Wiley sep 2009 (137 resultados)

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology uses popular myths as a vehicle for helping students and laypersons to distinguish science from pseudoscience.\* Uses common myths as a vehicle for exploring how to distinguish factual from fictional claims in popular psychology\* Explores topics that readers will relate to, but often misunderstand, such as â opposites attract,â Â â people use only 10% of their brains,â and handwriting reveals your personality\* Provides a â mythbusting kitâ for evaluating folk psychology claims in everyday life\* Teaches essential critical thinking skills through detailed discussions of each myth\* Includes over 200 additional psychological myths for readers to exploreContains an Appendix of useful Web Sites for examining psychological myths\* Features a postscript of remarkable psychological findings that sound like myths but that are true\* Engaging and accessible writing style that appeals to students and lay readers alike Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology uses popular myths as a vehicle for helping students and laypersons to distinguish science from pseudoscience. - Uses common myths as a vehicle for exploring how to distinguish factual from fictional claims in popular psychology - Explores topics that readers will relate to, but often misunderstand, such as 'opposites attract', 'people use only 10% of their brains', and 'handwriting reveals your personality' - Provides a 'mythbusting kit' for evaluating folk psychology claims in everyday life - Teaches essential critical thinking skills through detailed discussions of each myth - Includes over 200 additional psychological myths for readers to exploreContains an Appendix of useful Web Sites for examining psychological myths - Features a postscript of remarkable psychological findings that sound like myths but that are true - Engaging and accessible writing style that appeals to students and lay readers alike.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Nationally known personal finance expert Terry Savage helps you answer the most important retirement questions During a time when looking to the future is more important than ever, author Terry Savage offers street smart advice for the many soon-to-be retirees wondering how much longer they will have to work to make up for the losses in their retirement accounts. The New Savage Number provides the strategic guidance and hands-on techniques necessary to plan a successful, satisfying retirement. Throughout the book, Savage helps you figure out how much money you need to retire-your savage number-and how to invest to reach that goal. Then, as retirement looms, she guides you through the process of planning withdrawals so the money lasts your entire lifetime. In between, Savage offers practical advice on everything from getting personal finances organized to insuring retirement plans against the disastrous need for long-term care. An informative, engaging book that future retirees of every age can utilize, The New Savage Number - Contains updated chapters reflect the current economy including changes to the mortgage market and stock market performance - Takes issues such as social security, long term insurance, and new investment risks into consideration - Offers guidance on continuing to earn income in retirement Written with every retirement bound individual in mind, The New Savage Number, Second Edition provides you with the tools needed to rescue your retirement.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - An inside look at an innovative group of hedge fund managers who are shaking up the corporate establishmentActivist hedge fund managers are small in numbers in the trillion-dollar hedge fund industry, but their approach has caused a stir in the investment community because their unconventional investments pay off in a big way in both strong and weak economies. Extreme Value Hedging tells the story of their rise to power in the US and how they are spreading their influential gospel around the globe. Author Ronald Orol has a unique understanding of this world, and he shares his unparalleled insights on everything from activist efforts to break up clubby corporate boardrooms to their pressure tactics and courtroom battles.Ronald D. Orol (Washington, D.C.) is a senior writer for The Deal and The Daily Deal, covering the activist hedge fund industry and the Securities and Exchange Commission.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - A practical resource filled with information, tips, and checklists for helping kids with autism This useful, accessible guide offers teachers and parents a better understanding of children on the autism spectrum and provides them with the kinds of support and intervention they need. Written in an easy-to-read checklist format, the book is filled with up-to-date research, practical advice, and helpful resources on a wide range of topics. The book covers five areas: basic information on autism, checklists for parents, checklists for teachers, effective support strategies, and helpful resources. - Provides vital, accessible information for parents and teachers working with children in the autism spectrum - Contains a wealth of useful strategies, information, and resources - A volume in the popular Jossey-Bass Checklist series - Offers a comprehensive yet affordable resource - Kluth is the bestselling author of You're Going to Love This Kid!: Teaching Students with Autism.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - A fact-based and proven approach to help working mothers rediscover happiness as they balance their duties at home and work Science and sociology have made great strides in understanding what makes us happy and how we achieve it. For working mothers who face endless demands on their time and attention, What Happy Working Mothers Know provides scientifically proven and practical ways to find the right balance and replace stress with happiness. Written by a behavioral scientist and global leadership guru, and an international lawyer and career coach, this mom-friendly guide offers practical tactics that truly work. The demands of juggling work and home lead many women to try to do everything and be everything to everyone. In the effort to be Superwoman, many women lose sight of what makes them happy and they fail to realize how important their happiness is to being a good worker and a good mother. The key to being your best at everything you do is to take care of your happiness the way you take care of your health, through conscious choices every day. You'll learn to overcome obstacles, apply lessons learned at work to your motherhood skills, and learn lessons from your children that you can apply at work. - Includes interactive activities that illustrate important lessons in the book - Shows you how to use positive psychology to shift from a scarcity mentality to an abundance mentality for workplace success - Helps you tap into your own sense of joy every day for your own happiness and the happiness of those around you - Science-based and packed with real case studies of real working moms - Written by authors with impeccable qualifications and real-world experience Many moms raise great kids and achieve the professional success they desire and deserve, but if they aren't happy, what's the point This book doesn't show you how to have it all, but how to have all the things that really matter.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - JIMMY IS UNEMPLOYED AND DIRECTIONLESS, and has been roped into coaching the local junior soccer team. Peter is a struggling small businessman, trying to grow his business and find time for his family. Newly single soccer mum Elizabeth is looking for a way to stay at home, earn an income and still have time to raise her son. David is a career high-flyer on the verge of crashing and burning; his approach to leadership has put his career under threat, and makes him a poor role model for his son. Scores on the Boardbrings together these engaging characters through the journey of an under 11s soccer team-- the Southside Vikings. Using the 5-part Scores on the BoardTM system, Jimmy transforms the Vikings from the easybeats of the competition into an enthusiastic and committed team of rapidly improving players. Along the way, Jimmy and parents Peter, Elizabeth and David also learn how to transform their careers and perspectives on life. Incorporating the latest research from Harvard Business School, the field of neuroscience and practices from some of the world's most successful professional sports and business teams, Scores on the BoardTM is a simple, effective system that delivers dramatic results when applied to pursuing goals in personal development, team-building or business management. This fast-paced, entertaining story will have you cheering for the Southside Vikings and their inspiring vision of what it means to be a winner-- regardless of what the scoreboard says. With this game plan, Scores on the BoardTM may be the best investment you ever make.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - What to look for when a child is struggling in school and what can be done at home and at school to help them succeed This practical resource for parents and teachers explains how to understand a child's complete learning profile-an inventory of his or her unique strengths and weaknesses-and provides helpful strategies that can be used at school and at home to get the child on a path to success. The book walks readers through the process of gathering clues about the child's learning style and provides guidelines for selecting the most appropriate learning strategies that will help spell success in school and life. Pohlman shows how parents and teachers can collaborate to help kids become successful learners, and also guides readers through the process of getting an educational assessment, for those students with particularly challenging issues. - Helps readers understand what's going on when a child is struggling in school - Explains what to look for at home and at school to gather 'clues' to understanding a child's learning profile - Shows how parents and teachers can collaborate to help a child or adolescent succeed at school - Includes guidelines on obtaining educational assessments - Pohlman, from the acclaimed All Kinds of Minds Institute, has conducted or supervised thousands of assessments of struggling learners.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - A self-made millionaire shows you how to make millions while living life on your own terms At just eighteen years old, Matt Morris founded his first marketing business. At twenty, he dropped out of college to pursue business full-time. At twenty-one, he was homeless and deeply in debt, living out of his car. It was then that he made a life-changing decision to re-invent himself and his career. By twenty-nine, Matt was a self-made millionaire. How did he do it In The Unemployed Millionaire, Morris reveals how he turned his life around and shatters the myth that it takes money to make money. Thanks to the Internet explosion and the ease of global trade, it is possible for anyone to start a business and market their products worldwide to millions of customers. Here, Morris unlocks the secrets and provides you with the specific moneymaking formula he used to turn his ideas into a fortune. - Equips you with a step-by-step formula for turning your great idea into a million-dollar business in as little as twelve months - Proves you don't have to be smart, lucky, or rich to make millions - Gives you the specific success principles all millionaires follow - Author Matt Morris is an internationally recognized speaker who selectively mentors other entrepreneurs, traveling the world, working very little, and earning millions in the process - With a foreword by Les Brown, motivational speaker, bestselling author, and television personality If you're serious about earning millions without working your fingers to the bone, The Unemployed Millionaire gives you the powerful strategies needed to turn your dreams into a reality.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - More than 100,000 copies sold! An illustrated business fable that gives you the faith, courage and confidence to win in today's tough economic climate Fear and uncertainty are staples of daily life in today's struggling economy. As bad as things can be, economic downturns also lead to new opportunities. It's easy to worry, give up and let fear paralyze you. However, you have more control than you think you do and how you handle adversity is your choice-and the only choice that matters. In fact, study history and you'll find that a lot of people and organizations made a name for themselves and grew their businesses during recessions and downturns. These successful people and organizations all shared similar characteristics and took similar actions to thrive while others merely tried to survive. You can do the same. In The Shark and the Goldfish, Jon Gordon shares an inspiring fable about Gordy, a pampered goldfish who gets swept out to sea. Desperate for food, Gordy meets a kind shark who teaches him the ultimate lesson: Goldfish wait to be fed. Sharks go find food. Gordy also learns that the difference between a full and empty stomach is our faith, beliefs and actions. In the face of adversity and lean times, this is a business fable that reinforces a proven truth: You can't control the events in your life. But you can control how you respond and in turn this determines the outcome.The Shark and the Goldfish is a business fable that teaches valuable lessons on the importance of working hard, maintaining a locus of control and focusing on positive choices instead of negative voices: - Written by Jon Gordon, bestselling author of The Energy Bus and The No Complaining Rule - Reveals how change is inevitable-but that you can make it your friend or foe. - Provides an action plan filled with tips and strategies to thrive during change and adversity If you're facing tough economic times, The Shark and the Goldfish will motivate you, inspire you, and give you the confidence you need to thrive during changing times.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - From the leader in financial information, a fully updated guide to investing in today's markets This accessible book is a practical guide to the financial markets. Designed to help both the new and experienced investor gain sufficient understanding and knowledge to invest wisely and confidently in today's turbulent markets, it covers all the elements necessary to become financially street smart-from products, players, and procedures to rules, regulators, and risk/reward trade-offs. Filled with solid investment principles, the Forbes Guide to the Markets, Second Edition is completely revised and updated to reflect new trends and changes in the markets. - New topics discussed include the introduction and implementation of ETFs, the role of hedge funds, and the effects of the subprime crisis - Updated and revised chapters contain buying and selling techniques, fundamental, technical and quantitative analysis, and futures and options information - Highlights key terms and contains a complete glossary An essential resource for both the new or seasoned investor, this authoritative resource is a must-read for anyone aspiring to become a savvy investor.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - An insightful and practical guide for developing relational leadership skills and engaging new paradigms of influence Relational Intelligence reveals how leaders can become smarter in the way they conduct their relationships, and as a result, catalyze their impact. This book unwraps the hidden power of a relational genius and the practical pursuits that contribute to increasing one's relational quotient (RQ). Steve Saccone offers thought-provoking and compelling pathways into understanding the synergistic effect of relational intelligence, mission, and influence. He demonstrates how critical the art of relational intelligence is for leaders who desire to better serve those they lead, as well as the organizations and communities they love. - Offers practical wisdom, engaging anecdotes, and compelling stories that show leaders how to develop relational intelligence - Delineates the essential skills that make leaders relationally intelligent - Unwraps six roles of a relational genius and how these transform our approaches to influence - Includes Foreword by Erwin Raphael McManus - A new book in the popular Leadership Network Series The author reveals how to increase one's awareness of the nuances in relational dynamics and suggests ways to help navigate relationships more intelligently and productively. …

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Discover the forces driving the decisions of today's most sought after consumers According to recent statistics, members of Generation Y shop 25 percent to 40 percent more than the average consumer. In Gen BuY, Yarrow and O'Donnell argue that these voracious and fearless consumers have revolutionized the way Americans shop by turning traditional sales and marketing strategies upside down. Based on solid research, the book offers an in-depth look at what motivates these young people to buy certain products and reject others. The authors reveal what makes these consumers tic-how they define power, why they loath manipulation, and why they rely on technology-and show marketers how they can tap into the buying power of this burgeoning group of consumers. - Shows what it takes to successfully woe and win young consumers with purchasing power - Filled with surprising insights into the psyche of Gen Y buyers - Written by an expert in consumer research and a well-connected media consumer author Gen Buy is a must-have resource for marketers, advertisers, retailers, and manufacturers who want to understand the new generation of consumers.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The first look at the philosophy behind Stephenie Meyer's bestselling Twilight seriesBella and Edward, and their family and friends, have faced countless dangers and philosophical dilemmas in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight novels. This book is the first to explore them, drawing on the wisdom of philosophical heavyweights to answer essential questions such as: What do the struggles of 'vegetarian' vampires who control their biological urge for human blood say about free will Are vampires morally absolved if they kill only animals and not people From a feminist perspective, is Edward a romantic hero or is he just a stalker Is Jacob 'better' for Bella than Edward As absorbing as the Meyer novels themselves, Twilight and Philosophy:\* Gives you a new perspective on Twilight characters, storylines, and themes\* Helps you gain fresh insights into the Twilight novels and movies\* Features an irresistible combination of vampires, romance, and philosophyTwilight and Philosophy is a must-have companion for every Twilight fan, whether you're new to the series or have followed it since the beginning.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Windows(r) 7 For Seniors for DummiesLearn to:\* Use the Windows 7 desktop and create your first documents\* Connect to the Internet and browse the Web\* View, edit, and print photos\* Keep in touch by e-mail and play games onlineMark Justice HintonAuthor of Digital Photography For Seniors For DummiesYou can learn to use Windows, get online, and start doing things today!You don't need a grandchild to teach you Windows 7 - with this friendly guide, you'll be using the mouse, working with folders, hooking up a printer, and cruising the Internet in nothing flat. Learn to use all the gizmos that come with Windows 7, shop online, view a slideshow of your favorite photos, send e-mail to a friend, enjoy music, and more!\* Tour the desktop - learn to use menus, the Start menu button, files, and folders\* Do it - create notes and letters, connect a printer, download photos from your digital camera, and put music on a CD\* Have some fun - discover Solitaire and other built-in games, listen to music, and watch a movie\* Use the accessories - display Gadgets on your desktop, draw with Paint, and use the Calculator\* To keep or not - install additional programs you want and remove those you don't need\* Protect your Windows - learn to use the Action Center, download and install virus protection software, and keep it up to date\* Have it your way - make your screen easier to see, open files with a single click, and even have your computer read to you\* The wide, wide Web - shop and explore online and learn to stay safeOpen the book and find:\* What's on the taskbar\* Directions for creating and saving documents\* Steps for installing a printer and other peripherals\* How to connect to the Internet anywhere\* Backgammon and other games you can play online\* Guidance on protecting your computer from viruses\* How to send e-mail attachments\* Advice on backing up documents and photos.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Number puzzles, spatial/visual puzzles, cryptograms, Sudoku, Kokuro, logic puzzles, and word games like Frame Games are all a great way to teach math and problem-solving skills to elementary and middle school students. In these two new collections, puzzle master Terry Stickels provides puzzles and brain games that range from simple to challenging and are organized by grade level and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) content areas. Each book offers over 300 brain games that will help students learn core math concepts and develop critical thinking skills. The books include a wide range of puzzle types and cover a variety of math topics, from fractions and geometry to probability and algebra.…

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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Number puzzles, spatial/visual puzzles, cryptograms, Sudoku, Kokuro, logic puzzles, and word games like Frame Games are all a great way to teach math and problem-solving skills to elementary and middle school students. In these two new collections, puzzle master Terry Stickels provides puzzles and brain games that range from simple to challenging and are organized by grade level and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) content areas. Each book offers over 300 brain games that will help students learn core math concepts and develop critical thinking skills. The books include a wide range of puzzle types and cover a variety of math topics, from fractions and geometry to probability and algebra.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Navigate your way through your family's past Interested in family history Keen to discover who your ancestors really were Want to find out more from the comfort of your own home If so, this book is for you. Walking you through the process of researching, organising and presenting your family tree online, this expert guide makes it simple. So what are you waiting for Get plugged in and start tracking down your ancestors today! - Lay the groundwork - take the first steps on your genealogical journey and start searching for evidence - Find out about your ancestors - discover who your predecessors were and where they came from - Get to grips with research tools - find the best online and offline archives and dig deeper into your family's past - Present your results effectively - compile your findings into a family tree and create a place to host your material online Praise for the 1st Edition of this book: 'Easy to read yet filled with facts and information, this is a solid reference guide with everything for the beginner - and perhaps something for the more experienced too.' - Family History Monthly 'There is a lot of good advice in this book for those starting out.' - Ancestors Open the book and find: - What clues you can get from photos, letters, diaries and your relatives - The best genealogy websites in the UK and around the world - How to get the most out of archives and documents - Techniques for creating family history charts on your computer - The advantages of coordinating your hunt with other researchers - Ways to share research online - Tips and tricks for building a family history web page. …

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The unique story of Wall Street legend Joe Grano-six defining moments in courage, leadership, and determination that will inspire readers of every age, and at every stage in life From Vietnam to 9/11, from the market crash of '87 to today's financial crisis, Wall Street legend Joe Grano has weathered the most defining crises of the last forty years. Whether leading draftees through combat as a Green Beret in Vietnam, regrouping a team of brokers during the market crash of 1987, or working tirelessly to reopen Wall Street after the attacks on 9/11, Joe has served at the front lines of our nation's most defining moments, leading and even inspiring others when things seem at their darkest. Structured around six specific crises he faced in his life and career, You Can't Predict a Hero will describe how Grano was able to triumph over challenges both personal and professional. Whether teaching himself to walk again after sustaining crippling battle wounds, rising from his hardscrabble beginnings to become a top broker at Merrill Lynch, or shepherding the merger of PaineWebber and UBS, his experience has been hard-won and his perspective like no one else's. Through it all, Grano has learned to find the opportunity in any crisis, how to calm and inspire those he leads, and how to find the real solution to what can appear as an insurmountable problem. This dynamic book will inspire anyone looking to make sense of our rapidly changing world, and how to grow and even thrive through any challenge. Problems require solutions, and crisis creates true leaders. Joseph J. Grano, Jr. is Chairman and CEO of Centurion Holdings LLC, a company that advises private and public companies. From 2001-2004, Grano was Chairman of UBS Financial Services Inc. (formerly UBS PaineWebber). Having joined the company in 1988, Grano is credited for turning PaineWebber around and shepherding its merger with Swiss banking giant UBS. Grano began his career as a stock broker at Merrill Lynch, where he rose to various senior management positions over 16 years. A decorated war hero, Grano was chosen by the White House to be chairman of the President's Homeland Security Advisory Council after 9/11, a position he held from 2002-2005. The recipient of countless awards for leadership, civic contributions, as well as honorary degrees, he is involved in a wide range of educational and philanthropic endeavors. He and his wife, Kathy, live in New Jersey. Mark Levine has written and collaborated on more than 30 books, including the best sellers Second Acts, Die Broke, and Lifescripts, as well as hundreds of magazine articles. He lives Ithaca, New York, and is a member of the Authors Guild.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Two leading experts present a new approach to help teams nurture extraordinary experiences and excel Occasionally we participate in a group that inspires us to describe the experience as 'powerful' or simply 'wow.' Why are some teams described in such exceptional terms, while most are not Bellman and Ryan argue that an extraordinary group emerges when a group experience satisfies two or more core needs that members intuitively bring to any group they join. Based on extensive research, the book presents the Group Needs Model to help anyone nurture extraordinary experiences in their groups and achieve outstanding results. - Introduces a new approach for creating extraordinary experiences and results in teams - Identifies the key characteristics that define exceptional teams - Describes the Group Needs Model for encouraging extraordinary experiences and team success - A timely resource for anyone who leads groups including HR and OD professionals, managers, executives, nonprofit managers and directors, virtual teams leaders, and trainers.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - A guide to getting new employees recruited, oriented, and productive-FAST 'Onboarding,' a growing trend in the business community, is a focused methodology that gets people in new roles up to speed quickly and efficiently. This book guides you through a process that enables you to recruit, orient, and enable your new employees to get the job done. Learn how to inspire and encourage your new employees to deliver better results faster. George Bradt and Mary Vonnegut's Onboarding helps ensure that your new employees are productive and efficient from day one. You'll learn how to help them assimilate into your corporate culture and accelerate their learning. - Onboarding is one of the hottest trends in business - This is the first book about onboarding - George Bradt is a leading speaker and consultant, and the author of The New Leader's 100-Day Action Plan For business leaders and managers who want well-trained, responsive, efficient, and effective employees, Onboarding helps you get the best from your new employees.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The six core strategies to elevate any business-and how to implement them-made simple What do the world's most successful companies and organization have in common And what can you actually take away and use from their examples Distilling the best fundamental business strategies, trusted advisor and strategist John Spence helps you take a hard look at your business and together develop specific plans and action steps that will allow you to dramatically improve the success of your company. Delivered in Spence's approachable and straightforward manner, Awesomely Simple reveals the six key strategies that create a foundation for achieving business excellence: Vivid Vision, Best People, A Performance-Oriented Culture, Robust Communication, A Sense of Urgency, and Extreme Customer Focus. - Filled with case studies and clear action items, includes easy-to-follow guidelines for implementing the strategies in any organization no matter its mission or size - After concisely breaking down each strategy, Spence gives specific examples, tips, tools, discussion questions and exercises for how to execute them successfully A perfect resource for business leaders, Awesomely Simple will help you turn ideas into positive action and achieve lasting business success.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - A fascinating look at ESPN and its success as a brand ESPN The Company reveals the inside scoop on the biggest business story in sports, detailing the creative and innovative spirit and practices that drove the programming, products, and services of the most powerful and prominent name in sports media. The authors provide a behind-the-scenes perspective on how ESPN dealt with their many partners and how they handled mistakes and missteps along the way-from the humble beginnings of ESPN as an underrated startup to the pinnacle of their success as a major industry player. ESPN and other great organizations invest in their people. They train them. They believe that if you spend the time and resources turning talented performers into leaders, you're going to get better organizational performance and engender higher levels of commitment and sweat. ESPN The Company Explores the dedication to excellence that makes ESPN the 'Worldwide Leader in Sports' Reveals how the steps ESPN has taken to excel can be applied to whatever type of business you're in Shares the lessons learned at ESPN about launching and growing a wildly successful enterprise Engaging and informative, this entertaining guide reveals how any company can benefit by embracing the best practices of ESPN.…

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Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - A practical guide to avoiding accidental philanthropy and controlling your tax destiny Written by Daniel Nigito-a financial services expert whose programs have saved families millions in tax dollars and created millions more for charities across the United States-this timely guide will show you how to use the simple, yet powerful strategy known as 'charitable leverage' to regain control of your financial life. This proven approach, which allows you to become a partner with charity while gaining control over your tax destiny and providing for you and your family, taps into the unique tax characteristics of two financial instruments-the Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) and Cash Value Life Insurance (CVLI)-in order to achieve some amazing goals. - Offers insights on increasing your current income while paying less tax on it - Discusses how to develop real asset protection without moving your money offshore or using complicated and often questionable tax schemes - Details how you can build a personal tax-deductible retirement account that does not interfere with other retirement plans The best way to avoid becoming an accidental philanthropist is by understanding how to make taxes work for you. The Power of Leveraging the Charitable Remainder Trust will show you how to do this and, in the process, add meaning to your money.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Our future depends very much on how we respond to three great challenges of the new century, all of which threaten to increase social inequality: first, how we adapt institutions to the new role of women - the 'incomplete revolution' of our time; second, how we prepare our children for the knowledge economy; and, third, how we respond to the new demography, in particular low fertility and an ageing population.In this new book Gøsta Esping-Andersen - the leading analyst of the welfare state - examines how different societies have responded to these challenges. It focuses especially on the quest for gender equality, on the role of families in the reproduction of social inequalities, and on major inequities associated with an ageing population. Through comparative analysis he seeks to identify the kinds of welfare state reform that can optimize not only individuals' life chances but also collective welfare. The intellectual ambition is, in other words, to identify the mainsprings of a new and superior form of social equilibrium.This book will be of great interest to anyone concerned with gender and the changing role of women, with social and public policy, and with the future of the welfare state.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'The catastrophic events of 2008 prove that the financial world has not learnt the lessons of my own tragic tale. But anyone who thinks that the world of derivatives is just about greedy bankers who put our pensions and savings at risk is wrong. Day One Trader is the gripping chronicle of the unknown working class heroes of the Liffe floor who shattered a glass ceiling of elitism in the City of London and helped build one of the few financial institutions that we can be proud of.' NICK LEESON Day One Trader is the exclusive story of John Sussex on his journey from son of a Basildon factory worker, leaving school at 16, to successful City financier and member of the Liffe board. Providing a unique insight to this competitive and often brutal industry, readers will discover the tactics used by dealers to survive the jungle of the pits in a story that chronicles the floor banter and characters that made Liffe a global derivatives powerhouse. Packed full of exclusive - until now unreported - stories, Day One Trader sheds new light on what motivated characters such as Nick Leeson, and provides insight to the Liffe floor star traders. Financial experts and novices alike will be gripped by Sussex's account of the highs and lows of a career that spanned almost three decades in the history of the financial markets.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology uses popular myths as a vehicle for helping students and laypersons to distinguish science from pseudoscience.\* Uses common myths as a vehicle for exploring how to distinguish factual from fictional claims in popular psychology\* Explores topics that readers will relate to, but often misunderstand, such as â opposites attract,â Â â people use only 10% of their brains,â and handwriting reveals your personality\* Provides a â mythbusting kitâ for evaluating folk psychology claims in everyday life\* Teaches essential critical thinking skills through detailed discussions of each myth\* Includes over 200 additional psychological myths for readers to exploreContains an Appendix of useful Web Sites for examining psychological myths\* Features a postscript of remarkable psychological findings that sound like myths but that are true\* Engaging and accessible writing style that appeals to students and lay readers alike.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The bestselling author of The Millionaire Next Door reveals easy ways to build real wealth With well over two million of his books sold, and huge praise from many media outlets, Dr. Thomas J. Stanley is a recognized and highly respected authority on how the wealthy act and think. Now, in Stop Acting Rich and Start Living Like a Millionaire, he details how the less affluent have fallen into the elite luxury brand trap that keeps them from acquiring wealth and details how to get out of it by emulating the working rich as opposed to the super elite. - Puts wealth in perspective and shows you how to live rich without spending more - Details why we spend lavishly and how to stop this destructive cycle - Discusses how being 'rich' means more than just big houses and luxury cars A defensive strategy for tough times, Stop Acting Rich shows readers how to live a rich, happy life through accumulating more wealth and using it to achieve the type of financial freedom that will create true happiness and fulfillment.…