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Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Praise for The Milkshake Moment'Little gives leaders a crucial reminder not to be their own worst enemies in their quest for growth. You'll never forget the hilarious milkshake story that gives the book its name. This book will help your organization get out of its own way.'DAN HEATH, coauthor of Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die'Little's milkshake story is straightforward, compelling, and irresistible. It teaches leaders a hundred vital lessons on growth.Sip it slowly and enjoy.'ROD BECKSTROM, coauthor of The Starfish and the Spider:The Unstoppable Power of Leaderless Organizations'Little is a gifted storyteller, and his stories always lead to practical ways for organizations to reach another level. The Milkshake Moment is not only a great read, it is truly a call-to-arms for all of us looking for growth in the twenty-first century. Read it today so you can mix it up tomorrow.'JON GORDON, author of The Energy Bus: Ten Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work,and Team with Positive Energy and The No Complaining Rule: Positive Waysto Deal with Negativity at Work.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Find out how to set yourself on a sound and successful path of recoveryFind treatment and support and regain control of your lifeThink you -- or someone you love -- has an eating disorder This practical, reassuring guide explains anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder in plain English, as well as other disorders such as bigorexia and compulsive exercising. Informative checklists help you determine if you are suffering from an eating disorder, as well as the serious medical impacts. You'll see how to find the right therapist, evaluate the latest treatments, and support your -- or your loved one's -- recovery in day-to-day living.Discover how to:\*Identify the warning signs\*Recognize companion disorders and addictions\*Handle anxiety and emotional eating\*Survive setbacks\*Approach someone about getting treatment\*Treat disorders in men, children, or the elderly.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Bullish Thinking is packed with hard-hitting true stories of financial professionals who have faced the many job stressors that fill this competitive industry. In it, you'll learn how to identify particular problems and initiate the process of getting help, all while reading in-depth case studies and extensive examples that exemplify the obstacles you may face. Throughout the book, the authors take the time to introduce you to action-oriented approaches that will help you survive and thrive during even the toughest times. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Leadership the Hard Way presents a method of living and working that can truly facilitate the learning of leadership. Their method shows how to go against the current, fight conventional wisdom, and embrace the unexpected. It is about trusting oneself and valuing intuition, principles, and imagination as much as hard skills and analysis. Frohman combines his counterintuitive ideas with experiences from his own background from escaping the Nazis as a child to becoming a leading innovator in the semiconductor industry to show how readers can build their own leadership abilities. A leader s values and personality, he ultimately reveals, are the only sure source of stability in a world of continuous change.…

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Tough Choices or Tough Times, the report of the New Commission on the Skills of the American Workforce, shows how the dynamics of the global economy will lead to a steady decline in the American standard of living if this country does not undertake the first thorough overhaul of its education system in a century. This new revised and expanded version of Tough Choices or Tough Times includes: - An updated Introduction - A summary of the Commission's proposals - Commentaries on the proposals by Denis Doyle, Lawrence Mishel, Michael Petrilli, Diane Ravitch, and Richard Rothstein, with responses from members of the Commission. Tough Choices or Tough Times provides a well-researched analysis of the issues and a compelling set of proposals for changing our system of education.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'An inspirational and practical guide for anyone who wants to incorporate the dynamic skills of entrepreneurs into their own lives and work. A new generation of 'life entrepreneurs' is emerging: people who apply their vision, talents, creativity, and energy not only to their work but to their entire lives, changing the world for themselves and those around them. In this book, successful entrepreneurs Christopher Gergen and Gregg Vanourek draw on numerous interviews with fifty-five leading entrepreneurs worldwide as well as the wisdom of multiple thought leaders to provide vivid examples, moving vignettes, concrete frameworks, and practical strategies for revving up our work and play through entrepreneurial leadership. This book starts by providing strategies for integrating life, work, and purpose and ends by capturing the implications of the current entrepreneurial boom for our workplaces, learning institutions, communities, and families. Christopher Gergen (Washington, D.C.) is a founding partner of New Mountain Ventures, co-founder and chairman of SMARTHINKING, Adjunct Professor and Director of the Entrepreneurial Leadership Initiative at Duke University, and a life-long entrepreneur, Gregg Vanourek (Thornton, CO) is a founding partner of New Mountain Ventures, former CEO of Vanourek Consulting Solutions, and former Senior Vice President of School Development for K12 Inc.'.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Announcing an update of one of the best marketing books of all time.Differentiation has become a very big word in business thanks in great part to Differentiate or Die. It has been called one of the best marketing books of all time.\*Because of its importance, Jack Trout and Steve Rivkin have updated it and added new material they wish they had written the first time around.Now it's better than ever, with eighteen new case studies, completely updated material, and three new chapters. One offers extensive research on category commoditization. Another covers differentiation in the new world of buzz. The third new chapter reveals how you can differentiate anything using compelling, nonbusiness examples to prove this point.If you've read the First Edition, you'll probably enjoy this new Second Edition even more. For a full understanding of differentiation today, keep this purple copy on your shelf next to the original red one.\*The editors of Soundview Executive Book Summaries.; Produktunterschiede sind heute schnell und leicht kopierbar; häufig sind die Unterschiede nur minimal. Deshalb ist die Differenzierung zu Produkten und Dienstleistungen der Konkurrenz zu einem wesentlichen Bestandteil moderner Markenzeichenpolitik geworden und damit zum Schlüssel für das erfolgreiche Bestehen am Markt. Anhand einer Fülle anschaulicher, internationaler Beispiele demonstriert Marketing-Guru Jack Trout, daß viele Unternehmen häufig daran scheitern, ihre wichtigsten emotionalen Attribute undBesonderheiten klar zu erkennen und zu nutzen. Jedes moderne Unternehmen muß sich dieser wichtigen Aufgabe stellen, wenn es überleben will. 'Differentiate or Die' ist ein verständlich geschriebener, praktischer Leitfaden für die Umsetzung dieser Ziele in die Praxis.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Praise for Grabbing Lightning'Starting and growing radically new businesses inside the firm is something all large companies struggle with-nobody has completely broken the code. But through active observation and study of a range of firms, including IBM, over a multiyear period, this team has surfaced and codified important insights that help pave the way. While there is not one standard solution, there are valuable lessons presented that ease the pain when 'grabbing lightning.''-Mike Giersch, vice president of strategic planning, IBM Corporation'Innovation that brings results-that's what we all want! Building on their work with many leading companies, the authors bring great insights to innovation. While there is no easy formula for success, many elements are explored. Their view is systemic and recognizes the various stages of innovation and new business creation. This book is brimming with ideas and concepts helpful to all of us who take on this exciting challenge of harnessing the creative to deliver breakthrough results.'-Angela Biever, vice president, Intel Capital; managing director, Consumer Internet Sector, Intel Corporation'Everybody wants innovation to be part of their culture. Grabbing Lightning offers a practical path to spark and then institutionalize innovation.'-Beth Eckenrode, vice president, AST Business Development and Licensing, Nova Chemicals'The authors provide a compelling account of how leading companies organize for better innovation results. Every company committed to improving its innovation performance would do well to study this book carefully.'-Henry Chesbrough, author, Open Innovation and Open Business Models; adjunct professor, University of California Berkeley's Haas School of Business'In Grabbing Lightning, the authors have articulated a clear blueprint for building and sustaining rigorous innovation capability within an existing company. This articulation is particularly credible because it is based on extensive study of innovation companies.'-Mark Newhouse, senior vice president and director, new business development, Corning Inc.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Windows Server 2008 administration explained in plain EnglishTake advantage of enhanced features, functions, and capabilitiesIf you're curious -- but hesitant -- to start using Microsoft's newest enterprise operating system, then this is the book for you! Within this friendly reference, you'll find everything you need to know about Windows Server 2008. From installation and deployment to building and running a Windows Server 2008-based network, you'll gain the knowledge you need to use Windows Server 2008 immediately.Discover how to:\*Install and configure Windows Server 2008\*Manage users and groups\*Secure your network\*Troubleshoot problems\*Plan for and install Active Directory. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In this practical, enlightening guide, master salesman John Klymshyn reveals how you can be assertive and effective without rubbing people the wrong way or fulfilling the stereotype of the jerk salesperson. He detonates traditional sales methods and replaces them with modern techniques for reading customer behavior and regulating your own behavior to make more sales without having to get pushy. If you want to sell more and be a nicer person, this is an ideal sales resource.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Start making money today-with the ultimate guide for first-time investors No matter what the market does, real estate stilloffers plenty of money-making opportunities. In this new edition of The Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing, Gary W. Eldred presents the toolsand knowledge new investors need to get started profitably. Packed with smart money-making strategies and real-life stories from successful investors, this edition also covers the latest information on financing, foreclosures, cash flow, and much more. You'll not only master the basics of investing, but also discover specialized techniques that the pros rely on to grow their long-term wealth. Concise yet comprehensive, this practical guide shows you how to: - Find great deals on properties with big potential - Get started with low- or no-down payment financing - Utilize creative financing options and otherpeople's money - Buy low-cost foreclosures and REOs - Make value-adding improvements to any property - Craft winning offers and negotiate like a pro - Manage rental properties hassle-free - Flip investment properties for fast profit In addition, Eldred shows you how to tailor your investment strategy to make money almost anywhere, in any type of market. With proven techniques, timeless principles, and totally up-to-date information, The Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing, Second Edition is the perfect place to start building a prosperous future-today.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Praise for The Best Service Is No Service'A very sharp and practical treatise on why so many call centers and service operations are playing with the wrong deck of cards altogether. We strongly recommend it to anyone involved in customer service issues.'-Don Peppers and Martha Rogers, Ph.D., authors, Rules to Break and Laws to Follow'The Best Service Is No Service presents great new ideas about how to make service work for the company and the customer. Customers are clamoring for self-service that answers all of their questions, and this important book shows companies how to achieve this level of customer satisfaction.'-Sheryl Sandberg, vice president of online sales and operations, Google'I recommend The Best Service Is No Service to companies and their outsourcing partners alike-when customers don't need to contact companies for help or information because everything is clear and works right, then everyone benefits. The 'best service' principles also work across all countries and cultures, a new universal goal!'-Sanjeev Aggarwal, managing director, Helion Ventures Pvt Ltd Gurgaon, India, and founder and former CEO of IBM Daksh'Building 'the best service is no service' also applies outside of corporations-universities and business schools can learn a lot from this book and its principles. I recommend this book to academic leaders for their schools and for their students to obtain firsthand lessons that really work!'-James Jiambalvo, dean, Michael G. Foster School of Business; and Kirby L. Cramer Chair of Business Administration'This book is compulsory reading for executives, customer service managers, and decision makers whose actions define a company's customer experience. The Best Service Is No Service points out areas where management mistakes or confusion can lead to unnecessary contacts and disoriented customers. The concept of 'no service' is elegant in its simplicity. You will find clear solutions and tips on how to achieve 'no service' but also how to provide 'awesome customer experiences' while pursuing 'no service.''-Bert Quintana, former vice president, Dell International Services.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Leader to Leader 2 brings together an encyclopedic array of articles, from the award-winning journal Leader to Leader, by some of the best-selling authors and thought leaders of our day. With thirty-five new chapters not included in the previous volume, this book is designed as a resource for leaders at all levels. Each of the book's five parts opens with guidance and ideas on how to enact the concepts discussed, practical action steps, thought-provoking questions, and handy tools. The amazing lineup includes\*Ichak Adizes\*David Allen\*Dianna Booher\*William Bridges\*Ram Charan\*Clayton M. Christensen\*Stephen R. Covey\*Ray Davis\*Orit GadieshBill George\*Rob Goffee\*Robert A. Goldberg\*Marshall Goldsmith\*Kelly Goldsmith\*Daniel Goleman\*Andrew S. GroveHoward M. Guttman\*Frances Hesselbein\*Shintaro Hori\*Gareth Jones\*Rob Kaiser\*Rosabeth Moss Kanter\*Bob Kaplan\*Beverly Kaye\*George Kohlrieser\*James M. Kouzes\*Patrick M. Lencioni\*Joseph A. Maciariello\*Constantinos Markides\*Sam T. Manoogian\*Bowen H. 'Buzz' McCoy\*Andrew McLean\*Paul Meehan\*Susan Mitchell\*Barry Z. Posner\*Robert E. QuinnPeter M. Senge\*Douglas K. Smith\*Dean Spitzer\*Jack Stahl\*R. Roosevelt Thomas, Jr.\*Margaret J. Wheatley.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A must have for all practising and aspiring consultants and strategists, this book covers a wide range of consultancy tools and techniques that are well displayed, well described and well referenced. The tools and techniques are helpfully divided in to twenty recognisable skills sectors within management consultancy fields and specialisms.The depiction of the content with diagrams aids the process of quick reference and ease of understanding. The tools and techniques can be utilised across the whole range of organisational sectors, both private and public. The purpose is not to short cut formal learning, but to provide easy access to a 'toolbox' of tried and tested management approaches through a collection of models, tools and occasional brief notes which consultants, managers and scholars can use in a practical way.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In his best-selling classic Boys and Girls Learn Differently, Michael Gurian explained the origin and nature of gender differences in the classroom. His important book explored the behavior teachers observed and the challenges they faced with both boys and girls in their classrooms. Taking the next step, Strategies for Teaching Boys Elementary Level: A Workbook for Educators and Girls offers teachers a hands-on resource that draws on the Gurian Institute's research and training with elementary schools and school districts. The workbook presents practical strategies, lessons, and activities that have been field-tested in real classrooms and developed to harness boys' and girls' unique strengths. The workbook is designed to help teachers build a solid foundation of learning and study habits that their students can use in the classroom and at home. It covers the key curricular areas and offers proven techniques to make learning, no matter what the subject, more engaging for all students. The workbook is an essential resource for all teachers who want to improve their practice and get the most from all students whatever their gender.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Praise for The Levity Effect'What may be the most valuable business book of the year.The Levity Effect can change the way you look at corporate culture.'--Joe Calloway, author of Work Like You're Showing Off!'Gostick and Christopher entertain us with humorous anecdotes and educate us with research, evidence, real-life examples, and practical applications.'--Jim Kouzes, coauthor of The Leadership Challenge'I absolutely loved this book. Levity is common sense that is uncommonly practiced.'--Stephan Mardyks, President, International, Franklin Covey'The message of The Levity Effect is much needed. The skills for using levity appropriately, and the benefits of doing so, are clearly explained in this enjoyable book.'--Mark Sanborn, author of The Fred Factor'A book that proves the theory that you can work hard, reach impressive goals, and still have fun doing it. And told in a way that grabs you from page one.'--Eric J. Lange, Senior Vice President, The Nielsen Company'Wow! The funniest, most original business book in ages. With persuasive research and case studies from the least likely businesses.'--Chester Elton, coauthor of The Invisible Employee; In The Levity Effect werden die Autoren ihre Fälle um eine Reihe von Effekten herum gruppieren, die auftreten, wenn man mit Leichtigkeit führt. Das Buch wird die breit angelegte Untersuchung umreißen und zeigen, wie man gegen den Trend ungewöhnliche Entscheidungen vorschlägt. Das Buch baut auch auf die Beratertätigkeit der Autoren auf, ein lustiges und verbindliches Umfeld bei der einigen der weltweit größten Unternehmen zu schaffen und enthält Interviews mit erfolgreichen Personen, die gelernt haben Humor in ihrem Leben zu nutzen.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Praise for At the CrossroadsThe Remarkable CPA Firm that Nearly Crashed, then Soared'Here's a bird's-eye view as told from the inside of exactly how a CPA firm went from a five percent growth rate to a twenty percent growth rate. You'll find it hard to believe this is a work of fiction, since its message is so true.'--Stuart Kahan, Executive Editor, CPA Wealth Provider'Using a brilliantly realized novelistic approach, the authors, with rare understanding of therelationship between managing a professional firm and marketing, break through the long standing resistance that firms have to change. A remarkably successful and profoundly useful work for both professionals and marketers.'--Bruce W. Marcus, Editor, The Marcus Letter on Professional Services'Every reader will see themselves or someone they know in Crosley's compelling first book about a CPA firm doing it right.'--Allan D. Koltin, CPA, President and CEO, PDI Global, Inc.'There isn't a partner out there who won't recognize themselves somewhere in this book. GaleCrosley takes the reader by the hand and sometimes by the neck down the path to becomea remarkable CPA firm. Read this book with an eye toward learning and you will see what I'mtalking about.'--August J. Aquila, CEO, Aquila Global Advisors LLC and Chantrey Capital Advisors, Inc.'At the Crossroads: The Remarkable CPA Firm that Nearly Crashed, then Soared is a compelling fable with an inspirational lesson for every CPA firm. It's an entertaining page-turner of a novel that shows how a little vision, courage, and knowledge can transform any group of also-rans into a team oftrue champions. More than merely a lesson in business, Gale gives us a lasting lesson in life. Everymanaging partner should take a dose of this book each morning before going into the office.Every aspiring CPA should embrace the message. They won't succeed without it.'--Rick Telberg, CEO, Bay Street Group LLC.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Margin Trading from A to Z offers a step-by-step explanation of the mechanics of the margin account. Filled with in-depth insights and expert advice, this book uses a hands-on approach to show how a Regulation T Margin Call is arrived at; how it may be answered; and how an account looks once a call is issued and after the call is met. Other items covered by this detailed guide include minimum maintenance requirements, short selling, memorandum accounts, options, hedge funds, and portfolio margining. The book includes quiz questions and a comprehensive exam.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Praise for The Quest for Global Dominance'The best source of insight available for executives to win in the face of global competition.'-Philip Anderson, Alumni Fund Chaired Professor, INSEAD'A must-read for executives who expect to harness the accelerating trend of globalization.'-Alexander M. Cutler, chairman and CEO, Eaton Corporation'This book is not only visionary, but also very practical.'-Desh Deshpande, chairman, Sycamore Networks'Provides fresh insights into particularly crucial topics like global teams and launching born-global businesses.'-Kathleen M. Eisenhardt, Ascherman Professor of Strategy, Stanford University'The best by far in its arena, the most insightful, the most readable, and simply the most important.' -Jeffrey E. Garten, Juan Trippe Professor, Yale School of Management'A great book and a must for the modern leader of the global firm.'-Peter Lorange, president, IMD International'A superb and timely book, full of fresh ideas, that deserves to be widely read.'-Costas Markides, Robert P. Bauman Professor, London Business School'Provides the strategic imperatives to succeed in a global business.'-John Menzer, vice chairman, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.'Not only presents incisive and in-depth analysis but also inspires real-world, implementable solutions.'-N. R. Narayana Murthy, chairman and chief mentor, Infosys Technologies'An invaluable intellectual companion that will force many to rethink their business strategies.'-C. K. Prahalad, McCracken Distinguished University Professor, University of Michigan Business School'Tight logic and leading-edge thinking in a manner that is highly practical.' -John A. Quelch, senior associate dean, Harvard Business School.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Spin Dynamics: Basics of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Second Edition is a comprehensive and modern introduction which focuses on those essential principles and concepts needed for a thorough understanding of the subject, rather than the practical aspects. The quantum theory of nuclear magnets is presented within a strong physical framework, supported by figures.The book assumes only a basic knowledge of complex numbers and matrices, and provides the reader with numerous worked examples and exercises to encourage understanding. With the explicit aim of carefully developing the subject from the beginning, the text starts with coverage of quarks and nucleons and progresses through to a detailed explanation of several important NMR experiments, including NMR imaging, COSY, NOESY and TROSY.Completely revised and updated, the Second Edition features new material on the properties and distributions of isotopes, chemical shift anisotropy and quadrupolar interactions, Pake patterns, spin echoes, slice selection in NMR imaging, and a complete new chapter on the NMR spectroscopy of quadrupolar nuclei. New appendices have been included on Euler angles, and coherence selection by field gradients. As in the first edition, all material is heavily supported by graphics, much of which is new to this edition.Written for undergraduates and postgraduate students taking a first course in NMR spectroscopy and for those needing an up-to-date account of the subject, this multi-disciplinary book will appeal to chemical, physical, material, life, medical, earth and environmental scientists. The detailed physical insights will also make the book of interest for experienced spectroscopists and NMR researchers.\* An accessible and carefully written introduction, designed to help students to fully understand this complex and dynamic subject\* Takes a multi-disciplinary approach, focusing on basic principles and concepts rather than the more practical aspects\* Presents a strong pedagogical approach throughout, with emphasis placed on individual spins to aid understanding\* Includes numerous worked examples, problems, further reading and additional notesPraise from the reviews of the First Edition:'This is an excellent book. that many teachers of NMR spectroscopy will cherish. It deserves to be a 'classic' among NMR spectroscopy texts.' NMR IN BIOMEDICINE'I strongly recommend this book to everyone.it is probably the best modern comprehensive description of the subject.' ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE, INTERNATIONAL EDITION Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Spin Dynamics: Basics of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Second Edition is a comprehensive and modern introduction which focuses on those essential principles and concepts needed for a thorough understanding of the subject, rather than the practical aspects. The quantum theory of nuclear magnets is presented within a strong physical framework, supported by figures.The book assumes only a basic knowledge of complex numbers and matrices, and provides the reader with numerous worked examples and exercises to encourage understanding. With the explicit aim of carefully developing the subject from the beginning, the text starts with coverage of quarks and nucleons and progresses through to a detailed explanation of several important NMR experiments, including NMR imaging, COSY, NOESY and TROSY.Completely revised and updated, the Second Edition features new material on the properties and distributions of isotopes, chemical shift anisotropy and quadrupolar interactions, Pake patterns, spin echoes, slice selection in NMR imaging, and a complete new chapter on the NMR spectroscopy of quadrupolar nuclei. New appendices have been included on Euler angles, and coherence selection by field gradients. As in the first edition, all material is heavily supported by graphics, much of which is new to this edition.Written for undergraduates and postgraduate students taking a first course in NMR spectroscopy and for those needing an up-to-date account of the subject, this multi-disciplinary book will appeal to chemical, physical, material, life, medical, earth and environmental scientists. The detailed physical insights will also make the book of interest for experienced spectroscopists and NMR researchers.\* An accessible and carefully written introduction, designed to help students to fully understand this complex and dynamic subject\* Takes a multi-disciplinary approach, focusing on basic principles and concepts rather than the more practical aspects\* Presents a strong pedagogical approach throughout, with emphasis placed on individual spins to aid understanding\* Includes numerous worked examples, problems, further reading and additional notesPraise from the reviews of the First Edition:'This is an excellent book. that many teachers of NMR spectroscopy will cherish. It deserves to be a 'classic' among NMR spectroscopy texts.' NMR IN BIOMEDICINE'I strongly recommend this book to everyone.it is probably the best modern comprehensive description of the subject.' ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE, INTERNATIONAL EDITION Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In Julius Caesar's final years, the city of Rome is steeped in power, greed, betrayal, and political intrigue. Few periods of human history reverberate through popular culture in the twenty-first century like that of ancient Rome - especially the turbulent years leading up to Caesar's death in 44 BC. And rarely has this fascinating time been brought to life as vividly as in Rome, Season One, an award-winning joint production between HBO and the BBC. This wildly popular series is a richly layered drama chronicling life in ancient Rome during its violent transition from Republic to Empire - a time that had an enormous impact on world history.Rome, Season One: History Makes Television is history-making in its own right. The first scholarly text to examine the series' inaugural season, it collects thought-provoking essays by some of the world's most influential - and cutting-edge - scholars in the fields of classical antiquity and popular culture. Focusing on the series' historical framework, visual and narrative style, thematic overtones, and influence on popular culture, the book also addresses the authenticity of the production and considers its place in the tradition of epic films about ancient Rome.Erudite and highly entertaining, this volume is an invaluable resource for students and instructors alike in its thorough analysis and examination of one of the most compelling decades of Roman history.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Praise for Building A World-Class Compliance Program'The globalization of business and communications presents unprecedented opportunities for successful growth in many industries and for companies large and small. Conversely, the compliance challenges faced by businesses worldwide have never been more challenging. The urgency to develop a world-class compliance program has never been greater. This book is a must for all companies facing today and tomorrow's compliance challenge.'-John Connors, Partner at Ignition Partners and former CFO, Microsoft Corporation'Unbiased, well researched, comprehensive, and interesting.A great resource for compliance professionals and a great read for CEOs, management, and board members who care about doing the right thing. I have been involved with the production of over 150 compliance articles, books, magazines, and newsletters, and Martin's work is among the best I have seen.'-Roy Snell, CEO, Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics'Martin slices through the confusion surrounding corporate compliance and offers not only useful guidelines, but a step-by-step approach to establishing an effective program. Building a World-Class Compliance Program is essential for anyone concerned with compliance and ethics within organizations.'-James D. Ratley, CFE President, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners'Martin Biegelman, with strong contributions from Daniel Biegelman, provides businesspeople with an exceptionally important book in Building a World-Class Compliance Program: Best Practices and Strategies for Success. This book clearly demonstrates how value is added to companies who get it right in this vital aspect of business. Each chapter contains concrete examples of best practices ensuring compliance, backed by solid supporting examples. Together, they interview some of the best authorities in this field, and draw from Martin's experience as a federal law enforcement agent and executive.'-Edward M. Stroz, Co-president of Stroz Friedberg, LLC, and former FBI special agent'Gone are the days when compliance programs were optional or companies could just have faith that none of their employees would go astray. Today's organizations need compliance programs and strategies in place. Martin Biegelman has written the consummate guide.'-Joel Bartow, CFE, CPP, Director of Fraud Prevention and Investigations, Sitel Corporation.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The philosophy of motion pictures has typically been explored in a top-down fashion. The essence of motion pictures is identified - usually understood in terms of photographic film - and every other feature of the film is weighed in relation to that essence.Philosophy of Motion Pictures offers a new approach, championing the concept of the moving image in a more freestyle manner. Motion pictures are defined in a way that not only embraces the media in which moving images exist, but which also affirms the variety of purposes they may legitimately serve. Characterizations of key cinematic elements -- the shot, the sequence, the erotetic narrative, and its modes of affective address -- are not deduced from first principles, but rather from topic to topic in a piecemeal fashion. The result is a more pluralistic review of this emerging field of study than is found in more conventional texts on film theory.Topics include film as art, medium specificity, defining the moving image, representation, editing, narrative, emotion and evaluation. These topics reflect the legacy of traditional film theory for the contemporary philosophy of the moving image, while suggesting a new direction for theorizing the motion picture.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Spin Dynamics: Basics of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Second Edition is a comprehensive and modern introduction which focuses on those essential principles and concepts needed for a thorough understanding of the subject, rather than the practical aspects. The quantum theory of nuclear magnets is presented within a strong physical framework, supported by figures. The book assumes only a basic knowledge of complex numbers and matrices, and provides the reader with numerous worked examples and exercises to encourage understanding. With the explicit aim of carefully developing the subject from the beginning, the text starts with coverage of quarks and nucleons and progresses through to a detailed explanation of several important NMR experiments, including NMR imaging, COSY, NOESY and TROSY. Completely revised and updated, the Second Edition features new material on the properties and distributions of isotopes, chemical shift anisotropy and quadrupolar interactions, Pake patterns, spin echoes, slice selection in NMR imaging, and a complete new chapter on the NMR spectroscopy of quadrupolar nuclei. New appendices have been included on Euler angles, and coherence selection by field gradients. As in the first edition, all material is heavily supported by graphics, much of which is new to this edition. Written for undergraduates and postgraduate students taking a first course in NMR spectroscopy and for those needing an up-to-date account of the subject, this multi-disciplinary book will appeal to chemical, physical, material, life, medical, earth and environmental scientists. The detailed physical insights will also make the book of interest for experienced spectroscopists and NMR researchers. ¿ An accessible and carefully written introduction, designed to help students to fully understand this complex and dynamic subject ¿ Takes a multi-disciplinary approach, focusing on basic principles and concepts rather than the more practical aspects ¿ Presents a strong pedagogical approach throughout, with emphasis placed on individual spins to aid understanding ¿ Includes numerous worked examples, problems, further reading and additional notes Praise from the reviews of the First Edition: 'This is an excellent book. that many teachers of NMR spectroscopy will cherish. It deserves to be a 'classic' among NMR spectroscopy texts.' NMR IN BIOMEDICINE 'I strongly recommend this book to everyone.it is probably the best modern comprehensive description of the subject.' ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE, INTERNATIONAL EDITION.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - While growth is a top priority for companies of all sizes, it can be extremely difficult to create and maintain--especially in today's competitive business environment. The Granularity of Growth will put you in a better position to succeed as it reveals why growth is so important, what enables certain companies to grow so spectacularly, and how to ensure that growth comes from multiple sources as you take both a broad and a granular view of your markets.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - When it was first published in 1997, The Course Syllabus became the gold standard reference for both new and experienced college faculty. Like the first edition, this book is based on a learner-centered approach. Because faculty members are now deeply committed to engaging students in learning, the syllabus has evolved into a useful, if lengthy, document. Today's syllabus provides details about course objectives, requirements and expectations, and also includes information about teaching philosophies, specific activities and the rationale for their use, and tools essential to student success.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Some of the most distinguished active contributors to the field join together for a collection of their most recent work.Brings together important new papers by many of the most distinguished philosophers of languageTakes up some of the central issues in the field in recent yearsIncludes some of the best cutting-edge work in philosophy of language.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Work-Based LearningWork-based learning is Joe Raelin's unique way of incorporating a number of action strategies-such as action learning, action science, and communities of practice-into a comprehensive framework to help people learn collectively with others. In this thoroughly updated and revised edition, he demonstrates how to engage our reflective powers to challenge those taken-for-granted assumptions that unwittingly hold us back from questioning standard ways of operating. A well-known, popular author, Raelin is an avid student of the many traditions that support work-based learning, so he presents an inclusive model that has wide appeal across disciplines and occupations. He provides readers with the most recent updates in the field, such as his coverage of virtual team learning, portfolios, multisource feedback, critical and global action learning, and changes in educational policy. Whether you're an organizational or college educator, this book will help you make learning accessible to everyone-and even contagious within your organization!Praise for Work-Based Learning'We are in an age where learning and perpetual improvement are the keys to survival for most organizations. Yet there is very little practical advice out there on how to integrate such learning with the pressures of work. Work-Based Learning is a much-needed statement of both the theory and practice of such learning and should, therefore, be highly valued by all managers who want to improve their organization's learning capacity.'-Edgar H. Schein, Sloan Fellows Professor of Management Emeritus, MIT Sloan School of Management'A big worry for trainers and students alike is: will learning make any difference in practice In this landmark book, Joe Raelin shows us how irrelevant this question could be if we integrate the learning with the work that needs doing.'-Jonathan Gosling, director of the Centre for Leadership Studies and professor of leadership, University of Exeter, U. …