In this essential guide, university counsellor Janet Miller draws on her wit, wisdom, and decades of experience to help first-time students - of whatever age - prep for and survive their first year of university.
Supercharge your marketing strategy with data analytics In Data-First Marketing: How to Compete & Win in the Age of Analytics , distinguished authors Miller and Lim demystify the application of data analytics to marketing in any size business. Digital transformation has created a widening gap between what the CEO and business expect marketing to do and what the CMO and the marketing organization actually deliver. The key to unlocking the true value of marketing is data - from actual buyer behavior to targeting info on social media platforms to marketing's own campaign metrics. Data is the next big battlefield for not just marketers, but also for the business because the judicious application of data analytics will create competitive advantage in the Age of Analytics. Miller and Lim show marketers where to start by leveraging their decades of experience to lay out a step-by-step process to help businesses transform into data-first marketing organizations. The book includes a self-assessment which will help to place your organization on the Data-First Marketing Maturity Model and serve as a guide for which steps you might need to focus on to complete your own transformation. Data-First Marketing: How to Compete & Win in the Age of Analytics should be used by CMOs and heads of marketing to institute a data-first approach throughout the marketing organization. Marketing staffers can pick up practical tips for incorporating data in their daily tasks using the Data-First Marketing Campaign Framework. And CEOs or anyone in the C-suite can use this book to see what is possible and then help their marketing teams to use data analytics to increase pipeline, revenue, customer loyalty - anything that drives business growth
Fitness books love fad diets, creative exercise regimens, and, most of all, catchy headlines and marketing. But real success in fitness, sports, work, and life all begin with understanding and optimizing the human balance system. Proper balance is the key to unlocking your full athletic potential and can quickly help you become a faster running, smoother pivoting, better aiming, throwing, and hitting performer, with far lower risk of injury. But there's a dark side to the story of balance. Over the past decade, deaths by fall have doubled and falls have cemented themselves as the leading cause of concussions nationwide. Luckily, your body's balance system works like magic once its hidden potential is unleashed. The path to unleashing your Balance of Power lies within these pages and when you finish this book, the skill will stay with you forever. For the past five years, Jim Klopman has intensely studied and analyzed the phenomenon of human balance, while developing a game changing training method along with custom made equipment to aid students of all ages in achieving peak physical and mental performance. Balance your body. Balance your mind. Unleash your best.
The story follows a duck who discovers his foraging field transformed into a pond of dreams, sparking a journey of imagination. Through vibrant illustrations and rhyming verse, children explore concepts such as the day/night cycle, weather processes, and the fundamentals of village life. The narrative beautifully balances the wonder of imagination with the inevitability of returning to reality, making it both entertaining and educational for young readers.
Featuring a collection of eight short stories, this volume captivates young adult readers with a love for horses and farm animals. Each tale is inspired by real animals, people, and experiences, offering relatable and engaging narratives. The stories can be enjoyed individually or as part of this cohesive collection, perfect for those who appreciate the charm of farm life.
The story explores the impact of sudden life changes on self-worth and the prevalence of bullying. Maggie, once a happy junior high student, faces hardship when her family loses their farm and becomes homeless, living in a camper. Despite her mother's insistence that she return to school, Maggie is bullied for her appearance by a wealthy classmate. The narrative highlights how circumstances can distort perceptions of value, ultimately showing that when her father's situation improves, Maggie's true worth is recognized, leading to the end of the bullying.
Exploring the perimenopausal experience, the narrative follows a married woman reflecting on her life after her children have left home. A coincidental event—a mysterious animal residing in her chimney—sparks a stream of consciousness that leads her to self-discovery and empowerment. As she contemplates the creature's situation, she draws parallels to her own life, using the animal as a metaphor for her journey towards self-realization and redefining her identity in this new phase.
Targeting aspiring horse owners and barn builders, this guide combines practical advice with personal anecdotes from the author's extensive experience in horse ownership and farm management. It offers insights for various budgets and scenarios, whether constructing a new barn, buying an existing farm, or improving boarding conditions. The author shares valuable lessons learned from her journey, aiming to help readers avoid common pitfalls and create functional, effective spaces for horse care, ultimately enhancing both horse temperament and performance.