Presents an overview of the world's major religions, and answers questions about the history, rituals, celebrations, structure, holy documents, and deities of major and lesser-known religions.

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An easy-to-understand introduction to the sacred scriptures of Islam offers a balanced overview of the Koran, detailing its teachings on Allah and humankind, virtue, justice, life on earth, the afterlife, women, love, unbelievers, faith, and tradition. Original.

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Offers an introduction to the role of the pope in the Catholic Church, discusses the Vatican's influence on world history, and profiles selected popes. (view table of contents)

A collection of modern-day urban myths and folklore explores questions relating to famous figures, government conspiracies, paranoia, revenge, chain letters, and humiliating experiences. (view table of contents)

Manager’s Portfolio of Model Performance Evaluations will help you handle salary and performance reviews of all kinds quickly, efficiently, and properly, allowing you to focus your time and energy on other work. Just go to the right model that reflects that evaluation you must complete, select the appropriate performance category , and adapt the text and rating materials to your specific situation. You’ll find ready-t-use reviews for secretarial and clerical workers, trainers, technical workers, HR professionals, customer service workers, salespeople, engineers, programmers, administrative and support workers, and managers. You’ll discover the exact words and phrases to use to recognize and motivate exceptional employees; help average employees improve specific performance areas; and fairly – and legally—document the performance issues of employees at risk of termination. In addition, the book features strategies for conducting successful face-to-face meetings, guidelines for preparing a “paper train” for a worker you wish to terminate, plus importation information on sexual and racial discrimination and the rights of disabled employees. You’ll also discover: - Words and phrases to use and those to avoid in an employee review - Standards and rating systems that ensure honest, consistent reviews - Techniques for establishing meaningful performance criteria - Guidelines for what to cover in quarterly, annual, and informational reviews - Advice on making reasonable accommodations and compromises - Sample writing styles to use in evaluations (view table of contents)

Covers the period from the end of the second World War to the collapse of the Soviet Union, and discusses such topics as The Red Scare, HUAC, and the Vietnam War.

The seemingly elusive ability to elicit the willing co-operation of others is important to an organization's and a manager's success. And today's ultra-competitive corporate atmosphere makes good people skills even more important. This guide offers ideas, tips and techniques that managers need to know in order to make working with others easier. It provides tested strategies and techniques for dealing with subordinates, peers, bosses, vendors and customers. (view table of contents)

Contains summaries on a variety of topics and offers advice on sounding intelligent to others while discussing these subjects

Provides advice on quickly creating effective cover letters, and includes techniques for researching companies, and sample cover letters for different careers (view table of contents)

Offers step-by-step guidelines of preparing a resume quickly, demonstrates how to customize it for a particular job, and provides samples for many different careers (view table of contents)

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Product Description: The ideal resource for the time-pressured manager facing E-Mail or tight deadlines. Here are 1,000 concise model memos for hundreds of business situations. Examples: Implementing unpopular business policies; Encouraging excellent customer service; Day-to-day direct supervision issues; and much more...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Offers an overview of the plot, characters, key phrases, and important themes in each of Shakespeare's plays

A entertaining, nuts-and-dolts primer explains the elements of the world's religions and religious holidays, and offers tips on participating in weddings and other religious occasions in unfamiliar faiths--including the reader's own. Original. (view table of contents)

Lists some of the incidents and comments that have made Yankee fans upset with owner George Steinbrenner (view table of contents)

Debunks the myths surrounding baseball, such as Babe Ruth's 'called shot' and the year of the first World Series

Gives suggestions for dealing with inappropriate workplace behavior, poor customer service, and tough negotiators (view table of contents)

A quiz on the minute details of the Beatles' lives and music covers such topics as song lyrics, awards, recording sessions, live performances, drugs, and album artwork

An introduction to the ancient Chinese work discusses its history, how to throw the coins, and how to interpret the results

A colorful celebration of the Christmas season features stories, poems, historical tidbits, carols, party ideas, gift suggestions, holiday traditions, decorating tips, and much, much more. Original. $250,000 ad/promo.