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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Christian Reflections on The Leadership Challenge is a faith-based companion to the best-selling leadership book of all time-- The Leadership Challenge . Grounded in Jim and Barry's time-tested research, Christian Reflections on The Leadership Challenge describes their Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership ® --Model the Way, Inspire a Shared Vision, Challenge the Process, Enable Others to Act, and Encourage the Heart-and offers practical guidance and inspiring examples about how Christian leaders can have a powerful impact in their workplaces, communities, and congregations by bringing their faith into their leadership. In addition to Jim and Barry's foundational wisdom, the book brings together five leaders who reflect on the Five Practices from a Christian perspective. John C. Maxwell, David McAllister-Wilson, Patrick Lencioni, Nancy Ortberg, and Ken Blanchard share insights and stories culled from personal experience and the lives of other Christian leaders who have accomplished extraordinary things in churches, communities, classrooms, and corporations. Their thoughtful reflections on the role of faith in leadership will propel leaders and aspiring leaders.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In his previous books, noted management consultant Glenn Shepard showed managers how to get the most from their workforce. Now, in How to Be the Employee Your Company Can't Live Without, Shepard shows employees how to get the most from themselves, their jobs, and their careers.This practical, actionable guide explains what today's managers are really looking for in employees, what they place the highest value on, and how employees can surpass expectations to gain raises and promotions. Based on common-sense principles that will work for anyone in any career, this practical, real-world guide shows you how to:\* Answer the one question that will immediately make you a highly valued employee\* Excel in your job by simply showing your employer how much you care about your job\* Create job security by earning a reputation as the most reliable person around\* Learn the right way to make mistakes\* Develop the kind of professional work ethic that gets you promoted\* Be the problem-solver companies are looking for\* And take control of your professional destiny!Millions of Americans feel stuck in dead-end jobs that are getting them nowhere. Often they think, despite their best efforts, that no one will notice or reward their success. How to Be the Employee Your Company Can't Live Without shows you how to excel at the office and garner the recognition you've worked hard to earn. Master these principles and apply them every day at work and unlimited success will be your reward.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - George Soros, is one of the most acclaimed and feared figures in the investment world. Famous for his role in breaking the Bank of England, he is also known for his outspoken criticism of distinguished politicians. Soros has earned his respect not only from his investment coups but also for his charitable activities and for encouraging pro-democracy movements around the world. This book explores the life of a man who has an undue influence on world-wide currency markets. His dramatic life story will attract a wide range of readers, even those who are not familiar with the world of investment and finance.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A Treasury of Real Mom Wisdom for Raising Great Kids.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Does My Child Have Autism is a question so many parents are asking themselves today. Is he avoiding eye contact Why can't she talk Is my child's development normal or does he have an Autism Spectrum Disorder Parents know that if their child is somewhere on that spectrum, they need to intervene as early as possible to maximize the benefits of early treatment. This groundbreaking book, by one of the foremost experts, teachers, and clinicians in the field, provides a guide for parents about what to look for at home at twenty-four months or even earlier, what to do, and how to get the right kind of help from doctors, counselors, therapists, and other professionals.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Praise For Investment Secrets From PIMCO's Bill Gross'No investor is held in higher regard by his peers than Bill Gross. His understanding of the markets and his insights on how to profit from them are unparalleled. Now, Tim Middleton takes you into Gross's world for an insider's view on how the world of finance really works. If this book were a bond, it would be AAA rated with a double-digit yield.'-DON PHILLIPS, Managing Director, Morningstar, Inc.'The secret to investment success is discipline. In bonds, nobody has displayed better discipline than Bill Gross. And nobody has done a better job of explaining Gross's methods, and instructing private investors how they can exploit his approach, than Tim Middleton.'-JON MARKMAN, Columnist, CNBC on MSN Money'Warren Buffett, John Neff, Bill Miller, Peter Lynch-the stock market has always had dominant personalities whose long-term success becomes legend. In the bond market, that dominant personality is Gross.'-FORTUNE'Bill Gross is the Emeril Lagasse of bond managers.'-FORBES'If you want to get a stock mutual fund manager steamed, ask why his fund can't beat bond guru Bill Gross.'-USA TODAY.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Praise for Master the Media to Attract Your Ideal Clients'This book is a marketing masterpiece. It should be required reading for all financial professionals.'-Janine Wertheim, Chief Marketing Officer Securities America, Inc.'Marketing is the lifeblood of any practice. The media is the most effective and cost-efficient way to market. Unfortunately, most practitioners only dream of media attention. No more-Derrick Kinney delivers on his promise to help you 'master the media.''-Harold Evensky, CFP author, Wealth Management'This fast-moving, practical book gives you a step-by-step process to multiply your results and dramatically increase your exposure and name recognition. A classic!'-Brian Tracy, President, Brian Tracy International author, Create Your Own Future'Kinney offers an easy and effective 'how-to' approach for financial producers to gain recognition and credibility by becoming media sources. If you want to take your business to the next level, this book can help you get there.'-Gail S. Waisanen, CLU, Editor, Life Insurance Selling'Derrick Kinney has built an effective marketing system that every advisor can use to help grow their business and attract more profitable clients.'-John J. Bowen Jr., CEO, CEG Worldwide, LLC columnist for Financial Planning.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Praise for THE GREAT FORMULA'This book reminds me of Isaac Newton's discovery of gravity-a stunningly simple idea that changed the course of history. I've seen The Great Formula create millionaires with surprising speed. It's an exact recipe to turn a marginal business into a successful one.'--David Garfinkel, author, Customers on Demand'Mark Joyner has once again succeeded at coming up with an entertaining and educational marketing masterpiece.'--Dr. Mani Sivasubramanian, infopreneur and heart surgeon'With all the fancy buzzwords used to describe how to achieve success, here is a commonsense formula that cuts through the chatter and goes straight to the heart of what really works. This is truly a new perspective.'--Joseph Sugarman, Chairman, BluBlocker Corporation'Save yourself a couple hundred thousand dollars on that degree. Clear out your bookcase. The MBA curriculum for this generation is The Irresistible Offer and The Great Formula.'--Lou D'Alo, PowerUp! Coaching and Consulting.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - What if you could consistently bring in $5,000 to $50,000 in real estate cash flow every month Would you change the way you live your life Every year, thousands of Americans do just that, using real estate to achieve the wealth and independence they ve always dreamed of. In The Real Estate Fast Trac k, author David Finkel offers step-by-step guidance on building a real estate business that lets you earn more while you work less! You ll master all five of the core skills of the world s wealthiest investors and learn the advanced secrets that have helped Finkel s students and clients buy and sell over $1 billion of real estate, much of it without cash or credit. You ll build your real estate business until you can relax and watch the money flow in.Plus, there s more:Six forms of leverage you can tap intoFive fun, easy systems to find deal after dealA simple, three-step system for safely evaluating any real estate dealTwenty-one advanced deal-structuring strategies to close even the toughest dealFourteen advanced negotiating techniques to make up to an extra $25,000 per dealTen contract pitfalls that trip up most investorsUsing true stories from real people to illustrate the basics of successful investing, this practical, step-by-step guide presents the kind of proven, reality-based advice you need to live the life of your dreams-with all the money and free time you want! 'Naysayers look out! The Real Estate Fast Track discloses step-by-step strategies that practically guarantee immediate cash flow, no matter what the real estate market does. This stuff works.'-Diane Kennedy, bestselling coauthor of The Insider s Guide to Making Money in Real Estate and author of Loopholes of the Rich'This book is just like David: clear, organized, and intelligent with an easygoing style. The valuable information within is actually a blueprint or how-to manual on producing your own passive cash flowing real estate investment business! WOW, what an achievement!'-Bill Tan, President of the San Diego Creative Investors Association and BTi Investments, Inc.David Finkel is one of the nation s leading real estate experts. He is the coauthor of several books, including the Wiley titles Buying Real Estate Without Cash or Credit and How to Retire Fast Investing in Commercial Real Estate , as well as the Wall Street Journal and BusinessWeek bestseller Making Big Money Investing in Foreclosures Without Cash or Credit . Over the past decade, Finkel s clients have bought and sold over $1 billion of real estate.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Multiple Streams of Internet Income.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This new edition ofBlunders in International Business is significantly updated and revised, full of interesting anecdotes, including dozens of new international business blunders. David Ricks has uncovered many informative and entertaining blunders that will make this book hard to put down.Features blunders from well-known corporations American Express, McDonalds, Toyota, GM, Sharwoods, Jolly Green Giant, Bacardi, Puff, AOL, BMW, and many others.Conserves its well-liked, concise format.Several well-known blunders from previous editions have been replaced in order to update the lessons learned.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In Never Bet the Farm, Anthony Iaquinto and Stephen Spinelli turn much of the so-called expert advice for entrepreneurs on its head. The authors--both highly successful entrepreneurs--refute the idea that there is an ideal entrepreneurial 'type,' and show that luck can be as important as a business plan in many enterprises. Above all, the authors emphasize that entrepreneurship is a career, not a one-time event. If budding capitalists learn to prepare for the worst, they can better take advantage of good fortune, especially when luck and planning point to success. Outlining 15 key principles for every smart start-up, this book provides the antidote for unrealistic expectations and defeatism.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - What separates ordinary salespeople from Heavy Hitters The best salespeople are those 'Heavy Hitters' who are able to use human nature, language, and intuition to build trusting relationships with customers and persuade them to buy. Based on his proven and effective sales program, author Steve Martin's Heavy Hitter Selling explains how you too can achieve and maintain that high level of sales success. Using real-world case studies, examples, and exercises, Martin provides the psychological, physical, and language-based tactics you need to turn yourself into a Heavy Hitter. Inside, you'll find proven guidance and expert tips on:\* Understanding how people think and communicate\* Finding the right words at the right time\* Predicting a customer's behavior and influencing his thoughts\* Building customer rapport and understanding their motivations\* Persuading both the customer's rational mind and his emotional subconscious side'Like other sales books published recently, this one stresses the importance of human behavior. But unlike the others, it puts an emphasis on language. Salespeople could well benefit by exploring scientific models of language. Practical exercises make the book useful for everyone.'-Harvard Business School Review'This well-written, insightful book will give you ideas and strategies you can use to influence and persuade customers in any market.'-Brian Tracy, author, Million Dollar Habits'Traditional selling focuses on product, price, and competition and misses the most important reason people buy-people and emotion. Heavy Hitter Selling offers a different perspective that is valuable in understanding how to win.'-Jay Fulcher, President and COO, Agile Software'Heavy Hitter Selling is different-[a book that] will help you make lots of money.'-Gerald D. Cohen, CEO, Information Builders, Inc.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In Rough Meditations, Golfweek Architecture Editor Bradley Klein weaves engaging and often hilarious essays as he takes readers on a tour of golf course architecture and explains the difference between good and bad golf course design. He recounts his exploits as a caddy on the PGA and LPGA tours, tells a heartwarming tale about introducing his daughter to the game, and much more. In his charming style, Bradley liberally accents his stories with personal wisdom on the game, including how to look at a greens grass and slope to judge speed, distance, and placement of a putt. Bradley S. Klein (Bloomfield, CT) is the Founding Editor of Superintendent News, Architecture Editor of Golfweek magazine, where he runs the magazines ' Americas Best' national course rating system.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The Wizard and the Warrior gives leaders the insight and courage they need to take risks on behalf of values they cherish and the people they guide. Great leaders must act both as wizard, calling on imagination, creativity, meaning, and magic, and as warrior, mobilizing strength, courage, and willingness to fight as necessary to fulfill their mission. Best-selling authors Lee Bolman and Terrence Deal present the defining moments and experiences of exemplary leaders such as Carly Fiorina, Thomas Keller (head chef of French Laundry), David Neeleman (CEO of Jet Blue), Mary Kay Ash, Warren Buffet, Anne Mulcahy, and Abraham Lincoln¾all of whom have wrested with their own inner warrior and wizard. These engaging, realistic case studies are followed by commentaries that will raise questions and suggest possibilities without rushing to resolution or simple answers.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'Michael Masterson has personally helped more people achieve financial independence than anyone else I know. He has been a valuable mentor in my own life. Michael's credentials go far beyond the fact that he is an extremely successful businessman. (There are thousands of those.) He has a unique gift for discerning-and explaining in easily accessible terms-what it really takes to succeed. Automatic Wealth for Grads will give any young person a tremendous headstart for achieving their financial and professional goals at a very young age.'-Justin Ford, author of Seeds of Wealth: An Incredible Wealth-Building Plan for Your Children and Editor of Main Street Millionaire'Only time will tell whether you will have the guts and honor to follow Masterson's masterful plan. Good luck!'-From the foreword by Mark Skousen, Adjunct Professor, Columbia University, 2004-05 and Benjamin Franklin Chair of Management, Grantham UniversityOrganized around proven wealth-creating principles, this invaluable guide reveals powerful techniques and strategies that have personally worked for Michael Masterson as well as for the many people he's helped become wealthy and successful.Filled with in-depth insights and practical advice, Automatic Wealth for Grads will show you how to:\* Choose a great career, get your first job, and rise to the top of your field\* Continuously increase your income on a fast-track basis, and get the biggest raises of your life\* Profit from the real estate market-even in today's uncertain market\* Start or gain equity in a business that will provide an automatic future income stream\* Invest in the stock market, save money on taxes, make purchases that appreciate, reduce your credit costs, and achieve financial independence while you are still young enough to enjoy your money.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Praise for FlyingHigh'If you want to know what it takes to develop a great business-not just an airline-Flying High is a must-read. James Wynbrandt does an excellent job of bringing JetBlue founder David Neeleman's amazing personal journey and business innovativeness to life in an interesting and exciting manner.'-Dave Sclair Publisher Emeritus, General Aviation News'James Wynbrandt adeptly captures the elements that have made David Neeleman and his remarkable airline, JetBlue, a huge success. Flying High is a tribute to Neeleman's true depth. By developing a visionary business model and the right communications strategy, he was able to pilot JetBlue to profitability with finesse. It's a must-read for people in any business seeking success.'-Howard J. Rubenstein President, Rubenstein Associates, Inc.'In Flying High, James Wynbrandt tells the completely beguiling story of how a former Mormon missionary with attention deficit disorder and a history of both bankruptcy and getting fired from a high-profile job created one of the great airline successes of our time. What is David Neeleman's secret at JetBlue It's a new concept called understanding what your customers really need. Neeleman's fanatical attention to customer satisfaction, employee relations, and technology make for such a fascinating read. I raced through the book in one sitting.'-Rinker Buck Aviation journalist and author, Flight of Passage: A Memoir.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In The Missional Leader, consultants Alan Roxburgh and Fred Romanuk give church and denominational leaders, pastors, and clergy a clear model for leading the change necessary to create and foster a missional church focused outward to spread the message of the Gospel into the surrounding community. The Missional Leader emphasizes principles rather than institutional forms, shows readers how to move away from 'church as usual,' and demonstrates what capacities, environments, and mindsets are required to lead a missional church.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - New to telecom Get the scoop on all the basicsOrder, maintain, and troubleshoot telecom services from area codes to VoIPSo you're now in charge of all that telecommunications stuff Don't panic -- here's your secret weapon! This plain-English guide will fill you in on the products, services, maintenance procedures, and key players in the telecom world, help you choose the most economical solutions for your business, and make you look good to the boss.Discover how to\* Decide what your company needs\* Analyze telecom carriers\* Negotiate the best deal\* Move phone numbers to another carrier\* Order toll-free numbers\* Recognize the causes of common problems.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Drawing on global research, this book argues that processes of professionalization form an integral part of the production of neoliberal spaces, with profound implications for political activism. It brings together original research from diverse contexts, including studies conducted in the Global South and the Global North, in order to enable key features of neoliberalisation to be understood more fully.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - How to use intangibles to increase the value of your businessOriginally published under the title Why the Bottom Line Isn't, this revised and updated edition shows business leaders how to build long-term value through assets not accounted for on the company's financial statements. Through leadership, service, corporate culture, and the ability to attract top talent, businesses can create real, measurable value that goes beyond simple bottom-line numbers.Based on research drawn from human resources, finance, IT, and leadership, How Leaders Build Value offers ideas and actions that leaders at any level, in any function, can use to increase their organization's overall value. Every chapter presents an intangible asset as a concept, then provides examples and tools that help leaders develop the asset and communicate its value to shareholders, employees, and other parties.No matter what kind of organization you operate, remarkable things happen when you build value through intangibles. Employees will be more committed, customers and investors more engaged, confident, and numerous. For those who want to impact the long-term value of their organizations, How Leaders Build Value is a straightforward and practical guide.'A captivating mix of ideas, analysis, and real-world examples. [Ulrich and Smallwood] offer real insight into what works, what doesn't work, and why.'-Rick Wagoner, CEO, General Motors'The concepts and tools in this book are a timely gift to leaders who are ready to see the whole picture.'-Frances Hesselbein, Chairman, The Leader to Leader Institute'It's refreshing to see that business success does not in fact begin and end at the bottom line. . . . In very clear terms, Ulrich and Smallwood provide business advice that can easily be applied to effect change.'-Don Hall Jr., CEO, Hallmark.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Praise for MAVERICK REAL ESTATE FINANCING'Once you start reading, you won t be able to put the book down. You will feel you are part of the deals that industry leaders have put together. This is a real book about real people and how they address risk and reward.'--Bruce S. Schonbraun, Managing Partner The Schonbraun McCann Group LLP'Bergsman applies a journalist s logic to the complex world of commercial real estate, making it easier for outsiders to understand. He writes with the authority of a true insider.'--Brannon Boswell, Managing Editor Shopping Centers Today'Congratulations. Finally, someone has written a book that reflects real estate finance in the twenty-first century. With the growing proliferation of real estate education in university business schools today, this book should be required reading!'--James D. Kuhn, President Newmark Knight FrankIn Maverick Real Estate Financing, Steve Bergsman--author of the widely acclaimed Maverick Real Estate Investing--describes the various financing methods you can use to achieve real estate investment success. Maverick Real Estate Financing also introduces you to an innovative group of real estate professionals who have used these methods to build substantial fortunes.By listening to some of the world s most successful real estate Mavericks--includingWilliam Sanders, W. P. Carey, and Stephen Ross--you ll discover what sets them apart from the rest of the pack and learn how to apply their proven principles to your own real estate deals.Each chapter examines a different real estate financing technique and the Maverick who best exemplifies it. Some of the strategies and products discussed include: Equity financing Public and private REITs Agency loans UPREITs Commingled capital Retail site arbitrage Conduit loans Sale-leasebacks Distressed mortgages Low-income housing tax credits (LIHTCs).

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - HANDS ON EARTH SCIENCE ACTIVITIES for Grades K-6 - Second Edition.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Praise for SuperCa$h'A lively and intelligent work.'-Adam Smith, author of Supermoney'James Altucher is scary smart, and also a font of great and original ideas. So it's no surprise that SuperCa$h is so much fun to read and so devilishly informative. It is equally full of 'holy cow!' moments and 'why-didn't-I-think-of-that ' moments. A true keeper.'-Stephen J. Dubner, coauthor of Freakonomics'Altucher describes in easy-to-understand terms the strategies used by the smartest managers in the world-those who are running the hottest hedge funds-to show how they are making money today. SuperCa$h is a great primer for those who are looking to trade like the pros. And it helps that Altucher writes in a clear and fun style!'-John Mauldin, President of Millennium Wave Advisors, LLC, and author of Bull's Eye InvestingAs hedge funds have become more mainstream, some of their strategies have become less capable of producing extraordinary returns. In response to this, hedge funds and other sophisticated investors have found new ways to turn cash into supercash in today's tough markets.In this book, hedge fund manager James Altucher examines new ways-currently utilized by hedge funds and savvy investors-to get beyond the efficiency of today's markets and supersize your returns.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This is the second edition of Marvin N. Tolmans bestselling book 'Hands-On Life Science Activities for Grades K-6. Like all the books in 'The 'Science Problem-Solving Curriculum Library series, this revised edition offers compelling activities that help teach students thinking and reasoning skills along with basic science concepts and facts. The books activities follow the discovery/inquiry approach and encourage students to analyze, synthesize, and infer based on their own hands-on experiences. This new edition includes an expanded Teacher Informationsection, inquiry-based models and complex cooperative learning projects using materials found around the home. Many of the activities easily become great science fair ideas, as well as lessons and activities that correlate with national standards grid.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This second edition of Marvin N. Tolman's bestselling book Hands-On Physical Science Activities for Grades K-6 offers compelling activities that help teach students thinking and reasoning skills along with basic science concepts and facts. The book's activities follow the discovery/inquiry approach and encourage students to analyze, synthesize, and infer based on their own hands-on experiences. This new edition includes an expanded 'Teacher Information' section, and increased emphasis on collaboration, shared observations, and writing. It includes inquiry-based models and cooperative learning projects using materials easily found in the classroom or around the home. Many of the activities can easily become great science fair ideas, and lessons and activities are correlated with national science standards.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Praise for The Power to Transform.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'In her characteristically research-based, direct and practical style, Maryellen Weimer provides a much-needed guide, critique and roadmap of the scholarship of teaching and learning. Weimer's new book will be of use to teachers, researchers, and administrators alike, and nicely complements her Learner-Centered Teaching and Classroom Research by Cross and Steadman.' --Thomas A. Angelo, Director, University Teaching Development Centre, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This volume focuses on exploring the impact of religion from a social science point of view by presenting the meaning system approach to the contemporary practice of religion, within social personality psychology and related fields; and to show the interdisciplinary, multimethod research being conducted within this framework. Religion as a Meaning System sheds new light on the impact that religion has on individuals in terms of their beliefs, goals, emotions, and behaviors, as well as the influence on interpersonal and intergroup relationship, both nationally and internationally.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The Blackwell Guide to Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics illuminates Aristotle's ethics for both academics and students new to the work, with sixteen newly commissioned essays by distinguished international scholars.