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Just Published! A dramatic new leadership model from one of twentieth-century America's most accomplished leaders
Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld is one of today's most recognized public figures, but few people are aware of the astonishing range of his leadership successes over the past four decades. Whether directing battles in the mountains of Afghanistan or guiding multibillion-dollar corporations through troubled waters, Rumsfeld has carved out a position among the most remarkable leaders of our time.
The Rumsfeld Way explores Rumsfeld's skills, methods, and strategies through the prism of his own words and accomplishments, and arrives at a leadership model that is distinctive, powerful, and proven effective under unprecedented duress. Both a stunning addition to today's business library and an excellent read, The Rumsfeld Way outlines a step-by-step model for success in any field and writes a new chapter in the literature of leadership.
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A Curious Relic of the recent Past.......2006-12-21
This book is a relic of 2003, when the Bush administration had just finished invading Iraq, and "Mission Accomplished" banners were proudly hung. People that engineered the war were hailed as great leaders and intellects of our time.
What a difference a few years makes. Rumsfeld has resigned in the wake of a bloody 3-year quagmire with no end in sight, Bush is about to increase troop levels, and the month of this review (December 2006) has been one of the bloodiest in Iraq to date, and all but the most hard-nosed of conservatives have conceded what a disaster this war has been.
This book almost comes across as a parody now- the leadership qualities Rumsfeld is praised for in this book, "Creating Coalitions", "Acquiring intelligence", have been tragically turned on their heads- the US rushed into this war without U.N. support, and the intelligence they claimed to have acquired turned out to be disastrously wrong.
The straight-shooter, no BS style that so many conservatives have praised- basically, ignore what other people think and charge into situations half-cocked and uninformed like a "Maverick"- ironically underscores the qualities that made Rumsfeld such a massively incompetent and ineffective leader. Rumsfeld's war has become a cautionary example now, a case study in what not to do as a world leader.
On the bright side, you can get it cheap- some sellers on amazon are letting it go for as little as $0.01 now. And for camp value, this book is fantastic. But as a study in effective leadership? You might as well read a book by Enron executives on how to run a successful, ethical corporation.
If you want the darker, true tale of the type of leadership Iraq has seen during this occupation, I reccomend "Imperial Life in the Emerald City" by Rajiv Chandrasekaran.
The Title Says Everything.......2006-11-09
The Rumsfeld Way! Ha! Perhaps it is too harsh to give this book one star. After all, if read from the proper perspective this book might provide some valuable lessons such as:
*Ignoring reality
*Getting involved in a catastrophe purely by choice
*Not listening to those more knowledgeable than oneself, and humiliating them for attempting to give advice
*Alienating all of one's subordinates
*Creating unnecessary enemies all around
*Putting the lives of those for whom you are responsible in grave danger through one's incompetence and indifference
*Speaking in a convoluted and irritating way
Follow the Rumsfeld Way and you too can be an utter failure!
Outstanding!.......2006-02-02
Follow the finely crafted journey of the politician, turned CEO, turned politician. Learn how the no-nonsense Secretary of Defense applied his standards of excellence to the floundering G.D. Searle Corporation and turned it into a stockholders dream. And you'll be able to recognize how Rummy is applying those same principles as he works as the CEO to the war on terror.
Author Jeffrey Krames takes you through four decades in the life of Mr. Rumsfeld. Whether you like the man or not, you will have a much better understanding of where he is coming from when he gives those cut-to-the-bone answers during press conferences.
Whether a CEO or a student working part time, the reader will come away motivated and will have a greater understanding of how to succeed in any endeavor. Many great minds have difficulty transitioning from the private to the public sector and vice versa. Rumsfeld did it with ease.
Monty Rainey
www.juntosociety.com
You gotta be kidding me.......2005-09-29
Leadership lessons of Donald "Rummy" Rumsfeld? The man who doesn't let little things like world events, force capability, or the experience level of his senior commanders get in the way of his version of reality? Ok, I decided to keep an open mind. After all, as a military officer, he is my in my chain of command. But after reading this, I have to agree with the reviewer from the UK - rubbish. The only lessons you will learn here are those that show you what not to do. Rumsfeld has single handedly alienated most of the senior officer corps, not to mention most of the military too. The anger within the military towards Rumsfeld is growing. I wouldn't be surprised if, push come to shove, at some point the military refuses to do this man's bidding. If it keeps up much longer, a coup seems certain. This book, if followed, will lead to the same situation in your company - divisiveness, anger, and ultimately implosion. Don't waste your money on this.
Excellent and clean biography.......2004-08-19
You don't have to be a great admirer of Rumsfeld to appreciate this book. Its written in a neutral way. Along with the positives the negatives are also stated. Although I must say that sometimes the negatives have been written in a twisted way.
But its a great book to read and know about the last 2 or 3 decades of Rumsfeld's involvement in American politics.
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Our friendly and encouraging children's animal reference series features information on selection, housing, behavior, feeding, health, and showing in mature yet easy-to-understand language, for ages 9 and up.
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Great Book.......2003-12-20
I am 14 this book is realy helpful i really like it i am in the 4-H it is just so great i recomend it to anyone. i hope you buy this book if you are just starting i hope you like it as good as i did it is a good buy
Great starter book.......2000-07-30
I'm fifteen and am in FFA I recently purchased my first calf. My Dad got this book for me and it has helped out from purchasing a sound heifer to shelter and feeding. The chapter on calfing is also very helpful. A great book for a first calf project.
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Fitting and showing dairy cattle
Jack Spearing
Manufacturer: Iowa State College Press
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Showing Dairy Cattle
Bill Telfer
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Fitting and showing dairy cattle
Chris Dei
Manufacturer: Vocational Education Productions, California Polytechnic State University
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The book discusses planning research, writing a research proposal (whether for a formal proposal for thesis research, or for a research proposal for a funding agency such as the National Science Foundation), writing a research report (such as a graduate thesis, or a manuscript for publication in a research journal), and presenting research at research seminars and scientific meetings. The final chapter covers writing an effective CV. An appendix provides tips on how to write clearly. Throughout, the book is illuminated with personal examples from the authors' own experiences and there is a strong emphasis on problems associated with field studies. This concise guide is intended for students at all levels. The guidelines apply equally to independent projects for introductory biology, directed-study projects, undergraduate senior theses, master's theses, doctoral dissertations, and research aimed at publication.
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A great guide for Biology research.......2000-04-04
This thoughtful book is a great read for all biologists, from the budding greenhorn to the seasoned old-goat. Although directed at the behavioral sciences, many biologists will find the enlightening but terse chapters a helpful framework when designing a future study (or refining one already underway). The first chapter is a concise explanation of scientific epistemology (a sorely neglected topic in academia) and how to design a study which will actually provide scientific knowledge; this chapter will be invaluable to young graduate students as it outlines how to find a problem and how to both formulate and test a model. Subsequent chapters outline (in a more tutorial fashion) how to: write research proposals, write research reports, present research and write a curriculum vitae. These discussions and instructions, coming from authors who have served on numerous reviewing agencies (both funding and scientific reporting) will certainly contain nuggets valuable to researchers at all levels. This book has served to re-focus my energies in more productive directions, and I sincerely think it will do similarly for other biologists.
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This concise guide to planning, writing, and presenting research is intended for biology students of all levels, especially those in behavioral ecology, The reader is guided through a discussion of the nature of scientific research, how to plan research, and how to obtain funding. The authors give advice and guidelines for presenting results at research seminars and scientific meetings, and also provide useful tips on preparing abstracts and posters for scientific meetings. They discuss how to write an effective C.V. and give general tips on how to write clearly. The book is illuminated throughout with personal examples from the authors’ own experiences and emphasis is placed on problems associated with field studies. All biologists will find this a valuable resource and guide for the early years of their scientific careers and established faculty will find it an essential instructional tool.
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- Fantastic Book on the Wildlife of the Great Plains
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Faces of the Great Plains: Prairie Wildlife
Paul A. Johnsgard , and
Bob Gress
Manufacturer: University Press of Kansas
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The Great Plains are America's biological melting pot, drawing creatures from surrounding regions to create a rich diversity of wildlife. Here are pronghorn in the shortgrass, rattlesnakes underfoot, and golden eagles soaring skyward. Here, too, pockets of bison can still be found, recalling yesterday's thundering herds.
In this spectacular book, Bob Gress--one of the region's preeminent photographers--is joined by the distinguished naturalist Paul Johnsgard to illuminate the enormous variety and uniqueness of prairie wildlife. Gress has selected-from the nearly 600 non-fish vertebrate species found in the Plains-150 of the most interesting, charismatic, and important species, while Johnsgard provides a lyrical text covering the ecology, behavior, and life histories of these creatures. The result is a vivid and striking marriage of image and text.
From meadowlark to prairie dog, here are many creatures one would expect to encounter in the field: characteristic breeding birds, typical mammals, and conspicuous reptiles and amphibians. Grouped by habitat--tallgrass, mixed-grass, and shortgrass prairie, plus sandhills, shrubsteppes, forests, and wetlands--these stunning images also bring you face-to-face with the short-eared owl, black-footed ferret, and six-lined racerunner, as well as other fascinating but overlooked animals on the prairie like the olive-backed pocket mouse, Henslow's sparrow, narrowmouth toad, and barred tiger salamander.
An unprecedented partnership between two great observers of the region, Faces of the Great Plains provides keen insights into and thoughtful reflections on both prairie wildlife and the art of nature photography. Especially in the wake of increasing threats to the prairie's habitats, it should foster a new appreciation of the region's abundant fauna, inviting us all to see the land through new eyes and to join in the preservation of these natural treasures.
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Fantastic Book on the Wildlife of the Great Plains.......2004-03-30
As a resident of the great plains for eleven years I found this book the best ever on the subject. Johnsgard's writing weaves its way in and among the best photos I have ever seen of the wildlife of this area. As a photographer I have some idea of the work involved in capturing the great images seen in this book. Bob Gress has done an outstanding job with the photographs, the best I have ever seen. If you are a resident or even a visitor to the great plains you owe it ot yourself to get a copy of this book and study it cover to cover.
Outstanding Plains Fauna Information.......2004-03-30
As a resident of the Great Plains I have found it difficult to find information about the wildlife of the area since moving here 11 years ago. Until now, that is! This books has it all. The writing of Johnsgard flows well in and around the fantastic images of Gress. As a photographer I know what it takes to get good images of the wildlife around here. To get EXCELLENT images takes time, patience and an understanding of the habitat and habits of the animals that call the great plains home. I was able to spend one short morning in a blind with Bob Gress photographing the Greater Prairie Chicken. Not only did he have an excellent blind but it was in the right place, on their lek and we were there at the right time. My photos, while nice captures of the birds were not nearly as well executed as Bob's.
If you are a fan of the last remaining plains in North America as I am and want the ultimate book of the wildlife here, this is it! You will be awestruck by the images but be sure to read the prose as well.
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The science of tennis technique is explained in this guide that practically applies the lessons learned from studying the forces and motions of tennis strokes. Through the implementation of six basic biomechanical principles players can make subtle adjustments to their strokes, creating stroke variations that not only improve their game but also reduce their risk of injury. Detailed line drawings; stroke analysis and sequence photos of top touring pros; action photographs and high-speed video images; and an exploration of the benefits of video replay provide players with a variety of useful techniques.
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Precious little useful information.......2006-06-27
I very rarely write reviews, but felt compelled to review this book. This book is basically useless. You will learn precious little to improve your tennis game. It is poorly written, and consists mostly of a lot of hemming and hawing about how few proper scientific studies have been conducted on this or that aspect of tennis. I got a lot more out of Cross & Lindsey's Tecnical Tennis, from the same publisher.
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World-famous and bestselling design expert Terence Conran provides a comprehensive guide to creating or revamping a bathroom, along with a discussion of this small room’s expanding role as the ultimate refuge from the stresses of everyday life. He offers a full range of options for planning, design and decoration, along with plenty of inspiration and advice on how to integrate the many practical, decorative, structural and technological elements needed to create a bathing sanctuary. Such crucial issues as waterproofing, heating, and lighting receive in-depth attention, and there’s also a detailed guide to fittings and fixtures, all well-illustrated. Large and lush photographs throughout—featuring everything from bathroom pods to lavish spas—will feed the home decorator’s imagination.
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Quintessential Bathroom Style book.......2007-08-12
This magnificent book will help you formulate what you want, from a personal style perspective. Truly brilliant and at the very top of the design world - typical of Terence Conran!
Great Book!.......2007-05-07
I would give this book 10 stars if I could. We're in the process of building our home, and trying to complete 3 stylish, functional bathrooms on a very tight budget. This book arrived just in time for us. "Just Add Water" is jam-packed with practical ideas that cover a wide range of styles, bathroom sizes and budgets. It's important, however, to read the text in this book and not just look at the beautiful coffee table-worthy photographs - otherwise, you may come away with the impression that the bathrooms shown in the book are only for those with very deep pockets. With a little imagination, it's possible to translate the practical ideas in this book to solutions that work in your own home.
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La Pintura Sin Pincel
David Ferry
Manufacturer: Libsa, Editorial S.A.
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