Alan Axelrod Bücher

Alan Axelrod zeigt in diesem Buch, wie man Strategien aus Monopoly auf das Wirtschaftsleben anwenden kann. Top-Unternehmer teilen ihre Erfahrungen und erläutern, wie ihre Erfolgsstrategien oft auf ihren ersten Monopoly-Spielen basieren.

**Strategisch denken - effektiv handeln** Gandhi war nicht nur eine charismatische Führungsfigur, sondern auch ein exzellenter Manager. Zudem war er äußerst pragmatisch veranlagt, was die Verbesserung der Lebensumstände seiner Mitmenschen betraf. Die Ziele, die Gandhi verfolgte, waren präzise definiert. Auf diese Weise konnte er sehr effektiv und effizient handeln. Die 14 Prinzipien, die Gandhi in seinem Leben leiteten, können noch heute eine große Quelle der Inspiration für jeden Manager sein. Autor Alan Axelrod beschreibt, wie moderne Führungskräfte sowohl ethisch als auch profitabel handeln können und zeigt dies anhand von Beispielen aus der heutigen Unternehmenskultur. Das Buch ist gedacht für Manager, die ihre Denk- und Handlungsweisen überprüfen und erweitern wollen und sich nach neuen Wegen in der Unternehmensführung umsehen.

"Originally published in 2007 as The Real History of the American Revolution"--Title page verso.

An argument settler--and starter--for Civil War buffs who want to know which side had the better soldiers: Armies South, Armies North definitively compares the military forces of both sides. Civil War buffs are always arguing over which side had the better soldiers. Armies South/Armies North by Alan Axelrod helps readers reconsider their understanding of America's most harrowing war. Axelrod is the author of more than one hundred books with a passion for military history and leadership. Each chapter of his new book compares the military forces with both quantitative and qualitative measures. Axelrod analyzes the equipment, the leadership and strategies, and the men who fought in each army, with additional focus on lesser known flash points during the war.

Provides an overview of the people, events, and ideas that shaped the twentieth century, covering wars and political conflicts, innovations in technology, and the contributions of such great minds as Sigmund Freud and Albert Einstein

The Penguin Dictionary of American Folklore will appeal to a vast range of readers in addition to folklorists. Here is a stimulating companion and authoritative resource for students of American literature, history, and cultural studies -- from adolescents to centenarians -- and for anyone lured by the highways and byways of our country's traditions. Entries range from brief definitions to essays (with suggested further readings) on such topics as folklore heroes (real and mythical); music; rural tales of weather and vampires; modern urban legends; and much, much more. This is a comprehensive, absorbing reference of a kind never before available.

Get a clue about the most vital components of criminal investigation. This new edition offers the most up-do-date scientific investigation methods used by today's law enforcement agencies, including criminal profiling, lie detector technology, and DNA analyses, with an emphasis on forensic pathology, anthropology, and psychology.

Focusing on General Bradley's life and strategies, the book highlights his revolutionary impact on the National Guard and the U.S. Army's approach to individual soldiers. It emphasizes his advocacy for cooperation and coordination among military services, which has become a fundamental aspect of modern U.S. military doctrine. Axelrod's engaging prose brings to life Bradley's legacy as a model for commanders, showcasing his enduring influence on military leadership and strategy.

Focusing on pivotal moments, this book explores 100 key turning points that have shaped America's history. It challenges the notion that history is merely a sequence of events, instead emphasizing the significance of decisions, innovations, and failures that have influenced the nation's trajectory. By examining these critical junctures, the book reveals how they have collectively determined the course of American life and identity, offering insights into the complexities of historical development.

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