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This account describes how a 28-year-old from Watford, Nick Leeson, plunged Barings Bank into ruin. In 1994, Leeson seemed to be making the company millions of pounds a week, but he explains how the cover-up of a colleague's small error led to the crash of Britain's oldest merchant bank.

Best-selling author Rafe Esquith, the only teacher to receive the National Medal of Arts, has garnered the American Teacher Award and numerous other honors. Still teaching fifth graders in a small, leaky classroom in downtown Los Angeles, Esquith fosters a wholesome climate where character, humility, and diligence matter and support is unconditional. For his mostly poor and Hispanic students, Esquith models two maxims: Be nice and work hard, and There are no shortcuts. And his students thrive!

This is the one guide that anyone who writes - whether student, business person, or professional writer - should keep with them whenever they begin to write. Filled with professional tips and a wealth of instructive examples and prompts, this valuable, easy-to-use audio handbook can help solve any and all writing problems.

Like Henry Ford, Sam Walton, or Steve Jobs in the early years of Ford, Walmart, and Apple, Jeff Bezos is the business story of the decade. Bezos, the richest man on the planet, has built one of the most efficient wealth-creation machines in history with 2% of US household income being spent on nearly 500 million products shipped from warehouses in 17 countries.

What does it take to embark on the journey towards a career in medicine? Dive into the world of aspiring medical professionals with our comprehensive guide, designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to conquer the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) and pave the way for success in medical school. We unravel the mysteries of the MCAT through a series of engaging chapters that delve into the core subjects tested on the exam.

Our Nursing Review series are intended to be used by nursing students. The audiobook has in-depth explanation of each topic. Out goal is to help transition students to successfully practicing nurses. We divided the curriculum into sections based on the organ system review. This audiobook is focused on psychiatric nursing and includes high-yield concepts to help you do well in nursing school, HESI, and NCLEX exams.

You are no doubt a busy student with a lot of things going on! It can be challenging to find the time to read your textbook in preparation for the LSAT exam. However, the truth is that the LSAT exam is a challenging test. Thorough preparation cannot be overlooked. That is why the author Dennis Reed developed the LSAT Study Guide!. This edition is a practice questions edition. It reviews all essential concepts found on the exam, from all categories of the test. You can listen to it while at the gym or stuck in traffic!

Are you aspiring to become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)? Look no further! The Ultimate Guide to Ace the RBT Exam and Obtain Your Registered Behavior Technician License is here to provide you with everything you need to succeed. This comprehensive book is packed with valuable resources, expert insights, and proven strategies to help you excel in your RBT journey.

Welcome to the first and only book you will ever need on the topic of cyber law and cyber security. learn hacking techniques, cyber law, and white hat operations. Perfect for Beginners: If you’re brand new or an expert in cyber security, you’ll still find this guide a solid purchase to add to your skill set, develop new skills and techniques, or revamp old ones and sharpen yourself with cyber security and cyber law.

Explore the latest FAA ACS questions! Pass Your Commercial Pilot Checkride shares with you your examiner's favorite commercial-pilot checkride questions and answers.

This review of the Journeyman exam focuses on walking through practice questions and teaching the student how to navigate the code book properly. One of the main reasons students fail this test is because of incorrect use of the code book. They struggle to find answers quickly and then inevitably run out of time. This guide will make sure you are fully prepared for the exam with a deep understanding of the code book so you can find answers in the test quickly and with ease.

An update to Simple CISSP Exam Questions, Essential CISSP Test Questions tests your CISSP knowledge using more than 2,400 unique test questions in a multiple-choice format, just like the actual exam.

Are you considering taking the CISSP exam but feel overwhelmed by where to start? Or maybe you're already preparing and need a structured, comprehensive study plan to guide you through the process. "The Ultimate CISSP Study Plan: A Comprehensive Guide to Success" is here to help you navigate the complex world of cybersecurity and achieve your certification goals.

Tournament poker is a tough game to play, but the rewards for success can be huge. Even regular online tournaments offer substantial prizes running to hundreds of thousands of dollars. If you want to win big at the tables, then you must buy this book. In Secrets of Professional Tournament Poker: Book 1 you will learn the fundamentals of play and how to handle varying stack sizes.

Developed by experienced professors and professionally narrated for easy listening, this course is a valuable tool when preparing for your correctional officer certification exam. The audio is focused and high-yield, covering the most important topics you need to know to succeed on your test. The material is accurate, up-to-date, and broken down into bite-sized chapters. There are key takeaways following each chapter to drive home key points and quizzes to review commonly tested questions.

Long before he starred on some of television’s most beloved and long-running series such as Taxi and Who’s the Boss? and went on to distinguish himself in a variety of film and stage roles, Tony Danza was a walking contradiction: an indifferent student who dreamed of being a teacher. Inspiring a classroom of students was an aspiration he put aside for decades until one day it seemed that the most meaningful thing he could do was give his dream a shot. What followed was a year spent teaching 10th-grade English at Northeast High - Philadelphia’s largest high school with 3,600 students....

Writing at Work covers everything professionals need to know about writing on the job today. HR and L&D managers can use this new course to train experienced employees who already know the basics of business writing but could use a refresher.

Are you keen to grow a career as a full-time professional speaker? It can be done, and it can be very lucrative, but only if you go about it correctly. You will have to treat it as a serious business. Veteran professional speaker and business author Douglas Kruger helps you to carve years off your learning curve by introducing you to the business end of the speaking profession. In this audiobook, Douglas covers all the how-to of building a successful full-time speaking career.

Feeling buried under lesson plans, grading, and administrative tasks? Find out how AI could be your new best friend in the classroom...AI is already making waves in sectors like healthcare, automotive, and even your home appliances. So why should education be any different?

Mometrix Test Preparation's SHRM-CP Exam Secrets Study Guide is the ideal prep solution for anyone who wants to pass their Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional Exam. The exam is extremely challenging, and thorough test preparation is essential for success.