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Author Alan Weiss , Kim Wilkerson
The Language of Success provides pragmatic and practical advice on how to harness the power of language in business and in life. Influencing for results, creating a culture of intelligent inquiry, utilizing critical questioning skills, and managing critical si....
Release Date 2015/11 -
Feeling Loved: The Science of Nurturing Meaningful Connections and Building Lasting Happiness
Author Jeanne Segal , PhD
If you feel that something is missing in your pursuit of nurturing relationships and lasting happiness, you are right. And you are not alone. Many of us feel tense and disconnected because we are lacking the most crucial component of emotional wellbeing: t....
Release Date 2015/11 -
Widening Higher Education Participation
Author Erica Southgate , Anna Bennett , Mahsood Shah
Governments have introduced policies to widen the participation of disadvantaged students in higher education. Widening participation policies are also introduced to ensure that higher education contributes to social and economic outcomes. This book includes import....
Release Date 2015/10 -
Author Michael Faulkner
This book has one simple goal: to help you succeed in your next presentation or speech.You don’t need decades of training to achieve this goal. You don’t need the eloquence of Lincoln or Churchill or Martin Luther King. You just need to learn and practice 10 simple....
Release Date 2015/10 -
Author Mark Goulston
“Finally! The book that helps you deal with irrational, impossible people.” —Oprah’s Book Club 2.0Let’s face it, we all know people who are irrational. No matter how hard you try to reason with them, it never works. So what’s the solution? How do you talk to someone....
Release Date 2015/10 -
How to Stand Out: Proven Tactics for Getting Noticed
Author Rob Yeung
Win the respect you deserveYou probably already have the skills to be more fulfilled and successful. But sometimes it's about showcasing these skills so that colleagues, customers, friends and the rest of the world can recognize what you do.Drawing on extensive re....
Release Date 2015/10 -
Author Justin Zappulla , Nick Kane
Master these top-performing sales skills to dominate the marketplaceCritical Selling is a dynamic and powerful guide for transforming your sales approach and outperforming your competition. This book is based on Janek Performance Group's, an award winning sales pe....
Release Date 2015/10 -
Author Nick Tasler
Leading change just got a whole lot easier.Think you need awe-inspiring visions, complicated plans, and fist-pounding speeches to inspire change? Think again. A rising tide of real leaders ranging from banking executives and heads of multinational manufacturers to....
Release Date 2015/10 -
The Rules of Work, 4th Edition
Author Richard Templar
NOW WITH 10 NEW RULES A definitive code for personal success ‘The Rules of Work is an eye-opener for all those who would like to rise to the top, but don’t seem to be able to find the map.’Sir Antony Jay, author of Yes Minister and Yes, Prime Minster, and founder....
Release Date 2015/10 -
The Art of Editing in the Age of Convergence, 10th Edition
Author James , L. Pinson , Brian S. Brooks
The Art of Editing continues to be the standard by which editing texts are judged, offering the most comprehensive and up-to-date discussion of editing available.Long viewed as the “classic” in the field of editing, The Art of Editing continues to evolve to meet the....
Release Date 2015/10 -
The Essential Guide to Freelance Writing
Author Zachary Petit
Prime Your Freelance Writing Career for Success!So you want to be a freelance writer. Great! But now you're faced with a laundry list of questions: Should I freelance full time or part time? Should I write for magazines, newspapers, or online markets? How do I drea....
Release Date 2015/10 -
Author Paula Munier
Commit to Your Writing Craft!To write with quiet hands is to embrace the journey all writers must take: from seeking inspiration and shaping raw material to cultivating a personal support network, navigating the various pathways to publication, and committing to a l....
Release Date 2015/10 -
The Envisionment and Discovery Collaboratory (EDC)
Author Gerhard Fischer , Hal Eden , Ernesto G. Arias
he Envisionment and Discovery Collaboratory (EDC) is a long-term research platform exploring immersive socio-technical environments in which stakeholders can collaboratively frame and solve problems and discuss and make decisions in a variety of application do....
Release Date 2015/10 -
Author Brian H. Spitzberg , Annegret F. Hannawa
Almost everything that matters to humans is derived from and through communication. Just because people communicate every day, however, does not mean that they are communicating competently. In fact, evidence indicates that there is a substantial need for better in....
Release Date 2015/10 -
The Creative Fight: Create Your Best Work and Live the Life You Imagine
Author Chris Orwig
Creativity is not a gift for a select few, but an ongoing process of growth and self-realization available to anyone who puts in the effort to pursue the spark. In this book, Chris Orwig offers a unique perspective on the creative process, showing you how to find me....
Release Date 2015/09 -
Vector Basic Training: A Systematic Creative Process for Building Precision Vector Artwork
Author Von Glitschka
Attention, designers, it’s time to get serious about your creative process. For too long you’ve allowed yourself to go soft, relying on your software to do all of your creative work at the expense of your craftsmanship. This book will NOT show you how to use every ....
Release Date 2015/09 -
Author Michael P. Griffen
How to Write a Business Plan presents the latest thinking on effective business planning, while putting all the information and tools students need right at their fingertips. From diagnosing and measuring customer satisfaction to finding innovative ways to rai....
Release Date 2015/09 -
Author Michelle LaPointe , Jason Wingard
Today’s global knowledge economy requires individuals and companies alike to quickly adapt to new tools and strategies. To remain competitive, both must continually upgrade their skills. In the United States, however, support for ongoing education lags far behind ot....
Release Date 2015/09 -
Author Keith Rollag
Have you ever felt nervous in new situations? Reluctant to introduce yourself? Afraid to ask questions? We all have. But if you let those worries stop you, you may miss out on real opportunity. Whether you’re changing jobs, joining a group, or moving to a new city, ....
Release Date 2015/09 -
Author Brendan Scott
The kid-friendly way to learning coding with PythonCalling all wanna-be coders! Experts point to Python as one of the best languages to start with when you're learning coding, and Python For Kids For Dummies makes it easier than ever. Packed with approachable, bit....
Release Date 2015/09 -
The FT Essential Guide to Writing a Business Plan, 2nd Edition
Author Vaughan Evans
Whether you seek financial backing or board consent, this bestseller gives you the critical knowledge you need to get the go-ahead. Written by a seasoned practitioner with years of experience in both writing & evaluating business plans for funding, you'll form....
Release Date 2015/09 -
How to Be Brilliant at Public Speaking 2e, 2nd Edition
Author Sarah Lloyd-Hughes
Speaking in public can be fun – honestly! Whatever the occasion, whatever the content, whatever the situation, this book will teach you everything you need to know to plan, prepare and deliver any speech or presentation and will give you the skills to deliver it w....
Release Date 2015/09 -
Author Owen Yamauchi
How can you take advantage of the HipHop Virtual Machine (HHVM) and the Hack programming language, two new technologies that Facebook developed to run their web servers? With this practical guide, Owen Yamauchi—a member of Facebook’s core Hack and HHVM teams—shows y....
Release Date 2015/09 -
Your Critical First 10 Days as a Leader
Author Eric J. McNulty
Get your leadership launch period right and you set yourself up for sustained, long-term success.Forget the first 100 days. As a leader, your impact begins from minute one. Within your first 10 days, your direct reports, boss, peers, and other key stakeholders will....
Release Date 2015/09 -
Author Susan Reynolds
Ignite Your Writing Brain!Whether you're an experienced writer or just starting out, an endless number of pitfalls can trip up your efforts, from procrastination and writer's block to thin characters and uninspired plots. Luckily, you have access to an extraordina....
Release Date 2015/09 -
Author Christina Stein , Brian Tracy
Accomplish what matters mostBecause we all have too much to do, it feels like our lives are out of balance. But Brian Tracy and Christina Stein argue that imbalance results not so much from doing too much but from doing too much of the wrong things. They provid....
Release Date 2015/09 -
You Said What? [A Confident Communicator’s Guide]
Author Kim Zoller
Communication is a measure of how we are heard. It’s not about us; it is about how the other person perceives our message. If you are not where you should be in your career, the problem may very well be how you communicate. Show and hide more
Release Date 2015/09 -
Presentation Advantage: How to Inform and Persuade Any Audience
Author Julie Schmidt , Breck England , Kory Kogon
The average attention span of an adult is eight seconds—eight seconds! That is tough news for a presenter. It means you may have a room full of people, but their minds are elsewhere. You’re competing with a slew of activities demanding their ....
Release Date 2015/09