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Book SynopsisA heavily illustrated classic on the evolution of the handloom. The handloom—often no more than a bundle of sticks and a few lengths of cordage—has been known to almost all cultures for thousands of years. Eric Broudy places the wide variety of handlooms in their historical context. What influenced their development? How did they travel from one geographic area to another? Were they invented independently by different cultures? How have modern cultures improved on ancient weaving skills and methods? Broudy shows how virtually every culture has woven on handlooms. He highlights the incredible technical achievement of early cultures that created magnificent textiles with the crudest of tools and demonstrates that modern technology has done nothing to surpass their skill or inventiveness. Trade Review“Broudy extracts his evidence from such unlikely places as Egyptian tombs to the unearthed ruins of a ninth century Viking ship in Norway. . . . In this awesome feat of research, recounted with storytelling expertise, he traces the growth of weaving from simple matting and wickerwork basketry to the massive tapestry (haute-lisse) looms of the Gobelin workshop of Paris and the silk-producing izaribata looms of China. . . . If you are a weaver by profession or hobby, this book will make you proud of it, and, if you have never touched a loom and are thinking of a new career, this book will, once you tear yourself away from it, send you spinning off to the yarn store.” * Goodfellow Review of Craft *“If you are also fascinated by the historical and cultural aspects of weaving, this book should find a place in your library.” * Journal for Weavers, Spinners and Dyers *Table of ContentsIntroduction, 1. Origins, 2. The Warp-weighted Loom, 3. The Two-bar Loom, 4. Pueblo and Navajo Looms, 5. The Backstrap and Other Primitive Looms, 6. The Treadle Loom, 7. The Drawloom, 8. The Modern Loom, Bibliography, Index

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Book SynopsisA powerful argument that our current path toward progress, based on continual economic expansion and inefficient use of resources, runs contrary to three foundational scientific laws. In this compelling, cogently argued, and acclaimed book, Tom Wessels demonstrates how our current path toward progress, based on continual economic expansion and inefficient use of resources, runs contrary to three foundational scientific laws that govern all complex natural systems. It is a myth, he contends, that progress depends on a growing economy. Wessels explains his theory with his three laws of sustainability: the law of limits to growth; the second law of thermodynamics, which exposes the dangers of increased energy consumption; and the law of self-organization, which results in the marvelous diversity of such highly evolved systems as the human body and complex ecosystems. Wessels argues that these laws, scientifically proven to sustain life in its myriad forms, have been cast aside since the eighteenth century, first by Western economists, political pragmatists, and governments attracted by the idea of unlimited growth, and more recently by a global economy dominated by large corporations, in which consolidation and oversimplification have created large-scale inefficiencies in both material and energy usage. Wessels makes scientific theory readily accessible by offering examples of how the laws of sustainability function in the complex systems we can observe in the natural world around us. Demonstrating that all environmental problems have their source in a disregard for the laws of sustainability, he concludes with an impassioned argument for cultural change. This new edition has a new preface wherein the author regards The Myth of Progress as his most important work. It has been in constant demand since it was first published in 2006. Trade Review“Wessels is a tried-and-true master of nature writing. . . . [He] argues deftly that due to the limits of material resources, the finitude of time itself and the laws which govern the states in which energy can be captured, transferred or lost, we simply cannot expect to progress for no other reason than progress itself. We must have a moral underpinning that grounds and informs our interactions, both economic and interpersonal, within the world we inhabit.” * Monadnock Ledger-Transcript *“This is an impassioned, critical, and bold book. Wessels is guided by his overwhelming sense that the laws of sustainability demand respect, understanding, and interpretation, and unless we educate ourselves about their full complexity and truth, we will do irreparable damage to the landscapes we love.” * Northern Woodlands *Table of ContentsPreface to the Revised EditionAcknowledgmentsPrologueIntroduction1.The Myth of Control: Complex versus Linear Systems2.The Myth of Growth: Limits and Sustainability3.The Myth of Energy: The Second Law of Thermodynamics4.The Myth of the Free Market: The Loss of Diversity, Democracy, and Economic Resiliency5.The Myth of Progress: A Need for Cultural ChangeEpilogue: From Consumption to ConnectionGlossary of Scientific TermsIndex

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Book SynopsisA tool to help teens implement the 7 Habits, along with trackers for their personal goals and habits to help them be more productive. Each habit is broken down into a weekly tracker inspiring readers to get motivated, build confidence, and boost inspiration and personal growth. What this book does: teaches teens to manage their time and stay organized. offers checklists to help them stay motivated and accomplish all their short and long term goals. helps them adopt new high-performance habits that lead to positive changes in their relationships and a higher level of personal satisfaction. shows them how to craft inspiration into action. Trade ReviewReviews of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens:“This book is a touchdown.” -- Steve Young, NFL Hall of Famer and Super Bowl MVP“Teens face many challenging issues and It’s great that 7 Habits is now available to help direct teens towards positive living.” -- Michael Phelps, 28-time Olympic Medalist and Founder of the Michael Phelps Foundation“If you are a teen, or know someone who will be one, have them read this book. It will help them establish a pattern for dealing with change, disappointment and even success. It is truly a powerful, life changing book.” -- Derek Hough, Emmy Award winning choreographer“A recipe for teenage success!” -- Dominique Moceanu, 1996 US Olympic Gold Medalist, Women's Gymnastics and New York Times bestselling author, Off Balance"‘Like father, like son’ maybe a cliché, but Sean has proved it to be true. Sean is as effective as his father in providing directions to teens so that their lives become meaningful. Sean's 7 Habits is a book every teenager should read and emulate." -- Arun Gandhi, president, Gandhi Worldwide Education Institute

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Book SynopsisThere Isn’t One Way to Listen. It’s Time to Adapt Your Listening!“Adaptive Listening is incredible. [It] made me evaluate all aspects of my interactions in life.”​ ─Workshop participant from Cisco#1 New Release in Running Meetings & Presentations and Human Resources & Personnel ManagementAdaptive Listening is for those who want to improve the way they, and their teams, communicate up, down, across, internally, and externally. Through engaging stories and practical techniques, discover a new model for listening in the workplace.Not just another book on communication. Adaptive Listening helps you up-level the under-trained side of communication amidst the realities of a hectic workday. Researched and tested exclusively in the work setting, Adaptive Listening moves you beyond active listening, embracing easy-to-remember techniques that strengthen relationships and get work done more effectively. Leaders at all levels can improve listening skills. Aspiring, emerging, and established leaders can build more awareness about their own listening style and the impact it has on their workday. Only then can they adapt the way they listen to meet the goals and needs of direct reports, peers, managers, customers, and stakeholders, all while contributing to a positive workplace culture.Inside learn: How to leverage the strengths and avoid the pitfalls of your listening style by recognizing how you prefer to process and respond to information How to break away from ineffective listening and step into Adaptive Listening to meet the goals and needs of the person speaking  How to reduce mistrust, misalignment, and miscommunication by being more mindful of the barriers that prevent you from using empathetic communication How to cue other listeners to listen in the way you want and need If you enjoyed You’re Not Listening, Just Listen, Listen Like You Mean It, Power Listening, Nonviolent Communication, or Crucial Conversations, you’ll love Adaptive Listening.

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Book SynopsisThe Habit Tracker with a Badass Edge!“…was looking for a guide that not only kicks my butt into gear but also keeps me motivated to keep going and this one definitely did the trick! Highly recommended if you want to feel like a badass while striving to achieve your goals!” – Edelweiss book reviewFrom the creator of the Bestselling book Badass Affirmations, Becca Anderson created this habit tracker journal with the inspiration of Stephen Covey, whom she worked with to create a line of Franklin Planners for women. Having learned from the best, Becca wants you to take your habit tracking and time management skills to the next level!Wake up with this habit tracker! Inside this habit tracker, you’ll find morning mantras to center your mind before you head out to conquer the day. This inspirational book for women has writing prompts to get you emotionally present to conquer the to-do list that you might’ve been avoiding up until now.Achieve life balance all in one space. Different from an average productivity book, this habit tracker journal is the perfect space to fill out your daily goals, create your habits lists, and check off your to-do lists. Stay aligned in all aspects of your creative and work life with the Badass Affirmations Tracker. Inside, you’ll find: A habit tracker journal to achieve your daily goals, healthy habits and weekly to-do’s Morning mantras and journaling prompts to get you ready to conquer your day A book for creatives, entrepreneurs, and moms everywhere If you're looking for books for young women in their 20's or if you liked Badass Affirmations, 90 Day Cycle to New Habits Journal, or 3 Minute Positivity Journal, you’ll love the Badass Habit Tracker.Trade Review "So I'm the worst at tracking my habits and was looking for a guide that would not only kick my butt into gear but also keep me motivated to keep going, and this one definitely did the trick! I love the encouragement throughout the book and that some of the prompts are so simple but already make you think of your bigger goals that can be achieved in smaller steps! Highly recommend if you want to feel like a badass while striving to achieve your goals!" —Mimi Koehler, The Nerd Daily "Highly recommend!" —Ashley Duncan, Maricopa County Library District

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Book SynopsisUnderstand the Keys to Client Acquisition and Lasting Relationships#1 New Release in Marketing and Consumer Behavior, and Customer Relations2024 Harvey Chute Awards Finalist for Business and EnterpriseMaking powerful connections with a prospective client, so they engage and stay with you is increasingly difficult. C. Richard Weylman’s proven path to cultivating client relationships is essential for success.Elevate your client’s experience and win more business. This is the first book to detail how professionals can acquire more clients and establish their lasting loyalty through the experience they provide. Many books are written on acquisition strategies, better customer service or an elevated experience. But none gives the reader the step-by-step tactical strategies to make both acquisition and loyalty happen in concert like this book does. It is the permanent business growth and success handbook for 21st century professionals in sales, marketing, and service.Give your clients the appreciation that they deserve. Working with a company can be stressful for many clients, especially if they feel they are not being heard. 100 Proven Ways to Acquire and Keep Clients for Life reveals effective methods for providing your sincerest attention to your client base. Each chapter examines the best ways to utilize empathy, thoughtfulness, and assurance in delivering an exceptional client experience. That way, both you and your client are advocating for each other’s long-term success.Inside find genuine insight and key tips on creating and managing client relationships such as: What buyers of every product or service actually want and why it matters The critical link between client acquisition and long-term loyalty The proven path to engage with people to become the provider of choice How to create rock-solid relationships that withstand competitive pressure If you liked business books such as Unreasonable Hospitality, The Power of Why, or Change, you’ll love C. Richard Weylman’s 100 Proven Ways to Acquire and Keep Clients for Life.

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Book SynopsisThe Secrets to Powerful CommunicationThe Art of Conscious Communication for Thoughtful Men helps you improve communication skills, enhance relationships, and navigate complex emotions and conversations.#1 New Release in Communication ReferenceEmbrace the power of conscious communication and become part of a new generation of emotionally aware, respectful men. Your journey towards enhanced relationships and a more fulfilling life begins here. In this transformative guide, author Jem Fuller draws on 20 years of coaching and leadership, providing strategies to enhance communication skills. Explore the depths of personal discovery through honest stories, discovering how small steps in awareness can lead to significant changes in relationships and results.It''s not just a book. In a world where communication shapes the essence of our relationships and results, Fuller challenges conventional norms that may hinder effective expression. The Art of Conscious Communication for Thoughtful Men is a guide to thinking, focusing, acting, and communicating in ways that profoundly impact both individual lives and the lives of those around you. The book urges men to break free from societal constraints, offering practical strategies for navigating complex emotions and conversations. As you delve into Jem''s colorful life experiences and leadership insights, witness the potential for positive societal change and a more fulfilling life through the profound impact of conscious communication.Inside, you''ll find: Masterful coaching strategies for effective communication Leadership insights honed over two decades Practical guidance for navigating complex emotions Stories from a diverse life, enhancing cultural understanding If you liked books such as The First Minute, The Effective Communication Method, or 7 Winning Conflict Resolution Techniques, you’ll love The Art of Conscious Communication for Thoughtful Men.

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Book SynopsisDive Deep into Finding Your Purpose! Thieves of Purpose by Davin Salvagno is a transformative guide designed to help readers overcome obstacles and unlock their full potential.Laws of Success. Through this vital self help tool, Salvagno explores the 12 "thieves" that sabotage our potential and happiness, offering real-life examples, stories, and thought-provoking questions to help readers identify and overcome their personal obstacles and strengthen their moral principles. Drawing from psychology, business research, and interviews with successful leaders, Salvagno provides a comprehensive understanding of how these thief words impact our lives.Finding your purpose at any stage in life. This self help tool is a guide to navigate life''s challenges and decision points in any critical stage in your life. Readers will uncover limiting thoughts, develop practical strategies, and cultivate resilience to achieve a more purpose-driven and fulfilling life. If you''re seeking to find your purpose, improve work-life balance, and cultivate success, Thieves of Purpose is your self help tool to personal growth and happiness.Inside this valuable self help book you’ll: Unlock your potential and achieve greater happiness and fulfillment Become empowered to take control of your life through chapters offering vital insights and actionable steps Find support for your journey of self-improvement If you liked The One Truth, The Greatness Mindset, or The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, you’ll love Thieves of Purpose.

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Book SynopsisThieves of Purposeby Davin Salvagno is a transformative guide designed to help readers overcome obstacles and unlock their full potential.

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Book SynopsisEmpowering Financial Wisdom for First-Generation ImmigrantsThe Rich Hermana's Guide to Immigrant Finances is an inspiring guide to financial literacy for first-generation immigrants seeking better money habits, a positive money mindset, and a clear path toward generational wealth. Blending practical advice with relatable stories, Ixamar Palumbo provides accessible tools to confidently navigate finances and honor family sacrifices. The Rich Hermana's Guide to Immigrant Finances is the ultimate financial literacy playbook for first-generation immigrants eager to build generational wealth, transform their money mindset, and confidently navigate the American financial landscape. Written with passion, warmth, and the embrace of Caribbean Latino culture, Ixamar Palumbo shares her journeyfrom translating financial documents at age ten to overcoming lifestyle creep and the guilt of spendingto offer relatable, practical guidance. This book demystifies complex financial topics and helps immigrants reclaim their power, confidence, and prosperity, regardless of their legal status. Inside, you'll find:Actionable advice on budgeting, investing, and building better money habits. Clear breakdowns of financial essentials like credit scores, high-yield savings, and profitable side hustles. Insights to shift from scarcity to abundance, honoring family sacrifices while building lasting generational wealth. If you liked The Black Girl's Guide to Financial Freedom, Get Good with Money, or Financial Literacy for Young Adults Simplified, you'll love The Rich Hermana's Guide to Immigrant Finances.

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Book SynopsisA guided journal companion to the card deck of the bestselling The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, with over 1 million copies sold.

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Book SynopsisAs the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion continues to be of growing importance across all businesses, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Sport provides a comprehensive examination of DEI issues across the sport industry. This text’s emphasis on application and critical thinking will guide students in developing their ability to effectively lead sport organizations of all kinds with vision and compassion. With a diverse team of contributors representing a variety of unique perspectives, this text aligns with the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) Common Professional Component content area of diversity issues in sport management.Organized into three parts, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Sport aims to clearly illustrate how to make a true impact in sport settings. Part I delivers foundational knowledge of what diversity, equity, and inclusion mean within sport organizations, including how power and privilege play out in sport organizations to include some and exclude others. Students will develop the skills associated with appreciating and having conversations about differences and learn how understandings about difference affect policy development and decision-making.Part II further develops understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion through comprehensive coverage of critical areas of diversity that have an impact on the sport industry, including social class and economic status, gender and gender identity, race and ethnicity, disability, political influence and affiliation, religion, and age.Part III is designed to empower sport professionals to become leaders, providing actionable advice on promoting and successfully implementing best practices. Students will learn about connecting difficult conversations to leadership, planning strategically, assessing organizational climate, and using sport as a platform for social change.Each chapter opens with a real-life scenario introducing the chapter’s topic and closes with exercises to prompt critical thinking about the issues raised. Sport Industry Leader Profiles provide interviews with leading professionals for practical, informed opinions on the issues presented. Sport Industry Diversity Initiative sidebars feature organizational approaches to DEI issues.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Sport addresses the key areas and challenges surrounding DEI in the sport industry and examines the role of sport in effecting social change. With practical application skills on incorporating knowledge into decision-making, current and future professionals alike will be prepared to lead sport businesses as diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments.Table of ContentsForeword by Kevin BlackistonePart I. Foundations of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in SportChapter 1. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Within Sport OrganizationsAlgerian HartChapter 2. Engaging in Difficult Dialogues About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in SportEllen J. StaurowskyChapter 3. Social Class and Economic StatusNa Ri ShinPart II. Forms of Diversity in SportChapter 4. Race Matters in SportJoseph N. CooperChapter 5. Power Play: Race and Ethnicity in SportsBeau Manierre Houston and Jeffrey Montez de OcaChapter 6. Sports as a Gendered SpaceAmira Rose DavisChapter 7. Sexual Diversity, Sexual Orientation, and Sexual IdentityKiera Duckworth and Luca MaurerChapter 8. Disability: Inclusion in ActionMary A. Hums and Eli A. WolffChapter 9. Preserving Athlete Humanity in a Production CultureEllen J. StaurowskyChapter 10. The Politics of Sport and the Political Forces That Shape SportEllen J. StaurowskyChapter 11. Sport, the Influence of Institutionalized Religion, and Religious IdentityTimothy Mirabito and Robin HardinChapter 12. Coming of Age and Aging Out in SportEllen J. Staurowsky, Amanda L. Paule-Koba, and Michael SachsPart III. Creating and Sustaining Inclusive Sport OrganizationsChapter 13. When They See Us: Sport Leaders Moving Beyond BiasBilly HawkinsChapter 14. Creating a Vision to Ensure Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Within Sport OrganizationsKetra L. ArmstrongChapter 15. Using Sport as a Platform for Lasting and Significant Social ChangeAkilah R. Carter-Francique

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Book SynopsisThe authoritative text for current and future practitioners of human resources management in the sport and recreation industries is back in a revised fourth edition. This new edition addresses contemporary issues that organizations face today. Human Resource Management in Sport and Recreation, Fourth Edition, offers a solid foundation in research and application, and it provides a holistic perspective of human resource management by bringing together the three groups of people who constitute human resources across sport and recreation organizations: paid professionals, volunteers, and the clients themselves.Dr. Packianathan Chelladurai, a pioneer in the field of sport management, is joined by Dr. Amy Chan Hyung Kim to lend expertise gained from more than four decades of teaching human resource management. They guide students through four parts, starting with an outline of the common characteristics of the three groups of people that make up human resources. Part II focuses on individual differences among people and how those differences affect behavior within organizations. In part III, students will explore organizational processes, and part IV discusses two significant outcomes expected of human resource practices: satisfaction and commitment. The conclusion uses 10 guiding themes to bring all the concepts together with an eye toward the future of the field.Updated to address current topics such as social issues and diversity, the fourth edition reflects the increasing complexity of human resource management across the field of recreation and sport. Modern issues and their real-world implications are represented throughout the text with recurring sidebars. Diversity Management of Human Resources: offer insights into how and when to promote and manage diversity Crisis Management: address the role of human resource management during emergency situations, such as the COVID-19 pandemic Social Phenomena and Human Resource Management: assess the impact of major social events or movements Legal Considerations in Human Resource Management: focus on legal matters in the field From the Field: provide professional insights from leading practitioners across a variety of sport contexts Case studies, discussion questions, and activities provide further opportunity for students to understand relevant research with real-world application of concepts.With clear explanations of concepts and current practices in human resources across the sport and recreation industries, Human Resource Management in Sport and Recreation, Fourth Edition, is a valuable resource for future and current practitioners alike.Table of ContentsPart I. Human Resources in Sport and RecreationChapter 1. Significance of Human ResourcesService OperationsSport and Recreation ServicesPaid and Volunteer WorkersClients as Human ResourcesA Model of Human Resource ManagementChapter PursuitsChapter 2. Volunteers and VolunteerismThe Need for VolunteerismVoluntary OrganizationsPeople Who VolunteerWhy People VolunteerAltruism and VolunteerismRole of the Sport or Recreation ManagerChapter PursuitsChapter 3. Professionals and ProfessionalismOriginal Definition of a ProfessionProcess of ProfessionalizationSemiprofessions, Mimic Professions, and DeprofessionalizationProfessional Status of Sport ManagementProfessionalism and VolunteerismRole of the Sport or Recreation ManagerChapter PursuitsChapter 4. Clients as Human ResourcesCustomer as Input, Throughput, and OutputCustomer Participation in Sport and Recreation ServicesClient Motives for ParticipationRole of the Sport or Recreation ManagerChapter PursuitsPart II. Individual Differences in Human ResourcesChapter 5. AbilitiesIssues in the Study of AbilityCognitive AbilitiesEmotional IntelligenceRole of the Sport or Recreation ManagerChapter PursuitsChapter 6. PersonalityDeterminants of PersonalityType TheoriesTrait TheoriesPersonality and Organizational BehaviorRole of the Sport or Recreation ManagerChapter PursuitsChapter 7. ValuesValues, Beliefs, Attitudes, and NormsSources of ValuesTerminal and Instrumental ValuesHierarchy of ValuesValue TypesFunctions of ValuesValues in OrganizationsNational Values and SportRole of the Sport or Recreation ManagerChapter PursuitsChapter 8. MotivationA Model of MotivationOther Theories of MotivationMotivation as Personal InvestmentRole of the Sport or Recreation ManagerChapter PursuitsPart III. Human Resource PracticesChapter 9. Organizational JusticeDistributive JusticeProcedural JusticeInteractional JusticeRole of the Sport or Recreation ManagerChapter PursuitsChapter 10. Job DesignJob Design StrategiesTask AttributesMotivational Properties of TasksImplementing Task AttributesTask Attributes and Individual DifferencesOther Approaches to Job DesignTask Dependence, Coordination, and VariabilityRole of the Sport or Recreation ManagerChapter PursuitsChapter 11. Staffing and Career ConsiderationsPurposes of StaffingFocus of StaffingMatching People and JobsPsychological ContractCareer ConsiderationsMentoringRole of the Sport or Recreation ManagerChapter PursuitsChapter 12. LeadershipLeader BehaviorMultidimensional Model of LeadershipTransformational, Transactional, Servant, and Authentic LeadershipLeadership and Decision MakingRole of the Sport or Recreation ManagerChapter PursuitsChapter 13. Performance AppraisalPurposes of Performance AppraisalWhat Should Be EvaluatedWhen to Conduct Performance AppraisalWho Should Do the AppraisalErrors in RatingRole of the Sport or Recreation ManagerChapter PursuitsChapter 14. Reward SystemsPurposes of Reward SystemsTypes of RewardsBases of RewardsReward Systems and Member PreferencesRole of the Sport or Recreation ManagerChapter PursuitsChapter 15. Internal MarketingForms of MarketingProcess Versus People Orientation in Internal MarketingMarketing Principles in Internal OperationsFunctions of Internal MarketingIssues in Internal MarketingRole of the Sport or Recreation ManagerChapter PursuitsPart IV. Attitudinal OutcomesChapter 16. SatisfactionTheories of Job SatisfactionSatisfaction With Volunteer WorkParticipant SatisfactionMeasurement of SatisfactionRole of the Sport or Recreation ManagerChapter PursuitsChapter 17. CommitmentMultidimensionality of Organizational CommitmentOccupational CommitmentDevelopment and Effects of Organizational CommitmentCorrelates of Organizational CommitmentRole of the Sport or Recreation ManagerChapter PursuitsConclusion. The Future of Human Resource Management in Sport and Recreation—Guiding Themes

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Book SynopsisThe World''s Greatest Book on Successful Living-Now in a Special Compact Edition!Here is the complete experience of Think and Grow Rich in an exquisitely brief and faithful condensation. In less than an hour of reading you will learn all thirteen of Napoleon Hill''s famous steps to wealth and achievement. This masterly summation of Hill''s original landmark explains: * Why you must write down your goals.* The immeasurable importance of a definite major aim.* How to benefit from hunches and sudden inspirations.* The magic of persistence in the face of setbacks.* How to program your mind for success. * The extraordinary power of a "Master Mind" group. Abridged and introduced by PEN Award-winning historian Mitch Horowitz, this concise rendition of Hill''s masterwork is both the perfect introduction to Think and Grow Rich and a great refresher for those who already know the book and its powers.Napoleon Hill was born in Wise County, Virginia. He began his writing career at age 13 as a "mountain reporter" for small town newspapers and went on to become America''s most beloved motivational author. His work stands as a monument to individual achievement and is the cornerstone of modern motivation. His most famous work, Think and Grow Rich, is one of the best-selling books of all time. Hill established the Foundation as a nonprofit educational institution whose mission is to perpetuate his philosophy of leadership, self-motivation, and individual achievement.

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Book SynopsisWithin You is a Master Key That Solves Every Human Problem and Leads to Incredible Heights of AchievementIn one of success master Napoleon Hill''s greatest books, The Master Key to Riches, he explores how to unlock the miraculous energies of thought-and explores why motivated people often fail to do so.In this powerful lesson-distilled down to its essentials and introduced by PEN Award-winning historian and New Thought scholar Mitch Horowitz-you will discover: How "applied faith" unlocks your highest potentials. How to cultivate the kind of accurate thinking that leads to lasting success. How the simple step of "going the extra mile" benefits you in undreamed of ways. Why it is vital to concentrate your energies. How to create a bridge between your own thoughts and Infinite Intelligence. The prospering power of a Positive Mental Attitude. The Master Key to Riches is one of Napoleon Hill''s core works-it provides his complete philosophy of success, along with methods, insights, and ideas that show you how to avoid pitfalls and get the most from his teaching. Now, in this special condensed edition you can experience the master''s full program in a single sitting.

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Book SynopsisNapoleon Hill, born in the Appalachian town of Pound, Virginia, is best known for his world-renowned best seller, Think and Grow Rich. Among the ten top selling self-help books of all time, it contains many of the success secrets he learned as a result of a commission from Andrew Carnegie to write the world's first philosophy of success.Don Green, the son of a coal miner, was also born in Appalachia. Don always had an entrepreneurial streak and had many business successes. At forty-one he became the CEO of a bank on the verge of collapse. Running it at a profit for the next eighteen years, he was 60 when it was sold and Don was asked by the trustees of the Napoleon Hill Foundation to become their executive director. With his love for books and learning, particularly the works of Napoleon Hill, Don took the foundation's work to a new level of success.Don succeeded by applying the principles that his mentor Napoleon Hill taught. In this book, you'll develop a deeper understanding of both of these outstanding individuals and learn: The principles of success that made Hill famous Don's personal knowledge of Hill, including stories and insights that haven't been published before The principles behind Think and Grow Rich and why they're relevant today How to put the power of Napoleon Hill to work for you Tools to uncover the secrets of growth, creativity, power and achievement inside you Get ready to apply Hill's time-tested tools for success and make your dreams a reality.

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Book SynopsisAt Dale Carnegie Training, we agree that some things never change. After all, the timeless principles that our founder Dale Carnegie established are still as practical and relevant today as ever.Now that the citizens of our world have made radical shifts because of the global pandemic, and adjusted to remote work and social distancing, the ways we used to connect with others may seem distant or even obsolete. We yearn for real connection, deep and meaningful interactions that are based on commonality instead of what we can get from one another.Connections can happen anywhere and can range from the simple to the profound. They are what adds the seasoning to the stew of life. They are the things that can make their day, and make ours, and leave us smiling. And who doesn't want to smile?Does this mean that it's easy? That there are no challenges to connecting with different people? Of course not. In our modern world, it's become normalized to have conflict with those who are different from us. This can make some people skeptical and suspicious when we reach out to them for connection. What do you want from me? can be a response. I'm not going to change for you.Yet, those are the very situations where connection matters most. True, genuine connection can create commonality from difference. And once that is done, conflict decreases. We may not agree with the other person, but we can step inside their world for awhile. And understand their perspective, and maybe change our own, or at least understand the true source of disagreement.The truth is, it's easier to change ourselves than our circumstances. And, we can change our circumstances by changing ourselves.

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Book SynopsisWould you like to become rich? A great many books and articles have been written on money ? what it is, how to earn it, how to spend it, who has it and who does not, and a myriad of other topics related to the effects that it produces. Money is one of the most fascinating, thought provoking, emotional, polarizing, and well-researched subjects in the world. Yet, despite the constant focus on it, the average person''s views about money and how best to become rich is confusion.There is so much disinformation that most people rely on chance for their wealth. That leaves a great deal of untapped human potential that is never realized. It''s also totally unnecessary, because the way to create, invest, and spend money wisely is known and the methods have been proven again and again by people who are easily making a fortune.In writing this book, Brian Tracy had one goal: to show you too can earn money faster and easier than ever before. If you simply study his ideas in this book and apply them to your life and your business, you too can get rich now. Learn how to: Manage spending and debt Generate income Generate wealth Multiply wealth Protect your wealth Brian Tracy is Chairman and CEO of Brian Tracy International, which specializes in the training and development of individuals and organizations. He has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,000 talks and seminars throughout the world.

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Book SynopsisOne of the hallmark''s of Brian Tracy''s philosophy is that you are 100% responsible for the results in your life. While Brian Tracy has discussed this philosophy since the 1980''s, it is increasingly out of place in our current cultural moment. Today there are numerous voices telling you that any of your struggles or challenges are due to other people or societal conditions that are beyond your control. But, as you''ll read in this life-changing book, the philosophy of complaint and "blaming others" is ultimately a dead-end path that leads to despair. In Take Charge of Your Life: The 12 Master Skills for Success, Brian will show you how putting yourself in the driver''s seat of your own life, and not delegating responsibility for your results to others, will separate you from the pack faster than ever before. Brian will teach you the attitudes, mindset, and most importantly, the specific skills that will enable you to overcome any forces that others perceive may hold them back---whether it be your education level, current income level, gender, or socio-economic background.Here are just a few of the things you will learn: Maximum Performance. When you''re firing on all cylinders, nothing can stop you--so why waste any more time at half speed? Get more out of yourself and generate better results than ever before. Personal Strategic Planning. Success is inevitable when you have a plan. All you have to do is follow it. I cover how to plan ? and how to stay on track, no matter what life throws at you. Time Management. Time management is really life management. When you become a super-efficient machine, you complete the highest-value tasks in the least amount of time ? and you flourish. Personal Dynamism and Energy. When you exude confidence and energy, it''s contagious. You attract other dynamic, energetic people ? and together, you experience more. More success, more fun, greater results. Creating Wealth. Once you create a personal plan, and then maximize your efficiency, performance and time management, your income will increase automatically. But what do you do with it? To create wealth, you must have a wealth plan ? and that''s what we cover here. Communication Power. Even if you''re not in sales, you''re in sales. Whenever you talk with someone, you have the opportunity to convince him to think the way you think ? and to help you achieve your goals. I teach you my proven, time-tested strategies for communicating effectively. And MUCH More.

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Book SynopsisWhy do people work? This appears to be a very simple and obvious question. And when we ask this question to people, we usually get a simple and seemingly obvious answer - “DUH! They want to get a paycheck.” The wise and insightful leader will go beyond this obvious response and come to grips with the fact that there are more complex and hidden human needs within the human spirit.There are most likely thousands of leadership books written to equip leaders to develop the skills and behaviors necessary to encourage their teams to achieve goals and purposes. However, the primary focus of this book is to assist leaders in looking deeper into the expectations and motivations of the people they serve. So as the organization is achieving its strategic plans and objectives, it is also meeting the critical needs and ambitions of its most important essential resources, better known as its human resources.In businesses and organizations today, everything begins and ends with leadership. The leaders, who go beyond the obvious to uncover these critical hidden expectations of their employees, are able to create a culture of engagement and retention where employees not only give you their hands but, most importantly, their hearts. The return on investment for this effort is that the leader will earn their employees’ best effort. Therefore, when you know your employees “why” game, they will bring their “A-game.”

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Book SynopsisHave you wanted to build a life of financial freedom, but struggle to see results? From entrepreneurs to corporate executives, professionals and freelancers, virtually everyone can benefit from improving their wealth mindset.In The World Class Wealth Mindset: Four Pillars to Building Personal Freedom, Elite Coach and Mindset Mentor Arash Vossoughi identifies the four pillars that support the world-class mindset of wealth. When you refine your self image, raise your standards, develop a positive mental attitude, and cultivate the habits of discipline, wealth and financial freedom must follow.As the creator of the Millionaire Mastermind and 7-Figure Self-Image programs, Arash has inspired individuals in over 2 dozen countries to achieve new levels of confidence, discipline, leadership, and revenue.From this extensive experience, in The World Class Wealth Mindset: Four Pillars to Building Personal Freedom, Arash will show you how to: Raise your standard Apply consistent discipline Reverse engineer your goals Use the tools and step-by-step instruction that allow you to take massive action Maximize and expedite quantum leap results And more… It’s time to level up your life. It’s time to develop a World Class Mindset.As Co-Founder and President of Voss Coaching Co. Arash Vossoughi has made it his purpose in life to help individuals, professionals, and entrepreneurs break through barriers and achieve personal freedom. 

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Book SynopsisA 2014 Harris Poll involving over 2000 people found that almost half of the respondents indicated that they would rather do any unpleasant activity (e.g. go to the Department of Motor Vehicles) than attend a project “status meeting.”A recent survey by Salary.com found that “too many meetings” was rated the number one time-waster in the office by 47% of respondents. One analysis estimates that the cost of meetings in the US alone is $1.4 trillion per year, equaling close to 10% of the US GDP.Every day in the US there are fifty-five million meetings, and a substantial percentage of them are inefficient time-wasters. To address this problem of meetings that suck, this book is designed to be a practical guide for managers and leaders who want to maximize the effectiveness of time spent with their teams and colleagues.This book will help you improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the meetings that you run. Status meetings Tactical meetings Strategic planning meetings Problem-solving meetings Project team meetings Informational meetings Social connection meetings This easy-to-read practical guidebook is focused on the mindset, skillset and toolset for running meetings with step-by-step guides on various techniques.The authors are both facilitators at the world-renowned Center for Creative Leadership where they work with senior executives to help them be more effective in their leadership. In their own businesses they’ve worked with teams and executives at companies like Subaru, T. Rowe Price, NASA, National Grid, and the US Joint Special Forces University.

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Book SynopsisWhether you're just starting out or are an experienced veteran, this book will help you achieve more and better results. You will learn practical steps, tactical applications and insights that will help you improve continuously. Most importantly, you will learn a proven process that can be applied again and again to increase sales and build a great business.You will learn how to: Become a thought leader in your company and for your industry Develop an unstoppable mindset Discover how to motivate yourself instantly Become a better thinker Set big goals and achieve them Generate more leads and prospects without the need for a marketing department Build trust and credibility quickly Develop insights that elevate your status and get your prospects to see you as an expert Glean valuable information from your prospect by uncovering pain points, challenges and problems Build an irresistible offer for your future clients & customers Present powerfully and persuasively Remove the barriers that prevent buying decisions Close more deals by using techniques that work in this century Build a referral machine that keeps on delivering

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Book Synopsis"Abundance is your birthright ... however, awareness is the key to attraction. I have watched Peggy McColl study, manifest and teach this information for 30+ years. If you want abundance, she can sure show you how to get it."- Bob Proctor UNLOCK THE POWER OF NOW - CREATE THE LIFE YOU DESIRE What if the life of your dreams isn’t somewhere off in the distance… but is waiting for you in this very moment?In The Moment of Alignment, New York Times bestselling author Dr. Peggy McColl reveals the transformative process of manifesting your deepest desires by embracing the present and aligning with the energy of creation. Drawing from over 46 years of personal development, success principles, and spiritual practice, Peggy distills the most effective techniques into one life-changing book.This is not just another self-help book.It is the missing link - the how to creating extraordinary results.Inside, you’ll discover: How to step into the moment of manifestation - and stay there. The secret to dissolving doubt and embodying unwavering faith in your goals. Real-life stories of transformation that prove these principles work. Practical exercises to bring your vision into reality - faster than you thought possible. Whether you''re manifesting health, wealth, love, or purpose - The Moment of Alignment is your guide to becoming the architect of your life.Your desires are not far away. They are waiting for you in the moment you claim them.

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Book SynopsisIn this entrepreneurial age, it''s very tempting to leave your job to start your own business. Before you do, learn all you can from the best. This book is just that. World renowned bestselling author and business consultant Brian Tracy tells you about one of today''s most needed skill sets, entrepreneurship, covering these important topics: MYTHS of entrepreneurship BEST business choice for you FINANCING the business SHIFTING from employee mindset to entrepreneurial mindset CREATING a realistic business plan HIRING the best and managing for success FUELING your business growth with sales and marketing This book is designed to help anyone who wants to start or grow a business. Let Brian Tracy teach you the science of entrepreneurship, tested and proven not just for years, but for millennia. If you simply study the ideas in this book, and apply them, you too, can become a successful entrepreneur.KIRKUS REVIEWA hard-line path to successful entrepreneurship for beginners...Aspiring entrepreneurs will benefit from Tracy''s straightforward strategies.

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Book SynopsisDale Carnegie's unique and powerful approach to leadership training is based on wisdom and expertise gained from developing leaders longer than any other professional development organization. LEAD! is for new or experienced leaders alike who want to be more effective at motivating and inspiring their teams.This book is designed from the proven Dale Carnegie Leadership Success Model and Dale Carnegie's Human Relationships Principles to help you understand tools and techniques to address common leadership challenges and shift your mindset and behavior to become a more positive and confident role model leader.Rather than a textbook full of theory, LEAD! offers practical advice, strategies and real-life examples from top leaders around the globe that will guide you to being a more effective leader who inspires success from your team. At Dale Carnegie, we believe everyone has inherent greatness. This book will help you explore your unsuspected power and become a champion leader.'The difference between the success and failure of a team comes down to leadership. Being an effective leader is critical to empowering potential in people and enabling successful outcomesespecially in a rapidly changing and disruptive world.'

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