Drawing on General George Patton s decisive moves and distinctive style, Alan Axelrod'sPatton on Leadership gives executives and managers straightforward, practical lessons in dynamic, results-oriented management. This guide covers how to develop a leadership attitude, communicate effectively, inspire others, and more, with period photographs of the Patton throughout his career. What can a civilian corporate leader learn from the combat tactics of General George S. Patton Jr.? Find out by reading Alan Axelrod s Patton on Leadership. He takes leadership wisdom of one of...
Drawing on General George Patton s decisive moves and distinctive style, Alan Axelrod'sPatton on Leadership gives executives and managers strai...
Few leadership titles have been written on the lives of women. Alan Axelrod, noted historian and business management expert, reveals how Elizabeth I overcame daunting obstacles to win intense loyalty and lead England to greatness. The queen's long reign offers lessons on: developing a leadership attitude and image enhanced by personal dynamism; becoming an effective coach and mentor skilled at nurturing creativity; manipulating others--subtly and ethically--and knowing and anticipating the "enemy." How did Elizabeth meet the challenges that faced her, managing not only to stay alive...
Few leadership titles have been written on the lives of women. Alan Axelrod, noted historian and business management expert, reveals how Elizabeth I o...
In this fascinating exploration of one of the most celebrated and innovative minds, best-selling author Alan Axelrod cuts through the myths and reverence surrounding Edison's -genius- to show how the inventor was, in fact, an ordinary man who created extraordinary work. While many of us believe that creativity, like genius, is something that just happens by chance or destiny, Edison's life demonstrates that creativity of the very highest order can indeed be summoned up at will, and even reduced to a reliable working method and set of principles.
In this fascinating exploration of one of the most celebrated and innovative minds, best-selling author Alan Axelrod cuts through the myths and revere...
Describes the military aspect of wars - the causes of conflict, an enumeration of battles, and a summary of the outcome(s); also the social and political context in which the wars occurred. In three comprehensive volumes and approximately 2,000 A-to-Z entries this encyclopedia covers major wars, rebellions, and revolutions from 3,500 BCE.
Describes the military aspect of wars - the causes of conflict, an enumeration of battles, and a summary of the outcome(s); also the social and politi...
At a time when the question of war and what it means to serve our country is especially relevant, this essential reference provides a comprehensive, authoritative look at the American armed forces. Written by a well-known military historian, this two-volume set is divided into four sections, each devoted to one of the four major branches of the U.S. military--the U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Marine Corps, and the U.S. Air Force. Approximately 1,200 entries cover history; command organization; heroes and leaders; mission and role; equipment, weapons, and uniforms; life and traditions;...
At a time when the question of war and what it means to serve our country is especially relevant, this essential reference provides a comprehensive, a...
- Atlantic Fleet - Blue Angels - Destroyers - David Glasgow Farragut - Korean War - Minesweepers - Naval Reserve - Submarines - United States Naval Academy - USS Constitution - and more. - Command organization - Equipment, weapons, and uniforms - Heroes and leaders - History - Life and traditions - Mission and role - Special terminology - and more.
- Atlantic Fleet - Blue Angels - Destroyers - David Glasgow Farragut - Korean War - Minesweepers - Naval Reserve - Submarines ...
- Belleau Wood - Gregory "Pappy" Boyington - Cuban Rebellion - Guadalcanal - Landing craft - Navajo Code Talkers - Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller - Sniper team - Ruth Cheney Streeter - U.S. Marine Corps Women's Reserve - and more. - Command organization - Equipment, weapons, and uniforms - Heroes and leaders - History - Life and traditions - Mission and role - Special terminology - and more.
American Treaties and Alliances is a one-stop collection of over 750 treaties, alliances, and other official covenants which the United States has signed -- or rejected -- over the years. Organized both thematically and chronologically, and illustrated with maps and tables throughout, this reference helps students and researchers find the particular information they need, and explores whole issue areas, such as human rights and genocide, and the pertinent treaties throughout our history.
American Treaties and Alliances contains essential primary sources to support student research in U.S....
American Treaties and Alliances is a one-stop collection of over 750 treaties, alliances, and other official covenants which the United States has sig...
Ever since the Dominican missionary Bartolme de Las Casas (1476-1566) first raised civil and minority rights in an American context, questions of rights have figured prominently among some of the most profound and trying moments in American history. With 725 engagingly written alphabetically arranged entries, each thoroughly cross-referenced, Minority Rights in America explores the American civil rights experience since 1492.
Entries include: -- Biographical sketches of important historical figures -- Important topics, organizations, and events -- Supreme Court cases, federal...
Ever since the Dominican missionary Bartolme de Las Casas (1476-1566) first raised civil and minority rights in an American context, questions of righ...
