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Pearson Education How to Solve Almost Any Problem
Book SynopsisAlan Barker is the MD of Kairos Training Limited, a consultancy devoted to developing thinking and communication skills. He has been training and coaching for over 20 years, is a member of the UK Speechwriter's Guild and is the published author of over 10 books.Table of ContentsAbout the author Publisher's acknowledgements Introduction 1 Being stuck: what it means to have a problem 2 Welcome to your brain: nature’s problem-solver and how it works (sort of) 3 What’s your style?: your problem-solving profile and what it means 4 Am I bothered? Blame, resistance and the call to ownership 5 Puzzle, headache, plan, dream: four types of problem 6 Closing the gap: solving puzzles 7 Treating headaches: what to do when problems become wicked 8 Design thinking: planning the way forward 9 Dreaming the future: creative problem-solving 10 Making it happen: deciding wisely 11 Towards collaboration: solving problems with other people Afterword Index
£999.99
Pearson Education Just the Job
Book SynopsisJohn Lees is highly considered as the UK's leading expert on careers strategy. He writes regularly for the national press, is regular called upon as a commentator and as an expert witness in legal cases. He is the author of over seven books and he will actively promote this title through all of his media engagements, networks and workshops.Trade Review'All in all, "Just the Job" is "Just the Book" for today's job market!' Vince Pizzoni, Executive Search ConsultantTable of Contents About The Author Acknowledgements List of Chapters Overview - Your Job Hunting Plan List of Worksheets Preface - The Lonely Lobby of the Job Hotel Your Job Hunting Plan Think Before You Plan Time Things Right Catalogue Your Strengths Discover and Decode Opportunities Write Your Draft CV Level 1 Conversations Refine Your CV Message And Start Telling People What You Can Do For Them Level 2 Conversations Plan B - Steps To Take If Networking Is Tricky Target Published Vacancies Organise Your Social Media Profile Work With Recruitment Consultancies Level 3 Conversations Pitch Yourself To Employers Who Aren’t Advertising Job Interviews Rejection, Feedback, And Bouncing Forward Interrogate Job Offers Your Next Steps as a Job Hunting Expert Index
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Hachette Books The Joy Choice
Book SynopsisIf you want a smart, science-based, and joyful approach to sustainable behavior change, start here. ?Tom Rath, NYT bestselling author of Eat Move Sleep and StrengthsFinder 2.0The Joy Choice...reveals easy and fun ways to stay consistent with our health goals, while still tending to the meaningful people and demands in our lives.?Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D., NYT bestselling co-author of The Whole-Brain Child and author of The Bottom Line for BabyIf you''re frustrated with your progress in exercising and eating right, this book is for you. Michelle Segar shifts the focus...toward a new approach to our choices that is full of humanity, imperfection, and, yes, joy.?Daniel H. Pink, NYT bestselling author of The Power of Regret and DriveWhat if you could easily and joyfully resolve the in-the-moment conflicts that often derail your eating and
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Little, Brown Book Group Moonshot
Book SynopsisLearn the NASA Astronaut mindset to solve problems, provide leadership in the face of adversity and never give up when pursuing your wildest ambitions. Mike Massimino achieved his dream of exploring space. Now he distils stories and insights from NASA into an actionable guide to accomplish your biggest goals. Mike reveals how to make possible the seemingly impossible - on Earth. Written with characteristic wit and a big heart, Mike identifies ten hard-earned lessons of spaceflight and his other life experiences, including:- One in a Million Is Not Zero: The odds are against you. Do it anyway.- The Thirty-Second Rule: You''re going to make mistakes. Learn how to deal with them.- Be Amazed: The universe is an incredible place. Stop what you''re doing and look around.- Know When to Pivot: Change is inevitable. Accept and embrace it.We all have our own personal ''moon shots'' we''d like to take in life, but as misTrade ReviewWonderfully entertaining, deeply personal and filled with heart-pounding stories of life among the stars. Mike Massimino has gathered lessons from his decades as a NASA astronaut that will help all us earthbound mortals find success in whatever journey we are on. Moonshot is exactly the book we all need right now! -- Admiral William H. McRaven, bestselling author of Make Your BedMoonshot by Mike Massimino - indisputably, the coolest astronaut that has ever lived - is a truly out of this world guidebook for life that we all need to read: a delightful, insightful analysis of what it means to achieve, to succeed and to dream really big -- Mayim Bialik Ph.D., New York Times Bestselling Author of Girling Up, actress The Big Bang Theory, host of JeopardyAn exhilarating journey into the profound principles of leadership, the transformative power of teamwork, and the unwavering commitment to integrity that underpin success in the unforgiving environment of space. Moonshot becomes a beacon of inspiration for all, shedding light on what it truly takes to excel amidst the stars -- Scott Kelly, former NASA astronaut and commander of the space shuttle and International Space Station, and New York Times bestselling author of Endurance and Infinite WonderA team needs to commit to a shared goal before any great accomplishment can enter the record books. In Moonshot, Mike Massimino illustrates that through determination, sacrifices, and teamwork, no dream is too bold. Mike's story vividly demonstrates that an embrace of the so-called "little things" is essential to beating the odds and reaching extraordinary heights together. Moonshot reminds us that the obstacles we encounter in pursuit of our dreams can be defeated by the power of our perseverance -- Joe Torre, Baseball Hall of Famer, four-time World Series Championship manager of the New York Yankees, and #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Yankee Years and Chasing the DreamA poignant reminder that although space exploration depends on hard science, mind-bogglingly complex calculations and cutting edge technology, it is, at heart, a very human enterprise * Mail on Sunday *
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Freelance Photographers Guide To Success
Book SynopsisGrounded in real-life experiences and scenarios, this practical guide offers editorial, non-profit, foundation, and corporate photographers an honest and insightful approach to running a freelance photography business. Pulling from thirty years of experience as a freelance photographer, veteran Todd Bigelow presents a timely and detailed account of the methods and tactics best used to navigate and succeed in the profession. He explores the topics that define the business of freelancing, including: analyzing photography contracts; creating and maintaining an image archive; licensing for revenue; client development; registering for copyright; combating copyright infringement; and understanding tax issues, freelance business structures, and more. Chapters feature examples of real contract clauses and emails to better prepare readers for the practical daily activities that are essential to growing a success business. Likewise, Bigelow shares conversational anecdotes througTrade ReviewTodd has not only proven himself to be a talented photojournalist, but his teachings in the areas of the business of photography are exceptional.Todd was on our faculty at NPPA's Northern Short Course for several years and he presented multiple business of photography sessions to attendees of our three-day photojournalism conference. The reviews from those in attendance were overwhelmingly positive, with one person telling me that what he learned in one three-hour session taught by Todd was worth the tuition price for the entire workshop!I'd highly recommend his book to anyone interested in learning about the business of photography.John WalkerFormer ChairNational Press Photographers Association, Northern Short CourseThe most important element in a relationship between a photo editor and photographer is trust. When a photo editor picks up the phone and assigns a photographer, they have already placed their faith in the photographer's ability to come home with the goods. There has yet to be an assignment in the close to twenty years of my relationship with Todd Bigelow where he didn't come home with the goods. He is fully aware of what his client needs. Not only does he deliver but he will give the client something extra. There have been many photographs that Todd has taken on his own during an assignment that were far superior to those he was instructed to shoot.James K. ColtonFormer Director of Photography, NewsweekFormer Picture Editor, Sports IllustratedIn my opinion, Todd’s knowledge of the freelance world and willingness to share are a great resource for new photographers. I believe his hands-on industry experience and practical advice could be a huge help to anyone considering a career in freelance photography.Cristina MarkarianProgram RepresentativeUCLA Extension, Department of the ArtsAfter spending more than 20 years as a staff photographer for the Los Angeles Times, I moved to the east coast and embarked on a career as a freelancer. I was immediately lost and overwhelmed by running my own business. Todd’s lessons about how to effectively run my business – from meeting and maintaining clients to billing to image archiving – have proved invaluable. His insights and advice set me on a path to success in the business part of photography that up to that point I’d had zero exposure to as a staffer. He got me up to speed in no time.Rick LoomisFormer Los Angeles Times Staff PhotographerPulitzer Prize Recipient, 2007Todd Bigelow has written a must-read business guide for anyone considering earning their living as a freelance photographer. Todd’s wealth of experience as a photographer and an instructor guarantees the information is both relevant and easily digestible. Read this book - and learn from one of the best.Cradoc BagshawPresidentCradoc fotoSoftwareThe perfect book to help you become a profitable independent photographer, whether you are just starting out or a seasoned veteran who wants to make the jump into the freelance world. There are valuable, real-life examples from his business. The section on Archives is worth the price of admission.William SnyderThree Time Pulitzer Prize RecipientProfessor, School of Photographic Arts & SciencesRochester Institute of Technology (RIT)Todd Bigelow brings a powerful and insightful voice to the freelance photography world as both an advocate and an educator. Todd has directly elevated the careers of countless photographers, using his own extensive experience to help emerging photographers avoid pitfalls and take a more professional approach to building and growing a photography business. This book, as well as Todd's workshops, are a valuable resource to freelancers seeking success in the challenging world of pro photography.Andrew FingermanCEOPhotoShelterThis book contains many of the unspoken secrets that successful photographers use to make a living with their images. Todd opens the curtain to valuable business practices that all freelance photographers should understand and master. This is the stuff they don’t teach you in photo class, but will set you on a path to financial success.David BergmanFreelance PhotographerCanon Explorer of LightThe business of photography is evolving so much these days, even the best of accumulated knowledge can become obsolete in 1/250 of second. The schools of photography do their job molding minds and honing styles but churn-out today’s students bereft of the skill set necessary to navigate the freelance world. This book is nothing less than tactical gear.Jeffrey SmithExecutive DirectorContact Press ImagesBigelow has written a very practical business handbook in a no-nonsense, conversational tone for working photographers. With a keen awareness of the pressures on contemporary photographers, Bigelow offers focused in-depth advice on running a profitable business. All will benefit from reading this Business Essentials guide in our ever-evolving field of photography. Rebekah MiningerAssociate ProfessorOwner of Rebekah Mininger PhotographyTable of Contents1. Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going 2. Freelancing 101: Basics To Always Keep In Mind 3. Creating Versus Earning Revenue 4. Client Development 5. Analyzing & Negotiating Photo Contracts 6. Understanding Copyright and Copyright Infringement 7. Licensing for life: Leveraging Your Images for Income 8. Rates and Terms 9. The 1099 Life 10. Glossary of Terms and Phrases 11. Resources & Suggestions
£32.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd How to Become a Chartered Surveyor
Book SynopsisThinking about a career in property or construction? Thinking of becoming of Chartered Surveyor? How to Become a Chartered Surveyor demystifies the process and provides a clear road map for candidates to follow.The book outlines potential pathways and practice areas within the profession and includes the breadth and depth of surveying, from commercial, residential and project management, to geomatics and quantity surveying. Experienced APC assessor and trainer, Jen Lemen BSc (Hons) FRICS, provides invaluable guidance, covering: routes to becoming a Chartered Surveyor, including t-levels, apprenticeships and alternative APC routes such as the Senior Professional, Academic and Specialist assessments areas of professional practice advice for the AssocRICS, APC (MRICS), FRICS and Registered Valuer assessments, including both written and interview elements advice on referrals and appeals how to support candidates, including the rolTable of Contents1. What is a Chartered Surveyor? 2. Areas of Professional Practice 3. Routes to Becoming a Chartered Surveyor 4. APC 5. AssocRICS 6. Referrals 7. Appeals 8. Supporting Candidates 9. FRICS 10. Registered Valuer Assessments 11. Other Qualifications 12. Setting Up In Practice 13. Global Perspectives 14. Professional Ethics
£22.99
John Wiley & Sons Inc Get Off Your But
Book SynopsisA hands-on guide for overcoming the forces of negativity and self-sabotage Written for the active, not passive participant, this book offers an inspiring program for overcoming big bumps in the road, eliminating excuses, ending insecurities, and standing up for happiness and success in life. Based on the author''s personal story, clinical training and work as a therapist, and extensive experience speaking and teaching, Get Off Your But shows how to overcome excuses for emotional paralysis, build self-confidence at work and at home, and achieve a higher level of success in career and relationships.Trade ReviewIn Stephenson’s powerful and practical debut, the psychotherapist and professional speaker reveals how to banish self-doubt and insecurity in a world where they may seem omnipresent. Beginning with the source of his own struggle, a rare and painful disease that causes his bones to weaken and break under minimal pressure, Stephenson offers a structured approach to a wide array of topics, including dating, weight loss, lack of motivation, friendship, finances, and goals. While his advice is encouraging and insightful, Stephenson’s text is also notable for examples, mottos and resonant personal stories of enormous obstacles and accomplishments (his work with the Clinton administration, attaining his Ph.D., opening his own private practice). Though his unwavering optimism can be daunting (bringing one’s day-to-day gripes into sharp relief), Stephenson is empowering and uplifting throughout, and should prove helpful whether facing a lifelong challenge or a more immediate battle. (May) (PublishersWeekly.com, May 18, 2009)Table of ContentsAcknowledgments vii Foreword by Anthony Robbins ix Born to Kick BUT: The Short Story of a Big Life 1 Lesson 1 Start Connecting 34 How Rene Got Off His BUT 64 Lesson 2 Watch What You Say to Yourself! 70 How Bobby Got Off His BUT 97 Lesson 3 Master Your Physical Confidence 103 How Andréa Got Off Her BUT 132 Lesson 4 Focus Your Focus 138 How Mike Got Off His BUT 159 Lesson 5 Choose Your Friends Wisely 164 How Peter Got Off His BUT 188 Lesson 6 Take Full Responsibility 193 One Last Thing . . . 220 Resources 221 The Author 225
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Praveen Kumar Network Marketing Blueprint for Success
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iUniverse The HalfTruth High Breaking the Illusions of the
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Digital on Demand Ditch Mediocrity
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Turtle Creative How to Choose a Side Hustle
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Werm Pty Ltd Further Faster
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Ebury Publishing The Power Of Positive Living
Book Synopsis''If you find new meaning, enhanced fullness of life, and deeper happiness as a result of reading this book, my purpose in writing it shall be fulfilled. I hope that you may get all this and more out of it. With the power of positive living, I wish you the best in life''. Norman Vincent Peale in the Preface.THIS BOOK WILL HELP YOU GAIN THE SELF-BELIEF TO TURN YOUR LIFE AROUNDNorman Vincent Peale''s international bestseller, The Power of Positive Thinking, inspired millions to think positive in order to develop a positive in order to develop a positive attitude to life. The Power of Positive Thinking takes us one step further - to discover the power of self-belief and its importance in living positively.Drawn from his extensive counselling experience, Dr Peale''s book explains the concrete steps that can be taken to develop self-confidence. His gentle guidance will help you to eliminate defeatist attitudes, to know that power
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Kogan Page Ltd How I Made It
Book SynopsisRachel Bridge is the Enterprise Editor of The Sunday Times . She writes the "How I Made It" column each week for the paper as well as regular features about entrepreneurs and small and growing businesses. An experienced journalist, she formerly worked for The Times and the Evening Standard. A regular speaker on the subject of entrepreneurs, she is also the author of the best-selling My Big Idea and You Can Do It Too, (both also published by Kogan Page).Trade Review"Rachel Bridges inspiring book has perfectly summed up the passion, the commitment and the sheer excitement of being an entrepreneur." * Sir Richard Branson *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction to the first edition; Chapter - 01: Lizzie Vann; Chapter - 02: Darren Richards; Chapter - 03: Maria Kempinska; Chapter - 04: Mark Mills; Chapter - 05: Penny Streeter; Chapter - 06: Derek Beevor; Chapter - 07: Rosemary Conley; Chapter - 08: Raymond Gubbay; Chapter - 09: Trisha Mason; Chapter - 10: John Mudd; Chapter - 11: Mark Roy; Chapter - 12: Mandy Haberman; Chapter - 13: Ted Smart; Chapter - 14: Mike Clare; Chapter - 15: Stephanie Manuel; Chapter - 16: Harry Cragoe; Chapter - 17: Rory Byrne; Chapter - 18: Jane Packer; Chapter - 19: Chris Gorman; Chapter - 20: Mark Ellingham; Chapter - 21: Sarah Doukas; Chapter - 22: Tim Roupell; Chapter - 23: Mark Wilkinson; Chapter - 24: Prue Leith; Chapter - 25: Christopher Wray; Chapter - 26: Heather Gilchrist; Chapter - 27: Richard Beggs; Chapter - 28: Duncan Bannatyne; Chapter - 29: Angela Wright; Chapter - 30: Daniel Mitchell; Chapter - 31: Emma Bridgewater; Chapter - 32: Gerry Pack; Chapter - 33: Zahid Kasim; Chapter - 34: Sharon Hilditch; Chapter - 35: Rik Hellewell; Chapter - 36: Jill Barker; Chapter - 37: Matt Stevenson; Chapter - 38: Sally Wilton; Chapter - 39: Charlie Bigham; Chapter - 40: Philip Hughes
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Kogan Page Ltd Test Your Emotional Intelligence
Book SynopsisPhilip Carter is an IQ expert and has produced many books covering all aspects of testing, puzzles and reasoning. These include The Brain Fitness Workout, Advanced IQ Tests, IQ and Aptitude Tests, IQ and Personality Tests, IQ and Psychometric Test Workbook, IQ and Psychometric Tests, Test and Assess Your Brain Quotient. With the late Ken Russell he wrote Succeed at IQ Tests, Test Your IQ, Test and Assess Your IQ and Ultimate IQ, all published by Kogan Page.Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: Strength of character; Chapter - 02: Success factor; Chapter - 03: Attitude; Chapter - 04: Social intelligence; Chapter - 05: Content or restless; Chapter - 06: Extrovert or introvert; Chapter - 07: How assertive are you?; Chapter - 08: Laterality; Chapter - 09: Optimist or pessimist; Chapter - 10: Aggression; Chapter - 11: Adventurous or timorous; Chapter - 12: How patient are you?; Chapter - 13: Planned or spontaneous; Chapter - 14: Self-confidence; Chapter - 15: Emotional; Chapter - 16: How well do you cope under pressure?; Chapter - 17: Tactful or undiplomatic; Chapter - 18: Leadership factor; Chapter - 19: Tough or tender; Chapter - 20: Open or closed; Chapter - 21: Do you have the gift of thrift?; Chapter - 22: How obsessive are you?
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Kogan Page Ltd How to Pass the QTS Numeracy and Literacy Skills
Book SynopsisChris Tyreman has 12 years' experience coaching candidates in Maths, English and IQ tests. He is a tutor for distance learners studying for GCSE Maths and the QTS skills tests and the author of learning materials used in colleges of further and higher education. He is also the author of How to Master Nursing Calculations, and co-author of How to Master the UKCAT also published by Kogan Page.Table of Contents Section - 1: Numeracy Chapter - 1: Mental arithmetic Chapter - 2: General arithmetic Chapter - 3: Statistics Section - 2: Literacy Chapter - 4: Spelling Chapter - 5: Punctuation Chapter - 6: Grammar Chapter - 7: Comprehension Section - 3: Answers with Explanations and Glossary Chapter - 8: Answers Chapter - 9: Glossary
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Little, Brown Book Group ATime for Transformation How to Awaken to Your
Book SynopsisWe all have the ability to transform our lives. In A Time for Transformation soul therapist Diana Cooper shows us how to awaken to our soul''s purpose. Step by step, she takes us through the processes needed to change the way we think and live our lives, so that we can create a better reality for ourselves and others. Using examples from her own life and from her work with clients and in workshops, Diana looks at many key areas, including: prosperity abundance success careers resolving conflict healing hurts our shadow self past lives claiming our power relationships and much more. This practical and inspirational book shows us beyond doubt that we can transform our lives - and that the time to do it is now! For more information on Diana Cooper please visit www.dianacooper.com
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Facts On File Inc Career Ideas for Teens in the Arts and
Book SynopsisProvides information for teens interested in the arts and communications. This book profiles 36 jobs in this field, which span across many different industries. It includes Actor; Animator; Choreographer; Development director; Editor; Film director; Journalist; Lobbyist; Photographer; Scriptwriter; Technical writer; Webmaster; and more.
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Photography
Book SynopsisProfiles 20 careers for young professionals interested in the field of photography. This title covers such job profiles as: archivists; camera operators; conservators and conservation technicians; exhibit designers; fashion photographers; film and television editors; graphic designers; photography instructors; photojournalists; and, more.
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Facts On File Inc Careers in Focus Physicians Third Edition
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David C Cook Publishing Company Calling
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The Crowood Press Ltd Teaching Riding as a Career
Book SynopsisHave you got what it takes to make a successful career teaching riding? Would you like to know how to make yourself indispensable to your clients? Ross Algar offers first-hand advice on how to establish yourself in this field of work and then how to move up the ranks. He explains how to deal with almost every type of client (children, teenagers, and more mature riders), whether they be competition riders or pleasure riders, confident or nervous riders, and whatever their chosen discipline. He tells you how best to assist your clients with their immediate goals and long-term aims, and how to conduct yourself professionally at all times. With essential advice for practically every teaching situation, this is an equine career training book like no other.
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Bene Factum Publishing Ltd Breakthrough
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Careercup Cracking the Pm Interview
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Clarice Fluitt Enterprises, LLC Inspirational Insights Resilience in the Face of
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Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Changing Direction Ten Choices that Impact Your
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G2P Publishing Heartatude The 9 Principles Of HeartCentered
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New Dreamers Publishing The Voice of Your Dreams
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Austin Macauley Publishers Civil Service Tactical Strategies
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Independently Published SHOW ME THE MONEY
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25 Secrets I Learned Before 25
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Indy Pub Money on the Side 75 Ways to Earn Extra Money
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Simplified Chinese Press 3840535835303402604127861
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John Wiley & Sons Inc The Garden
Book SynopsisFrom bestselling author Jon Gordon comes a spiritual fable about the power of faith, hope, and love Meet Jay and Kay. They're twins, and like many teenagers their age, they're dealing with stress and anxiety. One day on their way to school, they have a nice conversation with their old family friend and youth soccer coach, Mr. Erwin, who shows them a special garden he created in his backyard. The garden serves as both a place and a metaphor for Mr. Erwin to share a powerful paradigm and practical strategies to help the twins overcome their fear, stress, and anxiety. The Garden is an enlightening and encouraging spiritual fable that reveals the 5 D's that can sabotage us and a proven plan to help us overcome and win the battle in our mind. Rooted in Jon Gordon's faith tradition, this fable is a different kind of book than his previous business fables. However, in his familiar trademark style, he takes a complex subject and simplifies it to help people take Table of ContentsFears and Secrets The Garden Identity Good vs Evil Doubt Distort and Discourage Distract Divide The Tree of Life Win the Battle Love Wins because Love Unites Victory is Yours New Challenges and Victories The 8th D
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Hardiness
Book SynopsisLearn to embrace the 3 C''s of psychological hardiness to overcome stress and increase personal growth Life is full of questions. How you answer these questions can determine which path your life takes. Think about how many questions you are faced with every day. It can be overwhelming. From the mundane to the profound, questions help you navigate everything from your daily routine to your career choices and relationships. Sometimes, asking the right question is just as important as the answer: What do you want out of life? Is it financial success? A loving family? Career achievement? Maybe you are coping with a serious illness. Whatever your goal may be, you have undoubtedly encountered barriers that slow your progress. One of the biggest of these barriers is stress. Scientific research has found that your ability to resist the damaging effects of stressyour hardinesscan reduce stress-related illness and strengthen your ability to thrive under preTable of ContentsIntroduction xiii Chapter 1 Stress: What’s All the Fuss? 1 Stress: It’s Unavoidable 4 Your Body’s Response to Stress 6 Hardiness Can Make a Big Difference in How You Cope with Stress 9 Introducing the Three Cs 10 Chapter 2 Commitment: Why Pursuing Purpose in Life Matters 15 What is the Theory Behind Commitment? 16 What We Can Learn About Commitment from Prisoners of War 17 Surviving Post-traumatic Stress: Hardiness-Commitment Versus Short-Term Pleasures 18 Increasing Commitment in Your Life 20 Victor Frankl: Purpose, Commitment, and Meaning 21 The Role of Commitment in Success: Jim Carrey 23 When Commitment Leads to Calling: The Success Factor for Musicians 25 Chapter 3 Building Commitment 29 Take Time to Think About What is Important and Interesting to You 29 Are You Plagued by the Work/Balance Conundrum? 31 Increase Your Skills and Competence in an Area That is Important to You 32 Take Pride in Your Past Successes and Achievements 34 Remember the Good Things in Your Life, and Count Your Blessings 36 Spend Time with Family, Friends, and People You Care About 38 Pay Attention to What’s Going On in the World Around You 39 Try Out New Things 41 Chapter 4 The Role of Hardiness-Challenge 45 A Tale of Two Accountants 46 How Challenge Prepares You for Change 47 Understanding Your Mindset 48 Expanding the Mindset Concept Beyond Abilities 50 Why Traditional Coping Methods Don’t Always Work 52 Examining the “Work of Worrying” Theory 54 Stress Mindset Versus Hardiness-Challenge 57 How Can We Change Mindsets? 58 Physiological Differences as a Result of Your Mindset 60 Hardiness-Challenge and Madonna 61 Chapter 5 Building a Challenge Mindset 63 Changes are Always an Opportunity to Learn and Get Better 64 Do Not Live Every Day by a Rigid Schedule 69 Be Willing to Change Your Plans to Meet Changing Conditions 70 Whenever You Fail at Something, Ask: What Can I Learn from This? 71 Try Out New Things, Take Reasonable Risks 73 Imagine Future Positive Outcomes 75 Do Not Dwell on Past Disappointments: Learn, Forgive, and Look Ahead 78 Chapter 6 Understanding Hardiness-Control 81 Taking Control When Your Body Can’t: Michael J. Fox 82 Managing Your Internal Drives 83 Planning an Orderly Future 84 Control: Too Much or Too Little 85 Can Mental Health Problems Be Related to Control Issues? 87 Can Higher Control Have Benefits at Work? 89 How Control Can Make You More Effective at Work 90 How Can You Start to Improve Your Control? 91 Chapter 7 Getting Yourself More in Control 93 Focus Your Time and Energy on Things You Can Control or Influence 93 Work on Tasks That are Within Your Capabilities, Moderately Difficult but Not Overwhelming 95 For Difficult Jobs, Break Them Up into Manageable Pieces So You Can See the Progress 97 Plan Ahead and Gather Up the Right Tools and Resources for the Task 99 Ask for Help When You Need It 101 Recognize Your Successes 103 When You Just Cannot Solve a Problem, Turn Your Attention to Other Things You Can Control 105 Chapter 8 How Hardiness Works to Protect Health and Performance 107 The Hardy Stress Response: Appraising the Situation 108 The Hardy Stress Response: Reacting to Stress 111 Positively Adapting to Stress 112 Stress and the Heart: The Role of Hardiness 114 Stress and the Immune System 117 Putting Hardiness to Work for You 118 Chapter 9 Hardiness at Work 121 Driving a Bus is No Walk in the Park 121 Does Hardiness Influence Your Career Choice? 126 Hardiness Scores of Healthcare Professionals 131 What Do We Know About Hardiness and Work Satisfaction? 132 Challenges Versus Hindrances at Work 134 Practicing Hardiness in the Legal Profession 135 Putting Your Hardiness to Work 144 Chapter 10 What We Can Learn from Hardiness in High-Stakes Performance Careers 147 Playing Out Hardiness as a Musical Director 148 Secrets of Long-Term Success as an Entertainer 154 Looking at Hardiness in Young Performing Musicians 159 Hardiness in Sports 160 Winning the US Tennis Open 167 What You Can Learn from Increasing Hardiness Levels in Competitive Swimmers 174 Chapter 11 The Role of Hardiness in First Responders 179 Hardiness and Policing 179 One Way That Firefighters Cope with Stress 182 Hardiness and Homicide Police Investigator Mark Mendelson 184 Can Hardiness Help in the Selection of Police Officers? 189 Some Things We Can Learn from First Responders 191 Chapter 12 The Hardy Leader 193 World’s 50 Greatest Leaders 195 Coaching Hardiness 196 Coaching Techniques to Build Hardiness 197 Chapter 13 Hardiness at the US Military Academy—West Point 201 Welcome to West Point 202 Becoming Leaders 203 Women at West Point 205 Who Drops Out? Hardiness and the Ability to Persist 206 Portrait of a Hardy Cadet 209 Beyond West Point 210 Making Yourself a Hardy Leader 211 Chapter 14 Hardiness and Your Health 213 Hardiness and Heart Disease 214 Hardiness and Diabetes 215 Hardiness and the Immune System 216 Hardiness and Cancer 217 Hardiness and Arthritis 218 Health, Hardiness, and Social Support 219 Hardiness and Sleep 220 Hardiness and Health Habits 222 Using the Three Cs of Hardiness to Stay Healthy 223 Chapter 15 Moving from Life Stress to Life Success 227 From Tragic Loss to Uplifting the Lives of Others 228 Transcending One’s Circumstances 231 From Tragedy to the World Stage 235 New Life in a New Country: Struggles and Achievements 239 Physical Fitness, Hardiness, and the Stress of a Child’s Life-Threatening Illness 242 Conclusion 246 References 247 Acknowledgments 262 About the Authors 263 Index 264
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St Martin's Press Abundance Now
Book SynopsisA bite-size guide to help you find abundancenow!How much is enough? No matter how much we have or what we achieve it seems like we can never have enough money, enough security, or enough wealth. Abundance Now unlocks the true secret of abundance of not only having enough, but of being satisfied by it. The book from Jesse Sands contains simple steps that will shift both your actions and your mindset, setting you on a path to banish want from your life and replace it with wealth and contentment.
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Pearson Education One Page CV The
Book SynopsisPaul Hichens is the head writer at one of the UK's leading CV consultants. He has developed his approach to the one-page CV by employing well recognized and highly successful sales and marketing principles. His client base spans the globe and he's well recognised in the media as a CV expert.Trade Review'Nothing stands out like a one-page CV, and no CV book shines like this one.' Clare O'Sullivan, Head of nurtureHR – HR Consultancy and Corporate Coaching 'Informative, incisive and exceptionally engaging.' Roland Gulliver, Edinburgh Book Festival 'The CV world is full of amateurs masquerading as experts. If there is one real deal it is Paul Hichens. No one but no one knows CVs, writes CVs, or writes about them quite like Paul.' Steven Tucker, Director, CV Template LtdTable of ContentsContents About the author: a mini CV of sorts ... Acknowledgements The best CV you’ll ever write 1 – CV overview CV writing in perspective 2 – CV templates, CV examples and sheepTemplates precursor CV templates and examples The long and short of er ... CV length among other thingsTemplate sources 3 – Pre-write foresightUnmasking the unasked Pre-write foresight action (with hands-on session) Your new CV canvass Who are you aiming at? 4 – Unlocking the secretsRules v guidelinesTop ten CV tips Sit (down and think) repDissecting the art of CV writingDifferent CV typesCareer change CVsStandard-ish CVsPersonal profilesCareer history – an experience Short course qualifications Competencies section – a skill in itself (with hands-on session)Reviving your CV Spotting a good CV Fitting the pieces togetherStrengthening your message Generic v speciality Reverse generic engineering (with hands-on session)Adapting to adaptability – job specifications (with hands-on session)Kiss of life 5 – CV writing myths Size matters – lengthThe truth about lies – CV (un)truths Poor form formatLet me qualify that – your qualificationsOff the mark – grades (with hands-on session)A structured approach – format (Un)kind candid camera – photographs The devil's in the detail – personal informationGolden (and golden oldie) ages Gender(eering)Pride and prejudice – names Great expectations – salary To whom it may concern – referencesHobby horses (for courses) – interestsStating the obvious – objectives Traits that grate – personalityOut of (job) order Brief aside for some tips... Back to the myths Firm objections – company profiles Order disorder – section positioning If it’s possibly broke, maybe think bespoke Questionable advice – recruiters 6 – The most asked CV questions – and some you hadn't thought about CV questions and answers7 – Develop your CV writing skillsWriting what is relevant (with hands-on session) Writing concisely (with hands-on session) Writing even more concisely (with hands-on session)Writing proactively (with hands-on session)Writing flexibly 8 – CV speak – laying it outCV ESP 9 - Cover lettersCover story Afterword Contact and further help Index
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Pearson Education New Business Next Steps
Book SynopsisEd Goodman is a business start up mentor and has worked with over 10,000 start ups to successfully build their knowledge and experiences of financial management, social media, networking and more. Ann Hawkins is a business start up consultant and guides business owners through critical periods of growth, especially those dealing with change in employment practices and technology. She founded The Inspired Group in 2005, a peer group learning experience.Table of Contents 1 Managing the business 2 Managing growth 3 Managing finances 4 Managing social media 5 Managing technology 6 Managing marketing 7 Managing sales 8 Managing customers 9 Managing people 10 Managing your exit
£15.29
John Wiley & Sons Inc All Pride No Ego
Book SynopsisA USA Today National Bestseller!An inspiring and personal roadmap to servant leadership In All Pride, No Ego: A Queer Executive's Journey to Living and Leading Authentically, celebrated corporate leader James Fielding delivers an inspirational leadership story told from the perspective of an out and proud LGBTQ+ executive. In the book, you'll explore a call-to-action for authentic servant leadership that encourages people to own their truth and bring out the best in themselves and their communities. The author explains his key decisions and inflection points and highlights how his leadership style, learnings, successes, and failures informed his rise through the rungs of the corporate ladder. You'll also find: The importance of becoming and remaining a lifelong learner and constantly curious How to control the controllable while leaving space for the possible Strategies for employing truthful and inspiratiTable of ContentsPreface xi Learning 1 Control the Controllable, but Leave Space for the Possible 1 Learning 2 Be a Lifelong Learner and Stay Constantly Curious 21 Learning 3 Don’t Let Anyone Dim Your Light 33 Learning 4 Find and Embrace All Your Families, Especially the Ones You Choose 67 Learning 5 How to Define Enough? 95 Learning 6 May We Leave Our Corner of the World a Better Place than We Found It 105 Learning 7 Trust Your Jiminy Cricket Learn to Listen to and Love Yourself 121 Learning 8 Building High- Performing Teams and Cultures of Excellence 137 Learning 9 Selfish Is Not a Bad Word 169 Learning 10 Authentic Kindness Is More Important than Being Right or First 183 Epilogue 193 Acknowledgments 197 About the Author 201 Index 203
£18.69
John Wiley & Sons Inc Intention
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart I Fundamentals 1 Chapter 1 Introduction 3 Chapter 2 A Languishing World 9 Chapter 3 What Is Intention? 15 Chapter 4 Becoming Main Characters 21 Chapter 5 Intention Is Trainable 29 Part II Willpower 35 Chapter 6 The Surprising Impact of Willpower Attitude 37 Chapter 7 High Performers Have Nonlimited Willpower 45 Chapter 8 Physical Ingredients to Willpower 53 Chapter 9 How to Train the Experience of Willpower 63 Chapter 10 Willpower as a Team Sport 73 Part III Curiosity 79 Chapter 11 High Performers Are Curious 81 Chapter 12 Don’t Stop (Re)believing 89 Chapter 13 How to Change Your Mind 95 Chapter 14 Believing Together 101 Part IV Integrity 111 Chapter 15 Living Our Values 113 Chapter 16 How to Uncover Your Values 121 Chapter 17 When Values Conflict 131 Chapter 18 Know Thy Team 141 Part V Attention 151 Chapter 19 High Performers Are Focused on the Right Things 153 Chapter 20 Directing the Spotlight 159 Chapter 21 Spotlights at Work 165 Chapter 22 Intentional Wandering 171 Chapter 23 Not All Flow Is Created Equal 177 Chapter 24 Focusing Teams 185 Part VI Habits 191 Chapter 25 The Roots of High Performance 193 Chapter 26 Taking Control of Unconscious Actions 197 Chapter 27 Finding the Power Within 207 Chapter 28 The Importance of Workplace Rituals 219 Part VII Closing 225 Chapter 29 Intention in Our Relationships 227 Chapter 30 The Garden of Intention 237 Notes 243 Index 267
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Kogan Page Ltd Confident Cyber Security
Book SynopsisDr Jessica Barker is an award-winning global leader in cyber security and a popular keynote speaker. She is co-founder and co-CEO of Cygenta, where she influences cyber security awareness, behaviour and culture in organizations around the world. Jessica Barker has been named one of the top 20 most influential women in cyber security in the UK and is the Chair of ClubCISO. She is based in London, UK.Trade Review"Whether you're an aspiring professional planning a career in cybersecurity or a board member needing to secure your organization, this book offers a goldmine of insights. Its accessible language and actionable advice make it a valuable resource for anyone." -- Mikko Hypponen, technology speaker and authorTable of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Section - ONE: Why Cyber Security?; Chapter - 01: What cyber security is; Chapter - 02: Why it is important; Section - TWO: The technical side of cyber security; Chapter - 03: Technical vulnerabilities Section - THREE: The human side of cyber security; Chapter - 04: Why people are so important in cyber security; Chapter - 05: Social engineering; Chapter - 06: Attacks that utilize social engineering; Section - FOUR: The physical side of cyber security; Chapter - 07: Why physical space matters in cyber security; Chapter - 08: Attacks on the individual; Chapter - 09: Attacks on organizations; Chapter - 10: Nation state cyber security - Geopolitics; Section - FIVE: The future of cyber security and what it means for your career; Chapter - 11: Cyber security in different industries; Chapter - 12: Cyber security at the board level; Chapter - 13: The variety of cyber security careers; Chapter - 14: Pursuing a cyber security career
£14.24
John Murray Press Ten Year Career
Book Synopsis'A powerful and valuable book to live a life of greater freedom and impact', Robin Sharma, #1 worldwide bestselling author of The 5AM Club and The Everyday Hero Manifesto Reimagine your future, adjust your efforts, jump into action and work for just ten more years before doing what the hell you want! Building a business can be confusing. Entrepreneurs aren't sure whether to keep control or delegate and automate, say yes or say no, work all hours or prioritize work-life balance. They take advice from all directions and wind up feeling overwhelmed and overworked without a finish line in sight. The TEN YEAR CAREER turns that premise upside down and argues that it doesn't have to be that way. If you have intention, focus, a willingness to question received truths and the vision to think big, you can emulate the world's most successful entrepreneurs and retire in ten years, nTrade ReviewTen Year Career has the same 'shake-up' potential as The 4-Hour Work Week did, shifting our thinking to, 'Oh, I could get this done faster and better if I worked in these ways.' Entrepreneurs often fall in the gap between the promise of freedom (I'll make money in my sleep) and the reality (I'm scrapping to keep my business alive). In Ten Year Career, Jodie moves us smartly and quickly toward the reality of freedom by reminding us what tools, tactics and habits really matter. -- Ben Keene, Rebel Book ClubEvery future millionaire needs this wise perspective. -- Derek Sivers, entrepreneur, author
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John Murray Press Bigger Better Bolder
Book SynopsisI know what it takes to get what you want in life. It''s a habit anyone can learn, a skill you can develop, a gift you don''t need to be born with. The more experience you get, the more confident you''ll be. Even when you fail, you''ll feel stronger with each try you make. At work, at home, wherever your life unfolds-be bold. Take action. Ask for the right things. Chase what you want instead of taking what you can get. What do you want most in life, and why don''t you have it?Think about the things that give your life depth, focus, and meaning: deeply satisfying relationships with plenty of give and take, physical health and emotional wellbeing, passion projects, self-esteem, and self-respect. Bold people have these things. Bold people recognize what''s holding them back-and it''s almost always a fear of failure. They train to overcome their fears, they embrace the 10% Target, and they create everyday, life-long habits to get what they want.BiTrade ReviewStrategic boldness yields a high form of power-through it we literally can create our own circumstances. Consider Jennifer Cohen's new book as the ultimate practical manual for realizing and maximizing such power. -- Robert Greene, seven-time New York Times bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power and The Laws of Human NatureI've always cited boldness as the key component for my success in comedy, but it wasn't until Jen's book that I realized it wasn't something I was just born with . . . it was something that I cultivated. If I can do it, you can too. And Jen will teach you how. -- Nikki Glaser, comedian and TV personalityThere are eight billion people on this planet . . . if you want to stand out you can't afford to not be BOLD. Jennifer Cohen has outlined a formula that anyone can apply to live a life that's BIG and BOLD. -- Joe DeSena, founder and CEO of SpartanThis is a masterpiece. In a world where there is so much emphasis on 'how to,' it's about time someone wrote a book focusing on one of the most important elements to success . . . being BOLD. Without it, your chances for success finish. With it . . . you can flourish. Jen nailed it in this book! -- Jesse Itzler, entrepreneur, author, endurance athlete, and an owner of the Atlanta HawksThere is no one I know in this universe who can teach you how to go after what you want more than Jennifer Cohen. If you want practical and actionable steps that actually work, then hands down this is the book for you! -- Emily Morse, author and podcast host of Sex with Emily
£16.14
HarperCollins Focus Unbreakable
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AuthorHouse The Quantum Pathway
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Teacher Created Materials Showdown Rivalries
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AuthorHouse The Next Generation of Heroes and Heroines.
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