-Titulo Original : Mcgraw-hill Education Preparacion Para El Examen De Ged, Tercera Edicion -Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: ¡Obtenga la guia para el examen de GED en la que confian mas estudiantes! Para tener exito en el examen de GED, usted necesita la mejor orientacion de educadores y capacitadores especializados. Esa es la razon por la que mas estudiantes eligen Preparacion para el Examen de GED, de McGraw-Hill, la guia para el examen preferida en los Estados Unidos de America. Este libro lo ayudara en el aprendizaje, paso a paso, de las cuatro asignaturas del examen Razonamiento a traves de las artes del lenguaje, Razonamiento matematico, Ciencias y Estudios sociales. Usted encontrara en el todo el material de repaso y de practica necesarios para obtener las mejores calificaciones y conseguir su certificado de educacion secundaria. Con Preparacion para el Examen de GED, de McGraw-Hill, usted: Aprendera todo lo que necesita saber sobre el examen y como dominarlo. Dispondra de examenes completos de practica modelados sobre el verdadero examen de GED. Podra descubrir sus puntos fuertes y sus debilidades con los examenes preliminares, y focalizar asi sus estudios. Podra prepararse para cada asignatura del examen con textos instructivos, cuestionarios y ejercicios de practica sobre cada uno de los temas. Podra comprobar el grado de preparacion que ha alcanzado con examenes de practica sobre todas las asignaturas del examen. Podra familiarizarse con el nuevo formato electronico del examen, un desafio adicional. Preparacion para el Examen de GED, de McGraw-Hill, lo ayudara a perfeccionar sus habilidades, aumentar su confianza, disminuir el estres y obtener los mejores resultados el dia del examen. America’s most trusted guide to the GED test in Spanish! Preparacion para el Examen de GED gives Spanish-speaking students intensive review and practice in all subject areas of the exam. It provides the ideal in-depth preparation for the Spanish-language version of the GED test. For the thousands of students who take the Spanish-language GED test each year, this new version of McGraw-Hill classic guide provides a complete preparation course for the latest test format. This book covers all four test subject areas reasoning through language arts, social studies, science, and mathematical reasoning. Preparacion para el Examen de GED: Walks readers step-by-step through all topics covered on the test Includes a pretest for every section that helps readers identify strengths and weaknesses before study Offers hundreds of exercises that reinforce new skills Offers full-length posttests in every test subject, with complete explanations for every question From the Publisher McGraw-Hill Education is a leading publisher of GED test preparation materials. About the Author McGraw-Hill Education is a leading publisher of GED test preparation materials. ...

-Titulo Original : Vox Diccionario Francais-espagnol/espanol-frances-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: Vox Diccionario Français-Espagnol/Español-Frances provides more than 29,000 entries. It includes precise translations and extensive coverage of the most commonly used and essential vocabulary, abundant phrases and idioms, grammatical notes, and examples of usage. About the Author McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwid...

-Titulo Original : Classic Spanish Stories And Plays The Great Works Of Spanish Literature For Intermediate Students-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: Spanning El Cid (1140) to El burlador de Sevilla (1630), Classic Spanish Stories and Plays contains eight great Spanish classics works including Don Quixote, one of the masterpieces of world literature. Expertly abridged and adapted for the intermediate learner, each tale and play includes ample cultural notes and translations of difficult words. An extensive vocabulary is included at the back of the book. From the Publisher Marcel M. Andrade is the Feldman Professor at the University of North Carolina-Asheville. For his services to the Spanish language and culture, he was awarded the Encomienda con Placa de la Orden Civil de Alfonso X el Sabio by His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain. About the Author Marcel M. Andrade is the Feldman Professor at the University of North Carolina-Asheville. For his services to the Spanish language and culture, he was awarded the Encomienda con Placa de la Orden Civil de Alfonso X el Sabio by His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain...

-Titulo Original : Practice Makes Perfect Spanish Past-tense Verbs Up Close, Second Edition-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: The One-Stop Guide to Mastering Spanish Past-Tense Verbs Learning the past-tense can be one of the most frustrating aspects of Spanish grammar, but it is also one of the most important for being understood and understanding what others say. By adding the Spanish past-tense verbs to your range of language skills, you will open up a whole new world of communication. Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish Past-Tense Verbs Up Close has established itself as the most effective resource for intermediate and advanced learners. Its clear explanations cut through what is often presented in an over complicated or incorrect way, while its exercises provide numerous opportunities for practice that will help you understand the nuances of this challenging grammar element. Develop your skills and confidence as a Spanish speaker with: Easy-to-absorb explanatory materials and example sentences Authoritative guidance on how to form the past tenses and when to use them Numerous exercises, expanded in this second edition, to practice what you learn A comprehensive answer key that not only give you the correct solutions to the exercises but explains the why behind them From the Publisher Eric Vogt, PhD, teaches Spanish at Seattle Pacific University. About the Author Eric Vogt, PhD, teaches Spanish at Seattle Pacific University...

-Titulo Original : Vox Diccionario De Sinonimos Y Antonimos-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: Following the headword to each of 25,000 separate entries, more than 10,000 Spanish synonyms and antonyms are listed in separate typefaces that highlight similar and opposite words. Technical expressions and newly coined words are also included. About the Author McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwid...

-Titulo Original : Easy Spanish Exercises-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: Beginning Using an effective, easy-to-follow format, Easy Spanish Exercises provides a wealth of exercises to develop Spanish-language vocabulary, grammar, reading, and writing skills. About the Author McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwid...

-Titulo Original : Crucial Conversations Tools For Talking When Stakes Are High, Third Edition-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: This New York Times bestseller and business classic has been fully updated for a world where skilled communication is more important than ever.The book that revolutionized business communications has been updated for today’s workplace. Crucial Conversations provides powerful skills to ensure every conversation especially difficult ones leads to the results you want. Written in an engaging and witty style, it teaches readers how to be persuasive rather than abrasive, how to get back to productive dialogue when others blow up or clam up, and it offers powerful skills for mastering high-stakes conversations, regardless of the topic or person.This new edition addresses issues that have arisen in recent years. You’ll learn how to:Respond when someone initiates aCrucial Conversationwith youIdentify and address the lag time between identifying a problem and discussing itCommunicate more effectively across digital mediumsWhen stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong, you have three choices: Avoid a crucial conversation and suffer the consequences; handle the conversation poorly and suffer the consequences; or apply the lessons and strategies of Crucial Conversations and improve relationships and results.Whether they take place at work or at home, with your coworkers or your spouse, Crucial Conversations have a profound impact on your career, your happiness, and your future. With the skills you learn in this book, youll never have to worry about the outcome of a Crucial Conversation again. From the Publisher Joseph Grenny, Kerry Patterson, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler and Emily Gregory are international corporate consultants and leaders at Crucial Learning, a learning company that offers courses in the areas of communication, leadership and performance. Nearly half of the Forbes Global 2000 have used their courses to improve organizational health and performance. From the Back Cover Crucial Conversations draws our attention to those defining moments that literally shape our lives, our relationships, and our world. . . . This book deserves to take its place as one of the key thought leadership contributions of our time.-Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleI have bungled countless crucial conversations-either by letting my emotions spiral out of control or by avoiding conflict altogether. The authors walk you step by step down the path of productive dialogue. It’s an exceptionally helpful book for leaders, parents, and anyone who has struggled to communicate effectively when it matters most.-Angela Duckworth, New York Times bestselling author of GritIt’s hard to improve on a classic. For 20 years, Crucial Conversations has been the go-to resource for people, teams, and organizations looking to improve how they work and live together. And yet, in this new edition, the authors have made these classic skills more relevant than ever.-Charles Duhigg, Pulitzer-prize winning reporter and New York Times bestselling author of The Power of HabitThis is a must-have manual for navigating the tough conversations that occur in every aspect of life. Brilliantly researched, easy to read, and highly practical…bravo!-David Allen, bestselling author of Getting Things Done About the Author McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwideJoseph Grenny, Kerry Patterson, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler and Emily Gregory are international corporate consultants and leaders at Crucial Learning, a learning company that offers courses in the areas of communication, leadership and performance. Nearly half of the Forbes Global 2000 have used their courses to improve organizational health and performance...

-Titulo Original : Loose Leaf For Theatre, Brief-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: Theatre immerses its readers in the world of theatre, giving them in-depth descriptions of many job functions and various aspects of a plays production from beginning to end. Through the coverage of design, acting, and directing, students are given a behind-the-scenes look at professional theatre artists performing their craft. The Photo Essay features that appear in multiple chapters include interviews with well-known figures both onstage and offstage. Conducted personally by the authors, they provide readers with firsthand accounts of what its like to work in the field. Every culture has developed theatre of some kind, and this edition makes a greater effort to include plays from non-Western countries in its examples. There is also greater attention to individual diversity withing the U.S. theatre community. The authors incorporate more examples of women and ethnic minorities in both onstage and backstage roles, including a new profile on Young Jean Lee, the first Asian American woman to have her work staged on Broadway. About the Author ROBERT COHEN was the founding chair Drama at the University of California at Irvine, where he continues to serve as the departments Claire Trevor Professor of Drama. He has also been a resident acting teacher at the Actors Center in New York, the Shanghai Theatre Academy, the Korean National Arts University, and the national theatre academies of Hungary, Finland, and Estonia. He is an accomplished stage director, scholar, playwright, drama critic, and teacher. A director by training (Doctor of Fine Arts, Yale Drama School), Cohen has staged thirteen professional productions at the Utah and Colorado Shakespeare Festivals, plus well over a hundred productions at Stages Theatre Center (Hollywood), Virginia Museum Theatre (Richmond), Theatre 40 (Beverly Hills), Image Theatre (Boston), Summer Repertory Theatre (Santa Rosa), the Medieval Drama Project (Irvine), the Manhattan Theatre Source, various universities, and several operas, videos and films. In addition to Theatre and Theatre: Brief Edition, he is also the author of many theatre books, including Acting One, Advanced Acting, Acting in Shakespeare, Acting Professionally, Acting Power, More Power to You, Giraudoux: Three Faces of Destiny, Creative Play Direction, and two dramatic anthologies. His essays have appeared in Theatre Journal, Theatre Topics, Theatre Forum, Theatre Survey, Modern Drama, Theater der Zeit, Essays in Theatre, On Stage Studies, The Drama Review, Contemporary Literature, Contemporary Literary Criticism, Slavic and East European Performance, Experiment and Innovation, and Dramatic Theory and Criticism. Cohens play, The Prince, published by Dramatic Publishing Company, has been professionally produced in Long Beach, Pittsburgh, Budapest, and in staged readings in New York and Los Angeles; his dramatic translations (The Bourgeois Gentleman, The Misanthrope, Clizia, Tibis Law) and opera translations (The Magic Flute, Carmen) have been both produced and published widely. For the past twenty years, Cohen has been the Southern California drama critic for Plays International, reviewing over two hundred plays. In 1999, he received the national Career Achievement award from ATHE - the Association for Theatre in Higher Education...

-Titulo Original : Dynamics Of Mass Communication Media In Transition-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: Well-known for its balanced approach to media industries and professions, Dynamics of Mass Communication offers a lively, thorough, and objective introduction for mass communication majors and non-majors alike. Dynamics of Mass Communication takes a comprehensive and balanced look at the changing world of mass media. Social media, ‘apps’ and the new media Goliaths are new and major themes of the 12th edition. Explore how the traditional mass media are dealing with shrinking audiences, evaporating advertising revenue and increased competition from the Internet. The 12th edition brings students up-to-date on the latest developments in the media world including cyber-bullying; new media business models; e-book readers’ affects on the traditional print publishing industry; online video sites such as YouTube and hulu .; the decoupling of advertising from media content, and much more. About the Author Joseph R. Dominick received his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois and his Ph.D. from Michigan State University in 1970. He taught for four years at Queens College of the City University of New York before coming to the College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia where, from 1980 to 1985, he served as head of the Radio-TV-Film Sequence. Dr. Dominick is the author of three books in addition to The Dynamics of Mass Communication and has published more than thirty articles in scholarly journals. From 1976 to 1980, Dr. Dominick served as editor of the Journal of Broadcasting. He has received research grants from the National Association of Broadcasters and from the American Broadcasting Company and has consulted for such organizations as the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the American Chemical Society...

-Titulo Original : The Hollywood Book Of Scandals The Shocking, Often Disgraceful Deeds And Affairs Of Over 100 American Movie And Tv Idols-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: Popular cult author and show business insider James Parish exposes the scandals that rocked Tinseltown Nothing intrigues the public more than a good, juicy scandal. Add a famous Hollywood star or two to the mix and the nation is hooked. The Hollywood Book of Scandals provides the full account of 32 big, provocative scandals complete with all the sexy, scintillating, and often shocking details. Written by veteran show business chronicler James Robert Parish, this book dishes the full dirt on: Bob Crane’s mysterious death Elizabeth Taylor’s seduction of Eddie Fisher Robert Mitchum’s arrest for drug possession Judy Garland’s public meltdown Errol Flynn’s trial for statutory rape Winona Ryder’s shoplifting trial More than 100 black-and-white celebrity photos offer readers a close-up look at the leading players in these sordid dramas. From the Publisher James Robert Parish is a leading authority on show business and popular culture and the acclaimed author of many published books, including The Hollywood Book of Death, Hollywood Bad Boys, Hollywood Divas, and The Hollywood Book of Love. From the Back Cover The inside scoop on the biggest headline-grabbing scandals in 100 years of Hollywood history Which 50s and 60s silver screen he-man preferred them blond, buff, and mustachioed? Against which hot-tempered movie tough guy did Hollywood madam Heidi Fleiss take out an order of protection? What was Joan Mommie Dearest Crawfords preferred method of keeping son Christopher out of sight during dinner parties? For as long as there have been big Hollywood stars there have been explosive Hollywood scandals: From the Fatty Arbuckle rape case to the puzzling death of Thelma Todd, from Lana Turner and the fatal knifing of mobster Johnny Stompanato to Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rossellinis forbidden love, the passage of years has done nothing to dull their ability to captivate us. In The Hollywood Book of Scandals, bestselling showbiz author James Robert Parish takes us inside thirty-two of the most amazing scandals in Tinseltown history. Going beyond the tabloids and the entertainment news, Parish unfolds the fascinating accounts of the men and women behind the glamorous public images, recounting where they came from, how they rose to the top, and how they got into sensational trouble. Youll get the deep dish on: Silent film star Wallace Reids tragic death from drug addiction Errol Flynns statutory rape trial Loretta Young and Clark Gables secret love child Liz Taylors seduction of crooner Eddie Fisher Judy Garlands pathetic public meltdown Bob Cranes baffling death The X-rated Rob Lowe sex video The killing of rapper Tupac Shakur Winona Ryders infamous shoplifting spree and trial The Robert Blake murder trial About the Author James Robert Parish is a leading authority on show business and popular culture and the acclaimed author of many published books, including The Hollywood Book of Death, Hollywood Bad Boys, Hollywood Divas, and The Hollywood Book of Love...

-Titulo Original : Loose Leaf For Film Art An Introduction-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: Film is an art form with a language and an aesthetic all its own. Since 1979, David Bordwell, Kristin Thompson and now, Co-Author, Jeff Smiths Film Art has been the best-selling and most widely respected introduction to the analysis of cinema. Taking a skills-centered approach supported by examples from many periods and countries, the authors help students develop a core set of analytical skills that will enrich their understanding of any film, in any genre. In-depth examples deepen students appreciation for how creative choices by filmmakers affect what viewers experience and how they respond. Film Art is generously illustrated with more than 1,000 frame enlargements taken directly from completed films, providing concrete illustrations of key concepts. Along with updated examples and expanded coverage of digital filmmaking, the twelfth edition of Film Art delivers SmartBook, first and only adaptive reading experience currently available, designed to help students stay focused, maximize study time and retain basic concepts. About the Author Kristin Thompson is an Honorary Fellow in the Department of Communication Arts at the University of Wisconsin Madison, where she earned her Ph.D. Her books include Eisenstein’s Ivan the Terrible (1981), Exporting Entertainment: America’s Place in World Film Markets 1901-1934 (1985), Breaking the Glass Armor: Neoformalist Film Analysis (1988), Storytelling in the New Hollywood: Understanding Classical Narrative Technique (1999), Herr Lubitsch Goes to Hollywood: German and American Film after World War I (2005), and The Frodo Franchise: The Lord of the Rings and Modern Hollywood (2007). Jeff Smith is a Professor of Film Studies in the Department of Communication Arts at the University of Wisconsin Madison, where he earned his Ph.D. He is the author of two books: The Sounds of Commerce: Marketing Popular Film Music (1998) and Film Criticism, the Cold War, and the Blacklist: Reading the Hollywood Reds (2014). He has also published several articles and book chapters on the role of sound and music in American cinema. He is currently at work on a book that traces development of the classical Hollywood film score during the 1930s that examines how studios allocated musical resources to films based on their position within the hierarchy of prestige pictures, programmers, and “B” films. David Bordwell is Jacques Ledoux Professor Emeritus of Film Studies in the Department of Communication Arts at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He also holds a Hilldale Professorship in the Humanities and an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Copenhagen. He has also held the Kluge Chair in Modern Culture at the Library of Congress. His books include Narration in the Fiction Film (University of Wisconsin Press, 1985), On the History of Film Style (Harvard University Press, 1997), Planet Hong Kong: Popular Cinema and the Art of Entertainment (Harvard University Press, 2000; 2nd ed., Irvington Way Institute Press, 2011), Figures Traced in Light: On Cinematic Staging (University of California Press, 2005), The Way Hollywood Tells It: Story and Style in Modern Movies (University of California Press, 2006), The Rhapsodes: How 1940s Critics Changed American Film Culture (University of Chicago Press, 2016), and Reinventing Hollywood: How 1940s Filmmakers Changed Movie Storytelling (University of Chicago Press, 2017). He has also written books on Carl Theodor Dreyer, Yasujiro Ozu, Sergei Eisenstein, digital cinema, and Hong Kong film...

-Titulo Original : Tonal Harmony With Workbook-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: For a generation of professionals in the musical community, Tonal Harmony has provided a comprehensive, yet accessible and highly practical, set of tools for understanding music. With this new edition, twenty-first century technology meets a time-honored tradition. Now available in McGraw-Hill Education’s Connect® with SmartBook®, students are better equipped to understand and master the vocabulary of music efficiently,allowing them to move on more quickly to advanced musical skill-building...

-Titulo Original : Pre-calculus Demystified, Second Edition-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: Publishers Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Your step-by-step solution to mastering precalculus Understanding precalculus often opens the door to learning more advanced and practical math subjects, and can also help satisfy college requisites. Precalculus Demystified, Second Edition, is your key to mastering this sometimes tricky subject. This self-teaching guide presents general precalculus concepts first, so youll ease into the basics. Youll gradually master functions, graphs of functions, logarithms, exponents, and more. As you progress, youll also conquer topics such as absolute value, nonlinear inequalities, inverses, trigonometric functions, and conic sections. Clear, detailed examples make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce key ideas. Its a no-brainer! Youll learn about: Linear questions Functions Polynomial division The rational zero theorem Logarithms Matrix arithmetic Basic trigonometry Simple enough for a beginner but challenging enough for an advanced student, Precalculus Demystified, Second Edition, Second Edition, helps you master this essential subject. From the Publisher Rhonda Huettenmueller has been teaching college mathematics for more than 20 years. She regularly teaches algebra, college algebra, and pre-calculus courses, along with more specialized versions of the classes for business students. Rhonda is the author of Algebra Demystified, McGraw-Hills most successful Demystified book to date, College Algebra Demystified, and Business Calculus Demystified. About the Author Rhonda Huettenmueller has been teaching college mathematics for more than 20 years. She regularly teaches algebra, college algebra, and pre-calculus courses, along with more specialized versions of the classes for business students. Rhonda is the author of Algebra Demystified, McGraw-Hills most successful Demystified book to date, College Algebra Demystified, and Business Calculus Demystified...

-Titulo Original : The Connected Child Bring Hope And Healing To Your Adoptive Family-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: An extremely useful parenting handbook... truly outstanding ... strongly recommended. --Library Journal (starred review)A tremendous resource for parents and professionals alike. --Thomas Atwood, president and CEO, National Council for AdoptionThe Connected Child provides the parents of adopted at risk children easy to follow practical advice on how to handle behavior problems in a calm, gentle, effective manner.--Temple Grandin, Author, The Way I See It, The Autistic BrainThe adoption of a child is always a joyous moment in the life of a family. Some adoptions, though, present unique challenges. Welcoming these children into your family--and addressing their special needs--requires care, consideration, and compassion. Written by two research psychologists specializing in adoption and attachment, The Connected Child will help you: Build bonds of affection and trust with your adopted child Effectively deal with any learning or behavioral disorders Discipline your child with love without making him or her feel threatened A must-read not only for adoptive parents, but for all families striving to correct and connect with their children. --Carol S. Kranowitz, author of The Out-of-Sync ChildDrs. Purvis and Cross have thrown a life preserver not only to those just entering uncharted waters, but also to those struggling to stay afloat.--Kathleen E. Morris, editor of S. I. Focus magazine Truly an exceptional, innovative work . . . compassionate, accessible, and founded on a breadth of scientific knowledge and clinical expertise.--Susan Livingston Smith, program director, Evan B. Donaldson Adoption InstituteThe Connected Child is the literary equivalent of an airline oxygen mask and instructions: place the mask over your own face first, then over the nose of your child. This book first assists the parent, saying, in effect, Calm down, youre not the first mom or dad in the world to face this hurdle, breathe deeply, then follow these simple steps. The sense of not facing these issues alone--the relief that your childs behavior is not off the charts--is hugely comforting. Other children have behaved this way; other parents have responded thusly; welcome to the community of therapeutic and joyful adoptive families. --Melissa Fay Greene, author of There is No Me Without You: One Womans Odyssey to Rescue Africas Children Review McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwideMcGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwideDr. Karyn Purvis was the Rees-Jones Director and co-founder of the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, TX., the co-creator of Trust-Based Relational Intervention, and a passionate and effective advocate for children. She coined the term “children from hard places” to describe the children she loved and served, those who have suffered trauma, abuse, neglect or other adverse conditions early in life. Her research-based philosophy for healing harmed children centered on earning trust and building deep emotional connections to anchor and empower them.Dr. David Cross is the Rees-Jones Director of the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development and a Professor in the TCU Department of Psychology. Dr. Cross leads the Institute in its triple mission of research, education and outreach to improve the lives of children who have experienced abuse, neglect, and/or trauma. He has authored many peer-reviewed publications about issues regarding at-risk children and co-created Trust-Based Relational Intervention, a holistic, attachment based, trauma-informed, and evidence-based intervention for children who have experienced relational trauma.Wendy Lyons Sunshine is an award-winning journalist. From the Publisher K...

-Titulo Original : Crucial Accountability Tools For Resolving Violated Expectations, Broken Commitments, And Bad Behavior, Second Edition ( Paperback)-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: In this UPDATED SECOND EDITION (first edition titled Crucial Confrontations), youll learn how to hold anyone accountable, master performance discussions, and get results.Behind the problems that routinely plague our organizations and families, youll find individuals who are either unwilling or unable to deal with broken promises. Colleagues break a rule, coworkers miss a deadline, friends fail to live up to commitments (or just plain behave badly), and nobody says a word. Nobody holds anyone accountable. With repeated infractions, individuals become increasingly upset until they finally do speak their minds, but they do so poorly--often creating whole new sets of problems. Research proves that mishandled disappointments arent just morale killers, theyre institution killers--diminishing organizational performance by 20 to 50 percent and accounting for up to 90 percent of all divorces. Everyone knows how to run for cover, or, if sufficiently provoked, step up to problems in a way that causes a real ruckus. Crucial Accountability teaches you how to deal with violated expectations in a way that solves the problem at hand without harming the relationship--and, in fact, even strengthens it. Broken promises, missed deadlines, poor behavior--they dont just make others lives miserable; they can sap up to 50 percent of organizational performance and account for the vast majority of divorces. Crucial Accountability offers the tools for improving relationships in the workplace and in life and for resolving all these problems--permanently. Review Revolutionary ideas...opportunities for breakthrough... -- STEPHEN R. COVEY, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Unleash the true potential of a relationship or organization and move it to the next level.-- KEN BLANCHARD, coauthor of The One Minute Manager® The most recommended and most effective resource in my library.-- STACEY ALLERTON FIRTH, Vice President, Human Resources, Ford Brilliant strategies for those difficult discussions at home and in the workplace...--SOLEDAD OBRIEN, anchor and producer. From the Publisher Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, David Maxfield, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler are the leaders of VitalSmarts, an innovator in best-practices training products and services. The authors have taught millions of people worldwide and have worked with more than 300 of the Fortune 500 companies.For more information, visit vitalsmarts . From the Author Note: This is an UPDATED SECOND EDITION to the book previously titled Crucial Confrontations. From the Inside Flap Drawing from 20,000 hours of observations, Crucial Accountability teaches you how to deal with common infractions such as: An employee speaks to you in an insulting tone that crosses the line between sarcasm and insubordination. Now what? Your boss just demanded that you meet a deadline you know you cant meet--and he clearly doesnt want to hear complaints about it. Your son walks through the door sporting colorful new body art that raises your blood pressure by 40 points. Speak now or pay later. Family members fret over how to tell Granddad that he should no longer drive his car. This is going to get ugly. A nurse worries about what to say to an abusive physician. She quickly remembers how things work around here and decides not to say anything. From the Back Cover Crucial Accountability teaches you how to:Permanently resolve broken promises and missed deadlines Transform broken rules and bad behaviors into productive accountability Strengthen relationships while solving problems About the Author McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwideKerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, David Maxfield, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler are the leaders of VitalSmarts, an innovator in best-practices training p...

-Titulo Original : Pitch Anything An Innovative Method For Presenting, Persuading, And Winning The Deal-Fabricante : McGraw-Hill-Descripcion Original: About the Book: When it comes to delivering a pitch, Oren Klaff has unparalleled credentials. Over the past 13 years, he has used his one of a kind method to raise more than $400 million and now, for the first time, he describes his formula to help you deliver a winning pitch in any business situation. Whether youre selling ideas to investors, pitching a client for new business, or even negotiating for a higher salary, Pitch Anything will transform the way you position your ideas. According to Klaff, creating and presenting a great pitch isnt an art its a simple science. Applying the latest findings in the field of neuroeconomics, while sharing eye opening stories of his method in action, Klaff describes how the brain makes decisions and responds to pitches. With this information, youll remain in complete control of every stage of the pitch process. Pitch Anything introduces the exclusive STRONG method of pitching, which can be put to use immediately: Setting the Frame Telling the Story Revealing the Intrigue Offering the Prize Nailing the Hookpoint Getting a Decision One truly great pitch can improve your career, make you a lot of money and even change your life. Success is dependent on the method you use, not how hard you try. Better method, more money, Klaff says. Much better method, much more money. Klaff is the best in the business because his method is much better than anyone elses. And now its yours. Apply the tactics and strategies outlined in Pitch Anything to engage and persuade your audience and youll have more funding and support than you ever thought possible. Review Using the S.T.R.O.N.G. Method, you will discover that PITCH ANYTHING gives you a common vocabulary in identifying hurdles that might keep you from getting your next deal. You will learn how to read subtle (but obvious) shifts in power during meetings; how to own the room by creating local star-power and capture the alpha position; you will learn when to press forward and when to pause. Once you realize you have control over the agenda and the flow, you’ll always stay composed, get the high-status position, own the frame, and get to the hook point. Then, closing is easy.PITCH ANYTHING is a fast-paced narrative packed with crystal clear examples illustrating the unique S.T.R.O.N.G. Method, which takes advantage of how the brain really works by Setting the Frame; Telling the Story; Revealing the Intrigue; Offering the Prize; Nailing the Hookpoint; and Getting a Decision. These are methods to get frame control, a way of making your perspective the dominant one in social encounters. Each of these tactics can get you closer to closing a deal. Used together, they give you complete control over the pitch process.IF YOU’RE THE FRONT MAN, THE PERSON WHO HAS TO PITCH THE DEAL OR SELL SOMETHING, THEN TODAY YOU HAVE TO RISE TO A NEW LEVEL. Your marketplace is more crowded than ever. Socially,with people’s attention splintered over half dozen devices, and the speed of life increasing, the attention of your target is growing more and more scarce. If you can’t get and keep your target’s attention, then it doesn’t matter how well you present the information about your product or deal. And getting attention isn’t a technical or business skill; it’s become social skill. From the Publisher Oren Klaff is Director of Capital Markets for the investment bank Intersection Capital, where he raises tens of millions of dollars from investors and institutions. Intersection Capital has grown to $250 million of assets under management by using Klaff’s pioneering approaches to raising capital and incorporating neuroscience into its capital markets programs. He is a specialist in financial modeling and the codeveloper of Velocity, a capital markets product that has raised more than $100 million of private equity and venture capital. From the Back Cover ADVANCE PRAISE FOR THE PITCH ANYTHING FORMULA: Fast, f...

-Titulo Original : You Can’t Teach A Kid To Ride A Bike At A Seminar, 2nd Edition Sandler Training’s 7-step System For Successful Selling-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: The timeless guide to sales success has been revised to help you supercharge personal and team performance in a new economyPeople make buying decisions emotionally and justify them logically.That shrewd insight from the first edition of this bestselling book has become a no-brainer among sales professionals. Now, the new edition of classic work that has helped millions of sales professionals take their career to new levels offers critical new insights, information, and tools for success in today’s economy. You Can’t Teach a Kid to Ride a Bike at a Seminar, Second Edition retains David Sandlers classic, battle-tested advice on driving personal and organizational success by breaking the rules of conventional selling. And now Sandler Training’s CEO, David Mattson, has revisited it to provide additional skills designed for today’s highly competitive and more complex sales landscape. With this powerful guide, you’ll learn how to:Take the lead in the buyer/seller dance Get the prospect to do most of the talking Have a process for answering questions from prospects Know when a prospect is shopping you . . . and what to do about it Move the relationship forward without becoming an unpaid consultant Master the seven steps of the Sandler Submarine Use LinkedIn as a prospecting and qualifying tool Establish an “up-front contract,” or call roadmap, before your face-to-face meeting Use online research to turn cold calls into warm calls Sales professionals and teams that follow these principles and others outlined in the book will transform themselves from mediocre performers into selling superstars.This new edition of You Can’t Teach a Kid to Ride a Bike at a Seminar is a potent mixture of Sandler’s timeless techniques and best practices from the most effective sales operation today. From the Publisher David H. Sandler, the founder of Sandler Training, created the breakthrough stress-free sales training program that forever changed the landscape of professional selling. He passed away in 1995. David Mattson is the CEO of SandlerTraining, an international training and consulting organization headquartered in the United States. Since 1986, he has been a trainer and business consultant for management, sales, interpersonal communication, corporate team building and strategic planning throughout the United States and Europe. About the Author David H. Sandler, the founder of Sandler Training, created the breakthrough stress-free sales training program that forever changed the landscape of professional selling. He passed away in 1995. David Mattson is the CEO of SandlerTraining, an international training and consulting organization headquartered in the United States. Since 1986, he has been a trainer and business consultant for management, sales, interpersonal communication, corporate team building and strategic planning throughout the United States and Europe...

-Titulo Original : The Toyota Way, Second Edition 14 Management Principles From The Worlds Greatest Manufacturer-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: Review Your book update is magnificent, very readable, and I believe it will make Lean thinking even more accessible to the general public.Ruth Archer, Director of Continuous Improvement, Michigan Technological UniversityThe 4p model with the scientific thinking added inside is awesome.I also think how you put TK and Starter Kata in context is very helpful: step-by-step process to develop scientific thinking skills which might be helpful for adapting Toyotas approachTilo Schwartz, President, Lernzone The bestselling guide to Toyota’s legendary philosophy and production system updated with important new frameworks for driving innovation and quality in your businessOne of the most impactful business guides published in the 21st Century, The Toyota Way played an outsized role in launching the continuous-improvement movement that continues unabated today. Multiple Shingo Award-winning management and operations expert Jeffrey K. Liker provides a deep dive into Toyota’s world-changing processes, showing how you can learn from it to develop your own improvement program that fits your conditions. Thanks in large part to this book, managers across the globe are creating workforces and systems that produce the highest-quality products and services, establish and retain customer loyalty, and drive business profitability and sustainability. Now, Liker has thoroughly updated his classic guide to include:Completely revised data and updated information about Toyota’s approach to competitiveness in the new world of mobility and smart technologyIllustrative examples from manufacturing and service organizations that have learned and improved from the Toyota WayA fresh approach to leadership modelsThe brain science and skills for learning to think scientificallyHow Toyota applies Hoshin Kanri, a planning process that aligns objectives at all levels and marries them to business strategyOrganized into thematic sections covering the various aspects of the Toyota Way including Philosophy, Processes, People, and Problem Solving this unparalleled guide details the 14 key principles for building the foundation of a powerful improvement system and managing it for ultimate competitive advantage. With The Toyota Way, you have an inspiration and a model of how to set a direction, continuously improve and learn at all levels, continually flow value to satisfy customers, improve your leadership, and get quality right the first time. From the Publisher Jeffrey K. Liker is Professor Emeritus of Industrial and Operations Engineering at the University of Michigan and President of Liker Lean Advisors, LLC. His articles and books have won thirteen Shingo Prizes and he was inducted into the Association of Manufacturing Excellence Hall of Fame and the Shingo Academy. From the Author I agonized over whether to write a new edition since the original is often referred to as a classic. How do you improve a classic? I finally decided I had enough new ideas and case examples that I wanted to update, if not improve, the original. I created a new model even though I liked the hierarchical model of philosophy, process, people and problem solving. The new model is shown as puzzle pieces, as all four Ps are interrelated, and I added in the center scientific thinking. Scientific thinking has always been central in Toyota--problem solving and decisions based on verified facts, observe without preconceptions, run the experiment, PDCA, etc. The role of scientific thinking became more vivid in the work of Mike Rothers Toyota Kata. I also wanted to add more of an emphasis on planning and reorganized the problem solving principles to include principle 13 on hoshin kanri (aka policy deployment) and principle 14 on bold strategy, some large leaps and many small steps. I hope you enjoy and learn even more from this edition. From the Back Cover Jeff Likers The Toyota Way has long been the definitive c...

-Titulo Original : The Glycemic-load Diet A Powerful New Program For Losing Weight And Reversing Insulin Resistance-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: A cardiologists revolutionary weight-loss plan that allows dieters to enjoy good carbs while still losing weightThe glycemic index has been the basis of many popular diets. But it doesnt take into account the serving sizes people actually eat and eliminates too many foods for dieters to stick with it. Now Dr. Robert Thompsons breakthrough program uses the glycemic load--the glycemic index adjusted for serving size--to take the GI a step forward. The glycemic load is a more accurate and effective tool in controlling weight and insulin resistance, allowing dieters to eat more foods while still burning fat, cutting cravings, and speeding up their metabolism. Safe, simple, and scientifically proven, its the smartest weight-loss plan yet. From the Publisher Rob Thompson, M.D., is a board-certified cardiologist in private practice who has counseled patients with high blood cholesterol and heart disease for more than twenty-five years. He is on staff at Swedish Hospital Medical Center in Seattle and is the author of The New Low-Carb Way of Life. From the Back Cover Its not about willpower--its about your body chemistryYouve tried dieting, and, after some initial success, you always seem to put the weight back on. Stop blaming yourself! The problem isnt with you; its with the diets themselves.Many are based on the glycemic index, which doesnt make a distinction between good carbohydrates, such as carrots, from bad ones like starches--potatoes, white pasta, sugar, etc. Nor do they take into account real-life serving sizes; the GI numbers are based on lab-controlled portions. The good news is that nutritional scientists have developed the glycemic load, a powerful new tool for controlling weight thats based on what people actually eat and allows for more of a variety of foods.In The Glycemic-Load Diet, cardiologist Dr. Rob Thompson unveils a revolutionary eating and exercise plan that helps you reverse insulin resistance, allowing you to: Eat more of the foods you like Eliminate cravings for starchy foods Eat chocolate and still lose weight! Speed up your metabolism with regular, non-strenuous exercise Keep the weight off without dieting About the Author Rob Thompson, M.D., is a board-certified cardiologist in private practice who has counseled patients with high blood cholesterol and heart disease for more than twenty-five years. He is on staff at Swedish Hospital Medical Center in Seattle and is the author of The New Low-Carb Way of Life...

-Titulo Original : Stan Weinsteins Secrets For Profiting In Bull And Bear Markets-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: Stan Weinsteins Secrets For Profiting in Bull and Bear Markets reveals his successful methods for timing investments to produce consistently profitable results.Topics include:Stan Weinsteins personal philosophy on investing The ideal time to buy Refining the buying process Knowing when to sell Selling Short Using the best long-term indicators to spot Bull and Bear markets Odds, ends, and profits About the Author McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwid...

-Titulo Original : The Insulin-resistance Diet--revised And Updated How To Turn Off Your Bodys Fat-making Machine-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: About the Author Cheryle R. Hart, M.D., is board certified in bariatrics, the medical specialty of weight management, and in obstetrics/gynecology. She completed her specialty training at the Mayo Clinic and is now in private practice at the Womens Wellness Workshop in Spokane, Washington. She also speaks on “Hormones By Hart” in a wide variety of cities.Mary Kay Grossman, R.D., is the nutritional advisor of the Womens Wellness Workshop in Spokane and consults privately at her own clinic, YouTrition.McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide Conquer insulin resistance. Reduce cravings. Eat your favorite foods. And lose weight!If you have tried every diet and are still struggling with your weight, the real culprit may be insulin resistance. When you have more glucose than your body needs, your body responds by producing more insulin to stabilize your blood sugar level and store the excess glucose as fat. In The Insulin-Resistance Diet, Cheryle R. Hart and Mary Kay Grossman show you how to control insulin resistance and lose weight without sacrificing all of your favorite foods. Overcome insulin resistance and lose weight with:The exclusive Link-and-Balance Eating Method, which balances carbs with the right amount of protein at the right time for maximum weight loss Self-tests to determine your insulin resistance and check your progress with linking and balancing Real-world strategies for eating at home and out on the town Easy-to-make, tasty recipes and livable meal plans From the Publisher Cheryle R. Hart, M.D., is board certified in bariatrics, the medical specialty of weight management, and in obstetrics/gynecology. She completed her specialty training at the Mayo Clinic and is now in private practice at the Womens Wellness Workshop in Spokane, Washington. She also speaks on “Hormones By Hart” in a wide variety of cities.Mary Kay Grossman, R.D., is the nutritional advisor of the Womens Wellness Workshop in Spokane and consults privately at her own clinic, YouTrition...

-Titulo Original : The Mckinsey Mind Understanding And Implementing The Problem-solving Tools And Management Techniques Of The Worlds Top Strategic Consulting Firm-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: The groundbreaking follow-up to the international bestseller­­a hands-on guide to putting McKinsey techniques to work in your organizationMcKinsey & Company is the most respected and most secretive consulting firm in the world, and business readers just cant seem to get enough of all things McKinsey. Now, hot on the heels of his acclaimed international bestseller The McKinsey Way, Ethan Rasiel brings readers a powerful new guide to putting McKinsey concepts and skills into action­­The McKinsey Mind. While the first book used case studies and anecdotes from former and current McKinseyites to describe how the firm solves the thorniest business problems of their A-list clients, The McKinsey Mind goes a giant step further. It explains, step-by-step, how to use McKinsey tools, techniques and strategies to solve an array of core business problems and to make any business venture more successful.Designed to work as a stand-alone guide or together with The McKinsey Way, The McKinsey Mind follows the same critically acclaimed style and format as its predecessor. In this book authors Rasiel and Friga expand upon the lessons found in The McKinsey Way with real-world examples, parables, and easy-to-do exercises designed to get readers up and running. From the Publisher Ethan M. Rasiel was a consultant in McKinsey & Co.s New York office. His clients included major companies in finance, telecommunications, computing, and consumer goods sectors. Prior to joining McKinsey, Rasiel, who earned an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, was an equity fund manager at Mercury Asset Management in London, as well as an investment banker.Paul N. Friga worked for McKinsey & Co. in the Pittsburgh office after receiving his MBA from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina. He has conducted consulting projects relating to international expansion, acquisition and strategic planning, education, water, and other industries. He has also consulted for Price Waterhouse. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Strategy at Kenan-Flagler and is Acting Director of the North Carolina Knowledge Management Center. From the Back Cover The First Step-by-Step Manual for Achieving McKinsey-Style Solutions--and SuccessInternational bestseller The McKinsey Way provided a through-the-keyhole look at McKinsey & Co., historys most prestigious consulting firm. Now, the follow-up implementation manual, The McKinsey Mind, reveals the hands-on secrets behind the powerhousefirms success--and discusses how executives from any field or industry can use those tactics to be more proactive and successful in their day-to-day decision-making.Structured around interviews and frontline anecdotes from former McKinsey consultants--as well as the authors, themselves McKinsey alumni--The McKinsey Mind explores how McKinsey tools and techniques can be applied to virtually any business problem in any setting. Immensely valuable in todays crisis-a-minute workplace, it discusses: Techniques for framing problems and designing analyses Methods for interpreting results and presenting solutions Keys for managing teams, managing clients, and managing yourself The ability to think in a rigorous, structured manner--a McKinsey manner--is not a birthright. It can, however, be a learned behavior. Let The McKinsey Mind show you how to approach and solve problems with the skill of a McKinsey consultant and obtain the positive results that have been delivered to McKinsey clients for over a century.McKinsey & Co. is renowned throughout the world for its ability to arrive at sharp, insightful analyses of its clients situations then provide solutions that are as ingenious as they are effective. McKinsey succeeds almost as well as shielding its revolutionary methods from competitors scrutiny.Now, The McKinsey Mind pulls back the curtain to reveal the ways in which McKinsey consultants consistently deliver thei...

-Titulo Original : Parenting The Strong-willed Child The Clinically Proven Five-week Program For Parents Of Two- To Six-year-olds, Third Edition-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: About the Author McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwideAbout the Author Rex Forehand, Ph.D. is a professor of psychology and director of Clinical Training at the University of Vermont. He serves on several professional organizations including the American Board of Professional Psychology, the Academy of Clinical Psychology, APA, among others. He frequently publishes in professional journals Clinical Psychology Review, Journal of Child and Family Studies, Journal of Pediatric Psychology, Health Psychology, and American Psychologist, to name a few. The author continues to speak and present at conferences and has recently presented at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Annual Convention and the Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care and Society Conference. Nicholas Long, Ph.D. is a professor of the Department of Pediatrics and director of Pediatric Psychology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences & Arkansas Childrens Hospital. He has conducted over 400 workshops/presentations that have been given at the local, regional, national, and international levels. His affiliations include the APA, Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, National Council of Family Relations, and more. Dr. Long is published frequently in professional journals including The Journal of Child and Family Studies, Journal of Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology Review among many others. The authors have written several books, including Making Divorce Easier on Your Child (MHP), Helping the Noncompliant Child (professional reference), and have contributed to several other professional references. A clinically proven, five-week program for improving your childs behaviorRex Forehand, Ph.D. and Nicholas Long Ph.D. have helped thousands of parents achieve discipline using positive reinforcement, without yelling or harming the childs self-esteem. Their clinically proven, five-week program gives you the tools you need to successfully manage your child’s behavior, giving specific factors that cause or contribute to disruptive behavior; ways to develop a more positive atmosphere in your family and home; and strategies for managing specific behavior problems.The completely revised and updated edition includes: new information, based on research, about child temperament; new chapter on the hot topic of play as a means of strengthening parent-child relationship; new section on collaborative disciplining with preschool teachers; expanded section about depression and stress linked to parenting; new research findings about ADHD and its treatment. Uncover the specific factors that contribute to your childs disruptive behavior. Identify with real-life parent testimonials and discover strategies for managing specific behavior problems. Authors Rex Forehand, Ph.D., and Nicholas Long, Ph.D., are experts in the field of child psychology. New research highlights the scientific foundation behind the program. Topics include: Understanding Your Strong-Willed Childs Behavior; Strong-Willed Behavior and How It All Begins; Why Is My Child Becoming Even More Strong-Willed?; It Takes More than Just Good Parenting; Does My Child Have ADHD?; Addressing Strong-Willed Behavior: A Five-Week Program; Does My Child’s Behavior Really Need to Change?; Week 1: Attending; Week 2: Rewarding; Week 3: Ignoring; Week 4: Giving Directions; Week 5: Using Time-Outs; Integrating Your Parenting Skills; Creating a Positive Climate for Behavior Change; Creating a More Positive Home; Improving Your Communication Skills; Developing More Patience; Building Positive Self-Esteem; Helping Your Child Solve Problems with Peers; Solving Some Common Behavior Problems: Additional Recommendations; Specific Problem Behaviors Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Parenting the St...

-Titulo Original : Option Volatility And Pricing Advanced Trading Strategies And Techniques, 2nd Edition-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: WHAT EVERY OPTION TRADER NEEDS TO KNOW. THE ONE BOOK EVERY TRADER SHOULD OWN.The bestselling Option Volatility & Pricing has made Sheldon Natenberg a widely recognized authority in the option industry. At firms around the world, the text is often the first book that new professional traders are given to learn the trading strategies and risk management techniques required for success in option markets.Now, in this revised, updated, and expanded second edition, this thirty-year trading professional presents the most comprehensive guide to advanced trading strategies and techniques now in print. Covering a wide range of topics as diverse and exciting as the market itself, this text enables both new and experienced traders to delve in detail into the many aspects of option markets, including:The foundations of option theory Dynamic hedging Volatility and directional trading strategies Risk analysis Position management Stock index futures and options Volatility contracts Clear, concise, and comprehensive, the second edition of Option Volatility & Pricing is sure to be an important addition to every option traders library--as invaluable as Natenbergs acclaimed seminars at the worlds largest derivatives exchanges and trading firms.Youll learn how professional option traders approach the market, including the trading strategies and risk management techniques necessary for success. Youll gain a fuller understanding of how theoretical pricing models work. And, best of all, youll learn how to apply the principles of option evaluation to create strategies that, given a traders assessment of market conditions and trends, have the greatest chance of success.Option trading is both a science and an art. This book shows how to apply both to maximum effect. From the Publisher SHELDON NATENBERG is a well-known author and lecturer on options. He began his trading career in 1982 as an independent market maker in equity options at the Chicago Board Options Exchange. From 1985 to 2000 he traded commodity options, also as an independent floor trader, at the Chicago Board of Trade. Since 2000 he has been a member of the education team at Chicago Trading Company, a proprietary derivatives trading firm. From the Back Cover THE CLASSIC BESTSELLING GUIDE--NOW REVISED AND UPDATEDFor two decades, Sheldon Natenbergs Option Volatility & Pricing has been one of the most widely read texts among serious option traders around the world.Now updated for todays market, the second edition takes an indepth look at the latest developments and trends in option products and trading strategies. Topics include:* Theoretical Pricing Models * Understanding Volatility* Trading and Hedging Strategies * Risk Management * Option Arbitrage * Option Theory and the Real World* Volatility ContractsThe book presents strategies and techniques used by successful option traders at major exchanges and professional trading firms around the globe. Expanded and completely revised to address todays markets, its the most comprehensive book on the subject, written by someone in the unique position of being both a professional trader and educator.Includes a glossary of option terminology and math essentials About the Author SHELDON NATENBERG is a well-known author and lecturer on options. He began his trading career in 1982 as an independent market maker in equity options at the Chicago Board Options Exchange. From 1985 to 2000 he traded commodity options, also as an independent floor trader, at the Chicago Board of Trade. Since 2000 he has been a member of the education team at Chicago Trading Company, a proprietary derivatives trading firm...