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Résumés Are Dead and What to Do About It

Wednesday, March 7th, 2012

resumes-are-dead-and-what-to-do-about-it Dubbed “sheer genius” by New York Times bestselling author, Stephen M.R. Covey, RESUMES ARE DEAD is not for the faint of heart. This ebook tackles one of life’s most compelling choices: money or meaning? The audio is relevant, timely and career-critical. Learn how to design a career that supports your quest for both money and meaning—providing you the freedom to pursue your dreams and live your ideal lifestyle.
If you or someone you know are looking to find employment, advance your career, or start something a little more meaningful in your life, then the seven ideas found in RESUMES ARE DEAD (that you can begin implementing immediately) will inspire you.
This is career development reworked, unconventional and results-driven. Whether you’re retired, in the middle of your career, fresh out of college, or have been hit hard by economic crisis, RESUMES ARE DEAD is chock-full of powerful, raw principles that will help you find your footing, contribute to the world in meaningful ways, and simultaneously create your ideal lifestyle.
Title: Résumés Are Dead and What to Do About It
Author: Richie Norton ‘13 was named one of Hawaii’s Top Forty Under 40 “best and brightest young businesspersons” by Pacific Business News at age 29. He is a ChangeAid award winner for outstanding accomplishment in international development, international relations, humanitarian aid and academic achievement. He is also a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
Richie is the CEO of Global Consulting Circle, a boutique international business development consultancy. He is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Starting Something Stupid (Shadow Mountain Publishing), as well as the popular eBook and audio book, Resumes Are Dead and What to Do About It (Shadow Mountain Publishing).
He is a sought after speaker and consultant for the corporate growth and personal development industries. Richie has shared the stage with bestselling authors such as Stephen Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen M.R. Covey, author of The Speed of Trust and Kevin Rollins, former CEO of Dell Computers.
Publisher: Deseret Book Company (February 28, 2012)
Price: $7.99
Description: Kindle Edition
ASIN: B007F5LHN2
Information: www.amazon.com

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Keeping Honey Bees

Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

Remembering Fairfax County, VirginiaOriginally titled “Beekeeping: A Practical Guide and Hive Management: A Seasonal Guide for Beekeepers,” by Richard E. Bonney, these classic books are now updated by Dr. Malcolm T. Sanford. This volume provides the latest information on honey bee diseases . It also includes quotes by beekeepers in the field with respect to their solutions to con-temporary challenges.

Title: Storey’s Guide to Keeping Honey Bees
Co-author: Malcolm T. Sanford, Ph.D., is a 1967 graduate of Thunderbird School of Global Management and Professor Emeritus at University of Florida. Sanford has more than two decades of experience consulting and writing about the beekeeping craft. He also has extensive international apicultural experience and speaks Spanish and French.
Price: $13.57
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC (September 18, 2010)
Description: Paperback, 244 pages
ISBN: 978-1603425506
Information: http://apisenterprises.com/storey

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Larry’s 2011 Tax Guide for U.S. Expats & Green Card Holders….in User-Friendly English!

Monday, April 18th, 2011

Lipsher- EbookThere has not been anything written about U.S. taxation matters that apply to U.S. expats in over a decade…..until now! Larry Lipsher’s new book is written especially for the American taxpayer who lives and works outside of the U.S. Tax year 2010 places a whole new set of tax rules, regulations and laws into operation with two major tax acts passed by Congress and signed into law by the President. FATCA, the Foreign Accounts Tax Compliance Act will forever impact how Americans will do their banking and what they will have to report, in detail, for matters they were not required to report upon in the past.  Lipsher, a popular commentator of taxes in Asia for well over a decade, writes to get laughs from a subject that usually generates far more tears than laughter. He is brief and very much to the point, concentrating upon making a boring subject as interesting as possible!

Title: Larry’s 2011 Tax Guide for U.S. Expats & Green Card Holders….in User-Friendly English!
Author: Laurence E. ‘Larry’ Lipsher ‘65 is an American CPA who has specialized in taxation in Asia for 23 of the 42 years he has been working within the accounting profession.  Lipsher has lived in China since 1990.  A past president of the American Chamber of Commerce of South China, he is  author of the bi-weekly Asian Tax Review for U.S. based Tax Analysts and has been featured on CCTV, CNN and CNBC.  He has worked with a long list of businesses, professional athletes, rock stars and just plain folks on tax issues in nine jurisdictions of Asia as well as the United States.  Lipsher is one of only a very few foreigners to have been licensed to practice as an accountant in the People’s Republic of China.
Price: $7.79
Publisher: eBookIt.com (February 14, 2011)
Description: Kindle Edition, 6502 KB
Information: www.amazon.com

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Driving Operational Excellence

Monday, February 14th, 2011

Six SigmaIf you take 24 Lean Six Sigma gurus and ask them to reveal their most closely-guarded secrets… to uncover their most valuable tips, techniques, and tactics for creating Lean speed and Six Sigma quality in any organization… what would these experts give to you? They would give you this book. Here are the very best Lean Six Sigma strategies, methodologies, and tools… condensed, stripped down, and taught in a jargon-free style that not only teaches you how to revolutionize your organization… but prepares you to transform yourself into the kind of game-changing leader who is able to run ahead of the pack and inspire others to work together to drive real and lasting changes within your organization.

Title: Driving Operational Excellence: Successful Lean Six Sigma Secrets to Improve the Bottom Line.
Contributor: Charles Shillingburg is a 1974 Thunderbird grad and is one of 24 experts that contributed to this book.  This book was compiled by: Ron Crabtree, Edited by: Darcie S. Torres and Illustrated by: Chautona Havig.
Price: $19.95
ISBN: 978-0982787106
Publisher: MetaOps Publishing, LLC; First edition (February 14, 2011)
Description: Paperback, 336 pages
Information: www.amazon.com

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The Lazy Environmentalist on a Budget: Save Money. Save Time. Save the Planet.

Tuesday, February 8th, 2011

Dorfman- LazyIn The Lazy Environmentalist on a Budget, Josh Dorfman takes you inside the latest developments in green living to demonstrate how you can easily and affordably have your designer jeans and your planet too. From raising eco-conscious kids to greening your daily commute, Dorfman provides insights into the next wave of green innovation and the products and services that will lighten your planetary impact and lower your expenses.  Find bargain basement deals on stylish organic bedding and bamboo furnishings at the largest retailers in the world. Score instant rebates on everything from compact fluorescent light bulbs to energy-efficient air conditioners. And earn reward points for carpooling with friends.  In a time when many people are feeling financially restricted, The Lazy Environmentalist on a Budget is your guide to effortlessly saving the planet while keeping some extra cash in your pocket.

Title: The Lazy Environmentalist on a Budget:  Save Money.  Save Time.  Save the Planet.
Author: Josh Dorfman, a 2000 Thunderbird graduate, is the creator and host of The Lazy Environmentalist, a nationally broadcast radio show on Sirius Satellite Radio’s LIME Network that informs consumers about cutting-edge, eco-friendly products and services. He is also the founder of Vivavi, a furniture company that focuses on merging modern style with environmental awareness.  Dorfman lives in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Price: $1.30
ISBN: 978-1584797517
Publisher: Stewart, Tabori & Chang (April 1, 2009)
Description: Paperback, 224 pages
Information: www.amazon.com

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How to Create Credibility as a Freelancer

Monday, January 10th, 2011

rico- bookletWhether you are a freelancer or ever considered hiring a freelancer, whether you have been in your own business for awhile or are just starting, there is always more to learn in dealing with all the makes it tick.  The possibilities are endless for what you can create.  This booklet brings you practical and immediately usable insights in bite-size pieces from fourteen freelance experts, each sharing tips from their area of expertise.  These well-tested tools and techniques are sure to get you thinking about what works best for you, now.

Title: How to Create Credibility as a Freelancer
Author: Rico Austin ‘98, was born and raised in Southwestern Idaho.  He earned an Associate Degree in Marketing and Sales from BSU, a Bachelors of Business Administration in International Business at Grand Canyon University and as MBA in International Management at Thunderbird School of Global Management with a focus on the Latin American Region and the Spanish language.  Rico now is happily married to a graphic artist named Connie.  They make their home in the “Land of the Sun” Scottsdale, Arizona.
Price: $4.97
Publisher: Paulette Ensign, www.tipsbooklets.com (2010)
Description: Paperback, 16 pages
Information: www.shop.mybadtequila.com

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How to Measure the Sexuality of Men & Women by their Facial Features!

Monday, December 6th, 2010

Lafayette- SexualityThe influence of your facial features on other people begins the moment of your birth–from how you are going to be treated for the rest of your life, to the level of happiness and success you are likely to achieve. As you grow into adulthood, the size, shape and quality of your facial features also send out subliminal signals about your inborn sexual nature. In this provocative handbook, face-reader Boye Lafayette De Mente provides very useful do’s and don’ts in the selection of playmates and lifemates.

Title: How to Measure the Sexuality of Men & Women by their Facial Features!: What to Look For in Mates & Playmates!
Author: Boyé Layfayette De Mente ‘53, is the author of more than 100 books and has been involved with Japan, China, Korea and Mexico since the late 1940s as a member of a U.S. intelligence agency, student, journalist, editor and author working out of Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, Singapore and Mexico City. He is a graduate of Jochi University in Tokyo, and Thunderbird School of Global Management, in Glendale, Arizona.
Price: $14.95
ISBN: 978-0914778783
Publisher: Phoenix Books / Publishers (April 2005)
Description: Paperback, 40 pages
Information: www.amazon.com

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Which Side of Your Brain am I Talking To?

Monday, December 6th, 2010

Lafayette- BrainThis unique book is the first to describe how and why the left and right sides of the brain control human behavior in every thing people do. It covers intuition vs. reason, etiquette vs. disharmony, policies vs. principles, conformism vs. entrepreneurship, femininity vs. masculinity, humanism vs. scientism, groupism vs. individualism, harmony vs. reality, passivity vs. aggressiveness, quality vs. profit, risk-aversion vs. risk-taking, and more…all depending on which side of the brain is engaged.

Title: Which Side of Your Brain am I Talking To?: The Advantages of Using Both Sides of Your Brain!
Author: Boyé Layfayette De Mente ‘53, is the author of more than 100 books and has been involved with Japan, China, Korea and Mexico since the late 1940s as a member of a U.S. intelligence agency, student, journalist, editor and author working out of Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, Singapore and Mexico City. He is a graduate of Jochi University in Tokyo, and Thunderbird School of Global Management, in Glendale, Arizona.
Price: $11.01
ISBN: 978-0914778950
Publisher: Phoenix Books / Publishers (November 3, 2009)
Description: Paperback, 120 pages
Information: www.amazon.com

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How Organizations Learn: An Integrated Strategy for Building Learning Capability

Monday, November 22nd, 2010

DiBella2In this essential volume, authors DiBella and Nevis outline exactly what it means to be a learning organization. And they offer sound advice on how to increase the learning capabilities of your own company. Here you will discover a powerful array of tools and techniques for leveraging your organization’s unique learning style, as well as a productive framework that will help your company learn more fully and adapt more quickly in today’s volatile marketplace. A practical fusion of theory, original research, and real-world methodology, How Organizations Learn is the most comprehensive work to date concerning this all-important competitive advantage.

Title: How Organizations Learn: An Integrated Strategy for Building Learning Capability
Co-authors: Anthony J. DiBella, Ph.D., is a visiting associate professor of global leadership and organizational behavior at Thunderbird School of Global Management.  He is President of Organization Transitions, Inc., a consulting firm engaged in applied research and training on learning and change issues in organizations.  He holds a Ph.D. in Organization Studies from the MIT Sloan School of Management where he was a visiting scholar at the Center for Organizational Learning. As an educator and thought leader in organizational effectiveness, culture, and change management, Dr. DiBella has consulted with a diverse set of companies and has also taught at Boston College, the University of Massachusetts, and the University of Rhode Island.  His co-author is Edwin C. Nevis.
Price: $40.50
ISBN: 978-0787911072
Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1st edition (October 10, 1997)
Description: Hardcover, 240 pages
Information: www.amazon.com

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Learning Practices: Assessment and Action for Organizational Improvement

Monday, November 22nd, 2010

DiBella1This book offers a practical, hands-on, pluralistic approach to building organizational and team learning capability that is consistent with OD principles and that carefully explores the links between learning, corporate strategy, and knowledge management. Through a systematic series of applied exercises, it shows readers how learning in, of, and among organizations can be recognized, analyzed, and put into practice through a variety of learning actions and styles that improve organizational performance. It introduces the diagnostic Organizational Learning Inventory and provides guidance on how to use/benefit from it in assessing ANY organizational unit–e.g., department, workgroup, task force, or a company subsidiary.

Title: Learning Practices: Assessment and Action for Organizational Improvement
Author: Anthony J. DiBella, Ph.D., is a visiting associate professor of global leadership and organizational behavior at Thunderbird School of Global Management.  He is President of Organization Transitions, Inc., a consulting firm engaged in applied research and training on learning and change issues in organizations.  He holds a Ph.D. in Organization Studies from the MIT Sloan School of Management where he was a visiting scholar at the Center for Organizational Learning. As an educator and thought leader in organizational effectiveness, culture, and change management, Dr. DiBella has consulted with a diverse set of companies and has also taught at Boston College, the University of Massachusetts, and the University of Rhode Island.
Price: $53.53
ISBN: 978-0130173805
Publisher: FT Press; 1St Edition edition (August 5, 2000)
Description: Paperback, 155 pages
Information: www.amazon.com

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