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Uk Gaap: Generally Accepted Accounting Practice in the United Kingdom (5th ed)
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This book will change your life.......2007-06-13
United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Principles -- how, with a riveting title like that, is this book not at the top of best-seller lists all over the world? Consider just one thing: spelling! They amortise, the capitalise, they realise and such... what a rich, diverse presentation this is. No library is complete without this volume; no life is complete without its contents; no human being can possibly be fulfilled without knowing UK GAAP.
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UK GAAP: Generally Accepted Accounting Practice in the UK
Mike Davies ,
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22 Keys To Creating A Meaningful Workplace
Tom Terez
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Highly Recommended for Bosses and Workers.......2002-08-01
This book was a delightful surprise. I expected to read yet another business book directed solely toward owners, executives, and managers. This specialized audience will gain quite a lot from this book, but so will "ordinary employees." 22 Keys is an Everyman's book, written in a tone that encourages focused initiative by all sorts of readers. Not only does this approach add value to the book, it makes it much more salable in bulk to companies interested in changing their work environment.
Corporate culture has been defined as "what it feels like to work here." Terez has captured what people are looking for in today's work environment in his exploration of what it takes to create a meaningful workplace. Before going any further, it's important to list the 22 Keys. As you read this list, pause at each one and think about how it relates to your personal situation. Purpose, Direction, Relevance, Validation, Respect, Equality, Informality, Flexibility, Ownership, Challenge, Invention, Support, Personal Development, Dialogue, Relationship Building, Service, Acknowledgement, Oneness, Self-Identity, Fit, Balance, and Worth.
Each key is presented in a chapter heavily seasoned with vignettes that hold the reader's attention. Not all the stories have happy endings, making this book even more valuable. It's not a quick-and-easy-guide-to-Nirvana, but is a realistic presentation. Questions challenge the reader's thinking and, hopefully, stimulate behavior. Actions by others are described to build a sense of confidence that the reader can also do these things and make a difference.
The book has a number of features that increase its readability and usefulness. Reality checks at the end of each chapter focus the reader's attention. Did you get the message? Quotations, liberally sprinkled throughout the book, stimulate thought. I felt the author could have done with a few less quotes, but that's a very minor issue. One of the pages I turned down (there were many) marks a quote by Albert Einstein: "Not everything that can be counted counts, but not everything that counts can be counted." When we're all looking to measure our performance, yet at the same time achieve life-work balance, the quote is meaningful. Ah! Meaningful. The objective of the book: well-achieved. The action plans will help you get started to make a difference in your organization.
This book will be around for a while. It fits comfortably with what needs to be done in the world of work-in the private sector, in government, in non-profits, in education. If it isn't on your shelf yet, now is the time to get a copy, read it, and share it. I read the hardcover edition.
High Fiber Content.......2002-03-18
22 Keys is much more than an interesting book about building a meaningful workplace. It is a practical guide for creating the kind of environment we all wish for. While many books talk about how "nice" it is to have meaning at work, this book has practical excercises for transforming the workforce to one that both improves productivity and retains the best employees. You don't just read the book and put it away, but actually use it to make tangible improvements. Tom's research was fascinating, and he writes in in a style everyone will appreciate. Thanks for all the actual ideas that have made a difference Tom!
Practical Advice.......2002-02-26
I recommend Terez's 22 Keys for all business professionals. Terez uses practical examples to bring forth important points to the reader. (Humor included!) The book has a human touch as voices of hundreds of folks from all walks of work life reach out as they share their experiences.
You will walk away with practical examples and useful advice.
The Key to Success.......2002-02-22
22 Keys To Creating A Meaningful Workplace has changed the way our company does business. Period. These simple, common sense keys open the door to a new level of committment, service and pride for our team. We've been so pleased with the results in our workplace, we have featured the book in our company newsletter, which is distributed to over 11,000 professionals in Canada. Simplicity is the key to action and change!
22 Keys To Creating a Meaningful Workplace.......2002-02-15
Without question, the work at the American Red Cross, where I work everyday, is MEANINGFUL! Meaningful work, though, is inclusive.....ALL jobs...volunteer and paid are meaningful and have great value. Tom Terez's 22 Keys To a Meaningful Workplace is a powerful reminder of how hard we must work to keep talented people engaged...even at the American Red Cross!
It is great reading, provides helpful skill building and is a great reference for the keys to being delighted at work!
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No Justice No Peace
Brenda , M Hampton
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The Lou is heading for a storm. After the judicial system fails to keep him behind bars, Kiley Jacoby Abrams in How Can I Be Down?, can be described as a weapon of mass destruction. Almost ten years later, he's made his way back home and searches for the ones who deceived him and plotted to bring him down. Staying on the right track, this time around, is not on his agenda. When Quincy's release date is near, due to the detective's screw-ups that led to his arrest, all hell is going to break loose. Without no justice, there certainly won't be no peace. Desmon, Kiley's now fifteen-year-old son, is determined to make sure there is no peace. He's furious about the life that was chosen for him, but continues to follow in his father's footsteps. Unable to keep his own self out of trouble, Kiley's life is bound to take a turn for the worst. His trust and love for women continue to be his downfall, but will he allow it to bring him down once again? He'll realize the power of his freedom, but by then, it just might be too late. About the author: Brenda M. Hampton is making waves in the African American literary world with her bold and addictive style of writing. Being the versatile writer that she is, her novels include: No Justice No Peace, How Can I Be Down?, Two's Enough Three's A Crowd, My Way Or No Way, Change Don't Always Come, and SLICK by Black Pearl Books, Inc.
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St. Louis is heading for a storm. After the judicial system fails to keep him behind bars, Kiley Jacoby Abrams in How Can I Be Down?, can be described as a weapon of mass destruction. Almost ten years later, he's made his way back home and searches for the ones who deceived him and plotted to bring him down. Staying on the right track, this time around, is not on his agenda. When Quincy's release date is near, due to the detective's screw-ups that led to his arrest, all hell is going to break loose. Without no justice, there won't be no peace. Desmon, Kiley's now fifteen year old son, is determinted to make sure there is no peace. He's furious about the life that was chosen for him, but continues to follow in his father's footsteps. Unable to keep his own self out of trouble, Kiley's life is bound to take a turn for the worst. His trust and love for women continue to be his downfall, but will he allow it to bring him down once again? He'll realize the power of his freedom, but by then, it just might be too late.
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somewhat disappointing.......2006-01-18
Thus far I've been a fan of Ms. Hampton but she lost me on this one. Once you can't get past the obvious lack of editing the story does hold your attention if you can get past the use of the word Moreso over and over. The character returns to the same ol' thing he was jailed for. In summary, same story, same character same ending.
That Sexy Kiley Jacoby !!!!! .......2005-08-30
I am a huge fan of Brenda M. Hampton, I have enjoyed reading all of her books Jaylins still my MAN! I have had mixed feelings about this one. I enjoyed it, but it didn't have that RUSH that Brenda is know to give me. The first part of this book How Can I Be Down..I loved that one. In this book I felt Brenda really didn't know what to do with Kiley so she kept him in a bunch of un-necessary drama. And Candi that's what you get. I just can't wait to see what Brenda has in store for us next.
NOTHING LESS THAN THE BEST.......2005-08-19
Brenda gives us nothing less than the best as she always does in No Justice No Peace. What can I say? If you have read her other novels then you know every book she writes is the bomb. I thought that I would be crying to hard over the ending of Jalin's novels to really get emotionally involved with Kiley, but I was so wrong. Brenda weaves a web of sex, love, hustling, murder, family bonds, and then some in this novel. I truly loved it. Brenda Hampton is the best author out there. Not many authors can write 5 star novels EVERY time. Bravo!!!
Speechless..........2005-08-04
I am speechless right now. (Now I must say, that normally, I am really outspoken, so for a "book" to have me speechless is saying a lot..) I am a HUGE Brenda Hampton fan, and with this book she did not disappoint. Mrs. Hampton, you are my #1 author. Keep up the good work. I will read them as quick as you write them girl!
Anyway, This book definitely had me speechless..The first book, "How can I be down?" was good, but the sequel was definitely better. I loved this book from start to finish, but Kiley, wow, what can I say? He wasn't the best man a woman could want, but he "had me at hello"..lol..
I loved his character. I loved how strong he was, but most of all how much he cared for his son. I really appreciate Mrs. Hampton for showing that brothas are by no means "perfect", and they are capapable of loving and caring for their children.
I won't give the book away, but the end had me in tears. I was so glad it ended the way it did. Get this book, or any book by Mrs. Hampton, you won't be disappointed!!
If you read this Mrs. Hampton, know that I appreciate your work and believe I ALWAYS get my money's worth!
Much Love!.
Don't Start None, Won't Be None.............2005-07-12
Kiley Abrams is back with a vengeance! He has did ten years of hard times and Lady Luck has dealt him another hand with a smile. He invented the saying, "You can't keep a good man down!" The hurricane is coming inland to fight a force worth reckoning. Wanting a change, but not really knowing how to do this. He's seeking a reconciliation with his son, but has to deal with the 'baby mama drama' laced with drug addictions and preparing to reunite with the only brother that he has left. But luck runs out and he has to step back into the shoes of the Vengeance Seeker, the disciplinarian, and fighting off all the ladies after giving them a taste of his Awesome Love Thang!
You can't help but fall in love with the multi-faceted Kiley! He's hard but has a touch of compassion, he's loving but direct, he's honorable but has a little bit of dog in him, so prepare to take an eventful drama filled trip with Ms. Hampton as she beweaves the tale of the further evolution of Kiley Jacoby Abrams!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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No Justice No Peace: From Emmett Till Rodney King
Terry Morris
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ANNO QUADRAGESIMO SEXTO: GEORGII III. REGIS: CAP. LXXXVI: AN ACT FOR ENABLING HIS MAJESTY TO GRANT THE CASTLE OF NORWICH, TOGETHER WITH THE COMMON GAOL, CASTLE HILL, AND CERTAIN LAND ADJACENT THERETO, IN THE COUNTY OF NORFOLK, AND FOR VESTING THE SAME IN HIS MAJESTY'S JUSTICES OF THE PEACE FOR THE SAID COUNTY, FOR THE USE THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES RELATING THERETO (12TH JULY 1806).
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Freedom for the Captives: How Love Is Rebuilding Lives in Spain (Peace and Justice Series, No 5)
Jose Gallardo
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International Criminal Justic and Children, No Peace Without Justice
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International Journal on World Peace, Oct.-Dec. 1986 (Vol. III, No. 4)
R. J. Rummel ,
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Contents: Commentary; Rummel, "Social Field Theory, Libertarianism, and Violence" (comments, Michael N. Nagler and Barry S. Zellen); Fedoseyev and Anderson, "Productivity and Justice: Two Essays"; Anderson, "News"; Eby, "Miscellany"; book reviews.
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Journal for Peace and Justice Studies, Vol. 1, No. 1
John; Santoni, Ronald E.; et al Immerwahr
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Journal for Peace and Justice Studies, Vol. 1, No. 2
Nancy S.; Spagnolo, John; et al Barrett
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Journal for Peace and Justice Studies, Vol. 2, No. 1
Diana; Wirkus, Brenda A.; McGovern, Arthur F.; et al Pearce
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New Patriot: Peace, Democracy, Environment, Social and Economic Justice: Vol. 4, No. 3 May-june 1991
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Advanced Array Systems, Applications and RF Technologies (Signal Processing and its Applications)
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Advanced Array Systems, Applications and RF Technologies adopts a holistic view of arrays used in radar, electronic warfare, communications, remote sensing and radioastronomy. Radio frequency (RF) and intermediate frequency (IF) signal processing is assuming a fundamental importance, owing to its increasing ability to multiply a system's capabilities in a cost-effective manner. This book comprehensively covers the important front-end RF subsystems of active phased arrays, so offering array designers new and exciting opportunities in signal processing.
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* provides an up to date record of existing systems from different applications
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* discusses future advances in the field that promise to deliver even more affordable arrays ['intelligent' or self-focussing/-cohering arrays]
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Elementary Dislocation Theory
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This classic text of elementary dislocation theory has been reprinted to fulfill persistent demand. Because it approaches elementary dislocation theory from its most basic level, the material contained in the volume is as up-to-date as when it was first published. The text addresses many aspects of dislocation theory, including the nature of dislocations, Burgers vectors, motion and its impact on dislocations, internal stresses of dislocations, and multiplication of dislocations. The topics of this text are fundamental to the theory of dislocation behavior. Because dislocation is now widely recognized as a key factor determining the behavior of crystalline solids, specialists in electronics materials, as well as fracture mechanics, and materials science and engineering should have a solid grounding in this field. A large number of problems is provided in the text.
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Elementary Dislocation Theory
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Elementary Dislocation Theory - Macmillan Series in Materials Science
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Elementary Dislocation Theory
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The Extended Phenotype: The Gene as a Unit of Selection
Richard Dawkins
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People commonly view evolution as a process of competition between individuals--known as "survival of the fittest"--with the individual representing the "unit of selection." Richard Dawkins offers a controversial reinterpretation of that idea in The Extended Phenotype, now being reissued
to coincide with the publication of the second edition of his highly-acclaimed The Selfish Gene. He proposes that we look at evolution as a battle between genes instead of between whole organisms. We can then view changes in phenotypes--the end products of genes, like eye color or leaf shape,
which are usually considered to increase the fitness of an individual--as serving the evolutionary interests of genes.
Dawkins makes a convincing case that considering one's body, personality, and environment as a field of combat in a kind of "arms race" between genes fighting to express themselves on a strand of DNA can clarify and extend the idea of survival of the fittest. This influential and controversial
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Extended Phenotype: The Gene As the Unit of Selection
Richard Dawkins
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The original edition, not the revised edition.......2006-12-05
The reason there are so few reviews for this book is that this is the orginal 1982 edition, not the now more common revised edition of 1989, which has a different subtitle: "The Long Reach of the Gene".
A Classic Biology Text.......2001-06-19
I assume that no one has entered reviews of this book because it is so well known among knowledgeable biologists. For new students not familiar with this book, it is fundamental to research that is now underway in genetics and in sociobiology. In order to establish a foundation for further study in this field, this book is an absolute necessity, along with _The Selfish Gene_ also by Dawkins and the entire body of his lifelong work. To call this work "monumental" is an understatement. It belongs in the same category as Darwin's work, because it is a natural extension of it.
Best I ever read!.......1997-12-04
This book reveals the essence of life.
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The Extended Phenotype : The Gene As the Unit of Selection
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Elements Of Nuclei: Many-body Physics With The Strong Interaction
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In the present volume, Phillip J. Siemens, who has been a seminal contributor to our understanding of the nucleus as a many-body system, and his able collaborator, Aksel S. Jensen, introduce graduate students and colleagues in other fields to the basic concepts of nuclear physics in a way which connects clearly the methods of nuclear physics with those of condensed matter, atomic, and particle physics. Their book thus provides a lucid introduction to the key facts and concepts of nuclei, including many of the most recent developments, while emphasizing the similarities and the differences between the behavior of nuclei, atoms, elementary particles, and condensed matter, It should thus prove useful, not only as a text for an introductory graduate course in nuclear physics, but as a reference book for all scientists interested in a unified picture of our understanding of physical phenomena associated with many-body systems.
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Elements of Nuclei : Many-Body Physics with the Strong Interaction (Lecture Notes and Supplements in Physics No 21)
Philip John; Jensen, Aksel Stenholm Siemens
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Elements Of Nuclei: Many-body Physics With The Strong Interaction
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- Funny, insightful, deeply moving
- You Don't Have to Be Jewish
- Lots of fun!
- Terrific, entertaining book
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Jewish Thighs on Broadway: Misadventures of a Little Trouper
Penny Orloff
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Based on her hilarious solo show, Penny Orloff's novel JEWISH THIGHS ON BROADWAY: Misadventures of a Little Trouper,is populated by an oddball immigrant family, on-again-off-again lovers, diets from Hell, and a Rogue's Gallery from the Showbiz underworld; and every scene has readers laughing out loud.
Abigail Paine, born Miriam Rosen, has been in love with Show Business since childhood, perpetually fantasizing herself as the Little Trouper Who Finds Stardom and True Love by the end of the movie. After a hundred shows and a hundred one-night stands, love and fame still elude her, and she'd rather suck a tailpipe than face another audition.
Complicating her search for the Busby Berkeley ending is her primitive alter-ego The Beast. This creature can track, kill, dismember and devour an entire cheesecake; can kick the shit out of smaller muggers on the sidewalks of New York; and can't say no to recreational sex with a famous director on the Third Ring of the New York State Theater while a public tour is in progress.
When Abigail finds love at long last, she is faced with an agonizing choice: Showbiz or The Guy. In her words: "Breaking into Show Business is like breaking into Fort Knox; breaking out, we're talking Alcatraz."
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Funny, insightful, deeply moving.......2004-07-07
This book is successful on several levels - I read it twice in succession. The first reading dazzles with verbal gymnastics and wit, outrageous situations, fascinating characters. The writing is tight and muscular, like the body of the dancer-heroine, and reads like lightning. But there is a deeper, richer, denser story that beckons underneath all the flash and glamor of a meticulously-detailed Showbiz world - and I read the book very deliberately the second time. Beneath the laugh-out-loud surface, Penny Orloff gives us a dark landscape of the Outsider, the Jew trying to pass for "white" in the world outside the safety of the ghetto. She has fashioned a monstrous alter-ego for her Little Trouper, a Jungian Shadow persona, that rises in spite of her efforts at assimilation - reminiscent of the chilling final lines of the anti-Semitic song in Cabaret, sung by the Master of Ceremonies as he dances with a gorilla: If You Could See Her Like I Do... she wouldn't look Jewish at all. Read carefully, this book takes us into the discomfort zone of self-hatred and the tragedy of genocide from the inside.
You Don't Have to Be Jewish.......2003-10-08
Penny Orloff has penned a tour de force for anyone who has dreamed of a career on stage. This is one hiliarious romp through New York theater, Florida dinner theater, the LA scene and the many loves and triumphs of a very talented singer, actress and bed partner. Witty, intelligent, fun, imaginative and a page turner. What will our heroine get into next? Who's bed, who's stage, who's theater? Is she a spy? A comedienne? A singer? An actress? Or is she just all of these things rolled into one. You don't have to be Jewish to enjoy this book, but it might help to have a copy of the "Joys of Yiddish" handy.
Lots of fun!.......2003-08-30
What a fun read! Keeps you laughing
And the cover art is perfect - who's the artist,the author?
Terrific, entertaining book.......2003-08-22
I couldn't put this book down. From the very first line, I was hooked. I have been a fan of Penny Orloff for years, having seen her in performances at New York City Opera, on Broadway, and in various cabaret performances over a span of two decades. I bought the book after seeing her in her solo show based on this novel. The show dazzled me, but the book is even more spectacular - who could guess a singing actress would be so mesmerizing a literary dreamweaver? The story is a sort of Alice in Wonderland saga, with a large dollop of Candide, whizzed up in a blender with all the Busby Berkeley movies of the 30's. The heroine is a sort of Everyman - from a woman's perspective. This is, for all it's humor, the story of a Hero's Journey... There is a Jungian Shadow Self, down in the protagonist's "basement" - despised, denied, hidden for learned and constantly reinforced shame - which finally finds liberation and flight in a breathtaking conclusion. But the epilogue reminds us all that at the end of everything, we are what we LOVE.
Great Book!.......2003-06-04
Fun book! I highly recommend it. Characters are bigger than life, and delightfully screwball. Everyone's Jewish family nightmare! Lots of laughs.
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