Taming the Terrible Too's of Training is an easy to use, practical roadmap for creating workplace training that actually works—anywhere, anytime, and on any device. Offering a mix of both theory and practice, it was developed from experience in training for thousands of organizations and from analyzing extensive academic and industry research to determine what works in the digital age.The goal is to show how to use training to create performance improvement in the most tim...

This is a re-release (with a few updates) of the fun classic from the early 1980's on how to get through life faster, easier, and cheaper. The title refers to which line to generally pick at Disney World, because most people in the U.S. tend to bear right. So the left line is usually shorter.Here's the situation...We live in a crowded world filled with too many people trying to do the same thing at the same time. The complications of everyday life eat up much of our time and energy,...

While Ken Cooper lived with his wife and two children and worked as publicity director for a Christian college, he was leading a double life--as a felon.With a vivid, you-are-there style, this former gentleman bank robber takes readers on a journey through years of armed robberies, the dramatic shooting that ended his career, the horrors of prison, and a soul ultimately finding peace. Without fear or embellishment, Cooper openly shares the darkest moments in his life. Yet in these ...

This is an updated edition of the AMACOM classic that was the first to apply "body language" principles to the world of business.In Body Business 2.0, Ken Cooper, an expert in training and communication, shows you how to:(1) use three simple nonverbal scans to better read others;(2) learn how to project a more powerful and effective image;(3) turn your voice into a powerful tool.So before you plan your next meeting...ask for a raise...or mak...

This is a re-release of the groundbreaking AMACOM book on competency modeling and reporting.Traditionally, organizations have based their human resources decisions on such factors as employee longevity, brief performance reviews, or sheer expediency. Today the demand is for measurable, competency-based HR applications—those that objectively determine job requirements and the qualifications of employees to meet them.But while most organizations are eager to implement some form...

In this unique book, bestselling and beloved author Warren W. Wiersbe carefully selects short statements from the Gospels that have the power to renew your strength, challenge your assumptions, and encourage you in your walk with God.

When life makes you crazy, reach for the chocolate: it's cheaper than therapy and you don't need an appointment. Beloved humor author Karen Scalf Linamen is back with her first new women's book in five years, and she's got a stash of sweet treats in her purse to share.Why do women choose comfort food when they are really craving something else? What if they could stop settling for second best and give their souls what they are really seeking? Would they be content? Perhaps they woul...

Do you know a friend or have a spouse who's getting a little older and could use some ribs tickling? Could you use a perspective-altering, shot-in-the-arm about how to look at the minor aches and pains of going over the hill? For some, getting older is definitely not a laughing matter. For Martha Bolton, however, there's one lesson she's learned that makes aging easier--laughter and longevity go hand-in-hand!Like other top Christian humorists Barbara Johnson and Patsy Clairmont, Bo...

“Nothing special” is the best way to describe Owen Reeder—at least that's what he's been told all his life. When a stranger visits his father's bookstore, Owen's ordinary life spirals out of control and right into a world he didn't even know existed. Owen believes the only gift he possesses is his ability to devour books, but he is about to be forced into a battle that will affect two worlds: his and the unknown world of the Lowlands. Perfect for readers ages 10 to 14 who enjoy a fast-pace...

When a car accident kills two teens from opposite sides of the tracks, the aftermath threatens to tear a community apart. On one side, Melanie Johnston--a grieving single mother--is convinced her son will be forgotten. On the other is Andie Phelps, a reserved woman who retreats even further into herself with grief.Readers' emotions are torn between these two sympathetic characters as each fights her way through grief and pain--sometimes wisely and sometimes with choices that have t...

Inspiring stories of 10 Christian women who made a difference in the lives of people around them and had an immeasurable impact on the kingdom of God.

Watch out! The Timberline twins are on the loose. Bryce and Ashley are ATV-riding tweens from Colorado who unearth action-packed mystery and adventure wherever they go. From clearing the name of a local miscreant to thwarting a gold-stealing heist, the twins' growing faith and the strong example of their parents guide them through even the most life-threatening situations. With the trademark page-turner style used by Jerry Jenkins and Chris Fabry in the Left Behind: The Kids series, these ...