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Navigate the world's belief systems with this faith-filled resource!

<p>Want to learn more about Judaism? Confused about Confucianism? This book is the answer to your prayers! World Religions DeMYSTiFieD is filled with the knowledge you need to ace a religion exam or satisfy your own curiosity.</p>

<p>Written by a professor of religion, World Religions DeMYSTiFieD gives you a tour of belief systems found around the globe. You will learn about the world's major religions--Hinduism, Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Islam--as well as Earth-based religions and native traditions of Australia, Africa, and the Americas. After reading this book, you will have a healthy understanding of these faiths without being overwhelmed by mystifying jargon or concepts.</p>

<p>This fast and easy guide features:</p>

 Step-by-step guidance through the fundamentals of world religions

Major rituals, celebrations, traditions, sacred texts, and art from each faith

Self-tests at the end of each chapter with complete answer explanations

A comprehensive test at the end of the book to check your knowledge



<p>Perfect for religion majors and the just-curious alike, World Religions DeMYSTiFieD is your path to enlightenment on this subject.</p>

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OCA Oracle Database 12c Installation and Administration Exam Guide (Exam 1Z0-062)

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A Complete Study System for OCA Exam 1Z0-062

<p>Prepare for the Oracle Certified Associate Oracle Database 12c Installation and Administration exam with this exclusive Oracle Press guide. Each chapter features challenging exercises, a certification summary, a two-minute drill, and a self-test to reinforce the topics presented. This authoritative resource helps you pass the exam and also serves as an essential, on-the-job reference. Get complete coverage of all OCA objectives for exam 1Z0-062, including:</p>

Installing and upgrading Oracle Database software

Managing the database instance

Configuring the Oracle network environment

Managing database storage structures

Administering user security

Managing undo data and data concurrency

Implementing Oracle Database auditing

Performing database maintenance

Managing performance and tuning SQL

Managing resources using Oracle Database Resource Manager

Automating tasks

Moving data

Performing backup and recovery

Installing Oracle Grid Infrastructure for a standalone server



<p>Electronic content includes:</p>

185+ practice exam questions with detailed answers and explanations

Test engine that provides custom exams by chapter or by domain

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Sherris Medical Microbiology, Sixth Edition

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The most dynamic, comprehensive, and student-friendly text on the nature of microorganisms and the fascinating processes they employ in producing infections disease

<p>For more than a quarter-of-a-century, no other text has explained the link between microbiology and human disease states better than Sherris Medical Microbiology. Through a vibrant, engaging approach, this classic gives you a solid grasp of the significance of etiologic agents, the pathogenic processes, epidemiology, and the basis of therapy for infectious diseases.</p>

<p>Part I of Sherris Medical Microbiology opens with a non-technical chapter that explains the nature of infection and the infection agents. The following four chapters provide more detail about the immune response to infection and the prevention, epidemiology, and diagnosis of infectious disease. Parts II through V form the core of the text with chapters on the major viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic diseases. Each of these sections opens with chapters on basic biology, pathogenesis, and antimicrobial agents.</p>

<p>Features and Learning Aids:</p>

 57 chapters that simply and clearly describe the strains of viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites that can bring about infectious diseases

Explanations of host-parasite relationship, dynamics of infection, and host response

A clinical cases with USMLE-style questions concludes each chapter on the major viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic diseases

All tables, photographs, and illustrations are in full color

Clinical Capsules cover the essence of the disease(s) caused by major pathogens

Margin Notes highlight key points within a paragraph to facilitate review

In addition to the chapter-ending case questions, a collection of 100 practice questions is also included



<p>Sometime in the future, an improved understanding of current worldwide infectious disease scourges will lead to their control. Hopefully, you will find the basis for that understanding presented in the pages of this book.</p>

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Kenneth J. Ryan, C. George Ray, Nafees Ahmad, W. Lawrence Drew, James J. Plorde

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Workbook and Casebook for Goodman and Gilmans The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics

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A new companion study guide to the most respected text in pharmacy education

Goodman & Gilmans Workbook for Pharmacologic Therapeutics delivers concise, high-yield summaries of the world-renowned coverage of the actions and uses of therapeutic agents in relation to physiology and pathophysiology found in Goodman & Gilmans The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics.

In order to maximize the learning and teaching experience, this unique review is packed with pedagogical aids such as learning objectives, summaries of key points, self-assessment Q&A, case vignettes, and a complete test bank in the final chapter. Perfect as a self-study guide or as a required classroom review, Goodman & Gilmans Workbook for Pharmacologic Therapeutics contains features and content that will appeal to both students and professors.

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ACCURATELY DIAGNOSE PEDIATRIC CONDITIONS BY VISIBLE SIGNS AND INTERNAL IMAGING WITH THIS FULL-COLOR ATLAS

<p>The Color Atlas of Pediatrics features more than 1,800 full-color photographs to help you visually diagnose a wide variety of common and uncommon conditions and disorders spanning the entire pediatric spectrum.</p>

<p>This superb collection of clinical images is supported by concise, evidence-based treatment recommendations presented in easy-to-apply bulleted text. Each chapter begins with a patient story that ties the photographs to real-life patients.</p>

<p>Coverage for conditions includes:</p>

 Epidemiology

Etiology and Pathophysiology

Risk Factors

Diagnosis

Differential Diagnosis

Management

Prevention

Patient Education



<p>Strength of recommendation ratings are cited throughout, skillfully blending the art and science of medicine for optimal patient care.</p>

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McGraw-Hill Specialty Board Review Dermatology A Pictorial Review 3/E

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Nearly 600 full-color illustrations review the fullspectrum of clinical dermatology

<p>"Ali's book is a much-needed, succinct, accessible and affordably priced overview of clinical dermatology that will be a tremendous aid to dermatologists in training and those seeking a quick review of commonly tested subjects." -- Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (reviewing a previous edition)</p>

<p>Delivering 598 full-color illustrations, 400 multiple-choice questions, and concise, bulleted text, this is the perfect review for dermatology-related questions on boardexaminations or when preparing for certification or recertification. Dermatology A Pictorial Review offers comprehensive yet succinct coverage of the diagnosis and management of common dermatologic disorders, as well as some less common, but important dermatologic conditions.</p>

<p>Here's why this is the single-best review of clinical dermatology available today:</p>

598 full-color photographs for a complete overview of clinical dermatology

400 multiple-choice questions with detailed explanations for correct and incorrect answer choices

A consistent design featuring full-color photographs side-by-side with high-yield bulleted text

An effective chapter organization that includes principles of diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and therapy

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Pediatric Practice: Endocrinology, 2nd Edition

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The go-to guide for managing endocrine problems in children  completely updated for todays practice

<p>Part of the Pediatric Practice series, Pediatric Practice: Endocrinology is an outstanding clinical analysis and decision-making tool for those treating endocrine problems in children. Featuring an innovative problem-oriented approach, this well-illustrated, full-color guide skillfully integrates pathophysiology with clinical management. Numerous figures illustrate the principles of normal and abnormal physiology and treatment rationale and effects.</p>

<p>Since an understanding of the clinical manifestations and treatments of endocrine disorders begins with knowledge of concepts of hormone action and principles of feedback control, the first chapter, "General Concepts and Physiology," links genetics, cell biology, and physiology with pathophysiology to provide a clear and approachable overview of endocrine systems. Subsequent chapters discuss disorders of growth, puberty, thyroid and adrenal glands, sex development, calcium and bone metabolism, water homeostasis, and carbohydrate metabolism and its comorbidities.</p>

<p>In this second edition, contributing authors have updated all chapters. Important additions include sections on genetics for the endocrinologist in the general concepts chapter, an overview of the physiology and treatment of metabolic syndrome and dyslipidemia in the obesity chapter, and the addition of a new chapter on enteric hormones.</p>

<p>Features of the Pediatric Practice Series</p>

<p> The Pediatric Practice series simplifies the care of pediatric patients by delivering:</p>

 Tips that tell you what you must know--and what you must do--at every stage of care

Diagnostic and treatment algorithms

Signs/Symptoms and Differential Diagnosis boxes

When to Refer boxes, which examine all the relevant clinical considerations

Diagnostic Tests--with a realistic emphasis on the right tests to order

Medical Treatment coverage that includes drugs, dosages, and administration in an easy-to-read tabular format

Convenient icons and a consistent chapter design

Numerous clinical color photos and didactic diagrams

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Michael S. Kappy, David B. Allen, Mitchell E. Geffner

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LEARN ANATOMY IN THE CONTEXT OF REAL-LIFE PATIENTS AND PREPARE FOR THE BOARDS

<p>Experience with clinical cases is central to excelling on the USMLE Step 1 and shelf exams, and ultimately to providing patients with competent clinical care. Case Files: Anatomy provides 58 true-to-life cases that illustrate essential concepts in this field. Each case includes an easy-tounderstand discussion correlated to essential basic science concepts, definitions of key terms, anatomy pearls, and USMLE-style review questions. With Case Files, you'll learn instead of memorize.</p>

 Learn from 58 high-yield cases, each with board-style questions and key-point pearls

Master complex concepts through clear and concise discussions

Practice with review questions to reinforce learning

Polish your approach to clinical problem-solving

Perfect for medical, dental, and physician assistant students preparing for gross anatomy course exams and the Boards

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Eugene C. Toy, Lawrence M. Ross, Cristo Papasakelariou, Hang Zhang

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Casebook in Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Drug Dosing

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A STEP-BY-STEP APPROACH TO DESIGNING ACCURATE DOSING REGIMENS

<p>Casebook in Pharmacokinetics and Drug Dosing uses real-life cases to teach pharmacy students, pharmacists, and clinical pharmacists how to apply pharmacokinetics to formulate proper dosing regimens. In order to be as clinically relevant as possible, the book not only discusses drugs with readily available therapeutic serum levels, but places equal emphasis on high-alert agents with narrow therapeutic indexes.</p>

<p>Each drug chapter is written by clinical pharmacists who have hands-on experience in drug dosing and includes an overview of the drugs pharmacology, including:</p>

Indications

Mec hanisms of action

Toxicities

Pharmacokinetics



<p>There is comprehensive review and discussion of each drug's bioavailability, volume of distribution, clearance, half-life, therapeutic drug level monitoring, drug interactions, dosing, and availability. Each chapter is enhanced by numerous patient cases with clear step-by-step answers and explanations. Calculations, equations, and dosing recommendations are provided for each case.</p>

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Resident Readiness Obstetrics and Gynecology

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ARE YOU READY? GET RESIDENT READY

<p>Resident Readiness: Obstetrics and Gynecology prepares you for success during your internship. Inside is a full range of clinical scenarios you may experience during your residency, supported by comprehension questions with detailed answer explanations and tips to remember. You will also learn the clinical problem-solving process so you can think quickly on your feet, especially when time is critical. With this book's step-by-step guidance, you will gain the confidence you need to perform at your best on Day One of your residency.</p>

<p>BEYOND TREATING YOUR PATIENT, RESIDENT READINESS PREPARES YOU TO:</p>

 Start intern year with a solid fund of knowledge

Successfully manage patients in the ER, obstetric triage, and on the wards

Conduct ambulatory clinic visits and office procedures efficiently

Perform competently on acting internships/visiting rotations as a fourth-year medical student

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Debra L. Klamen, Edward R. Yeomans, Charlie C. Kilpatrick

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PHR/SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification All-in-One Exam Guide

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An all-new exam guide for the HR Certification Institutes Professional and Senior Professional in Human Resources certifications

<p>PHR/SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification All-in-One Exam Guide offers 100% coverage of all objectives for both the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) exams. Each chapter includes Exam Tips that highlight key exam information, a chapter summary, and end-of-chapter practice questions. This authoritative resource also serves as a valuable, on-the-job reference. Real-world examples as well as Notes, Tips, and Cautions provide professional insight and call out potentially harmful situations.</p>

Covers all official objectives for both the PHR and SPHR exams

Special HR at Work sidebars provide actual examples of policies and procedures at work

Electronic includes two practice exams and worksheets

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Fiber Optic Installer's Field Manual, Second Edition

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A fully updated fiber optic cable installation guide

<p>Extensively revised to cover the latest technologies and equipment, this portable tool shows you how to plan, install, and maintain a robust fiber optic network to support today's high speed requirements. The emphasis is on practical, efficient installation techniques using current global industry standards. Detailed diagrams and step-by-step procedures walk you through the entire process. This completely up-to-date edition is an essential on-the-job reference.</p>

<p>Fiber Optic Installer's Field Manual, Second Edition, covers:</p>

 Properties of light

Optical fiber

Fiber optic cables

Fiber optic cable procurement

Safety precautions

Handling fiber optic cable

Outdoor fiber optic cable installation

Indoor cable installation

Fiber optic cable general installation guide

Splicing and termination

Patch cords and connectors

Optical fiber power loss and measurement

The OTDR and OSA

Fiber optic installation tests

Transceivers such as SFP and XFP

WDM and other passive optical equipment

SONET/SDH

Ethernet over fiber

Fiber system deployment

Maintenance

Emergency cable repair

Network documentation

Troubleshooting

Design fundamentals

Personnel

Dark fiber leasing

Global standards reference tables

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Entrepreneurial Finance, Third Edition: Finance and Business Strategies for the Serious Entrepreneur

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The premier guide to setting up and managing your businesss finances

<p>Whatever business you run or plan to launch, Entrepreneurial Finance provides the essential tools and know-how you need to build a sturdy foundation that will support it for many years to come.</p>

<p>Entrepreneurial Finance, Third Edition, offers potent methods for keeping firm financial control of your enterprise and insightful tips for avoiding the multitude of financial barriers that may block your entrepreneurial dream.</p>

<p>This exciting update covers all the major topics that have made Entrepreneurial Finance the definitive book on the subject--from understanding financial statements and measuring cash flow to making a company profitable, valuing a company, and raising additional debt and equity capital--as well as brand-new, need-to-know information about:</p>

 Marketing your crowdfunding campaign to finance not only technology companies, but also arts, sciences, biotechnology, and community development organizations

Pursuing "intrapreneurship," or the financing of growth within an existing company using a mindset of entrepreneurship

The "Entrepreneurship Spectrum," or the many ways to pursue your dreams of running your own company

Discovering sources of debt and equity capital for the fast-growing millions of women and minority business owners



<p>Entrepreneurial Finance clearly explains the inescapable rules of timeless financial and business principles by using real-world examples and in-depth case studies. It features expert coverage of phantom stock, options, and ratio analysis used for businesses small and large.</p>

<p>Packed with powerful financial and business techniques you absolutely need for success today, Entrepreneurial Finance provides the essential tools for building and maintaining steady profitability and business longevity in the most difficult economy in generations.</p>

<p>The Definitive Finance Guide for Entrepreneurs</p>

<p> Entrepreneurial Finance is a complete, one-stop resource that provides the information and strategies you need to ensure your business gets up and running--and stays up and running.</p>

<p>The successful founder of several companies and one of today's top entrepreneurship educators, Steven Rogers teaches you all the best practices for financially setting up and managing a business. You'll learn everything you need to know about:</p>

 Business plans -- What they are, what they can do, how to prepare them

Financial statements -- How to develop them, how to analyze them

Money -- Where and how to find it, techniques for maintaining positive cash flow



<p>This new edition brings you fully up to date with important new information on what to do and what to avoid when it comes to crowdsourcing, "intrapreneurship," and debtand equity capital, and it provides case studies of companies that were successfully launched during recessions.</p>

<p>Working for yourself will be the toughest job you ever have, but Entrepreneurial Finance makes it easier by giving you a single resource packed with the latest research and step-by-step guidelines for what must be done, how to do it, and what to do when things go wrong.</p>

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Inspired by the Ideas and Insight of Taxi Terry...The Best Guide to Customer Service You Will Ever Read

<p>No matter who you are, what you do, where you work, or how much money you make, you can learn a lot from a cab driver--especially when it is Taxi Terry, a successful self-starting entrepreneur who combines passion with effort and skill to create distinction in his job and in his life.</p>

<p>Bestselling author and Hall of Fame speaker Scott McKain was so impressed by Terry's joyful approach to customer service, he incorporated the driver's inspiring personal philosophy and uplifting advice into his business speeches at corporate events--with stunning success.</p>

<p>These are the 7 Tenets of Taxi Terry:</p>

 Set high expectations--then, exceed them!

Delivering what helps the customer . . . helps you.

Customers are people--so, personalize the experience.

Think logically--then act creatively and consistently.

Make the customer the star of your show!

Help your customers to come back for more.

Creating joy for your customer will make your work--and life--more joyful!



<p>If you want to be more than just a job title, Taxi Terry will inspire you to be better at what you do and become the best in your field. You'll find step-by-step strategies for each of the seven tenets, with actionable solutions that can be applied to an endless range of workplace problems. Also, with a special focus on "internal customers"--the people you rely on every day within your own company--the book addresses one of the most destructive issues in business today: employee disengagement. Using the same techniques that win over customers, you can actively engage coworkers, clients, and colleagues more effectively. In other words, everybody wins.</p>

<p>7 Tenets of Taxi Terry is your road map to an extraordinary journey--full of wonderful encounters and mutually rewarding experiences--that will take you anywhere you want to go.</p>

<p>PRAISE FOR 7 TENETS OF TAXI TERRY:</p>

<p> "Scott McKain is a great storyteller and Taxi Terry delivers: it provides you what you need to know and do to provide your customers the kind of experience that will delight them and keep them coming back for more." -- Mark Sanborn, author of The Fred Factor and CEO of Sanborn and Associates</p>

<p>"McKain clearly shows again why he is the master at teaching companies how they can out-market, out-sell, and out-service their competition." -- Dr. Tony Alessandra, author of The Platinum Rule and The NEW Art of Managing People</p>

<p>"McKain shows you how to consistently deliver a level of service that makes you and your business distinctive in the hearts and minds of your customers. You will want every person in your company to read this book and apply its lessons." -- Randy G. Pennington, author of the award-winning bestseller Make Change Work</p>

<p>"This book is another masterpiece from the brilliant business mind of Scott McKain." -- Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE, former president of the National Speakers Association and a leading executive speech coach</p>

<p>"I have loved the story of Taxi Terry every time I've heard Scott tell it. It's entertaining, funny, and always a crowd pleaser. In this great book, Scott gives you a chance to go deeper into the story and learn the lessons you need to deliver a great customer service experience." -- Larry Winget, television personality and six-time bestselling author of Grow a Pair and Shut Up, Stop Whining, and Get a Life!</p>

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THE BESTSELLING GUIDE TO WRITING COVER LETTERS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT FROM THE COMPETITION
With hundreds of ready-to-download letters--updated with strategies for networking online, social media, and responding to Internet job postings.

"Wow, wow, and wow! Letters like these are what I want to see; they help me get to know the person immediately and create a very positive impression." -- Melissa Burke, co-owner, Blue Plate Minds Creative Staffing Agency

"I recommend this book to all the job seekers I work with; it saves them time and expedites the search." -- Julie Hipp, Principal, Impact Partners Executive Search Firm

"This book guides job seekers at every level in using social media and technology to compete with more tech-savvy candidates." -- Mary Gable, career and outplacement counselor

"Podesta and Paxton's strategies are brilliant! The letters will impress hiring managers, and the advice on using the Internet is spot on!" -- Dave McGurgan, social media manager

"These letters go right to the core of what is needed to get one step ahead of the rest." -- Jay Jamison, International Managed Service Leader, British Telecom

"Letters like these bring both resume and applicant to life, so I can make the right decisions about whom to interview and ultimately hire." -- Loretta Kuhland, former Deputy Executive Director, Center for Disability Services, New York Capital Region

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McGraw-Hill Education 500 GMAT Verbal Questions to Know by Test Day

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500 Ways to Achieve Your Highest Score

<p>We want you to succeed on the Verbal section of the GMAT. That's why we've selected these 500 questions to help you study more effectively, use your preparation time wisely, and get your best score. These questions are similar to the ones you'll find on the GMAT, so you will know what to expect on test day. Each question includes a concise, easy-to-follow explanation in the answer key for your full understanding of the concepts. Whether you have been studying all year or are doing a last-minute review, McGraw-Hill: 500 GMAT Verbal Questions to Know by Test Day will help you achieve the high score you desire.</p>

<p>Sharpen your subject knowledge, strengthen your thinking skills, and build your test-taking confidence with:</p>

 500 GMAT Verbal questions

Full explanations for each question in the answer key

A format parallel to that of the GMAT exam

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The CEO Difference: How to Climb, Crawl, and Leap Your Way to the Next Level of Your Career

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Stay relevant, stay connected, STAY AHEAD OF THE GAME.

<p>When it comes to getting ahead today, your talent and experience matter. The problem is, someone else going for the promotion or business opportunity has a resume thats as good as, if not better than, yours.</p>

<p>If you want to get ahead, you have to be different. You have to stand out from the crowd. You have to get decision makers to talk about you.</p>

<p>No one understands what it takes to succeed in todays business landscape better than D. A. (Debra) Benton. A globally recognized consultant, Benton has spent more than 20 years helping business professionals like you perform better and achieve more.</p>

<p>In The CEO Difference, Benton gives you the insight and tools to make subtle changes in your presentation, attitude, and leadership style that will dramatically increase your leadership effectivenessand, consequently, help you enjoy work and life. Learn how to differentiate yourself with tangible steps to get where you want to go:</p>

 Authentically and effectively differentiate yourself in appropriate ways

Inspire teams and organizations to be more productive and prosperous

Understand yourself, change your mindset, and present yourself in a way that people are receptive to

Create, manage, and mentor successful individuals and teams

Remain intellectually curious while making meaningful contributions to your organization



<p>Competition for the top spot has never been fiercer. Today, you have to exceed in a group of exceeders, Benton writes.</p>

<p>But its not all about improving your job performance. You are already knowledgeable, competent, and hard-working. Its about doing typical things in atypical ways. Its about doing things that add organizational valuewithout being asked. Its about having what your competitors dont: The CEO Difference.</p>

<p>Praise for The CEO Difference</p>

<p>In our competitive world, finding a way to differentiate oneself is a key to success. Benton profiles a range of tried-and-true differentiators that can make all the difference.<br/>
Jim Goldman, President and CEO, Godiva Chocolatier</p>

<p>After reading this book, youll understand why D. A. Benton is ranked one of the worlds Top 10 CEO coaches. She provides a succinct, real-world summary of what it takes for senior executives to differentiate themselves in an ever more competitive world.<br/>
Daryl Brewster , CEO, CECP (Committee for Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy); former CEO, Krispy Kreme; and former President, Nabisco</p>

<p>Benton does it again! A great how-to book to boost you the last little way to the top (and be loved while doing it!).<br/>
Reuben Mark , retired Chairman and CEO, Colgate-Palmolive Company</p>

<p>Benton offers practical advice to aspiring leaders to help them authentically and effectively differentiate themselves in the workplace. A very worthy read.<br/>
Doug las R. Conant, Chairman, Avon Products, and former President, CEO, and Director, Campbell Soup Company</p>

<p>D. A. Benton is a trusted advisor for CEOs and leaders. She coaches her clients to not only be the best leader they can be, but also on how they can best create, manage, and mentor successful individuals and teams.<br/>
Deanna Mulligan, President and CEO, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America</p>

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Everything Connects: How to Transform and Lead in the Age of Creativity, Innovation, and Sustainability

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How to Transform and Lead in the Age of Creativity, Innovation and Sustainability

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Leadership. Creativity. Innovation.<br/>
When you put it all together, EVERYTHING CONNECTS.

<p>The constant cascade of new technologies and social changes is creating a more empowered population. Workforces are increasingly dispersed, demanding of self-expression, and quite possibly disengaged. Within this topsy-turvy context, leaders must spark creativity, drive innovation, and ensure sustainability.</p>

<p>What are the remedies? The newest problems of the world find solutions in the oldest and time-less practices such as mindfulness, authenticity, and perseverancebecause Everything Connects.</p>

<p>Everything Connects is a kaleidoscopic view of the way humansby being able to think out of the boxhave been able to achieve greatness for themselves, their organizations, and the world at large. It is your step-by-step guide for working with yourself and othersfor meaningful success.</p>

<p>Using real-life practical experiences, serial entrepreneur and thought leader Faisal Hoque teams up with journalist Drake Baer to provide a personal and professional playbook that shows how to:</p>

Holistically connect the when and what with who you are

Inspire and lead inside and outside of your organization

Generate ideas, grounded decisions, and long-term value



<p>Part philosophy, part business, and part history, Everything Connects offers the wisdom of 2,500-year-old Eastern philosophies and the interconnected insights of Leonardo da Vinci. Couple that with Fortune 100 corporate cross pollination for creativity and startup thinking for how to adapt with ease, and youll quickly discover that Everything Connects.</p>

<p>This isnt just a quick fix for your next financial quarter; this is how you succeed in the long run. It is a systemization of the best practices of spirituality and entrepreneurshiploaded with knowledge, humor, and humanity.</p>

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Handbook of Project-Based Management, Fourth Edition

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The Most Complete, Current Guide to Project-Based Management

<p>Thoroughly revised and reorganized, The Handbook of Project-Based Management, Fourth Edition focuses on the role of the global project manager in today's high-tech, hyperconnected environment of continuous improvement and innovation. Rodney Turner, editor of the International Journal of Project Management, explains how to implement a proven, structured approach to achieving performance improvement through strategic change. This practical resource describes how to align project goals with organizational goals, maintain governance, and manage project performance and process. An all-new case study runs throughout the book, demonstrating real-world applications of the concepts presented.</p>

<p>Coverage includes:</p>

 Leading change

Beneficial change

Project governance

Program and portfolio management

Governance of the projectbased organization

Organizational capability

Scope

Project organization

Stakeholders

Quality

Cost

Time

Risk

Process models

Start-up

Execution and control

Close-out

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Schaum's Outline of Italian Grammar, 4th Edition

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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.

Tough Test Questions? Missed Lectures? Not Enough Time?

<p>Fortunately, there's Schaum's. This all-in-one-package includes more than 350 exercises with answers to sharpen your Italian grammar skills. Plus, you will have access to 2.5 hours of downloadable audio files for additional practice--it's just like having your own virtual tutor! You'll find everything you need to build confidence, skills, and knowledge for the highest score possible.</p>

<p>More than 40 million students have trusted Schaum's to help them succeed in the classroom and on exams. Schaum's is the key to faster learning and higher grades in every subject. Each Outline presents all the essential course information in an easy-to-follow, topic-by-topic format. Helpful tables and illustrations increase your understanding of the subject at hand.</p>

<p>This Schaum's Outline gives you</p>

 480 fully solved exercises

Coverage of contemporary conversational Italian including expressions, slang, and idioms

Support for all the major textbooks for Italian courses



<p>Fully compatible with your classroom text, Schaum's highlights all the important facts you need to know. Use Schaums to shorten your study time--and get your best test scores!</p>

<p>Schaum's OutlinesProblem Solved.</p>