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“This definitive work on HR competencies provides ideas and tools that help HR professionals develop their career and make their organization effective.”—Edward E. Lawler III, Professor, University of Southern California“This book is a crucial blueprint of what it takes to succeed. A must have for every HR professional.”—Lynda Gratton, Professor, London Business School“One single concept changed the HR world forever: ‘HR busin...

The bestselling sales classic! Revised and expanded to help you supercharge personal and team performance in today's ultra-competitive sales environment"People make buying decisions emotionally and justify them logically."That shrewd, timeless insight from the first edition of this bestselling book has become a “no-brainer” among sales professionals. Now You Can't Teach a Kid to Ride a Bike at a Seminar comes with new insights, in...

Four E-Books in OneThe Toyota WayTOYOTA. The name signifies greatness—world-class cars and game-changing business thinking In factories around the world, Toyota consistently makes the highest-quality cars with the fewest defects of any competing manufacturer, while using fewer man-hours, less on-hand inventory, and half the floor space of its competitors. The international bestsellerThe Toyota Way written by Jeffrey Liker, is the...

More than $3 billion is spent annually on homeland security. New threats and vulnerabilities are identified on virtually a daily basis. The McGraw-Hill Homeland Security Handbook provides first responders, security professionals, and students with a fundamental and definitive overview of critical homeland security issues. This first all-in-one reference features review and assessment of myriad homeland security risks, along with insights, strategies, and practical advice for worki...

Gain the grammar skills you need to communicate more confidently in French!Developing a solid grasp of grammar is key to mastering any foreign language, and in the bestselling The Ultimate French Review and Practice, Fifth Edition, designed for advanced beginners through advanced learners, you'll find a comprehensive grammar review of all the elements of French grammar with clear, concise explanations. And more than 400 exercises (with answer key), context...

One of the most prolific, biggest-selling country-western stars of all time, Tim McGraw has won a legion of fans across the world. He has sold over 40 million records, had 21 consecutive albums hit number one on the Billboard Charts, and even ventured into acting—starring alongside well-known actors such as Sandra Bullock and Reese Witherspoon. Learn how McGraw rose from humble beginnings to win his place as the slickest voice in the West in TidalWave Productions’ FAME: Tim McGraw.

Featuring a foreword by Michael Chertoff, former Secretary of Homeland Security, The McGraw-Hill Homeland Security Handbook, 2e is the one-stop guide for any professional or student involved in counterterrorism, homeland security, business continuity, or disaster risk management. This indispensable book provides government officials, corporate risk managers, business and security executives, first responders, and all homeland security and emergency prepared-ness professionals...

Up-to-date, rule-by-rule clarification of the requirements in the 2023 NESC®Designed to be used alongside the code itself, McGraw Hill’s National Electrical Safety Code® (NESC®) 2023 Handbook has been fully updated to reflect the changes in the 2023 NESC. You will gain access to straightforward, ready-to-apply code clarification, enabling you to work safely and efficiently, and achieve full compliance. The book offers concise summaries of complicated and c...

A PRACTICAL GUIDE that shows maintenance and construction electricians how to successfully repair commercial and industrial electrical equipmentTroubleshooting and Repairing Commercial Electrical Equipment is the first work that offers a practical approach to diagnosing and repairing commercial/industrial electrical equipment – covering everything from motors, computers, elevators, and fire alarm systems to heavy-duty ovens and audio equipment. If you are a licensed cons...

From the author of the bestselling Monday Morning series--an instructive, inspiring story on rebooting your life and career with the power of simple truthsRyan Harris has been floundering for too long. His career is off track, and his personal life is in shambles. In his own words, he feels like he has "been beaten up physically and emotionally for months." For the first time in his life, he knows he is unable to pull himself out of this funk by himself.Ryan turns to Jeff...

Add weight to your French verb choices without breaking your back(pack)!In one compact package, The Concise Blue Pocket Book of French Verbs provides 333 of the most important verbs in French in full conjugated form. Each verb is illustrated by example sentences, showing the verb in action. The top 33 verbs are broken down into groups according to key meanings, use with prepositions, and key idiomatic expressions. In addition, the Verb Index links over 2,3...