What really sets the best managers above the rest? It's their power to build a cadre of employees who have great inner work lives - consistently positive emotions; strong motivation; and favorable perceptions of the organization, their work, and their colleagues. The worst managers undermine inner w[...]

What motivates employees? As a manager, you need to know why people come to work every day, what makes them stay ? and what drives them to perform at their best. According to Teresa Amabile and Steven Kramer, the best leaders are able to build a cadre of employees who have satisfying inner work live[...]

Audiology: Science to Practice, Second Edition is comprehensive and engaging textbook for undergraduate courses in audiology and hearing science, and for graduate students beginning an AuD program who may not have a previous background in the subject. It is designed to cover the content of both two-[...]

This is the first book on the market focusing specifically on the topic of geotechnical earthquake engineering. Also covers fundamental concepts in seismology, geotechnical engineering, and structural engineering.* Heavily referenced - allows detailed exploration of background or more advanced mater[...]

In many developed countries, population decline poses economic and social strains and may even threaten national security. Through historical-political case studies of Sweden, France, Italy, Japan, and Singapore, The Other Population Crisis explores the motivations, politics, programming, and conseq[...]