Two years of business school in one book This 3rd edition of The Shorter MBA is a unique distillation of two years of business school packaged into one easily accessible, practical book. A Masters in Business Administration course is an enormous investment in time, effort and money. Most people cannot devote two years of their life to study but the techniques that are taught on an MBA course are invaluable - and they're all included in this easily digestible book. Written by two highly successful entrepreneurs who have put their business school knowledge into practice, this book will give you a thorough understanding of everything you need to know to transform your career. From the basics of personal development to the nuances of management skills, HR, finance, competitive marketing strategies and so much more, this book distils the theory clearly and succinctly. Use this book to transform your knowledge and use the proven strategies and techniques from leading business schools to be successful in today's highly competitive and often challenging business environment. The Shorter MBA is designed for: * Busy executives who can't spare two years to study for an MBA * Experienced executives who'd like a refresher course that's expert and succinct but doesn't short change them on any of the essentials * Those thinking of doing an MBA in the future and wishing to get an impressive grounding in the level of skills and topics involved

Are you satisfied with the way your life is going - personally and financially? We often hear of people looking for an easy fix for their problems, but that's rarely the answer. Perhaps, like many others, you too are busy spending your time thinking about and working for other people - so what about yourself? Are you spending any time thinking about and planning your own future? In this inspiring book, authors Neil Thomas & Barrie Pearson provide life-coaching techniques you can use to build a successful, fulfilling life for yourself. Unlike most coaching books, which are written by coaches themselves, Life-coach Yourself to Success has been written by two highly successful entrepreneurs who've actually followed and tested the advice they preach. This book is a tool to help you learn how to put yourself first for a change, how to understand your strengths and weaknesses and how to build a blue-print for success in life that you can turn into a reality. You are the business you have inherited. You can be the best business you will ever get to manage.

THE TWENTY BUSHEL RACER, AND OTHER STORIES. DESCRIPTION Barry Pearson's short story collection casts its spell across a wide reach of life: A boy deceives his embittered father, but a magnificent horse helps to heal the rift. A small-town teenager discovers the importance of his attachment to the people and the place where he is growing up. A man, who has for years considered himself a coward and a betrayer of his comrades, musters the courage to stand up against a pair of would-be assassins. Two young men who grew up in the same town meet unexpectedly, and unveil a truth about a girl they both loved when they were boys. The discovery changes both their lives. * THE TWENTY BUSHEL RACER Thirteen year-old Shawn O'Neill dreams of being a jockey in the races at the county fair. Without his father's permission, he purchases an injured racing horse with his 20-bushel share of the crop, and triggers a chain of events that will pit him against his father's determination to sell the horse. * A PLACE TO BELONG In a small prairie town, teenager Might Dobson and three friends come of age one icy winter night. They find magic everywhere they look-in the Smile Cafe, over a jug of wine, on the slippery streets, and in the way they stick with each other. * A MAN IS NOT ALWAYS Peter Donohue, a prairie farmer, lives a tranquil life with his wife, Helen, until his youthful past catches up to him. Two IRA terrorists, seeking vengeance, arrive with intent to kill him and his wife. * SHARP CORNERS The lingering angst of poignant young love surfaces when 30 year-old Might Dobson unexpectedly meets a man from his home town who was once a rival for the love of a spirited, but doomed young girl who broke both their hearts. A revelation sparks a decision that will change Might's life.

You can lock your doors and windows to keep thieves out, but how do you protect your ideas or written works? Literary property theft happens every day. Written by a writer, for writers, Don't Let Anyone Steal Your Story will help you protect yourself against plagiarists and anyone else who might infringe your right of sole ownership. What if you wrote a script and later saw an eerily similar plot in a famous movie? Find out why Eric Ryder went to court against James Cameron over Avatar, and how you can avoid a similar battle. What should you do if you're writing with a partner? Find out what happened to one deal that went sour. Do you have to register your work? Use a copyright symbol? What about other countries? Find out the steps you need to take, and hear how the author avoided a messy lawsuit. Can you copyright an idea? Are you afraid even to talk to someone about your great idea or work-in-progress? Find out what could happen, and how to protect yourself. Can you use a character invented by another author? What about a title? A plot? Read about some famous examples of plagiarism that went to court. Don't Let Anyone Steal Your Story will show you how to avoid inadvertently plagiarizing someone else's work. What if Hollywood comes calling? Learn how to safeguard your idea, script, or story when a buyer or agent wants to option or purchase your work in order to turn it into a movie or television production. You may think you have a strong knowledge of copyright, but if you're a writer in any field, Don't Let Anyone Steal Your Story is a book you can't afford NOT to have. Don't Let Anyone Steal Your Story is a stripped-down readable summary of copyright, full of entertaining anecdotes and real-life examples. Read about the true horror stories that clearly show you what you need to do to avoid the misfortune of having your literary material stolen. Find out: * How to take simple inexpensive steps to protect yourself, before, during, and after you write your literary work. * How copyright law applies to writers of literary works. * How literary works enter public domain, and how you can use it to your advantage. * What aspects of literary works are protected by copyright, and what aspects are not protected. * How to create documentation that will prove your copyright entitlement in the event of an infringement on your rights. * How you can protect yourself if you are contracted to write for television. You'll also get a FREE sample of an Option and Purchase Agreement used in the acquisition of rights in a literary property-a contract that you and your lawyer can customize for your property. Barry Pearson is a published author, and a writer/producer in the film and television business. His producer credits include the 2009 movie Iron Road, an international co-production with China, starring Peter O'Toole and Sam Neill. In addition to his writer credits on eight feature films, he has produced over 300 episodes of series television. His awards include: Best Screenplay, Best Picture, International Film & Television Festival of New York, Best Screenplay, Feature Film, 12th International Film Festival in Sitges, Spain, Special Jury Award, Feature Film, at the San Francisco International Film Festival.