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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In Globalization , authors Bruce Greenwald and Judd Kahn cut through the myths surrounding globalization and look more closely at its real impact, presenting a more accurate picture of the present status of globalization and its future consequences. Page by page, they uncover the real facts about globalization and answer the most important questions it raises, including: Will globalization increase or diminish in economic importance Do higher living standards depend more on global or local conditions- and What are the actual implications of globalization for financial markets. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A thoroughly revised edition of the classic resource for understanding gender differences in the classroom In this profoundly significant book, author Michael Gurian has revised and updated his groundbreaking book that clearly demonstrated how the distinction in hard-wiring and socialized gender differences affects how boys and girls learn. Gurian presents a proven method to educate our children based on brain science, neurological development, and chemical and hormonal disparities. The innovations presented in this book were applied in the classroom and proven successful, with dramatic improvements in test scores, during a two-year study that Gurian and his colleagues conducted in six Missouri school districts. - Explores the inherent differences between the developmental neuroscience of boys and girls - Reveals how the brain learns - Explains when same sex classrooms are appropriate, and when they're not This edition includes new information on a wealth of topics including how to design the ultimate classroom for kids in elementary, secondary, middle, and high school.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Get customers, clients, and co-workers to say 'yes!' in 8 minutes or lessThis revised second edition by a leading expert of influence continues to teach a proven system of persuasion. Synthesizing the latest research in the field of influence with real-world tested experiences, it presents simple secrets that help readers turn a 'no' into a 'yes.' Every secret in this book has been rigorously tested, validated, and found reliable.\* Learn dozens of all-new techniques and strategies for influencing others including how to reduce resistance to rubble\* Make people feel instantly comfortable in your presence\* Decode body language, build credibility, and be persistent without being a pain\* Expert author Kevin Hogan turns the enigmatic art of influence and persuasion into a science anyone can masterThe amazing secret of The Science of Influence is its simplicity. After you read this book you will immediately understand why people say 'no' to you and learn how to turn that 'no' into a 'yes' from that moment on.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Expanded and up-to-date-the ultimate guide that explores meaning and philosophy of all six seasons of LostLost is more than just a popular television show; it's a complex examination of meaningful philosophical questions. What does good versus evil mean on the island Is it a coincidence that characters John Locke and Desmond David Hume are named after actual philosophers What is the ethics of responsibility for Jack An action-adventure story with more than a touch of the metaphysical, Lost forces viewers to ask difficult questions of themselves just as the story asks difficult questions of its characters. Ultimate Lost and Philosophy helps you explore the deeper meaning and philosophical questions hidden within every complex twist and turn in the historic show's entire six-season run.\* Includes every season of Lost, including 2010's final, highly anticipated season\* Connects events on the show to core philosophical issues such as truth, identity, and morality\* Explores a host of intriguing topics such as time travel, freedom, love, and lossFor fans of Lost who are interested in what the show reveals about ourselves and the human condition, Ultimate Lost and Philosophy is an entertaining, informative, and enlightening resource.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - As Morgan Stanley s chief Asia specialist, getting Asia right is Stephen Roach s personal obsession, and this in-depth compilation represents more than 70 of Roach s key research efforts not just on Asia, but also on how the region fits into the broad context of increasingly globalized financial markets. The book argues that the 'Asia factor' is not a static concept, but rather one that is constantly changing and evolving. Broken down into five parts-Asia s critical role in globalization; the coming rebalancing of the Chinese economy; a new pan-regional framework for integration and competition; and a frank discussion of the biggest risk to this remarkable transformation-this book will help readers understand and profit from the world s most dynamic region.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Innovation isn't something you do after you get your work done. It's how you do your work. Organizations all over the world are shedding jobs in record numbers. Yet today, they are desperately in need of people with the abilities and skills to think ahead of the curve, delight customers, motivate colleagues, slash costs, and achieve unconventional results. In this practical road map to becoming irreplaceable, global innovation guru and bestselling author Robert B. Tucker reveals why honing your I-Skills (Innovation Skills) may be the smartest career move you'll make. Based on interviews with forty-three innovation-adept managers and individual contributors, Innovation Is Everybody's Business guides you in: - Mastering the seven essential I-Skills you need to become indispensable - Unleashing the 'mindset, skillset, and toolset of the innovator' that enable you to anticipate and rise to the challenges your organization faces in a hypercompetitive era - Developing your Personal Innovation Strategy to address the critical components of becoming irreplaceable - Assaulting your assumptions at the personal, organizational, and industry levels - Building tools for work-life balance and creating your own job satisfaction If you're ready to stop talking about innovation and start adding value today - in your job, department or organization - you're ready to read and benefit from the powerful message of Innovation is Everybody's Business. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A hands-on and fun-filled resource for teaching science to middle and high school students New in the 5-Minute Fundamentals Series, The Science Teacher's Activity-A-Day, Grades 6-12, includes 180 easy, five-minute hook or sponge activities to capture learners' attention and introduce lessons. Divided into three units, Physical Science, Life Science, and Earth and Space Science; the activities cover topics based on the National Science Education Standards. - All the book's activities can be done with materials that are inexpensive and easy to find - Includes quick and fun 'sponge' activities that are designed to engage students - All the activities take about 5 minutes to complete The Science Teacher's Activity-a-Day is an ideal resource for middle and high school science teachers. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Advice for women from women for negotiating their own leadership careersThis is a practical guide for any woman dealing with a demanding role. Drawing on extensive interviews with women leaders, the authors isolate five key challenges: Intelligence; Backing; Resources; Buy-In; and Making a Difference. The three expert authors reveal what women have to teach us about the challenges and opportunities of leadership. As Tom Peters said of this book, 'Women roar . . . . will help individual women negotiate what they need to success as leaders and help their firms support them in their efforts. That way we all win!'\* Describes five key actions for leadership success: Drill Deep, Start from Strength, Assemble the Building Blocks, Gather Momentum, and Make Your Mark\* Filled with prescriptive advice and a wide range of approaches for helping women with leadership challenges\* Lead authors wrote the The ShadowNegotiation, which was then released in paperback as Everyday NegotiationThe book includes interviews with high-profile women leaders including Ann Moore (CEO of Time Inc.), Ann Mulcahy (CEO of Xerox), and Harvard's Rosabeth Moss Kanter. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This anthology takes the ever-controversial discussion of pornography out of solely academic circles; it expands the questions about porn that academics might tackle and opens the conversation to those who know it best--the creators and users of porn.\* Features essays on non-traditional issues in porn, including celebrity sex tapes, virtual sex, S&M, homosexual porn, and technology's impact on the porn industry\* Features fascinating insights from psychologists, a lawyer, and an English professor, as well as industry insiders such as Dylan Ryder\* A fun, entertaining, and philosophically provocative approach to pornography, written for the general reader.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Could Wal-Mart offer a better solution to healthcare than Medicaid Could GE help reduce global warming faster than the Kyoto protocol Social Innovation, Inc. declares a new era where companies profit from social change. Leading corporations like GE, Wellpoint, Travelers and Wal-Mart are transforming social responsibility into social innovation and revolutionizing the way we think about the role of business in society. Based on four years of measuring the social strategies of America's leading corporations, Jason Saul lays out the five strategies for social innovation and offers a practical roadmap for how to get started.\* Explains the fundamental shift in the role of business in society, from social contract to social capital market\* Identifies the 5 social innovation strategies: submarket products and services, social points of entry, pipeline talent, reverse lobbying, and emotive customer bonding\* Offers step-by-step guidance for creating economic value through positive social changeSocial Innovation, Inc. is about making social change work for the business, and in turn staying relevant in the new economy.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Filled with research-based techniques for expanding creativity and increasing productivityThis provocative book reveals why sitting in front of a light box can increase your creativity more than listening to a Bach concerto as example. The author Shelley H. Carson, a Harvard psychologist, explains that creativity isn't something only scientists, investors, artists, writers, and musicians enjoy, but rather all of us use our creative brains every day at home and at work and have the ability to increase our mental functioning and creativity by understanding the seven brainsets.Explains the seven brainsets of the mind and their functions as related to creativity, productivity, and innovation, including Open, Scan, Think, Vision, Appraise, Streaming and GoalProvides quizzes, exercises, and self-tests to activate each of these seven brainsets to unlock our maximum creativityThis book is a Harvard Health Publication that offers helpful suggestions that can be applied in both your personal and professional life.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In 2007, a stranger-than-fiction multibillion-dollar bidding war for the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) erupted between the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and Atlanta's IntercontinentalExchange (ICE). Zero-Sum Game: The Rise of the World's Largest Derivatives Exchange takes readers behind the scenes of this battle to tell the gripping--and often comical--story of how the historic merger between CME and CBOT almost didn't happen.Author Erika S. Olson, a managing director at CBOT during the bidding war, delivers a blow-by-blow account of the fight for the world's oldest futures exchange, taking you inside CBOT's landmark Chicago Loop headquarters, onto the high-octane trading floor, and into executives' offices.Through the lens of the CME/CBOT deal, Zero-Sum Game:\* Introduces the colorful and outspoken personalities who call the shots in this close-knit and frequently misunderstood industry\* Details the reasons behind the recent, spectacular growth of a market that's existed for over 160 years\* Explains how derivatives affect the lives of average consumers worldwide by influencing everything from interest rates on credit cards to the cost of a cheeseburger to the price of a gallon of gas\* Reveals the inner workings of futures exchanges, and differentiates the various types of derivatives that are routinely lumped together and vilified by the mediaErika S. Olson is a former managing director of the Chicago Board of Trade and spent over ten years working in and consulting to the financial services industry. She received her MBA from Harvard Business School and her BBA from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A top coach teaches the sports-related skills and basics every women needs to succeedThere are basics that every woman must have if she is to succeed in the corporate world, start and run her own business, or coach her own winning team. In Playbook for Success, Hall of Fame Business Entrepreneur Nancy Lieberman brings her leadership and coaching ability to the boardroom to teach professional women the same rules of success she teaches her players.Playbook for Success is a plan to help make success a part of one's daily routine and teach women that success is not just a title or corner office, but an attitude, belief, and way of life.\* Teaches the top sports-related skills women need to thrive in the corporate world, featuring a provocative examination of women and teamwork\* Includes profiles of women succeeding in business, ways to recognize your own strengths and weaknesses, and exercises that can be used in the business world\* Foreword by Basketball Hall of Famer and business legend Earvin 'Magic' JohnsonPlaybook for Success gives you a unique and inspirational road map to compete and win in your life and career.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Proven strategies for managing all types of media encounters!Award-winning journalist and Fortune 500 consultant Jeff Ansell provides a how-to guide for leaders, executives, and other professionals whose high-visibility requires frequent contact with the media. Drawing on nearly four decades of media experience, Ansell presents tested techniques for responding to challenging questions and delivering effective messages. In addition, he reveals lessons learned and pitfalls to avoid by referencing recent news events from around the world. Valuable features include:\* A behind-the-scenes look at how news is made\* Complete guidelines to creating compelling messages\* Specific messaging formulae for building trust when the news is bad\* Step-by-step strategies for managing hostile or relentless questions\* Insider tips on how to identify and handle misleading questionsAn essential resource for navigating both traditional and online media, this book prepares readers for even the most challenging media events.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Serial Killers - Philosophy for Everyone investigates our profound intrigue with mass-murderers. Exploring existential, ethical and political questions through an examination of real and fictional serial killers, philosophy comes alive via an exploration of grisly death.\* Presents new philosophical theories about serial killing, and relates new research in cognitive science to the minds of serial killers\* Includes a philosophical look at real serial killers such as Ian Brady, Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, Jeffrey Dahmer and the Zodiac killer, as well as fictional serial killers such as Dexter and Hannibal Lecter\* Offers a new phenomenological examination of the writings of the Zodiac Killer\* Contains an account of the disappearance of one of Ted Bundy's victims submitted by the organization Families and Friends of Missing Persons and Violent Crime Victims\* Integrates the insights of philosophers, academics, crime writers and police officers.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A unique approach to personal finance that tackles money like a jiu-jitsu fighter would tackle an opponentIn martial arts and personal finance, fundamentals are important. But while failing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu may be disappointing, it's nothing compared to failing to build wealth and creating a better future for your family.Nobody understands this better than Scott Ford, a top-ranked financial advisor and Jiu-Jitsu enthusiast. Now, in Financial Jiu-Jitsu, he shows you how to overcome your emotions and state of mind to excel at your investing endeavors. Along the way, Ford teaches you fundamental skills such as automating your savings and investments, the importance of paying yourself first, and managing credit wisely.\* Compares the patience and practice of the martial arts, specifically Jiu-Jitsu, to investing\* Offers an approach to adapting to financial change as you move through life, while maintaining the same guiding principles\* Author Scott Ford is ranked in the top one percent of all financial advisorsThe guiding principles in this book are the foundation of your financial fight plan and the keys to reaching your financial dreams. No matter what punches the market or the economy throws at you, if you follow these principles you'll always react well in the face of adversity.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Maximize your chances to get promoted to the executive levelAs predictable career paths have become extinct in most organizations, managers aspiring to the C-level job are left to their own devices to determine how to advance their careers. Even in companies committed to talent development, guidance to aspiring executives is often vague and contradictory. This happens, executive coach John Beeson argues, because executive promotions are made based on the decision makers' intuitive sense of whether or not a manager can succeed at higher levels within the organization. Beeson decodes these leadership criteria--the unwritten rules--that companies use to make decisions about who gets promoted and who doesn't, and identifies the six core 'selection factors' that are imperative for success at the executive level\* Demonstrating strategic skills\* Building a strong management team\* Managing implementation\* Exhibiting the capacity for innovation and change\* Working across organizational boundaries\* Projecting executive presenceFilled with stories of managers who successfully climbed up the executive ladder-and some who struggled-The Unwritten Rules is an invaluable resource for aspiring executives.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The most famous skateboarder ever shares the business secrets to his success! He's the man who put skateboarding on the map. He's the first to land a 900 (two and a half full rotations). He's also among the richest pitchmen in any sport. And, in a sport that's especially youth-oriented, Tony Hawk, a 40-something father of four, still connects with his audience by staying true to who he is. Moving easily between the ramp and the boardroom, Tony currently runs one of the most acclaimed action sports companies, a clothing line, and video game series bearing his name that has sold over $1 billion worldwide, making it the biggest selling action sports game franchise in game history. He has secured endorsement deals with major brands such as McDonalds, Intel, T-Mobile and Kohl's; started the Boom Boom HuckJam action sports tour; and achieved worldwide acclaim from the ESPN X Games. Filled with Tony's typical modesty and humor, How Did I Get Here tells the amazing story behind Tony Hawk's unprecedented success from skateboarder to CEO, and the secrets behind his lasting appeal. You'll find out how authenticity has served him well in all his achievements. You'll also understand how his story has shaped many of his fundamental values, including his huge desire to win and his strong sense of realism. Get the inside story of Tony Hawk beyond the skateboard as he answers the question: How Did I Get Here.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An in-depth guide to making gold a serious part of your portfolioGold, the long forgotten store of value that was once the center of the global financial system, suddenly matters a great deal again. It has become a leading asset by virtue of its strong performance, and its booming demand has made it the only financial asset that remains in an uninterrupted bull market. And yet gold remains one of the least-owned financial assets in investment portfolios today.Hard Money helps investors move beyond the simple, yet widely accepted notion that gold makes sense in today's financial environment, and explores ways to magnify potential investment returns driven by precious metals. This reliable resource examines the investment vehicles (bullion, stocks, derivatives, and even rare coins) and strategies (aggressive, conservative, passive, and variations) aimed at beating the price of gold as it rises, and ways to protect a portfolio should the metal decline.\* Identifies five key drivers that should continue to push gold higher in the years ahead\* Explores the ins and outs of investing in gold and making this precious metal a part of your portfolio\* Examines the pros and cons of multiple ways to buy gold via coins, ETFs, mining and royalty stocks, and other investment vehicles\* Author Shayne McGuire is a highly-regarded expert on goldWritten in a straightforward and accessible style, Hard Money offers key strategies to enhancing returns with new methods for investing in gold.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A radical new management model for twenty-first century leaders Organizations today face a crisis. The crisis is of long standing and its signs are widespread. Most proposals for improving management address one element of the crisis at the expense of the others. The principles described by award-winning author Stephen Denning simultaneously inspire high productivity, continuous innovation, deep job satisfaction and client delight. Denning puts forward a fundamentally different approach to management, with seven inter-locking principles of continuous innovation: focusing the entire organization on delighting clients; working in self-organizing teams; operating in client-driven iterations; delivering value to clients with each iteration; fostering radical transparency; nurturing continuous self-improvement and communicating interactively. In sum, the principles comprise a new mental model of management. Author outlines the basic seven principles of continuous innovation The book describes more than seventy supporting practices Denning offers a rethinking of management from first principles This book is written by the author of The Secret Language of Leadership-a Financial Times Selection in Best Books of 2007.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Transnational spatial relations offer a key point from which to study the geographies of contemporary globalization. This book assesses the possible cross-fertilization between two of the most notable analytical frameworks - the world city network framework and the global commodity chain framework. - Transnational spatial relations have become a key analytical lens through which to study the geographies of contemporary globalization - Brings together contributions of key researchers from different backgrounds and different parts of the world - Offers a set of original approaches to the study of the networked geography of globalization.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The visual guide to developing for one of the world's hottest new mobile platforms, the Android OSThe Android operating system works on phones that combine a camera, Web browser, e-mail, GPS, and mapping tool into a single accessible pocket-sized unit, and can function on computers, as well. Aimed at visual learners and packed with hundreds of screen shots, this guide brings Flash developers up to speed on the necessary factors to take into account when developing for this touch-based, mobile platform. Experienced Flash developer Julian Dolce escorts you through the process of creating applications for the Android OS using the Flash CS5 development platform and informs you of best practices to try as well as common pitfalls to avoid.\* Guides you step by step through the process of creating applications for the Android OS using Flash CS5\* Explores the capabilities and limitations of developing apps for the Android OS\* Points out common pitfalls and teaches you best practices\* Features hundreds of screen shots to assist with visual learningAndroid Development with Flash: Your visual blueprint for developing mobile apps gets you on your way to developing apps for Android. in a flash.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It can seem at times as though all of academic administration today is focused only on the need for continual change and the endless pursuit of 'the big idea.' But most academic leaders, from department chairs and program directors through university presidents and chancellors, are far too busy helping their institutions flourish for them to divert critical energy and resources to yet another untried theory or management principle. Academic Leadership Day by Day takes an entirely different approach to developing your proven academic leadership: It introduces one practical and field-tested idea each day for an entire academic year. Rather than requiring you to devote days or even weeks to administrative training (which may prove to be of little use in the end), this manual gives you no-nonsense suggestions that you can consider on even your busiest days. Experiment with the suggestions made each day, discover what works for you, and then build on your successes for the benefit of your institution and its programs. Significant improvements often result from small, gradual, and consistent efforts, and Academic Leadership Day by Day is your guide to becoming a more accomplished, confident academic leader a few minutes at a time.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Get customers, clients, and co-workers to say 'yes!' in 8 minutes or less This revised second edition by a leading expert of influence continues to teach a proven system of persuasion. Synthesizing the latest research in the field of influence with real-world tested experiences, it presents simple secrets that help readers turn a 'no' into a 'yes.' Every secret in this book has been rigorously tested, validated, and found reliable. - Learn dozens of all-new techniques and strategies for influencing others including how to reduce resistance to rubble - Make people feel instantly comfortable in your presence - Decode body language, build credibility, and be persistent without being a pain - Expert author Kevin Hogan turns the enigmatic art of influence and persuasion into a science anyone can master The amazing secret of The Science of Influence is its simplicity. After you read this book you will immediately understand why people say 'no' to you and learn how to turn that 'no' into a 'yes' from that moment on.Wiley-VCH GmbH, Boschstraße 12, 69469 Weinheim 320 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Clinical Governance: A Guide to Implementation for Healthcare Professionals provides a comprehensive overview of what is meant by clinical governance and how it can be implemented in practice. It explores the evolution of clinical governance, its key components, legal implications, the barriers to implementing it, and its impact. Clinical Governance provides step-by-step practical advice, facilitating better understanding of the key principles of clinical governance. This third edition has been fully updated throughout to incorporate a more integrated approach to achieving clinical governance, with an additional chapter on education and training. Each chapter includes reflective questions, activities and case studies taken from clinical practice as well as a full list of references and further reading. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The God Debates presents a comprehensive, non-technical survey of the quest for knowledge of God, allowing readers to participate in a debate about the existence of God and gain understanding and appreciation of religion's conceptual foundations.\* Explains key arguments for and against God's existence in clear ways for readers at all levels\* Brings theological debates up to the present with current ideas from modernism, postmodernism, fideism, evidentialism, presuppositionalism, and mysticism\* Updates criticism of theology by dealing with the latest terms of the God debates instead of outdated caricatures of religion\* Helps nonbelievers to learn important theological standpoints while noting their shortcomings\* Encourages believers and nonbelievers to enjoy informed dialogue with each other\* Concludes with an overview of religious and nonreligious worldviews and predictions about the future of faith and reason.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Essential strategies to transform your organization and boost your profits Want to recapture your organization's original innovative spirit Stoking Your Innovation Bonfire helps you remove the obstacles that have crippled the innovation superpowers that made your organization successful in the first place. - Helps you identify the blockages hindering innovation within your organization - Reveals the fundamental changes that will help your business rebuild its hidden or lost innovation capabilities - Explores leading innovation theories you can apply right away-without expensive consultants Get the strategies you need to remove innovation barriers, increase profits-and change the way you do business.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Radicalizing Learning calls for a total rethinking of what the field of adult education stands for and how adult educators should assess their effectiveness. Arguing that major changes in society are needed to create a more just world, the authors set out to show how educators can help learners envision and enact this radical transformation. Specifically, the book explores the areas of adult learning, training, teaching, facilitation, program development, and research. Each chapter provides a guide to the different paradigms and perspectives that prevail across the field of theory and practice. The authors then tie all of the themes into how adult learning for participatory democracy works in a diverse society.…

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An intriguing look at the full range of value methods brought together for the first timeThe biggest block to success in the stock market is unconscious investing, or following the crowd without asking the right questions such as: 'What is it really worth ' Even more fundamental is: 'What rate of return can I confidently expect to get ' Without having the methods to answer these questions is like trying to sail a boat without a rudder.The Conscious Investor covers each of the main methods used to calculate value or return in the stock market, along with descriptions of how and when to use them, as well as their strengths and weaknesses. Interspersed throughout the methods are the timeless investment principles of Benjamin Graham and Warren Buffett. The book:\* Includes balance sheet methods, dividend discount methods, discounted cash flow methods, price ratio methods, and many others\* Explains the significance of viewing real value as a combination of a stock's price or market value and its intrinsic value\* Comes with free access to key functions in the author's Conscious Investor softwareThe Conscious Investor is indispensable reading for everyone with an interest in investing in the stock market, from novices to experienced professionals. Using this book as your guide, you'll quickly discover what it takes to be a conscious investor and gain more confidence in knowing what and when to buy, when to hold, and when to sell.…