Trying to get the most out of the people you supervise, trying to get them to go that extra mile, isn't easy. But most employees will tell you that what affects their productivity more than anything else is their immediate supervisor. The video, "Would I Work For Me?" demonstrates a supervisor's behavior in realistic situations"”first as a newly appointed supervisor, and then as a more experienced manager who has learned from his mistakes. Viewers...

The long-awaited update of the classic guide to outperforming the competition using Herrmann International's trademark Whole Brain Methodology Packed with new research, updated examples, and more actionable content, The Whole Brain Business Book outlines four basic thinking styles--administrator, talker, problem-solver, dreamer--corresponding to the four quadrants of the brain and explains that many are dominated by only one quadrant. By getting out...

From the publisher. When 14-year-old William Kamkwamba's Malawi village was hit by a drought in 2001, everyone's crops began to fail. His family didn't have enough money for food, let alone school, so William spent his days in the library. He came across a book on windmills and figured out how to build a windmill that could bring electricity to his village. Everyone thought he was crazy but William persevered and managed to create a functioning windmill...

Presents lectures (each 30 minutes in length) by Scott P. Stevens, Professor of Computer Information Systems and Management Science at James Madison University, based on his courses in game theory.

Offers an updated tutorial for beginners explaining how to use Java to create desktop and Web programs, applications, and web services.

From the Publisher: Get the know-how to weld like a pro. Being a skilled welder is a hot commodity in today's job market, as well as a handy talent for industrious do-it-yourself repairpersons and hobbyists. Welding For Dummies gives you all the information you need to perform this commonly used, yet complex, task. This friendly, practical guide takes you from evaluating the material to be welded all the way through the step-by-step welding process,...