How does a manager gain a positive commitment of ... more

How does a manager gain a positive commitment of the work place? What measures are necessary to motivate employees and make them effective members of the organization?Andrew Sargent explains the issues, the theories expounded by behavioural scientists, the barriers to motivation, the crucial influence of the personnel expert and through description of actual case studies the role of supervisors. He offers positive, practical and informative guidance to achieving harmonisation and motivating the team. The book focuses on constructive analysis of the challenge of motivation and practical help in making it happen. The book is straight forward and common sense style spells out a clear message for managers in todays demanding business environment.... less

A Walk with Four Spiritual Guides is Andrew Harve... more

A Walk with Four Spiritual Guides is Andrew Harveys very personal introduction to Krishnas lessons on the immortality of the soul, Buddhas description of the fundamental role of mental conditioning in making us who we are, Jesus portrayal of the Kingd... less

Business owners are frequently faced with challen... more

Business owners are frequently faced with challenging pricing dilemmas. Should you jack up your prices in one big jump, or frequently in smaller increments? If you raise prices, will you make more money, or will you lose money because customers will go elsewhere? Pricing can make or break a small business.There is no one-size-fits-all pricing strategy, so business owners need to consider all the options. Loaded with illustrative examples, Pricing Strategies explains many strategies in detail and offers step-by-step options for your type of business. Whether youre an experienced business owner or a beginner, contractor or retailer, this book offers different approaches to pricing your product or service to help you maximize your profits and keep your business going strong. This book is written in an easy-to-understand manner. It shows you how to choose the right prices for your products and services step by step, and covers the following topics: Psychological pricing Price skimming Penetration pricing Cost plus markup Multiple unit pricing... less

Traditionally pneumatics and hydraulics are thoug... more

Traditionally pneumatics and hydraulics are thought to be a mechanical engineers subject. In practice the techniques tend to be more akin to the ideas used in electronics and process control. This book has been written by a process control engineer as a guide to the operation of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. It is intended for engineers and technicians who wish to have an insight into the components and operation of a pneumatics or hydraulic system. The mathematical content has been deliberately kept simple with the aim of making the book readable rather than rigorous.... less

The book is designed not to overwhelm students by... more

The book is designed not to overwhelm students by its length but covers all aspects of the law of contract most commonly found in the undergraduate curriculum... less

This textbook is a fresh approach to contract law... more

This textbook is a fresh approach to contract law from an experienced teacher, combining summary of the main propositions, detailed analysis and case-law discussion. By cleverly balancing comprehensive scholarship with clear layout and features that ensure clarity and understanding, it gives students the tools to read judgments with confidence.... less

Homeopathy is a form of complementary medicine in... more

Homeopathy is a form of complementary medicine in which natural substances, derived from minerals, animals and plants are used on the principle of like cures like. It offers holistic approach to health and is gentle, safe and effective. This book introduces a wide range of homeopathy techniques and helps you to learn how to make the most of them. All the titles which contains diagrams and case studies wherever appropriate are written by professional practitioners with many years of experience.... less

A passionate portrait of the faith and life of Ga... more

A passionate portrait of the faith and life of Gandhi, written by one of his closest friends, an Anglican priest. Now with an all-new foreword by Dr. Arun Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhis grandson, this thoughtful biography offers intriguing insights into Gandhis early life, religious practice, and his efforts to further peace and justice in the world. Written by Charles Andrews a longtime friend of Gandhis Mahatma Gandhi: His Life & Ideas examines from a contemporary activists point of view the religious and political environments that influenced the birth of the peaceful resistance movement, the primary tool that Gandhi and the people of his homeland used to gain India its freedom from British rule. Including excerpts from Gandhis personal correspondence and professional writings, Mahatma Gandhi: His Life & Ideas provides an ideal introduction to the life and lifes work of one of the most influential figures of the twentieth century. Dr. Arun Gandhi is Mahatma Gandhis grandson and cofounder of the M. K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence in Memphis, Tennessee. He is the author of several books, including Legacy of Love: My Education in the Path of Nonviolence.... less

Companies of all sizes and in all industries seek... more

Companies of all sizes and in all industries seek the same objectives-sales growth, customer growth, revenue growth, profit growth, etc. But how do you navigate through the various challenges raised by a rapidly-changing marketplace, volatile capital markets, technological innovation and a complex regulatory environment?FAST-TRACK Business Growth is the resource to help your company identify growth objectives, develop business-growth plans, implement business-growth strategiesand avoid the pitfalls that an aggressive-growth strategy will inevitably encounter.... less

Whether your goal is to transfer shares to family... more

Whether your goal is to transfer shares to family members, fund your retirement or simply sell the business and move on to start a new venture this book is for you. If its traditional succession planning youre interested in, youll find many ways to transfer active ownership to the right family member, provide for nonactive members, and reduce the impact of taxes on your estate.... less