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  Featherweight 221 - The Perfect...

  Nancy Johnson-Srebro

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  A comprehensive history of the treasured Singer sewing machine from the author of Big Block One-Star Quilts by Magic. 
   
  Enjoy an entertaining look at the history of the Featherweight sewing machine with this expanded third edition updated with the latest research. It’s packed with photos, stories, and handy information, like how to date and troubleshoot your machine. It’s a fun read for quilters, Featherweight owners, and history buffs.

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  The Corporate Drain - Solutions...

  Yoel Yohan

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  “His candid insight . . . transforms the boardroom business as usual attitude and leads your corporation to a higher platform of performance.” —Dr. Norman (Chip) Harbaugh, MD, FAAP, CEO/Chairman of the Board-Emeritus/Founder, Kids Health First 
   
  It’s time to look at a typical day at work in corporate America and how bad habits, bad procedures, and bad communication creep into the workplace, undermining productivity. Business experts agree that procedural inefficiency is an all-too-familiar theme in today’s workplace and that eliminating it is one of business managers’ most important responsibilities. 
   
  The Corporate Drain provides business leaders with tools to recognize problems and tips for raising efficiency and improving performance, such as:Unclogging the flood of information (emails, paper reports, meetings, and conference calls)Maximizing the potential of each employee using cost-effective incentivesHow training can never be underestimated or over-applied 
   
  The globalization of the business world challenges American companies to observe and understand how cultural diversity affects their operations. Author Yoel Yohan, raised in India and educated at a British military school, accredits his successful career at global giant, United Parcel Service, in part to his own cultural diversity. 
   
  In The Corporate Drain, Yohan provides powerful examples and tools for profitable growth in today’s international marketplace. 
   
  “Addresses the shortfalls in corporate America and uses a common-sense approach in fixing workplace problems. Yoel integrates appropriate humor and not only educates but entertains as well.” —Bill Ribble, former UPS VP 
   
  “Yoel has captured the essence of American corporate culture. His recommended solutions can be easily implemented in any business.” —Atif Abdulmalik, CEO, Arcapita Bank

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  FTI - Failure To Implement - The...

  Howard Partridge

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  Why is it that we don't do the things we know we should do to be more successful? Is it a lack of time? A lack of discipline? A lack of motivation? 
  The number one reason most people don't reach their biggest dreams and goals is what international business coach Howard Partridge calls F.T.I. Failure to Implement. Many times, people know what to do and how to do it; they just don't do it. 
  This book reveals the causes of F.T.I. and offers a proven path to overcoming the tendency toward inaction. The four keys to implementation that it outlines will give you the momentum you need to propel yourself to phenomenal success. 
  Howard has been a business owner for 35 years and has been coaching business owners, leaders, and individuals to success for more than two decades. Now you can profit from his experience and unlock the keys to your biggest dreams and goals. 
  You'll learn...How to recapture the zest of life and renew your vision...How to get more done in the less time without sacrificing sleep or family time...How to stay focused, inspired, and productive every day...How to leverage simple systems to go farther than you ever imagined...How to tap into a support community to help you sustain phenomenal success for years to come.

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  My Hero - Extraordinary People...

  The My Hero Project

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  In the tradition of Marlo Thomas's The Right Words at the Right Time, My Hero is a stunning collection of essays by American heroes-including Michael J. Fox, Senator John McCain, Mayor Rudy Giuliani, astronaut John Glenn-about their heroes, inspiring examples of the best that we can be.In My Hero, some of the most prominent heroes and leaders of our time will share-in their own words-their thoughts and stories about the people who have been the greatest source of strength and inspiration to them. In these uncertain times, these stories about the extraordinary people whose words and deeds made an indelible impression will serve as welcome beacons.Find out from Michael J. Fox what sort of career woman would work tirelessly for years only to toss aside the spectacular profession she'd worked so hard and so long to achieve to run his foundation.How did Dana Reeve come to find such grit and grace when her fairy tale prince was thrown from his real-life steed, paralyzed from the neck down?What could Nelson Mandela possibly have in common with a happy little whale named Baby Beluga, the whimsical creation of songwriter Raffi?How did Stan O'Neal, the grandson of a former slave, manage to become Chairman, President, and CEO of Merrill Lynch?A book for young and old alike, My Hero is about the values that live in us all. It is a book that will inspire us to reach our own potential.

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  The 5 Mistakes Every Investor...

  Peter Mallouk

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  A reliable resource for investors who want to make more informed choices, this book steers listeners away from past investment errors and guides them in the right direction. The Five Mistakes Every Investor Makes and How to Avoid Them, second edition, focuses on what investors do wrong, so you can avoid these common errors and set yourself on the right path to success. In this comprehensive reference, you'll learn to navigate the ever-changing variables and market dilemmas that can make investing a risky and daunting endeavor. In this second edition, Peter Mallouk shares new investment techniques, an expanded discussion of the importance of disciplined investment management, and updated advice on avoiding common pitfalls.This updated second edition offers updated discussion and investment techniques to improve your performance in today's market conditions; details the major mistakes made by professional and everyday investors, including fighting the market, overactive trading, and not having an endgame; highlights the strategies and mindset necessary for navigating ever-changing variables and market dilemmas; includes useful investment techniques; and discusses the importance of discipline in investment management.

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  Crucial Conversations - Tools...

  Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny,...

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  * * * Over 4 Million Copies Sold * * * 
  
   
  The New York Times bestseller that changed the way millions communicate
  
   
  “[Crucial Conversations] draws our attention to those defining moments that literally shape our lives, our relationships, and our world. . . . This book deserves to take its place as one of the key thought leadership contributions of our time.” 
  
  -from the Foreword by Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
  
   
  “The quality of your life comes out of the quality of your dialogues and conversations. Here’s how to instantly uplift your crucial conversations.” 
  
  -Mark Victor Hansen, cocreator of the #1 New York Times bestselling series Chicken Soup for the Soul®
  
   
  “Coming in as the new CEO of an organization with many tenured employees, I have had many crucial conversations. Using Crucial Conversations as my playbook during this time was paramount in guiding me through each conversation.” 
  
  -Joanne K. Bryson, CAE, Executive Vice President and CEO, Oregon Medical Association
  
   
  “Any book is powerful if you can relate to its content, is simple to understand, easy to apply, and is based on research. I have found all of these elements in Crucial Conversations. The narrative has a universal appeal and the strength to transcend cultures.” 
  
  Capt. Charanjit Lehal, AGM Training and Development, TataSky, India
  
   
  “I was personally and professionally inspired by this book-and I’m not easily impressed.” 
  
  -Maureen Burke, Training Manager, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.
  
   
  About the Book:
  
   
  Perhaps once a decade, a book comes along that transforms people’s lives in a very real, measurable way. This is one of them.
  
   
  Crucial Conversations exploded onto the scene ten years ago and revolutionized the way people communicate when stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong. Since then, millions of people have learned how to hold effective crucial conversations and have dramatically improved their lives and careers thanks to the methods outlined in this book.
  
   
  Now, the authors have revised their bestselling classic to provide even more ways to help you take the lead in any tough conversation:
  
  New firsthand accounts of how these skills changed readers’ lives
  
  New case studies showing how business leaders successfully applied these methods to achieve results
  
  New links to videos teaching what to do and what to avoid during crucial conversations
  
  New research findings offering fresh insights for applying the skills taught in the book
  
  
  
   
  Crucial Conversations is filled with practical advice you can start using today:
  
  Prepare for high-stakes conversations
  
  Make it safe to talk about almost anything
  
  Transform unpleasant emotions into powerful dialogue
  
  Be persuasive, not abrasive
  
  
  
   
  Crucial Conversations gets you past the hard parts of dialogue and helps you achieve relationships that are real, productive, and that will enrich your life and career.

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