Comparison of Audit Methodologies of Large Accounting Firms (Studies in Accounting Research)

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Examining uncharted waters

Throw out you other books on recruiting!

The Agile Manager's Guide to Recruiting Excellence (The Agile Manager Series)
Ken Tanner
Manufacturer: Velocity Business Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Interviewing | Job Hunting & Careers | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
General | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
Human Resources & Personnel Management | Industries & Professions | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 158099024X

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Examining uncharted waters.......2001-07-08

Every other book I have seen on this subject focuses on the easy parts - interviewing and selection. This book discusses these things, but spends more time on the hard part of hiring, finding good applicants. There is a lot of great information about all the many sources for finding good candidates.

I think it should also be noted that the writing style is a pleasant difference. There's a lot of dry humor and a fresh perspective that you just don't see in many business books. I learned a lot and enjoyed the journey.

Throw out you other books on recruiting!.......2001-06-03

In a little over a hundred pages, this book gives sound advice on every aspect of finding success when recruiting employees for your company or small business. It's easy to understand and really takes the mystery out of the hiring process. After making all of the mistakes in hiring, I have been so much more prepared when undertaking this responsibility. I feel like I received "insider advice" that will improve all aspects of hiring, and the obvious bonus will be a better trained, harmonious work environment.

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Great system.......2006-12-31

From the back of the book: A sound hiring system that helps you dodge mistakes. Assess the workplace and the job to come up with accurate job descriptions -- Chart the exact skills and abilities you need -- Cast a wide net to gather a pool of prospects -- Interview in ways that uncover both strengths and weaknesses -- Extend offers that snag the best people -- Avoid legal problems in hiring. Managers who hire "by the seat of their pants" get bogged down in personel problems.. Those who use the system this book provides, on the other hand, can eliminate those problems and create opportunity.

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This digital document is an article from The Geographical Review, published by American Geographical Society on July 1, 1998. The length of the article is 1201 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: The Political Ecology of Bananas: Contract Farming, Peasants, and Agrarian Change in the Eastern Caribbean.(Review) (book reviews)
Author: James Wiley
Publication: The Geographical Review (Refereed)
Date: July 1, 1998
Publisher: American Geographical Society
Volume: 88 Issue: 3 Page: 447(4)

Article Type: Book Review

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The Political Ecology of Bananas: Contract Farming, Peasants, and Agrarian Change in the Eastern Caribbean.(Review)(Brief Article): An article from: The Geographical Journal

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The Political Ecology of Bananas: Contract Farming, Peasants, and Agrarian Change in the Eastern Caribbean.(Review)(Brief Article): An article from: The Geographical Journal
Robert B. Potter
Manufacturer: Royal Geographical Society
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B0008IWJBC
Release Date: 2005-07-28

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This digital document is an article from The Geographical Journal, published by Royal Geographical Society on March 1, 2000. The length of the article is 418 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: The Political Ecology of Bananas: Contract Farming, Peasants, and Agrarian Change in the Eastern Caribbean.(Review)(Brief Article)
Author: Robert B. Potter
Publication: The Geographical Journal (Refereed)
Date: March 1, 2000
Publisher: Royal Geographical Society
Volume: 166 Issue: 1 Page: 88

Article Type: Book Review, Brief Article

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The best river book you'll ever love........2002-03-27

Ann Zwinger is a peerless writer. Each paragraph, sentence, and word is like a drop of sunlit dew; sparkling and yet sublime. You need a dictionary sometimes, but her great use of the King's English raises your consciousness without being tiring or boring. Each sentence invites a tour to the next, just as Zwinger's favorite river, the Green River in Wyoming and Utah, always seems to have just one more tantalizing view around the next bend.

Mrs. Zwinger combines notes from several trips on the Green into a single, seamless narrative traversing the river from its source to its meeting with the Colorado. The only areas left out are the Fontanelle and Flaming Gorge reservoirs, which are but temporary vandalizations by the Bureau of Reclamation.

The book visits the river both from a naturalist's and a historian's viewpoint, with plenty of metaphors and visualization of an an almost lyrical nature included. It is never-ending delight to read Mrs. Zwinger's loving prose about one of the few still partially wild places in our country. You can close your eyes every paragraph or two, and be magically transported to the scenes and events she unfolds. The book also has a gently humorous quality, as when Mrs. Zwinger describes clouds of mosquitoes, and losing a Dutch oven in the murky water.

Mrs Zwinger's knowledge of geography is absolutely correct when she points out that the Green River is the true master stream of the Colorado watershed, and that only a historical accident has resulted in the former "Grand" river being renamed as the "Colorado".

I should note that the author is also a gifted artist and cartographer. Her maps at each chapter's start are excellent guides, and her numerous charcoal sketches of plants, birds, tools such as the old Green River knife, and the like, more than make up for lack of photographs in the book. Indeed, such would only be distractive.

Mrs. Zwinger's last sentence in the book, penned as the Green River meets the Colorado at the foot of Stillwater Canyon, reads "I do not want to hear the river ending." This is an apt sentiment as applied to her book as well.

This was one of the first books I ever read on the West. Since then, I hunt up and read everything she writes. I have never been disappointed. You may wish to read ""Wind in the Rock" and "The Mysterious Lands", among others. I close by simply stating that any library that doesn't have this fabulous book on the West, the river, and the human spirit, is incomplete.

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Run,River,Run. A Naturalist's Journey Down One Of The Great Rivers Of The West
ANN ZWINGER
Manufacturer: Harper & Row
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000P1FW8O

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Run, River, Run: A Naturalist's Journey Down One of the Great Rivers of the American West

Manufacturer: The University of Arizona Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000GU899S

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A customized conditioning program for every golfer, from one of the most soughtafter personal trainers on the PGA Tour

"Boris has been instrumental in helping me achieve my personal fitness goals."

--David Duval, 2001 British Open champion

In Fit for Golf, Boris Kuzmic brings to the average player the expertise he has shared with world-class golfers, including PGA Tour professionals. With his unique, easy-to-follow approach, he offers a program filled with insider secrets to show golfers at every level how to:

Assess their individual strengths and weaknesses
Tailor a fitness program to meet their specific body-type needs
Customize each workout using weights, stretching, and cardiovascular training
Train their way to better scores and more enjoyment on the course

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Good information on golf fitness.......2004-11-14

This book showed me what stretches to do for golf. The strength training section is good also. Although it is not complete for a workout program, the pictures are of good quality and easy to follow directions. I also used Patrick Leonardi's book called:
The Ultimate Golf Instruction Guide: Key Techniques for Becoming a Zero Handicap Golfer or Better, isbn 1933023090 to help me greatly with my golf swing. After reading Leonardi's book, I now have much more control over my golf swing. In addition, I no longer slice off the tee and have gained a lot more distance. I recommend Boris Kuzmic's book for golf fitness and Patrick Leonardi's book for learning how to shoot lower scores.

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Converse with the locals in their own language as you explore the fascinating Baltic countries. Sample some Latvian pîragi, ride a trolliga around Talinn and know what to do when someone shouts Iðgeriam! or Iki dugno! In Lithuania. Packed with tips and cultural information, this handy phrasebook will help you make the most of your Baltic travel adventure.

covers Latvian, Lithuanian and Estonian
clear and concise grammar sections for each language
easy to use pronunciation guides and transliterations throughout
indispensable information about local festivals and holidays
essential language for camping, sightseeing and getting around

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Does the job of a phrasebook, but hardly ideal.......2006-01-04

Lonely Planet's BALTIC PHRASEBOOK covers the languages of the so-called Baltic republics, Estonian, Latvia, and Lithuanian.

In terms of phrases, all three chapters cover the same ground. General matters like asking directions and shopping are included, as are more specialised things like visiting the doctor. The menu decoders are very helpful. Oddly enough, when a phrase contains a different word-form depending on what gender is spoken of, the order is "feminine/masculine" instead of the "masculine/feminine" of most phrasebooks and dictionaries.

In their coverage of grammar, however, each chapter differs. That on Lithuanian includes a discussion of noun morphology, although it only shows four out of the language's seven cases. This may enable the traveller with some prior experience with inflected languages, such as Latin or Russian, to construct sentences not found in the book. However, the chapter on Latvian doesn't give any information like that.

The book contains some general tourist information and maps for the Baltic republics, which makes it larger than it might be and somewhat redundant, as many travellers will already have a specialized guidebook for the region.

This phrasebook may not be an essential purchase for someone spending only a few days in the region. Most young people in these three countries speak admirable English, and older shopkeepers can be addressed in Russian without problems (the guidebook line that shopkeepers here take offense at being addressed in Russian seems to be a myth).

Incredibly Helpful.......2004-04-04

I would definitely recommend this book to anyone spending more than a week in the Baltics! Last year, I spent a semester in Lithuania, and this book made the transition much easier! From going to the pharmacy to buy flu medication, to trying to find out where the outdoor market was, to telling a doctor that I had hurt my knee -- this book was constantly by my side and helped me be very independent while in a foriegn country. I was also able to learn a lot of phrases that I wouldn't have in my Lithuanian class. My only complaint is that sometimes the phonetic guide was a bit confusing, but this rarely interfered with my communication (if it does, you can just show the phrase to the person you are trying to speak with).

I love this little phrase book!.......2000-09-15

Actually, I love all "Lonely Planet" phasebooks and travel guides. You can't go wrong with them. These are the road warriors in our collection. They are worn, used and helpful! I want to own stock in Lonely Planet!

So you ask, "isn't there a later edition available?" Don't let that stop you. They are using a winning format and when it comes to speaking at least Lithuanian, little has changed (Lithuanian is a really, really, really old language!)

The book is concise and compact (3.5 x 5 x 1/2). It easily fits in any pocket. That is a major selling point. It is the perfect size to take along.

It has an abreviated pronunciation guide compared the single language versions and no dictionary. That comes form having to divide the space between three languages, so it can't go as in depth. Still,all the essentials are here. If you are planning a few days in each place, you'll be fine.

By the way, when you go to the Baltics, look for a copy of the "In Your Pocket Series" available at the airport or in the major hotels. It will be a great help to you. You can also find it online through a simple web search.

It made me curious.......2000-05-14

This book made me plan my 2-weeks summer-vacation in Estonia.

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Good idea and thrilling, but the killer was too predictable!.......2001-03-09

This book started out really interesting and thrilling but really faded out in the end. It started out being a thriller and ended up being sci-fi. The killer is too predictable and is really unlikely.

The main character, Abby, is a senior in high school and the captain of the cheerleading squad. Everything seems to be going great for her, until she's brutally attacked and left for dead on the football field at the school. As she recovers from a coma, she realizes that someone attacked her and might strike again. She starts to get visions that her friends are in danger. She warns them and one by one they turn up dead. Abby knows she must stop this killer who will do anything to hurt Abby and the ones she loves.

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Five Thumbs Up

Great Book

one of the best books of Nicholas Pine!

Spring Break (Terror Academy Series Four)
Nicholas Pine
Manufacturer: Berkley
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Spine-Chilling Horror | Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Horror | Literature | Children's Books | Subjects | Books
General | Ages 9-12 | Children's Books | Subjects | Books
Pine, Nicholas | ( P ) | Authors, A-Z | Horror | Genre Fiction | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books
Contemporary | General | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books
Horror | Teens | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0425139697

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Five Thumbs Up.......2005-11-23

I read the book Spring Break and it was a great book.I liked the book because it had a lot of suspension and action.It kept me reading to see what would happen next.I liked the part when the four hunters were on the side of the road with the main characters family and then one of the hunters got out a ax about to hit the dad of the main characters but then out of know where the police came.If there was a second book I would defenatley read it.

Great Book.......2002-12-26

This book makes you feel everything the character is feeling. I don't recommend this book to people who don't like people getting killed in stories, besides those people I recommend this book to everyone!

one of the best books of Nicholas Pine!.......2000-04-05

i had to read this book for school, usually the books at schoolaren't very good, but this book was the best book i have ever read! it's about a girl who went with her family to a cabin in the middel of nowhere. there is a boy with his family who are really crazy. END

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Academy of Terror (Private School, No 2)
Steven Charles
Manufacturer: Pocket Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Horror | Teens | Subjects | Books

General | Literature & Fiction | Teens | Subjects | Books

School | Issues | Children's Books | Subjects | Books

Look Inside Teen Books | Trip | Specialty Stores | Books
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The Witches Eye (Private School, No 3)

ASIN: 0671603272

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A Creepy School Year
Danger in the Endzone
The book was So neat!! I couldn't put it down......
I COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN!!!

School Spirit (Terror Academy)
Nicholas Pine
Manufacturer: Berkley
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Contemporary | General | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books

Horror | Teens | Subjects | Books

Look Inside Teen Books | Trip | Specialty Stores | Books
ASIN: 0425146448

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A Creepy School Year.......2003-06-14

It all started with a boy named Ted. Ted played football. he was always looking for trouble. Even though he gets into trouble he still doesn't get cut from the team, because the coach thinks he is the best player on the team. Everyone thinks the coach is not fair because he keeps ted on the team and not them, when they get into trouble. Ted got in a fight with another kid and got into trouble. I gave it a 5 star because it is very interesting.If you read it I think you would really like it. It also involves love, football, and fighting.I hope you enjoy it too!

Danger in the Endzone.......1999-12-14

Ever since the wildcats lost the championship peaple have been acting strange.Cindy Prescott, a cheerleader, gets very suspicious when people start disappearing mysteriouly and even dying. If Cindy is not careful, she could end up like the others. This book was full of action and you'll never want to put it down.

The book was So neat!! I couldn't put it down.............1999-10-30

I couldn't put down the book. It was so interesting. Now I am into thriller books. Nicholas Pine is so awesome!!

I COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN!!!.......1998-08-07

This book had everything-horror, suspence, love, friendship, and a lot more! This is one of the best books I have ever read! Read it, you'll Love it, I garentee it!

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Student Body: by Nicholas Pine
If you like Horror then read this

Boy Crazy (Terror Academy, No 15)
Nicholas Pine
Manufacturer: Berkley
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Contemporary | General | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books

Horror | Teens | Subjects | Books
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The Substitute (Terror Academy)

ASIN: 0425147274

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Student Body: by Nicholas Pine.......2003-07-02

it is kewl but could be better but it's exciting how it is unexpected that the cheerleader coach person is the killer. He writes some really good bookds and this one is one of my favs because it is so kewl and interesting. I've read it like four times.

If you like Horror then read this.......1998-11-11

Spike is the cutest guy in school and everyone has been hearing a lot of things about him.... like every girl that has gone out with him never was saw again! Sarah the girl that likes him keeps hearing the rumor and ignores them.... she thiks that they're all lies. When she goes out with him she finally findes out that all the rumors were true.

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This book is really GREAT!
FULL OF TWISTS AND TURNS

Breaking Up (Terror Academy)
Nicholas Pine
Manufacturer: Egmont Childrens Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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This book is really GREAT!.......2003-05-27

This book, is soooo great! I love the story. It's a beautiful, exciting story of girls and boys around 16 years old, who are about to graduate from Central Academy. It's about love, hate, friends, murders, fights, and lot of other stuff.. You must read it!! *Haha*
I wish there was a MOVIE of this book *GREAT IDEA* ;)
The way I found out of this story, is because whe had to read an English book to make a book-review, and I borowd this book from a friend. It rulezzz hahahaha...

FULL OF TWISTS AND TURNS.......2000-05-30

This book was just awesome. It was suspenseful and had you guessing the whole time. I couldn't put it down. I think Nicholas Pine is one of todays better horror novelists.

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Her dad is dead. What now?

Lights Out (Terror Academy Book 1)
Nicholas Pine
Manufacturer: Berkley
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Horror | Teens | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0425137090

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Her dad is dead. What now?.......1999-07-01

When Mandy's dad died she swore she would find who killed him. She susspects the assistant principal, her step-father.This book is awsome. It's a real page turner. I couldn't put it down. I"m sure you won't either.

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Lights Out (Terror Academy Series)
Nicholas Pine
Manufacturer: Berkley Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
ASIN: B000ITO35Q

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Night School (Terror Academy)
Nicholas Pine
Manufacturer: Berkley
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0425141519

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