-Titulo Original : What Every Real Estate Investor Needs To Know About Cash Flow... And 36 Other Key Financial Measures, Updated Edition-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: The Classic Guide to Real Estate Investing Updated for a Re-energized Industry!Real estate is once again a great investment, and this bestselling guide provides everything you need to know to get in now and make your fortune. What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow removes the guesswork from investing in real estate by teaching you how to crunch numbers like a pro, so you can confidently judge a property’s value and ensure it provides long-term returns.Real estate expert, Frank Gallinelli has added new, detailed investment case studies, while maintaining the essentials that have made his book a staple among serious investors. Learn how to measure critical aspects of real estate investments, including: Discounted Cash Flow Net Present Value Capitalization Rate Cash-on-Cash Return Net Operating Income Internal Rate of Return Profitability Index Return on EquityWhether you’re just beginning in real estate investing or you’re a seasoned professional, What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow has what you need to make sure you take the smartest approach for your next investment using proven calculations. From the Publisher Frank Gallinelli is the founder and President of RealData‚ Inc., one of the real estate industry’s leading investment software firms. He teaches real estate investment analysis in Columbia University’s Master of Science in Real Estate Development program. About the Author Frank Gallinelli is the founder and President of RealData‚ Inc., one of the real estate industry’s leading investment software firms. He teaches real estate investment analysis in Columbia University’s Master of Science in Real Estate Development program...

-Titulo Original : Words That Sell More Than 6000 Entries To Help You Promote Your Products, Services, And Ideas-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: More than 6,000 words and phrases that make the difference between yadda-yadda-yadda and copy that sellsLooking for a better way to say authentic? Words That Sell gives you 57 alternatives. How about appealing? Take your pick from 76 synonyms. Youll even find more than 100 variations on exciting. Fully updated and expanded, this edition of the copywriting classic is packed with inspiration-on-demand for busy professionals who need to win customers--by mail, online, or in person.More than 75 lists of powerful and persuasive words and phrases, including 21 new lists for this edition Cross-referencing of categories to jump-start creative thinking A crash course in basic copywriting techniques Helpful lists of commonly misspelled words, confusing words, pretentious phrases to avoid, and more Rogets is fine for writing term papers and letters to the editor, but when it comes to the business of writing copy that translates into sales, there is no substitute for Words That Sell.Find the perfect words and phrases to win over customersGrabbers that get attention: No-risk offer * One day only! * No strings attached! * What have you got to lose? * All the right ingredients * Inside information * Do you enjoy...? * Leap into...Descriptions and benefits that create appeal: Irresistible * winning * zesty * huggable * satisfying * Youll fall in love with...* Your ticket to... * king-size * Gives you the power * baby-soft *Clinchers to win over your customer: Reap the benefits today * Dont miss out! * No risk now, no risk later! * You can do it!* You be the judge * Send for our free catalog * 100% satisfaction guaranteeSpecial strategies that seal the deal: Five-star quality * Youre worth it * Dont fall for... * We make life easier * Youre one of a select few... * discriminating * Your thoughtful gift From the Publisher Richard Bayan spent over two decades as an award-winning advertising copywriter and copy chief. He is the author of three other books, including the companion to this book, More Words That Sell.. From the Back Cover More than 6,000 words and phrases that make the difference between yadda-yadda-yadda and copy that sellsLooking for a better way to say authentic? Words That Sell gives you 57 alternatives. How about appealing? Take your pick from 76 synonyms. Youll even find more than 100 variations on exciting. Fully updated and expanded, this edition of the copywriting classic is packed with inspiration-on-demand for busy professionals who need to win customers--by mail, online, or in person.More than 75 lists of powerful and persuasive words and phrases, including 21 new lists for this edition Cross-referencing of categories to jump-start creative thinking A crash course in basic copywriting techniques Helpful lists of commonly misspelled words, confusing words, pretentious phrases to avoid, and more Rogets is fine for writing term papers and letters to the editor, but when it comes to the business of writing copy that translates into sales, there is no substitute for Words That Sell.Find the perfect words and phrases to win over customersGrabbers that get attention:No-risk offer * One day only! * No strings attached! * What have you got to lose? * All the right ingredients * Inside information * Do you enjoy...? * Leap into...Descriptions and benefits that create appeal:Irresistible * winning * zesty * huggable * satisfying * Youll fall in love with...* Your ticket to... * king-size * Gives you the power * baby-soft *Clinchers to win over your customer:Reap the benefits today * Dont miss out! * No risk now, no risk later! * You can do it!* You be the judge * Send for our free catalog * 100% satisfaction guaranteeSpecial strategies that seal the deal:Five-star quality * Youre worth it * Dont fall for... * We make life easier * Youre one of a select few... * discriminating * Your thoughtful gift About the Author Richard Bayan spent over two dec...

-Titulo Original : Lower Your Taxes - Big Time! 2019-2020 Small Business Wealth Building And Tax Reduction Secrets From An Irs Insider-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: Learn how to navigate the latest changes to the tax law and save big on your taxes! For most people, tax time is the most dreaded time of the year. After the recent tax overhaul enacted by Congress, taxpayers are more anxious and confused than ever. Lower Your Taxes Big Time! helps you understand how the latest tax bill affects your personal and business taxes. Fully updated for the 2019 - 2020 season, this essential book covers everything you need to know about saving money on tax day and every other day of the year. Whether youre a consultant, business owner, independent contractor, or home filer, youll learn how to legally, morally and ethically take advantage of the tax system to get a yearly subsidy of $5,000 or more back from the IRS and bulletproof your records forever. Written by tax expert and former IRS attorney Sandy Botkin, this is a must-have resource for saving thousands of dollars at tax time. Lower Your Taxes Big Time! shows you how to: *Properly document any business deduction so you never have to worry about being audited*Get a tax subsidy of $5,000 or more for starting up your own home-based business *Turn tuition, entertainment, orthodontia, and other expenses into huge deductions *Take advantage of small-business tax changes and extensions recently passed by the American Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and more.*Learn how to easily navigate and maximize the new 20% pass through deduction for most small businesses From the Publisher Sandy Botkin is a CPA and former Attorney for the IRS who has taught hundreds of thousands of taxpayers how to save on their taxes with his Tax Reduction Institute seminars. One of the most well-known national lecturers in the field of tax reduction and audit proofing techniques, he has toured with Tony Robbins, Donald Trump, and John Grey. Botkin is the author of the audiotape series Tax Strategies for Business Professionals and Tax Advantages of a Home-Based Business. About the Author Sandy Botkin is a CPA and former Attorney for the IRS who has taught hundreds of thousands of taxpayers how to save on their taxes with his Tax Reduction Institute seminars. One of the most well-known national lecturers in the field of tax reduction and audit proofing techniques, he has toured with Tony Robbins, Donald Trump, and John Grey. Botkin is the author of the audiotape series Tax Strategies for Business Professionals and Tax Advantages of a Home-Based Business...

-Titulo Original : Mastering The Trade, Third Edition Proven Techniques For Profiting From Intraday And Swing Trading Setups-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: The go-to guide for launching a lucrative career in trading fully updated for today’s turbulent marketsOne of today’s most successful traders, John F. Carter has made his popular guide more relevant and effective than ever. This new edition of Mastering the Trade includes the essential content that has made it a bestselling classic, and includes critical new information for making the best trading decisions in every situation. Combining insightful market overview with trading strategies and concepts, Carter provides:*Proven set-ups, with optimal markets and non-negotiable trading rules *Exact entry, exit, and stop loss levels for swing and intraday trading *Seven key internals, from Skew to VIX *Pre-market checklist for analyzing recent market behavior *Scanning techniques for pinpointing high-probability setups*Effective risk control techniques *Methods for ensuring your computer runs at max speed*Techniques for predicting market correctionsFrom valuable hardware and software to market mechanics, pivot points, and position sizing, Carter delivers a suite of tools for beating out the competition on a regular basis.Mastering the Trade, Third Edition builds your expertise in knowing what’s working for you and what’s working against you, so you make a living on the frontlines of professional trading. From the Publisher John F. Carter is the founder of SimplerTrading . He makes frequent appearances on CNBC, Fox Business, and Bloomberg, and is a regular contributor to Traders Expos and Money Shows around the world. He is also active in real estate and Angel investing. He and his wife Maria live outside of Austin, TX, on a ranch with their three children. From the Back Cover Well written and packed with the kind of insight about the nature of trading and the markets that can surely benefit every level of trader.--Mark Douglas, author of Trading in the Zone and The Disciplined TraderThis is a must read for all new traders, specifically for the psychological aspect of trading. I am recommending it to all of my clients.--Carolyn Boroden, FibonacciQueen About the Author John F. Carter is the founder of SimplerTrading . He makes frequent appearances on CNBC, Fox Business, and Bloomberg, and is a regular contributor to Traders Expos and Money Shows around the world. He is also active in real estate and Angel investing. He and his wife Maria live outside of Austin, TX, on a ranch with their three children...

-Titulo Original : The Big Book Of Team Building Games Trust-building Activities, Team Spirit Exercises, And Other Fun Things To Do-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 worldwideDr. John W. Newstrom and Edward E. Scannell are respected authors, professional speakers, and seminar leaders. They are the coauthors of McGraw-Hills best-selling Games Trainers Play series, which has sold more than 250,000 copies. Did you know that games can be a terrifically effective way to build team spirit, communication, and trust among people who work together day in and day out? Now you can spark morale in any work group by choosing from 70 stimulating games and activities specifically designed for the manager whos looking to raise sagging morale in a department, liven up boring staff meetings, enable team members to collaborate smoothly and effectively, and much more! From the Publisher Dr. John W. Newstrom and Edward E. Scannell are respected authors, professional speakers, and seminar leaders. They are the coauthors of McGraw-Hills best-selling Games Trainers Play series, which has sold more than 250,000 copies. From the Back Cover The fun way to lift morale in any work group!Did you know that games can be a terrifically effective way to build team spirit, communication, and trust among people who work together day in and day out? Team-building games and activities are so stimulating and enjoyable that everyone in the department actually looks forward to them! Now you can choose from 70 varied and imaginative games and activities that have been specifically designed for the manager whos looking to: Raise sagging morale in a department Liven up boring staff meetings Improve communication Promote a culture of harmony and cooperation Have fun with your work team Each of these games is fast, creative, easy-to-lead, and will help you accomplish your team building goals. Learn valuable tips on how to present games and how to select activities for particular situations. Get essential advice on what not to do when leading games, and much more...

-Titulo Original : Security Analysis Sixth Edition, Foreword By Warren Buffett (security Analysis Prior Editions)-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: About the Author Benjamin Graham is considered to be the founder of value investing and taught at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Business.David L. Dodd was a colleague of Graham’s at Columbia University, where he was an assistant professor of finance.David L. Dodd was a colleague of Graham’s at Columbia University, where he was an assistant professor of finance. A road map for investing that I have now been following for 57 years.--From the Foreword by Warren E. Buffett First published in 1934, Security Analysis is one of the most influential financial books ever written. Selling more than one million copies through five editions, it has provided generations of investors with the timeless value investing philosophy and techniques of Benjamin Graham and David L. Dodd.As relevant today as when they first appeared nearly 75 years ago, the teachings of Benjamin Graham, “the father of value investing,” have withstood the test of time across a wide diversity of market conditions, countries, and asset classes.This new sixth edition, based on the classic 1940 version, is enhanced with 200 additional pages of commentary from some of today’s leading Wall Street money managers. These masters of value investing explain why the principles and techniques of Graham and Dodd are still highly relevant even in today’s vastly different markets. The contributor list includes:Seth A. Klarman, president of The Baupost Group, L.L.C. and author of Margin of SafetyJames Grant, founder of Grants Interest Rate Observer, general partner of Nippon Partners Jeffrey M. Laderman, twenty-five year veteran of BusinessWeekRoger Lowenstein, author of Buffett: The Making of an American Capitalist and When America Aged and Outside Director, Sequoia Fund Howard S. Marks, CFA, Chairman and Co-Founder, Oaktree Capital Management L.P. J. Ezra Merkin, Managing Partner, Gabriel Capital Group . Bruce Berkowitz, Founder, Fairholme Capital Management. Glenn H. Greenberg, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Chieftain Capital Management Bruce Greenwald, Robert Heilbrunn Professor of Finance and Asset Management, Columbia Business School David Abrams, Managing Member, Abrams Capital Featuring a foreword by Warren E. Buffett (in which he reveals that he has read the 1940 masterwork “at least four times”), this new edition of Security Analysis will reacquaint you with the foundations of value investing more relevant than ever in the tumultuous 21st century markets. Review The biggest event in the world of investment publishing this year looks certain to be the re-publication of a book that came out almost three-quarters of a century ago. From the Publisher Benjamin Graham is considered to be the founder of value investing and taught at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Business.David L. Dodd was a colleague of Graham’s at Columbia University, where he was an assistant professor of finance. From the Back Cover “A roadmap for investing that I have now been following for 57 years.”-From the foreword by Warren E. BuffettThe 1940 edition of Security Analysis is considered the bible of value investing. McGraw-Hill continues its proud tradition with this new sixth edition that will serve as a touchstone for a new generation of investors.The leading “Masters” of value investing have updated Graham and Dodd’s classic work with more than 200 pages of new commentary:Seth A. Klarman, president of The Baupost Group, L.L.C. and author of Margin of SafetyJames Grant, founder of Grants Interest Rate Observer, general partner of Nippon PartnersJeffrey M. Laderman, twenty-five year veteran of BusinessWeekRoger Lowenstein, author of Buffett: The Making of an American Capitalist and When America Aged and Outside Director, Sequoia FundHoward S. Marks, CFA, C...

-Titulo Original : Winning The Losers Game Timeless Strategies For Successful Investing, Eighth Edition-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: The definitive guide to long-term investing success fully updated to address the realities of today’s marketsTechnology, information overload, and increasing market dominance by expert investors and computers make it harder than ever to produce investing results that overcome operating costs and fees. Winning the Loser’s Game reveals everything you need to know to reduce costs, fees, and taxes, and focus on long-term policies that are right for you. Candid, short, and super easy to read, Winning the Loser’s Game walks you through the process of developing and implementing a powerful investing strategy that generates solid profits year after year. In this eagerly awaited new edition, Charles D. Ellis applies the expertise developed over his long, illustrious career. This updated edition includes:NEW CHAPTERS on bond investing, how investor behavior affects returns, and how technology and big data are challenging traditional investment decisionsNEW RESEARCH and evidence supporting the case for indexing investment operationsNEW INSIGHTS into the role of governance, developing a comprehensive saving strategy, and the power of regression to the meanCompanies change, and markets and economies go up and down sometimes a lot.But the core principles of successful investing never change and never will. That’s why, when you’ve read this book, you’ll know all you really need to know to be successful in investing.With Winning the Loser’s Game, you have everything you need to identify your unique investment objectives, develop a realistic and powerful investment program, and drive superior results. From the Publisher Charles D. Ellis founded Greenwich Associates, an international strategy consulting firm that serves leading financial firms in more than 130 professional financial markets around the world. Ellis is now an investing consultant to large institutional investors, government organizations, and high-net-worth families, and works as a director of several small businesses. From the Back Cover “Of the thousands upon thousands of books for individual investors, perhaps a dozen are worth reading. Of the dozen, only one is written with verve and clarity. Read this classic, learn its lessons, follow its precepts and prosper.” --David F. Swenson, Chief Investment Officer, Yale University “The best book about investing? The answer is simple: Winning the Loser’s Game.” --F. William McNabb III, former Chairman and CEO, The Vanguard Group, Inc. “Winning the Loser’s Game is one of a tiny handful of books that should be read by every investor. Charley Ellis has written a timeless investment classic that will be as worth reading 50 years from now as today, but for your own sake, dont wait to pick it up.” --Seth Alexander, President, MIT Investment Management Company “A seminal work. Its true and tested investing principles, vindicated over decades of experience, provide an invaluable framework for institutional and retail investors alike. The message resonates even more powerfully in todays world of unorthodox economic policy-making and lasting financial distortions.” --Gumersindo Oliveros, CEO and CIO, KAUST Investment Management “A true must-read classic!” --Martin Leibowitz, Managing Director, Morgan Stanley Research “A must-read. This clearly written book explores concepts essential to both institutional and individual investors. It is not a simplistic do-it-yourself cookbook, but an elegant guide to investment truths and paradoxes.” --Abby Joseph Cohen, Stock Market Strategist and Managing Director, Goldman, Sachs & Co. “To invest well is a daunting task no matter ones financial sophistication. Its especially so for individual investors because their investment decisions are so closely intertwined with life circumstances and choices. Winning the Losers Game provides a powerful framework and clear prescriptions for establishing a game plan to deliver long-term investment success. Charley ...

-Titulo Original : Cracking The Sales Management Code The Secrets To Measuring And Managing Sales Performance-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: Cracking the Sales Management Code is a groundbreaking book for sales managers and executives who want greater control over sales performance. Based on new research into how world-class sales forces measure and manage their sellers, it provides a best practice approach to identify and implement the critical activities and metrics that drive business results. It is not a book on organizational leadership, nor is it a book on interpersonal coaching. It is a book on how to effectively manage a sales force. Neil Rackham (bestselling author of SPIN Selling) states in his foreword, Theres an acute shortage of good books on the specifics of sales management. Cracking the Sales Management Code is about the practical specifics of sales management in the new era, and it fills a void. This book is effectively an operating manual for the sales force. It identifies the 5 fundamental sales processes that can be managed to create desired business outcomes, and it helps readers choose which of the processes are needed to achieve their own strategic objectives. It also provides examples of actual tools and frameworks for sales managers to use, and it gives straight-forward advice on how to change sales force behaviors while avoiding common pitfalls. This book will further help sales forces maximize the usefulness of CRM by defining 3 distinct levels of sales metrics - those you can directly manage, those you can influence, and those that you can only hope to change. Cracking the Sales Management Code is written in an engaging and narrative way that brings to life the extensive research and practical insights contained within its pages. It is a must-read for anyone in sales management or sales operations who wants to clarify the task of sales management and put in place the strategies, processes, tools, and metrics to proactively manage sales performance. From the Publisher Jason Jordan is a partner with Vantage Point Performance, a sales management training and development firm. He is a recognized thought-leader and sought-after speaker on the subject of sales management best practices. Jordan lives in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he teaches sales management at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business.Michelle Vazzana has personally coached hundreds of sales managers and leaders. Her graduate studies and extensive experience helped bridge the gap between Vantage Point Performance’s groundbreaking research and its practical application for sales managers. She is a popular speaker on the topic of sales transformation. From the Inside Flap There are literally thousands of books on selling, coaching, and leadership, but what about the particulars of managing a sales force. Where are the frameworks, metrics, and best practices to help you succeed?Based on extensive research into how world-class companies measure and manage their sales forces, Cracking the Sales Management Code is the first operating manual for sales management. In it you will discover:The 5 critical processes that drive sales performanceHow to choose the right processes for your own team The 3 levels of sales metrics you must collectWhich metrics you can manage and which you cantHow to prioritize conflicting sales objectivesHow to align seller activities with business results How to use CRM to improve the impact of coachingAs Neil Rackham writes in the foreword: Theres an acute shortage of good books on the specifics of sales management. Cracking the Sales Management Code is about the practical specifics of sales management in the new era, and it fills a void.Cracking the Sales Management Code fills that void by providing foundational knowledge about how the sales force works. It reveals the gears and levers that actually control sales results. It will add clarity to things that you intuitively know and provide insight into things that you dont. It will change the way you manage your sellers from day to ...

-Titulo Original : What The Happiest Retirees Know 10 Habits For A Healthy, Secure, And Joyful Life-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: The bestselling author of You Can Retire Sooner Than You Think and host of Money Matters reveals the 10 essential habits for a rich, rewarding, and blissful retirement.What does it take to have a truly happy retirement? Is it money? A mortgage-free home? An active social life? A long-lasting marriage or maybe a new one? Finance expert, author, and radio host Wes Moss asked more than 2,000 of the nation’s happiest retirees to find out and their answers may surprise you. Through a series of revealing surveys, Moss noticed a pattern of distinct, recognizable habits that the happiest retirees shared, from the simplest of lifestyle choices to the smartest of financial strategies. These are the kinds of habits anyone can develop the perfect road map to a healthy, secure, and joyful retirement sooner.Whether you’re already retired or just starting to make plans, these 10 simple actions and attitudes can make a profound difference in every aspect of your life. The book is packed with hard-won wisdom and invaluable advice on how to make little changes now that will have the biggest impact later. It’s filled with proven ways to develop smarter habits with: Money (“Think river, not reservoir”); Family (“Get your kids off your payroll”); Housing (“Live mortgage-free”); Investing (“Be a tomorrow investor”); Spending (“Be pound wise so you can be penny foolish”); and much more. With these 10 transformational habits, you can stop obsessing over money, stay socially connected, and start enjoying your new life as the happiest retiree on the block. From the Publisher Wes Moss is the chief investment strategist and a managing partner at Capital Investment Advisors (CIA), a registered investment advisor firm with over $3 billion in assets under management and offices in Atlanta, Tampa, and Denver. A passionate financial educator, he is the host of Money Matters, a weekly radio show on Atlanta’s premiere news and talk station on WSB Radio and a columnist for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. In 2019, Barron’s named Moss one of America’s top 100 Independent Financial Advisors. He has been included in Barron’s Top 1,200 Financial Advisors every year since 2014. In 2020, Forbes named Moss a top 10 financial advisor for the state of Georgia. He has a devoted following on social media, especially on YouTube, where his videos have been viewed more than 2.8 million times. Wes is the author of the bestselling book You Can Retire Sooner Than You Think. From the Back Cover Successful aging is not just about adding more years to your life but, rather, adding life to your years. Through his research, Moss has identified the essential lifestyle habits of those who want to retire happily yet still be engaged with life. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to optimize their Third Act in life.-Dan Buettner, National Geographic Fellow and #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Blue ZonesI have had so much fun reading Wess latest book. What the happiest retirees know that you need to learn are a lot of things about money but, more importantly, how you live your life. You expect you need to have saved enough to cover your retirement years. Wes proves that only gets you part of the way. Relationships, family, hobbies, volunteering, and being involved in community are central to your happiness. Read this and you will be on your way to a full, rewarding retirement life.-Clark Howard, consumer advocate, money expert, and New York Times bestselling author of Living Large in Lean TimesI have studied retirement for many years. Well written and very engaging, this book is one of the best I have read on this topic. Moss has made a major contribution to the understanding of and planning for retirement. His examples are not only entertaining but extremely informative. This book is for everyone, no matter what stage they are in their careers.-Lo...

-Titulo Original : Culture Renovation 18 Leadership Actions To Build An Unshakeable Company-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: Seize and expand the competitive edge with a smart, well-managed culture “renovation”Most business leaders understand the power of a dynamic, positive culture but almost every effort to change culture fails. Why? The approach is often all wrong. Rather than attempt to “transform” a new culture from the ground up, leaders need to instead spearhead a culture renovation. It’s all about keeping what works, changing what needs to be changed, and ensuring proper care and maintenance much like refurbishing and living in a beautiful historic home and improving its overall value.In Culture Renovation, the head of the world’s leading HR research firm the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) Kevin Oakes provides tangible, tactical insights drawn from a robust data set and informed by CEOs and HR leaders at many of the world’s top companies. You’ll find everything you need to rebuild your corporate culture with care and expertise, including:Three phases and detailed action steps for architecting the change you want to seePractical insights and examples from T-Mobile, Microsoft, 3M, and other top companiesThe traits of a healthy corporate cultureProven talent practices to maintain your new culture for long-term successOakes identifies 18 proven leadership actions for turning any culture into an agile, resilient, and innovative high-performance organization. You’ll learn how to best understand the culture in place today and set a new cultural path for decades to come; develop a co-creation mindset; identify influencers and blockers; ferret out skeptics and non-believers; measure, monitor, and report progress; and implement “next practices” in talent strategies to sustain the renovation.Culture Renovation delivers everything you need to plan, build, and maintain a corporate culture that drives profits, growth, and business sustainability now and well into the future. From the Publisher Kevin Oakes, CEO and co-founder of i4cp, has been a pioneer in the human capital field for the last 25 years, and is an international keynote speaker on culture, talent management, leadership, innovation, diversity, metrics, and strategic learning in organizations. He founded and served as President of SumTotal Systems, one of the largest providers of talent and learning solutions in the world, a company originally founded by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. From the Back Cover “The best playbooks are a combination of reliable research, relatable examples, and actionable strategies. This is the best playbook I’ve seen when it comes to creating organizational cultures that create competitive advantage, unlock performance, and rehumanize work.” -Brene Brown, PhD, author of the New York Times #1 bestseller, Dare to Lead What’s clear is that corporate culture needs an overhaul. What’s less clear is how to undertake that massive task. Thank goodness, then, for Kevin Oakes. In Culture Renovation he lays out a straightforward framework that any business leader can use to face the future with confidence and to build a great organization from the inside out.” -Daniel H. Pink, author of New York Times bestsellers When, Drive, and To Sell Is Human “Oakes, the CEO of an HR research firm, stresses the importance of a healthy work culture in his empowering debut… Business leaders will want to check out this smart, savvy guide.” -Publishers Weekly About the Author Kevin Oakes, CEO and co-founder of i4cp, has been a pioneer in the human capital field for the last 25 years, and is an international keynote speaker on culture, talent management, leadership, innovation, diversity, metrics, and strategic learning in organizations. He founded and served as President of SumTotal Systems, one of the largest providers of talent and learning solutions in the world, a company originally founded by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen...

-Titulo Original : Hiring For Attitude A Revolutionary Approach To Recruiting And Selecting People With Both Tremendous Skills And Superb Attitude-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: Common hiring practices are destined for failure here’s how to hire the right people and build a company culture designed for long-term successIn a recent groundbreaking study, the training firm Leadership IQ found that 46 percent of all new hires fail within their first 18 months. But here’s the real shocker: 89 percent fail for attitudinal reasons not skills.Most hiring managers are getting it wrong. Of course skills are important, but a particular skill set is about the easiest thing to test in an interview. Although much harder to recognize, attitude should be your number-one focus during the hiring process. Don’t suffer from poor chemistry even one employee with the wrong attitude could cause years of suffering for your other employees and customers.Whether you’re hiring new employees, choosing existing employees for a new team, or upgrading your current talent pool, you need people with the right attitude!Attitude is what makes employees give 100 percent effort and turns customers into raving fans. Attitude sets your company apart from the competition.In Hiring for Attitude, top leadership strategist Mark Murphy shows you: The five biggest reasons why new hires fail Two quick and easy tests to discover the attitudinal characteristics that you need for your unique culture The five-part interview question that gets candidates to reveal the truth about what their last boss really thinks of them Where great companies really find their best candidates The six words most interviewers add to the end of behavioral interview questions that destroy their effectivenessHiring for Attitude includes case studies from Microchip, Southwest Airlines, The Ritz-Carlton, Google, and other companies that drive great results by hiring for attitude.Whether your company is small or big, highly social or hyper-competitive, fl at or hierarchical, every person on your payroll has to fit your culture. You can’t afford to hire blind. You need to be Hiring for Attitude. From the Publisher Mark Murphy is the author of the New York Times bestseller, Hundred Percenters and HARD Goals. As founder and CEO of Leadership IQ, a top-rated provider of cutting-edge research and leadership training, he has provided guidance to leaders from virtually every industry and half the Fortune 500. Murphy has appeared on CBS News Sunday Morning, ABCs 20/20, and Fox Business News. His award-winning work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Forbes, and Bloomberg BusinessWeek. From the Back Cover Success in business starts with finding great talent that will thrive within your company culture. Hiring for Attitude combines valuable insights with relatable examples, giving you the tools to recruit the right talent for your organization and reduce your risk of mishires.--BRENT RASMUSSEN, President of CareerBuilder North AmericaCaesars brings our brands to life through the attitude of our team members. In Hiring for Attitude, Mark Murphy combines the science of selecting for attitude with the wisdom of how to apply it to your business. The tools in this book are clever and unique and will immediately enhance your culture. Attitude is the new front in the war for talent, and this book positions you to win.--TERRY BYRNES, Vice President of Total Service, Caesars EntertainmentIn the global high-tech world, attitude is critical. But how do you discover whether someone is both technically brilliant and a perfect fit with your culture? Moving way beyond standard hiring approaches, Hiring for Attitude has deepened our talent pool, shown us how to discover untapped talent, reduced the risk of hiring the wrong person, and cut turnover substantially.--MITCH LITTLE, Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Applications, MicrochipWhos getting hired this year? People with great attitudes who can fit a particular culture. But traditional hiring approaches dont help you discover who is (and isnt) the perfect fit. Hiring f...

-Titulo Original : Toyota Kata Managing People For Improvement, Adaptiveness And Superior Results-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: Lead, Manage, and Develop Your People--the Toyota Way!This game-changing book puts you behind the curtain at Toyota, providing new insight into the legendary automakers management practices and offering practical guidance for leading and developing people in a way that makes the best use of their brainpower.Drawing on six years of research into Toyotas employee-management routines, Toyota Kata examines and elucidates, for the first time, the companys organizational routines that power its success with continuous improvement and adaptation. The book also reaches beyond Toyota to explain issues of human behavior in organizations and provide specific answers to questions such as:How can we make improvement and adaptation part of everyday work throughout the organization? How can we develop and utilize the capability of everyone in the organization to repeatedly work toward and achieve new levels of performance? How can we give an organization the power to handle dynamic, unpredictable situations and keep satisfying customers? Mike Rother explains how to improve our prevailing management approach through the practice of two Kata: the Improvement Kata--a repeating routine of establishing challenging target conditions, working step-by-step through obstacles, and always learning from the problems we encounter; and the Coaching Kata: a practice routine for teaching the Improvement Kata to employees at every level to ensure it motivates their ways of thinking and acting.With clear detail, an abundance of practical examples, and a cohesive explanation from start to finish, Toyota Kata gives managers, supervisors and team leaders actionable routines of thought and behavior that produce superior results and sustained competitive advantage. From the Publisher Mike Rother is an engineer, a teacher, and a guest researcher at the Technical University Dortmund. Rother’s work has bought him to numerous companies and hundreds of factories around the world, where he collaborates with people to test ideas and shares lessons learned. He splits his time between Ann Arbor, and Cologne, Germany. Rother has been entered into the Association of Manufacturing Excellences Hall of Fame. From the Back Cover Toyota Kata gets to the essence of how Toyota manages continuous improvement and human ingenuity, through daily practice. Mike Rother explains why typical companies fail to understand the core of Lean and make limited progress and what it takes to make it a real part of your culture. Jeffrey K. Liker, bestselling author of The Toyota WayToyota Kata is one of the stepping stones that will usher in a new era of management thinking. The Systems ThinkerBy uncovering exactly what makes Toyota the standard bearer in a way that is accessible to every management level, in every industry, Rother has given the business world a true gem--Toyota Kata is a must read! Keith Allman, President, Delta Faucet CompanyMike Rothers Toyota Kata is a rare and exciting event--a book that casts entirely new light on a much-heralded set of management practices, giving those practices new significance and power. From the Foreword by H. Thomas Johnson, author of Profit Beyond MeasureIn Toyota Kata, Rother has put his finger on the heart of the coaching process at Toyota. He has distilled the PDCA process to its simplest and most essential core. Much of Toyotas success is rooted in these subtle yet powerful behaviors Mike so clearly describes. Kata provides a level of clear insight into the key principles underlying Toyota culture in a way that can be easily understood and applied. Essential reading for any company committed to lasting culture change. Bill Costantino, W3 Group, Former Group Leader TMMK(Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky, Inc.) How any organization in any industry can progress from old-fashioned management by results to a strikingly different and better way. James P. Womack, Chairman and Foun...

-Titulo Original : Trade Your Way To Financial Freedom-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: The bestselling holy grail of trading information-now brought completely up to date to give traders an edge in the marketplace“Sound trading advice and lots of ideas you can use to develop your own trading methodology.”-Jack Schwager, author of Market Wizards and The New Market WizardsThis trading masterpiece has been fully updated to address all the concerns of todays market environment. With substantial new material, this second edition features Tharps new 17-step trading model. Trade Your Way to Financial Freedom also addresses reward to risk multiples, as well as insightful new interviews with top traders, and features updated examples and charts. From the Publisher Van K. Tharp, Ph.D., is an internationally known consultant and coach to traders and investors, as well as the founder and president of the Van Tharp Institute. He is the author of multiple bestselling books on trading and investing, including Safe Strategies for Financial Freedom and Financial Freedom Through Electronic Day Trading. Tharp is a highly sought-after speaker who develops courses and seminars for large banks and trading firms around the world. He has published numerous articles and has been featured in publications such as Forbes, Barrons Market Week, and Investors Business Daily...

-Titulo Original : Think Like Amazon 50 1/2 Ideas To Become A Digital Leader-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: From the Publisher John Rossman was an executive at Amazon, where he launched and scaled the Marketplace business, which now accounts for more than 50 percent of all units sold at . He also led the enterprise services business, with responsibilities for Target , NBA , Toys R Us, and other top brands. He now heads Rossman Partners, a niche business advisory firm that helps clients succeed and thrive in the digital era. Rossman has worked with The Gates Foundation, Microsoft, Nordstrom, Target, Walmart, and many others. He is highly sought after for expert commentary regarding Amazon by global news media, such as the New York Times, CNBC, and Bloomberg, among others. “Reading this book is like having Jeff Bezos advise me.” Eric Martinez, Founder and CEO of ModjoulThe former Amazon executive who launched and scaled Amazon Marketplace delivers the ultimate playbook on how to “think like Amazon” and succeed in the digital age. “What would Jeff do?” Since leaving Amazon to advise start-ups and corporations, John Rossman has been asked this question countless times by executives who want to know “the secret” behind Amazon’s historic success. In this step-by-step guide, he provides 50 ½ answers drawn from his experience as an Amazon executive and shows today’s business leaders how to think like Amazon, strategize like Bezos, and beat the competition like nobody’s business. Learn how to:Move forward to get back to Day 1 and change the status quo.Use the “working backwards” innovation and problem-solving approach to lead the way.Become a platform company with the right platform strategy.Create customer obsession and grant your customers superpowers.Experiment, fail, rinse, and repeat.Decentralize your way to digital greatness.Master the magic of small autonomous teams.Avoid the trap of past positions.Make better and faster decisions.Use metrics to create a culture of accountability and innovationUse AI and the Internet of Things to reinvent customer experiences.In addition to these targeted strategies, you’ll receive a rare inside glimpse into how Jeff Bezos and Amazon take a remarkably consistent approach to innovate, explore new markets, and spark new growth. You’ll understand the unique mindset and inner workings that drive Amazon’s operational excellence, from its ground-up approach to new digital markets to its out-of-the-box attitudes on innovation. Along the way, you’ll learn specific game-changing strategies that made Amazon stand out in a crowded digital world. These include actionable ideas that you can use to transform your culture, expand your business into digital, and become the kind of platform company that customers obsess over. Rossman also offers invaluable insights into the latest technologies, e-commerce marketing, online culture, and IoT disruptions that only an Amazon insider would know. If you want to compete and win in the digital era, you have to Think Like Amazon. From the Back Cover “In today’s landscape, you’re either competing with Amazon or figuring out how to leverage it. Either way, you’d better understand its mindset, which drives how it operates. Having worked at Amazon in its early years, I can attest that this book definitely captures the essence and unwavering principles that make Amazon like no other company.”-Kirk Beardsley, EVP of Digital at Nordstrom and former Director of Business Development at Amazon “Use the tools in this book to solve the seemingly impossible challenges your business faces today, and your customers will thank you with their loyalty and wallets.”-James Thomson, partner at Buy Box Experts and former head of Amazon Services“This book provides innovators with a powerful framework to lead in today’s age of digital disruption and transformation. Whether your organization is a single-person start-up or a member of the Fortune 500, John Rossman’s 50 ½ ideas will empower executives and their teams to rethink their busines...

-Titulo Original : Technical Analysis Explained, Fifth Edition The Successful Investors Guide To Spotting Investment Trends And Turning Points-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Technical Analysis ExplainedTHE SUCCESSFUL INVESTORS GUIDE TO SPOTTING INVESTMENT TRENDS AND TURNING POINTSBy MARTIN J. PRINGMcGraw-Hill EducationCopyright © 2014 McGraw-Hill EducationAll rights reserved.ISBN: 978-0-07-182517-7ContentsPreface, Part I: Trend-Determining Techniques, 1. The Definition and Interaction of Trends, 2. Financial Markets and the Business Cycle, 3. Dow Theory, 4. Typical Parameters for Intermediate Trends, 5. How to Identify Support and Resistance Zones, 6. Trendlines, 7. Basic Characteristics of Volume, 8. Classic Price Patterns, 9. Smaller Price Patterns and Gaps, 10. One- and Two-Bar Price Patterns, 11. Moving Averages, 12. Envelopes and Bollinger Bands, 13. Momentum I: Basic Principles, 14. Momentum II: Individual Indicators, 15. Momentum III: Individual Indicators, 16. Candlestick Charting, 17. Point and Figure Charting, 18. Miscellaneous Techniques for Determining Trends, 19. The Concept of Relative Strength, 20. Putting the Indicators Together: The DJ Transports 1990-2001, Part II: Market Structure, 21. Price: The Major Averages, 22. Price: Sector Rotation, 23. Time: Analyzing Secular Trends for Stocks, Bonds, and Commodities, 24. Time: Cycles and Seasonal Patterns, 25. Practical Identification of Cycles, 26. Volume II: Volume Indicators, 27. Market Breadth, Part III: Other Aspects of Market Analysis, 28. Indicators and Relationships That Measure Confidence, 29. The Importance of Sentiment, 30. Integrating Contrary Opinion and Technical Analysis, 31. Why Interest Rates Affect the Stock Market, 32. Using Technical Analysis to Select Individual Stocks, 33. Technical Analysis of International Stock Markets, 34. Automated Trading Systems, 35. Checkpoints for Identifying Primary Stock Market Peaks and Troughs, Epilogue, Appendix: The Elliott Wave, Glossary, Bibliography, Index, CHAPTER 1THE DEFINITION AND INTERACTION OF TRENDSIn the introduction, technical analysis was defined as the art of identifying trend changes at an early stage and to maintain an investment or trading posture until the weight of the evidence indicates that the trend has reversed. In order to identify a trend reversal, we must first know what that trend is. This chapter explains and categorizes the principal trends, and concludes with a discussion of one of the basic building blocks of technical analysis: peak-and-trough progression. This technique is arguably the simplest of trend-determining techniques, but in my book, certainly one of the most effective.Time FramesWe have already established the link between psychology and prices. It is also a fact that human nature (psychology) is more or less constant. This means that the principles of technical analysis can be applied to any time frame, from one- minute bars to weekly and monthly charts. The interpretation is identical. The only difference is that the battle between buyers and sellers is much larger on the monthly charts than on the intraday ones. This means that such trend- reversal signals are far more significant. As we proceed, it will be evident that this book contains a huge variety of examples featuring many different time frames. For the purpose of interpretation, the time frame really doesnt matter; its the character of the pattern that does. For example, if you are a long-term trader and see a particular example featured on a 10-minute bar chart, the principles of interpretation are the same when applied to a weekly chart. A long-term investor would never initiate an investment based on a 10-minute chart, but can and should take action when that same type of technical evidence appears on a weekly or monthly one, and vice versa.Three Important TrendsA trend is a period in which a price moves in an irregular but persistent direction. It may also be described as a time measurement of the direction in price levels covering different time spans. There are many different classifications of trends in techn...

-Titulo Original : The Gregg Shorthand Manual Simplified-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: A shortand outline for almost every word in the English language.The GREGG Shorthand Dictionary Simplified is divided into two parts: Part I contains 26,098 words most commonly used in notation with their official shorthand outlines. Also included are words that are frequently used in such fields as medicine, law, engineering, chemistry, and many others. These words represent a large range of vocabulary, omitting derivites that are not needed in shorthand. Part II contains 2,604 proper names and geographic expressions including a list of 72 commonly used abbreviations. This valuable reference should be part of the library of every shorthand writer. 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 American Sign Language Phrase Book-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: About the Author Lou Fant (1931-2001) was considered a leading expert in the ASL field--and considered the ambassador between two worlds. He was a teacher, interpreter, consultant, sign language coach, and actor. His accomplishments included cofounding the National Theatre of the Deaf in 1967; creating the sign laguage for the film Clan of the Cave Bear; being the sign language coach in Children of a Lesser God; coaching such actors as Diane Keaton and Mare Winningham; appearing in scores of movies, plays, TV shows; and hosting the Emmy Award-winning TV program Off Hand.Lou Fant (1931-2001) was heralded as a leading expert in the ASL field and an ambassador between the deaf and hearing worlds. He was a teacher, interpreter, consultant, sign language coach, and actor. Fant cofounded the National Theatre of the Deaf in 1967. Barbara Bernstein Fant has taught beginning and advanced ASL at Seattle Central Community College since 1990. On occasion, she contracts with the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation and Seattle Diversity Words in providing ASL classes and tutoring to various corporations. She has served as the chairperson of the Abused Deaf Womens Advocacy Services board. Open up a whole new world of communication through ASLYou can easily learn ASL with help from The American Sign Language Phrase Book. With more than 500 phrases, this is the reference guide to everyday expressions in American Sign Language, providing a quick way for you to converse with deaf people.Clearly illustrated with hundreds of line drawings, this book focuses on areas such as health, family, school, sports, travel, religion, time, money, food and drink, and small talk. This editions new chapter on technology boasts 50 phrases to help you communicate about the Internet, computing, video relay, and more. There is even a chapter that gives you phrases for communicating about signing: asking people to sign slower, indicating your fingerspelling ability, and requesting help with your fledgling skills. From asking simple questions (“How are you?”) to more complex phrases (“Theres no sign for that, you have to fingerspell it.”), The American Sign Language Phrase Book gives you the power to communicate easily and comfortably in ASL. From the Publisher Lou Fant (1931-2001) was heralded as a leading expert in the ASL field and an ambassador between the deaf and hearing worlds. He was a teacher, interpreter, consultant, sign language coach, and actor. Fant cofounded the National Theatre of the Deaf in 1967. Barbara Bernstein Fant has taught beginning and advanced ASL at Seattle Central Community College since 1990. On occasion, she contracts with the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation and Seattle Diversity Words in providing ASL classes and tutoring to various corporations. She has served as the chairperson of the Abused Deaf Womens Advocacy Services board...

-Titulo Original : Perfect Phrases For Managers And Supervisors, Second Edition (perfect Phrases Series)-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: The Right Phrase for Every Situation . . . Every TimeCommunication is the single most important skill for excelling as a manager. What you say and how you say it sets the tone for your department and your entire organization.Perfect Phrases for Managers and Supervisors, second edition, has been completely revised to help you communicate in today’s workplace, where collaboration, cooperation, and personalization are critical to building an efficient, productive work environment. Learn the most effective language for:Setting a tone of mutual trust and respect Dealing with difficult employees and delicate problems Conducting interviews and performance reviews Empowering your people Disciplining workers or terminating employment From the Publisher Meryl Runion is president and CEO of SpeakStrong, Inc., and a Certified Speaking Professional. About the Author Meryl Runion is president and CEO of SpeakStrong, Inc., and a Certified Speaking Professional...

-Titulo Original : Cultures And Organizations Software Of The Mind, 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 worldwideGeert Hofstede, Ph.D., is professor emeritus of Organizational Anthropology and International Management at the University of Maastricht, the Netherlands. Gert Van Hofstede, Ph.D., is a biologist and professor of Information Systems at Wageningen University, the Netherlands, and the son of Geert Hofstede. Michael Minkov, Ph.D., is a lecturer at the International University College and at the University of Sofia “St. Kliment Ohridski,” Sofia, Bulgaria. The revolutionary study of how the place where we grew up shapes the way we think, feel, and act-- with new dimensions and perspectivesBased on research conducted in more than seventy countries over a forty-year span, Cultures and Organizations examines what drives people apart-when cooperation is so clearly in everyone’s interest. With major new contributions from Michael Minkov’s analysis of data from the World Values Survey, as well as an account of the evolution of cultures by Gert Jan Hofstede, this revised and expanded edition:Reveals the “moral circles” from which national societies are built and the unexamined rules by which people think, feel, and act Explores how national cultures differ in the areas of inequality, assertiveness versus modesty, and tolerance for ambiguity Explains how organizational cultures differ from national cultures-and how they can be managed Analyzes stereotyping, differences in language, cultural roots of the 2008 economic crisis, and other intercultural dynamics From the Publisher Geert Hofstede, Ph.D., is professor emeritus of Organizational Anthropology and International Management at the University of Maastricht, the Netherlands. Gert Van Hofstede, Ph.D., is a biologist and professor of Information Systems at Wageningen University, the Netherlands, and the son of Geert Hofstede. Michael Minkov, Ph.D., is a lecturer at the International University College and at the University of Sofia “St. Kliment Ohridski,” Sofia, Bulgaria. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Cultures and OrganizationsSOFTWARE OF THE MIND Intercultural Cooperation and Its Importance for SurvivalBy Geert Hofstede, Gert Jan Hofstede, Michael MinkovThe McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.Copyright © 2010 Geert Hofstede BVAll rights reserved.ISBN: 978-0-07-166418-9ContentsPrefacePART I The Concept of Culture1 The Rules of the Social Game2 Studying Cultural DifferencesPART II Dimensions of National Cultures3 More Equal than Others4 I, We, and They5 He, She, and (S)he6 What Is Different Is Dangerous7 Yesterday, Now, or Later?8 Light or Dark?PART III Cultures in Organizations9 Pyramids, Machines, Markets, and Families: Organizing Across Nations10 The Elephant and the Stork: Organizational CulturesPART IV Implications11 Intercultural Encounters12 The Evolution of CulturesNotesGlossaryBibliographyName IndexSubject IndexExcerptCHAPTER 1The Rules of the Social Game11th juror: (rising) I beg pardon, in discussing ...10th juror: (interrupting and mimicking) I beg pardon. What are you sogoddam polite about?11th juror: (looking straight at the 10th juror) For the same reasonyoure not. Its the way I was brought up.-Reginald Rose, Twelve Angry MenTwelve Angry Men is an American theater piece that became a famous motionpicture, starring Henry Fonda. The play was published in 1955. The scene consistsof the jury room of a New York court of law. Twelve jury members who nevermet before have to decide unanimously on the guilt or innocence of a boy from aslum area, accused of murder. The quote cited is from the second and final actwhen emotions have reached the boiling point. It is a confrontation between thetenth juror, a garage owner, and the eleventh juror, a European-born, probablyAustrian, watchmaker. The tenth juror is irritated by what he sees as thee...

-Titulo Original : The Handbook Of Program Management How To Facilitate Project Success With Optimal Program Management, Second Edition-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO PROGRAM MANAGEMENT--FULLY UPDATED AND REVISEDProgram managers must strike a balance between operations and project implementations in order to develop and maintain a culture in which the components of success are repeatable. The Handbook of Program Management is designed to help you do exactly that.This go-to guide supplies you with the insight and tools you need to establish processes that ensure the success of your project managers--and increase the profitability of your products and services. Fully updated and heavily revised, this new edition helps you incorporate new technologies and people into your processes while delivering improved products and services that continually outpace your competition.The Handbook of Program Management provides critical information from a trusted expert. In addition to the classic chapters on Attributes of the Effective Program Manager, Stakeholder Management, and Portfolio Management Essentials, this updated edition is packed with brandnew material covering: Change management Interfaces How bad projects are stopped or postponed How consultants and subcontractors should be used Program performance analysis The role of governance Avoiding the complicated theories and phantom quick-fixes youll find in other books, The Handbook of Program Management offers straightforward, actionable methods for establishing a highly effective project management culture: one with integrity, energy, and full stakeholder support.Nowhere else will you find such comprehensive, authoritative information on creating successful program management outcomes. The author takes you on the entire journey, from strategically creating a program culture, to building effective relationships, and to analyzing ways of accomplishing your program objectives.The Handbook of Program Management is essential reading for program managers of all levels, whether youre a novice seeking certification in the field or an executive looking to build a flexible organization that can support dynamic on-going product development.Praise for the previous edition of The Handbook of Program Management:Browns book captures the essential skills of program and project management. It serves as a how to guide for those entering the business, as well as a refresher on the skills and attributes for those ready to take the next step. The book effectively defines the leader’s role in creating the team culture and environment for success. -- Eugene F. Kranz, Apollo 13 Flight Director, author of Failure Is Not an Option, and retired Director NASA Space OperationsProgram management is one of the toughest jobs a person can hold…and James Brown knows Program Management. Heres a chance to learn from the scar tissue of others rather than your own. -- Norman R. Augustine, retired Chairman and CEO, Lockheed Martin CorporationFinally, a pragmatic book that shares the secrets behind successful program management. If I was giving one book to program managers, this would be it! Any business leader in todays environment of accelerating change will benefit from this book. -- Jack Cooper, former CIO, Bristol-Myers Squibb From the Publisher James T. Brown, Ph.D., is President of SEBA Solutions Inc., which provides project management training for organizations around the world. He has received the Engineer of the Year award from the Cape Canaveral Technical Societies and is a recipient of the NASA Public Service Medal for exceptional contributions to NASAs mission. About the Author James T. Brown, Ph.D., is President of SEBA Solutions Inc., which provides project management training for organizations around the world. He has received the Engineer of the Year award from the Cape Canaveral Technical Societies and is a recipient of the NASA Public Service Medal for exceptional contributions to NASAs mission...

-Titulo Original : Security Analysis Principles And Techniques-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: About the Author David L. Dodd was a colleague of Graham’s at Columbia University, where he was an assistant professor of finance.Benjamin Graham was a seminal figure on Wall Street and is widely acknowledged to be the father of modern security analysis. The founder of the value school of investing and founder and former president of the Graham-Newman corporation investment fund, Graham taught at Columbia Universitys Graduate School of Business from 1928 through 1957. He popularized the examination of price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios, debt-to-equity ratios, dividend records, book values, and earnings growth, and also wrote the popular investors guide The Intelligent Investor.David Dodd was a colleague of Benjamin Grahams at Columbia University, where he was an assistant professor of finance. Grahams ideas inspired the investment community for nearly a century.--Smart MoneyGrahams method of investing is as relevant today as it was when he first espoused it during the Roaring Twenties.--Investors Business DailyBenjamin Grahams revolutionary theories have influenced and inspired investors for nearly 70 years. First published in 1934, his Security Analysis is still considered to be the value investing bible for investors of every ilk. Yet, it is the second edition of that book, published in 1940 and long since out of print, that many experts--including Graham protege Warren Buffet--consider to be the definitive edition. This facsimile reproduction of that seminal work makes available to investors, once again, the original thinking of this centurys (and perhaps historys) most important thinker on applied portfolio investment. From the Publisher Benjamin Graham was a seminal figure on Wall Street and is widely acknowledged to be the father of modern security analysis. The founder of the value school of investing and founder and former president of the Graham-Newman corporation investment fund, Graham taught at Columbia Universitys Graduate School of Business from 1928 through 1957. He popularized the examination of price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios, debt-to-equity ratios, dividend records, book values, and earnings growth, and also wrote the popular investors guide The Intelligent Investor.David Dodd was a colleague of Benjamin Grahams at Columbia University, where he was an assistant professor of finance. From the Back Cover The Long-Awaited Reprint of Graham and Dodds Masterful First RevisionThe first edition of Security Analysis, published in 1934, forever changed the theory and practice of successful investing. Yet the remainder of that tumultuous decade brought unprecedented upheaval to the financial world, compelling Benjamin Graham and David Dodd to produce a comprehensively revised second edition.It is that edition, out of print for decades, that you now hold in your hands. Security Analysis, Second Edition, published in 1940, is considered by many (including legendary Graham student Warren Buffett) to be vastly superior to the first. Yet after three subsequent editions and over six decades, the insightful and instructive second edition could be found only in rare bookshops and closely-guarded private collections.McGraw-Hill, the books original publisher, is honored to publish Security Analysis: The Classic 1940 Edition. Identical in every meaningful aspect to the classic original, this is the long-awaited book that set the tone for decades of value investors. Let it provide you with a greater understanding of this countrys financial heritage, along with timeless value investing insights that have proven relevant and profitable in all types of markets and financial environments--and will never go out of style.The lapse of six years since first publication of this work supplies the excuse, if not the necessity, for the present comprehensive revision ... We have revised our text with a number of objectives in view. There are weaknesses to be corrected and...

-Titulo Original : Understanding Options 2e-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: The options investing bestseller-updated with new facts, charts, and strategies to help you beat today’s tough marketsThis new edition of Understanding Options provides all the basics you need to get started in the increasingly popular options market. Important new material includes overcoming assignment anxiety, LEAPS, the Greeks, protective and married puts, the collar, credit and debit spreads, straddles, the strangle, and options tips.Michael Sincere is a full-time columnist, writer, and author of numerous books, including Understanding Stocks and All About Market Indicators. From the Publisher Michael Sincere is a full-time columnist, writer, and author of numerous books, including Understanding Stocks and All About Market Indicators. About the Author Michael Sincere is a full-time columnist, writer, and author of numerous books, including Understanding Stocks and All About Market Indicators...

-Titulo Original : How To Hug A Porcupine Negotiating The Prickly Points Of The Tween Years-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: “You never listen to anything I say!”Yesterday, your child was a sweet, well-adjusted eight-year-old. Today, a moody, disrespectful twelve-year-old. What happened? And more important, how do you handle it? How you respond to these whirlwind changes will not only affect your childs behavior now but will determine how he or she turns out later. Julie A. Ross, executive director of Parenting Horizons, shows you exactly whats going on with your child and provides all the tools you need to correctly handle even the prickliest tween porcupine.Find out how other parents survived nightmarish tween behavior--and still raised great kids Break the “nagging cycle,” give your kids responsibilities, and get results Talk about sex, drugs, and alcohol so your kid will listen Discover the secret that will help your child to disregard peer pressure and make smart choices--for life This excellent book lets parents peek into the underlying, confusing thoughts and perplexing decisions that young tweens are constantly facing.--Ralph I. Lopez, M.D., Clinical Professor or Pediatrics, Cornell University, and author of The Teen Health Book From the Publisher Julie A. Ross, M.A., is the author of Joint Custody with a Jerk and executive director of Parenting Horizons, an organization that offers regular workshops for parents and teachers as well as private counseling. She has appeared on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” “Today,” “The Montel Williams Show,” and others. About the Author Julie A. Ross, M.A., is the author of Joint Custody with a Jerk and executive director of Parenting Horizons, an organization that offers regular workshops for parents and teachers as well as private counseling. She has appeared on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” “Today,” “The Montel Williams Show,” and others...

-Titulo Original : The Four Pillars Of Investing Lessons For Building A Winning Portfolio-Fabricante : McGraw Hill-Descripcion Original: The classic guide to constructing a solid portfolio without a financial advisor!“With relatively little effort, you can design and assemble an investment portfolio that, because of its wide diversification and minimal expenses, will prove superior to the most professionally managed accounts. Great intelligence and good luck are not required.”William Bernstein’s commonsense approach to portfolio construction has served investors well during the past turbulent decade and it’s what made The Four Pillars of Investing an instant classic when it was first published nearly a decade ago.This down-to-earth book lays out in easy-to-understand prose the four essential topics that every investor must master: the relationship of risk and reward, the history of the market, the psychology of the investor and the market, and the folly of taking financial advice from investment salespeople.Bernstein pulls back the curtain to reveal what really goes on in today’s financial industry as he outlines a simple program for building wealth while controlling risk. Straightforward in its presentation and generous in its real-life examples, The Four Pillars of Investing presents a no-nonsense discussion of:The art and science of mixing different asset classes into an effective blendThe dangers of actively picking stocks, as opposed to investing in the whole marketBehavioral finance and how state of mind can adversely affect decision makingReasons the mutual fund and brokerage industries, rather than your partners, are often your most direct competitorsStrategies for managing all of your assets savings, 401(k)s, home equity as one portfolioInvesting is not a destination. It is a journey, and along the way are stockbrokers, journalists, and mutual fund companies whose interests are diametrically opposed to yours.More relevant today than ever, The Four Pillars of Investing shows you how to determine your own financial direction and assemble an investment program with the sole goal of building long-term wealth for you and your family. From the Publisher William J. Bernstein, Ph.D., M.D., is a neurologist and the cofounder of the investment management firm Efficient Frontier Advisors. He is the author of three finance books The Intelligent Asset Allocator, The Four Pillars of Investing, and The Investor’s Manifesto and two volumes of economic history, The Birth of Plenty and A Splendid Exchange. Bernstein is currently working on a history book exploring the effects of access to technology on human relations and politics. From the Back Cover Since its initial publication, The Four Pillars of Investing has become a staplefor the independent-minded investor looking to make better-informedinvestment decisions. Written by noted financial expert and neurologistWilliam Bernstein, this time-honored investing guide provides the knowledgeand tools for achieving long-term profitability.Bernstein bridges the four fundamental topics successful investors use to generateexceptional profits on a consistent basis:The Theory of Investing: “Do not expect high returnswithout risks.”The History of Investing: “About once every generation,the markets go barking mad. If you are unprepared,you are sure to fail.”The Psychology of Investing: “Identify the era’sconventional wisdom and assume that it is wrong.More often than not, it is.”The Business of Investing: “The stockbroker serviceshis clients in the same way that Bonnie and Clydeserviced banks.”From the essential soundness of classic portfolio theory through the inherent wisdomof investing in multiple asset classes, The Four Pillars of Investing providesa distinctive blend of market history, investing theory, and behavioral finance tohelp you become a successful, self-sufficient investor. About the Author William J. Bernstein, Ph.D., M.D., is a neurologist and the cofounder of the investment management firm Efficient Frontier Advisors. He is the author of three finance books ...