Uncommon Grounds tells the story of coffee from its discovery on a hill in ancient Abyssinia to the advent of Starbucks. In this updated edition of the classic work, Mark Pendergrast reviews the dramatic changes in coffee culture over the past decade, from the disastrous "Coffee Crisis" that caused global prices to plummet to the rise of the Fair Trade movement and the "third wave" of quality o…
Interwoven between scathing indictments of the American president and international jihadism, is a story of terrorism, foreign intrigue, incompetence at the highest levels of the American government, and creative patriotism. Vespa Jiggs, the president's puppeteer, is not who she seems to be. Following the secretive path of her own agenda, she is planning a catastrophic event that will forever c…
This book critically analyses key concepts associated with rural development policy and practice, and using the concepts of power and micro-politics to analyze rhetoric and reality, reveals the intricacies of rural development. Challenging popular ideals associated with rural development, this book presents the notion of rural development less as a spontaneous, all-inclusive affair and more as …
Providing a substantive approach to the issue, Management of Library and Archival Security : From the Outside Looking In gives librarians and collection directors practical and helpful suggestions for developing policies and procedures to minimize theft. In addition, this text prepares you to deal with the aftermath of a robbery or natural disaster that destroys priceless materials. Through exp…
Feeling stressed about your upcoming presentation? Whether you're nervous about how you'll organize your thoughts or how you'll articulate them on the big day, Presentations provides the quick guidelines and expert tips you need to: - Craft your message - Prepare and rehearse effectively - Engage your audience - Manage Q&A sessions Don't have much time? Get up to speed fast on the most…
Your boss plays an important role in your career. So how do you navigate this delicate, significant professional relationship without playing political games or compromising your character? Managing Up offers concise, expert tips on: - Understanding your manager's priorities and pressures - Setting a positive tone for the relationship - Managing expectations--and egos - Earning trust and …
You've been asked to manage a key project--or perhaps you've volunteered for an assignment that could advance your career. So how do you make sure the project succeeds? Managing Projects walks you quickly through the basics, including: - Drawing up a realistic schedule and project plan - Monitoring key tasks and benchmarks - Communicating with stakeholders - Bringing the project to a clos…
Whether you're new to running meetings or a seasoned executive with no time to waste, leading effective (and even pleasant!) meetings is a must. Running Meetings guides you through the basics of: - Crafting a useful agenda - Inviting the right team members - Making sure everyone's voice is heard while avoiding conflict - Capturing decisions, ideas, and follow-up tasks Don't have much t…
Does it seem like you never have enough time to get everything done? Keeping on top of your tasks, deadlines, and work schedule can be daunting. Managing Time quickly walks you through the basics. You’ll learn to: - Assess how you spend your time now - Prioritize your tasks - Plan the right time to work on each one - Avoid procrastination and interruptions Don't have much time? Get u…
Overwhelmed by the sheer volume of work you need to accomplish? Being pulled in different directions by competing priorities? Getting Work Done runs you through the basics of being more productive at work. You’ll learn to: - Align your schedule with your priorities - Focus your attention and avoid distractions - Create effective daily routines - Set boundaries and learn to say no Don…