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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing Poetry
Author Nikki Moustaki
You're no idiot, of course. You've read poetry that has touched your heart, and you'd like to improve your own writing technique. But even though you have loads of inspiration, you're discovering that good instruction can be as elusive as a good metaphor.Don't let yo....
Release Date 2001/04 -
Better Business Decisions from Data
Author Peter Kenny
"Everyone encounters statistics on a daily basis. They are used in proposals, reports, requests, and advertisements, among others, to support assertions, opinions, and theories. Unless you're a trained statistician, it can be bewildering. What are the numbers real....
Release Date 2014/06 -
Powerful Presentations: Selling Your Story on Stage or In The Boardroom
Author Stephen Haunts
Unlock your potential and understand how you can have an audience hanging on to your every word. Entrepreneurs and business professionals often have to pitch their products and projects to an audience - whether at a conference stage, meetup group, to VC firms or even at the office to their....
Release Date 2022/04 -
Author Christina Baldwin , Ann Linnea
Collaboration and group cohesion are vital to any healthy enterprise. In collaborative environments, good ideas can come from everywhere. Today's thoughtful leaders support interpersonal experiences that ensure clear speaking, open-minded listening, and well-g....
Release Date 2010/03 -
A Practioner's Guide to Public Relations Research, Measurement and Evaluation
Author Don Stacks
This book will provide the business reader with the necessary understanding of the problems and promises of public relations research, measurement, and evaluation and the public relations practitioner as guide to effective use of methods, measures, and evaluation in....
Release Date 2010/07 -
Intercultural Communication for Managers
Author Michael B. Goodman
People have always found a way to trade with one another, overcoming enormous barriers. Business and trade relationships are often the foundation for nations to thrive in peace. This book will help you learn about building a successful global relationship for your c....
Release Date 2013/08 -
Problem Manager: Careers in IT service management
Author Colin Rudd
Problem management is about finding permanent solutions to technical problems and recurring incidents in a business's IT infrastructure. The desired outcome is an increase in the quality and availability of IT services and a reduction in the number and impact of in....
Release Date 2014/10 -
Author LID Editorial
Today’s organization is increasingly dependent on people born between 1980 and 2000 – in other words those under 30, otherwise known as “Generation Y”. Whatever your own view of this age group, and whether you belong to it or not, making best use of Generation Y is ....
Release Date 2014/06 -
Author Kwang-Yul Kim , Gerald R. North
Written by renowned experts in the field, this first book to focus exclusively on energy balance climate models provides a concise overview of the topic. It covers all major aspects, from the simplest zero-dimensional models, proceeding to horizontally ....
Release Date 2017/12 -
Business Communication and Soft Skills Laboratory Manual
Author D. Sudha Rani
Business Communication and Soft Skills Laboratory Manual provides hands-on experience of business and professional situations. It imparts the required communication and soft skills through group activities and peer group assessment essential for effective communicat....
Release Date 2011/09 -
Infectious Greed: Restoring Confidence in America's Companies
Author Kenneth Kim , John Nofsinger
In Infectious Greed, two leading financial experts offer a powerful new explanation of why the corporate scandals happened—and propose market-driven reforms that don’t just “patch” the system but fix it for generations to come. Discover how the system came to provid....
Release Date 2003/01 -
The Spirit of Kaizen: Creating Lasting Excellence One Small Step at a Time
Author Robert Maurer
Discover the power of KAIZEN to make lasting and powerful change in your organization“Maurer uses his knowledge of the brain and human psychology to show what I have promoted for the past three decades—that continuous improvement is built on the foundation of people....
Release Date 2012/10 -
Author Geoffrey Tumlin
PLAY DUMB. BE BORING. DON'T SOLVE PROBLEMS. AND ABOVE ALL, DON'T BE YOURSELF.Not exactly what you'd expect to hear from a communication expert, but these counterintuitive strategies are precisely what we need to interact productively and meaningfully in today's ....
Release Date 2013/08 -
Author Jeremey Donovan
DELIVER THE PRESENTATION OF YOUR LIFE--AND LAUNCH YOUR CAREERA nonprofit dedicated to ideas worth spreading, TED challenges the world's most fascinating thinkers and doers to give "the speech of their lives" in 18 minutes or less. The more than 14,000 talks on TED.....
Release Date 2013/09 -
Motion Graphics with Adobe Creative Suite 5 Studio Techniques
Author Ian Robinson , Richard Harrington
Almost all motion graphics artists today use After Effects, Photoshop, or Illustrator to some degree in their projects. But how do they decide which tool is best for the job and how can they utilize the various components in the Creative Suite together for the most ....
Release Date 2010/09 -
Making Better Sense: How Your Mental Models Define Your World
Author Yoram Wind , Colin Crook
This Element is an excerpt from The Power of Impossible Thinking: Transform the Business of Your Life and the Life of Your Business (9780131425026) by Yoram (Jerry) Wind and Colin Crook with Robert Gunther. Available in print and digital formats.Understand the menta....
Release Date 2010/09 -
Writing Clear and Simple HR Messages
Author Alison Davis , Jane Shannon
This Element is an excerpt from The Definitive Guide to HR Communication: Engaging Employees in Benefits, Pay, and Performance (9780137061433) by Alison Davis and Jane Shannon. Available in print and digital formats. Five simple steps for great HR writing that empl....
Release Date 2011/03 -
Saving for Retirement (Without Living Like a Pauper or Winning the Lottery) Updated and Revised
Author Gail MarksJarvis
Saving for Retirement will relieve confusion and barriers to action for Americans who are increasingly worried about retirement. The book removes everything from the readers’ path that typically trips people up and hits the sweet spot for everyone aged 18 to 60. Us....
Release Date 2012/08 -
Speaker Camp: A Self-paced Workshop for Planning, Pitching, Preparing, and Presenting at Conferences
Author Samantha Starmer , Russ Unger
Are you interested in getting out of the audience observing and onto the stage sharing your thoughts, ideas, and experience with the world? If so, Speaker Camp is for you! Russ Unger and Samantha Starmer are seasoned and popular presenters at venues such as South b....
Release Date 2013/11 -
Successful Presentation Strategies (Collection)
Author Jerry Weissman
In Winning Strategies for Power Presentations, Weissman identifies the elements of a great presentation, distilling 75 best practices from the world's best persuaders into bite-sized chapters designed to be easy-to-read -- and equally easy to apply. Following on th....
Release Date 2013/08 -
Author Michael Heppell
There’s a simple way of thinking, acting and doing that, once learned, will make sure you get the very best out of everything.This book challenges you to get curious about how you interpret and handle every situation. It liberates you from the beliefs that have been....
Release Date 2013/03 -
Author Rob Yeung
This book will transform your life. With confidence you can succeed at just about anything!In your hands is the most definitive and indispensable guide to feeling, acting, and being more confident, that you're ever likely to read. Using only the best methods, and t....
Release Date 2013/08 -
The 12 factors of Business Success: Discover, Develop, and Leverage Your Strengths
Author Mollie Marti , Dave Lakhani , Kevin Hogan
Praise forThe 12 factors of Business Success"Kevin Hogan is a thinker-and a doer. He has a devoted following that lives by his wisdom. His latest book on achievement is not optional. If you are looking to climb the success ladder, Kevin Hogan's book will be there f....
Release Date 2008/09 -
Photographing Washington, D.C.: Digital Field Guide
Author John Healey
The ideal companion guide for capturing awe-inspiring photos of Washington, D.C.!Whether using a compact camera or a high-end dSLR, this companion guide provides you with detailed information for taking spectacular shots of some of the most recognizable architecture....
Release Date 2010/03