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This encyclopedia offers an in-depth look at each US president and how he has shaped history. The text discusses both successes and struggles of each US president, plus information about their Cabinet members, Supreme Court appointments, and more. Sidebars featuring First Ladies provide information about their significant impacts on the country. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...

When the literal-minded Amelia Bedelia helps out at her doctor's office one busy day, nothing seems to go quite right until Amelia begins to treat the impatient patients.

Topics in this program include: recruitment, human resources, workforce, planning, selection, insurance and industry. Videos in this playlist include: --pt. 1: An Essential Guide to Recruitment & Selection. Recruitment should be seen not just as a process of filling vacancies, but as a part of workforce planning generally. The first stage in filling a vacancy is to define the vacancy the job description. The selection procedure varies from simply...

Key topics: Appraisals, Listening skills, Feedback, Training, Interview skills, Human resource management, Personnel. In theory, appraisal interviews are a chance for a company to give feedback to employees about how they're doing, and for employees to air their feelings and concerns. But what happens in the real world?

Three co-workers at a magazine seek to interview someone who placed an ad for time travel companionship.

Inappropriate attire, lateness, sexually offensive behavior, not to mention productivity and communication issues--these are just a few of the uncomfortable topics bosses must sometimes discuss with their employees. With years of experience as the VP of employee relations at major entertainment companies, author Paul Falcone offers unique insight into the tools and skills required for managers to address some of the most common--as well as the most...

Follows the adventures of four postal detectives with a mission to deliver previously undeliverable mail.

Managing a failed seafood restaurant in a run-down New England mall just before Christmas, Manny DeLeon coordinates a challenging final shift of mutinous staff members, an effort that is complicated by his love for a waitress, a pregnant girlfriend, and an elusive holiday gift.

In 1904, nine-year-old Samantha, an orphan living with her wealthy grandmother, and her servant friend Nellie have a midnight adventure when they try to find out what has happened to the seamstress who suddenly left her job.

"When cybercriminals hack into the U.S. Marshal's Witness Protection database and auction off personal details to the highest bidder, FBI Agent Sean Nichols begins a high-stakes chase to find the hacker. Trouble is, he has to work with U.S. Marshal Taylor Mills, who knows the secrets of his past, and the seconds are ticking down before someone dies."-- Provided by publisher.