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Strategic Innovation: Embedding Innovation as a Core Competency in Your Organization (Jossey Bass Business and Management Series)
Nancy Tennant Snyder , and Deborah L. Duarte Manufacturer: Jossey-Bass ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0787964050 |
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Strategic Innovation offers a flexible, customizable template that managers, executives, and business leaders can use to introduce an effective innovation strategy throughout their organization. The authors, Nancy Tennant Snyder and Deborah L. Duarte, provide the tools needed to craft a workable strategy for embedding innovation as a core competency across an enterprise. Instead of innovation for innovation's sake, the authors offer a proven business-focused way to change a culture from point-in-time innovations from a few to a continuous pipeline of innovations from everywhere and everyone.Based on the real-life example of Whirlpool a solid company with a significant track record and global reach—Strategic Innovation shows how the world's largest appliance company put innovation in place as a core competency. During this process, Whirlpool transformed itself from a quality producer of appliances to a customer-focused company that strategically embeds innovation throughout the organization. Filled with challenges and struggles, and ultimately successful results, the Whirlpool story can help any organization develop a successful innovation strategy. Written as a practical guide, the book contains in each chapter a variety of hands-on resources including checklists and worksheets. Strategic Innovation offers the tools, ideas, and approaches needed for transforming an organization to a company where anyone and everyone can contribute to the organization's prosperity—through innovation.
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Embedding Innovation: The Way It Ought to Be Done!.......2003-08-12
Snyder and Duarte treat us to a tale about an exception...The Whirlpool Corporation, a company that was able to embed innovation as a core competency and make it a part of the organization's culture.
Too often innovation is attempted with template technology, a "one-size-fits-all" approach. This is a story of how Whirlpool recognized that a customized approach was needed in order that innovation become part of the everyday life of the organization. The authors eloquently explain the challenges they faced, the setbacks that occurred, the change process they used, and the successes they achieved.
Strategic Innovation is a "must-read" book for managers and other change agents.
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Aptitude for Destruction, Vol 1: Organizational Learning in Terrorist Groups and its Implications for combating Terrorism
Brian A. Jackson Manufacturer: RAND Corporation ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0833037641 |
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Understanding how terroirst groups learn may aid in developing strategies to combat terrorist activites.
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Agricultural Biotechnology: Challenges and Prospects (Acs Symposium Series)
James N. Seiber Manufacturer: An American Chemical Society Publication ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0841238154 |
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This book examines the current challenges and future prospects for agricultural biotechnology from the perspectives of academic, industrial, and governmental research scientists.
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Agricultural Biotechnology (ACS Symposium Series #866): Challenges and Prospects
Mahesh K. Bhalgat Manufacturer: American Chemical Society ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000MV2ADM |
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The Memory Wars: Freud's Legacy in Dispute (New York Review Books Collections)
Harold P. Blum , Marcia Cavell , Morris Eagle , Matthew Hugh Erdelyi , Allen Esterson , Robert R. Holt , James Hopkins , Lester Luborsky , David D. Olds , Mortimer Ostow , Bernard L. Pacella , Penelope , and Herbert S. Peyser Manufacturer: New York Review of Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0940322048 |
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This volume collects Frederick Crews's two controversial essays on Freud from the New York Review of Books, "The Unknown Freud" and "The Revenge of the Repressed," as well as some of the critical letters provoked by their original publication in 1993 and 1994. In these essays, Crews elaborates upon his belief that "the relatively patent and vulgar pseudoscience of recovered memory rests in appreciable measure on the respectable and entrenched pseudoscience of psychoanalysis." Recovered memory therapy, according to his thesis, is a grossly negative practice that, in turn, has its origins in Freudian assumptions about psychoanalysis--assumptions that Crews charges were based on fraudulent data and intellectual bullying. As the reader responses indicate, these ideas were like a grenade tossed into the center of psychoanalytic culture, made all the more powerful by Crews's lively prose.Customer Reviews:
frontal attack on psychoanalysis and father Freud........2002-08-28
Freudians Release Their Pent Up Hostility.......2002-03-22
These two essays and the letters in response to them have been put into the book The Memory Wars. As someone trained in experimental psychology you can guess my own personal bias in this matter. Crews discusses Freud's botched cases; his frequent vacillation in theory formation; some of his sillier theories; and his serious interjection of personal bias into the formation of his beliefs. The main problem with the whole Freudian system is the total lack of scientific evidence supporting it. Freudian psychoanalysis is founded on anecdote and supported by anecdotes. To be fair, much current non-Freudian therapy is also based on anecdote. Indignant Freud followers write back, and their letters are indeed interesting (and often pompous).
The second half of the book takes on the recovered memory movement. It would be great to poke fun at this movement if it weren't for the fact that it has caused so much damage to all parties involved. Symptoms checklists are published with the statement if you suffer from these symptoms you may be a victim of sexual abuse. Read the list and you will find that the majority of Americans will find that they have been abused. It's all a patient seduction game with the intent to make big money. Hospitals have even set up units to treat such patients (Having worked in the psychiatric hospital industry I am well aware of the "product lines" that such facilities set up in order to fill beds). Crews does an excellent job of dissecting the memory movement, and once again we get to read the indignant responses.
Those who believe that psychological therapy should be based on sound scientific evidence will love this book. Those who have accepted Freudianism with a religious like faith will, of course, hate it. To me this whole subject is analogous to the evolution vs. creationist debate. It's science versus pseudoscience.
Highly entertaining and serious debate.......2000-05-04
An excellent first stop for the novice Freud reader.......2000-04-01
Seriously, though, this book is not one to miss, regardless of your theoretical beliefs.
For you Freudians, it dispuptes the naive hagiographies of Peter Gay and Jones, and prepares you to engage in the current battles that rage about Freud and his ideas. You might not like what it says, but it will challenge you and force you to more critically evaluate your beliefs. Like it or not, many of your colleagues and students are now challenging Freudianism, and the challenge is stiff, indeed. A Freudian needs to be prepared!
For those of you already skeptical of Freud's claims and disconcerted at the negative sequelae of his theories, this provides a wonderfully cogent dissection. It is easier to read than some of the other titles in this area (such as Malcom MacMillon's "Freud Evaluated, the Completed Arc"), yet covers the ground well.
Given the unexamined Freud worship found in most textbooks and class materials, it is a wonderful addition to a class textbook (and I use it as such). I highly recommend this book to all.
this book is profoundly intellectually dishonest........1999-11-10
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Effective Writing Strategies for Engineers and Scientists
Donald C. Woolston Manufacturer: CRC ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0873710991 |
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This easy-to-read, concise book is filled with examples, hints, reminders and reviews designed to help engineers and scientists develop effective writing skills. Use the book to learn to write better reports, memos, and journal articles and keep it close at hand when you have questions about organization, clarity and style, writing and revising rough drafts, graphics, workplace writing, computers in writing, and legal issues in writing. The book also contains four helpful appendices on common errors, equations and abbreviations, preparing manuscripts for publication, and documenting information sources. Effective Writing Strategies for Engineers and Scientists provides easy training for the type of writing required of engineers and scientists, gives specific advise for conveying complicated information, and describes how to synthesize information according to specific writing strategies. It is a "must" for every scientist's and engineer's bookshelf.
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Effective Writing Strategies for Engineers and Scientists. (book reviews): An article from: Technical Communication
Jean H. Aichele Manufacturer: Society for Technical Communication ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B00092JWJE Release Date: 2005-07-28 |
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This digital document is an article from Technical Communication, published by Society for Technical Communication on August 1, 1992. The length of the article is 1315 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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The Art of Holding: Principles & Techniques
Marc Tedeschi Manufacturer: Weatherhill ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0834804913 Release Date: 2001-10-02 |
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This illuminating work outlines the essential principles and techniques that define the art of holding in most martial arts. More than 1,300 outstanding photographs introduce over 155 practical techniques encompassing all types of holds: joint-lock holds, chokes, head locks, nerve holds, pressure point attacks, takedowns, ground pins, advanced combination holds and transitions, and defenses against chokes and joint-lock holds. Comprehensive introductory chapters provide an authoritative overview of important technical principles, East Asian energetic concepts, and 69 fundamental skills encompassing stances, footwork, grips, and methods of tumbling and falling. Precise anatomical illustrations and descriptions of 106 common Oriental pressure points, and a visual comparison of different martial arts, make this an invaluable resource for all martial styles. Expertly written and designed by the author of the 1,136-page Hapkido—widely acclaimed as the most comprehensive book ever written on a single martial art—this exceptional work is designed to stand alone, or function as a companion text with the author's other works on martial techniques and anatomy. Regardless of the style you practice, these books will enrich your training, improve your technique, and deepen your understanding of the unique qualities embodied in your own martial art.Customer Reviews:
Do not buy this book if you want to use it for grappling tech.......2006-10-29
Outstanding book on subject.......2005-03-30
Nicely Done.......2003-05-07
Incredibly Thorough Volume on a Specific Subject!.......2003-02-16
I should add that I am pleased with the quality of the volumes put out by the publisher, Weatherhill. Clear photographs are printed on slick acid-resistant paper, and the boards of these volumes are covered with a laminated paper that will resist picking up sweat (or any other of those wonderful things we get on our books while taking them on the mat or discussing techniques after practice). Tedeschi has gone the extra mile in making ALL of his books as specific as possible. Most of the techniques shown include extra photographs and diagrams of bones, muscles, and pressure points as they apply to the specific technique. For instance, the section on chokes and head locks includes 6 pictures of wrist action along with two diagrams of pressure points on the hands--and the explanation of why you align your wrist in a certain way, and how it is the most effective biomechanical method. This, similar photo-diagrams showing the difference between Basic Entries and Forced Entries, Eliminating free play in a choke, the importance of body positioning, types of chokes, major targets (again, several pictures naming areas with their pressure point location & proper location name), and attack points--this is before he even begins to show and describe a variety of chokes!
This specific volume includes an overview (history, types of holds, comparing holds from different martial arts, responsible use of force), then fundamentals (breakfalls, concepts, principles, stances, footwork, etc.), Wrist Locks (10 different), Arm Locks (16 of them!), shoulder locks (12), Finger Locks (18 kinds, 8 applications), leg locks (12), Chokes & Head Locks (32), Nerve Holds (20), Defenses Against Chokes and Head Locks (10), and Defenses against Joint Locks (10). Tedeschi includes a complete bibliography of his sources.
Excellent!.......2003-01-28
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Pipe and Excavation Contracting
Dave Roberts Manufacturer: Craftsman Book Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0934041229 |
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Introduction for New Contractors.......2007-04-04
Good Book.......2007-03-17
Engineer, New Contractor.......2007-01-13
Excellent.......2007-01-11
From the ground-up.......2006-01-16
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PIPE & EXCAVATION CONTRACTING
Dave Roberts Manufacturer: NY ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000N6KEE8 |
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Dangerous Joy (Black Satin Romance)
Jo Beverley Manufacturer: Zebra ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0821773461 |
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Feisty woman and carefree rogue meet their matches in each other.......2007-06-12
Dangerous Joy.......2007-05-14
Dangerous Joy.......2007-01-03
not Beverley's usual fare.......2005-04-18
The series justs get better.......2004-09-11
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Danger!: A children's book about handling fear, dangerous things, places, and situations (Ready-set-grow)
Joy Wilt Berry Manufacturer: Educational Products Division, Word ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding Similar Items:
ASIN: 0849981352 |
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Danger!: A Children's Book about Handling Fear, Dangerous Things, Places, and Situations
Joy Wilt Berry Manufacturer: Educational Products Division, Word ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000NY2OPC |
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Dangerous Joy
Jo Beverley Manufacturer: Kensington Pub Corp ProductGroup: Book Binding: Mass Market Paperback ASIN: B000K6EVIG |
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Dangerous Joy
Jo Beverly Manufacturer: Recorded Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Audio Cassette ASIN: 1419342797 |
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Dangerous Joy [UNABRIDGED] (Audiobook)
Jo Beverley ProductGroup: Book Binding: Audio CD ASIN: 1419342819 |
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Set in lush 17th-century Ireland, this passionate tale is part of Jo Beverleys wildly popular Company of Rogues series. Beverley is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of over 20 historical romances and the winner of five RITA Awards. In this sizzling tale, young Miles Cavanagh becomes the improbable guardian to Felicity Monahan, a wealthy, headstrong heiress who seems set on marrying an unscrupulous cad who clearly only wants to wed Felicity for one reasonand that reason is not love.
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DANGEROUS JOY, SOMETHING WICKED, TEMPTING FORTUNE, TO RESCUE A ROGUE: JO BEVERLEY
JO BEVERLEY ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000VK0MIE |
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4 PAPERBACKS BY JO BEVERLEY
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A Journey to Merryland: The Land of Dangerous Curves
Thomas Stretzer Manufacturer: Robin Hood House ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000N59ROC |
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This De Luxe Edition of Merryland is narrowly limited to 777 copies. Dealing with the strange customs of an unknown land. Merryland is a journey that will delight the hearts of every reader who thrills to the discovery of strange customs and strange sights. The author having been an eyewitness to all that is related herein.
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6 - JO BEVERLEY - MY LADY NOTORIOUS - HAZARD - DANGEROUS JOY - SOMETHING WICKED - WINTER FIRE - TEMPTING FORTUNE
JO BEVERLEY ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000W45YEG |
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7 Titles From Company of Rogues Series - An Unwilling Bride - Dangerous Joy - Forbidden - An Arranged Marriage - Hazard - St. Raven - Skylark
Jo Beverley Manufacturer: various ProductGroup: Book Binding: Mass Market Paperback ASIN: B000M12CRQ |
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7 massmarket Titles From Company of Rogues Series - An Unwilling Bride - Dangerous Joy - Forbidden - An Arranged Marriage - Hazard - St. Raven - SkylarkBooks:
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