John wiley sons apr 2008 (80 resultados)

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Today s job market is tough; it s dog-eat-dog, ruthless and competitive. Preparation is essential if you want to get the edge. As psychometric testing becomes standard for blue-chip companies to one-man bands this For Dummies guide could mean the difference between success and failure. As the world of HR embraces psychometric testing, more and more people are faced with the daunting prospect of having to sit these mysterious exams. The tests have become the standard way in which employers judge abilities - your capacity to work with numbers, words and diagrams; your attainment - what you actually know; and your personality - how you're likely to act. Psychometric Testing For Dummies is the essential tool for being prepared and calm. The book takes readers step-by-step through each type of test, what to expect and how to prepare for them. It also offers over 850 sample questions to practice on. Psychometric Testing For Dummies makes these notoriously difficult and confusing tests easy.Psychometric Testing For Dummies includes:Understanding why psychometric tests are usedDetailed examination of numerical, verbal, technical and abstract testsFull explanation of personality testsHow to deal with feedbackOver 850 sample questions.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Everything you wanted to know about the mysterious art of rigging but were afraid to ask. Rigging covers every aspect of standing and running rigging on a boat, explaining the role of every part and how they influence eachother. Easy step-by-step guides explain how to choose and fit your equipment before going on to describe how to tune your rig to achieve better performance. Alternate configurations are examined and the bewildering array of lines simply explained. Where calculations are used they are kept easy and straightforward to understand. Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Running RiggingChapter 2 - BackstayChapter 3 - Genoa SheetsChapter 4 - Genoa CarsChapter 5 - Main SheetChapter 6 - Afterguys and SheetsChapter 7 - Halyards and Reefing LinesChapter 8 - Standing RiggingChapter 9 - Spreaders and Mast TuningChapter 10 - Winches.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Want to know the best ways to care for your horse Horse Health and Nutrition For Dummies gives you up-to-the-minute guidance on keeping horses healthy at all stages of life. It provides the latest information on equine nutrition and healthcare, explaining how your horse's body functions and how to keep it in good working order. Packed with practical advice on equine first aid and alternative therapies, this completely practical, plain-English guide explains exactly what to feed your four-legged 'hayburner' and how much. You'll find out what kind of preventive care is vital to keeping your horse in good physical shape and how to recognize signs of illness when things go wrong. You'll get the low-down on the diseases and conditions most likely to plague the domestic horse and find help in deciding whether to treat problems yourself or call the vet. Discover how to: Manage your horse's diet House your horse safely and comfortably Tend to the daily details of horse care Examine coat, eyes, hooves and manure Identify, control, and prevent equine diseases Understand links between horse behavior and health Practice good horse nutrition Grow your own horse food Cover horse-health-care costs Breed your horse Care for pregnant mares and newborns A healthy horse is a happy horse. Keep your horse fit with a little help from Horse Health and Nutrition For Dummies, and you'll be happy too.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Meteorology can seem like a black art with the meteorologist producing forecasts that seem to contradict what you are reading from the charts. The Sailor's Book of the Weather takes the confusion out of the forecasts and helps you answer, 'Why is that happening ' The Sailor's Book of the Weather introduces key principles that influence the weather and gives the sailor the tools to forecast from observations and make the most of the available information. Wind, clouds and knowledge of weather patterns and local conditions all contain ample hints to allow the informed mariner to accurately predict the weather.Illustrated with charts and over 100 beautiful photographs, this book is a must for anyone who ventures onto the water, whatever your vessel or experience. It should be carried aboard every boat and is essential reading whether you are on the water, in land, on the coast or venturing further afield.Simon Keeling is proud to be a self-confessed weather anorak. From the age of nine he dreamed of being a TV weatherman and in 1995 that dream came true when he became weatherman for GMTV. He has done stints on all the main UK networks, but now spends more time writing about the weather, running weather courses for TV weather presenters, pilots and sailors, as well as running his own weather company. He is a Fellow of the Royal Meteorological Society and has a Master of Science Degree in Applied Meteorology&Climatology from the University of Birmingham.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The latest ways to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart diseaseNeed to get your cholesterol in check You'll find the latest information about cholesterol, including treatments, drug information, and dietary advice, in Controlling Cholesterol For Dummies, 2nd Edition, an easy-to-understand guide to cholesterol control. You'll learn how to lower your numbers and maintain healthy cholesterol levels. You'll also find out how to eat and exercise properly, use vitamins and supplements, and quit unhealthy habits. You'll find out cholesterol's positive functions and why too much can be a bad thing. You can also assess your cholesterol risk by taking your age, sex, ethnicity, and family history into consideration. Find out what you need to ask your doctor about stress tests, ECBT, and angiograms to check for plaque buildup. Design a cholesterol-crushing diet and understand which foods can help you lower your numbers. Find out how smoking, alcohol, exercise, excess weight, supplements, and prescription medications affect your cholesterol levels. Find out how to: - Assess your cholesterol risk - Understand the benefits and risks associated with cholesterol - Design and adhere to a cholesterol-lowering diet - Avoid dangerous drugs - Reduce your risk of heart attack - Choose fats and fibers correctly - Check for plaque buildup Complete with lists of ten important cholesterol websites, ten nutrition websites, ten cholesterol myths, ten landmarks in cholesterol history, ten foods that raise your cholesterol, and ten foods that lower your cholesterol, Controlling Cholesterol For Dummies, 2nd Edition will help keep your cholesterol levels under control for good.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - No-one obsesses over property quite like the British, even though buying and selling a home can be a personal headache and a financial lucky-dip. British newspapers groan under the weight of property supplements; TV reports constantly track house prices; young people fret about getting on the property ladder, while established homeowners worry about how to increase the value of their home or the market crashing. Buying a property is rarely straightforward and can be very time-consuming. There are numerous choices to make, from the style of building and location, to proximity to schools and other amenities. Most of all, there are plenty of opportunities to make the wrong decisions. Selling your home is also fraught with stress; from deciding to move and evaluating your property's worth to finding an estate agent and putting your home on the market, every step comes with it's own difficulties. Plus the advent of the Home Information Packs has also created a new headache for potential vendors. Buying and Selling a Home For Dummies, 2nd Edition covers everything from finding a property and getting a mortgage to preparing your home for sale and moving on. It is also one of the few guides to cover England, Wales and Northern Ireland as separate entitles from Scotland, and to cover the Scottish property market. This updated guide also contains coverage of HIPS (Home Information Packs), which were made compulsory in September 2007 and apply to all properties with three or more bedrooms.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - GirlTalk/GodTalk offers a refreshing exploration of the faith lives of adolescent girls and shows how they think about, experience, and express spiritual and religious meanings in their lives. The book also explores the important role mothers, fathers and other parenting adults play in shaping that faith. As Joyce Ann Mercer explains, religion and faith can hold things together for girls as they move between the childhood self, the person they are in the present, and the adult self that is beginning to develop.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - An interdisciplinary interrogation of the concept of British 'informal empire' in Latin America. - Builds upon recent advances in the historiography of imperialism and studies of the nineteenth-century modern world, most obviously the work of Ann Stoler, Catherine Hall and C.A. Bayly - Combines a comparative perspective with the juxtaposition of political economy, cultural history, gendered and postcolonial approaches - By proposing and debating alternative explanatory models, the book breathes new life into the flagging concept of 'informal empire' - Illuminates the study of British imperialism, from which Latin America is usually conspicuous only by its absence, and provides a broad and sound basis for interpreting the complex processes of nation-building and state-formation in Latin America - Includes essays by scholars who have been shaping the debate for several decades, alongside work by a younger generation of researchers keen to re-conceptualise and re-assess the roles of commerce and culture in shaping informal empire. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Few contemporary philosophers are more influential - or controversial - than John McDowell. His seminal Mind and World is considered one of the most significant works of late twentieth-century philosophy. Among McDowell's intellectual gifts is his remarkable capacity to combine critical approaches to historical figures such as Aristotle, Kant, Hegel, and Sellars with insightful original contributions to prominent debates in contemporary analytical philosophy. Interpreting and appropriating some of the great philosophers of the past to hone one's own distinctive philosophical vision, however, can open the door to intense critical reactions.In a collection of original essays by major figures in contemporary philosophy, John McDowell: Experience, Norm, and Nature, explores some of the central themes in McDowell's works. One set of contributions examines McDowell's notions of perceptual experience, normativity or rationality, and nature. Another questions his readings of previous philosophers relating to these issues. Rising to the challenge, McDowell responds point by point to his critics, further elaborating his philosophical viewpoints while providing thought-provoking and penetrating analyses. The result is a lively and stimulating exchange of ideas on the nature of our place in the world. It provides invaluable insights into one of the most significant and original philosophers of our day.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Was Socrates really the saintly figure he became for later philosophy Why is it doubtful that Descartes ever really uttered, 'I think, therefore I am' And what did Sartre ever have against waiters, anyway The history of philosophy is filled with great tales - many of them fictions, misrepresentations, falsehoods, lies and fibs. Or are they just misstatements, prevarications, and narratives not entirely based on fact In the true spirit of a broad philosophical debate, Philosophical Tales dips a toe into the great sea of philosophy to collect, deconstruct, and relate many of history's great - and not so great - philosophical tales.Enlightening and entertaining, Philosophical Tales examines a few of the fascinating biographical details of history's greatest philosophers (alas, mostly men) and highlights their contributions to the field. By applying the true philosophical approach to philosophy itself, the text provides us with a refreshing 'alternative history' of philosophy.But why should someone want to know that Kant rolled himself three times in his sheets each night before sleeping, that Schopenhauer pushed a poor old lady down the stairs, or Marx spent as much time on beer and women as he did in the British Library By examining the seeming trivialities of philosophers' lives - and skewering a few cherished myths along the way - Philosophical Tales provides us with illuminating insights that will encourage a more active, critical way of thinking. Blaise Pascal may have put it best when he said, 'To make light of philosophy is to be a true philosopher.'. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Dieses etwas andere Lehrbuch bietet keine vorgefertigten Rezepte und Problemlösungen, sondern eine kritische Diskussion ökonometrischer Modelle und Methoden: voller überraschender Fragen, skeptisch, humorvoll und anwendungsorientiert. Sein Erfolg gibt ihm Recht.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - There are few episodes in world history that can truly be labeled epoch-making - but Rome's shift from republic to empire was certainly one of them. It happened after ancient Rome was plunged into civil war and Gaius Julius Caesar emerged victorious. Military genius, tyrant, brilliant politician, first class orator, sophisticated man of letters - Caesar was all of these and more. But above all, he was the catalyst of a great upheaval that was considered Rome's ultimate destiny.Always I Am Caesar: Eight Perspectives is a vivid portrait of Caesar's life and times. The text goes well beyond the biographical details of his life, however, and examines his career through several different perspectives - from the military conquests and political victories to his relationships with women and elevation to godlike status. Putting Caesar into the context of Roman society provides us with a richer portrait of the man whose name has become synonymous with the Roman Empire itself. Accessible to all, Always I Am Caesar is a lively and engaging window into the life and times of ancient Rome during its transition from republic to empire.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Process Design: Making It Work helps process consultants, managers, facilitators, coaches, organizational development consultants-and anyone else who works with groups-to set up and deliver dynamic, creative process designs. Filled with illustrative cases, examples, and templates, this step-by-step resource is an invaluable aid when creating customized agendas and designs for situations ranging from basic meetings to complex, multiphased processes.Process Design: Making It Work\*Outlines a stepwise approach to creating customized agendas and designs that willmeet client and stakeholder expectations\*Describes the eight key elements in a Process Terms of Reference and how to complete them to ensure due diligence\*Provides frameworks and concrete applications for integrating two essential factors in process design: values and power\*Outlines a comprehensive, collaborative, evidence-based approach to creating technical and scientific designsPraise for Process Design: Making It Work'With her exceptional insights into questions and process, Dorothy Strachan has distinguished herself as a true master in the field of facilitation.'-Michael Wilkinson, author, The Secrets of Facilitation'This book has the rigor of excellent research and the polish of many years of practical experience.'-Ronnie McEwen, principal, Kinharvie Institute of Facilitation, Glasgow'A master class in group process.'-Mark Nesbitt, president, Vertex Consultants, Toronto'Reading Strachan and Tomlinson's work has reminded me why I find process design and facilitation so compelling-it's a bottomless well of learning.'-Cresswell Walker, executive coach, Coaching Works Pte. Ltd., Singapore. …

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Relational Coaching is a radically different way of looking at coaching that puts the relationship, from the perspective of the coachee, at the centre. Relational coaching is part of an age-old tradition but has also bee reinforced by a number of reliable studies in recent decades. Relational Coaching gives the modern executive coach ten commandments to help improve his or her practice:\* First, do no harm;\* Have confidence;\* Commit yourself heart and soul to your approach, even if you know that it doesn't matter which professional approach you choose;\* Feed the hopes of your coachee;\* Consider the coaching from your coachee's perspective;\* Work on your coaching relationship,discuss it explicitly;\* If you don't 'click', find a replacement coach;\* Look after yourself;\* Stay as fresh and unbiased as possible;\* Don't worry too much about your specific behavior in the moment.This book demonstrates how each of these commandments is underpinned by sound quantitative research.Relational Coaching gives a complete overview not only of the profession and the latest developments in coaching but also of the state of the art in other respects. The second part of the book presents new quantitative and qualitative research into effects and experiences of coaching. part III contains an introduction to the activities that make a good coach and the mechanisms used to verify coaches' understanding of their profession. Other topics covered include Training, accreditation, supervision and recommended literature.'Navigating through the coaching field is like finding one's way out of a confusing labyrinth. Too many books, too many quick-fix promises, too many snake oil salesmen, and, unfortunately, too little substance. given the present state of field, it was a great pleasure for me to read Erik de Haan's book relational Coaching. For a change, here is a contribution that goes beyond the trite and obvious. Instead, the author takes us on an exciting journey to explain what coaching is all about, providing us with a roadmap that is second to none. Anyone interested in better understanding what coaching is all about, would do well to have serious look at this book.' - Manfred Kets De Vries.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - In Six Sizzling Markets, seasoned financial veteran Pran Tiku lays out a detailed and balanced case for investing in the emerging economics of Brazil, Russia, India, China (BRIC), South Korea, and Mexico. Along the way, he analyzes each nation's investment opportunities on the basis of eight tenets and takes a detailed look at the most lucrative industries within those countries. Filled with in-depth insights and expert advice, Six Sizzling Markets can help you profit from promising emerging world markets.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The Rule of Law has long been cherished in the US as the ultimate defender of civil liberty and the American way of life - a Rule of Law which no one can quite define, but everyone supports. In this provocative new book, Ugo Mattei and Laura Nader wage a frontal assault on this treasured belief in the sanctity of the Rule of Law, unflinchingly exploring its previously neglected dark side. They expose its intimate relationship with plunder - the practice of violent extraction by stronger political actors victimizing weaker ones - in the service of Western cultural and economic domination.Boldly conceived and vibrantly written, Plunder dares to ask the paradoxical question - is the Rule of Law itself illegal Mattei and Nader expose global examples of plunder: of Native American lands, to the plunder of oil in Iraq; of ideas in the form of Western patents and intellectual property rights imposed on weaker peoples; and of liberty and the demise of Rule of Law in the United States. This thought-provoking text is essential reading for anyone interested in contemporary law, politics, and social justice.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Celebrated as queen, politician, and lover, Cleopatra remains an object of fascination more than 2,000 years after her death. In this beautifully illustrated new study, Sally-Ann Ashton deconstructs the image of Cleopatra to uncover the complex historical figure behind the myth.Incorporating Ashton's findings from her own recent survey of a temple of Cleopatra in Egypt, this book is the first to consider Cleopatra from a wholly Egyptian perspective. Drawing on literary, archaeological, and art historical evidence, Ashton paints an intimate and compelling portrait of the most famous Queen of Egypt.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This book takes a bold look at public art and its populist appeal, offering a more inclusive guide to America's creative tastes and shared culture. It examines the history of American public art - from FDR's New Deal to Christo's The Gates - and challenges preconceived notions of public art, expanding its definition to include a broader scope of works and concepts. - Expands the definition of public art to include sites such as Boston's Big Dig, Las Vegas' Treasure Island, and Disney World - Offers a refreshing alternative to the traditional rhetoric and criticism surrounding public art - Includes insightful analysis of the museum and its role in relation to public art.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Fewer companies than ever are pure 'product' companies. As buyers demand more from suppliers in both consumer and B2B industries, companies in all sectors are struggling to surround their products with services and value-adds that will both attract and retain their customers. This book takes readers through all the logical steps of changing a business from a product creator to a service provider.'I am thrilled with the publication of this much needed book. In my work with businesses around the globe, I find that grappling with the challenge of transforming a company from products to services is a compelling priority for increasing numbers of firms.' - Stephen W. Brown, PhD, Carson Chair, Professor and Executive Director, Center for Services Leadership, W. P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University'This book is a 'must read' for those considering the plunge into service growth and innovation. Even those companies that have already taken the plunge will gain fresh perspective. Service growth and innovation is one of the top strategic imperatives for 21st century businesses. Read this book and see why.' - Jim Spohrer, Director, IBM Almaden Research Centre, USA'I am truly excited to see a practical business guide to help companies transform their business model from a products focus to a services orientation. Laurie Young details in very practical ways, the reasons and methodologies for change. The new services economy is driven by our customers and companies who are not listening to their customer's needs will be left behind to flounder in the industrial age. I would recommend this book to every one of my customers.' - Douglas Morse, Managing Principal for the Services Transformation and Innovation Group LLC and former Vice President of Strategy and Business Operations for Global Customer Services, Oracle CorpWritten by a successful businessman who has been at the heart of these changes in several companies and, with case studies from companies like IBM, Unilever, BT, Michelin, Ericsson and Nokia, this book explores the experience of those who have made the transition; and some who have resisted it. It covers in depth subjects such as: strategic focus, change management, service operations, branding a service business, service sales and service marketing. It is the first major work on this subject.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Immersed with wisdom, Empowering Dialogues Within is a unique client workbook filled with narratives, case vignettes, and exercises, providing mental health professionals with a broad-based toolkit to help clients become more self-aware. It is filled with instructive case examples and practical advice for building clients confidence, wisdom, and sense of wellness and a foundation for lifelong strength and growth.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Containing important papers by various Georgist scholars, this book highlights the ideas and influence of Henry George as a political economist. - Highlights the ideas and influence of Henry George - Includes path-breaking work on Henry George's rent theory - Features in the Studies in Economic Reform and Social Justice series. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Accessibly written, Writing Systems: A Linguistic Approach provides detailed coverage of all major writing systems of historical or structural significance with thorough discussion of structure, history, and social context as well as important theoretical issues. Discusses systems as diverse as Chinese, Greek, and Maya.\* \* Presents each system in light of four major aspects of writing: history and development, internal structure, the relationship of writing and language, and sociolinguistic aspects.\* Includes glossary of technical terms, extensive illustrations, exercises and further reading suggestions to aid in teaching from the book.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Indem sie Modelle für die Voraussage wirtschaftlicher Entwicklungen bereitstellt, bildet die Ökonometrie heute einen Kernbereich der Wirtschaftswissenschaften - und hat sich damit zu einem zentralen Bestandteil wirtschaftswissenschaftlicher Studiengänge entwickelt. Die hier vorgelegte Einführung eröffnet Einsteigern ebenso wie fortgeschrittenen Studierenden einen Zugang, der - im Unterschied zur Lehrbuchkonkurrenz - von vornherein auf einen starken Praxisbezug setzt. Der Verfasser, ausgewiesener Ökonometrieexperte, behandelt ein breites Spektrum ökonometrischer Modelle, u. a. das einfache und das multiple Regressionsmodell. Im Mittelpunkt seiner Darstellung steht dabei nicht Theoretisches, sondern die Anwendung der Modelle auf empirische Daten. Zahlreiche Beispiele und Übungsaufgaben unter Verwendung der Standardsoftware Strata ermöglichen die Einübung in Methoden und Modelle und schaffen so die Basis für ein selbstständiges empirisches Arbeiten.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - As the extent of mental illness in the population becomes clear, so the provision of care becomes one of the major tasks facing healthcare teams. As a result, a growing army of people is being trained to offer emotional and psychological support in primary care settings. This practical guide to using brief psychological interventions within a short consultation draws together techniques from a number of approaches including CBT, Solution Focus, Brief Therapy, NLP and hypnosis.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Practice Integrated Sustainable Design with BIMMeet the challenge of integrating Building Information Modeling and sustainability with this in-depth guide, which pairs these two revolutionary movements to create environmentally friendly design through a streamlined process. Written by an award-winning team that has gone beyond theory to lead the implementation of Green BIM projects, this comprehensive reference features practical strategies, techniques, and real-world expertise so that you can create sustainable BIM projects, no matter what their scale. From basic concepts, to sophisticated test methodologies, to improved workflows, this timely book offers a wealth of information you can implement right away.\*Learn why BIM is an important tool for sustainability\*Understand when and how to evaluate the effect of green resources on your projects\*Understand Building Information Modeling, from concept to construction\*See how to best use 3D geometric models instead of 2D CAD designs\*Factor sustainability into the design process, leveraging free environmental resources\*Set up a BIM model and identify material quantities to figure upstream impact and downstream consequences\*Transform traditional processes into new workflows that integrate the entire design team and emphasize green solutions from the start.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Music and dyslexia is of particular interest for two reasons. Firstly, research suggests that music education can benefit young dyslexics as it helps them focus on auditory and motor timing skills and highlights the rhythms of language. Secondly, dyslexic musicians at a more advanced level face particular challenges such as sight-reading, written requirements of music examinations and extreme performance nerves. Thisis a sequel to the highly successful Music and Dyslexia: Opening New Doors, published in 2001.The field of dyslexiahas developed rapidly, particularly in the area of neuropsychology. Therefore this book focuses on these research advances, and draws out the aspects of music education that benefit young dyslexics. Thecontributors also discuss the problems that dyslexic musicians face, and several chapters are devoted to sight-reading and specific strategies that dyslexics can use to help them sight-read. The book offers practical techniques and strategies, to teachers and parents to help them work with young dyslexics and dyslexic musicians.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The Blackwell Companion to Greek Tragedy provides readers with a fundamental grounding in Greek tragedy, and also introduces them to the various methodologies and the lively critical dialogue that characterize the study of Greek tragedy today. - Comprises 31 original essays by an international cast of contributors, including up-and-coming as well as distinguished senior scholars - Pays attention to socio-political, textual, and performance aspects of Greek tragedy - All ancient Greek is transliterated and translated, and technical terms are explained as they appear - Includes suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter, and a generous and informative combined bibliography.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This is an edited book that brings together many of the most distinguished researchers and clinicians in the field of food misuse. The papers included are drawn from the conferences on psychological approaches to eating disorders and obesity held at the University of Hertfordshire in 2005 and 2006. It presents current research while focusing on the application of this new knowledge. It covers both eating disorders and obesity in one volume, thus positioning obesity firmly at one end of the food misuse continuum. Chapters will cover subjects such as psychological and cultural aspects of food use, using CBT for treating eating disorders, and CBT group therapy for obesity.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Praise for Zone of insolvencyHow Nonprofits Avoid Hidden Liabilities and Build Financial Strength'Zone of Insolvency is a true wake-up call to all board and executive leaders in the nonprofit sector. The combination of real-life cases and practical tools provides a clear and powerful guide to a financially sound and responsible organization.'-Carol Thompson Cole President and CEO, Venture Philanthropy Partners'Zone of Insolvency raises the vexing financial questions that every nonprofit organization needs to ask itself regularly to justify its continued existence, and Ron Mattocks serves well the entire sector by combining research, practice, and an action plan that fits all sizes of nonprofits.'-Dr. Tim SeilerDirector, Public Service and The Fund Raising School, Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University'Too many nonprofits think the risk of financial insolvency doesn't apply to them since they operate on the financial edge so much of the time. It's way too easy to slip into the zone and way too difficult to get out. I hope nonprofit execs, financial managers, and board members use this excellent resource to help them recognize the peril of operating in, or even near, the Zone of Insolvency.'-Christine Park President, New York Life Foundation'A comprehensive and thoughtful guide . . . required reading for any nonprofit board member.'-Darrell Clark, Attorney'Ron Mattocks's book is a must-read for any nonprofit executive who wishes to be a good steward of its resources.'-Chad W. Davis, MBA, CPAC.W. Davis & Associates'Zone of Insolvency should top the reading list for every nonprofit board member, manager, or donor . . . Ron Mattocks articulates a compelling strategy that will launch your organization to a whole new level of fiscal strength.'-Frank Lofaro CEO, Christian Management Association.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'The Balanced Scorecard has risen to the performance measurement challenge of the private sector and is equally well-equipped to facilitate a rapid and dramatic transition of twenty-first-century nonprofit and public organizations.' -from Chapter TwoThe emphasis today on demonstrated organizational performance is not limited to private-sector corporations. Public and nonprofit agencies are also finding that, as financial resources decrease and demand for results increases, they too must institute performance goals along with programs and processes that consistently progress toward those goals. Balanced Scorecard Step-by-Step for Government and Nonprofit Agencies, Second Edition empowers your organization to turn strategy into performance at every organizational level and translate your intangible resources such as innovation, customer relationships, and intellectual capital into real value.Significantly updated and enhanced to reflect the latest theory and practice of performance management for the nonprofit and public sectors, this results-focused and practical book:\* Provides a 'get-started' questionnaire for readers to assess their agency's readiness and get them started on implementation\*Includes all-new cases based on the author's experience implementing the Balanced Scorecard in the public and nonprofit sectors\*Offers completely revamped coverage of Strategy Maps with new sections on how to facilitate a Strategy Map session\*Introduces the Office of Strategy Management (OSM), a new and vitally important function that seamlessly integrates the worlds of strategy formation and execution\*Spans the entire spectrum of a Balanced Scorecard implementation\*Explains how to alter the 'geography' of the Balanced Scorecard to fit public and nonprofit agenciesPublic and nonprofit organizations are not immune to the tempest of change swirling about our modern world. Balanced Scorecard Step-by-Step for Government and Nonprofit Agencies, Second Edition outlines the very real benefits of the field-proven Balanced Scorecard approach, and details how it can be tailored to the unique requirements and realities of nonprofit and public-sector organizations. Let it show you how to use the Balanced Scorecard to help your organization dramatically improve strategic and fiscal effectiveness-and better meet the needs of your stakeholders and board members.…