В книге читатель найдет поздравления, пожелания, напутствия, тосты на все случаи: рождение ребенка, крестины, поступление в учебное заведение, получение диплома, защита диссертации, озжип проводы в армию, первая зарплата и многие другие жизненные ситуация, которые невозможно обойти вниманием.  Издательства: Харвест, АСТ, 2002 г Твердый переплет, 224 стр ISBN 985-13-0474-3, 5-17-008835-3 Тираж: 10000 экз Формат: 84x108/32 (~130х205 мм).

"This Book gives a fascinating account of a connection with the Otherworld It is an encouragement for all of us to change our ways and expand more deeply into the immediate world around us and into the universe, thereby helping ourselves and the planet It has the touch of reality that gives true meaning to it " Dorothy Maclean Author of To озжих Hear the Angels Sing, To Honor the Earth, Seeds of Inspiration and others "I recommend this book highly to anyone wishing to explore contact with the living faery realm This is not a whimsical or fantastical book, but a valid account based on one man's actual experience Furthermore, it comes from a scholar and author deeply rooted in Celtic and Arthurian tradition, who is able to make firm and positive connections with the ancestral traditions of the West, thus we can trust that he is not inventing "Celtic" material, as so many modern writers do for sentimental or commercial reasons, to our detriment and confusion" R J Stewart Author of The Living World of Faery, Power Within the Land, Earthlight and others Автор Джон Мэттьюс John Matthews.  Издательство: The Lorian Association, 2004 г Мягкая обложка, 116 стр ISBN 0936878053.

Составители: К Беляков А Садовников `Свадьба от и до` - популярная энциклопедия национальной свадьбы `Русская свадьба`, ставшая первой книгой из этой серии, представляет собой озжиъ подробный путеводитель по истории русской свадьбы от древнейших времен до наших дней В книге собраны русские свадебные традиции и обряды, обычаи, приметы, практические советы по проведению свадебного торжества, песни, частушки, тосты и многое другое В серию входят также `Татарская свадьба`, `Еврейская свадьба` и `Армянская свадьба`.  Серия: Свадьба от и до.

Book DescriptionWhile on a trip to visit his uncle at a top-secret facility known as the Go Base, Jonny Zero is critically injured and his parents killed when their plane is shot out of the sky by a mysterious attacker Now the only thing that can save Jonny's life will leave him changed forever! Don't miss out on this collection of the first four issues озжию of the runaway hit from Rocket Comics - Go Boy 7! Featuring stories by Tom Peyer and art by hot, young newcomer Jon Sommariva! Don't let Go Boy 7 pass you by!.  2004 г 96 стр ISBN 1569719373.

Book DescriptionWhat can a squirrel do to help you make your quota? Did you know that Vanilla ice cream could actually help you close a deal? How can the childhood card game of Go Fish make every presentation you have a success? People have been using analogies to describe situations, experiences, and lessons for centuries But there has never been озжйе a book that specifically uses analogies to teach the art of sales Every answer to almost every sales questions or situation can be found in everyday experiences Analogy of Sales presents a handful of these in order to explain how to succeed in sales There are a hundred different sales strategies from a thousand different authors writing a million different books telling you what is right It is probably safe to say you will not have the time to read all these books, but you will never forget building your first model, watching a field goal kicker miss a game winning kick, or the color of an orange The Analogy of Sales allows youto realize that sales is just another one of lifes experiences and by putting them all together can make your experience in sales fun and simple Download DescriptionWhat can a squirrel do to help you make your quota? Did you know that Vanilla ice cream could actually help you close a deal? How can the childhood card game of Go Fish make every presentation you have a success? People have been using analogies to describe situations, experiences, and lessons for centuries But there has never been a book that specifically uses analogies to teach the art of sales Every answer to almost every sales questions or situation can be found in everyday experiences Analogy of Sales presents a handful of these in order to explain how to succeed in sales There are a hundred different sales strategies from a thousand different authors writing a million different books telling you what is right It is probably safe to say you will not have the time to read all these books, but you will never forget building your first model, watching a field goal kicker miss a game winning kick, or the color of an orange The Analogy of Sales allows you to realize that sales is just another one of life's experiences and by putting them all together can make your experience in sales fun and simple.  2005 г ISBN 0595349420.

Since the publication of Healing Back Pain, Dr Sarno has learned important new information about the psychology of emotionally-induced physical conditions He is now able to present a set of precise theories on when, where and how emotional factors bring on physical symptoms and, based on his experience, how this process can be reversed In his last озжйк book, Dr Sarno explained how TMS, or Tension Myositis Syndrome, is a major cause of back, neck and shoulder pain He now shows that the treatment that works to lessen or alleviate it can be used on peptic ulcer, colitis, tension and migraine headache, hay fever, asthma, and a host of other disorders In this new book, he discusses a number of new pain disorders that have become the basis for disability Called RSD, or Repetitive Stress Disorders, they are part of TMS They include carpal tunnel syndrome, thoracic outlet syndrome, rotator cuff tear, bursitis, tendonitis of the shoulder and elbow, and pinched nerve in the neck Case histories are used to illustrate both the psychology and mechanics of treatment in this new and noteworthy addition to the subject of pain.  ISBN 0446675156.

Book Description Just when Ephram Brown starts to think Everwood isn't so bad after all, everything changes Thanks to Dr Brown's skill as a neurosurgeon, Colin Hart comes out of his coma and makes a miraculous recovery The town's golden boy is back, and everyone is thrilled -- no one more so than Amy She has her boyfriend back, and that's the only thing озжйн in the world that matters to her Ephram's friendship and the kiss he and Amy shared just before Colin woke up seem to have slipped her mind completely The irony is that while she's trying to pretend she barely knows Ephram, Colin wants him to be his new best friend That's when things get awkward Amy and her brother, Bright, want the old Colin back -- the one they used to spend all of their time with before the accident What they don't realize is, that Colin may be gone forever.  2004 г 240 стр ISBN 0689870833.

Ninety percent of all sales people never bother to ask for the business ThatÂs because most sales professionals are afraid of No They fear questions, objections and rejections, and this kills more sales opportunities than any other single cause By demonstrating how and when to properly ask for the business, Taking No For An Answer shows sales озжйт people how to increase earnings while helping their customers reach comfortable and informed buying decisions There is no magic here This is not an alternative to hard work or the willingness to ask, ask, ask Taking No relies on fundamental counseling techniques, rather than hard sell gimmickryÂtechniques which can contribute to success in everything we do.  ISBN 0595222285.

Book DescriptionA Novelty Board Book with Reusable Stickers Meet Betty, Hannah, Zoe, Ally, and Adam, and give them all the accessories they need! This interactive board book includes each character’s vital stats, and has enough stickers to complete each character’s ensemble With a combination of Betty’s mix-and-match play concept and озжйь story little girls are dying to know more about–this title strikes just the right pose!.  2003 г 12 стр ISBN 0375824715.

Bob Tasca is, quite simply, the world's most effective practitioner of customer satisfaction His accomplishments are astounding His small Ford dealership is consistently among the world's best in sales volume, and industry executives from all over often visit in order to learn from his operation Though he sells a generic product, Tasca has at озжйя times achieved the unheard-of feat of capturing 24 percent of his metro market, and he regularly sees 65 percent of his customers return -- triple the loyalty rate of his competitors In You Will Be Satisfied, he reveals how anyone, whether shoe salesman, software company middle manager or bookstore owner, can drive customer loyalty to dizzying heights In the book's short, punchy chapters,real-life anecdotes and bulleted lessons, readers will find the knowledge and tools they need to send their sales soaring.  ISBN 0887308597.

Any real education in ceramics must involve, from the outset, an appreciation of the source materials--the rocks around us While good, throwable clay may be a regional commodity, there is no part of the world that will not yield potential glaze materials in abundance Potters therefore need to know how to exploit the special properties of local rocks озжке quickly, reliably, and methodically This new revised and updated version of Brian Sutherland's classic book on making glazes from natural sources explains how to locate glaze material and construct, test, and use the glazes created Glazes from Natural Sources discusses rock types and other likely sources of supply, the making of test pieces, and the use of blend systems and constructions The author also clarifies the Seger system of glaze presentation for those who, like himself, have found it difficult to grasp and apply He covers, and supplies, formulae for glazes for all temperatures--from raku to stoneware and porcelain--and includes sample recipes The book emphasizes careful planning and control to ensure results that are repeatable This makes the science behind making glazes from natural sources both understandable and feasible Glazes from Natural Sources is fully illustrated, with diagrams of techniques demonstrated as well as images of the finished works of potters to show the results of these natural glazes First published in 1987, this book is considered a classic by ceramicists This edition includes a new chapter by glaze expert Nigel Wood.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 142 стр ISBN 0812219457.

The Artist's Muse: Unlock the Door to Your Creativity is one of the most innovative ideas and concepts about painting on the market Its contents are dual, for it contains a treasure trove --exceptional articles on creativity accompanied by creative painting challenges, and in addition, the kit contains a creative card game, which will show artists, озжкл fledgling or experienced exciting and different ways to express themselves by approaching their subjects "Out of the box " All in all, this package will inspire, provoke, and educate because it presents literally thousands of ways to create individual paintings And, it combines traditional wisdom and modern approaches from some of the top watermedia artists in America It's a winner.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 96 стр ISBN 1581808755.

Book DescriptionSome books make us think while others make us believe It Only Takes a Moment to Score does both Demonstrating the art of selling business ideas based on the rules of a trusted advisor, this special book imparts the wisdom of the ages with a new slant Showing us how to gain tremendous advantage over our competitors, the SCORE Method will озжкч surely become the entrepreneur's best friend With powerful encouragement and insightful tools, this special book discloses the means for succeeding in Corporate America A must read book for anyone eager to make their business a success.  2004 г ISBN 0595318339.

Book Description Shadow of the Sphinx Shifting sands, eternal dust, unending time moves as it must But ancient wisdom works through me, time is mine -- where e'er I be Paige Matthews is having aminor identity crisis She is slowly but surely embracing her long lost sisters' witchy ways, but she doesn't want to overstep her boundaries After all, she озжкь wouldn't ever want to replace Prue Halliwell -- even if she could So Paige considers it a stroke of luck when, one day, her experiments with magic turn her into a cat Who knew she had a knack for shape-shifting? One problem: She can't shift herself back Her sisters inadvertently betray her when they deposit her at a local animal shelter Suddenly she finds herself the familiar of a cult that worships ancient Egyptian deities, and is catapulted into ancient Egypt! Piper and Phoebe discover the identity of the stray cat and rally a rescue mission, only to discover another cat-woman, also entrapped within a fortress-like sphinx This kitty is one feline femme fatale, and the sisters are going to have to put human heads together to defeat her!.  2003 г 192 стр ISBN 0689850808.

It's the '70s Marvel Monster Marching Society versus the Independent Comics of the '80s in the Eisner Award-winning CBA's third compilation, re-presenting that acclaimed mag's seventh and eighth sold-out issues Behind a new cover by Michael T Gilbert - featuring his great creation Mr Monster doing battle with various Marvel monsters - you'll озжлк find interviews with Gilbert, Steve Rude, Paul Gulacy, Steve Gerber, Don Simpson, Howard Chaykin, Scott McCloud, Rich Buckler, John Byrne, Denis Kitchen, and many others.  2005 г Мягкая обложка, 224 стр ISBN 189390542X.

-Includes techniques and approaches for all types of buildings, from Classical architecture to continental buildings -Each picture is annotated in detail with practical techniques This practical and inspirational book will help artists successfully capture the beauty and detail of urban landscapes and individual buildings in drawing media озжлф as well as watercolor Drawing & Painting Buildings is a comprehensive guide to the subject, packed with practical advice, from simple exercises for perspective and color mixing for man-made materials to choosing one's composition and capturing and editing detail This is an essential resource for painting and drawing buildings of all sorts, from townhouses to public buildings, each accompanied by stunning finished artworks and annotated with indispensable tips and techniques.  2005 г Мягкая обложка, 121 стр ISBN 0715320947.

Selecting the right color palette for any design project, whether personal or commercial, can make all the difference in getting it right But choosing the right colors for a logo, and ultimately the identity, is essential because it will define all the collateral materials that will follow Unfortunately, for most people choosing colors is not озжлш an easy process, but with a little bit of science and a color advice, anyone can make a strong choice Color Harmony: Logos opens with a discussion on how to choose color(s) for logos and follows with a number of case studies on logos where color is a dominate factor such as those for H & R Block, Kodak, and Coca-Cola Then, it takes the 26 adjectives from one of the series' predecessors, Complete Color Harmony, and shows one logo for each adjective in 60 different color combinations The result: 1,560 logo variations that illustrate how colors are used In all, the book is a powerful demonstration of the power of color and its ability to impact a message Comes with bonus CD ROM!.  2006 г Твердый переплет, 160 стр ISBN 1592532446.

This easy-to-use directory explains color theory by demonstrating a wide range of color mixing techniques The 256-page, full-color book features more than 50 carefully selected colors that, when used with a basic palette, give an artist more than 2,000 color mixing and glazing options! Each combination is shown in two versions: mixed on the palette озжлэ and mixed on paper, allowing watercolorists to get the most out of a range of color mixes.  2006 г Твердый переплет, 256 стр ISBN 1560109025.

Selling Without Selling reveals the approach that Carol Super, "Salesperson of the Decade" at 3M/Media Networks (now owned by AOL/Time Warner) uses to produce double or triple the average sales of her colleagues -- every year Sales professionals at all levels will learn Carol's secrets for: * communicating better by understanding озжмй different types of people * increasing the buyer's confidence while taking pressure off the seller * prioritizing tasks * qualifying prospects * knowing what to say (and what not to say!) * overcoming obstacles * and closing sales "automatically" (That's the half ) Loaded with sales scripts, personal stories, and perspectives on what makes a great salesperson, Selling Without Selling is a revolutionary tool from a proven sales star.  ISBN 0814471862.

CatCopyII "Perfect for the Aspiring Artist *Creating atmosphere and mood is a key goal for artists *Includes a remarkable gallery of the authors work for inspiration An invaluable guide for improving artists, this book explores all aspects of landscape painting and offers expert guidance for capturing mood and atmosphere through step-by-step озжмл demonstrations, structured exercises and clear instruction Readers will learn to instill drama into powerful seascapes, serene rivers and waterfalls, majestic mountains, trees and buildings and more ".  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 121 стр ISBN 0715323016.

Collage Creations is an accessible guide to one of the most enjoyable and creative artistic mediums around Rather than standalone creations, readers will learn how to use a variety of easy collage techniques to make ordinary items extraordinary This impressive project collection includes such popular categories as wearables, home d?cor items озжмр and gifts Every easy-to-follow idea ends in a usable item, including: -Frames -Boxes -Greeting cards -Clocks -Shirts -Candleholders Using fun materials like handmade paper and rubber stamps, crafters will learn how to get fresh collage effects fast It's never been easier to achieve this popular style!.  2004 г Мягкая обложка, 128 стр ISBN 1581805462.

“One of the most promising of the younger graphic novelists ” —Charles McGrath, The New York Times Magazine Considered by many to be the most influential female cartoonist ever, Julie Doucet created an iconic body of work in the ten short years she solely devoted herself to her trailblazing comic-book series Dirty Plotte Her comics are densely озжмх inked and detailed with a pulsating neurosis from a decidedly female point of view that set the comic-book world on its head when the series debuted Doucet returns to comics after a five-year hiatus with a reworked edition of her dream journal My Most Secret Desire, complete with never-before-published material My Most Secret Desire is considered to be Doucet ’s most innovative work, exploring the longings, pressures, and exploits of the feminine subconscious Nightmarish tales of pregnancy, menstruation, sex changes, and boyfriends haunt Doucet’s nocturnal psyche with a feverish and surreal pitch.  2006 г Твердый переплет, 96 стр ISBN 1896597955.

Book Description-Complete guidance for beginner artists, from holding a brush to creating a finished painting -Extensive step-by-step demonstrations and simple exercises -Contains templates for each step-by-step project Watercolor for Starters is the perfect introduction to watercolor painting for the complete beginner Paul Talbot-Greaves озжнб guides the reader through learning basic brush techniques to applying these to create a finished landscape painting Popular landscape subjects are broken down into achievable step-by-step exercises to help develop the reader's understanding Also included are traceable templates for each of the projects, ensuring that the reader really can just pick up this book and paint a finished picture right away This book contains all the know-how the first-time painter needs to create finished paintings All the most important aspects of watercolor painting are explained, including color theory, brush strokes, tone, composition and perspective.  2005 г 121 стр ISBN 0715321854.

Book DescriptionPractical advice, approaches and exercises to improve your watercolor techniques and skills Learn how to capture the translucency and energy of water in paint with this beautifully illustrated guide Whether it is the focus of a watercolor painting or part of a wider landscape, water is the element that has the most immediate eye-catching озжнй appeal Capturing it on paper, however, is not always easy, and the variety of subjects and atmospheres to be painted - from furious energy and speed to placid stillness - can be a hindrance to artists Author Christian Wharton uses finished paintings, sketches and step-by-step projects to help artists organize their compositional and observation skills and also demonstrates the technical side of painting the glory of water in watercolor.  2003 г 128 стр ISBN 0715316389.

Содержание 1 Orungu: Danse Ivanga "Ivanga Gho Nganda Ya" (2005) 2 Orungu: Danse Ivanga "Ye Mame" (2005) 3 Orungu: Danse Ivanga "Yeni We Gha Ngonde" (2005) 4 Orungu: Danse Ivanga "Azwe Pila Gho Mandji" (2005) 5 Orungu: Chant Du Culte Bwiti Dissumba 1 (2005) 6 Orungu: Chant Du Culte Bwiti Dissumba озжнс 2 (2005) 7 Orungu: Chants Du Culte Des Agombenero (2005) 8 Nkomi: Apprentissage D'un Chant Nkomi (2005) 9 Nkomi: Chants Du Ndjembe 1 (2005) 10 Nkomi: Chants Du Ndjembe 2 (2005) 11 Nkomi: Chants Du Ndjembe 3 (2005) 12 Nkomi: Chant Du Culte Bwiti Dissumba 3 (2005) 13 Nkomi: Chant Du Culte Bwiti Dissumba 4 (2005) 14 Nkomi: Chant Du Culte Bwiti Dissumba 5 (2005) 15 Nkomi: Chants De Kondjo 1 (2005) 16 Nkomi: Chants De Kondjo 2 (2005) 17 Nkomi: Chants De Mbumba 1 (2005) 18 Nkomi: Chants De Mbumba 2 (2005) 19 Galoa: Danse Ekunda Divertissement D'enfarrt (1961) 20 Galoa: Devinettes Divertissement D'enfant (1961) 21 Galoa: Chant De Culte Pour Les Jumeaux (2005) 22 Galoa: Chant De Culte Ologo (2005) 23 Galoa: Chant Du Culte Okuyi (1954) 24 Galoa: Danse "Souleve" (1954) Исполнитель Guem.  Формат: Audio CD (Jewel Case) Дистрибьюторы: Ocora Radio France, ООО Музыка Европейский Союз Лицензионные товары Характеристики аудионосителей 2005 г Альбом: Импортное издание.

With a sense of humor and creative abandon, renowned mixed-media artist Beryl Taylor shows you how surprisingly easy it is to turn fabric, stitch, and embellishment into artistic treasures to keep and share Using her own art as examples, Beryl gives step-by-step instructions for making projects like greeting cards, wall hangings, and books using озжнх the latest mixed-media techniques, all the while encouraging readers to follow their own instincts and experiment In Mixed-Media Explorations you'A„A?ll learn how to: apply basic design principles like layering, highlighting motifs, and creating grids to give your art depth and meaning; use six simple embroidery stitches to add interest and texture; turn favorite papers into fabrics that can then be stitched or quilted; 'A„A?age'A„A? your art by etching, burning, and tearing; create richness with metallic threads, paint, and rub-ons; 'A„A?embed'A„A? fibers and found objects; use everyday items like brown grocery bags, wallpaper scraps, and bleach to create texture; stitch through metal.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 112 стр ISBN 0976692821.

The aim of this book is to provide an account of modernist painting that follows on from the aesthetic theory of Theodor W Adorno It offers a materialist account of modernism with detailed discussions of modern aesthetics from Lessing, Kant, Schiller, and Schlegel to Adorno and Stanley Cavell It discusses in detail competing accounts of modernism: озжны Clement Greenberg, Michael Fried, Yves-Alain Bois, Theirry de Duve, and Arthur Danto; and it discusses several painters and artists in detail: Pieter de Hooch, Jackson Pollack, Robert Ryman, Cindy Sherman, and Chaim Soutine Its central thesis is that modernist painting exemplifies a form of rationality that is an alternative to the instrumental rationality of enlightened modernity Modernist paintings exemplify how nature and the sociality of meaning can be reconciled.  2006 г Мягкая обложка, 400 стр ISBN 0804748950.

Since Antiquity, painters have sought to portray the glories of nature, and many of their pictures have become the best-known masterpieces in the history of art In this sweeping treasury of Western art, distinguished art historian Nils BA?ttner has chosen paintings that not only portray natural vistas but also dramatic scenes with people and озжом architecture His broad selection of paintings in this genre consists mainly of well-known works, but some seldom-reproduced pictures are also included The paintings are presented chronologically, beginning with the heritage from the ancient world and the precursors of landscape artists in the Middle Ages and Renaissance, such as Leonardo da Vinci, Giovanni Bellini, and Raphael The sixteenth century heralded a new perception of the world, reflected in the works of such masters as Albrecht DA?rer and Bruegel, as shown Next, artists of the flowering age of landscapes in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries are featured, including Claude Lorrain, Nicolas Poussin, Rubens, Rembrandt, Fragaonard, David, and Gainsborough In the early nineteenth century, which was dominated by the spirit of Romanticism, artists began to display a new manner of treating nature These revolutionary conceptions of nature are vividly presented with examples from Constable, Turner, Whistler, Frederic Church, Bierstadt, Thomas Eakins, and Winslow Homer These artists are followed by plein-air painters, Impressionists, and Post-Impressionists, among them Manet, Monet, Sisley, Renoir, CA©zanne, Seurat, van Gogh, and Rousseau Artists represented from the twentieth century include Matisse, Picasso, Klee, Magritte, Georgia O'Keeffe, Andrew Wyeth, and David Hockney Many of the extraordinary works are reproduced in full along with a detail and an informative caption In the authoritative text, the author traces the history of landscape painting up to the present day but also focuses on individual paintings and the circumstances under which they were created Along with a description of a painting, the lucid text examines the work's cultural, historical, and aesthetic context The art of landscape artists, which has long been an under-published area of art history, is finally and stunningly revealed in this richly illustrated tribute to their work This fresh vision of landscape artists is certain to be welcomed by art historians and museum-goers, as well anyone else interested in Western art.  2006 г Твердый переплет, 416 стр ISBN 0789209020.

Features unique "dark-to-light" painting technique! *Second only to flowers, crystal and glass are the most popular subjects for watercolor painters *10 step-by-step demonstrations cover requested items, including cut crystal, jewel-toned vases, Italian beveled glass, Depression-era pieces, canning jars, copper tea kettles, озжир and more *Author's unique method will attract a wide range of readers, from oil painters to watercolorists looking for a fresh approach In Stunning Crystal and Glass, dramatic light-filled paintings become possible no matter what your skill level Where most watercolorists paint from light to dark, expert Joyce Faulknor's teaches how to go from dark to light--a technique she says is easier to learn and ultimately adds more depth and texture to any work Composition examples show ways to add flowers, colorful cloths, and reflective surfaces to backgrounds to create spectacular effects.  2006 г Твердый переплет, 127 стр ISBN 1581807538.

Mastering Color takes artists beyond the color wheel for a deeper understanding of the emotional and practical uses of their palettes It features inventive, yet easy-to-understand, concepts and techniques that apply to every subject, medium, and painting level, with: -An in-depth section on the properties of color, including color density, озжищ mother colors, and transition colors -Examples, charts, mini-demos, demos, and comparisons to illustrate color theory -Advice for maximizing color as it relates to value, design, light, shadow, and mood Artists will appreciate this in-depth look at color theory -- one that's sure to maximize the beauty and appeal of their next paintings.  2006 г Твердый переплет, 143 стр ISBN 1581806353.

There's no better way to add interest to any piece of artwork than with reflections, textures and backgrounds This unique photo reference helps both fine and decorative artists tackle these subjects with ease Readers will find stunning photos of a wide variety of scenes and objects, including: - The textures of nature, such as autumn leaves, stones, озжиы fruits, weathered wood and sand; - Man-made textures like rusty metal, bricks and pottery; - Breathtaking settings from deserts to meadows and mountains; - Reflections in calm, rough and rippling water; - Scenes featuring waves, clouds, snow and forests There are also painting demonstrations in all the major mediums that show readers exactly how to get the most out of reference photos Artists of all levels will appreciate this inspiring guide! Автор Гэри Грин Gary Greene.  Издательство: North Light Books, 2004 г Твердый переплет, 144 стр ISBN 158180377X Язык: Английский.

For four decades, Caliper Consulting has helped more than23,000 companies worldwide select, develop, and manage people The Caliper Profile has proved more than 90 percent accurate in determining top performers With this book managers hire the right people every time, by discovering: Four factors that predict employee success A proven system озжия for finding and keeping great salespeople Guidance on job matching, team-building, and sales traits.  ISBN 0071422196.

Every watercolorist can kick-start their creativity and make better paintings with Creative Watercolor Workshop It shows realistic and semi-realistic watercolor painters how to unlock their creativity--even if they've suffered from artist's block in the past Highlights include: -25 energizing projects to help readers design great paintings, озжйз break down creative barriers and broaden their repertoire of techniques -A fascinating section called "The Story Behind the Painting," which offers insights on featured artwork from both the author and the artist -Special lay-flat binding that makes the book perfect for readers to take into the studio and refer to as they paint There's no excuse for not being creative with Mark E Mehaffey's friendly and enthusiastic guidance at your side!.  2005 г Твердый переплет, 128 стр ISBN 1581805322.

В книге подробно изложены правила популярных из коммерческих, спортивных и развлекательных карточных игр (бридж, преферанс, кинг, покер, тысяча, шестьдесят пять, бура, фрап, озжйл храп, рамс, очко, рамми, червы), описаны варианты указанных игр и их особенности, разъяснены на конкретных примерах методы подсчета очков Автор Василий Петров (составитель, автор).  Издательства: АСТ, Харвест, 2006 г Мягкая обложка, 240 стр ISBN 5-17-033281-5, 985-13-5264-0 Тираж: 5100 экз Формат: 70x108/32 (~130х165 мм).

Every truly great watercolor painting hinges on the qualities of light and texture In this concise guide, James Toogood shows readers exactly how to use these elements to add more drama, depth and believability to their work Beginning and advanced artists will appreciate the wealth of instruction, including: - Clear explanations of natural and озжйо artificial light, as well as how light influences texture - Complete step-by-step demonstrations that show how a whole painting comes together - Basic color theory and pigment lessons to help artists get the most from their materials - Mini demonstrations with close-up views of techniques for light and texture - Drawing and composition basics to build a strong foundation for any piece of artwork It's never been easier for painters to enrich their work with breathtaking light and texture!.  2004 г Твердый переплет, 128 стр ISBN 1581804393.

Beloved artist Charles Reid gives readers a rare look into his artistic life with this fascinating book The paintings on each page have been selected from the actual sketchbooks he has kept for the past 25 years These breathtaking illustrations are accompanied by concise commentary and advice from the artist that explains the process behind his озжйч work Charles makes painting easy by keeping it simple; his techniques will show readers how to capture the magic of watercolor It's an education in basic art principles and an exciting glimpse into the mind of a master painter Artists and art lovers alike will cherish this book.  2004 г Твердый переплет, 128 стр ISBN 1581804237.

This is an updated version of the very successful first edition which condenses and synthesizes a variety of drawing directives that aid clinicians in the assessment process, as well as in therapy The new edition will update literature reviews, provide new case studies and art work Its unique blend of assessment techniques and therapeutic uses озжйю of drawing make the book appealing to all mental health professionals, from therapists and counselors through to psychiatrists.  2004 г Мягкая обложка, 352 стр ISBN 1583910379.

The Power to Get In deals with the single most common and frustrating problem for anyone who's in business, a job transition, or a move back into the work force: the problem of gaining access to the correct audience Today, no other skill isas directly connected to your ability to earn a living as the skill of getting in to see the right people Michael Boylan's озжкг step-by-step system, The Circle of Leverage, will help you cut through bureaucracy, identify the people you most need to see, andget in their doors Anyone with something to sell, abilities to offer, or ideas to present will find this book invaluable.  ISBN 0312195222.

The New York Times Business Bestseller that teaches sellers to stop selling and listen to the buyer "Finally, a sales paradigm which supports our spiritual values and lays the foundation for the paradigm shifts occurring in business today "--Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager Selling with Integrity introduces The Morgen озжкз Buying Facilitation Method, the first wholly new sales paradigm based on the idea that buyers have their own answers Teaching sellers to support buyers' buying patterns, rather than teaching new selling patterns, international speaker and entrepreneur Sharon Morgen offers step-by-step guidelines, practical how-to's and numerous examples of this remarkably effective method in action Using Buying Facilitation, you can: * Get to the right person immediately * Eliminate unqualified prospects on the first call * Facilitate a buyer's solution-finding process * Stop rejection and objections * Decrease sales cycle by at least 50%, increase revenue by 200 to 500% "Selling with Integrity describes the first new paradigm in sales It offers a model for how to bring soul into sales, and teaches the hands-on skills to do it "--Jack Canfield * A testament to the Morgen's success, IBM has signed a national contract with Morgen to train all of its 1,000 Inside Sales Reps * Morgen's revolutionary approach to sales has been praised by Jack Canfield, Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager(tm); and Larry Wilson, author of Stop Selling! Start Partnering * Morgen conducts sales training for IBM, Dean Witter Reynolds, Boston Scientific, and other top companies.  ISBN 0425171566.

Learn to think, talk, buy and sell like an expert! • Learn what to collect, how to recognize a fake and how to evaluate the price of a watch • All the information you need to understand the differences among watch brands, the different parts of a watch, and how a watch works • Indispensable resource guide lists major auction houses, organizations озжкс and clubs, and how and where to buy and sell.  2004 г Мягкая обложка, 176 стр ISBN 0375720537.

Portraits from Life in 29 Steps presents an elegant, simple and direct procedure for painting a convincing portrait in 29 logical steps John Howard Sanden has developed this method in more than three decades of painting, demonstrating and teaching At the heart of this book are two complete portrait-painting demonstrations; each of the 29 steps озжкш is descriptively titled, explained and illustrated to show the clear progression of the portrait Sanden uses an exciting and appealing premier coup approach to painting, where the artist attempts to execute a finished painting from the very first stroke.  2004 г Мягкая обложка, 144 стр ISBN 1581805829.

Book Description THE MCGRAW-HILL PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION SERIES 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 results-focused guidebook for recognizing and resolving озжлз 24 often-fatal customer objections, and then moving to the close.  2003 г ISBN 0071417508.

Gronroos presents the most scholarly and provocative examination of services marketing that I have seen in our literature This book is guaranteed to challenge company ideas on how services should be managed and the role they play in defining a company's competitive strength and profitability Gronroos continues as one of services marketing's озжлс most original thinkers Philip Kotler S C Johnson Son Distinguished Professor of International Marketing, J L Kellog Graduate School of Management Northwestern University Gronroos is one of the world's foremost experts on this topic This new book will be eagerly read by many Stephen W Brown PhD Edward M Carson Chair in Services Marketing, Professor and Director, Center for Services Marketing Management, Arizona State UniversityService Management and Marketing is exceptionally good! It is the most comprehensive and integrative textbook in the field And the real icing on the cake is its unique customer relationship management perspective to service marketing Jagdish N Sheth Charles H Kellstadt Professor of Marketing, Emory University 2nd edition Автор Christian Gronroos.  Мягкая обложка, 404 стр ISBN 0-47172-034-8.

Book DescriptionSecrets of a Leadership Coach is a premium leadership training series that brings the wisdom of America's top CEO coach to every employee and manager It will result in better leadership, personal interactions, and team-building, and is for anyone who wants to improve personal and communication skills It contains four main sections: озжлч Executive Coaching Techniques, Developing Ourselves as Leaders, Developing Others, and Developing a Team The package includes a fifth section in a workbookstyle that leads you interactively in the creation of your own action plan Upon the completion of this series, you will be able to describe the coaching and feedback process, define the feedforward process, identify some typical behaviors of leaders that need to be changed, analyze how traditional feedback is different, recognize classic challenges in helping successful people change, explain why leaders don't always complete the coaching process after starting it, list the 3 steps to encourage feedback, demonstrate how to thank people for their feedback, write the 3 guidelines for responding to feedback, describe how to involve other people in helping one change, discuss the follow-up process, recognize when behavioral coaching will work, assess when behavioral coaching will not work, list the steps in the coaching process, describe how to involve key stakeholders, select supportive coaches, use an experiential activity for feedforward, perform follow-up and mini-survey, identify why team building is important, analyze the steps in the team-building process, illustrate examples of team areas for behavioral change, describe individual areas for behavioral change, and describe communication methods for follow-up Those readers who wish to have an accompanying program with video and interactivity should also purchase the CD version.  2005 г ISBN 1594912351.

Book DescriptionThe book consolidates the practical tips and concepts that shaped the authors work with organizations and individuals around the world It is written to allow people to benefit from what hitherto was only available to some of the wealthiest organizations The ideas presented in this book will help the reader better conduct dialogue озжлъ with themselves and others leading to optimal outcomes for all Written for the mass market, this book is a must-read for CEO’s and senior staff It reinvigorates the trainer’s approach to interactions with people on all spectrums within the negotiation.  2005 г ISBN 047082171X.

Secrets That Proposal-Writing Pros Don't Want You To Know Your proposal doesn't get a second chance to make a good first impression You may think, "RFP is a dirty word, yet proposals are the precursors for almost every business-to-business exchange Billions of dollars in products and services are riding on them every day, and they may--or озжме may not--make the grade Get your fair share of the business Take a lesson from the pros and master both the science--and the art--of writing proposals that get winning results Learn the tricks that most proposal writers would prefer to keep under wraps Bud Porter-Roth, one of the most powerful proposal writers in the world, shares the secrets of the trade Step by proven step, you will: *Createa winning proposal-writing process you can use over and over *Determine customers' needs *Define the organization, scope and content of the proposal *Develop a winning strategy to do the job *Get the proposal to the right decision-maker *Know how and when to follow up to clinch the deal Whether you're writing your first proposal or your 40th, make it irresistible Killer Sales Proposals is your best resource for closing any deal.  ISBN 1932156712.

With the Quick Reference Series, painters who need fast instruction and inspiration finally have the perfect resource And with Trees & Foliage, they now have the broadest collection of sample trees, shrubs, leaves, and grasses available on the market Regardless of experience, readers will benefit from: * Easy-to-follow directions with озжмк over 350 color photos providing step-by-step guidance * A wide variety of plant life, shown in all four seasons, from multiple painters in a broad range of styles * The accessible format, organized by subject matter Trees & Foliage offers an invaluable combination of painting demonstration and idea swipe file guaranteed to bring success.  2004 г Мягкая обложка, 127 стр ISBN 1581806132.

In our hype-infested society, honest and positive word of mouth can multiply sales explosively But for those who think it happens by chance (as most marketers do), this book will be an eye-opener The surprising truth is that word of mouth can beimplemented as strategically as any other form of marketing--and at significantly lower cost! This is озжмм especially good news for any seller of products or services who must maximize every marketing dollar Central to this book is the innovative Decision Matrix, which helps readers identify who their potential buyers are and what messages those prospects need to hear from friends, coworkers, and trusted advisors This matrix is followed by step-by-step guidance on how to construct an integrated "no vested interest" campaign that leverages all channels (including traditional media, the Internet, and PR), penetrates successive tiers of audiences, and builds sales exponentially Marketers will learn how to: * Target the predominate adopter type (innovator, early, middle, late, laggard) * Create the content--the actual words--needed to accelerate the process * Identify the sources and delivery mechanisms that will be most persuasive * Use a wide variety of the methods that trigger runaway wordof mouth 1st edition Автор Георг Силверман George Silverman.  Издательство: AMACOM/American Management Association, 2001 г Мягкая обложка, 272 стр ISBN 0814470726.

Book Description Developing and Role Playing Effective Sales Presentations is entirely dedicated to the sales process and developing the sales call Each student builds and role plays an actual presentation using a simple, learn-by-doing process that is consistent with the techniques of leading corporate sales trainers Students begin the озжмс process of developing a sales presentation by choosing actual products or services that they can sell, then they gather information needed for the presentation Students plan what will then be communicated in the four sections of the sales presentation: The Approach, Securing Desire, Handling Objections, and Closing the Sale Finally, they role-play the presentation, ensuring that they can combine all parts of the sales process effectively.  2004 г ISBN 0324223978.

Book DescriptionSales is the most important function to any enterprise, but small business owners and entrepreneurs have no idea how to hire salespeople, let alone hire GREAT salespeople Many entrepreneurs and small business owners often hire salespeople based on their work experience at large corporations, or they hire salespeople based озжмь on "feelings " These common mistakes often become the reason small businesses fail within their first five years Great Salespeople Arent Born, Theyre Hired shares the secrets of hiring great salespeople for small businesses (less than 200 employees) The old methods of recruiting top sales professionals just dont work anymore Joe Miller, a trailblazer in the head hunting profession, presents the foolproof techniques for finding great salespeople that have fueled the success of his company, SalesKingdom, and have revolutionized the recruitment process Starting from a simple premise, the BASE, Great Salespeople Arent Born, Theyre Hired guides you through the recruitment process Learn how to assess not only what a candidate can offer your company, but what your company can offer a candidate Learn why the golden ratio of 100:1 is so important to finding a perfect match Unearth the dirty secrets of the mediocre recruiters usual M O and master effective interview techniques through extensive real-life examples, role-plays, and step-by-step instruction Written in a direct, often colloquial style, this book will quickly become the go-to resource not only for those in charge of hiring, but also for the candidates who come before them.  2005 г ISBN 0832950009.

What does it take to close more sales? It takes the skills and knowledge to quit making the same mistakes over and over--like failing to ask good questions or presenting desirable solutions or handling objections or making the customer feel comfortable As a professional sales trainer, Mike Stewart has targeted the most rampant selling errors And озжни he's developed a set of practical guidelines for overcoming the problems and achieving sales success With a focus on real-life problems and solutions, the book teaches business-to-business salespeople how to: * incorporate hard-driving closing strategies into softer, consultative selling techniques * use a customer-centered approach to identify and sell what the customer values * master the sales process--from properly planning to actively listening to asking for the sale * eliminate the crippling effect of fear by building confidence and expertise.  ISBN 0814479901.

Book Description It doesn't take years of art lessons to create watercolors you'll be proud of--just let this new entry in the For the First Time series guide you with answers to all your question plus photographs and illustrations that demonstrate every exciting technique Best of all, as you're learning the different skills, you're also producing озжнк finished pieces--lovely seashells, vivid autumn leaves, a single lily And because watercolors aren't just for framed art, there are also projects for stationery, greeting cards, journal entries, and bookmarks.  2005 г 128 стр ISBN 1402722141.

Presented in this guide to success are simple, field-tested strategies for improving negotiation and persuasion skills, building a business or network, and increasing income Included are lessons for creating powerful presentations, tips on using body language and reading signals, and techniques for generating a positive image Se presentan озжнт en esta guía para el éxito estrategias sencillas y probadas para mejorar las habilidades de negociación y persuasión, comenzar y desarrollar una empresa o red de negocios, y aumentar los ingresos Se incluyen lecciones para crear presentaciones poderosas, pistas en cómo usar el lenguaje corporal y leer sus signos, y técnicas para generar una imagen positiva.  ISBN 8497350189.

Book DescriptionIt's election time at Hillridge Junior High! But when the only candidates for school president are way-too-popular (and way-too-snobby) cheerleader Claire Miller and geek-boy Larry Tudgeman, Lizzie's friends convince her to run for office But as Lizzie's popularity skyrockets, so does her ego Can Lizzie become Hillridge's озжнъ new prez without ditching her friends? Plus, Mr Dig helps the kids prepare for an academic competition where they'll be facing Kate, Claire, and Larry!.  2004 г 144 стр ISBN 0786846321.

Noted sales trainer, Stephan Schiffman, the famous master of cold calls and sales techniques, provides bite-sized tips on correcting common sales problems, using the same nuggets-of-advice format as in many of his other books! 2 edition Автор Стефан Шиффман Stephan Schiffman Стивен Шиффман обучил озжож более 350 000 торговых агентов таких организаций, как AT&T Information Systems, Chemical Bank, Manufacturer's Hanover trust, Motorola and U S Healthcare Шиффман является президентом корпорации D E I Management Group и автором.  Издательство: Adams Publishing Group, 1995 г Мягкая обложка, 124 стр ISBN 1558505113.

Practical techniques show you how to target customers, identify their needs, present your product effectively and win sales Learn all you need to know about successful selling, from developing self-confidence and closing a deal to understanding customers and managing a sales team Selling Successfully not only shows you how to improve your powers озжон of persuasion, it also provides practical techniques for building mutually rewarding, win-win relationships with customers Power tips help you handle real-life situations and develop first-class selling skills that will dramatically improve your ability to make good transactions and hit sales targets The Essential Manager have sold more than 1 9 million copies worldwide! Experienced and novice managers alike can benefit from these compact guides that slip easily into a briefcase or a portfolio The topics are relevant to every work environment, from large corporations to small businesses Concise treatments of dozens of business techniques, skills, methods, and problems are presented with hundreds of photos, charts, and diagrams It is the most exciting and accessible approach to business and self-improvement available.  ISBN 0789448645.