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Packed with insightful analysis, expert guidance, and clear, practical examples, this key resource provide up-to-date, integrated coverage of the law of trade secrets, copyright, trademarks and patents, ideas, and noncompetition agreements.Epstein on Intellectual Property, Fifth Edition covers the latest legal developments in such hot areas as biotechnology, intellectual property, due diligence, software protection, copyright infringement, ownership of employee inventions, and more.You will consult this reference for expert answers to questions such as how to:... less

Deal quickly and effectively with today's most co... more

Deal quickly and effectively with today's most complex licensing issues ... with the insights and guidance of 23 experts who offer their licensing know-how and drafting techniques in the Fourth Edition of Drafting License Agreements. . In two comprehensive volumes, you will find time-saving clauses and provisions, full-length model license agreements, practice-tested approaches to drafting critical license provisions, and practical advice, including:... less

The Handbook of Brain Theory and Neural Networks ... more

The Handbook of Brain Theory and Neural Networks presents the enormous progress made in recent years in the many subfields related to the two great questions: How does the brain work? and, How can we build intelligent machines?The book includes almost 300 articles covering the whole spectrum of topics in brain theory and neural networks. The first two parts of the book, prepared by Michael Arbib, are designed to help readers orient themselves in this wealth of material. Part I provides general background on brain modeling and on both biological and artificial neural networks. Part II consists of Road Maps to help readers steer through articles in part III on specific topics of interest. The articles in part III are written so as to be accessible to readers of diverse backgrounds. They are cross-referenced and provide lists of pointers to Road Maps, background material, and related reading.... less

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We no longer need to feel that the path tread by most of humanity is one quiet desperation. In The Presence Process, we now have a sensible step-by-step procedure that empowers us to heal the ghosts from our past so we can live liberated lives Now.In showing us how to step beyond our personal physical, mental, and emotional afflictions and addictions, and by empowering us to facilitate ourselves into wholeness, The Presence Process takes a bold step into a new paradigm of healthcare. The lucid flow of this text magnetically and gently draws us into a transformational experience that automatically grounds us into the vibrant radiance of Present Moment Awareness where we find our liberation, our healing, our innate wisdom.INCLUDES SPOKEN-WORD AUDIOTHE ART OF PRESENCEOn The Art of Presence, Eckhart Tolle invites you to a six-session audio retreat to teach you how to deepen the moment-to-moment realization of your essential nature the unified consciousness that lives all things. With his one-of-a-kind instruction, he shows how to ground yourself in the vibrancy of your inner body while simultaneously breaking free from the illusion of separation from the outside world; how to connect to the perceiver of all your experiences to realize the wisdom of spiritual surrender; and much more.... less

The pricing of goods and services within a multi-... more

The pricing of goods and services within a multi-divisional organization, particularly in regard to cross-border transactions, has emerged as one of the most contentious areas of international tax law.This is due in no small measure to the rise of transfer pricing regulations as governments seek to stem the flow of tax revenue overseas, making the issue one of great importance to multinational corporations.This thoroughly practical work provides guidance on an array of critical transfer pricing issues.The guides relevance is further enhanced by the inclusion of 11 country chapters covering domestic transfer pricing issues in a variety of key national jurisdictions.... less

A 1,6OO km odyssey through the Sahara desertDrive... more

A 1,6OO km odyssey through the Sahara desertDriven to get a glimpse of an ancient way of life before it disappeared from the planet forever, author Michael Benanav embarked on a 1600 kilometer odyssey by foot and by camel, through a swath of the Sahara Desert so deadly its called The Land of Terror by the nomads who cross it. Joining up with the caravan of white gold one of the last working camel caravans in the world Benanav followed an age-old trade route, transporting gleaming slabs of solid rock salt from mines deep in the desert to the market in Timbuktu. Once literally worth its weight in gold, which gives the caravan its name, the salt today is worth just pennies a pound, but men still risk their lives to haul it and sell it. Benanav lived for weeks among the camel drivers as they traveled eighteen hours a day for nearly six weeks, through sandstorms and searing heat. Along the way, he learned how to care for and ride camels, became a medic to injured salt miners, encountered an Islamic culture in which men not women veil their faces, and grappled with the dilemmas of cultural extinction created by the ever-spreading impact of globalization.... less

50 Essential Management Techniques brings togethe... more

50 Essential Management Techniques brings together a formidable array of tools designed to improve managerial performance. For each entry the author introduces the techniques in question, explains how it works, then goes on to show how it can be used to solve an actual problem. The fifty techniques are grouped into subject areas, ranging from strategy to learning. For managers in every type of organization and at any level, as well for students and consultants, this book is likely to become an indispensable source.... less

Your life story is unique, write it down and dont... more

Your life story is unique, write it down and dont lose it. If you can write a letter, you really can write a book.Biographies are not only for celebrities. Normal peoples lives your own, in fact can be so much more fascinating and interesting. Experience the joy and fulfilment of writing about yourself, and produce a unique record for generations to come.This guide will show you how to research, structure, write, present and produce your material in book form. Whether its for yourself and your family or a wider audience, the result will be hugely satisfying. Insight... less

This is a book about fifteen individuals who dare... more

This is a book about fifteen individuals who dared to dream big, and then turn their dreams into reality. Their level of financial success and professional recofnition has placed them at the pinnacle of their professions. These superstars had a vision of themselves making a difference in people's lives by sharing their messsage; a vision that was bigger than their fear of appearing foolish. Their attitudes early in their careers was that one cannot fail at anything in life; one can only learn from one's experiences and grow in the process. As you read each chapter, you'll find inspirational examples of what it means t opursue one's life vision with passion. You'll find that each speaker has their own inspiring story to share about perseverance, determination, courage and the power of nelieving in oneself.... less

The Inside Secrets Of The Most Trusted And Succes... more

The Inside Secrets Of The Most Trusted And Successful Investors On Wall StreetEverywhere you look someone is telling you how to invest your money. How to ride the bull market... or anticipate the next correction. Everyone claims to have the answer. What should you believe?101 Investment Lessons from the Wizards of Wall Street. This is not a book for the investor who claims to know all there is to know. Its for the rest of us who need some basic dos and donts, such as: Invest in businesses you understand Assess your risk tolerance Dont try to time the market Always know how much money you can afford to lose Set a price goal for buying and selling Buy high. Sell higher Beware of stocks that get too much publicity... less