Prepare for the Worst, Plan for the Best: Disaster Preparedness and Recovery for Small Businesses presents you with proven guidelines for your small or midsized business to effectively prepare for catastrophes.

In July 2003 a special IFLA conference was held in Berlin, devoted to the preparedness of library collections in the face of 'man made' disasters (conflict, war) and/or natural disasters (earthquakes, floods, hurricanes). A panel of international experts discussed these issues and exchanged views. Papers focused on both national policy planning and on the institutional level, with an emphasis on what has been shown to work on the basis of practical experience in libraries and other sectors: In addition, case studies, on a worldwide scale, are presented. This book contains the proceedings of that conference.

"This book contains the Proceedings of a special IFLA conference held in Berlin in July 2003 which was devoted to the preparedness of library collections for situations of "man made" disasters (conflict, war) and/or natural disasters (earthquakes, floods, hurricanes). A panel of international experts discussed these issues and exchanged their views. Papers concentrated on different aspects of the issues. One part focuses on national policy planning with contributions by speakers from countries that have established national planning efforts and strategies for handling disasters, specifically as they relate to cultural organizations, such as libraries, archives and museums. Another part concentrates on the institutional level, with an emphasis on what has shown to work based on practical experiences in libraries and other sectors: human resource and response issues, training requirements, pitfalls and success factors. In addition a worldwide scala of case studies is presented."--Cover description

Many people struggle with issues or problems for which there appears to be no successful end-result or solution. In The Applied Power of Positive Thinking, author Dr. Curtis E. Smith presents a how-to formula to help those without hope to transform obstacles into opportunities. A counselor and psychotherapist for more than thirty years, Smith offers practical, viable, and long-lasting solutions to people who are experiencing difficulties. Using a variety of real-life scenarios and vignettes, he shows how to achieve successful living through positive thinking by combining three dynamics: positive mental attitude, the power of positive thinking, and possibility thought. The Applied Power of Positive Thinking focuses on both the individual and the family and addresses an array of topics, including stress, goal setting, communication, anger management and resolution, respect, parenting, tough love, and marriage. The Applied Power of Positive Thinking offers a wide range of valuable information on how to apply the power of positive thinking to achieve desired, positive end results.

The ultimate instructional guide to achieving success in the service sector Already responsible for employing the bulk of the U.S. workforce, service-providing industries continue to increase their economic dominance. Because of this fact, these companies are looking for talented new service systems engineers to take on strategic and operational challenges. This instructional guide supplies essential tools for career seekers in the service field, including techniques on how to apply scientific, engineering, and business management principles effectively to integrate technology into the workplace. This book provides: Broad-based concepts, skills, and capabilities in twelve categories, which form the "Three-Decker Leadership Architecture," including creative thinking and innovations in services, knowledge management, and globalization Materials supplemented and enhanced by a large number of case studies and examples Skills for successful service engineering and management to create strategic differentiation and operational excellence for service organizations Focused training on becoming a systems engineer, a critically needed position that, according to a 2009 Moneyline article on the best jobs in America, ranks at the top of the list Service Systems Management and Engineering is not only a valuable addition to a college classroom, but also an extremely handy reference for industry leaders looking to explore the possibilities presented by the expanding service economy, allowing them to better target strategies for greater achievement.

Do you want to be charged up every day? Do you want to be focused for every meeting? Do you want greater health, balance and happiness? Facing a continual barrage of tasks coupled with a tough economy, many people feel completely drained by day’s end. To stay ahead of the game, you need to capitalize on your energy, to go full throttle when needed. Based upon his years of research as well as his coaching experiences with professional athletes and top executives, Dr. Steinberg has developed an energy management system comprised of 6 key emotional strengths. When you learn to master these strengths, you will thrive on the inside, regardless of what is happening on the outside. Full Throttle is filled with incredible stories, realistic examples, topical insights and hands on tools-Here is what you can expect to gain from reading this book: Get Focused for every meeting Develop greater balance in your life Become more productive but work less hard Plug up all the energy drains Discover your inner flame of excellence Be able to overcome obstacles and adversity Be happier in your moments

‘Nectar of Wisdom’ is a compilation of 108 Notes on how to lead an efficient personal and professional life. Every note is an elaboration of a good thought and ends in 5 simple tips to implement it in our day to day lives.

Marketing executive Lemlein assists readers in evaluating their position and environment in order to gain maximum mileage from their careers as they move through its successive phases.

Shelley earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education at Arizona State University with a Major in Elementary Education and a minor in Special Education. She is ESL certified and has an Early Childhood Education endorsement. She has also achieved 60+ hours in graduate work in the areas of Elementary and special education. She is currently teaching Kindergarten at Fredonia Elementary School in Arizona. She is a wife of 34 years and a mother of seven. She has taught school for 13 years, substituted in High School Special Education for 1 year, and substituted for 10 years in almost every age group from kindergarten through High School. She has served as President of the Relief Society Women's organization, Primary children's Organization, and Young Women's Organization in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day-Saints. She has taught in each of those organizations as well. She finds joy in teaching, singing, writing, photography, flowers, family, and friends.

'Salesperson Extraordinaire' Danny Lim opens up about his difficult childhood in which abuse, abandonment and betrayal were predominant themes. He shares in this book, powerful tools in the form of his experience, knowledge and insight of more than 20 years in the insurance and financial planning industry, to help you travel far and well in your chosen career path or even your personal life.