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Capable Company provides the "Rosetta Stone" executives have been seeking: a systematic way to translate strategy into action. Gives executives a systematic way to translate strategy into action. Helps companies to develop the capabilities that make strategy work. Assembles best-practice strategy execution methods from some of the world’s most highly-respected companies into a simple step-by-step process. Enables leaders at all levels to rapidly focus and align their actions, even as business conditions change. Packed with models, key points, practical examples, case studies, self-assessment techniques and templates.

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For Rosemary Reynolds, life in tiny Morning Glory, Mississippi, is just like the fabric store she runs: it seems she’s always waiting around for someone else to make the first stitch. Then a dear childhood friend passes away, leaving behind a gift that sends Rosemary on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Despite her mother’s protests, Rosemary heads to New York City for a stay in her cousin’s trendy SoHo loft. On her first day in town, a wrong turn leads her to Little Italy…and into the arms of handsome, outgoing Sal Genovese. Sal’s mother wants him to marry a longtime family friend, but to him, Rosemary is a breath of fresh country air, and he’s happy to show her a good time. Soon, Rosemary is swept up in a world she thought only existed in movies. To turn a two-week fling into a forever thing, she and Sal will have to make every moment count.

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THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLERMeet Rosemary, 86, and Kate, 26: dreamers, campaigners, outdoor swimmers...Rosemary has lived in Brixton all her life, but everything she knows is changing. Only the local lido, where she swims every day, remains a constant reminder of the past and her beloved husband George. Kate has just moved and feels adrift in a city that is too big for her. She's on the bottom rung of her career as a local journalist, and is determined to make something of it. So when the lido is threatened with closure, Kate knows this story could be her chance to shine. But for Rosemary, it could be the end of everything. Together they are determined to make a stand, and to prove that the pool is more than just a place to swim - it is the heart of the community. 'Feel-good and uplifting, this charming novel is full of heart' LUCY DIAMOND

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This 80-page easy-to-understand reader is one of 12 historical novels in the Hopes and Dreams series, whose diverse and fascinating characters, regardless of their ethnicity, face prejudice, danger, hardships, and setbacks, but survive with perseverance, a little bit of luck ,and a generous amount of love in their new home in the US. Downloadable audio recordings of all 12 novels and free supplementary materials for teachers are available (visit ProLinguaLearning.com for more details). Plot Summary for Little Italy: This is the story of the Trella family. In 1920 Vito's land is worn out, and he can't sell his oranges. Sadly, he leaves his Italian homeland and sails to New York to get work and save enough money to bring his wife, Rosetta, and their three children to America. For more than two years he works as a stonecutter, building the new skyscrapers of New York. It is dangerous work. Finally, he saves enough money for four tickets. Rosetta and their children join him. They make their new life on Mulberry Street in New York's “Little Italy.” Rosetta finds the city dirty and depressing at first, but she learns to love her Italian neighbors and her church. They have four more children. Then Vito falls, is injured, and must take a job making paper flowers; the whole family helps. All seven children finish high school and get good jobs. Vito and Rosetta stay in Little Italy. The novel ends as their youngest child, Dominick, graduates from high school with honors.

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Estimats amics rosegadors, l?antiga profecia de l?Ombrafosca s?esta? complint: la princesa Alina, filla de la Reina de les Fades, ha estat raptada i una ombra densa i malvada avanc?a sense treva i amenac?a el Regne de la Fantasia. Nome?s un Defensor Llumino?s podra? descobrir el Gran Secret i canviar la sort del regne. Sera? una aventura extrara?tica, paraula de rosegador!

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A New Slew of Monsters Faces the Gang and Our New Slayer!The WILLOWVERSE continues with Willow Rosenberg, now not only a powerful witch but also the Chosen One. While Buffy still struggles with her powerless predicament, feeling envy and frustration as her sense of purpose is lost with the existence of the new Slayer. But there are more pressing problems… Both separately and together, the gang will face strange and monstrous enemies, including a restaurant-owning demon with hunger for human bodies, and an even more menacing demon with a speciality in feasting on Slayers! Will Buffy be able to escape from her web without help? Writer Sarah Gailey (Eat the Rich, Magic For Liars) along with artists Sonia Liao (A Spark Within the Forge) and Claudia Balboni (Fairlady) continue the journey of a new Vampire Slayer! Collects The Vampire Slayer #5-8.

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The tenets of Nonviolent Communication are applied to a variety of settings, including the classroom and the home, in these booklets on how to resolve conflict peacefully. Illustrative exercises, sample stories, and role-playing activities offer the opportunity for self-evaluation, discovery, and application.This insightful perspective on effective social change is illustrated with how-to examples.

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The invasion of a malevolent deity has brought the spirit world to its knees. Rista falls unconscious amid the turmoil, and when next she opens her eyes, she finds herself in Gaeabrande... And if that wasn't confusing enough, it seems Rosalie Roseguard has teamed up with none other than Chaos Machina, now an ally of humanity! Nothing makes sense anymore, so why not double down on the chaos? This time, in order to save the spirit world, Seiya's next training destination will be...the underworld!

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Human evolutionary history has affected the way we process the information we use to make decisions. The result is that human choices and calculations may be very different from those predicted by standard models of rational behavior. This notion is particularly true in the area of war and peace.

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A full-scale examination of the amazing range of works resulting from the creative collaboration of George and Ira Gershwin.

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Visionarios totalmente entregados cuyas ideas y fotografías han engrandecido el medio, al tiempo que han expandido el alcance de la comprensión humana. Las vidas, los pensamientos y las imágenes de los fotógrafos que se presentan en esta obra han influido en otros colegas y en el público en general: sus carreras y trabajos ilustran lo diversa que puede ser la visión fotográfica. Algunos han creado imágenes que se han convertido en iconos culturales; otros han experimentado con el estilo y han expandido la capacidad expresiva con el medio. Muchos llevaron una vida en consonancia con los hechos históricos y los valores culturales de su época. Las cualidades visuales y los escenarios culturales de la fotografía son demasiado variados como para que cualquier persona pueda modificar sus fundamentos. En lugar de ello, la diversidad del medio estimula el flujo y la adaptación de ideas de un género a otro. Los creadores de imágenes que figuran en este libro no son solo creativos, sino también

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Una simpática colección de 12 libros, uno para cada signo del zodíaco. Diviértete descubriendo:Las 12 virtudes que te hacen especial. Los secretos de compatibilidad con los demás signos. Curiosidades, personajes famosos y leyendas relacionadas con tu signo...Y muchas cosas más!Sabías que...... Amelia Earhart fue la primera mujer que atravesó el Atlántico pilotando un avión?Earhart era Leo, un signo que se caracteriza por su valentía.... el filósofo Immanuel Kant solía dar un paseo cada día a la misma hora? Era tan puntual que los vecinos cuando lo veían, sabían la hora que era sin necesidad de mirar el reloj.Kant era Tauro, uno de los signos más metódicos!... Antoine de Saint-Exupéry escribió la novela corta El principito, una obra llena de fantasía?Saint-Exupéry era Cáncer, un signo muy imaginativo.

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Hoy Gastón pasa el día en casa de su abuela. Pero quiere que su madre también se quede con ellos.Un cuento que ayuda a los más pequeños a adquirir autonomía.

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Este libro examina los diferentes tipos de cámaras, desde las compactas y las de un solo uso, hasta las réflex y las digitales. Proporciona información detallada sobre los aspectos técnicos, como objetivos, exposición y profundidad de campo. A continuación se abordan la composición y el color. La sección de fotografía avanzada aconseja sobre el equipo necesario para montar un estudio y repasa las técnicas y el equipo para fotografía submarina, nocturna y otras disciplinas especializadas. Una sección final muestra las últimas técnicas de tratamiento digital de la imagen, con consejos sobre almacenamiento y envío de archivos digitales.

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Una guía completa de exposición fotográfica, diseñada para ayudar tanto a los a aficionados como a los profesionales. Contiene información técnica detallada en un estilo fácil y comprensible e incluye explicaciones completas de todos los tipos de medición, además de enseñar a ampliar en blanco y negro y en color.

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Un libro con un divertido cuento en rima de animales para que el bebe se divierta a la hora del ban~o. No contiene ftalatos ni tintas toxicas.

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Mi primer libro de luces y sonidos! Déjate llevar por la ternura de este libro mágico y conoce a los animalitos a la vez que juegas con las luces y los sonidos.

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Thanks to year-round warm weather, charming historical architecture, ethnic diversity, and friendly locals, San Antonio is a vibrant and emerging culinary haven that has risen beyond its reputation for spicy stews and corn tortillas.From family-run taquerias and next-level smokehouses to trailblazing chef-led bistros and heavyweight fine-dining restaurants, discover the city’s best food, drink, and culture all in one place. San Antonio Cooks introduces home cooks to more than 80 signature recipes from some of the city’s best chefs and restaurants. Southern cornbread? Check. Slow-braised brisket with white cheddar grits? Check. A refreshing watermelon and elderflower sorbet? You bet. Whether it’s Mexican street corn, beef shank barbacoa, Asian dumplings, or chocolate banana cream pie you’re after, San Antonio Cooks features diverse recipes that will satisfy every craving.This cookbook may place San Antonio on a culinary map, but it only confirms what locals have known all along: eating in San Antonio has never been better.

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In this traditional story from the Western Arctic, a kind giant adopts a human boy. One night, after a meal, the giant gives the boy one job, to watch for grizzly bears while he sleeps. Each time the boy sees a bear, he wakes the giant. But the giant is so big he is not concerned with any regular grizzly. That is until a giant grizzly appears and the giant must fight to protect himself and his adopted son!Told in a manner faithful to the original traditional story, passed forward for generations, this thrilling tale will delight young readers looking for adventure.

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A one-stop compendium for parents of children with autism.The most recent studies estimate that 1 in 68 children in America are on the autism spectrum. For the parents and families of these children, having support is vital. But the search for the right information can be difficult, and it may be even harder to find the time for the research that is needed. The Parent’s Autism Sourcebook brings that information to you, offering families of children with autism a full range of up-to-date resources on diagnoses, doctors, organizations, and much more.Whether you are concerned about finding the right school, possible treatment options, methods for social interaction, or are just looking for the support of other parents of children with autism, this book can help you find what you need. The resources gathered from across the nation in this comprehensive sourcebook include information on:Evaluation and screening methodsSpecialized doctors and clinicsSchools and social groupsPotential treatments and interventionsLegal services and consultationAnd moreRaising a child on the autism spectrum can present unique challenges for parents. Finding the resources and support they need shouldn’t be one of them. The Parent’s Autism Sourcebook will help families everywhere.

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Willa Forsythe is both a violin prodigy and top-notch thief, which makes her the perfect choice for a crucial task at the outset of World War I--to steal a cypher from a famous violinist currently in Wales. Lukas De Wilde has enjoyed the life of fame he's won--until now, when being recognized nearly gets him killed. Everyone wants the key to his father's work as a cryptologist. And Lukas fears that his mother and sister, who have vanished in the wake of the German invasion of Belgium, will pay the price. The only light he finds is meeting the intriguing Willa Forsythe. But danger presses in from every side, and Willa knows what Lukas doesn't--that she must betray him and find that cypher, or her own family will pay the price as surely as his has.

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