Organizations are now competing in two markets, one for their products and services and one for the talent required to produce or perform them. Success in the former is determined by success in the latter. The ability to compete is directly related to the ability to attract, develop, motivate, organize, and retain the talented people needed to accomplish strategic business objectives.   The People CMM, as documented in this authoritative book, is a framework for human capital management. Broadly adopted by small and large organizations worldwide, it provides proven tools for addressing strategic workforce and critical people issues. It helps organizations:   Establish workforce practices aligned with current and future business objectives  Characterize the maturity of workforce practices  Guide a program of continuous workforce development Integrate workforce development with continual process improvement     People CMM®, Second Edition,  documents Version 2 of the People CMM and   Describes practices for each maturity level, with guidance on how to interpret and apply them Explains capabilities for workforce development at each maturity level Shows how to apply the framework as a workforce assessment standard and a guide in planning and implementing improvement Presents case studies to illustrate how the People CMM has lead organizations to effective, repeatable, and lasting success in workforce development  The book is aimed at people responsible for developing and implementing human capital strategies and plans in their organizations, managing or developing the workforce, implementing advanced workforce practices, nurturing teams, and transforming organizational culture. It is especially useful for businesses undergoing critical organizational changes.

People CMM, The: A Framework for Human Capital Management (SEI Series in Software Engineering)

Business & Money

Miller, Sally

CURTIS, Bill

Hefley, William

Management & Leadership

Addison-Wesley Professional

Organizations are now competing in two markets, one for their products and services and one for the talent required to produce or perform them. Success in the former is determined by success in the latter. The ability to compete is directly related to the ability to attract, develop, motivate, organize, and retain the talented people needed to accomplish strategic business objectives. The People CMM, as documented in this authoritative book, is a framework for human capital management. Broadly adopted by small and large organizations worldwide, it provides proven tools for addressing strategic workforce and critical people issues. It helps organizations: <ul>
<li>Establish workforce practices aligned with current and future business objectives </li> <li>Characterize the maturity of workforce practices </li> <li>Guide a program of continuous workforce development</li> <li>Integrate workforce development with continual process improvement</li> </ul>
 People CMM®, Second Edition, documents Version 2 of the People CMM and <ul>
<li>Describes practices for each maturity level, with guidance on how to interpret and apply them</li> <li>Explains capabilities for workforce development at each maturity level</li> <li>Shows how to apply the framework as a workforce assessment standard and a guide in planning and implementing improvement</li> <li>Presents case studies to illustrate how the People CMM has lead organizations to effective, repeatable, and lasting success in workforce development</li> </ul>
The book is aimed at people responsible for developing and implementing human capital strategies and plans in their organizations, managing or developing the workforce, implementing advanced workforce practices, nurturing teams, and transforming organizational culture. It is especially useful for businesses undergoing critical organizational changes.

People CMM: A Framework for Human Capital Management

Hefley, William E.

Miller, Sally A.

Based on the most frequently asked questions tracked by members of the Borland technical support staff, this book aims to cover the most problematic areas for Delphi programmers, with strong coverage of database programming, including SQL and client/server programming.

Special Edition Using Delphi 3

Computers & Technology

Pritchard, Mark

Powell, David

Miller, Todd

Rider, J. W.

Bucknall, Julian

Bouchereau, Roland

Frolich, Scott

Hecht, Joe C.

Krause, Chaim

Rice, Noel

Sarafinchan, Quentin

Schafer, Stephen A.

Uber, Eric

Programming Languages

Que Pub

In the homiletics field, a text has been needed that blends hermeneutics, sermon development, and sermon delivery. Engaging Exposition fills that gap with what its experienced authors call a "3-D approach" to preaching. Bill Curtis writes about the Discovery process—how to equip the student to discover the meaning of a biblical text by using sound principles of interpretation, and to move from biblical analysis to biblical interpretation. Danny Akin addresses the Development process—how to equip the student to develop expository sermons based upon results of the interpretive process, and to move from the Main Idea of the Text (MIT) to the completed sermon. Stephen Rummage explains the Delivery process—how to equip students to deliver expository messages using the completed sermon, and to move from an understanding of speech communication principles to persuasive delivery.

Engaging Exposition

Religion & Spirituality

Rummage, Stephen

Akin, Dr. Daniel L.

Christian Books & Bibles

B&H Academic

Blackpool Tower

Terence Dalton

Westerham - a Social and Commercial History 1865-1915

Past Times Press

I wrote this book for me—and people like me. Now, let me explain. I love God, and I love to read and study his book, the Bible. In fact, that’s what I do for a living. I’m blessed to lead a wonderful church, and I’m also an adjunctive professor for two large, evangelical seminaries. What this means is that I’m constantly studying and teaching God’s word. And that’s just it—studying for my mind is one thing; meditating with my heart is another. That is why I love devotional studies. They help remind me that I must be a faithful worshiper before I can be a faithful teacher. That’d why I’ve written this book. 30 Days to James is the kind of devotional that I love to read—a devotional that unites solid teaching with practical application. It’s designed to give you a devotion to read every day for a month, along with some valuable resources for meditation, application, and prayer. Honestly, my days are as crazy as yours, so you can read each day’s devotion in 15-20 minutes. The study, however, will stay with you all day long! You can purchase either a hard copy or an eBook, whichever works best for your busy life. Further, this book is written in such a way that anyone, from new believers to life-long saints, will grow in their spiritual journey. So, what are you waiting for? One more thing . . . This book is part of a larger series of books that is being developed by Seed Publishing Group; it is called 30 Days to the Bible. Each year, several new books will be added to this series until all the books of the Bible have been covered. Renowned scholars and pastors from around the country will be writing books for this exciting, new series. So, if you like 30 Days to James, keep your eyes open for the next books in the series: 30 Days to Genesis, 30 Days to Acts, 30 Days to the Parables, 30 Days to John, and 30 Days to Colossians! Finally, Seed Publishing Group (www.seed-publishing-group.com) is an indie publisher committed to bringing great resources to both individual Christians and the local church. As part of that commitment, they are partners with The Pillar Network for church planting (www.nacpf.org). $1 from each sale of 30 Days to James goes directly to church plants throughout North America. Thank you for purchasing 30 Days to James, and thank you for investing in church planting! --Bill Curtis, Ph.D.

30 Days to James: A Devotional Commentary

Worship & Devotion

Seed Publishing Group, LLC

Rodney “Gipsy” Smith was an English Romanichel Gypsy, and as a result, he was raised in a culture of primary orality. Despite his limited educational opportunities, he rose from obscurity to global prominence as an evangelist. His evangelistic ministry spanned seventy years, from his early days with the Salvation Army until his death 1947. During those years, he led some of the most significant revival meetings in the world in England, Europe, South Africa, Australia, and America, where he made forty trips during his ministry. He was loved and respected by famous preachers like Alexander McLaren, F. B. Meyer, G. Campbell Morgan, John Henry Jowett, Joseph Parker, Thomas Spurgeon, and S. Parkes Cadman. This wonderful book includes a complete biography, an overview of Smith’s Gypsy culture, a complete analysis of his evangelistic, preaching, and delivery methodology, and an analysis of the influence of primary orality on his preaching style, using Walter Ong’s Psychodynamics of Orality. This is a great read for anyone who enjoys learning about the great heroes of the faith!

Gypsy Smith: The Forgotten Evangelist

Biographies & Memoirs

Leaders & Notable People

30 Days to the Parables: A Devotional Commentary

If you dream of starting and running a successful business but don’t know how to start—this book will help you achieve that dream. You don’t need a business degree to create a successful business. This valuable book is loaded with tips, strategies, and best practices you can rely on to start your business right, step-by-step. Too many aspiring entrepreneurs get stuck in the idea or planning phase or they focus on the wrong priorities and spend needless time and energy fixing common startup mistakes. A lot of new businesses fail, but many of those failures are preventable. This book is laid out in a sequential, day-by-day format so you can go from idea to business launch in as little as 27 days. An investment of 3 hours per day for 27 days is all you need to achieve your dream of business ownership. Need it done faster? You can start your new business in about 80 hours using our proven, systematized process and the resources outlined in the book. If you don’t have the time to dedicate 3 hours every day, you can also take a slower pace and apply these steps over several months to methodically lay the groundwork for your future success as a business owner. In this book you will discover how to - Create job security as an entrepreneur and business owner, - Avoid common startup pitfalls, - Discover alternative financing for startups and new entrepreneurs, - Prevent wasted time and resources, - Implement proven tips and startup strategies, - Gain confidence in the quality of your business idea, - Deal with changes in today's business environment, - Make your product or service better and more valuable to your customers, - Prioritize startup expenses, - Test and prove your ideas and assumptions, - Disrupt your competitors and position yourself to be unique in the marketplace, - Discover the market fundamentals that will help you find and attract scores of customers, - Focus your products and services to a very specific niche to more deeply connect with your ideal customers, - Obtain the legal forms you need and learn where to file them, - Understand the importance of social media and how to start building your social media marketing platform, - Get online resources and time saving templates to accelerate your launch. Use this book as your guide to plan and launch your new business the right way. Don’t waste your time and effort trying to figure out the process on your own. The authors are experienced, long-time business partners, and for them, how to start a business is not just theory. Apply the valuable information in this book to maximize your potential for success for you and your new business.

How To Start A Business In 27 Days: A Step-By-Step Guide That Anyone Can Use to Achieve Business Ownership

Pace, Bryan

Business Development & Entrepreneurship

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

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