Agent Entrepreneurs is a guide to avoiding the pitfalls that leave so many real estate professionals feeling chewed up, spit out, broken, and demoralized. Skip the painful lessons, expensive coaches, and years of frustration and learn how to create the sustainable business you've always wanted.
In Rule #1 of Investing: How to Always Be on the Right Side of the Market, software designer and math genius Mike Turner shares his simple, ingenious method for making winning stock trades. Rule #1 begins with the foundation of Mike’s entire system, the one condition that must be met before you even think about investing. It then reveals nine other rules Mike’s system follows to produce its uncanny 80% win rate picking stocks… and to generate returns almost three times better than the market. Rule #1 is a must-read investing guide for anyone struggling to profit in today’s volatile market.
A tongue in cheek look back at the teenage years through the eyes of Andrew O'Leary as he goes through many trials and tribulations that teenagers seem to encounter. All the while our hero has the nagging feeling that he is the only one on earth being afflicted by the mysterious and irresistible force known as puberty. Andrew is pushed and shoved in all directions as he is catapulted through his teenage years like a ball in a pinball machine. All the while, Andrew tries to make sense of his journey so hopefully he will exit puberty with new found knowledge and wisdom.
A colorful, whimsical bedtime story with a moral. Generated by Mike Turner to show good triumph's over bad habits in a very unusual way. Meant to be a fun read with morals for children of all ages and a surprise non threatening ending to a troubled neighborhood through the use of a very innocuous tool in a very laughable way. Made to cause a laugh but perhaps teach a good life lesson as well.
Sponsorship. So many want it. So many need it. So few have any real notion of how to get it and fewr still do not understand how to keep it. As a sponsorship manager employed by large corporations and as an independent consultant, Mike Turner has seen it all. Some came fully equipped and he sent them away smiling; others brought beautifully presented proposals with nothing of value to say and left empty-handed. There were the poorly prepared proposals with potential but nothing to support them; the supremely confident club representatives who thumped the table and demanded the world; the meek representatives who scuttled away at the first challenge. There were probably legions of people of whom Mike was not even aware, because they didn't make it past the outer reaches of the company. Few seemed to understand the system or how it operates, and without that understanding their chances of successfully connecting with it were significantly reduced. Mike's response was to write this book-a guide book to take you, the outsider, in and help you to negotiate the Corridors of the labyrinth. In this book Mike gives insights into the company operations and policies that drive sponsorship decisions, explains the mindset of the individuals who control sponsorship, and teaches you how to access the right person in the most effective way. He will show you how to extract the best value from your organisation, prepare your proposal, make your pitch and secure and keep your sponsorship.
Visions and Memories, the debut poetry collection by poet and songwriter Mike Turner, takes us on a journey from the limitless reaches of the Universe to the depths of our souls. Wither in the heat of alkaline deserts, sail seas both placid and storm-tossed, scale lofty mountain peaks; visit dark forests, grim urban streets and prisons both real and imagined. Well welcome the new morning, survey challenges of past, present and future; dance to stirring symphonies and feel the heartbreaking yearnings of the blues. Complete the trip with the title poem, coupling bittersweet reminiscences with an abiding faith in enduring love. Throughout, experience inner reflection, truth and beauty, loss and despair, hope and compassion as we share our individual and collective Visions and Memories.
Most poker books and training videos on tournaments and Sit 'n Gos are by professional poker players who play at the highest stakes. Whereas you can learn a lot from studying them, they won't always be as useful to you when you're mainly playing at the low stakes. Playing low stakes games against beginning and recreational players requires a whole different strategy and approach than playing high stakes games against the best of the best. The Crushing Low Stakes Poker series is focused specifically on low stakes play and teaches you the proper strategy to consistently crush low stakes Sit 'n Gos. Volume 2: Heads-Up Volume 2 of the series deals with heads-up play and covers heads-up fundamentals, theory and strategy. We will take a close look at important topics such as hand reading, manipulating ranges and post-flop play on different board textures. We will also cover common playing tendencies of low stakes opponents and how to take advantage of them. Becoming familiar with your opponents' weaknesses and learning how to develop effective counter strategies, will give you the edge you need in low stakes games. Improve Your Tournament Results Heads-up skills are essential to achieve good tournament results. There is a significant pay jump in tournaments from second to first prize so mastering heads-up play will make a big difference to your win rate. Heads-up is not the easiest form of poker. It requires you to play a lot of hands and you will often face difficult post-flop decisions. This book explains heads-up strategy in a practical and easy to follow manner, providing you with the tools you need to master those tough one-on-one poker battles. So whether you play heads-up Sit 'n Gos or multi-player SnGs/tournaments, Crushing Low Stakes Poker Volume 2 will be of value to you. Includes Push-Fold Charts and Example Hands Included in the book are push/fold charts for heads-up play. These charts let you make mathematically correct endgame decisions so you can maximize your winnings. Throughout the book you will also find multiple example hands with detailed analysis to illustrate important concepts and strategy.
For most people, the game of blackjack provides excitement and entertainment—and somewhat erratic results. Although we may know the basic rules and even a few strategies, most of us still manage to lose our stakes time and again. Now, gambling columnist and blackjack expert Mike “Bootlegger” Turner has written the perfect guide to help the average player turn the tables. Bootlegger’s 200 Proof Blackjack begins by explaining the basics of blackjack. It then analyzes the most effective strategies for increasing your odds of winning. Included are discussions of money management for strategic and advantage play, tips for avoiding common pitfalls, a unique section on using the casinos’ promotional money to play, and simple instructions on the best card-counting system for novice counters. Easy-to-follow tables and card hands illustrate strategies. And each book includes a pocket-sized “Quick-Reference Guide” that you can use at the tables.
A commentary on changes in the initial and continuing education of teachers. The authors combine reviews of the available literature with research and offer suggestions as to how teacher education may be improved. Also included is a comparative research project on teacher education in the USA.
Instant Notes in Molecular Biology, Fourth Edition is the perfect text for undergraduates looking for a concise introduction to the subject, or a study guide to use before examinations. Each topic begins with a summary of essential facts−an ideal revision checklist−followed by a description of the subject that focuses on core information, with clear, simple diagrams that are easy for students to understand and recall in essays and exams.
This Book Includes: Stock Market Investing for Beginners + Options Trading Crash Course. All in One Solution About Forex, Stocks, Options, Swing & Day Trading
This Book Includes: Stock Market Investing for Beginners + Options Trading Crash Course. All in One Solution About Forex, Stocks, Options, Swing & Day Trading
4 MANUSCRIPTS COLLECTED 2 by 2 Conveniently Packed in One Powerful Bundle! This is an incredible value for money offer!!! Lots of useful information, many charts and tables to better understand the notions.Tips & strategies about the universe of trading in 1 consolidated book! Want to tap into one of the largest global markets that offer investor flexibility, high liquidity, and the potential for a high return on investment? Have you discovered that trading is a great investment opportunity, but you have no idea how to start? Are you looking for a detailed yet straightforward guide that gives you the basics of Trading and gives you all the information and tools you need to get started ? Do you want to take advantage of the market? Do you want to start trading but are not sure how to start? Wouldn't it be great if there was a proven plan to increase your chances of success dramatically? If your answer is yes, keep reading! So, what are you waiting for? Take control of your financial future and buy this book today! This book covers: The Right Approach to Trading; Sector Analysis and Strategy; Designing a Killer Trading Plan; The Tools to Forex Trading; Benefits of Forex Trading; What is Day Trading?; How to Start Day Trading? Day Trading Vs. Swing Trading; Trading Psychology: An Important Factor; Tools and Platform; Approach to stock investing + mindset / emotional management; Advanced analysis; Best techniques strategies and tactics; Indicators; Manage risk. Mindset How Swing Trading works; Rules of exchange; Fundamental and technical analysis; Best indicators for Swing Traders; Plan the attack to win in 7 days. And many more! You will be able to earn money right after reading this book, but this only happens if you practice with banknotes, follow the information step by step and take the opportunity. Investing is not gambling. If you want to lose money by making quick decisions based on emotions, go to the nearest casino. This book is not for gamers. Click " Buy Now "!
Many inquiry reports blame management for their failures of foresight. These reports are based on the premise that, with a little more thought, these oversights, and so the crisis, would have been avoided. Is it really that simple? The important question is whether, without hindsight, it would have even been possible to identify the actual factors that lead to the failure. This book explores this issue as a practical problem. The book takes Barry Turner’s Disaster Incubation Theory as its central theme. The first chapter explores the way Turner structured his theory and the way it has been used, before re-imagining it as a way to fostering foresight. The next three chapters examine key issues in detail. They explain why Turner's model was chosen, outline the issues that need to be considered when seeking to prevent such failures and how to use the proposed frameworks. Chapter 5 examines the lessons learnt from this study and, in particular, looks at the mental approach required when seeking such foresight. Finally, Chapter 6 provides a fully worked example. It uses work by Frank Stech who has applied Turner's theory to a past case. Crises occur everywhere and we continue to struggle to avoid them. In this book Mike Lauder provides executives with thinking tools to help them avoid missing the warning signs of their next crisis.
This book takes a practical and revealing look at innovation and entrepreneurship by asking a wide sample of proven global entrepreneurs 'how they did it'. There are always critics who claim that such an approach is too subjective, the findings cannot be generalized across the greater population, or there may be issues of validity and reliability. In response to such arguments I can only shrug and point in the direction of authors such as Robert Yin (2003) and David de Vaus (2002) who have written eloquently on this topic.Stephen Jay Gould (1989), once made the following observation, 'the surfaces of planets and moons cannot be predicted from a few general rules. To understand planetary surfaces, we must learn the particular history of each body as an individual object – the story of its collisions and catastrophes, more than its steady accumulations, in other words, its unpredictable single jolts more than its daily operations under nature's laws'. Similarly we argue that the life of an entrepreneur must be studied, including the shocks and calamities, as well as their personalities and characteristics. Only then can we really understand the forces and influences that shaped them into what they have become. This book is an attempt to do exactly that. Our entrepreneurs have been honest and candid when talking about the bad times as well as the good. A romanticized view of entrepreneurship helps no one.Our findings indicate that entrepreneurship is comprised of a convergence between specific personal attributes and various environmental elements and opportunity factors – none of which match those described by Kets de Vries and Goss. Not everyone has these personal attributes and not every environment is conducive to entrepreneurial behaviour, but after reading this book you will agree that entrepreneurship is far less mysterious than many authors would have us believe. You will also agree that entrepreneurship is not an outcome of psychotic tendencies.We set out to demystify the entrepreneurial act by (1) documenting a number of entrepreneurial journeys – providing inspiration to those seeking the motivation to venture into the unknown, and (2) providing a decision aid that can act as a stop/go framework to test your readiness to proceed with a business idea. This framework highlights knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes needed to be an entrepreneur, and it integrates important environmental factors that link the entrepreneur with his or her business venture. We interviewed entrepreneurs from Vietnam, Australia, China, New Zealand and Mongolia who described the manner in which they recognized and exploited business opportunities and overcame obstacles in their path to success. Traditionally such studies have concentrated on Anglo-American entrepreneurs. Our approach is different. We interviewed entrepreneurs from the various countries who represent business people from developed to transition economies that are striving to achieve economic and business growth against many hardships and obstacles. We included the developing nations as they are becoming increasingly reliant on this economic and business expansion (i.e. via migration, trade in commodities and resources and business links). The perspectives gained from this study attempt to describe contemporary entrepreneurial behaviours in the context of rapidly expanding economic systems.The authors examine the entrepreneurial phenomenon using inspirational case studies that describe the journey's and challenges of real, and quite ordinary people who have achieved extraordinary outcomes with their business ventures. These examples of business success are set in a variety of countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Mongolia, and China.
(Berklee Guide). Learn the contemporary techniques and practices of the modern cello. The collection is a vital exploration of 21st-century cello techniques that every contemporary cellist should know when playing music outside of the standard classical repertoire. By exploring techniques such as chopping, pizzicato, improvisation, chords, ornaments, modes, polyrhythmic playing, and more, you will be prepared to play in a variety of contexts, including folk, rock, funk, jazz, world music and accompanying yourself while singing. Compiled and edited by Mike Block, this volume of etudes contains pieces composed by: Ashley Bathgate * Mike Block * Stephen Braun * Rufus Cappadocia * Rushad Eggleston * Erik Friedlander * Eugene Friesen * Natalie Has * Giovanni Sollima * Mark Summer * Jacob Szekley * Matt Turner * Jeffrey Zeigler.
Insights! magazine features treasured resources, success secrets, and the defining moments that have shaped the lives of the world's top visionaries and empowerment specialists. Don't miss the opportunity to continue to tap into the wisdom of these great minds in 100 pages of personal interviews, articles, and exclusive secret success tips and techniques.
Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is the deliberate harming of one's body without suicidal intent. NSSI tends to be secretive, often involving cutting, bruising, or burning on hidden parts of the body. While NSSI often occurs among adolescents, it is not limited to that age group. Communication and NSSI intersect in many ways, including conversation among family members, consultation with healthcare providers, representation in the media, discourse among people who self-injure, and even communication with oneself. Each chapter in Communicating With, About, and Through Self-Harm: Scarred Discourse addresses a different context of communication crucial to our understanding NSSI. An international group of clinicians and communication specialists describe, analyze, and explain how NSSI is communicated about, what NSSI is communicating, and how can we do a better job in communicating with others about NSSI. This book’s fundamental purpose is to empower individuals who self-injure as well as their families, friends, healthcare providers, and communities to better understand and deal with NSSI and the pressures that cause it.
Long-term environmental effects of chemical exposure have long been of concern and, more recently, chemicals which cause changes to the sexual development of exposed organisms have been identified. It is thought that low-level exposure to a wide range of chemicals may be affecting endocrine function, leading to a reduction in fertility and an increase in reproductive cancers. Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals reviews the scientific evidence and attempts to put the subject into context. Along with an overview of the issue, there is discussion of the specialised aspects in relation to wildlife; environmental oestrogens and male reproduction; and naturally occurring oestrogenic substances. With contributions from representatives of the Medical Research Council's Institute for Environment and Health and the US Environmental Protection Agency, the articles provide a comprehensive and detailed review of current issues. This book will be of interest to a wide readership, including industrial and environmental scientists, managers and policy makers.
Praise and Reviews `Well argued and authoritiative...a very helpful approach to a subject which is central to the business of managing change in modern organizations`The Work Foundation`Racy and pragmatic...a worthwhile addition to the literature.`European Management JournalGoal directed project management (GDPM) is a unique methodology that has been developed and refined by the authors over 20 years. During this period, GDPM has been adopted as a standard approach by organizations all over the world.This fully updated third edition of Goal Directed Project Management highlights the close relationship between managing change and the key ideas of GDPM. The central focus of GDPM is to develop an understanding of, and commitment to, managing successful and lasting change. Throughout the text, the authors constantly emphasize the need to develop people's involvement and commitment to the project. The authors refer to this as 'PSO' (people, systems and organization). Goal Directed Project Management gives detailed and practical guidance on how to plan, organize and control these PSO projects effectively by presenting the methods and tools that will increase significantly the probability of success.
Every step necessary to create elegant pens (fountain and ball point alike) with turned hardwood outer surfaces in a variety of shapes and sizes. Each step is illustrated from the turners perspective with detailed color photographs. Additional instructions are provided for creating desk accessories including letter openers and magnifying glasses with beautiful hardwood handles. A gallery highlights the finished products.
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