wiley sep 2014 (150 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Lieber Herzen gewinnen als Körbe kassierenWiley-VCH GmbH, Boschstr. 12, 69469 Weinheim 288 pp. Deutsch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Statistisch gesehen sind 30% der Studenten schon mal durch eine Statistik-Klausur gefallen. Das kann Ihnen mit diesem handlichen Buch nicht passieren. Es ist das perfekte Nachschlagewerk für die Hosentasche und enthält alle wichtigen Begriffe und Formeln der Statistik, die Sie benötigen, ganz egal, ob Sie Psychologie studieren oder in einer Bank Risikomanager sind. Und damit Sie auch verstehen, wozu die Formeln gut sind, liefert Timm Sigg zu jeder Formel auch gleich noch ein anschauliches Beispiel mit, in dem Sie die Anwendung der Formel sehen und verstehen können.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Um die Grundlagen der Physik zu verstehen, müssen Sie nicht unbedingt dicke Wälzer lesen, es kann auch schnell und kompakt gehen. In diesem Buch erklärt Ihnen Wilhelm Kulisch, was Sie über Mechanik, Thermodynamik, Elektromagnetismus, Schwingungen und Wellen wissen sollten. Mit den zahlreichen Übungsaufgaben samt Lösungen in diesem Buch können Sie Ihr Wissen dann auch noch festigen und überprüfen.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Nach ihren ersten zwei Wochen als neuer CEO von DecisionTech fragte sich Kathryn Petersen angesichts der dortigen Probleme, ob es wirklich richtig gewesen war, den Job anzunehmen. Sie war eigentlich froh über die neue Aufgabe gewesen. Doch hatte sie nicht ahnen können, dass ihr Team so fürchterlich dysfunktional war und die Teammitglieder sie vor eine Herausforderung stellen würden, die sie niemals zuvor so erlebt hatte .In 'Die 5 Dyfunktionen eines Teams' begibt sich Patrick Lencioni in die faszinierende und komplexe Welt von Teams. In seiner Leadership-Fabel folgt der Leser der Geschichte von Kathryn Petersen, die sich mit der ultimativen Führungskrise konfrontiert sieht: die Einigung eines Teams, das sich in einer solchen Unordnung befindet, dass es den Erfolg und das Überleben des gesamten Unternehmens gefährdet.Im Verlauf der Geschichte enthüllt Lencioni die fünf entscheidenden Dysfunktionen, die oft dazu führen, dass Teams scheitern. Er stellt ein Modell und umsetzbare Schritte vor, die zu einem effektiven Team führen und die fünf Dysfunktionen beheben. Diese Dysfunktionen sind: Fehlendes Vertrauen Scheu vor Konflikten Fehlendes Engagement Scheu vor Verantwortung Fehlende Ergebnis-Orientierung.Wie in seinen anderen Büchern hat Patrick Lencioni eine fesselnde Fabel geschrieben, die eine wichtige Botschaft für alle enthält, die danach streben, außergewöhnliche Teamleiter und Führungskräfte zu werden.Wiley-VCH GmbH, Boschstr. 12, 69469 Weinheim 186 pp. Deutsch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Do demons and devils have free will Does justice exist in Menzoberranzan What's the morality involved with player characters casting necromancy and summoning spells Dungeons & Dragons and Philosophy probes the rich terrain of philosophically compelling concepts and ideas that underlie Dungeons & Dragons, the legendary fantasy role-playing game that grew into a world-wide cultural phenomenon. A series of accessible essays reveals what the imaginary worlds of D&D can teach us about ethics, morality, metaphysics and more.\* Illustrates a wide variety of philosophical concepts and ideas that arise in Dungeons & Dragons gameplay and presents them in an accessible and entertaining manner\* Reveals how the strategies, tactics, improvisations, and role-play employed by D&D enthusiasts have startling parallels in the real world of philosophy\* Explores a wide range of philosophical topics, including the nature of free will, the metaphysics of personal identity, the morality of crafting fictions, sex and gender issues in tabletop gameplay, and friendship and collaborative storytelling\* Provides gamers with deep philosophical insights that can lead to a richer appreciation of D&D and any gaming experience.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The simplest way to get to grips with the American political systemAmerican Politics For Dummies is an engaging and accessible guide to the inner workings of the U.S. government, cutting through the political jargon, to give you the facts. The book begins with the basics, including government structure and processes, and later covers current events that make the news.The world of American politics can be bewildering to anyone not born and bred in the U.S.A. This plain-English guide is perfect whether you are a student or simply fascinated by the world's most powerful democracy. From the electoral process to 'special relationships', you discover all you need to know with American Politics For Dummies.\* The birth of America - find out about the emergence of the US,from the ideas upon which America was founded to the creationof the US Constitution\* Go government - understand the powers of the President, how Congress operates, the function of the Supreme Court and howUS laws are created and passed\* Party on - discover the ins and outs of elections and political parties, from the electoral process and the two-party system to the voting behaviour amongst Americans\* One nation, many identities - get to understand the workings of a truly multicultural society\* All the world's a stage - grasp the grand strategy of the US to understand why the nation acts as it does in international politics2014 kicks off the latest round of U.S. Congressional election and marks the beginning the 2016 Presidential election cycle. There will be headlines, there will be debate and there will be news. If you're looking to keep up and understand it all, American Politics For Dummies is a great place to start.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Sip your way to ultimate nutrition and feel better than everWhether you're looking to detox, lose weight, or just add more veggies to your diet, green smoothies are the way to go. Easy to prepare, portable, and endlessly customizable, green smoothies are the trendy new beverage in everyone's cup. Think you don't like kale, collard greens, or watercress Try them in a smoothie and you'll never see them the same way again. Green smoothies are the easiest, most painless way to add more nutrients to your diet, so you can feel better than ever before.Green Smoothies For Dummies is your beginner's guide to the world of drinkable greens. Author and international smoothie guru Jennifer Thompson explains the benefits of green smoothies, and provides over 90 recipes that will make you start craving your vegetables. You'll get to know the flavors and properties of each ingredient, and how to combine ingredients for complete nutrition.\* Replace meals with green smoothies without sacrificing nutrients\* Boost your nutrition even higher with protein and fiber supplements\* Reduce hunger and feel full longer with the right smoothie blends\* Customize your smoothies to your personal nutritional needsBefore too long, you'll be experimenting and coming up with your own favorite combinations. Your vegetable intake will skyrocket, and you'll look and feel fantastic. How often does something so good for you taste so delicious Green smoothies help you fill the nutrient gaps in your diet so you can experience optimal health and well-being. Green Smoothies For Dummies is your guide to all things smoothie, and will get you started now.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Attract, engage, and delight customers onlineInbound Marketing, Revised and Updated: Attract, Engage, and Delight Customers Online is a comprehensive guide to increasing online visibility and engagement. Written by top marketing and startup bloggers, the book contains the latest information about customer behavior and preferred digital experiences. From the latest insights on lead nurturing and visual marketing to advice on producing remarkable content by building tools, readers will gain the information they need to transform their marketing online.With outbound marketing methods becoming less effective, the time to embrace inbound marketing is now. Cold calling, e-mail blasts, and direct mail are turning consumers off to an ever-greater extent, so consumers are increasingly doing research online to choose companies and products that meet their needs. Inbound Marketing recognizes these behavioral changes as opportunities, and explains how marketers can make the most of this shift online. This not only addresses turning strangers into website visitors, but explains how best to convert those visitors to leads, and to nurture those leads to the point of becoming delighted customers.Gain the insight that can increase marketing value with topics like:\* Inbound marketing - strategy, reputation, and tracking progress\* Visibility - getting found, and why content matters\* Converting customers - turning prospects into leads and leads into customers\* Better decisions - picking people, agencies, and campaignsThe book also contains essential tools and resources that help build an effective marketing strategy, and tips for organizations of all sizes looking to build a reputation. When consumer behaviors change, marketing must change with them. The fully revised and updated edition of Inbound Marketing is a complete guide to attracting, engaging, and delighting customers online.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Become the applicant Google can't turn downCracking the Tech Career is the job seeker's guide to landing a coveted position at one of the top tech firms. A follow-up to The Google Resume, this book provides new information on what these companies want, and how to show them you have what it takes to succeed in the role. Early planners will learn what to study, and established professionals will discover how to make their skillset and experience set them apart from the crowd. Author Gayle Laakmann McDowell worked in engineering at Google, and interviewed over 120 candidates as a member of the hiring committee - in this book, she shares her perspectives on what works and what doesn't, what makes you desirable, and what gets your resume saved or deleted.Apple, Microsoft, and Google are the coveted companies in the current job market. They field hundreds of resumes every day, and have their pick of the cream of the crop when it comes to selecting new hires. If you think the right alma mater is all it takes, you need to update your thinking. Top companies, especially in the tech sector, are looking for more. This book is the complete guide to becoming the candidate they just cannot turn away.\* Discover the career paths that run through the top tech firms\* Learn how to craft the prefect resume and prepare for the interview\* Find ways to make yourself stand out from the hordes of other applicants\* Understand what the top companies are looking for, and how to demonstrate that you're itThese companies need certain skillsets, but they also want a great culture fit. Grades aren't everything, experience matters, and a certain type of applicant tends to succeed. Cracking the Tech Career reveals what the hiring committee wants, and shows you how to get it.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Humans are hardwired for culture, yet few companies truly understand and work with their cultures. High staff turnover, lack of collaboration, increased absenteeism and poor quality output are just some of the symptoms of a culture rejecting an organisation's business strategy or leadership. In an increasingly competitive business environment, business leaders need to understand that their organisation's culture is a key component of success.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Get rid of GERD for goodIs your heartburn making you dread meal times No matter how delicious a feast is before you, the prospect of that burning pain, nausea, and even vomiting can be enough to make you turn away. Heartburn is a symptom of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, commonly called acid reflux, and the pain is caused by stomach acid damaging the tissue in your esophagus. It's more than a minor annoyance--GERD is a precursor to esophageal cancer, and it affects over 50 million Americans. There are medications to treat GERD, but what most sufferers don't realize is that a few simple lifestyle changes can help your medication work better--or get you off medications completely.Acid Reflux Diet & Cookbook for Dummies is your roadmap to ending GERD for good. In it, you'll find lifestyle and diet modifications that prevent symptoms from occurring in the first place, as well as explanations about the mechanism of the condition and how and why these modifications help. The book contains over 70 practical recipes, plus tips on navigating grocery stores, restaurant menus, and the holiday season. You'll gain valuable insight on the small, easy changes that can make a big difference, and get answers to questions like:\* Is your posture and sleep position working against you \* Can chewing gum really help or hurt \* What supplements may work just as well, or better than, prescriptions \* How does eating more often help prevent symptoms Whether you've tried every treatment available and still haven't found relief, or are hoping to avoid prescription medication completely, Acid Reflux Diet & Cookbook for Dummies is a clear, comprehensive guide to getting rid of GERD.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Explore the fascinating history of Scotland in an easy-to-read guideWant to discover how a small country on the edge of Northern Europe packs an almighty historical punch Scottish History For Dummies is your guide to the story of Scotland and its place within the historical narratives of Britain, Europe and the rest of the world. You'll find out how Scotland rose from the ashes to forge its own destiny, understand the impact of Scottish historical figures such as William Wallace, Robert the Bruce and David Hume and be introduced to the wonderful world of Celtic religion, architecture and monuments.History can help us make connections with people and events, and it gives us an understanding of why the world is like it is today. Scottish History For Dummies pulls back the curtain on how the story of Scotland has shaped the world far beyond its borders. From its turbulent past to the present day, this informative guide sheds a new and timely light on the story of Scotland and its people.\* Dig into a wealth of fascinating facts on the Stone, Bronze and Iron ages\* Get to know how Scotland was built into an industrial economy by inventors, explorers and missionaries\* Discover the impact of the world wars on Scotland and how the country has responded to challenges created by them\* Find up-to-the-minute information on Scotland's referendum on independenceIf you're a lifelong learner looking for a fun, factual exploration of the grand scope of Scotland or a traveler wanting to make the most of your trip to this captivating country, Scottish History For Dummies has you covered.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Use Lean Six Sigma to transform your business.Lean Six Sigma is a powerful method for improving both the efficiency and quality of projects and operations. In this new book, the team that bought you Lean Six Sigma For Dummies shows you how to take Lean Six Sigma to the next level and manage continual change in your organization. You'll learn to design a roadmap for transformation that's tailored to your business objectives; develop and implement processes that eliminate waste and variation across the company; synchronize your supply chain; and successfully deploy Lean Six Sigma over time.Lean Six Sigma Business Transformation For Dummies shows you how to:\* Define your transformation objectives and create a bespoke 'Transformation Charter' for your organization.\* Assess your company's readiness for transformation.\* Establish a 'Transformation Governance System' to help you manage the transformation programme effectively.\* Bring your people with you! Plan and achieve the cultural change needed to make the transformation process successful.\* Join up the dots between planning and effective execution with Strategy Deployment.\* Deploy a 'Continuous Improvement' toolkit to achieve everyday operational excellence.\* Sustain the transformation programme and widen the scope across the organization (including deploying to the supply chain).\* Adopt a 'Capability Maturity Approach' to drive business improvement - recognizing that change is a continuous transformational journey, just as pioneers like Toyota have done.\* Use a range of Lean Six Sigma Tools - using the right tools, at the right time (and in the right order!) enables continuous improvement by eliminating waste and process variation.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Learn the secrets to achieving your ultimate soundWhether amateur or pro, guitarists live for the ultimate sound. Guitar Amps & Effects For Dummies provides the information and instruction you need to discover that sound and make it your own! Written in the characteristically easy-to-read Dummies style, this book is ideal for beginners and experienced musicians alike, and can help all players expand their skill set with effects. Guitarists tend to be gearheads when it comes to sound, and this book provides guidance on topics ranging from the guitar itself to amps, pedals, and other sound technology.Amps and effects are the unsung heroes of guitar music. While most people recognize the more psychedelic effects, many don't realize that effects are often responsible for the unique quality of tone that can become a musician's trademark. Certain effects work on the volume or signal level, others work on the environment, and still others work on the bass and treble content. Guitar Amps & Effects For Dummies covers them all, and shows how effects can not only add something extra, but also 'fix' problematic areas. Topics include:\* Gain-based effects, like distortion, compression, volume pedals, and gates\* Tone-based effects, including graphic and parametric EQ, and the wah-wah pedal\* Modulation effects, like the flanger, phase shifter, and tremolo\* Ambience effects, including reverb and delayThe journey to incredible guitar music never ends. No matter how experienced you are with a guitar, there is always room for improvement to your tone and sound. Whether you're looking for the sound of angels or thunder, Guitar Amps & Effects For Dummies will help you achieve the music you hear in your dreams.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Say goodbye to stress for good!It's a fact - stress kills! Yet, so many of us find ourselves stressed out, day to day. However, if you are feeling anxious, find it hard to relax or perhaps struggle to get rid of that constant mental ache, let celebrated life-coach and mentor Benjamin Bonetti show you how to chill. In his latest title, How To Stress Less, Benjamin shows you how to combat stress by taking action and intentionally rejecting it when it rears its ugly head.How To Stress Less provides you with an easy to follow guide to help you effectively release and manage everyday stress that can seriously affect your health. Benjamin does not promise to wave a magic wand to make your troubles disappear. Rather, he addresses the impact of stress and helps you deal with deep-seated issues surrounding common reasons we find ourselves stressed out in the first place.In this forward thinking stress manual, How To Stress Less offers:\* Guidance and advice which has helped many of Benjamin's clients free their lives of stress\* Practical tips to address the issues that trigger everyday stress as well as tips on how to respond\* Effective solutions to quit worrying for good and learn to relax.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THE HOUSE-FLIPPING HOW-TO THAT TURNS EVERYDAY PEOPLE INTO ENTREPRENEURSEveryone likes the idea of turning the ugliest house on the block to the best house on the block and making a profit. Until now a system has not been shared on how to successfully complete this task on time and budget without getting your hands dirty. This book not only cracks the code but shares the proven path and system to have a systems based rehab business that makes consistent profits for ordinary everyday people.The Real Estate Rehab Investing Bible reveals the lucrative seven-stage system that allows author Paul Esajian, and his students all across North America, to manage multiple rehab projects at once, while staying on time and under budget to build and grow their wealth. No experience No problem. You'll learn strategies to find the right properties, negotiate the right offer, identify the right licensed and insured contractor for the job, and get the property sold to a happy homeowner for a profit.No capital No problem. You'll learn how you can use other people's money to fund your deals and the IRS guidelines that help you keep more of the money you make. By learning and leveraging the principals of rehabbing and real estate, you'll start thinking like a business owner rather than a consumer.Breaking into residential real estate provides an amazing opportunity for those with little, or no experience, and using other people's money. This book gives you the information, education, and systems every investor needs to start flipping and rehabbing houses without doing the work yourself, and withoutlosing your shirt to contractors and bad investing decisions.Find Deals:where and how to find deals, analyzing deals, and estimating repairs in minutes to acquire a rehabFund Deals:where and how to borrow money, creative financing, and the finance request template to present to asset based lenders and private lenders to fund your dealFix Deals:how to run a rehab with a proven system without lifting a hammer, identify A+ licensed and insured contractors at wholesale pricing, and what to focus on to maximize your profitFlip Deals:how to properly price, stage, and add the sizzle features to get properties sold within weeks of listing the property by properly analyzing comparables and staging the rehab properlyThe proven techniques Paul shares work in any location, in any market. If you're ready to get in the game, The Real Estate Rehab Investing Bible teaches you how to play.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'In A Non-Freaked Out Guide to Teaching the Common Core, Dave Stuart stands between us and the Common Core standards like an Eagle Scout with all the badges who has prepared for this opportunity to help educators not only survive, but thrive, in the era of the Common Core. . . . I find substantial encouragement and comfort in Dave's practical and optimistic approach toward the standards, for he says, in short, let us accept them as an opportunity to improve our teaching, an invitation to learn.' --Jim Burke, author of The Common Core Companion and The English Teacher's Companion.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A deeply human-centered perspective on the origins of America's foodWhere Am I Eating bridges the gap between global food producers and the American consumer, providing an insightful look at how our eating habits affect farmers and fishermen around the world. Follow the author on his global quest to meet the workers that nurture, harvest, and hunt our food, as he works alongside them--loading lobster diving boats in Nicaragua, harvesting bananas in Costa Rica, lugging cocoa beans in Ivory Coast with a modern-day slave, picking coffee beans in Colombia and hauling tomatoes in Indiana. This new edition includes a study guide, a deeper explanation of the 'glocal' concept, and advice for students looking to become engaged as both local and global citizens. Arguing neither for nor against globalization, this book simply explores the lives of those who feed us.Imports account for eighty-six percent of America's seafood, fifty percent of its fresh fruit, and eighteen percent of its fresh vegetables. Where Am I Eating examines the effects of this reliance on those who supply the global food economy.\* Learn more about the global producers that feed our nation, and learn from their worldviews intensely connected to people and planet\* Discover how food preferences and trends affect the lives of farmers and fishermen\* Catch a boots-on-the-ground glimpse of the daily lives of food producers on four continents\* Meet a modern-day slave and explore the blurred line between exploitation and opportunity\* Observe how the poorest producers fare in the global food economyThis book takes a human-centered approach to food, investigating the lives of the people at the other end of the global food economy, observing the hope and opportunity--or lack thereof--that results from our reliance on imports. Where Am I Eating is a touching, insightful, informative look at the origins of our food.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This volume presents a galaxy of traditional and modern critical approaches to Joseph Conrad's oeuvre, ranging from biographical and autobiographical studies to literary comparisons with John Milton, Herman Melville, James Joyce, Fyodor Dostoevsky, and Cormac McCarthy; from postcolonial and Marxist analyses to reader-response, intertextual, and archetypal criticism. Some pieces incorporate the theoretical-philosophical insights of Josiah Royce, Sigmund Freud, and Jacques Lacan; others consult Jacques Derrida, Homi Bhabha, and Slavoj Zizek. Apart from Conrad's life and its reflection in his writings, these essays illuminate such thematics as the critique of reality; nationalism; imperial evil; racism; landscape and truth; impressionism; psychological archetypes; doubling and defamiliarization; alienation and selfhood; the uncanny; imaginary identification and the real; ideology as specter; unconditional hospitality; the theory of whirling and veering; and academic teachings of Conrad, both their past character and future possibilities.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Chinese Consumers are Changing The World - Understand Them and Sell To ThemChina has transformed itself from a feudal economy in the 19th century, to Mao and Communism in the 20th century, to the largest consumer market in the world by the early 21st century. China's Super Consumers explores the extraordinary birth of consumerism in China and explains who these super consumers are. China's Super Consumers offers an in-depth explanation of what's inside the minds of Chinese consumers and explores what they buy, where they buy, how they buy, and most importantly why they buy.The book is filled with real-world stories of the foreign and domestic companies, leading brands, and top executives who have succeeded in selling to this burgeoning marketplace. This remarkable book also takes you inside the boardrooms of the people who understand Chinese consumers and have had success in the Chinese market.\* A hands-on resource for succeeding in the Chinese marketplace\* Filled with real-world stories of companies who have made an impact in China\* Discover what the Chinese consumer wants and how to deliver the goods\* Written by Savio Chan and Michael Zakkour, two leading experts on the Chinese marketThis book is an invaluable resource for anyone who wants a clear understanding of how China's Super Consumers are changing the world and how to sell to them.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An organizational 'North Star,' codifying valued behaviors for optimal performanceThe Culture Engine shows leaders how to create a high performing, values aligned culture through the creation of an organizational constitution. With practical step-by-step guidance, readers learn how to define their organization's culture, delineate the behaviors that contribute to greater performance and greater engagement, and draft a document that codifies those behaviors into a constitution that guides behavior towards an ideal: a safe, inspiring workplace. The discussion focuses on people, including who should be involved at the outset and how to engage employees from start to finish, while examples of effective constitutions provide guidance toward drafting a document that can actualize an organization's potential.Culture drives everything that happens in an organization day to day, including focus, priorities, and the treatment of employees and customers. A great culture drives great performance, and can help attract and retain great talent. But a great culture isn't something that evolves naturally. The Culture Engine is a guide to strategically planning a culture by compiling the company's guiding principles and behaviors into an organizational constitution.\* Decide which behaviors and attitudes are desired in the organization\* Secure leader commitment to planning, drafting, and implementing the document\* Learn the most effective way to socialize the draft statement and get everyone on board\* Model desired behaviors to boost employee engagement throughout the processOrganizational culture is not an amorphous thing - it comes down from the top, inspired and exemplified by the leadership. It can steer a company up or down, keep it on mission or force it off-course. For an organization to fulfill its potential, the culture must be on-point, truly reflecting the heart of the company from leaders to team members across the company. The Culture Engine helps leaders define the playing field, pushing performance to the next level.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - All the information you need to embrace a gluten-free lifestyle.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - UnSelling is about everything but the sell. We put all of our focus on the individual purchase transaction, while putting the rest of our business actions second. We've become blind to customer service, support, branding, experiences and even product quality. Sixty percent of a purchasing decision is made before a customer even contacts you. We have funnel vision, and it needs to stop.Unselling is about the big picture: creating repeat customers, not one-time buyers. Create loyal clients that refer others, not faceless numbers. Becoming the go-to company for something, before they even need you.You don't need social media, but you can be connecting with your clients socially. Your video doesn't have to be viral in front of a million people, just contagious in front of your specific market. Content, connection, engagement. It's time to separate from the pack of noise. It's time to UnSell.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The secrets behind China's extraordinary educational system - good, bad, and uglyChinese students' consistently stunning performance on the international PISA exams-- where they outscore students of all other nations in math, reading, and science--have positioned China as a world education leader. American educators and pundits have declared this a 'Sputnik Moment,' saying that we must learn from China's education system in order to maintain our status as an education leader and global superpower.Indeed, many of the reforms taking hold in United States schools, such as a greater emphasis on standardized testing and the increasing importance of core subjects like reading and math, echo the Chinese system. We're following in China's footsteps--but is this the direction we should take Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Dragon by award-winning writer Yong Zhao offers an entertaining, provocative insider's account of the Chinese school system, revealing the secrets that make it both 'the best and worst' in the world. Born and raised in China's Sichuan province and a teacher in China for many years, Zhao has a unique perspective on Chinese culture and education. He explains in vivid detail how China turns out the world's highest-achieving students in reading, math, and science--yet by all accounts Chinese educators, parents, and political leaders hate the system and long to send their kids to western schools. Filled with fascinating stories and compelling data, Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Dragon offers a nuanced and sobering tour of education in China.\* Learn how China is able to turn out the world's highest achieving students in math, science, and reading\* Discover why, despite these amazing test scores, Chinese parents, teachers, and political leaders are desperate to leave behind their educational system\* Discover how current reforms in the U.S. parallel the classic Chinese system, and how this could help (or hurt) our students' prospects.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Delve into your data for the key to successData mining is quickly becoming integral to creating value and business momentum. The ability to detect unseen patterns hidden in the numbers exhaustively generated by day-to-day operations allows savvy decision-makers to exploit every tool at their disposal in the pursuit of better business. By creating models and testing whether patterns hold up, it is possible to discover new intelligence that could change your business's entire paradigm for a more successful outcome.Data Mining for Dummies shows you why it doesn't take a data scientist to gain this advantage, and empowers average business people to start shaping a process relevant to their business's needs. In this book, you'll learn the hows and whys of mining to the depths of your data, and how to make the case for heavier investment into data mining capabilities. The book explains the details of the knowledge discovery process including:\* Model creation, validity testing, and interpretation\* Effective communication of findings\* Available tools, both paid and open-source\* Data selection, transformation, and evaluationData Mining for Dummies takes you step-by-step through a real-world data-mining project using open-source tools that allow you to get immediate hands-on experience working with large amounts of data. You'll gain the confidence you need to start making data mining practices a routine part of your successful business. If you're serious about doing everything you can to push your company to the top, Data Mining for Dummies is your ticket to effective data mining.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 416 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Your formula for managing innovation and transforming learning#EdJourney: A Roadmap to the Future of Education is a refreshing change from the negativity so common in the world of education today. Over the course of a 3-month solo road trip across the United States, author Grant Lichtman discovered that there is much to be positive about in today's K-12 schools. Lichtman, one of the country's leading experts in educational innovation, interviewed over 600 teachers, administrators, students, parents, and trustees to find out what kind of innovations they're doing right--and how others can leverage their successes.Innovation in education takes hard work, planning, and cooperation. With examples from around the country and findings from the latest education research, #EdJourney maps out how administrators and teachers can embrace the innovation process that schools and learners need now. Today's 21st century education presents unique challenges and opportunities to students, and this is a trailblazing practical guide to making sure education is ready for the future. #EdJourney focuses on four key questions:\* What new learning strategies are the top schools implementing to prepare our students for their future rather than for our past \* How do teachers and administrators manage transitions to new types of teaching and learning \* What are the key obstacles to shifting away from the assembly line model of education \* How can we all leverage the lessons of success from the most innovative schools The concrete examples and advice in this book will help you bring innovation and educational design concepts into your school. #EdJourney goes beyond the theoretical need for change--by now a familiar topic to almost everyone--and takes a real-world approach to achieving transformative education in any school.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The fascinating story behind the company that revolutionized the financial worldCatching Lightning in a Bottle traces the complete history of Merrill Lynch and the company's substantial impact on the world of finance, from the birth of the once-mighty company to its inauspicious end. Throughout its ninety-four year history, Merrill Lynch revolutionized finance by bringing Wall Street to Main Street, operating under a series of guidelines known as the Principles. These values allowed the company to gain the trust of small investors by putting the clients' interests first, driving a business trajectory that expanded capital markets and fueled the growth of the American post-war economy. Written by the son of Merrill Lynch co-founder Winthrop H. Smith, this book describes the creation and evolution of the company from Charlie Merrill's one-man shop in 1914 to its acquisition by Bank of America in 2008.Author Winthrop H. Smith Jr. spent twenty-eight years at the company his father co-founded, bringing a unique perspective to bear in telling the story of the company that democratized the stock market and eventually fell from its lofty perch.\* Learn why the industry initially scoffed at Charles Merrill's 'radical' investment ideas\* Discover the origin of the Principles, and how they drove operations for nearly a century\* Find out why the author left a successful Wall Street career, and why it was such a smart move\* Examine the culture and values that built Merrill Lynch into one of the world's most successful and respected companiesRevolutionary vision is rare, and enduring success is even more so. When a single organization demonstrates both of those characteristics, it is felt throughout the world. Discover the fascinating story behind Merrill Lynch and the men who built it from an insider's perspective in Catching Lightning in a Bottle.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Annual Review, produced in association with JCMS, The Journal of Common Market Studies, covers the key developments in the European Union, its member states, and acceding and/or applicant countries in 2013.\* Includes specially commissioned articles by Anand Menon on European foreign policy, Daniel Hamilton on EU-US relations, Heather Grabbe on the 'transformative power' of the EU, André Sapir's reflections on the recommendations of the Sapir Report 10 years after its publication and a contribution on David Cameron's EU Referendum pledge\* Contains analytical articles and keynote contributions written by leading experts in their respective fields covering political, economic and legal issues\* The most up-to-date and authoritative source of information for those engaged in teaching and research or who are simply interested in the European Union.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How to win market leadership in a fast-changing worldIn the past, companies could pick a strategy and stick with it, maintaining a competitive edge for years. But today, companies surge ahead, fall behind, or even disappear in mere months. If you and your company are going to thrive for the long run, you need to continuously evolve, change, and stay a step ahead of your competition.The ability to see and capitalize on new opportunities is the cornerstone of agility. Successful technology-based firms like Google, Tesla, and Amazon have all mastered agility within their core business practices, but companies in any sector can--and must--learn to spot new opportunities and make the right choices about what to invest in, what to change, and what to abandon.The Agility Advantage first shows how to identify those aspects of your business where agility is most crucial--where the business environment is changing fast--and which elements have the greatest impact on the customer's decision to buy. Amanda Setili then shows how to master the three components of agility:\* Market agility: Gain ideas from your most demanding and forward-thinking customers and from outside your industry. Engage, observe, and mix with customers to identify the opportunities created by their changing demands.\* Decision agility: Anticipate the changes that may affect you and turn even troubling trends into opportunities. Design your strategy to maximize learning and to manage risk. Generate diverse alternatives and make fast, fact-based decisions about which to pursue.\* Execution agility: Build new capabilities, shed what doesn't fit, and take the first steps in a new direction. Experiment, then reinforce and build on what works. Enlist and inspire your organization around a compelling purpose and grant employees the autonomy and resources to continuously adapt and adjust course.The future will present more opportunities but narrower windows to capture them. With a wealth of valuable information and practical strategies, The Agility Advantage is essential reading to help any organization adapt and thrive--both today and tomorrow.