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The Partnering Solution: A Powerful Strategy for Managers, Professionals, and Employees at All Levels
by William Ronco Jean S. RoncoGet everyone in organizations and alliances on the same page with a teambuilding method that improves communications and bottom-line performance.The Partnering Solution shows employees and managers at every level how to work together, with a clear method, cutting-edge strategies, and practical tools. It is the first book to show readers how to achieve lasting results in a broad range of applications. Its methods will work equally well for large corporations and professional firms, universities and small groups, outsourcing and strategic alliances, government and voluntary associations.“A profound and practical meditation on making project teams work and getting projects done.” —David Hanitchak, Director of Planning and Construction, Massachusetts General Hospital“Provides fresh insights, smart strategies, and pragmatic tools . . . a must-read for project leaders, project stakeholders, and service providers to improve their ability to deliver world-class projects effectively.” —Dominic Bisignano, Manager, Facilities Development, EMC2 Corporation“The authors provide practical guidelines that architects, contractors, engineers, and other professionals will find of enormous value as they seek to build a business and build profitable relationships.” —Richard Fitzgerald, Director, Boston Society of Architects
Write to the Point: How to Communicate in Business With Style and Purpose
by Salvatore J. IaconePractical, proven techniques to make writing for business more effective and less stressful.Thanks to e-mail, voice mail, cell phones, pagers, and, of course, the ever-expanding Web, we live in an age of information overload. Although all these wonders were designed to make life and communication easier and faster, speed and efficiency have come with a price. Clear business writing has never been more difficult or stressful.Writers are expected to respond quickly to an endless flow of e-mail messages. Readers complain about an increasing lack of clarity along with an abundance of mechanical errors. Supervisors and managers are bewildered by employees’ inability to simply say what they mean and the lack of appropriate tone and sense of decorum in the written communications they produce.This book presents proven techniques developed in Dr. Iacone’s seminars that will enable greater ease, proficiency, and clarity in writing. The conversational, instructional format walks you through the actual stages of the writing process—from planning and writing the first draft, to editing and proofreading. This invaluable handbook also includes helpful guidelines to correct punctuation, lists of often-confused words, and step-by-step procedures for generating effective e-mail, memos, letters, and reports.
The Leptin Boost Diet: Unleash Your Fat-Controlling Hormones for Maximum Weight Loss
by Scott IsaacsMaximize metabolism, end cravings, achieve hormonal balance and overall well-being by boosting leptin, adiponectin, and other fat cell hormones.When the hormone leptin blinds with receptors in your brain, it shuts down your appetite and speeds up your metabolism! On the Leptin Boost Diet, you will correct the hormonal imbalances that have made it impossible to lose weight on other diets and:Develop a lean bodyMaintain a healthy weightFeel more energeticElevate your moodExperience restful sleepSharpen your mental focusWhen short of leptin, your brain mistakenly thinks your body is starving and sends signals telling you to eat more. The Leptin Boost Diet reserves both leptin deficiency in the bloodstream and leptin resistance in the brain, ensuring that you will finally feel full and stop overeating. Say goodbye to cravings and constant hunger pangs.
The Routine-Building Handbook: Your All-in-One Habit Builder for Increased Productivity, Inspired Work, and Lasting Success
by Ashley BrownLearn how to create a happy, balanced lifestyle with this easy-to-use, practical guide.Discover the power of starting and maintaining daily routines and rituals to help you decrease your stress levels, improve your sleep, and revolutionize your productivity.Routines are crucial to work-life balance, but establishing those consistent, daily habits is daunting, especially when you don’t know where to start. Inside The Routine Building Handbook, you’ll find everything you need to introduce structure, predictability, and stability into your life, including:A customizable habit-building roadmapIdeas for weekday, weekend, morning, and night routinesExamples of realistic, daily routinesCharts to help you stay organizedAnd moreThe Routine-Building Handbook is the perfect tool to help you conquer your to-do list and bring joy to your everyday life.
Kick-Ass Creativity: An Energy Makeover for Artists, Explorers, and Creative Professionals
by Mary Beth Maziarz“A lively and personable guide to higher creativity . . . [that] will catalyze all levels and types of creativity. . . . a bright lantern on the creative trail.” —Julia Cameron, national bestselling author of The Artist’s WayThere are over forty million people who work in creative careers. You may be one of them. Or, perhaps, you would like to join their ranks. If either of these statements is true, this book is for you. Maziarz offers a concrete program for helping you tap into and develop your creative potential. In fact, if you incorporate these teachings into your life, you can be not only creative, but kick-ass creative. Maziarz provides a framework full of fun and practical tips for kick-starting the creative process. Included are: An examination of energy and what it has to do with art. How to connect with your deepest motivations, desires, and feelings. Concrete tips about time management. How to develop a support group. How to get rid of those flimsy excuses that block your creative output.“Incorporating equal parts positivity, practicality and visualization, writer and workhorse songwriter Maziarz presents a guide to tapping and fostering creativity with broad appeal for button-down and artsy types alike. . . . Her] encouraging tone and practical, common-sense approach should resonate even with skeptics” —Publishers Weekly
Multiples: A Short Story
by Robert SilverbergFor some people, one personality is just never enough. A story of duplicity from the Hugo and Nebula Award–winning author of Lord Valentine&’s Castle. Slowly, a climate of acceptance has been growing for people with divided personalities, especially in big cities like San Francisco. There are clubs with mirrors and lights that help people to switch and double, maybe even triple. When, like Cleo, you feel your world has become stale and cramped, they&’re the perfect place to meet someone. But first Cleo has to pretend that she&’s a multiple, because they&’re notoriously indifferent to singletons and their bland, overly simple selves. When she meets Van, she&’s able to pull off her masquerade for a week of bliss with him (and Paul, and Hal, and . . .). Or so she thinks. When Cleo is caught in her lie, she attempts to bow out gracefully. But Van doesn&’t want to lose her. In fact, he wants more of her. There could be a whole horde of selves inside of her—and he knows just how to get them out . . . &“In the thoughtful and emotionally evocative title story, &‘Multiples,&’ multiple personality &‘disorder&’ is normal, and indeed a desired state, creating an effective metaphor for the loneliness experienced by socially isolated individuals.&” —SF Site Praise for Robert Silverberg and his short stories &“When Silverberg is at the top of his form, no one is better.&” —George R. R. Martin, #1 New York Times–bestselling author &“Decades after being originally published, most of these stories are still just as entertaining and powerful as they were when first released. A singularly unique collection.&” —Kirkus Reviews
Roots of Strategy: The 5 Greatest Military Classics of All Time Complete in One Volume
by Thomas R PhilipsFive classics of military strategy in one volume, spanning from ancient empires to the early nineteenth century. This collection compiles the writings of some of the world&’s most renowned generals and strategists, offering both a journey through more than two millennia of military history and a grounding in the timeless principles of waging war. Included are: The Art of War by Sun TzuThe Military Institutions of the Romans by VegetiusMy Reveries Upon the Art of War by Marshal Maurice de SaxeThe Instruction of Frederick the Great for His GeneralsThe Military Maxims of Napoleon
The Elimination Diet Workbook: A Personal Approach to Determining Your Food Allergies
by Maggie MoonEAT GREAT! FEEL GREAT! Do you forgo delicious foods out of fear they&’ll make you sick later? If so, The Elimination Diet Workbook is for you. The program in this hands-on guide pinpoints your exact food sensitivities no matter what they are—gluten, dairy, egg, soy, peanuts, seafood or anything else. It takes the guesswork out of your diet so you discover which foods you can enjoy and which to avoid. Follow the program in this book and you&’re guaranteed to: •Identify Your Food Intolerances •Discover Allergies Your Doctor Can&’t •Eliminate Problem Foods •End Pain and Discomfort •Experience Trouble-Free Digestive Health Whether you suffer cramps, fatigue, diarrhea, migraines or any negative reaction to what you eat, The Elimination Diet Workbook offers an easy-to-follow, DIY approach to taking control of your diet, digestion and health once and for all.
Mindfulness at Work: How to Avoid Stress, Achieve More, and Enjoy Life!
by Stephen McKenzieMindfulness isn’t anything that we think; it’s what we don’t think. Mindfulness isn’t something that other people do; it’s something that we all do. Mindfulness is an ancient, life-enhancing, healing technique that can help us remember our natural state of happiness and health, even if we think we are too modern and too busy to prioritize what’s really important—being fully alive and fully alive to our full life potential.Mindfulness at Work reveals how the practice of mindfulness—the ability to focus our attention on what is rather than be distracted by what isn’t—can be a powerful antidote to the distractions and stresses of our modern lives, especially our working lives. It gives you powerful tools to:Reduce your stressBecome more productiveImprove your decision-making skillsWork more creativelyDevelop your leadership skillsAnd much moreWritten by an expert with years of both clinical and personal experience, Mindfulness at Work includes examples of mindfulness in action in the workplace, while also showing you how to apply its lessons to specific professions, from sales to teaching, from law to medicine, from the trades to the creative arts.
Homework Helpers: Calculus (Homework Helpers)
by Denise SzecseiThe essential help you need when your calculus textbook just isn’t making the grade!Homework Helpers: Calculus is a straightforward and understandable introduction to differential calculus and its applications. It covers all of the topics in a typical calculus class, including:• Limits• Continuity• The product, quotient, and chain rules• Implicit differentiation• Related rates• Graphical analysis• OptimizationThis book, from a longtime teacher with a PhD in mathematics, also contains a review of the pre-calculus concepts that form the foundation on which calculus is built.
The Secret Life of Carolyn Russell: A completely engrossing psychological suspense mystery
by Gail AldwinA true-crime podcaster investigates a decades-old suspected abduction, in this powerful psychological suspense novel.1979 Sixteen-year-old Carolyn Russell grows increasingly infatuated with her school mathematics teacher who is also giving her private lessons. Then she disappears.2014 Struggling journalist Stephanie Brett creates a true-crime podcast focused on the disappearance of Carolyn Russell. By digging deep into this mysterious cold case, her confidence and flagging career are boosted. But after she confronts the suspects—and talks to a potential witness—the leads dry up. However, Stephanie refuses to let the story rest . . . Can a small-time journalist with a shoestring podcast really hope to reconstruct the ultimate fate of Carolyn Russell after all these years, or are some secrets best left buried? &“Takes hold of the head and the heart and simply does not let go.&” —Jacquelyn Mitchard, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Good Son &“Captures the zeitgeist for each period with telling accuracy.&” —Suzanne Goldring, bestselling author of My Name is Eva &“A rare and thrilling book that manages to be thoughtful and intelligent.&” —Joanna Barnard, author of Hush Little Baby
Never Meant to Survive: Genocide and Utopias in Black Diaspora Communities (Transformative Politics Series, Ed. Joy James Ser.)
by João H. VargasNever Meant to Survive presents a historical, political, and social assessment of anti-black genocide and liberatory struggles that arose to resist it. Based on fine-grained accounts of community life at the street level, Costa Vargas's work presents crucial examples of political resistance and community activism. By examining two cities linked by common experiences of Blackness, Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro, this book identifies a prevailing genocidal force that organizes individuals and groups across society. The 1965 and 1992 riots in Los Angeles, the work of the Black Panther Party and favela activists in Brazil, and police brutality in struggles between black communities and the state in both L.A. and Rio de Janeiro all figure importantly in Costa Vargas's compelling account. What emerges from this analysis is a call for the destruction of the conditions that foster the marginalization of black communities and a halt to the internal conflicts between black social groups themselves.
The Boat Trip: A totally addictive murder mystery full of twists
by Heather J FittIn this brand-new murder mystery by the author of The Flight, a yacht crosses the North Atlantic while a perfect storm of suspicion and vengeance develops onboard . . .Duchess is about to set sail from Scotland to St. Lucia. But before she even leaves port, an argument erupts. It&’s only the first in a series of unsettling events that will beset Helen, the skipper, her best friend, and the remaining crew. During a port of call in the Canary Islands, tensions mount further when an unexpected guest joins the crew. Then, a near-fatal allergic reaction raises the pressure level—and finally, during a fierce storm, someone goes overboard . . . Is this a run of bad luck or is one person at the heart of the turmoil and violence? And if so, can the culprit be identified before they reach the Caribbean?
The Leadership Campaign: 10 Political Strategies to Win at Your Career and Propel Your Business to Victory
by Scott Miller David MoreyA primer for a new generation of leaders based on the “Campaign Model” developed for Steve Jobs and Mike Murray at Apple Computer.The Leadership Campaign is a playbook for winning in the reality of today’s competitive global business environment. Each of the 10 steps it offers was learned on the most intensely competitive global battlefields.Thirty years ago, the authors were top-tier political consultants who could boast of a dozen presidential wins around the world. Candidates hired the authors’ company to apply to their political campaigns what the authors knew about business communication and marketing strategy.Then, in 1984, Steve Jobs asked them to build the “Campaign Model” for Apple, putting Jobs upfront as his company’s perennial candidate. This time, Jobs essentially asked the authors to apply what they knew about political campaigning to business.Continuously improved, the model has kept on working for their clients ever since, from Apple, Coca-Cola, and Citigroup to Verizon, Visa, and the Walt Disney Company.The Leadership Campaign will help you put these winning strategies to work for your company and your career. You will learn:Success-building communications skills used to train political leaders and CEOs around the worldProven strategies to take control of the competitive dialogue and never let goHow to go for the win, the whole win, and nothing but the win for you and your company
The Law of Attraction: Create the Extraordinary Life That You Deserve (Plain & Simple)
by Sonia RicottiLearn how to live the life of your dreams by applying eleven simple steps to enjoying inner peace and happiness with this concise and accessible guide.The Law of Attraction states that we attract into our lives what we project into the universe. Written in plain English and filled with inspiring stories, practical tips, and helpful exercises, Sonia Ricotti’s The Law of Attraction, Plain and Simple helps you shift your thoughts, language, and emotions toward manifesting your ideal life. It’s time to stop the negative energy flow and learn to project positive energy—all the time.Sonia takes the discussion of how we create to another level. She demonstrates that success in not determined by what our ego wants but by what our soul wants. Sonia shows us how to go deeper, get clear, and break through to our highest purpose—a discovery that will unleash the power of our lives.
That's Not Your Mommy Anymore: A Zombie Tale
by Matt MogkA twisted children&’s book parody that teaches kids what to do if mommy suddenly joins the legion of the undead. In the ongoing effort to warn an unprepared world of the rising danger from zombie attacks, one vulnerable group has been left out—small children. That's Not Your Mommy Anymore offers social workers, counselors, and educators a helpful new tool to communicate with hard-to-reach at-risk youth. This inviting and entertaining story helps early readers understand for themselves that a mom who has fresh brain casserole in the oven instead of her usual meatloaf is probably not their mommy anymore . . . This utterly twisted and incredibly funny take on the classic children&’s book genre tells an entertaining story in rhyming text even as it teaches other telltale signs that mom has been bitten by a zombie! Rabid zombie fans will be highly entertained by this hilarious parody that adult readers are sure to love as much as the real children books they enjoyed as kids.Praise for That&’s Not Your Mommy Anymore &“Younger kids might be a little frightened by the idea of a formerly loving mother who now wants to dine on human flesh, but older kids and grown ups will get a kick out of this tale.&” —GeekDad, Wired.com
The Ethical Swordsman (Tales of the King's Blades)
by Dave DuncanIn the final adventure in the King&’s Blades series, one of the Blades is asked to go undercover to hunt down a possible threat to the crown of Chivial. Niall&’s father raised him to be a man of his word, and Niall has tried to live that way throughout his life, even during his training to become a Blade. But things have changed. King Ambrose has died. His daughter, Malinda, is now queen and behaving suspiciously. When she makes Niall Prime of the Blades, he is asked to swear an oath to protect her—and then is made a spy. Now Niall faces a mission that challenges everything he believes and must place his life on the line for a leader he&’s not certain he can trust . . . Praise for Dave Duncan &“Dave Duncan is one of the best writers in the fantasy world today. His writing is clear, vibrant, and full of energy. His action scenes are breathtaking, and his skill at characterization is excellent.&” —Writers Write&“Duncan excels at old-fashioned swashbuckling fantasy, maintaining a delicate balance between breathtaking excitement, romance, and high camp in a genre that is very easy to overdo.&” —RT Book Reviews
Hot Night, Alien in Tree: A Short Story
by Robert SilverbergAn unsuspecting newlywed finds himself the subject of alien scientific study in this humorous tale from the Hugo and Nebula Award–winning author. After an evening out to dinner, one sultry midsummer eve, Charlie finds himself in the right place at the wrong time: lying underneath an oak tree after making love with his new wife. But while Maria drifts off into dreamland, Charlie finds himself being watched by a one-eyed alien in the branches above. No leering voyeur is this alien; it&’s here on research purposes only and has been lucky to observe human copulation. Now it has a favor to ask of Charlie: a personal demonstration. To make the situation more palatable, it transforms into one of Charlie&’s beautiful ex-girlfriends. To keep the alien&’s eye from wandering to his sleeping wife, Charlie will have to make the ultimate sacrifice . . .
Dreaming While Awake: Techniques for 24-Hour Lucid Dreaming
by Arnold Mindell“Mindell examines addictions & relationships, time travel, lucid healing & preventive medicine, and Dreaming as world work.” —The Dream Network JournalWhat if you could dream twenty-four hours a day, even while awake? According to innovative psychotherapist Arnold Mindell, Ph.D., we already do. The seeds of dreaming arise in every moment of the day, in body symptoms, problems, relationships, subtle feelings, interactions, random thoughts, and fantasies. We’re getting countless little cues from the unconscious every minute. All are signs from the world of dreaming. And, according to Mindell, we can be in this state of lucid dreaming all day long.In Dreaming While Awake, Mindell shows how to become aware of these “flirts” from the dreamworld and how to interpret their message. The goal, he says, is to be wide awake and lucid 24 hours a day in the midst of this unending dreamfield of information.Practicing twenty-four-hour lucid dreaming:Helps you solve personal, physical, and emotional problemsServes as a preventive medicine for relationships and health, helping you catch the earliest warning signs before they turn into problemsHelps resolve conflicts in relationships, families, large groups, corporations, even politicsDreaming is the mystical source of reality, says Mindell. “My goal is to make the Dreaming roots of reality so accessible, so visceral, that your conscious mind will give you back your right to dream.”
Flower Essences Plain & Simple: What They Are and How to Use Them (Plain & Simple)
by Linda PerryWhat They Are and How to Use ThemFlower essences are infusions, or decoctions, made from the flowering parts of plants that uniquely address emotional and mental aspects of wellness. The first 38 flower remedies were formulated by British physician Dr. Edward Bach in the 1930s, but new remedies from other plant species are always being formulated. This book provides a helpful introduction to flower essences, ?what they are and how to use them. Topics covered include the following: • How to choose essences • How to make a bottle of essence • Essences and their stories • Cases studies: true stories of how essences helped • A glossary of more than 100 essences and their uses This is the essential introductory guide for anyone interested in alternative health and the safe, gentle vibrational healing of flower essences.
Red Snow at Darjeeling (The Inspector Prike Mysteries)
by Lawrence G. BlochmanCorporate hijinks mar the breathtaking scenery of the Himalayas—and set the stage for murder—in this Golden Age mystery from the author of Bengal Fire. A construction overseer for Blenn Engineering Works, Paul Woodring, thinks he&’s below the notice of Calcutta business mogul Alexander Blenn, but his singular skills are needed for a delicate mission: renewing a twenty-year-old concession that gives Blenn exclusive rights to develop mechanical transportation and resources in an Indian state near Darjeeling. But before Woodring steps on the train to the mountain city, Blenn goes missing and his general manager is murdered. Enter Insp. Leonidas Prike of the British CID . . . Aboard the train climbing its way to Darjeeling is Prike and a raft of suspects including Woodring, Blenn&’s niece and sole heir, a German botanist and Nazi party defector, an inveterate drunk, a Russian count, an engineering superintendent, and a mysterious dark-eyed woman. It will take all of Prike&’s deductive skills to discover a motive and means for murder at the top of the world . . .
The Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Healing Diet: A Complete Program for Eating Smart, Reversing Symptoms and Feeling Great
by Kate BarringtonTHE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO REGAINING ONE'S HEALTH BY OVERCOMING THIS DEBILITATING AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE If you have Hashimoto&’s thyroiditis, you may feel as if there is nothing you can do. But have no fear—this book walks you through the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments so you will have the courage to face your situation head-on. The Hashimoto&’s Thyroiditis Healing Diet features: • A path through recognizing symptoms • Information on diagnosis & treatment plans •A guide for foods to enjoy & foods to avoid • Over 100 wholesome & delicious recipes • Workout plans & tips Teaching you everything you need to know, this book will help you overcome this autoimmune disease by incorporating thyroid-healthy foods into your diet and avoiding gut-aggravating foods. Follow this program to get back to your everyday lifestyle and be symptom-free.
Rather Cool for Mayhem
by Lawrence G. BlochmanOn his return home from Europe, a World War II veteran gets an invitation to a murder in this Golden Age mystery from the Edgar Award–winning author. Once a crack reporter/photographer team, a quarrel—and the Second World War—have kept journalists Jim Lawrence and Grace Boyd apart. Making up for lost time, the old friends head up to Grace&’s Ramapo Mountain cabin after Jim returns to New York City. But their solitary weekend at Blindman&’s Lake is immediately crashed by carloads of friends who have been invited for cocktails by telegrams that Grace didn&’t send. Among the unexpected guests is a dead body. The murder victim is none other than Dr. Norman, one of two men Grace considered marrying. In her circle of friends there is no shortage of suspects, for the departed doctor was known for a cruel streak a mile wide. As the party attendees are sequestered and questioned by the police at a nearby inn, Jim dusts off his journalism skills to catch a killer. The trails at Blindman&’s Lake may lead straight to a murderer, but Jim must find out where they started in order to save himself and Grace from a life behind bars . . .
No Nonsense: 50 Tips to Hack Your Time and Get Everything Done
by Keith Bailey Karen Tiber LelandDefeat distraction: “Karen and Keith’s easy-to-implement advice will maximize your efficiency and enable you to find more time in your day.” —Tory Johnson, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The ShiftWritten by a longtime consultant who has served clients in over fifty countries, No Nonsense: Time Management helps you overcome overload and avoid the traps that lead to an unproductive relationship with time. You’ll find smart solutions, powerful habits, and proven time hacks for improving everyday work situations: •Harness the power of completion•Stay sane when dealing with social media•Get a procrastination inoculation•Play the 80/20 game of accomplishment•Set goals•Make lists•Have more efficient conversations•Organize your inbox•Retool your priority system•Identify your interruptions•Overcome multitasking madness, and more
Better Spelling in 30 Minutes a Day (Better English)
by Robert W. Emery Harry H. CrosbyBecome a stellar speller with these self-tests, exercises, examples, and tips for spotting errors quickly!Do you use the dictionary more than you think you should? Are the business memos you write filled with embarrassing spelling mistakes? Have you received low grades on papers because of poor spelling? Starting with diagnostic exercises to help you understand your trouble spots, this easy-to-use book not only teaches you how to avoid misspellings, but also sharpens your skills so you can recognize spelling errors right away. You can write clean, clear English, improve your grades, and increase your chances of finding a new or better job. Learn about:Phonics and spellingThree major rulesPrefixes, suffixes, and apostrophesProofreadingSpelling proper nouns and place namesThe most commonly confused wordsStaying up-to-date as the English language evolves, and more