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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Improve your mental well-being with this book of brand new mental tests in the IQ Workout Series.Despite the enormous capacity of the human brain, we only utilise on average two per cent of our potential brainpower. There is, therefore, the potential for each of us to considerably expand our brainpower.Maximise Your Brainpower provides readers with a series of mental workouts covering areas of creative thinking, problem solving, memory, logical thought, mental agility and intelligence. Chapters are each designed to exercise a different kind of brain activity, with a series of newly compiled exercises, puzzles and tests.Use this and other books in The IQ Workout Series as a fun and informative way of testing, assessing, and expanding your brainpower!Ken Russell and Philip Carter are MENSA Puzzle Editors and have compiled nearly 100 books on all aspects of testing, puzzles and crosswords. A hints section is provided for the more difficult tests and puzzles. Answers together with detailed explanations, where necessary, are provided for all puzzles and tests. A guide to assessing performance is provided for each of the IQ tests in the Intelligence Test section, and for tests in other sections where appropriate.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Increase your powers of vocabulary, calculation and logical reasoning with this book of brand new IQ tests. Each timed test is approximately the same degree of difficulty and consists of a mixture of numerical, diagrammatic and logical reasoning questions. Answers are provided with detailed explanations where necessary, together with a guide to assessing performance on each test individually, and cumulatively on all ten tests. Whether you use this book for fun or as valuable practice for improving your performance on an IQ test in the future, the ten complete tests of 40 questions each are sure to challenge and expand your mind. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Professional Strategies, World-Class Advice, and Inside Tips on Finding Your Ideal Job.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY COMES TO LIFE.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Gain a new understanding of moral intelligence, and a step-by-step program for its achievement from bestselling author, Michele Borba. In this indispensable book for parents, Borba has created a new break-through in conceptualizing and teaching virtue, character and values under the auspices of a measurable capacity -- Moral Intelligence. This book confronts the front-page crisis we now face in our country regarding youth violence, alienation, self-destructive behavior, cold-heartedness, lack of compassion, insensitivity, intolerance and the break down of values. The author provides a new way to understand, evaluate and inspire our kids with the seven essential virtues which comprise moral intelligence.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Most companies do a poor job of managing their brands. Scott Davis vividly illustrates well-managed and poorly managed brand programs and provides the best methodology I have seen for improving your brand asset management.'-- Phil Kotler, S. C. Johnson & Son Distinguished Professor of International Marketing, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Stuffed with theme menus and time-saving recipes.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Provides tips on dealing with congressional staff Take charge of your cause and make government work for you! Need a passport on short notice Want to get a bill passed Looking to contact your representative This fun, friendly guide takes the mystery out of getting something done in Congress, introducing you to the players and explaining the processes -everything from legislation and lobbying to caucuses and coalitions. The Dummies Way.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Practical tools and expert advice for professional event planners Before planning an event, there is much that must be done behind the scenes to make the event successful. Before any thought is even given to timing or location of the event, before the menus are selected and the decor designed, there are proposals to be written, fees and contracts to be negotiated, and safety issues to be considered. This book takes you behind the scenes of event planning and explains every aspect of organizing and strategic planning. This book will be of value to both the professional event planner and to clients who are dealing with planners. Its comprehensive coverage includes: how to prepare winning proposals, and how to understand them if you are the client; how to determine management fees; negotiating contracts; safety issues; designing events in multicultural settings; and new technology that makes operations more efficient (such as online registration and response management, database project management tools). The book also includes practical tools such as sample letters of agreement, sample layouts for client proposals, forms, and checklists. Professional event planner Judy Allen offers first-time or professional event planners all the top-class advice they need to make their special events come off without a hitch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A rare perspective on the personal philosophy, business savvy, and future of the chairman of the most admired company in the worldJack Welch, chairman of General Electric, is due to retire this spring. Welch has transported GE into the new economy with his management style, his forward-thinking approach to new technology, and by encouraging creativity among his employees. This book provides a look at what the innovative powerhouse executive has brought to American business and what will ultimately be his legacy. Thorough, authoritative, and absorbing, Welch: An American Icon includes interviews with CEOs at other leading companies who have worked under Welch and been trained by him, as well as interviews with other GE executives.Janet Lowe (Del Mar, CA) is an investment writer and author who has written sixteen business and biographical works, including the recent Damn Right!: Behind the Scenes with Berkshire-Hathaway Billionaire Charlie Munger (0-471-24473-2). Ms. Lowe is past editor of the San Diego Daily Transcript and Financial Editor of the San Diego Tribune. More than 200 of her business articles have appeared in such publications as Newsweek, the Christian Science Monitor, Los Angeles Times, and the San Francisco Chronicle.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - CATCH THE NEW WAVE OF WORSHIP, RELEVANCE, AND REVIVAL.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Wie bestehen Sie im Bewerbungsgespräch Der erfahrene Autor von Ratgebern zur Karriereplanung vermittelt Ihnen hier wertvolle Erfahrungen: So gehen Sie mit den 'kritischen' Fragen um, deren ungeschickte Beantwortung Sie den angestrebten Job kosten könnte; so finden Sie heraus, wie der ideale Bewerber aussieht, den der Arbeitgeber sucht; so entwickeln Sie blitzschnell Ideen, um die aktuellen Probleme der Firma zu lösen. Unentbehrlich für Bewerber! Die neu überarbeitete Ausgabe des Five Minute Interview enthält zusätzlich drei Kapitel, die sich mit folgenden Themen auseinandersetzen. Wie vermeidet man Pannen im Bewerbungsgespräch und wie beantwortet man schwierige Fragen, ohne sich dabei ins Aus zu manövrieren. Das Kapitel 'Strategie des idealen Bewerbers' beschreibt subtile Möglichkeiten, mit denen Sie herausfinden können, wie der ideale Bewerber aus der Sicht des Arbeitgebers 'aussieht'. Mit Hilfe der Strategie der Schlüsselprobleme und Anforderungen lernen Sie, welche wichtigen Probleme und Anforderungen Sie lösen bzw. erfüllen müssen, um einen wertvollen Beitrag zum Unternehmen zu leisten. Unentbehrlich für jeden Bewerber.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Driven' ist ein ganz erstaunliches und provozierendes Buch. Zwei Professoren der Harvard Business School fassen hier die Gedanken der letzten 200 Jahre sowie die neuesten wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnisse zusammen, um eine ganz neue Theorie über das Wesen des Menschen aufzustellen. Sie veranlassen den Leser, vier voneinander getrennte und verschiedenen emotionale Triebe zu untersuchen, die sein Verhalten lenken und seine Entscheidungen beeinflussen - nämlich den Erwerbstrieb, den Bindungstrieb, den Lerntrieb und den Schutztrieb. Dabei konzentrieren die Professoren ihre Studien auf den wohl faszinierendsten Schauplatz menschlichen Verhaltens - den Arbeitsplatz. Durch die Kombination von Bio- und Sozialwissenschaften wird viel Aufschlussreiches und Interessantes über das menschliche Verhalten zu Tage gefördert. So, wie der technologische Fortschritt wesentlich für das 20 Jahrhundert war, so werden - nach Meinung der Autoren - die Fortschritte der Biowissenschaften maßgeblich für das 21. Jahrhundert sein.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this original and highly useful resource, Colin Rule-a pioneer in the field of online dispute resolution (ODR)-shows how ODR can be used to resolve conflicts which inevitably arise both online and offline in business and commerce. Based on exclusive research and up-to-date best practices, Online Dispute Resolution for Business presents expert advice on how ODR can save time and money, offering timely suggestions and proven approaches for resolving business related conflicts online.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Using Cases in Higher Education: A Guide for Faculty and Administrators is an essential resource created for faculty and administrators who utilize case studies to analyze, assess, and respond to the complex and difficult issues facing higher education leaders. While this volume will prove useful with any case study, it is specifically designed to complement the series of cas Elektronisches Buch and teaching notes, starting with Casebook I: Faculty Employment Policies and Teaching Notes to Casebook I: Faculty Employment Policies. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Crucial formulas for baking success--an updated edition of the classic referenceWhat do virtually all breads and desserts have in common They rely on baking formulas, the building block 'recipes' that every serious baker must master. For example, behind every tempting napoleon lies a formula for classic puff pastry, while a truly heavenly chocolate brownie cannot exist without the knowledge of how to temper chocolate. Compiled by a veteran instructor at The Culinary Institute of America, this authoritative reference contains 200 completely up-to-date formulas using essential ingredients found in today's pastry kitchens. From American Pie Dough and Pâté Brisée to Pastry Cream and Crème Anglaise, these recipes are written in small- and large-yield versions to accommodate the needs of the serious home baker as well as the pastry chef.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A classic American success story with a twistLike J. P. Morgan, John D. Rockefeller, and Andrew Carnegie, Marshall Field was one of the overlords of triumphant capitalism in the Gilded Age of the late nineteenth century. However, his phenomenal wealth and generous philanthropy masked a disastrous personal life. Deserted by his wife and alienated from his children, the founder of the Field dynasty left a legacy of immense wealth and misery to match.The Marshall Fields recounts the classic tale of Field s spectacular success as well as the tragic story of a man who, while making millions by knowing what women wanted, had no inkling of his own wife s emotional needs. This revealing account follows the next five generations of the Field family, concentrating on the most important and controversial figures in each generation. What emerges is a startling saga of money, madness, and mystery.From the son who may have been shot by a chorus girl to the great-great grandson who used his millions to create Hollywood fantasies, Field s descendants have caromed wildly between rebellion and folly. Their story offers a new and penetrating take on wealth, success, and the nightmare that often accompanies the American dream.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The essential-and accessible-guide to the science of bakingBaking is as much a science as an art. That's why, in addition to mastering basic techniques and recipes, every baker must also learn about the science that underlies the baking craft. Guided by contemporary baking and pastry research and practice, this new edition of Joseph Amendola's invaluable reference gives readers knowledge that they can apply to their own baking-whether it's selecting the right flour, understanding how different leavening agents work, or learning about using new baking ingredients and additives to enhance favorite recipes. Written in a clear, easy-to-understand style, Understanding Baking is an essential companion for anyone who is serious about baking.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Pompey the Great gives readers a look inside the political and military world of ancient Rome and at one of the characters that shaped its destiny.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This fully updated edition spells out what action school personnel should take when faced with specific physical, emotional and behavioral problems. Covering everything from the common cold to trauma, it helps school personnel make decisions that protect student health -- and prevent litigation. Plus, this new third edition offers expanded information on mental health, special education, teen pregnancy, STDs, and more.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Increasingly common in today's market, international mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are being sought by a growing number of companies looking to foster dynamic corporate development. These savvy businesses are reaching across international borders and trade barriers to target viable M&A prospects. If the risks can be great, the rewards can be even greater.While thousands of corporations have taken this route, before you initiate an international M&A venture of your own, it's essential to have a firm grasp of the complexities unique to these international deals. By focusing exclusively on the global aspects of M&As, this groundbreaking new resource, from a team of seasoned practitioners, gives you the expertise you need.In International M&A, Joint Ventures and Beyond: Doing the Deal, you'll acquire the tools necessary to successfully navigate the potentially stormy seas of international deal making, project financing, and the intricacies of due diligence. First and foremost you'll learn to determine whether an international M&A initiative is right for your company's overall business needs. If you decide that it is, you'll need to develop a strong, proactive plan to identify, contact, and ultimately convince potential M&A candidates of the benefits of working with your company.David BenDaniel and Arthur Rosenbloom take you step-by-step through this crucial strategic process. They reveal the finer points of such key topics as closing at a price that will provide sufficient return on investments, negotiating an agreement that offers the best possible protection, and executing a well thought out posttransaction integration plan.With invaluable contributions from authorities at Baker & McKenzie, Arthur Andersen, Corning, KPMG Peat Marwick, and other leading firms, International M&A, Joint Ventures and Beyond: Doing the Deal includes checklists, real-world case studies, and in-depth coverage of:\* Legal issues when acquiring non-U.S. enterprises\* Accounting principles of international M&As\* Tax aspects of inbound merger and acquisition and joint venture transactions\* Government assistance in financing transactions\* Risk management in cross-border agreements\* Due diligence concerns and issuesInternational M&A, Joint Ventures and Beyond: Doing the Deal is a timely, accessible, and comprehensive resource for all who are involved in finding, analyzing, structuring, and negotiating these highly complex transactions.'By assembling the highly focused works of more than two dozen businessmen, lawyers, accountants, investment bankers, consultants, and experts in such fields as risk management and human resources, BenDaniel and Rosenbloom seamlessly illuminate a complex subject.' - Paul E. Graf, President and CEO, Axel Johnson Inc.'Over the years I have learned a lot from David BenDaniel and Arthur Rosenbloom. Their material on international mergers and acquisitions is no exception. It provides a comprehensive overview of the field.' - Stanley Komaroff, Proskauer Rose Goetz & Mendelsohn, LLP.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The two plays presented in full in this volume - Wycherley's The Country Wife and Congreve's The Way of the World - illustrate the evolution of Restoration comedy between 1675 and 1700. - - Includes full texts of Wycherley's The Country Wife and Congreve's The Way of the World. - - Demonstrates how Restoration comedy evolved between 1675 and 1700. - - Introduces general readers or students to the genre. - - An editorial introduction guides readers through the plays and the period.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Old and Middle English Poetry gathers together the essential texts from the earliest writings in the vernacular up to the time of Chaucer.Contains a selection of the most significant Old and Middle English Poetry.Encapsulates the foundation and consolidation of literature written in English.Places traditional favourites are alongside less well-known titles, reflecting the ways in which the literary canon has changed in recent years.Includes a succinct introduction, which gives readers a sense of how literature developed during the period.Ideal for readers seeking a first introduction to the classic texts of English literature.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The six great Romantic poets represented in this concise collection - Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley and Keats - are those considered essential reading for anyone with an interest in the verse of the period.An essential selection of poetry by the six great Romantic poets.Ideal for general readers or for students taking short courses in Romanticism.Includes the whole of Blake s Songs of Innocence and Experience .Gives readers a concise overview of Romantic poetry.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The best thing you can do for your business is to be ready for anythingWhen Disaster Strikes offers business leaders the peace of mind of knowing that their business is ready for any contingency, no matter how extreme. This guide is designed to be used as both a preparatory resource for when times are good, and an emergency reference when times are bad. This book gets managers up-to-speed on what they should be prepared to deal with and offers real solutions for putting those business continuity plans in place. From natural and man-made disasters to catastrophic computer hack attacks, When Disaster Strikes is the ultimate weapon for any manager determined to help the business survive no matter what.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Tocqueville Reader includes not only Tocqueville s major writing but also travel letters, conversations with ministers and politicians, and diary entries not originally intended for the public. It includes twenty-nine pieces never before translated into English, and a wide-ranging editorial introduction that gives an account of Tocqueville s life as a politician and inspirations as a writer.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Opening with extracts from Chaucer's Canterbury Tales and closing with Spenser's Shepherd's Calendar, this concise collection introduces readers to some of the most influential poetry produced between the mid-fourteenth and late sixteenth centuries. - Provides a concise selection of the most important late medieval poetry. - Ideal for general readers, or for students needing a digest of the poetry of the period. - Introduces readers to the lives of the poets, their major works, and the historical context in which they were written.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Practical, real-world advice for the most challenging of positionsThe role of the chairman of the board is an art form that varies with the size, type, and corporate climate of the organization. Chairman of the Board provides practical guidance on this critical role, offering advice on matters such as how to work with the CEO, ethical considerations, corporate social responsibility, and performance evaluation of boards and board members. Seasoned executive Brian Lechem discusses regulatory requirements and legal exposures relating to board responsibilities and how to minimize risks to company resources. Real-life examples illustrate how challenges have been met by companies with both positive and negative results. Information on board regulations for not-for-profit and government agencies and Canadian and U.K. companies lends the book broad appeal. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Step-by-Step Guide for Building Innovative Capacity in Organizations 'Practical in so many ways, this book should top your reading chart if you are at all interested in the business of being more innovative-- or coaching others. I use the term -- business because innovation is no longer a soft skill, but one that drives organizational success.' -- Dr. Mitchell Kusy, coauthor of Fast Forward Leadership This definitive guide for building innovative capacity in organizations teaches you how to create an environment that fosters creativity, innovation, and risk taking. Based on the work of Richard E. Byrd, a pioneer in the field of organization development, this book includes an assessment tool for determining what drives creativity and risk taking and offers a four-step process for building innovative capacity in individuals.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - New essays by prestigious thinkers such as Edward Said, Bruce Robbins, Jacqueline Rose, and Stefan Collini on the public role of writers and intellectuals.