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Man Enough?: The Facts and Stats Every Real Guy Should Know
by Max BrallierThink You Know Your Stuff? Prove It.The gauntlet's been thrown down. Time to man up and face the challenge. This book tests it all-sports, movies, cars, history, everything-everything any real guy should know. And acing this test's the only way to prove you know it all.What type of gun does Dirty Harry use to clean up the streets and display his general badassness? Which beer is the product of the oldest active brewery in the United States? Who's the only player to pull off the improbable feat of a walkoff inside-the-park grand slam? Which gangster was responsible for the Valentine's Day Massacre? What was the name of Mr. T's character on The A-Team?The answer's pretty clear: You need this book. Whether it's to keep from getting schooled or to school your buddies, it's required reading. No question.
Man Hacks: Handy Hints to Make Life Easier (Life Hacks Ser.)
by Dan MarshallMAN HACKS is the ultimate guide to making essential guy stuff easier. This fully illustrated manual covers everything from culinary cheats, DIY secrets and tidying-up shortcuts to style tips and party tricks – everything you need to keep your man credentials fully in check.
Man Up!: 367 Classic Skills for the Modern Guy
by Paul O'Donnell<P>From career to relationships and grooming to gaming and more, the guys’ ultimate manual for living. For every guy too intimidated to ask a question for fear of seeming inexperienced and unworldly, here’s a book to answer all (or most!) of life’s pressing quandaries: How do you break off a friendship when it’s not working any longer? What should you cook when a date is coming over for dinner? How do you buy a used car and not get totally taken for a ride? How do you stop a charging dog? <P>In Man Up!, journalist Paul O’Donnell and his team of knowledgeable experts tackle 367 of these tough questions, imparting their advice in short to-the-point answers. Organized thematically, Man Up! is packed with essential advice delivered in prose that is as entertaining to read as it is helpful and clever. The tips run the gamut—from how to mix up a killer punch for a party to how to throw a punch when there is no other way out. Hip, engaging line drawings help to illustrate the advice, providing more than just sight gags. <P>For every young man newly embarking on his independent adult life and for a guy at any age wanting to brush up on his skills, Man Up! is like having a trusted friend helping you along the way—except this friend has all the right answers!
Man Words
by Jeremy GreenbergWords like joist, ripped, and wing man are essential words every man should learn in order to converse with his bros while eyeing hotties and tossing back brews from a pony keg. Each word includes a pronunciation guide, definition, sample sentence, and macho rating.
Man and Culture: An Evaluation of the Work of Malinowski [1957]
by Bronislaw MalinowskiThis volume is a reassessment of Malinowski's work by a group of his former pupils and colleagues. A frank evaluation, not a eulogy, it examines the real and lasting importance of Malinowski's contribution to a range of subjects.
Man and His Symbols (Picador Bks.)
by Carl Gustav JungIllustrated throughout with revealing images, this is the first and only work in which the world-famous Swiss psychologist explains to the layperson his enormously influential theory of symbolism as revealed in dreams.From the Paperback edition.
Man in Africa
by Mary Douglas Phyllis M KaberryTavistock Press was established as a co-operative venture between the Tavistock Institute and Routledge & Kegan Paul (RKP) in the 1950s to produce a series of major contributions across the social sciences. This volume is part of a 2001 reissue of a selection of those important works which have since gone out of print, or are difficult to locate. Published by Routledge, 112 volumes in total are being brought together under the name The International Behavioural and Social Sciences Library: Classics from the Tavistock Press. Reproduced here in facsimile, this volume was originally published in 1969 and is available individually. The collection is also available in a number of themed mini-sets of between 5 and 13 volumes, or as a complete collection.
Man vs Big Data: Everyday Data Explained
by Stewart CowleyHave you ever wondered how to beat the bookies? How does your computer know you might like this song? Should you be worried about this?... We can&’t answer that for you, but Man vs Big Data does explore the numerous ways in which &‘Big Data&’ has, sometimes imperceptibly, infiltrated our lives. Everything we do leaves a trail of data behind, from buying something on a credit card, to using a GPS-enabled mobile phone – whether you know it or not, like it or not, Big Data is now a part of modern life. Heralded as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, it is now more crucial than ever to learn about how data is affecting the way we live. Man vs Big Data proves that this topic is one of the most important subjects facing us today and helps you get to grips with what that means for you.
Man vs Mind: Everyday Psychology Explained
by Daniel RichardsonA witty, thought-provoking look at the science of what we perceive, think, feel, and do. Where do our thoughts come from? Do we all see the same blue? And how much is our eye really like a camera? The scientific study of how the human mind operates has made great strides—yet still holds great mysteries to be investigated. From trying to decide whether or not we’re robots, to understanding why some people commit acts of violence, to figuring out the art of persuasion, this essential guide to the inner workings of our minds explores the questions we really want to know the answers to. Making the complex comprehensible, Daniel Richardson provides a new insight into how our minds work and the role they play in modern life. Whether it’s pondering over why you’re usually right about everything, or discovering color, Man vs Mind shows that you don’t need to be a psychologist to understand more about what’s going on up there.
ManVentions
by Bobby MercerGas grills. Riding lawn mowers. Pop-top beer cans.Forget fire and arrowheads and the wheel. The best tools invented by man are such wonders as beer, bikinis, and ESPN. And there's more where they came from, in this hilarious look at the stuff real men are made of:Chow and Suds (microwaves, vending machines, Tabasco sauce)Sports and Recreation (golf carts, cleats, shin guards)Household Gadgets (superglue, Swiss Army knives, Duct tape)Fun and Games (Pong, fantasy football, Wii)Out and About (drive-through restaurants, roller coasters, ATM machines)And More!With fun Man-tastic Facts (bits of trivia) and Man-Dates (important dates in manvention history), this book will remind you why it's great being a man!
ManVentions: From Cruise Control to Cordless Drills - Inventions Men Can't Live Without
by Bobby MercerGas grills. Riding lawn mowers. Pop-top beer cans.Forget fire and arrowheads and the wheel. The best tools invented by man are such wonders as beer, bikinis, and ESPN. And there's more where they came from, in this hilarious look at the stuff real men are made of:Chow and Suds (microwaves, vending machines, Tabasco sauce)Sports and Recreation (golf carts, cleats, shin guards)Household Gadgets (superglue, Swiss Army knives, Duct tape)Fun and Games (Pong, fantasy football, Wii)Out and About (drive-through restaurants, roller coasters, ATM machines)And More! With fun Man-tastic Facts (bits of trivia) and Man-Dates (important dates in manvention history), this book will remind you why it's great being a man!
ManWords
by Jeremy GreenbergSo your bros are hanging around the grill, shooting the shit while putting back brews from a pony keg. The air's heavy with barbecue sauce, stale belches, and testosterone. And you want to sound manly, like you read Maxim, not GQ. Like you watch football, not gymnastics. You want to use words like "crack-back," "low rider," and "mojo." You need ManWords. If you want to be a high roller, a mac daddy, or a player, you also need this book.And if "taupe," "ruching," and "brow gel" are words you actually know, get this book now. You can probably still be saved.
ManWords: Real Words for Real Men
by Jeremy GreenbergSo your bros are hanging around the grill, shooting the shit while putting back brews from a pony keg. The air's heavy with barbecue sauce, stale belches, and testosterone. And you want to sound manly, like you read Maxim, not GQ. Like you watch football, not gymnastics. You want to use words like "crack-back," "low rider," and "mojo." You need ManWords.If you want to be a high roller, a mac daddy, or a player, you also need this book.And if "taupe," "ruching," and "brow gel" are words you actually know, get this book now. You can probably still be saved.
Management Research
by Mark Easterby-Smith Richard Thorpe Paul JacksonEasterby-Smith (management learning, Lancaster U. Management School, UK) et al. supply students and researchers with a textbook on management research methods that uses the metaphor of a tree to show how the research process unfolds from design to data and analysis to writing, and explains practical techniques for conducting research and the philosophies and assumptions behind them. This edition is in a full-color format; has more on qualitative analysis, especially the use of computer-assisted methods; updates exercises; and has more boxed examples and more on the companion website, which contains podcasts, online readings, a dataset and notes, and other resources. They have added icons for illustrating points and for orientation. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)
Management and Business Research
by Mark Easterby-Smith Richard Thorpe Lena J. Jaspersen Danat ValizadeThis bestselling textbook has been fully updated, and provides readers with a comprehensive overview of methods for conducting business and management research. Highly visual, and written in a clear and accessible way, the book includes helpful learning features throughout, including learning goals at the start of each chapter, a research in action feature, examples, a Research Plan Canvas template and more. The content has been brought up-to-date with the inclusion of big data, predictive analytics and a dedicated chapter on machine learning. Accompanying the book is a wealth of online resources to further enhance your learning experience, including: MCQs Video content Templates and data sets Glossary flashcards Additional case studies These can be accessed by students at study.sagepub.com/easterbysmith7e
Management and Business Research
by Mark Easterby-Smith Richard Thorpe Lena J. Jaspersen Danat ValizadeThis bestselling textbook has been fully updated, and provides readers with a comprehensive overview of methods for conducting business and management research. Highly visual, and written in a clear and accessible way, the book includes helpful learning features throughout, including learning goals at the start of each chapter, a research in action feature, examples, a Research Plan Canvas template and more. The content has been brought up-to-date with the inclusion of big data, predictive analytics and a dedicated chapter on machine learning. Accompanying the book is a wealth of online resources to further enhance your learning experience, including: MCQs Video content Templates and data sets Glossary flashcards Additional case studies These can be accessed by students at study.sagepub.com/easterbysmith7e
Management in Minutes: 200 Key Concepts Explained In An Instant (In Minutes)
by Philippa AndersonThis remarkable, concise handbook contains all the essential tools you need to successfully manage a business, whether it's your own start-up or as part of a corporate giant. With this efficient, compact guide, you will almost instantly be able to familiarize yourself with such key management concepts and techniques as benchmarking, branding, core competition, empowerment, leadership, mergers and acquisitions, project management and the supply chain.
Management in the Social and Safety Services
by W D Reekie Norman C HuntTavistock Press was established as a co-operative venture between the Tavistock Institute and Routledge & Kegan Paul (RKP) in the 1950s to produce a series of major contributions across the social sciences. This volume is part of a 2001 reissue of a selection of those important works which have since gone out of print, or are difficult to locate. Published by Routledge, 112 volumes in total are being brought together under the name The International Behavioural and Social Sciences Library: Classics from the Tavistock Press. Reproduced here in facsimile, this volume was originally published in 1974 and is available individually. The collection is also available in a number of themed mini-sets of between 5 and 13 volumes, or as a complete collection.
Management: The Basics (The Basics)
by Morgen WitzelManagement: The Basics provides an easy, jargon-free introduction to the fundamental principles and practices of modern management. Using examples ranging from people management at Cadbury and the Enron crisis to the marketing of fried chicken in China, it explains key aspects of management, including: * planning effective business strategy to meet goals * how successful marketing works* how organizations are structured and function* how to understand corporate finance* what affects how people work and effective human resources management * the importance of knowledge and culture. This informative and accessible guide is ideal for anyone who wants to understand what management is and how it works.
Management: The Basics (The Basics)
by Morgen WitzelManagement: The Basics provides an easy, jargon-free introduction to the fundamental principles and practices of modern management. Using examples ranging from people management at Cadbury and the Enron crisis to the marketing of fried chicken in China, the book explains key aspects of management, including: business strategy and how to use it to meet goals; how successful marketing works; how organizations are structured and function; fundamentals of corporate finance; human resource management’s role in the management and development of people; the importance of knowledge and culture to management. This second edition has been updated to take account of general advances in management thinking, including developments in governance, responsible management and environmental pressures, and a new emphasis on health and well-being in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. It brings management thinking fully up to date with the latest currents and trends. This accessible, readable primer is an ideal starting point for anyone wanting to learn about business and management.
Management: The Basics (The Basics)
by Morgen WitzelManagement: The Basics provides an easy, jargon-free introduction to the fundamental principles and practices of modern management.Using examples ranging from people management at Cadbury and the Enron crisis to the marketing of fried chicken in China, the book explains key aspects of management, including: business strategy and how to use it to meet goals; how successful marketing works; how organizations are structured and function; fundamentals of corporate finance; human resource management’s role in the management and development of people; the importance of knowledge and culture to management. This second edition has been updated to take account of general advances in management thinking, including developments in governance, responsible management and environmental pressures, and a new emphasis on health and well-being in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. It brings management thinking fully up to date with the latest currents and trends. This accessible, readable primer is an ideal starting point for anyone wanting to learn about business and management.
Managers: Personality & performance
by Kenn RogersTavistock Press was established as a co-operative venture between the Tavistock Institute and Routledge & Kegan Paul (RKP) in the 1950s to produce a series of major contributions across the social sciences. This volume is part of a 2001 reissue of a selection of those important works which have since gone out of print, or are difficult to locate. Published by Routledge, 112 volumes in total are being brought together under the name The International Behavioural and Social Sciences Library: Classics from the Tavistock Press. Reproduced here in facsimile, this volume was originally published in 1963 and is available individually. The collection is also available in a number of themed mini-sets of between 5 and 13 volumes, or as a complete collection.
Managing Artists in Pop Music: What Every Artist and Manager Must Know to Succeed
by Mitch Weiss Perri GaffneyMusic managers and artists will learn the secrets of successful management with scenarios from a manager's work life along with the legal and business skills to master them. Through stories of real-life famous artist-manager teams, the authors analyze, criticize, and detail what a manager ought to learn to be an effective advisor and representative.The book teaches future music managers and artists how to acquire clients, negotiate contracts, develop image, administer taxes and finances, and deal with promoters, media, attorneys, and unions. A special chapter addresses artists, advising them on what to look for in a manager, how to sign fair management contracts, and how to avoid career manipulation. Packed with industry guidelines, sample contracts, and sure-fire career tips from industry icons, this book is a professional springboard for music managers, recording artists, singers, and rock bands alike.
Managing Corporate Liquidity
by Lance MoirFirst Published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Managing Film and Video Collections
by Chris WilkieA practical guide for those managing collections od film or video material, providing clear advice on how to organise the media for preservation and efficient retrieval. Includes examples of best practice from within and outside the broadcasting environment.