Managing Human Resources in Cross-Border Alliances (Routledge Global Human Resource Management Series, 1)

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As part of the new Routledge series on Global HRM, this new title considers the growing importance of cross-border alliances, in particular international joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, which is currently a major business issue. Providing a detailed analysis of various aspects of alliances, including learning acquisition, the HR implications of mergers and the role of cooperation and trust in such alliances, this book fills a vital gap in current literature. Featuring case studies and other added value features, this is an essential text for students of HRM, international and strategic management, as well as HR professionals.

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A little over a century ago, an intense explosion of technical innovation transformed the way we spent our leisure time. Inventions like the phonograph, television, radio, and motion pictures sparked a revolution in entertainment that captured the hearts—and the wallets—of the average consumer. In recent years, we've seen some improvements on these feats: LPs disappeared and made room for CDs, movies were augmented by computer-generated special effects, and video games became a staple for home computers. But for the most part, few modifications have been made to our traditional forms of entertainment for almost 100 years. That's about to change.

With the exciting emergence of digital interactivity, we're about to take a huge leap forward, reshaping and reinventing virtually every form of entertainment we know. Veteran technology journalist Alice LaPlante and technology consultant Rich Seidner explain the massive changes in technology, entertainment, and culture that are forcing this latest revolution, opening up a whole new market that extends beyond electronics-savvy teenage boys. Playing for Profit examines how digital interactivity will affect the future of the technology and entertainment businesses, demanding new rules, different players, and bigger profits. It takes an insightful look into the strategies and methods that are driving the digital entertainment and interactive gaming industries, dissecting the thinking behind such issues as product innovation, market domination, risk taking, attracting and nurturing visionary employees, and unparalleled customer service.

This engaging book outlines how the entire entertainment industry will be redefined and how the current business models found in radio, recorded music, television, and computer games will be affected. The authors explain how rapid and powerful changes in technology are already shaking up the status quo: In the music business, for example, Internet-savvy musicians are becoming Web-based recording labels, and traditional recording labels are beginning to irk radio conglomerates by broadcasting over the Internet, selling directly to consumers via e-commerce. You'll learn how the forces of evolution are creating new roles for all entertainment providers, especially the computer games industry, which is finally maturing as it reaches a new audience—girls and adult women—and makes a home in cyberspace.

This lively account of the fast-paced, high-risk world of interactive entertainment also includes:

Candid, compelling interviews with industry insiders.
Dramatic examples of how innovators in the entertainment business are breaking all the rules and ignoring traditional industry boundaries.
A behind-the-scenes look at groundbreaking digital entertainment start-ups.

Playing for Profit offers valuable lessons for managers in entertainment and technology companies and will dazzle the enthusiasts who follow the successes and failures of this remarkable industry.

An inside look at how emerging digital technologies are revolutionizing the entertainment business.

"LaPlante and Seidner are master storytellers of the events of the digital age."—Steve Fowler, Senior Vice President, The 3DO Company

"LaPlante and Seidner take us on a whirlwind tour of entertainment possibilities in the new millennium."—Bruce Leichtman, Director, Media & Entertainment Strategies, The Yankee Group

"A must read for anyone in, or interested in, the [digital entertainment] industry. Armed with this book, you can feel confident that you are prepared for the digital revolution!"—Ken Rutkowski, CEO Tech Talk Broadcasting, Inc.

"The authors deliver keen insights into the value of interactivity, including the technologies and fascinating people who are changing the way we are entertained, informed, and educated."—Gary H. Arlen, President, Arlen Communications, Inc.

Customer Reviews:

Sad but interesting for history's sake.......2002-10-16

A great example of how the hype and speculation of the late 1990's led to the bursting of the internet bubble. The book typifies the kind of thinking that got everyone into trouble: No real understanding of how technology works: No viable business model for profit; Hysterical optimism and conclusions without solid critical thinking. Anyone who had half a clue back then would have read this book and said "This is exactly what is wrong with digital entertainment today". Anyone who still believes what this book has to say is crying over his useless e-toys stock right now. Read it only if you want to better understand why things turned sour.

This book is only bla bla..........2001-11-26

This book is only bla bla... it dosnt says anything beside history and future potentials about the entertainment technologies. Nothing usefull (at least for me).

Truly interesting and informative.......1999-05-21

A plain-spoken and skillfully argued roadmap to the future of entertainment. Plenty of provocative assertions and predictions. I'm not sure I agree with all of the conclusions, but it was fun going along for the ride. Much better writing than you find in a typical biz book.

Very cool. A fascinating (and nonjargony) book about the Web.......1999-05-19

I was skeptical. I manage a radio station (talk radio, golden oldies, etc.) and, frankly, hadn't believed all the hype about the Internet. This completely changed my mind. What I really liked was that I could actually *read* it--it told a story, and a truly compelling one at that. From the early days of radio to what's going to happen in coming decades. I'm a believer. There's gonna be a revolution. The chapter on "Family Feud" (how radio broadcasters and recording labels and artists and webcasters and folks like Microsoft are all going to be battling it out in cyberspace) had me on the edge of my chair. Totally cool. Did I say that already?

Truly terrific book! Educational AND entertaining both........1999-05-19

As a professor of business administration for adult continuing education classes in Silicon Valley, I was delighted to discover this title. Whether you are a savvy businessperson wanting to know more about the possibilities of the Internet; a Web-savvy entrepreneur; or just interested in this whole Internet phenomena(and confused by all the jargon that's out there), this is a great read. I'll be using it in my graduate seminars next academic year. What's truly amazing is how Seidner and LaPlante managed to write a book that will be relevant for some years at a time when technology and business is changing at the speed of light. Highly recommended.

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Illustrated, step-by-step building instructions on framing new walls, installing windows and doors, running wire, wiring phones, and installing new flooring.

Outlines practical considerations such as household traffic patterns, carving out space from an existing floor plan, and ergonomic considerations.

Customer Reviews:

I agree with the other reviewer, I expected more..........2002-06-07

This book has some nice pictures and a few diagrams but not enough content or variety. If you are looking for variety you may want to consider another book.

Not what I was hoping for.......2000-10-08

I thought this book would be helpful in helping me make good design decisions for creating a home office. Specifically how to decide what my needs are, how to design something that will fit my needs and then finally how to actually intergrate that into my home. Well, this book assumes that you've already done all those things before buying this book. This is not a design book, rather it gives you construction tips and shortcuts to making your "existing" plan a reality...not what I was hoping for.

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How to Organise Effective Conferences and Meetings
David Seekings
Manufacturer: Kogan Page
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0749421800

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Keep it real.(Outtakes: an inside look into Arkansas media)(Association of Alternative Newsweeklies to organise a meeting in Little Rock)(Brief Article): An article from: Arkansas Business
Nate Hinkel
Manufacturer: Journal Publishing, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000974YSS
Release Date: 2005-04-19

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This digital document is an article from Arkansas Business, published by Journal Publishing, Inc. on February 28, 2005. The length of the article is 326 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: Keep it real.(Outtakes: an inside look into Arkansas media)(Association of Alternative Newsweeklies to organise a meeting in Little Rock)(Brief Article)
Author: Nate Hinkel
Publication: Arkansas Business (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 28, 2005
Publisher: Journal Publishing, Inc.
Volume: 22 Issue: 8 Page: 30(1)

Article Type: Brief Article

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Organise Meetings
Beverley Weynton
Manufacturer: Software Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1877084387

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How to organise public meetings
Communist Party of Great Britain
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0006D99G2

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Packed with savvy, down-to-earth advice, this practical career planning guide shows secretaries what they're doing right, what they're doing wrong, and what more they can do to maximize their career growth potential. Helps secretaries identify their own special skills and the value of those skills in today's job market, and shows how to apply them to their chosen career path. Provides guidance on upward advancement, changing careers, and new approaches to the job interview. Exposes the ``rules'' and ``games'' secretaries must contend with in the office environment. Identifies five main behavioral styles associated with secretaries, and shows how each affects one's promotability. Includes actual case histories, a sample time log, and skills inventory.

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In this book Ron and Judy Blue offer a framework through which couples can successfully communicate about their finances and they specifically address some of the most common conflicts, providing practical advice and valuable tools couples can use to strengthen their marriages and secure their financial future.

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One of the best.......2006-03-15

Hard for me to belive that anyone could "hate" this book. Apparently uncomfortable with the Christian message, but it's not written to make people comfortable. My wife and I loved this book and have referred back to its wisdom many times. Could not recommend it more highly to couples. It will strengthen your marriage.

Pearls to Believers.......2001-08-23

This an excellent book for couples to work through the challenges that money and marriage usually bring. Especially helpful in developing a purpose for your marriage for those believing couples that want to not only grow in their marriage but in their walk with the Lord.

Useful questionnaire included to inspire communication on various levels and subjects.

God! This was terrible.......2001-02-08

This book was a big disappointment. It turned out to be a Christian-based approach to money management that was not mentioned in the editorial. I hated it.

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Money Talks and So Can We
Ron; Blue, Judy; Berndt, Jodie Blue
Manufacturer: Zondervan Publishing Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OTARC8

Book Description

A romp through history and culture to offer engrossing tidbits about wealth gods, gold rushes and speculation fevers from the South Sea Bubble to today's dot.com sweepstakes.

Customer Reviews:

Smart, Funny & Unusual.......2002-01-28

For a book that must have been written when dot-com stocks and NASDAQ were flying high and higher, this shows extraordinary insight. Mr. Fetherston looks at many gold rushes and stock bubbles and how they went bust, and concludes that the high times of the beginning of the 21st century will flatten, too.
Even though I just read this book, it seemed ultra-current, and witty too.

It's a real page flipper. Not only because the writing is smart, funny and to the point but also because the colorful art is so handsome. Some of it is really luxurious; other art is genuinely humorous. My favorite shows a designer-monogrammed coffin for the guy who really wants to take it with him.

The author is wise but is not an I-told-you-so wise guy or snotty moralist. He understands why it's human nature to want money to grow and to accumulate some of the finer things in life.

Moreover, "Greed" is full of the kind of curious little financial and historical facts that both start you thinking and make very good conversation tidbits.

Highly recommended! It's a keeper.

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This digital document is an article from Childhood Education, published by Thomson Gale on September 22, 2005. The length of the article is 3991 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 education of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students: repair or radical change.
Author: Richard J. Reynolds
Publication: Childhood Education (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 22, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 82 Issue: 1 Page: 31(6)

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In this volume, leading scholars in international business in the United States, Europe and Japan examine the experiences of a range of firms in the US to present a unique evolutionary and comparative perspective on the management and performance of foreign companies in the United States over the past fifty years.

Foreign Multinationals in the US: Management and Performance

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Foreign Multinationals in the US: Management and Performance
Geoffrey Jones
Manufacturer: Taylor & Francis, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000MV2A28

Book Description

This collection reprints volumes concerning the Japanese economy, originally published between 1930-1963. The key titles selected here are available individually or as a full 10 volume set - titles and volume prices follow:
Vol. 1: Japan's Economic Recovery G.C.Allen [1958]
0-415 21816-0
Vol. 2: Japan's Economy in War and Reconstruction J.B. Cohen [1949]
0-415-21817-9:
Vol. 3: Eastern Industrialisation and its Effect on the West, with Special Reference to Great Britain and Japan G.E. Hubbard [1935]
0-415-21818 7:
Vol. 4: Industrial Japan: Aspects of Recent Economic Changes as Viewed by Japanese Writers Institute of Pacific Relations [1941]
0-415-21819-5:
Vol. 5: Industrial Labour in Japan International Labour Office [1933]
0-415-21820-9:
Vol. 6: Agricultural Development in Modern Japan T. Ogura (ed.) [1963]
0- 415-21821-7:
Vol. 7: Japan's Economic Position: the Progress of Industrialisation John E. Orchard [1930]
0415 21822 5:
Vol. 8: The Industrialisation of Japan and Manchukuo E,B. Schumpeter (ed.) [1940]
0 415 21822 3
Vol. 9: Japan's Feet of Clay Freda Utley [1936]
0 415 21824 1
Vol. 10: The Small Industries of Japan: their Growth and Development T. Uyeda [1938]
0 415 21825 X

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The single best book on investing!

Ecellent book about mutual fund

Good Source of Info on Mutual Funds

Another happy long time Bogle-Head

Introduction to Mutual Fund Investing

Bogle on Mutual Funds: New Perspectives for the Intelligent Investor
John Bogle
Manufacturer: Dell
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0440506824
Release Date: 1994-10-04

Book Description

John C. Bogle, founder of the Vanguard Group of Investment Companies, has built a $100 billion mutual fund company on principles of candor, fairness, and low cost. The most outspoken critic of the mutual fund industry, Bogle speaks to the serious mutual fund investor, both novice and seasoned, in this straightforward assessment of an industry Bogle himself helped revolutionize. Here he offers the essential principles of canny mutual fund investing, as well as caveats to protect the investor. Readers will learn how to: Ask three critical questions before investing. Evaluate risk tolerance and design a portfolio to meet current financial objectives. Develop a diversified portfolio of equity funds, bonds, and money market funds that will weather the market's short term variations. Apply Bogle's eight model portfolios to achieve their own financial goals. Always find themselves in a winning money market fund. Protect themselves from inflation Use index funds to effectively balance risk/return. Anyone who is serious about mutual funds can apply the dynamic investment principles of Bogle On Mutual Funds to establish a winning, long-term investment portfolio.

Customer Reviews:

The single best book on investing!.......2007-08-28

If you're going to read one book on investing and one book only, this is the one! Really, you won't need any other - it's that complete and that good. Not everybody can invest in index funds, but you can and you very probably won't get a better result any other way.

Ecellent book about mutual fund.......2007-06-27

One of the best books about mutual funds in the market even though it is over a decade old.

Good Source of Info on Mutual Funds.......2007-03-31

I thought that this was a very thorough book on mutual funds. Bogle brings to light many things that I wouldn't have known. The only problem is it requires good concentration to get through parts of this book as it can be a bit dry at times. Very good source of information overall. I would recommend it for someone to have as a reference.

Another happy long time Bogle-Head.......2007-03-08

Im a long time fan of John Bogle - few men in private industry, in particular the financial saector,have brought this much integrity to the business. Bought this book when it first came out in'93. Have given copies to two sons, a son in law, and 2 grandsons since then. The advice is priceless in the book. There are only 9 books about mutual funds worth buying, in my experience, 7 have been written by John Bogle, 1 about him and Vanguard (that I know of) and 1 by Venita Van Kaspel (not sure of the spelling)about mutual fund investing. It's hard to understand why one would choose any fund group other than Vanguard. [...]

Introduction to Mutual Fund Investing.......2006-03-28

I found this book to be an excellent "primer" for the novice investor who wants to learn about the basics of investing in mutual funds. Bogle describes the various types of mutual funds in simple plain language.

Bogle on Mutual Funds : New Perspectives for the Intelligent Investor

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Bogle on Mutual Funds : New Perspectives for the Intelligent Investor
John C. Bogle
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Education Group
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000KPACX0

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Bogle On Mutual Funds: New Perspectives for the Intelligent Investor
John C. Bogle
Manufacturer: Irwin Professional Pub.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000IN5CZM

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Bogle on Mutual Funds: New Perspectives for the Intelligent Investor
John C. Bogle
Manufacturer: Dell Publishing Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000N7773S

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Bogle on Mutual Funds: New Perspectives for the Intelligent Investor
John C.; Bogle, John C. Bogles
Manufacturer: Dell Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000NXRVHO

Bogle on Mutual Funds: New Perspectives for the Intelligent Investor. (book reviews): An article from: Southern Economic Journal

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Bogle on Mutual Funds: New Perspectives for the Intelligent Investor. (book reviews): An article from: Southern Economic Journal
Ronald L. Moy
Manufacturer: Southern Economic Association
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Southern Economic Journal, published by Southern Economic Association on July 1, 1994. The length of the article is 1079 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: Bogle on Mutual Funds: New Perspectives for the Intelligent Investor. (book reviews)
Author: Ronald L. Moy
Publication: Southern Economic Journal (Refereed)
Date: July 1, 1994
Publisher: Southern Economic Association
Volume: v61 Issue: n1 Page: p237(3)

Article Type: Book Review

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Using the techniques in this book, one client reduced its billing cycle from 3 weeks to 2 days without adding resources, working overtime or modifying its software. Within 60 days the client generated enough cash to pay off its line of credit and left the line untapped for 4 consecutive months.

The CEO of another client says, "In 2 hours, I learn more about what's going on in my business than I used to learn in a whole week".

Customer Reviews:

A must for those who study or in the tourism business........1999-09-14

The strategic layout and format of this book, including the concepts introduced has enriched my interests in not only tourism itself, but also other related business. After being a student of Dong at Canterbury Uni, his book has brighten up his lectures and provided a good background of tourism study in terms of concepts and cases study (also other reference for further studies). His personal practical case studies have made all the tourism concepts introduced in the book alive. I was invited to give a presentation on internaional tourism for our local governmental tourism development. This book has been intorduced to them and ideas/concepts have been widely used and welcome. No matter you are a student or in the tourism business, or just anyone who is interested in tourism study, this is a MUST for you!

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NEVER try without MASTERING the 1st book.......2001-02-24

This kit is VERY advanced and pretty good to gain fluency in French. That is, if you already mastered the first lesson....IT IS ADVANCED. I couldn't understand what they were saying on account of it was so fast. It's really still a good course, just advanced. I'd recomend it to anyone that wants to continue their French vocabulary as long as the basics are there.

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Not worth your time or money

Communicating More Effectively
Anne Warfield
Manufacturer: Retrouvaille Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Communications | Skills | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0967289513

Book Description

Have your ever wanted to know what a person is thinking but not saying?

Have you ever walked away from a conversation with a "gut" feeling something was wrong?

Well-no more! This book will show you how to read another person. Imagine how you can influence meetings and negotiations! Never again will you wonder "what did she really mean?"

A powerful book to make you a stronger communicator.

To be a better communicator you need to understand the nonverbal body language signs you give off and how to read the person you are communicating with.

This book includes 75 body language pictures with descriptions to help you read what a person is thinking but not saying!

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Not worth your time or money.......2002-07-01

I heard an interview with this author on the radio that prompted me to buy this book. After reading it, I realized that there wasn't much new information in the book; during her 5-minute interview she had shared most of the knowledge she had on the subject of reading body language. This book is very short, and repeats itself. I would not recommend spending time or money on it.

The persuasive person: Communicating more effectively in person and in print

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The persuasive person: Communicating more effectively in person and in print
James Watkins
Manufacturer: Wesley Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Psycho-Energetics

Manufacturer: Pinnacle Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0523402317

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Strengthening attitudes, eliminating bad habits..!

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A successful author and leading career columnist provides superlative information regarding opportunities offered by electronic job ads, various employment-related online databases and informal bulletin boards available on the Internet. Identifies commercial and nonprofit services that post help-wanted ads. Contains excellent tips on analyzing technical and personal skills and how to use them in searching for appropriate job matches. Features the experiences of approximately 50 individuals in an outplacement center with online job searching. Includes a brief overview of Internet etiquette.

Customer Reviews:

Crap.......2005-06-30

I read this book in 2005 and it was crap. A decade has past and it's totally out of date.

The Catalyst for Millennium Career Marketing.......1999-05-19

I read this book from cover to cover in 1995 and it catapulted my career in Recruiting and Online Consulting. It gave pertinent information for career marketers and job seekers who wanted to branch into the unknown. It did not boast of 100% guarantees but it promised information and delivered. I am a long time fan of Kennedy.

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In the fast-paced culinary arts professions where anything that can go wrong will go wrong and where the customer rules, students and professionals alike need quick access to helpful information. Four Star Tips: A Survival Guide for Restaurant Professionals is a lively, easy-to-read book that is full of anecdotes and useful information for the busy student or professional. With tips from restaurant professionals on everything from organization to stress management to owning your own restaurant, this is one book busy students and professionals won't want to be without.

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