Step-by-step instructions on how writers can earn top dollar writing for magazines are provided in this book. Secrets are revealed about what...... more

Step-by-step instructions on how writers can earn top dollar writing for magazines are provided in this book. Secrets are revealed about what the high-paying magazines really want, how to build relationships with editors, how to ascertain which sections of a magazine are open to freelancers, what kinds of stories are in demand, what to do if a deadbeat publisher doesn't pay up, how to market reprints, and how to become an expert in one's chosen writing field. Basic terms like "query", "clips", and "source sheet" are defined for beginning writers, and tips on everything from coming up with an idea to pitching a syndicated column are also included. Writers learn about the little-known sources top freelancers use to find new stories and experts. In addition, they learn how to get their first paying assignments even if they have no prior clips, how to negotiate for better pay, how to find high-paying magazines that aren't swamped with queries, and how to worm their way into editors' inboxes even if their e-mail addresses aren't publicised

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Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4--11 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and...... more

Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4--11 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to read, banded to help you choose the right book for every child. Practical ideas for guided reading are included at the back of each book.

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Speaking in front of other people can be a real worry if you've not had a lot of practice. Even if you know your stuff, it can be hard...... more

Speaking in front of other people can be a real worry if you've not had a lot of practice. Even if you know your stuff, it can be hard to get everything together in time, look confident, speak clearly, and get your message across well. This practical book contains a self-assessment quiz, step-by-step guidance, top tips, common mistakes and advice on how to avoid them, summaries of key points, and lists of the best sources of further help. Fully revised and updated, with strategies to help you cope if things don't go to plan, and special sections on how to manage nerves and boost your message with your body language, Give great presentations is full of advice on how to prepare and deliver a knock-out speech.

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"It took me years to discover many of the techniques she spells out in her book. I wish it had been available when I started." -Allan Gardyne,...... more

"It took me years to discover many of the techniques she spells out in her book. I wish it had been available when I started." -Allan Gardyne, AssociatePrograms The definitive guide to planning and managing a successful online affiliate business! Make a Fortune Promoting Other People's Stuff Online is your hands-on guide to starting your own profitable affiliate marketing business quickly, easily, and inexpensively. Leading affiliate marketing authority Rosalind Gardner gives you a proven five-step plan for identifying a niche with a huge market, choosing products to promote, and selling the benefits effectively. You'll see how to: Navigate the different affiliate programs, from commissioned-based "click-through" programs to CPM impressions to flat-fee referral Identify the products and programs that are profitable-and the ones to avoid Ask the right questions before you join an affiliate program Research, understand, and sell to your niche market Negotiate for a higher percentage on your commission Stay on top of developments in the industry Packed with time- and money-saving techniques-including twelve ways to drive traffic to your website at no cost-this comprehensive guide is all you need to make big profits as an affiliate marketer! Rosalind Gardner is the creator of several successful online businesses and the author of the bestselling Super Affiliate Handbook. Her website is NetProfitsToday.

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Many of us dream of the freedom afforded by working freelance, however, the daunting task of organising your own finances can be enough to put most...... more

Many of us dream of the freedom afforded by working freelance, however, the daunting task of organising your own finances can be enough to put most people off. This book explains in an accessible and down-to-earth style what you need to consider before taking the plunge and how to keep on top of your financial situation as a freelancer.

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Technical analysis is about running profits and, by using technically-oriented stops, cutting losses - from a technical point of view, the position...... more

Technical analysis is about running profits and, by using technically-oriented stops, cutting losses - from a technical point of view, the position you're in becomes untenable. This book describes technical analysis as exactly like huntin', shootin', and fishin': what's being hunted are trends, never shooting for a top nor fishing for a bottom.

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From shopping for a first electric guitar to setting customized action, this do-it-yourself primer for owning and maintaining an electric guitar...... more

From shopping for a first electric guitar to setting customized action, this do-it-yourself primer for owning and maintaining an electric guitar explains the ins and outs of choosing the right guitar; cleaning, tools, and basic maintenance; personalizing and improving on a "factory setup;" troubleshooting; basic guitar electronics; choosing and installing replacement pickups, pots, switches, and capacitors; setups of the pros; and much more. This new edition is overhauled from top to bottom and re-organized to make it easy for the reader to make his electric guitar sound and play great. This edition also covers bass guitars. Second Edition Series: Book Publisher: Backbeat Books Format: Softcover with DVD Author: Dan Erlewine

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Everything you need to know to get in on the ground floor of the next Google! Monster Stocks gives you the expert guidance you need to...... more

Everything you need to know to get in on the ground floor of the next Google! Monster Stocks gives you the expert guidance you need to add the explosive power of breakout stocks to your portfolio. You'll find everything you need to consistently spot stocks that have the potential to at the very least, double in value in a year or less - and change your life forever! Delivered in clear, concise language by market researcher John Boik, Monster Stocks gives you the tools you need to land super-performing stocks and handle them for maximum profit, market cycle after market cycle. Boik mines the history of the market to uncover the common conditions that must be in place for monster stocks to materialize. You'll learn how to easily identify these trends with the help of real-world monster stock case studies, from Yahoo! and Schwab to Apple, Broadcom, and many more. Make your fortune with Monster Stocks! Know when to buy and when to sell for tremendous profit Understand how the pros identify and handle market leaders Learn from the great super-stocks of the past Break your bad stock investing habits for good! Gain valuable insight into selecting future monster stocks

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How IT Can Drive Immense Business Value by "Going Green" * For CEOs, CIOs, CFOs, and IT leaders: The green IT business case and best practices for...... more

How IT Can Drive Immense Business Value by "Going Green" * For CEOs, CIOs, CFOs, and IT leaders: The green IT business case and best practices for making it happen* Timely help for companies facing rising energy costs, new government rules, and growing public concern* Powerful new insights from IBM's breakthrough $1 billion green computing initiative Chances are your enterprise IT organization has a significant carbon footprint. In an era of unpredictable energy costs, reducing energy usage throughout your data centers and IT infrastructure represents a powerful cost-cutting opportunity. Now, a top green IT expert shows business and IT leaders how to drive powerful business value by improving IT's environmental performance. Drawing on leading-edge experience, John Lamb helps you realistically assess the business case for green IT, set priorities, and overcome the internal and external challenges to making it work. He offers proven solutions for issues ranging from organizational obstacles to executive motivation and discusses crucial issues ranging from utility rate incentives to metrics. Along the way, you'll discover energy-saving opportunities-from virtualization and consolidation to cloud and grid computing-and solutions that will improve business flexibility as they reduce environmental impact. Lamb presents case studies, checklists, and more-all the practical guidance you need to drive maximum bottom-line value from your green IT initiative. Preface xxiii Acknowledgments xxix About the Author xxxiii Chapter 1: The Importance of Green IT 1 Chapter 2: The Basics of Green IT 15 Chapter 3: Collaboration Is Key for Green IT 39 Chapter 4: The Government's Role-Regulation and EPA Activity 55 Chapter 5: The Magic of "Incentive"-The Role of Electric Utilities 69 Chapter 6: A Most-Significant Step-"Virtualizing" Your IT Systems 85 Chapter 7: The Need for Standard IT Energy-Use Metrics 109 Chapter 8: What About Chillers, Cooling Tower Fans, and All That Cooling Equipment

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Full of practical, step-by-step advice on how to boost your self confidence and deal with others assertively without appearing aggressive,...... more

Full of practical, step-by-step advice on how to boost your self confidence and deal with others assertively without appearing aggressive, Assert Yourself contains a self-assessment quiz, top tips, common mistakes and advice on how to avoid them, summaries of key points, plus lists of handy books and weblinks.

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A top forex trader reveals how to ease into this market and excel Trading the forex market has become one of the most popular...... more

A top forex trader reveals how to ease into this market and excel Trading the forex market has become one of the most popular forms of trading, mainly because of its twenty-four-hour access and the fact that there is always a bull market available in this arena. But not everyone is interested in quitting their jobs and spending all day trying to make a living trading. That's where Forex in Five Hours a Week comes in. This book shows readers how they can master a few techniques, focus their efforts on their choice of time frame, and profit in the forex market. Readers with a day job and little time to dedicate to the market will learn all they need to know to capture consistent profits

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From the school of unemotional investing comes the classic How to Make Money in Stocks, by Wall Street analyst and publisher William...... more

From the school of unemotional investing comes the classic How to Make Money in Stocks, by Wall Street analyst and publisher William O'Neil. Readers new to securities will find it an excellent primer, one that relies on time-honoured indicators such as quarterly earnings, market capitalization and daily indexes. O'Neil's study of winning stocks stretches back to the 1960s and he shares his insights here, describing what characterizes a growth stock, when to cut your losses (at seven or eight percent, no more) and how to spot a market top.The techniques in How to Make Money in Stocks are hardly revolutionary but therein lies their strength, as O'Neil claims his is "a winning system in good times or bad." Investors interested in Net stocks might be disappointed--the author's first rule is that a company must show a pattern of growing profits, which disqualifies many dot coms. O'Neil's approach to stocks is, above all, rational and he pays little heed to market hype.Those new to investing would do well to read this book before embarking, and even more seasoned traders may find How to Make Money in Stocks a refreshing return to basics. Markets may swing bull and bear but O'Neil promises to stand firm. --Demian McLean, Amazon.com

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In just twelve months you can double your income and make your career in real estate more productive, more satisfying and more rewarding in every way....... more

In just twelve months you can double your income and make your career in real estate more productive, more satisfying and more rewarding in every way. With the lessons you learn in "How to Become a Power Agent in Real Estate" you will increase your listings, watch your sales figures soar, and double your income - and you won't be working harder, just smarter. Based on author Darryl Davis' successful 'Power' Program, this battle-tested, agent-proven guide supplies all of the commanding sales techniques and practical management tips you need to become a top producing agent. The 'Power' Program has already helped thousands of new and experienced real estate agents and brokers close more sales and significantly increase their incomes. You'll learn twenty potent time-management techniques for working with clients and getting the most out of every day. You'll also discover six key concepts of prospecting, how to conduct a successful listing presentation, and the ten commandments of objection handling. Savvy insiders' tips show you how to market your listings and show properties, present offers to your sellers, and skillfully facilitate negotiations.You'll also discover the advantages of 'farming for dollars' and learn innovative techniques for promoting and publicizing your services. Darryl Davis will help you learn and implement the Three Power Principles of Real Estate: the Coaching Philosophy, Next Level Design, and Maintaining Focus. These principles will save you from getting lost in the mundane details of listing and selling and help you focus on working effectively with clients and helping them to achieve their own goals. Most importantly, this book will help you have more fun and less stress in your career while making more money. How soon will you see results? Immediately! From the moment you start, you'll begin to snag more listings and close more deals. Find the keys to achieving wealth and personal satisfaction in your chosen profession. Read "How to Become a

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More and more companies are coming to understand the competitive advantage offered by outstanding design, and in turn designing an outstanding total...... more

More and more companies are coming to understand the competitive advantage offered by outstanding design, and in turn designing an outstanding total customer experience. Delivering great designs is not easy. many companies accomplish it once, or even twice; very few do it consistently. the secret: building a genuinely design-driven business in which design is central to everything you do. Design Matters shows you how to do precisely that. Brunner and Emery will show you what it really means to be design-driven and how that translates into action at Nike, Apple, BMW and IKEA. You'll learn how to: put into practice design-driven techniques for managing your entire experience chain define effective design strategies and languages manage design from the top, encouraging risky' design innovations that lead to entirely new markets extend design values into marketing, manufacturing and beyond genuinely absorb design into your processes and culture. UGLY IS OUT. DESIGN MATTERS.

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Sugarcraft expert Frances McNaughton has designed twenty wonderful sugar animals that you will want to make using simple techniques and readily...... more

Sugarcraft expert Frances McNaughton has designed twenty wonderful sugar animals that you will want to make using simple techniques and readily available ingredients. Frances McNaughton shows how to make cute and funny sugar animals for cake decorating using sugarpaste and a few simple tools and techniques. First we learn about the simple shapes that are the basis for all the animals, and the few basic tools that are needed. Then it is staight on to making elephants, monkeys, pandas, lizards, dolphins, kangaroos and much more. The constituent parts of the animals are shown with the step by step instructions, and annotated for clarity, then each finished animal is pictured in all its splendour. Animal lovers will be thrilled to see any of these appealing creatures on top of a celebratory cake.

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Do your children have what it takes to be a real life James Bond' With the Tactic Detective Top Secret game children can send secret...... more

Do your children have what it takes to be a real life James Bond' With the Tactic Detective Top Secret game children can send secret messages and discover how to decode classified texts.This game gives the chance to aspiring agents to shine and to make sure that criminals are caught.This comprehensive set contains everything the budding spy needs as well as colourful instructions. Warning 1: Age range 7 years+. Warning 2: Not suitable for children under 36 months

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Written by three top consultants and trainers, "Applied Strategic Planning" shows managers and CEOs a clear, totally effective way to...... more

Written by three top consultants and trainers, "Applied Strategic Planning" shows managers and CEOs a clear, totally effective way to identify and implement strategic objectives. It surpasses other strategic planning models in many key areas, including its emphasis on organizational culture, the integration of business and functional plans, the performance audit, and gap analysis. Plus, values clarification is explicitly confronted in a systematic way early in the process.Goodstein, Nolan, and Pfeiffer take managers through all phases of the strategic planning process, including how to determine if an organization is ready for strategic planning, effectively communicate a corporate vision, recognize the role of culture in changing strategic direction, understand the various roles of a consultant, write effective mission statements and create contingency plans. Charts, diagrams, and checklists make the book especially helpful. Along with illuminating examples from the authors; extensive consulting experience, and even cartoons that convey important points, "Applied Strategic Planning" lets managers at the helm navigate expertly through today's unpredictable business climate.

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