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If you’ve never read The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, you’vebeen missing out on one of the bestselling leadership books of alltime. If you have read the original version, then you’ll love thisnew expanded and updated one.Internationally recognized leadership expert, speaker, andauthor John C. Maxwell has taken this multi-million-seller and madeit even better:• Every Law of Leadership has been sharpened and updated• Seventeen new leadership stories are included• Two new Laws of Leadership are introduced• New evaluation tool will reveal your leadership strengths—andweaknesses• New application exercises in every chapter will help you growWhy would Dr. Maxwell make changes to his bestselling book?“A book is a conversation between the author and reader,” saysMaxwell. “It’s been ten years since I wrote The 21 Laws ofLeadership. I’ve grown a lot since then. I’ve taught these laws indozens of countries around the world. This new edition gives me theopportunity to share what I’ve learned.”

Put away that pencil and paper and startputting the power of AutoCAD 2014 to work in your CAD projects anddesigns. From setting up your drawing environment to using text,dimensions, hatching, and more, this guide walks you throughAutoCAD basics and provides you with a solid understanding of thelatest CAD tools and techniques. You’ll also benefit from thefull-color illustrations that mirror exactly what you’ll see onyour AutoCAD 2014 screen and highlight the importance of AutoCAD’sModel view, which shows different line weights for printing indifferent colors.Covers the latest AutoCAD features and techniques, includingcreating a basic layout, navigating the AutoCAD 2014 interface,drawing and editing, working with dimensions, plotting, addingtext, using blocks, and moreShows you how to make the best use of color in your AutoCADdesigns, take advantage of the AutoCAD DesignCenter, and showcaseyour work to potential clients and customersIncludes practical advice and guidance on real-world methods andtips used by architects, engineers, and other CAD professionals tocreate compelling 3D models and detailed technical drawings

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People isrecognized as one of the most influential audiobooks ever recorded.In this seminal work, Stephen R. Covey presents a holistic,integrated, principle-centered approach for solving personal andprofessional problems. With penetrating insights and pointedanecdotes, Covey reveals a step-by-step pathway for living withfairness, integrity, honesty and human dignity—principles that giveus the security to adapt to change, and the wisdom and power totake advantage of the opportunities that change creates. The 7Habits have become so famous because they work. From Habit 1: BeProactive and Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind, millions ofpeople have worked their way through the 7 and found in them a keyto transforming their lives. Translated into thirty-four languagesThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has been the key to thesuccess of legions of business leaders and individuals the worldover.

First impressions are important. So every fewyears, Autodesk modifies what happens when you first load AutoCAD.But this time, the change is truly an improvement. When you firststart AutoCAD 2015, instead of a Welcome dialog, you are nowgreeted by the New Tab. You also see this tab when there are nodrawings open and you can easily switch to the New Tab at any time.The New Tab contains two sliding content frames: Learn andCreate. The Create frame is displayed by default and serves as alaunch pad where you can access sample files, recent files,templates, product updates and the online community. This frame isdivided into three columns. The Get Started column lets you quicklybegin a new drawing from a default template or from a list ofavailable drawing templates, open an existing drawing or sheet set,get more templates online and explore sample drawings. In theRecent Documents column, you can view and open your recentdrawings, choose how these drawings are displayed and pin drawingsto ensure that they remain in the list. The Connect column provideslinks to sign into your Autodesk 360 account and send feedback toAutodesk. The Learn frame provides tools to help you learn AutoCAD2015 and includes links to getting started videos and onlineresources.

Get professional training in 3ds Max from thisAutodesk Official Training GuideExtremely popular with video game designers as well asarchitects, 3ds Max offers integrated 3D modeling, animation,rendering, and compositing tools designed to streamline production.If you already have a working knowledge of 3ds Max basics, thisofficial guide will take your skills to the next level. Detailedtutorials cover all the latest features of 3ds Max. From modeling,texturing, animation, and architectural visualization to high-leveltechniques for film, television, games, and more, this bookprovides professional-level instruction on 3ds Max.Those who are proficient in 3ds Max basics can take their 3Danimation skills to the next level with this Autodesk OfficialTraining GuideOffers industry-level training, with diverse tutorials thatshowcase techniques used in actual animations for games, film, TV,and architectural visualizationCovers modeling, texturing, animation, visual effects, andhigh-level techniques as well as all the latest features of 3dsMaxAlso recommended as a preparation guide to Autodesk's 3ds MaxAssociate and Professional examsMastering Autodesk 3ds Max will help intermediate to advanced3ds Max users develop and sharpen their skills in this popularanimation and effects software.

Get professional training in 3ds Max from thisAutodesk Official Training GuideExtremely popular with video game designers as well asarchitects, 3ds Max offers integrated 3D modeling, animation,rendering, and compositing tools designed to streamline production.If you already have a working knowledge of 3ds Max basics, thisofficial guide will take your skills to the next level. Detailedtutorials cover all the latest features of 3ds Max. From modeling,texturing, animation, and architectural visualization to high-leveltechniques for film, television, games, and more, this bookprovides professional-level instruction on 3ds Max.Those who are proficient in 3ds Max basics can take their 3Danimation skills to the next level with this Autodesk OfficialTraining GuideOffers industry-level training, with diverse tutorials thatshowcase techniques used in actual animations for games, film, TV,and architectural visualizationCovers modeling, texturing, animation, visual effects, andhigh-level techniques as well as all the latest features of 3dsMaxAlso recommended as a preparation guide to Autodesk's 3ds MaxAssociate and Professional examsMastering Autodesk 3ds Max will help intermediate to advanced3ds Max users develop and sharpen their skills in this popularanimation and effects software.

Leading the industry is AutoCAD in 2D and 3Dfor CAD design. Basically, this drafting and modeling tool enablesyou to communicate your design concepts concisely and effectively.Nearly every structure, built environment, machine tool andconsumer product is created via computer aided design (CAD). Since2007 the 3D modeling capabilities of AutoCAD have improved witheach and every new release. This includes the full set of modelingand modifying tools as well as the Mental Ray rendering engine aswell as the mesh modeling. Create realistic textures and materials,employ real world lighting for Sun and Shadow effect studies.Insert a high quality walk though in the form of a movie.Many industries use AutoCAD. Industries such as architects,mechanical, electric, electronic as well as engineering andconstruction all favor AutoCAD for their design needs. Fromfacilities management and geographical information systems tomultimedia, AutoCAD is here to stay. Surveying is easier usingAutoCAD, Civil engineering and town planning can be done much moreeffectively with AutoCAD.

This user guide is an introduction to workingwith Advance Steel, describing the basic methodology with detaileddescription of the most important tools.The user guide can be used as a learning tool but is also useful asa basic reference for individual topics using the index.Since not all Advance Steel tools are described in detail in thisguide, refer to the Help for more information on all commands andparameters. The general work methodology is explained in thisIntroduction, including typi-cal industry applications for AdvanceSteel, exchanging information and specific user softwareconfiguration.The Creating a 3D model chapter explains the use of the most commonAdvance Steel construction elements (i.e., beams, plates,connection elements, structural elements such as stairs) andjoints. Using simple examples, a general overview of the basictools and methods used to create a model is presented.The Numbering chapter describes the options provided by AdvanceSteel to automatically assign model ele-ments with clear singlepart and assembly marks.The various methods for Checking the model in Advance Steel willinsure a correctly built 3D model and accu-rate bills of materials.This chapter describes the tools for checking collisions in themodel and correctness ex-aminations.The automated document creation such as bills of materials from the3D model is presented in the Lists / Bills of materialschapter.The Creation of general arrangement and shop drawings chapterprovides an overview of the diverse op-tions for automaticallycreating general arrangement drawings, fabrication, and fittingdrawings. It also demon-strates detail drawing cleanup.

In today's world, yesterday's methods justdon't work. In Getting Things Done, veteran coach and managementconsultant David Allen shares the breakthrough methods forstress-free performance that he has introduced to tens of thousandsof people across the country. Allen's premise is simple: ourproductivity is directly proportional to our ability to relax. Onlywhen our minds are clear and our thoughts are organized can weachieve effective productivity and unleash our creative potential.In Getting Things Done Allen shows how to:Apply the "do it, delegate it, defer it, drop it" rule to getyour in-box to emptyReassess goals and stay focused in changingsituationsPlan projects as well as get them unstuckOvercomefeelings of confusion, anxiety, and being overwhelmedFeel fineabout what you're not doingFrom core principles to proven tricks,Getting Things Done can transform the way you work, showing you howto pick up the pace without wearing yourself down.

Gather successful people from all walks oflife-what would they have in common? The way they think! Now youcan think as they do and revolutionize your work and life!A Wall Street Journal bestseller, HOW SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE THINK isthe perfect, compact read for today's fast-paced world. America'sleadership expert John C. Maxwell will teach you how to be morecreative and when to question popular thinking. You'll learn how tocapture the big picture while focusing your thinking. You'll findout how to tap into your creative potential, develop shared ideas,and derive lessons from the past to better understand the future.With these eleven keys to more effective thinking, you'll clearlysee the path to personal success.

What do the $350 million Ford MotorCompanydisaster known as the Edsel, the fast and incredible rise ofXerox,and the unbelievable scandals at General Electric and TexasGulfSulphur have in common? Each is an example of how an iconiccompanywas defined by a particular moment of fame or notoriety;thesenotable and fascinating accounts are as relevant todaytounderstanding the intricacies of corporate life as they werewhenthe events happened.Stories about Wall Street are infused with drama andadventureand reveal the machinations and volatile nature of theworld offinance. John Brooks’s insightful reportage is so fullofpersonality and critical detail that whether he is looking attheastounding market crash of 1962, the collapse of awell-knownbrokerage firm, or the bold attempt by American bankersto save theBritish pound, one gets the sense that history repeatsitself.Five additional stories on equally fascinating subjects roundoutthis wonderful collection that will both entertain andinformreaders . . . Business Adventures is truly financialjournalism atits liveliest and best.

4000 Essential English Words is asix-bookseries that is designed to focus on practicalhigh-frequency wordsto enhance the vocabulary of learners from highbeginning toadvance levels. The series presents a variety of wordsthat cover alarge percentage of the words that can be found in manyspoken orwritten texts. Thus, after mastering these target words,learnerswill be able to fully understand vocabulary items whentheyencounter them in written and spoken form.Each unit presents 20 words which are defined and used insamplesentences. The activities in the books are designed topresent thewords in different uses so that learners can fully seehow they canbe utilized. Also at the end of each unit there is astory whchcontains the unit's target words to give learners furtherexamplesof the words in use. Each level properly prepares thelearner forthe next which progressively challenges the learner withmoresophisticated vocabulary and stories.

In the tradition of his million-seller The 21Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, author John C. Maxwell provides aconcise, accessible leadership book that helps readers become moreeffective leaders from the inside out. Daily readings highlighttwenty-one essential leadership qualities and include "ReflectingOn It" and "Bringing It Home" sections that help readers integrateand apply each day's material.

Are there tried and true principles thatarealways certain to help a person grow? John Maxwell says theansweris yes. He has been passionate about personal development foroverfifty years, and for the first time, he teaches everything hehasgleaned about what it takes to reach our potential. In the waythatonly he can communicate, John teaches . . .The Law of the Mirror: You Must See Value in Yourself toAddValue to YourselfThe Law of Awareness: You Must Know Yourself to Grow YourselfThe Law of Modeling: It's Hard to Improve When You Have No OneButYourself to FollowThe Law of the Rubber Band: Growth Stops When You Lose theTensionBetween Where You are and Where You Could BeThe Law of Contribution: Developing Yourself Enables You toDevelopOthersThis third book in John Maxwell's Laws series (followingthe2-million seller The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership and The17Indisputable Laws of Teamwork) will help you become alifelonglearner whose potential keeps increasing and never gets"usedup."

Those creative professionals seekingthefastest, easiest, most comprehensive way to learn AdobeFlashProfessional CS6 choose Adobe Flash Professional CS6 Classroomin aBook from the Adobe Creative Team. The 10 project-based lessonsinthis book show readers step-by-step the key techniques forworkingin Flash CS6. Readers learn what they need to know tocreateengaging interactive content with Flash CS6. In additiontolearning the key elements of the Flash interface, includingpanels,timelines, and frames, readers learn how to work withgraphics,create and edit symbols, modify text, add interactivitywithActionScript, and incorporate animation and sound intotheirprojects. They also learn how to prepare and export theirfinishedprojects for publishing.This completely revised CS6 edition shows readers how togeneratesprite sheets for enhanced game development workflow anddeliverapps with a prepackaged Adobe AIR captive runtime forbetter userexperience. The book also covers the new, powerful, andintuitivetools and integrated support for reaching audiencesacross devicesthat run on Android and iOS platforms by targetingthe Adobe AIR 3.2runtime.

Congratulations on your desire to increaseyourfinancial IQ. The fact that you arereading this means you have taken the first step towardbetterunderstanding how youcan become financially independent and improve your life.Thiscoursework has beendeveloped to help you pursue the many opportunities forcreatingwealth that the stockand options market provides.For whatever reason, you have brought yourself to this pointofimproving your circumstances.You recognize that not only do you want more, but that you candomore. Youcan feel confident knowing you have come to the right place:RichDad® Education.Millions of dollars are traded every day in the markets. Some ofthepeople trading consistentlymake money while others lose money. Why is that? What is ittheyknow that youdon’t know? Are they just lucky? No, luck is for those who playthelottery. Financial independencehas nothing to do with luck, but has everything to dowitheducation.