How to Get Results From Interviewing: a Practical Guide for Operating Management

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For up to twenty years after World War II both in Britain and the US boasted `mature' industrial relations systems supported by their governments and, allowing for some differences in degree, by most employers. Since the early 1980s, these systems have been critically weakened. This comparative industrial relations text explains this development primarily through the withdrawal of public policy support and, mainly in Britain's case, its replacement by government hostility. An important consequence of this is the erosion of the effective defence and representation of employee interests as the managerial prerogative has been allowed, even encouraged, to extend its authority in the workplace. The 'representation gap' has grown so that six out of seven US employees, and two out of three British, are not represented at work, at the same time as there has been increasing discussion of `team' working etc. This could be a serious negative development for economic performance. A growing body of research is indicating that employers who bargain with trade unions, or enter into partnerships with them, are likely to be more productive than their non-union competitors. More importantly, the size of the representation gap presents a clear denial of the democratic rights of citizens, in their role as employees, with potentially serious implications for social stability both within and beyond the workplace

THE REPRESENTATION GAP: CHANGE AND REFORM IN THE BRITISH AND AMERICAN WORKPLACE

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THE REPRESENTATION GAP: CHANGE AND REFORM IN THE BRITISH AND AMERICAN WORKPLACE

Manufacturer: Oxford UP Oxford
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Workplace | Organizational Behavior | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
ASIN: B000IBCEB4

Representation Gap: Change and Reform in the British and American WorkPlace

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Representation Gap: Change and Reform in the British and American WorkPlace
Brian Towers
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
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Wanted Words: From Armajello to Yawncore - More Language Gaps Found and Fixed

Manufacturer: Fitzhenry & Whiteside Limited
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ASIN: 1550050893

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This vivid oral biography of Elvis Presley is based on the recollections of three members of the "Memphis Mafia," the entourage who accompanied Elvis every day, from 1956 to his death in 1977. These were the men closest to Elvis, the ones who knew him best: Billy Smith, Elvis' first cousin; Marty Lacker, foreman of the Memphis Mafia; and Lamar Fike, who joined the army with Elvis. Together, they offer rare insights into the greatest legend of them all, from the phenomenal successes to the long, devastating decline. A uniquely revealing portrait of a tragic figure whose immense talent changed the course of American music and culture.

Alanna Nash writes for THE NEW YORK TIMES and ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY. She is the author of The Colonel: The Extraordinary Story of Colonel Tom Parker and Elvis Presley.

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Elvis and the Memphis Maphia from Nash.......2007-09-25

I am a dye hard fan of Elvis but not a fanatic, this was a well written book in that describes what happened in Elvis life, even the obscure part of his life all expose by the ones he called his friends, this time I will have to agree with Lisa when she blames the MF the way she did. But I must say though that Elvis never took actual control of his life and always let others manipulated him, his own insecurity led him to believe he was invincible, he surrounded himself with the wrong people, he never had at his side people that could really counsil him in the right direction, the MF for the most part were unable to really understand his needs and his real feelings and baby him all the time making him believed that was all love and protection even isolating him from the world. This book exposes everything and many things that we never knew about the inside and out of Elvis's life. Sad and left you wondering why? Why the so call friends wrote a book, Elvis what happen, to later say that was a challenge for Elvis when they even said in a tape, that they were full of anger for being fired by Vernon instead of Elvis himself and even today have the nerve to write books about Elvis and try to cover what really happened in their minds 30 years ago. In the end Elvis was a very intelligent human being, a terrific musician, his legacy says it all, why he confided so much in the wrong people, why he let them get away with so much, or maybe his loneliness led to all that, his rising to fame came so fast he was unable to handle all that in the proper way, if anything this book at the end makes you think what would have happened if his mother had not dye so soon after his rising to fame, and if his father would have been more knowleable to help him, and if he would have had better friends, or maybe he did not listen to anybody because his ego was too big? I listened to an interview from Ann Margaret, and she so respectfully talked about Elvis, and said "He was so talented".

Sad Revelations Indeed--I feel sorry for Elvis!.......2007-07-27

It's no wonder Elvis called what the Memphis Mafia did 'the worst betrayal.' Men who supposedly cared for him turned against him and the contents of this book are unbelievable or perhaps in-credible. A reader learns so much about Elvis that he/she is left in a state of shock. and not only that, but the reader is left confused.
Here is the private Elvis none of us knew. Lisa Marie even credits the Memphis Mafia for raking her father's reputation over the coals for the past thirty years and it's true. This book is a compilation of years of interviews by men who were with Elvis at every given hour of the day. The book shows a side of Elvis who tried to be in control but couldn't be his own person, was volatile, expressed his anger, fears, and tears. It showed his likes, dislikes, deepest desires, hopes, dreams, emotions, and even his weaknesses. In other words, we see Elvis as a human. It's obvious in this book as well as others I have read, that Elvis' life was never HIS. Still, though he surrounded himself with these men who were to protect him, he kept a private part of himself from even his closest friends, and his mafia.
Billy Smith, Elvis' first cousin, was far more sympathetic in his revelations than Lamar Fike and Marty Lacker, and it was good that where Fike and Lacker's details were either sketchy or in half truth and sometimes untrue, Billy elaborated on the truth about the real Elvis we all know and love.
To think that Colonel Parker who took 50% of his earnings at one point! To Elvis, I say, Mister Presley, I would have been mad too.' If you are an enemy of Elvis, you will enjoy this book, but if you are a die-hard Elvis fan like myself, you will be offended. The book is in many ways is heartbreaking. Elvis led a sad life and, it left me wondering: Yes, these men perhaps loved Elvis, but sometimes isn't it better to leave the past in the past and let Elvis' life remain the icon that he is (with a bit of mystery that adds to his mystique. Why not let him have his dignity, and let him Rest In Peace?

A Touching Account.......2007-05-26

This book is obviously a must for any serious Elvis fan since the three men whose stories are printed were so closely associated with him.

No one can remember every detail and date accurately after decades, which explains many of the inconsistencies of the book. What counts is the fact that they all aim - or at least seem to aim - at truthfulness. It is up to the reader to decide what to believe and what not to believe. The men openly admit to having seen and heard things after Elvis died, for example.

Elvis comes off as a very human being with all kinds of complexes and weaknesses, but most of these have been discussed in earlier books as well. The book reaffirms the notion that Elvis knew little about business (and cared even less) and was exploited by his manager throughout his career. As Elvis was basicly just an uneducated country boy, he never dared to challenge Tom Parker, let alone fire him, and pursue a career that would have included things he wanted to do, but unfortunately never did.

One of the most interesting pieces of information in the book for me is the reason why Ginger Alden was fully dressed when she called downstairs that Elvis was unconscious in his bathroom on August 16, 1977. Read the book and find out!

As the story-tellers appear to be uneducated, some readers may find their language offensive and the men could certainly take some lessons in English grammar, but if that is no problem for you, go ahead and buy the book.

YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO PUT IT DOWN. . . .......2007-05-15

This is the re-issue of the original book, ELVIS AARON PRESLEY: REVELATIONS OF THE MEMPHIS MAFIA, only in paperback. This is the one "whole-truth-and-nothing-but-the-truth" book. It tells the whole story, good and bad, about life with Elvis, from the men who knew him best. It's an INCREDIBLE read, and for any true Elvis fan it's a MUST!

Money Talks.......2006-12-24

Oh That Old saying : "MONEY TALKS" ! No wonder Elvis just wanted to be loved, and felt people loved him for his money and his name, and just for whatever anyone could get from him ! Isn't it funny how when Elvis was alive, not one of his so called "friends", would cut him up, They were afraid the $'s would stop. Sonnie and Red only wrote there book on all Elvis dirt for the $'s, because they were fired, and needed a buck ! And anyone who would have stopped getting everything from Elvis would do the same, for a dollar. Elvis always felt everyone was around him for his name and his money, not for who he really was as a person, and oh how right he was. I think it's so sad.........to love anyone for money, and not for there heart, and the person they are. With "friends" like this, Elvis sure did'nt need enemies. I sure don't know how these people sleep at night------Oh ya.........I know............IT's FOR THE MONEY !!!!!!!! Dina

Elvis Aaron Presley: Relations from the Memphis Mafia

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Elvis Aaron Presley: Relations from the Memphis Mafia
Alanna Nash
Manufacturer: Harper Collins
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ASIN: B000MREF4I

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Elvis and the Memphis Mafia
Alanna Nash
Manufacturer: Aurum Press
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ASIN: B000K7XPIM

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When a nursing facility for AIDS patients is planned for a city neighborhood, residents might be expected to respond, "Not in my backyard." But, as Jane Balin recounts in A Neighborhood Divided, when that community is known for its racial and ethnic diversity and liberal attitudes, public reaction becomes less predictable and in many ways more important to comprehend.

An ethnographer who spent two years talking with inhabitants of a progressive neighborhood facing this prospect, Jane Balin demonstrates that the controversy divided residents in surprising ways. She discovered that those most strongly opposed to the facility lived furthest away, that families with young children were evenly represented in the two camps, and that African Americans followed a Jewish community leader in opposing the home while dismissing their own minister's support of it. By viewing each side sympathetically and allowing participants to express their true feelings about AIDS, the author invites readers to recognize their own anxieties over this sensitive issue.

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This digital document is an article from Health and Social Work, published by National Association of Social Workers on November 1, 2000. The length of the article is 1222 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: A NEIGHBORHOOD DIVIDED: COMMUNITY RESISTANCE TO AN AIDS CARE FACILITY.(Review) (book review)
Author: Cynthia Cannon Poindexter
Publication: Health and Social Work (Refereed)
Date: November 1, 2000
Publisher: National Association of Social Workers
Volume: 25 Issue: 4 Page: 280

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A Neighborhood Divided: Community Resistance to an AIDS Care Facility.(Review) (book review): An article from: Journal of the American Planning Association

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A Neighborhood Divided: Community Resistance to an AIDS Care Facility.(Review) (book review): An article from: Journal of the American Planning Association
Rick Hooper
Manufacturer: American Planning Association
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This digital document is an article from Journal of the American Planning Association, published by American Planning Association on September 22, 2000. The length of the article is 828 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: A Neighborhood Divided: Community Resistance to an AIDS Care Facility.(Review) (book review)
Author: Rick Hooper
Publication: Journal of the American Planning Association (Refereed)
Date: September 22, 2000
Publisher: American Planning Association
Volume: 66 Issue: 4 Page: 446

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A Neighborhood Divided: Community Resistance to an AIDS Care Facility.(Review): An article from: The Canadian Review of Sociology and Anthropology

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A Neighborhood Divided: Community Resistance to an AIDS Care Facility.(Review): An article from: The Canadian Review of Sociology and Anthropology
Linda Deutschmann
Manufacturer: Canadian Sociology and Anthropology Assn.
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This digital document is an article from The Canadian Review of Sociology and Anthropology, published by Canadian Sociology and Anthropology Assn. on August 1, 2001. The length of the article is 1636 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: A Neighborhood Divided: Community Resistance to an AIDS Care Facility.(Review)
Author: Linda Deutschmann
Publication: The Canadian Review of Sociology and Anthropology (Refereed)
Date: August 1, 2001
Publisher: Canadian Sociology and Anthropology Assn.
Volume: 38 Issue: 3 Page: 337

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Password sniffing, spoofing, buffer overflows, and denial of service: these are only a few of the attacks on today's computer systems and networks. At the root of this epidemic is poorly written, poorly tested, and insecure code that puts everyone at risk. Clearly, today's developers need help figuring out how to write code that attackers won't be able to exploit. But writing such code is surprisingly difficult. Secure Programming Cookbook for C and C++ is an important new resource for developers serious about writing secure code. It contains a wealth of solutions to problems faced by those who care about the security of their applications. It covers a wide range of topics, including safe initialization, access control, input validation, symmetric and public key cryptography, cryptographic hashes and MACs, authentication and key exchange, PKI, random numbers, and anti-tampering. The rich set of code samples provided in the book's more than 200 recipes will help programmers secure the C and C++ programs they write for both Unix® (including Linux®) and Windows® environments. Readers will learn:

How to avoid common programming errors, such as buffer overflows, race conditions, and format string problems
How to properly SSL-enable applications
How to create secure channels for client-server communication without SSL
How to integrate Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) into applications
Best practices for using cryptography properly
Techniques and strategies for properly validating input to programs
How to launch programs securely
How to use file access mechanisms properly
Techniques for protecting applications from reverse engineering

The book's web site supplements the book by providing a place to post new recipes, including those written in additional languages like Perl, Java, and Python. Monthly prizes will reward the best recipes submitted by readers. Secure Programming Cookbook for C and C++ is destined to become an essential part of any developer's library, a code companion developers will turn to again and again as they seek to protect their systems from attackers and reduce the risks they face in today's dangerous world.

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Good developer reference .......2006-03-23

This is a well-written and example oriented book for C/C++ programmers that covers secure programming in all aspects. I had been using this book for last one year now and It helps me as a quick reference and also real source code demonstrating practical approaches that can be incorporated into their software projects.

The book needs a little update but still helps any aspiring C/C++ programmer involved with crypto.

a good reference if you've really got to be secure.......2004-05-13

If you are not sure that you need this book, then you probably don't. But if there is something it the table of contents that you've got to know, and you've got to get it right, then this would be a good book to have. Chapter 12 on Anti-Tampering was a really enjoyable read, though probably a futile task.

Great book for anyone using C.......2003-10-31

This is simply a great book for anyone using C or C++.

These guys literally wrote the book on secure code.

Read it!

A task-oriented reference guide.......2003-10-16

This well-written book covers a lot of topics that I have not read in other books.

Its strengths include:

--Good coverage of cryptography programming
--Task-oriented solutions to specific programming problems
--Easy to navigate "cookbook" style ("with recipes" as the authors call them)

However, some areas of improvement might be:

--Could use more coverage of important subjects (buffer overflows, etc.)
--spends a lot of space on narrower examples (like explaining certain APIs that are documented well online)
--Sometimes jumps into material without much background explanation (which was confusing for me)

It is probably not the first book you should read on the subject. This is more of a recipe guide that is useful if you get stuck on coding a particular topic that happens to be covered. The authors have done a good job of explaining what coverage they do and don't include.

Bought it for one reason but ended up using it........2003-10-16

To be truthful, I bought this book because the "gang" I hang out with is mentioned in the Acknowledgments section of the book. That was the ONLY reason when I sent money to Amazon.Com and purchased it for the dusty collection on my bookshelf.

But, when I got it and chuckled over the Acknowledgements section, I started to mindlessly flip through the book. Mindless page flipping soon turned to semi-conscious scanning. Semi-conscious scanning soon turned to serious reading. I find myself reading the book more and more, jumping back and forth between sections I find interesting and useful.

As a Windows C++ programmer for in-house tools, I do not dwell much on secure programming concepts. Yes, this is very, very bad way to program, so those of you reading this review should not try it at home. This book has shown the errors of my ways, revealed security issues that I have overlooked by accident or on purpose and gave concepts and examples that I can apply in my projects.

This book is one reference that I will be going back over and over again. The authors and editors have done a wonderful job to make the reading flow nice and easy. It is also very well laid out by stating the problem you may encounter, followed by a solution and then detailed discussion section with code samples.

For any C/C++ programmer making software to be used by more than one person, this reference book is a must.

You can still read the Acknowledgments and marvel at my name on there, of course.

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