Business
Data Mining and Statistics for Decision Making (Wiley Series in Computational Statistics)
Data mining is the process of automatically searching large volumes of data for models and patterns using computational techniques from statistics, machine learning and information theory; it is the ideal tool for such an extraction of knowledge. Data mining is usually associated with a business or an organization's need to identify trends and profiles, allowing, [...]
Enduring Success: What Top Companies Do Differently(PDF)
Why are some companies able to achieve success, even under difficult circumstances, whereas others struggle and face problems? The results of this large-scale study of over 1,000 top companies and leaders, such as Nestlé, T-Mobile, Peter Brabeck-Lathmate, René Obermann and Markus Langes-Swarovski, are clear. Success doesn't depend on the market situation, but on the management [...]
Content Rules: How to Create Killer Blogs, Podcasts, Videos, Ebooks, Webinars (and More) That Engage Customers and Ignite Your Business
Blogs, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and other publishing platforms are giving everyone a "voice," including organizations and their customers. So how do you create the bold stories, videos, and blog posts that cultivate fans, arouse passion for your products or services, and ignite your business? Content Rules equips you for online success with a one-stop source [...]
Power of Attorney Handbook, 6E (+ CD-ROM)(PDF)
Your Complete Guide for All Power of Attorney and Related Documents Preparing a power of attorney is one of the best steps you can take to direct others as to your wishes when you are unable to personally speak for yourself. Power of Attorney Handbook is an easy-to-use tool to help you prepare a power [...]
The Leadership Brain For Dummies(PDF)
Discover how scientific knowledge of the brain can make you a better leader Based upon the latest breakthroughs in neuroscience and advances in brain-based education, Leadership Brain For Dummies gives you the edge to influence, lead, and transform any team or organization. Drawing concrete connections between the growing scientific knowledge of the brain and leadership, [...]
Think Strategically(PDF)
If you think more strategically than your competitors, your company will win the competitive battle in the mid or long term. This book explains simply and clearly the elements, concepts, analyses and interrelationships that make up this strategic thinking, and shows how to employ it in your business or organization.
The Handbook for Leaders: 24 Lessons for Extraordinary Leaders(PDF)
These quick reads, based on McGraw-Hill bestsellers, are designed to meet the needs of busy people. Titles in the series focus on each book's main themes and action ideas, reduced to a manageable page count for on-the-go readers. A workplace-tested prescription for encouraging the behaviors and key drivers of effective leadership, from one of today's [...]
Towards Improved Project Management Practice: Uncovering the Evidence for Effective Practices Through Empirical Research
Projects are important to industry, but project performance continually disappoints stakeholder expectations. Organizations react to this performance problem in many ways, and purchase consultancy, training, methods and tools as possible solutions. There is no published evidence that any of these solutions are consistently successful in improving project performance. This thesis answers the question, "What can [...]
Essentials in Bone and Soft-Tissue Pathology(PDF)
Essentials in Bone and Soft-Tissue Pathology is a concise and well-illustrated handbook that captures the salient points of the most common problems in bone and soft-tissue pathology. The volume includes the most important diagnostic features of common musculoskeletal lesions. This book is a short text directed primarily at residents in pathology and other individuals interested [...]
Project Manager Street Smarts: A Real World Guide to PMP Skills(PDF)
The perfect workbook for project managers and PMP exam candidates seeking practical experience New project managers and students pursuing the Project Management Professional certification are looking for practical experience to solidify their skills. The step-by-step tasks presented in this book offer them an opportunity to practice the common tasks project managers face in the real [...]