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Book SynopsisDo you find time constantly slipping away from you? Or does completing a to-do list feel totally unachievable? We all have 24 hours in a day, but sometimes putting them to good use can feel like an impossible task. The Ultimate Time Management Toolkit is here to change that!Written by a clinical therapist and author of The Ultimate Anxiety Toolkit, this book focuses on practical methods and strategies, including creative worksheets and easy to use techniques, to help you find your motivation, achieve your goals and feel less stressed about organizing your time.With 25 different techniques based on CBT, mindfulness and narrative therapy, you can find out which strategies work best for you to help transform how you use your time and learn how to feel empowered to make positive changes to habits in your daily life.Trade ReviewAs a psychiatrist who works extensively with individuals with ADHD, this book is a fantastic find. Risa's actionable executive function skills are illustrated using accessible language and real-world anecdotes. This book is an incredibly useful toolbox for those who are starting out on their ADHD journey as well as those who have found themselves caught in one of life's stuck points. I will definitely recommend this book to my patients and colleagues alike. -- Mike Feldmeier, MD, ABPN Board Certified Psychiatrist, Levelupmentalhealth.comWith Risa Williams' productivity toolkit, she encourages us to treat our mental energy like a priceless natural resource (which it is!) - her tools help us mine it and leverage it so we can reduce stress, accomplish things, and feel good about ourselves. Her metaphors and explanations are easy to understand, re-affirming, super clever, and fun to read. As I moved through the book, I found myself recognizing my "goal-robot" patterns and I became more conscious in my daily life. Very grateful for this book! -- Ezra Werb, educational therapist and author of Teach for Attention!: A Tool Belt of Strategies for Engaging Students with Attention ChallengesRisa did it again! She found a way to take the overwhelming concept of time management and to simplify it to make it feel accessible and feasible. Where most of us don't even know where to begin, Risa lays out a step-by-step framework for a new perspective on time and our power to harness its strengths and to stop feeling slaves to it. Her worksheets and practical questions guide us to release the urgency we impose on ourselves when it comes to time. Her prompts allow us to customize her tools to our own lives and to make it easy to build a new skillset and perspective. I love the simplicity of her examples and the relatable visualization tools she weaves in to make these new concepts stick. I found myself using her tools when I least expected to and incorporating them seamlessly into my day. Her stories and images make it accessible in a way that is beautifully relatable. -- Dr Tarryn MacCarthy, Host of The Business of Happiness Podcast, Prosperity and Happiness CoachShort on time? Make time to read this book! Not only does it cover a wide range of cognitive and emotional skills necessary for effective time management, it breaks them down into simple, step-by-step activities, from skillfully dispersing high and low energy tasks to creatively putting your phone in "time-out." Risa provides plenty of examples so readers can individualize tools to fit their own needs. And she doesn't just talk the talk. She walks the walk. Expertly organized chapters make this book accessible for even the most "chronically busy" readers. -- Erica Curtis, LMFT, ATR-BC, author of The Innovative Parent: Raising Connected, Happy, Successful Kids through ArtThe Ultimate Time Management Toolkit was really well timed for me in my professional and personal life. As a new mom and therapist who runs my own practice, tools like managing "micro-thoughts" and choosing a specific song to get myself motivated to do yet another load of laundry, fit in well with both my everyday life and the work I do with my clients. Risa Williams writes in such a way that feels like a warm conversation, making the material not just easy to digest, but a much welcomed quick read - I am looking forward to using these tools with my clients for years to come! -- Cynthia Siadat, LCSW, Living Fully TherapyThey say time waits for no human and also that it's relative. Gaining more control over how one uses time can seem magical, and Williams provides many concepts and practical tools to get the most out of it! This is a must read for anyone that has struggled with time management, which is everyone in my opinion. -- Andrew Ralles, Digital Advertising Professional, Writer and MusicianIf you, like most of us, fall under the umbrella of a chronically busy person, this book is just the ticket. This book focuses on practical methods and strategies, including creative worksheets and easy-to-use techniques, to help you find your motivation, achieve your goals, and feel less stressed about organizing your time. -- Choosing Therapy, "12 Best Time Management Books"

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Book SynopsisTeaching yoga online can help you to grow your business, help more students, while also allowing you to work more flexibly to suit your lifestyle. However, whether you want to move fully online, or even blend in-person teaching with an added digital offering, it can be daunting trying to incorporate a style of teaching that you've otherwise never had to engage with.This book is for you if... · You've been sticking your head in the sand, reluctant to start online teaching.· You've been struggling to adapt to online teaching and would like to streamline your business with the right tools and software.· You've stopped teaching and need to get started again.· You lack confidence and feel overwhelmed trying to figure teaching online out.· You would like to access a larger student base.This down to earth guide will offer you advice and reassurance on all of the above in succinct, straightforward, and mindful chapters. It speaks candidly on goal setting, planning, fruitful mindsets, equipment and much more, allowing you to develop a thriving online yoga business whilst embracing the accessibility benefits that come with this form of teaching. The book is supported by worksheets to aid with planning and video tutorials to help you get to grips with equipment and software.Table of ContentsPrefaceA few words on The Online Yoga Teacher's GuideChapter 1: Why Online?Chapter 2: Business owner life: Mindsets, mental health, money & confidenceChapter 3: Student First Approach: Putting your ideal student's needs at the heart of your online offeringChapter 4: The How: Ways to Teach OnlineChapter 5: The Essentials: Goal Setting, Planning, Processes & SystemsChapter 6: The EquipmentChapter 7: Teaching Tips: Getting the best out of your equipment and tips to make your online space greatChapter 8: Launching Your Online OfferingParting Thoughts

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Book SynopsisPlanning a career around your special or intense interests is possible and, in fact, easier than you might think! If you're wondering how you can turn your love of animals, intense fascination of transportation or passion for information technology (and much more!) into a fulfilling career, that you will never get bored of, you've come to the right place!Yenn Purkis and Barb Cook are leading autistic advocates, employees and business owners and are using their first-hand knowledge and the power of special interests to help you plan your future in this book. By straying from the conventional paths and thinking differently, Yenn and Barb could help take your passion for outer space and help transform you into a budding astronomer or even aerospace engineer!Full of helpful advice and activities, including goal and vision setting, identifying your skills and personality attributes, looking at what makes a positive workplace, common attributes of autistic employees and business owners and challenging assumptions to name just a few, this book will help you to find work that you truly enjoy and thrive in the workplace.Trade ReviewThis highly practical book will be really useful for autistic teenagers and young people to support their successful transition from school or higher education to the world of work. The authors have brought their lived and professional experiences together to ensure that the advice is useful and easy to implement. -- Dr Emma GOODALL, author, researcher and autism consultant.Autistic adults often face challenges navigating the job market, but 'Planning Your Career Through Intense Interests' offers a fresh perspective on leveraging our unique abilities. By tapping into our intense interests, autistic individuals can craft fulfilling careers that align with our passions. Yenn Purkis and Barb Cook provide practical advice and real-life examples to inspire readers. Apart from empowering autistic individuals, 'Planning Your Career Through Intense Interests' should be embraced by parents, business leaders, educators, service providers, and anyone with an interest in seeing autistic people thrive. As someone who coaches autistic individuals navigating the job market, and as an autistic person myself, I highly value this book. -- John Marble, Founder of Pivot Neurodiversity.

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Book SynopsisChina has made nationalism central as the country seeks to achieve a rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. The new wave of consumer nationalism in China reached a fever pitch in recent years. This book will be the first book that systematically analyzes the different waves of consumer nationalism in China, the types of its nationalistic consumer actions, and the critical impact of the new wave which has increased the possibility of a consumer base that could turn hostile at any moment. It argues that the outbursts of nationalist consumer outrage have become an increasing risk for businesses in China or businesses dealing with Chinese markets and that as China faces growing diplomatic challenges abroad, multinational companies need to enhance focus and strategic planning in communication operations when dealing with the world's second-largest economy.

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Book SynopsisIconomy: Towards a Political Economy of Images argues that imagery of all kinds has become a definitive force in the shaping of contemporary life. While immersed in public politics and private imaginaries, such imagery also operates according to its own logic, potentialities, and limitations. This book explores viral imagery—the iconopolitics—of the pandemic, U.S. Presidents Trump and Biden, Black Lives Matter, as well as the rise of a “black aesthetic” in white artworlds. Having arrived at the term “iconomy” in the years just prior to 9/11, and tracking its growing relevance since then, Smith argues that its study does not require a discipline serving nation states and globalizing capitalism but, instead, a deconstructive interdiscipline that contributes to the politics of planetary world-making. Trade Review“A well documented and welcome history of the genesis of a new concept: iconomy.” – Peter Szendy, David Herlihy University Professor of Comparative Literature and the Humanities, Brown University, and author of The Supermarket of Images.“Charting the image economy’s historical and current coordinates with model perspicuity, Smith reveals timely political insights.” – T. J. Demos, Patricia and Rowland Rebele Endowed Chair in Art History, UC Santa Cruz, and author of Beyond the World’s End: Arts of Living at the Crossing. “Unparalleled historian and theoretician of the visual articulations of contemporaneity, Terry Smith provides an erudite and highly useful conceptual framework and historical background for understanding and criticizing the economies that images inescapably form part of in today's cultures. Iconomy is a must-read for anyone who wants to engage critically with contemporary regimes of imagery.” – Jacob Lund, Associate Professor, Aesthetics and Culture, Aarhus University, author of The Changing Constitution of the Present.“Iconomy gathers forceful evidence that images are indeed capital today. In Post-Fordist societies, as Terry Smith makes clear in this important book, the exposure value of images inaugurates a new political economy we are still struggling to understand : an eye-conomy” – Professor Emmanuel Alloa, University of Freiburg, Faculty of Philosophy, Fribourg.Smith's Iconomy is unabashedly about the present: it tracks the author's shifting perception about the political role of circulating images in contemporary society over the course of the coronavirus pandemic, the Donald Trump presidency, and the Black Lives Matter movement. Part 1, comprising six brief, roughly chronological chapters, delves into the history, theory, and politics of the image as a form of social currency, surveying ideas proffered by thinkers such as Plato; the iconodules and iconoclasts of Byzantium; and Marx, Benjamin, and Debord. Weighing the value of an amorphous definition of iconomy—a coinage created by theoreticians and marketers alike in recent decades—Smith (Univ. of Pittsburgh) acknowledges that the term is indicative of the essential unknowability and immeasurability of the digital world. The eight chapters in part 2 depart from a genealogy of the image to address the power of digital and video images in the contemporary world. In grappling with the role of image regimes in the wake of the pandemic, the murder of George Floyd, the January 6th Capitol riots, and "Trumpmania," Smith shifts toward an activist methodology. Though new media concepts such as AI, memes, and NFTs are not discussed in depth, the book's juxtaposition of aesthetic theory with critical perspectives on contemporaneity is refreshing —A. Susik, Willamette University.Table of ContentsList of Illustrations; Acknowledgments; Introduction: Epidemic Images; Part I A Brief History of Iconomy, 1. A Strange Image: Seeing the Dreaming, 2. Iconoclash in Byzantium, 3. Commodities and Chains, 4. The Image in the Era of Its Technical Reproducibility, 5. Spectacle: Architecture and Occlusion, 6. Iconomy: What’s in a Name?; Part II  Iconoclash, 7. The Spike-Crowned Virus, 8. Trumpmania, 9. Incident at Powderhorn, May 25, 2020, 10. Videodeath 1991 and 2020: King vs Floyd, 11. The Contest of the Images, 12. Image War, Civil War? January 6, 2021, 13. White Artworlds/Black Aesthetics, 14. The Trial: Aggressive Non-violence; Part III  Toward Political Iconomy, 15. Iconomic Value: An Accounting; Index

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Book SynopsisAn up-to-date book of quotations for executives, academics and anyone who wants to spice speeches and business presentations or simply reflect on some of the best things ever said on topics linked to business and management life in general. From “Aristotle” to “Mark Zuckenberg” and from “Action” to “Work”, this book is a formidable source of witty remarks and inspiration for all. Best of its kind and fully sourced, the book also covers modern topics such as “Bitcoins”, “Digitalization”, “Sustainability” or “Fake News” and includes a large number of quotations never published before.Trade Review“This is a major reference book with one of the largest and best compilation of business quotations for every occasion.”– Dr. Klaus Schwab,Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum“This book promises to be an engaging read for anyone looking for quotes or inspiration on business and life. Dominique has meticulously accumulated these quotes over his 35 years at IMD. The quotes are dynamic and keep you reading.” – Ye-Kung Ong, Minister for Health of Singapore and former Minister for Education“With classic and quotations never published before, this is a rare book that covers both old and recent business subjects –such as bitcoins, digital transformation, cybersecurity, emails and many others. Prof. Turpin’s book will not only benefit everyone from the first-time speaker to the experienced business leader,but also offer you plenty of opportunities for self-reflection.” – Gui Loureiro, President and CEO of Walmart México and Central America“Professor Turpin has arranged over 10,000 quotations about business, politics, technologyand life to help you add weight to your speeches and presentations. Compiled in categories ranging from “Ability” to” Zoom Conferences,” this book is a great speech-making aid, with plenty of food for thought.”– Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, Chairman Emeritus, former Chairman and CEO of the Nestlé Group, former Chairman of Formula One, Member of the Foundation Board of the World Economic Forum“It is amazing what has been said about business, organization and leadership during the recorded life of the human race. Dominique’s book provides an exciting and inspiring overview of this toolbox for academics, authors, speakers and leaders to provide positive inspiration by relying on wise words of those who came before them.”– JørgenVig Knudstorp, Executive Chairman of the LEGO Brand Group, Member of the Board of Starbucks, Member of the Board of Merlin Entertainments Limited“Whether you want to motivate, inspire or teach, a suitable quote can often spice up your talk and make it more memorable. You will find many of Dominique Turpin’s choices in this unique compilation most insightful and thought provoking. I am also certain that many of his selections will compel you to reflect on your own situations, stimulate new thoughts or at times provide you with good entertainment.”– Dr. Jikyeong Kang, President and Dean, MVP in Marketing, The Asian Institute of Management (Philippines), Advisory Board Member of the Stockholm School of Economics and Board Member of the U.N. Principles for Responsible Management“This is accumulated universal wisdom in more than 10,000 international quotes and by that the best guide for everyone who need to speak in public. Dominique’s book is full of smart, witty advices, tips and remarks meant to help you deal with many topics about business and life. It’s all you need to be confident in front of any type of audience!”– Cees’t Hart, CEO & President of The Carlsberg Group“This book puts together a unique collection of thought-provoking quotes, a mix of classic and brand new. With about 600 topics related to business and life issues, this book is a great source of inspiration for all your speeches and presentations.”– Lung-Nien Lee, Chairman, Citi Private Bank, South Asia“This book offers students, teachers, executives, government officials or anyone who is curious about the world we live in, the most complete compilation of quotations that have shaped life and influenced the global business world.”– Alain-Dominique Perrin, President of the Cartier Foundation, Former CEO of Cartier and Richemont, Chairman of EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development)“This book has compiled a truly brilliant collection of quotes ranging from great historic figures to successful leaders of our generation. Not only does it provide you with the right quote for each and every special occasion. I’m certain it will also help you reflect on some of the decisions you have made and reaffirm those you will be making.”– Minako Suematsu, CEO of News2u Holdings, CEO and President of the Japan Times, Director at Tsuneishi Capital Partners, Managing Director of Next Educational Environment“Regularly, each of us needs to find the proper words to motivate our stakeholders. These words need to be focused, personalized and not fall into “clichés.” Dominique’s new book is a goldmine of motivating, stimulating and witty quotations that will help you make your messages laser sharp.” –Michel Démaré, Chairman of IMD (Switzerland and Singapore), Deputy Chairman of Louis Dreyfus Company, Board Member of Vodafone Group Plc and AstraZeneca Plc, Chairman of Nomoko AG“This is the perfect entertaining book to acquire new knowledge! Take a cup of tea or coffee in one hand and open a page at random with the other, you will always find clever and amusing quotations to make you think or smile.”– Grace Lin Xu, Founder and CEO of VIVA Nutrition China, Switzerland and USA“This book is a real modern international business encyclopedia with all what has been said about management and life in general. It is an absolute reference, for provoking, reinsuring serious or fun thoughts! Choose the word of your moment and enjoy!”– Gilles Morel, President Europe, Middle-East, Africa and Executive Vice-President of Whirlpool Corporation“Compiled by a world-class renowned academic, this book is the result of a long and daunting research project. Whenever possible, all quotations have been tracked down to their original author(s) and source. This book is the fruit of serious research. Dominique’s book is today the new reference title for business and life quotations. It’s genuinely a wonderful book to read.”– Professor Kazuo Ichijo, Dean of Hitotsubashi, School of International Corporate Strategy “This book is the new reference in business quotations. Whether you are looking for inspiration, preparing a speech, an article or a presentation, this book can pepper it with words of inspiration and impact.”– PoulWeihrauch, Chief Executive Officer of Mars, Inc.“This is the book I wish I always had but never found. The biggest and best collection of quotations you will find – a readymade infusion of the finest thoughts. A perfect gift book.” – Harsh Goenka,Chairman of RPG Enterprises“With quotes from various parts of the world – many being published for the very first time, this is the most complete international quotations book you can find.”– John Kennedy, President Diageo Europe & IndiaTable of ContentsQuotations (by categories); Index (by speakers).

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Book SynopsisAn insightful and timely reappraisal of international broadcasting as an instrument of discursive rather than 'soft' power and its contested role in Australia's Indo-Pacific regional statecraft. This book re-appraises the concept and utility of state-funded, multi-platform international broadcasting as an instrument of statecraft, which offers cultural representation with the political purpose of contesting relations of power. This at a time when issues of transnational media, the credibility of news and the perils of disinformation and information warfare, figure worryingly in public discourse. The book reflects the perspective of middle power Australia, the circumstances and options of which differ from a great power. It dissects and evaluates the political purpose and efficacy of international broadcasting, its means as an instrument of inter-cultural communication and the variables that enable or impede its effectiveness. The author draws both on extensive scholarly research and his extensive professional experience in journalism, international broadcasting and media management in Australia and internationally. Heriot proposes a model for the strategic analysis, application, organisational design and operation of multi-platform international broadcasting. Necessarily, the model is informed by an analysis that situates international broadcasting in relation to contemporary theories of soft/hard/smart power projection and inter-cultural communication. He applies the model to the contentious political history and performance of Australia's international broadcaster, Radio Australia, during the late Cold War decades of the twentieth century and asserts the relevance of this approach to an increasingly media-dense - though asymmetric - international environment. The model eschews general or coded descriptions of purpose and identifies six specific functions appropriate to the circumstances and imperatives of Australia as a resident power in the Indo-Pacific region. The flawed success of Radio Australia during the later years of the Cold War arose from the interaction of a broad range of external and internal variables to which it was exposed. These included geostrategic and national political factors; the formal prerogatives and constraints of the broadcaster's mandate in pursuing defined objectives; institutional relationships across government; Radio Australia's programming or editorial outlook, which determined information agendas and framed the coverage of issues; the production norms and socio-linguistic processes involved with inter-cultural communication; resource constraints and the effect of work design on the character and performance of the broadcaster; and the management of professional and cultural biases (including boundary work demarcations and in-group/out-group rivalry). This book offers an insightful reappraisal of international broadcasting as discursive rather than 'soft' power in service of democratic statecraft. This at a time when issues of transnational media, the credibility of news and the perils of disinformation and information warfare, figure worryingly in public discourse. Reflecting the perspective of middle power Australia, author Geoff Heriot locates the strategic utility of multi-platform international broadcasting with reference to contemporary theories of soft/hard/smart power projection and inter-cultural communication. He applies a fresh model of strategic analysis to the political history of Radio Australia, examining the various external and internal variables that resulted in its flawed success in political communication during the late Cold War period.Trade Review"Combining his top-notch scholarship and personal experience, Geoff Heriot has created an insightful multidisciplinary account of the rise and fall of Australian international broadcasting. Heriot deftly blends theoretical insights from international relations and communication with history to explore Radio Australia's contribution to its country's foreign policy. This is an important addition to the literature on Australia's foreign relations and middle power foreign policy, as well as international radio, and public diplomacy" - Nicholas J. Cull, author, Public Diplomacy: Foundations for Global Engagement in the Digital Age. "This valuable and original book deftly combines attention to soft power and its limits as a tool of analysis with deep knowledge of international broadcasting, especially giving fascinating insights into the history of Radio Australia" - Rodney Tiffen, Emeritus Professor in Government and International Relations at the University of Sydney. "International Broadcasting and its Contested Role in Australian Statecraftexamines a national broadcaster's influence on overseas audience. Identifying variables hampering international broadcasting, it assays the instrumental efficacy of broadcasting practice. Multiple sub-focuses, interdisciplinarity, readability and scholarship will be appreciated by researchers, course convenors and students of media and international communication" - Naren Chitty AM, Professor Emeritus, Inaugural Director, Soft Power Analysis and Resource Centre, Faculty of Arts, Macquarie University.Table of ContentsForeword - Professor Geoffrey Wiseman, DePaul University, Chicago; 1: Introduction; 2: Media and the Contest of Ideas; 3: International Broadcasting and Its Discursive Properties; 4: Mobilizing 'Softer' Power in a Hard World; 5: State Interests, National Evolution; 6: Framework of Functions and Performance; 7: The ABC - Generation Next; 8: Policy, Priorities and Qualified Independence; 9: Engaging with Audiences; 10: Indonesia, the Crucible; 11: Strategic Contingency and Chaos; 12: In the New Disorder.

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Book SynopsisIn the world of education and business, there is a disconnect between stakeholders, their roles and responsibilities in guiding and leading organizations in a shared leadership model. Currently, leaders have a conceptional understanding of shared leadership but lack the tools to effectively guide their staffs in enacting the dynamic exchange of ideas and voice among all members of the organization to promote the development of a strategic plan focused on best outcomes.

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Book SynopsisThis book examines Nigeria, Africa's largest economy and most populous country, and Asia in comparative development and sectoral perspectives. We traced the divergent growth in wealth between the two regions. It takes a novel approach of matching key growth sectors across five selected Asian countries and Nigeria in a cross-regional context. We found that state and institutional capabilities underlying the generation and diffusion of industrial and technological knowledge in Asia distinguished it from Africa. We employ quantitative and qualitative methods, including case studies and statistical/econometric methods, to analyze factors that separate the sample countries that made rapid economic progress in catching up and those that tend to be stagnating and falling behind.Progress made by Asian countries over the last five decades was due in large part to their pursuit of industrialization, technological acquisition underpinned by leadership, good governance, and policies in the right institutional contexts. The four Asian countries compared with Nigeria are Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, Vietnam, and Bangladesh. There was not one grand development formula; however, the strategy broadly consisted of industrial (vertical) diversification as well as (horizontal) diversification in agriculture. Building industrial capabilities that enable export competitiveness was critical. Again, while leadership is not usually included in factors of growth, the book devotes a chapter to Leadership and Industrialization and another to State Capacity Industrialization and Economic Growth.African countries on the contrary took the low road in exporting minerals and raw agricultural commodities with little value addition; in the process, Africa experienced a reversal of fortune. The African condition is manifestly a Reversal of Fortune because in the 1950s, they were ahead of, or equal to, Asia in per capita income as well as in other development metrics.We carried out empirical measurement of Reversal of Fortune manifested in economic, social, technological, and industrial conditions by analyzing the disparities in development metrics, particularly the levels and rates of growth of national incomes, industrialization rates, and Human Development Index (HDI). The differences are stark.

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Book SynopsisThis book has discussed the critical question of why the continent, despite being the most endowed place on the planet, with a diverse range of natural and human resources, has remained the most impoverished region on the planet. The book shows that this is largely due to lack of economic sovereignty.

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Book SynopsisAfrica: Envisioning Tomorrow explores the major socio-economic trends that will define the face of the sub-Saharan continent in the next three decades. It mainly focuses on the need to massively create jobs due to unseen demographic growth. The book combines economic analysis with stories of own investment experiences on the ground.

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Book SynopsisThis is an expanded and updated edition of a bestselling book. The author, a world leader in equine anatomy and imaging, and a horse physiotherapist of international repute, provides a unique blend of basic biomechanics and practical physical therapeutic techniques, to relieve pain and improve performance, particularly in the sporting horse. The new edition has been restructured with a new chapter on mobiliisation and stretching, along with 61 new illustrations.This highly original book will be of interest to all those involved in equine welfare including veterinary practitioners, veterinary students, therapists, horse owners, riders and trainers.Trade ReviewPraise for the First Edition"... a landmark book. It convincingly synthesizes conventional medical science with manipulative therapy for performance deficit in a context of reverence for the equine athlete. If you love horses and are concerned for their well-being get, read, and study this extraordinary volume"—Eqqus"An original and most interesting book...the section on anatomy and basic biomechanical concepts is worth buying the book for... will help a lot of horses become more comfortable and happy in their work."—Hoof Prints"Superbly illustrated with drawings and photographs, and written so that what is often considered a complicated subject becomes absorbingly fascinating... has a great deal to offer those interested in equine welfare."—Riding MagazineTable of ContentsPart One - Physiological and biomechanical concepts: Concepts of neuromuscular physiology; Anatomy and basic biomechanical concepts. Part Two - The athletic horse: General observations concerning the young horse; Communication and relaxation; Directing work for the horse. Part Three - Pysiotheraputic techniques: Massage; Mobilization and stretching; Use of machines in physiotherapy. Part Four - Physiotheraputic treatment of simple lesions. Part Five: Physiotheraputic treatement appropriate to each anatomical region.

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Book SynopsisIn an area of growing interest to veterinarians, this is a rapid reference to the practical clinical aspects of small animal dentistry. The text is arranged to reflect the clinician’s thinking and approach to problems: background information, clinical relevance, key points, differential diagnoses, diagnostic tests, and management. Some 400 top-quality illustrations—color photos, imaging and diagrams—provide a critically important complement to the text.The color handbook, now with revised text and references, offers real-life insights into the progression of oral disease and has been welcomed as a working resource by veterinary practitioners and students, and as a valuable review by more advanced veterinary dentists.Trade ReviewPraise for the Previous Edition:...a very good canine and feline dentistry and oral surgery resource... In general the photographs and images of radiographs are of good quality... The illustrations were excellent, detailed, and informational... the text provides an excellent visual resource and has the opportunity to improve and add photographs in future editions... allows the reader to quickly learn a large amount of information on a particular topic in just a few pages; the arrangement is relatively unique for a veterinary dental textbook and provides the reader with a concise, informative, and clinically relevant synopsis of the condition discussed. The handbook is easy to read and the reader can quickly learn about particular pathologies in the oral cavity. It is a textbook that should be included on reading lists for veterinary students, technicians, and in the library of general practitioners. The US list price of the book is a good value and would be an important resource for any small animal hospital library. It is a quality color and photographic resource for the practicing veterinarian to help identify pathology found in the oral cavity. It offers a quick resource with condensed information for a practitioner challenged with a busy practice schedule.—Kevin S. Stepaniuk, Journal of Veterinary Dentistry, June 2010Useful not only for general practitioners, but also for veterinary residents, specialists, and students...This high quality book is a useful addition to the limited number of veterinary dental textbooks currently available. The pictorial guide is a useful tool for those with limited dental background and the information on each lesion is broad. (3 stars)—Mary Buelow, DVM, University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, Doody's Review ServiceTable of ContentsAnatomy and Physiology. Oral Examination. Veterinary Dental Radiology. Pathology in the Pediatric Patient. Pathologies of the Dental Hard Tissue. Problems with the Gingiva. Pathologies of the Oral Mucosa. Problems with Muscles, Bones and Joints. Malignant Oral Neoplasia. Pathologies of the Salivary System. Appendices. References.

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Book SynopsisThe fourth edition of a bestseller, this book presents, in a clear, concise, and visual way, the main biological content required by all the examining boards for both the GCSE Double Award Science and separate Biology Award, including IGCSE. It is also useful as an introductory guide for AS Biology. The fourth edition has been revised to include new material on industrial fermenters and their applications, plus additional material on flowering plants.Trade ReviewPraise for the Previous Edition:...an excellent book. It is well worth getting hold of a copy to see for yourself.—School Science ReviewTable of ContentsCells. Biological Molecules. Variation and Inheritance. Applications of Genetics. Cell Division and Evolution. Ecology. Human Effects on the Environment. Nutrition and Circulation. Gas Exchange and Respiration. Homeostasis. Reproduction. Coordination. Plants.

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding and working slavishly to set leadership models can mean missing some of the fundamental elements that will make you an effective leader being true to yourself and others whilst at the same time maximizing your own strengths and personality characteristics. Leadership in easy steps provides a pragmatic and practical look at the key elements that will help you to become a truly effective leader of people.Leadership in easy steps is designed to help you discover more about you, your personal strengths and your potential and so become a genuinely inspirational leader of people.As well as describing some of the fundamental elements of leadership, Leadership in easy steps also provides a number of simple exercises and assessment techniques that will help you determine your own unique style of leadership.Areas covered include:Role of a LeaderLeadership Behaviour & Adapting to SituationsEmpowering PeopleGenerating Ideas & Developing TalentTurning Visions Into RealityDecision Making and Managing RiskMaximising Performance

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Book SynopsisEffective Project Management in easy steps will show you how to make sure your project is successful. It focuses on the key skills a manager needs to develop for a smooth running project, and a timely arrival at the finishing line.It includes examples for most key documents such as the terms of reference, business case and project plan. It addresses team building and good communications. It covers the typical project stages with helpful lists of applicable tasks and deliverables, which effectively provides a blueprint for planning an entire project. This up-to-date primer covers all key trends in project management including a chapter on Agile Project Management. If you''re a first time project manager, let this book take you through the essential project stages in easy steps, and take note of the applicable tasks and deliverables. If you''re an experienced project manager, this book provides a valuable source of inspiration for making projects run smoothly and satisfactorily. Covering risk-management together with insights on how to plan, lead, organize and control a project - simply a fountain of knowledge!

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Book SynopsisAre you struggling to stay afloat in a sea of paperwork, emails, meetings and an ever-growing to-do list? Are you working longer and longer hours in a vain attempt to catch up and, any time you do, they drop another pile of work on you? Don't worry, you are not alone and help is at hand.You don't need work to longer hours or even harder, you need to work smarter by making the time you spend at work really effective. You can do it and you will be amazed at how much more you can get done when you optimize your time. Effective Time Management in easy steps will show you how, not just by working more effectively now but also how to plan your future career. And you'll have more free time outside work plus the energy to enjoy it. This book will show you, in easy steps, how to: Understand what you spend your time on now and how much of it is wastedIdentify your long-term goals and plan how to get thereIdentify the things that really matter and prioritize themHow to use your time most effectively and organize your workUnderstand how to read, write, use the phone and manage emails effectivelyLearn how to say No and deal with interruptionsMake meetings more effectiveMake the most out of home workingReduce stress and make the most out of lifeDevelop your own personal action plan

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Book SynopsisThe ability to communicate effectively in writing is a key business skill. Whether you're drafting a lengthy company report or sending a short email to colleagues, it's vital to get it right. That means being clear and concise, and writing in a style that's acceptable to the reader. If your writing is difficult to understand or written in an inappropriate style, it won't be effective.When problems arise within any organization, they can often be traced back to a breakdown in communication. Often the most effective way to communicate is in writing. Clear and succinct writing is an essential business skill and one which no organization, big or small, private or public, can afford to neglect. Effective Business Writing in easy steps will enable you to quickly master this skill. Effective Business Writing in easy steps is the ideal guide for anyone who needs guidance with writing in the workplace.Its clear, concise, easy-to-read style means that you'll soon master the fundamental skills to communicate effectively in business. It covers the basic tools such as plain English, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, and grammar, to preparing and checking your presentation, then how to put it into practice when writing documents such as letters, emails, notes, reports and speeches and many more.

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Book SynopsisAn essential guide for anyone new to Scrum, and a valuable reference for the more experienced.Includes downloadable templates to get you started.Scrum is the most widely used agile framework for developing software products.Scrum in easy steps provides an introduction to Scrum, then steps through how a team gets going on a project and how they sustain performance and continually improve. It explores the three core roles in a Scrum team and how they work together effectively, and covers how a team works with others outside the team (an area most books on Scrum leave out). The book then shows how to apply the Scrum framework throughout product development, from product discovery and definition, through the experience of working in Sprints on product delivery, to how teams inspect and adapt to improve themselves and find opportunities for their organisations to get better too. It finishes with a look at how Scrum could be applied beyond a single team and how the work of Scrum teams is integrated successfully with other parts of the organisation. Whether you're looking to move into the field of software development, are currently in a Scrum team and want a handy reference, or you work in an environment with Scrum teams and want to understand how they work, Scrum in easy steps is for you.

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Book SynopsisManagement Basics in easy steps, 2nd edition offers practical tips, information and common-sense advice based on the author's 40 years' hands-on experience of management now updated to reflect advances in technology and changes in the wider working environment.Whether you are an experienced manager or about to take up your first management job, Management Basics in easy steps, 2nd edition will be of real help to you in the workplace. It is a lively, easy-to-read book, full of tips and simple, practical things that have been put into practice in the real world and shown to work where it matters in the workplace. Tony Rossiter's clear, humorous writing style and comprehensive content make Management Basics in easy steps, 2nd edition a compelling must-read for anyone with a management role. His management tips and advice will show you: How people skills help you put into practice all the technical skills needed by a managerHow to manage your staff, your colleagues, your customers and even your bossHow to organise yourself and make the most effective use of your timeHow to focus on the vital 20% of your work that accounts for most of the resultsHow to win the respect and trust of your team and make it the bestHow to select the right person to join your teamThe art of effective delegationHow to make effective use of digital tools, online networks and social mediaHow to cope with change and see it not as a threat but as a great opportunityThis second edition has been revised to include the changes in management practices since the first edition, which was published in 2011, including: The increased importance and use of digital tools, business and performance management software, and social networks (e.g. LinkedIn, Slack, Yammer, Scoro, Twitter, Facebook) Increased focus on diversity and inclusionImplications of new data protection legislationLess tolerance of unacceptable workplace behaviour such as bullying and sexual harassmentMore recognition of the importance of the culture of an organisationA move away from traditional, command-and-control hierarchies towards more flexible working working from home, better work/life balance, teamwork, collaboration, matrix structures, trusting and empowering those at the coal-faceA move away from fixed appraisal systems and formal training towards continuous feedback, coaching and personal learning (e-learning, distance learning) More refined recruitment (use of LinkedIn etc) Comes with useful worksheets a complete guide for easy reference.

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Book SynopsisStart an Online Business in easy steps, 2nd edition will show you how to research, prepare and run your own online business and will also give you the tools and the confidence to be able to explain to other staff members, clients, potential suppliers and of course customers, about what your online business is, and what it can do for them.Now fully updated for today's online market, it will guide you through: Planning, registering, and financing your business.Setting up your business online, and marketing it effectively. Monetizing your site. Managing and retaining customers. The tricks of the trade to earn more from your website, and much more to make your site successful! This book is intended for entrepreneurs, employees, employers, parents, students... in fact anyone interested in starting a business online no matter what their level of experience. It is for the non-techie who wants to be involved with every facet of setting up and running their own e-business. Whether you have a great idea for an online business but don't know where to start, or you've just launched your online shop and need to attract customers, this book is for you!

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Book SynopsisNowadays, just having a website or an app is not enough. Potential customers aren't going to stumble across you by accident you need to employ digital marketing tools and techniques to help them find you and keep you front of mind, and have them coming back again and again.Marketing your products and services online doesn't have to cost the earth. Lots of digital marketing activities can be done for free, or very little, and are very effective. You may also save costs for advertising in magazines, and creating, printing, and distributing brochures. Furthermore, there are no geographical boundaries on the internet you can target customers around the globe. Digital marketing for businesses in easy steps guides you through the essential steps you need to take to set your digital strategy and get it right first time. It covers all the key digital marketing channels you should consider deploying to generate a larger, stronger, and a more loyal customer base. It covers: The fundamentals of digital marketing.Getting more from your website and getting your digital house in order. The social network sites where your customers are most likely to be active: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and LinkedIn. The art of blogging to get customer loyalty. How to create and launch a powerful Content Marketing Strategy. How to use Search Engine Marketing to ensure customers find you and buy from you. How to measure and optimize the effectiveness of your digital marketing. Whether you are new to digital marketing or want to rethink your strategies, this book is for you. Digital marketing is now essential for businesses don't miss the trick!

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Book SynopsisEvolving digital communication, and the way workers use it to interact with each other, is a constant feature of the workplace. However, the Covid-19 pandemic has dramatically altered the way that millions of people around the world work, and this has led to a considerable rise in the number of people using remote working options such as collaborative software and video communication.Microsoft (MS) Teams has emerged as one of the most powerful and flexible tools for linking workers in an organization, whether they are in an office environment or working remotely. Teams can also be used in a school or higher education setting if students have to access classes remotely. Teams can be used to create dedicated groups of people (teams), who can then interact with each other on specific subjects. This interaction can include text chats, video calls, document sharing and even knowledge Wikis. MS Teams is a comprehensive work tool and at first sight it can seem somewhat daunting. However, Microsoft Teams in easy steps is the perfect guide to understanding Teams and becoming a fully-integrated team player. The book looks at all of areas of using Teams, including: Obtaining TeamsLearning the Teams interfaceGetting started with creating and joining teamsExpanding the functionality of Teams with the use of ChannelsUsing Chat to communicate with colleaguesJoining and scheduling meetingsUsing video to communicate with individuals and groupsSharing documents for a fully collaborative experience with TeamsIncreasing the options within Teams through the use of appsExpanding the knowledge base of your organization with customized WikisMicrosoft Teams in easy steps is the book to help you keep up with the constantly evolving workplace, and ensure that you are not left behind in any aspect of a team-working environment.

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Book SynopsisIn Crossing the Chasm, Geoffrey Moore, the world's leading high-tech and communications guru, throws out old marketing ideas to clear space for the special realities of the high-tech market. Based on a revolutionary new model and filled with practical insights, Crossing the Chasm is a landmark book. This new edition has been updated to include comprehensive coverage of the Internet and World Wide Web.Trade Review"Crossing the Chasm sollte die Bibel sein für High-Tech Unternehmen auf der Suche nach Lösungsmöglichkeiten für ihre Marketing- und Vertriebsprobleme." Robert K. Weller, Senior Vice President, North American Business Group

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Book SynopsisFasten your seat belt, it's all you need to wear. There is a new wave of thinking and action that puts people before process, choice before change, and meaning before money. We are now entering a new business, leadership and global age, with a vision, agenda and spirit born out of the realisation that there has to be a different way of success, business and leadership. One that sets us free from traditional business thinking, and takes you, your business and your life to new levels of awareness, success and achievement. This next business age is in your hands. The Naked Leader is the antithesis to the process driven mentality that has wasted so many millions, destroyed the trust between company and employee, and enabled so many companies to at best stand completely still. The Naked Leader is a distillation of David Taylor's ideas and inspiration - ideas which have made him Europe's most sought-after speaker on leadership and personal growth. David is known as the "Naked Leader" because of his extraordinary ability to strip away uncertainty and doubt, and conclusively show that everything we need to be successful, we already have. The Naked Leader shares hundreds of life-changing actions, including: * The fastest way to make any change in your life * How to build deep and lasting rapport with anyone * The 7 most powerful questions on earth * How to change how you feel, in a single heartbeat * The structure of guaranteed success * How to be an awesome presenter * Discovering who you really are, and why you are here The Naked Leader strips away the mystery, hype and jargon, to reveal the single formula for assured success that is available to everyone. The book is a journey which can be taken from beginning to end, or joined at any stage - taking you to wherever you want to be, drawing on the very best leadership thinking around the world, finally revealing the answer to the ultimate question, "who are you and why are you here?" Taylor reveals the exact, specific actions to take to predict the future, and then shape it. As a practitioner, not a theorist, Taylor knows what works, and what does not. He shows us what to do, and exactly when to do it. No matter what your vision, challenge or present position, The Naked Leader ensures that you succeed, making your future no longer a matter of chance, but rather a matter of choice. It is powerful, and the results are amazing.Trade Review"...The is excellent, it's practical, not evangelical, and it's interactive ... If that sounds awful, it isn't. Taylor's background and sense of purpose make him as knowledgeable and amiable a guide as you could wish for ..." (Computing, 8 August 2002) "...written as an adventure, the book allows each reader to choose how to navigate their journey through its pages, just as their future is their own choice..." (Luton News, 28 August 2002) "…National newspapers, TV and radio have all given airtime for his message…" (Information Age, September 2002) "…Inspirational stories and examples abound and the book is a lot of fun to read too…" (City To Cities, October/November 2002) "…David Taylor has succeeded in writing an influential, understandable, jargon free book on leadership and personal success. But most importantly it will not bore you to death and you just might get something from it…" (Sales Director, October 2002) '... an extraordinary book for extraodinary times... brilliant' (Kent Director, April 2003)Table of ContentsDelivering the Dream. The Structure of Guaranteed Success. Living as a Leader. Our Secret Driving Forces. A Leader's Biggest Timewasters. The Power of Mentoring. Job Evaluation in the Bin. Reverse Head-Hunting - Get Your Own Back. Synchronicity. Who's to Blame? Leaders Born and Not made! Balance The Sources of Power. Charisma in a Heartbeat!. Your CV Stands, or Falls, for you. Influence in Company Meetings (Boring or Otherwise). Your Team - from Good to Unstoppable. Ownership - Who's in charge of you?. "Integrity based networking". TBC. "Room 101". "Doom or Disaster, welcome to neg-land". "Following the Lines and Breaking the Rules". "We are born to live, not to prepare to live". "Recapture the magic...." Skills of Leadership, over Management. "Oh, I've had such a curious dream!" Succession Planning. Your personality becomes their personality?. Project Success. The Power of State - Everyone needs a place to be. The fastest way to make any change in your life. Leadership by magazine. Values Based Leadership. Modelling. Hidden Account Management. Making Success so easy to achieve, and failure impossible. Inspiration Just Got Real. One Team - One Voice. Attracting The Head-Hunters. Making Your Strategies as One. Our Next Generation. Building Total and Absolute Rapport . Enlightened Leadership. Project Leadership. The Choice of Opposites. People Mean Business - Improve Performance by at least 10%. The Five Pitfalls of Leadership. The Most Powerful Questions on earth...Plus.... Awesome Presentations. Leadership in Times of War.... The 7 Greatest Conspiracies of Success. Leadership by E-Mail.

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