To cut costs and maximize profits, hospitals in the United States and many other countries are outsourcing such tasks as cleaning and food preparation to private contractors. In Cleaning Up, the first
A provocative report on how politics, ambition and profits are obstructing advances in the war on cancer outlines an impassioned call for change that refutes current beliefs, explaining how most fundi
Ronnie, an engaged hairdresser with a history of teenage recklessness and mystery childhood illnesses, feels stifled by the unavoidable pull of the predictable, comfortable life laid out before her. C
Every day, customers see the results of companies where fiefdoms have formed and silos create divisional or departmental strife: poor sales and profits, and lackluster products. It’s not hard to see t
It’s 1971, and Betsie Troyer’s peaceful and predictable life is about to become anything but.When their parents flee the Amish, nineteen-year-old Betsie and her seventeen-year-old sister Sadie are dis
Options traders know all about leverage, and swing traders are keenly aware of entry and exit timing as the key to profits. But many risks are involved, especially when selling short. This book shows
A New Plan Skyler Harrington is a planner. After the tumult of her childhood, she's built a life for herself in Blue Falls, Texas, that's comfortable, predictable, safe. The last thing she needs is to
The steady and predictable life that Brooke Kincaid has carved for herself is in jeopardy when she falls for wounded undercover cop Jake Brannon, who is on the hunt for a wanted man. Original.
Who is a Native American? And who gets to decide? From genealogists searching online for their ancestors to fortune hunters hoping for a slice of casino profits from wealthy tribes, the answers to the
Very simply, electromagnetic interference (EMI) costs money, reduces profits, and generally wreaks havoc for circuit designers in all industries. This book shows how the analytic tools of circuit theo
Baxter Zevcenko's life is pretty sweet. As the 16-year-old kingpin of the Spider, his smut-peddling schoolyard syndicate, he's making a name for himself as an up-and-coming entrepreneur. Profits are o
Ever since her parents passed away in a tragic car accident, Eden Cross has been living a quiet, stable and predictable life in inner Sydney – the total opposite of her carefree, relaxed, happy-go-luc
The age of the instant crisis has arrived. Companies, Non-profits and high-profile individuals often seem unable to cope. The ingredients include speed, pervasiveness and huge numbers. Verizon adds
Inside sales is overtaking field sales'and driving profits! Businesses now rely on it to generate up to 50% of their revenue. The exploding demand for inside sales leaders means that top reps are bein
Two CFA educational directors present an easy-to-understand tutorial on value investing'the preferred method of Graham, Klarman, and BuffettA low-risk approach for gaining high profits, value investin
Understand Consumer Psychology to Drive Profits and GrowthWant to know exactly what’s driving your customer's behavior? NOW YOU CAN!The Customer Service Solution explains how consumers perceive servic
Keen to try your hand at financial spread betting? Perhaps you're already investing in shares and looking for other strategies to maximise your profits. Or maybe you've just heard the buzz and want
Over the past seven years, in a highly unstable global economy, Cisco doubled revenue, tripled profits, and quadrupled earnings per shareIn this book, Cisco Senior Vice President Inder Sidhu explains
Value creation is at the heart of an economic enterprise, defining its capability to serve customers and generate profits and growth. This fact has led to an ever-increasing set of tools and techniqu
The task of pricing a specific product or service is significant in maximizing the profits of business organizations. Therefore, the management of ideal pricing strategy is needed in order for organiz
The definitive guide to strategic asset allocation'updated to help investors drive steady profits in the post-meltdown economyGuides investors through each step of the portfolio design process while h
The best-selling author of Japanese Manufacturing Techniques reveals the fallacies of judging a company's worth according to sales and profits, offering sixteen customer-focused principles designed to
Would you like to Double or Triple your Garage Sale or Yard Sale profits, without spending any money? Have you heard stories about people making over $1000 at garage sales, and wished for similar succ
The history of monastic institutions in the Middle Ages may at first appear remarkably uniform and predictable. Medieval commentators and modern scholars have observed how monasteries of the tenth to
A fully revised second edition of the best guide to high-frequency tradingHigh-frequency trading is a difficult, but profitable, endeavor that can generate stable profits in various market conditions.
Hope shines brightest when all seems lost.Charlotte Willoughby has led a predictable life. Born and raised in Hope Springs, her family expected her to return after college, and she did. Now in her mid
Find Retail Products In Your Local Retail Stores & Resell Them On Amazon For PROFITS Of 300% And HigherWhether your are looking for extra income, or seeking a full-time business opportunity, this
Learn the basics of practical accountingFeaturing the latest information on accounting methods and standards, this guide shows you how to avoid accounting fraud, minimize confusion, maximize profits,
Social economy organizations such as cooperatives, non-profits, mutual benefit groups, foundations, and non-governmental organizations are uniquely positioned to respond not only to emerging social an
There is a secret about financial security that has been hidden from the general public. If known, it would take a huge bite out of the profits of many Wall Street firms, the very same firms whose rev
Imagine seeing hundreds or even thousands of the same type of animal gathered at the same place and at the same time! Right here in North America, many animals gather in huge numbers at predictable ti
Imagine seeing hundreds or even thousands of the same type of animal gathered at the same place and at the same time! Right here in North America, many animals gather in huge numbers at predictable ti
The latest addition to the Guerrilla Marketing family, Guerrilla Tourism Marketing leads the reader through numerous ways to increase their profits by leveraging relationships, technology and multi-ch
Stanford, an organization design and development consultant who works with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and non-profits, supplies organizational consultants and managers with a guide to
A former McKinsey consultant gives policymakers, investors, and non-profits valuable new insight into the impact of social entrepreneurship in society and business to help them direct future efforts f
The #1 New York Times bestselling start to Brandon Mull’s new fantasy series is now available in paperback!Jason Walker has often wished his life could be a bit less predictable—until a routine day at
The transition of Russia to a 'developed market economy' has been slower, more contradictory and less predictable than expected. This book examines contemporary Russian socio-economic development, and
Let's face itfixing and flipping houses is sexy. Who doesn't love the idea of buying a rundown, mold-infested shack and transforming it into someone's dream home for massive profits? Reality TV shows
In the continual pursuit for higher profits, investors and traders alike often assume significantly higher risks while chasing the next hot opportunity. Other more sophisticated investors attempt to e
Government intervention can reduce the profits of multinational enterprises. These interventions also increase uncertainty and risk and distort trading and intra-firm sourcing patterns. The focus of t
