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An indispensable and well-organized reference guide to Apple's newest version of Mac OS X. Summary: Brilliant Mac OS X Mountain Lion offers a unique, task-based approach for power users who want to master the features of Lion. This book covers all the new features of Lion, and gives detailed instructions on customising and maintaining the Mac, dealing with security, networking and much more. All information is to be found in an easy to navigate format so readers will no longer have to wade through paragraph after paragraph of information to find the task they want to achieve. Brilliantguides allow you to find the info you need quickly, easily and without fuss. It guides you through all the tasks using a highly visual, step-by-step approach – providing exactly what you need to know when you need it. Brilliant Mac OS X Lion: Gives readers a task-based reference to quickly locate exactly what they want to do and then walks them through the task. Provides additional tips and tricks in the form of “Did you know” and “Important” elements and offers a pleasing four colour visual layout. Is filled with step-by-step information on using Mac OS X Lion.

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The illustrated biography of the former Speedway World Champion Bruce Penhall, who not only won everything individually in a career that established him as one of the all-time great riders, but also turned Cradley Heath into League Champions. Speedway is resurgent at present with high attendances and television coverage. Cradley Heath have a large fan base and previous Heathens titles have sold extremely well.

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Soon to be a MAJOR MOVIE. A gripping and heartbreaking story, A Thousand Miles from Care tells the 30-year quest Steve Johnson undertook to uncover the truth about his brilliant brother's death.At the entrance of Sydney Harbor, the cliffs rise fourteen stories above the Pacific, like a gigantic skirt made of sandstone. North Head, one of the most memorable cliffs, is a gorgeous place to watch the sunrise. But it's an unforgiving place to lose your footing. When Steve Johnson's younger brother Scott went over the edge in 1988, he hit an outcrop on the way down and exploded on the rocks below.A Thousand Miles from Care draws upon the mountain of exclusive materials Steve amassed over his 32-year fight for answers, including sealed court transcripts, police records, interviews with suspects, inquest reports, correspondence with gang members, private investigations, and much else. It utilizes unique details, interview transcripts and insights based on Johnson's close relationship with auth

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Best Loop Hikes Colorado includes detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos for approximately 100 of the most scenic loop hikes in the area. Hike descriptions also include history, local trivia, and GPS coordinates. Best Loop Hikes Colorado will take you through state and national parks, forests, monuments and wilderness areas, and from popular city parks to the most remote and secluded corners of the area to explore the most spectacular loop hikes.

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Do you remember being "in the trenches" as a salesperson? What did you think of your sales manager? If you're like many front-line sellers, you probably didn't think she or he was a wonderful example of leadership who could inspire you to do your best in life and in work. The unfortunate truth is that many sales managers—well-meaning though they usually are—lack the skills and know-how to help their sales teams grow and achieve greater success. Over a combined 50 years of experience as salespeople, managers, coaches, and executives, authors Steve Johnson and Matthew Hawk have witnessed the do's and don'ts of top performing sales teams. Next Level Sales Coaching is the culmination of their experience. In this book, they distill what they have learned working with organizations like Google, Bank of America, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and many more. The result is a compendium of best sales coaching practices with the power to make any sales manager into an inspirational and transformational leader. At its heart, this book is about how to integrate a person-centered development mindset into sales environments. Readers will work through practical examples, including a self-assessment, to identify the best way to implement strong coaching programs within their organizations. Each chapter concludes with takeaway questions and tips that sales leaders can use right away. From goal setting to daily sales huddles, and sales development training to analytics, Next Level Sales Coaching covers the best practices that readers will want to implement to take sales management to the next level.

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A fully updated version of Pearson’s bestselling Brilliant Windows titles, covering Windows 10 - the latest release of the widely-used Microsoft operating system. Brilliant Windows 10 gives you the information you need easily and without fuss. It guides you through all tasks and applications using a highly visual, full-colour, step-by-step approach and tells you exactly what you need to know, when you need to know it. For the first time, this book comes with FREE downloadable bonus material. An extra 140 pages, which cover chapters on advanced subjects like customising Windows, maintaining your computer and managing your hardware as well as the key, new features of Office 2016. Spend less time reading and more time doing with a simple step-by-step approach to beginner and intermediate level tasks. Brilliant guides provide the quick, easy-to-access information that you need: Numbered steps guide you through each task or problem Numerous colour screenshots illustrate each step Cross reference boxes point you to related tasks and information in the book “Did you know ?...” sections alert you to relevant expert tips, tricks and advice

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In the 1970s you could travel from the Scottish border to the Yorkshire coast resort towns using only red and white United buses. In the 2000s you can still do the same but in turquoise Arriva buses. It would be easy to assume little has changed, but to do so would miss the existence of one of the most distinctive operators of the 1980s and 1990s – Northumbria Motor Services. Operating buses in the English county with the lowest population density at a time when unemployment was soaring as heavy industry closed was never going to be easy. Enter a forward-thinking management team keen to break free from conventionality and not afraid to take some risks. Covering the period 1986 to 1998, this book tells the story of the trendsetting operator and shows how it fundamentally changed the bus industry long after livery and company had disappeared.

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After the Princess kissed the frog, he turned into a handsome prince and they lived happily ever after... or "did they?" The Princess can't stand the Prince's froggy habits - the way he hops around on the furniture, or sneaks off to the lily pond. The Prince is unhappy, too, and decides that it would be best if he were changed back to a frog. But finding a witch who will do the job is harder than he expects. They all seem to have other spells in mind...

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Best Loop Hikes Wisconsin includes detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos for approximately 100 of the most scenic loop hikes in the area. Hike descriptions also include history, local trivia, and GPS coordinates. Best Loop Hikes Wisconsin will take you through state and national parks, forests, monuments and wilderness areas, and from popular city parks to the most remote and secluded corners of the area to explore the most spectacular loop hikes.

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Best Lake Hikes Wisconsin includes detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos for approximately 100 of the most scenic lake hikes in the area. Hike descriptions also include history, local trivia, and GPS coordinates. Best Lake Hikes Wisconsin will take you through state and national parks, forests, monuments and wilderness areas, and from popular city parks to the most remote and secluded corners of the area to view the most spectacular lakes and rivers.

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Exam Board: OCRLevel: GCSESubject: Citizenship StudiesFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: June 2018An OCR endorsed textbook.Association for Citizenship Teaching Quality Mark resource. Encourage students of all abilities to develop an enthusiastic interest in contemporary UK society with knowledge-boosting activities and assessment support for the changed content and assessment criteria; produced by the leading Citizenship publisher and OCR's Publishing Partner.- Equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to fulfil their potential by working through a variety of developmental activities that are suitable for all ability levels- Provide opportunities for students to learn and practise the research, analytical, interpretative and evaluative skills required under the 2016 specification- Bring the key issues and concepts in Citizenship Studies to life using a bank of real-life case studies to enrich students' learning experience- Build students' confidence approaching assessment with targeted assessment preparation, guidance on crafting successful responses and practice questions that include plenty of source analysis tasks- Deliver high-quality lessons that meet the differing needs of your students, following an engaging teaching pathway created by a skilled teacher with extensive examining experience

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"If You're Not Out Selling, You're Being Outsold is more than a'how-to-sell' book. St. Lawrence and Johnson have approached theart of selling from a witty, entertaining, and inspirational view.The authors candidly recognize what ingredients are required forreaching success, and they have blueprinted a constructive approachthat can apply to anyone, whether they are contemplating enteringsales, or have made sales their career."--Nicholas D. WolkonskyDirector of Sales, High Volume Division, Western Region, ADTSecurity Services, Inc. "If You're Not Out Selling, You're Being Outsold is an inspiringbook written by two professionals who actually do sell. I found theprinciples and techniques easy to follow and implement. I am buyingcopies of this book for all my sales managers."--Robert CoakleyDivisional Director of Sales, Alamo Rent A Car, Inc. No matter what sort of business professional you are, you have tosell to succeed: make yourself heard, make your ideas known,convince others to act on them. No matter what you're selling, youneed confidence, energy, and, above all, a positive attitude. IfYou're Not Out Selling, You're Being Outsold shows you how toenergize your outlook, sell your ideas, produce top-quality work,and make others want to do business with you. This no-nonsenseguide: * Introduces OUTSELL, seven fundamental steps that will make yourcareer take off * Shows you how to develop and reach your goals * Offers insights from hundreds of the world's top businessprofessionals * Teaches you how to sell your ideas and get results * Helps you build enthusiasm, energy, a positive outlook, andconfidence * Concentrates on the skills and abilities you really need tosucceed Find the highest achievers in any industry and you'll find a legionof winners who know how to OUTSELL--whose drive, confidence, andpersuasiveness power them to the top and keep them there. To jointhis exclusive club, you don't need an Ivy League education or analphabet soup after your name, but you do need to understand thebasic principles, absorb the positive attitudes, and learn thefundamental skills you will find in this book. If You're Not Out Selling, You're Being Outsold is your roadmap tothe impact zone--that high-reward arena where ideas arecommunicated with power, accepted, and acted upon. Top salesprofessionals Michael St. Lawrence and Steve Johnson give you acrash course in OUTSELL, the seven business principles that willhelp you become stronger, more disciplined, more persuasive, and amagnet for opportunity. By following these principles, gleaned fromface-to-face interviews with hundreds of world-class outsellers,you'll learn to: * Sell your ideas and get results * Make others want to do business with you * Identify the practical skills you need and acquire them quickly * Develop a take-charge-now outlook. This book is for people who want to live competition and breathesuccess--now! No matter what you're selling--products, services,ideas, yourself--what you learn here will start producing resultsimmediately. And by applying these lessons every day, you'llachieve a lasting success that can only improve over time.

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Who says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike, paddle, or bike ride? Best Outdoor Adventures Near Minneapolis and St. Paul details forty of the best hikes, paddles, and bike routes within an hour’s drive of the Twin Cities area, perfect for the urban dweller and suburbanite who may be hard-pressed to find great outdoor activities close to home.

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