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Corporate Man to Corporate Skunk "The first biography of a management phenomenon, Tom Peters - guru, corporate messiah, author and fashion accessory - Corporate Man to Corporate Skunk uncovers the truth behind the hype, the reality behind the Peters mythology. Crainer traces the rise of a one-man industry from Vietnam, McKinsey and the Pentagon to a corporate Billy Graham." "Stuart Crainer gained unique access to Tom Peters, obtaining many hours of revealing interviews. He builds a complete picture by talking to Peters's former associates, his contemporaries, acolytes and opponents." "Corporate Man to Corporate Skunk is a searching account of a management icon which simultaneously demystifies the whole guru industry and explains why managers continue to put such faith and dollars into a select few individuals." —BOOK JACKET BUSINESS & ECONOMICS,General

Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained Venture capitalists, Bill Ferris, reveals how he works and conducts his business, sharing the 20 major lessons he's learned along the way. He tells of the various deals funded by his company, some of which turned to gold, others of which went spectacularly wrong. Business

Understanding Ways This book focuses on breaking the barriers between cultures. It offers suggestions and exercises to help business people and individuals improve their cross-cultural communication techniques. It is a must for business people working in a culturally diverse environment, for those traveling to other countries or those people simply interested in understanding other cultures. Business

Macro Markets This work puts forward a set of detailed proposals for establishing new markets for the management of the biggest economic risks facing society. Existing financial markets are seen as being inadequate in dealing with such risks and the text suggests major new markets as solutions to the problem. Business

Oxford Dictionary of Economics In this comprehensive and up-to-date dictionary of economics, John Black provides jargon-free definitions of terms likely to be encountered by school and university students. Anyone who comes into contact with economic terms should find this dictionary a useful source of reference. Business

Intelligent Leadership The author reveals the two qualities he believes count most toward successful lives, enterprises and countries - leadership and intelligence. He offers inspirational stories of unexpected leaders, the shock of spectacular blunders, and arresting metaphors and connections to make sense of them all. Business

Force Under Pressure Lawrence Blum describes the sources of danger, injuries, and victory to police officers in a down-to-earth, readable style. Blum’s main point is that there are missing “ingredients” in the training and socialization of police officers. Blum offers tools to help police officers cope with unanticipated or rapidly changing encounters. Political Science

The Koala Perhaps the most long-awaited new edition in the Australian Natural History Series, this is a substantially different book from the previous edition by Tony Lee and Roger Martin. The contents cover the history of the koala; its distribution and abundance; nutrition; behaviour, sociality and life cycle; predators, parasites and pathogens; population biology; and conservation and management. Illustrations are widely used including eight pages of colour plates. The book places a strong emphasis on conservation and management issues, and candidly addresses issues of koala overpopulation in such areas as Kangaroo Island (South Australia) and Framlingham and French Island (Victoria). Nature

Soul Mountain In 1983, Chinese playwright, critic, fiction writer, and painter Gao Xingjian was diagnosed with lung cancer and faced imminent death.But six weeks later, a second examination revealed there was no cancer—he had won "a second reprieve from death." Faced with a repressive cultural environment and the threat of a spell in a prison farm, Gao fled Beijing and began a journey of 15,000 kilometers into the remote mountains and ancient forests of Sichuan in southwest China. The result of this epic voyage of discovery is Soul Mountain. Bold, lyrical, and prodigious, Soul Moutain probes the human soul with an uncommon directness and candor and delights in the freedom of the imagination to expand the notion of the individual self. FICTION,General

Chinese Business Etiquette and Culture This book introduces the basics of Chinese culture. You will discover how to initiate contact, what to expect in meetings, and how to behave there. You will learn the way the Chinese approach negotiations, discover how you can respond to them, and learn how to negotiate a successful conclusion. You will also find out how to socialize for success, how to cope with specific problems of living and working in China, and the best way to treat Chinese visitors to your organization. You are given practical advice throughout on business etiquette, and on how to fit into Chinese cultural expectations in order to achieve your goals. An appendix briefly explains Chinese history, and then considers recent economic, political, and social changes. If you fit any one of the following descriptions, this book will provide valuable help to you in your chosen field: - I am a business person and I am thinking of moving into the China market to buy or sell, or I already buy or sell in China, or I am contemplating investing in China. >br/>- I work for the government and I would like to know more about China, its business practices, and how to deal with the Chinese I meet. - I am a university professor and I teach a course about doing business in China, or the Chinese economy and society, or cross cultural management problems, or law and international negotiating practices. - I am a student and I am studying China, or taking courses about cross cultural management, or doing business in China, or international business studies, or negotiating abroad. For author bio and photo, reviews and a reading sample, go to bosonbooks.com Business

Krondor the Betrayal The RiftWar is done. But a fearsome army of trolls and renegade humans, emboldened by the drug of destruction, has risen in strength from the ashes of defeat. There is one, however, who defies the call to battle... New York Times bestselling fantasist Raymond E. Feist returns to a beleaguered realm of wonders and magic-where war is an enduring legacy; where blood swells the rivers and nourishes the land. Attend to this hitherto untold chapter in the violent history of Midkemia -- a towering saga of great conflicts, brave acts and insidious intrigues. It is the story of a traitor who rejects the brutality of his warlike kind and casts his lot with the human targets of their fierce aggression. It tells of mysterious deaths and sinister machinations -- and signs of a time when the fate of many civilizations rested in the able, unfaltering hands of RiftWar veterans Squire Locklear and cunning their-turned-squire Jimmy the Hand. It chronicles the powerful awakening of Owyn -- apprentice magician of untried strengths -- and celebrates the selfless achievements of Pug, the great sorcerer of two worlds. Welcome now to astonishing new corners of a world you have not yet fully explored-and prepare to experience true excitement, blood chilling terror...and the triumph born from the doom aimed at the beating heart of a kingdom. FICTION,Fantasy,Epic

Escaping Emotional Entrapment Emotions guide the decisions we make. Positive, healthier emotions help us to make better decisions. Break those bonds that bind you to worry, guilt and anger; develop better and more loving relationships; understand yourself better and love yourself more; enhance emotional strength and confidence; conquer anxiety, depression and anger; have more fun and enjoy peace of mind. Free yourself and live the life that you deserve. Family & Relationships

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