Miller Gaap Guide 2003: Restatement and Analysis of Current Fasb Standards (Miller Gaap Guide)

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Miller GAAP Guide analyzes authoritative GAAP literature contained in Level A of the GAAP hierarchy, established by Statement on Auditing Standards No. 69. Pronouncements in this level include FASB Statements and Interpretations, as well as APB Opinions and Accounting Research Bulletins. The book organizes accounting pronouncements alphabetically by topic under two general areas: generally accepted accounting principles and specialized industry accounting principles. Pronouncements covering the same subject are compiled and incorporated in a single chapter so that the authoritative information is immediately accessible.

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Great Reference Book to Have on Your Desk.......2003-07-09

This book is the most useful quick reference to GAAP. You are able to find answers to any accounting questions very quickily without having to pay thousands to talk to an accountant.

Garbage.......2003-04-01

Jan R. Williams has made a career out of these nondescript updates and rewrites. Unfortunately, this book has serious problems and factual errors. Save your money!

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The definitive guide to keeping your project on time, under budget, and problem-free

In this Third Edition of The Project Manager's Desk Reference, top project management consultant James Lewis arms you with today's most comprehensive and understandable project management resources, showing you how to conduct a project of any size or nature-from the office move to building new facilities.

Using results-oriented language and easy-to-understand examples, this comprehensive, quick-reference guide presents specific situations taken from today's fast-moving business environment, walking you through proven solutions designed to keep the project moving forward.

This ready-access toolbox shows you how to:

Plan, execute, and control a project from beginning to end
Choose project managers, leaders, and teams
Develop project plans using Work Breakdown Structures, PERT, CPM, and Gantt schedules
Conduct risk analysis
Design a project control system
Use earned value analysis to track projects
Communicate effectively with all levels of your team
Conduct the essential post-project “lessons learned” review

Serving as the perfect supplement to Lewis's bestselling PM bible, Project Planning, Scheduling, and Control, The Project Manager's Desk Reference provides you with the foundation you need to manage any project to its successful completion.

Making Questions Work: A Guide to How and What to Ask for Facilitators, Consultants, Managers, Coaches, and Educators

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Making Questions Work: A Guide to How and What to Ask for Facilitators, Consultants, Managers, Coaches, and Educators
Dorothy Strachan
Manufacturer: Jossey-Bass
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0787987271

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This book is an invaluable desk reference for facilitators, leaders, coaches and anyone who wants to engage in more effective learning and decision-making conversations. It offers over 1700 rich questions that you can borrow or adapt to improve your inquiry skills, and provides clear frameworks that point to when, where, and why particular questions are most useful.

Purchasing Manager's Desk Book of Purchasing Law (Purchasing Manager's Deskbook of Purchasing Law)

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Every Purchasing Agent should have this!

Purchasing Manager's Desk Book of Purchasing Law (Purchasing Manager's Deskbook of Purchasing Law)
Donald B. King , and James J. Ritterskamp
Manufacturer: Aspen Publishers
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Common Sense Purchasing: Hard Knock Lessons Learned From a Purchasing Pro

ASIN: 0136714625

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Every Purchasing Agent should have this!.......2000-03-11

This book methodically details the duties and responsibiities of purchasing agents as well as the legal ramifications of negotiations, contracts, and performance. It's written in laymen's terms so it simplifies the complex issues of such agency. Buy it.

The Human Resources Glossary, Third Edition: The Complete Desk Reference for HR Executives, Managers, and Practitioners

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An interesting book just to thumb through.

The Human Resources Glossary, Third Edition: The Complete Desk Reference for HR Executives, Managers, and Practitioners
William R. Tracey
Manufacturer: CRC
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1574443518

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The fast paced world of human resources (HR) management, development, and utilization requires HR professionals to fill many roles and speak many "languages." The Human Resources Glossary answers the demand for a single authoritative source that compiles and explains the vocabulary of HR practitioners. This glossary defines HR terms and explains their context, use, and managerial implications in 56 of the most important HR areas, including benefits, compensation, disability, discipline, employee services, health care, organization development, productivity, hiring practices, employee testing, training, travel management, meeting management, and work measurement.

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An interesting book just to thumb through........1999-03-11

This is a rich volume providing over 8,500 entries pertaining to all areas of human resource management. It includes information on over 350 associations, federal laws and court decisions, and abbreviations and acronyms. The definitions are usually detailed, giving the book the quality of an encyclopia. This is an excellent resource. It includes full contact information for associations and other organizations. Names of laws are explained. It is an interesting book just to thumb through. Highly recommended.

The Internet Project Manager: Practitioner's Desk Reference

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Mr. Internet says do not purchase!!!!
This guide is the PMBOK improved and logical next step!!
Practical and informative

The Internet Project Manager: Practitioner's Desk Reference
Edward B. Farkas
Manufacturer: AuthorHouse
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1418401366

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Finally! Here is a step-by-step book to manage projects on the web. Filled with practical, common-sense tips along with proven tools and templates that lead the reader every step of the way.

The ultimate hands-on guide to help you manage projects like web hosting, data center migrations, site security, content development, load testing, Voice over IP, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Virtual Private Network implementations and more.

A place where you can get tools to manage the project's scope, risks, schedule, quality, resources and cost. Dozens of templates such as typical schedules, risk management check lists, customer meeting templates and more.

This book will walk you through the creation of a quality management system. This has a complete set of work instructions that provide the foundation for an ISO 9001 certified program for Internet Service Providers, development groups and professional service organizations.

This book will help you become a Project Management Professional (PMP®). This book is aligned with the Project Management Institute's Guide to the

If you are a web developer, architect, programmer or project manager this book is a must-have reference manual.

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Mr. Internet says do not purchase!!!!.......2007-02-13

I have worked on several projects developing E-commerce sites. I am currently in a project management MBA program and purchased this book as alearning tool. The author knows nothing about the Internet. You will not learn anything from this book. If you must spend the money buy a pack of gum for $23.00 and you will get more for your money!!!

This guide is the PMBOK improved and logical next step!!.......2004-05-22

This guide provides the detail and 'meat' that is terribly missed in the PMBOK. The PMBOK provides a foundation where as this guide will help you get to the 'what', 'when' and 'how' to apply a project management methodology. If you are running a project that involves software development, network infrastructure or any other techical project type, this guide will literally run you through the set up of your project, provide excellent tools for tracking and monitoring the project and reporting to senior management, and last but not least, step by step work instructions. I need to point out that this guide is valuable for ALL projects, regardless of the industry you are in - simply because it contains the detail that is so lacking in the PMBOK. I have used a number of the tools and applied-adapted some of the excellent work instructions in one of my projects. It was a tremendous help.

Practical and informative.......2004-05-07

At last a Project Management book that focuses on Internet related projects! This book has all the practical knowledge I needed. It covers the entire life cycle of the project from initiation to close out. The book is well organized and has some great examples which are easy to use and very informative. Highly recommend it to anyone who is managing the entire project or if you need to understand the overall process flow of any good project plan.

Long-Term Care Legal Desk Reference: Understanding And Minimizing Risk for Nursing Home Managers

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Long-Term Care Legal Desk Reference: Understanding And Minimizing Risk for Nursing Home Managers
Barbara Acello
Manufacturer: HCPro
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1578398266

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Protect your facility from potential lawsuits and minimize risk with The Long-Term Care Legal Desk Reference: Understanding and Minimizing Risk for Nursing Home Managers. Written by accomplished author and legal nurse consultant Barbara Acello, this comprehensive resource identifies potential legal risks and provides the tools and techniques you need to manage them. Never before has so much valuable information been available in a single resource. The Long-Term Care Legal Desk Reference, a 500-plus page manual and CD-ROM set, will help your facility manage risk and provide quality care with practical information and advice delivered in plain, easy-to-understand language.

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A comprehensive approach to project management.
Indispensable reference material
Ideal for those that want to be introduced to Project Manag.
Solid
Clearly Written and Easy to Understand

The Project Manager's Desk Reference
James P. Lewis
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 007134750X

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Move step-by-step through proven solutions guaranteed to keep all your projects on track. The Project ManagerÆs Desk Reference, Second Edition, by James P. Lewis, gives you a template for managing projects of any size from start to finish, a 16-step process for planning, monitoring, and controlling any project. As you explore specific situations taken from today's fast-moving business environment, the author's easy-to-understand approach shows you how to confidently put together a project plan using Work Breakdown Structures, PERT, CPM, and Gantt schedules. You learn how to conduct risk analysis, and assemble and manage a problem-solving team to eliminate potential stumbling blocks and complete the project on time and within budget. In the second edition of this hands-on toolbox, you get updated examples, illustrations and figures, checklists for every stage, plus lists of associations and powerful websites.

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A comprehensive approach to project management........2006-05-11

In the Project Manager's Desk Reference, Lewis presents a comprehensive approach to project management. He then goes through his model step by step from developing a concept to final project review and close out. The templates and additional models he uses along the way are extremely helpful. He addresses problem solving, risk management, and how to know when to pull the plug on a project. In the back of the book, there is a thorough checklist for project managers and a list of resources.

This book will be very helpful for anyone who needs to manage a project, expert and novice alike. The concepts and language are easy enough to understand for a novice, but so thorough that it will be useful to experts, too. The content tends to be more focused on projects dealing with research and design, product development, or something that is intended to be marketed and sold, rather than event planning. So event planner will probably want to look for another resource.

There is a wide range in regards to the suitability of graphics, textboxes, and tables. While some were extremely helpful and necessary, others were almost inappropriate, at best, or even distracting. The amateur nature of some of these graphics and textboxes only discredited the good context; but this book is an excellent book despite some of these things, but it would be even better without them. I would have also liked to see an appendix of the templates Lewis introduces throughout the book.

Indispensable reference material.......2003-10-04

Simple examples and clarity of expression help the reader to master even the most complex project management concepts. Be able to distinguish new and old earned value terminology as this edition uses the old language (e.g., BCWS, BCWP, ACWP vs PV, EV and AC). Otherwise excellent.

Ideal for those that want to be introduced to Project Manag........2002-09-07

Project Manager's Desk Reference is a complete, well-written guide about Project Management intended to college students and to any person not familiar with this subject.

The topics covered by this book include Project Planning, Scheduling (PERT), Controlling (Earned Value Analysis), Reporting/Evaluating and Risk Analysis. The book also discusses other subjects that certainly will be faced by the Project Manager, like how to Improve the Communication Skills, how to Solve Problems and Making Decisions.

This book is not intended to experienced managers that need more tools to conduct their projects. These people should look for specific books about the aspect of Project Management that they need to deep into, like Risk Management.

Solid.......2002-06-19

This is direct and to the point. Lewis' writing style is solid and very readable. He does not have a pretentious know it all attitude like so many authors have today. Not only is this an excellent desk reference, but it also can guide you through the essential concepts needed for effective PM duties.

Clearly Written and Easy to Understand.......2002-01-31

This book was a Required Book for a Project Management college course that I took. The book gives a good overview of the basic Project Management techniques that everyone uses, however, it does not get into real detail about some topics. It is good for the beginning Project Manager, or a student, but I wouldn't recommend it for someone studying for their PMP exam. The PMI PMBOK is a better reference for studying for the exam in my opinion

The Project Manager's Desk Reference: A Comprehensive Guide to Project Planning, Scheduling, Evaluation, Control & Systems

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The Project Manager's Desk Reference: A Comprehensive Guide to Project Planning, Scheduling, Evaluation, Control & Systems
James P. Lewis
Manufacturer: Probus Professional Pub
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Binding: Hardcover

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Project Planning, Scheduling & Control, 3rd Edition

ASIN: 1557384614

Powerful Telephone Skills: A Quick and Handy Guide for Any Manager or Business Owner (Business Desk Reference)

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Obsolete

Powerful Telephone Skills: A Quick and Handy Guide for Any Manager or Business Owner (Business Desk Reference)
Career Press
Manufacturer: Career Press
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1564141071

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Obsolete.......2001-04-09

I am new to the 'home office' concept of working. A critical success factor in this setup, where face-to-face human interaction is minimal, is to have powerful telephone skills.

I found that the book is obsolete and does not cover modern-age telephone techniques including the following :

- Effective Conference Calling - Effective Technical Presentations on telephone - Effective 'Bridge Calling' - leaving effective voice mail messages - Telephone Etiquettes - Mobile Phone techniques - Controlled Gossiping - Getting past the secretary to the Boss

Instead, the book digresses into normal sales techniques and telemarketing techniques, contradicting with the book cover : 'guide for manager or business owner'.

The book can better be retitled as 'elementary telephone skills for telemarketers'

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A guide to hazmat management so comprehensive, it took over 90 experts to put it together!

That's right! Scores of top experts have packed Hazardous Materials Management Desk Reference, edited by Doye B. Cox, with comprehensive information, along with practical, how-to advice on...

* Federal laws and regulations
* Personal protective equipment
* Toxicology issues
*Reporting and notification
* Stat e brownfields laws and
* Incident management programs
* Pollution prevention
* Waste treatment technologies
* And much, much more

The information you need to act quickly, correctly, and in compliance everytime is right at your fingertips in this must-have reference. It's the key to preventing work-related illnesses and injuries...structural and environmental damage...loss of business...and disastrous fines and penalties.

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This study examines the legal, moral and strategic aspects of scientists and engineers in governmental and private organizations who go public disclosing illegal, immoral or questionable practices in the workplace. The research contained in this book is based on a two year study funded by the National Science Foundation and focuses on interviews conducted with individuals who were involved in whistleblowing incidents. The authors identify individual, organizational, social and environmental factors which affect particular whistleblowing strategies.

Whistleblowing: Managing Dissent in the Workplace

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Whistleblowing: Managing Dissent in the Workplace
Frederick Elliston; John Keenan; Paula Lockhart
Manufacturer: Praeger Publishers
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: B000ORB1IO

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Whistleblowing: Managing Dissent in the Workplace
Frederick; Keenan, John; Lockhart, Paula; Vav Schaick, Jane Elliston
Manufacturer: Praeger Publishers Inc.,U.S.
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ASIN: B000OA5HR2

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Comprehensive profiles of the 57 most important observatories in the world, including 10 space-based telescopes.

Great Observatories of the World is a comprehensive tour of the 57 leading observatories located in the United States, Europe, Chile, Australia, India, Japan and the vast reaches of space.

The book begins with a brief and engaging history of the telescope and observatories. It covers 36 Earth-based observatories and their history, mission, type of telescope and other observatory equipment, and significant discoveries.

It then features 10 space-based observatories, including the Hubble Space Telescope and the Chandra X-Ray Telescope, which have been mounted on space probes to monitor some of the universe's most mysterious events.

The final section covers 11 observatories of the future, including both Earth-based and space-based telescopes, and how partnerships between nations and private institutions fund ambitious projects of unprecedented size and responsiveness.

The book also provides fascinating information on:

Spectroscopy and radio astronomy
The effects of atmosphere on astronomy
Coronagraphy and solar observation
Astronomy careers and training
Locations and websites of the world's 100 largest observatories.

Great Observatories of the World is profusely illustrated with photographs of the observatories as well as dramatic images of the universe they explore.

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Great pictures and overall descriptions; lots of numeric errors.......2007-06-10

This book is fun to read, and a lot can be learned from it, but beware of the numeric errors: do not trust dates, sizes, distances. Common errors include: billion sometimes means 10^9 and sometimes 10^12, distances to galaxies are completely wrong (e.g. 10 light years to M82), use of thousand instead of thousandths, and multiple others.

A "coffee table" book for lovers of big telescopes.......2006-01-15

This book is an indulgence for those of us fascinated by big telescopes. It includes short discussions of each of the world's most important observatories, with brief technical interludes on topics like spectroscopy and adaptive optics. But this is not a book to read, it is a book to browse through, look at the pictures, and sample the text. The text certainly has its errors, such as substituting "millions" for "billions" in comparing the cost of space telescopes, and placing the date of the 3m Shane telescope as 1979 (it was competed in 1959 and renamed after Shane in 1977.) But we can overlook errors like this in a book designed for voyeurs. If big telescopes turn you on and you have a few extra dollars available, you'll probably like this book!

Globes at Greenwich: A Catalogue of the Globes and Armillary Spheres in the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich

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Globes at Greenwich: A Catalogue of the Globes and Armillary Spheres in the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich

Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
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ASIN: 0198565593

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Known to have existed in Classical times and still being made for a mass market, globes represent the oldest continuous technique for picturing the Earth and heavens. Originally aids to philosophy, the Renaissance saw their development as compendia of rapidly expanding geographical and astronomical knowledge, and as instruments of navigation and cosmography. They have been produced as simple spheres and as sophisticated mechanical devices, as toys and as high -status furniture; used as classroom and other demonstrational tools and as a symbol in the art of many periods. Until the onset of modern industrial techniques, their manufacture as plaster, wood or metal spheres was complex and laborious, and the skills required for their graphic construction and publication no less so. The National Maritime Museum at Greenwich has one of the world's largest and finest collections of globes, comprising over 300 items including terrestrial and celestial examples, armillary spheres and planispheres. Many of these themselves derive from earlier holdings, such as the Barberini, Landau, and Gabb collections, which were acquired en bloc for the Museum in its formative years through the activities of its principal benefactor, Sir James Caird (1864-1954). The Greenwich collection has now been fully catalogued by one of the leading authorities on Western globes, Dr Elly Dekker, who undertook the task from 1993 to 1995 as the Museum's first Sackler Fellow in the History of Astronomy and Navigational Sciences. The catalogue includes full entries on all items in the Museum's collection, the overwhelming majority being illustrated. There are also nine introductory essays by Dr Dekker and other NMM specialists, and an integrated section on the Museum's Islamic globes, introduced and catalogued by Dr Silke Ackermann of the British Museum.

The Great Pyramid: Observatory, Tomb And Temple

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The Great Pyramid: Observatory, Tomb And Temple
Richard A. Proctor
Manufacturer: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0548166250

Science and Spectacle: The Work of Jodrell Bank in Postwar British Culture (Studies in the History of Science, Technology and Medicine Series)

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Science and Spectacle: The Work of Jodrell Bank in Postwar British Culture (Studies in the History of Science, Technology and Medicine Series)
John Agar
Manufacturer: Routledge
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Binding: Hardcover

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In the late 1950s, crowds massed to see a new spectacular and expensive instrument for British science. The Jodrell Bank Radio Telescope built on the Cheshire plains could be seen for miles around, but was equally visible displayed in documentary film, newspaper reports, and public lectures.
Science and Spectacle relates the construction of the telescope to the politics and culture of postwar Britain. From radar and atomic weapons, to the Festival of Britain and, later, Harold Wilson's rhetoric of scientific revolution, science formed a cultural resource from which postwar careers and a national identity could be built. The Jodrell Bank Radio Telescope was at once a symbol of British science and a much needed prestigious project for the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, but it also raised questions regarding the proper role of universities as sites for scientific research.

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Great Observatories of the World

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