Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

"The Executive Search Collaboration" presents a new perspective on the single most critical function of any organization: finding, attracting, and retaining the well-qualified executives for key senior management openings. Written by leading executive search consultants and human resources executives, the book provides comprehensive coverage of the mechanics of business executive recruitment, focusing particularly on the interaction between corporate personnel professionals and the headhunters who serve them. Numerous examples drawn from real-life experiences enhance the detailed coverage of the entire search process--from the fundamental elements of choosing an executive search firm and interviewing candidates through complex and sensitive issues such as the recruitment of minorities and the international executive search.

Editor Jones-Parker's introduction sets the tone for the discussions that follow by providing an overview of the synergistic relationship between human resources professionals and executive search consultants. Part I, on the executive search process, includes chapters on the inner workings of the corporate personnel department and the typical high-level search firm as well as a chapter that goes behind the business headlines to reveal details of the most dramatic searches--those for top executives of large corporations. The second section provides a micro-view of the search business and covers the range of services consultants bring to their clients. Individual chapters address research, assessments, closure, and termination. The final section focuses on the three most dynamic areas of the search collaboration: minorities and women, executive recruitment by and for the Federal government, and the globalization of the executive search. The concluding chapter features a dialogue between a senior human resources executive and an experienced search consultant which addresses key issues for the future. Managers and executives on both sides of the executive search collaboration--corporate human resources executives and their outside consultants--will find "The Executive Search Collaboration" an indispensable and addition to their professional libraries.

This text integrates traditional textbook, philosophy of science, statistical cookbook, and advanced conceptual approaches, with focus on applying basic and specific statistical tools to the cross-national analysis of data. It exposes the cross-national analysis to comparative politics students.

This Text is the foundation of A Course in Miracles. Doing the Course is simply a process of learning and internalising its thought system, and the Text is where that thought system is laid out. It is an unparalleled spiritual tour de force. Careful study of it will change your outlook in ways that perhaps nothing else can. Many students, however, find the Text to be very hard going, and wish they had a deeper grasp of what they were reading. The Illuminated Text is drawn from the Text Reading Program, the Circle of Atonement's one-year study program of the Text of A Course in Miracles. It will guide you, in detail, through the Text, enabling you to get a deep understanding of this spiritual masterpiece.

"Everyone's welcome
At the Seaweed Cafe,
Where seaweed tea
Is served all day..."
If you've ever played restaurant, made mud pies or hosted an imaginary tea party, you'll welcome an invitation to the The Seaweed Cafe for an evening of song, storytelling and dance. A perfect bedtime book, "Down at the Seaweed Cafe"'s sunken treasure, sea monsters and tsunamis will charm readers of all ages.

A great designer offers you a virtuoso tour through the world of sailboats Bob Perry initiated the trend toward fast voyaging sailboats with his world-famous Valiant 40, which has been in production longer than any other cruising sailboat in history. But Perry is not only a leading yacht designer--he is also an accomplished wordsmith whose blunt, insightful, irreverent, and always entertaining boat reviews have captivated readers of Sailing magazine for 24 years. This book is vintage Perry, a no-holds-barred tour of the world of yacht design through the benchmark boats of his 30-year career.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ The Teacher-training Handbook: First Standard Teacher-training Course; Front Rank Teacher Training Series revised Robert Perry Shepherd, Marion Stevenson Christian Board of Publication, 1911 Christian education; Restoration movement (Christianity); Sunday schools

Garden Meditation-Cultivating Peace is a humorous and inspiring book of 320 pages about life, gardening and meditation. It uniquely presents Buddhist teachings within a garden context, using gardening analogies to highlight the natural aspect of that gentle tradition. Authored by a Buddhist monk and keen gardener it offers a stimulating read. For those looking to delve deeper simple meditations are presented at the end of each chapter. 160 colour photos illustrate the text. Gardening is a cultivation of the external environment, meditation of the internal environment. A vibrant garden full of healthy plants depends on first removing the rocks and weeds, then enriching the soil with plenty of organic matter. Likewise in meditation we remove causes of unhappiness, such as anger, worry, loneliness and depression, and cultivate a more joyful and compassionate approach to life. Then all enlightened qualities can flourish. In the darkness of winter a rose bed appears just a bunch of thorny sticks, giving no sign of the potential held inside. However when nurtured by warmth and spring rains, a glorious range of colour and perfume emerges. Likewise when feeling a bit bleak and thorny oneself, dissatisfaction and irritation so easily arising, we have no inkling of the potential for enlightenment that lies within. But through the inspiration of age old spiritual teachings, gradually come the happiness, love, insight and peace we have long missed. This book sets out a series of small steps along the way.

The Illuminated Textis drawn from the Text Reading Program, the Circle of Atonement's one-year study program of the Text ofA Course in Miracles. It will guide you, in detail, through the Text, enabling you to get a deep understanding of this spiritual masterpiece."

The Text is the foundation of A Course in Miracles. Doing the Course is simply a process of learning and internalising its thought system, and the Text is where that thought system is laid out. It is an unparalleled spiritual tour de force. Careful study of it will change your outlook in ways that perhaps nothing else can. Many students, however, find the Text to be very hard going, and wish they had a deeper grasp of what they were reading. "The Illuminated Text" is drawn from the Text Reading Program, the Circle of Atonement's one-year study program of the Text of A Course in Miracles. It will guide you, in detail, through the Text, enabling you to get a deep understanding of this spiritual masterpiece.

The Text is the foundation of A Course in Miracles. Doing the Course is simply a process of learning and internalising its thought system, and the Text is where that thought system is laid out. It is an unparalleled spiritual tour de force. Careful study of it will change your outlook in ways that perhaps nothing else can. Many students, however, find the Text to be very hard going, and wish they had a deeper grasp of what they were reading. The Illuminated Text is drawn from the Text Reading Program, the Circle of Atonement's one-year study program of the Text of A Course in Miracles. It will guide you, in detail, through the Text, enabling you to get a deep understanding of this spiritual masterpiece.