Presents a biography of the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army and first President of the United States.

"Known by TV viewers as the Mississippi belle whose demure demeanor belied nerves of steel and true culinary skill, America watched Whitney Miller crush the competition and become the first winner of MasterChef Season 1. Now Whitney's long-awaited dream of writing her first cookbook has come true as she shares her favorite recipes and entertaining secrets in Modern Hospitality.As a little girl in small-town Mississippi, Whitney grew up cooking at the elbows of true masters of Southern cuisine: her mother, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers. From the secret to making perfect, flaky biscuits to the art of whipping up Sunday supper for a crowd, Whitney not only learned how to create much-loved dishes for friends and family but also discovered the most essential ingredient for any meal: hospitality. In Modern Hospitality, Whitney offers a fresh take on classic dishes passed down throughout generations of Southern women. In addition to providing more than 75 original recipes that showcase regional ingredients and authentic flavors, Whitney also shares her stories of family, tradition, and suggestions for effortless entertaining. Bring a taste of the South into your home with dishes like Oven-Fried Catfish, Shrimp and Sausage with Grits Souffle;, Mississippi Cheesesteak, and Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Blondies. With recipes this simple, elegant, and delicious, it's easy to turn any occasion into something special. "--

Management consultant, Tony Rossiter's clear, humorous writing style and comprehensive content make this a compelling read. His management tips and advice will show you:, how to manage people: your staff, your colleagues, your customers and even your boss, how to organise yourself and make the most effective use of your time, how to focus on the vital 20 per cent of your work that accounts for most of the results, how to win the respect and trust of your team - and make it the best, how to cope with change and see it not as a threat but as a great opportunity.

"Whether writing one or asking someone else to write it, a letter of recommendation can be a daunting task. What should you say in it? What phrases will really sell a candidate (or yourself) without sounding over-the-top? This handy reference will guide you through the process with hundreds of ready-to-use phrases that will surely help you or the applicant land the job or gain admittance to the desired school"--Cover, p. 4.

Decision points is the memoir of America's 43rd president. George W. Bush offers a candid journey through the defining decisions of his life while writing about his flaws and mistakes, as well as his accomplishments. President George W. Bush describes the critical decisions of his presidency and personal life...

Today's graphic designers, illustrators, and typographers are rediscovering old printing techniques and handcrafts. The work collected in this book shows the many facets of the graphic design business, from business cards to posters.

This book describes a year in a kindergarten classroom as the children embark on literary exploration. The detailed focus lessons throughout the book use the power of stories to deepen the literary experience so that reading and writing become as much a part of kindergarten as playing and pretending are.--[book cover]

"Raymond Noe's Employee Training and Development sets the standard in this course area. First introduced in 1998, ETD became the market-defining text within 6 months of publication. Its popularity is due to its lively writing style and relevant examples of the most up-to-date developments in training, research and practice, including the strategic role of training and the use of new technologies in training. Employee Training and Development strikes a balance between research and real company practices. It provides students with a solid background in the fundamentals of training and development such as needs assessment, transfer of training, learning environment design, methods, and evaluation. To help students better understand the relationship between the main elements of the book, the book is now organized into five different parts. Part I focuses on the context for training and development and includes a chapter devoted to strategic training. Part II includes coverage related to the fundamentals of designing training programs. Chapters in Part II focus on needs assessment, learning theories and program design, transfer of training, and training evaluation. Part III focuses on training and development methods and includes chapters devoted to traditional training methods, e-learning and the use of technology in training, employee development, and special issues in employee development, such as managing diversity, succession planning, and cross-cultural preparation. Chapters in Part IV cover career issues and how companies manage careers, as well as challenges in career management, such as dealing with work-life conflict, retirement, and socialization. Finally, Part V provides a look at the future of training and development. "--Publisher's website.