Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author A Rent in a Cloud by Charles Lever Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Details ISBN 0548510717 ISBN-13 9780548510711 Title A Rent in a Cloud Author Charles Lever Format Paperback Year 2007 Pages 376 Publisher Kessinger Publishing Dimensions 6 in. x 0.8 in. x 9 in. About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your reading and entertainment needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1

Enterprise History Through the eyes of the company MaverickThe recession in the housing market, which led to my sudden unemployment, created the perfect opportunity to start another random career, this time in the car rental business, with a company called "Executive Leasing." I stuck around for twenty-six years, while becoming one of its highest paid, and probably, most irreverent executives. The company would change its name to Enterprise Rent-a-Car, and I would be embarking on a career that would pay me more money than I ever dreamed possible, in a business I truly loved. At the peak of my career, I was raking in close to four million dollars a year while overseeing one of the company's most profitable and fun-loving operations...In Life Under the Corporate Microscope, Larry Underwood,... Less

Design Plus Enterprise 2nd Edition: Seeking a New Reality in Architecture and Design Product Details: Product: Book (Paperback) - 224 pages ISBN: 9780967547732 Author: James P Cramer Publisher: The Greenway Group (April 25, 2002) Description: An updated edition, with five new chapters, of the classic text on the relationship between design and business, and how each discipline can learn from and improve the other. This item is brand new #44 in sealed packaging! We offer FREE Shipping to U.S.#44

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author Lots of Parking: Land Use in a Car Culture by John A. Jakle, Keith A. Sculle Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New This lively and exhaustive study traces the history of parking from the curbside to the rise of public and commercial parking lots and garages and the concomitant demolition of the old pedestrian- oriented urban infrastructure. In an accessible style enhanced by a range of interesting and unusual illustr

When her father died, Zettie and her mother left their warm and comfortable home in Jamaica for an uncertain future in the United Sates. Zettie's mother can't find a steady job so they are forced to live in their car. But her mother's unwavering love, support, and gutsy determination give Zettie the confidence that, together, she and her mother can meet all challenges. Monica Gunning's moving and authentic story about homelessness in an American city and Elaine Pedlar's strong and lively illustrations bring this moving story to life.

The Definitive Guide to Today’s Leading Persistence Technologies Pers istence in the Enterprise is a unique, up-to-date, and objective guide to building the persistence layers of enterprise applications. Drawing on their extensive experience, five leading IBM® Web development experts carefully review the issues and tradeoffs associated with persistence in large-scale, business- critical applications. The authors offer a pragmatic, consistent comparison of each leading framework--both proprietary and open source. Writing for IT managers, architects, administrators, developers, and testers, the authors address a broad spectrum of issues, ranging from coding complexity and flexibility to scalability and licensing. In addition, they demonstrate each framework side by side, via a common... Less

Since the late 1980s Japanese motor manufacturers have been producing a line of high-performance cars that has found a ready market around the world. The combination of their abilities on the road, their traditional Japanese build quality and their reasonable pricing has captivated enthusiasts. Yet there has never been a single source in which to read and find out about these giants of the motoring world. Now, this exciting book profiles all Japan's greatest performance models, detailing their history, technical make-up and potential for speed. Each car is also rated for its desirability, tuneability and availability. At last, here is a book that fills a yawning gap: a reliable source of information about all the most significant and fascinating Japanese performance cars, many of which... Less

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author A Controlling Model for the Enterprise Architecture and Soa by Andreas Freitag Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Today, a companys IT is challenged to support new business processes in continuously shortening cycles and to adapt to company structure or business strategy changes in a flexible way. Modern approaches like Enterprise Architecture promise to resolve the dilemma of missing IT agility by modularizing t

Find storage furniture at Target.com! Any little fan of disney's cars will love keeping toys and books organized in this organizer case from delta enterprises. This organizer features three popular characters from the animated movies emblazoned across the front. The four large bins are perfect for holding action figures, blocks, stuffed animals, and toy cars. You can also store plenty of kids books in the two top book racks, thereby encouraging your child to read more by presenting books in an exciting and appealing way.

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author Casey and the Car Wash by F.A. Real Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Casey loved to eat but did not like to take a bath before dinner. He would rather eat first. He always made a fuss when his mom wanted him to take a bath. Sometimes he would have a little tantrum and throw himself on the floor but, eventually, Caseyas dad would convince him to take a bath. His father would say, aNow Casey, if you donat take a

A dictionary of the psychological meanings of having your car break down with regard to what the breakdowns indicate about what is happening for you at the time, as a kind of early warning system.

Chevrolet has defined American innovation and ingenuity for over 100 years. Now, a legendary Chevrolet diecast car collection lets you salute America's dream machines! Your collection begins with Issue One, '69 Camaro. Soon your collection continues with Issue Two, '70 Chevelle SS 454 and additional issues of collectible Legendary Chevrolet diecast cars, each a separate issue to follow.‡ As part of your collection, you will receive a FREE "Best of Show" accessory set, which will arrive after Issue Two.Devoted car enthusiasts will be inspired by this Chevrolet diecast collector series. Each of the collectible Chevrolets in this diecast car collection is a handcrafted, precision- engineered replica with high-quality paint and over 100 parts! Diecast construction includes each car's body,... Less

The great Gothic cathedrals of Europe are among the most astonishing achievements of Western culture. Evoking feelings of awe and humility, they make us want to understand what inspired the people who had the audacity to build them. This engrossing book surveys an era that has fired the historical imagination for centuries. In it Robert A. Scott explores why medieval people built Gothic cathedrals, how they built them, what conception of the divine lay behind their creation, and how religious and secular leaders used cathedrals for social and political purposes. As a traveler's companion or a rich source of knowledge for the armchair enthusiast, The Gothic Enterprise helps us understand how ordinary people managed such tremendous feats of physical and creative energy at a time when... Less

Free Worldwide Delivery : Professional Enterprise.NET : Paperback : John Wiley and Sons Ltd : 9780470447611 : 0470447613 : 02 Oct 2009 : Comprehensive coverage to help experienced. NET developers create flexible, extensible enterprise application code If you're an experienced Microsoft. NET developer, you'll find in this book a road map to the latest enterprise development methodologies. It covers the tools you will use in addition to Visual Studio, including Spring.

This is an ode to that risk-taking breed of Americans better known as entrepreneurs . . .

Today's businesses are overwhelmed with the need to create more content, faster, cutomized for more customers, and for more media than ever before. Managing Enterprise Content: A Unified Content Strategy provides the concepts, strategies, guidelines, processes, and technological options that will prepare enterprise content managers and authors to meet the increasing demands of creating, managing, and distributing content. Author Ann Rockley, along with the Rockley Group team, provides techniques that will help you define your content management requirements, build your vision, design your content architecture, pick the right tools, and overcome the hurdles of managing enterprise content. This book will help you visualize the broad spectrum of enterprise content, the requirements for... Less

ERP has become a necessity in today's workplace because it helps companies. integrate all their real time data and processes into a unified system that. helps them meet demand for products on time and cost effectively. This book. is about Enterprise Resource Planning and is written to provide a need in. academia and industry for an instructional view of the Visual ERP software.. When we set out to write this book we wanted to create an introductory text. that provided a unique view of the understanding of the Infor Visual ERP. software. The material within this text presents a clear and current account. of the successful use of this ERP software. We have aligned this text with. the needs of organizational demand and student preparation. This text looks. at the best ways to... Less

Starting a business from scratch is an exciting but daunting endeavor. Starting a Successful Business is a one-stop reference for advice on getting a new business up and running. It shows readers how to make their business a success, how to avoid making costly mistakes, and how to save time and money in the process. The new sixth edition covers every aspect of running a business, including laying the basic foundations, controlling and raising money, and managing operations, employment, risk management, and growth. Including information on opportunities created by the internet, Starting a Successful Business contains all the advice prospective business owners need before starting their own company in today's competitive business environment.

Is it more efficient to rent a car or take taxis while on vacation? How do coupons change demand? MICROECONOMICS: AN INTUITIVE APPROACH WITH CALCULUS explains the economic theory underlying day-to-day choices. The A sections of each chapter introduce concepts using intuition, a conversational writing style, everyday examples, and graphs. The B sections cover the same concepts with accessible mathematical analyses. Each copy includes access to online LiveGraphs -- a suite of interactive, animated graphs that allows you to view dimensional graphs and functions illustrated in the book, as well as some additional graphs that are not in the printed text.

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author Rent Money: The Untold Story by Jackie And Patrick Reid Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Hilarious true story of a naive young couple suckered into the late night commercials promising millions of dollars through No Money Down Real Estate. Take a look at the secret life of your friends, neighbors and creepy coworkers. Live and learn as our duo bungle their way to success. Read this and you will feel older and w

In Britain, the rise of the radical Right has been expressed in the creation of a market society. "Enterprise" is the term most often used for the official encouragement of the values of this society, where competitive private ownership provides the model for both industrial and domestic life. For the individual, identity emerges with the exercise of choice in the marketplace, and the "right to buy" is celebrated as the guarantee of individual freedom. At the same time, the popularity of the idea of "heritage" signals the invocation of the values and achievements of a mythical and nostalgia-tinged past.Enterprise and Heritage explores these two interrelated phenomena in the context of fundamental changes in economic and political life on a global level. Using case studies, commentary, and... Less

The American railroad system was instrumental in building great fortunes and wealth for the Nation, and the history of this prominent force is simply fascinating. Now you can experience the railroad's rich contribution first-hand with the complete Empire Builder train set - an impressive 10-car N-scale train set that's instantly ready to run, and includes everything you need to get started. This classic Bachmann train set can easily be displayed in even the smallest spaces, and it is available from The Bradford Exchange, Hawthorne Village Division. Meticulously crafted by master artisans with precision detailing, the collectible Empire Builder train set includes a Northern 4-8-4 steam locomotive and tender with operating headlight, wood reefer, single-dome tank car, center-flow hopper,... Less

The Spring framework is a widely adopted enterprise and general Java framework. The release of Spring Framework 3.0 has added many improvements and new features for Spring development. Written by Gary Mak, author of the bestseller Spring Recipes, and Josh Long, an expert Spring user and developer, Spring Enterprise Recipes is one of the first books on Spring 3.0. This key book focuses on Spring Framework 3.0, the latest version available, and a framework- related suite of tools, extensions, plug-ins, modules, and more—all of which you may want and need for building three-tier Java EE applications. Build Spring enterprise and Java EE applications from the ground up using recipes from this book as templates to get you started, fast. Employ Spring Integration, Spring Batch and... Less

This comprehensive, pioneering study of the laws governing foreign enterprise in India contains the necessary legal information that a foreign investor would need before charting a course in international business. It is a thorough examination and analysis of all relevant laws of India.A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

The world's top business guru and best-selling author, shows would-be entrepreneurs how to get started, operationalize their winning idea, and design a business that will thrive....

A social history of the health care system in New York City from the 1890s through the Progressive Era. Analyzes the dramatic reorganization of the hospital system from a series of idiosyncratic social welfare facilities into rationalized and bureaucratized medical institutions. Examines the political and financial struggles which accompanied the growth of the modern hospital system.

This landmark book begins with the premise that an organization must often fundamentally transform its business practices and organizational culture to fully align with and realize the value of product and process innovations. The methods and practices that are set forth give readers the tools to create the essential organizational transformations needed to meet the challenges of a complex, rapidly evolving global economy. Enterprise Transformation is organized into four parts:* Introduction to Transformation begins with an introduction and overview of the book. It then features a systems-oriented view of transformation as well as a theo-retical perspective on the forces that propel transformation and the nature in which transformation is pursued.* Elements of Transformation addresses... Less

World-class cars are the objects of desire for a special breed of automobile enthusiast, collectors who are as passionate about their cars as others may be about paintings, stamps, or watches. In this thrilling tour of 11 of the greatest private automobile collections in the world, readers are given access to an amazing realm that is rarely open to the public. "Wheels: A Passion for Collecting Cars celebrates these incredible collections along with the fanatical car lovers who have amassed them. Included in this intriguing volume are profiles of each car-obsessed collector: one houses more than 100 postwar bubble cars from Europe and Japan in his Georgia barn, while another has made room at his Napa Valley winery for his stellar collection of sports cars. Captured in gorgeous photographs... Less

Fast track route to creating lasting business value through the entrepreneurial management of start-ups, buy-outs and corporate ventures Covers the key areas of enterprise, from understanding entrepreneurial management and aligning the interests of investors and entrepreneurs to choosing your exit route and maximizing your return Examples and lessons from some of the world's most enterprising companies, including Michael Bloomberg's recipe for selling your way to the top, Jurgen Klein's Jurlique and Sherry Leigh Coutou's Interactive Investor International. Plus ideas from the smartest thinkers and practitioners including Max Boisot, Neil Churchill, Peter Drucker, Josh Lerner, Will Schmidt and Howard Stevenson Includes a glossary of key concepts and a comprehensive resources guide

Today, we live in a dynamic and inter-connected world. A multitude of "revision triggers" make it necessary to anticipate, prepare for, and continuously adapt to new realities. The key to dynamic adaptation we argue, is to become "super- flexible". Super- flexibility is defined as the ability to engage in a continuous balancing act: on the one hand, we need to withstand turbulence and create stable anchors, on the other hand, we have to transform and adapt to new realities. Our leadership "toolkit" should help us diagnose on the fly, and take rapid actions as new developments unfold. This book is about how business leaders can harness uncertainty and make their teams and enterprises "super- flexible". Based on 25 years of field research, advisory work, and professional experience in... Less