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David Holman, Richard Thorpe

Solar Energy Research Institute

The Guide to Commercial-Scale Ethanol Production and Financing was produced by the Solar Energy Research Institute on behalf of the U. S. Department of Energy. It is aimed at facilitating the production and adoption of alcohol fuels on a wide scale throughout the United States. The guide was conceived and developed as a special aid to entrepreneurs who have interest in the business of alcohol fuel production on a commercial scale.

Jack Rudman

Mario Rutten

This comparative study of small capitalists and rural industrialists in three Asian countries points to striking similarities between Indian, overseas Chinese and Muslim businessmen in Asia.

Jon R. Katzenbach

It takes a fired-up workforce to deliver consistently higher levels of performance than its competition. What fuels the fire? Emotional commitment to company success, says Jon Katzenbach. Drawing on an in-depth study of twenty-five enterprises - including Marriott International, The Home Depot, Hewlett-Packard, Southwest Airlines, and the U.S. Marine Corps-the author found distinct patterns in how companies engage their employees to capitalize on emotional energy. At the heart of Peak Performance lies Katzenbach's identification of five balanced motivational paths: the Mission, Values, and Pride Path, the Process and Metrics Path, the Entrepreneurial Spirit Path, the Individual Achievement Path, and the Recognition and Celebration Path. He contends that these paths create a framework of options for managers about where and how to generate emotional energy and how to channel that energy to achieve higher performance. Essential to each path is leadership's...

Robert H. Zedlitz

This special needs version of the popular Getting a Job Process Kit is designed specifically for users with reading difficulties. Written at an easier reading level, the kit contains the same information from preparing a resume to leaving a job successfully. More photographs have been included in this version so that users can easily understand concepts being discussed.

Martin J. Grunder Jr.

You're 9 steps away from the business of your dreams! If you've ever hoped to start your own business - or already have one, but want it to grow - this is the book for you! Entrepreneurial wizard Marty Grunder details 9 clear, practical strategies necessary for achieving entrepreneurial success. These strategies, or "steps," are derived from traits shared by all successful business people. Grunder knows they work - he used them to transform the small lawnmowing business of his youth into Grunder Landscaping Co., a firm that generates $3 million in sales a year! Grunder details each strategy in concise, straightforward language, along with illustrative anecdotes and "Reality Check" sidebars, which offer warnings and issues for further thought.He also provides examples from both his own business and those of other management experts. You'll learn how to formulate good business ideas, then execute them successfully. These 9 super simple steps comprise a practical,...

Ron Piscatelli

Claudine Dervaes

Get ready for destinations abroad with "International Travel". This training guide explains the essentials of world travel and gives coverage on currencies, customs, insurance, passports, time zones, and visas. Numerous examples and exercises instruct readers in travel protocol and provide excellent background training for those seeking careers in travel. Topics of consideration are airline operations, codes, fares, reservations and terminology. Sample computer displays and fare research exercises offerpractical direction on types of tickets, exchanges and refunds. From travel tips to arranging trips, be in the know with "International Travel".

Charles C. Manz

A bestseller, The Leadership Wisdom of Jesus provides practical leadership lessons at a time when religious-themed works like The Purpose-Driven Life are increasingly popular. This updated and expanded edition shows how Jesus' teachings apply to contemporary workplace issues, including how to motivate and empower employees. Manz challenges readers to evaluate their own leadership style, improve interpersonal management skills, and consider how time-tested spiritual wisdom can increase their effectiveness. The book explores such themes as servant leadership, letting go of judgment, and the wisdom of recognizing and affirming the value of every person. The new chapter addresses issues like accountability and justice in relation to compassion and forgiveness, and provides more examples of women in management and other leadership situations.