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Once every decade a book comes along that becomes the standard in a field of study, the indispensable reference that every thoughtful practitioner must have on the shelf. Like Samuelson in Economics, Drucker in Management, and Porter in Strategy, Rayport and Jaworski have written what leaders in the[...]
"Core Principles and Applications of Corporate Finance, 3rd Edition", by Ross, Westerfield, Jaffe and Jordan was written to convey the most important corporate finance concepts and applications at a level that is approachable to the widest possible audience. The concise format, managerial context an[...]
All students who will one day work with children or their families can gain a basic foundation for understanding child psychopathology from this text. Students who seek careers in the mental health, physical health, or social work fields will find extensive information on childhood disorders, their [...]
The Fourteenth Edition of "Real Estate Finance and Investments" prepares students to understand the risks and rewards associated with investing in and financing both residential and commercial real estate. Concepts and techniques included in the chapters and problem sets are used in many careers rel[...]
Being good at one's job and wanting to stay with one's employer are critical concerns for employees and managers alike. This book takes a fresh approach by highlighting the concepts of Performance and Commitment. It helps students appreciate the practical relevance of organizational behavior concept[...]
This title includes downloadable, customizable handouts. A time-and-money saving program designed to turn every sales manager into a skilled sales trainer experience may be a wonderful teacher...but it is only through ongoing sales training and coaching that most sales professionals will reach their[...]
'This book will give you an understanding of what has made Toyota successful and some practical ideas that you can use to develop your own approach to business' - Gary Convis, Managing Office of Toyota. Fewer man-hours. Less inventory. The highest quality cars with the fewest defects of any competin[...]
Your hands-on guide to the secrets of Toyota's success! Jeffrey Liker first revealed the management principles Toyota's worldwide reputation for quality and reliability in the international bestseller "The Toyota Way". Now, he and Toyota veteran David Meier take those lessons a step further with "Th[...]
To-the-point diagnostic and therapeutic information on kidney diseases, hypertension, and kidney transplantation CURRENT Essentials of Nephrology & Hypertension is a practical, state-of-the-art review of the clinical management of kidney disease and hypertension. Concise and authoritative, the book [...]
The 4e's of leadership is the leadership model that helped make Jack Welch the greatest CEO of his day, and GE the most valuable corporation in the world. In his 20+ years at the helm of General Electric, Welch transformed a mature manufacturing company into an ageless, services juggernaut. He incre[...]
Toyota doesn't just produce cars; it produces talented people. In the international bestseller, The Toyota Way, Jeffrey Liker explained Toyota's remarkable success through a 4P model for excellence-Philosophy, People, Problem Solving, and Process. Liker, with coauthor David Meier, provided deeper in[...]
Building upon the international bestselling "Toyota Way" series of books by Jeffrey Liker, "The Toyota Way to Continuous Improvement" looks critically at lean deployments and identifies the root causes of why most of them fail. The book is organized into three major sections outlining: why it is cri[...]
The most complete, authoritative guide available on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the elderly -- updated with a new global perspective A Doody's Core Title for 2011! "In addition to serving as a timely, comprehensive, state-of-the-art textbook of geriatric medicine anchored in s[...]
Goes behind the scenes to reveal the four key management principles for organizational excellence--Philosophy, People, Problem Solving, and Process--that have become the cornerstone of Toyota's successful business model and reveals how Toyota maintains a culture that insures consistent innovation, g[...]
An investing classic--updated to meet the realities of a changing economy For 30 years, "Understanding Wall Street" has been helping investors gain a firm grasp of how the stock market functions. Now, when readers need it most, we provide important updates while retaining the foundations that have m[...]
The definitive inside account of Toyota's greatest crisis--and lessons you can apply to your own company "Those who write off Toyota in the current climate of second guessing and speculation are making a profound mistake and need to read this book to get the facts. Toyota is a company that will chan[...]
Turn to the world's bestselling medical review book for the most thorough and up-to-date USMLE preparation possible -- now in FULL COLOR First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 delivers exactly what you need to ace the exam: More than 1200 frequently tested facts and mnemonics that provide a complete framewo[...]
The Missing Link to Toyota-Style Success--LEAN LEADERSHIP "This great book reveals the secret ingredient to lean success: lean leadership. Not only is it a pleasure to read, but it is also deep and enlightening. This book is an absolute must-read for anyone interested in lean: it's both an eye opene[...]
Reshape your investing strategy for an increasingly uncertain world. "An engrossing, fast-paced, terrific read for anyone interested in the financial imbalances due to too much reliance on math and too little respect for indeterminacy". (Tyler Durden, ZeroHedge.com). The world does not unfold accord[...]
"Social Conflict" can be used as a supplement in social psychology courses, or as a main text in interdisciplinary courses on social conflict and negotiation - found in psychology, communication, sociology, and international relations departments. This text provides sophisticated coverage of all the[...]
Rigorous yet practical, Real Estate Finance and Investments has been the leading real estate finance and investments text for over 25 years, consistently setting the standard for currency and coverage in real estate finance and investments textbooks. The 13th edition continues to provide students wi[...]