Euro: Impact and Reality

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The global financial and corporate markets face an unprecedented challenge--introducing the Euro. This is the practitioners guide to the issues, problems and risks of tackling that challenge. Do we have the systems and tools to deal with this risk? This comprehensive and practical book will be a working assistant to managers, particularly in financial services, facing this new task.

EURO IMPACT AND REALITY - BUSINESS RISKS AND PRACTICAL RESPONSES TO THE CHALLENGE OF THE EURO

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EURO IMPACT AND REALITY - BUSINESS RISKS AND PRACTICAL RESPONSES TO THE CHALLENGE OF THE EURO
CHRIS CHARLTON
Manufacturer: Financial Times/Prentice Hall
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OR7BTC

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Open-Book Management: Creating an Ownership Culture
Thomas L. Barton , William G. Shenkir , and Thomas N. Tyson
Manufacturer: Financial Executives Research Foundation
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Binding: Paperback

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Open-Book Management: Coming Business Revolution, The

The Great Game of Business

ASIN: 1885065124

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Take the padlocks off your financial data. That's the key tenet of open-book management, an innovative management strategy that advocates sharing financial information with your employees to help teach them how to think like entrepreneurs. Sounds good, but what's it like to actually function as an open-book company? Find out in Open-Book Management: Creating an Ownership Culture, a new Financial Executives Research Foundation study by Thomas L. Barton, William G. Shenkir, and Thomas N. Tyson. The study details how and why seven companies-ComSonics, GE Fanuc, Mid-States Technical Staffing Services, North American Signs, Physician Sales & Service, Plow & Hearth, and Springfield ReManufacturing-decided to adopt this style and the obstacles they encountered along the way. The executives interviewed also share successful techniques and approaches.

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From local to global to local.......2004-08-27

Calculating the true cost of getting your family's typical dinner on the table would reveal a shocking price! In addition to produce cost itself, you would have to include the delivery charges for each meal component: from the producer via long distance shipping, packaging, storage, and distribution to you via your local supermarket. The authors suggest that product travel distance in reaching our table should be calculated in 'food miles'. The further the distance - the higher the price . At least that's what it should logically be.

However, as consumers, most of us rarely pay the full cost of any food item. If we did, we would appreciate more readily how the global food system has turned food production on its head. Thus claim the authors of this concise and illuminating analysis of globalization of the agribusiness and its impacts on our well-being. While this slim volume might appear otherwise, the study is packed with useful information and concrete data. It explains why we are facing major problems in the food economy around the world. In developing and industrialized countries farmers are abandoning their land to large-scale cash-crop agribusiness or big corporations. The push for crop monocultures is contributing to land degradation and is skewing food supplies. The authors demystify the notion that a globalized food system is more efficient and economic and question the logic of its processes. For example, in recent years the UK has been importing about as much milk as it has exported! The only beneficiaries of this artificial trade balance, they argue, are the transport businesses and the financial speculators. As tax payers we subsidize the transportation business by allowing governments to subsidize the development of big agriculture to the detriment of local farmers everywhere. The authors encourage the reader to examine these issues and outline what we can do as consumers and citizens, to reverse current trends. Examples and case studies are interleafed with tables and statistics illustrating the underlying argument of the authors: to restore local food production and closely link it to the consumer.

In this well-structured and easily followed study, the authors examine global food issues from all possible angles: food and health, food and economy, food and community; food and marketing ecologies and (local) food security. In addition, the authors expose the serious environmental impacts of large-scale monoculture farming and the unnecessary transport of food shipped across the globe or from one end of the country to the other (in the US). For example, US cookies are exported to Denmark while Danish cookies are exported to the US! Why not, the authors argue, just swap recipes at minimal cost?

In each chapter the implications of globalizing the food sector are summarized, critiqued and contrasted with working alternatives. For example. initiatives of community-based agriculture or consumer-coops are introduced that are springing up in many countries. While food production and trade in the developing world are not addressed as the primary focus of the analysis, the consistent negative impacts of a globalized food system on the populations in the South have provided the authors with strong arguments for local diversity in food security systems. Norberg-Hodge, in particular, has a long track record of researching the impact of international development policies on traditional functioning rural communities in the South.

The intended audiences of this book are clearly the consumers and citizens in the industrialized countries. The examples given are highlighting the situation in the US and UK. Yet, they also present interesting insights into other countries' situations. The authors' conclusion is that the food economy needs to be shifted from its current global level to the local wherever possible. This does not mean, they contend, that all food trade should stop or the consumer should no longer be able to buy exotic foods from far away. Instead, they argue, the priority has to be that people produce staple food locally wherever possible. Food should be imported only where the local resources cannot fulfill the demand of the population. Local produce is usually healthier, fresher and can be more appropriate for the local diet and culture. It is also much cheaper if transport, packaging and storage costs for long distance travel are to be included in the true price of food.

This a book to absorb and not just to read once. It calls for action by everyone and is a toolkit for all those seriously engaged in educating people of all ages in health, environment and all food issues. A resource guide is added for further study and action. [Friederike Knabe, Ottawa Canada]

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Tattered remnants of shattered stars. A thousand galaxies in one outstanding photograph of a miniscule portion of sky. Saturn's rings up-close and personal. The rolling multi-hued cloud bands of Jupiter. These impressive wonders of the universe, captured by the cameras of talented amateur astronomers, the Hubble Space Telescope, and unmanned probes, are presented here in brilliant high-resolution color. This 12-image collection was compiled by stargazing authority Terence Dickinson, author of NightWatch, who brings a wealth of practical experience to the calendar's daily diary of predicted celestial events, ranging from meteor showers to eclipses.

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Persuasively argues for the concept of animal-human equality.......2004-01-13

Ably written by United Methodist minister Ernie Bringas, Created Equal: A Case For The Animal-Human Connection persuasively argues for the concept of animal-human equality. For millennia, the majority of human society has regarded animals as inferior, and used this point of view to justify unspeakable cruelty and exploitation. Created Equal explores a different philosophy and path, the better to enlighten ourselves with respect to human/animal relationships and interdependencies, and to make the world a better place for all forms of life sharing Planet Earth.

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The legendary coach talks about his life, his players, and his winning philosophies in this bestselling autobiography

John Wooden's dedication and inspiration made him America's "winningest" coach. His beliefs in hard work and preparedness brought the UCLA Bruins an unparalleled 10 NCAA basketball championships. Now in this bestselling autobiography--with a Foreword by Hall-of-Famer Bill Walton--the college basketball legend reflects on his record-breaking career, his life behind the scenes, and how his top players went on to shape and change the NBA.

From the everyday basics to important life lessons ("It's not how tall you are, but how tall you play"), Wooden shares his worldly wisdom on and off the court to offer a personal history of an unforgettable time in college basketball, answering the most-asked questions about his life, his career, and the players who made his teams unbeatable.

"They Call Me Coach is grass-roots Americana, a story bigger than basketball. One of those rare sports books that is must reading for everyone."
--Chicago Tribune

"What Knute Rockne was to football, Connie Mack to baseball, and Wilbur and Orville Wright to flying, John Wooden is to basketball. This book captures the full flavor of the man, the philosophies that work in life, and the philosophies that work on the court. I commend it to people who want to succeed at either--or both."
--Los Angeles Times

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They call me coach.......2007-01-28

Coach Wooden is the Monet of coaching. His philosophy and work ethic, both as a player and a coach, are unparalled. This book will instruct anyone on how to deal with adversity both on the court and in the game of life.

Excellent insight.......2007-01-15

Excellent book examining the life , philosophy and thoughts behind a great coach. Not just about basketball but good for anyone coaching any sport or anyone wanting insight to a great life.

Inspiring glimpse into a master coach's life.......2007-01-13

John Wooden is perhaps America's greatest coach. His UCLA basketball team won ten national championships, including seven in a row. Concomitant with winning was his insistence on character and virtue rather than getting caught up with results.

This autobiography is a fascinating glimpse into Wooden's extraordinary life. It chronicles his life as a player (many forget that Wooden was elected to the basketball hall-of-fame as a player and coach), his coaching days (mostly at UCLA), and a little bit about his activities after his retirement. Interspersed in all of this are Wooden's coaching philosophy, pictures, box scores of the national championship games, and Wooden's opinion on how to improve the quality of NCAA basketball.

They Call Me Coach is tremendous for any sports fan, especially basketball. It can also be enjoyed by those who enjoy reading about what it takes to achieve success. Wooden was not a dictator, but imparted his insistence on doing one's best to his players with meticulous detail.

TCMC is not a complete autobiography, and it omits many aspects of Wooden's life. It is certainly not a "tell-all" account, nor is it perhaps the best book on articulating Wooden's coaching philosophy. For that I would recommend another of Wooden's books, appropriately titled Wooden. There are also others out there.

They Call Me Coach is a wonderful account of a man who as achieved true life success, and you will enjoy this read regardless of your previous knowledge on Wooden or college basketball.

Great advice from a Greater man.......2006-03-20

You can't miss with Wooden's thoughts, words and advice. If you're coaching yong people, he hits home lessons that every player and coach should know and understand. Even if you're just a parent or someone's business supervisor, read this book to learn how to better deal with and motivate those who rely on you for leadership. Don't let the coach down and pass these wonerful skills on to the next generation. Wooden's vision will live long past his coaching days. Find out all about it right here.

A good text for leadership.......2006-03-09

I purchased this book as part of a Ph.D. level class as a lesson in leadership. Coach Wooden shows his ability to lead and educate through his expertise in the fundamentals and the basics. He demonstrates his ability to change tactics and styles with different individuals, which is essential in good,effective leaders. I would recommend this book on several levels. At face value, it is an exceptional story about an exceptional coach and man. At a deeper level, I think it portrays a good example of how to lead and and how to set an example for those you are trying to lead.

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A fun read

They Call Me Big House
Clarence E. Gaines , and Clint Johnson
Manufacturer: John F. Blair Publisher
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0895873036

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Coach Clarence "Big House" Gaines spent 47 years as coach and athletic director at Winston-Salem State University. As such, he became the fifth-winningest coach in NCAA basketball history (behind Adolph Rupp, Dean Smith, Bobby Knight, and Jim Phelan of Mount St. Mary's College) and the winningest African-American coach. In this book, Gaines concentrates on what was happening socially in the country during his tenure, as well as offering behind-the-scenes details about his many victories.

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A fun read.......2004-09-05

Big House was a great coach - the fifth best in history of college basketball but more importantly he was a guy with a sense of values and a good sense of humor. He knows basketball as well as anyone in the country and has some candid comments about how to improve the game. But his real commitment was to the students he coached. He experienced the bitter bite of segregation - working for an HBCU called Winston Salem State - but his memoir is better than a rant - it is a reflection of his insight and integrity.

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John Wooden They Call Me Coach
Jack Tobin
Manufacturer: W Pub Group
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0849904382

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They Call Me Coach

Manufacturer: Word
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback
ASIN: B000GSICLK

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They Call Me Coach
Jeff Yalden
Manufacturer: Yalden Press Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0974748218

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They Call Me Coach gives teens the tools to create a competitive edge. In a challenging and wonderful world, teens are searching for meaning, looking for direction and understanding, and asking for messengers who not only understand them but also know them. In an entertaining style, Jeff Yalden, MTV MADE's Life Coach and International Youth Speaker/Author, provides the answers to the questions most commonly asked of him to help teens improve their self-esteem, build friendships, resist peer pressure, achieve their goals, get along with parents, and much much more. This is an indispensable book filled with useful information for all teens, parents, grandparents, teachers, coaches, and anyone that influences youth. In a highly competitive world this book willhelp put you firmly on the path to purpose.

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They Call Me Coach John Wooden

Manufacturer: Word
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000FLTL2C

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They Call Me Coach

Manufacturer: Word Books Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
ASIN: B000H02KC4

They call me coach: The fascinating first-person story of a legendary basketball coach

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They call me coach: The fascinating first-person story of a legendary basketball coach
John R Wooden
Manufacturer: Word Books
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ASIN: 0849930324

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John Wooden They Call Me Coach
Jack Tobin
Manufacturer: Word Books
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ASIN: B000J49NGY

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They Call Me Coach
John Wooden
Manufacturer: Word
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ASIN: B000U37A7S

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Focusing on the best of the best in shopping, dining, accomodations, and sightseeing, this unique travel guide provides inside tips on pretrip planning, arts and antiques, best buys, bargain strategies, shipping and fine hotels, resorts and restaurants.

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After Phoebe and her three siblings lose their parents and baby brother in a tragic fire, they are sent to live with an intolerant aunt, who wants to send Phoebe to work in a mill. The four children run away to the one place that will unquestioningly shelter them—a Shaker village. After a few years with the Shakers, Naomi's sister is sure she belongs to “the Community,” but Naomi, now a gifted healer, hears a voice inside, saying, “It's time for you to go.” So she strikes off on her own. But there is something missing from her life—something that having a thriving vocation or even meeting the handsome Joseph Fairbanks doesn't satisfy. This is the story of a young woman's quest for spiritual fulfillment in the raw and exciting world of America at the start of the 1800s. It is one you won't soon forget.

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Fascinating.......2004-11-17

This was a fascinating look at the Shaker community and the early Mormon church, as well as the tribulations and hardships of life in the early 1820's. The plot moves very quickly. Naomi is not a particularly endearing character. It is difficult to become attached to a character who is not attached to anyone around her. Throughout the novel, Naomi leaves, leaves, and leaves again. This is not a particularly realistic portrayal of a single woman during the early 1800's. Still, this was a worthwhile read.

Pretty Good.......2004-10-19

Not enough is said about her baptism as a LDS member. Oh well, i really wasnt expecting much here anyways.

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Fifteen Years a Shakeress

Manufacturer: Shaker Heritage Society
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0318499916

Pretty Mother's Home: A Shakeress Daybook

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Pretty Mother's Home: A Shakeress Daybook
Vickie Cimprich
Manufacturer: Broadstone Books
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0972114483

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Through the words of the imaginary (but very authentic) Sister Jessie, the lives of the Shakers of the Pleasant Hill community in 19th century Kentucky are revealed in rich detail, humorous and poignant, spiritual and oh so human. Based on extensive historical research and chronicling the real people and events that shaped this community, this book is especially noteworthy for its focus on the largely undocumented lives of black Shakers. But most of all, it is great narrative poetry, the perfect medium for these voices to speak across the years to modern listeners.

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Fifteen Years a Shakeress
Elizabeth Shaver
Manufacturer: Shaker Heritage Society
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OUFQ2I

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Manna: A Shakeress on the subject
Catharine Allen
Manufacturer: [s.n
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Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0008AK872

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The Shakeress
Kimberley Heuston
Manufacturer: Puffin
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OJHVP4

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