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"I have never seen anything even close to this level of breadth. It’s a very thorough and comprehensive source book for mathematical ideas, terminology, definitions, and examples. Math Dictionary with Solutions, 2nd would be an excellent reference book for instructors of basic mathematics and statistics courses as well as for non-math majors taking required math and statistics courses."

--Paul R. Swank, University of Houston

"In addition to providing definitions as every dictionary must, it also provides clear and easy-to-follow examples that show how to carry out the most important mathematical operations to be used across these levels. This book is also a valuable resource for graduate students and academicians in the social sciences who are coping with the rapidly increasing emphasis on quantitative methods that, to be understood, require more familiarity with mathematical underpinnings than are typically a part of the academic background of many individuals in these fields."

--Dennis W. Roncek, University of Nebraska, Omaha

"This is a highly readable, accessible, reference source, the product of a huge amount of labor, obviously."

--Hoben Thomas, The Pennsylvania State University

Have you ever suddenly become stuck and not remembered how to divide a fraction or turn a fraction into a percentage? Or, have you taken a graduate statistics course and discovered that you can’t remember any of the terminology or techniques from a calculus course you took years ago? If either of these scenarios sounds familiar, then this book will provide you with the quick and easy review that you need. This reference book has math topics ranging from arithmetic through calculus arranged alphabetically by topic. Each topic is provided with a definition, explanation, and an example or two of how to solve a particular problem using the topic’s technique. Depending on the degree of difficulty of the topic, this material is covered in one or two paragraphs to several pages. To further facilitate learning, the topics are cross-referenced so that the reader can backtrack to easier topics if the current one is too difficult. This book is a "mathematics tutor-in-a-book" and provides a reliable reference for any researcher or manager who works with numbers or needs a review of mathematical concepts.

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Blown Away!.......2005-08-15

This book is exactly what I've been looking for! If you want the bottom line read the last paragragh.

I am a college student who recently changed my major from music to mathematics and needed a book to define, review and explain math in english. I also needed examples on how to use formulas ect...
This book does it all!

I do not give out 5 stars lightly and I am amazed that more people have not given this book a great review. Here are the reasons I love it so much.

1. It gives consise definitions of words and symbols from addition to calculus.

2. After the definition it gives you explanations of how to perform the operation defined EXACTLY THE WAY YOU WILL SEE QUESTIONS IN TEXTBOOKS AND ON TESTS!

3. It is the only dictionary or solution guide that I have seen that is not either for children or advanced mathematians, It's just right for anyone from highschool up to 1st term calculus in college.

4. The definitions are in english not math "symboleeze". If you have ever read a dictionary or textbook that gives definitions in symbols that it never explains exept in the middle of some long proof that you will probably never read; then you know what I mean.

5. If a term like "inverse multiplicative" is defined elsewhere as "multiplicative inverse" it tells you so.

In short, it is easy to understand while giving all the info for some one who wants to learn anything from adding to calculus step by step or someone needing brief explanations of math topics in english(I'm buying one for my professor). And the print size is perfect for someone who doesn't like having to read math with a magnifying glass. GET THIS BOOK!

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The role of the neighborhood grocery in helping consumers wage war on the home front is explored in the story of one Portsmouth, NH store.

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Jimmy Hoffa is one of the most storied figures in American history, a rough-and-tumble Indiana native who became the head of the largest and most powerful union in twentieth-century America. More than a quarter-century after his mysterious disappearance, Hoffa’s legend lives on. Yet much of his life, and the significance of his public career, has remained obscured by myth or entirely unknown.

In Out of the Jungle, historian Thaddeus Russell gives us a detailed, crisply written, and fascinating account of Jimmy Hoffa’s life and times, much of it previously untold. Russell argues that Hoffa was compelled by a variety of social forces to place the economic interests of his union members over broad ideological concerns. The most important of those forces was the demonstrated desire of ordinary Teamsters to improve their material lives. “What do you hire us for,” he famously asked a meeting of truck drivers, “if not to sell your labor at the highest buck we can get?” He responded to the rank-and-file members’ demands as did none of his contemporaries in the labor movement, seeking financial gain with the mercilessness that made him renowned and feared.

Russell shows how Hoffa’s ruthless attitudes evolved over his career. Beginning in the small Indiana coal-mining towns where he was born and raised, continuing into Depression-era and wartime Detroit, and then across the country after the war when Hoffa gained national notoriety, Russell places his life and career in historical perspective. The author presents new interpretations of how the Depression, the New Deal, World War II, and Robert F. Kennedy’s crusade against organized crime affected not only Hoffa and the Teamsters but also the American labor movement as a whole.

In this lively and thorough narrative, Thaddeus Russell illuminates the life of one of the most mysterious, compelling, and important figures in modern American history.

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Hoffa's Proletariat.......2004-04-14

Walk up to a group of twenty-five Americans on any street corner and throw out some names. Try Al Gore, Dick Cheney, Bill Frist, or the Governor of the state you happen to be in and see how many in the group recognize the name. Then try the name Jimmy Hoffa. Most of the group may not really know who Hoffa was but they will be familiar with the name. For better or worse, just like Elvis, Jimmy Hoffa has become an American icon. Just before he began his term in prison, Hoffa was even compared to Christ by a local leader of the NAACP.

Thaddeus Russell has taken on the task of telling the story of Hoffa the Teamster. This is not really a biography of Hoffa the man for his family is barely mentioned nor is his daily life dealt with. This is the story of Hoffa and his Union and the history of the man and the organization are so deeply intertwined that this almost becomes a biography of the IBT. Russell really begins his story with Hoffa's early employment and his entry into the Union. From that point the author takes the reader along for the ride as the unknown Hoffa and his tiny Detroit local move into the big time. It is a fascinating story.

As the reader travels this sometimes-bumpy road he or she will gain several insights into the current state of American Labor. Hoffa gained the unswerving loyalty of his members by providing them with what they cared about. They wanted higher wages, shorter hours, and better benefits and Hoffa delivered. In contrast to Hoffa, after WWII many Union leaders adopted a corporatist outlook. Many Labor leaders had held this view before the war but it became dominant during the conflict. Their view was that Labor should give up many of it's best tools in order to become an equal partner in the decision making process of government. Russell never uses the term but their views were basically fascist in nature. Not Hitler's version, but true fascism which has never been practiced anywhere but went through a time of great popularity among intellectuals. The power given up by these corporatists still handicaps Labor to this day. Hoffa refused to surrender any tool he had at his disposal and fell out of favor with the rest of Labor.

Russell also covers Hoffa's relationship with the crime world. It appears that while Hoffa did indeed profit by some of his connections, his main reason for reaching out to the Mob in the first place was to gain needed muscle. Had that muscle been used exclusively against goons hired by management it would have been somewhat excusable. Many times however, that brute force was used against other unions. The odd thing is that after his release from prison Hoffa was seen by these underworld figures as a threat to their position in the IBT and that seems to have caused his disappearance. One wonders what would have happened if Hoffa had regained control of the Teamsters.

For someone who has studied the labor movement or a novice in this subject matter, this is a very good book. It is very well written and informative. Russell sheds new light on Hoffa and the IBT and does so in a very clear and easy to read manner. This story is sometimes very complicated but the author has done a remarkable job of explaining the whole story. This book is a welcome addition to the study of American Labor.

The reader is provided with his checkered life story.......2004-01-09

Strongly recommended reading, Out Of The Jungle: Jimmy Hoffa And The Remaking Of The American Working Class by Thaddeus Russell (Assistant Professor of History, Barnard College) is an informed and informative biography of the famous labor leader Jimmy Hoffa. The reader is provided with his checkered life story and the murderous tragedy that ultimately befell him at the hands of organized crime figures. A detailed and in-depth study, Out Of The Jungle is unflinching in its close attention to Hoffa's diverse virtues and follies alike.

Groundbreaking.......2001-11-02

This book upsets the pieties of the left without serving the agenda of the right. No wonder some reviewers have accused Russell of pardoning Hoffa post-humously, while others have accused him of undue vilification. They're confused, because Out of the Jungle is not warped by the ideological orthodoxies that have made so many other books of labor history so boring, predictable, sanctimonious and sometimes even dishonest. Out of the Jungle is a breakthrough, a meticulous, clear-headed analysis of what made Hoffa an effective leader. One can only hope more labor historians will follow Russell's lead in the future

Out of the jungle; Jimmy Hoffa and the remaking of the American working class.

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Out of the jungle; Jimmy Hoffa and the remaking of the American working class.
Thaddeus Russell
Manufacturer: Knopf
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Inspirational!

Great for All; especially MK consultants and directors.

This book changed my life!

THE book for awesome leaders

Highly Recommended!

More Than a Pink Cadillac : Mary Kay, Inc.'s Nine Leadership Keys to Success
Jim Underwood
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
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Binding: Hardcover

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Remarkable insight into the leadership culture of one of the world's largest cosmetics companies

It's no secret that Mary Kay Inc. -- home of the famous "Pink Cadillac" -- is one of the best run and most successful companies in the world, prompting Harvard professors and U.S. Government agencies to study what made the company a global phenomenon. But what many people may not realize is that Mary Kay is much more than a Pink Cadillac. While this widely recognized icon is a symbol of top performance, it stands for something greater - a way of doing business with a personal concern for people that has made Mary Kay a different kind of company. This book explains the methods and mindset that can bring the same kind of success to your organization.

More than a Pink Cadillac provides insights into a unique and extraordinarily successful business - one that grew out of, and is still founded upon, a simple set of powerful principles. It represents the first time the company has given an outside author -- Jim Underwood -- unlimited access to its employees and management. The principles he reveals in this book have already influenced the lives of hundreds of thousands of men and women around the world - and they can do the same for your organization.

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Inspirational!.......2006-08-13

Mary Kay's autobiography tells of a woman with indomitable spirit and profound emotional intelligence. How she reached the pinnacle of success despite the tragedies and measly capital is a life lesson we should all learn from. I like Jim Underwood's writing style. His closeness to Mary Kay and his first-hand knowledge of her leadership style certainly provided credibility to this book. Highly recommended!

Great for All; especially MK consultants and directors........2006-05-17

I was really impressed with the work that Jim Underwood put forth to create this woderful book. One of the most inspiring things for me is the fact that he shares insights that I didn't know about the company that I am proud to represent. I left each reading session with an added sense of pride and inspiration.
More Than a Pink Cadillac...is a great tool for sharing with prospective team members and their spouses/spices as it comes from a person who doesn't represent MK Inc and shows how much corporate does care about those who represent MK in the field.

This book changed my life!.......2006-03-21

When I decided to start my own business, my goals were lofty and to the average person unattainable. Many people in my life were unconvinced that I could accomplish them. Desperate to grown personally, I began working my way through self-help books and the like. By mistake I picked up MORE THAN A PINK CADILLAC" and my life was forever better. Jim Underwood offers us a look into the life of a remarakable woman who refused to let anyone hold her back. Not only does this book share her personal/professional journey, it shares the journey's of women just like myself. It's not just about business, it's about people. It reminds us that this world is nothing without the people in it. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has ever thought they couldn't make it work...no matter what "it" is. Pure inspiration!

THE book for awesome leaders.......2004-08-25

I cannot say enough great things about this book. Mary Kay Cosmetics is truly a wonderful company and Mary Kay Ash was a very inspiring businesswoman. Even for those people not in leadership positions, this is still a fantastic book. This exceeded my expectations. I was very thrilled with my purchase.

Highly Recommended!.......2004-06-08

Mary Kay, Inc., is perhaps best known for two things: the cult of personality surrounding its founder, Mary Kay Ash, and the fact that it rewards successful salespeople with pink Cadillacs. In this illuminating book, management expert Jim Underwood delves into the guiding principles of Mary Kay, Inc.'s daily operations, which remain, 40 years later, true to Ash's founding vision. Countries or corporations founded by a charismatic leader often sag or sink when that leader inevitably steps down. Mary Kay's leadership was unique in that she built a solid foundation for the company so it could continue without her day-to-day guidance. This corporate biography represents the first time the privately owned company allowed an outsider complete access to its managers and employees, enabling Underwood to persuasively illustrate nine leadership rules with testimonies from members of the "Mary Kay family." We recommend this to anyone who aspires to leadership. Mary Kay may look fluffy, but it's all about the firm.

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Yippie, Another Trade Show

Good Book

An absolute must for the tradeshow exhibitor

MADE ME THINK AND SAVED US $$

The best trade show book I have read

How to Get the Most Out of Trade Shows
Steve Miller
Manufacturer: NTC Business Books
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Proper planning and effective management of your trade show presence are the keys to trade shows uccess for every business. Loaded with real-lifeexamples and brimming with practical guidance on how top Ian and execute a trade show marketing effort, How to Get the Most Out of Trade Shows includes expert advice on:

Selecting the right trade shows to attend
Setting show objectives
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Following upon leads

Plus, this new edition offers powerful information on the importance of effective promotion both before and at the show, tips on how to develop promotions and where to get promotional ideas, and lots of examples of successful promotions conducted by a wide array of companies. You'll also find coverageof relationship buildingwith new clients and booth etiquette. Let How to Get the Most Out of Trade Shows teach you how to maximize your company's return on a trade show investment. Steve Miller has advised, consulted, and trained associations, trade show management companies, and corporations all over the world for nearly three decades. The principal of The Adventure of the Trade Shows, he offers his clients consulting services, seminars, and keynote speeches as well as educational products. He resides in Federal Way, Washington.

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Yippie, Another Trade Show.......2007-05-14

Marketing professioals rarely cheer at the thought of doing trade shows, but they are a necessary part of their job. This book does a great job of providing a step by step thought process for achieving better success.

While you may already be doing many of the things suggested in the book, the book makes you see the big picture of getting more done and tracking the results.

Good Book.......2007-01-09

You'll learn some valuable lessons from this book. I think you should buy several books on the subject in order to get more information. Each book will teach you something different, which will broaden your understanding of the field.

An absolute must for the tradeshow exhibitor.......2006-06-21

I can't think of any other book investment I made that has paid off as much as this book. This book has much information to turn the clueless into a master tradeshow exhibitor. It has clear instructions that are easy to follow with planning timelines, checklists, etc. As costs are climbing and competition increasing, it's very important to squeeze out as much juice from the tradeshow as possible. This book will definitely give you an edge.

MADE ME THINK AND SAVED US $$.......2006-03-01

I have been to so many trade shows (as an attendee) and I thought I knew what it took to have a successful booth; nevertheless I ordered this book for my husband since he is setting up his first trade show booth this month. It's a good thing I skimmed it and that he's reading it from cover to cover because it made us realize our whole strategy (since his product is rather specialized) was wrong. Ironically we will even save $ by using the author's more simplistic approach as well as properly training his staff members in advance with the marketing/sales advice given by this author. I'm very impressed with the author and grateful that others gave this a great review, which motivated me to buy this book first!

The best trade show book I have read.......2005-11-20

This book is concise and clear. It provides real advice for companies of any size- advice on how to generate more leads, in less time, from higher-quality trade show prospects.
If you are looking for a book that tells you how to design your trade show booth, this is not the right book for you. But if you are looking for a book that will help you and your sales team maximize your results, give Mr. Miller's book a shot.
We have been exhibiting at a particular industrly trade show for three years prior, but this year we followed much of the advice in this book. We had a GREAT show. I had ordered another trade show book on-line that was over four hundred pages long. That was four hundred pages too long - the other book was terrible!
This book is easy to read and the advice is practical. Measure your team's performance, watch your time with each booth visitor, qualify your leads ASAP, and remember- every trade show visitor is in a BUYING attitude! Have a great show.

The food industry migrates to McCormick: Top buyers talk about how to get the most out of the Food Marketing Institute's annual "really big show.".: An article from: Frozen Food Age

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The food industry migrates to McCormick: Top buyers talk about how to get the most out of the Food Marketing Institute's annual "really big show.".: An article from: Frozen Food Age
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This digital document is an article from Frozen Food Age, published by Cygnus Business Media on April 1, 2003. The length of the article is 884 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: The food industry migrates to McCormick: Top buyers talk about how to get the most out of the Food Marketing Institute's annual "really big show.".
Author: Michael Hartnett
Publication: Frozen Food Age (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 2003
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Volume: 51 Issue: 9 Page: S17(2)

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HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF TRADE SHOWS
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Health and medical informatics encompass a very broad field that is rapidly developing in both its research and operational aspects. The discipline has many dimensions, including social, legal, ethical and economic, and consequently, information technology application in healthcare has a long history, triggered from two separate areas of interest. On one hand, the development of medical instruments has incorporated information technology in a vast number of instances. On the other hand, requirements on the registration and processing of medical services and hospital bills have led to extensive EDP-facilities, Hospital Information Systems (HIS) and ancillary registration systems. This book, Effective Healthcare Information Systems puts a special emphasis on issues dealing with the most recent innovations such as telemedicine, Web-based medical information and consulting systems, expert systems and artificial intelligence.

Guide to Effective Healthcare Information & Management Systems and the Role of the Chief Information Officer

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Guide to Effective Healthcare Information & Management Systems and the Role of the Chief Information Officer
Joe, Ed. Shapiro
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As healthcare organizations evolve to keep pace with the marketplace, the role and responsibilities of CIOs change. Developed by industry leaders, this guide provides insights and solutions to healthcare information management. Learn how to:

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