Those responsible for professional development in public and private-sector organizations have long had to deal with an uncomfortable reality. Billions of dollars are spent on formal education and training directed toward the development of job incumbents, yet the recipients of this training spend a[...]

The global financial crisis has made it painfully clear that powerful psychological forces are imperiling the wealth of nations today. From blind faith in ever-rising housing prices to plummeting confidence in capital markets, animal spirits are driving financial events worldwide. In this audiobook,[...]

Designed as the technological marvel of her age, RMS Titanic claimed to be the largest, strongest, safest ship of the early 20th Century; a triumph of centuries of Great Britain's unrivalled shipbuilding expertise. Yet nothing could be further from the truth. The 1500 American and British victims of[...]

This is a practical and proven roadmap to implementing next-level supply management practices and strategies. In this sequel to the best-selling book, "Straight to the Bottom Line", the authors and their panel of distinguished contributors outline the critical success factors for leading your compan[...]

"Places contemporary essays alongside classics to survey the field's diverse voices, concepts, and issues " Challenging students to use original scholarship to recognize and analyze patterns in world politics, this bestselling reader considers how to effectively understand politics under governments[...]

Updated in its 11th edition, International Politics places contemporary essays alongside classics to survey the fieldâ s diverse voices, concepts, and issues. Edited by two of the most respected international relations scholars,International Politics challenges readers to use original scholarship [...]

This is a fantastic new collection of short stories from one of the world's best science fiction writers, Robert J. Sawyer. He is a Hugo and Nebula award winning writer. This is a dedicated mailing and e-mail campaign to targeted sci-fi related media & organizations. This volume brings together sixt[...]

Offers an introduction to digital electronics, from basic electrical theory and digital logic to hands-on, high-tech applications. Designed to support Project Lead the Way(r)'s (PLTW) innovative Digital Electronics (DE) curriculum, this title prepares students for college and career success in STEM [...]

Please note-this information applies to the previous edition. The fourth edition of Auditing & Assurance Services is the most up-to-date auditing text on the market. All chapters and modules in the fourth edition have been revised to incorporate professional standards through SAS 116, AS7, internati[...]

The main elements of rhetoric are argument, arrangement, and style. Each topic is treated exhaustively in Classical Rhetoric for the Modern Student. The text also includes the progymnasta, an introduction to classical rhetoric and a survey of the history of rhetoric. The book is rich in examples fro[...]