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Wizards, Aliens, and Starships
Author Charles L. Adler
From teleportation and space elevators to alien contact and interstellar travel, science fiction and fantasy writers have come up with some brilliant and innovative ideas. Yet how plausible are these ideas--for instance, could Mr. Weasley's flying car in the Harry ....
Release Date 2014/02 -
Idea Stormers: How to Lead and Inspire Creative Breakthroughs
Author Bryan W. Mattimore
How to solve critical business challenges by generating more and better ideasEvery organization needs a steady supply of fresh, relevant ideas, but managers can t just lock teams in a room with a mandate to brainstorm and hope for the best. Ideation is both a scienc....
Release Date 2012/09 -
Mindfulness For Dummies, 2nd Edition
Author Shamash Alidina
Use mindfulness to relax and control anxiety, depression, stress and painWhether you're looking to control your depression and anxiety levels, improve concentration and reduce stress, or just want to restore balance in your life, Mindfulness For Dummies, 2nd Editio....
Release Date 2014/12 -
Author Christopher Haupt
The fun way to introduce coding with Ruby to kidsIf you don't have the chance to take coding classes at school or in camp—or if you just want to learn on your own—Ruby For Kids gears you up to expand your technology skills and learn this popular programming langua....
Release Date 2016/01 -
Author John Wubbel
Achieve best-in-class metrics and get more from your data with JMPJMP Connections is the small- and medium-sized business owner's guide to exceeding customer expectations by getting more out of your data using JMP. Uniquely bifunctional, this book is divided into ....
Release Date 2017/10 -
Author Andrew Stevens
This book teaches readers how global trends define the marketplace for saleable screenplays in key international territories as well as the domestic market. Veteran writer, producer, and director Andrew Stevens gives you the insider edge you need to write for the g....
Release Date 2017/06 -
The Seven Competences of the Sustainable Professional
Author Anouchka Rachelson , Niko Roorda
The Seven Competences of the Sustainable Professional shows how every professional can contribute to sustainable development. Through real-life stories told by a range of professionals, each illustrating a sustainability competence, this book provides a practical g....
Release Date 2018/03 -
Author Ken Langdon , Andy Bruce
Develop your skills, realise your full potential and make your life work
Release Date 2007/02 -
Writing for Business: Expert Solutions to Everyday Challenges
Author Harvard Business School Press
Effective business writing rests on a foundation of basic principles. Master them, and you'll know how to handle the many different writing tasks that come your way. This book contains relevant information on how to: 1) Organize your document according to your read....
Release Date 2007/05 -
Author Alexandra Samuel
If you think LinkedIn is just for job hunting, you’re missing out on the many ways you can take advantage of this social network to build the professional relationships you need to advance in your career. LinkedIn can help you initiate, strengthen, and use the very ....
Release Date 2013/06 -
7 Rules for Positive, Productive Change
Author Esther Der
Change is difficult but essential—Esther Derby offers seven guidelines for change by attraction, an approach that draws people into the process so that instead of resisting change, they embrace it. Even if you don't have change management in your job descript....
Release Date 2019/08 -
The Virtual Training Guidebook
Author Cindy Huggett
Packed with checklists, advice, and howto features, The Virtual Training Guidebook teaches you how to design, deliver, and implement live online learning. This book will help learning professionals transition to the online classroom by taking a holistic look at succ....
Release Date 2014/01 -
Author Nat Greene
Become the greatest problem solver you can be!Bad problem solving costs individuals and society incalculable amounts of time, money, and sanity. In this book Nat Greene—who's been solving hard problems professionally for over twenty years—shares nine behavior....
Release Date 2017/04 -
The Problem With Online Ratings
Author Sinan Aral
In the digital age, we are inundated with other people’s opinions. We browse books on Amazon with awareness of how other customers liked (or disliked) a particular tome. On Expedia, we compare hotels based on user ratings. On YouTube, we can check out a v....
Release Date 2014/01 -
Author Michael Bungay Stanier
Giving advice is a habit you’ve been encouraged to adopt all your life. But most of the advice you give isn’t all that great, for three reasons: (1) We tend to solve the wrong problems. (2) When we do zero in on the right challenges, we propose mediocre solutions. (3) The....
Release Date 2020/03 -
Me, Inc. - Build an Army of One, Unleash Your Inner Rock God, Win in Life and Business
Author Gene Simmons
The quintessential self-made man, master of brand identity, New York Times bestselling author, and award-winning executive—KISS's Gene Simmons—shares his manifesto for business success.KISS did not become one of the most successful rock bands in history by acciden....
Release Date 2014/10 -
Writing a Business Report That Gets Read, Not Filed
Author Claire Meirowitz , Natalie Canavor
This Element is an excerpt from The Truth About the New Rules of Business Writing (9780137153152) by Natalie Canavor and Claire Meirowitz. Available in print and digital formats.How to write reports that people actually read—and then act upon!Feel buried by requests....
Release Date 2010/03 -
Stairway to Success: The Complete Blueprint for Personal and Professional Achievement
Author Nido R. Qubein
Success is not a matter of good fortune or an accident of birth. It is a matter of decision, commitment, planning, preparation, execution, and recommitment. Nido Qubein's six-step program for personal and professional achievement will help you make the most of your....
Release Date 1997/04 -
Author Robert Heller
Learn all you need to know about creating and using a resume successfully, from summarizing your achievements to targeting potential companies and replying to job advertisements. Writing Your Resume not only shows you how to decide on your career objectives, but als....
Release Date 1999/11 -
Author B. Kim Barnes
Change minds, guide opinions, and shape emotions with the power of effective influenceExercising Influence is your guide to accomplishing more with less effort. Demystifying the process of influencing others, this book shows you how to develop effective influence b....
Release Date 2015/07 -
Author Walter Bond
A fascinating story about the power of networking, connection, and mentorship Written as an engaging parable, Swim! How a Shark, a Suckerfish, and a Parasite Teach You Leadership, Mentoring, and Next Level Success brings to life real-world challenges (and their sol....
Release Date 2019/07 -
Speak for a Living: The Insider's Guide to Building a Speaking Career
Author Sardek Love , Anne Bruce
Get into the business of speaking and training. There are dozens of books on public speaking. But only Speak for a Living will show you how to launch, build, and sustain a successful speaking and training career. Wondering whether making the leap into this industry....
Release Date 2018/10 -
Author Robert Brinkerhoff , Tim Mooney
All too often—maybe even most of the time—training doesn't stick. But Tim Mooney and Robert Brinkerhoff have discovered that some iconoclastic trainers achieve breakthrough results by having the courage to break away from the usual approaches and identify what....
Release Date 2008/06 -
Author James D. Showkeir , Maren S. Showkeir
In the Western world, the yoga practice associated with doing poses on a mat benefits millions of devotees every day. Yet few people realize that the physical practice is rooted in a larger philosophy offering profound insights that can help people confront the comp....
Release Date 2013/05 -
Author Thomas H. Naylor , David Wann , John de Graaf
NEW EDITION, REVISED AND UPDATED affluenza, n. a painful, contagious, socially transmitted condition of overload, debt, anxiety, and waste resulting from the dogged pursuit of more. We tried to warn you! The 2008 economic collapse proved how resilient and dangerou....
Release Date 2014/02 -
Author John P. Kotter , John J. Gabarro
Managing your boss: Isn't that merely manipulation? Corporate cozying up? Not according to John Gabarro and John Kotter. In this handy guidebook, the authors contend that you manage your boss for a very good reason: to do your best on the job—and thereby benefit no....
Release Date 2008/01 -
What Your Boss Really Wants from You
Author Steve Arneson
Take Charge of the Relationship That Matters Most to Your Career Your most important work relationship is with your boss. You need it to go well. But even the best bosses can be hard to read, and some seem downright inscrutable. Your boss isn’t going to change for ....
Release Date 2014/05