Revised with updated information and current case... more

Revised with updated information and current case studies, plus seven new chapters, this new edition gives you the latest tools for showing profitability in your HRD program. Todays economic climate demands that anyone involved in training and development be able to both produce and document results. This is an invaluable reference for anyone involved in human resource development.... less

We all desire to be successful at our jobs. The p... more

We all desire to be successful at our jobs. The problem is, there seems to be a set of unwritten rules that successful people know and others dont. Now these mysterious rules are revealed. Seeds Of Success is a life-changing story that delivers the five simple principles one needs to put to use in order to excel on the job. This entertaining parable is set in beautiful Natchez, Mississippi during the Great Depression of the 1930s. It teaches the reader how to plant the seeds of on-the-job-success in their own lives.The reader will learn how to: Open doors of opportunity Become more effective at work Gain others respect Maximize your potential Earn promotions Enjoy your job more... less

FREE audio CD includes SIX GUIDED MEDITATIONSHave... more

FREE audio CD includes SIX GUIDED MEDITATIONSHave you ever thought about trying meditation, but didnt know how to get started? With Meditation for Beginners, trusted teacher Jack Kornfield shows you how simple it is to start and stick with a daily meditation practice.Insight or vipassana meditation is the time-honored skill of calming the spirit and clearing the mind for higher understanding. Now, in this complete course created especially for beginners, renowned teacher Jack Kornfield offers a straightforward, step-by-step method for bringing meditation into your life.Using the six guided meditations on the included disc, you will discover how easy it is to use your breath, physical sensations and even difficult emotions to create tranquility and loving kindness in your everyday life. These simple, elegant practices are so easy to learn that you will begin enjoying the benefits of meditation immediately while laying the foundation for a lifetime of inner discovery and awakening.... less

Everything rises and falls on leadership. Leaders... more

Everything rises and falls on leadership. Leadership is the most critical ingredient in any organization. We all understand the importance of good leadership and know it when we see it, but describing or teaching leadership is elusive at best. Enter, The Shipbuilder. This delightful business-management allegory set in ancient Greece teaches the Five Principles of Leadership; as effective today as they were 2,500 years ago. Learn how to: get more done with fewer people supervise less build teamwork decrease employee turnover, and improve everyones morale including your own!... less

A Timely and Integrated Approach to International... more

A Timely and Integrated Approach to International Sales LawIn this global market, where an arbitration agreement is increasingly a part of every international sales agreement, the value of an integrated approach to teachingat the intersection of substantive contract law and dispute resolutionis immediately evident. Morissey and Graves powerfully demonstrate both how a lawyer drafts an international sales contract and how the transactional and arbitral provisions interact if the deal does not go as anticipated. Logically organized in three partsan overview of international commercial law, CISG, and dispute resolution International Sales Law and Arbitration: Problems, Cases, and Commentary also provides important reference material, such as the UNCITAL Model Law Jurisdictions and Sources of Contracting Parties Rights and Obligations, in a generous four-part Appendices. For a sensible and cutting-edge view of international sales law, take a look at this groundbreaking new casebook by Morrissey and Graves.... less

Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen have inspire... more

Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen have inspired millions with their timeless tales of everyday life. Now they team with noted womens issues expert Stephanie Marston for this new book series in the Chicken Soup line.Extraordinary recipes for living will improve lives in nine simple steps. Women will benefit from getting to know themselves in a journal that truly celebrates life. The advice in Life Lessons for Women is straightforward yet perceptive, and combined with powerful stories, it overflows with inspiration and direction for creating a significant life.... less

Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen have inspire... more

Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen have inspired millions with their timeless tales of everyday life. Now they team with noted womens issues experts Dorothy K. Breininger, Debby S. Bitticks and Lynn Benson for this new book series in the Chicken Soup line.Life Lessons for Busy Moms has the realistic, doable, and time-efficient tips that can transform your life. Moms who have been there will share how their quests were not focused on perfection, but on organization and ways to create the balance we all yearn for. Find out their secrets and learn how to nurture yourself which in turn nurtures the family. You will also learn how to keep an organized home and get the kids involved in chores, while bonding with them.... less

The key to success in business is planning. And t... more

The key to success in business is planning. And the key to successful planning is using a proven format to analyze a products marketability. Market Opportunity Analysis: Text and Cases guides you step-by-step through the complicated process of determining the feasibility of marketing a new product or service. Using ten real-life case studies with sample reports of actual analyses, the book examines the factors that influence feasibility analyses, including external considerations (market size, competition, technology, inflation and the economy, government regulations, political conditions, social change), internal factors (purpose, corporate objectives, resources), and financial considerations (revenue estimates, cost estimates, return on investment). The authors of this unique book combine decades of practical experience in market research, strategic management, consumer behavior, and new venture creation to help you develop the analytical skills you need to focus on what needs to be doneand how to do it.... less

Lesly's HANDBOOK OF PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNIC... more

Lesly's HANDBOOK OF PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS has been the most comprehensive and widely used PR reference. It offers the latest and best ideas and thinking from the leaders in public relations. In this edition, Philip Lesly draws together a panel of internationally renowned experts to create an invaluable, worldwide industry guide.... less

When Lincoln reunited a country fractured by the ... more

When Lincoln reunited a country fractured by the Civil War all the while enduring unceasing political criticism and tragic personal losses he triumphed under conditions that would break most people. Determined to discover the source of this amazing strength and resilience, scholar Philip Ostergard has spent years uncovering the place of faith in Lincolns life. The result is a fascinating look at the depth of Lincolns knowledge and beliefs.For those who seek answers to the questions surrounding Lincolns views, this book offers intriguing details into Lincolns inner battle between doubt and faith, as well as the complex times in which he lived.... less