Mark L. Murphy Books

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Some business books are obvious, trite and unexceptional. You can learn more reading a soup can label. On first blush, Mark Murphy's book might seem just that ordinary, with its cover's exhortations to "challenge your employees to give it their all, and they'll give you even more." Warning: Do not roll your eyes. Murphy is a leadership expert and his thoroughly researched book is actually brimming with discernment and acute analysis. Using imaginative language that will hold your attention, he presents a multistep program for turning average achievers into exceptional performers, or, in his words, "Hundred Percenters." getAbstract recommends Murphy's solid counsel. Read his book if you supervise people and want to motivate their best performance every day

BEHIND PHOTOGRAPHS: ARCHIVING PHOTOGRAPHIC LEGENDS began as the personal quest of photographer Tim Mantoani to document and preserve noted photographers together with their images. "We have come to a point in history where we are losing both photographic recording mediums and iconic photographers," Mantoani comments. "While many people are familiar with iconic photographs, the general public has no idea of who created them. This book became a means to do that, the photographer and their photograph in one image." As to why he is using a soon-to-be-extinct photographic medium only a handful of which survive, the 20�24 Polaroid, Mantoani explains, "I chose the format for two reasons. First, it is very possible that in just a few years, film for this camera will no longer exist. Second, to me this is the ultimate view camera. If you are going to call the greatest living photographers and ask to make a photo of them and you are shooting 35mm digital, they may not take your call. But if you say you are shooting 20�24 Polaroid, they will at least listen to your pitch."

Focusing on contemporary social contexts, this textbook offers a thematic introduction to social theory, covering diverse areas such as governance, economy, culture, and social justice. Each chapter presents key debates and theories, connecting them to everyday life while including focused sections on key concepts and research applications. Supplementary materials like glossaries, further readings, and discussion questions enhance understanding. It also highlights major theoretical movements and key theorists, showcasing the interdisciplinary nature of social theory across various fields.

Jste fanouškem mobilních technologií? Je vám blízké programování v Javě a chcete tyto dvě oblasti spojit a využít? Začněte vyvíjet aplikace pro dynamicky se rozvíjející mobilní operační systém Android od Googlu. Zkušený autor vás postupně v 39 krátkých kapitolách seznámí se základními stavebními prvky, které vám systém nabízí. Naučíte se je skládat do funkčního celku, stejně jako vytvářet a připojit programovou logiku, běžící na pozadí aplikace. Výklad je demonstrován na jednoduchých, snadno pochopitelných příkladech, které po menších úpravách můžete dále použít u vlastního projektu. Publikace vás mimo jiné naučí, jak: - Využívat dostupné widgety a kontejnery - Implementovat tlačítka a nabídky - Pracovat s vlákny, aktivitami a soubory - Ošetřovat chyby a výjimky - Ukládat uživatelská data a nastavení - Přistupovat ke službám pracujícím se zeměpisnou polohou - Odladit aplikaci pro různá rozlišení