You dont have to be a great musician to appreciat... more

You dont have to be a great musician to appreciate great music. Nor do you need to be a great scientist to appreciate the exciting discoveries and intriguing mysteries of our universe.Dr. Robert Piccioni brings the excitement of modern scientific discoveries to general audiences. He makes the key facts and concepts understandable without dumbing them down. He presents them in a friendly, conversational manner, and includes many personal anecdotes about the people behind the science.With 33 images and over 100 graphics, this book explains the real science behind the headlines and sound bites. Learn all about: Our universe: How big? How old? What came before? The Big Bang, black holes, and supernovae Quantum Mechanics and uncertainty How the immense and the minute are connected What is Special about General Relativity How mankind can become Earths best friend... 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

Win Negotiations With Confidence, Grace, and Ease... more

Win Negotiations With Confidence, Grace, and EaseTodays super negotiator has to be a versatile problem-solver, seeking hard-bargain results with a soft touch. With punch and panache, Robert Mayer shows you how to make the grade, revealing powerful negotiating tools drawn from a unique blend of sources: Recent advances in psychology, linguistics, trial advocacy, sales, and management communications Tips, tricks, and techniques drawn from interviews with more than 200 of the worlds master negotiators Mayers own been there, done that years as a lawyer representing thousands of clientsYoull learn what works and what doesnt when youre up against a stone wall... or your ideas are being rejected... or youre confronted with hostility and anger. Plus, How To Win Any Negotiation gives step-by-step how-tos and what-tos for 38 common negotiating situations from buying a car to leasing an apartment, acing a job interview to buying a franchise, or negotiating your way out of debt.... less

The art of the argumentthe pros game of knowing w... more

The art of the argumentthe pros game of knowing what to say, how to say it, and when to say it. Winning arguments without raising your voice, losing your cool, or coming to blows. Without bulldozing and browbeating the other guy. Without offending or embarrassing anyone, including yourself.Winning arguments with confidence, grace and ease.If youre ready, Bob Mayer will show you how in a light, humorous, page-turning read filled with personal and celebrity anecdotes and riveting tidbits. What is the books secret? Its martial. Its mental judo. Where you use the other guys energy to win. Its mind-set. Its charisma. Thats how the New York Times describes Bob Mayers winning methodology.... less

Recruitment and selection is the foundation of al... more

Recruitment and selection is the foundation of all other HR activity. Get it wrong and it doesnt matter how good your development programme is, how well you motivate your staff, how you manage their performance, or even how well you reward them, you are always making up for that one bad decision. It is also one of your principal points of contact with line managers: deliver a less than perfect performance there and your chances of being taken seriously as a strategic business partner are gone.Get it right, however, and you can transform a mundane, everyday HR process into a chance to improve your organisations performance by improving the quality of the people youre asking to deliver that performance. Do that, and your line managers and senior management colleagues will sit up and take notice.... less

The Greatest Sales Training in the World is based... more

The Greatest Sales Training in the World is based on the inspirational bestseller, The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino, and provides a powerful sales philosophy on which this comprehensive sales training program is based. The title explores how to increase profits or personal income by applying the time-tested principles contained in Mandinos Ten Ancient Scrolls for Success. Also featured are special contributions from several of the worlds greatest sales and training experts, such as Anthony Robbins. These contributions, combined with the inspirational wisdom of Og Mandinos powerful sales philosophy, make this book an absolute must-read for anyone interested in maximising time spent in earning. The title should appeal to the growing number of executives and sales people who see the link between positive thinking, inspirational motivation, personal principles and good business.THIS DYNAMIC EDITION OFFERS PRACTICAL TIPS ON HOW TO: Develop successful sales habits Penetrate the defense systems of clients Develop persistence Elevate your self-esteem... less

The practical aspects of environmental technology... more

The practical aspects of environmental technology are discussed in detail in this book. Each chapter deals with unit operations such as biological, chemical, physical, radiation and electrical technology besides others. Traditional technologies have been included, as well as those that can be considered innovative, and emerging. In addition, a number of technologies have been developed by combining processes directly, or in a treatment train, and these developments are expected to assume increasing importance. However, such concerns as uncertainties due to liability, regulatory approval, price competition, and client approval have limited the application of some of these newer technologies.The purpose of this book is not to describe commercial processes, but a number of proprietary processes are included in order to present additional information. The inclusion or exclusion of any commercial process bears no relationship to its comparative effectiveness in any environmental control situation. Also, various governmental and commercial organizations may use different nomenclature and terminology, for the same technology.... less

Thermodynamics is a very powerful engineering too... more

Thermodynamics is a very powerful engineering tool, yet it is often a conceptually difficult subject for engineering students. This book designed for a standard two-semester thermodynamics course covers the basic first and second laws of thermodynamics and their application to closed and open systems. A number of computer problems have been introduced throughout this text. Appendix included here provides a brief introduction to the etymology of some terms used with regard to this subject.... less

This well established guide to the law as it rela... more

This well established guide to the law as it relates to corporate and retail banking cuts to the core of the legal and non-legal rules for besides covering legislation it also details the latest versions of the statutory codes in full with a commentary on each one.... less

This forthcoming title, by leading authority on e... more

This forthcoming title, by leading authority on energy lawPeter Roberts, provides a pragmatic examination of the provisions of a typical JOA in the order that they appear, with a particular focus on the critical issues of scope, the operator's role, joint and exclusive operations, default, transfers and decommissioning.... less