In St. Thomas and India, renowned scholars trace the historical, religious, and cultural connections link India's Syrian Christian community with St. Thomas the Apostle. They use modern historiographical methods seek to corroborate the ancient tradition that tells of St. Thomas's missionary journey to India in the middle of the first century, in which he established seven churches in some of the major commercial centers of Malabar. From this first churches, Christianity spread thr...

Provide Help and Create Hope For the past 12 years I have been working with the nursing homes in USA in the capacity of a priest and a social worker. I am providing care in 24 nursing homes, assisted living facilities and hospices in 4 districts (counties) in the State of Texas as well as visiting hospitals and area prisons. I consider it more than a job but rather a life-giving commitment for life enrichment and to make the people happier with a professional and spiritual outlook. It is a...

There is no perfect marriage. In all relationships, there will be stages of fluctuations. Intimacy and understanding may not always remain at a high level. Couples may sometimes feel that they are living with strangers, their passion ebbing out like a receding tide, and they may feel trapped in the same old arguments over finance or kids. And it is normal too. Life may seem to go in a monotonously boring way with all its daily stresses propelling emotional distance between the partners and...

Learn practical ideas and specific strategies for construction marketing including how to effectively advertise, use Internet resources, association memberships, trade shows, obtain media publicity and other resources and systems to achieve the best possible results for the lowest cost. Best read in companion with Vol. 1 ISBN 978-0-9810816-2-5.

Industry after industry is becoming technology-driven as software rapidly eats the world. As it spreads, so do complexity and opportunity. There are clear signs that the traditional B2B business model designed 125 years ago as a simple “make, sell, ship” approach for early manufacturing companies is no longer capable of delivering the full potential of high-tech and near-tech solutions. B4B seeks to frame what is possible in an age where suppliers are connected to their customers in real t...

How to get tons of highly targeted buyers to your website or blog fast! Learn the real secrets that will boost your website or blogs exposure and generate massive unlimited traffic. You'll learn: How to convert visitors into sales using emotional triggers Learn how to find the buyers looking for your product, services or information What makes people actually pull out their wallets and buy How to build a mailing list from zero to tens of thousands How to monetize any website or blog How to...

Distribution networks are now e based and this change has made the old channel process obsolete. This book is written by an expert in channel management and development and includes chapters on the most important areas of channel process.Channel sales and management is one of the largest industry networks in the world and this book offers a broad scope of skills and information to be successful in this highly competitive market.The book covers a range of areas from successful...

Here is a sample chapter from Six Sigma Black Belt Handbook, which offers the best and the latest information to assist you in solving some of the most complex problems imaginable. In this book written by the instructors of the world renowned Motorola University, you'll find valuable advice on how to integrate research and development, manufacturing, human resources, finance, marketing, quality, and customer service goals with their corporate vision, mission and key strategies.

Product Launch 123: Launch a Product or Service in 3 Proven Steps is an authoritative eGuide that helps small businesses with new products and services launch them with minimum risk.The eGuide focuses on a proven 3-step process that explains how product inventors and developers can (1) research and uncover markets for their products, (2) create and market test a working prototype, and (3) create a launch plan that successfully brings the product to market. Specific tactics and tech...

"Zero to $60 Million" was written to challenge professional services practice directors to think out of the box when faced with the challenge of builiding their businesses. The case studies presented reinforce the practical application of the unconventional approaches to building a consulting practice, and provide insights into the steps taken to produce results that were in most cases totally unexpected and unpredictable. The lessons learned can serve as a bench mark in assessing current ...

Do you tackle several different roles including sales manager? Does managing the sales team feel awkward? Do you want to achieve better sales results? If you answered YES then you face the same struggle as many other small business owners-you can successfully manage the rest of the company, but when it comes to the sales team, you feel like your efforts are coming up short. Suzanne Paling, sales management consultant, urges you to stop struggling, and teaches you what you need to know t...

Organizations want--and need--to track the changes in their overall performance. And the divisions, units, teams, and individuals within these organizations engage in similar success measurement. Performance Measurement explains the importance of regularly monitoring your group's performance and introduces formal measurement practices. You'll learn to Apply a disciplined process to performance measurement Set targets and communicate data effectively Use performance management as a coaching...