In 1968, an engineering student broke high jump records around the world, not by being stronger or more agile than everyone else, but by fundamentally changing the way he leapt over the bar. In 1987, a newly-formed advertising agency supercharged the marketing of a young brand called Nike by introducing a fresh tagline: "Just Do It." Both pioneers had unwittingly discovered something critical about problem-solving that eluded their less creative competitors. It's not just about how you climb ...

A book about teams to help teams become more positive, united and connected.

Worldwide bestseller -- the author of The Energy Bus and The Power of Positive Leadership shares the proven principles and practices that build great teams - and provides practical tools to help teams overcome negativity and enhance their culture, communication, connection, commitment and performance.

Jon Gordon doesn't just research the keys to great teams, he has personally worked with some of the most successful t...

Praise for The Motive WHY SO MANY LEADERS ABDICATE THEIR MOST IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES "The Motive rocked me to my core. A gift for any aspiring CEO, or current one. I wish Pat Lencioni had written this 30 years ago!"

?Jason McCann, CEO, Varidesk "This may be Pat's best work of fiction yet. His characters are human, and the plot twists and turns kept surprising me. And of course, the lesson about our motives is critical for anyone who leads or wants to lead."

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Tagline: Patrick Lencioni's first full-length nonfiction book. This book brings together all of the themes of Patrick Lencioni's other bestselling books into a cohesive and comprehensive exploration of organizational health - what it means for an organization to be "healthy", why it's critical for success, and how to get there.

A quick and reliable way to build proven databases for core business functions Industry experts raved about The Data Model Resource Book when it was first published in March 1997 because it provided a simple, cost-effective way to design databases for core business functions. Len Silverston has now revised and updated the hugely successful 1st Edition, while adding a companion volume to take care of more specific requirements of different businesses. This updated volume provides a common set ...

Focuses on the well-known genes, developmental processes and taxa. This book builds logically from developmental genetics and regulatory mechanisms to evolution at different genetic morphological levels.

An Introduction to Syntactic Analysis and Theory offers beginning students a comprehensive overview of and introduction to our current understanding of the rules and principles that govern the syntax of natural languages. Includes numerous pedagogical features such as 'practice' boxes and sidebars, designed to facilitate understanding of both the 'hows' and the 'whys' of sentence structure. Guides readers through syntactic and morphological structures in a progressive manner. Takes the myster...

Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals, Second Edition offers a detailed introduction to the foundations of anatomy and physiology in a wide range of domestic species. Well illustrated throughout, the book provides in-depth information on the guiding principles of this key area of study for animal science students, fostering a thorough understanding of the complex make-up of domestic animals. This Second Edition includes access to supplementary material online, including images and tables...

Government Accounting Made Easy provides a simplified background and discussion of a broad range of governmental accounting topics. The book guides the reader in understanding how these individual topics come together to form a whole, under the new Governmental Accounting Standards Board 34 (GASB 34) financial reporting model.