Author: Elliott Sclar Publisher: Cornell University Press ISBN: 9780801487620 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 214
Book Description
In an assessment of the pros and cons of public sector privatization, Sclar (urban planning, Columbia U.), who is affiliated with the Economic Policy Institute in Washington, DC, warns that outsourcing services may not result in leaner US government. He examines alternatives and offers tips for public sector reform. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR
Author: Sam Cutler Publisher: ECW Press ISBN: 1554906962 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 281
Book Description
A “straight-dope, tell-all account” of touring with two of the world’s greatest bands of the 60s and 70s—A “fast-moving narrative of rock-n-roll excess” (Publishers Weekly). In this all-access memoir of the psychedelic era, Sam Cutler recounts his life as tour manager for the Rolling Stones and the Grateful Dead—whom he calls the yin and yang of bands. After working with the Rolling Stones at their historic Hyde Park concert in 1969, Sam managed their American tour later that year, when he famously dubbed them “The Greatest Rock Band in the World.” And he was caught in the middle as their triumph took a tragic turn during a free concert at the Altamont Speedway in California, where a man in the crowd was killed by the Hell’s Angels. After that, Sam took up with the fun-loving Grateful Dead, managing their tours and finances, and taking part in their endless hijinks on the road. With intimate portraits of other stars of the time—including Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, the Band, the Allman Brothers, Pink Floyd, and Eric Clapton—this memoir is a treasure trove of insights and anecdotes that bring some of rock’s greatest legends to life.
Author: Carol Thoasness Publisher: AuthorHouse ISBN: 1496954610 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 105
Book Description
Thirteen year old Jamal Jackson from Dallas enters a summer program to experience country living in very rural Clayton Springs. He enjoys ranch life and likes his summer host, Jake, more than he had expected. He meets a group of teenagers who quickly become his friends. However, when the unexpected happens, he needs his new friends to help him out of a dangerous situation.
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform. Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization Publisher: ISBN: Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 120
Author: Chester L. Karrass Publisher: ISBN: 9780965227490 Category : Negotiation in business Languages : en Pages : 425
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Whether negotiating a critical agreement, closing a deal, or advancing one's goals, almost every interaction involves some kind of negotiation, yet so few understand the process.
Author: Simon Sinek Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1101623039 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 370
Book Description
The New York Times bestseller by the acclaimed, bestselling author of Start With Why and Together is Better. Now with an expanded chapter and appendix on leading millennials, based on Simon Sinek's viral video "Millenials in the workplace" (150+ million views). Imagine a world where almost everyone wakes up inspired to go to work, feels trusted and valued during the day, then returns home feeling fulfilled. This is not a crazy, idealized notion. Today, in many successful organizations, great leaders create environments in which people naturally work together to do remarkable things. In his work with organizations around the world, Simon Sinek noticed that some teams trust each other so deeply that they would literally put their lives on the line for each other. Other teams, no matter what incentives are offered, are doomed to infighting, fragmentation and failure. Why? The answer became clear during a conversation with a Marine Corps general. "Officers eat last," he said. Sinek watched as the most junior Marines ate first while the most senior Marines took their place at the back of the line. What's symbolic in the chow hall is deadly serious on the battlefield: Great leaders sacrifice their own comfort--even their own survival--for the good of those in their care. Too many workplaces are driven by cynicism, paranoia, and self-interest. But the best ones foster trust and cooperation because their leaders build what Sinek calls a "Circle of Safety" that separates the security inside the team from the challenges outside. Sinek illustrates his ideas with fascinating true stories that range from the military to big business, from government to investment banking.
Author: Guy Kawasaki Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0698193636 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 338
Book Description
Fully revised and expanded for the first time in a decade, this is Guy Kawasaki's classic, bestselling guide to launching and making your new product, service, or idea a success. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, small-business owner, intrapreneur, or not-for-profit leader, there's no shortage of advice on topics such as innovating, recruiting, fund raising, and branding. In fact, there are so many books, articles, websites, blogs, webinars, and conferences that many startups get paralyzed, or they focus on the wrong priorities and go broke before they succeed. The Art of the Start 2.0 solves that problem by distilling Guy Kawasaki's decades of experience as one of the most hardworking and irreverent strategists in the business world. Guy has totally overhauled this iconic, essential guide for anyone starting anything. It’s 64 percent longer than version 1.0 and features his latest insights and practical advice about social media, crowdfunding, cloud computing, and many other topics. Guy understands the seismic changes in business over the last decade: Once-invulnerable market leaders are struggling. Many of the basics of getting established have become easier, cheaper, and more democratic. Business plans are no longer necessary. Social media has replaced PR and advertising as the key method of promotion. Crowdfunding is now a viable alternative to investors. The cloud makes basic infrastructure affordable for almost any new venture. The Art of the Start 2.0 will show you how to effectively deploy all these new tools. And it will help you master the fundamental challenges that have not changed: building a strong team, creating an awesome product or service, and facing down your competition. As Guy likes to say, “Entrepreneur is a state of mind, not a job title.” His book will help you make your crazy ideas stick, through an adventure that's more art than science – the art of the start.
Author: Nancy Guthrie Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. ISBN: 1496450892 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 137
Book Description
Join popular author and Bible teacher Nancy Guthrie around the dinner table for good conversation and spiritual nourishment with your family. Compiled from the widely successful One Year Dinner Table Devotions and Discussion Starters, this 40-day devotional is the perfect gift for families of all ages, providing: Solid biblical insight on major topics and themes in Scripture Reflection questions to engage the whole family and encourage spiritual discussion Daily verses to read and memorize Over the course of the next forty days, your family will develop a deeper understanding of who God is, what he is like, and what he expects from all of us. Coming together around the dinner table, your family will embark on a journey of understanding why we need a Savior and what it means to place our faith solely in Jesus.
Author: Magdalena Bodnar Publisher: Babelcube Inc. ISBN: 1667427474 Category : Family & Relationships Languages : en Pages : 463
Book Description
Seventeen-year-old Luna is forced to move to her father's village near Novosibirsk after her mother's sudden death ... because of her father, penchant for alcohol, financial problems are becoming more frequent ... While desperately standing on the edge of the cliff, she unexpectedly meets a beautiful stranger with whom she soon falls in love, without even knowing who he really is ... Things get complicated when she realizes that this beautiful stranger is in fact a famous guitarist from a then very popular rock band in Russia, a native of that village ... However, real problems arise only when he meets his brother, the frontman of the group, and when the secrets of the past emerge and cloud feelings ... The old legend about that cliff is ignored and the hand of fate begins a new story ... The legend of the musician's brothers ...
Author: Elliott Sclar
Author: Sam Cutler
Author: Carol Thoasness
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform. Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization
Author: Chester L. Karrass
Author: Simon Sinek
Author: Perfection Learning Corporation
Author: Guy Kawasaki
Author: Nancy Guthrie
Author: Magdalena Bodnar