Conflict is everywhere-at work, at home, in our communities. Yet most people either avoid it entirely or let it escalate into something destructive. We've been conditioned to believe that mediating disputes is only for those who've undergone special training, leaving the rest of us feeling helpless when tensions rise around us.But what if you in fact already have everything you need to help others work through their differences?Daniel Griffith, a lawyer, trained mediator, a...

Spatial Autocorrelation: A Fundamental Property of Geospatial Phenomena offers a state-of-the-art exploration of one of the most pivotal spatial analysis concepts. Beginning with foundational theories and clear definitions, it sets out the concepts and basic theory of spatial autocorrelation through elaborated conceptualizations and practical examples. In-depth case studies reveal the pervasive influence of spatial patterns in scientific inquiry while anticipating emerging research and inn...

Spatial Regression Analysis Using Eigenvector Spatial Filtering provides theoretical foundations and guides practical implementation of the Moran eigenvector spatial filtering (MESF) technique. MESF is a novel and powerful spatial statistical methodology that allows spatial scientists to account for spatial autocorrelation in their georeferenced data analyses. Its appeal is in its simplicity, yet its implementation drawbacks include serious complexities associated with constructing an eige...

The New York Times bestseller that gives readers a paradigm-shattering new perspective on motivationMost people believe that the best way to motivate is with rewards—known as the carrot-and-stick approach. That's a mistake, says Daniel H. Pink, author of To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Motivating Others.In this provocative and persuasive new book, Pink asserts that the secret to high performance and satisfaction at work, at sc...

"Wise, practical, wryly good-humored, and immensely helpful, this book is a must-read for the millions of boomers entering retirement age." —Jane Mansbridge, PhD, Adams Professor, Kennedy School, Harvard UniversityA Couple's Guide to Happy Retirement is the most comprehensive book devoted entirely to relationship issues in retirement. Not a treatise on money management, this is a much-needed guide to the psychological aspects of retirement and how to make your reti...

NATIONAL BESTSELLERWhat if you had a playbook for navigating life as a woman—the career decisions, the relationship questions, and the tradeoffs no one talks about? Whether you’re building your career or building your family (or both), this book gives you the data and the tools to get a better deal at work and at home.Women today face impossible choices about careers, relationships, money, and time. And most of us are navigating them withou...

Resolve workplace and community conflicts with proven mediation frameworks that achieve 85% success rates. Professional mediators reveal step-by-step processes used in thousands of successful mediations, from family disputes to corporate negotiations, with complete guidance for both new and experienced practitioners.Why Professional Mediation Skills Are Essential:Litigation costs average $50,000-200,000 per workplace dispute. Mediation reso...

Is your workplace toxic?Toxic workplaces take many forms. Whether you're dealing with a narcissistic boss, a backstabbing colleague, endless microaggressions, or a culture of overwork and burnout, it can feel impossible to know what to do. Should you address the issue directly, play office politics, go to HR, or just keep your head down?The HBR Guide to Navigating the Toxic Workplace will help you set boundaries and change what you can whil...

Position yourself for success.Get more of the management ideas you want, from the authors you trust, with HBR's 10 Must Reads on Managing Yourself (Vol. 2). We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you stay engaged, be productive, and continue to grow throughout your working life.With insights from leading experts including Susan David, Joseph Badaracco, and Laur...

Set yourself up for a successful transition.Retirement is perhaps the greatest and most deeply personal career transition you'll ever make. Will you switch gears, slow down, or stop work entirely? Will you have the money, the good health, and the companionship you need to enjoy it?The HBR Guide to Designing Your Retirement provides the practical tips, research, stories, and advice you need to take stock of your skills and interests and defi...

Power is not working—for women, for men, or for the world. We don’t need to remake women. We need to remake power.New York Times bestselling authors Katty Kay and Claire Shipman are on a mission to reclaim power for women. In the wake of sweeping changes in the way we work, the veteran journalists challenge preconceived notions of what power is and what it’s good for, along with the insidious, mostly hidden structures of the status quo that hold w...

For the amazing female pioneers who shattered the glass ceiling, a practical and inspiring guide to reinventing what's next.Boomer women have been trailblazers throughout their professional lives. Now that their careers are losing their edge and children leave the nest, these women are ready to do for retirement what they did for the working world--redefine it. The first book from The Transition Network focuses on the unique needs of women as they explore new possib...