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The Truth About Identifying the Best Job Candidates: The Essential Truths in 20 Minutes
Author Cathy Fyock
“Talent matters. No one denies this fact. But, there is often a gap between wanting and getting talent. Cathy Fyock’s 53 ‘Truths’ provide concrete, practical, and well-tested ideas to close the talent gap. The ideas are reasonable, grounded in research, and actionab....
Release Date 2007/09 -
The Truth About Recruiting the Best Job Candidates: The Essential Truths in 20 Minutes
Author Cathy Fyock
“Talent matters. No one denies this fact. But, there is often a gap between wanting and getting talent. Cathy Fyock’s 53 ‘Truths’ provide concrete, practical, and well-tested ideas to close the talent gap. The ideas are reasonable, grounded in research, and actionab....
Release Date 2007/09 -
The Truth About the Interview Process: The Essential Truths in 20 Minutes
Author Cathy Fyock
“Talent matters. No one denies this fact. But, there is often a gap between wanting and getting talent. Cathy Fyock’s 53 ‘Truths’ provide concrete, practical, and well-tested ideas to close the talent gap. The ideas are reasonable, grounded in research, and actionab....
Release Date 2007/09 -
The Truth About Knowing How to Negotiate: The Essential Truths in 20 Minutes
Author Leigh Thompson
“The 53 Truths provide incredible insight into the art and science of negotiating. This is a must read for sales professionals but is equally beneficial to all who wish to be better negotiators.”–CHRIS WEBER, Vice President, West Region Enterprise, Microsoft Corpora....
Release Date 2007/09 -
The Truth About Being a Successful Manager: The Essential Truths in 20 Minutes
Author Dr. Stephen P. Robbins
“The premiere writer of management textbooks has sifted through the research to extract the truths every manager should know. This book is an antidote for the unsupported opinions handed out in many popular management books.”Kenneth W. Thomas, Professor of Managemen....
Release Date 2007/09 -
Sams Teach Yourself Adobe Creative Suite 3, All in One
Author John Ray , Mordy Golding
In just a short time you can learn how to use all the components of Adobe Creative Suite 3 (Design Premium Edition) to design, create, and edit graphics, publications, and web pages of all kinds–everything from simple brochures to entire integrated ad campaigns.Usin....
Release Date 2007/09 -
Author Patricia J. Addesso
Anyone who works in an office probably has to deal with at least some people who are so different they might as well be from another planet. These differences can lead to conflict or -- if handled properly -- to a greater appreciation of others and a more productive....
Release Date 2007/09 -
Author Dar Checketts
Conflict is a central theme of our lives. We see the negative consequences of war and violence all around us. Even in the workplace, disputes and arguments cause problems and stifle productivity. But opposition can also be positive. For instance, our muscles become ....
Release Date 2007/10 -
Author Roderick MacIver , Eileen McDargh
Whether you are a world-weary worker juggling the demands of a hectic life or a seeker of soul-satisfying experiences, this deceptively simple book is your key to refresh, renew, rethink and recharge.From an unexpectedly arduous backpacking trip, Eileen McDargh....
Release Date 2007/10 -
Author Rick Miners , Jeri Sedlar
Having a "working retirement" is one of the fastest-growing trends in America today. If you want to move on from the work you've done all your life to something that is both financially and personally rewarding, look to Don't Retire, REWIRE! Second Edition, to hel....
Release Date 2007/10 -
How Computers Work, Ninth Edition
Author Timothy Edward Downs , Ron White
Having sold more than 2 million copies over its lifetime, How Computers Work is the definitive illustrated guide to the world of PCs and technology. In this new edition, you’ll find detailed information not just about every last component of hardware found inside yo....
Release Date 2007/11 -
Presentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery
Author Garr Reynolds
FOREWORD BY GUY KAWASAKI Presentation designer and internationally acclaimed communications expert Garr Reynolds, creator of the most popular Web site on presentation design and delivery on the Net — presentationzen.com — shares his experience in a provocative mix o....
Release Date 2007/12 -
I, Avatar: The Culture and Consequences of Having a Second Life
Author Mark Stephen Meadows
What is an avatar? Why are there nearly a billion of them, and who is using them? Do avatars impact our real lives, or are they just video game conceits? Is an avatar an inspired rendering of its creator’s inner self, or is it just one among millions of anonymous ve....
Release Date 2007/12 -
DK Essential Managers: Improving Your Memory
Author David Thomas
Learn how to train your memory, enhance your mental abilities, and keep your mind agile and alert. This book’s expert tips, clear text, and hard-working illustrations will show you how to improve your concentration, organize your thoughts, and retain and reca....
Release Date 2007/12 -
DK Essential Managers: Positive Thinking
Author Susan Quilliam
Positive thinking can help you realize your goals, but for most people, it’s a skill that has be learned and practiced regularly. This book uses expert tips, clear text, and hard-working illustrations to show you how to assess your thinking patterns and chang....
Release Date 2007/12 -
Second Life In-World Travel Guide
Author Sean Percival
Some new users to Second Life may find that it can be very difficult to navigate this new 3D space and even harder to find some of the more interesting places to visit. Many of the best places to visit in Second Life have remained a secret to the most active and sea....
Release Date 2007/12 -
CEO of Me: Creating a Life that Works in the Flexible Job Age
Author Brenda A. Lautsch , Ellen Ernst Kossek
You are the CEO of your life: you, and nobody else. You can establish the new rules that will help you achieve true balance between work and the rest of your life. And if you don't do it, nobody else will. Now is the time to take control, and this is the book that ....
Release Date 2007/12 -
The Truth About Avoiding Credit Scams: The Essential Truths in 20 Minutes
Author Steve Weisman
"You should read this book and take Steve Weisman's advice. And from the money and assets he helps you protect, take a few dollars and buy a copy for a good friend."--Alan Colmes, Syndicated radio talk show host and co-host of Hannity and Colmes on Fox News Cha....
Release Date 2008/01 -
Author Mark Bell , Sarah Robbins
You’ve heard all about Second Life. Maybe you’ve already jumped with both feet—and gotten stuck. Or maybe you’re a Second Life veteran who wants to build something or run a business. Fear not! Second Life For Dummies is hear to hold your hand, pat your back, and che....
Release Date 2008/01 -
The Secret Language of Business: How to Read Anyone in 3 Seconds or Less
Author Kevin Hogan
The Secret Language of Business reveals the secrets of body language and nonverbal communication. Successful professionals need more than just good communication skills, you also need the ability to interpret the nonverbal signals that everyone displays. You’ll lear....
Release Date 2008/01 -
Beating the Market, 3 Months at a Time: A Proven Investing Plan Everyone Can Use
Author Marvin Appel , Gerald Appel
“The authors have created a simple, systematic plan that gives investors a long-term edge with minimal effort and reduced risk. They’ve done all the work for you, and it’s rewarding and easy to follow.”–Bob Kargenian, President, TABR Capital Management“There are dia....
Release Date 2008/01 -
Author Steve McDermott
Really want to know how to fail? Consistently? Massively? Irrevocably?Steve McDermott’s spent years studying the world’s greatest failures: those extraordinary individuals who’ve spectacularly underachieved in every walk of life. They all use the exact same skills a....
Release Date 2008/01 -
Author Wes Moss
Make More. Worry Less. Everyone wants to do that—but how? And how can you do it within the organization, where most people will spend their entire working lives? This book has the answers. No academic theory here: Make More, Worry Less brings together 18 riveting st....
Release Date 2008/01 -
Four Secrets to Liking Your Work: You May Not Need to Quit to Get the Job You Want
Author PE Erv Thomas , PhD Deborah J. Fisher , Edward G. Muzio
Stop dreading Monday morning! Wherever you work, whatever you do, you can make your work life more fulfilling, more joyful...and it starts right here, right now, with this book. You’re holding the first practical, start-to-finish program for transforming your work l....
Release Date 2008/01 -
Author Brian Tracy
The ability to speak with confidence and deliver winning presentations can accelerate your career, earn people’s great respect, and enable you to achieve your greatest -- even most impossible-seeming goals. But what many people don't realize is that anyone can lear....
Release Date 2008/01 -
Author Tom Sant
Language is the medium of business. To be successful, we need to communicate effectively in writing. That’s true whether we are providing instructions to our colleagues, communicating with our customers, or advising our direct reports. We must be able to deli....
Release Date 2008/01 -
Author Christee Gabour Atwood
The ability to present effectively is a basic business competency. Yet, many managers, team leaders, and other key organizational decision makers lack these skills. This book allows you to design presentation skills training for all levels and people in your organiz....
Release Date 2008/01 -
Put Emotional Intelligence to Work
Author Karl Mulle , Jeffrey Feldman
This title teaches that emotional awareness is a direct key to personal and professional success and will help individuals at all levels understand how emotions have a direct and profound effect on how well he or she performs on the job and in life. In addition, thi....
Release Date 2008/01 -
The Five Secrets You Must Discover Before You Die
Author John Izzo
Based on a highly acclaimed public television series, this book takes the reader on a heartwarming and profound journey to find lasting happiness. John Izzo interviewed over 200 people, ages 60-106, who were identified by friends and acquaintances as “the one p....
Release Date 2008/01 -
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