The Art of What Works

A commonsense approach to creating effective new strategies from ones that are proven to work From Napoleon through Jack Welch, great leaders have always ‘borrowed’ great ideas from others. ‘The Art of What Works cuts against the grain of today’s one-size-fits-all strategic gurus to argue that there are no intrinsically good or bad strategies–just flexible strategies that work best in given situations. Welch’s appropriation of Six Sigma from Motorola, and use of its best features to revitalize GE, is a recent example of this approach. In this insightful and practical guide, leading strategist William Duggan lays the groundwork for building new strategic frameworks by observing what works–and what doesn’t–in the real world. ‘The Art of What Works shows business professionals how to: Recognize and adopt great ideas and strategies Modify strategically sound ideas to their own benefit Decide on a course of action–then modify it when necessary

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Butterflies and Bottlecaps

‘Not a word or butterfly out of place, this is an excellent, inventive and satisfying twist on a timeless theme’. — Resouce Link One reviewer described the delicately crafted illustrations in Butterflies and Bottlecaps as ‘… remarkable in their beauty’. Vladyana Krykorka’s ethereal drawings of little girls with butterflies and bottlecaps for hair are one reason why this picture book is so special. The other is acclaimed author Eliza Clark’s enchanting story of a beautiful girl who doesn’t understand her own beauty. Her awakening discovery of just how special she really is becomes a tale to make spirits — and imaginations — take flight and soar.

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Police Misconduct: A Reader for the 21st Century

Police Misconduct is a valuable and much-needed primary or supplementary text, and can be used in courses such as Community Policing, Police and Society, and Special Topics in Policing

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New Bones: Contemporary Black Writers in America

NEW BONES: CONTEMPORARY BLACK WRITERS IN AMERICA , by Kevin Quashie, Joyce Lausch, and Keith D. Miller, the first text of its kind, presents the largest, most inclusive multi-genre anthology of contemporary (1970 to the present) African-American literature. This volume includes works from all genres—fiction, poetry, drama, essays, speeches, and mixed-genre works—by well-known as well as lesser-known authors, many never previously anthologized. New Bones comprehensively captures the breadth, scope, depth, and impact of contemporary African-American literature.

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The Keys to the Kingdom: The Rise of Michael Eisner and the Fall of Everybody Else

Michael Eisner is a titan–feared, powerful, and almost magically successful. Masters crafts a gripping account of this larger-than-life story, combining insightful analysis of power in Hollywood with a vivid narrative that brings the personalities, the hostilities, and the corporate mayhem to life.

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Beautiful Buehla And the Zany Zoo Makeover

With the arrival of picture day at the zoo, Mr. Phibbs is excited to have Beautiful Buehla available for some much-needed animal makeovers, yet when she dons the bears in disco suits and the hippos appear wearing blush and lipstick, Mr. Phibbs begins to think Beautiful Buehla may have gone just a bit too far!

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PACKAGE: SOCIOLOGY

THE CONTENTS OF THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES: 0130184950 > SOCIOLOGY 0130604151 > CRS CMPASS ACC CRD SOCIO

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The International Marine Boat Manager: Your Vessel’s Custom Handbook of Operating and Service Procedures

Here’s just a small sample of what The International Marine Boat Manager will do: — Coach you through all those half-remembered procedures; — Tell you exactly what steps to follow in an emergency; — Provide you with the model/identification number of any part you need to replace, whether you’re phoning from a secluded anchorage or your office 100 miles away from the boat; — Tell you, your crew, or a charterer or guest where to find any piece of gear or equipment, or how to operate the engine, stove, or head, and in short, everything a competent mariner needs to run the boat; — Provide a complete inventory and maintenance history to an insurer or prospective buyer; — Let you hit the deck running after you’ve been away from the boat for weeks or months; — Save you the hours that could mean the difference between a day on the water and a day on the telephone. It may even save you the seconds that could mean the difference between a crisis overcome and a disaster.

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The Garden Design Book

With stunning photographs and engaging, informative text, ‘The Garden Book’ gives readers the tools they need to design the garden they long for. Showing readers how to make a livable garden, this authoritative book is a fresh, new voice in the world of garden books. 250 color photos.

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Frommer’s® Switzerland, 9th Edition

It’s simple: Frommer’s is the name you can trust for complete, easy-to-use, and up-to-date travel information. We’re thoroughly committed to offering all the practical details in a fun, user-friendly format, and to helping readers discover the world in a whole new way. We’re constantly striving to innovate and improve each edition we produce, so we’re proud to announce a fabulous new feature: gorgeous full-color photo inserts in our top annual guides! We’ve always been known for stunning cover photography, and now we’re bringing the same kind of visual excitement to the interiors of our books, with lush photos that help readers see the highlights of each destination. We’ve also added up-to-the-minute online directories that help readers use the Web to their advantage as they’re planning each trip. Our candid, authoritative hotel and restaurant reviews are the best in the business — they’re incredibly detailed, and they include carefully chosen selections for every taste and budget. We offer a wealth of sightseeing, sports, strolls, and special moments –

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