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Blue collar & proud of it : the all-in-one resource for finding freedom, financial success, and security outside the cubicle
Joe Lamacchia and Bridget Samburg.
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xii, 420 p. ; 23 cm.
The All-in-One Resource for Infrastructure Jobs, Green Careers, Reliable Blue-Collar Work, and More!Not everyone is suited to a white-collar career or wants to get the four-year degree that these jobs typically require. But that doesn't mean you have to turn your back on a great salary, exciting work, and a profession that commands respect. Joe Lamacchia is proof. After graduating high school, he said no to collegeâand found personal and professional success as the owner of a thriving landscaping company. He also started BlueCollarandProudofIt.com, a resource for people who want to find work in the skilled trades. Blue-collar workers build and maintain our bridges, keep our cars running, fix our plumbing, and provide vital services to every home. That's why Lamacchia calls these 'necessary jobs.' Most blue-collar work simply cannot be outsourced to foreign countries and it's often recession-proof. As Baby Boomers retire, blue-collar industries are experiencing workforce shortages because there aren't enough well-trained people to fill all of these jobs. That is, until now . . . Blue Collar and Proud of It gives you the information you need to pursue a stable, enjoyable, well-paying jobâone that makes a difference every day in your community. Whether you're just out of high school, have been a victim of downsizing, or are looking for a new direction, Lamacchia explains all the options, outlines the necessary training, and delivers true stories of people who have made their own way in the blue-collar world. Discover a wealth of opportunities, including: - carpentry - machinery - roofing - electricians - truck drivers - green construction - Broadband technicians - welding - ironworkers - solar panel installation - water conservation
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Body at home : a simple plan to drop 10 pounds
Jorge Cruise.
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xii, 354 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
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Bold endeavors : how our government built America, and why it must rebuild now
Felix Rohatyn.
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viii, 259 p. ; 25 cm.
The history of American success is a narrative shaped by courageous leaders who found the vision to make bold and innovative investments in the country's future. This is a lesson and a call to action that the nation cannot ignore as we struggle at home and abroad with the complexities of a new century.
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Born to run : a hidden tribe, superathletes, and the greatest race the world has never seen
Christopher McDougall.
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287 p. ; 25 cm.
McDougall reveals the secrets of the world's greatest distance runners--the Tarahumara Indians of Copper Canyon, Mexico--and how he trained for the challenge of a lifetime: a fifty-mile race through the heart of Tarahumara country pitting the tribe against an odd band of super-athletic Americans.
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Bringing up puppy : everything you need to know about care and training
Gabriele Lehari ; translated by Andrea Hofling.
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96 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
The first months of life are crucial in influencing a puppy to grow into a well-adjusted companion and family dog with a sturdy nature, able to relate well to humans. In this accessible guide, pet owners will find a wealth of information about puppies and puppyhood, including how to care and train them, and details on everything an owner can do to contribute to their puppy's development into a reliable partner.
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Build an eBay business quicksteps
John Cronan, Carole Mattews.
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xii, 228 p. : col. ill. ; 21 x 26 cm.
Your quick, full-color guide to eBay In this easy-to-use guide, color screenshots and brief instructions show you how to set up and run a profitable eBay business in no time. You will learn how to develop a business plan, build inventory, create great listings, manage successful sales, handle customer service, set up an eBay store, use eBay Specialty Sites, and become an eBay Trading Assistant.
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Burma : the alternative guide
Elena Jotow [and] Nicholas Ganz.
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200 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 21 cm.
Currently in the grip of an oppressive military junta whose crimes against the people of the country have been condemned across the world, Burma has been much in the news on account of the recent peoples uprising in protest at the ruling regime (2007) and the devastating cyclone (2008). Despite this, much of what goes on remains unknown to travellers and would-be travellers. Over a lengthy period, Ganz and Jotow undertook a series of journeys through Burma to uncover the truth about life in Burma today, but also to document the beauty and wonderful cultural heritage of this troubled but remarkable country. Although areas of Burma remain inaccessible due to military restrictions and a lack of infrastructure, the authors reveal both the rich rewards that await the keen traveller seeking unspoilt landscapes and the remarkable warmth of the people they met along the way.
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Business math for dummies
by Mary Jane Sterling.
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xvi, 388 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
The essential desk reference for every business professional or studentThis easy-to-understand resource explains complex mathematical concepts and formulas and offers clear examples of how they relate to real-world business situations. Featuring practical practice problems to help readers hone their skills, it covers such key topics as working with percents to calculate increases and decreases, using basic algebra to solve proportions, and using basic statistics to analyze raw data. Readers will also find solutions for finance and payroll applications, including reading financial statements, calculating wages and commissions, and strategic salary planning.
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Can do writing : the proven ten-step system for fast and effective business writing
Daniel Graham and Judith Graham.
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xxiii, 175 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
You may be an expert at what you do, but if you can't communicate effectively in writing it may not matter. For scientists, businesspeople, and professionals in fields from engineering to public relations, the art of writing well can be a vital key to professional success.
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Career success without a real job : the career book for people too smart to work in corporations
Ernie J. Zelinski.
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229 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Zelinski works only five hours a day and earns more money than 80 percent of the corporate world. This work provides practical tips and inspiration for creative and ambitious individuals looking to escape the rat race and make a good living on their own terms.
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China's creative imperative : how creativity is transforming society and business in China
Kunal Sinha.
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xvi, 221 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
In mid 2006, Ogilvy & Mather China embarked on an ambitious journey to understand how Chinese society and business are being transformed by creativity. It is, as concluded, a Creative Imperative. Whether it is a student attempting to be noticed by a recruiting company in class, or a small clothes store-one among the scores of businesses ? in the underground "Fashion Lady" market in Nanjing, or a poor migrant labourer with only 25 square feet of space to live in, or a Vienna?bound music composer - it is essential for them all to unlock the creative potential that lies within. When you have to compete with another 1.3 billion people to make yourself heard and recognized, the only way of doing it is by being creative. This book will make you rethink China's creative potential.
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The complete idiot's guide to business law
Cara C. Putman.
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xxi, 330 p. ; 24 cm.
Undergraduate business major students, MBA graduate students, and first-year law students have one thing in common: they need to take courses in business law. Cumbersome, expensive textbooks, filled with hundreds of pages of case law with little or no explanation of the principles behind even the most basic tenants of this important aspect of the law make these expensive courses difficult.The Complete Idiot's Guider to Business Law is the first and only series guide that explains the major principles, phrases and real life implications of business law for students and interested professionals. Written by an experienced lawyer and teacher, this comprehensive guide includes: - Corporate Law- Business Torts- Financial Regulatory Law- How the court and review system works concerning business- Contracts and Partnerships- Environmental Law- Real and Intellectual Property law- Key words, phrases and concepts fully explained- Only relevant case law to the topics discussed
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