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The James Naismith Reader: Basketball in His Own Words
By James Naismith. 2021
James Naismith invented the game of basketball as a physical education instructor at the International YMCA Training School in Springfield,…
Massachusetts. That December of 1891, his task was to create a game to occupy a rowdy class during the winter months. Almost instantly popular, the game spread across the country and was played in fifteen countries by the end of the century. And yet basketball never had an overriding presence in Naismith&’s life, as he was also a minister, doctor, educator, and coach. So what did Naismith think about the game of basketball? In The James Naismith Reader, Douglas Stark answers that question using articles, speeches, letters, notes, radio interview transcripts, and other correspondence, including discussions on the game&’s origins, Naismith&’s childhood game duck on a rock in Canada, the changing rules, basketball as a representation of Muscular Christianity, and the physical education movement. From Naismith&’s original rules written in 1891 to an excerpt from the posthumous publication of his book Basketball: Its Origin and Development, Naismith&’s writings range over a fifty-year period, showing his thoughts on the game&’s invention and as the game evolved during his lifetime. The first volume to compile the existing primary sources of Naismith&’s views on basketball, The James Naismith Reader reveals what its inventor thought of the game, as well as his interactions with educators and instructors who assisted the game&’s growth.Leading People in Change: A Practical Guide
By Jennifer Bryan. 2021
'I found the content easy to read, and I could hear Jennifer saying this to me. There are lots of…
good insights and experiences that she shares with the reader that are very helpful in leading change.'Steven Green, Director of Business Programs, Microsoft'Insightful, educational and to the point, excellent read, provides real world, some great experiences and lessons learn all of which can be re-applied quickly and effectively in the real world, well done, Great book.'Andrea Jones, Director of Treasury at Association of Change Management Professionals UK ChapterIn a world defined by dramatic technological and economic shifts, business organizations large and small are finding themselves having to adapt and transform at an unprecedented pace. While these demands have led to numerous theories of change management – often with over-complicated methodologies and purely technology-focused approaches – the fact remains that change is primarily about people.Aimed at the ordinary line manager just as much as the director of a large company, this book is a short, simple account of practical steps to lead people through change successfully, with quick and easy chapters and pertinent case studies. Drawing on the author’s own tried-and-tested ABChange Model, Leading People in Change: A Practical Guide will help you to find the change strategy that is right for your business.'In this book, Jen manages to successfully demystify the often ill-defined discipline of Change Management; she adds a generous helping of practicality and provides us with real world examples that are simple to adopt and implement in your change initiatives. You’ll learn enough from the included Case Studies alone to justify the cover price!'Sean Galloghly, Prosci Certified Change Management Advanced Instructor'Whether you are starting to encounter change, or feel like a veteran, this book will give you insight into how to lead your teams intentionally through it. It brings light into the murky view of how to approach change with a conscious strategy, as opposed to a reactionary plan. It is a great leveller for feelings of overwhelm, to lead you to a clear and strategic plan for the way ahead, that meets the needs of the employees and business you find yourself in. I recommend all leaders grab a copy!'Nicola Forbes-Taylor, Leadership Consultant and People Director, NFT ConsultingShake and Bake: The Life and Times of NBA Great Archie Clark
By Bob Kuska, Archie Clark. 2021
Shake and Bake is the story of Archie Clark, one of the top playmaking guards in the 1970s pre-merger NBA.…
While not one of the game&’s most recognized superstars, Clark was a seminal player in NBA history who staggered defenders with the game&’s greatest crossover dribble (&“shake and bake&”) and is credited by his peers as the originator of today&’s popular step-back move. Signed as the Lakers third-round draft pick in 1966, Clark worked his way into the starting lineup in his rookie year. But Clark was more than a guaranteed double-double whenever he stepped on the floor. He was a deep-thinking trailblazer for players&’ rights. Clark often challenged coaches and owners on principle, much to the detriment of his career and NBA legacy, signing on as a named litigant in the seminal Robertson v. NBA antitrust case that smashed the player reserve system and jump-started the modern NBA. So lace up your high-top Chuck Taylors, squeeze into a pair of short shorts, and shake and bake back in time to the days of Wilt, Russell, Oscar, Jerry, Elgin, Hondo—and Archie.Music Law: How to Run Your Band's Business
By Richard Stim. 2018
If you belong to a band and love the art of your job, but sing the blues when it comes…
to the business side, you need Music Law. Composed by musician and lawyer Richard Stim, the book explains how to: find the right manager buy, insure and maintain equipment get gigs and get paid tour on a budget use samples do covers legally protect your copyright trademark your band’s name choose a recording studio sell your music manage your website understand record contracts deal with taxes Music Law provides all the legal information and practical advice musicians need. This edition is thoroughly updated with the latest changes in copyright and trademark law. Plus, find expanded information on musical collaborations between DJs and other musicians. You'll also get the most up-to-date legal forms available. Interactive forms are downloadable.Cross-Cultural Management: An Introduction
By David C. Thomas, J. H. Inkson. 2021
Cross-Cultural Management: An Introduction offers students a hands-on approach to cross-cultural management that they can apply to a wide variety…
of organizational contexts. Rather than focusing on specific countries, authors David C. Thomas and Kerr Inkson highlight the interactions of people from different cultures in organizational settings to provide students with practical applications of concepts in international management. Real-world examples and case studies help students understand and integrate differences between attitudes, values, beliefs, and assumptions so that they can thrive as managers.How American colonists laid the foundations of American capitalism with an economy built on creditEven before the United States became…
a country, laws prioritizing access to credit set colonial America apart from the rest of the world. Credit Nation examines how the drive to expand credit shaped property laws and legal institutions in the colonial and founding eras of the republic.In this major new history of early America, Claire Priest describes how the British Parliament departed from the customary ways that English law protected land and inheritance, enacting laws for the colonies that privileged creditors by defining land and slaves as commodities available to satisfy debts. Colonial governments, in turn, created local legal institutions that enabled people to further leverage their assets to obtain credit. Priest shows how loans backed with slaves as property fueled slavery from the colonial era through the Civil War, and that increased access to credit was key to the explosive growth of capitalism in nineteenth-century America.Credit Nation presents a new vision of American economic history, one where credit markets and liquidity were prioritized from the outset, where property rights and slaves became commodities for creditors' claims, and where legal institutions played a critical role in the Stamp Act crisis and other political episodes of the founding period.Cross-Cultural Management: An Introduction
By David C. Thomas, J. H. Inkson. 2021
Cross-Cultural Management: An Introduction offers students a hands-on approach to cross-cultural management that they can apply to a wide variety…
of organizational contexts. Rather than focusing on specific countries, authors David C. Thomas and Kerr Inkson highlight the interactions of people from different cultures in organizational settings to provide students with practical applications of concepts in international management. Real-world examples and case studies help students understand and integrate differences between attitudes, values, beliefs, and assumptions so that they can thrive as managers.Workforce Education: A New Roadmap
By William B. Bonvillian, Sanjay E. Sarma. 2019
A roadmap for how we can rebuild America's working class by transforming workforce education and training.The American dream promised that…
if you worked hard, you could move up, with well-paying working-class jobs providing a gateway to an ever-growing middle class. Today, however, we have increasing inequality, not economic convergence. Technological advances are putting quality jobs out of reach for workers who lack the proper skills and training. In Workforce Education, William Bonvillian and Sanjay Sarma offer a roadmap for rebuilding America's working class. They argue that we need to train more workers more quickly, and they describe innovative methods of workforce education that are being developed across the country.Pause. Breathe. Choose.: Become the CEO of Your Well-Being
By Naz Beheshti. 2021
A leading-edge guide to how well-being drives success across all aspects of life CEO, executive wellness coach, and thought leader…
Naz Beheshti distills the most valuable lessons she learned from her first boss and mentor, Steve Jobs, into a holistic method to live your best life. Presenting the highly effective framework that Beheshti has used with clients for over a decade, this book is a guide for self-discovery, better choices, and purposeful growth. Now more than ever, when stress and burnout are ubiquitous, we must access our authentic self by closing the gap between leading with our head and our heart. When we integrate every aspect of our life (career, relationships, self-care, and self-development) and fuel that ecosystem as a whole, we can both be well and do well. Rooted in neuroscience, mindfulness, and positive psychology, Pause. Breathe. Choose. offers more than eighty proven strategies to improve yourself and your workplace and achieve sustainable success. When you become the CEO of your well-being you will: • master mindfulness to access your authentic self and make better choices • strengthen emotional intelligence to cultivate stronger connections • upgrade your mindset and behavior to take charge of your life • manage stress and build resilience to bounce forward and thrive • connect your head and your heart to lead with passion and purpose • gain greater energy, clarity, and creativity to navigate change and growth with confidence • improve leadership effectiveness, employee well-being and engagement, and company cultureBig Money Energy: How to Rule at Work, Dominate at Life, and Make Millions
By Ryan Serhant. 2021
HOW TO DOMINATE, MAKE MILLIONS, AND GET ANYTHING YOU WANT Big Money Energy is the feeling you get when you…
encounter someone who is massively succeeding at life. They're the ultimate picture of self-confidence. There's no bravado, no bragging -- they know they have BME and so does everyone else. You get Big Money Energy by being 100% committed to making your vision a reality . . . and that vision has to be BIG.Ten years ago, Ryan Serhant, billion dollar broker and costar of Million Dollar Listing New York was living paycheck-to-paycheck and didn't even own a suit. Serhant realized that while he couldn't change his circumstances or the balance of his bank account, there was one thing he could change -- his energy. The energy you give off impacts every area of your life, from how much money you earn and how much power you have, to who you socialize with and the jobs you get.Determined to leave his low-rent lifestyle behind forever, Serhant took life-changing steps that resulted in his getting cast on television, graduating to seven-figure sales, and doubling his income every year for the next decade. Serhant is now the CEO and Founder of SERHANT., a multi-dimensional real estate brokerage and media company, and averages a billion dollars in sales every year.In Big Money Energy, Serhant will show readers how he tapped into his Big Money Energy to crush his goals and achieve huge success, earning his first million before he turned thirty. Whether you're a self-made entrepreneur, a corporate executive or barista, Serhant will teach you how to climb the ladder to success better and faster than anyone else.If you want Big Money Energy, this is your blueprint. This book is an inspirational, lively guide for anyone who is ambitious enough to dream big and is committed to doing whatever it takes to conquer them.Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know
By Adam Grant. 2021
The bestselling author of Give and Take and Originals examines the critical art of rethinking: learning to question your opinions…
and open other people's minds, which can position you for excellence at work and wisdom in life Intelligence is usually seen as the ability to think and learn, but in a rapidly changing world, there's another set of cognitive skills that might matter more: the ability to rethink and unlearn. In our daily lives, too many of us favor the comfort of conviction over the discomfort of doubt. We listen to opinions that make us feel good, instead of ideas that make us think hard. We see disagreement as a threat to our egos, rather than an opportunity to learn. We surround ourselves with people who agree with our conclusions, when we should be gravitating toward those who challenge our thought process. The result is that our beliefs get brittle long before our bones. We think too much like preachers defending our sacred beliefs, prosecutors proving the other side wrong, and politicians campaigning for approval--and too little like scientists searching for truth. Intelligence is no cure, and it can even be a curse: being good at thinking can make us worse at rethinking. The brighter we are, the blinder to our own limitations we can become. Organizational psychologist Adam Grant is an expert on opening other people's minds--and our own. As Wharton's top-rated professor and the bestselling author of Originals and Give and Take, he makes it one of his guiding principles to argue like he's right but listen like he's wrong. With bold ideas and rigorous evidence, he investigates how we can embrace the joy of being wrong, bring nuance to charged conversations, and build schools, workplaces, and communities of lifelong learners. You'll learn how an international debate champion wins arguments, a Black musician persuades white supremacists to abandon hate, a vaccine whisperer convinces concerned parents to immunize their children, and Adam has coaxed Yankees fans to root for the Red Sox. Think Again reveals that we don't have to believe everything we think or internalize everything we feel. It's an invitation to let go of views that are no longer serving us well and prize mental flexibility over foolish consistency. If knowledge is power, knowing what we don't know is wisdom. A New York Times BestsellerMoon Houston & the Texas Gulf Coast (Travel Guide)
By Andy Rhodes. 2017
The skyscrapers of Space City, the shoreline of the Gulf, and the intrepid spirit of the Lone Star State: Experience…
this exciting corner of Texas with Moon Houston & the Texas Gulf Coast. Inside you'll find:Flexible itineraries, from a long weekend in Houston to a road trip through Central Texas and the coastStrategic advice for history buffs, outdoor adventurers, families, and moreThe top sights and unique experiences: Marvel at the original Mission Control at the NASA Space Center or browse the compelling collections at the Contemporary Art Center. Go boating past Spanish moss and cypress trees, kayak along the shore, hike through the Big Thicket Natural Preserve, or spot rare species on a coastal birding trail. Relax on the pristine Padre Island National Seashore, and watch the sun set over the water from the top of a historic lighthouseThe best local flavors: Dig in to authentic, smoky barbecue, classic Tex-Mex staples, and down-home Southern cookingExpert advice from longtime Texan Andy Rhodes on where to stay, where to eat, and how to get around Full-color photos and detailed maps throughoutThorough background on the state's culture, history, geography, and regional vernacularExperience the best of Houston and the Gulf Coast with Moon's practical tips and local insight.Looking to explore more of the Lone Star State? Try Moon Austin, San Antonio & the Hill Country or Moon Texas.Just Money: Mission-Driven Banks and the Future of Finance
By Katrin Kaufer, Lillian Steponaitis. 2015
How to use finance as a tool to build a more equitable and sustainable society.Money defines our present and will…
shape our future. Every investment decision we make adds a chapter to the story of what our world will look like. Although the idea of mission-based finance has been around for decades, there is a gap between organizations' stated intention to "do good" and meaningful impact. Still, some are succeeding. In Just Money, Katrin Kaufer and Lillian Steponaitis take readers on a global tour of financial institutions that use finance as a force for good.Dieses Lehrbuch bietet eine Einf hrung ins Business Planning f r die Gesundheitswirtschaft - einem wichtigen Baustein der…
erfolgreichen bertragung neuer medizinischer Erkenntnisse in die klinische und Public-Health-Praxis Dabei schl gt es eine Br cke von der Frage ob eine Innovationsidee eine gesellschaftlich w nschenswerte Verwendung knapper Ressourcen der Gesundheitsversorgung bedeutet zur Betrachtung ob und wie die Idee auch aus betriebswirtschaftlicher Sicht finanziell nachhaltig umgesetzt werden kann Anhand verschiedener Kapitel eines Businessplans werden nicht nur Kriterien und Methoden zur kritischen Pr fung vorgestellt sondern auch zentrale Entscheidungstr ger ber die Finanzierung auf dem ersten und zweiten Gesundheitsmarkt Thema Market Access vorgestellt Das Lehrbuch eignet sich f r betriebswirtschaftliche oder gesundheitswissenschaftliche Studieng nge mit betriebswirtschaftlichem Schwerpunkt F r Masterstudieng nge bietet es insbesondere im Bereich der Lebenswissenschaften eine unternehmerisch orientierte Einf hrung in das deutsche Gesundheitswesen und gibt einen anwendungsorientierten berblick in Fragen des GesundheitsmanagementsDeliberate Ignorance: Choosing Not to Know (Strüngmann Forum Reports #29)
By Ralph Hertwig, Christoph Engel. 1995
Psychologists, economists, historians, computer scientists, sociologists, philosophers, and legal scholars explore the conscious choice not to seek information.The history of…
intellectual thought abounds with claims that knowledge is valued and sought, yet individuals and groups often choose not to know. We call the conscious choice not to seek or use knowledge (or information) deliberate ignorance. When is this a virtue, when is it a vice, and what can be learned from formally modeling the underlying motives? On which normative grounds can it be judged? Which institutional interventions can promote or prevent it? In this book, psychologists, economists, historians, computer scientists, sociologists, philosophers, and legal scholars explore the scope of deliberate ignorance.Combating Inequality: Rethinking Government's Role
By Olivier Blanchard and Dani Rodrik. 1982
Leading economists and policymakers consider what economic tools are most effective in reversing the rise in inequality.Economic inequality is the…
defining issue of our time. In the United States, the wealth share of the top 1% has risen from 25% in the late 1970s to around 40% today. The percentage of children earning more than their parents has fallen from 90% in the 1940s to around 50% today. In Combating Inequality, leading economists, many of them current or former policymakers, bring good news: we have the tools to reverse the rise in inequality. In their discussions, they consider which of these tools are the most effective at doing so.Healing SIBO: Fix the Real Cause of IBS, Bloating, and Weight Issues in 21 Days
By Shivan Sarna. 2021
"By combining cutting-edge technical and medical information from health experts with her own expert advice and insights as a patient…
who has been there herself, Shivan Sarna has created an invaluable resource for the millions of people struggling with SIBO." –Dr. Allison SiebeckerA guide to recognizing and overcoming SIBO, with a 21-day plan to stop feeling bloated, start losing weight, and fix your gut.Millions of Americans suffer from bloating, constipation, diarrhea, food intolerances, and other gastrointestinal symptoms. Many spend years in pain before they figure out just what's going on with their gut. And while irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is commonly diagnosed, SIBO, a disorder with basically all the same symptoms, is not. Some studies show eighty percent of people who suffer from IBS, mostly women, likely also have SIBO, an overlooked health issue that is difficult to diagnose. So, what is SIBO? The acronym stands for Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth, a disorder in which bacteria that usually live in other parts of the gut start to proliferate and take up residence in the small intestine. This causes a whole confluence of symptoms, ranging from bloating and cramps, to uncontrollable weight gain or weight loss, to even malnutrition when the bacteria eat up vital nutrients from our food. After decades of dealing with debilitating symptoms with no relief, Shivan Sarna's life finally changed when she was diagnosed with SIBO. As she eliminated her symptoms one by one through lifestyle changes and help from her physicians, she started to synthesize her personal experiences with Western and naturopathic medicine and dedicate herself to advocating for those suffering from SIBO, or those who think they could be. Now, in this groundbreaking book, Shivan shares her step-by-step plan to treat, manage, and even heal SIBO, with information on what to eat and what to avoid, how to build a routine to manage your symptoms, and how to work with your doctor to find supplements and medications that promote healing. Shivan also includes a 21-day plan, which includes more than 40 recipes to put you on the path to recovery. Whether you're SIBO-diagnosed or SIBO-suspicious, this empowering guide will change the way you approach and think about your gut and overall health.Principles of Financial Accounting
By John Wild, Ken Shaw. 2018
Principles of Financial Accounting responds to the market’s request for a financial accounting text with a sole-proprietorship approach. Chapter opening…
vignettes using dynamic entrepreneurs appeal to all students and show the relevance of accounting. Students are encouraged to think like a businessperson and apply what they learn. A wide variety of assignments provide instructors with materials to teach, assess, and challenge students on several levels.Women and Leadership: Real Lives, Real Lessons
By Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Julia Gillard. 2020
A powerful call to action for achieving equality in leadership.Women make up fewer than ten per cent of national leaders…
worldwide, and behind this eye-opening statistic lies a pattern of unequal access to power. Through conversations with some of the world's most powerful and interesting women--including Jacinda Ardern, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Christine Lagarde, Michelle Bachelet, and Theresa May--Women and Leadership explores gender bias and asks why there aren't more women in leadership roles.Winning in Reverse: Defying the Odds and Achieving Dreams—The Bill Lester Story
By Bill Lester. 2021
The amazing and dramatic story of Bill Lester, one of the most well-known NASCAR drivers in history—and a pioneer whose determination…
and spirit has paved the way for a new generation of racers.NASCAR has traditionally been a southern, white man&’s sports, but it was knocked off its axis when Bill Lester entered the playing field. Bill did not grow up in the sport as so many other drivers had. He enjoyed racing as a side hobby while he worked as an engineer at Hewlett-Packard until, at the age of 40, and while standing on the brink of peril or promise, he quit his job to pursue racing full time. Blessed with natural talent, Bill still had a trifecta of odds against him: he was black, he was middle aged, and he wasn&’t a southerner. Bill was not the quintessential &“good old boy&” that NASCAR was used to seeing and many fans did not hide their contempt for him. Bill Lester rose above it all, as did his rankings, and he made history time and time again, becoming the first African American to race in NASCAR&’s Busch Series, the first to participate in the Nextel Cup and the first to win a Pole Positon start in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. In Winning In Reverse, Bill reveals how he came to love working on muscle cars as a child, racing in the streets as a teenager, getting married, pursuing amateur racing and then finally transitioning to the pros. Readers will be inspired by Bill's inspirational and encouraging voice and the conviction that fills each page. Whether you are contemplating a career or lifestyle change, challenging social norms, or struggling against prejudice or bigotry, Winning in Reverse is a story for sports fans and readers everywhere about the power of perserverance in the face of adversity.