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Simpleology: the simple science of getting what you want (Your coach in a box)
Par Mark Joyner. 2007
Simpleology proves that success and happiness are easier to achieve than most people think they are. In fact, people can…
almost guarantee their own success simply by following a few simple rules. These "5 Laws of Simpleology" aren't new; they've been around forever. Throughout history, these 5 laws have helped the world's greatest minds amass fortunes and forge new paths. 2007.Sensemaking: the power of the humanities in the age of the algorithm
Par Christian Madsbjerg. 2017
Inspired by his work with companies like Ford and Coca-Cola, Madsbjerg's Sensemaking is a provocative stand against the "tyranny" of…
big data and an impassioned argument that human intelligence, informed by the study of the humanities, remains essential to success. We live in the age of algorithms. But what happens when number crunching fails to solve a company's problems? Madsbjerg argues that many of today's biggest success stories stem not from "quant" thinking but from deep, nuanced engagement with the culture, language, and history of customers. He calls this technique "sensemaking" and illustrates how business leaders, entrepreneurs, and individuals can use human science tools to innovate and solve their thorniest problems. In a time when liberal arts graduates fear for their prospects, Sensemaking is a welcome, transformative vision for success in the twenty-first century.Screw business as usual (Your coach in a box)
Par Richard Branson. 2013
Branson argues it's time organizations end their rabid devotion to profit and start doing good. Instead of wrecking the planet…
with pollution while creating an ever-poorer lower class, businesses have an opportunity to create a more prosperous world for everyone. Using step-by-step examples and instructions, Branson shows how this new world is possible. 2013.Toister breaks new ground, not by offering another set of tired tactics, but by getting at the root of why…
employees aren't delivering the service they should. With this knowledge - and Toister's corrective actions - businesses can reap immediate rewards. 2013.Sick and tired of feeling sick and tired: living with invisible chronic illness
Par Paul J Donoghue, Mary E Siegel. 1992
Millions of people suffer from chronic diseases such as multiple sclerosis, migraine headaches and Crohn's disease. This book offers way…
to enhance the quality of life through positive thinking, effective communication and pain management techniques.Sell yourself first: the most critical element in every sales effort (Your coach in a box)
Par Thomas A Freese. 2010
Shoptimism: why the American consumer will keep on buying no matter what
Par Lee Eisenberg. 2009
Shine: using brain science to get the best from your people (Your coach in a box)
Par Edward M Hallowell. 2011
Hallowell outlines a five-step process any manager can use to get the best out of his or her employees. By…
utilizing principles discovered through intense brain research, managers will be able to assign jobs to the right people, strengthen team bonds, cultivate imaginations, relieve and overcome stress, and stimulate loyalty and a desire to excel through rewards. This is an indispensable volume for leaders in any professional field. 2011.Shifting time: social policy and the future of work
Par Armine Yalnizyan, Ran Ide, Arthur J Cordell. 1994
This text presents two essays: "Securing society: creating Canadian social policy;" and, "The new tools: implications for the future of…
work." The essays discuss the decline of work and its meaning, while considering the new realities of work. The job search is obstructed by "technological progress", a situation which results in loss of tax revenue, fewer people in standard employment, and sociological and moral consequences. The proposed solutions for these problems include suggestions ranging from an equitable distribution of wealth to a national strategy for child care. c1994.Self-serve: how Petrocan pumped Canadians dry
Par Peter Foster. 1992
Petro-Canada was meant to increase Canada's energy securities, but this Crown corporation turned into a financial disaster with a reputation…
for extravagance. Foster fingers chairman Bill Hopper as the man responsible for the company's debt of $14 billion although it is only worth $2 billion. 1992.Sex, sex and more sex: 101 questions & answers
Par Sue Johanson. 1995
Sue Johanson has assembled the most frequently asked questions about sex and relationships which she has encountered on her popular…
radio and television programs. The book is written in question and answer format and arranged alphabetically according to topic. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1995.Sexually speaking: what every woman needs to know about sexual health
Par Ruth K Westheimer, Pierre A Lehu, Amos Grünebaum. 2012
Addresses the most pressing health issues women face today and provides everything needed to take charge of your health -…
from finding a gynecologist to having a happy sex life to planning or avoiding a pregnancy. Covers questions related to sexuality, hormones, STDs, pregnancy, menopause, fibroids, and ovarian cancer, and helps you overcome embarrassment and other common obstacles to understanding and safeguarding your personal health. Includes sex. c2012.Seven types of ambiguity (Pelican books)
Par William Empson. 1973
Professor Empson analyses the effects which may be obtained, deliberately or unconsciously, through the use of ambiguity. According to Empson…
developments in British and American criticism can only be understood in terms of the key word "ambiguity." 1973.Sex life: how our sexual experiences define who we are
Par Pamela Stephenson. 2011
Explodes the myths and answers the embarrassing questions we've always wanted to ask about sex and our insatiable appetite for…
it. Drawing on research and interviews with people of all ages, appetites and backgrounds, the book reveals how the sexual force in each of us evolves throughout our lives. Includes sex and strong language. 2011.Secret ingredients: the brave new world of industrial farming
Par Stuart Laidlaw. 2003
A vivid portrait of what modern industrial farming is, what it is doing to the environment, to farmers, to the…
plants and livestock we eat, and to us as consumers and as citizens. The author takes us from the dairy farms of Pennsylvania to Canada's prairie wheatfields, from the tomato greenhouses of southern Ontario to the potato fields of P.E.I. All along the way, he shows us food's secret ingredient - its hidden costs. 2003.Self-healing with Reiki: how to create wholeness, harmony & balance for body, mind & spirit
Par Penelope Quest. 2003
This text explains how Reiki can be used as a powerful tool for healing mind, body, emotions and spirit to…
create wholeness and harmony, personal peace and a sense of purpose. This book is designed to provide easy access to the real impact and power of self-healing with Reiki and is packed with innovative and simple-to-follow techniques. 2003.SEND: the essential guide to email for office and home
Par David Shipley, Will Schwalbe. 2007
When should you email, and when should you call, fax, or just show up? What is the crucial - and…
most often overlooked - line in an email? What is the best strategy when you send (in anger or error) a potentially career-ending electronic bombshell? This guide shows how to write the perfect email, and also points out the numerous times when email can be the worst option and might land you in hot water (or even jail!). 2007.Saving capitalism: for the many, not the few
Par Robert B Reich. 2015
Reich outlines how the American economic system is failing, with increasing income inequality and a shrinking middle class, and reveals…
how a market designed for broad prosperity can reverse the trend toward diminished opportunity. Bestseller. 2015.Reiki: un pont entre deux mondes
Par Paulette Gagnon, Nathalie Lachanche, André DeLadurantaye. 1995
Ronfleurs, réveillez-vous!: conseils et traitements pour les ronfleurs et leurs victimes
Par Jacques Piché. 1996
Le ronflement est une maladie du système respiratoire qu'il ne faut pas prendre à la légère. L'auteur, oto-rhino-laryngologiste de renommée…
internationale, nous expose toutes les questions qui s'y rapportent et les solutions pour y remédier, depuis les trucs simples jusqu'au traitement au laser. Ce livre, écrit dans un style accessible à tous, est recommandé aux ronfleurs de même qu'à leurs victimes.