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I Will Teach You Excel

by Joel Villar ...

Ever get passed up for a promotion or pay increase and wonder, “why didn’t I get it”? Ever wonder if your skills are good enough to compete in today’s crowded job market? You work hard, go above and beyond and still can’t seem to get noticed. Many of today’s jobs require that you be familiar with Microsoft Excel. How can you become proficient at Excel when companies aren’t willing to teach you ... Read more

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Ever get passed up for a promotion or pay increase and wonder, “why didn’t I get it”? Ever wonder if your skills are good enough to compete in today’s crowded job market? You work hard, go above and beyond and still can’t seem to get noticed. Many of today’s jobs require that you be familiar with Microsoft Excel. How can you become proficient at Excel when companies aren’t willing to teach you
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Beijing Rules

China's Quest for Global Influence

by Bethany Allen ...

LONGLISTED FOR FINANCIAL TIMES AND SCHRODERS BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDA FINANCIAL TIMES BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR'Excellent . . . reveals an insidious matrix of spying, deception, censorship and repression . . . compelling' Daily Telegraph**'A timely read . . . Chilling . . . Startling . . . A powerful case for more coordinated western intervention' Guardian... ... Read more

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LONGLISTED FOR FINANCIAL TIMES AND SCHRODERS BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDA FINANCIAL TIMES BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR'Excellent . . . reveals an insidious matrix of spying, deception, censorship and repression . . . compelling' Daily Telegraph**'A timely read . . . Chilling . . . Startling . . . A powerful case for more coordinated western intervention' Guardian...
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How to Read a Balance Sheet: The Bottom Line on What You Need to Know about Cash Flow, Assets, Debt, Equity, Profit...and How It all Comes Together

by Rick Makoujy ...

Put the most valuable business tool to work for you!The balance sheet is the key to everything--from efficient business operation to accurate assessment of a company’s worth. It’s a critical business resource--but do you know how to read it? How to Read a Balance Sheet breaks down the subject into easy-to-understand components.If you're a business owner or manager, this book helps you . . .Manage ... Read more

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Put the most valuable business tool to work for you!The balance sheet is the key to everything--from efficient business operation to accurate assessment of a company’s worth. It’s a critical business resource--but do you know how to read it? How to Read a Balance Sheet breaks down the subject into easy-to-understand components.If you're a business owner or manager, this book helps you . . .Manage
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Courageous Auditing

by Kathy Rees ...

A Lot More EQ, and a Lot Less Compliance?The role of an auditor is not for the faint hearted. Some people fear us for the changes we may advocate, the costs sometimes associated with picking up inconsistencies and errors in how things are done according to 'what's right', and others may see us as nothing more than a terrible nuisance. In whatever way, we are viewed whether, by managers, junior ... Read more

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A Lot More EQ, and a Lot Less Compliance?The role of an auditor is not for the faint hearted. Some people fear us for the changes we may advocate, the costs sometimes associated with picking up inconsistencies and errors in how things are done according to 'what's right', and others may see us as nothing more than a terrible nuisance. In whatever way, we are viewed whether, by managers, junior
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致富的特權：二十年來我們為央行政策付出的代價

by 陳虹宇吳聰敏李怡庭陳旭昇 ...

Series Book 26 - 春山之聲
房價高漲人才外流產業升級不力，都跟中央銀行脫不了關係？全面解析神祕面紗底下的中央銀行，瞭解央行政策究竟對臺灣經濟與我們的日常生活造成什麼樣的深遠影響。推薦序──陳南光｜中央銀行副總裁媒體上經常出現美國聯準會或是臺灣中央銀行的新聞，但是在一般人的生活當中，央行到底發揮了什麼作用？新聞中利率的升降匯率的升值或貶值貨幣的供給，這些看似抽象的貨幣政策調整，對普通人生活的影響絕對超過你我的想像。臺灣房價之所以如此高漲，就跟央行二十年來一直維持低利率有關。而長期壓低新臺幣匯率，雖然對於臺灣的出口貿易或許曾有助益，長期而言卻也導致產業升級不力的後果，對經濟體質有負面影響。為什麼這麼說呢？背後的道理是什麼？本書用簡潔的篇幅，提供外行人也能輕鬆看懂的解說，讓大家瞭解二十年來我們為央行政策付出多少代價。本書也說明我國央行為何擁有「致富的特權」。因為央行獨占了... ... Read more

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房價高漲人才外流產業升級不力，都跟中央銀行脫不了關係？全面解析神祕面紗底下的中央銀行，瞭解央行政策究竟對臺灣經濟與我們的日常生活造成什麼樣的深遠影響。推薦序──陳南光｜中央銀行副總裁媒體上經常出現美國聯準會或是臺灣中央銀行的新聞，但是在一般人的生活當中，央行到底發揮了什麼作用？新聞中利率的升降匯率的升值或貶值貨幣的供給，這些看似抽象的貨幣政策調整，對普通人生活的影響絕對超過你我的想像。臺灣房價之所以如此高漲，就跟央行二十年來一直維持低利率有關。而長期壓低新臺幣匯率，雖然對於臺灣的出口貿易或許曾有助益，長期而言卻也導致產業升級不力的後果，對經濟體質有負面影響。為什麼這麼說呢？背後的道理是什麼？本書用簡潔的篇幅，提供外行人也能輕鬆看懂的解說，讓大家瞭解二十年來我們為央行政策付出多少代價。本書也說明我國央行為何擁有「致富的特權」。因為央行獨占了...
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The Law

by Frederic Bastiat ...

The Law, original French title La Loi, is a 1849 book by Frédéric Bastiat. It was published one year after the third French Revolution of 1848 and one year before his death of tuberculosis at age 49. The essay was influenced by John Locke's Second Treatise on Government and in turn influenced Henry Hazlitt's Economics in One Lesson. It is the work for which Bastiat is most famous along with The ... Read more

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The Law, original French title La Loi, is a 1849 book by Frédéric Bastiat. It was published one year after the third French Revolution of 1848 and one year before his death of tuberculosis at age 49. The essay was influenced by John Locke's Second Treatise on Government and in turn influenced Henry Hazlitt's Economics in One Lesson. It is the work for which Bastiat is most famous along with The
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Sberbank: The Rebirth of Russia’s Financial Giant

by Eugeny Karasyuk ...

The book sheds light on how Sberbank of Russia was transformed from the old-school institution with outlived Soviet practices into a decent member of the world’s financial elite and one of the richest brands on the planet.Sberbank reform was an unprecedented event in the history of Russian business. Never before such a large post-Soviet establishment has undergone such a radical and total ... Read more

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The book sheds light on how Sberbank of Russia was transformed from the old-school institution with outlived Soviet practices into a decent member of the world’s financial elite and one of the richest brands on the planet.Sberbank reform was an unprecedented event in the history of Russian business. Never before such a large post-Soviet establishment has undergone such a radical and total
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Wealth of Nations (Active TOC) (A to Z Classics)

by Adam Smith, AtoZ Classics ...

**With A to Z Classics, discover or rediscover all the classics of literature.Contains Active Table of Contents (HTML)** and in the end of book include a bonus link to the free audiobook.Adam Smith's masterpiece, first published in 1776, is the foundation of modern economic thought and remains the single most important account of the rise of, and the principles behind, modern capitalism. Written ... Read more

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**With A to Z Classics, discover or rediscover all the classics of literature.Contains Active Table of Contents (HTML)** and in the end of book include a bonus link to the free audiobook.Adam Smith's masterpiece, first published in 1776, is the foundation of modern economic thought and remains the single most important account of the rise of, and the principles behind, modern capitalism. Written
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Moneyball for Government

Edited by Jim Nussle, Peter Orszag ...

Data and evidence don't lie—but for too long, our policy makers haven't paid them nearly enough attention.In 2014, an all-star team of leaders and thinkers from across the political spectrum came together to propose an exciting new vision for the country—one where policy makers base decisions not on politics or expedience, but on the hard evidence of what really works. The first edition of ... Read more

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Data and evidence don't lie—but for too long, our policy makers haven't paid them nearly enough attention.In 2014, an all-star team of leaders and thinkers from across the political spectrum came together to propose an exciting new vision for the country—one where policy makers base decisions not on politics or expedience, but on the hard evidence of what really works. The first edition of
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Bankruptcy, bubbles and bailouts

The inside history of the Treasury since 1976

by Aeron Davis ...

Series series Manchester Capitalism
The Treasury is one of Britain’s oldest, most powerful and secretive institutions, one that has played a central role in shaping the country's economic system. But all too often it has escaped public scrutiny when it comes to investigating the ups and downs of the UK economy.When portrayed, it is usually as a bedrock of government stability in times of crisis, repeatedly rescuing the nation’s ... Read more

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The Treasury is one of Britain’s oldest, most powerful and secretive institutions, one that has played a central role in shaping the country's economic system. But all too often it has escaped public scrutiny when it comes to investigating the ups and downs of the UK economy.When portrayed, it is usually as a bedrock of government stability in times of crisis, repeatedly rescuing the nation’s
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Cost Accounting in Government

Theory and Applications

Edited by Zachary Mohr ...

Series series Routledge Studies in Accounting
Managerial cost accounting is the financial and managerial tool that is used to estimate the organizational cost of products and services in business and government. In recent decades, cost accounting in the United States and other advanced industrial countries has been dominated by discussions of Activity Based Costing or ABC. While ABC can be shown to produce a more accurate estimate of cost ... Read more

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Managerial cost accounting is the financial and managerial tool that is used to estimate the organizational cost of products and services in business and government. In recent decades, cost accounting in the United States and other advanced industrial countries has been dominated by discussions of Activity Based Costing or ABC. While ABC can be shown to produce a more accurate estimate of cost
... Read more
Islamic Macroeconomics

A Model for Efficient Government, Stability and Full Employment

by Walid Mansour, Noureddine Krichene, Raja Almarzoqi ...

Series series Islamic Business and Finance Series
Islamic Macroeconomics proposes an Islamic model that offers significant prospects for economic growth and durable macroeconomic stability, and which is immune to the defects of the economic models prevailing both in developed and developing countries. An Islamic model advocates a limited government confined to its natural duties of defence, justice, education, health, infrastructure, regulation, ... Read more

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Islamic Macroeconomics proposes an Islamic model that offers significant prospects for economic growth and durable macroeconomic stability, and which is immune to the defects of the economic models prevailing both in developed and developing countries. An Islamic model advocates a limited government confined to its natural duties of defence, justice, education, health, infrastructure, regulation,
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Big Data

Post-truth and Disinformation in Politics and Economy

by Wieslaw Cetera ...

Series Book 60 - Studies in Politics, Security and Society
In recent years, the application of artificial intelligence and big data analysis has become increasingly common, including in areas related to security and cybersecurity. The use of artificial intelligence and advanced big data analysis tools has enabled new critical perspectives on many different areas of the world around us. The purpose of this volume is to present the perspectives of ... Read more

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In recent years, the application of artificial intelligence and big data analysis has become increasingly common, including in areas related to security and cybersecurity. The use of artificial intelligence and advanced big data analysis tools has enabled new critical perspectives on many different areas of the world around us. The purpose of this volume is to present the perspectives of
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Communication in the Age of Trump

Edited by Arthur S. Hayes ...

Series Book 39 - Frontiers in Political Communication
Franklin Delano Roosevelt used radio fireside chats to connect with millions of ordinary Americans. The highly articulate and telegenic John F. Kennedy was dubbed the first TV president. Ronald Reagan, the so-called Great Communicator, had a conversational way of speaking to the common man. Bill Clinton left his mark on media industries by championing and signing the landmark Telecommunications ... Read more

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Franklin Delano Roosevelt used radio fireside chats to connect with millions of ordinary Americans. The highly articulate and telegenic John F. Kennedy was dubbed the first TV president. Ronald Reagan, the so-called Great Communicator, had a conversational way of speaking to the common man. Bill Clinton left his mark on media industries by championing and signing the landmark Telecommunications
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Why Love Matters

Values in Governance

Edited by Scherto Gill, David Cadman ...

As our current systems of decision-making are increasingly unable to meet the global challenges of climate change, resource depletion, poverty, healthcare, economic instability and global violence, the contributors in this book make a radical proposal for an innovative form of governance that is based on core human values such as love, compassion, care, justice and dignity. Arising from a concern ... Read more

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As our current systems of decision-making are increasingly unable to meet the global challenges of climate change, resource depletion, poverty, healthcare, economic instability and global violence, the contributors in this book make a radical proposal for an innovative form of governance that is based on core human values such as love, compassion, care, justice and dignity. Arising from a concern
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Public Sector Reform and Performance Management in Emerging Economies

Outcomes-Based Approaches in Practice

Edited by Zahirul Hoque ...

Series series Routledge Studies in Management, Organizations and Society
In the recent decade, governments worldwide are increasingly focusing on being community-centric and outcomes-based. Consequently, they are starting to move towards outcomes-based approaches to public financial management systems. An outcomes-based approach allows government service agencies and specific program areas to organize and communicate priorities to achieve what matters and makes a ... Read more

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In the recent decade, governments worldwide are increasingly focusing on being community-centric and outcomes-based. Consequently, they are starting to move towards outcomes-based approaches to public financial management systems. An outcomes-based approach allows government service agencies and specific program areas to organize and communicate priorities to achieve what matters and makes a
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Corporate Governance: Integrity and Transparency

by Fabricio Silva ...

Discover the transformative power of corporate governance in "Corporate Governance: Integrity and Transparency," an essentially modern book that will open the door to a new era of business success and sustainability.Written especially for executives, board members and investors, this pioneering work delves into the heart of corporate governance, exploring the vital foundations that shape ... Read more

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Discover the transformative power of corporate governance in "Corporate Governance: Integrity and Transparency," an essentially modern book that will open the door to a new era of business success and sustainability.Written especially for executives, board members and investors, this pioneering work delves into the heart of corporate governance, exploring the vital foundations that shape
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DISASTER ASSISTANCE

Opportunities to Enhance Implementation of the Redesigned Public Assistance Grant Program

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DHS
FEMA, an agency of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has obligated more than $36 billion in PA grants to state, local, and tribal governments to help communities recover and rebuild after major disasters since 2009. Further, costs are rising with disasters, such as Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria in 2017. FEMA recently redesigned how the PA program delivers assistance to state and ... Read more

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FEMA, an agency of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has obligated more than $36 billion in PA grants to state, local, and tribal governments to help communities recover and rebuild after major disasters since 2009. Further, costs are rising with disasters, such as Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria in 2017. FEMA recently redesigned how the PA program delivers assistance to state and
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NASA COMMERCIAL CREW PROGRAM

Continued Delays Pose Risks for Uninterrupted Access to the International Space Station

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - Independent
Since the Space Shuttle was retired in 2011, the United States has been relying on Russia to carry astronauts to and from the space station. NASA's Commercial Crew Program is facilitating private development of a domestic system to meet that need safely, reliably, and cost-effectively before the seats it has contracted for on a Russian spacecraft run out in 2019... ... Read more

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Since the Space Shuttle was retired in 2011, the United States has been relying on Russia to carry astronauts to and from the space station. NASA's Commercial Crew Program is facilitating private development of a domestic system to meet that need safely, reliably, and cost-effectively before the seats it has contracted for on a Russian spacecraft run out in 2019...
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CYBERSECURITY WORKFORCE

Urgent Need for DHS to Take Actions to Identify Its Position and Critical Skill Requirements

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DHS
DHS is the lead agency tasked with protecting the nation’s critical infrastructure from cyber threats. The Homeland Security Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act of 2014 required DHS to identify, categorize, and assign employment codes to all of the department’s cybersecurity workforce positions. These codes define work roles and tasks for cybersecurity specialty areas such as program management ... Read more

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DHS is the lead agency tasked with protecting the nation’s critical infrastructure from cyber threats. The Homeland Security Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act of 2014 required DHS to identify, categorize, and assign employment codes to all of the department’s cybersecurity workforce positions. These codes define work roles and tasks for cybersecurity specialty areas such as program management
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NAVY AND MARINE CORPS TRAINING

Further Planning Needed for Amphibious Operations Training

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DOD
Thank you for the opportunity to be here today to discuss our recent report on Navy and Marine Corps training for amphibious operations.. ... Read more

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Thank you for the opportunity to be here today to discuss our recent report on Navy and Marine Corps training for amphibious operations..
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TRANSITIONING VETERANS

Improvements Needed in DOD’s Performance Reporting and Monitoring of the Transition Assistance Program

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DOD
Chairman Arrington, Ranking Member O’Rourke, and Members of the Subcommittee:.. ... Read more

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Chairman Arrington, Ranking Member O’Rourke, and Members of the Subcommittee:..
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FEDERAL STUDENT AID

Better Program Management and Oversight of Postsecondary Schools Needed to Protect Student Information

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DOA
FSA oversees the award of billions of dollars in federal student aid to eligible students each year. The processing of student aid requires FSA, along with participating schools, to perform a range of functions across the student aid life cycle, including the management of PII on students and their families... ... Read more

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FSA oversees the award of billions of dollars in federal student aid to eligible students each year. The processing of student aid requires FSA, along with participating schools, to perform a range of functions across the student aid life cycle, including the management of PII on students and their families...
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MILITARY RECRUITING

Army National Guard Has Implemented Internal Controls for Soldier Incentives but Needs to Better Plan to Maintain the Integrity of Those Controls

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DOD
ARNG provides trained and equipped units ready to defend life and property in the 54 states, territories, and the District of Columbia. In 2011, the Army Audit Agency reported weaknesses in internal controls over soldier incentive payments in the California ARNG that led to some improper payments. DOD initially took actions to recoup some of these payments, but the National Defense Authorization ... Read more

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ARNG provides trained and equipped units ready to defend life and property in the 54 states, territories, and the District of Columbia. In 2011, the Army Audit Agency reported weaknesses in internal controls over soldier incentive payments in the California ARNG that led to some improper payments. DOD initially took actions to recoup some of these payments, but the National Defense Authorization
... Read more

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