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A crash course in managing productive, successful, and happy employees Effective employee management is imperative to a business' success, but all too often management books turn the important details of best practices into tedious reading that would put even a CEO to sleep. Management...

Discover the origins and traditions of world religions With so many religions in the world, it isn't always easy to recall each faith's key influences, spiritual figures, and dogmas. Written in easy-to-understand language, Religion 101 offers a fascinating--and memorable--glimpse at the sacred stories, traditions,...

Mao Zedong (December 26, 1893 - September 9, 1976), was a Chinese Communist revolutionary and the founding father of the People's Republic of China, which he governed as Chairman of the Communist Party of China from its establishment in 1949 until his death in...

Hegel's The Phenomenology of Spirit (1807) is one of the most influential texts in the history of modern philosophy. In it, Hegel proposed an arresting and novel picture of the relation of mind to world and of people to each other. Like Kant before...

This unique reference equips students with vocabulary skills that will last a lifetime. Students study Latin and Greek roots and learn the huge number of English words that derive from them. The impressive number of entries and explanations, presented in a light and non-threatening...

The Effective Change Manager's Handbook helps practitioners, employers and academics define and practise change management successfully and develop change management maturity within their organization. A single-volume learning resource covering the range of knowledge required, it includes chapters from established thought leaders on topics ranging...

The Romanticism that emerged after the American and French revolutions of 1776 and 1789 represented a new flowering of the imagination and the spirit, and a celebration of the soul of humanity with its capacity for love. This extraordinary collection sets the acknowledged genius...

Business Leadership in Turbulent Times presents an integrative methodology for decision-making that advances the notion that business success involves more than strategy. Strategy is an important facet but not the only determinant for success. Devising the strategy in the first place, deploying assets, following...

Intended originally for the political Right, The Poor Mans James Bond is now geared for use by the Civil Authorities. It embodies all the practical paramilitary knowledge collected and studied by dissident groups through-out America.Author: Kurt SaxonISBN-10: 1684112044ISBN-13: 9781684112043Publisher: Stanfordpub.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/19/2016Pages: 480Format: HardcoverWeight:...

This book is designed to give science fiction writers the solid grounding they need in real science to make their fictions read like fact. World Building is a blueprint in words, calculations, tables and diagrams to help writers transport readers from one world to...

The nonprofit sector has changed in fundamental ways in recent decades. As the sector has grown in scope and size, both domestically and internationally, the boundaries between for-profit, governmental, and charitable organizations have become intertwined. Nonprofits are increasingly challenged on their roles in mitigating...

Getting hired in the fire service is not an easy process. Many people have that desire to become a firefighter, but for whatever reason cannot put the pieces together to make it a reality. Over the 20 plus years I have been in the...

Author: Roger C. RuleISBN-10: 1438999054ISBN-13: 9781438999050Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/30/2009Pages: 380Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.72lbsSize: 11.05h x 8.50w x 1.11d

This book is intended to take over from where my first firefighter preparation book "The Future Firefighter's Preparation Guide," left off. That book was intended on providing the future firefighter with a road map of what to do when starting out the journey to...

Praise for the Second Edition: "The author has done his homework on the statistical tools needed for the particular challenges computer scientists encounter... [He] has taken great care to select examples that are interesting and practical for computer scientists. ... The content is illustrated...

All the basics for turning out successful taxidermy and tanning projects. Step-by-step instructions are wasy to follow and fully illustrated.Author: Gerald J. GrantzISBN-10: 0811722597ISBN-13: 9780811722599Publisher: Stackpole BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/01/1985Pages: 160Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.50d

"...the kind of boyhood that nearly every American man would like to have had himself, and hopes that his son (or daughter) might still enjoy." --Washington Post Book World Long before "danger" was a book for boys, there was The American Boy's Handy Book...

With the warmth, insight, and understanding that distinguished his phenomenal bestsellers When Bad Things Happen to Good People and How Good Do We Have to Be?, Rabbi Harold Kushner addresses a critical issue in the lives of many: a spiritual hunger that no personal...

Written in a clear, crisp, accessible style, this book is perfect for beginners as well as professional writers who need a crash course in the down-to-earth basics of storytelling. Talent and inspiration can't be taught, but Frey does provide scores of helpful suggestions and...

When you finally realize that you've been a victim of Family Violence at the hands of a malevolent, calculating abuser, someone you cared for and loved unconditionally, finding the words to understand the methodical gaslighting and deliberate smearing you've endured and then to be...

This book was written for High School students, Electrical Apprentices and anyone interested in Electrical Theory. Diagrams throughout the book provide a very simple understanding of how Electricity works.Author: Trevor WrightsonISBN-10: 1504323807ISBN-13: 9781504323802Publisher: Balboa Press AuLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/13/2020Pages: 72Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.42lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w...

NOW IN FULL COLOR! From the United States Department of Transportation and the United States Coast Guard, the official, legally required handbook for every boat owner--covering safety, collision avoidance, towing and pushing, and more. Navigation Rules and Regulations fulfills the legal requirement to have...

Functions, limits and derivatives for first-year calculus students. Author: Gerald HarnettISBN-10: 1572227966ISBN-13: 9781572227965Publisher: Quickstudy Reference GuidesLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/07/2003Pages: 6Format: OtherWeight: 0.14lbsSize: 11.25h x 8.65w x 0.05d

Daily exercises guaranteed to spark your writing!The Plot Whisperer Book of Writing Prompts gives you the inspiration and motivation you need to finish every one of your writing projects. Written by celebrated writing teacher and author Martha Alderson, this book guides you through each...

Phineas Taylor "P. T." Barnum (1810-91) is best known for forming the circus that came to be known as The Greatest Show on Earth. A brash, larger-than-life entrepreneur, he transformed the nature of commercial entertainment in the nineteenth century, from his private museum of...

What does trust mean to you? How have you been impacted by relying on trust? Do you consider trust instinctive? Or is it something that must be earned by facts and actions? Is trust a whim or a researched reality? What has occurred when...

Over 200 hundred pages of Factory Diagrams and Specifications all Written in English. You can rebuild your Samber From the Ground Up. Engine Overhaul, suspension, Brakes, Transmission, differentials, and much more Plus the Factory Electrical Diagrams are also in this bookAuthor: James DankoISBN-10: 0557027802ISBN-13:...

Includes topics that could not be crammed into our first biology guide. Author: W. Randy BrooksISBN-10: 1572228261ISBN-13: 9781572228269Publisher: Quickstudy Reference GuidesLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/06/2004Pages: 6Format: OtherWeight: 0.14lbsSize: 11.22h x 8.84w x 0.04d

Nonfiction booklet on how to build worlds for fantasy and science fiction writers.Author: Vicky BurkholderISBN-10: 1542902126ISBN-13: 9781542902120Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/02/2017Pages: 54Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.19lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.11d

★★★ This manual provides 50 of the most useful preparedness steps ★★★★★★ Try Bradley's "Survivalist Series" and apocalyptic western, "The Watchman." ★★★If your community was hit with a major disaster, such as an earthquake, flood, hurricane, or radiological release, how would you handle it?...

The eighty-five Federalist articles were written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay; three Founding Fathers who together sought to promote the ratification of the United States Constitution. This definitive edition includes all 85 articles, and the text of the Constitution for ease...

Eric Hoffer--one of America's most important thinkers and the author of The True Believer--lived for years as a Depression Era migratory worker. Self-taught, his appetite for knowledge--history, science, mankind--formed the basis of his insight to human nature. The Passionate State of Mind is a...

Drawing on years of clinical experience, the authors take readers on a remarkable journey of self-discovery. The sub personalities that live with the self are explained, allowing readers to pursue their individual destinies.Author: Hal Stone, Sidra StoneISBN-10: 1882591062ISBN-13: 9781882591060Publisher: New World LibraryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/16/1998Pages:...

Did you ever lose your keys? Lock picking is the skill of unlocking a lock by analyzing and manipulating the components of the lock device, without the original key. Although lock picking can be associated with criminal intent, it is an essential skill for...

The complete guide to survival in the concrete jungle. The modern urban environment is rife with dangers. Crime, violence, natural disasters, wars, and terrorism are real life possibilities for which few people are prepared. The Art of Urban Survival offers readers simple, safe, and...

The first step toward having your script succeed in Hollywood is by having a correctly formatted screenplay. Quite simply, "Formatting Your Screenplay" is the one book you need for learning this vital skill. In this unique manual, author and screenwriting teacher Rick Reichman walks...

A clear and comprehensive reference on the full range of healing herbs and remedies - An indispensable guide to the herbal remedies most used in the Anglo-American and European traditions - Defines each remedy in terms of its main pharmacological actions and usual therapeutic...

Many aspiring game designers have crippling misconceptions about the process involved in creating a game from scratch, believing a "big idea" is all that is needed to get started. But game design requires action as well as thought, and proper training and practice to...

The HMMWV or High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle, commonly called the Hummer was produce by AM General to replace the venerable Jeep or GPW vehicle that the US Military had used for decades. GM later released a similiarly styled, but unrelated Hummer civilian vehicle....

Meta-analysis is the application of statistics to combine results from multiple studies and draw appropriate inferences. Its use and importance have exploded over the last 25 years as the need for a robust evidence base has become clear in many scientific areas, including medicine...

The Art of Access: A Practical Guide for Museum Accessibility is a one-stop guide to the incremental ways your museum can build a comprehensive approach to accessibility that can be easily integrated into the fabric of your museum. Highlights include: Consultation with leaders in...

Are you fascinated by the Eclectus parrot? Eclectus parrots are beautiful birds that are smart, charming, and have impressive personalities. Because of their unique characteristics, they are popular among bird lovers and those who want to house parrots. While this species is a good...

An elegantly illustrated handbook of Freemasonic ritual Explained and interpreted by copious notes and numerous engravings. Duncan's Masonic Ritual and Monitor will be a cherished possession of any Mason who receives it. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Because...

(Last updated on April 2, 2018) This book contains the handouts for the OSHA Outreach Training Program's 10-Hour Construction course. It includes the pamphlets that highlight the key points to be presented by the instructor, as well as the group activities to be performed...

A study guide and reference manual for the Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) Texas State specific examination. The manual focuses on the elements of land surveying for the State of Texas. The manual compiles years' worth of notes, experience, and education by the author....

Inside Lonely Planet's Route 66 Road Trips: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after2020's COVID-19 outbreakLavish color and gorgeous photography throughoutItineraries and planning advice to pick the right tailored routes for your needs and interestsGet...

Over 50,000 books are published in America each year, the vast majority nonfiction. Even so, many writers are stymied in getting their books published, never mind gaining significant attention for their ideas--and substantial sales. This is the book editors have been recommending to would-be...

The award-winning, bestselling Penguin Map of the World by Michael Middleditch Clear, colourful, and crammed with information reflecting up-to-date world wide political changes, The Penguin Map of the World is a unique concept in maps. For the first time, Michael Middleditch's revised third edition...

Are you part of an amazing community, online or off? Our Galactic Community is a fun way to document your time in your community and preserve your memories. Modeled on the principles of scrapbooks, family histories, and baby books for new parents, but with...

Birdwatching is for everyone. No other outdoor pursuit yields so much knowledge of nature's ways with so little effort--if one knows what to look for. Birding Florida opens the world of birding to the novice and expert in this complete guide to getting the...