The First Step-by-Step Manual for Achieving McKinsey-Style Solutions and Success International bestseller The McKinsey Way provided a through-the-keyhole look at McKinsey & Co., history's most prestigious consulting firm. Now, the follow-up implementation manual, The McKinsey Mind, reveals the hands-on secrets behind the powerhouse firm's success and discusses how executives from any field or industry can use those tactics to be more proactive and successful in their day-to-day decision-making.
Handbook of Metacognition in Education (Educational Psychology)
Providing comprehensive coverage of the theoretical bases of metacognition and its applications to educational practice, this compendium of focused and in-depth discussions from leading scholars in the field presents an intersection of education, cognitive science, and technology; serves as a gateway to the literature for researchers and practitioners interested in one or more of the wide array of topics included; and sets the standard for scholarship for theoretical research and practical applications in this field.
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The Lord God Made Them All by James Herriot
"This is Herriot at his best...able to make us laugh, cry or nod in agreement with some snippet of universal truth." --The Washington Post
"A triumph in the art of storytelling, as delightful and refreshing to the mind's eye and heart as a field of bright-eyed daisies." --Fort Worth Star-Telegram -- Review
Language and Gender is a new introduction to the study of the relation between gender and language use, written by two of the leading experts in the field. It is set to become the standard textbook for courses on language and gender.
Field Guides to Finding a New Career: Non-Profits and Government
The new "Nonprofits and Government" guides career changers in exploring career possibilities in this interesting field. With invaluable tips and practical advice from professionals, this resource provides readers with an overview of nonprofits and government as well as ways to map out career goals for the future. The careers profiled include: Communications manager; Educator; Fundraiser; Grant; administrator; Legal advisor; Lobbyist; Public official; and, Volunteer coordinator.
