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Bull's Eye Investing: Targeting Real Returns in a Smoke and Mirrors Market
by John F. MauldinThe key to successful investing today is knowing where the markets and economy are going, not where they have been.
Gray Dawn: How the Coming Age Will Transform America and the World
by Peter G. PetersonHow Aging is changing our world.
The Bubble of American Supremacy
by George SorosIn an effort to closely examine the American foreign policy in the wake of the September 11, 2001 attack, George Sorows describes the climb to power of the American Supremacist group in the Bush cabinet. These group of radical extremists have redefined the American Foreign policy to base it on power in stead of demoratic principles. Sorows argues to redefine the policy by multilateral actions and better economic policies to avert a potential disaster. Sorows provides historical analysis, describes the current state of affairs and presents solutions to the upcoming challenge.
Where to Retire: America's Best and Most Affordable Places
by John HowellsIn this well-researched guide, the author gives the best advice not only on where to relocate in your retirement years, but why you should pick up and move just as life is settling down. The books presents clear snapshots of life in hundreds of the most affordable, comfortable, and stimulating places to retire in the US.
Resumes for Dummies (4th Edition)
by Joyce Lain KennedyGet the jump on the competition with the first book that tells you how to create a resume that takes advantage of today's technology. Say goodbye to ugly, plain text formats and welcome the return of the handsome resume - fully formatted and reader friendly. This newly revised guide shows you how to craft a "Standout" resume that'll get your foot in the door.
Candyfreak: A Journey Through The Chocolate Underbelly of America
by Steve AlmondIn this book, the aptly named Almond takes a trip to several small candy factories around the country and in doing this, explores his obsession that he's held onto since childhood, with candy.
201 Best Questions to Ask On Your Interview
by John Kador<p>Asking the right questions can help job seekers ace the interview and land that job. The most critical question job interviewers ask is often the last one. That's when they lean forward and say, "Do you have any questions?" As author John Kador points out, that's the applicants' moment to shine, to demonstrate that they have done their homework and that they're good fit with the organization. Most of all, it provides an applicant with an opportunity to ask for the job. <p>A powerful resource for vast and growing numbers of job seekers, this book fills readers in on the pivotal questions they need to ask to ace the interview. With chapters organized around major themes, such as "the company," "the job," and "the community," <i>201 Best Questions to Ask on Your Interview</i> not only supplies readers with the right questions for virtually every context but also coaches them on the right ways to ask them.</p>
Career Warfare: 10 Rules For Building A Successful Personal Brand And Fighting To Keep It
by David F. D'Alessandro Michele OwensIn Career Warfare, David F. D'Alessandro, the bestselling author of Brand Warfare, has written a business classic: an insightful and delightfully frank book about achieving professional success at a high level. What really defines those who get ahead? Hard work and accomplishments will only get you so far. If you intend to compete at the levels where the competition gets really ferocious-where everybody is hard-working and accomplished- you need a much more subtle weapon. According to D'Alessandro, the CEO of John Hancock Financial Services, you cannot win without the kind of reputation or "personal brand" that convinces powerful people to trust you. D'Alessandro, a keen observer of the unwritten rules of organizational life, shows how personal brands are built out of people's day-to-day behavior in even the most insignificant moments. He also demonstrates what a battle it is to build a good one. It is a battle even to be noticed early in your career; it is a battle not to become dangerously arrogant later on. You constantly have to defend your brand from the sniping of your enemies, the indifference of your bosses, and your own worst impulses. Career Warfare will help you to win these fights at every stage of your career by showing you how to: *Look beyond your own navel *Make people want to take a chance on you *Get your boss to promote your "personal brand" *Decide when to stay in a bad job and when to leave a good one *Recognize the types of organizations that will keep you from rising *Pull away from the pack in mid-career 4 And much more Using vivid stories from his own rise through the organizational ranks, D'Alessandro offers shrewd advice for disarming the people who hold your career in their hands and introduces a remarkable cast of characters along the way. You'll meet the corporate chairman who gave himself a speech impediment, the account executive who sang opera for a president, and the job candidate who washed her face with a pancake. You will also meet some of the smartest managers of their own public images on the planet and learn from the things they have done right. Success, says D'Alessandro, is not going to come from your accomplishments alone. But you can separate yourself from the crowd and rise to the level of your ambitions-if you create the kind of personal impression that commands respect. Career Warfare offers the smartest advice you'll ever get about how to do it.
Career Development Interventions in the 21st Century
by Joann Harris-Bowlsbey Spencer G. NilesThis book presents strategies and suggestions for teaching career development as well as strategies for helping with career choices. Includes case studies and a bibliography.
The Counseling Approach to Careers Guidance
by Lynda Ali Barbara Graham Susan LendrumFrom The Book Jacket The Counselling Approach to Careers Guidance offers a structured model which can be adapted to meet the specific needs of each client. Through detailed case material Lynda All and Barbara Graham show how to use counselling strategies with clients to enable them to change unhelpful patterns of thought and to move towards achievable goals. The book also explores materials available to careers counsellors and discusses important issues affecting their training and development within the public sector. This will be a useful handbook for experienced advisers and trainees in the careers service and a range of professional settings. Lynda All is Senior Careers Adviser, Edinburgh University. Barbara Graham is Director of the Careers Service, University of Strathclyde. Susan Lendrum is author of Gift of Tears and Case Material and Role Play in Counselling Training and a counsellor in private practice, Manchester. CAREERS GUIDANCE/COUNSELLING
America's Top 300 Jobs, Eighth Edition: A Complete Career Handbook
by Michael FarrThe job descriptions and other information in this book are based on extensive research by the U.S. Department of Labor. The well-written text covers all major jobs held by about 90 percent of the workforce. Each description is packed with details, including skills required, education and training needed, working conditions, salaries, advancement opportunities, future growth, related jobs, and much more. This book's content offers practical information for career planning in an easy-to-use format. You can use the table of contents to quickly identify jobs that interest you. You will find all major occupations listed there and arranged within groups of similar jobs. And the "Tomorrow's Jobs" section provides a brief, helpful overview of labor market and industry trends. The right job can make an enormous difference in your career success and satisfaction. Whether you're exploring career or educational options, looking for a new job, or advancing in your career, this book will help. Employers, career counselors, and other professionals can also use its authoritative content for determining average wages, writing job descriptions, and accomplishing other important purposes.
Career Comeback: 8 Steps to Getting Back on Your Feet When You're Fired, Laid Off, or Your Business Venture Has Failed - And Finding More Job Satisfaction Than Ever
by Bradley G. Richardson<p><i>Career Comeback</i> helps you create a powerful plan to get back on top <p>The author of the national bestseller <i>JobSmarts</i> for <i>TwentySomethings</i>, Bradley Richardson is one of America’s top career experts. But he also knows what it is like to experience a career setback. When an entrepreneurial effort failed and he was forced to become a job seeker himself, Richardson discovered firsthand the emotional, social, and financial stress that comes with losing a job. In Career Comeback, Richardson shares his years of expertise along with the hard lessons he learned in the trenches to give readers a realistic action plan for taking control of their careers—and their lives. <p>With empathy and humor, Richardson takes readers step by step through the challenging process of breathing life back into a languishing livelihood. Inside, readers will get indispensable, nuts-and-bolts advice on how to: <p> <li>Find solid ground <li>Identify where things went wrong <li>Establish a support system and stay energized <li>Discover what matters most <li>Find a new job that’s even better than the last <li>Get in stride and stay on track</li> <p> <p>Job security is a thing of the past, but with <i>Career Comeback</i> readers learn how to rediscover their personal best. </p>
Dealing with the Dragon: A Year in the New Hong Kong
by Jonathan FenbyWhat the new Hong Kong is like.
Handbook of Usability Testing: How to Plan, Design, and Conduct Effective Tests
by Jeffrey RubinDescribes everything needed for businesses to set up and begin conducting usability tests.
Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High
by Kerry Patterson Joseph Grenny Ron Mcmillan Al Switzler Stephen R. CoveyFour cofounders of a corporate consulting firm present their formula for effective communication, based on the trial and error of years spent as corporate trainers. The reader is drilled not only in communication skills but also to recognize bad or shifty modes of communication, to develop integrity in word and deed, and to achieve more effective work habits. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
The Origins of American Social Science: Ideas in Context
by Dorothy RossRoss takes the reader on a journey through social science as practiced in America.
Running on Empty: How the Democratic and Republican Parties Are Bankrupting Our Future and What Americans Can Do About It
by Peter G. PetersonHow both parties are exacerbating our economic problems
Organizational Behavior: Managing People and Organizations
by Gregory Moorhead Ricky GriffinFocusing on how to survive and thrive in this ever-changing world is as important as ever. Computers are having the impact that was predicted twenty to thirty years ago.
Racism: From Slavery to Advanced Capitalism
by Carter A. WilsonRacism: From Slavery to Advanced Capitalism, is an important example of how much new ground must be broken in regard to the historical social scientific study of racism,
Principles of Microeconomics Study Guide
by N. Gregory Mankiw David R. HakesTo help you use it efficiently, this Study Guide focuses strictly on the material presented in Mankiw's Principles of Microeconomics, Third Edition.
Intermediate Financial Management (Eighth Edition)
by Eugene F. Brigham Phillip R. Davesone designed specifically for the second financial management course, and that led to the creation of Intermediate Financial Management, or IFM for short.
Bandits and Bureaucrats The Ottoman Route the State Centralization
by Karen BarkeyDiscusses the process of state-building in the Ottoman Empire.
Financial Markets and Institutions (Second Edition)
by Anthony Saunders Marcia Millon CornettSpecial emphasis is also put on new areas of operations such as asset securitization, off-balance-sheet activities, and globalization of financial services.
It's Not the Dogs, It's The People!
by Nicole WildeFrom the Book Jacket: It's Not the Dogs, It's the People!" ...If you have ever uttered that phrase, this book is for you! As a pet dog trainer, you have learned skills and mastered techniques that enable you to train dogs successfully. The good news is, you can do the same with your human clients! Discover powerful, practical techniques you can apply immediately. Learn to handle difficult personality types, from Argumentative Al to Bland Betty, from Look-at-Me Leah to Know-It-All Ned. Become adept at managing situations like emotional blackmail, unrealistic expectations, TWI (Training While Intoxicated), tardiness, haggling and more. Chapters Include: Basic Human-Training Skills Family Dynamics Working with Kids Training Hordes of Wild Humans Dealing with Difficult Personality Types Sticky Situations Personal Safety "Terrific! Insightful, witty, packed full of useful information and rooted in compassion. Nicole's book will benefit novice as well as professional dog trainers and as a result, clients and dogs alike. I can't recommend this book highly enough! " - Paul Owens, author of The Dog Whisperer: A Compassionate, Nonviolent approach to Dog Training
After 9/11: Solutions For A Saner World
by Don Hazen Tate Hausman Tamara Straus Michelle ChiharaEssays, from the progressive point of view, on various aspects of the 9/11 events, their causes, aftermath and what to do so that all may live in a safer, saner world in the future.