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A handy ESL phrase guide that helps you converse like a native English speaker-now enhanced via app with audio recordings of key expressionsIf you're an intermediate level speaker of English, you know that idiomatic speech, slang and other English phrases can create a barrier to conversing confidently in casual and work-related situations. In Perfect Phrases for ESL: Conversation Skills, Premium Third Edition you'll find a phrase guide that allows you to say the right words at the right time in any setting with perfect confidence.Written in an accessible, easy-to-understand way by a highly experienced ESL instructor, Perfect Phrases for ESL: Conversation Skills helps you navigate idiomatic speech and nuanced conversation with hundreds of ready-to-use English phrases and example dialogues. You'll discover phrases for talking with friends, offering opinions, collaborating with co-workers, addressing misunderstandings, and more-including common slang expressions frequently used by native English speakers. Now enhanced with audio recordings of key expressions available online and via app, Perfect Phrases for ESL: Conversation Skills give you the confidence you need to participate fully and confidently in any situation.Features:. Clear, straightforward style, geared specifically for non-native speakers. Ideal level for intermediate ESL (nonnative) speakers of English. Essential phrases to communication in any situation. Helpful direction on idiomatic speech and nuanced conversation. Useful phrase clusters that range from formal to casual speech. Audio recordings of key phrases and conversations via app

Two coaches to Fortune 500 companies and social enterprises show how to use the social-psychology of human connection and curiosity to drive meaningful workplace communication and collaborationIn today's increasingly polarized world, we're struggling to fully understand and respect one other. As a result, we're losing sight of the importance of building and maintaining professional relationships; even forgetting to be curious and listen to each other. And that's bad for business. Bridge the Gap explores the intersection of how your biology and biography define, refine, and contribute to your presence and behavior in relationships where you struggle to connect. Focusing on personal responsibility and awareness, meta-cognition, and curiosity, the book provides you with a reliable and replicable framework to increase open communication and foster better relationships at work. The authors illuminate the raw power of the human brain and mind, and how they impact the way you connect, communicate, and collaborate with people. They offer a deep dive into how you can better cooperate with people at work, especially when you struggle with differences. Bridge the Gap helps you:. Master your biological reactions when pressure, stress, and anxiety hijack your efforts to connect. Understand how you and others can better communicate and collaborate. Lead with curiosity in all your communication strategies and learn how to give authentic feedback . Feel more comfortable working on diverse teams, embracing all cultural backgroundsWhether you're entry level staff or a C-Suite executive, you'll learn how to communicate clearly with a broad spectrum of people and navigate a wide range of emotions in virtually any situation. Rather than focus solely on the mechanics of "difficult" conversations, the authors illustrate how your presence, curiosity, and language can foster better interactions and outcomes with others. Filled with practical exercises, memorable analogies, and colorful stories, Bridge the Gap provides everything you need to build solid workplace relationships in nearly any situation.

Pass the AART advanced level mammography certification exam with this peerless guide packed with 450+ practice questions, answer explanations, and high-quality visualsLANGE Q&A: Mammography, Fifth Edition makes the ARRT study process easy and efficient by focusing only on what readers really need to know. A complete study tool for anyone working towards ARRT certification, this peerless guide offers the information and insights you need to build your knowledge-and confidence-to ensure peak performance on exam day. High-quality illustrations, including radiographs, detail various types of lesions such as benign and malignant calcifications, enable image comparison, and illustrate pathology.Here's why LANGE Q&A: Mammography is the ultimate review for the ARRT Advance Level Mammography Certification Exam:. Updated to reflect the latest ARRT mammography exam blueprint . 250+ chapter-ending questions assure readers understand the material and are ready for test day. Illustrations and figures highlight/summarize important information. Covers the latest 3D digital technologies. Written by an experienced radiography instructor who knows exactly what it takes to pass

A game-changing guide for women who want to transform the way they work and create their own success-from an award-winning global diversity expert.In today's world, it takes more than ambition to succeed. It takes intention. But intention without clarity, deliberate words, and calculated actions is meaningless. According to Michelle Gadsden-Williams, a global expert in diversity, workplace culture, and career building, intention is more than just setting goals. It's seamlessly executing and achieving them. In this groundbreaking guide, she shows women how to both show up authentically and, more importantly, do the work that gets results. Her research-based insights, real-world strategies, and self-empowering exercises provide all the tools you need to:Create clear goals and intentions-then follow through with words and actions.Bridge the gap between who you are and how you present yourself at work.Pursue what matters most by aligning your goals and behaviors with your values."Strengthen your squad" and build authentic, affirmative relationships.Navigate career "swerves" and avoid the fallout from burnout.Driven by Intention not only offers practical advice on a wide range of workplace challenges, it explores the inspiring successes (and occasional stumbles) of real working women today-including Mellody Hobson, President and Co-CEO of the largest black-owned asset management firm, Ariel Investments; Georgene Huang and Romy Newman, the CEO and Co-Founder and President and Co-Founder of Fairygodboss; Sheri Salata who had extraordinary success as the Co-President of the Oprah Winfrey Network and President of Winfrey's Harpo Productions; and Angela Yee the host of the wildly popular, nationally syndicated morning show, The Breakfast Club, along with DJ Envy and Charlamagne tha God. Filled with unvarnished truths, hard-won wisdom, hands-on tips, and heartfelt insights, Driven by Intention is a book for impact seekers who want to make a real difference at work, in the world, and in their own lives-on their own terms.

Master 100 of the most commonly performed lab tests Clinical Laboratory Methods covers the 100 tests most often done in clinical labs. The description of each method covers the basic concept of the assay; clinically important information; the expense of the test (based cost of the reagents, supplies, and labor); the complexity of the test; and whether each method is manual, semi-automated, or highly automated, and each method includes a flowchart. The author avoids getting bogged down in unimportant details, focusing on only what you need to know to master these important processes. Features . Each testing-method description includes a flowchart . Practice tests enable you to quiz yourself on what you have learned. The expense of each method is described as low, moderate, or high

Get up to speed on everything there is to know about community pharmacyCommunity Pharmacy is a practical textbook providing the tools you need to operate, manage, and advance community pharmacy. The authors have gathered information from practicing community pharmacists to deliver the most salient information you need to know.This unmatched resource covers everything from operations and fiscal issues to hiring/managing staff and important quality metrics within the community pharmacy practice setting. Delivering authoritative content, as well as hands-on features for building the specific skills you need to succeed, it helps you create innovative solutions to optimize business and patient-related outcomes through clinical and value-added services specific to the population served.FeaturesPractice questions at the beginning and end of each chapter help you test your knowledge.Each chapter includes practical application cases to build problem-solving skills related to community pharmacy.The book includes real-life anecdotes, not just fictional situations, providing a clear picture of how community pharmacy actually works.

A practical introduction to Java programming-fully revised for the latest version, Java SE 17Thoroughly updated for Java Platform Standard Edition 17, this hands-on resource shows, step by step, how to get started programming in Java from the very first chapter. Written by Java guru Herbert Schildt, the book starts with the basics, such as how to create, compile, and run a Java program. From there, you will learn essential Java keywords, syntax, and commands. Java: A Beginner's Guide, Ninth Edition covers the basics and touches on advanced features, including multithreaded programming, generics, Lambda expressions, and Swing. Enumeration, modules, and interface methods are also clearly explained. This guide delivers the appropriate mix of theory and practical coding necessary to get you up and running developing Java applications in no time!Clearly explains all of the new Java SE 17 featuresFeatures self-tests, exercises, and downloadable code samplesWritten by bestselling author and leading Java authority Herbert Schildt

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.This self-study guide offers 100% coverage of every objective for the CompTIA Cloud+ Certification examTake the challenging CompTIA Cloud+ Certification exam (exam CV0-003) with confidence using the comprehensive information contained in this effective study resource. Written by an expert in the field, the book lays out the skills required of today's system administrators and systems engineers-all while showing you how to pass the test. Beyond exam preparation, the guide also serves as a valuable on-the-job reference.CompTIA Cloud+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide (Exam CV0-003) is based on proven pedagogy and features special elements that teach and reinforce practical skills. The book contains accurate practice questions along with detailed explanations. You will get hands-on examples, case studies, and best practices drawn from the author's experience.Contains complete coverage of all official objectives for exam CV0-003Online content includes 300 practice questions in the Total Tester exam engineWritten by a senior systems engineer and experienced author

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Learn the basics of soil mechanics and foundation engineering This hands-on guide shows, step by step, how soil mechanics principles can be applied to solve geotechnical and foundation engineering problems. Presented in a straightforward, engaging style by an experienced PE, Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering: Fundamentals and Applications starts with the basics, assuming no prior knowledge, and gradually proceeds to more advanced topics. You will get rich illustrations, worked-out examples, and real-world case studies that help you absorb the critical points in a short time.Coverage includes:Phase relationsSoil classificationCompactionEffective stressesPermeability and seepageVertical stresses under loaded areasConsolidationShear strengthLateral earth pressuresSite investigationShallow and deep foundationsEarth retaining structuresSlope stabilityReliability-based design

The landmark text that has served generations of obstetrician-gynecologists-fully updated with the most current perspectives of the fieldWilliams Obstetrics has defined the discipline for generations of obstetrician-gynecologists. Written by authors from the nationally renowned University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Hospital, the new edition of this authoritative, evidence-based work maintains its trademark comprehensive coverage and applicability at the bedside, while offering the most current information and insights.The culmination of a century of clinical thought, Williams Obstetrics, 26th Edition delivers expert coverage of obstetrical complications, such as preterm labor, pregnancy-related hypertension, infection, and hemorrhage. It additionally offers foundational content on reproductive anatomy, physiology, and prenatal care. The authors have enhanced this edition with 1,000+ full-color illustrations, plus an increased emphasis on the fast-growing subspecialty of Maternal-Fetal Medicine.No other text matches the long-established scientific rigor and accessibility of Williams Obstetrics. With its state-of-the-art design and review of the newest advances and protocols, this not-be-missed clinical companion brings positive outcomes within reach.New and updated content includes:Increased focus on Maternal-Fetal MedicineGreater coverage of hypertension and hemorrhageDeeper insights into in-utero complicationsExpanded fetal t section includes cutting-edge fetal imaging, genetics, prenatal diagnosis, and fetal disorders and therapyBasic science, physiology of labor, preterm labor updated with contemporaneous publications in the literatureMore obstetrical sonography figuresEye-catching illustrations, including updated graphs, sonograms, MRIs, photographs, and photomicrographs

A pioneering venture capitalist provides an actionable framework for founders and executives to create innovative, enduring companies built for growth and for societal good.The Milton Friedman philosophy that companies exist only to increase shareholder value is dead and buried. The old Silicon Valley tenets of "move fast and break things," minimum viable products, and hyper engagement at any cost must be replaced with new principles for an era of responsible innovation. We can no longer manage businesses solely for growth. With innovation comes responsibility: to generate returns beyond profits and to recenter technology as a force for good in the world. This requires a shift in the way organizations approach and value work.A company's mindset-its intent to do good, avoid harmful consequences, and innovate responsibly-is not enough. That mindset must be supported by a business model, a mechanism that leaders must intentionally and proactively build along with the company from the ground up, one that incentivizes and rewards the organization for fulfilling its intentions. Companies need a new set of KCIs, or key consequence indicators, that measure factors such as its impact on customers' energy consumption, whether its product is being used equally across socioeconomic groups, or if it is actually solving the social problem it is addressing. Not only is this the right thing to do-increasingly, it is what customers, employees, and shareholders demand of business.In this inspiring, practical, and actionable guide, Hemant Taneja:lays out the argument for why a new model of company building and leadership is necessary-and how it can lead to better performanceexplores why social-good businesses are some of the greatest opportunities today, detailing examples of billion-dollar startups that are addressing inequality, climate change, systemic societal problems, and chronic disease-all while generating profit and positive shareholder returnspresents a topic-by-topic road map that addresses business models, artificial intelligence, ethical growth, culture, governance, and good citizenshipIntended Consequences is designed as the ultimate playbook for founders, entrepreneurs, leadership teams, and investors on how to build and maintain a responsible innovation company.

Get all the GRE math problem-solving practice you need-updated to match the latest exam and featuring a 20-question Diagnostic Quiz!Achieve your highest score with 500 GRE Math Questions to Know by Test Day Second Edition. This book is packed with the latest GRE style questions covering all the essential GRE math topics you'll see on the exam, accompanied by answers and fully worked-out, step-by-step solutions to every problem. It's the perfect way to sharpen your skills and build your confidence for test day.Organized by subject for easy reference, 500 GRE Math Questions to Know by Test Day provides excellent practice to help you make the most of your review time. With small bits of information presented for quick and easy review, this essential study guide is helpful for all types of students, whether you're looking for a thorough refresh of topics or need extra help understanding specific question types.Features:500 GRE test math questions and full explanations for each question in the answer keyBonus 20-question diagnostic quiz tests your knowledge upfront on different GRE math topicsIntroduction that explains the question types and formats for the Quantitative Reasoning sectionUpdated summary of GRE Math Conventions at the beginning of each chapterEasy to use format parallels that of the latest GRE examIdeal and effective practice to help you build the skills you needIncludes strategies for answering all question typesSmall bits of practice make review simple, allowing you to go at your own pace and track your progress accordingly

Tons of HESI A2 practice in an easy-to-use format-now featuring a 20-question Diagnostic QuizPractice makes perfect, and with 500 HESI A2 Questions to Know by Test Day, Second Edition, you'll get a ton of practice-with hundreds of questions, a comprehensive answer key, and a 20-question Diagnostic Quiz to help you track your progress. It's the perfect way to sharpen your skills and build your confidence for test day.Organized by subject with detailed answers to every question, 500 HESI A2 Questions to Know by Test Day, Second Edition provides excellent practice to help you make the most of your review time. With small bits of information presented for quick and easy reference and smart strategies for test day, this essential study guide is helpful for all types of students, whether you're looking for a thorough refresh of topics or need extra help understanding specific topics or question types.Features:500 HESI A2 questions and answers organized by subjectNEW! 20 Question Diagnostic Quiz to test your knowledgeWritten to parallel the topic and format of the exam, accompanied by answers with comprehensive explanationsRigorous practice to help build the skills you need

The only study guide you'll need for the AP Calculus AB/BC test-revised and updated, now with a 20-question Diagnostic QuizConfidence is key when taking any exam, and it will come easier if you spend your test prep time wisely-even if you've been so busy that you've put off preparing until the last weeks before the exam. You'll find the smartest, most effective test prep in 5 Steps to a 5: 500 AP Calculus AB/BC Questions to Know by Test Day, Fourth Edition. Written by expert AP teachers who know the exam inside and out, the questions closely resemble those you'll face on exam day, and include detailed review explanations for both right and wrong answers.5 Steps to a 5: 500 AP Calculus AB/BC Questions to Know by Test Day, Fourth Edition is updated for the latest exam, featuring only the type of questions you'll see on this year's exam, plus a super-helpful 20 Question Diagnostic quiz to test your knowledge. No matter how busy you are, this 5 Steps to a 5 guide will help you make the most of your last-minute study to build the skills you need in a minimal amount of time.Features:500 AP-style questions and answers referenced to core AP materialsNEW! 20 Question Diagnostic Quiz to test your knowledgeQuestions parallel the topic, format, and degree of difficulty of those in the AP exam, followed by answers with comprehensive, easy-to-understand explanationsDetailed review explanations for right and wrong answersIdeal and effective last-minute practice to help build the skills you need in a minimal amount of time

The only study guide you'll need for the AP Chemistry test-revised and updated, now with a 20-question Diagnostic QuizConfidence is key when taking any exam, and it will come easier if you spend your test prep time wisely-even if you've been so busy that you've put off preparing until the last weeks before the exam. You'll find the smartest, most effective test prep in 5 Steps to a 5: 500 AP Chemistry Questions to Know by Test Day, Fourth Edition. Written by an expert in the field who knows the exam inside and out, the questions closely resemble those you'll face on exam day, and include detailed review explanations for both right and wrong answers.5 Steps to a 5: 500 AP Chemistry Questions to Know by Test Day, Fourth Edition is updated for the latest exam, featuring only those type of questions you'll see on this year's exam, plus a super-helpful 20 Question Diagnostic quiz to test your knowledge. No matter how busy you are, this 5 Steps to a 5 guide will help you make the most of your last-minute study to build the skills you need in a minimal amount of time.Features:500 AP-style questions and answers referenced to core AP materialsNEW! 20 Question Diagnostic Quiz to test your knowledgeQuestions parallel the topic, format, and degree of difficulty of those in the AP exam, followed by answers with comprehensive, easy-to-understand explanationsDetailed review explanations for right and wrong answersIdeal and effective last-minute practice to help build the skills you need in a minimal amount of time

The only study guide you'll need for the AP Physics 1 test-revised and updated, now with a 20-question Diagnostic QuizConfidence is key when taking any exam, and it will come easier if you spend your test prep time wisely-even if you've been so busy that you've put off preparing until the last weeks before the exam. You'll find the smartest, most effective test prep in 5 Steps to a 5: 500 AP Physics 1 Questions to Know by Test Day, Fourth Edition. Written by expert AP teachers who know the exam inside and out, the questions closely resemble those you'll face on exam day, and include detailed review explanations for both right and wrong answers.5 Steps to a 5: 500 AP Physics 1 Questions to Know by Test Day, Fourth Edition is updated for the latest exam, featuring only the types of questions you'll see on this year's exam, plus a super-helpful 20-question Diagnostic Quiz to test your knowledge. No matter how busy you are, this 5 Steps to a 5 guide will help you make the most of your last-minute study to build the skills you need in a minimal amount of time.Features:500 AP-style questions and answers referenced to core AP materialsNEW! 20 Question Diagnostic Quiz to test your knowledgeUpdated for the latest exam: 150 NEW questions throughout the book that match the latest exam requirementsQuestions parallel the topic, format, and degree of difficulty of those in the AP exam, followed by answers with comprehensive, easy-to-understand explanationsDetailed review explanations for right and wrong answersIdeal and effective last-minute practice to help build the skills you need in a minimal amount of time

The only study guide you'll need for the AP Biology test-revised and updated, now with a 20-question Diagnostic QuizConfidence is key when taking any exam, and it will come easier if you spend your test prep time wisely-even if you've been so busy that you've put off preparing until the last weeks before the exam. You'll find the smartest, most effective test prep in 5 Steps to a 5: 500 AP Biology Questions to Know by Test Day, Fourth Edition. Written by an expert in the field who knows the exam inside and out, the questions closely resemble those you'll face on exam day, and include detailed review explanations for both right and wrong answers.5 Steps to a 5: 500 AP Biology Questions to Know by Test Day, Fourth Edition is updated for the latest exam, featuring only those types of questions you'll see on this year's exam, plus a super-helpful 20 Question Diagnostic quiz to test your knowledge. No matter how busy you are, this 5 Steps to a 5 guide will help you make the most of your last-minute study to build the skills you need in a minimal amount of time.Features:500 AP-style questions and answers referenced to core AP materialsNEW! 20 Question Diagnostic Quiz to test your knowledgeQuestions parallel the topic, format, and degree of difficulty of those in the AP exam, followed by answers with comprehensive, easy-to-understand explanationsGrid-in questions have been removed to reflect the latest exam formatDetailed review explanations for right and wrong answersIdeal and effective last-minute practice to help build the skills you need in a minimal amount of time

The only study guide you'll need for the AP Physics 2 test-updated to address all changes to the latest examConfidence is key when taking any exam, and it will come easier if you spend your test prep time wisely-even if you've been so busy that you've put off preparing until the last weeks before the exam. You'll find the smartest, most effective test prep available in 5 Steps to a 5: 500 AP Physics 2 Questions to Know by Test Day, Second Edition. Written by an expert AP teacher and consultant for the College Board, the questions closely resemble those you'll face on exam day, and include detailed review explanations for both right and wrong answers.5 Steps to a 5: 500 AP Physics 2 Questions to Know by Test Day, Second Edition fills the gaps where the College Board's Physics course split into 3 courses (Physics 1, 2, and C), and addresses all the changes to match the latest AP Physics 2 exam. This edition also features a new, 20-question Diagnostic Quiz to test your knowledge, so you'll get the effective last-minute practice you need to help build your skills in a minimal amount of time.Features:500 AP-style questions and answers referenced to core AP materials, organized for easy reference and crucial practiceNEW! 20 Question Diagnostic Quiz to test your knowledgeFills the gaps where the College Board's Physics course split into 3 courses, addressing all changes to match the latest AP Physics 2 examQuestions parallel the topic, format, and degree of difficulty of those in the AP exam, followed by answers with comprehensive, easy-to-understand explanationsDetailed review explanations for right and wrong answersIdeal and effective last-minute practice to help build the skills you need in a minimal amount of time

The only study guide you'll need for the AP U.S. Government and Politics test-revised and updated, now with a 20-question Diagnostic QuizConfidence is key when taking any exam, and it will come easier if you spend your test prep time wisely-even if you've been so busy that you've put off preparing until the last weeks before the exam. You'll find the smartest, most effective test prep in 5 Steps to a 5: 500 AP U.S. Government and Politics Questions to Know by Test Day, Third Edition. Written by experts in the field who know the exam inside and out, the questions closely resemble those you'll face on exam day, and include detailed review explanations for both right and wrong answers.5 Steps to a 5: 500 AP U.S. Government and Politics Questions to Know by Test Day, Third Edition is updated for the latest exam, featuring only those types of questions you'll see on this year's exam, plus a super-helpful 20 Question Diagnostic quiz to test your knowledge. No matter how busy you are, this 5 Steps to a 5 guide will help you make the most of your last-minute study to build the skills you need in a minimal amount of time.Features:500 AP-style questions and answers referenced to core AP materialsNEW! 20 Question Diagnostic Quiz to test your knowledgeUpdated for the latest exam: 400 NEW questions throughout the book replace current questions Questions parallel the topic, format, and degree of difficulty of those in the AP exam, followed by answers with comprehensive, easy-to-understand explanationsDetailed review explanations for right and wrong answersIdeal and effective last-minute practice to help build the skills you need in a minimal amount of time

Hundreds of accurate practice questions-fully updated for the current version of the CEH examThoroughly revised for CEH v11 exam objectives, this self-study guide contains more than 350 practice questions to prepare candidates for the EC-Council's Certified Ethical Hacker exam. All questions match the actual exam in content, format, and feel. To aid in understanding the material, in-depth explanations of both the correct and incorrect answers are provided for every question. A valuable pre-assessment test evaluates readiness and identifies areas requiring further study.CEH Certified Ethical Hacker Practice Exams, Fifth Edition offers practice test items from each domain of the latest edition of the exam-including knowledge, performance, and scenario-based questions. The book features up-to-date coverage of all phases of ethical hacking, including reconnaissance, gaining access, enumeration, maintaining access, and covering tracks. Designed to help readers pass the exam with ease, this is the perfect companion to the All-in-One Exam Guide.Contains more than 350 realistic questions with detailed answer explanationsOnline content includes access to the TotalTester customizable practice exam engine with an additional 300 practice questionsWritten by an experienced trainer with more than 30 years of cybersecurity experience

The best selling resource for the OB/GYN clerkshipExcel on your rotation, impress on the wards, and score your highest on the shelf exams with this best-selling reference. This new edition of First Aid for the OB/GYN Clerkship has been updated with the latest clinical perspectives and research. Ask just about any student who has been through their OB/GYN rotation and they will tell you that THIS was the resource they turned to. It not only aligns with national clerkship curricula, but also follows the shelf exam blueprint and is full of helpful mnemonics, ward tips, exam tips, and integrated mini-cases.The text highlights all of the important topics, presenting a clear, concise review based on the clerkship's core competencies. Thoroughly revised, this new edition will help you prepare for the clerkship and also guide you in the clinical diagnosis and treatment of the many conditions you will see during your rotation.First Aid for the OB/GYN Clerkship features:The latest clinical research and perspectivesHelpful mnemonicsWard tips and integrated mini-casesImages, diagrams, and flow charts in a fresh new-full color designSummary boxes with high-yield information needed for exam success

From popular startup support company Square comes practical, proven advice to help you launch, manage, and grow your small businessLeaders of large businesses rely on boards and their managers for guidance, but entrepreneurs like you have few, if any, experienced advisors to count on. Now, Self-Made Boss provides the community of advisors you need to help make the right decisions every time. Drawn from real-life stories directly from Square's Seller's Community, which is composed of millions of small businesses, the book shows you exactly what works and what doesn't.Told through the eyes of small business owners, Self-Made Boss is filled with rich, colorful examples, and valuable lessons. These are the lessons you learn only when you're an entrepreneur. They include a second-generation ice cream shop owner on how to manage price increases; a NYC restaurant owner on how to hire and manage employees; a Black female roofer on how to break through in a male dominated industry; a dentist who is transitioning out of his business; and stylist who quit her corporate job to pursue her passion. These entrepreneurs share all the things you learn on the job and wish you knew before you started your business. The book provides answers to important questions on a wide variety of topics, including: . Turning a personal passion or side hustle into a career. Setting up your business for success. Getting the word out and build loyalty. Building the right team. How to transition out of your business and much moreWith Self-Made Boss you have everything you need to make life and business decisions with knowledge, insight, and confidence.

From the global automation leaders at Accenture-the first-ever comprehensive blueprint for how to use and scale AI-powered intelligent automation in the enterprise to gain competitive advantage through faster speed to market, improved product quality, higher efficiency, and an elevated customer experience.Many companies were already implementing limited levels of automation when the pandemic hit. But the need to rapidly change business processes and how organizations work resulted in the compression of a decade's worth of digital transformation into a matter of months. Technology suddenly became the essential element for rapid organizational change and the creation of 360-degree value benefiting all stakeholders. Businesses are faced with the imperative to embrace that change or risk being left behind.In The Automation Advantage, global enterprise technology and automation veterans Bhaskar Ghosh, Rajendra Prasad, and Gayathri Pallail give business leaders and managers the action plan they need to execute a strategic agenda that enables them to quickly and confidently scale their automation and AI initiatives. This practical and highly accessible implementation guide answers leaders' burning questions, such as:How do I identify and prioritize automation opportunities?How do I assess my legacy systems and data issues?How do I derive full value out of my technology investments and automation efforts?How can I inspire my employees to embrace change and the new opportunities presented by automation?The Automation Advantage goes beyond optimizing process to using AI to transform almost any business activity in any industry to make it faster, more streamlined, cost efficient, and customer-focused-vastly improving overall productivity and performance. Featuring case studies of successful automation solutions, this indispensable road map includes guiding principles for technology, governance, culture, and leadership change. It offers a human-centric approach to AI and automation that leads to sustainable transformation and measurable business results.

Get up to speed on the latest investing strategies, techniques, and products-and raise your game to a whole new level The financial services industry has undergone a major transformation over the last decade, including increased concerns from investors, the growth of the independent model, the growth of Robo-advisors, product evolution, increased market correlations-in addition to geopolitical risks, population growth, technological advances, and social tensions. Concepts like "Modern Portfolio Theory" aren't modern anymore, and even Post-Modern Portfolio Theory has become passé.To succeed in today's complex, uncertain world of investing, you need go beyond plain vanilla stocks, bonds, and mutual funds and embrace the latest investing tools and techniques-and that's exactly what Goals-Based Investing helps you do. This unparalleled guide covers:The limitations with modern portfolio theoryBehavioral Finance-overcoming biasesThe role and use of alternative investments (hedge funds, private equity, private credit, and real assets) in building better portfoliosThe growth of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from "cheap beta" to "smart beta"Sustainable investing, also known as Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investingAdopting a goals-based investing approachThe future of wealth managementInvesting products have evolved significantly over the past two decades, making it easier than ever for you to access various segments of the market and unique asset classes. Goals-Based Investing examines product evolution and discusses how to use these tools to achieve your goals. With this forward-looking, one-of-a-kind investing guide, you have everything you need to navigate the investing jungle, avoid landmines, and generate solid, steady returns.

A clinical psychologist and writer/producer share secrets to overcoming presentation anxiety and crafting the perfect "award-winning" pitch-no matter what industry you work in! From impromptu elevator pitches to full-board presentations, sales and marketing professionals face an "audience" daily-often with make-or-break consequences. No matter what business you're in, you can up your game substantially by incorporating elements of a classic Hollywood pitch: driving emotion, piquing curiosity, and ultimately winning over decision makers with top-notch persuasion and performance.In Pitch Like Hollywood, clinical psychologist Peter Desberg and writer/producer Jeffrey Davis take you on an insiders' tour of the entire process, from defining the fundamentals to smart strategies for overcoming stage fright (pitch panic). They also include a step-by-step guide so that you can adapt the Hollywood Pitch for your next board meeting or sales call. With chapters that include Persuasion Boot Camp, The Pitch Panic Cycle, and Creating the Pitch II (The Sequel), you'll have a front-row seat in a master class on giving great performances for any audience, every time.

"An absolute must-read if you care to live an excellent life." -Patrick LencioniA master class in achieving and sustaining excellence-even in the most challenging times-from the host of The Learning Leader Show and author of Welcome to Management.There has never been a more challenging time to be a leader. But truly great leaders have always found a way to adapt, and even thrive, under pressure. How do they do it? Leadership expert Ryan Hawk interviewed hundreds of the most productive achievers in the world on his acclaimed podcast, The Learning Leader Show, to discover the best practices for pursuing and sustaining excellence. He found a pattern of uncommon behaviors that set these stellar individuals apart. By following their examples, you will learn how to:Commit to yourself and the process-and build purpose, focus, and discipline every dayDevelop resilience to face new challenges-and find inspiration for the long haulSeek guidance-and lead others to new heightsMeet the moment-and take every opportunity to excelCreate a trusted group of advisors-and become a lifelong learnerPacked with specific actions to take, experiments to run, and tools to analyze what works best for you, this uncompromisingly practical guide will inspire, challenge, support, and empower you to become your very best. Put mindsets into action and turn behaviors into habits with The Pursuit of Excellence.