What are the implications of philosophical pragmatism for international relations theory and foreign policy practice? According to John Ryder, “a foreign policy built on pragmatist principles is neither naïve nor dangerous. In fact, it is very much what both the U.S. and the world are currently in need of.” Close observers of Barack Obama’s foreign policy statements have also raised the possibility of a distinctly pragmatist approach to international relations. Absent from the three domina...

When it comes to job security, there are no guarantees. But there are ways to beat the odds. To become a key player. To become irreplaceable. Now, at a time when people are losing their jobs at an alarming rate all across America, bestselling author Eric Weber provides the basic tools to keeping your job and excelling in your career, with practical advice on:• Five ways to become indispensable• The one thing that impresses your boss the most• How to tell your...

Some people are simply great at their job; they always seem to say or do the right thing. They are mentioned in every conversation. Everybody likes them. They get promoted. They get pay raises. They get along with the boss. And somehow, they do all these things without being unpleasant, breaking much of a sweat or seeming to put in excess effort. And when they are offered another step up the corporate ladder or a fabulous new job, no one is surprised. After all, they have 'potential' writt...

Why do so many smart people find their careers stalled or derailed?It’s rarely a shortfall in technical expertise. The real problem is a lack of soft skills—the critical, nontechnical behaviors needed for successful career navigation. You can have all the knowledge in the world, but if you can’t sell your ideas, get along with others, or manage your workload effectively, you’re going nowhere fast.For years, these essential skills were considered “nice to ha...

Pamela Slim, a former corporate training manager, left her office job twelve years ago to go solo and has enjoyed every bit of it.In her groundbreaking book, based on her popular blog Escape from Cubicle Nation, Slim explores both the emotional issues of leaving the corporate world and the nuts and bolts of launching a business. Drawing on her own career, as well as stories from her coaching clients and blog readers, Slim will help readers weigh their options, and make a successful...

Communication is an art, and anyone--whether shy or outgoing--can improve his or her conversational skills. How to Communicate with Confidence is a straightforward guide to making good conversation that works in any situation--and works for any personality type. Highlighting the art of give and take and stressing the importance of listening, this book gives confidence to those who hesitate to strike up a conversation. Author Mike Bechtle shows readers that they don't have...

"Outstanding! hits the nail on the head in every way: Practical content, terrific stories, and an easy read. Miller has provided a road map for organizations to become exceptional--just follow the path laid out. Definitely a must read!"--Dave Ramsey, author of Total Money Makeover and host of The Dave Ramsey ShowEvery day outstanding organizations do things and promote values that ensure they will retain customers, grow revenues, i...

Productivity. It has been a buzz word in the business world for years. But despite our best attempts and countless self-help books, we still fall behind, work late, juggle our schedules, and become swamped. Time Traps addresses the most common misconceptions we have about time and our use of that time in the marketplace. Duncan has proven remedies for universal time troubles, and he shows readers how to set a schedule that works-not just some days but every day. With the principle...

Is Your Job Making You “Stupid”?Adam Smith, author of The Wealth of Nations,once wrote that a person who spends his life performing the same repetitive tasks “generally becomes as stupid and ignorant as it is possible for a human creature to become.” Wow! Now that’s not a pretty picture. Unfortunately, much of our work today consists of those boring, repetitive tasks.But maybe you’re one of the many who have gotten caught up in thinking work is jus...

Everyone sells every day—themselves, their ideas, their products or services. Soft Sell provides a new approach to selling...one that stresses motivation, communication, relationship-building, emotional intelligence and self-image psychology to power-boost you to personal sales success!Soft Sell gives you:An in-depth, self-analysis questionnaire to get you startedExercises to expand your possibilities and help rid yourself of imagin...

A daily kick in the pants from the Pitbull of Personal Development(r) and Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, and New York Times bestseller Larry Winget.In these uncertain times, America needs a straight-talk dose of Larry Winget reality more than ever. No Time for Tact is a boot-camp version of the "thought of the day" calendar, the ultimate wake-up call for anyone who's looking for a lifeline and true empowerment. With an eye-catching de...

Connect to the world around you and realize the enormous potential in talking to strangersEveryday, random encounters really can change lives, when you make them happen the right way and leverage the connection at the other end. Talk to Strangers explains how to stand out and tap the potential of others by taking notice of who is standing alongside you on the bank line, the latte pickup point, or the ticket counter at the airport. David Topus' life-changin...