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Instead of building new hospitals that import old systems and problems, the time has come to reexamine many of our ideas about what a hospital should be. Can a building foster continuous improvement?

Following in the footsteps of its bestselling predecessor, Kevin J. Duggan, an executive mentor and recognized authority on Lean and Operational Excellence, draws on more than 10 years of experience a

The demand and opportunity for cross-cultural technology design is rapidly rising due to globalization. However, all too often resulting technologies are technically usable, yet cannot be immediately

Performance assessment is a form of testing that requires students to perform a task rather than select an answer from a ready-made list, e.g., a student may be asked to explain historical events, gen

The practical guide to investing the Warren Buffett wayCreating a Portfolio like Warren Buffett: A High Return Investment Strategy highlights actual trades author Jeeva Ramaswamy has successfully exec

“Smart Trust is without doubt one of the most powerful and seminal books of our age” (Warren Bennis).After illustrating the global relevance of trust with his book The Speed of Trust by selling more t

Dr. Christiane Northrup’s #1 New York Times bestseller The Wisdom of Menopause has inspired more than a million women with a dramatically new vision of midlife—and will continue to do so for generatio

"The Great American Dream of cruising down the parkway, zipping from here to there at any time has given way to a true nightmare that is destroying the environment, costing billions and deeply impacti

Praise for A Passion for Giving"Klein and Berrie have produced a great book that manages to make complex issues simple. It blends with grace and craft the deep with the practical and the concrete with

The authors present a powerful and tested approach that helps managers see a business’s every action through the eyes of its customers. This approach is organized around the values that matter m

Since it was first published in 1993, Creating Minds has served as a peerless guide to the creative self. Now available as a paperback reissue with a new introduction by the author, the book uses port

Discover the Creative Possibilities of Resin Clay?Imagine being able to imitate the look of rare coral, create oversized but featherweight statement jewelry, or mix clay with other mediums—all without

??Within every picture is a hidden language that conveys a message, whether it is intended or not. This language is based on the ways people perceive and process visual information. By understanding v

A comprehensive approach to holistically healing your own amazing and wonderful body, mind and soul. The Wisdom of Well-Being—Your Health is in Your Hands provides information and tools for creating a

This volume considers the most recent demands for justice within the international system, examining how such aspirations often conflict with norms of state sovereignty and non-intervention.From an in

In today’s increasingly complex tourism environment, decision-making requires a rounded, well-informed view of the whole. Critical distance should be encouraged, consultation and intellectual rigour s

“Desire is here to stay. The challenge we all face, and which I intend to guide you through, is to learn how to take into account the full measure of who you are and use the positive force of all four

Taking font creation back to basics, this book explores ways to design contemporary lettering of various kinds, with examination that ranges from classic design examples to 3D and illustrated fonts, d

The typical view of Korean women is not as managers. The stereotype is of Korean women serving and pleasing men, or more recently as aggressive shopkeepers and bar-owners. Very little has been written

This book aims to provide insights into how ‘second lives’ in the sense of virtual identities and communities are constructed textually, semiotically and discursively, specifically in the online envir

The most up-to-date guide on making the right capital restructuring movesThe Art of Capital Restructuring provides a fresh look at the current state of mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuri

Global warming is one of today's greatest challenges. The science of climate change leaves no doubt that policies to cut emissions are overdue. Yet, after twenty years of international talks and treaties, the world is now in gridlock about how best to do this. David G. Victor argues that such gridlock has arisen because international talks have drifted away from the reality of what countries are willing and able to implement at home. Most of the lessons that policy makers have drawn from the history of other international environmental problems won't actually work on the problem of global warming. Victor argues that a radical rethinking of global warming policy is required and shows how to make international law on global warming more effective. This book provides a roadmap to a lower carbon future based on encouraging bottom-up initiatives at national, regional and global levels, leveraging national self-interest rather than wishful thinking.

In “Beginner’s Guide to Embedded C Programming – Volume 3” Chuck Hellebuyck takes another leap forward by showing you the steps to create the SimpleC library of functions that make programming in C e

Bid Management is a no-nonsense, practical guide that will teach the reader how to think like a professional bid manager. It covers the basics of how to find opportunities, understanding the rules of

This book discusses the rich and varied culture of China's online society, and its impact on offline China. It argues that the internet in China is a separate 'space' in which individuals and institu

The interior designer’s singular vision revealed through an extraordinary collection of her acclaimed rooms. With her inimitable flair for style, Charlotte Moss has led a celebrated career in the inte

For two decades, David Gershon and Gail Straub have taught thousands of people how to make their dreams come true-and Empowerment builds on that real-life experience. Gershon and Straub believe that

An innovative, interactive guide that can help encourage fresh perspectives and lively dialogue offers thematic discussion topics, text study ideas, activities, and readings that come alive in the tra

Puzzle maker Charlie Ross personalizes puzzle making by sharing with the reader different methods to add their own creative touch to this popular scroll saw woodworking project. From learning to co

A teacher?s portfolio, like an artist?s portfolio, is a continually growing document that reflects your best work and professional development. But where do you begin, and how do you create a portfol

Most leaders know that a winning, engaged culture is the key to attracting top talent—and customers. Yet, it remains elusive how exactly to create this ideal workplace —one where everyone from the fro