Drawing on Zen philosophy and his expertise in the martial art of aikido, bestselling author George Leonard shows how the process of mastery can help us attain a higher level of excellence and a deeper sense of satisfaction and fulfillment in our daily lives. Whether you’re seeking to improve your career or your intimate relationships,...
Many of you reading this book are about to embark on the journey of implementing customer relationship management (CRM) software within your organization; some of you are completely new to CRM, while others have been through a CRM implementation with varied success. This book was written to provide business leaders and stakeholders with a...
The ITIL 2011 Editions have been updated for clarity, consistency, correctness and completeness. ITIL Service Strategy provides a view of ITIL that aligns business and IT so that each brings out the best in the other. It ensures that every stage of the service lifecycle stays focused on the business case and relates to all the companion...
MATLAB is a high-level language and environment for numerical computation, visualization, and programming. Using MATLAB, you can analyze data, develop algorithms, and create models and applications. The language, tools, and built-in math functions enable you to explore multiple approaches and reach a solution faster than with spreadsheets or...
This is not another how-to guide for program managers or another reiteration of the Project Management Institute’s standards for program management. Instead, Program Management Leadership: Creating Successful Team Dynamics examines various leadership approaches and illustrates the value of effective leadership styles in...
The practical guide to large-scale networking with OSPF and IS-IS
This is the definitive guide to using OSPF and IS-IS protocols in large-scale IP enterprise, carrier, and service provider networks. Well-known network designer Jeff Doyle draws on his consulting...
Create beautiful artwork and Web graphics--even if you're a newcomer to graphic design. Cover the basics--vector drawing tools, bitmap image editing, and animation files--then learn all the powerful tools and features of Fireworks MX. Create Web-ready graphics including buttons, banners, and...
The Internet encompasses all types of websites, from social media monoliths to individual
blogs, from Justin Timberlake fan sites to Fortune 500 businesses. Everyone has a voice, and
the medium has become the ultimate level playing field for those seeking to interact with
the world through an always-on, instantly available, nearly...
This Orthopedic Clinics of North America addresses important practice management guidelines necessary to survive and thrive in today's marketplace. Unfortunately, due to continued reductions in Medicare and private payor reimbursements, it is more important than ever to understand the "business" aspects of orthopedics and...
The book's text and many photographs introduce readers to the renowned teachers and researchers who are still well known in engineering circles.
Electrical engineering is a protean profession. Today the field embraces many disciplines that seem far removed from its roots in the telegraph, telephone, electric...
What do you imagine when you picture your retirement? Jet-setting around the world? Hopping between two homes—a condo on the beach and a wintry getaway in the mountains? Or simply living the life of Riley, playing golf or tennis with your buddies as the sun sets?
Whatever your goal, we realize that it’s a lot easier to dream...