James (law, Texas Tech U.) describes the symptoms and stages of Alzheimer's Disease and explores the legal and ethical dilemmas that come with the diagnosis and progression of the disease. Separate ch
Anderson, a journalist and host of a radio show called The Career Clinic, brings together first-hand accounts of people she interviewed for the show who have found careers they love. She organizes the
Baldoni, a noted leadership consultant and author, offers this book on the qualities that define great leaders such as decisiveness, authority, conviction, compassion and the ability to set the right
Most of us dream about having a few extra hours in our day for taking care of business, relaxing, or engaging in the activities we most enjoy. But how can we make the most of our time when it seems as
In order to succeed in their industries, decision-makers today need to anticipate the future outcomes not only in their own industry but also in society and technology as well. The better their view o
Designed to aid homeowners by explaining the foreclosure process and providing practical strategies to avoid foreclosure proceedings, including information on negotiating with lenders, refinancing, an
The authors (all of the strategic marketing consulting and research services firm The Harrison Group) summarize their marketing research into the lifestyles of the rich and not-necessarily-famous, pro
Whiteman works as career columnist for Federal Times and also writes for the National Science Foundation and The Washington Post. Here she advises readers on ways to find federal job openings; offers
Livoti, a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, teaming with Topp, a nonfiction writer and filmmaker, debunks common myths about pregnancy and explains what to really expect. Th
California-based Butow is with a Web design and marketing firm, and has written 12 books on related topics; Taylor is with an executive talent firm focusing on high tech emerging growth companies in t
Project management is one of the fastest-growing occupations in the world. The Project Management Institute has seen membership growth of more than 1000% in the last 10 years. But while many of these
Describes the impact that technology has on children's attitudes and identities along with advice for parents to help children develop social networking skills, a healthy identity, and a sense of purp
Hartley, a former military interrogator, teams with noted author Karinch on this guide to processing information on a subject quickly in order to demonstrate a certain level of expertise. The authors
Whether we realize it or not, we are all brands. We all have qualities that shape and influence how the people in our lives see us—and how we see ourselves. Nationally respected brand experts Jerry Wi
Whether we realize it or not, we are all brands. We all have qualities that shape and influence how the people in our lives see us-and how we see ourselves. Nationally respected brand experts Jerry Wi
If we as Americans want better political leaders, this book argues, than we must become better followers. The way we do that is by becoming more savvy, tough, and questioning and understanding the tri
Many corporations are biased toward younger employees, and neglect the fact that knowledge and expertise tend to be exercised more consistently among seasoned workers. This idea is the foundation of W
For years, marketers have held on to unwavering beliefs that have dictated how they market to their consumers. But the hard truth is that the changes we see in marketing and business are based on one
Ruffa describes the concept of lean dynamics for use in improving business during uncertain times, which combines lean manufacturing with initiatives that use internal measures to deal with external c
Attitude affects every facet of our lives—from the way we handle stress to how we communicate at work. The way we view difficulties and setbacks can make the difference between success and failure. Ro
How effective a meeting will be depends on the tone set in the first few minutes...and it’s up to the person running it to set that tone. Quick Meeting Openers for Busy Managers gives readers the tool
Presents the life and career of the Arizona sheriff known for his unorthodox methods and toughness on crime, discussing his creation of the Tent City Jail and describing his views on such issues as il
Exploring dominant personality traits and encouraging parents to understand their own goals and desires, the authors teach parents the art of becoming better problem solvers and advocates for their ch
This guide offers a framework for keeping managers deeply involved in competency development. The American Management Association's Management Development Competency Model is presented in its entirety
J.P. Morgan once famously remarked, “Millionaires don’t have astrologers. Billionaires do.” For modern business professionals, the idea that what’s in the stars might have some bearing on the very cut
Co-published with SHRM.Many organizations understand the benefits of a longer-term approach to staffing: reduced turnover and hiring costs, improved efficiency and morale, and ultimately greater profi
Co-published with SHRM. Many organizations understand the benefits of a longer-term approach to staffing: reduced turnover and hiring costs, improved efficiency and morale, and ultimately greater prof
No matter how motivated and energetic you are—even if you're the greatest salesperson on the planet!—as a network marketer with limited time, there's only so much money you can make without great peop
This critical analysis of the outsourcing of American jobs to overseas competitors warns of the inherent dangers of corporate short term strategies for reducing operating costs, and offers several alt
O'Keefe, the creator of the iFroggy Network (ifroggy.com), has written this guide to managing successful online discussion groups. Focusing on the decision-making process in regards to creating an enj
This handbook supplies a wealth of practical, on-the-job tips for secretaries and administrative assistants. Written in a down-to-earth style and organized for easy reference, the handbook covers gene
To stay on top, companies need to do more than just tread water—they need to grow. And that means that their employees need to develop and improve their skills at the same pace. More than ever, manage
Why is it that some people consistently seem to get more done than others? The answer is that they know how to set specific, achievable goals for themselves...and then follow through on them. This rev
To get the biggest return, real estate investors need the right financing. And as they buy multiple properties, their debt to equity rises, making it more difficult to get the kind of deal they need.
Like many companies over the last few years, yours has probably done a great deal to reassess its physical, strategic, and financial vulnerabilities. But there is a huge difference between business co
Originally developed at Toyota, the approach to manufacturing known as Kanban has helped revolutionize how corporations and suppliers achieve maximum efficiency in getting products to and from the ass
The ability to speak with confidence and deliver winning presentations can accelerate your career, earn people's great respect, and enable you to achieve your greatest-even most impossible-seeming goa
No investment strategy has created more millionaires that real estate… even in less-than-stellar markets. This new edition of the bestselling Are You Dumb Enough to Be Rich? empowers readers to take t
At some point, most people have been caught off guard by tough interview questions. This book helps readers take charge of the situation! In Acing the Interview, the employment expert Dr. Phil called
Language is the medium of business. To be successful, we need to communicate effectively in writing. That’s true whether we are providing instructions to our colleagues, communicating with our custome
