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A volume in a set of monographs which present a broad and
comprehensive consideration of European views on Weber's relevance
to twentieth century sociology.
Real world negotiation examples and strategies from one of the most
highly respected authorities in the field This unique book can help
you change your approach to negotiation by learning key strategies
and techniques from actual cases. Through hard to find real world
examples you will learn exactly how to effectively and productively
negotiate. The Book of Real World Negotiations: Successful
Strategies from Business, Government and Daily Life shines a light
on real world negotiation examples and cases, rather than
discussing hypothetical scenarios. It reveals what is possible
through preparation, persistence, creativity, and taking a
strategic approach to your negotiations. Many of us enter
negotiations with skepticism and without understanding how to truly
negotiate well. Because we lack knowledge and confidence, we may
abandon the negotiating process prematurely or agree to deals that
leave value on the table. The Book of Real World Negotiations will
change that once and for all by immersing you in these real world
scenarios. As a result, you'll be better able to grasp the true
power of negotiation to deal with some of the most difficult
problems you face or to put together the best deals possible. This
book also shares critical insights and lessons for instructors and
students of negotiation, especially since negotiation is now being
taught in virtually all law schools, many business schools, and in
the field of conflict resolution. Whether you're a student,
instructor, or anyone who wants to negotiate successfully, you'll
be able to carefully examine real world negotiation situations that
will show you how to achieve your objectives in the most
challenging of circumstances. The cases are organized by
realms--domestic business cases, international business cases,
governmental cases and cases that occur in daily life. From these
cases you will learn more about: Exactly how to achieve Win-Win
outcomes The critical role of underlying interests The kind of
thinking that goes into generating creative options How to consider
your and the other negotiator's Best Alternative to a Negotiated
Agreement (BATNA) Negotiating successfully in the face of power
Achieving success when negotiating cross-culturally Once you come
to understand through these cases that negotiation is the art of
the possible, you'll stop saying "a solution is impossible." With
the knowledge and self-assurance you gain from this book, you'll
roll up your sleeves and keep negotiating until you reach a
mutually satisfactory outcome!
This volume provides the student of Weber with the only
comprehensive account of the communist critique of Weber. It
discusses a question of fundamental importance to the entire
discussion and critique of Weberian thinking by Marxist theorists.
Literacy educators and researchers at all stages of their careers
face ethical issues whenever they embark on research studies. In
this book experienced literacy researchers identify and address
multi-faceted, multi-dimensional ethical issues related to
conducting studies in school, home, community, and virtual settings
and share actions taken when faced with ethical dilemmas in their
own investigations. Each chapter addresses a specific literacy
research ethical issue. Part I focuses on conducting research in
settings such as schools or literacy clinics. Part Two addresses
research with pre-service teachers in college/university and school
settings. Part Three looks at research in virtual worlds and online
environments. Pedagogical features in each chapter engage readers
in making connections between what they are reading and their own
teaching and learning situations: A vignette to help readers
understand the issue; pre-reading questions ; background
information drawn from current research literature; suggested
engagement activities; chapter summary. Additional resources
(PowerPoint Presentations; Case Studies; Website Links; Interactive
"Ask the Researcher Websites/Blogs/Tweets") are available on a
website linked to the book: www.LiteracyResearchEthics.com
Literacy educators and researchers at all stages of their careers
face ethical issues whenever they embark on research studies. In
this book experienced literacy researchers identify and address
multi-faceted, multi-dimensional ethical issues related to
conducting studies in school, home, community, and virtual settings
and share actions taken when faced with ethical dilemmas in their
own investigations. Each chapter addresses a specific literacy
research ethical issue. Part I focuses on conducting research in
settings such as schools or literacy clinics. Part Two addresses
research with pre-service teachers in college/university and school
settings. Part Three looks at research in virtual worlds and online
environments. Pedagogical features in each chapter engage readers
in making connections between what they are reading and their own
teaching and learning situations: A vignette to help readers
understand the issue; pre-reading questions ; background
information drawn from current research literature; suggested
engagement activities; chapter summary. Additional resources
(PowerPoint Presentations; Case Studies; Website Links; Interactive
"Ask the Researcher Websites/Blogs/Tweets") are available on a
website linked to the book: www.LiteracyResearchEthics.com
Investment projects are an important mechanism for economic
development. However, their costs and benefits must be assessed to
ensure that the resources committed are being used as productively
as possible. This book explains the techniques available to assess
the economic impact of projects in developing countries. It draws
on the authors' experience in teaching and applying these
techniques and combines relevant economic theory with a clear
understanding of what can be done in practice. The book aims to
make existing techniques readily accessible to both students and
practitioners. The second edition has been rewritten with new
project examples and the addition of two new chapters in finance
and the environment.
*Comprehensive, accessible text, updated: 40% new material includes
a new chapter on multilevel IRT models, new material on loglinear
models, and more. *Shows how to apply IRT by using common datasets
across chapters. *Companion website provides datasets, software
links, and additional resources. *Works through the examples using
both free and commercially available software programs. *Of
particular interest in the U.S., the U.K., Scandinavia, the
Netherlands, Germany, China, and Korea.
Das Standardwerk zur Ionenchromatographie jetzt in einer
erweiterten und grundlich uberarbeiteten dritten Auflage Seit
vielen Jahren hat sich der "Wei" als umfassendes Handbuch der
Ionenchromatographie bewahrt. Der Anwender findet darin alle
wesentlichen Informationen zu den Grundlagen, den Geraten, den
stationaren und mobilen Phasen sowie zu den vielfaltigen
Anwendungsmoglichkeiten.
Neu in der dritten Auflage sind:
- ein eigenes Kapitel zur Ionenaustausch-Chromatographie
- Informationen zur Validierung ionenchromatographischer
Methoden
- Kopplungstechniken zur Massenspektrometrie, einschlielich
ICP/MS
- Anwendungen zur Analyse von Kohlenhydraten, Proteinen und
Nukleinsauren
- Viele neue Abbildungen und Chromatogramme
Joachim Wei arbeitet fur den fuhrenden Geratehersteller auf dem
Gebiet der Ionenchromatographie und ist Gastprofessor an der
Universitat Innsbruck.
UEber funfzig Jahre nach dem Erscheinen der entsprechenden
mittelalterlichen Bischofsreihe und zum ersten Mal in der Reihe der
Germania Sacra uberhaupt liegen nunmehr die fruhneuzeitlichen
Bischofsbiographien der Dioezese Bamberg vor. In einem ersten Band
beschreibt der Autor die Bischoefe von 1522 bis 1693. Intensive
Archivrecherchen erbrachten einen wichtigen Beitrag zur Erforschung
der fruhneuzeitlichen Reichskirche, in der Bamberg eine bedeutsame
Rolle spielte. Getreu den bewahrten Germania-Sacra-Richtlinien
gliedert sich der Band in folgende Abschnitte: Quellen- und
Literaturubersicht, Grundzuge des Bischofsamtes in seiner Stellung
zwischen Papst, Kaiser und Reich, die einzelnen Bischofsbiographien
von Weigand von Redwitz (1522-1556) bis Marquard Sebastian Schenk
von Stauffenberg (1683-1693). Abschliessend werden die wichtigsten
Personen (Weihbischoefe, Generalvikare, Fiskale, Kanzler) der
Zentralbehoerden behandelt. Ein Register erleichtert den Zugang zu
den Detailinformationen. Die Fortsetzung des Bandes zur
Sakularisation ist durch den Autor in Vorbereitung.
Social media is hot. It attracts lots of boardroom eyes, but not
every company is doing it right. Marketers must develop a
fundamentally sound approach to social media and gain a grounded
perspective on how social media relates to other marketing and
business strategies. Readers will learn how to leverage social
relationships, build teams, construct plans and more. "Friends with
Features and Benefits" is the new social media handbook every
marketer must own.
"Down to earth, practical information that will help any marketer
make much better use of the social media revolution. I highly
recommend it." - Al Ries, best selling author of " War in the
Boardroom "
"If marketing or business development is what you do, then reading
Ken Weiss' new book, "Friends with Features and Benefits" is a must
This book is one of the most insightful business books you'll read.
It's thorough, interesting, easy to read, and clever. Spending time
with "Friends With Features and Benefits" is the best investment
you could make in your business this year. Ken's done a great job "
- Lon Safko, Author of " The Social Media Bible & Fusion
Marketing Bible "
"A great look at the promises and pitfalls of social media. Real
life examples, insightful concepts and easy-to-implement strategies
give marketers the guidance they need to run successful social
media programs."- Jim Kukral, Author of " Attention, This Book Will
Make You Money "
"Ken shows that scoring with social is all about creating content
that is worth spreading...that actually solves our customers pain
points." - Joe Pulizzi, founder Content Marketing Institute and
Author of " Epic Content Marketing "
"Sorry About That is a cautionary tale that must be read. The
author insists that if we are not vigilant - if we do not defend
our national political inheritance - a leadership, lacking
transparency and exploiting our confusion, will do it for us." Dr.
Stephen J. Weiss, author, Second Chance, from his Introduction What
would you do if you realized that our political and military
leaders were engaged in actions that you believed were wrong? In
June 1967, Dick Denne returned home from Vietnam as a highly
decorated, exemplary U.S. combat paratrooper. Within a year, he
found himself in a military prison, where he was denied due process
and subjected to the worst abuse imaginable - all at the hands at
U.S. soldiers. Denne's crime? Speaking out against the U.S.
presence in Vietnam and questioning the motives of our leaders -
all while wearing his military uniform and in the service of his
country. The irony? Dick Denne was never supposed to be in the
infantry. All he ever wanted to be was a comedian. Instead, through
a series of snafus that would make Hawkeye Pierce blush, he found
himself assigned to the legendary 101st Airborne, the "No Slack"
Battalion, where he repeatedly faced death and the horrors of
combat during a then-unprecedented 270 consecutive days in the
field. A good soldier, Denne earned many medals, including the
Combat Infantryman Badge (one of the highest honors the U.S. Army
can bestow on its own). But during his tour of duty, he developed a
"soldier's heart" and became increasingly disillusioned with the
U.S. mission in Vietnam. At a time when protests against the war
were mounting across America, Denne was branded a troublemaker by
the Army and nearly paid the ultimate price for exercising his
freedom of speech. A heart-wrenching story about Vietnam that is
still timely today, Sorry About That combines the drama of combat,
the unique camaraderie that Denne experienced with his fellow
soldiers, and the internal conflict that he felt every day as a
young teenager, forced to grow up fast while trying to do the right
thing - for himself, and for his country.
A Guide to Safe, Successful Periodontal & Implant Surgery From
the Experts
Prepare to go on an adventure with Rebecca and her Grandpa as they
explore the many places you can eat hotdogs They travel far and
wide to locate and devour these most tasty treats. Go with them on
their journey and you too can discover all the wonderful and
exciting places you can find hot dogs, and maybe take your grandpa
too
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the
1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly
expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable,
high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Metaphysics deals with the energies that underlie and drive the
world that we live in, and how these energies respond to what we
think, say, and do, which helps to create the circumstances of our
lives. There is no thought, word, or deed that the Universe does
not respond to and so it behooves us to learn more about these
energies and learn to use them consciously. In addition to
explaining the principles of Metaphysics, this book is also a "How
To" book. It suggests simple instructions and techniques that will
help you to use these underlying energies in your own life in a
very positive and uplifting way.
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