So you're standing naked in front of a classroom. Or you'rebeing chased by a one-legged man. Or maybe you're standing naked infront of a classroom and kissing a one-legged man. Dreams can be mysterious, exhilarating, and terrifying but theydon't have to be confusing. With Field Guide to Dreams, you'llunravel the hidden meanings behind these mysterious subconsciousmessages. Organized by dominant symbol (animal, falling, flying,mother, and so on), each section provides helpful interpretationsfrom Freud, Jung, and other psychologists and dream experts. You'llalso learn when you're most likely to have these specific dreams,and whether you should interpret them positively or negatively.With Field Guide to Dreams at your bedside, you'll never wonder ifthat cigar was just a cigar!

Your Map for a Brave New Real-Estate World The days of real-estate mania—when you really couldn’t go wrongwith buying a home, then selling it in a few years for a lot morethan you paid for it—are over. Inflated prices and the “subprime”mortgage crisis have finally burst the bubble. Now, more than ever,it’s important for current and prospective home buyers tounderstand just what they’re getting into when they take thatplunge—and to think smarter when it comes to making the most oftheir biggest asset. The Wall Street Journal. Complete Home Owner’s Guidebook showsreaders how to become savvy home buyers—and eventually owners—notonly in this new, uncertain era but in any market: ? Understand the benefits and pitfalls of owning versusrenting ? Make sense of the housing market—ask the important questions,factor in the unforeseen costs, and explode the big myths of homeownership ? Take advantage of current opportunities if you’re a first-timehome buyer

There will come a time when you must decide to lead the lifesomeone else has chosen for you…or the life you want. According to legend, when a young boy asked the great Renaissanceartist Michelangelo why he was working so hard hitting the block ofmarble that would eventually become his greatest sculpture, David,the artist replied, “Young man, there is an angel inside this rock,and I am setting him free.” In The Angel Inside, the renownedconsultant and career coach Chris Widener uses Michelangelo’s wordsto explore the hidden potential that exists within us all. In this unforgettable tale, Tom Cook, a disillusioned Americanbusinessman, has traveled to Italy looking for direction in hislife. In Florence, the last city on his tour, Tom meets amysterious old man who opens his eyes to the art and life ofMichelangelo and reveals what the artist’s work can teach him—andall of us—about the power of following your passion. Among the lessons that Tom learns over the course of the ne

In How’d You Score That Gig? , career expert AlexandraLevit profiles more than sixty of the coolest careers on theplanet–all rated in a national survey by twenty- andthirtysomethings for twenty- and thirtysomethings. To find the jobsthat are calling your name, take Levit’s short quiz and discoveryour “passion profile.” You may be: ? an Adventurer: You’re spontaneous, free-spirited, and youalways ready for change = foreign services officer, oceanographer,news correspondent ? a Creator: You’re always looking for a way to express yourself= video game designer, book author, landscape architect ? a Data Head: You have an uncanny knack for gathering andorganizing information = computational linguist, meteorologist,urban planner ? an Entrepreneur: You have business savvy and don’t want to bechained to a desk = blogger, boutique owner, inventor ? an Investigator: You excel in science, logic, and learning =futurist, classic-car restorer, field archaeologist ?

Book De*ion In this parable for a modern age, motivational speaker Sanbornrecounts the true story of Fred, the mail carrier who passionatelyloves his work and who genuinely cares about the people he serves.Sanborn illuminates the simple steps each person can to transformtheir lives from the ordinary to the extraordinary.

规范化管理不再是大企业的专利，随着市场环境的不断变化，规范化管理的思路也被广大中小企业接受。?张国祥老师经过多年的规范化管理培训实践，分别从战略管理、员工管理、流程管理、生产管理、营销管理的角度，对企业规范化管理进行了系统的阐述，并介绍了大量的实用工具，为中小企业的规范化管理提供了清晰的思路，值得广大中小企业借鉴。

Distinguished poet Donald Hall reflects on the meaning ofwork, solitude, and love “The best new book I have read this year, of extraordinarynobility and wisdom. It will remain with me always.” —Louis Begley,The New York Times “A sustained meditation on work as the key to personal happiness.. . . Life Work reads most of all like a first-person psychologicalnovel with a poet named Donald Hall as its protagonist. . . .Hall’s particular talents ultimately [are] for the memoir, a genrein which he has few living equals. In his hands the memoir is onlypartially an autobiographical genre. He pours both his fullcritical intelligence and poetic sensibility into the form.” —DanaGioia, Los Angeles Times “Hall . . . here offers a meditative look at his life as a writerin a spare and beautifully crafted memoir. Devoted to his art, Hallcan barely wait for the sun to rise each morning so that he canbegin the task of shaping words.” —Publishers Weekly (starredreview) “I [am

This easy-to-use handbook features a battery of tests whichassesses logical, numerical, verbal, and abstract reasoning powers,as well as technological and clerical skills. Completely revised,updated, and expanded, the guide takes into account personality,motivation, and individual interests, and matches the resultsagainst an extensive index of over 400 careers.

Book De*ion This collection of classic and cutting-edge articles, case studies, and first person perspectives provides a broad range of perspectives on affirmative action, career development for minorities and women, and other HR-related policies. From Book News Annotation Using first person perspective, case studies, and practical guidance, nine specialists from business and management explore ways to think about and promote equality in the workplace. Topics include transitioning from affirmative action to "affirming " a new model for understanding and leveraging the glass ceiling and what it will take to shatter finding an equitable solution for providing flexible work schedules to both parent and non-parent mentoring gender rivalries in the making changes in the work culture to retain high-performing female and sexual diversity issues in the workplace. About HBS Press Since 1984, Harvard Business School Press has been dedicated to publishing the most contemporary management think

Technological advances and the global marketplace are changingthe way we live and work. Doing the work you love is the critical factor to personal fulfillment and economic success. Noone understands this more than Laurence G. Boldt, whose Zen andthe Art of Making a Living helped many carve out new andrewarding career paths. But how do you find the courage to startthe search for a new career? And how do you tap into your own bestresources to discover what you want to do and what you’re good at?This remarkable guide offers simple yet profound strategies to helpyou answer those questions by focusing on four key elements to besought in any life’s work: Integrity, Service, Enjoyment, andExcellence. Boldt has reduced the quest for meaningful work to itsessence and will lead you to an understanding of what you could andshould be doing with your life.

Over the course of a forty-year career in the worlds oflaw, sports, business, and politics, Ron Shapiro has worked withand advised an incredible variety of people. What he’s found isthat the secret ingredient for getting into the winner’s circle issimply the discipline of methodical preparation: that old-school,step-by-step way of having all your ducks in a row, whether you arean executive getting ready to do a deal or make a speech; a pitcherstudying the traits of opposing hitters and keeping a meticulousnotebook of their strengths and weaknesses; an international tradenegotiator who knows all about the issues and the people on theother side before sitting down at the table; or a surgeon whorehearses like a classical musician. Deep down, you know you should do it. But how often do you wingit and fly by the seat of your pants because “Gosh, I don’t havetime . . . I’ve done this before . . . I know what I’m doing”? Itis obvious that you have to get ready for whatever game you’replaying

Tired of swimming with the sharks? Fed up with that big apedown the hall? Real animals can teach us better ways to thrive inthe workplace jungle. You’re ambitious and want to get ahead, but what’s the best wayto do it? Become the biggest, baddest predator? The proverbial800-pound gorilla? Or does nature teach you to be more subtle andsophisticated? Richard Conniff, the acclaimed author of The Natural History ofthe Rich, has survived savage beasts in the workplace jungle, wherehe hooted and preened in the corner office as a publishingexecutive. He’s also spent time studying how animals operate in thereal jungles of the Amazon and the African bush. What he shows in The Ape in the Corner Office is that naturebuilt you to be nice. Doing favors, grooming coworkers with kindwords, building coalitions—these tools for getting ahead comestraight from the jungle. The stereotypical Darwinian hard-chargersupposedly thinks only about accumulating resources. But highlye

The business environment has become increasingly precarious, thus raising the stakes for nearly every managerial move. This cutting edge collection includes articles on how to lead in a downturn economy, overcome a growth crisis, stay resilient through difficult periods, and more.

AcommemorativeeditionofthelandmarkbookfromPatrickLencioniWhenitwaspublishedtenyearsago,TheFiveTemptationsofaCEOwaslikenootherbusinessbookthatcamebefore.Highlysought–aftermanagementconsultantPatrickLencionideftlytoldthetaleofayoungCEOwho,facinghisfirstannualboardreview,knowsheisfailing,butdoesn′tknowwhy.Refreshinglyoriginalandutterlycompelling,thisrazor–sharpnoveletteplusself–assessment(writtentobereadinonesitting)servesasatimelessandpotentreminderthatsuccessasaleadercancomedowntopracticingafewsimplebehaviors–behaviorsthatarepainfullydifficultforeachofustomaster.Anyexecutivecanlearnhowtorecognizethemistakesthatleaderscanmakeandhowtoavoidthem.ThelessonsofTheFiveTemptationsofaCEO,areasrelevanttodayasever,andthisspecialanniversaryeditioncelebratestenyearsofinspirationandenlightenmentwithabrandnewintroductionandreflectionsfromLencionionthenewchallengesinbusinessandleadershipthathaveoccurredinthepasttenyears.

Whether you want to win that new account or inspire yourfamily and friends, bestselling author and acclaimed speaker MarkSanborn shows us how to make every performance count. Every day, we are called to perform— at work, at home, in ourcommunities. But is it possible to make every performanceoutstanding, the kind that leaves people applauding for anencore? Mark Sanborn, leadership expert and bestselling author of TheFred Factor, says that anyone can achieve remarkable performancetime after time—no matter what their personality, strengths, orweaknesses. In The Encore Effect Sanborn demonstrates, through hisown experiences as well as those of the people he’s worked with inhis career, how you can cultivate the traits shared by remarkableperformers and achieve extraordinary results in all aspects of yourlife. The secrets lie in five steps: Passion: The fuel for remarkable performance Prepare: How remarkable performance begins Practice: It won’t make you perfect, but it

It’s not good enough to want it. You’ve got to know how to get it. Real estate titan, bestselling author, and TV star Donald J. Trump is the man to teach you the billionaire mind-set–how to think about money, career skills, and life. Here is crucial advice on investing in real estate from the expert, everything from dealing with brokers to renovating to assessing the value of property, buying and selling, and securing a mortgage. Trump will show you how to cut costs, decide how much risk to assume in your investments, and divide up your portfolio. He’ll also teach you how to impress anyone, how to correct or criticize someone effectively, and how to know if your friends are loyal–everything you need to know to get ahead. And once you’ve earned your money, you’ve got to learn to spend it well. Trump presents his consumer guide to the best things in life, from wine to golf clubs to engagement rings. Check out the billionaire lifestyle–how they shop and what they buy. Even if you’re not s

If you’re tired of living paycheck to paycheck and are lookingfor ways to create new wealth, then come on, girl—it’s time to makeyour money grow! In this timely follow-up to the bestselling Girl, Get Your Money Straight! , author and financial expertGlinda Bridgforth teams up with investment expert and stockbrokerGail Perry-Mason to deliver power-packed, sister-to-sister adviceon how to master the stock market, grow your income, and startinvesting in your biggest asset—you. Girl, Make Your MoneyGrow! presents their step-by-step plan to help you clear awaydebt, create new streams of income, buy prime real estate, map outa personalized plan for retirement, and build an investmentportfolio that’s right for you using bonds, mutual funds, andblue-chip stocks to lower your risk without sacrificing profits.Filled with Bridgforth and Perry-Mason’s warmhearted wisdom, andcomplete with exercises, affirmations, and inspiring stories ofAfrican American women who’ve successfully grown their financia

If you're dissatisfied in your current position, fantasizeabout doing something else with your life, or have justunceremoniously been given a pink slip, take heart. It's never toolate to start fresh and forge ahead on a fulfilling new careerpath. Alexandra Levit, career columnist for The Wall StreetJournal, has interviewed dozens of individuals who havesuccessfully switched careers—many of them more than once—andprovides practical, empowering, and action-oriented steps forfiguring out your next move with clarity and confidence. Organizedby the seven major motivations that lead people to seek careerchanges—family, independence, learning, money, passion, setback,and talent—New Job, New You shows you how to ? research careers that best reflect your new direction ? stand out in this competitive job market ? market yourself to a particular (most ideal) position ? create a financial plan to maintain income during yourtransition ? use the power of networking to put you ex

At age seven, Cameron Johnson sold tomatoes door-to-door fromhis family’s farm. Pete Amico quit his job on his first day becausehe didn’t feel like taking orders from his boss.Greg Herro built asuccessful business selling diamonds made from the carbon extractedfrom ashes. If any of these people remind you of yourself, you justmight have the kind of personality to take the small business worldby storm. In 8 Patterns of Highly Effective Entrepreneurs, BrentBowers reveals the eight patterns that highly successfulentrepreneurs share—and what we can learn from them. In coveringsmall business for decades at the Wall Street Journal and the NewYork Times, Bowers has chronicled the rise and fall of hundreds ofstart-ups. In this book, he draws on extensive interviews andresearch, as well as on the experiences and expertise of businessconsultants, venture capitalists, academia, and the entrepreneursthemselves, to describe the key characteristics shared by dozens ofsuccessful small-business owners and their

A hands-on, interactive guide to managing your monday andbuilding your financial future Many of the worksheets in this book are available online and can besaved, printed, and recalculated at any time. Go to:WSJ.com/BookTools Understanding your money, and getting it to work for you, is moreimportant today than it ever was, because you alone are responsiblefor every aspect of your financial life, from managing yourday-to-day living expenses to planning a college savings fund and,ultimately, retirement. The sooner you start taking control of yourfinancial life the better, and there’s no greater authority onfinancial matters than The Wall Street Journal . Thisworkbook takes the mystery out of personal finance and addressesevery topic you’ll need to master, from building a solid financialbase to growing your financial assets. Worksheets, charts, andstep-by-step instructions throughout help you do the math and workthrough the basics, making it quick and easy to organize your cashand eventually build wealth.

Is “retail therapy” your favorite pastime—even though youreally can’t afford it? Do you ignore the balance on your creditcard statements, vowing to pay them off at some point down theline? Is your debt preventing you from living your dreams—likebuying a home or starting a family? If so, girl, it’s time to getyour credit straight!These days, with easy access to multiplecredit cards and glossy advertisements that entice us to spend atevery turn, it’s all too easy to start racking up debt—and evenlittle slip-ups can lead to real damage over time. In this highlypractical follow-up to her bestsellers Girl, Get Your MoneyStraight! and Girl, Make Your Money Grow!, financial expert GlindaBridgforth delivers a power-packed plan for paying down debt,repairing your credit score, and securing your financialfreedom—along with a future that makes your heart sing.Beginningwith simple, engaging exercises to help you assess your spendinghabits and get clear about what you owe, Girl, Get Your CreditStr

If you’re tired of feeling powerless over your finances andare ready to start funding your dreams, then come on girl–it’s timeto get your money straight! Author and financial expert GlindaBridgforth knows that healthy money management is rarely just aboutdollars–it’s about getting to the root of why we spend what we doand recognizing the emotional and cultural issues that play out inour unhealthy financial habits. Girl, Get Your MoneyStraight! presents her seven-step program for holisticfinancial healing–an upbeat, empowering road map that you can useto identify your heart’s desires, break away from negative spendingpatterns, pay off outstanding debts, develop a spending plan,conquer the checkbook blues, and create new wealth. Filled withBridgforth’s warmhearted wisdom and advice, and complete withworksheets exercises, affirmations, and inspiring stories ofAfrican American women who have found financial peace of mind, Girl, Get Your Money Straight! is a fresh, fun, andeminently pract

What do Martha Stewart, genetically cloned sheep and the scandalous Piss Christ artist Andres Serrano have in common? They're all manifestations of "high tech/high touch," an unwieldy concept pulled from Naisbitt's bestselling 1982 Megatrends and here dusted off as a cautionary paradigm for the technologically addled 1990s. Written collaboratively with Naisbitt's daughter, Nana, with additional help from artist Douglas Philips, the book draws on Naisbitt's indefatigable research techniques to spot trends in newspapers, television shows, magazines and the Internet. Naisbitt is concerned with the conundrums that technology has presented to American culture. Children soak up violence from video games like Redneck Rampage, while the specter of eugenics looms over the burgeoning biotech industry. A final section lightens the cautionary tone of much of this book, delivering an eloquent survey of artists who are probing the ethical questions raised by evolving medical practices. Naisbitt sees Americans trapped in wh

From the profit-minded managers who make up the brain trust atThe Atlanta Consulting Group comes a simple new method hailed as arevolutionary management practice: learning to care.

James P. Othmer, advertising executive turned novelist, givesus a hilarious, personal, and sneakily profound chronicle of thepast, present, and future of the advertising business. On onelevel it’s the wickedly funny, compelling personal chronicle of therise and fall of a modern-day ad man; a riveting insider’s look atthe astonishing transformation taking place in advertising'shottest idea factories. But take a step back from the talesof lavish shoots, agencies on the brink, and pampered mega-brandsand Adland becomes much more: a snapshot of how we are living ourlives thirty seconds at a time. Funny, deeply thoughtful, andutterly unique, this book is both a wildly amusing ride in Adland,brilliantly recounted, and an exploration of the value of life inthe information age.