The succession of crises facing the U.S. economy in 2008 and 2009 have thrown a bright spotlight on Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke. Each of his moves to address the disastrous economic conditions are reported and analyzed at length in the press as he works to mitigate the effects of the sub-prime lending debacle and resulting credit crisis. Bernanke is undergoing a stern test as America's central banker — a test created for him, in large part, by his predecessor, Alan Greenspan. This new paperback edition of Bernanke’s Test is completely updated with events through the end of 2009. As such, it's among the most valuable and up-to-the-minute works on Bernanke's career as Fed chair published to date, making it an essential look at the central figure shaping the recovery of the U.S. and world economies.

Zigzag Your Way to Success! Have you ever set your sights onthe top of a mountain and then started your ascent by headingstraight through the trees and up the sheer cliffs? Or driven inyour car to the other side of town--as the crow flies? Of coursenot! Because you instinctively know that, just as a river has towend its way around obstacles, the best route is never actually astraight line! In The Zigzag Principle, Rich Christiansen applies afoundational law of nature to business management,entrepreneurship, goal-setting, and life in general as he exploreswhy zigzagging toward our intended outcomes is more effective thantrying to bulldoze our way through whatever stands between us andour objectives. Christiansen helps you get started, make your wayover the big hill to initial profitability, and minimize risksalong the way. A s the head of well-established corporations and asthe brains behind numerous start-ups, Christiansen has been throughit all, and he's charted all the zigs and zags you'll encounter. InThe

The bestselling author of Find It, Fix It, Flip It! returnswith the book you MUST read before you try to buy a home in Today'sMarket! Thinking of buying a home? Not sure what to do in Today's Market?Then you need to read Before You Buy!--before you buy! It's theessential, must-read survival guide for everyone thinking aboutpurchasing a house in today's real estate market. Before You Buy!is the no-hype, straight talking, indispensable step-by-step guideto understanding this market and purchasing a home ...safely,sanely and at a price you can afford. ?Why Now Is the Time to Buy ?How to Avoid the 10 Most Costly Buyers' Blunders ?How to Buy Safe, Smart and Secure in Today's Market ?10 things You Need to Know NOW ...Before You Buy! ?An Essential Step-by Step Guide that Will Save YouThousands ?How to Buy a House You Can Actually Afford Corbett is a nationally recognized real estate expert, bestselling author, and real estate commentator on NBC, CNN and LarryKin

It is commonly believed that the Great Depression that began in1929 resulted from a confluence of events beyond any one person'sor government's control. In fact, as Liaquat Ahamed reveals, it wasthe decisions made by a small number of central bankers that werethe primary cause of that economic meltdown, the effects of whichset the stage for World War II and reverberated for decades. As yetanother period of economic turmoil makes headlines today, Lords ofFinance is a potent reminder of the enormous impact that thedecisions of central bankers can have, their fallibility, and theterrible human consequences that can result when they arewrong.

Tom Hopkins carries the standard as a master sales trainer andis recognized as the world’s leading authority on sellingtechniques and salesmanship. Over 3,000,000 people on five continents have attended Tom’shigh-energy live seminars. Tom personally conducts 75 seminars eachyear traveling throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, NewZealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan and the Philippines. Tom Hopkins is a distinguished charter member of the NationalSpeakers Association and was among the first to receive itsprestigious Council of Peers Award for Excellence. Tom’s talent ofteaching in a creative and entertaining style has brought him atremendous following, as well as constant demand for appearances atregional and national conventions each year. Tom Hopkins has been the subject of countless articles inpublications such as U.S. News and World Report, The New YorkTimes, The Los Angeles Times, Personal Selling Power, Peoplemagazine, Selling magazine, Entrepreneur magazine, and TheWashington Post.

Operational Risk Management offers peace of mind to business and government leaders who want their organizations to be ready for any contingency, no matter how extreme. This invaluable book is designed to be used as both a preparatory resource for when times are good and an emergency reference when times are bad. Author Mark Abkowitz gets managers up to speed on what they should be prepared to deal with and offers real solutions for putting those business continuity plans in place. From natural and man-made disasters to terrorist attacks, Operational Risk Management is destined to become every risk manager's ultimate weapon to help their organization survive — no matter what. Using fascinating case studies, this timely book examines risk from worldwide disasters and their underlying causes from three perspectives: manmade accidents, terrorist acts, and natural disasters Examines whether each event could have been prevented Shows how these casualty events share many risk factors in common,

Strategy creation is about doing the right things; implemen-tation is about doing things right. Both sides of the strategy equation must be aligned and managed well for today's organi-zations to succeed. Strategy draws on more than two decades of research and advice from leading thinkers to arm managers with the knowledge and hands-on tools they need to actively and confidently participate in strategy formulation and execution. Managers will learn how to: Identify the strategy that best fits their business； Get the right people on board； Align structure, resources, and people to achieve goals； Execute action plans that produce results. 作者简介： Harvard Business ReviewHarvard Business Review is a general management magazine published since 1922 by Harvard Business School Publishing， owned by the Harvard Business School. A research-based magazine written for business practitioners， it claims a high ranking business readership and enjoys the reverence of academics， exe

The latest addition to the bestselling Perfect Phrases series, Perfect Phrases for Managers and Supervisors is an indispensable tool for novice to mid-level managers and frontline supervisors. Corporate communications guru Meryl Runion coaches readers in the six fundamentals of effective delivery, including "Be Short, Specific, Targeted," and "Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say, and Don't Be Mean When You Say It." And she arms them with: Hundreds of perfect phrases for every phase of management, from supervising operations, to performance reviews, to communicating the company's mission Expert advice on effective communication, with tips on what to say and what not to say, establishing the right tone, establishing authority, and more Phrases for hundreds of specific tasks, including delegating, giving feedback, empowering employees, handling emotional employees, disciplining, and terminating。

We live in an age of unprecedented opportunity: with ambition, drive, and talent, you can rise to the top of your chosen profession?regardless of where you started out. But with opportunity comes responsibility. Companies today aren?t managing their knowledge workers? careers. Instead, you must be your own chief executive officer. That means it?s up to you to carve out your place in the world and know when to change course. And it?s up to you to keep yourself engaged and productive during a career that may span some 50 years. In Managing Oneself, Peter Drucker explains how to do it. The keys: Cultivate a deep understanding of yourself?by identifying your most valuable strengths and most dangerous weaknesses. Articulate how you learn and work with others and what your most deeply held values are. Describe the type of work environment where you can make the greatest contribution. Only when you operate with a combination of your strengths and self-knowledge can you achieve true?and lasting?excellence.

In today's world, peace is hard to come by.When personal desires are followed, serenityis forfeited. By submitting one's life to God, apeace-filled life is ensured. Maintaining peaceis a choice, says Joyce Meyer, as she discusseshow to be at peace with yourself, the importanceof having peace with God, and the paradoxthat peace equals power. Joyce says peaceis one of the greatest gifts God has given us,and is the only way to true happiness. Readerswill find 21 WAYS TO FINDING PEACE HAPPINESS to be a guidebook for success ontheir journey.

The Lean Six Sigma Pocket Toolbook is today's most complete and results-based reference to the tools and concepts needed to understand, implement, and leverage Lean Six Sigma. The only guide that groups tools by purpose and use, this hands-on reference provides: Analyses of nearly 100 tools and methodologies--from DMAIC and Pull Systems to Control Charts and Pareto Charts； Detailed explanations of each tool to help you know how, when, and why to use it for maximum efficacy； Sections for each tool explaining how to create it, how to interpret what you find, and expert tips. Lean Six Sigma is today's leading technique to maximize production efficiency and maintain control over each step in the managerial process. With The Lean Six Sigma Pocket Toolbook, you'll discover how to propel your organization to new levels of competitive success--one tool at a time. 作者简介： MICHAEL L.GEORGE is the chairman of George Group,the leading global Lean Six Sigma consultancy,and the author of Le

Based on the best-seller Phonics Pathways, a complete approachto teaching phonics and early reading Dolores Hiskes has developed a wealth of helpful teachingaides based on her best-selling book Phonics Pathways. This boosterpack includes 46 double-sided flash cards that illustrate thesounds and spelling patterns of the English language; SpeakingPathways, a lively 35-minute audio CD that demonstrates the soundsof spoken English; and three fun phonics games: WordWorks, whichreviews and reinforces phonics reading skills, Blendlt, whichreinforces knowledge of beginning spelling patterns, and The TrainGame, which features individual "train car" cards that kids puttogether to make longer words. Companion CD demonstrates the sounds of spoken English Contains games that have been classroom-tested and proveneffective Offers aides that are at once challenging and a fun way to learnreading skills These powerful phonics teaching tools can be used with beginningreaders, English language learners, d

"This is not another 'how to start your own business' book,but rather one man's struggle to find meaning and fulfillment inwork, latching onto elephants when needed, but mostly flying solowithout a net." -Booklist Social philosopher and international business guru, CharlesHandy provides a firsthand account of how we got here and where weare headed. Handy takes us on his life's journey, looking back tosuch topics as his childhood and education and how they prepared(or, rather, did not prepare) him for a career in business; thechanging nature of organizational life within the context of theold economy and the new; the great variety of capitalism around theworld; and, through it all, his struggle to find meaning andfulfillment in work. This book is both a poignant personal memoirand a deep reflection on the past and future of world capitalism,with all its possibilities and pitfalls.

Your success in business depends on your ability to understand and improve "the numbers." Finance for Non-Financial Managers provides you with twenty-four plain-English lessons covering the basics of accounting, financial statements, and budgeting. Packed with tips and insights for reading a financial statement, measuring profitability, tracking cash flow, and more, this fingertip guide to the essentials of accounting will show you how to: Put numbers in context * Read and understand footnotes * Determine if inventory is too high * Ensure that sales are recorded properly * Use key ratios * Set realistic sales goals * Understand what an auditor does * Learn where to go for answers * Spot potential problem areas Before you can accurately assess a company's strengths and weaknesses, you must understand the language of finance. Finance for Non-Financial Managers will allow you to comprehend and speak that language by giving you a fundamental knowledge of where your organization's numbers come from, what t

Free Lunch answers the great mystery of our time: How did ourstrong and growing economy give way to job uncertainty, debt,bankruptcy, and fear for millions of Americans? Acclaimed reporterDavid Cay Johnston reveals how government policies and spendinghave reached deep into the wallets of the many to benefit the top1% of the wealthiest. He shows exactly who has been getting free lunches from thegovernment—from $100 million to Warren Buffett, to $1.3 billion tothe owners of the Yankees and Mets. But of course there’s really nosuch thing as a free lunch. The taxpayer always picks up the bill.With his in depth reporting, vivid stories, and sharp analysis,Johnston reveals the forces that shape our everyday economiclives—and shows us how we can finally make things better.

This book is a dramatic wake-up call to investors. It portrays an apocalyptic future of high risk and low rewards. It is well informed and highly readable. While some may dispute the author's bleak vision, this is nevertheless required reading for anyone who wants to understand the massive changes hitting the world's economies in the coming decades.' Luke Johnson, Chairman of Channel 4 and Signature Restaurants and Columnist for The Sunday Telegraph. This book is a compelling recital of serious points upon which all citizens, whether professional investors or not, will have to make up their mind.' Simon Cawkwell（aka "Evil Knievil", leading British Bear）. If you are not yet worried about the financial future you should be. The global economy isn't as healthy as you think it is. Wake Up! explains why and then tells you exactly what to do about it. A brilliantly written and very convincing financial horror story. A must read for anyone who wants to preserve their capital over the coming decade.'

How to Survive Your Freshman Year offers incoming college freshmen the experience, advice, and wisdom of their peers: hundreds of other students who have survived their first year of college and have something interesting to say about it. Based on interviews with hundreds of college students at every type of higher-learning institution across the country, this book has insights on every aspect of college life, including, what to take to the dorm, living with roommates, Facebook and other social networks, extracurricular activities, choosing classes, studying, going abroad, finances, food, the social scene, doing laundry, staying in touch with friends and family, and much more. Highly readable, much of the book consists of short snippets with some interesting insight and advice from the college students interviewed. The book also includes expert input from college advisors and officers.

It’s an insidious disease that is crippling companies,destroying our economy, and crushing potential. It’s infecting thevery roots of business performance, and it’s spreading fast. Itisn’t the recession, market volatility, scandal, or greed. It’s entitlement. And it may be killing your business. In myriad ways, entitlement has been cultivated for decades. As aresult, too many employees today believe that they are entitled toa paycheck simply because they show up. Brad Hams has proven thatwe are not doomed to a path of entitlement and dependence. Aftermore than 15 years working with hundreds of companies, he knowsthat the vast majority of employees addicted to entitlementactually want to engage, want to contribute, and feel much betterabout themselves when they are in an environment that requires themto do so. Now, with Ownership Thinking, Hams shares his strategy that willincrease your company’s productivity, employee retention, andprofitability: The Right Educ

Book De*ion In his phenomenal bestseller, Emotional Intelligence, DanielGoleman mapped the territory where IQ meets EQ, where we apply whatwe know to how we live. Spending over a year on the New York Timesbestseller list, Emotional Intelligence provided the evidence forwhat many successful people already knew: being smart isn't just amatter of mastering facts; it's a matter of mastering your ownemotions and understanding the emotions of the people aroundyou.Now, in Working With Emotional Intelligence, Goleman shows whyemotional intelligence has become the new yardstick for success forCEOs and junior hires alike. Drawing on both unparalleled access tobusiness leaders and in-depth research, he documents that starperformance in every field depends more on emotional intelligencethan IQ or technical skills. And the impact of emotionalintelligence is even greater at the top of the leadershippyramid.Goleman vividly shows how self-awareness, motivation,influence, conflict management, and team-building pl

Branding your firm's future-with success More than a name game, product branding is often a high-stakes gamble-even when there's substantial market research behind it. The Classic Coke fiasco is just one example. With millions of dollars at stake each time out, companies can't afford branding strategies that can't stand up in the marketplace. Representing the brain trust in brand management, Paul Temporal's Advanced Brand Management presents the highly sophisticated branding techniques used by some of the world's leading companies. Strategies such as brand stretching and brand architecture are described, especially as tools for managing the total brand experience and value. The book also includes a brand management toolkit, which provides checklists and exercises, as well as global and Asian case studies. This indispensable practitioner's guide will help companies secure lasting brand equity for their products.

An authoritative exploration of logistics management within the engineering design and development process, this book concentrates on the design, sustaining maintenance and support of systems. The volume provides complete coverage of reliability, maintainability, and availability measures, the measures of logistics and system support, the system engineering process, logistics and supportability analysis, system design and development, the production/construction phase, utilization, sustaining support and retirement phases, and logistics management. For those interested in logistics engineering and management.

Chet Holmes helps his clients blow away both the competitionand their own expectations. And his advice starts with one simpleconcept: focus! Instead of trying to master four thousandstrategies to improve your business, zero in on the few essentialskill areas that make the big difference. The Ultimate Sales Machine shows you how to tune up and soup upvirtually every part of your business by spending just an hour perweek on each impact area you want to improve—sales, marketing,management, and more.

For the typical American homeowner, Great Houses on a Budget presents case studies from across the country that achieve high style at an affordable cost. Most homeowners can only fantasize about owning and living in beautiful dream homes designed by top architects -- houses that are well beyond the reach of average consumers. This splendidly illustrated volume promises to provide a reality check by presenting beautifully designed houses by the same architects, but with one exception. The houses in this book were designed and built for clients with high standards, as well as modest budgets. Fifteen in-depth case studies display the work of some of today's finest architects in locations ranging from California and Connecticut, to Virginia and Oregon. Each project includes lavish photography accompanied by detailed discussion of the economical construction techniques implemented in each house. With an in-depth look at square footage costs, design techniques, and low-cost building materials, Great Hou

A collection of classic and cutting-edge articles, and case studies provides a broad range of perspectives on affirmative action, career development for minorities and women, and other HR-related policies.