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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Whether you're just picking up knitting needles for the first time or you've been knitting for years, Knitting For Dummies, 2 nd Edition , will be your pattern for knitting success. Have you always wanted to knit, but are just not sure how or where to start? Have you been knitting for years and want to perfect your stitches? As a beginner you will learn.the tools of the trade the basics how to read a pattern the fundamentals basic stitches techniques no knitter should be without what to do when you make a common mistake tips for knitting in the round how to knit some easy projects More advanced? Try your needles at stripes, cables, twists, lace, Fair Isle, intarsia, and full garments. Knitting For Dummies, 2 nd Edition , will not only enhance the skills you already have, it'll teach you new ones, from expert knitters who will guide you every step of the way. You'll be on your way to knitting a new wardrobe in no time! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Recent developments in financial strategy have concentrated on adding value to organisations. Financial Strategy gives an overview of how these developments can be used to improve performance in private and public sector organisations around the world. The key themes addressed are: Trends in finance theory Adding value through investment Adding value through financing Adding value through risk management Measuring performance Corporate governance Innovations such as financial restructuring, the role of real options, financial engineering and economic value added are included, as is discussion of the changed relationship between accounting and finance within the organisation. Financial Strategy features: articles which pinpoint future trends in both finance and accounting a practical rather than overly theoretical approach case studies and examples with a global emphasis Financial Strategy: Adding Stakeholder Value is a Course Reader for the Open University Business School MBA Course: B821 Financial Strategy. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Cognitive therapy is a well established and growing method for the treatment of emotional, psychotic, and personality disorders. Economic pressures are making group methods more attractive. This is a manual for a 12-week group programme based on the cognitive therapy of Beck, Ellis, and McMullin. It contains the materials needed to conduct the group, including information sheets for referring agencies and prospective participants, and suggestions for assessment. Each of the 12 therapy chapters contains guidelines for checking homework, fully scripted mini-lectures, exercises, homework, and suggestions for dealing with problems that may arise in the session. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. "We all have aspects of ourselves that we would like to change, but many of us believe that a leopard can't change its spots - if that's you, stop there! "Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Dummies" will help identify unhealthy modes of thinking - such as "a leopard can't change it's spots"! - that have been holding you back from the changes you want. CBT can help whether you're seeking to overcome anxiety and depression, boost self-esteem, lose weight, beat addiction or simply improve your outlook in your professional and personal life.". The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. A full-color, value-packed reference to Photoshop CS5 Photoshop is the world s most popular image editing software, with more than four million users worldwide. Professional photographers, graphic designers, and web designers as well as photo hobbyists are eager to learn the newest features of Photoshop CS5. This complete reference makes it easy, with nine self-contained minibooks covering each aspect of Photoshop. * Photoshop is the image-editing software preferred by professional photographers and designers around the world; Photoshop CS5 is packed with new functionality and enhanced tools * This full-color guide includes nine self-contained minibooks: Photoshop Fundamentals; Image Essentials; Selections; Painting, Drawing, and Typing; Working with Layers; Channels and Masks; Filters and Distortions; Retouching and Restoration; and Photoshop and Print * Includes all the basics for beginners as well as how to manage color, modify and transform selections and paths, make corrections with filters, use the liquefy command, prepare graphics for print or the Web, create contact sheets and picture packages, and more With bonus information on the companion website and coverage for both Windows and Mac, Photoshop CS5 All-in-One For Dummies is an all-purpose reference. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Easy-to-understand advice for seniors who want to get up and running with their laptops Laptop popularity is on the rise among computer buyers, including seniors. For anyone in the over-60 age group who is eager to get started with a laptop, this is the book for you! Laptops are ideal for seniors who travel and want to stay in contact with family and friends. You'll learn how to select the laptop that is right for you; get familiar with the hardware, operating system, and software; understand files and folders; and connect to other wireless technology. Featuring a larger font for text and larger sizes for images, this easy-to-understand book begins with the basics and progresses to step-by-step coverage of how to establish positive habits and avoid common pitfalls. With this guide, you'll feel confident about staying safe online when banking, shopping, or chatting.* Seniors are becoming more adventurous when purchasing a computer, and laptops are increasing in popularity among the 60+ age group demographic* Covers the basics: selecting the right laptop for your needs, using the keyboard and mouse, finding your way around Windows 7, using the Internet, and more* Assures you about staying safe online and keeping your information private when shopping, e-mailing family and friends, banking, researching, and more* Features a large font and large images for easy reading This gentle introduction will get you started using your laptop today! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Learn how to apply NLP to fine-tune life skills, build rapport, enhance communication, and become more persuasive One of the most exciting psychological techniques in use today, neuro-linguistic programming helps you model yourself on those-or, more accurately, the thought processes of those-who are stellar in their fields. Rooted in behavioral psychology of the 1970s, the concepts of NLP are now common to such diverse areas as business, education, sports, health, music and the performing arts-and have been instrumental in helping people change and improve their professional and personal lives. In this handy, informative guide, you will acquire a basic toolkit of NLP techniques, with advice on the NLP approach to goal-setting, as well as insights on how you think, form mental strategies, manage emotional states, and, finally, understand the world. With new content on new code NLP, symbolic modeling, clean language in the workplace and energetic NLP-techniques developed after the first edition Includes updated information throughout and two new chapters: Dipping into Modeling and Making Change Easier Not simply a guide to reprogramming your negative or habitual thoughts, this practical, down-to-earth introduction to NLP is the first step to fulfilling personal and professional ambitions and achieving excellence in every sphere of your life. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Accounting is the provision of financial information to managers or owners, as well as to external users, so that they can make business decisions. It measures, monitors and controls business activities. Accounting 2e provides a very accessible and easy-to-follow introduction to accounting. It introduces students to accounting and provides them with a clear understanding of the theory and practice of financial and management accounting. The text blends theory and practice by stressing the underlying concepts and context of accounting.* Text thoroughly updated to include examples that comply with the new format adopted by International Accounting Standards for listed companies.*'Real Life Nuggets' and other material from the business press will be revised and updated.* A large number of end of chapter questions of escalating difficulty, together with the accompanying answers, enables the reader to develop their understanding of the key concepts discussed in the text. Accounting Technician, July 2006 ".well-written.explains points clearly.everything a budding accountant needs to know." Accounting Education ".This is a new textbook that benefits from an authorial voice underpinned by technical competence. ." --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Money Matters, April 2003 ".This is one of few books that blends theory and techniques with humour.a very good textbook who have begun basic accountancy courses.". The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condición: Good. "We all have aspects of ourselves that we would like to change, but many of us believe that a leopard can't change its spots - if that's you, stop there! "Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Dummies" will help identify unhealthy modes of thinking - such as "a leopard can't change it's spots"! - that have been holding you back from the changes you want. CBT can help whether you're seeking to overcome anxiety and depression, boost self-esteem, lose weight, beat addiction or simply improve your outlook in your professional and personal life.". The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Trade paperback. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 151 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. No previous owner's name No bent pages minor highlighting SC 190 Good. Highlighting/underlining.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. An insightful look at how to protect, save, and grow wealth in difficult economic times Having an effective financial and personal plan for the future is now more crucial than ever. And with the bestselling The Ultimate Depression Survival Guide now in paperback, you'll quickly learn how to create such a plan. This comprehensive guide was especially designed to help people map out a practical financial plan in this unpredictable economic environment, so that they can stop worrying about their money and just enjoy life. Step by step, Martin Weiss-America's Consumer Advocate for Financial Safety-introduces, explains, and helps solve many of the new challenges and risks that face millions of Americans. Throughout the book, Weiss provides you with sound strategies for coping with the credit crunch, housing bust, and decline of the U.S. dollar. * Discusses different ways to adapt to the realities of continuous market volatility * Contains solutions to dealing with sinking real estate or falling stocks * Examines the opportunities you'll have to buy choice assets at bargain prices during a depressed economy The Ultimate Depression Survival Guide also examines important topics that today's investor must be familiar with-including global investing, foreign currencies, and commodities-if they intend to make it through the decade ahead. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Childhood is a brand new series of textbooks, co-published with The Open University which represents a coherent and integrated treatment of a wide range of topics and approaches, which will have a relevance to courses in childhood studies; sociology; psychology; anthropology and cultural studies as well as education and social policy. The fourth volume, Changing Childhoods: Local and Global considers the status of children and society, and the significance of children's rights. Topics include the effects of poverty, ill-health and violence on children's well-being. Finally, the book illustrates the ways in which children and young people become engaged with social issues, including issues surrounding their status as children. Illustrated throughout with both cross-cultural and historical examples, this text is ideal for a wide range of courses. Features includes:* An interactive text* Carefully-selected case studies and readings from the USA, Bangladesh and South Africa* Attractive layout and colour design throughout* A high level of illustration* Clear and 'student-friendly' style* Used by the OU for its own teaching. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Today's business world is characterized by increasing change - technological, cultural, social, economic, and personal - the net effect of which is increasing anxiety, insecurity, and more pressure than perhaps ever before on today's employees, managers, and business owners. "Managing by values" describes a new measure and level of organizational success - beyond that of "Fortune 500" organizations. Those organizations committed to discovering a realistic path that enables all stakeholders to win based on their commitment to a common purpose and a set of values that applies to everyone - owners/shareholders, employees, and customers alike - can join the ranks of the "Fortunate 500". This list is defined, not by size or volume or profits, but by the quality of service available to customers and the quality of life accessible to employees. Numerous books written over the last decade have stated both the need for, and power of, an organizational culture whose strategies, processes, and people are managed by a common vision, purpose, and set of values. "Managing by values" goes beyond merely lobbying for such a management approach. Blanchard and O'Connor provide readers with a practical game plan that clarifies, communicates, and aligns the organization's practices at all levels and in all areas, with a defined, functional set of guiding values adopted throughout the organization. Many previous books have addressed the importance of values, but "Managing by values" provides a clear methodology for defining and implementing such values to achieve organizational, group, team, and individual objectives. This groundbreaking book addresses the void created by and the challenge inherent in the process of becoming one of the "fortunate" few in today's business world - a new breed of organizations, owners, managers, and employees dramatically reshaping their own futures by becoming "Fortunate 500" champion performers. Written in the simple, direct story format that has become a trademark of Ken Blanchard's previous books, "Managing by values" builds on the mass of diverse research, experiences, and literature on organizational, group, and individual performance and satisfaction. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. From one of the leading experts in viral and social marketing-market your business effectively to today's customers For generations, marketing has been hypocritical. We've been taught to market to others in ways we hate being marketed to (cold-calling, flyers, ads, etc.). So why do we still keep trying the same stale marketing moves? UnMarketing shows you how to unlearn the old ways and consistently attract and engage the right customers. You'll stop just pushing out your message and praying that it sticks somewhere. Potential and current customers want to be listened to, validated, and have a platform to be heard-especially online. With UnMarketing, you'll create such a relationship with your customers, and make yourself the logical choice for their needs.* Shows how to create a mindset and systems to roll out a new, 21st century marketing approach* Marketing expert Scott Stratten focuses on a Pull & Stay method (pulling your market towards you and staying/engaging with them, leading them to naturally choose you for their needs) rather than Push & Pray* Redefines marketing as all points of engagement between a company and its customers, not just a single boxed-in activity Traditional marketing methods are leading to diminishing returns and disaffected customers. The answer? Stop marketing, start UnMarketing! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. How to reduce stress, anxiety, high blood pressure, and even chronic pain-by refocusing your mind A cutting-edge meditation therapy that uses self-control techniques, mindfulness has taken off across the globe as a way of overcoming negative thoughts and emotions and achieving a calmer, more focused state of mind. Written by a professional mindfulness trainer, this practical guide covers the key self-control techniques designed to help you achieve a more focused and contented state of mind, while maximizing the health benefits of mindfulness-from reducing stress, anxiety, and high blood pressure to overcoming depression and low self-esteem and battling chronic pain and insomnia. Includes self-control techniques (such as body posture, sitting practice and breathing exercises) and routines Includes an audio CD featuring narrated meditations and exercises Introducing you to a new and powerful form of meditation therapy, Mindfulness For Dummies outlines how to use it in your everyday life to achieve a new level of self-awareness and self-understanding and reap the long-term rewards of better health. Note: CD files are available to download when buying theeBook version. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. A friendly reference guide to Microsoft Project, the leadingenterprise project management software As project management software, Microsoft Project allows you tooversee your business activities effectively. You can manageresources, share project info, perform modeling and scenarioanalysis, and standardize reporting processes. Thiseasy-to-understand guide is completely updated to cover the latestchanges and newest enhancements to Project 2010 and shows you howto get Project 2010 to work for you. After an introduction to basic project management concepts,you ll discover the mechanics of using Project software tocreate and manage projects. Other topics covered include workingwith calendars, using and sharing resources, budgeting, formattingtaskbars, gathering and tracking data, working with reports, andcreating templates. * Microsoft Project allows you to manage resources, share projectinformation, perform scenario analysis, and standardize reportingprocesses * Offers completely updated coverage of the new Project 2010,which is expected to implement the Office Ribbon * Reviews formatting taskbars, gathering and tracking data, andworking with reports * Addresses using and sharing resources, creating templates, andmanaging projects Let the friendly For Dummies writing style guide youthrough maximizing the new features of Project 2010. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Second Life: The Official Guide is the perfect book for anyone interested in Linden Lab's fascinating Second Life metaverse. This book explores in detail every aspect of Second Life's rich and multilayered virtual world, explains how it works, and offers a wealth of information and practical advice for all Second Life residents. The first part of the book, Getting a Second Life, acquaints potential and new players with the Second Life world. It describes the metaverse's geography as well as its society, explaining the written and unwritten rules. The second part, Living a Second Life, deals with the practical and economic aspects of Second Life: creating and customizing an avatar, building objects, scripting, and making money. The third part of the book, Success in Second Life, discusses ways to enjoy Second Life more. This section includes profiles of successful Second Life residents, discusses fascinating in-world events, and examines how some are using Second Life for business, training, and other purposes. The book closes with a glossary as well as quick-reference and additional-resources appendices. The accompanying CD-ROM features special animations, character templates, and textures created by Linden Lab exclusively for this book. The disc also guides new users through installation and includes a code that grants a special object their first time entering the metaverse. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. If you're a database administrator, you know Microsoft SQL Server 2008 is revolutionizing database development. Get up to speed on SQL Server 2008, impress your boss, and improve your company's data management - read Microsoft SQL Server 2008 For Dummies! SQL Server 2008 lets you build powerful databases and create database queries that give your organization the information it needs to excel. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 For Dummies helps you build the skills you need to set up, administer, and troubleshoot SQL Server 2008. You'll be able to:* Develop and maintain a SQL Server system* Design databases with integrity and efficiency* Turn data into information with SQL Server Reporting Services* Organize query results, summarizing data with aggregate functions and formatting output* Import large quantities of data with SSIS* Keep your server running smoothly* Protect data from prying eyes* Develop and implement a disaster recovery plan* Improve performance with database snapshots* Automate SQL Server 2008 administration Microsoft SQL Server 2008 For Dummies is a great first step toward becoming a SQL Server 2008 pro! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. AutoCAD 2009 provides all the tools you need to create presentable, usable, printable, and sharable drawings, but it's not always easy to figure out which hammer to pick up or which nail to bang on your first try. That's where AutoCAD 2009 For Dummies comes in. It gives you the clear, easy-to-follow guidance you need to take charge of this powerful drafting and design application - first time and every time. People like you, who want to get the hang of AutoCAD quickly and without giving yourself a headache, have made previous editions of this book bestsellers! Here's a simple guide to creating complex technical drawings with this complicated program. Moving up from an earlier version? Look for the icons marking the cool new stuff! You'll discover how to:* Get going quickly while building proper AutoCAD techniques* Make the program work with you* Draw and edit objects* Zoom and pan for an accurate view* Apply text, dimensions, and hatching to clarify your design intent* Organize the objects you draw, including properties and files* Share work with other CAD users - in the office and over the Internet* Upgrade smoothly from previous AutoCAD editions Complete with savvy tips on how to avoid AutoCAD errors, a concise list of the differences between AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT, and juicy tidbits on how to make the time you spend in AutoCAD more enjoyable, AutoCAD 2009 For Dummies will make you an AutoCAD expert in no time! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Features a new 8-page color section The bestselling guide to making the most of puppy's first year Bringing home a puppy? This fun, friendly guide to puppyhood prepares you for this tough but terrific time. From the basics -- housebreaking, feeding, training -- to the latest on doggie day care, traveling with a puppy, and the new designer breeds, you get everything you need to help your puppy grow up to be a healthy, playful, well-mannered dog. Discover how to Choose the perfect puppy for you Socialize your puppy Stimulate your puppy's growing mind Use the latest training tools Keep peace between kids and puppies. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. A fun and easy social media guide for the over-55 set People over 55 were the fastest-growing user group on Facebook in the first half of 2009, and they're flocking to Twitter at a faster rate than their under-20 grandchildren. From basic information about establishing an Internet connection to rediscovering old friends, sharing messages and photos, and keeping in touch instantly with Twitter, this book by online expert Marsha Collier helps seniors jump right into social media. Seniors are recognizing the communication possibilities of Facebook and Twitter and are signing up in record numbers This plain-English guide explains how to get online, set up a Facebook profile, locate friends, post public and private messages, share photos, create events, follow local businesses and friends on Twitter, create a blog, play games, and more Marsha Collier explains every step with the same friendly, comfortable style that has made her eBay For Dummies books bestsellers Facebook & Twitter For Seniors For Dummies supplies everything seniors need to function confidently on these two social media platforms. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Building your emotional capital might be your best investment ever. This book shows you how to build emotional capital in your organisation and turn emotional intelligence in to value. We have long been aware that to be successful in our professional and personal lives we need emotional intelligence. In this book, Martyn Newman shows us how to get it and use it to achieve extraordinary results. Based on ground breaking psychological research with some of the world's most successful young business leaders, Newman identifies the seven dynamic emotions that set these leaders apart, uncovers the psychological building blocks that drive outstanding performance and provides the clearest blue print yet for systematically building your EQ and leadership skills. "Daniel Goleman convinced us emotional skills were vital: Martyn Newman tells us how to build them." - Bill Pheasant , Senior Journalist The Australian Financial Review "Read this book today so that you can put it to use tomorrow. You will thank yourself for doing so." - Jim Kouzes , bestselling author of The Leadership Challenge "Every once in a while a book appears that isn't just informative, it's inspiring, fun to read and life changing. Emotional Capitalists - The New Leaders is one of those rare books." - Daniela Sfameni , Global Head Human Resiource Development for Allianz Global Investors Group "This book is an exciting, brand new guide for developing leadership in both personal and professional life .it distils the most important elements of effective leadership and provides practical explanations and strategies for seeing immediate results. I highly recommend it." - Steve Arthurson , Director, Capability Development, Foster's Group. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. This brand new edition of the classic introduction to social psychology - the first to be written from a European perspective - has been given a new lease of life. While maintaining its European heritage and comprehensive coverage of the area, the book has been revamped across the board. * Changes to the fourth edition include improved accessibility to students thanks to improved illustrations, more use of colour, and a wider, more approachable format. * Fully integrated, cohesive and uniform chapters, ensured by a rigorous editorial process. * More consistency and conciseness in writing style, structure and coverage. * A host of useful, state-of-the-art pedagogical features that catch the imagination. * A full range of instructor support via the book's accompanying website. * New chapters brought in to reflect changes in the discipline, including first-time coverage of qualitative research. * An even fuller European treatment of the topic, with contributions from social psychologists from across the continent. Combining its traditional academic rigour with a contemporary level of cohesion, accessibility, pedagogy and instructor support, the fourth edition of Introduction to Social Psychology provides the definitive European treatment of social psychology. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. "Book Yourself Solid" now in paperback is a complete instructional guide for starting and growing a successful service business. It gives you simple, yet effective techniques for creating relentless demand and endless leads. It includes more than 200 proven marketing strategies for attracting new clients, earning more referrals, and building profitable, long-lasting professional relationships. If you want to take your service business to the next level, start here and book yourself solid. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. A fascinating account of a remarkable life that took the author, through hard work and determination, from rural England to the highest ranks of the United Nations Dame Margaret Anstee was born in the 1920s to a poor family in rural Essex. With the support of her parents and through her own determination, she graduated from Cambridge with first class honours, and entered the Foreign Office where she worked with the spy Donald Maclean shortly before his defection with Guy Burgess. Her career here ended as was customary at the time, when she married a diplomat and was posted to Singapore. As the marriage began to fail Margaret accepted a job at the United Nations in order to earn her fare back to England. It was the start of a career that was to push the boundaries at every step. She became the first woman to be posted to her beloved South America, where she drove through the Andes in her VW Beetle, she headed up the first Government think tank during Harold Wilson's Government and she was the first woman to break the glass ceiling at the United Nations. Dame Margaret Anstee served the United Nations for four decades, both at the New York Headquarters and in some of the poorest countries of the world attempting to help the victims of war, poverty and natural disasters. Throughout this time Dame Margaret has worked relentlessly to overcome the inequalities between the developed and developing world, a battle that she considers essential for the survival of both worlds. * The first and only woman ever to reach this powerful position within the United Nations. * Exciting, insightful and, on occasion humorous, travel writing as the author journeys through South America, Africa and the Far East. * Charming account of village life and that of a young academic in Cambridge in the 1930s and 1940s. * Gives an insight into the workings of the United Nations and the challenges faced both in conflict resolution and health and education programs. * Features lively and amusing anecdotes with a cast of characters that includes many of the world's leaders, from Che Guevara to Margaret Thatcher as well as special appearances by MI6 and the CIA, set against a global backdrop. Praise for Never Learn to Type: 'Her achievements are truly inspirational.' The Rt Hon. Jack Straw MP, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs 'The preamble of the UN Charter announces the commitment.to."reaffirm the faith in the fundamental dignity and worth of the human person.".No one has lived for these principles more selflessly or diligently than Margaret Anstee. Her life.is inspirational, and her story is highly recommended.' Jimmy Carter, Former President of the United States of America (awarded Nobel Peace Prize in 2002) a .a true pioneer of the international community.an account of a rich and fascinating life, as well as the kind of insight only the insider can provide into the nature of conflict, development and the work for peace.' Kofi A. Annan, Secretary--General of the United Nations '.a remarkable and entertaining account of her adventures in many parts of the world.' Boutros Boutros--Ghali, Former Secretary--General of the United Nations '.she became, with all my support and pleasure, the first woman Under Secretary--General.' Javier Perez de Cuellar, Former Secretary--General of the United Nations 'An extraordinary book about an extraordinary life.A story written with wit, charm and affection.Thank God she never learned to type but learned to think and care! Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada, President of Bolivia 'A truly absorbing account of achievement and adventure, by a remarkable woman.she engages and holds the reader's attention from beginning to end.' The Rt Hon. The Lord Howe of Aberavon CH QC 'Anyone who doubts the usefulness of the UN should read her book.' The Rt Hon. Lord Hurd of Westwell CH CBE PC '.a witness to many of the momentous events that shaped the last 50 years.this is a writer who sets off up rivers, into the plains, mountains and deserts to get to the heart of a country.a remarkable story told by a remarkable lady.' Rt Hon. Peter Hain MP, Secretary of State for Wales '.she also writes of romance and travel, friendship and daily incident -- even about making herself a ball--gown out of a parachute and dancing the night away.' Onora O'Neill, Principal, Newnham College Cambridge Hard Talk -- with Dame Margaret Anstee On the practicality of the United Nations: "The UN is always judged on political grounds, where compromise is inescapable. Critics invariably forget the myriad practical achievements in the economic, social and humanitarian fields that benefit millions of human beings." On the future role of the UN: "As Adlai Stevenson said, "If it didn't exist, it would have to be invented." The role of the UN in nurturing peace and international cooperation and bringing about better conditions of living for the deprived of the world is essential for security in its broadest sense (human security). But a sea--change in the policies of member states is needed which peoples everywhere should urge on their governments." On the role Britain should play in global politics and the war against terrorism: "Britain should play a major and statesmanlike role of promotion of firm but balanced international policies, using its long experience to moderate and mediate between extreme positions." On Bush: "Successive U.S. administrations have traditionally been ambivalent towards the UN. At the outset of a new century it is troubling to see this attitude personified and expanded by a President who seems to regard the UN as a fig leaf to be resorted to only when expedient." On Blair: "Blair has played a crucial role in persuading Bush and his administration to use the path of the UN and international consensus over Iraq rather than unilateral action -- so far. I hope that he will continue to pursue this difficult political juggling act." On the position Hans Blix finds himself in: "I empathise with Hans. Any.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. We could all use a little more confidence in our lives. With a push in the right direction, you can discover how to carry yourself confidently at work, at home, and even in relationships. This friendly guide shows you what confidence is and where it comes from, and offers practical tips and techniques to build on your skills, challenge your fears, and channel your energy into a more effective you. Discover how to* Recognise your strengths* See things from a brighter perspective* Say 'No' with confidence* Build confidence in others* Raise confident children. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.