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Above Suspicion: An Undercover FBI Agent, an Illicit Affair, and a Murder of Passion (Above Suspicion Ser. #Vol. 1)
by Joe SharkeyThe &“uncommonly trenchant account of the only known FBI agent to confess to murder&” (Kirkus Reviews). When rookie FBI agent Mark Putnam received his first assignment in 1987, it was the culmination of a lifelong dream, if not the most desirable location. Pikeville, Kentucky, is high in Appalachian coal country, an outpost rife with lawlessness dating back to the Hatfields and McCoys. As a rising star in the bureau, however, Putnam soon was cultivating paid informants and busting drug rings and bank robbers. But when one informant fell in love with him, passion and duty would collide with tragic results. A coal miner&’s daughter, Susan Smith was a young, attractive, struggling single mother. She was also a drug user sometimes described as a con artist, thief, and professional liar. Ultimately, Putnam gave in to Smith&’s relentless pursuit. But when he ended the affair, she waged a campaign of vengeance that threatened to destroy him. When at last she confronted him with a shocking announcement, a violent scuffle ensued, and Putnam, in a burst of uncontrolled rage, fatally strangled her. Though he had everything necessary to get away with murder—a spotless reputation, a victim with multiple enemies, and the protection of the bureau&’s impenetrable shield—his conscience wouldn&’t allow it. Tormented by a year of guilt and deception, Putnam finally led authorities to Smith&’s remains. This is the story of what happened before, during, and after his startling confession—an account that &“should take its place on the dark shelf of the best American true crime&” (Newsday). Revised and updated, this ebook also includes photos and a new epilogue by the author.
Above the Clouds: A Guide to Trends Changing the Way we Work
by EfqmSome of us work to live. Some of us live to work. Some of us, by design or default, don't work at all. Whatever your position, as a stakeholder in today's society, there is no avoiding the complex web that is the world of work. Everyone is affected to some degree by issues such as stress and work-life balance, teleworking, offshoring, stakeholder democracy, globalisation – the list goes on. But, as things continue to change at an ever-faster rate, what can we expect work to look like in the next five, ten, or twenty years? Above the Clouds is the result of a future studies project carried out by the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM), a not-for profit foundation that promotes excellence in European business. The project aimed to identify trends that will have an impact on the world of work over the coming decade. Work here is defined in terms of methods, organisation and future challenges. It took two years to create the full picture, which is now available in this book. "Trendspotting" sessions were organised across Europe as a means of gathering ideas on where work was heading in the future. The experience and insights of people from a diverse range of backgrounds were included in the project. Working with raw material from these sessions, researchers investigated each of the trends and their possible ramifications on the world of work. The resulting articles were posted for comment online. People from all around Europe responded and some of these views are quoted in this book. In addition, academics and leading CEOs and executives were asked for their reactions to these trends. Each of the 15 chapters of Above the Clouds analyses a trend in detail and includes perspectives from business, academia and comments from the European public. There are disagreements, but also a surprising amount of convergence on issues such as leadership, outsourcing, global risk, women, age, spirituality, stress and technology. Rather than trying to offer certainty, the book aims to equip people and organisations with the awareness and adaptability they will need to meet tomorrow's challenges to the way we work. It is fascinating reading for anyone interested in how the big issues of work are likely to impact on us all.
Above the Clouds: Rediscovering the Power of Culture-Driven Leadership
by Arkadi KuhlmannThe entrepreneur Time magazine called “the Bad Boy of banking” is back with crucial insights about the importance of business culture in a dizzyingly complex global marketplace.In business, breaking rules is easy. What’s really hard is what comes next: learning how to create, identify, and sustain a culture. It’s the lifeblood of effective leadership. And we aren’t using it the way we should. The world is complex.Everyone and everything is moving faster. When we might have once had time to reflect, we barely have time to react. For a business leader, the consequences of getting it wrong in a competitive 24/7 global marketplace are dire. Second chances? Forget about it.Above the Clouds is entrepreneur and CEO Arkadi Kuhlmann’s seasoned antidote to navigating blind through our increasingly competitive landscape.
Above the Fold: A Personal History of the Toronto Star
by John HonderichA remarkable memoir and journalistic history of the Toronto Star, the newspaper that has shaped and continues to shape the issues most important to Canadians.Don't let them ruin the newspaper. . . These were the dying words of Beland Honderich to his son, John. The newspaper was the Toronto Star, founded in 1892 by Joseph E. (Holy Joe) Atkinson and, to this day, one of the world&’s leading and most respected socially liberal broadsheets. For the second half of its legendary—and sometimes controversial—history, both John and his father, as successive editors, publishers, and family owners, made it into the newspaper we know today. The Star has been, at different times, home base to the likes of Ernest Hemingway, Morley Callaghan, Pierre Berton, June Callwood, Peter C. Newman, Gary Lautens, Robert Fulford, Richard Gwyn, Christie Blatchford, Michele Landsberg, Chantal Hébert, Joey Slinger, and many more. It also brandishes a corporate history unlike any other. In an extraordinary exercise of arbitrary power, the Ontario government held veto power over all of the Star's operations until the paper eventually evolved to the five families of the Torstar Voting Trust, one of which were the Honderichs. And in that process, those families committed in court to observe and promote the intellectual and spiritual basis on which the Star has always operated. Completed just weeks before the author&’s untimely death, Above the Fold gives us an on-the-ground account of how the Star, once known primarily for its tabloid sensationalism and screaming headlines, transformed into a bastion of journalistic quality that routinely wins the industry&’s highest honours and accolades. Honderich writes about the paper he loved and the challenges it faced over the years, including crippling strikes, boardroom battles, soaring egos, the vicious newspaper wars with various competitors, and, most recently, the shift away from print. He also delves deeply into his relationship with his father, who could be remarkably cold and unfeeling toward his son and others, earning the nickname &”The Beast.&” There was great love between the two men but it came at a cost both professionally and, of course, personally. Always worried about accusations of nepotism as he rose to the top job at the paper, John felt he needed to prove himself that much more, which he did—and then some. Honest, frank, generous, and highly informative, Above the Fold is a personal history of one of the most storied and successful newspapers of our time, told through the lives of the father and son who ran it for close to half-a-century.
Above the Line: Lessons in Leadership and Life from a Championship Program
by Wayne Coffey Urban MeyerRemarkable lessons in leadership and teambuilding from one of the greatest college football coaches of our timeIn only thirteen years as a head football coach, first at Bowling Green and then at Utah, Florida, and Ohio State, Urban Meyer has established himself as one of the elite coaches in the annals of his sport, with three national championships and a cumulative record of 142 wins and only 26 losses. But sheer statistics are not the measure of his true accomplishment, nor do they speak to his own extraordinary learning journey. Now, in Above the Line, he offers to readers his unparalleled insights into leadership, team building and the keys to empowering people to achieve things they might never have thought possible. Despite winning two national championships at Florida in only six seasons, Meyer stepped back from the game at the end of the 2010 season, amid health concerns and a growing awareness that his almost maniacal pursuit of perfection was distorting his priorities, distancing him from his family and taking him away from the reasons he wanted to coach in the first place. When he returned to the sport in 2012 as the head coach at Ohio State, the school he grew up rooting for, Meyer did so with a renewed sense of the deeper purpose of his work and a profound commitment to life balance that had previously been lacking. What remained constant was his passion for leading, teaching and motivating, forging his football teams into a cohesive whole, playing for one another with selfless commitment and uncommon intensity. Ohio State’s 2014 season was in many ways Urban Meyer’s master class in leadership. The world knows how the story ended: with the Buckeyes capturing the inaugural College Football Playoff Championship with a 42–20 victory over Oregon, with the team’s third-string quarterback at the helm, in only his third collegiate start. Few remember how it began: with a bad early season loss that sent OSU out of the Top 20, season-ending injuries at the most important position on the team, and then, infinitely worse, the tragic death of a teammate. But this team’s resilience was no accident. In Above the Line, Urban Meyer shares with readers OSU’s groundbreaking game plan—the game plan he followed every day in the Buckeyes’ historic 2014 season—for creating a culture of success that engages and inspires the people around them A student of psychology long before he became a coach, Meyer believes that trust is the bedrock of great achievements and healthy relationships, and explains how to build it, step by step—whether in a team, a family, or a Fortune 500 company. With trust in place, a deep bond unites us in common purpose, and cultivates what he calls "Above the Line" behavior—a learned, empowered response to the challenges we face every day. Writing with his customary candor and humility, Meyer delivers insights both practical and profound—and applicable far beyond the football field. Packed with real-life examples from a storied season, Above the Line offers wisdom and inspiration for taking control and turning setbacks into victories.
Above the Line
by Michael HendersonPosition your organisation's culture to attain new heightsAbove the Line: How to Create a Company Culture that Engages Employees, Delights Customers and Delivers Results offers all leaders a handbook for leveraging an organisation's culture to engage staff, increase customer satisfaction and streamline business performance. A groundbreaking work, this book reveals what it takes to achieve optimum results from your organisational culture without employing the use of external consultants. This organic, in-house approach to company culture transformation saves both time and money. Step-by-step, author Michael Henderson illustrates how to create a culture in which employees and leaders delight those outside the company--customers, shareholder, employees' families, suppliers and the board of directors--and anyone else who may benefit from an association with the organisation.The book's proven models and ideas have been tried and tested with a broad range of of high-profile international companies. Expert author, Michael Henderson, a.k.a. The Corporate Anthropologist, has more than 30 years' experience, and a proven track record of working and consulting with organisations to enhance their workplace cultures.Reveals how to create an organisational culture that achieves desired resultsPuts the cultural transformation process in the hands of the people directly effectedSmashes some of the established and costly myths about culture and how to work with cultureThis important resource is written for leaders, managers and supervisors at all levels and across industries.
Above the Line: Living and Leading with Heart
by Stephen Klemich Mara KlemichA leadership consultant and neuropsychologist identify the universal habits of the heart and mind—the keys to unlocking our true potential, creating our best selves and eliminating behavior patterns that hold us back. Why is it so hard for leaders to coach employees who are struggling? Why do we repeat the same mistakes and negative behaviors? Common wisdom says you always have a choice in how you react or respond. But, as corporate consultant Stephen Klemich and clinical psychologist Mara Klemich contend, until you recognize why you make choices, and how the heart and the brain work together to shape your behavior, you can’t change long-ingrained patterns and discover your best self.The Klemichs have developed a model backed by extensive research and data, and paired it with character-led personal development, to help you answer the "Why?" and eliminate behavior that is “below the line.” In Above the Line, they argue that that the quality of your life flows from the attitudes of your heart. Offering wise, compassionate, and practical advice, this book explores the deep, fundamental drivers of human behavior that exist within your heart—the seat of your character. It reveals that all of these behaviors can be explained by four principles—humility, love, pride, and fear—which influence every facet of your life, for better or for worse.We are all designed for greatness, but so often our best self is pitted against our worst. The pressures of life are pulling our character below the line while our authentic self is drawing us to live above the line. When you fully understand that the four principles are at the root of your behavior, you can begin the journey to become your best self and navigate life more effectively and successfully. Filled with proven strategies, Above the Line will create lasting changes in your behavior and improve your life personally and professionally—so you can make a positive impact on the world around you.
Abra um Negócio Lucrativo a Partir de Casa
by Amber Richards Isabel Maria P. BarbosaClassificação de 5 estrelas para uma ideia criativa de criação de um negócio a partir de casa Neste E-book irá aprender a iniciar um negócio a partir de casa criando bonitas molduras para fotos em 3D. As molduras em 3D são molduras para fotos criadas de forma única e contêm vários tipos de enfeites aplicados com o objetivo de criar uma obra de arte que expõe fotos com singular beleza. É um olhar sobre as opções envolvidas, quer seja criar as molduras como um hobby, iniciar negócio a partir de casa ou abrir uma loja física comum. O livro analisa os aspetos de criação das suas molduras enfeitadas de forma original, como desenhar e conceber os seus projetos e até fazer o marketing do seu produto final. Contudo, o principal foco é o aspeto criativo deste tipo de negócio. Existem muitas razões pelas quais as pessoas procuram ter um negócio a partir de casa e o livro sublinha alguns dos motivos e dos benefícios. Está fora do âmbito de aplicação do livro analisar em demasia os impostos, se devemos ou não fazer incorporações, obter capital de arranque, aconselhamento jurídico ou consultoria contabilística, fazer pesquisa de mercado e criar um plano de negócio, pois estes tópicos podem ser extensos e implicam a leitura de livros inteiros. Existem, contudo, recursos listados para ajudar os leitores a escolherem a direção certa para juntar mais dados sobre os tópicos mencionados acima, antes de prosseguirem. As diligências preliminares são necessárias se deseja iniciar algum negócio. Se procura um possível negócio a partir de casa, este é uma boa leitura para ajudá-lo a decidir se deve ou não seguir este caminho.
Abra un negocio casero redituable haciendo hermosos marcos 3D para fotografía
by Amber Richards Carlos M. OchoaEste libro indaga la posibilidad de abrir un negocio casero de hacer bellos marcos 3D para fotografías. Los marcos 3D son de diseño único, marcos para fotos con varias formas de adornos utilizados para crear una obra de arte, que muestra a las fotografías de manera hermosa. Es un vistazo a las opciones disponibles, ya sea a nivel de un pasatiempo, un negocio casero, una tienda regular, o un almacén. Profundiza en el aspecto de que usted haga sus propios marcos para fotografía con adornos, diseñe sus proyectos, e incluso comercialice su producto terminado. El enfoque principal esta sobre el aspecto creativo de este tipo de negocios. Hay muchas razones por las cuáles la gente busca tener un negocio casero, y se centra en algunas de las razones y beneficios. Queda fuera del rango de este libro indagar acerca de los impuestos, incorporarse o no, obtener el capital inicial, obtener asesoría legal o contable, la investigación de mercado, o crear un plan de negocios, pues cada uno de estos asuntos puede llegar a ser muy extenso y merecería un libro por sí mismo. Sin embargo, hay recursos enumerados para orientar a los lectores en la dirección correcta para que pueda reunir más información de los temas mencionados, antes de que proceda. Se requiere de la preparación adecuada cuando se considera abrir un negocio. Si usted está buscando un posible negocio casero, esta es una buena lectura para considerar esta opción.
Abraaj Capital
by Josh Lerner Ant BozkayaAbraaj Capital addresses issues of how to respond to the fast-growing Middle East market. Questions of scaling, institutionalization, and geographic scope are among those considered.
Abraaj Capital and the Karachi Electric Supply Company
by Josh Lerner Asim Ijaz Khwaja Ann LeamonCase
Abraaj Capital and the Karachi Electric Supply Company (B)
by Josh Lerner Nathaniel BurbankTwo years have passed, and Tabish Gauhar must decide if now is the right time to exit KESC.
The Abraaj Group and the Acibadem Healthcare Investment (A)
by Paul A. Gompers Bora Uluduz Firdevs AbaciogluThis case concerns the proposed buyout of Acibadem, a leading hospital chain in Turkey. Abraaj, a MENA region private equity firm, proposes to make its first investment in Turkey. The case highlights the role of Turkish health care reform in driving the value. The case provides an opportunity to estimate the potential return on investment as well as evaluate the structuring of the transaction.
The Abraaj Group and the Acibadem Healthcare Investment (B)
by Paul A. Gompers Bora Uluduz Firdevs AbaciogluThis case provides an update on the ultimate outcome of the transaction presented in The Abraaj Group and the Acibadem Healthcare Investment (A).
Abraham Lincoln: Lessons in Spiritual Leadership
by Elton TruebloodMany writers have explored Lincoln's leadership; others have debated Lincoln's ambiguous religious identity. But in this classic work, Christian philosopher and statesman Elton Trueblood reveals how Lincoln's leadership skills flowed directly from his religious convictions—which explains how the president was able to combine what few leaders can hold together: moral resoluteness with a shrewd ability to compromise; confidence in his cause while refusing to succumb to the traps of self-righteousness or triumphalism; and a commitment to victory while never losing sight of his responsibility for—or the humanity of—his enemy. These rich meditations offer deep wisdom and insight on one of the most effective leaders of all time.
Abraham Lincoln su liderazgo
by César VidalNo hay otra figura presidencial que domine el campo internacional como Abraham Lincoln.La figura de Lincoln se yergue con tintes extraordinarios no sólo sobre la historia de Estados Unidos, sino sobre la universal. De manera bien significativa, el aspecto de la personalidad de Lincoln que ha sido peor tratado tanto en obras de ficción como de no-ficción es el espiritual. Lincoln fue un hombre de fe, que oraba habitualmente, que leía y conocía la Biblia en profundidad y que buscaba la dirección de Dios para su vida. Este libro del gran historiador César Vidal es una exposición de los acontecimientos más relevantes de la existencia de Lincoln, la guerra entre los Estados, la Proclama de Emancipación y sus desdichas familiares, mostrando cómo se vieron impregnados de manera decisiva por su fe. Vidal se detiene de manera especial en sus discursos y escritos y en los testimonios de personas que vivieron a su lado y que dieron fe de lo que Lincoln hacía.
Abraham & Straus: It's Worth a Trip from Anywhere (Landmarks)
by Michael J. LisickyAlong with the Dodgers and Prospect Park, Abraham & Straus was a legendary piece of Brooklyn’s history and identity. From Abraham Abraham’s modest store of 1865, A&S developed into one of America’s largest department stores. It eventually became a charter member of the powerful Federated Department Stores Corporation in 1929. Known for unparalleled customer and employee loyalty, the stores rode a wave of demographic and economic changes. Today, the former Fulton Street Abraham & Straus operates as a Macy’s and remains one of America’s last downtown department stores. Author, historian and lecturer Michael J. Lisicky chronicles the rise and fall of Brooklyn’s iconic store.
Abrasive Personality
by Harry LevinsonAbrasive personalities frequently prevent young, high-powered, and capable executives from gaining top positions in companies. A profile of the problem personality reveals a generally intelligent, analytical, hard worker who exhibits impatience with others and reluctance to delegate assignments. These highly competent people become key to the organization yet their political insensitivity makes them unpromotable. They tend to overorganize and oversupervise and often demoralize their subordinates. Their problems must be approached in a forthright manner.
ABRY Fund V
by Leslie S. Pierson Nabil N. El-Hage Richard S. RubackIn January 2006, Andrew Banks and Royce Yudkoff were considering raising a 5th fund for their media-focused private equity firm, ABRY Partners. ABRY had a strong track record that the co-founders attributed to their group's deep knowledge of the media industry and relationships with media lenders, coupled with a client-service approach to working with Limited Partners. For the fund, Banks and Yudkoff had intended to raise $1 billion and continue their existing strategy, but potential Limited Partners had indicated that they would be willing to commit up to $4 billion. Banks and Yudkoff had to decide whether or not to quadruple the capital in their latest fund.
ABRY Partners and F+W Publications
by Nabil N. El-Hage Christopher E.J. PaytonAfter acquiring F+W Publications from a rival private equity firm, ABRY Partners became increasingly convinced that they had been deceived by the sellers about the profitability of the company. ABRY must determine whether they were deliberately misled, what courses of action are available, and which they should pursue. Considerations include a mix of legal, ethical, and business issues.
Abschlussprüfung klipp & klar (WiWi klipp & klar)
by Christopher Almeling Caroline Flick Christoph ScharrDieses Lehrbuch bietet eine verständliche Einführung in die Grundlagen der betriebswirtschaftlichen Prüfung von Jahresabschlüssen und Lageberichten. Inhaltlich orientiert es sich dabei an den Anforderungen an Studierende der Wirtschaftswissenschaften an Universitäten, Fachhochschulen, Berufsakademien und Weiterbildungseinrichtungen. Dabei baut es auf Kenntnissen im Bereich der Betriebswirtschaft auf und dient als vertiefende Ergänzung zu Studieninhalten zum Thema Abschlussprüfung. Neben dem Studium eignet es sich ebenso bestens für interessierte Praktiker, insbesondere junge Mitarbeiter von Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaften, die sich einen Überblick über die Jahresabschlussprüfung verschaffen oder ihre Kenntnisse auffrischen wollen. Der Lernstoff wird durch übersichtliche Zusammenfassungen und Merksätze ergänzt. Praktische Fallbeispiele und Übungsaufgaben mit Lösungen unterstützen das tiefere Verständnis.
Abschlussprüfung klipp & klar (WiWi klipp & klar)
by Christopher Almeling Caroline Flick Christoph ScharrDieses Lehrbuch bietet eine verständliche Einführung in die Grundlagen der betriebswirtschaftlichen Prüfung von Jahresabschlüssen und Lageberichten. Inhaltlich orientiert es sich dabei an den Anforderungen der Grundsätze ordnungsmäßiger Abschlussprüfungen und richtet sich an Studierende der Wirtschaftswissenschaften an Universitäten, Fachhochschulen, Berufsakademien und Weiterbildungseinrichtungen. Dabei baut es auf Kenntnissen im Bereich der Betriebswirtschaft auf und dient als vertiefende Ergänzung zu Studieninhalten zum Thema Abschlussprüfung. Neben dem Studium eignet es sich ebenso bestens für interessierte Praktiker, insbesondere junge Mitarbeitende von Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaften, die sich einen Überblick über die Jahresabschlussprüfung verschaffen oder ihre Kenntnisse auffrischen wollen. Der Lernstoff wird durch übersichtliche Zusammenfassungen und Merksätze ergänzt. Praktische Fallbeispiele und Übungsaufgaben mit Lösungen unterstützen das tiefere Verständnis. In der 2. Auflage werden die nunmehr verbindlich anzuwendenden internationalen Prüfungsgrundsätze, die in den sogenannten ISA [DE] umgesetzt sind, dargestellt und mit Anwendungsbeispielen erläutert. Zusätzliche Fragen per App: Laden Sie die Springer Nature Flashcards-App kostenlos herunter und nutzen Sie exklusives Zusatzmaterial, um Ihr Wissen zu prüfen.
Abschlussprüfungen: Allgemeine Bankbetriebswirtschaft, Betriebswirtschaft, Volkswirtschaft, Recht (Prüfungstraining zum Bankfachwirt)
by Torben MothesUm für Sie den größtmöglichen Lerneffekt zu erzielen, haben wir Originalprüfungen zugrunde gelegt, umgearbeitet und der aktuellen Rechtslage angepasst. Denn zum erfolgreichen Bestehen der Prüfung gehört nicht „nur“ das Lernen der Inhalte – ebenso wichtig ist die Aneignung und das Training einer erfolgreichen Prüfungstechnik im Umgang mit der vorgegebenen Zeit und den Aufgabenstellungen. Dabei unterstützt Sie diese Aufgabensammlung in idealerweise Weise. Allen enthaltenen Prüfungen sind die fachtheoretischen Anforderungen der originalen Prüfungen im aktuellen Rechtsstand zugrunde gelegt. Die beigefügten Lösungen ermöglichen es Ihnen, Ihre eigenen Ergebnisse zu überprüfen und nach Maßgabe originaler Leistungserwartungen einzuschätzen. Für diese 4. Auflage hat der Autor das Werk unter Berücksichtigung der aktuellen Rechtslage komplett überarbeitet. Dabei hat er unter anderem die Änderungen im KWG, in der Großkredit- und Millionenkreditverordnung und in der Solvabilitätsverordnung berücksichtigt sowie die neuen Regelungen der EU-Verordnung 575/2013 (CRR) eingearbeitet. Dies betrifft den Textteil sowie die Aufgaben und Fälle. Außerdem wurde eine leserfreundliche Straffung der Inhalte vorgenommen.
Absence Of Arbitrage Valuation
by Paskalis GlabadanidisAbsence of Arbitrage Valuation presents a unified asset pricing strategy through absence of arbitrage and applies this framework to such disparate fields as fixed income security pricing, foreign exchange spots, and forward rates.