English Essentials

With The Essential Deming, Fordham University professor and Deming expert Joyce Orsini draws on a wealth of previously unavailable material to present the legendary thinker's most important management principles in one indispensable volume. The book is filled with articles, papers, lectures, and notes touching on a wide range of topics, but which focus on Deming's overriding message: Quality and operations are all about systems, not individual performance; the system has to be designed so that the worker can perform well.

The hit BBC series Sherlock has introduced a whole new generation of fans to Arthur Conan Doyle's legendary detective. In this unique collection, Sherlock co-creators Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss have selected their all-time favorite Sherlock Holmes adventures, providing listeners a curated masterclass in crime fiction. Each of these 19 tales, from Sherlock's first appearance in A Study in Scarlet to the late classic The Dying Detective, is a potent mix of murder, suspense, cryptic clues, red herrings, and revenge.

India's huge population of 1.2 billion people is as varied and colorful as the spice markets of Old Delhi. Each region, caste, and community has its own culture, reflecting unique histories shaped by conquest, creativity, and religion. Steeped in ancient traditions, exceptionally fatalistic, and intensely passionate about their culture, the Indians are also ingenious, creative, and world leaders in cutting-edge science and technology. Show interest in their country, and it will be reciprocated with genuine warmth and friendship.

Because of division over these controversial questions, many Christians have embraced a major deception about the Holy Spirit - that he is no longer powerfully at work in the world today. Randy Clark has been an eyewitness to the miraculous work of the Holy Spirit, and a key participant in watching him powerfully transform lives across the Earth. This easy-to-understand guide equips everyday believers to understand and activate the Spirit's power in their lives today.

In Command the Room, Greg Smith and Vince Bevacqua share their strategies for building connections through compelling communication. By first analyzing your purpose, you’ll understand your true motivations and the part they play in the story you create. You’ll learn the tools and tactics for speeches that resonate, along with the delivery techniques used by professional speakers.

The Japanese people have always seen themselves as a nation uniquely apart. Their exquisite art forms and elegant culture, military prowess and technological precision, have long been the envy of friend and foe alike. Today, even as Japan adapts to a rapidly changing world, its traditional culture and consensus-based philosophy have proved remarkably resilient. Culture Smart! Japan will broaden your perception and understanding of this complex, rich, and dynamic society.

When a car-jacking in Johannesburg leads to the death of her colleague and lover, Zoe du Plessis, a palaeontologist of Afrikaner origin, is confronted with her family’s secret. As she heads for the Kalahari Desert in search of early human fossils, Zoe embarks on an inner journey into the sense of guilt haunting her people. Meaningful encounters with a San Bushman shaman, a legendary but troubled writer, a Zulu Border War veteran, and her ancestors’ diaries will reshape Zoe's sense of identity.

It's no secret that raising two babies at once has its challenges, but with the right preparation you can conquer fears for good. You Can Two! delivers essential information and practical prep strategies to get expecting parents ready for the joys of twinfancy. From mental and emotional prep to feeding, and everything in between, this action-oriented guide covers the broad spectrum of how to tackle the first few months after your babies arrive.

There's no better time than now to start researching the end-time events foretold in the Bible and examining how they align with what's happening today. But how can a beginner approach the vast and sometimes puzzling study of Bible prophecy without feeling overwhelmed? Written primarily for curious newcomers, Basic Bible Prophecy is a straightforward, no-frills breakdown of what you need to know about the future. Best-selling prophecy author Ron Rhodes provides a big-picture overview of the essential facts about Bible prophecy.

Loss is difficult...and universal. What do we say? What do we do? Part how-to guide, part hopeful manifesto, Cultivating the Doula Heart provides a clear framework for supporting those facing hardship, grief, and loss. Succinct and straightforward, this work of heart covers: Components of Doula Care, Aspects of Loss, Ways of Being/Ways of Doing, Grief Support, and Contemplative Exercises.

This audiobook is all about the wonderful world of the mind and its subconscious. We all find ourselves living in a highly competitive world. There’s always someone else just around the corner trying to take what we have or do what we do better and more efficiently. People are always looking for that "cure-all" or "magic bullet" which will put them one step ahead. But the real truth is...we already possess it!

Edgar Allan Poe, long heralded as the dark master of macabre fiction, is one of America's most celebrated and admired authors. Here, in this collection, are assembled twelve of his most beloved tales and poems. These are the best-of-the-best offerings from literature's finest writer of twisted, spooky tales.

Charles Dickens: 5 Essential Novels & A Christmas Carol brings together all the five most revered novels written during Dickens' lifetime, as well as his iconic Christmas story. In this collection you'll hear Stephen Fry narrating Great Expectations, Scrooge's ghostly journey narrated by Jason Isaacs, David Rintoul leading us through David Copperfield, and other award-winning narrators bringing Dickens' most beloved stories to life.

Practice makes perfect. And readers of So, You Want To Be Like Christ? learn how to cultivate spiritual discipline through projects, activities and exercises that lead to the essence of what it means to be a Christian. Inspired by the acts of sacrifice and discipline exemplified by the D-Day...

Are you ready to embark on the journey toward becoming a confident and skilled motorcycle rider? Look no further! How to Pass Your Module 2 Motorcycle Test: An Essential Guide and Training Resource with Instructor Tips, by Simon Hayes, is your ultimate companion to ace the Module 2 Motorcycle Test with flying colors.

Whether you're a small business owner, a manager in a business without an HR department, or even a seasoned HR professional, The Essential HR Handbook will help you handle any personnel problem - from onboarding to outplacement - quickly and easily. This fully updated 10th anniversary edition is packed with information, tools, checklists, sample forms, and timely tips to guide you through the maze of personnel issues in today's complex business environment.

Master indoor cannabis cultivation — even in small spaces — with this step-by-step guide built for real-world results. Whether you're growing one plant or a full tent, The Essential Guide to Growing Marijuana Indoors gives you a clear, proven system to grow healthy, potent cannabis — without the confusion, wasted gear, or YouTube rabbit holes.

Do you have a foal on the way? Maybe you've got a weanling who's growing like a weed but in need of training and possibly getting dangerous? Do you know what training is essential for baby horses, how to approach the work - and how much is too much? You have years till you can ride your colt or filly - but there's a lot of training that needs to be done in the meantime.

Father of modern management, social commentator, and preeminent business philosopher, Peter F. Drucker analyzed economics and society for more than sixty years. Now for readers everywhere who are concerned with the ways that management practices and principles affect the performance of...

Secrets of Home Staging isn't just an indispensable guide for the everyday homeowner; it's also geared to realtors and those committed to real estate investing and flipping houses. With potential home buyers pre-shopping homes online and dismissing many of them in as little as three seconds, it is essential that your home is staged to look its best. Secrets of Home Staging will help you navigate the home-staging process with an easy-to-follow guide.