Mirrors and Prisms: Interrogating Accounting (Advances in Public Interest Accounting)

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Advances in Public Interest Accounting is a research publication with two major aims. First, to provide a forum for researchers concerned with critically appraising and significantly transforming conventional accounting theory, practice, teaching and research. Second, to increase the social self-awareness of accounting practitioners, educators, and researchers, encouraging them to assume a greater responsibility for the profession's social role.

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Keys to cultivating emotional intelligence

A guide for setting up a training program

A book to give to your manager!

Promoting Emotional Intelligence in Organizations
Cary Cherniss , and Mitchel Adler (this is the correct spelling of the author)
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ASIN: 1562861379

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Based on the study of model programs and from hundreds of studies on the psychology of behavioral change, the 22 best-practice guidelines presented in this book offers the tools and data needed to sell and implement emotional intelligence training within your organization.

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Keys to cultivating emotional intelligence.......2001-10-25

As president of a consulting and training firm which works with organizations to help them adopt new management methods, I found Promoting EI in Organizations to be a truly exceptional book. It was well structured; but not dry. The clear organization was backed by case studies and examples, almost all of which were extremely practical and relevant. (Some of the case studies near the beginning of the book were more motivational.)

The recognition that true change in managerial skill requires in depth experiential training and ongoing support underlies the ideas in the book. The challenge of convincing an organization to commit to a particular method and to provide resources for this kind of development is great. This book provides methods and materials which will assist in that process through its review of best practices.

The need for review and continuous improvement is sharp. I appreciate the author's point that we must show that the training is working for the business, or modify it, or drop it. The book's 22-step process for this was excellent. It would have been valuable to include more on methods of cyclical review and feedback to produce improvement.

For anyone who is serious enough about managerial "soft" skills to want to provide training in them, and then measure results with hard dollars and business return on investment, this book is an excellent resource.

Sid Kemp, President
Quality Technology & Instruction, L.L.C.

A guide for setting up a training program.......2001-08-27

I bought the book because of its title, which also explains why I only gave it 3 stars. This doesn't mean the book doesn't have a good content, quite on the contrary, I agree with most of the material that is written in this book and I can only dream that my customers will apply all that's written here. But for me this is a book about TRAINING emotional intelligence, as opposed to a well integrated way to PROMOTE eq. The first 66 pages of the book will explain what emotional intelligence is (in a manner similar to Goleman's "Working with Emotional Intelligence") and will give an overview of some training programs the authors have looked at (few of these programs are "real" imotional intelligence programs). The next 100 pages explain what one should do to implement a succesful training program (this part is valid for ANY training program and only little of the information is specific to emotional intelligence). In stead of reading that second part, I recommend the "ASTD Handbook of training design and delivery". Conclusion: given what I previously read, this book didn't add anything new. Of course, depending on your backgrond, this might be different for you. But still, if you are really serious about training emotional intelligence, I'd buy at least 3 other books as well, given that you'll get more in depth information that way. And what if you want to PROMOTE eq at work? Sorry, I guess that that book still needs to be written. Patrick E.C. Merlevede, M.Sc. -- co-author of "7 Steps to Emotional Intelligence"

A book to give to your manager!.......2000-06-24

Finally! A book that adresses an important and overlooked area for improving management skills and developing leaders. The book emphasizes and explains the necessary balance between professional work, human behavior and the emotional components of our lives that add color (and sometimes conflict) to our lives. Promoting Emotional Intelligence in Organizations suggests a range of soft-skill tools that professionals of many ilks and industries can use for the benefits of their organization. I read the book in preparation for attending the Council of Independent Colleges institute for chief academic officers (Cary Cherniss is an invited CIC conference speaker). This will be a revolutionary and welcome concept on many campuses.

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The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution is a landmark in the defense of free speech against government interference and suppression. In this book we come to see how it also acts as a smokescreen behind which a more dangerous and insidious threat to free speech can operate.

Soley shows how as corporate power has grown and come to influence the issues on which ordinary Americans should be able to speak out, so new strategies have developed to restrict free speech on issues in which corporations and property-owners have an interest.

Censorship, Inc. is a comprehensive examination of the vast array of corporate practices which restrict free speech in the United States today in fields as diverse as advertsing and the media, the workplace, community life, and the environment. Soley also shows how these threats to free speech have been resisted by activism, legal argument, and through legislation. Grounded in extensive research into actual cases, this book is at the same time a challenge to conventional thinking about the nature of censorship and free speech.

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Biased but solid.......2007-01-21

Used this book as a primary source for a research paper. The author's political bias is glaringly obvious throughout much of the work ... but the factual evidence is still solid. Recommend it highly.

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principles of stellar dynamics
chandrasekhar
Manufacturer: dover publications, inc.
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OK0RYK

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Trade paper,clean and solid

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Reprint of a Classic Work
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Principles of stellar dynamics
S Chandrasekhar
Manufacturer: Dover Publications
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B0007DUAT6

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Reprint of a Classic Work.......2005-09-08

This is one of the classical books on star systems written by a Nobel prize winning astrophysicist. While somewhat dated now, this book applies classical dynamics to stellar dynamics, the distribution of matter and motion in star systems. This can be in our Galaxy, in external galaxies and in star clusters. This book provides a heavily mathematical orientation to the problem.

In addition to the basic text, two later papers by Dr. Chandrasekhar are reprinted from the technical journals in which they first appeared.

Biographical Note.......2005-03-09

The following information is taken verbatim from the publication information page:

Biographical Note

This new Dover edition, first published in 1960, is an unabridged and unaltered republication of *Principles of Stellar Dynamics* as originally published in 1942 by the University of Chicago Press. The following articles are also included and are unabridged and unaltered:

*Dynamical Friction*, Parts I and II, as originally published in 1943 by *The Astrophysical Journal*, Volume 97, No. 2.

*Dynamical Friction*, Part III, as originally published in 1943 by *The Astrophysical Journal*, Volume 98, No. 1.

*New Methods in Stellar Dynamics* as originally published in 1943 by the *Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences*, Volume XLV, Article 3. It is reprinted by the kind permission of the New York Academy of Sciences.

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Principles of Stellar Dynamics.
S. Chandrasekhar
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principles of stellar dynamics
chandrasekhar
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Principles of Stellar Dynamics.

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Principles of Stellar Dynamics.
S. Chandrasekhar
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Revised to reflect the continuing and growing importance of research and development within this field, The Manipulation of Air-Sensitive Compounds, 2nd Edition offers state-of-the-art methods used in handling air-sensitive compounds, including gases. Part One covers inert atmosphere techniques, while Part Two treats vacuum line techniques. Appendixes provide safety data, information on materials used to construct apparatus, and a table of vapor pressures of common volatile substances.

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Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.

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Calculations are only as good as your numbers.......2007-08-03

Yes, we can all agree that mainstream history is nearly 100% BS due to politics, economics, ego, problems with dating techniques, and various conspiracies. Agreed. But, I've been researching the distinct possibility that human history (in terms of civilizations) are much more ancient than we've been told, so coming across this book was very interesting to me. I wondered how Fomenko could be wrong (if at all) because he is very persuasive in his presentations. Then it dawned on me. If at previous times in prehistory, due to the various catastrophies that are well documented (comets, asteroids, planetary disruptions, plasma discharge, pole reversals, etc) the Earth was in a different position in relation to the sun, different tilt on its axis, different orbit, different rotation (in terms of velocity and DIRECTION), and the continents were in different positions, then would this not cause the ancients to see the sky (constellations) differently? In other words, is Fomenko making erronious assumptions about the physics of the Earth in pre-history, which then corrupt his data with regards to dating the relevant astrology? The last event to seriously disrupt our planet occured roughly 3500 years ago, according to other good researchers, so is it possible Fomenko has been confused by this? The vastly different physics of our planet in the not so distant past may explain this confusion, which is not to say the "mainstream" version of history is correct; on the contrary. I am not an expert in these fields, but wanted to see if this idea could spark discussion.

Pants on fire?.......2007-07-19

Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is completely eurocentric. Right, his theory contradicts all mainstream schools of history, because in their actual state they are all built on blatantly erroneus chronology. You don't need a mysterious cabal (conspiracy) to falsify history, the falsification is its modus operandi. It is inherent to history(ians) to falsify (distort) events, as it is inherent to humans to boast as it is inherent to power (authority) to legimize itself by referrring to glorious past made to its own order. Dr Prof Fomenko and team have identified scores of instances of such manipulation in Russian, European, etc.. history, and delivered valid statistical proof thereof. His own 'reconstruction' is completely another story. Forget c14 as a valid method of dating. W.Libby has initially discovered a brilliant method of INDEPENDENT dating. Too bad, c14 method has become a joke after a forced marrige with dendrochronology with consensual chronological scale inbuilt. Radiocarbon method can't stand blind tests, but is so very productive as a rubberstamp.

Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09

There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.

For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.

Very Interesting.......2007-03-07

It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.

History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10

Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.

I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.

Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.

Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.

I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.

This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.

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Thinking Physics for Teaching

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Twists and Turns and Tangles in Math and Physics: Instructional Material for Developing Scientific and Logical Thinking

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Twists and Turns and Tangles in Math and Physics: Instructional Material for Developing Scientific and Logical Thinking
Samuel Katzoff
Manufacturer: Johns Hopkins University, Institute for the A
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Computer-based methods for promoting thinking in physics and algebra : incorporating cognitive research findings into software design (SuDoc ED 1.310/2:287692)

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Computer-based methods for promoting thinking in physics and algebra : incorporating cognitive research findings into software design (SuDoc ED 1.310/2:287692)
U.S. Dept of Education
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Educating Reason: Rationality, Critical Thinking, and Education (Student Physics Series)

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Educating Reason: Rationality, Critical Thinking, and Education (Student Physics Series)
Harvey Siegel
Manufacturer: Routledge & Kegan Paul Books Ltd
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Thinking physics
Edson Ruther Peck
Manufacturer: Physics Dept., University of Idaho
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Thinking physics: A study aid
James G Potter
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Using analogical reasoning to deal with "deep" misconceptions in physics

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Using analogical reasoning to deal with "deep" misconceptions in physics
John Clement
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Did you know that Japan is not only sushi, Mt Fuji and geisha? The Shyest Man in Japan is a collection of seven uniquely written, mainly humorous short stories that will make you laugh, cry, and shake your head in amazement at a Japan you never knew. Starting in spring and continuing into summer, autumn and winter, the collection includes stories of mystery, baseball (for Ichiro and Matsui lovers!), romance, beautiful ghosts, fame, adventure and many facets of love. Go back in Japan's history, be immersed in her culture, and understand the secrets of one of the most beautiful, friendly and fascinating countries in the world. This book is a must for all Japan Fans, for anyone planning to visit Japan, for anyone who has ever been or lived there, and especially for anyone who has ever asked themselves: I wonder what Japan is all about? A labor of love 20 years in the making, The Shyest Man in Japan will leave you wanting much, much more of the country you never knew.

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