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20th Anniversary For Dummies
by Consumer DummiesThe history, statistics, and fun facts!Although yellow-and-black For Dummies books are pervasive today -- found all over the world and wherever books are sold, covering subjects from Access to Zune -- at one time they didn't exist at all. How did this brand come about? What juicy tidbits exist in the Hall of Memories to explain the brand's titling strategy (Dummies? I'm not a dummy!) and its unique elements like cartoons and icons? This special anniversary edition answers these questions and provides insight into how the launch of a single book in 1991 evolved into a global brand phenomenon.Open the book and find:The first book and how it came to marketDecisions that helped establish the brandThe role authors have played in making Dummies successfulThe evolution of Dummies packagingThe brand around the globeFun Dummies moments in historyLearn about:The first Dummies book and how it came to beThe brand's history and milestonesEach book series, licensed products, memorable quotes, and more!
20th-Century Retailing in Downtown Grand Rapids (Images of America)
by Marianne Weldon Michael HauserFor decades, downtown Grand Rapids enjoyed a long run in the limelight as the epicenter of shopping in western Michigan. The vibrant Monroe Avenue corridor included three homegrown department stores, several chain department stores, five-and-dime stores, and scores of clothing and specialty retailers. It weathered mother nature, wars, the Great Depression, the advent of neighborhood shopping centers, and civil disturbances--but the one change it could not overcome was the regional shopping mall.
20th International Probabilistic Workshop: IPW 2024 (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #494)
by Dirk Proske Paulo B. Lourenço Jorge Branco José C. Matos Daniel V. Oliveira Rui A. Silva Hélder S. SousaThis volume presents the proceedings of the 20th International Probabilistic Workshop (IPW), which was held in Guimarães, Portugal on May 8-10, 2024. Probabilistic methods are currently of crucial importance for research and developments in the field of engineering, which face challenges presented by new materials and technologies and rapidly changing societal needs and values. Contemporary needs related to, for example, performance-based design, service-life design, life-cycle analysis, product optimization, assessment of existing structures and structural robustness give rise to new developments as well as accurate and practically applicable probabilistic and statistical engineering methods to support these developments. These proceedings are a valuable resource for anyone interested in contemporary developments in the field of probabilistic engineering applications.
Las 21 cualidades indispensables de un líder
by John C. MaxwellUn libro accesible y conciso acerca de las cualidades indispensables del liderazgo eficazSiguiendo la tradición de su éxito millonario Las 21 leyes irrefutables del liderazgo, el autor John C. Maxwell presenta un libro accesible y conciso acerca del liderazgo que le ayuda a los lectores a ser líderes más eficientes desde adentro hacia fuera. Realza veintiun cualidades esenciales del liderazgo además de incluir las secciones «Reflexionando» y «Poniéndolo en práctica» que les ayuda a integrar y aplicar el material cada día.
The 21-Day Financial Fast: Your Path to Financial Peace and Freedom
by Michelle SingletaryFinancial Peace and Freedom in 21 Days In The 21-Day Financial Fast, award-winning writer and The Washington Post columnist Michelle Singletary proposes a field-tested financial challenge. For twenty-one days, participants will put away their credit cards and buy only the barest essentials. With Michelle’s guidance during this three-week financial fast, you will discover how to: Break bad spending habits Plot a course to become debt-free with the Debt Dash Plan Avoid the temptation of overspending for college Learn how to prepare elderly relatives and yourself for future long-term care expenses Be prepared for any contingency with a Life Happens Fund Stop worrying about money and find the priceless power of financial peace As you discover practical ways to achieve financial freedom, you’ll experience what it truly means to live a life of financial peace and prosperity. Thousands of individuals have participated in the fast and as a result have gotten out of debt and become better managers of their money and finances. The 21-Day Financial Fast is great for earners at any income-level or stage of life, whether you are living paycheck-to-paycheck or just trying to make smarter financial choices.
21 Days to Become a Money Magnet: Attract Wealth, Find Abundance, and Take Control of Your Finances
by Marie-Claire CarlyleDiscover practical tools and tips to attract prosperity, success, and happiness into your life and find your breakthrough moment in money management with the Law of Attraction.Do you wish you could transform your finances and break negative patterns? We all want abundance and security in life, but it can sometimes feel impossible. Discover the first step to financial freedom with this step-by-step guide from transformational coach Marie-Claire Carlyle. Over 21 days, you will discover:How to start attracting more money into your life immediately with principles from the Law of Attraction Exercises to help you change your negative money beliefs into positive statementsHow to create your own &‘I Attract Money&’ list and affirmations for becoming a Money MagnetHow to break the pattern of negative thinking to make room for wealthThis is your key to finding abundance. Use the practical advice, guidance, and inspirational tips to start attracting money today!"The money is already there. The only thing preventing you from being rich is YOU."Studies have shown it takes only 21 days for a new habit to take root. If there's a skill you've always wanted to take advantage of, the answer is only 21 days away with Hay House's 21 Days Series.
21 Days to Master Becoming a Money Magnet
by Marie-Claire CarlyleStudies have shown it takes only 21 days for a new habit to take root. If there's a spiritual interest you've always wanted to take advantage of, the answer is only 21 days away with the 21 Days to Mastery Series.We all want abundance in all things, but getting what you want can sometimes seem impossible. 21 Days to Master Becoming a Money Magnet is your guide to harnessing the Law of Attraction and Feng Shui to bring prosperity and happiness into your life. Being rich starts with a state of mind and Marie-Claire's practical advice is as easy to follow as it is frank, funny and down-to-earth. You'll learn how to value yourself, break negative patterns that block your abundance and learn how to make your passion the heart of your prosperity. Take responsibility for the amount of money in your life and resolve to become a Money Magnet now!
21 Dirty Tricks at Work
by Mike Phipps Colin Gautrey21 Dirty Tricks at Work is about lies. The type of underhand, pernicious and downright Machiavellian scheming that goes on in business every day. An estimated £7. 8bn is lost each year in the UK alone though unnecessary and counter-productive office politicking. But 21 Dirty Tricks at Work is also a book of hope. It exposes the classic manoeuvres and gives practical advice on dealing with them to the vast majority who just want to do a good day's work. 21 Dirty Tricks at Work provides you with all the information you need to spot negative tactics and self-interested strategies. It shows you how to spot the games frequently being played and how to come out with your credibility intact and your sanity preserved. So, if you are fed-up of being on the receiving end of constant backbiting and skulduggery from workmates, join hands with the authors and get Machiavelli on the run!
21 Distinctions of Wealth: Attract The Abundance You Deserve
by Peggy McCollEveryone wants to know the secret to attracting abundance! However, until now, books on wealth creation have overlooked the powerful forces available inside each of us that we can harness and direct in order to manifest the abundance we desire and deserve. This fascinating book clearly explains time-tested principles for creating wealth, providing guidance on how to alter our behaviors and emotions to actually change the nature of our relationship with the powerful stream of abundance that we can tap into at any time. As Peggy McColl explains, we can actually transform our energy vibration and send a clear message to the universe that we're ready to claim our financial birthright. And, best of all, the universe's response to the modifications we make internally can be startlingly quick! It's not enough, though, to simply understand what sets apart those who are already enjoying a rich and plentiful life from those who are weighed down by a feeling of lack. Peggy offers practical advice on how to apply the 21 Distinctions of Wealth and become a money magnet-starting today.
The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader: Becoming the Person Others Will Want to Follow
by John Maxwell"The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader gets straight tothe heart of leadership issues. Maxwell once again touches on the process ofdeveloping the art of leadership by giving the reader practical tools andinsights into developing the qualities found in great leaders." - KennethBlanchard, Coauthor of The One MinuteManager®"Dr. John Maxwell is the authority on leadership today. His innovativeyet timeless principles on how to effectively lead others have personallyimpacted my life and my business. This is a must-read for any organization thatwants to succeed in the new millennium." -Peter Lowe, President of Peter LoweInternational and Peter Lowe's SUCCESS Seminars"My dear friend John Maxwell has proven his ability to lead leaders.I anticipate learning even more from his new book." -Max Lucado, Author of Just Like Jesus
The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader: Becoming the Person Others Will Want to Follow
by John C. MaxwellIn the tradition of his CBA bestseller "The 21 Irrefutable laws of Leadership" and his sell-out seminars, author John C. Maxwell now provides a concise, accessible leadership book that helps readers become more effective leaders from the inside out. Daily readings highlight twenty-one essential leadership qualities and include "Reflecting On It" and "Bringing It Home" sections which help readers integrate and apply each day's material.
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You
by John MaxwellWhat would happen if a top expert with more than thirty years of leadership experience were willing to distill everything he had learned about leadership into a handful of life-changing principles just for you? It would change your life. John C. Maxwell has done exactly that in The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. He has combined insights learned from his thirty-plus years of leadership successes and mistakes with observations from the worlds of business, politics, sports, religion, and military conflict. The result is a revealing study of leadership delivered as only a communicator like Maxwell can.
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You
by John C. MaxwellIf you&’ve never read The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, you&’ve been missing out on one of the best-selling leadership books of all time. If you have read the original version, then you&’ll love this new expanded and updated one. Internationally recognized leadership expert, speaker, and author John C. Maxwell has taken this million-seller and made it even better: Every Law of Leadership has been sharpened and updatedSeventeen new leadership stories are includedTwo new Laws of Leadership are introducedNew evaluation tool will reveal your leadership strengths—and weaknessesNew application exercises in every chapter will help you growWhy would Dr. Maxwell make changes to his best-selling book? &“A book is a conversation between the author and reader,&” says Maxwell. &“It&’s been ten years since I wrote The 21 Laws of Leadership. I&’ve grown a lot since then. I&’ve taught these laws in dozens of countries around the world. This new edition gives me the opportunity to share what I&’ve learned.&”
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You
by John C. MaxwellWhat would happen if a top expert with more than thirty years of leadership experience were willing to distill everything he had learned about leadership into a handful of life-changing principles just for you? It would change your life. John C. Maxwell has done exactly that in The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. He has combined insights learned from his thirty-plus years of leadership successes and mistakes with observations from the worlds of business, politics, sports, religion, and military conflict. The result is a revealing study of leadership delivered as only a communicator like Maxwell can.
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Workbook: Revised and Updated
by John MaxwellWhat would happen if a top expert with more than 40 years of leadership experience were willing to distill everything he had learned about leadership into a handful of life-changing principles just for you? It would change your life.John C. Maxwell has done exactly that in The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. He has combined insights learned from his thirty-plus years of leadership successes and mistakes with observations from the worlds of business, politics, sports, religion, and military conflict. The result is a revealing study of leadership delivered as only a communicator like Maxwell can.
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Workbook 25th Anniversary Edition: Follow Them and People Will Follow You
by John C. MaxwellLeadership has become increasingly complex in recent years. The times are difficult, and it can be challenging to get people to work together. Businesses, government, families, communities, and teams are all crying out for good leaders to help them. This is where the principles outlined in The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership can help.Based on the revised and updated 25th anniversary edition of the bestselling book, this workbook uses case studies, self-evaluation, and group discussion questions to help you boost your leadership skills. Included are stories and observations from the worlds of business, politics, sports, the military, and non-profits. Each law is like a tool, ready to be picked up and used to help you achieve your dreams and add value to other people.Discover how these valuable principles can change your life—follow them and learn to lead—not just for yourself, but for the people who follow you.Lessons:The Law of the LidThe Law of InfluenceThe Law of ProcessThe Law of NavigationThe Law of AdditionThe Law of Solid GroundThe Law of RespectThe Law of IntuitionThe Law of MagnetismThe Law of ConnectionThe Law of the Inner CircleThe Law of EmpowermentThe Law of the PictureThe Law of Buy-InThe Law of VictoryThe Law of the Big MoThe Law of PrioritiesThe Law of SacrificeThe Law of TimingThe Law of Explosive GrowthThe Law of Legacy
Las 21 leyes irrefutables del liderazgo
by John C. MaxwellEn Las 21 leyes irrefutables del liderazgo, John C. Maxwell combinó conocimiento perspicaz aprendido en sus más de 40 años de éxitos y errores de liderazgo con observaciones del mundo de los negocios, de la política, de los deportes, de la religión y el conflicto militar. Algunas de las partes más destacadas de la edición revisada de este libro de gran éxito de ventas según la lista del New York Times, la cual ha vendido más de un millón de ejemplares en inglés, son: Cada capítulo ha sido revisado. 2 capítulos, "La ley de la adición" (que reemplaza "La ley de E. F. Hutton") y "La ley de la imagen" (que reemplaza "La ley de la reproducción"), son completamente nuevos. 17 historias nuevas han sido incluidas. 6 capítulos están corregidos en un 50%. 5 capítulos están corregidos en un 75%. Secciones de aplicación práctica acompañan a cada capítulo. Se ha incluido una evaluación de liderazgo.
Las 21 leyes irrefutables del liderazgo: Siga estas leyes, y la gente lo seguirá a usted
by John C. MaxwellJohn C. Maxwell, el experto en liderazgo, conferenciante y autor internacionalmente reconocido, ha tomado este éxito de ventas de un millón de ejemplares y lo ha hecho aún mejor.Si nunca ha leído Las 21 leyes irrefutables del liderazgo, se ha perdido uno de los libros de liderazgo más vendidos de todos los tiempos. Si ha leído la versión original, le encantará esta nueva versión ampliada y actualizada.Esta edición revisada se mantiene fiel al original, con actualizaciones de algunos de los conceptos clave de liderazgo de Maxwell adaptados al entorno actual.Todas las leyes del liderazgo han sido afinadas y actualizadasSe incluyen diecisiete nuevas historias de liderazgoSe introducen dos nuevas leyes del liderazgoLa nueva herramienta de evaluación revelará sus puntos fuertes y débiles de liderazgoNuevos ejercicios de aplicación en cada capítulo que le ayudarán a crecer¿Por qué el Dr. Maxwell hizo cambios en su libro más vendido?«Un libro es una conversación entre el autor y el lector», dice Maxwell. «Han pasado diez años desde que escribí Las 21 leyes del liderazgo. He crecido mucho desde entonces. He enseñado estas leyes en docenas de países de todo el mundo. Esta nueva edición me da la oportunidad de compartir lo que he aprendido».The 21 Irrefutable Laws of LeadershipInternationally recognized leadership expert, speaker, and author John C. Maxwell has taken this million-seller and made it even better.If you've never read The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, you've been missing out on one of the best-selling leadership books of all time. If you have read the original version, then you'll love this new expanded and updated one.This revised edition keeps true to the original, with updates to some of Maxwell&’s key leadership concepts adapted for today's environment.Every Law of Leadership has been sharpened and updatedSeventeen new leadership stories are includedTwo new Laws of Leadership are introducedNew evaluation tool will reveal your leadership strengths—and weaknessesNew application exercises in every chapter will help you growWhy would Dr. Maxwell make changes to his best-selling book?&“A book is a conversation between the author and reader,&” says Maxwell. &“It's been ten years since I wrote The 21 Laws of Leadership. I've grown a lot since then. I've taught these laws in dozens of countries around the world. This new edition gives me the opportunity to share what I've learned.&”
Las 21 leyes irrefutables del liderazgo: Siga estas leyes, y la gente lo seguirá a usted
by John C. MaxwellEn Las 21 leyes irrefutables del liderazgo, John C. Maxwell combinó conocimiento perspicaz aprendido en sus más de 40 años de éxitos y errores de liderazgo con observaciones del mundo de los negocios, de la política, de los deportes, de la religión y el conflicto militar. Algunas de las partes más destacadas de la edición revisada de este libro de gran éxito de ventas según la lista del New York Times, la cual ha vendido más de un millón de ejemplares en inglés, son: Cada capítulo ha sido revisado. 2 capítulos, "La ley de la adición" (que reemplaza "La ley de E. F. Hutton") y "La ley de la imagen" (que reemplaza "La ley de la reproducción"), son completamente nuevos. 17 historias nuevas han sido incluidas. 6 capítulos están corregidos en un 50%. 5 capítulos están corregidos en un 75%. Secciones de aplicación práctica acompañan a cada capítulo. Se ha incluido una evaluación de liderazgo.
Las 21 leyes irrefutables del liderazgo, cuaderno de ejercicios: Revisado y actualizado
by John Maxwell¿Qué sucedería si un gran experto con más de cuarenta años deexperiencia en liderazgo estuviera dispuesto a compilar todo lo que haaprendido acerca del tema en unos cuantos principios innovadores y todopor usted? Su vida cambiaría.John C. Maxwell ha hecho eso exactamente en Las 21 leyes irrefutables del liderazgo.Ha combinado varias observaciones de más de cuarenta años de éxitos yfracasos personales en el liderazgo con historias del mundo de losnegocios, la política, los deportes, la religión y los conflictosmilitares. El resultado es un estudio revelador acerca del liderazgocomo solo un comunicador de la talla de Maxwell lo puede hacer.
Los 21 minutos más poderosos en el día de un líder
by John C. MaxwellEl liderazgo es complejo y tiene muchas facetas: respeto, experiencia, fortaleza emocional, visión, coordinación, habilidades de las personas... y la lista es larga. La buena noticia es que su capacidad de liderazgo no es ni estática ni rígida. No importa en qué punto se encuentre en este momento, usted puede alcanzar elevados niveles de efectividad, y Los 21 minutos más poderosos en el día de un líder puede ser un instrumento vital en ese proceso.
The 21 Most Powerful Minutes in a Leader's Day: Revitalize Your Spirit and Empower Your Leadership
by John MaxwellIn the spirit of his best-selling The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership and The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader, John Maxwell offers thoughts on proven leadership qualities and crucial issues that affect leadership success. These basic principles of success can be applied to business and private life, helping anyone reach their full potential. Twenty-one powerful statements help leaders maximize their assets and overcome their weaknesses, encouraging them to lead with their hearts as well as their minds. Daily readings include sections which help readers integrate and apply each day's material.
21 Pfade für die erfolgreiche Führung von Menschen: Konsequent, essenziell, vertrauensvoll
by Bernd WildenmannDas Buch ist für alle Führungskräfte geschrieben, die ihre Aufgabe als Profession verstehen. Das Entscheiden unter Unsicherheit, das Entwickeln der natürlichen Autorität sowie das Stärken des eigenen Charismas und Einflussbereichs sind wesentliche Aspekte dieses Ansatzes. Die Erkenntnisse zu Management-Potenzial und Misserfolgsfaktoren geben, verbunden mit den ertragskritischen Management-Kompetenzen, eine transparente Analyse für die Entwicklung von Führungskräften, wie zu Auswahlentscheidungen. Mit den Führungsvignetten werden 38 ganz konkrete Rezepturen beschrieben, die erfolgreiche Führungskräfte praktizieren. Für das Modell des Situativen Führens werden 16 konkrete Anwendungsfelder vorgestellt, in die sich alle erdenklichen Führungssituationen eingruppieren lassen.
21 Secrets of Million-Dollar Sellers: America's Top Earners Reveal the Keys to Sales Success
by Stephen J. HarvillIn this sharp, invigorating read, Fortune 50 consultant Stephen Harvill discovers twenty-one common behaviors of top earners across seven major industries that set them apart. These are the secrets of the world’s best salespeople who rake in at least one million dollars a year.For over thirty years, Steve Harvill has helped successful sales teams do what they do better, smarter, more elegantly, and more imaginatively. As a consultant for some of the top companies in the world, including Apple, Pepsi, Samsung, and Wells Fargo, he aids in simplifying processes that have become unwieldy and making teams more effective. His work inspired him to ask the question: What exactly sets the top producers apart from their peers? After spending a year interviewing 175 sales superstars from seven different industries, he found twenty-one distinct behaviors of successful salespeople. Organized by these best practices and filled with hundreds more tips, stories, and takeaways, 21 Secrets of Million-Dollar Sellers reveals how you can improve in every aspect of your job and rise to become one of the best.
The 21 Success Secrets of Self-Made Millionaires: How to Achieve Financial Independence Faster and Easier than You Ever Thought Possible (The Laws of Success Series)
by Brian TracyHow to Achieve Financial Independence Faster and Easier Than You Ever Thought Possible