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In the current economy, companies are expected to turn on a dime in response to changing market needs to stay vibrant. What that means is that companies are constantly reorganizing. Employees are living in a constant state of change. This dynamic in the workplace has affected worker satisfaction, morale, and burnout. This is the first treatment manual to focus on treating job-related issues, whether it's conflict in the workplace, stress, burnout, performance, and more. Divided into two parts, Part One sets the stage with a discussion of the economic climate and how it impacts businesses, how business reacts to it, and how the new business climate affects employees. Part Two lays out the most current research on effectively treating work-related client issues. Individual, group, and organizational interventions are included, along with case examples, practical treatment exercises, checklists, and outlines for treatment.

Summarizes how the changing workplace impacts workers Covers effective ways of treating and preventing worker problems Includes case examples of treating common workplace depression, accidents, substance abuse, violence, stress, illness, conflict, and performance Discusses individual, group, and organizational interventions Provides online exercises, checklists, evaluation formats, and outlines for treatment Integrates issues of diversity including race, ethnicity, age, and gender

In the current economy, companies are expected to turn on a dime in response to changing market needs to stay vibrant. What that means is that companies are constantly reorganizing. Employees are living in a constant state of change. This dynamic in the workplace has affected worker satisfaction, morale, and burnout. This is the first treatment manual to focus on treating job-related issues, whether it''s conflict in the workplace, stress, burnout, performance, and more. Divided into two parts, Part One sets the stage with a discussion of the economic climate and how it impacts businesses, how business reacts to it, and how the new business climate affects employees. Part Two lays out the most current research on effectively treating work-related client issues. Individual, group, and organizational interventions are included, along with case examples, practical treatment exercises, checklists, and outlines for treatment.- Summarizes how the changing workplace impacts workers- Covers effective ways of treating and preventing worker problems- Includes case examples of treating common workplace depression, accidents, substance abuse, violence, stress, illness, conflict, and performance- Discusses individual, group, and organizational interventions- Provides online exercises, checklists, evaluation formats, and outlines for treatment- Integrates issues of diversity including race, ethnicity, age, and gender

A tour de force of 100 tips and tricks, Beer Hacks is the ultimate guide to becoming a better beer drinker. Discover the very best and most creative ways to serve, share, store, and savor your favorite brews. There’s problem solving: Warm beer? Chill a bottle in about a minute with a can of compressed air. DIY projects: Turn empty bottles into guitar slides. Party tricks: The only thing you need to know to safely tap a keg—and the one foolproof technique for shotgunning a beer. Flavor bombs: A French press is all you need to infuse ale with fresh berries. Whether you’re replenishing after a workout (that’s right: beer has electrolytes), or relishing the singular tranquility of a shower beer, Beer Hacks is the ultimate guide to taking drinking to the next level, making it more fun and more practical. Includes an emergency bottle opener on the front cover!

THE CONFIDENCE MANUALYou’re about to discover how to greatly improve your self-esteem, become more confident, and start living life with the self respect you deserve!Self-confidence is a driving force for the actions we take in life, and ultimately effects the outcomes, success and happiness we experience.Everyone deserves to have a high level of confidence and self-esteem. Unfortunately for many of us this is not the case.This book will help uncover the reasons for your low-confidence levels, and will help you to build your confidence up.This book covers why you may be suffering from low self-esteem, and how you can overcome this with simple and effective steps! By implementing the simple strategies in this guide, you will be well on your way to a high level of self-confidence, self-esteem, and success! 

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What is self-esteem?When did you develop low self-esteemNature vs nurtureHow to build your self-esteemRemoving fearHow to live with confidenceMuch, much more!

HOW TO NEGOTIATEYou’re about to discover how to negotiate successfully in any situation. This book will explain to you tactics and techniques that help you get the most out of any negotiation, as quickly and easily as possible!It covers everything to do with negotiation, from the very basics, to advanced negotiation techniques for specific situations.Everyone will need to negotiate at some point. It's an important skill for success in business, relationships, and personal growth. Download this guide today and begin achieving success in these areas through the incredible power of negotiation! 

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Basic negotiation principlesNegotiation approachesTypes of negotiatorsNegotiating mythsFormal negotiationSpecific negotiation tacticsMuch, much more!

HOW TO BECOME AND STAY MOTIVATEDYou’re about to discover how to get yourself more motivated than ever before, and maintain this motivation up until you see your goals and dreams achieved!This book covers what causes you to be motivated, and the essential things you must do to maintain this motivation for as long as it takes!Many times we get motivated for a task or goal, but we burn out or lose focus before it's achieved. This guide will explain to you what it takes to maintain steady motivation throughout the process of working towards a goal!With the help of this book you will be able to stay more focused, be more motivated, and ultimately achieve more in less time! 

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What you need to know about motivationHow to get motivated in the first placeThe challenges to motivationOvercoming obstaclesGaining momentumSustaining your motivation for the long termMuch, much more!

THE ULTIMATE PROCRASTINATION CURE 

You’re about to discover all about procrastinating, including what causes it, why we do it, and most importantly how to overcome it and get more done! If your like most people procrastination has stolen a lot of your precious time, and this book is here to show you how to avoid it in the future!With a life free of procrastination you'll have the ability to get things done on time, do more with your days, and ultimately achieve your goals sooner! 

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What causes procrastinationHow people procrastinateHow to stop procrastinationProcrastination CuresMuch, much more!

HOW TO WRITE A RESUMEEmployers can be extremely picky in choosing staff, often getting hundreds of applications for positions.For this reason, it's vital that you have an absolutely killer resume!Resume writing is a skill that many fail to master. This book aims to break it down for you in to easy to follow steps.You will soon learn what employers look for in resumes, and how you can easily stand out from the other applicants.This book also touches on the importance of a cover letter, and explains how to write a great one that will grab the reader's attention!If you're serious about improving your resume, this book is for you. Download now to discover the techniques and skills needed for making your resume the best that it can be! 

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Why resume writing isn't as difficult as you thinkHow to write a killer cover letterWhat your resume needsHow to present your resumeHow to get good referencesSample resumes and templates to followMuch, much more!

HOW TO WRITE A BUSINESS PLANIf you fail to plan, then you plan to fail. This is especially true in business!If you want to succeed in your business venture, then it's vital that you create a solid business plan! Not only will a good business plan help you to succeed, it will also help you to get financing, and to gain investors.If you've never attempted a business plan before, it can seem like a tricky thing to do. However, it doesn't need to be difficult!This guide will teach you what you need to include, how to layout your business plan, and how to create budgets.You'll also discover what investors want to see on a business plan.Through following this guide, you'll have the best chance of gaining investors, and having a profitable, long-term business! 

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Business plan basicsWhat you need to includeHow to conduct market analysisWhat investors want to seeHow to budgetHow to put your business plan togetherMuch, much more!

BETTER COMMUNICATIONCommunication is vital to success in your business, career, and social life. Unfortunately not all of us are natural communicators, and for many of us it can be a difficult skill to master.Communication takes many forms, and for success in business you must constantly work at improving each and every one of them.This book explains to you the main methods through which communication takes place, and gives you simple tips on how you can improve at each.You'll soon discover what makes a successful communicator, and how you too can master the communication skills necessary for success!Communication may seem difficult to master now, but with the strategies provided in this guide you will notice steady improvements in your communication skills day by day! 

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What makes a good communicatorHow to improve your verbal communicationHow to improve non-verbal communicationHow to improve written communicationHow to improve body languageHow to speak publiclyHow to become a better listenerMuch, much more!

HOW TO NETWORKIf you want to succeed in business and further your career, being able to network is a necessary skill. For many people, networking can be an awkward and uncomfortable experience.If you're not a natural networker, do not fear. You will soon be provided with steps and strategies for successfully networking in any setting.It's often said: 'It's not what you know, but who you know'. Unfortunately this saying is usually true. However with the help of this guide you'll soon build up a good professional network and be well on your way to success.By applying the basic skills in this book, you'll discover what it takes to take your business or career to the next level through networking! 

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Why you should networkHow to start networkingHow to choose the right contactsHow to use the internet to networkHow to continue growing your networkMuch, much more!

UNDERSTANDING EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCEEmotional Intelligence (EQ) is your ability to recognize, utilize, and manage your emotions to better deal with stressful and testing situations, interactions with other people, conflicts, and decision making.This book will explain to you exactly how emotional intelligence works, particularly in reference to the workplace.You will learn about the benefits of having a high EQ, and why it can be more important in business than having a high IQ.Most importantly, you will discover some key strategies to help you improve your emotional intelligence, and begin to improve your performance at work, business, and in your personal life. 

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What is emotional intelligenceWhy a high EQ is vitalUsing emotional intelligence to reduce stressUsing emotional intelligence to improve communicationHow to deal with challenges and resolve conflictsWhy emotional intelligence is needed at workHow to easily improve your emotional intelligenceMuch, much more!

IMPROVE WILLPOWER AND DISCIPLINE 

Willpower and discipline - with these two attributes you have the ability to achieve just about anything you set your mind to!A strong will is what separates the successful from the rest. It determines who the best is, and who wins at the end of the day.With strong willpower there are very few things that you won't be able to achieve.Some people seem to be born with incredible willpower and discipline, but luckily for everyone else, these skills can be developed.This book will explain why you may not naturally have incredible willpower, and how you can work at developing it.You will be provided with a range of techniques and strategies to consciously work toward improving your willpower and discipline, and becoming unstoppable at anything you set your mind to! 

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Why you don't have strong willpower alreadyWhat determines willpowerHow to counter willpower drainersHow to change your moodsHow to keep compulsions at bayHow to continuously improve your willpowerMuch, much more!

IMPROVING YOUR LEADERSHIP QUALITIES 

Many people believe that leaders are born not made, but as you will soon discover, leadership skills can be developed by anyone!Being successful in life, business, and work relies on having solid leadership qualities.Whether you are a natural leader already, or have zero leadership skills, this book will assist in improving your leadership qualities.Inside you will discover what makes a good leader, why some people are better leaders than other, and most importantly how you can develop your leadership skills to become the best leader you can be! 

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Why you can be a leaderHow to identify your strengths and weaknessesThe 3 C's to being a great leaderHow to unleash your charismaWhat great leaders doWhat great leaders knowMuch, much more!

SUCCESS SECRETSThere are some people that just seem to succeed at whatever they attempt. But, what makes these people so special?This book will investigate this further, and take you through the habits and behaviors that highly successful people have!Whether you want to succeed in business, sport, relationships, financially, or in any other area, the advice in this book is universal.You will learn why successful people are able to succeed in the first place. You will discover what their work ethic is like, and how you can replicate their success. You'll also discover the 5 things that you must avoid if you want to become successful!There is no elusive 'secret' to success, but there are a range of principles that you must follow. This book will take you through these principles and help guide you toward success in any area of your life! 

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What makes people successfulHow much work is required for successThe key habits of successful people5 things you need to do in order to be successful5 things you need to avoid in order to be successfulMuch, much more!

TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLSYou've probably heard it many times before, but time is your most valuable resource.Every person in the world is limited to just 24 hours a day.What separates the successful from the rest is how they use their 24.This book will help you to make more of your time, with some highly effective time management techniques.You will learn strategies for planning your time, keeping focused, and avoiding procrastination.By employing the strategies within this book, you'll be able to get more done in less time, and enjoy more free time to do the things you love!Everyone can learn to manage their time a little better, and get more done throughout the day. Simply purchase this guide, or download with Kindle Unlimited, and begin to make the most of your 24! 

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The importance of time managementHow to make a good to-do listGoal setting strategiesShould you multitask?How to end your procrastinationHow to make the most of your timeMuch, much more!

PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR BEGINNERSProject management is a powerful skill that many people unfortunately fail to master.Project management has many different facets, and many areas that must be learned and studied. There are many types of project, all requiring different management principles.This book aims to prepare you to successfully manage a wide range of projects, regardless of the field. You will soon discover the skills required to be a top level project manager, and how to develop these skills fast.This includes the skills of time management, human resource management, cost management, risk management, and much more! 

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What Is Project ManagementTypes Of ProjectsProcess GroupsCost ManagementTime ManagementCommunications ManagementHuman Resource ManagementRisk ManagementMuch, Much More!

Hardback volume showcasing the diverse work of one of Star Trek's most talented alumni, Dan Curry, whose contributions to the TV shows and movies include visual effects, practical effects, title design and weaponry. With more than 50 years of history to its name, Star Trek is one of the world's most treasured popular culture institutions, and seven-time Emmy award winner Dan Curry is one of its most enduring talents. His amazing contributions have ranged from directing, title design and concept art to practical on-set effects and weapon design. From The Next Generation to Enterprise, Dan's incredibly diverse Star Trek work has resulted in some of the series' most memorable moments. Star Trek: The Artistry of Dan Curry reveals the many and varied techniques used to produce some of the most spectacular visual effects used in the various series, while Dan also goes in-depth to divulge the secrets of some of his own personal favorite creations. This is a book for all Star Trek fans to treasure!

Explore the design process behind the creation of more than 30 of the most iconic ships in Star Trek's history!This is the story of how some of the most talented designers in Hollywood created STAR TREK's starships, from the first sketches to the finished models that appeared on screen.Covering the genesis of more than 30 ships including all seven Enterprises, this book is packed with original concept art, showing fascinating directions that were explored and abandoned, and revealing the thinking behind the finished designs. The design history of every variation of the USS Enterprise is covered within this volume, including three that were never seen on screen. Hundreds of physical and CGI model development photos including concept art, blueprints, sketches, and schematics, provided by the original designers and the vast archives of CBS and Paramount Studios.Delve deep into the design process that led to the iconic Star Trek ships featured on television and film. Includes concept art and interviews with the ship designers and screen model builders, this first-time ever explored subject will appeal to all Star Trek fans.

Explore the behind the scenes process to reveal the thinking - and the artwork - behind the creation of the most iconic ships in Star Trek's history!This book, which covers more than 30 ships including the U.S.S Voyager, Delta Flyer, V'ger, and the Enterprise-J, is packed with original concept art, and includes work from legendary artists Syd Mead and Robert McCall. Continue the exploration of the design process that led to the iconic Star Trek ships from the hit television programs and films. Featuring interviews with the ship designers and screen model builders, this first-time ever explored subject will appeal to all Star Trek fans. Includes first-time ever collected concept art and sketches. Learn about the real-world people events behind one of the greatest science fiction universes.

The third volume in this acclaimed series focuses on the J.J. Abram's Star Trek films - featuring nearly 20 ships, including the new Enterprise!Explore the process behind the creation of the ships features in the Star Trek, Star Trek: Into Darkness and Star Trek: Beyond films. This is the story of how some of the most talented designers in Hollywood created STAR TREK's starships from the first sketches to the finished models that appeared on screen.This book covers nearly 20 new ships from the modern STAR TREK movies, from the new Enterprise to a fleet of Federation ships that was barely seen. Along the way it covers the thinking behind Klingon and Romulan ships and the heavily-armed U.S.S. Vengeance.This third volume in the Designing the Starships series collects the profiles and design history from the rebooted Star Trek "Kelvin Timeline" film universe. The "Kelvin Timeline" is an alternate reality timeline in which the current Star Trek film universe operates. It is named after the ship captained by Captain Kirks father in the first of J.J. Abrams' Star Trek films, the U.S.S. Kelvin.Ships included: U.S.S. Enterprise, U.S.S. Enterprise-A, Narada, U.S.S. Kelvin, Spock's Jellyfish, U.S.S. Yorktown Space Station, and many more. Includes 6 ships that were designed for the final sequence of Star Trek: Beyond which were not used and have never been seen before.

Featuring ships from the first season of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY! The story of how the creative teams reimagined STAR TREK for the 21st Century with previously unseen production art and interviews with the show's artists and designers.Every ship for season 1! Showcasing ships such as the U.S.S. Shenzhou, the U.S.S. Discovery and the Klingon bird-of-prey, this book brings you all the Federation and Klingon ships as they appeared in the decade before Captain James T. Kirk's five-year-mission, and is packed with original concept art from STAR TREK artists John Eaves, Sam Michlap, John 'JD' Dickenson and Goran Delic.This latest volume in the Designing Starships series shows how artists and designers reinvented STAR TREK for a new era, taking the classics and reinventing them to build a whole new look for the Federation and the Klingons featured in the hit Star Trek: Discovery TV series. Explore the process behind the creation of the Starships featured in the hit Star Trek: Discovery TV series!

The inventive concept art behind Star Trek: Deep Space Ninetitular space station, U.S.S. Defiant and dozens more ships come to life on the page!Deep Space Nine is considered by many Star Trek fans to be the best of all the Trek shows in the franchise's illustrious 55-year history, and Star Trek Designing Starships puts the spotlight on the show's space-faring vessels. The fifth entry in Hero Collector's ongoing series of Star Trek Designing Starships, Deep Space Nine and Beyond delivers original production art and extensive interviews with the award-wining artists who created the ships and helped bring them to the screen over the course of the show's seven-year run (1993-1999) and its 176 episodes.

Boldly go and explore the ally and enemy ships encountered by the Federation in the Alpha and Beta Quadrants in the newest Star Trek Shipyards book. The popular Star Trek Shipyards series continues with detailed looks at ships from the Alpha and Beta Quadrants as seen in Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: The Original Series, and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. First up? Ships of the Breen, Cardassians, and those pesky Ferengi. Each featured ship is profiled with technical details, in-universe operational history, and illustrated with plan-view CG renders, wherever possible utilizing the original VFX models created for the Star Trek shows and features from across the franchise's remarkable 55 years. This volume includes more than 40 ships, including the Anaxar cargo vessel, the Breen Warship, the Cardassian Bok'Nor, Cardassian military freighter, the Ferengi shuttle, the Gorn warship, the Husnok warship and the Jem'Hadar battlecruiser.