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A Wall Street Journal/Harris poll revealed that two thirds of investors express doubts in the ability of corporate boards of directors to provide effective oversight. In the shadow of recent global scandals involving businesses such as Parmalat and WorldCom, Manager's Guide to Compliance: Best Practices and Case Studies is essential reading for you, whether your organization is a major corporation or a small business. This timely handbook places U.S. and global regulatory information, as well as critical compliance guidance, in an easy-to-access format and helps you make sense of all the complex issues connected with fraud and compliance. "Wide perspectives and best practices combined deliver a punch that will knock your 'SOX' off! The author has blended together a critical mix necessary for effectively handling the requirements of SOX." —Rob Nance, Publisher, AccountingWEB, Inc.

Either Federal Reserve chair Alan Greenspan has had an amazingly long run of remarkably good luck, or he knows what he's doing and really is what most observers believe him to be, the maestro of the rock-solid prospering American economy. Washington Post reporter Woodward of Watergate fame attempts to write an incisive biography, and yet Greenspan remains an elusive and enigmatic figure. Early in his adulthood he was a devotee of Ayn Rand and once briefly attended Juilliard; he is famed for his elliptical language, and if he gets too explicit, the market strengthens or weakens depending on the direction of his words. De*ions of such behavior are presented by the author, but, unfortunately for listening excitement, Greenspan is neither flamboyant nor given to spectacular intrigue. Much of the book, of course, deals with meetings of the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee which makes headlines whenever it raises or lowers an interest rate. The chairman is evidently very good at prodding, cajoling, and just pl

Although Saul was cruel to the earliest followers of Jesus, a miracle while traveling the road to Damascus opened his eyes, making Saul a convert who changed his name to Paul and traveled the countryside teaching about Jesus. Original., Timeless stories for children and parents to share. A Level 3 Reader about Saul who became the Apostle Paul. Saul was cruel to the earliest followers of Jesus until his eyes were opened on the road to Damascus. Saul converted, changed his name to Paul, and traveled the countryside teaching about Jesus. ,"This level 3 reader tells the story of Saul, who became the Apostle Paul. Saul was cruel to the followers of Jesus until a miracle happened on the road to Damascas"--Cover back.,Presents the story of how Saul, who was cruel to the earliest followers of Jesus, experienced a miracle on the road to Damascus, changed his name to Paul, and traveled the countryside teaching about Jesus.,

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DESPITE having the world's largest number of engineering students,China still lacks high quality education and professionals in the field......To solve the problem,the university plans a "total engineering education".It will require engineering majors to take basic art and management courses. RACHELYAN,ShanghaiDaily,18,August,2006 It seems obvious that it is very difficult to grow the number of engineering graduates as quickly as China and India are while retaining the same capability per graduate.Acknowledging the challenge is better than pretending the number of graduates is the only factor. John Hunter,American Society for Engineering Education.

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Guide for teachers to keep the fires of learning burning bright year after year No matter how long they've been teaching all teachers need new ideas to keep their classrooms organized, their students engaged and motivated, and their lesson plans sharp. This second edition of the winner of the 2006 Teacher's Choice Award, offers invaluable guidance on major topics such as organization, student engagement, assessment, creating great lesson plans, teaching with technology, and classroom management and discipline. * Written by two compassionate veteran teachers * Contains more than 100 reproducible forms * Offers classroom tested organizing tips, lesson plans, and assessments * Includes suggestion for motivating students and ideas for motivating parents This is the ultimate guide for teachers who want to maintain their passion for teaching.

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The Essential Academic Dean is about the “how” of academic leadership. Based on a series of workshops given by the author on college administration and management, each topic deals concisely with the most important information deans need at their fingertips when faced with a particular challenge or opportunity. Written both as a comprehensive guide to the academic deanship and as a ready reference to be consulted when needed, this book emphasizes proven solutions over untested theories and stresses what deans need to know now in order to be most successful as academic leaders.