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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Hundreds of useful phrases at your fingertipsSpeak Russian - instantly!Traveling to Russia but don't know Russian Need to kick up your conversation skills This handy little phrasebook will jump-start your comprehension and have you speaking basic Russian in no time.Andrew Kaufman, PhD, is a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia. Serafima Gettys, PhD, is a Coordinator of the Foreign Language Program at Lewis University. Nina Wieda is a doctoral student at Northwestern University.Discover how to:Get directions, shop, and eat outTalk numbers, dates, and timesChat about family and workDiscuss sports and the weatherDeal with problems and emergencies.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A fictionalized account on one man's journey through a 'theme park of life' after being implored by his dying fiancee to go and discover. Trapped in a prison of his past so he can't see the possibilities, the gifts and the choices available to him, his journey is our journey.Based on Brendon's experience teaching and coaching, he realizes that people never transform the quality of their lives unless their hearts and minds are truly engaged in changing - they need to have a deep, emotional reason to change. This beautiful, engaging story of love, loss and redemption will connect with people immediately.It will also cause readers to think and reflect on their lives more deeply, become more aware of their own life stories, accept their authentic selves, and become accountable for who they are. Brendon reaches out to engage hearts and minds in transforming lives with emotional edge and mental clarity.What is this golden ticket And what kind of life does it really gain us admission to The chapters are arranged into life lessons around 4 gates to transformation: Awareness, Acceptance, Accountability, and Action.'Whatever you do, pay the price of admission for Life's Golden Ticket! This book is entertaining, provocative and loaded with wisdom. Honestly, this is the most original book I've read in years!' (Bill Treasurer, CEO, Giant Leap Consulting and author of Right Risk - Ten Powerful Principles for Taking Giant Leaps with Your Life)'I read the story in one sitting, I just couldn't put it down. I cried, I laughed, I cheered, I wondered where it was all going - and when I finished, I was so thankful for the journey' (K C George, Corporate Program Manager, VISA USA)'Life's Golden Ticket is wise without being preachy, inspiring without forgetting insight, entertaining without sacrificing empowerment. Brendon Burchard shows incredible depth, compassion, and wisdom on every page. He has given us a true gift.' (Kelley Graham, Director, Levi Strauss & Co).

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Entertainingly indiscreet . . . Knee's talent for wicked pen portraits is put to good use.'--Financial TimesInvestment bankers used to be known as respectful of their clients, loyal to their firms, and chary of the financial system that allowed them to prosper. What happened From his prestigious Wall Street perches at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, Jonathan A. Knee witnessed firsthand the lavish deal-making of the freewheeling nineties, when bankers rode the wave of the Internet economy, often by devil-may-care means. By the turn of the twenty-first century, the bubble burst and the industry was in free fall. Told with biting humor and unflinching honesty, populated with power players, back-stabbers, and gazillionaires, The Accidental Investment Banker is Knee's exhilarating insider's account of this boom-and-bust anything-goes era, when fortunes were made and reputations were lost.'Not since Michael Lewis's Liar's Poker has there been as good, as accessible or as pithy a look at the world of investment banking.'--The Washington Post'For anyone who remembers the crazy boom times, and the even crazier bust, Jonathan A. Knee's The Accidental Investment Banker is a must. This tell-all chronicles Knee's time at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, revealing a world that rivals 24 in intrigue and drama.'--Fortune'[Knee] captures the glories and agonies of his profession . . . Readers will marvel.'--The Wall Street Journal'Finally we have someone willing to lift the curtain. . . . With refreshing candor and engaging prose, [this book] takes us inside the world of investment banking.'--James B. Stewart, author of Den of Thieves and DisneyWar.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Uncover the secrets to sailing fast whilst remaining in control.Mainsail trimming is not only a physically and mentally demanding role on a boat; it is also one of the most crucial. You need a deep and subtle appreciation of sail shapes and the controls used to achieve them. Most significantly, the role requires an obsession with acquiring and retaining speed.This book is here to help and it has been written in a groundbreaking way. Every effort has been made to simplify the subject and explain everything that you need to know without blindingyou with science. Sailing terminology has been reined-in as much as possible and only information relating to mainsail trimming has been included.High quality photographs and illustrations are used throughout to simplify this complex subject. This is achieved by showing the sail shapes needed to make the boat go fast and stay under control. Only one sailing role is dealt with to further simplify the subject and make sailing more accessible to the newcomer.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Packed with helpful checklists and figuresFind success by focusing on four critical areas to bring your business into balanceSet and achieve goals consistently by using and applying balanced scorecards that work. This hands-on guide shows you how to pay attention to more than just your bottom line, revealing how to balance goals you set for your customer needs, company growth and education, finances, and productivity. Discover proven strategies to analyze these areas in the best way to bring balance to your business and achieve the success you seek.\* Understand organizational balance\*Build scorecards and dashboards\*Analyze your results\*Fine-tune and improve your system\*Avoid common scorecard mistakes.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Roger Axtell is an internationalist Emily Post.'--The New YorkerInternational business and leisure travel etiquette expert Roger Axtell's bestselling Do's and Taboos books have helped hundreds of thousands of business travelers and tourists avoid the missteps and misunderstandings the world traveler can encounter. In Essential Do's and Taboos, Axtell shares the wisdom he has compiled over a lifetime of international experience.Whether you need to know the best time of year to set up a business meeting in Germany or why the O.K. sign is not O.K. in Brazil, you'll find practical, fascinating, culture-savvy, up-to-date advice to help you steer clear of faux pas and face the world with confidence. Essential Do's and Taboos features:\*Information on customs, protocol, etiquette, hand gestures, and body language\*Fresh advice regarding Internet business and communication options\*Country-specific chapters on eleven popular locations--from old favorites like England, France, Japan, and Germany to hot tourist destinations and emerging economies like India, China, Russia, and Mexico\*Guidance on hosting international visitors\*Important tips on using English around the world\*Special do's and taboos for women traveling abroad.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Features healing routines and illustrations to guide youEase your aches and find relief through the power of touchSearching for alternative treatments for pain This friendly, do-it-yourself guide introduces you to the basics and benefits of acupressure and reflexology, showing you step by step how to nurture your emotional and physical well-being and that of someone else. You'll see how to target specific body parts to address your ailments and improve your emotional as well as your physical well-being.\* Understand basic healing principles\*Relieve your specific aches and pains\*Boost your immune system\*Address age-related ailments\*Find professional help.

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Combining Barretos expert analysis along with the wisdom and counsel of dozens of CEOs, this collection of stories both informs and motivates small business owners to apply winning techniques for success.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for SalesBURST!!'SalesBURST!! is an entertaining, clever, and out-of-the-box approach to selling. I recommend reading this book to anyone involved in selling today.'-Peter Handal, CEO, Dale Carnegie & Associates, Inc.'Every salesperson wants to get up to speed as fast as they can-but not as fast as their manager wants them to. SalesBURST!! helps every salesperson shift into fifth gear without skipping first, second, third, or fourth. This makes three people happy:the manager, the salesperson, and the salesperson's banker.'-Jeffrey Gitomer, author of Little Red Book of Selling'This is a great book that shows you how to make more sales, faster and easier than you ever thought possible.'-Brian Tracy, author of The Psychology of Selling'Learn from Evans and SalesBURST!! how passion, determination, and an intelligence-based sales effort can make you successful.'-John Calamos, CEO, Calamos Investments'I have utilized Evans's sales methods to successfully manage my sales accounts, my sales team, and my career for seventeen years. I look forward to using SalesBURST!! to train my salespeople firsthand.'-Joel Leetzow, Executive Vice President, North America and board member, Scancode'SalesBURST!! is filled with Evans's success stories that will both inspire you and provide helpful hints to help you meet your own quota.'-Susan Bulkeley Butler, CEO, SBB Institute for the Development of Women Leaders and first woman partner at Accenture'Evans completely exceeded my expectations. Not only did his presentation provide tremendous insights on sales but even greater life lessons.'-Rick E. Ridnour, PhD, Department of Marketing, Northern Illinois University'SalesBURST!! teaches you to set goals and train for those goals so you win.'-Buddy Melges, America's Cup-winning skipper and Gold and Bronze Olympic Medalist.

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for Fire Them Up!'Fire Them Up! explains how the best companies inspire their employees to live and breathe commitment to the customer. This is an engaging must-read for anyone who wants to motivate others.'-Simon F. Cooper, President and COO, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company'Loved it! Fire Them Up! inspires and gives you the confidence and conviction to follow your own path, but also has a framework for pulling it off. It's packed with stories and insights that offer hope, belief, and conviction that you, too, can change the world.'-Richard Tait, Grand Poo Bah, cofounder, and CEO, Cranium'Offers great insights and ideas to help people at any level understand how to be an inspiring leader.'-Michelle Peluso, President and CEO, Travelocity'This book shares the wisdom and secrets learned and practiced by some of our generation's greatest leaders.'-Mark Mastrov, founder and Chairman, 24 Hour Fitness Worldwide'If you are a manager and want to really inspire your people, this book provides just the right blueprint.'-Dr. Eli Harari, founder, Chairman, and CEO, SanDisk.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for Essentials of Corporate Governance'Mr. Anand's book is a practical study of the complicated issues surrounding the world of corporate governance. He includes excellent case studies and best practice solutions for improving governance programs within all types of organizations.'-Chrisan HerrodV.P. Marketing and Business DevelopmentCompliance Spectrum'This book is a highly practical, accessible guide to post-Enron reforms and an essential resource for managers who want more than just to comply with SOX; this book will help them benefit from it.'-Nell MinowEditor and cofounderThe Corporate LibraryWritten by Sanjay Anand, one of the world's leading corporate governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance experts, this simple-to-use book is designed with appreciation for demanding professional obligations, with information easy to find and at your fingertips. This professional guide's nuts-and-bolts presentation examines why corporate governance is important, to put you in a better position to understand its successful implementation for your organization.Essentials of Corporate Governance will challenge your concept of corporate governance and provide you with an understanding of:\*The concept of governance\*The competing goals that corporations may have\*Why there is a call for corporations to be more ethical\*The various forms of corporate structure\*Corporate governance in emerging markets\*Corporate governance within nonprofit organizationsCommunicating the idea of corporate governance as a process and an ideal rather than a set of criteria, this accessible and relevant book is the resource and reference guide you will turn to time and again for the knowledge you need to make corporate governance work for your corporation.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Chronicles of Narnia or The Perelandra Chronicles may be a reader's first encounter with the writings of C. S. Lewis, but what is the story behind these works of fantasy and science fiction written by a recent convert to Christianity.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Got Grammar Ready-to-Use Lessons and Activities That Make Grammar Fun!Jack UmstatterCreated for teachers and students in grades 6-12, Got Grammar is filled with ready-to-use reproducible lessons, diagnostic and final tests, and reinforcement and review activities. Watch the excitement build as your students learn grammar using crosswords, magic squares, matching columns, riddles, find-the-word games, and other fun activities.Got Grammar is the comprehensive classroom guide. Each of the over 60 lessons is ready-to-use and reproducible, and each begins with helpful teaching pages that define, explain, and illustrate grammar, usage, or mechanics concepts. These lessons and the many ready-to-use student activities include 15 diagnostic tests, 15 section-review activities, 18 final tests, and over 100 other creative reinforcement activities, including diagramming. As practical as it is fun-filled, the book is divided into six sections:\* Parts of Speech\*Parts of a Sentence\*Sentences\*Usage\*Mechanics\*Meeting the Tests Head-OnEach section is designed to help teach and reinforce grammar, usage, and mechanics in today's world of standardized tests. Using this book, students will benefit from the Writing Tips included at the end of each instructional lesson, and teachers will save time preparing lessons, activities, tests, and answer keys.Whether these lessons and activities are used sequentially or as needed, your classroom will come alive as your students enjoy working through this classroom-tested, user-friendly way to learn grammar.Praise for Got Grammar 'The activities include that enviable combination to please everyone.'-Steve Bongiovi, English department chair,Seaford High School, Seaford, New York, andNew York State Teacher of the Year, 2006'Got Grammar is not the grammar book I recall from my youth; however, it is just the thing a classroom teacher could rely upon now.'-Thomas P. Dolan, superintendent of schools,Franklin Square Public Schools, New York'Got Grammar , Jack Umstatter's latest resource for busy teachers, is overflowing with clear and helpful resources.'-Roberta Williams, retired language arts coordinator,Traverse City Area Public Schools, Traverse City, Michigan and lead trainer, Great Source Education.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A perfectly poured history of the world's greatest beer.'Joseph Conrad was wrong. The real journey into the Heart of Darkness is recounted within the pages of Bill Yenne's fine book. Guinness (the beer) is a touchstone for brewers and beer lovers the world over. Guinness (the book) gives beer enthusiasts all the information and education necessary to take beer culture out of the clutches of light lagers and back into the dark ages. Cheers!'-Sam Calagione, owner, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery and author of Brewing Up a Business, Extreme Brewing, and Beer or Wine 'Marvelous! As Bill Yenne embarks on his epic quest for the perfect pint, he takes us along on a magical tour into the depths of all things Guinness. Interweaving the tales of the world's greatest beer and the nation that spawned it, Yenne introduces us to a cast of characters worthy of a dozen novels, a brewery literally dripping with history, and-of course-the one-and-only way to properly pour a pint. You can taste the stout porter on every page.'-Dan Roam, author of The Back of the Napkin: Solving Problems and Selling Ideas with Pictures.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Revealing Minds is a hands-on guide for assessing learning problems in school-aged students, based on the philosophy of All Kinds of Minds, the cutting-edge institute co-founded by renowned pediatrician and author Mel Levine. Written by psychologist Craig Pohlman, the book presents a unique approach that stresses the importance of identifying a student's assets and uncovering breakdown points that lead to problems in school. It is filled with real-life examples, definitions of key terms, diagrams, and sample assessment tasks.'Any clinician, advocate, parent, or educator who wants to truly understand and help children who struggle in school should read this book and will want to return to it often.'-Paul B. Yellin, M.D., FAAP, Director, Yellin Center for Student Success andAssociate Professor of Pediatrics, New York University School of Medicine'Pohlman provides us with a cogent, step-by-step guide to conducting assessments.'-Katherine Balisterri Howard, M.A., NCSP, school psychologist,Old Trail School, Bath, Ohio'Draws the essential connections between theory and practice that can enable every teacher to be 'smart' about assessing student learning-not just of those who struggle, but all students.'-Peter Gow, Director of College Counseling and Special Programs,Beaver Country Day School'Delivers a wealth of insights for understanding students who struggle with learning.'-Douglas Bouman, Director, Psychological Services, CLC Network,Grand Rapids, Michigan'This book is unique in presenting a clearly defined, respectful, and practical approach to assessing learning differences in children.'-Elizabeth Briere, M.D., FAAP, Executive Director, Center for Student Success'An innovative and circumspect approach to making assessments more informative.'-Russell Hoffman, Psy.D., school psychologist and private practitioner,Bronx, New York.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Understanding and dealing with relational aggression among female family members Cheryl Dellasega' s Mean Girls Grown Up broke new ground with its in-depth examination of bullying behavior in adult women. Now Dellasega goes one step further to examine the even harsher reality of female family feuds- sisters who sabotage, ex-wives who wage subtle warfare, and other family situations where women emotionally wound each other. Using clinical insights and real-life stories, Dr. Dellasega explains why these female family antagonisms have a special power to hurt and offers practical strategies to help readers restore relationships and reclaim their lives. Cheryl Dellasega, PhD (Hershey, PA) is a professor in the College of Medicine and Department of Humanities and Women' s Studies at Pennsylvania State University. She is the author of Mean Girls Grown Up (see below) as well as two other books, Surviving Ophelia (0-345-45538-X) and Girl Wars (0-7432-4987-9).

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This volume offers a compilation of articles chosen by the current and past editors of Bioethics and Developing World Bioethics, published in the journals during the last two decades. The Bioethics Reader's eight sections include some of the journals' best publications in areas comprising methodological issues, the health care professional-patient relationship, just health care, public health ethics, research ethics, genetics, as well as beginning- and end-of-life issues. The Bioethics Reader offers a good overview of discussions in the field of bioethics during the last twenty years. It will serve the academic bioethicists as well as students of bioethics as an excellent source book.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - As knowledge of exotic languages became important for colonial power, linguistic scholarship became a crucial contributing element to colonial regimes. Linguistics in a Colonial World draws on both original texts and critical literature to survey the methods, meanings, and uses of linguistics in and for colonial projects over three centuries. By focussing on the shaping effects of linguists' work on identities and communities, this book foregrounds their field's larger meanings and uses for the practical and ideological challenges of colonial rule. Additionally, it traces continuities between colonial and postcolonial politics of culture as they emerge in contemporary controversies over language endangerment and rights in a globalizing twenty-first century.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Evidence-based practice (EBP) is one of the driving forces in current healthcare practice. Occupational therapists recognise the need for research and for an evidence-based approach to interventions, but can need guidance on how to do this. This book aims to make evidence-based practice accessible and relevant to occupational therapists using examples from therapy practice. It will provide them with the skills to search for and access the required evidence to underpin or question practice.Publication of the first edition of this book in 2000 signaled the receptiveness of the occupational therapy community toward evidence-based practice. This second edition, as well as providing practical information on EBP, also addresses how it has evolved within the culture of occupational therapy. The author considers the definition of evidence-based occupational therapy, the impact of research governance, and social care influences on suitable evidence. Implementation issues are covered in more depth, including change management and practice guidelines. Three new chapters have been added on evidence from other sources; carrying out a review of the evidence and developing and using guidelines for practice.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for Active Value Investing'This book reads like a conversation with Vitaliy: deep, insightful, inquisitive, and civilized.'--Nassim Nicholas Taleb, author of The Black Swan'Vitaliy Katsenelson walks you through his thought processes in constructing an active value portfolio. There is not enough discussion in value investing circles about when to sell stocks, and this book advances that subject. A good balance between theoretical discussion, real anecdotes, and commonsense observations.'--David Einhorn'Active Value Investing clearly highlights that the stock market is not a smooth trend; rather, it has periods of surge and stall. Katsenelson explains range-bound markets and emphasizes that 'valuation matters'--the valuation paid for stocks impacts the ultimate return. Range-bound markets especially require an unconstrained process of analysis to identify undervalued securities, and Katsenelson delivers a much-needed framework to achieve superior returns.'--Ed Easterling, President, Crestmont Research, author of Unexpected Returns: Understanding Secular Stock Market Cycles'A delightfully documented and detailed deconstruction of buy-and-hold dogma. A must-read for any open-minded, thinking investor--professional or individual.'--Donald Cassidy, President, Retirement Investing Institute, and author of It's When You Sell That Counts'Active Value Investing offers a rare combination of focus on value of underlying companies with appreciation for the effect of market dynamics on portfolio performance. Investors who understand both have the flexibility to succeed in a variety of markets. Katsenelson has the gift of packaging expert financial insight in an entertaining and educational package.'--Aaron Brown, Executive Director in Risk Methodology at Morgan Stanley author of The Poker Face of Wall Street'Vitaliy has crafted a valuable assimilation of the primary market metrics that will benefit the active trader and long-term investor alike.'--Todd Harrison, founder and CEO, Minyanville Publishing & Multimedia, LLC'Active Value Investing has the hallmarks of all great investing books--easy to read, humorous at times, and, most of all, it demonstrates Vitaliy's investing process in terms accessible to the novice and expert alike. Despite its title, this is a book for bull, bear, or range-bound markets and will be highly recommended to our newsletter subscribers.'--Philip Durell, advisor, The Motley Fool Inside Value.

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