books about: getting     books:       Self-Management for Actors: Getting Down to (Show) Business62 reviews Cricket Feet Publishing, 2008 Not for Stupid Actors This is an excellent, EXCELLENT book. I came from a school that was big on the technique and the artistry of acting, but was rather short sided on how to actually pay the bills using that art. However, Ms. Gillespie's book came to my attention and at first I thought it would be another one of those "Here's the formula for the business of acting" type books. I have read dozens of those other books ...             Getting Started with Latin: Beginning Latin for Homeschoolers and Self-Taught Students of Any Age56 reviews William E. Linney Armfield Academic Press, 2007 I can not find a better way to start learning a language Great job Mr Linney English is not my first language so I can feel how it looks like to start learning a new language, MOTIVATION And the way to motivate me? Telling me something interesting. I don't want to start with apple or tree. Well, Getting started with Latin starts with nauta, stella, maybe some of the most beautiful words in the world to me. Don't let me guess like Rosetta ...             Yeah Dave's Guide to Livin' the Moment: Getting to Ecstasy Through Wine, Chocolate and Your iPod Playlist93 reviews David Romanelli Broadway, 2009 Hit your refresh button on your spiritual journey. Reading David's book was such a refreshing change of pace, looking at my overly stocked yoga bookshelf. Sometimes we can take even our spiritual path a little to seriously. I found myself in many similar scenarios as David's in my life, as I'm sure many others will be able to relate too. I found myself thinking "I have to be the female version of this guy." I laughed my way through each ...             The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur212 reviews Obsidian Launch, LLC, 2009 Great Read for Business Owners This is a great book for a small business CEO, such as myself. It is an easy read and full of ideas that you can use and try on your own. It supports some of the ideas I have developed within iiGrowth and provided some new ones for me. I found it to be informative, and full of excellent ideas by author Mike Michalowicz. Mike also provides entrepreneurs with informative emails as follow on to the ...             The Effective Executive: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done (Harperbusiness Essentials)70 reviews Peter F. Drucker Harper Paperbacks, 2006 Read It Once-a-Year Peter Drucker said that "plans are only good intentions unless they immediately degenerate into hard work." Whether you meet with your team weekly or monthly, you must create an environment that affirms the value of their time and the critical nature of each meeting. It's not easy. It's hard work! George Duff outlasted 27 board chairs and served as president of the Greater Seattle Chamber of ...             Love 'Em or Lose 'Em: Getting Good People to Stay (3rd Edition)66 reviews Beverly Kaye, Sharon Jordan-Evans Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2005 good for HR types This is a well written view of what to do with the millenial age work force whom us old guys are hiring. Good tips, very useful!             Getting the Most from Your Yellow Pages Advertising69 reviews Barry Maher AMACOM/American Management Association, 1989 Worth its Weight in Yellow Gold! I would have never thought a book titled GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR YELLOW PAGE ADVERTISING would make for compelling reading, but I was wrong. Author and former yellow page rep Barry Maher grabbed my interest on the first page and held it firmly to the end. I would consider this book essential for small business owners or anyone who is interesting in producing yellow page copy. Though ...             A New Ladies' Man: Getting the Girl63 reviews Colin Mortensen Cambo Publishing, 2003 Definitely beneficial I began reading this book thinking that it was going to be totally sexist and vulgar. My mind wasn't very open to what I was about to read, but once I started, I found myself laughing and agreeing with a lot of the things that Colin writes. He nails the wants and needs of most women right on the head and even proceeds to explain the ways of women to the average clueless male. The book is a quick ...             The Spark: The 28-Day Breakthrough Plan for Losing Weight, Getting Fit, and Transforming Your Life93 reviews Chris Downie Hay House, 2009 The first month of the rest of your life! If you've been doing the same old thing and getting no results in life - be it weight-loss or getting fit or whatever. This book is an excellent tool to help you see the importance of setting realistic goals and doing it in small steps. The outline is geared toward weigh-loss and fitness, but in reality the principles apply to most anything you want to do in life! By all means purchase AND read ...             Getting Started Knitting Socks (Getting Started series)72 reviews Ann Budd Interweave Press, 2007 Getting started knitting socks An excellent book! Clear explanations, plenty of drawings and photos, and all in a relaxed style which takes the fear out of sock knitting.             Getting Organized: Improving Focus, Organization and Productivity38 reviews Chris Crouch Dawson Publishing, 2004 A great read! Of the 3 dozen books I've read related to organizing, this is one of my favorites. It is presented in an easy-to-read format that makes it possible to spend a few minutes and read a chapter at a time. There were many great quotes and ideas that are easy to implement. The book also included fun anecdotes. Very well done!             Full Frontal PR: Getting People Talking about You, Your Business, or Your Product47 reviews Richard Laermer, Michael Prichinello Bloomberg Press, 2003 Packed with useable tips I found this book to be packed with practical ideas and information. After reading it I felt that I had a sound basic knowledge of how the news media works, and was confident about how to prepare materials for them to use. Of course every layman thinks they know how the media works, but after reading this you realise how intricate it can be. Strengths of the book: - Covers the whole industry ...             The Spirituality Of Success - Getting Rich With Integrity43 reviews Vincent M. Roazzi Brown Books, 2002 Simply the clearest book on the market For many years I have been studying and practising 'manifestation' and wondering why my results were so limited. I found the answer in this book, along with many other answers. This book differs from other books in the same genre in that it is absolutely clear and solid, marrying spiritual wisdom with practical insight. I can't recommend this book too highly, and will be applying its principles ...             Getting Started On Drums-Setting Up - Start Playing DVD52 reviews Rob Wallis Paul Siegel, Tommy Igoe, 2001 Start here-- This DVD takes you all the way from pulling drums out of the box to putting them together to holding the sticks to playing simple beats and grooves. The instruction is clear and includes some of Tommy Igoe's students, ending with some playing of his own. Perfect for the beginner with little or no drumming experience. Highly recommended. BTW, a few extra tips for beginners: 1. Resist the ...             Communicate or Die: Getting Results Through Speaking and Listening47 reviews Thomas Zweifel Select Books, 2009 EXCELLENT LEADERSHIP BOOK!!! This book was very useful for me as I didn't know some details and tips I can use in my day to day life activities for both professional and personal aspects. The way we communicate would be the difference between success or failure as a leader. Misunderstandings, gossips and ignoring issues may cause a lot of difficulties for you as a leader and this book shows us how to deal with them. I ...             Pop!: Stand Out in Any Crowd51 reviews Sam Horn Perigee Trade, 2006 Capture Market Share I had heard about Sam Horn from a friend. The book is a must read for any entrepreneur or business owner who is trying to stand out and capture market share. It is fun and easy to read and full of so many ideas that you can implement immediately.             Getting to Calm: Cool-Headed Strategies for Parenting Tweens + Teens36 reviews Laura S Kastner Ph.D., Jennifer Wyatt Parent Map, 2009 My most difficult negotiations are at home... Ok, the first thing you need to know is that I'm not a psychologist, or teacher or social worker. I'm a 50-something male attorney on my third teen! The next thing you should know is that this isn't a book I would have picked up at the bookstore on my own. However, since my wife "gently" suggested I read it, I gave it a go. The first chapter struck home ("Why are Today's Teens so Rude?") and ...             Just Listen: Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone42 reviews Mark Goulston M.D. AMACOM, 2009 A must read for every business person I read a lot of business books and frankly, many of them are repeating what others have already said. Not this book. Mark Goulston has practical and origninal ideas on how to get people to really open up. His advice is not theoretical. You can put it to good use minutes after you read it. He even has smart things to say about how to turn a potential clients "no" into a "yes." This is the ...             Kick Start Your Dream Business: Getting It Started and Keeping You Going39 reviews Romanus Wolter Ten Speed Press, 2001 Essential reading for entrepreneurs The vast majority of books on business and entrepreneurship focus heavily on theory and case study, and lack practical, easy-to-follow steps to help you get started. This book helps you to identify what you're passionate about, and how to go about creating a dream business around whatever it is that you enjoy. Romanus takes his years of experience working with literally hundreds of ...             Getting Loaded35 reviews NAL HARDCOVER, 2002 Getting Loaded Great book for young people to learn about personal finances. 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