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There is something magnetic about watching a powerful leader in action. They start impressively and their whole performance indicates that they've done this before and they love it. The people listening to them are glued to their every word. They …
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Through the Looking Glass
Based on Oliver Stone's documentary, JFK Revisited, read the transcripts and interviews that will change the way you think about the John F. Kennedy assassination.JFK Revisited: Through the Looking Glass contains the two working original screenplays for Oliver Stones JFK …
A beguiling blend of noir detective story and science fiction perfect for fans of Michael Chabon and Emily St. John Mandel, this fiercely intelligent and utterly original debut (Anna North, New York Times bestselling author) imagines a world where emotions …
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The Civil War Letters of Frederic and Elizabeth Lockley
Toward a More Perfect Union is an extraordinary book of husband-and-wife letters written during the Civil War, selected from the Frederic E. Lockley Collection at the Huntington Library in San Marino, California. Appearing here are 162 letters exchanged between Frederic …
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Visualizing the Spectacle of Originary Moments in The New World
In Settler Aesthetics, an analysis of renowned director Terrence Malicks 2005 film, The New World, Mishuana Goeman examines the continuity of imperialist exceptionalism and settler-colonial aesthetics. The story of Pocahontas has thrived for centuries as a cover for settler-colonial erasure, …
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Radical Geographies of Deep Space Nine
A different kind of Star Trek television series debuted in 1993. Deep Space Nine was set not on a starship but a space station near a postcolonial planet still reeling from a genocidal occupation. The crew was led by a …
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From the Enlightenment to the Present
Histories of French Sexuality contends that the history of sexuality is at a crossroads. Decades of scholarship have shown that sexuality is implicated in a wide range of topics, such as studies of reproduction, the body, sexual knowledge, gender identity, …
This is the story of a lazy camel who requested the forest god for a longer neck so that it wouldn't have to move its whole body in search of food. The forest god granted the request, but little did …
Prepare for Your Workforce of TomorrowTodays economic reality is changing the traditional employment model. No longer is it assumed that everyone who works for you will be on your companys payroll. Alongside your regular employees might be temps, freelancers, and …
Design your succession planning strategy.Succession Planning Basics will equip you with the background and implementation tools you need to devise and execute a forward-thinking succession planning program for your organization. It offers theory, processes, and best practices for organizations embarking …
Build a Modern L&D; TeamOrganizations are facing an era of rapid acceleration. As new technology and digital strategies are integrated, workers at all levels will be required to build capability much faster than before, navigating more complex systems and processes. …
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Inside Award-Winning Organizations
Shape Whats Next for Learning in Your OrganizationOur era of dynamic change and its profound impact on personal lives and businesses throughout the world represents a new normal. How organizations learn will determine whether they rise to the occasion and …
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A Step-by-Step Guide for Measuring Impact and Calculating ROI
How can you develop an effective means for measuring return on investment (ROI) in coaching? With its two dedicated sections, Measuring the Success of Coaching discusses both the principles behind measuring ROI in coaching (including specific protocols for objectively measuring …
Grow Your Creativity SkillsCreativity is a natural and renewable resource that exists in every person and helps us inspire, communicate, persevere, problem solve, rise to the occasion, and spark innovation. Creativity skills can be developed, nurtured, and cultivated. In the …
Competency-based training is a unique approach to training design that builds and enhances individual competencies in line with previously identified profiles of success. This training helps fill the gap between workers' actual performance and their ideal performance. Competency-Based Training Basics …
In The Facilitators Guide to Immersive, Blended, and Hybrid Learning, veteran virtual trainer and learning tech maven Cindy Huggett examines the role of a facilitator in immersive, blended, and hybrid learning environments and offers cutting-edge insights and practical advice on …
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Change the Way You Think About Change
Change is hard, but learning more about it doesn't have to be boring. The Change Book: Change the Way You Think About Change helps you get smart on change management without the pain. It addresses framing your change, leadership, resistance, …
Learning and development professionals have embraced the concept of measurement, evaluation, and ROI. They know the importance of collecting valid, reliable databut many want to build greater skills in asking the right measurement questions the right way. Experts in their …
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Simple Strategies to Find and Keep Outstanding Employees
The Recruiting Animal Award Winner 2008 for Best Book!It's coming: as early as 2010, the baby boomers will start retiring en masse, and employers large and small will be facing a nationwide "brain drain."Will you be ready?The time to address …
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Creative Tactics for Adult Learning (Updated and Enhanced)
The best facilitation techniques harness the unique strengths of individual instructors, while incorporating what the learners need to succeed. Classroom facilitators Jim Teeters and Lynn Hodges draw on more than 70 combined years of experience to share their unique and …
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How the Evolution of the Web Is Shaping the Future of Learning
Learning on Demand presents new ideas around the topic of web-enabled instruction, challenging long-held beliefs about proper design and the methods for engaging students. Drawing on technology trends, this book shows that accessibility of information on demand overshadows interactive design …
Design and facilitate engaging, productive meetings.10 Steps to Successful Meetings presents strategies to create and conduct fruitful, impactful meetings. Successfully set meeting goals and agendas, boost participant involvement, and conduct timely, effective evaluation and follow-up.Part of the ASTD 10 STEPS …
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Inspire Growth, Ingenuity, and Collaboration
Its not enough to get a team to work, you need them to invest their hearts and minds. Managers are currently faced with the most uncertain environment in history. How can we lead our teams to create and seize opportunities? …
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The Competitive Advantage of Shared Identity, Empathy, and Understanding at Work
Tap Into the Power of Human ConnectionCreating a thriving organization where employees feel valued, the environment is energized, and high productivity and innovation are the norm requires a new kind of leader who fosters a culture of connection within the …
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Creating Videos, Podcasts, and Presentations on a Budget
Create stunning digital media quickly and affordably.Shaky camerawork and scratchy audio just wont cut it with your learners. But can your time- and budget-constrained training department produce the polished media they expect? Absolutely. In Rapid Media Development for Trainers, veteran …
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