazine do a fantastic job of keeping Realtors on top of all real estate concerns. No issue is more timely or essential to building good business than brokerage practices.'--Blanche Evans, Publisher, Agent News, and Editor, Realty Times, Dallas, Texas.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In An Introduction to Kant's Aesthetics, Christian Wenzel discusses and demystifies Kant's Critique of the Power of Judgment, guiding the reader each step of the way and placing key points of discussion in the context of Kant's other work. - Explains difficult concepts in plain language, using numerous examples and a helpful glossary. - Proceeds in the same order as Kant's text for ease of reference and comprehension. - Includes an illuminating foreword by Henry E. Allison. - Offers twenty-six further-reading sections, commenting briefly on books and articles from the English, German, and French, that are relevant for each topic - Provides an extensive bibliography and a chapter summarizing Kant's main points.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Bojana Mojsov tells the story of the cult of Osiris from beginning to end, sketching its development throughout 3,000 years of Egyptian history.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Designed for readers new to the subject, Reading Philosophy of Language presents key texts in the philosophy of language together with helpful editorial guidance. - A concise collection of key texts in the philosophy of language - Ideal for readers new to the subject. - Features seminal texts by leading figures in the field, such as Austin, Chomsky, Davidson, Dummett and Searle. - Presents three texts on each of five key topics: speech and performance; meaning and truth; knowledge of language; meaning and compositionality; and non-literal meaning. - A volume introduction from the editors outlines the subject's principal concerns. - Introductions to each chapter locate the pieces in context and explain relevant terminology and theories. - Interactive commentaries help readers to engage with the texts.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \* The new edition of the classic bestseller that launched the data warehousing industry covers new approaches and technologies, many of which have been pioneered by Inmon himself\* In addition to explaining the fundamentals of data warehouse systems, the book covers new topics such as methods for handling unstructured data in a data warehouse and storing data across multiple storage media\* Discusses the pros and cons of relational versus multidimensional design and how to measure return on investment in planning data warehouse projects\* Covers advanced topics, including data monitoring and testing\* Although the book includes an extra 100 pages worth of valuable content, the price has actually been reduced from $65 to $55.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Written for students and all with a general interest in breeding horses, this book sets out to provide a basic understanding with sufficient practical information for beginners to get started.Enough reproductive physiology of the mare and stallion is included to clarify the management techniques which are explained later in the book, but unnecessary details are avoided. Artificial insemination and embryo transfer are also explained, as are selecting the broodmare and stallion, management at covering and during pregnancy, and post-partum care of the mare and foal.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A proven approach to short-term tradingWinning the Day Trading Game offers an insider's view of the trading life and provides proven strategies for profitable trading. Professional trader Tom Busby explains how the strategies that made him so much money early on in his career ultimately failed during the 1987 stock market crash and reveals how he reinvented himself into a risk-averse, high-percentage day trader after that fateful year. He interweaves personal experiences with technical explanations to outline the cornerstones of his technique. In highlighting his own trading experiences, Busby clearly explains how to beat the market by balancing the impulses of greed and fear; learning to manage risk at all times; and taking complete responsibility for your trading.Thomas L. Busby (Mobile, AL) has been a professional trader and broker for 25 years, working with Merrill Lynch and Smith Barney. He founded the Day Trading Institute in 1996 and it has grown into one of the most successful trading schools in the world.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This groundbreaking book provides a comprehensive resource that addresses the growing movement for incorporating spirituality as an important aspect of the meaning and purpose of higher education. Written by Arthur W. Chickering, Jon C. Dalton, and Liesa Stamm--experts in the field of educational leadership and policy--Encouraging Authenticity and Spirituality in Higher Education shows how to encourage increased authenticity and spiritual growth among students and education professionals by offering alternative ways of knowing, being, and doing.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Novel: An Anthology of Criticism and Theory 1900-2000 is a collection of the most influential writings on the theory of the novel from the twentieth century.Traces the rise of novel theory and the extension of its influence into other disciplines, especially social, cultural and political theory.Broad in scope, including sections on formalism; the Chicago School; structuralism and narratology; deconstruction; psychoanalysis; Marxism; social discourse; gender; post-colonialism; and more.Includes whole essays or chapters wherever possible.Headnotes introduce and link each piece, enabling readers to draw connections between different schools of thought.Encourages students to approach theoretical texts with confidence, applying the same skills they bring to literary texts.Includes a volume introduction, a selected bibliography, an index of topics and short author biographies to support study.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Such diverse thinkers as Lao-Tze, Confucius, and U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld have all pointed out that we need to be able to tell the difference between real and assumed knowledge. The systematic review is a scientific tool that can help with this difficult task. It can help, for example, with appraising, summarising, and communicating the results and implications of otherwise unmanageable quantities of data.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Using a case study approach, this book presents the first comprehensive look at ethical and legal issues in executive and personal coaching. From coach-client conflicts to conflict of interest and from assessments to informed consent, it covers the breadth of ethical quandaries that coaches face. It provides highly practical advice for avoiding problems--and for solving them when they inevitably arise. Equally applicable to coaches pursuing any specialty, the book is designed to be used as both a professional reference and as a textbook in any accredited coach training program.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The first definitive guide to understanding and profiting from the relationship between the stock market and interest ratesIt's well established that interest rates significantly impact the stock market. This is the first book that definitively explores the interest rate/stock market relationship and describes a specific system for profiting from the relationship. Timing the Market provides an historically proven system, rooted in fundamental economics, that allows investors and traders to forecast the stock market using data from the interest rate markets-together with supporting market sentiment and cultural indicators-to pinpoint and profit from major turns in the stock market.Deborah Weir (Greenwich, CT) is President of Wealth Strategies, a firm that does marketing for traditional money managers and hedge funds. She is a Chartered Financial Analyst and is the first woman president of the Stamford CFA Society.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This handbook helps professionals working with adults with intellectual disabilities to establish the needs of individuals through systematic assessment and to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the service they provide. - A comprehensive handbook for professionals working with adults with intellectual disabilities. - Enables these professionals to establish the needs of individuals - Helps them to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the service they provide. - Expert contributions include conceptual chapters and descriptions of selected assessment instruments. - Covers the full spectrum of need, including adults with mental health difficulties, behavioural problems, forensic needs and assessment of people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities, and those suspected of developing dementia.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - By clarifying how people perceive and interpret the actions of others, make decisions about how to respond, and view the morality of their behaviour, we gain access to the thinking processes that can lead to antisocial behaviour. Interventions based on empirical evidence about social problem solving are likely to be the most effective in assisting individuals to live more successful, pro-social lives.