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Profiles a diverse group of successful male and female American athletes, executives, and sports writers, and questions them about how they achieved success in their professional and personal lives. Presents the subjects' own inspirational words detailing what motivates them, what obstacles they overcame, why they love their sport, what their favorite book is, and other aspects of their lives. Features figures from football, figure skating, soccer,...
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"The story of how a new generation of tech-savvy franchise owners is reshaping every aspect of professional sports. In the last two decades, innovation, data analysis, and technology have driven a tectonic shift in the sports business. Game of Edges is the story of how sports franchises evolved, on and off the field, from raggedly run small businesses into some of the most systematically productive companies around. In today's game, everyone from...
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David Maister, the world's premier consultant to professional service firms, vigorously challenges professionals to examine this essential, yet under-addressed question: What is true professionalism?
Professional firms are forever trying to get their people to act like professionals—to do the right things. Though their various incentives may create employee compliance, these don't often encourage excellence. His answer is clear: It...
Professional firms are forever trying to get their people to act like professionals—to do the right things. Though their various incentives may create employee compliance, these don't often encourage excellence. His answer is clear: It...
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"A masterly locked-room mystery set in a near-future Orwellian state. The year is 2037, and on the tiny island of Isola, seven people have been selected to compete in a forty-eight-hour test for a top-secret intelligence position with the totalitarian Union of Friendship. One of them is Anna Francis, a workaholic bureaucrat with a nine-year-old daughter she rarely sees and a secret that haunts her. Her assignment: to stage her own death and then to...
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"Science is a force for good in the world--at least usually. But sometimes, when obsession gets the better of scientists, they twist a noble pursuit into something sinister. Under this spell, knowledge isn't everything, it's the only thing--no matter the cost. Bestselling author Sam Kean tells the true story of what happens when unfettered ambition pushes otherwise rational men and women to cross the line in the name of science, trampling ethical...
10) NBA
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This title tells the story of the National Basketball Association, from its founding more than 70 years ago to its status today as a world-class showcase for basketball talent. Readers will learn about the league's stars, coaches, and dynasties, as well as its growth and how it has embraced international players. Features include infographics, a glossary, websites, source notes, and an index.
12) NHL
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Explores the history of the National Hockey League including the structure, players, teams, coaches, and more.
13) MLS
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Explores the history of Major League Soccer, including the structure, players, teams, coaches, and more.
14) NFL
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Explores the history of the National Football League including the structure, players, teams, coaches, and more.
15) MLB
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This title tells the story of Major League Baseball, from its beginnings more than a century ago to its status today as the home of America's pastime. Readers will learn about the league's greatest stars, coaches, and dynasties, as well as the most iconic ballparks and sport-rocking scandals. Features include infographics, a glossary, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential...
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The only "know how" guide for professionals who want to reduce their tax burden.
WINNER of the Publishers Marketing Associations' Benjamin Franklin Award
If you're ready to hold on to more of your hard-earned money, turn to Tax Deductions for Professionals. Comprehensive, easy to read and filled with interesting examples, the book is organized into practical categories featuring common deductions, including:
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WINNER of the Publishers Marketing Associations' Benjamin Franklin Award
If you're ready to hold on to more of your hard-earned money, turn to Tax Deductions for Professionals. Comprehensive, easy to read and filled with interesting examples, the book is organized into practical categories featuring common deductions, including:
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A year ago, Travis McKinley, an unknown golfing amateur, shocked the world by winning the PGA Senior Open at Pebble Beach. Now he's famous, he makes his living playing the game he loves, and everything should be perfect. Still Travis can't shake the feeling that he's a fraud, an imposter who doesn't deserve his success - and after a series of disappointments and, to be honest, personal screw-ups, he might just prove himself right. A shot at redemption...
19) The Miz
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"Engaging images accompany information about the Miz. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
20) Kane
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"Engaging images accompany information about Kane. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--Provided by publisher.