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Title: Advice from trailblazers and rising stars: since 1986 more than 50% of accounting graduates have been women vs. just 10% in 1970, Much of this impressive progress is due to noteworthy women and their contributions to their employers and to the profession.
Author: Elizabeth Dreike Almer
Publication: Journal of Accountancy (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 200 Issue: 3 Page: 97(3)

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The Balance on Trial: Womens Careers in Accountancy (Research Studies)

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The Balance on Trial: Womens Careers in Accountancy (Research Studies)
Isabel Boyer
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Build a better career path: your future depends on how well you cultivate your staff. : An article from: Journal of Accountancy

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Build a better career path: your future depends on how well you cultivate your staff. : An article from: Journal of Accountancy
Joseph A. Tarasco , and Nancy A. Damato
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Title: Build a better career path: your future depends on how well you cultivate your staff.
Author: Joseph A. Tarasco
Publication: Journal of Accountancy (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 201 Issue: 5 Page: 37(5)

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CPAs are a hot commodity.(certified public accountants): An article from: Journal of Accountancy

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CPAs are a hot commodity.(certified public accountants): An article from: Journal of Accountancy
Laura Baron
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Title: CPAs are a hot commodity.(certified public accountants)
Author: Laura Baron
Publication: Journal of Accountancy (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 2006
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Volume: 201 Issue: 2 Page: 16(1)

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CPAs confident about their careers: they're in demand and despite the hours, pay and satisfaction for most are higher than ever.(Certified public accountants): An article from: Journal of Accountancy

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CPAs confident about their careers: they're in demand and despite the hours, pay and satisfaction for most are higher than ever.(Certified public accountants): An article from: Journal of Accountancy
Hank Berkowitz
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This digital document is an article from Journal of Accountancy, published by American Institute of CPA's on May 1, 2005. The length of the article is 1436 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: CPAs confident about their careers: they're in demand and despite the hours, pay and satisfaction for most are higher than ever.(Certified public accountants)
Author: Hank Berkowitz
Publication: Journal of Accountancy (Refereed)
Date: May 1, 2005
Publisher: American Institute of CPA's
Volume: 199 Issue: 5 Page: S4(2)

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A comprehensive guide to planning, designing, and implementing appraisal systems that are tailored to meet an organization's real needs. For human resource professionals and managers, the authors show how to define performance, who should measure it, who should give and receive feedback, and how often appraisals should be made. They examine and evaluate the common approaches to appraisals--those oriented to the performer, the behavior, the result, or the situation--and shows how they can be integrated into an effective system.

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Artificial habitats have been used for centuries to successfully modify environments for the benefit of Man. In the aquatic environment, the use of artificial habitat technologies is of growing interest worldwide. Opportunities exist in both developed and developing nations to apply these technologies in many areas, including classical scientific investigations of ecosystem structure and function, engineering advances in underwater technology, and fisheries and environmental management.
The applications of artificial habitat technologies are taking on ever greater economic, social, and environmental importance globally, not only in developed countries such as Japan where highly sophisticated technologies are used, but also in developing nations, where lower cost practices are in use. There is growing pressure to increase production, while at the same time preserve or enhance the environments and ecosystems surrounding fisheries.
This book provides a comprehensive review of the facts, issues, and global trends emerging regarding the use of artificial habitats in aquatic ecosystems. It presents the most recent scientific advances in ecology and engineering technologies related to the building of artificial habitats, and it also presents many of the fisheries management and socioeconomic and environmental issues.
Artificial Habitats for Marine and Freshwater Fisheries will be of interest to a broad audience including natural resource scientists, planners, and managers, particularly those interested in aquatic and fisheries science and management; organizations and individuals interested in commercial and recreational fishing; ecologists; environmental economists, engineers, lawyers, and social scientists; and geographers.

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This volume gives easy access to the latest and best publications across the broad area of electromagnetics and communications. Compiled under the auspices of the International Union of Radio Science, it covers the three-year period between 1990 and 1992. Over 50 subdivisions of the subject
are reviewed and summarized by leading experts. Topics include electromagnetic metrology, field and waves, signals and systems, electronics photonics, electromagnetic noise and interference, wave propagation and remote sensing, ionospheric radio and propagation, waves in plasmas, radio astronomy,
and electromagnetics in biology and medicine. Researchers, students, and practicing engineers needing a guide to the vast literature in electromagnetics, communications, and other radio science disciplines will welcome this book.

The Main Meridians (Encyclopedia Of Dim-Mak)
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Encyclopedia of Dim Mak

From a martial artist with no agenda

A Compendium of Effective Strike Points

This is a total scam

I am so confused. . .

The Main Meridians (Encyclopedia Of Dim-Mak)
Erle Montaigue , and Wally Simpson
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Combining Master Erle MontaigueÂ's expertise with that of one of AustraliaÂ's foremost acupuncturists, this remarkable work addresses the healing and martial sides of dim-mak under one cover for the first time ever. Every point on each of the 12 main energy meridians is examined in depth.

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Encyclopedia of Dim Mak.......2007-10-03

The book itself is loaded with excellent information, however the binding of the book leaves alot to be desired. Had the book 3 days and the pages started falling out. This isn't a freak accident because a friend of ours had the same happen to him.

From a martial artist with no agenda.......2007-09-24

I've read every book Earle Montaigue has written. This text is complete. It shows the exact location of the points, the effects of striking, and the order of striking to be most effective. You even get selected techniques that would make use of the points.
Mr. Montaigue never said that he practiced striking each & every point to test the results. That would have taken a lifetime. And most points would be very hard to locate and access during an actual fight. But the purpose of the book was to educate us as to the location, effects of striking, and combinations. One reviewer complained that most points must be preceded by another strike for them to be effective. He's right, but that's how they work. Ignoring the combinations and their effects would have made this text incomplete. Mr. Montaigue also spends a lot to time telling us how to help someone who is accidently struck on these points. This book is truly encyclopedic as it relates to the points themselves. Mr. Montaique has other books (the tapes are better) that show how to use this information in an actual self-defense situation. And the vast majority of the points aren't really used by even the most fully trained martial artist. In other works by Mr. Montaigue, he states that he only really internalized a few techniques that have become reflex. This book isn't about fighting, it's about one area of knowledge that will make your martial arts more complete. And in that area, this book served me well.

A Compendium of Effective Strike Points.......2007-03-31

The "Encyclopedia of Dim-Mak; The Main Meridians" by Erle Montaigue and Wally Simpson is a martial arts book of about 400, 8 ½ by 11 pages, consisting of half text and half photographic images that define key points of high sensitivity on the meridians of a person which can be attacked to great effect for self-defense.

The opening pages of the book present a warning that the techniques described can be deadly and should be learned under the supervision of a professional who adheres to high standards. This comment is followed by a note on plagiarism that says if the material of the book is found in other places, the authors will know it because the material is not common knowledge and furthermore, their book is the first place these techniques have been passed on in physical form, rather than orally to advanced students by their masters.

In essence, this book focuses on the 14 major meridians showing the precise locations of the dim-mak points along each meridian. By pinpointing these dim-mak or shrike points, the book is different from other martial arts manuals which are content with showing the general area for strikes.

The information provided in the book is extensive. It gives the Chinese names and locations of the strike points; it gives the optimum direction a strike should follow and it describes the damage that could result from striking the points. This information is augmented by describing set up points to numb or disable key areas before attacking the primary target. In addition, information is provided on how each point might be used for healing purposes, and lastly, one or two strike applications are given.

As background, an introduction to traditional Chinese Medicine is presented at the beginning of the book together with dimensioned diagrams indicating point locations.

In discussing the strike points along each meridian, extensive use is made of sharp photographic images, each approximately 3" x 5".

The back of the book contains two Glossaries; one for medical terms and the other for non-medical terms. A short Bibliography follows the Glossary, and the book concludes by a two page section called "About the Authors.

In summary, the book is comprehensive and does an excellent job of meeting the authors' goals.

This is a total scam.......2006-12-12

As a trained acupuncturist who has practiced martial arts since 1982 it is my humble opinion that this is a fraudulent book, as is the other vol. It will be obvious to any acupuncturist that Mr. Montaigue, with the aid of a TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) practitioner (Simpson), simply made use of TCM texts and reversed the application of energetically active points to suit "his" Dim Mak model. Anyone who has been in a real fight will not harbor an illusion that they can make use of minute accupoints to defeat an opponent. This is pure fiction and displays a total lack of understanding of Qi energetics. I don't dispute that Dim Mak once existed, but those capable of using it are people who were raised in temples where life revolved around simultaneous medical & martial training for many years; an existence most westerners cannot really understand. So Earl who bounced around from place to place and one thing to another does not even remotely fit this model. In his bio, he dedicates 1-single line mentioning his "main internal martial arts master", and makes no mention of being granted a rank of sifu or receiving a place in the lineage from this "master". So what great knowledge was really passed to him?

Ask yourself logically: How does Earl know the effects of striking all 360 + accupoints? Has he hit that many people and studied the effects? Did one of those old Chinese teachers he brags about give him such complete details? Or is it that he is just giving you the TCM obvious, like ST9? It does not take rocket science to know that striking a point where the vagus nerve & carotid artery are close will produce a negative effect. In fact, every true martial art is aware of such targets.

While Dim Mak makes perfect sense to me in theory, I am under no illusion that it is something I will ever perform in my lifetime. I have studied with, met, and observed many Chinese "masters", and I have yet to encounter a single one who has such command of their Qi. Unless you have lived like a monk uninterrupted for some 20-years under expert guidance, it is simply not realistic in this age.

The application of real Dim Mak is beyond any of us today. It is the equivalent of performing acupuncture treatments without using needles, but under combat stress. If you believe Earl is some high Qi master, then this book may be for you.

More likely, your martial path will be significantly enhanced by studying the legitimate positive effects of these points through a TCM text book. After learning to heal yourself you can consider healing others. Earl's "Dim Mak" would have you take that in reverse. Focusing your Qi to harm others, or even just entertaining the thought is a dangerous act that has no place in daily training and should only be reserved for life-threatening situations.

I am so confused. . ........2006-10-08

I acknowledge that Mr Montaigue is widely considered to be the world's foremost expert on "combat tajiquan" and "dim mak" -- and this book (on which he collaberated with an Australian accupuncturist) is, indeed, encyclopedic -- after reading it, I feel as if I've learned almost nothing of value.

Possibly the most important point that Montaigue makes is that several "points" located on the side of the neck (i.e., vagus nerve & carotid sinus) will indeed cause an "instant knockout" if struck properly -- but may, in fact, induce a debilitating or fatal stroke months later. This is important, due to the fact that many ignorant instructors (Dillman, et al) are currently showing off their "1-strike knockout blow" to martial artists who pay to attend their seminars. According to Montaigue, severe or repeated trauma to the carotid artery can cause the interior lining to slough off and form a clot after time. This would be bad.

One reason I disliked this book was because it relies heavily upon multi-strike techniques (like in the Jet-Li movie "Kiss of the Dragon"). This means that, in order to achieve the desired result, one must rapidly strike between 3 and 5 points in rapid succession, in a specific order. Now, not only are many points smaller than half a dime, but the strike must come from a specific angle.

Are you SERIOUS, Erle??? In a streetfight, it is difficult to hit a single target much larger than that! And you expect us to strike 5 tiny points -- in order -- without interruption, and from precise angles? I don't think that's very realistic.

Most of the points listed (hundreds) will not cause a knockout, and the Governing Vessel and Conception Vessel are not addressed in this work.

If you are interested in learning more about Eastern medicine for accupuncture, accupressure, or Shiatsu, this is a great book to have in your library. If you're a martial artist, however, expect to be discouraged and confused.

The main stream of music,: And other essays (Meridian books)

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The main stream of music,: And other essays (Meridian books)
Donald Francis Tovey
Manufacturer: Meridian Books
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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The main stem: The history & architecture of North Meridian Street

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Great historical guide

The main stem: The history & architecture of North Meridian Street
David J Bodenhamer
Manufacturer: Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana
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Binding: Hardcover

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Great historical guide.......2007-04-02

This book offers an extensive review of both the history and architecture of the North Meridian Street corridor in Indianapolis. It contains histories and both full color and black and white (plus some vintage photos) of nearly every structure with detailed maps of the entire historic district. The chapter on decorating trends might be of use to any Indiana homeowner with a 1920's era home.

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A revised edition of the best-selling Robertâ€™s Rules in Plain English, which still stands as the most concise, most-user friendly guide to parliamentary procedure on the market today.

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Reference book.......2007-06-10

Great resource for anyone wanting to learn more about running meetings in an organizational setting. Seems to me lots of meeting attendees think they know how to make motions and take actions but in my experence most meeting attendees do not know the basic rules of order. I use this small easy to understand book monthly as a reference at my Chamber of Commerce. A must have if you serve as a member of any Board of Directors or formal meeting group.

It's a practical guide to Robert's Rules.......2007-03-12

This is a nice book for the money. It's easy to read. It has a good layout.

Roberts Rules made easy.......2005-10-24

I found the book as represented and easy to read and it has all the simple answers that you might need quickly. Reading the full Roberts Rules of Order revised can take time this makes it easy to pick out the simple explanation and answers. Nice to take to the meetings for quick reference.

Roberts Rules in Plain English.......2005-10-21

The book is a decent primer and is certainly more readable than Robert's original book. Of course the original and all of its editions remain an example of very incomprehensible and convoluted language even for its era. However, I have to handle large meetings of very strong-willed, intelligent people, so I found the "Plain English" book not very useful. I need to know the details and complexities of handling important meetings so that I make the right decisions. I will stick with the more sophisticated texts.

Robert's Rules in Plain English.......2005-09-16

Was very disappointed. I thought the book would have contained the entire book of Robert's Rules written in language easily understood by all who read it. The book I received was very brief in dealing with situations that arise during a meeting. It dealt with very few situations.

Robert's Rules in Plain English 2e : A Readable, Authoritative, Easy-to-Use Guide to Running Meetings (Robert's Rules in Plain English)

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Robert's Rules in Plain English 2e : A Readable, Authoritative, Easy-to-Use Guide to Running Meetings (Robert's Rules in Plain English)
Doris P. Zimmerman
Manufacturer: Collins
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The night at the weekly dance in the Old Gym, she came up to him with a can of what he thought at the time was Coke, lifted her elbows slightly, and said, "Ya lyublyu vas." In case you don't speak Russian, it means I love you.That night at the weekly dance in the Old Gym she came up to him with a can of what he thought at the time was Coke, lifted her elbows slightly, and said, "Ya lyublyu vas." In case you don't speak Russian, it means I love you.

In this poignant novel, a young man discovers the secrets of first love, sex, and heartbreak at an exclusive New England boarding school. Four years after moving to the United States from Russia, Timur Vorobyov is awarded a scholarship to a prestigious New England boarding school, an American dream come true for Tim's parents. But Aviary Prep becomes a nightmare of alienation until rich, beautiful Phoebe Sayornis shows more than a passing interest in him at a school dance, and he experiences both love and sex for the first time.That night at the weekly dance in the Old Gym she came up to him with a can of what he thought at the time was Coke, lifted her elbows slightly, and said, "Ya lyublyu vas." In case you don't speak Russian, it means I love you.

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Yellow Blue Bus.......2007-06-01

"Yellow blue bus" is how the Russian phrase for "I Love You" (Ya tebyA lyublyU ) sounds to an English speaker.

Yellow Blue Bus Means I Love You.......2002-03-07

This book started out very good, but I didn't like the end. I never did understand what "yellow blue bus" meant. Tim was too sweet to me. Phoebe should have gotten in trouble, but he covered for her. I wouldn't recommend it that much.

The book about life!.......2000-09-04

This was such an amazing book with life & character...It was so dramatic & delt with the feelings that most teenagers go through. I hope many decided to read this book & if you do you will not regret it!

a league of it's own.......2000-07-25

this is an excellent book about life as a teenager in adifficult situation, about falling in love and finding out that thereare people out there that have a heart of stone and can't love you back. It's also about moving on and not crying because it's over but being glad that it happened... and about your first love. my heart goes out to Tim and at times hits all too close to home. This book may not be the same genre as "A Catcher in the Rye"... but that is only because it's in a league of it's own.

Okay, but not inspiring.......2000-04-07

This book, according to the back cover blurb, is in the same tradition as A Separate Peace and Catcher in the Rye. That is certainly true, but it is NOT in the same league as the classics in the genre.

Neither of the main characters (Tim and Phoebe) are fully drawn characters. More attention is paid to Tim, so his motivations are more understandable, but Phoebe is basically a shadow character. What drives her is hinted at (a difficult relationship with her parents), but it's not clear why she does what she does.

For a boarding school book, the school itself is given short shrift. There is little real sense of atmosphere. You do not get a sense of what it's like to be in boarding school.

Readers would be better served finding A Separate Peace or James Kirkwood's Good Times, Bad Times.

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