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  The 7 Secrets of Extraordinary...

  William G. Hammer

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  Every day, most investors are making decisions that are sure to bring them ordinary results. They are on the road to financial mediocrity because they make the same mistakes that everyone else makes—they spend too much, invest poorly, and receive poor advice. They know the price of their favorite stock, but they have no idea what their ideal financial future costs. There are also investors who are extraordinary. They make wise decisions, and they get superior results. They know that their financial house is in order, and they have a process for keeping it that way. They have confidence about the future because they listen to advice from the right people. The 7 Secrets of Extraordinary Investors shows investors seven simple ideas that are hidden in plain sight. Through an unusual mix of common sense and academic research, this book shows a straightforward path that can help you to achieve all that is important to you during and beyond your lifetime.

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  Steinway & Sons

  Laura Lee Smith

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  This history of the iconic piano brand chronicles the story of an immigrant family, American ingenuity, and more than a century of musical excellence.   The legendary piano maker Steinway & Sons holds a unique place in American history. The name alone conjures many things: a symbol of class and elegance, an American success story, an area of New York City, and the height of craftsmanship. From their factory in Queens, located on Steinway Place, the company has touched the hearts of millions across the world, from piano teachers and students to world-class musicians, and from salespeople to artisans, audiences, and music lovers.   After leaving his native Germany for America in 1850, Henry E. Steinway established his new enterprise with a simple but ambitious mission “to build the best piano possible.” In the late 19th century, Steinway emerged as the standard-bearer in piano design and manufacturing, outshining and outlasting other brands including Chickering and Weber. Today, the Steinway piano is still built by hand in New York City according to the same stringent processes developed by Henry E. Steinway and his sons more than a century ago.

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  NO BOSS ONLY CLIENTS - How to...

  Dalan Vanterpool

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  Do you want to escape the monotony of dragging yourself into the office each day just to do work that doesn’t set your soul on fire—or pay enough to make it worth the trouble? Are you highly-educated and driven, but frustrated from feeling like you have little control over your career and money?NO BOSS, ONLY CLIENTS: How to Build an Extraordinary Career and a Life of Freedom does not give the typical “Quit your job and start a business” advice. Instead, it pushes back against that trend and teaches you how to leverage your day job while building other income streams.In No Boss, Only Clients, you will learn how to:• Build your career AND a thriving business with the right systems to earn your freedom.• Reprogram your mind from “passive employee” to “valuable service provider.”• Activate unconventional ways to get known in your company and industry.• Build genuine relationships with people that can supercharge your growth.• Negotiate a wider compensation package rather than a basic salary.• Get noticed by the right people and become a powerful force in your industry.• Get paid more, get paid differently, and how to begin investing your money for even more gains.If you desire practical steps for building a powerful career and possessing personal finances that free you from being held hostage to a paycheck, this is your guide.

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  To Be a US Secret Service Agent

  Henry M. Holden

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  A look inside the renowned law enforcement agency—its history, its recruiting and training process, and tips for those seeking a Secret Service career. 
   
  The Secret Service was established after the Civil War by the Treasury Department, originally to protect American currency against counterfeiters. It was only after the assassination of President William McKinley in 1901 that Congress directed the Secret Service to protect the President of the United States. Today, protection remains the primary mission of the United States Secret Service. 
   
  It takes a special type of individual to be a U.S. Secret Service agent, one willing to “take a bullet” to preserve the ideals on which the United States was founded. To Be a U.S. Secret Service Agent lifts the curtain for a look inside this law enforcement agency, including the highly selective recruiting, the intense training, and the specialized weapons and equipment used to protect current and past presidents, vice presidents, their families, and visiting heads of state. 
   
  Includes photos

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  The Big Four - The Curious Past...

  Stuart Kells, Ian D. Gow

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  "Messrs. Gow and Kells have made an invaluable contribution, writing in an amused tone that nevertheless acknowledges the firms' immense power and the seriousness of their neglect of traditional responsibilities. 'The Big Four' will appeal to all those interested in the future of the profession--and of capitalism itself." —Jane Gleeson-White, Wall Street Journal With staffs that are collectively larger than the Russian army and combined revenues of over $130 billion a year, the Big Four accounting firms—Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ernst & Young, and KPMG—are a keystone of global commerce. But leading scholar Ian Gow and award-winning author Stuart Kells warn that a house of cards may be about to fall. Stretching back to the Medicis in Renaissance Florence, this book is a fascinating story of wealth, power, and luck. The founders of the Big Four lived surprisingly colorful lives. Samuel Price, for example, married his own niece. Between the world wars, Nicholas Waterhouse collected postage stamps while also hosting decadent parties in his fashionable London home. All four firms have endured major calamities in recent decades. There have been hundreds of court cases and legal prosecutions for failed audits, tax scandals, and breaches of independence. The firms have come so close to “extinction level events” that regulators have required them to prepare “living wills.” And today, the Big Four face an uncertain future—thanks to their push into China, their vulnerability to digital disruption and competition, and the hazards of providing traditional services in a new era of transparency. This account of the past, present, and likely future of the Big Four is essential reading for anyone perplexed or fascinated by professional services, working or considering working in the industry, or simply curious about the fate of the global economy.

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  Localizing Employee...

  Ray Walsh

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  Localizing Employee Communications is a practical guide to reaching employees around the world. 
  It shows you how to navigate challenges in cross-border employee communications. As with customers, employee content should be adapted for language, culture and local realities so that it speaks to them directly. 
  Instead of broadcasting campaigns that are one-size-fits-all, headquarters supports local business units, who create and deploy content that is appropriate for their culture and local context. 
  This audiobook is presented in four parts: 
  Part I. The Landscape In Country 
  Part II. Leadership, Governance, and Budget 
  Part III. Low- and No-Cost Strategies 
  Part IV. Capabilities and Resources 
  The book draws on insight from 30 experts in a variety of communications disciplines, including Deborah S. Bosley, Gerry McGovern, Alan Oram, Jonathan Phillips, Alan J. Porter, Ann Rockley, Carmen Simon, and Val Swisher. 
  Editorial Reviews 
  "The author is a keen observer of the realities and complexities of contemporary corporate life, especially in large organizations with an international footprint...The author provides practical tips for how to work effectively with such an international network of local communicators, elevating their status along the way." - Libor Safar, RWS Moravia Digital Marketing Director, Multilingual, #188 Volume 31 Issue 2 March/April 2020 
  "International collaboration is about having trusted, skilled local communicators to work with central teams to co-create relevant, engaging content for your people. Ray covers everything from the pros and cons of different models, leadership, governance, budget, quick wins, capabilities and resources as well as different types of content production." - Monique Zytnik, Global Employee Communication Subject Matter Expert, Open Communication Group (December 15, 2021, LinkedIn)

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