This concise guide for enlightened management is written as a parable about a manager of a dysfunctional department who looks literally "across the street"--to a fish market--and finds ways to motivate the workforce by establishing a supportive and exciting environment, thus improving efficiency and service.
The bestselling "Fish!" philosophy is now applied to keeping any company's vision alive and renewed, using the example of a fictional sushi bar that is always two steps ahead of the competition. The business parable employs the same kind of easy-to-read story that was used in "Fish!" to illustrate its three major principles of continued success: ...
Biology: The Dynamic Science is the first general biology text with an experimental approach that connects historical research, recent advances achieved with molecular tools, and a glimpse of the future through the eyes of prominent researchers working on key unanswered questions of the day. This comprehensive framework doesn't come at the expense ...
Exploring Geology by Reynolds/Johnson/Kelly/Morin/Carter is an innovative textbook intended for an introductory college geology course, such as Physical Geology. This ground-breaking, visually spectacular book was designed from cognitive and educational research on how students think, learn, and study.
Author Lundin applies the principles from his previous "Fish" books--which focused on work--to daily personal challenges such as relationships, personal finance, and weight loss in this short, direct title.
The "offishial" follow-up to the bestseller "Fish!, Fish! Tales" offers exciting, dramatic, real-life stories of how companies and individuals apply the "fish philosophy" to boost morale and improve the quality of business and life.
Drawing from his experiences as a therapist, counsellor and teacher the author composed this collection of inspirational proverbs for meditation and renewal. The aphorisms contained in this book offer challenging insights for anyone undergoing the process of personal growth and change. Each of the sayings is accompanied by an abstract painting by ...
On the heels of the best-selling FISH! and FISH! TALES, this latest installment of the business self-help franchise continues the aquatic metaphor, this time situating it in a fictitious sushi restaurant. When a newly-promoted manager has trouble filling her predecessor's shoes, she finds help at the happening restaurant Taka Sushi. Here the ...
This book draws on the therapeutical experiences of the author to compose a collection of inspirational proverbs for those undergoing the process of personal renewal and growth. The book includes meditations and proverbs designed to enhance and sustain the growth, change and self-acceptance that individuals have worked so hard to achieve. Each ...
This concise guide for enlightened management is written as a parable about a manager of a dysfunctional department who looks literally "across the street"--to a fish market--and finds ways to motivate the workforce by establishing a supportive and exciting environment, thus improving efficiency and service.
You'll love the completely revised and updated fifth edition of this 'goldstandard' of microbiology. Learn to identify the microbial agents associated with infectious disease, and understand the basic biochemical and metabolic pathways that serve as the basis for identification, and the microbes that cause disease. A comprehensive overview of ...
In this illustrated book, Stephen Paul offers his wisdom on relationships. The book explores the state of being in an intimate relationship, the good and the bad, and how receiving and expressing love can lead to a spiritual experience.
Biology: The Dynamic Science is the first general biology text with an experimental approach that connects historical research, recent advances achieved with molecular tools, and a glimpse of the future through the eyes of prominent researchers working on key unanswered questions of the day. This comprehensive framework doesn't come at the expense ...
Biology: The Dynamic Science is the first general biology text with an experimental approach that connects historical research, recent advances achieved with molecular tools, and a glimpse of the future through the eyes of prominent researchers working on key unanswered questions of the day. This comprehensive framework doesn't come at the expense ...
The period from 1960 to 2000 was one of remarkable growth and transformation in the world economy. Why did most of Sub-Saharan Africa fail to develop over this period? Why did a few small African economies succeed spectacularly? The Political Economy of Economic Growth in Africa, 1960-2000 is by far the most ambitious and comprehensive assessment ...
A daily survivor of CFS gathers sound advice about coping with this mysterious disease, including gamma globulin, acyclovir, the transfer factor, antidepressants, sleep disorders, and nutritional therapy. He also chronicles his own struggles, and suggests methods of caring for victims at every stage.
From simple dishes to elaborate gourmet meals, every cook will find plenty of old favorites and discover exotic new cuisines in this comprehensive series. Each book provides more than 100 easy-to-follow recipes accompanied by tantalizing color photographs.
Career Renewal is a practical career guide which shows you how to get the job you want. Designed specifically for scientists, engineers, and other medical and legal professionals, this book contains the information you need to rejuvenate your career. It will help you find a satisfying career in today's market. It includes numerous assessment ...
IBM DB2 UDB Express Edition Version 8.2 delivers everything small to medium-sized businesses need to accelerate time-to-value and dramatically reduce TCO in their database applications. Now, IBM's own experts show exactly how to get started with DB2 Express, and use it to develop, deploy, and manage superior applications from start to finish. ...
From a world-famous pioneer in arthroscopic shoulder surgery comes the first step-by-step "how-to" guide to advanced techniques in shoulder arthroscopy. Dr. Burkhart describes the innovative techniques and instruments he has devised to solve the most difficult surgical problems and offers dozens of tips, tricks, and pearls you won't find in any ...
La historia de Fish! y los principios en ella expuestos muestran como renovar el interes de los empleados que realizan funciones administrativas, de tipo logistico y de apoyo a los departamentos "estrella" de la empresa. Los autores conocen y aplican la profunda necesidad que todos tenemos de sentir que lo que hacemos importa, que contribuye al ...
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) and other hyperthermic conditions are rare complications of antipsychotic drugs that can cause discomfort, disability, and even death. As a result, every psychiatrist, physician, and mental health care professional needs to understand and identify these disorders in time to prevent a fatal outcome. Neuroleptic ...
The haunting funerary paintings on wood coffins found in Roman Egypt still represent some of the most vivid images that come to us from the ancient world. These paintings were first discovered by Flinders Petrie, father of modern archaeology, in his excavations in the Egyptian Fayum during the 1880s and have rested at University College London for ...
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