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A brand new Classics series from Tom Butler-Bowdon extending the international bestselling Classics franchise into new contemporary genres and facilitating the inclusion of trend-led topics. Spanning 20 books and hundreds of ideas, 20 MODERN LEADERSHIP CLASSICS is your shortcut to the most important ideas on people, organizational management and strategy. Explore the ideas in modern day bestsellers such as The Diary of a CEO  and the principles that have stood the test of time such as The One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard. Be inspired to lead people well with The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey and The Five Dysfunctions of a team by Patrick Lencioni. Gain insights into taking an organisation to the next level with The Innovators Dilemma by Clayton M. Christensen and Good to Great by Jim Collins and discover the importance of purpose and courage in leadership through titles such as Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek and Dare to Lead by Brené Brown.

A brand new Classics series from Tom Butler-Bowdon extending the international bestselling Classics franchise into new contemporary genres and facilitating the inclusion of trend-led topics. Spanning 20 books and hundreds of ideas, 20 MODERN INVESTMENT CLASSICS is your shortcut to the most important ideas on wealth, investing and personal finance. It will explore different mindsets for long term wealth management through major titles as The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel, Principles by Ray Dalio and Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. Discover how to become financially independent with Money by Rob Moore and The Millionaire Next Door by Dave Ramsey, as well as gaining insights into the renowned investment strategies of Benjamin Graham, The Intelligent Investor and Scott Pape, The Barefoot Investor.

The present government in the United States was established in the eighteenth century. Now, in the twenty-first century, it is time for reorganization of the federal government and improvements in the organization of our state, county, and local governments. The First Constitutional Congress established the Congress, the Office of the President, and the Supreme Court. Powers were granted to each of the three branches of the federal government. The organization of the state, county, and local governments was not mentioned in the Constitution. Save Tax Dollars presents data pointing out the lack of proper organization of state and county governments that has added a very large amount of government overhead and resulted in inefficient use of taxpayer dollars. Federal, state, county, and local governments have not followed tenets used in the business world to establish efficiency and effectiveness. Why are you paying for excess government overhead? Are you satisfied with the current government organization? Are you ready for a change? Save Tax Dollars provides data that supports reorganization of government to save you paying excessive tax dollars.

The predicted "e;ICT revolution"e; has gained increasing attention in the oil industry the last few years. It is enabled by the use of ubiquitous real time data, collaborative techniques, and multiple expertises across disciplines, organizations and geographical locations. Integrated Operations in the Oil and Gas Industry: Sustainability and Capability Development covers the capability approach to integrated operations that documents research and development in the oil industry. By 'capability', we refer to the combined capacity and ability to plan and execute in accordance with business objectives through a designed combination of human skills, work processes, organizational change, and technology. This book will serve as a knowledge base for those who are interested in learning about, and those involved in, Integrated Operations in the Oil and Gas Industry.

The predicted "e;ICT revolution"e; has gained increasing attention in the oil industry the last few years. It is enabled by the use of ubiquitous real time data, collaborative techniques, and multiple expertises across disciplines, organizations and geographical locations. Integrated Operations in the Oil and Gas Industry: Sustainability and Capability Development covers the capability approach to integrated operations that documents research and development in the oil industry. By 'capability', we refer to the combined capacity and ability to plan and execute in accordance with business objectives through a designed combination of human skills, work processes, organizational change, and technology. This book will serve as a knowledge base for those who are interested in learning about, and those involved in, Integrated Operations in the Oil and Gas Industry.

As global business systems are becoming ever more complex and they continue to grow and expand, it is increasingly more difficult to stand out as an effective and efficient leader. Dynamic Leadership Models for Global Business: Enhancing Digitally Connected Environments describes various models on how to become an outstanding leader in today's rapidly growing global business environments. This book seeks to provide positive instruction which illuminates a practical path to becoming a successful leader in such large and competitive markets. The approach is consistent with any existing leadership development program, or it may be undertaken as an individual initiative.

As global business systems are becoming ever more complex and they continue to grow and expand, it is increasingly more difficult to stand out as an effective and efficient leader. Dynamic Leadership Models for Global Business: Enhancing Digitally Connected Environments describes various models on how to become an outstanding leader in today's rapidly growing global business environments. This book seeks to provide positive instruction which illuminates a practical path to becoming a successful leader in such large and competitive markets. The approach is consistent with any existing leadership development program, or it may be undertaken as an individual initiative.

Study of nature and the world around us has been a primary motivation for scientists and researchers for centuries. Advanced methods in the study of elementary particles have led to even greater discoveries in recent years. Innovative Applications and Developments of Micro-Pattern Gaseous Detectors focuses on the analysis and use of various gas detection systems, providing a detailed description of some of the most commonly used gas detectors and the science behind them. From early detectors to modern tools and techniques, this book will be of particular use to practitioners and researchers in chemical engineering and materials science, in addition to students and academicians concentrating in the field.

To be successful, business leaders should be familiar with the emerging digital technologies that are contributing to the global business environment. All leaders must develop fresh capabilities if they are to successfully direct their communities through the emerging era of social digital connectivity and global dynamic complexity. Impact of Emerging Digital Technologies on Leadership in Global Business combines relevant theoretical and practical frameworks with the latest research and best practices regarding emergent digital technologies. This book is an essential reference source for professionals, researchers, academics, and students who want to improve their understanding of the strategic role of emerging digital technologies in the success of global business.

Paul Harvey Collins was the son of an Island Boy who was raised on Sullivans Island South Carolina. When he was in High School he and a friend from the upper part of the State were on a Civics Class trip to the South Carolina legislature at the same time. They were not impressed by the workings of government and decided to enter politics as a career. They made their lifes work the improvement of government. After college and law school they were elected to the South Carolina legislature and made important changes to the governments of several areas of the State. They reduced the number of governments and reduced the size of the governments by mergers of governments. This achievement lower the overhead cost of government and improved the effectiveness of the governments. They were elected to the Federal Congress and were very dissatisfied with their ability to get things done. The Congress remained a Do Nothing Congress, but they were able to get other States to merge county and city governments and reduce overhead cost. Paul Harvey Collins was elected President and greatly improved the Executive Branch of the government. He reduced overhead cost of that Branch. He was able to improve governments in the Islamic world and bring Peace and Prosperity to the world. Near the end of his second term as President he was able to have a Constitutional Convention that provided a new effective and efficient method of government for the United States of America. The new Constitution provided a unicameral legislature of a Senate with the one hundred members elected from near equal population Senate Districts. The Senate appointed the President who served like a Chief Executive Officer in a corporation. The President served at the pleasure of the Senate as a Chief Executive Officer serves at the pleasure of the Board of the Corporation. The people elect the legislature like the stock holders of a corporation elects the Board. The story of Paul Harvey Collins life is total by him to a well-known Presidential Biography. The story begins in the Paul Harvey Collins Presidential Library on the campus of the University of South Carolina.

Taking into consideration the variety of information being created, produced, and published, the acquisition and archiving of e-resources by digital libraries is rapidly increasing. As such, managing the rights to these resources is imperative. The Handbook of Research on Managing Intellectual Property in Digital Libraries is a pivotal reference source for the latest scholarly research on strategies in which digital libraries engage in the management of increasing digital intellectual property to protect both the users and the creators of the resources. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as copyright management, open access, and software programs, this book is ideally designed for academicians, researchers, and practitioners seeking material on property rights and e-resources.

Combining a variety of sounds to form words that can be understood by other individuals, language is one of the defining characteristics of the human species. However, since even highly educated people, great writers, and poets are not consistent regarding the meanings of words, we are unlikely to find consistent rules regarding word meanings by examining human language use. Therefore, deep semantics aims to study of the meanings of individual sounds and their role in creating the meanings of words. Deep Semantics and the Evolution of New Scientific Theories and Discoveries provides innovative insights into the mental processing of word meanings and lack of consistency in human use, while providing examples from different language sources such as, the Quran and Arabic text. This publication presents word roots, the human cognitive system, sound function, and knowledge process, and is designed for linguists, educators, speech professionals, researchers, students, and academics whose interests include topics on the study of people's imperfect views, feelings, and habits in using words.

This book came to me sitting on the couch wondering when this pandemic might be over. The thought of a helpful chuckle towards a very serious situation led me to put this in a format that I believe all ages can enjoy and get a little smile from. Every day find at least one thing that brings a smile and if you have trouble finding that one thing maybe this book will bring that smile, we all need. We are in this together.

As the world has adapted to the age of digital technology, present day business leaders are required to change with the times as well. Addressing and formatting their business practices to not only encompass digital technologies, but expand their capabilities, the leaders of today must be flexible and willing to familiarize themselves with all types of global business practices. Global Business Leadership Development for the Fourth Industrial Revolution is a collection of advanced research on the methods and tactics utilized to succeed as a leader in the digital age. While highlighting topics including data privacy, corporate governance, and risk management, this book is ideally designed for business professionals, administrators, managers, executives, researchers, academicians, and business students who want to improve their understanding of the strategic role of digital technologies in the global economy, in networks and organizations, in teams and work groups, in information systems, and at the level of individuals as actors in digitally networked environments