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The Knot Book: How To Tie 200 Practical Knots
By Geoffrey Budworth. 2012
Learn how to apply the right knot in any situation - secure and strong enough for the job. Such skill…
can be essential to the safety and enjoyment of leisure pursuits, such as climbing, sailing and fishing. In rescue, life can depend on it. Here Geoffrey Budworth has selected over 100 of the best knots from his lifetime's experience of knots.Texas Hold'em Poker: Win Online
By Paul Mendelson. 2007
Most people playing online poker think they are winning players when they're actually losing month after month. But, if you…
have basic knowledge of the game and follow Paul Mendelson's techniques, you can ensure that you win regularly and consistently. Find out how to: Select the best poker sites for your standard. Analyse your opponents and their games. Adapt your game to combat the styles of play you meet. Counter the costly dangers of 'tilt' and temperament. Manage your bankroll and build it into serious money. Play to benefit from being alert while others - in another time zone - are exhausted. Make the right decisions - and avoid costly mistakes. Read your opponents correctly - and keep them guessing about you!Delicious, Healthy, Sugar-Free: How to create simple, superfood recipes to increase energy and lose weight
By Fiona Mcdonald Joyce, Patrick Holford. 2017
Food GLorious Food is not a diet or cookbook in the traditional sense but rather a celebration of the ingredients…
that can help us all to eat a healthier diet. This is no tough dietary regime though - the recipes are delicious and exciting and have the added advantage of being low GL too. That means you - and your guests - can enjoy meals that are both deeply satisfying and health enriching. Written in association with Fiona McDonald Joyce, who specialises in healthy food that doesn't compromise on taste, Food GLorious Food is filled with dishes that'll impress family and friends - without the need to resort to creamy sauces, sugar-laden concoctions or overly complex cooking texhniques. With everything from curries to healthy roasts and gluten-free chocolate brownies, good food is firmly on the menu. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to feel and look healthier and boost energy levels, without disappointing their taste buds.My Way or the Highway: The Micromanagement Survival Guide
By Harry E Chambers. 2004
By the author of the bestselling Bad Attitude Survival Guide (more than 40,000 copies sold), named one of the top…
business books of 1998 by Executive Book Summaries Everyone thinks they know what micromanagement is, but this book presents a specific, detailed definition illustrated with concrete examples Offers successful strategies for overcoming your own micromanaging behavior and for responding when you are being micromanaged Micromanagement is one of the most widely condemned managerial sins, and one of the most common employee complaints. It results in significant direct, indirect, and hidden costs to organizations, contributing to low morale, high turnover, inefficiency, instability, and lack of continuity. And being perceived as a micromanager can have a significant negative impact on your career. But what, precisely, is micromanagement? More importantly, what can be done about it? In My Way or the Highway, Harry Chambers proves that micromanagement can be objectively identified and successfully resisted, both by those who (often unknowingly) inflict it and by those who are its victims. In an informal, entertaining style Chambers describes five specific defining traits of micromanagers: placing their own self interest above everything else; controlling and manipulating time; attempting to determine exactly how everything must be done; requiring elaborate approval processes; and establishing dysfunctional monitoring and reporting requirements. He even provides a Micromanagement Potential Indicator test so you can see whether (and to what extent) you might be a micromanager. He then devotes a chapter to each trait, providing real-world examples of the trait in action and an analysis of the damage it does. But this is not just a book of diagnosis-Chambers provides treatment as well. He devotes several chapters how to respond if you are the micromanagee (a victim of micromanagement), how to eliminate your own micromanaging behaviors, and what to do if you have to manage a micromanager. Avoiding micromanagement should be a major goal of every manager, would-be manager, team member, or collaborative peer. My Way or the Highway offers detailed, actionable, field-tested strategies that will eliminate the damage that overcontrolling behavior causes and increase creativity, risk-taking, productivity, and initiative in any organization.The Waterfall Diet: Lose up to 14 pounds in 7 days by controlling water retention
By Linda Lazarides. 1999
Do you eat next to nothing and exercise for hours every week, but find it impossible to lose weight? Do…
your friends seem to eat what they like, but if you so much as look at a cake you pile on the pounds? If so, your problem may not be too much fat but too much fluid. THE WATERFALL DIET is a revolution in dieting. Linda Lazarides reveals that many women who are trying to lose weight (40% of the female population) would lose weight more effectively if they controlled fluid retention. Linda shows you how to easily identify if fluid retention is your problem and help you to safely lose a stone in seven days. This revised and updated edition focuses more attention to the health benefits of dealing with water retention, which is a major cause of high blood pressure as well as overweight. It is also more practical, as the author proves a 7-day menu plan and provides clearer instructions on how to follow the diet. The new edition will also include a section on water retention in pregnancy and testimonials and feedback from followers of THE WATERFAL DIET.Improve Your Digestion: How to make your gut work for you and not against you
By Patrick Holford. 2017
It is becoming more and more widely recognised that a healthy gut is crucial to all-round good health, a fact…
demonstrated by the growing interest in this once taboo subject. Many recent books focus on the fascinating workings of the digestive system. Improve Your Digestion is different. Much has changed since the first edition of the book was published and this is reflected in this wider and more in-depth exploration of the subject. In addition to the facts about how the gut works, it outlines how to address digestive problems - both simple and complex - and keep your digestion in tip-top condition.Comprehensive yet practical and easy to follow, this book can benefit everyone, whether you simply want to keep your system in good shape; have one of the common digestive issues such as heartburn, bloating or constipation; or a complex condition such as IBS, leaky gut or inflammatory bowel disease. It is broken down into five parts: improving digestion, improving absorption (you are what you absorb after all), digestive problems and solutions, how to restore digestive health, and recipes for healthy digestion.Detox Yourself: Feel the benefits after only 7 days
By Jane Scrivner. 2007
The original bestselling detox phenomenon, completely revised and updated. Are you feeling run down and stressed out by modern living?…
Do you want to lose weight and increase energy? Would you like to feel in the peak of health all the time? Detox Yourself, by bestselling author Jane Scrivner, is a highly effective spring-cleaning programme for the whole body. Expanded and adapted to cater for your hectic modern lifestyle, this 30-day programme will enhance your circulation, boost your immune system, tackle your cellulite, and promote optimum energy levels and glowing skin so you will feel cleansed, revitalised and energised! With a range of tasty new recipes for you to enjoy, menu plans, shopping lists and key foods to be enjoyed or avoided, as well as a section on eating out on the programme, you will be completely prepared for every occasion. Detox Yourself also includes a breakdown of all the latest treatments and products to complement your detox. It features a 10-day programme for the times when your body needs a jump-start, but also encourages you to adjust your longterm attitude to food and your body for lasting health and vitality.Maker City: A Practical Guide for Reinventing Our Cities
By Dale Dougherty, Marcia Kadanoff, Peter Hirshberg. 2016
The Maker City Playbook is a comprehensive case studies and how-to information useful for city leaders, civic innovators, nonprofits, and…
others engaged in urban economic development. The Maker City Playbook is committed to going beyond stories to find patterns and discern promising practices to help city leaders make even more informed decisions.Maker City PlaybookChapter 1: Introduction and a Call to ActionChapter 2: The Maker movement and CitiesChapter 3: The Maker City as Open EcosystemChapter 4: Education and Learning in the Maker CityChapter 5: Workforce Development in the Maker CityChapter 6: Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chain inside the Maker CityChapter 7: Real Estate Matters in the Maker CityChapter 8: Civic Engagement in the Maker CityChapter 9: The Future of the Maker CityMaker City Project is a collaboration between the Kauffman Foundation, the Gray Area for the Arts, and Maker Media.The Talent Delusion: Why Data, Not Intuition, Is the Key to Unlocking Human Potential
By Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic. 2017
All organisations have problems, and they nearly always concern people: how to manage them; whom to hire, fire or promote;…
and how to motivate, develop and retain high performers. Psychology, the main science for understanding people, should be a pivotal tool for solving these problems - yet most companies play it by ear, and billions of dollars are wasted on futile interventions to attract and retain the right people for key roles. Bridging the gap between the psychological science of talent and common real-world talent practices, The Talent Delusion aims to educate HR and talent practitioners and leaders on critical talent issues. It will help readers understand the current problems pertaining employee selection, development and engagement; how to define and evaluate talent; how to detect and inhibit toxic employee behaviours; and how to motivate employees to perform to their best.Liderazgo 101
By John C. Maxwell. 2012
Tomado de los bestsellers de John Maxwell, Liderazgo 101 explora los principios eternos que han pasado a ser parte del…
estilo del doctor Maxwell. En un estilo conciso y directo, Maxwell se concentra en las cualidades esenciales y probadas, necesarias para un verdadero liderazgo (influencia, integridad, actitud, visión, solución de problemas y autodisciplina) y guía al lector en los pasos necesarios para desarrollar un verdadero liderazgo en su vida y en la vida de otros.Running a Bed & Breakfast For Dummies
By Mary White. 2009
All the tools you need to start and run a profitable B&BDo you dream of owning a B&B? This friendly,…
practical guide shows you how to make your dream a reality, with expert advice on everything from writing a business plan and finding the right location to handling situations you will encounter as an innkeeper. You'll make your guests feel at home, keep your inn in tip-top shape, and ensure your long-term success! Understand B&B basics - get an overview of the business and see if you have the skills (and the desire!) to succeed Find a place to call home - choose the location, style, and size of your ideal B&B Transition from visitor to owner - create your business plan, secure financing, make an offer, and protect your investment Get ready for your guests - organize your recordkeeping, set room rates and policies, furnish your inn, and market your services Set the breakfast scene - decide the style of breakfast to offer, accommodate guests' needs and restrictions, create signature dishes, and serve refreshments and snacks Handle day-to-day operations - take reservations, make your guests feel welcome, hire employees, and maintain your inn Take your business to the next level - assess your success, expand your market, increase profit, and prevent burnoutOpen the book and find: How to transition an existing B&B or start from scratch The biggest problems new B&Bs encounter - and how to avoid them The best ways to furnish your inn Tips for saving time cleaning and preparing breakfast What you must know to design and update your Web site Tried-and-tested sample menus and recipes Ways to guarantee a return guest How to get extra help when you need itHow To Franchise Your Business: Grow Your Business By Creating And Managing A Franchised Network
By Brian Duckett, Paul Monaghan. 2011
If you have a proven business system and are wishing to expand, franchising is a strong option. It provides a…
quick route to growth and uses other people's money and enthusiasm to open individual offices, shops, restaurants, salons, surgeries, units, van rounds, or service centres. / This book provides practical advice on how franchising works from two authors with years of experience. As well as being for potential franchisors, this book is also invaluable to owners of existing branch networks, practising franchisors and their management teams, and candidates for the Diploma in Franchise Management. It will show you how to: * Decide whether your business should and could be franchised. * Understand the franchisor/franchisee relationship. * Structure the business so it works for both franchisor and franchisee. * Prove the concept with pilot operations. * Market your franchise and recruit franchisees. * Motivate franchisees and monitor their performance. * Franchise your business internationally. * Prepare your network for sale - or buy an existing franchised network.Rock Your Presentation: A New Guide to Speaking with Passion
By Nigel Barlow. 2016
Nearly all of us have to pitch or present our ideas, whether in a formal setting after lunch to a…
hundred jaded salespeople, in a lecture theatre or classroom, putting over our thoughts to a team of colleagues, or even selling a concept one-on-one to your boss.In all these situations we can choose between delivering a message that sounds like muzak, or one that wakes the listener up. Most presentations and pitches could benefit from being 'rocked up' - becoming more dynamic and memorable, in ways that arouse the passion of the audience. By applying the ideas in ROCK YOUR PRESENTATION you can deliver better, livelier and more emotionally engaging talks which leave audiences with the kind of high you get from being in a crowd at a great concert.Barlow applies the rock'n'roll metaphor throughout the book, turning what, to many, is a stressful subject into an exciting and fun exercise you can't wait to try out. So take the Van Halen approach to planning your presentation, deliver it like a hit song with a chorus and a bridge, play a few well-rehearsed power chords and set your audience ablaze.How to Build a Billion Dollar App
By George Berkowski. 2014
Apps have changed the way we communicate, shop, play, interact and travel and their phenomenal popularity has presented possibly the…
biggest business opportunity in history. In How to Build a Billion Dollar App, serial tech entrepreneur George Berkowski - one of the minds behind the internationally successful taxi hailing app Hailo - gives you exclusive access to the secrets behind the success of the select group of apps that have achieved billion-dollar success. Berkowski draws exclusively on the inside stories of the billion-dollar app club members, including Instagram, Whatsapp, Snapchat, Candy Crush, Square, Viber, Clash of Clans, Angry Birds, Uber and Flipboard to provide all the information you need to create your own spectacularly successful mobile business. He guides you through each step, from an idea scribbled on the back of an envelope, through to finding a cofounder, building a team, attracting (and keeping) millions of users, all the way through to juggling the pressures of being CEO of a billion-dollar company (and still staying ahead of the competition). If you've ever dreamed of quitting your nine to five job to launch your own company or you're a gifted developer, seasoned entrepreneur or just intrigued by mobile technology, How to Build a Billion Dollar App will show you what it really takes to create your own billion-dollar, mobile business.BTEC First Sport Level 2 Assessment Guide: Unit 5 Training for Personal Fitness
By Andrew Bardsley. 2013
Take the guesswork out of BTEC assessment with sample student work and assessor feedback for all pass, merit and distinction…
criteria.By focusing on assessment this compact guide leads students through each pass, merit and distinction criterion by clearly showing them what they are required to do.- Provides a sample student answer for every single pass, merit and distinction criterion, together with detailed assessor's comments on how work can be improved, so that students know exactly what their work needs to show to hit their grade target - Saves you time - realistic model assignments are included and provide an opportunity to generate all evidence, with each criterion and grade clearly indicated, so there is no need to rewrite yet more assignment briefs- Use instead of a textbook - detailed revision-style summaries of all the learning aims from the unit support students, allowing them to quickly find the facts and ideas they will need for their assessment- Enables you to customise your course - combine this guide with others in the series so you only pay for the units you deliverA Quick Guide to the Low-GL Diet
By Patrick Holford. 2014
Patrick Holford's low-GL diet is a simple and effective way to seriously improve your health. Since the first edition of…
the diet was published in 2004 numerous people have tried it and can testify to its effectiveness for weight loss - not only that but it improves long-term health and vitality. This book summarises the main principles of the diet and provides everything you need to get started. So what is a low-GL diet? Essentially it is a way of keeping your blood sugar steady so that you avoid the rolleroaster effect caused by a high intake of sugar and refined carbohydrates. Why is this important? Because fluctuating blood sugar causes the body to store excess energy as fat and, as well as piling on the pounds, in the long term leads to a whole host of related problems, from a lack of energy to an increased risk of diabetes and heart disease. Clear and easy to follow, A Quick Guide to the Low-GL Diet is perfect for anyone who wants to transform their weight - and their health - with a diet that's sensible and truly effective. NOTE: the information in this book is taken from The Low-GL Diet Bible, by Patrick Holford.A Quick Guide to Balancing Your Hormones
By Patrick Holford. 2014
Unbalanced hormones can cause havoc with your health - and are becoming more common. In this invaluable guide, nutrition expert…
Patrick Holford demonstrates how you can maintain - or regain - your hormonal balance through diet, supplements and lifestyle changes. Hormones are influenced by numerous factors so you'll find a range of topics covered, including: * Understanding the female hormones oestrogen and progesterone * Why hormonal problems are on the increase * How to avoid hormone disruptors * Why stress and the gut-hormone connection are so important * The essentials of a hormone-friendly diet Concise and easy to understand, A Quick Guide to Balancing Your Hormones can help women avoid hormonal health issues and enjoy good health at all stages of life. NOTE: the information in this book is taken from Balance Your Hormones, by Patrick Holford.Lombard Street: A Description of the Money Market
By Walter Bagehot.
Lombard Street began as a series of articles the esteemed essayist and financial advisor, Walter Bagehot had written for The…
Economist during the 1850s. First published in book form in 1873, it is a vivid description of the money market that seamlessly brings together theoretical analyses, historical anecdotes, and incisive commentary on sociology, politics, and the Street's various personalities. Sharing his invaluable insights and unique observations, Bagehot touches on everything from the mechanics of deposit banking within a fractional reserve system to the nature of foreign deposits in Britain. Along with a clear explanation of why economic growth and rising living standards are dependent upon a well-managed financial system, he offers straightforward guidelines for the function of lender-of-last resort; a penetrating look at the consequences of uncontrolled credit and speculation; and an in-depth examination of the exchequer in the money market that includes a stimulating analysis of the interaction between the government's fiscal operations and the functioning of the Bank of England, the commercial banks, and the money market. Perhaps most importantly, Lombard Street features Bagehot's prescription for crisis management, which after nearly 150 years, remains the formula of choice for containing-and curtailing-financial crises. Filled with descriptions of Lombard Street that still ring true today, this jewel of a book has withstood the test of time to become a true investment classic-one that will appeal as much to the readers of today as it did to those of years ago.Global Healthcare Exchange
By Lynda M. Applegate, Jamie Ladge. 2003
Founded in March 2000 at the height of the dot-com bubble, Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) was one of 90 online…
marketplaces in the health care industry. The company's founders were among the largest suppliers in the industry, including Johnson & Johnson, GE Medical, Abbot, Baxter, and Medtronic. Becton-Dickinson, Braun, Guidant, Tyco, Siemens, C.R. Bard, and other key suppliers joined shortly after the company was founded. At the time of the case (spring 2003), GHX was the largest of the three remaining online health care marketplaces and ownership had expanded to include the leading players across all parts of the value chain, including health care providers and managed care organizations. Group purchasing organizations, distributors, and company executives must address key strategic issues, including integrating its latest merger, achieving profitability, defining a fair pricing strategy, and determining the pace of global expansion.Have you ever wondered what characteristics are shared by successful business leaders? Have you ever asked yourself what it is…
that they do differently which makes them and their organisations stand out from the crowd? And what can you learn from them to ensure your own success? If so, The Book of Leadership is for you.Over the last six years, Anthony Gell has conducted interviews with some of the most successful CEOs, entrepreneurs and business thinkers in the world, including Sir Terry Leahy, former CEO of Tesco, Richard Reed, founder of innocent drinks, Olaf Swantee, CEO of EE and Daniel Goleman, author of the bestselling Emotional Intelligence.Now for the first time, he is bringing together hours of exclusive interview footage into a single resource for anybody looking to improve their leadership skills.In The Book of Leadership he combines his own experiences as a CEO with those of the leaders he has interviewed to provide insights and advice in three core areas: * Part 1 looks at leaders as individuals and reveals the personal habits and attributes that have laid the foundations for their success. * Part 2 focuses on what it takes to build and motivate a world class team * Part 3 goes beyond team leadership to identify how the habits of effective leadership are carried through on a larger scale in organisations.