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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 - 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 - Portable ¿ Essential Techniques ¿ Troubleshooting ¿ Time-Saving Tips Solutions to common crochet quandaries are at your fingertips?anywhere you go Crochet VISUAL(TM) Quick Tips has the answers you need?fast. With detailed color photos and concise instructions, plus time-saving tips, it covers: - Selecting tools and yarn - Working basic stitches - Increasing and decreasing - Working in rounds and colors - Making puffs, bobbles, clusters, and knots - Working Tunisian crochet, filet crochet, and lace - Crocheting with beads - Finishing - Interpreting patterns - Diagnosing problems and fixing mistakes. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - GermanA Self-Teaching GuideLearn German at your own paceSprechen Sie Deutsch Now you can learn how--quickly and easily--with a practical guide that gives you the tools you need to speak and understand German.Completely revised and updated with applications of the newGerman spelling rules, this user-friendly guide provides you with the basic vocabulary and grammar you need to start speaking German right away. It includes more than 1,000 of the most frequently used words in both German-English and English-German lists, clear explanations of German grammatical structures, entertaining mini-dialogues from real-life situations that demonstrate modern usage, and cultural notes that give fresh insight into contemporary German society.Like all Self-Teaching Guides, German allows you to build gradually on what you have learned--at your own pace. Questions and self-tests reinforce the information in each chapter and allow you to skip ahead or focus on specific areas of concern. Packed with useful, up-to-date information, this clear, concise volume is a valuable learning tool and reference source for anyone who wants to improve his or her understanding of basic German.See inside for CD and audiocassette ordering information.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Almost every woman has experienced bullying. Whether her role was that of victim, aggressor, or bystander, the pain of relational aggression (female bullying) lasts long after the incident has passed. In Mean Girls Grown Up, Cheryl Dellasega explores why women are often their own worst enemies, offering practical advice for a variety of situations. Drawing upon extensive research and interviews, she shares real-life stories from women as well as the knowledge of experts who have helped women overcome the negative effects of aggression. Readers will hear how adult women can be just as vicious as their younger counterparts, learn strategies for dealing with adult bullies, how to avoid being involved in relational aggression, and more. Dellasega outlines how women can change their behavior successfully by shifting away from aggression and embracing a spirit of cooperation in interactions with others.…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Features healing routines and illustrations to guide you Ease your aches and find relief through the power of touch Searching 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.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Great ideas and top locations from Europe to the tropicsPlan a unique budget-friendly wedding awayWant to have a wonderful wedding away from home This savvy guide helps you organize an out-of-town affair with flair, giving you tips on everything from making travel arrangements to hiring vendors to dressing the wedding party. You'll also use the Internet wisely to plan and involve loved ones who can't attend.\* Get married legally around the world\*Know who, when, and how to invite\*Organize wedding fun\*Save money on travel\*Use the Web to your advantage.…

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.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Cities around the world are striving to be 'global'. This book tells the story of one of them, and in so doing raises questions of identity, place and political responsibility that are essential for all cities.World City focuses its account on London, one of the greatest of these global cities. London is a city of delight and of creativity. It also presides over a country increasingly divided between North and South and over a neo-liberal form of globalisation - the deregulation, financialisation and commercialisation of all aspects of life - that is resulting in an evermore unequal world.World City explores how we can understand this complex narrative and asks a question that should be asked of any city: what does this place stand for Following the implosion within the financial sector, such issues are even more vital. In a new Preface, Doreen Massey addresses these changed times. She argues that, whatever happens, the evidence of this book is that we must not go back to 'business as usual', and she asks whether the financial crisis might open up a space for a deeper rethinking of both our economy and our society.…

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.…

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.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Winning business strategies from CEOs of 50 successful small businesses (some of which are now large corporations) who share their experiences to help those starting or growing their own business Small business is the engine that drives America's new economy. In The Engine of America, former administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA), Hector Barreto and veteran journalist Bob Wagman reveal the winning business strategies of CEOs from 50 companies. For all those starting or growing their own small business, the wisdom, experience, and counsel of these successful leaders provides inspirational and thoughtful advice on making it as an entrepreneur. In this book, Barreto shares details of business success, and the insights he gained while administering the nation's largest small business loan, training, and counseling organization. Some of those sharing their stories in The Engine of America have grown their businesses from the most humble of beginnings into corporate giants whose brands are household names and whose operations are integral parts of the national economy. Others may not be instantly recognizable, but what they have in common is success. Hector Barreto believes if you can teach a small business owner something he or she doesn't know, but which is critical to the growth of their small business or which allows them to avoid a critical mistake, you have helped put them on the road to success. That's what The Engine of America will do. Hector V. Barreto (Los Angeles, CA) is the former five-year administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration where he directed a $60 billion support system for American entrepreneurs. He has lived and worked in all regions of the country, and is currently the Chairman of the Latino Coalition and a frequent speaker on small business topics. Robert Wagman (Washington, DC) is the former Capitol bureau chief for Scripps Howard's Newspaper Enterprise Association. He is also a former field producer for 60 Minutes, editor of the World Almanac on Politics, and author of many business and political nonfiction books.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An acclaimed, research-based framework for promoting excellence Based on a proven instructional model distilled over years of research, this book focuses on five essential pedagogy standards for guiding teaching practice in classrooms with diverse students, including English learners. Providing key indicators for each standard along with the theoretical rationale and 'best practice' strategies, the book offers teachers invaluable guidance for enhancing language, literacy, thinking, and content learning across the curricula. It also provides advice on creating classroom groupings for differentiating lessons and activities and includes extensive examples of practices from real-life classrooms. Stephanie Stoll Dalton, Ed.D., has taught diverse students from first to twelfth grade, community college, and as a teacher educator. She has consulted widely on teacher quality. She is currently with the U.S. Department of Education. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise ForThe Power of MobilityHow Your Business Can Compete and Win in the Next Technology Revolution'Mobility is the next technology force that is redefining how businesses operate. Going forward, the winners will be 'anywhere enterprises' that learn how to combine the Power of Mobility with broadband connectivity to create competitive advantage. Russell's book lays out a straightforward road map for how to do just that.'-Berge Ayvazian, Chief Strategy OfficerYankee Group'Our experience has proved that integrating the mobility of our services into the lives of students creates tremendous opportunities and new value. The ideas presented in this book will serve organizations and businesses of all types well as they explore the innovative growth that can come with the Power of Mobility.'-Dr. Karen Pennington, Vice PresidentStudent Development and Campus Life, Montclair State University'For many professionals, the workplace is no longer a 'place,' and the work day is no longer a 'day.' The Power of Mobility shows us that companies that recognize this fundamental shift are in the best position to take advantage of mobility to increase business agility, transform the way they serve customers, and enable exciting new business models.'-Don Proctor, Senior Vice PresidentCollaboration Software Group, Cisco'What businesses need is a plain English explanation of the new values and disciplines of the Mobility Age. In The Power of Mobility, Russell McGuire provides that clear guidance without the 'technospeak.''-Clint Parr, Chief Executive Officer and PresidentAnyware Mobile Solutions'Companies that figure out how to keep employees connected and leverage context have the opportunity to outperform their peers in the marketplace. The Power of Mobility explains what this all means in simple terms, describes how companies can build mobility into their businesses, and provides helpful examples for those wanting to gain competitive advantage.'-H.P. Jin, PhD, Chief Executive Officer & PresidentTeleNav Inc.'The Power of Mobility prepares you, in a step-by-step fashion, to interpret the opportunity presented by mobility into your firm's environment.'-Danny Briere, Chief Executive OfficerTelechoice.…

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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. …

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.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Authors Clinton Longenecker, Greg Papp, and Timothy Stansfield reveal that all too often business organizations are defeated while the clock is still ticking. Bogged down by sluggish business practices that stifle change, they are unable to pick up the pace when necessary to score and win. The Two-Minute Drill translates football's lessons for business leaders who want to succeed in today's competitive marketplace. The book clearly shows what it takes to accelerate change and improvement within any type of organization.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - You can survive the 'kitchen wars'--and live in peace with your family 'My sisters-in-law couldn't stand me. I was really hurt when my kids weren't mentioned in their grandmother's obituary because they weren't 'full-blooded' family.' 'My mom is always giving advice, always telling me to do such and such when she doesn't do it herself. If my husband and I have a fight, she takes his side!' 'My sister did call me a week later to apologize but proceeded to tell me everything that was wrong with me, my husband, and my children.' Sound familiar There's nothing new or unusual about conflict between mothers, sisters, and other female family members--but that doesn't make it any less painful or destructive. Adding to the hurt of relational abuse within the family is the permanent nature of the relationship: you can sever relations with an abusive friend, but you can't stop being the sister/daughter/niece of an abusive relative. Does that mean that there's no way out In Forced to Be Family, you'll discover how to determine whether a female family member is being abusive, recognize the sources of that abuse, and break the vicious cycle that keeps the abuse alive. You don't have to choose between accepting abuse and 'making a scene.' This insightful, reassuring guide gives you the strategies and understanding you need to reestablish warm and loving relationships with the women who will always be closest to you. …

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.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book is a guide to the extraordinarily diverse literature of the Hellenistic period. - A guide to the literature of the Hellenistic age, from the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BCE to the Battle of Actium in 31 BC - Provides overviews of the social, political, intellectual and literary historical contexts in which Hellenistic literature was produced - Introduces the major writers and genres of the period - Provides information about style, meter and languages to aid readers with no prior knowledge of the language in understanding technical aspects of literary Greek - Distinctive in its coverage of current issues in Hellenistic criticism, including audience reception, the political and social background, and Hellenistic theories of literature. …

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.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Criterion-Referenced Test Development is designed specifically for training professionals who need to better understand how to develop criterion-referenced tests (CRTs). This important resource offers step-by-step guidance for how to make and defend Level 2 testing decisions, how to write test questions and performance scales that match jobs, and how to show that those certified as masters are truly masters. A comprehensive guide to the development and use of CRTs, the book provides information about a variety of topics, including different methods of test interpretations, test construction, item formats, test scoring, reliability and validation methods, test administration, a score reporting, as well as the legal and liability issues surrounding testing. New revisions include: - Illustrative real-world examples. - Issues of test security. - Advice on the use of test creation software. - Expanded sections on performance testing. - Single administration techniques for calculating reliability. - Updated legal and compliance guidelines. Order the third edition of this classic and comprehensive reference guide to the theory and practice of organizational tests today.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Easily adaptable as both an anthology and an insightful guide to reading and understanding Romantic Poetry, this text discusses the important elements in the works from poets such as Smith, Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Southey, Barbauld, Byron, Shelley, Hemans, Keats and Landon.Offers a thorough examination of the essential elements of Romantic PoetryHighly selective, the text examines each of its poems in great detailDiscusses theme, genre, structure, rhyme, form, imagery, and poetic influenceHelpful head notes and annotations provide relevant contextual information and in-depth commentary. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Treating individuals with a substance misuse problem can be challenging. Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy in the Treatment of Addiction is a practical treatment planner that offers an evidence-based model to aid client assessment and formulate a successful treatment plan.The volume introduces cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) as an effective psychological intervention that can be used in a variety of clinical settings such as community and outpatient services, structured in- and day- patient programmes and residential rehabilitation units. In addition, the book includes appendices with session tools, therapy worksheets, daily thought record sheets and coping skills strategies. The detailed guidelines and effective advice provided will help both clinicians and care staff to address their clients' substance misuse problem in a collaborative, practical and psychotherapeutic way.This book is an invaluable tool for specialists working in the field of addictions as well as therapists and other care staff in general adult services who are seeking to develop their approach toward the treatment of addiction.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Draws together virtually all the author's writings on rational-emotive therapy (RET) that were published as journal articles or book chapters during the period 1979-1990. The book opens with an overview of RET theory and concludes with an outline of how the author has used RET on a personal level.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Assessing and managing the acutely ill adult surgical patient focuses on major surgical conditions and interventions commonly encountered in District General Hospitals which potentially require intensive monitoring and intervention. It emphasizes the importance of thorough assessment and interpretation of clinical data, and provides the necessary knowledge to help nurses make sense of their findings and to integrate theory and practice in relation to surgical care. Part one addresses principles of surgical care for all patients undergoing surgery - including pre-operative assessment and preparation, the peri-operative period and post-operative recovery, post-operative pain management and psychosocial aspects of surgery - which underpin the knowledge and rationale for practice. Part two considers specific surgical conditions and interventions, organised according to surgical specialities. Each chapter considers the underlying patho-physiology, investigation and diagnosis, assessment, monitoring and management of common acute surgical conditions within that specialty.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The first edition of the AIChE(r) manual on evaluating positive displacement pumpsPositive Displacement Pumps: A Guide to Performance Evaluation is the latest text in the AIChE(r) Equipment Testing Procedure series. It provides pump users with concise, easy-to-follow procedures for testing various types of pumps in the field. The manual covers both traditional and state-of-the-art testing methods and takes into account the 'imperfect' realities of actual field conditions. User-friendly and complete with numerous helpful illustrations and tables, this reference includes:\*Definitions of major terms, with explanations, conversion factors, and nomenclature\*Coverage of diverse types of positive displacement pumps: gear; lobe; multiple screw; vane; progressive cavity; diaphragm; and piston/plunger\*Descriptions of test preparation logistics, safety precautions, instruments, methods of measurement, standardized tests, and other tests\*Coverage of pump-testing for applications handling non-Newtonian fluidsThis is the hands-on reference for chemical engineers, plant managers, and other professionals responsible for evaluating positive displacement pumps. It fills the gap between manufacturers' literature and textbooks and provides practical, effective guidance on troubleshooting and problem-solving in the field. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discussing the UndiscussableSince his 1990 landmark book Overcoming Organizational Defenses, Chris Argyris has extensively researched and written about how well-meaning, smart people create vicious cycles of defensive behavior to protect themselves from embarrassment and threat. In Discussing the Undiscussable, Bill Noonan enlivens the scholarly work of Chris Argyris through the use of reflective exercises and easy-to-read chapters that illuminate the basic human experience endemic to the creation of defensive routines. This book offers hope for altering organizational defensive routines by leveraging the greatest opportunity for change-the way we think and act.Discussing the Undiscussable provides a set of practical 'how to do' exercises for detecting, surfacing, and discussing organizational defensive routines in a safe and productive way. The combination of text, business fable, and interactive and reflective exercises is versatile in its application to both individuals and groups. The companion DVD contains video vignettes of the book's business fable where the actors model both defensive routines and virtuous cycles of behavior. Readers will instantly recognize what has long been going on in the workplace, and will be able to develop the skills to talk about it productively.Praise for Discussing the Undiscussable'I highly recommend this book to leaders, consultants, and anyone else who wants to help teams and organizations learn to address their most challenging issues. Bill Noonan's insights, stories, and practical methods make this an important book to read.'-Roger Schwarz, author, The Skilled Facilitator, and coauthor, The Skilled Facilitator Fieldbook'Noonan makes Chris Argyris's pathbreaking work on organizational defensive routines accessible, and even entertaining.'-Bruce Patton, coauthor, Getting to YES and Difficult Conversations'Whether at work or home we can use Bill Noonan's work to improve our lives and those of the people we interact with.'-Robb E. Van Cleave, treasurer, International Board of Directors, Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)'In a world of increasing complexity where multiple perspectives are required for addressing work issues, the ability to guide groups in having honest discussions where both intuition and data are given full and fair consideration is more and more important.'-Ralph Biggadike, professor, management division, Columbia Business School.…