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Book SynopsisWhen the pressure is on, many of the world''s top CEOs turn to McKinsey & Company to reinvent themselves and their organizations. The Journey of Leadership brings the experience of one of the world''s most influential consulting firms right to your fingertips.This book is the first-ever explanation of McKinsey''s step-by-step approach to transforming leaders both professionally and personally, including revealing lessons from its legendary CEO leadership program, The Bower Forum, which has counseled more than five hundred global CEOs over the past decade. It is a journey that helps leaders hone the psychological, emotional, and, ultimately, human attributes that result in success in today''s most demanding top job.Packed with insightful and never-before-heard reflections from leaders, including Ed Bastian (CEO of Delta Air Lines), Makoto Uchida (CEO of Nissan Motor Corporation), Mark Fields (former CEO of Ford Motor Company), Reeta Roy (CEO of Mastercar

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Book SynopsisSome years ago, Frank Hauser, then a retired freelance director, and writer Russell Reich, his former student, self-published Notes on Directing in hardcover. It was immediately acclaimed as “a gem-witty and full of insight;” “so sensible, so complete, and so right;” and “amazingly illuminating” by the likes of Judi Dench, Edward Albee, and Terry Teachout. Gathered over Frank Hauser's long career, and polished to a sharp edge by Russell Reich, the 130 "Notes" address a wide range of topics, from understanding the script and defining the director's role, to casting, how to handle a first read-through of a script, rules for rehearsal, how to talk to actors, how to get a laugh, and the key elements of staging. Filled with enduring good advice expressed in assertive, no-nonsense language, and supported with explanatory commentary, insightful quotes and examples, and six valuable appendices, this deceptively slim book has the impact of a privileged apprenticeship, providing deep insight into the hidden process of creating a live, shared experience. For the student or professional engaged in a directing or acting career, the executive or manager looking for inspiring new ideas on leadership, or the arts lover wanting insight into the creative process, this book will be an invaluable experience. This new edition includes an interview with the co-author.Trade Review"This book is a gem witty and full of insight. It should be compulsory reading for every aspiring director." Dame Judi Dench"This book is so sensible, so straightforward, so complete, and so 'right' that somebody might think it was not serious. They would be wrong." Playwright Edward Albee, 3X Pulitzer Prize Winner"The next best thing to working with Frank Hauser is to read his book. His wise and pithy observations on acting and rehearsing don't age, reminding me how much I have learned from him." Sir Ian McKellen"Excellent bookI've dipped everywhere, always with profit and pleasure. Very attractive book, too." Sir Tom Stoppard"This book is filled with smart, useful, thoughtful advice, born of years of service to an elusive craft. How rare it is for two of our own to talk so shrewdly, candidly and succinctly about the process of making a production. I learned a lot from this remarkably straightforward book, and I debated with it. It is invaluable." Director Mark Lamos"It's a testament to the value of these modestly titled Notes that they go far beyond their wonderful applicability to the staging of a play or the creation of a film. This book will be a delightful read for nearly anybody, filled as it is with humor and life lessons, and the priceless insight of two keen observers of human behavior." Scenic Designer Robin Wagner, Multiple Tony Award Winner"Blunt, funny, utterly relevant, amazingly illuminating. I've never read anything that taught me more about the theater in so short a space . . . deserves to earn at least a million dollars, if not a Nobel Peace Prize." Terry Teachout, Drama Critic, The Wall Street Journal

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Book SynopsisDavid Boddy is formerly a Reader, and then Research Fellow, at the Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow.

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Book SynopsisMarie-Joëlle Browaeys is a lecturer and researcher in cross-cultural management, affiliated to the Nyenrode Business University, The Netherlands. Roger Price, formerly a senior lecturer at Nyenrode Business University, The Netherlands, is a freelance coach, instructor and writer in the area of cross-cultural management.

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Book SynopsisQuantum mechanics is traditionally associated with microscopic systems; however, quantum concepts have also been successfully applied to a diverse range of macroscopic systems both within and outside of physics. This book describes how complex systems from a variety of fields can be modelled using quantum mechanical principles; from biology and ecology, to sociology and decision-making. The mathematical basis of these models is covered in detail, furnishing a self-contained and consistent approach. This book provides unique insight into the dynamics of these macroscopic systems and opens new interdisciplinary research frontiers. It will be an essential resource for students and researchers in applied mathematics or theoretical physics who are interested in applying quantum mechanics to dynamical systems in the social, biological or ecological sciences.Trade Review'The target audience for the book consists of scientists of the fields mentioned in the title (biologists,ecologists,sociologists); they could find - beyond the specific applications of the book - new directions and methods, through quantum mechanics, in approaching problems in their areas of expertise; even more so, they could open new application horizons. Prospective readers are also quantum experts, while finally, the volume could be of interest to those involved in physics, mathematics, and computer science.' Nikolaos E. Myridis, Contemporary PhysicsTable of ContentsPreface; 1. Introduction; Part I. The General Framework: 2. Some preliminaries; Part II. Applications: 3. Politics; 4. Desertification; 5. Escape strategies; 6. Closed ecosystems; 7. More on biological systems; 8. Quantum game of life and its (H; ρ)-induced dynamics; 9. Prehistoric data miming; 10. A simple model of information in stock markets; 11. Decision Making driven by the environment; 12. Compatible and incompatible questions; 13. This is not the end; References; Index.

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Book Synopsis'One of the most rewarding pieces of hip-hop criticism ever written' Jeff Chang 'Brilliant' Giles Peterson 'Will Ashon's dazzling study gets to the heart of hip hop, pop culture and the history of contemporary America. Essential' Matt Thorne 'Each of these chambers contains wonders of history, destiny and mythology' Margo Jefferson Will Ashon tells, in 36 interlinked 'chambers', the story of Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) and how it changed the world. As unexpected and complex as the album itself, Chamber Music ranges from provocative essays to semi-comic skits, from deep scholarly analysis to satirical celebration, seeking to contextualise, reveal and honour this singularly composite work of art. From the FBI's war on drugs to the porn theatres of 42nd street, from the history of jazz to the future of politics, Chamber Music is an explosive and revelatory new way of writing about music and culture.

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Book SynopsisThe strategic-design scholar and urban-systems designer Moura Quayle shares her plan for integrating design and leadership, translating processes, principles, and practices from years of experience into tools of change for professional leaders. Designed Leadership uses field-tested examples to teach high-level thinking, theorizing, and practicing.Trade ReviewThis book contributes a very thoughtful set of observations about the principles and practices of successful leaders who rely on a ‘strategic design’ approach. Moura Quayle draws on a diverse and impressive range of personal leadership experiences to illustrate and emphasize her points. Insightful, yet still accessible. -- Jeanne Liedtka, University of Virginia Darden School of BusinessThis is a well-written, accessible account of what managers can learn from design to improve their practices and provide greater leadership for their organizations. Quayle’s book builds on sound theoretical insights, but brings those insights to ground in practical applications that managers of all levels can appreciate. The book emphasizes opportunities rather than problems, and in this the author offers a positive perspective. Designed Leadership means more effective leadership, and this is something that we need more than ever in a complex and changing world. -- Richard Buchanan, Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve UniversityA great guide and resource...one of the more immediately applicable books you'll read this year. * 800-CEO-READ *Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroductionI. Principles and Methods1. Ten Principles for Designed Leadership2. Strategic Design Method: Ask, Try, DoII. Learning and Practice3. Thinking Visually and Spatially4. Places to Practice Designed Leadership5. Learning and Education for Designed Leadership6. Designed Leadership Cases 7. Take-Away Appendix: The Evolution of Strategic Design in Business ThinkingNotesWorks CitedIndex

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Book SynopsisIn this book,the author uses management principles in overcoming the pain and shows how the journey helped him understand the true essence of life, and life goes from being bound to being liberated. inclusive environment in the workplace, mentoring women for leadership positions, and driving balanced leadership in corporate India.

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Book SynopsisThis book covers both the hard and soft issues regarding contract management. As well as looking at for example how to hold an inaugural meeting or deal with a contractual claim, we also discuss the nature of the relationship with the contractor, looking at both adversarial and collaborative models as well as measures you might take to motivate the contractor. This second edition contains many examples of good and bad practices in the context of contract management, as well as additional chapters relating to Developing Scopes of Work, Leasing Contracts and International Contracting. The book is written from the standpoint of getting it right first time; we view good contract management as a positive adding-value process. Nevertheless, the book does not shy away from the fact that things do and will go wrong, and therefore there are also chapters on dispute resolution and legal issues that might affect the individual managing the contract. It is clear from reports from IACCM, government bodies and private sector research that there is scope for substantial savings through good contract management. It is a professional discipline that should be carried out by professionals, which should lead to better contractor performance.Table of ContentsForeword Preface Chapter 1 Introduction to Contract Management and Administration Chapter 2 An Overview of the Contracting Process Chapter 3 Scopes of Work and Specifications Chapter 4 Risks, Value and Contract Classification Chapter 5 Types of Contract Chapter 6 Contract Management and Administration Chapter 7 Tendering Methodology Chapter 8 Measuring Contract Performance Chapter 9 Relationship Management and Contractor Motivation Chapter 10 Legal Aspects of Contracting Chapter 11 Variations and Claims Chapter 12 Dispute Resolution and ADR Chapter 13 Public Sector Contracting Chapter 14 Equipment Leasing Contracts Chapter 15 International Contracting Chapter 16 Digital Contracts Chapter 17 Contract Close-out Author Biographies Index

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Book SynopsisOne of the great classics of Scottish history, The Drove Roads of Scotland interweaves folklore, social comment and economic history in a fascinating account of Scotland’s droving trade and the routes by which cattle and sheep were brought from every corner of the land to markets in central Scotland. In pastoral Scotland, the breeding and movement of livestock were fundamental to the lives of the people. The story of the drove roads takes the reader on an engrossing tour of Scottish history, from the lawless cattle driving by reivers in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries to the legitimate movement of stock which developed after the Union of the Crowns, by which time the large-scale movement of stock to established markets had become an important part of Scotland’s economy, and a vital aspect of commercial life in the Empire.Trade Review'a great classic of Scottish history - a masterpiece' * Highland News *'Comprehensive and continuously engrossing' * The Scotsman *

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Book Synopsis'This insightful and superb book takes you to World Cups, to conflicts in war-torn countries, to division in Trump's America... A terrific read.' - Gary LinekerFor over thirty years, Mark Austin has covered the biggest stories in the world for ITN and Sky News. As a foreign correspondent and anchorman he has witnessed first-hand some of the most significant events of our times, including the Iraq War, the historic transition in South Africa from the brutality of apartheid to democracy, the horrors of the Rwandan genocide, and natural disasters such as the Haiti earthquake and the Mozambique floods.Full of high drama, raw emotion and the sometimes hilarious happenings from the life of a veteran reporter, Mark Austin's memoir gives startling insight into the stories behind the headlines.'A must read.' - Sir Trevor McDonaldTrade ReviewMark Austin is one of the very finest television journalists anywhere, and his charming, insightful view of the world, as laid back yet gutsy as the man himself, is a delight to read. -- John SimpsonMark Austin made his name as a distinguished journalist and one of the popular news anchors on Independent Television News... His great good fortune was to get sent to Washington to report on the Trump administration, surely one of the most unorthodox presidencies of our time. For this alone his book is a must read. -- Sir Trevor McDonaldAuthoritative, searching and honest - Austin writes as brilliantly about the personal as about the professional encounters he's had. -- Emily MaitlisThis insightful and superb book takes you to World Cups, to conflicts in war-torn countries, to division in Trump's America... A terrific read. -- Gary LinekerMark Austin is a brilliant journalist and a great guy. Read this book to be informed, entertained - and moved. -- Jeremy Bowen

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Book Synopsis''A manifesto for working women'' THE SUNDAY TIMES STYLE''A new practical guide and empowering manifesto for those ready to break free from burnout and redefine what it means to thrive. This book will be your blueprint for leveraging your strengths, boosting your productivity and achieving lasting success on your own terms.'' VANITY FAIRBusyness has become a status symbol, colloquially used to intimate success. The ''more is more'' philosophy still prevails, running us into the dirt and out of natural energy. We jostle for our position balancing work, family life, fertility, misogyny and mental health, and we have been told that working late, over-caffeinating, being the first in and last out, sacrificing our personal lives, and eating on the go, are conducive to succeeding long-term. But instead, we are burnt-out and less motivated than ever. That''s where SMARTER steps in.SMARTER reframes the idea of over-productivity equalling success, and will ultimately show that those who work smarter, are those who achieve more long-term success. Featuring 10 achievable steps, and the experience of successful entrepreneur, E.M Austen, SMARTER will show you how to reframe previous systems that your brain predicts, switch your mindset from one of scarcity to one of abundance, join the 8am club, conduct a busyness detox, define what success means to you, track your energy not your time, identify and set healthy boundaries, time block, habit pair and switch to mono tasking, and so much more. Inside you''ll discover how to embrace your talents, harness your productivity, create a consistent work-life balance and empower you to reach your goals.This is not for the bare minimum Mondays or the take it easy Tuesdays. It''s for those who strive for success; for ambitious women wanting to do it all, those who understand that you have to make a deposit to be able to make a withdrawal. For those who have skin in the game. For the overlooked, the under appreciated. The full timers and the ''not quite made it yetters''. Those looking for a smarter way to do it.With this essential guide you''ll find it''s not about unlearning what you''ve been taught, it''s modifying what you already know, so that you can unlock your power and lead a life that''s SMARTER.

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Book SynopsisAn accessible, practical, step-by-step guide that supplements Getting Things Done by providing the details, the how-to''s and the practices to apply GTD more fully and easily in daily lifeThe incredible popularity of Getting Things Done revealed people''s need to take control of their own productivity with a system that reduces the stress of staying on top of it all. Around the world hundreds of certified trainers and coaches are engaged full time in teaching the process, supported by a grassroots movement of Meetup groups, LinkedIn groups, Facebook groups, podcasts, blogs and dozens of apps based on it. While Getting Things Done remains the definitive way to gain perspective over work and create the mental space for creativity and mindfulness, The Getting Things Done Workbook enhances the original by providing an accessible guide to the GTD methodology in workbook form. The workbook divides the process into small, manageable segmen

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Book SynopsisA former FBI agent shares his simple and effective toolkit for assessing who can and cannot trust.

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Book Synopsis*NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING CAREY MULLIGAN AND ZOE KAZAN* 'Explosive' Margaret Atwood 'Seismic' Observer 'Brilliant' Nigella Lawson 'Gripping' Jon Ronson A FINANCIAL TIMES, NEW STATESMAN, DAILY TELEGRAPH, METRO AND ELLE BOOK OF THE YEAR On 5 October 2017, the New York Times published an article by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey that helped change the world. Hollywood was talking as never before. Kantor and Twohey outmanoeuvred Harvey Weinstein, his team of defenders and private investigators, convincing some of the most famous women in the world – and some unknown ones – to go on the record. Three years later, it helped lead to his conviction. This is how they did it.Trade ReviewSeismic. Examines what happens when a bully is cornered * Observer *A binge-read of a book, propelled by a clear, adrenaline-spiking tick-tock * Los Angeles Times *The narrative speeds towards the moment when the story that Weinstein can’t stop detonates with shattering force . . . Feels like a Hollywood film in the making * Daily Telegraph *She Said is a fascinating tale of investigative journalism in action, the ultimate story-behind-the-story filled with so many twists and obstacles that it often reads like a Hollywood screenplay * Evening Standard *Cinematic, remarkable . . . A much deeper story than the one that seized headlines * Guardian *She Said is not a lurid celebrity exposé, nor even a dark farce, but a cool, just-the-facts-ma’am account of how Kantor and Twohey uncovered the horror story that ignited the MeToo movement * The Times *Seamless and suspenseful . . . A gripping blow-by-blow * New York Times *Has the morally satisfying arc of a thriller, with all the suspense, a clear dynamic of right and wrong, and partial justice at the end * i *The groundbreaking new book that tells the true story of the Harvey Weinstein scandal. With plenty of unknown material and new discoveries, She Said serves as a testament to the importance of journalism and how facts can drive social change in an age of fake news * Stylist *Captivating. The cumulative effect is almost cinematic, a sort of All the President’s Men for the #MeToo era, except the men are women, and they don’t protect the boss, they take him down * Washington Post *She Said is first and foremost an account of incredible reporting. Kantor and Twohey show the background research they ran on sources, to protect both them and the paper, the careful way they documented and substantiated information, and their extraordinary precision in acquiring proof. We know how the story ends, but She Said is nonetheless deeply suspenseful, a kind of less swaggering All the President’s Men * NPR *Painstakingly researched, their account is less interested in Weinstein the monster than the structures that enabled him to flourish. A hymn to old-fashioned investigative reporting * Guardian *It reads like a thriller. It’s incredible the work they’ve done. It staggered me. I could talk all day about this book. It’s about so much more than Harvey Weinstein -- Pandora SykesFor decades Hollywood has whispered about Harvey Weinstein. Journalists sniffed around, but none ever could – or, perhaps, would – bring one of the industry’s darkest and longest-kept secrets to light. Until Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey delivered a chilling exposé ... It sent shockwaves * Marie Claire *It's not often that you can pinpoint the beginning of such a momentous cultural shift, but in this case you can draw a pretty clear line to the stories by Meghan Twohey and Jodi Kantor * Glamour *A compelling account of serious investigative journalism. Riveting -- Helena Kennedy QC, author of 'Eve Was Shamed'What an inspiring and gripping story. I could not put it down -- Jessica AshworthI hope this book will go a long way to exonerating me and the other victims who’ve dealt with slander and mental assault for years now -- Rose McGowanI can’t put it down. The ins and outs of how they broke this story are riveting and the respect they show for their sources is beautiful -- Shonda RimesSuperb reporting. Unputdownable non-fiction. A powerful book -- Reni Eddo-LodgeFor years, the showbiz world has asked why Gwyneth Paltrow stayed silent about the man who helped her win as Oscar – but once made advances to her. Now, a new book reveals the extraordinary truth. She Said sheds a revealing light on the closest and most successful producer-actor partnership for decades * Daily Mail *An explosive new book chronicling the downfall of Harvey Weinstein. Since the release of She Said, Weinstein’s lawyers have hit back, and he has denied all previous allegations. One thing is clear, though: thanks to a thorough investigation, Weinstein’s victims will no longer be silenced * Grazia *Can a book feel important AND be a page-turner? Yes! This one! What a read. Edge of my seat plus I feel smarter about investigative journalism at its finest -- Mindy Kaling

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Chapter 1 No One Sells Miracles 5 Goats as Viagra? 7 Radio 9 The Placebo Effect 10 Correlation Does Not Imply Causation 11 Same as It Ever Was 13 Chapter 2 How to Sell Anything 17 The Count 18 Selling the Eiffel Tower 20 Everyone is in Sales 22 Chapter 3 Fast Money 27 The Promise of Huge Returns with Minimal Effort 29 When Trust Goes too Far 32 Do Your Homework 33 Chapter 4 It’s the End of the World as We Know It 39 Cognitive Dissonance 41 The Man Who Walked on Water 43 No One Knows What’s Going to Happen 45 Why Pessimism Sells Better than Optimism 47 The Value of ‘I Don’t Know’ 48 Chapter 5 Sleight of Hand 51 Bad Brad 53 A Magician Reveals His Secrets 56 Chapter 6 When Success Doesn’t Translate 61 Defeated by Decency 62 Don’t Try to Get Rich Twice 66 Chapter 7 When Fraud Flourishes 71 When There’s an ‘Expert’ with a Good Story 71 When Greed is Abundant 73 When Capital Becomes Blind 74 When the Banking Industry Gets Involved 76 When Individuals Begin Taking Their Cues from the Crowd 77 When Markets are Rocking 79 When the Opportunity Presents Itself 80 When Human Beings are Involved 81 When Innovation Runs Rampant 82 Chapter 8 The Siren Song of New Technologies 85 The Railway Napoleon 87 The Media’s Role in a Bubble 90 The Other Side 93 The Silver Lining of a Market Crash 94 Chapter 9 The Seductive Power of FOMO 97 How to Create a Monopoly 98 The Roaring 20s 100 When the Tide Goes Out 102 Not a Ponzi but Close Enough 103 The Seductive Power of FOMO 104 Chapter 10 Type I Charlatan 109 John Law and the Mississippi Company 111 Speculation is a Hell of a Drug 113 Pop Goes the Bubble 115 Type I and Type II Charlatans 116 Chapter 11 Type II Charlatan 121 The South Sea Company 123 Type II Charlatan John Blunt 124 The Bubble Act 127 The Echo Bubble and Dunbar’s Number 128 Chapter 12 Fooled by Intelligence 131 Newton’s Mania 134 The Problem with Smartest People in the Room 135 Why Smart People Make Dumb Decisions 137 Fooling Yourself with Complexity 138 Chapter 13 How Gullible are You? 141 Ponzi versus Bernie 146 The Sacred Relationship 148 Chapter 14 The Easiest Person to Fool 153 Getting Rich versus Staying Rich 156 Shot out of a Cannon 157 The Biggest Fraud of All 158 Conclusion: Six Signs of Financial Fraud 163 1. The Money Manager Has Custody of Your Assets 163 2. There is an Aura of Exclusivity in the Pitch 164 3. When the Strategy is too Complicated to Understand 165 4. When the Story is too Good to Be True 166 5. When the Returns are Ridiculously Good 167 6. When They Tell You Exactly What You Want to Hear 168 Index 171

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Book SynopsisThe first Encyclopedia of Commercial Real Estate The Encyclopedia of Commercial Real Estate Advice covers everything anyone would ever need to know from A Z on the subject. The 500+ entries inside not only have hard-hitting advice, but many share enlightening stories from the author''s experience working on hundreds of deals. This book pulls off making the subjects enjoyable, interesting, and easy to understand. As a bonus, there are 136 time and money savings tips, many of which could save or make you 6 figures or more. Some of the questions this informative guidebook will answer for you are: How to Buy Foreclosed Commercial Properties at a Discount at Auctions Guidelines for Getting Started in Commercial Real Estate and Choosing Low-Risk Properties How to Value a Property in 15 Minutes How to Fake it Until You Make it When Raising Investors Should You Hold, Sell, 1031 Exchange, or Cash-Out Refinance? Table of ContentsForeword xix Introduction xxi This Book Will Save You Time and Money xxiii How to Use This Book xxiv Part I Smart Strategies for Buying Chapter 1 Who are You When Buying a Commercial Property? 3 Seven Top Character Traits of Experienced Commercial Real Estate Investors 4 Four Phases of the Commercial Real Estate Market Cycle and the Best Time to Buy 11 The Lowest-Risk Property Types to Choose 13 Ten Risk-Lowering Action Steps 16 Four Levels of Risk Based on Property Condition, Income, Location, and Occupancy 18 Chapter 2 Seven Smart Strategies for Adding Value When Buying 21 1. Have Your Down Payment, Professional Team, and Financing Together Before You Go Shopping 21 2. Use Leverage Responsibly 22 3. Define Your Property Search Objectives 25 4. Four 15-Minute Methods of Determining Property Value 28 5. Choose a Property That Can Be Recession-Proofed 30 6. Choose the Best Team Members 33 7. Winning the Numbers Game—Making and Negotiating Offers 36 Encyclopedia Topic A Buying 43 Part II Smart Strategies for Buyer Due Diligence Chapter 3 Outstanding Due Diligence for Buyers 81 Twelve Due Diligence Mistakes That Buyers Should Avoid 82 Is This Property “Who” You Thought It Was? 91 Guidelines for Calculating How Much to Lower The Sales Price 92 Comming up with Your Pitch to Lower the Sales Price After Due Diligence 94 Encyclopedia Topic B Due Diligence 97 Part III Smart Strategies for Raising Investors Chapter 4 Raising Money and Creating Investor Partnerships 123 Buying Commercial Real Estate Without Money or Experience 123 Eight Countermeasures for Not Having Enough Money and Experience 124 Using Other People’s Money to Get Rich When Buying Commercial Property 129 How the Inexperienced Deal Manager/Sponsor Can Get Started 131 What Percentage of Ownership Should You Get for Putting the Deal Together? 137 Why Non-Recourse Financing Is the Key to Raising Investors 138 Nine Pitfalls to Avoid in Investor Partnerships 139 Forming a Real Estate Syndication 141 Encyclopedia Topic C Raising Investor Partners 145 Encyclopedia Topic D Property Ownership Entity 161 Part IV Smart Strategies for Sellers Chapter 5 Hold, Cash-Out Refinance, Sale, or 1031 Exchange? 171 Cash-Out Refinancing to Purchase More Investment Property 173 Is This a Good Time to Sell Your Commercial Property? 175 You’ve Got to Love the 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchange 178 Putting the Cart Before the Horse: The 1031 Reverse Exchange 183 Chapter 6 Adding Value in the Selling Process 187 Determining the Maximum Sales Price 187 Power Brokers are Highly Skilled at Pushing Up the Sales Price 190 Twelve Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Commercial Property 192 Value-Adding Before Selling 196 Why You Should Do a For Sale by Owner 199 Why You Shouldn’t Do a For Sale by Owner 199 Benefits o fWorking with an Experienced Commercial Real Estate Broker 200 Should You Owner-Carry? 201 Alternative to Owner-Carry: The Master Lease Purchase 202 Encyclopedia Topic E Selling 205 Part V Smart Strategies for Repositioning Chapter 7 Unlocking Hidden Wealth with Repositioning 221 Repositioning a 246-Unit Multifamily Property in Oklahoma City 222 Repositioning a 38-Unit Multifamily Property in Garland, Texas 224 Manage Your Reposition Project According to a Plan 226 Three Types of Repositioning 226 Tips for Choosing the Best Property for Repositioning 227 The Biggest Bang for the Buck 229 Encyclopedia Topic F Repositioning 239 Part VI Smart Strategies for Developing Chapter 8 Why Developers are at the Top of the Food Chain 257 What are Developers Made Of? 257 How Much Do Commercial Developers Make? 259 How Do Commercial Building Developers Earn Money? 260 How Do Commercial Land Developers Make Money? 261 Traits of the Best Commercial Real Estate Developers 261 What Is the Typical Day Like for a Commercial Developer? 265 Can You Become a Developer without Experience? 266 Fourteen Mistakes to Avoid When Developing Commercial Property 269 Chapter 9 50 Steps of Developing and That Isn’t All of Them 275 The 15 Professionals Commercial Developers Team Up With 277 The Commercial Development Process—Five Stages 280 Encyclopedia Topic G Development 295 Part VII Smart Strategies for Financing Chapter 10 Trade Secrets for Getting the Best Rate, Loan Fees, and Terms 319 The Truth About How Commercial Lenders Set Rates, Terms, and Loan Fees 320 How Much Can Lenders Bend? 322 Advice from an Insider on Negotiating with Lenders 322 Nine Insider Tips for Getting the Best Loan Terms 330 A Seven-Step, Cutting-Edge Recipe for Getting Lenders to Compete 333 Why You Should Join the Non-Recourse Loan Club 336 Chapter 11 Taking Charge of Your Commercial Loan 339 Why You Should Take a Hands-On Approach 340 The Top Six Risks Commercial Lenders Dread 342 The Seven Preapprovals in Commercial Lending 343 The Truth About Commercial Appraisals and Why They Sometimes Kill Deals 349 Why You Should Use a Commercial Loan Broker 351 Ten Mitigations That Can Help You Qualify for Your Commercial Loan 352 Vetting Your Lender and/or Commercial Loan Broker 354 Encyclopedia Topic H Financing 357 Encyclopedia Topic I Commercial Loan Programs 391 Part VIII Smart Strategies for Managing and Leasing Chapter 12 Smart Strategies for Managing and Leasing 407 Self-Management Versus Professional Management 407

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Book SynopsisIn Environmental Law and Economics, Michael G. Faure and Roy A. Partain provide a detailed overview of the law-and-economics methodology developed and employed by environmental lawyers and policymakers. The authors demonstrate how this approach can transcend political divisions in the context of international environmental law, environmental criminal law, and the property rights approach to environmental law. Private law solutions and public regulatory approaches are also explored, including traditional command-and-control and market-based forms of regulation. The book not only shows how the law-and-economics framework can be used to protect the environment, but also to examine deeper questions involving environmental federalism and the effectiveness of environmental law in developing economies. In clear, digestible prose that does not require readers to possess a background in microeconomics or mathematics, the authors introduce the theory and practice of environmental law and economiTrade Review'Here, Faure (Erasmus Univ. Rotterdam) and Partain (Univ. of Aberdeen) offer a detailed discussion of the important issues in environmental law, policy, and economics, drawing on both theoretical predictions and empirical studies.' R. M. Ramazani, ChoiceTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Environmental harm and efficiency; 3. Property rights approach to environmental law; 4. Environmental standard setting; 5. Principles of environmental law and environmental economics; 6. Pricing environmental harm; 7. Market-based instruments; 8. Liability rules; 9. Environmental regulation; 10. Environmental crime; 11. Insurance for environmental damage; 12. Compensation for environmental damage; 13. Environmental federalism; 14. The role of environmental law in developing countries; 15. Epilogue.

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Book SynopsisThis handbook presents a much-needed and comprehensive exploration of the rapidly growing fields of animal welfare and law. In recent years there has been increasing attention paid to our complex, multifaceted relationships with other animals, and in particular, the depth and breadth of various societal uses of animals. This has led to a reconsideration of their moral and social status, which has sometimes challenged the interests of those who use animals. In such a contested domain, sound evidence and reasoning become particularly important. Through firm commitment to such principles, this book explores the biological foundations for the moral consideration of animals and for evolving conceptualisations of animal welfare. It reviews in detail the welfare concerns associated with numerous forms of animal use. The inclusion of key recent developments such as climate change, pandemics, and antimicrobial resistance, ensures this text is among the most current in its field. The e

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Book SynopsisForensic Entomology: The Utility of Arthropods in Legal Investigations, Third Edition continues in the tradition of the two best-selling prior editions and maintains its status as the single-most comprehensive book on Forensic Entomology currently available. It includes current, in-the-field best practices contributed by top professionals in the field who have advanced it through research and fieldwork over the last several decades.The use of entomology in crime scene and forensic investigations has never been more prevalent or useful given the work that can be done with entomological evidence. The book recounts briefly the many documented historical applications of forensic entomology over several thousand years. Chapters examine the biological foundations of insect biology and scientific underpinnings of forensic entomology, the principles that govern utilizing insects in legal and criminal investigations. The field today is diverse, both in topics studied,Table of ContentsIn Memoriam Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Prologue Editors Contributors Introduction: Current Perceptions and Status of Forensic Entomology Chapter 1 General Entomology and Basic Arthropod Biology Adrienne BrundageChapter 2 Insects of Forensic Importance Jason H. Byrd and Jeffery K. TomberlinChapter 3 Entomological Evidence Collections Methods: American Board of Forensic Entomology Approved Protocols Michelle R. Sanford, Jason H. Byrd, Jeffery K. Tomberlin, and John R. WallaceChapter 4 Laboratory-Rearing of Forensic Insects Jason H. Byrd and Jeffery K. TomberlinChapter 5 Factors That Influence Insect Succession on Carrion Gail S. AndersonChapter 6 Invertebrate Succession in Natural Terrestrial Environments Philip S. Barton, Melanie S. Archer, Maria-Martina Quaggiotto, and James F. WallmanChapter 7 The Role of Aquatic Organisms in Forensic Investigations John R. Wallace and Richard W. MerrittChapter 8 Recovering Buried Bodies and Surface Scatter: The Associated Anthropological, Botanical, andEntomological Evidence Heather A. Walsh-Haney, Alison Galloway, and Jason H. ByrdChapter 9 Estimating the Postmortem Interval Jeffrey D. Wells and Lynn R. LaMotteChapter 10 Insect Development as It Relates to Forensic Entomology Aaron M. Tarone and Joshua B. BenoitChapter 11 Molecular Genetic Methods for Forensic EntomologyJamie R. Stevens, Christine J. Picard, and Jeffrey D. WellsChapter 12 The Soil Environment and Forensic Entomology Sasha C. Voss, Shari L. Forbes, and Ian R. DadourChapter 13 Advances in Entomotoxicology: Weaknesses and Strengths Carlo P. Campobasso, Valentina Bugelli, Anna Carfora, Renata Borriello, and Martin VilletChapter 14 Is PMI the Hypothesis or the Null Hypothesis? Michelle R. Sanford and Aaron M. TaroneChapter 15 The Forensic Entomologist as Expert Witness Robert D. HallChapter 16 Livestock Entomology Justin Talley and Erika MachtingerChapter 17 Ecological Theory of Community Assembly and Its Application in Forensic EntomologySherah L. VanLaerhovenChapter 18 Forensic Meteorology: The Science of Applying Weather Observations to Civil and Criminal Litigation John R. Scala and John R. WallaceChapter 19 Entomological Alteration of Bloodstain Evidence M. Anderson Parker, Stacey L. Sneider, Shayne A. Smithey, Mark Benecke, and Jason H. ByrdChapter 20 Keys to the Genera and Species of Blow Flies (Diptera: Calliphoridae) of America, North of Mexico Terry WhitworthChapter 21 The Use of Entomological Evidence in Analyzing Cases of Neglect and Abuse in Humans and Animals Gail S. AndersonChapter 22 Acarology in Crimino-Legal Investigations: The Human Acarofauna During Life and Death M. Alejandra Perotti and Henk R. BraigChapter 23 Wildlife Forensic Entomology Gail S. Anderson and Jason H. ByrdChapter 24 The Role of Decomposition Volatile Organic Compounds in Chemical Ecology Hélène N. LeBlanc, Katelynn A. Perrault, and Julie LyChapter 25 Forensic Entomology and the Microbiome M. Eric Benbow and Jennifer L. PechalChapter 26 Urban EntomologyRobert T. Puckett and Jeffery K. TomberlinChapter 27 Larvae of the North American Calyptratae Flies of Forensic Importance Krzysztof Szpila and Andrzej GrzywaczChapter 28 The Professional History of Forensic Entomology M. Denise Gemmellaro and Lauren M. WeidnerChapter 29 Practical Considerations for Teaching Forensic Entomology Elizabeth Butin, David Rivers, and John R. Wallace

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Book SynopsisChina's economic rise and influence has been one of the most significant developments in the global economy of recent times. A driving force behind this expansion has been the private entrepreneurs and companies of China, some of which have literally redefined the economic and business landscape, both inside and outside of China. With a $15,000 loan from his father, the former high school dropout and factory worker Wang Wei started up his courier delivery service, SF Express, in 1993. This book is a classic rags-to-riches story of a young entrepreneur who grew SF Express into a logistics empire with revenues of $7 billion and 400,000 employees by 2015. The phenomenal rise of Wang and his company was further propelled by a $30 billion public listing in Shanghai in 2018. By any standards, this is one of the most remarkable entrepreneurial stories of recent times.

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Book SynopsisChina's economic rise and influence has been one of the most significant developments in the global economy of recent times. A driving force behind this expansion has been the private entrepreneurs and companies of China, some of which have literally redefined the economic and business landscape, both inside and outside of China. Born in a small fishing village in 1967 to a poor family, Guo Guangchang's break came when the Chinese government began to encourage business enterprise. He and four university friends set up their own company in 1992 to advise foreign companies that were entering into China. Fosun International eventually became the largest private enterprise in China by expanding into insurance, pharmaceuticals, property, mining, retail and finance. Today, Guo is the Chairman of Fosun International and this book provides a unique, inside examination of Guo and his company's remarkable global expansion.

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Book SynopsisIs it possible to solve the global climate emergency utilising waste agricultural product?The Regenerative Agriculture Solution tells the story of how two brothers Jose and Gilberto Flores are at the cutting edge of this approach, pioneering the use of the previously discarded leaves of the agave plant to regenerate agricultural soils, reduce erosion and improve water capture.Amazingly, these innovative, ecologically minded methods also benefit their local economy in Mexico, creating jobs by producing an inexpensive livestock feed supplement that has potential to grow into a multi-billion-dollar industry and change the face of agriculture, animal husbandry, ecosystem restoration and climate change.When Ronnie Cummins, the cofounder of Organic Consumer Association (OCA), met the Flores brothers and saw their agave agroforestry system, he knew they were onto something revolutionary. Having spent decades studying regenerative agriculture

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Book SynopsisThe inspirational new business book from the star of Dragons' Den, teaching you the lessons, habits and strategies needed to start, run and grow a business in just six minutes each week. Sara cuts through the noise to show that just six minutes is enough, if you have the drive, passion and consistency to achieve your dream' Steven BartlettHave you ever wanted to start or grow your own business, but found that life keeps getting in the way?Sara Davies, founder of the global craft business Crafter's Companion and star of Dragons' Den, is known for her no-nonsense, down-to-earth entrepreneurship. This book reveals her secrets to success in just six minutes a week. Filled with stories from Sara's own career, her 52 invaluable lessons span the year, teaching you everything you need to know to launch, run and grow your business. From developing ideas and finding mentors, to overcoming hurdles and mastering time management, her quick tips and hacks are balanced with deeper actions to practise over the coming week. No matter where you are on your entrepreneurial journey, you can turn your dream into reality, at a pace that works for you.

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Book SynopsisPeter Atrill is a freelance academic and author who has worked with leading institutions in the UK, Europe and South-East Asia. As well as working as a business consultant, he was previously Head of Business and Management and Head of Accounting and Law at Plymouth Business School. Eddie McLaney is an academic author with many years' experience of teaching Accounting and Finance. He was formerly the Accounting Subject Group Leader and Principal Lecturer in Accounting and Finance at Plymouth Business School.

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Book SynopsisThis groundbreaking new book answers an essential question: why is it that a fund client selects, or an investment consultant recommends, one asset manager over another when the two are, on paper at least, very similar?

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Book SynopsisIn Big Money Thinks Small, veteran fund manager Joel Tillinghast offers a set of simple but crucial steps to successful investing. Tillinghast teaches readers how to learn from their mistakes—and his own, giving investors the tools to ask the right questions in any situation and to think objectively and generatively about portfolio management.Trade ReviewTillinghast has built an outstanding investment record over three decades by being smart and disciplined. Now, all of us can benefit from his hard-won wisdom and perceptive insights, which are found on literally every page of this fine book. -- Seth A. Klarman, Portfolio Manager and CEO, The Baupost Group, LLCFor decades I have admired and learned from Joel Tillinghast’s extraordinary investment prowess. Whether you are a professional or an individual investor, you will be a better investor after reading and absorbing the wisdom in this book. -- Bill Miller, founder and CIO, Miller Value PartnersTillinghast provides a very useful checklist of the required due diligence of investments, the tenets of value investing, the need to more carefully understand the culture and rule of law of foreign countries before investing in them, and how to stay within your circle of competence. -- David Kass, University of MarylandWritten for investors at all levels, this practical, no-nonsense guide . . . empower[s] readers to generate their own informed decisions. * Publishers Weekly *Tillinghast’s book is a cornucopia of investing wisdom, some acquired as a result of the inevitable mistakes, which he readily shares. * Investing.com *[This book] is an intelligent guide to stock selection and investment that deserves a place on everyone's bookshelf, whether they work in the City or just want to find some shares to put into their Isa. * MoneyWeek *Named one of the five best books of 2017 * Money Week *What could look like anecdotes and unrelated points come together to form a valuable approach to investing...it’s a collection of investment wisdom. I’ll certainly re-read many passages of this book over and over again. Highly recommended for seasoned investors. * Strictly Value *Table of ContentsForewordAcknowledgmentsPart I: Sleight of Mind1. It’s a Mad, Mad World2. Silly Human Tricks (Decision Biases)3. Gamblers, Speculators, and Investors4. Mind Over MoneyPart II: Blind Spots5. Need to Know?6. It's the Simple Life for Me7. Thinking Small8. Bulls in the China ShopPart III: Honest, Capable Fiduciaries9. Dare to Be Great! Or, Distinctive Character10. Bang for the Buck11. Do the Bad Guys Wear Black Hats?12. Shipping Bricks and Other Accounting RiddlesPart IV: Live Long and Prosper13. Is the End Near?14. Oil Gushers and Slicks15. Tech Stocks and Science Fiction16. How Much Debt Is Too Much?Part V: What’s It Worth?17. Will the Lowest Be Raised Up?18. Which Earnings Number?19. The Art of Judging Value20. Double Bubble Trouble21. Two ParadigmsIndex

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Book SynopsisJeffrey D. Sachs presents timely and achievable plans to foster global economic growth and shift from war making to peacemaking. A New Foreign Policy explores both the danger of the “America first” mindset and the concrete steps the United States must take to build a multipolar world that is prosperous, peaceful, fair, and resilient.Trade ReviewForceful and angry, Sachs verges on hyperbole in his indictment of America past and present, but he does highlight the perils of continuing on the same path. * New York Times Book Review *His new book is entitled A New Foreign Policy: Beyond American Exceptionalism, and there is much inside to be celebrated. I never thought I would utter the words “I agree with Jeff Sachs,” let alone put them in print, yet here we are. * American Conservative *Highly recommended. * Choice *A challenging departure from the Beltway assumption that America has acted as a force for good in the world. * Financial Times *Sachs provides a broad alternative vision not only to the Trump administration’s foreign policy, but to past U.S. foreign policy more generally. * LSE Review of Books *A worthwhile read, in which Sachs demonstrates expertise on vastly different policy fields and makes a convincing case that abdicating the toxic intersection of militarism and exceptionalism is key to building a brighter future, both in the U.S. and around the world. * Global Policy *Jeffrey Sachs is one of the few prominent American academics who dares to make the bold case that the US has been on the wrong track for decades. Its non-academic style makes this book accessible to any reader who wants to gain a broad understanding of what is driving American grand strategy * International Spectator *Table of ContentsPrefaceIntroductionPart I: U.S. Exceptionalism in a Changing World 1. From Exceptionalism to Globalism2. Exceptionalism as the Civic Religion3. The Era of Global Convergence4. Eurasia on the Rise, America on the Sidelines5. Russia-U.S. Relations in the Changing World Order Part II: America’s Wars 6. American Imperialism and “Wars of Choice”7. Contradictory Promises and a Century of Conflict in the Middle East8. North Korea and the Doomsday Clock9. Trump's National Security Strategy Part III: U.S. Foreign Economic Statecraft 10. The Economic Balance Sheet on “America First”11. Foreign Policy Populism12. Economic War with China13. Will Trump Hand China the Technological Lead?14. Toward a World Economy of Regions Part IV: Renewing American Diplomacy 15. From Diplomatic Leader to Rogue Nation16. The Ethics and Practicalities of Foreign Aid17. Managing Migration and Immigration18. Achieving Sustainable Development19. A New Foreign Policy for American Security and Well-BeingNotesReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisThe Entrepreneur Within is an innovator's playbook to help ideas gain traction, scale quickly and keep an entrepreneurial mindset alive within any organisation. Large companies often lose the creative spark that brought them success and get weighed down by the complex systems built up within them. Start-up companies often get bloated with too many disparate ideas and get blocked by a lack of basic systems and infrastructure. The proprietary FORGE Methodology shows how businesses of all stages and sizes can develop creative and viable innovation that makes a difference.

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Book SynopsisA reframing of the legal profession for nonlawyers aiming to lead nonprofits more effectivelyAlthough the United States has the most robust nonprofit sector in the world, the rules governing it are convoluted and often paralyze those who are trying to change the status quo. Nonprofit leaders deserve rules that are clearly laid out, explaining what they can and should do to achieve their missionsrather than emphasizing only what is forbidden. Rules of the Road for Nonprofit Leaders offers a translation of the nonprofit legal framework into terms that can be more easily understood by nonlawyers. Schmidt provides a different lens through which nonprofit leaders can see more clearly how these laws can be more responsive to the changing needs of the nonprofit sector and of society. This book shows nonprofit leaders, board members, and volunteers how nonprofit law relates to all aspects of nonprofit management.

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Book SynopsisAll you need to know about investing safely and smartly, with new information on the latest options—from commodities to bitcoin to real estate and private equity—in this comprehensive and updated guide to understanding the current market, setting realistic goals, and achieving financial success.The Everything Guide to Investing in Your 20s & 30s, 3rd Edition is a comprehensive, step-by-step guide designed to navigate beginners through their investment journey. From understanding basic investment principles, to exploring a host of investment options, this book offers a broad perspective of the investment world. With a primary focus on those between the ages of twenty and forty, the book demystifies complex investment terminologies and strategies, making them easy to understand and apply. It contains practical advice on how to make wise investment decisions, insights on wealth growth, and tips to avoid common investment pitfalls. Including updated information on sustainable investing, investment apps, retirement savings, ETFs, and alternate investing. You will find specific examples of investment strategies, real-world scenarios, and several DIY investing options specifically tailored for their age group so they can start making their money work for them now!

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Book SynopsisTwo roads diverged in a wood, and II took the one less travelled by,And that has made all the difference.Robert FrostA unique and extraordinary business book, The Poetry Business School is both an inspirational take on how to do business better with more collaboration, communication, and creativity and a beautiful gift book of inspiring poetry. The narrative journey takes the reader through the dialogue, mentoring relationship, and shared poetry between Mark Constantine OBE, Co-Founder and CEO of LUSH, and Deborah Alma, Founder of the Poetry Pharmacy. Green Door Project Founder and Business Psychologist Kate Downey-Evans offers additional business advice.Over the course of this book, what emerges is an inspirational and constructive creative pathway for other businesspeople at their own individual stages along the journey, for both business growth and personal development, remembering that business, at its heart, must be a creative act and a communication of ideas.In essence, that combination of poetry, awareness of our well-being and that of those who work with us, and business practice introduces the potential road map for a harmonious blend of emotional intelligence, creativity, leadership, and meaningful connection. Embrace Business as a poem' and discover how to listen to your intuition, overcome fear, embrace risk, avoid burnout, and turn vulnerability into strength all through the creative power of poetry.As professionals recognise the power of poetry to enrich their personal lives and enhance their contributions to the workplace, a new paradigm emerges one where the art of language becomes a catalyst for holistic success.

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