Worlds Apart: Globalization And The Environment

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Worlds Apart presents a cohesive set of essays by leading thinkers on the subject of globalization, offering a thoughtful overview of the major environmental issues related to globalization in a clear, reasoned style. Framed by Gus Speth’s introduction and conclusion, essays range from Jane Lubchenco’s discussion of the scientific indicators of global environmental change to Robert Kates’ examination of the prospect that our growing global interconnectedness could lead a transition to a more sustainable world to Vandana Shiva’s impassioned plea for a new “living democracy” that counters the degrading, dehumanizing tendencies of the global economy. Other contributors include Maurice Strong on the Rio Earth Summit and the future course of environmentalism, José Goldemberg on energy, Jerry Mander on the inherent destructiveness of the global economic system, Stephan Schmidheiny on the forestry industry, and Daniel Esty and Maria Ivanova on global environmental governance.

Edited by one of the world’s leading experts on international environmental issues, the book brings together the most respected thinkers and actors on the world stage to offer a compelling set of perspectives and a solid introduction to the social and environmental dimensions of globalization.

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Worlds Apart: Globalization and the Environment [A book review from: Ecological Economics]
J.A. Cherni
Manufacturer: Elsevier
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000RQZIO0

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This digital document is a journal article from Ecological Economics, published by Elsevier in 2004. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Inside the Minds: Internet Bigwigs features a handful of the leading minds of the Internet and technology revolution. These individuals include the founders/CEOs of companies such as Excite, Egghead, Organic, Agency.com, Beenz.com and research analysts from Credite Suisse First Boston and CIBC. Their research, advice, and experiences provide an unprecedented look at the future of the Internet economy for executives, entrepreneurs, employees, and anyone worldwide who is interested in the Internet and technology revolution. Items discussed include killer-apps for the 21st century, stock market effects, emerging industries, key indicators to watch, international opportunities, and a plethora of other issues affecting anyone with a "vested interest" in the Internet and technology revolution. Inside the Minds: Internet Bigwigs contains the most up to date information from leading executives regarding the future of the Internet available anywhere.

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Very interesting..........2001-04-05

Very good book.....very interesting insights into some of the "big" Internet players and their thoughts on the future. Most interesting was the chapter written by the CEO of Egghead....Definitely recommend the book.

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Great Practical Reminders

A Blueprint For Success

Outstanding information for the Small Business Owner

Business Lessons With Sharkmaster, Jr
Randy Clay
Manufacturer: PCI Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
General | Small Business & Entrepreneurship | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0972524606

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Great Practical Reminders.......2003-07-20

This very entertaining and quick read is filled with pratical tips that we know to do, but we didn't know why. Randy's style of story telling lets you see how he has personally used these suggestions to his own benefit and become the kind of person that anyone would want to do business with. The Randy's Reminders at the end of each chapter have become weekly focuses for me to keep his principles fresh in my mind.

This book is fun to read but powerful enough that you will refer to it time and time again. This is a must read for anyone who wants to be in business but true to themselves.

A Blueprint For Success.......2003-06-17

The perfect blueprint for any small business owner looking to succeed. Randy's book not only provides real world knowledge on how to become a successful business person, it also provides examples on how Randy practices what he preaches! After reading this book and implementing Randy's teachings, my business and interpersonal skills have increased greatly. Now, people I may have once overlooked have become valuable assets that keep me informed on changing situations and help increase my profitability. This book is a must read!

Outstanding information for the Small Business Owner.......2003-06-17

Randy shares practical information that you can immediately implement into your daily business life. His book is a quick and entertaining read for the business person on the go. He is also an outstanding speaker. I highly recommend.

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Excellent book that lets me know the truth behind

Great book for those with a dynamic and diverse work group

An interesting book...

"I Wish I'd Said That!": How to Talk Your Way Out of Trouble and Into Success
Linda McCallister
Manufacturer: Wiley
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Communications | Skills | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: 0471008575

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"Why did I say that?" "How come I didn't say what I was thinking?" "Did I say too much? He stopped listening halfway through my pitch!" If you've ever tormented yourself with questions like these after a business meeting or other important conversation, get ready for some confidence-building answers. This practical, power-communication guide gives you innovative, flexible strategies for controlling interpersonal conflict…earning promotions…getting out of hot water…securing the job you want…and much more. Dr. McCallister shows you how to talk to people the way they want and need—so they respond positively, getting you the results you want. For example, you'll learn…

How to identify the six major styles of communication: Noble, Socratic, Reflective, Magistrate, Candidate, and Senator
How to use communication style to control the outcome of important interactions and get others to do what you want without generating resentment
How to deal with difficult colleagues like "the boss from hell" or people who expect you to read their minds and never come out and say exactly what they want
How to handle sensitive issues such as sexual harassment, personal hygiene, firings, salary negotiations, and motivation during tough economic times
How to measure your own style of communication using this book's unique Communication Style Profile test

In the pages of this fascinating and practical guide, you'll not only recognize yourself but everyone you work and live with, and you'll learn how to deal with them with flair and aplomb—and you'll never again walk away from an interaction saying, "I wish I'd said that!"

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Excellent book that lets me know the truth behind.......1999-06-14

"I wish I'd read that earlier!" is the very first thing I want to say after I'd read through the whole book. This is an excellent book, not only because of the fact and the analyses brought out by the author, but also the way the author organizes and presents the reasons behind the odd behaviours of people of different kinds. This is not the first book I read on the topic about how to deal with people in a way to bring me success, but it IS the first book that makes me easily learn the way to see and understand people. By the materials written on this book, I was taught how to deal with people in order to make me the one who has the final control over the outcome of the event. I think it's a book that's desired to be read once, at least, even for those who think he/she can tackle the skill to deal with people very well. I truely suggest all of you to have a look.

Great book for those with a dynamic and diverse work group.......1998-10-30

This book is a great way to get a brief and tactical understanding of communication in the work place. If you have difficulty getting your point across, want to be better prepared to present ideas in a team environment or are wondering why you can't seem to convince people that your direction is the right way then this will be a good book to read. You will understand where others are coming from and what they need to hear in order to give you the information and results you need. This book, when utilised will give you the results you are looking for. Much of the information can be used not only on the job but in your personal communication as well.

An interesting book..........1997-05-19

The ultimate rewards of reading McCallister's book will probably range depending on the position one is in. Those who interact in a more executive setting will likely find the numerous scenarios and clear, straightfoward advice more poingnant and maleable. However, the personality models (which are as amusing as they are insightful) and communication techniques can be internalized by just about anyone in any number of situations (even, as McCallister points out, in ones marriage). Perhaps the biggest strength of this book is that it avoids the (very annoying) mantra that 'communication is about liking yourself and being positive'. McCallister, a professional, knows how bent and ultimately manipulative many interpersonal relationships are, and as such the advice one gets here is real and hands on practical stuff. Its only major weakness is that the personality models McCallister uses (six in all) are pretty static, despite some attempt to keep them fluid (usually via a superficial reminder that 'life is more dynamic than this'). Still, a very good book. Useful and funny. I laughed, I cried, it was better than Cats....

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Most conventional job search strategies are simply not effective anymore. To be successful in today's ultra-competitive job market, one must employ new tools and strategies for gaining notice and getting hired. Get Hired! will provide you with the necessary advice and strategies to conduct a successful job search campaign, and do so regardless of the strength of the employment market.

In Get Hired! you will find effective strategies for:

Developing the proper job seeker's mindset and assessing the modern job market.
Formulate a career direction by identifying your transferable skills, natural talents, areas of interest, and concept of Business Reality.
Employing the most effective job search methods.
Creating a winning resume--that gets read!
Distinguishing yourself from the job search masses by employing new tools and strategies such as a Brag Book, V-Letter and Job Business Plan.
Acing the interview--and win the job!
Determining your market value and negotiate a top salary.

Get Hired! is written to help you get maximum results by following a time-proven strategy for job searching success--for today's business environment. The principles and techniques discussed in Get Hired! will apply whether you are looking to embark on a complete life-altering career change, or whether you simply want to switch employers.

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Get Hired!: 10 Simple Steps for Winning the Job You Desire.......2005-04-06

I love this book! The information is exactly what I needed to get my job search in working order. Don has a smart effective approach to making me stand out as the best candidate for the job I am seeking. When I go into an interview, I feel confident that I am well prepared, and that I can handle any situation that comes up.

I thank Don for all the help he has given me!

This book defines the new cutting edge of how to get hired........2004-12-11

This book really cuts through the traditional and tired methods and gave me fresh ideas that are rock solid. If you want to stand out in the crowd, this is a must-read book! I landed my current brand management position using techniques straight from the pages of Get Hired! Use these techniques and you will be successful in your search.

It worked!.......2004-11-21

Get Hired! helped me enter into an industry that I had not been in before. I have been in sales forever and decided to take three years off. When I decided it was time to enter into the sales industry once again, I found the ideal job for me in a market that I did not have any experience in. With the guide of this book, it landed me an interview as well as my new career!

Unique Advice.......2004-10-17

I bought this book while looking for some help with my job search and found some pretty creative approaches to "the hunt" that no one else out there is doing. The V-Letter, brag book, and creative networking ideas were efficient and effective in helping me land many tough-to-get interviews and finally to accept an awesome highly competitive position with a fortune 20 company. I think that other books might help you find your work-related purpose in life and how to set goals to achieve that; however, this book really gives you the tools you need to turn it into reality. There are highly desirable jobs out there in very competitive industries with a lot of people unsuccessfully blasting their resume at or trying to schmooze a way in. I know because I'm one of those people that tried those and other crazy, ineffective head-banging methods. Certain techniques only get you so far. This book takes you above all those weak strategies and makes you look smart by giving you the outside-the-box ideas that recruiters and hiring managers look for. These ideas included the three mentioned above and the chapter on acing the interview.

worked for me..........2004-10-08

Get Hired helped me get the job I've been in for 2 months now. After reading the first few chapters I revised what I'd thought was a pretty good resume to instead convey what it is I do that's truly outstanding. I learned how to send v-letters instead of cover letters -- this last approach got me four interviews from the first eleven resumes I sent out in response to newspaper classifieds. (Oh yeah, I got an interview via a monster.com posting. How often does that happen?)

There's lots of good stuff here, including the value of cold-calling on the phone, which I hated doing at first but which I discovered works. If you're looking for a book that gets you to re-examine your whole life and career you might do better with Parachute or Po Bronson. But if you're looking for a guide to getting hired quickly, well, it took seven weeks from the time I picked up this book for me to find the position I'm in, which is a job I like as much as any I've had. And I'd been looking for a job for more time than I want to admit -- even under an alias. Get this book, do what it says -- ESPECIALLY DO THOSE TASKS YOU DON'T REALLY "LIKE" DOING -- and keep positive. Things do change. Do not give up. Do not give up. I'm serious now, whoever wherever you are, staring at your little screen, I mean it, don't give up. Get yourself out there.

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Are you ready to become financially confident? To feel comfortable making decisions about investments? To overcome your fears about spending, saving, and retirement? With just 10 Smart Money Moves . . . from acclaimed financial expert Dr. Judith Briles, you can! A stable and secure financial future is every woman's right, yet most women doubt they have the time, ability, or knowledge to manage their money effectively. Now, in ten simple steps, any woman can get started on the road to a lifetime of financial fitness. For wonen who want to achieve greater financial freedom and overcome the anxiety and fear that often impair money-related decision-making abilities, 10 Smart Money Moves for Women offers caring, constructive information on becoming financially savvy and planning for the years ahead. Author Judith Briles presents an easy-to-follow, ten-part program that provides solutions for conquering the deep financial fears shared by many--such as the fear of losing everything, the fear of looking stupid, and the fear of following the guidance of the wrong advisers--and then offers practical advice and simple, effective tips for creating and maintaining a realistic financial plan for a prosperous financial future. Brimming with helpful self assessment quizzes and questionnaires designed to help you analyze your financial concerns and improve your financial savvy, 10 Smart Money Moves for Women covers basic money management issues like budgeting, goal setting, spending, and saving. Plus, detailed information on identifying insurance pitfalls; understanding stocks, bonds, and mutual funds; and planning for retirement through 401(k)s, IRAs, and other savings plans will arm you with the knowledge you need to feel strong and confident when making your next (or your first!) investment decision. Nine out of ten women will be solely responsible for their finances at some point in their lives. Because no one knows what uncertainties the future may hold, set your mind at ease by preparing and planning for your prosperous and stable financial future today! About the Author Dr. Judith Briles is a nationally recognized expert on women's financial issues. She conducts workshops on money-related topics and is the author of several other books on finance, including The Dollars and Sense of Divorce. Briles is based in Denver, Colorado.

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For wonen who want to achieve greater financial freedom and overcome the anxiety and fear that often impair money-related decision-making abilities, 10 Smart Money Moves for Women offers caring, constructive information on becoming financially savvy and planning for the years ahead.

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Cheek.......2004-06-21

I never write reviews, but Ms Briles' sheer cheek has made me want to.

The book itself is, well, mildly OK, simply not well enough written to really capture anyone's attention. The explanations about different financial products seem to have been written in a bit of a hurry and not revised. Unless you have a basic financial education, you won't understand much, and if you do, then you won't learn anything new. You'd be much better off reading something by David Bach.

The sheer cheek of the author is the way she logs on to Amazon to review her own book with five stars - twice. I suppose she was worried by the fact that nobody else had posted a review. Well, now I have.

2001 Colorado Book Award Winner!.......2001-10-27

10 Smart Money Moves for Women won the Colorado Book Award--this book is a perfect gift for the Holidays, for graduations and just getting money smart! From the author, Judith Briles

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A modern-day classic

Insightful!

Swimming Together in the Corporate Blender

I just keep telling myself - go ahead and be a dolphin!

Swim with the Dolphins: How Women Can Succeed in Corporate America on Their Own Terms
Connie Glaser , and Barbara Steinberg Smalley
Manufacturer: Grand Central Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0446671843

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Until recently, working in corporate America was like swimming in a pool of sharks. Command-and-control was the watchword of the day, and circling near the top of most hierarchies were cold-blooded sharks. You know the type. Tough. Arrogant. Ruthless. Maybe you even tried to mimic them - and if so, you weren't alone. Many women, in their efforts to climb the corporate ladder, attempted to emulate the sharks. But for most, it wasn't a comfortable fit. And no wonder. Women aren't like sharp-toothed predators. They're more like dolphins. Unlike sharks, who prefer working in rigid traditional hierarchies, dolphins thrive in teams organized around networks. Comfortable with power, they rarely abuse it, viewing themselves as leaders rather than bosses. And although they value the bottom line as much as any shark, they know that the bottom line grows fastest in a flexible workplace where people are satisfied and motivated to do their best. With their tough but caring ways, women have the very characteristics America's forward-thinking corporations are looking for in today's fiercely competitive and ever-changing business environment. Now, there's a navigational map to guide you through the new corporate waters. Swim with the Dolphins is loaded with specific strategies and hands-on advice that will help make you, as a woman, a better manager, both for yourself and for your company. Based on interviews with more than 200 successful female managers, it will show you how to attract, hire, and keep good employees; build and coach effective teams; share the workload; motivate and inspire your staff; manage conflict and difficult employees; set the stage for win-win negotiations; bounce back fromadversity; work smarter, not harder; get noticed and promoted; avoid the fear of failure, and prevent stress from managing you; overcome obstacles that female managers still encounter in corporate America...and much more. Whether you're a trainee or an executive, learn to s

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A modern-day classic.......2004-02-22

The shark attack is finally over! This book, a step-by-step manual for all women trying to make it in the business world, has withstood the test of time. Practical hands-on advice, inspiring profiles of successful women, and the knowledge that we can make it on our own terms - without having to sacrifice our own values or principles. Essential reading for every women who aspires to success - as a dolphin and not a shark.

Insightful!.......2001-05-09

Connie Brown Glaser and Barbara Steinberg Smalley argue that female managers no longer need to act like men to be successful. Instead, women managers should depend on their natural attributes - intuition, nurturing, having respect for individuals - to create webs rather than hierarchies. This bold, timely book is packed with profiles of women who have succeeded on their own terms. The writing is lean and cuts to the chase. We [...] recommend this book as a likely inspiration and a helpful guide to most women (particularly managers) trying to cope with the old folkways of corporate America. The male manager will also find that it offers him a new perspective at work and a wake-up call at home. [Note: This book is not linked to Harvey MacKay's Swim With the Sharks, which focuses on selling, negotiating, and marketing.]

Swimming Together in the Corporate Blender.......1999-12-31

Swim with the Dolphins is one of the most valuable books executives can read as they attempt to understand which strategies for interpersonal relations will be most effective during the new century. Co-authored by Connie Glaser and Barbara Steinberg Smalley (and published by Warner Books), Dolphins explains "how women can succeed in corporate America on their own terms."There are dozens of checklists throughout Dolphins which are of practical and immediate value. Also insightful profiles of women who have succeeded in business. No two are the same, of course, but they tended to face (and overcome) the same barriers. I suggest that Dolphins be read in combination with Peter Drucker on the Profession of Management (published by Harvard Business School Press) because Drucker's various essays provide a rock-solid framework within which to apply the wealth of information and wisdom which Glaser and Smalley so generously provide in Dolphins. To a significant extent, this is a "what to do...what not to do" guide for women who are determined to succeed in corporate America. For that reason alone, it is a stunning achievement. But I think the book's importance transcends narrowly-defined (albeit legitimate) gender issues. There is much that all of us, male or female, can learn from Dolphins. And there is much for all of us, male or female, to do. For example, eliminating all of the barriers to success for women in corporate America. Most of them are illegal and all of them are unconscionable.

I just keep telling myself - go ahead and be a dolphin!.......1999-08-28

This book really helped me to validate my personality and management style. I really am a dolphin (intelligent, but warm and personable), rather than a shark, and I am striving to succeed (as a woman executive in a large corporation) without compromising those qualities. I have always wondered if I should try to be more of a shark; now I am content to remain a dolphin.

My only criticism is that the book was somewhat wordy and bogged down in places. But the messages were good and case stories interesting. This book can easily be read in a weekend, then passed on to others.

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Swim with the Dolphins: How Women Can Succeed in Corporate America on Their Own Terms
Connie; Smalley, Barbara Steinberg Glaser
Manufacturer: Warner Books
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000KP5KBO

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Ultimate investment and business guide for conducting business, export-import and investment operation; economic, industrial, geographic, demographic info.

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Ultimate investment and business guide for conducting business, export-import and investment operation; economic, industrial, geographic, demographic information.

Tyumen Oblast Investment & Business Guide (Russian Regional Investment & Business Guides)

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Tyumen Oblast Investment & Business Guide (Russian Regional Investment & Business Guides)
USA International Business Publications
Manufacturer: International Business Publications, USA
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0739730266

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This investment and business guide contains basic information on economy, business & investment climate and opportunities in the region, as well as information on selected export-import, business and investment opportunities, including, export-import, industrial development, banking & finance, government and business contacts. The guide also provides listing and contact information for major industrial, trade, service and other companies in the region, as well as information on selected export-import, business and investment opportunities.

Tyumen Oblast Regional Investment and Business Guide (World Business Law Handbook Library)

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Tyumen Oblast Regional Investment and Business Guide (World Business Law Handbook Library)

Manufacturer: Intl Business Pubns USA
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Binding: Paperback

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