251 Results for : downsizing
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Cabins & Cottages: Buying, Building and Living in Tiny Homes, Cabins & Cottages , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 159min
For many, the only way to go with housing is up: more rooms, more space, and more stuff to fill it all with. The only reason to save money is for them to get themselves into further debt to finance that huge house on the hill. More and more though, people find that the bigger house doesn't give them a bigger life or any more satisfaction while they're living among all the empty rooms. What once seemed to impress their friends and neighbors now seems over the top in a world of minimalist designs and real environmental concerns. Recent trends are favoring smaller, more compact and more self-conscious living. These homes are full of character, they are highly personalized, and they are driven by design and utility instead of might and size. In Cabins, Cottages and Teeny Tiny Living, you will be introduced into the world of smaller homes and all that they can offer you. Whether you are looking for a small house, a shipping container home, a compact cabin, or even a tiny home you will be led with easy-to-follow and insightful advice that will take you from dreaming, to planning, to building your new small home with the bigger life. Cabins and cottages have long been seen as a cute dream or only suitable for a holiday home but this is no longer the case. By using special techniques you can create smaller and custom made homes with all the fun cabins and cottages can offer right in your home town. The stress of downsizing is no longer the burden it once was with the endless waves of innovation in the design world that allow you to have all the comforts of a modern life, and more, all in a few seamlessly connected small spaces. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Dave Wright. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/056416/bk_acx0_056416_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Spin Masters: How the Media Ignored the Real News and Helped Reelect Barack Obama , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 363min
The biggest story of the election was how the media ignored the biggest story of the election. Amid all the breathless coverage of a nonexistent war on women, there was little or no coverage of Obama's war on the economy - how, for instance, part-time work is replacing full-time work, how low-wage jobs are replacing high-wage ones, how for Americans between the ages of 25 and 54 there are fewer jobs today than there were when the recession officially ended in 2009, and fewer, in fact, than at any time since mid-1997. The downsizing of the American economy wasn't the only story the media missed - or suppressed - there was also the unraveling of Obama's foreign policy and the deadly scandals at home (Fast and Furious) and abroad (the terrorist attack that killed the American ambassador at Benghazi). But instead of serious, substantive journalism, the media reported ad nauseam on trifles (Big Bird), Republican-baiting hysteria (how everything the Republicans said was allegedly "racial code"), and distortions of Romney's remarks (such as the "47 percent" comment). The media dropped the ball in covering the 2012 election, says David Freddoso, editorial page editor of the Washington Examiner, and in doing so, the media failed in their responsibility to keep politicians honest and the public well-informed. Freddoso, a New York Times best-selling author and former congressional reporter for National Review, fills this volume not only with outrageous examples of media bias but also with dozens of real stories that genuinely inquisitive reporters should have relished but that the overwhelmingly liberal press didn't even bother to cover. Full of the news you didn't hear about in 2012, David Freddoso's Spin Masters: How the Media Ignored the Real News and Helped Reelect Barack Obama will be the most provocative and accurate take of just how Barack Obama managed to get reelected amid the worst economic ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: David Cochran Heath. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/blak/005532/bk_blak_005532_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Tiny House: Living Large in the Ultimate Tiny House: Live Mortgage Free in the House of Your Dreams , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 52min
This book provides potential tiny house dwellers and manufacturers with relevant tips on building and living their lives effectively in tiny or small homes. In the housing world, this downsizing of your living space and starting to live simply in small homes is what has come to be referred to as the “Tiny House Movement”.The world is rapidly changing, as environmental and economic forces continuously compel you to reevaluate your living lifestyle on the earth. In the United States, most people have lost their dwellings due to the current economic troubles; this has seen the “Tiny House Movement” spread in a sweeping phenomenon.According to a census in 2010, 2,392 square feet was the average size for homes in the US. This figure is a reduced square footage dating back in 2007, when 2,521 square feet was the average size. On the same chart, in 1973, 1,660 square feet was the average size. These changes clearly prove that the calculation or averaging of these sizes is not constant but rather subject to opinion.The truth is, you can significantly reduce the risk of financial ruin in case you’re sacked by reducing your rental expenditure. Therefore, it’s incredibly brilliant to join the movement and shift to "living small" in a tiny or small house. Tiny houses have many advantages (as discussed later on in the book). However, smaller homes save you money and time. More importantly, they offer peace of mind since the thought of you doing what’s good for your environmental satisfies you.Living big by living small.Yes, as ironic as it sounds, it’s the absolute truth. Take a moment and ponder it. You can live to your maximum by living in a small or tiny home; downsize for a reason. Living small helps you to live big by getting rid of the unused or unwanted stuff. Living small is all about decluttering your life.Living small not only helps you to simplify your home by clearing the clutter or making it smaller but can also:p ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jim Rising. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/147162/bk_acx0_147162_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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RV Living, Book 1: All You Need to Know to Get Started on RV Living , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 222min
Have you always dreamed about living the RV lifestyle? Every day more and more people are leaving the rat race and downsizing their homes so that they can travel the world and live the life of adventure. And while many of these people make it look easy, there's actually quite a lot more to living the RV lifestyle then just buying an RV. In fact there's a lot more to it. RV living can be the most rewarding decision that you make Changing your current lifestyle can be difficult, but for many a life on the road, one that brings new adventures and daily discoveries, can be one of the most rewarding decisions most people can make. Imagine waking up every single day in a new place. If that sounds like something that you’d like then RV living is probably for you. What will I learn from this book? Everything you ever wanted to know about campgroundsHow to get started RV livingMaking the choice to get an RVBuying an RV Figuring out your budget for the roadHow to manage your finances while travelingHow to save money and live comfortably in your RVBasic amenities that you need for your RVMaybe you already own an RV, but if not and you are looking to get one the first thing that you will learn is what kind of RV that you need. That’s right there are many different kinds of RVs and you will need to find the one that is right for you. But, there is more to it than that. There is a lot things that come with RV living things that you might not think about, such as insurance and even where to park your RV and the different kinds of campsites that are usually available to RVers. If that sounds like a lot, don’t worry, this book guides you step by step through the process so that you will be ready to tackle everything that comes with this lifestyle head on. RVing does not have to be hard, and if you listen to and learn from th ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Layce Gardner. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/179020/bk_acx0_179020_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Tiny Living: Tips and Tricks of Living Well in Small Spaces , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 195min
Life is becoming more complicated every day with young adults struggling to meet their expenses, students having a mountain of loans and debt, and retired people aiming for financial freedom. The early 2000s kick-started a revolution that would redefine living standards, possibly for decades. Thousands of Americans are joining the tiny house movement, and if the 2009 housing crisis wasn’t bad enough, the economic impact of COVID-19 might just pull the final lever. Downsizing is the new upgrade. As hard as this may be to believe, it is happening all around the world. The tiny house movement has come a long way in its journey to promote sustainable architecture. As the movement becomes mainstream day by day, size is the last thing that matters when building or buying homes in the future. For those looking to scale back, this book is an excellent listen to meet the challenges head-on with out of the box tips and tricks to adjust to small spaces. Adjusting to small spaces and embracing a minimalist lifestyle is a growing trend, but not easy by any means. Over the course of this book, we will take a detailed tour showing listeners how the tiny house movement has evolved over the years and help listeners to understand not only what it means to go tiny but also what it takes to get there. So, whether you’re a travel enthusiast on the road looking to wake up by a lakefront, a stunning mountain, an exotic beach, or an unsettled individual looking to cut down expenses, tiny living offers something for everyone. Embracing the lifestyle distills life down to that what individuals value the most; one with no excess, no extravagance, and opening our eyes to what is around and not just inside. It is about thinking vertically and making space work in every direction. This book will help audiences realize what they’re potentially missing out on, an opportunity to rebuild their lives in unconventional, creative, and useful ways. You’ll discover: ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: William Bahl. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/233555/bk_acx0_233555_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Resilience at Work
Why do some people remain so calm and collected in the face of looming deadlines, combative meetings, impending layoffs, and turbulent changes? And why are these seemingly unflappable people the ones who consistently get ahead in their lives and their careers? The key to success is their resilience, according to the founders of the innovative Hardiness Institute in Newport Beach, California. More than experience or training, resilience in the face of stressful situations and rapid changes determines whether you ultimately succeed or fail in the workplace. It allows you to thrive even in tumultuous conditions, to turn potential disasters into growth opportunities. And the good news for the legions of other workers who become overwhelmed, and even sickened, by stress is that resilience in the face of life's problems is not an inborn personality trait, but a set of skills and attitudes that you can actually learn and develop. Resilience at Work gives you the knowledge, tools, and encouragement you need to embark on your journey to becoming a hardier, more successful person. Based on a twelve-year study of Illinois Bell Telephone employees as they experienced immense organizational change, as well as hundreds of subsequent studies and firsthand consulting and training experience, the book shows how to enhance your capacity to succeed in even the harshest economic climates. Packed with insightful examples, case studies, and self-assessment tools, Resilience at Work explains how to: * Approach change as a meaningful challenge no matter how stressful the circumstances, and stay committed to your work, rather than detaching and giving up. * Gain control by understanding the upside and the downside of change, and take actions to influence beneficial outcomes. * Turn stressful changes to your advantage and map out sound problem-solving strategies. * Resolve ongoing conflicts and build an environment of assistance and encouragement between you and your coworkers. * Decrease feelings of isolation and powerlessness by understanding the 3Cs that give you the ability to thrive amid disruptive changes: commitment, control, and challenge. Reorganization, downsizing, mergers, budget pressures, transfers, job insecurity, and more are producing today's unpredictable, pressure-cooker conditions, and making it harder for less resilient people to achieve the success they deserve. Resilience at Work supplies insights and strategies you can use to combat your fear of change and uncover the opportunities that can be found in even the most stressful situations.- Shop: buecher
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About Face
About Face: The Essentials of Interaction Design, Fourth Edition is the latest update to the book that shaped and evolved the landscape of interaction design. This comprehensive guide takes the worldwide shift to smartphones and tablets into account, and shows why designing for these devices involves more than just downsizing a website. The new full-color interior and unique layout better illustrate modern design concepts, and the companion website complements the examples and instruction in the text. New information includes discussions on popularization apps, touch interfaces, ubiquitous technology, screen size considerations, and more, including discussions on: * New thinking in interface, interaction, and product design methods * Evolving design for mobile platforms and consumer electronics * Current state-of-the-art interfaces and up-to-date case studies * Updated Goal-Directed Design methodology Designers looking to remain relevant through the current consumer technology shift will find complete guidance and essential techniques in About Face.The essential interaction design guide, fully revised and updated for the mobile age About Face: The Essentials of Interaction Design, Fourth Edition is the latest update to the book that shaped and evolved the landscape of interaction design. This comprehensive guide takes the worldwide shift to smartphones and tablets into account. New information includes discussions on mobile apps, touch interfaces, screen size considerations, and more. The new full-color interior and unique layout better illustrate modern design concepts. The interaction design profession is blooming with the success of design-intensive companies, priming customers to expect "design" as a critical ingredient of marketplace success. Consumers have little tolerance for websites, apps, and devices that don't live up to their expectations, and the responding shift in business philosophy has become widespread. About Face is the book that brought interaction design out of the research labs and into the everyday lexicon, and the updated Fourth Edition continues to lead the way with ideas and methods relevant to today's design practitioners and developers. Updated information includes: * Contemporary interface, interaction, and product design methods * Design for mobile platforms and consumer electronics * State-of-the-art interface recommendations and up-to-date examples * Updated Goal-Directed Design methodology Designers and developers looking to remain relevant through the current shift in consumer technology habits will find About Face to be a comprehensive, essential resource.- Shop: buecher
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The Man Who Broke Capitalism: How Jack Welch Gutted the Heartland and Crushed the Soul of Corporate America--And How to Undo His Legacy
New York Times reporter and "Corner Office" columnist David Gelles reveals legendary GE CEO Jack Welch to be the root of all that's wrong with capitalism today and offers advice on how we might right those wrongs. In 1981, Jack Welch took over General Electric and quickly rose to fame as the first celebrity CEO. He golfed with presidents, mingled with movie stars, and was idolized for growing GE into the most valuable company in the world. But Welch's achievements didn't stem from some greater intelligence or business prowess. Rather, they were the result of a sustained effort to push GE's stock price ever higher, often at the expense of workers, consumers, and innovation. In this captivating, revelatory book, David Gelles argues that Welch single-handedly ushered in a new, cutthroat era of American capitalism that continues to this day. Gelles chronicles Welch's campaign to vaporize hundreds of thousands of jobs in a bid to boost profits, eviscerating the country's manufacturing base and destabilizing the middle class. Welch's obsession with downsizing?he eliminated 10% of employees every year?fundamentally altered GE and inspired generations of imitators who have employed his strategies at other companies around the globe. In his day, Welch was corporate America's leading proponent of mergers and acquisitions, using deals to gobble up competitors and giving rise to an economy that is more concentrated and less dynamic. And Welch pioneered the dark arts of "financialization," transforming GE from an admired industrial manufacturer into what was effectively an unregulated bank. The finance business was hugely profitable in the short term and helped Welch keep GE's stock price ticking up. But ultimately, financialization undermined GE and dozens of other Fortune 500 companies. Gelles shows how Welch's celebrated emphasis on increasing shareholder value by any means necessary (layoffs, outsourcing, offshoring, acquisitions, and buybacks, to name but a few tactics) became the norm in American business generally. He demonstrates how that approach has led to the greatest socioeconomic inequality since the Great Depression and harmed many of the very companies that have embraced it. And he shows how a generation of Welch acolytes radically transformed companies like Boeing, Home Depot, Kraft Heinz, and more. Finally, Gelles chronicles the change that is now afoot in corporate America, highlighting companies and leaders who have abandoned Welchism and are proving that it is still possible to excel in the business world without destroying livelihoods, gutting communities, and spurning regulation.- Shop: buecher
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Guide to Company Downsizing
Guide to Company Downsizing: ab 2.49 €- Shop: ebook.de
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Life After a Layoff or Downsizing
Life After a Layoff or Downsizing: ab 5.99 €- Shop: ebook.de
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