Meet The Challenges Of Todays Retail World Head O... more

Meet The Challenges Of Todays Retail World Head OnStart & Run A Retail Business recognizes that the retail industry has undergone enormous changes in the past 30 years. Retailing experts Jim Dion and Ted Topping give clear instructions and knowledgeable advice on how an owner-operated retail business needs to be organized to survive and prosper in todays highly competitive retail environment.A succinct and valuable guide, this book is as useful to retailers with established businesses as it is to those who are just beginning a retail business plan.Drawing on their years of experience in the retail industry, the authors provide a detailed, practical job description of the successful retailer, covering: Retail basics, Merchandising, Buying, Personnel, Sales management, Technology, Customer service... less

If you had only 24 hours left... what would you d... more

If you had only 24 hours left... what would you do?Should you finally forgive the one who hurt you the most and would you find the courage to apologize to the person you wronged? Who would you remember as your lifes greatest love? Could you recognize what you are truly grateful for?Jim Moret didnt fully understand the answers to those questions until he was literally a day away from ending his own life. This veteran television broadcaster and interviewer turns the camera on himself, taking the reader on an intimate journey. He moves beyond depression, tragedy, and self-doubt and grapples with his greatest decision: not simply whether to live but how to live.... less

By picking up this book, you have already taken a... more

By picking up this book, you have already taken a first step toward succeeding in life. But will you take the next step... and the next? Will today be the day you finally resolve to do something positive with your life no matter what difficulties you face?The world is made up of all kinds of people in all sorts of circumstances. But ultimately, everyone falls into one of two categories: those who succeed and those who fail. Nobody sets out to fail. But often we dont really know what success means or how to achieve it personally. Now theres help. In this inspiring and uplifting book, Jim Stovall shares easy-to-read, easy-to-put-to-work nuggets of wisdom that he has learned by overcoming his own blindness and becoming one of Americas most accomplished entrepreneurs. Each persuasive chapter gives you a practical, and powerful insight that can help you successfully negotiate every situation in your life.... less

This book provides an encyclopedic view of the hi... more

This book provides an encyclopedic view of the history, people, and practices of the worlds major and alternative religions. From Aaron to Zoroastrianism, nearly 300 entries examine key religious figures, prophets, deities, places, and scriptures, augmented by some 100 illustrations.A Handy GK Book A To Z of World Religions examines the worlds major religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It also describes spiritual practices that predate organized religion. Druidism and goddess worship, the Red Paint culture, Native North American spirituality, and the ancient Celts still speak to people. Some of their ancient wisdom is referred to as New Age religion. The modern resurgence of Wicca is only one example.Timely and accessible, A Handy GK Book A To Z of World Religions examines the often conflicting theories and interpretations of spiritual and historical matters and provides a basic understanding of the worlds religious diversity.... less

Are myths about thinking and innovation holding y... more

Are myths about thinking and innovation holding you back? Are you interested in getting outside your box? Would you like to work smarter, not harder? Do you sometimes wish you could see a problem through someone elses eyes just so you could get a fresh perspective?The power of INNOVATIVE THINKING is a practical and motivational book that leads you to generate new ideas on your own and unlock the creativity stored inside you. The exercises and advice in this breakthrough book will help you open your mind to explore options youve known all along but didnt know how to reach.... less

Business Letters for Busy People guides you to wr... more

Business Letters for Busy People guides you to write different types of letters, offers you samples that you can use. Effective formats can be copied, modified and customized- so it can help you do your job better, more effectively, more easily. Packed with concrete information, useful techniques,practical tips and gives you concise easy to use learning resources that get results.... less

Shopping is one of the most challenging and rewar... more

Shopping is one of the most challenging and rewarding human activities. Pooler offers a captivating exploration of the emotional and psychological dimensions of shopping. For those in retailing and marketing, this guide to the fickle consumers mindset offers concrete and practical advice on modern shopping behavior, along with important insights into the shopping psyche. Comprehending why people shop as they do is a daunting challenge for todays retailer. For example, why do people shop for bargain groceries yet purchase the latest luxury-model SUV? Why do people feel justified in splurging for Christmas, birthdays, or anniversaries, but suffer guilt from over-spending at other times of the year? Is clothes-shopping all about price and practicality, or is it more about emotional reward and psychological needs? Is the excitement in the quest or the acquisition? Why is there such a thing as a morning-after urge to return among certain shoppers, while others refuse to return an item even if its flawed or doesnt fit? What drives shoppers in various situations? This book answers such questions, taking an incisive look at how shopping and shoppers have changed in recent years and provides valuable insights for retailers, advertisers, marketers, and consumers.... less