China remains one of the hottest business environ... more

China remains one of the hottest business environments in the world, with the countrys unexpected and sustained growth rate continuing even in these tumultuous economic times. Many corporations and countless entrepreneurs are looking to capitalize on this, but often with a limited understanding not just of Chinese business, but of Chinese businesspeople and how they think.Inside the Chinese Business Mind: A Tactical Guide for Managers focuses on helping business leaders and managers get an understanding of the core values and beliefs that drive business in China. It is a perfect tool for helping business people gain insights into the vastly different, surprisingly diverse Chinese business culture. The book also provides profound learning for leaders and their values and behaviors in the process.At the core of Inside the Chinese Business Mind is an in-depth study which gathered responses from over 200 business leaders. Going beyond the scope of traditional guidebooks, the study incorporates elements of psychology, philosophy, and business, resulting in a fascinating portrait of the Chinese people, one that finds clear distinctions in behaviors and priorities across different regions, among various age groups, and within other demographic categories. The specific information will help business leaders develop the kind of cultural awareness that leads to greater opportunities and stronger relationships in China, at home, and within themselves.... less

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

DISCOVER THE SPIRITUALLY INCISIVE STRATEGIESFOR P... more

DISCOVER THE SPIRITUALLY INCISIVE STRATEGIESFOR PEACEFULLY RESOLVING CONFLICT IN THIS MASTERPIECE OF MILITARY STRATEGY. Written 2,500 years ago by Chinese general Sun Tzu, The Art of War is a poetic and potent treatise on military strategy still in use in war colleges around the world. Yet its principles transcend warfare and have practical applications to all the conflicts and crises we face in our lives in our workplaces, our families, even within ourselves. Thomas Huynh guides you through Sun Tzus masterwork, highlighting principles that encourage a perceptive and spiritual approach to conflict, enabling you to: Prevent conflicts before they arise Peacefully and quickly resolve conflicts when they do arise Act with courage, intelligence and benevolence in adversarial situations Convert potential enemies into friends Control your emotions before they control youNow you can experience the effectiveness of Sun Tzus teachings even if you have no previous knowledge of The Art of War. Insightful yet unobtrusive facing-page commentary explains the subtleties of the text, allowing you to unlock the power of its teachings and help prevent and resolve the conflicts in your own life.... less

FREE Animation Movie DVD Included!Discover the Or... more

FREE Animation Movie DVD Included!Discover the Origin of Your SoulWhat is the nature of spirit and soul? What are the universal spiritual laws and how can we learn to live in harmony with them? What really happens when we die? Ryuho Okawa reveals in this book the transcendent nature of consciousness and the secrets of our multidimensional universe and our place in it. By understanding the natural laws of the universe and following the Buddhist Eightfold Path, he believes we can speed up our eternal process of development. The Laws of the Sun shows the way to achieve true happiness, a happiness that continues from this world through the other.... less

(3 Volumes) PaperBackIndias timeless, most practi... more

(3 Volumes) PaperBackIndias timeless, most practical scripture is a manual for everyday use. Ten years in the making, The Bhagavad Gita For Daily Living distills insight and understanding that have made Eknath Easwaran one of the best loved teachers in the world. His translation and verse-by-verse commentary with gentle humour, illustrates Gitas lofty insight with everyday events and contemporary problems familiar to all of us.Vol. I - The End of Sorrow Vol. II - Like a Thousand Suns Vol. III - To Love Is To Know Me... less

2000 more of the best and worst riddle ever inven... more

2000 more of the best and worst riddle ever invented before! This collection provides a rich source of riddles for children of any age or stage of intellectual attainment. There are simple riddles and complex ones, outright gags and mental puzzlers, pun and conumdrums, classic riddles and contemporary ones. You will find answers to such questions as - How do mice kiss? - Why did the projector blush? -What goes clomp, clomp, clomp, squish? And riddles about everything under the sun. This giant riddle book will not only provide endless hours of amusement, but will also help to stimulate intellectual growth.... less

Many people today believe that they are seeking h... more

Many people today believe that they are seeking happiness, yet their efforts only make them more and more unhappy. The Laws of Happiness is a basic introduction to the teachings of Ryuho Okawa, illustrating his core philosophy. He teaches that if people can master The Principles of Happiness - Love, Wisdom, Self-Reflection, and Progress - they can make their life shine in both this world and the other, for these principles, based on Okawas experiences, are the four methods of escaping suffering. Okawa shows you how to free yourself from the suffering of selfish love, how to stop bemoaning your ignorance and learn through study how to cut off negative spiritual influences through self-reflection, and how your strong thoughts will be realized. These are the keys to creating a spiritual age that is to come, which Ryuho Okawa calls The Age of the Sun.... less

Simplistic perceptions of the Islamic world quick... more

Simplistic perceptions of the Islamic world quickly dissolve in 40 Days and 1001 Nights as globetrotting American dancer, author and filmmaker Tamalyn Dallal takes you on an unforgettable journey.Without an agenda or expectations, Ms. Dallal sets out to live in five Islamic cultures for 40 days each. She finds herself in the tsunami-ravaged city of Banda Aceh, Indonesia, then ventures deep into the Egyptian Sahara to the Siwa Oasis, where donkey carts are the main form of transport. She follows a beautiful song to the forgotten island of Zanzibar, where sun and surf crash against a tumultuous past. Next, she lands in Jordan, a peaceful kingdom and haven for refugees from strife-torn lands, and finally spends 40 days in Chinas largest province, the predominantly Muslim Xinjiang Autonomous Region.Join the adventure, release your fears and gain a new perspective on a wide slice of our world that we hear so much and know so little about. You will be surprised, delighted and sometimes shocked at the fascinating web of true-life tales told by this 21st century Scheherezade.... less

NEW ENLARGED EDITIONFinally a book, India and the... more

NEW ENLARGED EDITIONFinally a book, India and the world, has been looking forward to, from the pen of Bejan Daruwalla, one of the greatest astrologers and psychics of our times. Special features of this book are: sun-signs in depth, numerology for everyone of you, a terrific piece blending Chinese and Western astrology, something about the history, lore and use of gems, and an article on gifts for all the 12 signs. Here, in short, is Gods plenty.Daruwalla is a strong devotee of Lord Ganesha (the elephant-headed God who is known to remove obstacles and sorrows.) Amongst his predictions, the noteworthy ones were the release of Nelson Mandela and the fall of Margaret Thatcher which appeared in the magazine Eves Weekly, January 20, 1990.Widely travelled, Bejan Daruwalla was invited by three Radio Stations and WBNs channel 10, Columbus, Ohio for his talks. He was also interviewed in the American Dailies during his stay there. Another distinction, he was invited by the prestigious Edgar Cayce Foundation, Virginia Beach for a series of lectures and needless to mention that the Indian newspapers and T.V. stations in Washington did him proud - and the Indians certainly know their astrologers! A unique honour for Bejan Daruwalla where America is his home away from home. The star astrologer is already on another book.... less