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Positive Mental Health for School Leaders

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Report copyright infringementby Samuel Stones (Author), Jonathan Glazzard (Author)The mental health of school leaders and managers is just as important as the well-being of those they teach and support. Recent research reveals some alarming statistics, including that 56% of senior leaders have experienced mental ill health in the last year. This book examines a range of relevant issues including workload, inspections, partnerships and approaches to leadership and management in order to addres...

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Report copyright infringementby Jeff Kolby (Author)Comprehensive, Rigorous Prep for the GMAT. Every year students pay as much as $1,000 to test prep companies to prepare for the GMAT. Now you can get the same preparation in a book. GMAT Prep Course provides the equivalent of a 2-month, 50-hour course. Although the GMAT is a difficult test, it is a very learnable test. GMAT Prep Course presents a thorough analysis of the GMAT and introduces numerous analytic techniques that will help you ...

The Myth of Achievement Tests: The GED and the Role of Character in American Life

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Report copyright infringementby James J. Heckman (Editor)Achievement tests play an important role in modern societies. They are used to evaluate schools, to assign students to tracks within schools, and to identify weaknesses in student knowledge. The GED is an achievement test used to grant the status of high school graduate to anyone who passes it. GED recipients currently account for 12 percent of all high school credentials issued each year in the United States. But do achievement tests p...

The Highest Exam: How the Gaokao Shapes China

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Report copyright infringementby Ruixue Jia (Author), Hongbin Li (Author), Claire Cousineau (Author)Combining personal narratives with decades of research, a vivid account of how the gaokao--China's high-stakes college admissions test--shapes that society and influences education debates in the United States. Each year, more than ten million students across China pin their hopes on the gaokao, the nationwide college entrance exam. Unlike in the United States, where standardized tests are just...

Upstart: The Digital Film Revolution Managing the Unmanageable

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Report copyright infringementby Scott Ross (Author)Over the last couple of decades, a new generation of startups born from creative industries but enabled through new technologies has invaded the world of business, stamping their mark in fields as varied as virtual to human avatars, augmented reality, video games, and even artificial intelligence. However, many such budding entrepreneurs lack what it takes in experience and knowledge to manage or scale such enterprises.Upstart sheds light on ...

A Perfect Swing: Lessons in Perseverance, Purpose, and Preparation From The Fairway of Life

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Report copyright infringementby Ashaunta Epps (Author) Number of Pages: 174 Dimensions: 0.63 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: September 04, 2025

Aspiring Leaders: Introduction to Leadership Principles

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Report copyright infringementby Gail Jones (Author)Welcome to Aspiring Leaders, a comprehensive guide designed to equip emerging leaders with the knowledge, skills, and insights needed to navigate today's dynamic business environment. This textbook is part of a progressive leadership series aimed at developing the leaders of tomorrow through practical training and real-world applications.Key Features: Foundations of Leadership: Understand the core principles that distinguish effective leade...

The Influential Leader Blueprint: Action-Oriented Strategies to Enhance Your Leadership Capabilities & Drive Your Team to Peak Performance

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Report copyright infringementby Rhonda Anderson (Author)Own Your Leadership Journey. Commit To Taking Action. Choose To Be Influential.Are you a leader who needs to enhance your leadership capabilities to lead with greater impact? Have you accepted a new leadership role and have no idea of where to start? Do you struggle with managing team dynamics? Have you experienced difficulty trying to be an emotionally intelligent leader? I do understand your struggles!Whether you are an experienced or ...

Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management: A Handbook for Business Leaders

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Report copyright infringementby Isaac Fad (Author)Transform your leadership potential and drive impactful change within just months, even if you're overwhelmed by the complexity of social entrepreneurship!Do you need help finding clear direction amidst the evolving social entrepreneurship landscape? Has securing funding for your passionate initiatives left you frustrated and unsure of your next steps?How can you balance social impact with profitability effectively while keeping sight of your ...

Learning and Teaching Business: Lessons and Insights from a Lifetime of Work

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Report copyright infringementby Peter Lorange (Author)Businesses constantly look for ways to achieve better performance, and business schools play an important role through their curricula by teaching such methods and helping budding and experienced managers find innovative paths. The author of this book, Prof. Peter Lorange, a well-accomplished expert at business and academic leadership, draws on a set of reflections from his vast experience in both fields to offer core messages which help i...

The Journals of an Employment Lawyer: Have You Followed the Correct Procedures to Cover Your Back?

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Report copyright infringementby M M (Author)Employers always ask why do employees have all the rights? While that might be true, employers must ensure that they are familiar with their policies and procedures. They must comply with their contracts of employment and staff handbook. They should seek legal advice before dismissing an employee, and only after following the correct steps should they terminate an employee's employment. Failure to follow the correct procedures could leave an employe...

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Report copyright infringementby Tom Olverson (Author)The development of strategy is a fundamental element in leadership. But for too many schools, strategic plans fail to make a lasting impact. Leading through Strategy provides independent school leaders a systematic pathway for creating a strategy that will help schools better live their respective missions. Combining both the micro and the macro, the book provides a practical guide for producing sustainable change. Applying key principles f...

Supporting Innovators: Trust, Purpose, Partnership

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Report copyright infringementby Michael T. Mitchell (Author)Most companies and their leaders consider innovation vital. In fact, in a 2015 Center for Creative Leadership survey of leaders, 94 percent told us just that. But those same leaders also admitted that most of their organizations aren't very good at it. Just 14 percent said their companies were effective innovators. Innovation work is risky, stressful, and emotionally draining, and the only way to span this gap, and to address the nee...

Failure Factory: How Baltimore City Public Schools Deprive Taxpayers and Students of a Future

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Report copyright infringementby Chris Papst (Author)Baltimore City Public Schools is one of America's largest and most funded school systems. Yet, historically, it is among the lowest performing. In 2024, despite a $1.7 billion budget, just 10% of students tested proficient in math. Investigative journalist Chris Papst follows the money to uncover why students continue to fail within a school system that's failing Baltimore. Failure Factory shines a critical light on America's public educatio...

Out of Pocket: What Parents and Counselors Need to Know About College Financial Aid and the New FAFSA

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Report copyright infringementby Cam Cruickshank (Author), Gregory A. Guzman (Author), Dean Skarlis (Author)Out of Pocket: What Parents and Counselors Need to Know About College Financial Aid and the New FAFSA serves as an indispensable resource for families navigating the complexities of financing higher education. In Part 1, the book underscores the pivotal role of financial aid, providing a comprehensive overview of the diverse forms and sources available to students. Part 2 describes the i...

Encrypted Abundance: Revealing the Hidden Wealth Codes Behind Money, Power, and Prosperity

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Report copyright infringementby The Hidden Architecture (Author)Some people seem to know something you don't.They move through life with quiet certainty. Opportunities find them. Wealth compounds around them.And you're left wondering... What secret are they using that no one is teaching? This book is the answer you've been searching for. There are hidden wealth codes quietly shaping the lives of the most prosperous. Patterns invisible to the untrained eye, yet present everywhere once you know...

Broken Supply Chains: How Financial Engineering Hollowed American Manufacturing and the Complex Journey to Resilience

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Report copyright infringementby Jeff Leimbach (Author)BROKEN SUPPLY CHAINS: How Financial Engineering Hollowed American Manufacturing and the Complex Journey to Resilience is a powerful exposé on the hidden mechanisms that have quietly dismantled America's industrial backbone. Far from a simple story of jobs lost to cheaper labor overseas, this book reveals a more insidious force: the rise of financial engineering and value extraction strategies that have gutted once-thriving manufacturing en...

The Complete Recruiter Interview Questions and Answers Guide

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Report copyright infringementby Chetan Singh (Author)"Recruiter Interview Questions and Answers: The Complete Guide to Succeeding in the Recruitment Industry" is the ultimate resource for recruiters looking to improve their skills, knowledge, and chances of success. This recruiter book covers a wide range of topics, from understanding the recruitment industry and developing key skills, to candidate assessment and selection, relationship building, managing the hiring process, recruitment metri...

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Report copyright infringementby Parthiban Ramasamy (Author)"Leading with Heart: The Transformative Power of Servant Leadership" delves into how this approach can truly make a difference in people's lives. This book doesn't just offer guidance; it challenges leaders at all levels to embrace a mindset that prioritizes their teams. By creating an environment where individuals feel valued and empowered, leaders can inspire their teams to excel, think creatively, and perform at their best. Through...

Business Acumen for Strategic Communicators: The Workbook

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Report copyright infringementby Matthew W. Ragas (Author), Ron Culp (Author)Business fluency is essential today for effective strategic communication. To fulfill the mandate of trusted counselors and advisors to executives and the C-suite, communication professionals must no longer just have excellent communication skills, but they must understand and speak the language of the business world. The challenge is that many communication graduates and professionals did not go to business school an...

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Report copyright infringementby John Wareham (Author)"The wry classic that inspired new age atheists."Brian Sutton-Smith, Professor of Psychology, Columbia UniversityHOW TO SHUN SELF-SABOTAGE AND WIN YOUR OWN FREEDOM. Most people are paralyzed by unconscious forces that provoke acts of unwitting self-sabotage. John Wareham makes his point with chilling examples, then with clarity and acerbic wit, he shows how to break free."John Wareham possesses the cool, clear eyes of a seeker of wisdom and...

Information and Communication Technologies and Real-Life Learning: New Education for the Knowledge Society

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Report copyright infringementby Tom J. Van Weert (Editor), Arthur Tatnall (Editor)Information and Communication Technologies in Real-Life Learning presents the results of an International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) working conference held December 2004 in Melbourne, Australia. The working conference was organized by IFIP Working Group 3.2 (Informatics and ICT in Higher Education) and IFIP Working Group 3.4 (Professional and Vocational Education in Information Technology). Th...

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Report copyright infringementby Chris Papst (Author) Number of Pages: 252 Dimensions: 0.69 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: August 26, 2025

Making Construction Fun Again: Structural Support for Those Building Our World: Structural Support for Those Building Our World

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Report copyright infringementby Amy L. Powell (Author)It's just not fun anymoreIf you've ever heard this-or thought it yourself-you're not alone. From project managers to tradespeople, and on job sites, in offices, and design studios across the country, many of us in the construction industry are asking the same thing: Why isn't this fun anymore?This is the question at the heart of Making Construction Fun Again: Structural Support for Those Building Our World.With years of experience as a con...

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Report copyright infringementby Michael T. Parker (Author) Number of Pages: 186 Dimensions: 0.4 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: August 18, 2025

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Report copyright infringementby Julia Yates (Author)'I have no hesitation in recommending this book as essential reading for all career development professionals.' Claire Johnson, CDI Head of Professional Development and Standards, RCDP and CDI, ICCI and NICEC FellowUnlock the potential of career development theories to conquer key career challenges. Career development theories are plentiful, but most resources focus heavily on academic concepts, leaving many career professionals unsure of h...

Professional Wisdom: What a College Student's Brain and Career Need

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Report copyright infringementby James Stellar (Author), Brandy Eggan (Author)Higher education has a long history of transferring knowledge--facts and theories--into students' minds. However, it has less of a history of providing students with direct experiences, such as internships, that lead to felt knowledge of the field and relevant skills. It is this combination of academic and felt knowledge that fosters the growth students need, which we refer to as "professional wisdom."This growth sta...

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Report copyright infringementby Tristram Hooley (Author), Gill Frigerio (Author), Rosie Alexander (Author)'This book is the one-stop shop for all aspects of understanding and learning about career and career development work - expertly blending the theoretical and the practical.' Martin Edmondson, CEO, Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS)Unlock the secrets to becoming a successful career development practitioner with this go-to introductory handbook. Many guides to career...

You're Hired! Impressive Interview Answers

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Report copyright infringementby Ceri Roderick (Author)'This book empowered me to be myself and boosted my confidence.' L.E., Senior Communications OfficerLearn winning responses to tricky questions and turn tough interviews into triumphs!Anxious about answering interview questions? Applied psychologist and recruitment expert Ceri Roderick shares the key skills you need to excel at interviews, whether online or face to face.Designed to boost your confidence and help you feel in control, this u...

Affiliate Marketing Guide For Newbies: Earn passive income, discover proven strategies, master niche selection, and enhance your expertise

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Report copyright infringementby Angelus A. Perez (Author)Ready to escape the 9-to-5 and build a six-figure online income - in under 10 hours a week? This practical, beginner-friendly guide is your ultimate shortcut to success with affiliate marketing - the proven way to earn passive income from anywhere in the world.Whether you're brand new to online business or overwhelmed by the jargon and choices, this book breaks it all down into clear, actionable steps to help you go from clueless to con...

Cybersecurity Leadership: A Practical Guide for Small and Growing Businesses. Lead with Confidence & Protect What Matters

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Report copyright infringementby Oscar Buijten (Author)Cybersecurity LeadershipCybersecurity isn't just an IT issue-it's a business imperative. If you lead a small or mid-sized business, cybersecurity decisions are on your plate-whether you have a technical background or not.Cybersecurity Leadership is written for business owners, executives, (aspiring) CISOs, and decision-makers who need clear, practical strategies to strengthen their organization's cybersecurity-without getting lost in techn...

Solving Global Warming Will Kill the Fossil Fuel Industry

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Report copyright infringementby Thomas Miezejeski (Author)"This is the most important book you can read this year. We cannot stop global warming and still have a fossil fuel industry.The demise of the fossil fuel industry will affect everyone and will have impacts worldwide. The industry had revenues of approximately of $7 trillion If it was a country, it would be the third largest country in the world exceeded only by the United States and China. Or it is larger than the economies of Germany...