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In 1919, when 11-year-old Elizabeth Evan Hughes was first diagnosed with what we now know is Type 1 or juvenile diabetes, the medical community considered it a death sentence. In The Fight to Survive
This is the book that will save rookies’ souls when they lose the strength to save their classrooms. With tales from more than one hundred veterans from across the country, teachers everywhere
A practicing attorney, a university professor, and a professional speaker, David Dempsey explains how to speak with power, passion, and persuasion.Legally Speaking illustrates how to:R
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Proprietary higher ed industry leader, Andy Rosen discusses how ""edupreneurs"" are uniquely positioned to educate the nontraditional students shut out of the traditional college experience and are, i
The gripping courtroom drama of the high-stakes litigation against pharmaceutical giant Merck and its bestselling painkiller, Vioxx. Vioxx was supposed to be a wonder drug: 20-million Americans took
We can all think back to that one special teacher who influenced our lives in profound and lasting ways. Signed, Your Student is a moving tribute to the teachers who influenced some of our most well-
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Birth, like death, can be a messy affair. Though we all wish for beautful, healthyninepound babies, we know that isn't always the case. Premature births pose all sorts of prob
Your first 100 days at a new job could be daunting---unless you go in prepared. First Year Nurse places the wisdom and warnings of hundreds of experienced nurses right at your fingertips. You'll lear
First Year Teacheris an invaluable resource for newbie teachers. It offershundreds of tips, warnings, and anecdotes from experienced educators--all in one warm and charming package.
The rise of Wal-Mart, Dell, IKEA, IBM, UPS, and FedEx has changed the way consumers and businesses function in America. Chain Reaction takes a look at the successes of these companies and shows how t
Baby boomers are the largest and wealthiest demographic andat the peak of their spending power. What marketing and sales professionals might not realize is that the majority of this spending po
Learn about the best practices and merchandising expertise that made this $2.6 billion maverick one of the greatest success stories in grocery retailing. Despite its laid-back style and iconocl
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Learn what makes a client trust you to be their financial advisor. Put the power of story telling into selling financial products. The authors explain the process of making these intuitive conn
