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Learn how to adopt ten easy-to-follow customer experience guidelines that integrate emerging technologies with effective strategies to combat disconnected processes, silo mentalities, and a lack of buyer perspective, to keep up with the demands of the customer of the future.

With 14 gorgeously illustrated children's stories, this treasury of classic well-loved stories will hold a spot on the family bookshelf for generations.#1 New York Times bestselling artist Charles Santore's beautiful illustrations capture the timeless spirit of these classic stories like you've never seen them before. From fairytale classics like The Little Mermaid and Snow White to timeless poems like The Night Before Christmas, these classic stories will captivate audiences of all ages. This gorgeous story collection features original, never-before-seen cover artwork in a breathtaking format that is sure to be treasured for years. And thanks to its new-and-improved trim size, the The Illustrated Treasury of Classic Children's Stories offers you a new look at everyone's favorite illustrations. Includes: Aesop's Fables, The Silk Princess, Snow White, The Night Before Christmas, The Little Mermaid, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, The Tale of Two Bad Mice, The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher, The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies, The Velveteen Rabbit, and William the Curious: Knight of the Water Lilies. The work of New York Times best-selling children's book illustrator Charles Santore has been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children's stories, including, The Night Before Christmas, The Little Mermaid, Snow White, The Velveteen Rabbit, and The Wizard of Oz.

With 100+ full-page illustrations, The Illustrated Histories of Everyday Expressions introduces readers to the fascinating, humorous, and often unbelievable origin stories behind the English language’s most common sayings!Why do we bring home the bacon, instead of some other salty meat? Whose beans are we spilling, exactly? Why was that cat in the bag to begin with? Every day, English speaking people turn phrase after phrase, idiom after idiom, with no actual idea what they are saying! Sure, the meaning of these expressions has long been established, but rarely do we stop to think about where they come from. The Illustrated Histories of Everyday Expressions will profile 64 of the greatest idiom origin stories through simple text and captivating illustration. No longer will you wonder why getting a goat is so frustrating, or why hatters are so mad (and no, that one doesn’t come from Alice in Wonderland)! With The Illustrated Histories of Everyday Expressions, everyday phrases come to life! Inside this charming little hardcover volume, the illustrated idioms will be arranged chronologically, with the oldest expressions appearing first, working all the way up to the present day. Each entry will provide the saying’s definition and origin story, laid out cohesively within a funny and captivating illustration of the strange and wonderful long-forgotten story.  Whalen Book Works is an independent book publishing company that combines top-notch design, unique formats, and fresh content to create truly innovative gift books. We bring together a talented team of writers, designers, illustrators, and artists in order to develop strong editorial content that brings a book to life! 

Savor celebrates the art and pleasure of beautiful charcuterie boards and platters-demystified and made simple!Serving boards possess an uncanny ability to mirror the mood of a host and transform a room's ambiance as friends and family gather around them to both eat and enjoy time together. Savor lavishly details how to create memorable and delicious serving boards, no matter the season or the occasion. Expert advice and insights provide strategies and approaches for composing boards that balance flavor profiles and textures, using elegant and inventive recipes. Inside You'll Find: - Expert Advice and Recipes from Murray's Cheese, Publican Market, The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills, Lady & Larder, Mike's Hot Honey, Blake Hill Preserves, Esters Wine Shop & Bar, and Vermont Creamery - Practical & Delicious Guides on how to pair cheeses, meats, condiments, and an array of other ingredients that can be used on serving boards. Also included are suggested drink pairings. - Over 100 Recipes for crackers and bread, preserves, pickles, flavored nuts, dips, spreads, some bigger bites, and even desserts Kimberly Stevens is a seasoned food writer and journalist who has contributed extensively to The New York Times and written stories for The Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal, numerous national magazines, and online publications. She is based in Los Angeles, where in her spare time she battles a severe addiction to cookbook collecting, shops at the farmer's market, and makes meals for friends and family. Elevate your home entertaining with Savor!

Revive your childhood wonder and fascination with the most exquisitely illustrated edition of Aesop's Fables to hit the market in years-featuring breathtaking original artwork by #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Charles Santore!Captivating the hearts and minds of kids and adults for generations, Aesop, a former Greek slave, developed simple and meaningful adventures featuring animals or insects to teach a moral standard or lesson for living. This classic edition of short stories is brought to life with breathtaking illustrations by New York Times #1 Bestselling illustrator Charles Santore. The most well known and well loved of Aesop's fables are included to help boys and girls learn which traits are desirable and which are less than desireable, including: - The Hare and the Tortoise - The Lion and the Mouse - The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse - The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing The work of New York Times bestselling children's book illustrator Charles Santore has been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children's stories, including The Night Before Christmas, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Aesop's Fables, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Little Mermaid, Snow White, The Velveteen Rabbit, The Wizard of Oz, and more!

As one of the top salespeople in the world, Brian Tracy knows the ability to close the sale is the key skill required by all top sales professionals. Fortunately, closing the sale can be learned by practicing the skills of the highest paid salespeople in every business.

In the world of high-tech, how do you reach your plugged-in customers? Learn how to seamlessly incorporate and leverage the latest tech tools to engage customers--and which old-fashioned customer service skills still win the day.

A complete road map for how to successfully expand your company through acquisitions--because when done right, the fruits of your labor are abundant!

Wow guests and savor the fruits of your labor with Pasta: The Ultimate Cookbook.You will be a master chef of homemade pasta and noodles in no time with this easy-to-follow cookbook. With recipes for Italian food, Asian cuisine, and pasta and noodle dishes from all around the world, you will be preparing exquisite meals for your family and guests to enjoy. This guide to cooking the perfect pasta and noodle features: - Over 300 pasta and noodle recipes from around the world, with over 350 different pastas - Recipes for pasta, soups, stir-fries, sauces, desserts, and baked dishes - Easy-to-follow instructions for making your own handmade pasta and noodles, even for people with dietary restrictions - A guide to the best kitchen equipment making it easier to prepare amazing dishes - A history of pasta and noodles - A glossary of cooking terms As an expert chef or as someone just staring out, Pasta: The Ultimate Cookbook is a great guide for every level chef! This cookbook will be a gorgeous keystone addition to any cookbook library.

Are you an effective delegator of your work? If not, you aren't alone. Many leaders struggle to loosen the reigns of their to-do list--but delegation increases your ability to do what you do best. Learn the easy-to-master five-step process for effective delegation.

Susan-Urquhart Brown never expected to end up as an entrepreneur. In The Accidental Entrepreneur, she takes all the mystery out of going solo. For those who are just beginning to consider starting a venture as well as those who want to take their organization to the next level, she offers advice on what works and what doesn't.

Raising Gifted Kids will help parents understand and cope with the obstacles they face in raising a gifted child, and help them make the best choices for their son's or daughter's growth and happiness. Filled with proven solutions to the unique challenges of raising gifted kids, this book is the powerful yet accessible resource parents have long wished for.

Bestselling author and creativity expert Jeff Goins dismantles the myth that being creative is a hindrance to success by revealing how an artistic temperament is in fact a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

This edition features an attractive bonded-leather binding, distinctive gilt edging and decorative endpapers.

America's expert on leadership helps readers change their attitudes and beliefs about failure so they can make positive changes in their lives and achieve their full potential.

Jeff Goins, a brilliant new voice counting Seth Godin and Jon Acuff among his fans, explains how to abandon the status quo and live a life that matters with true passion and purpose.

Difficult personalities at work are unavoidable. But the problems that can result from them are not.

Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather is one of the greatest movies of all time and one of the most popular: on its 35th anniversary, it continues to be a top earner on video and DVD.  But what has made this classic so compelling is the unique Corleone wit and wisdom.  Every fan will want to own this officially licensed, completely fascinating anthology of memorable words from the film.  It features a great selection of famous quotes from the “Family,” from the Don’s unforgettable “I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse” to Clemenza’s infamous, “Leave the gun. Take the cannolis.”  Every sharp and witty line will bring back a memory of this great movie—and that makes it a perfect gift for every Godfather aficionado.  Who would dare to resist? TM and © 2007 Paramount Pictures. All rights reserved.

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by too many projects, a coworker is driving you nuts, or your confidence is flagging, this all-encompassing tool kit for navigating through stress will help you achieve the success you deserve.

The century-old harrowing adventure of a group of Antarctic explorers is an epic tale--and an even better lesson in leadership. Discover ten timeless tips for achieving success in the face of insurmountable challenges.

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Is your small business growing and thriving the way you envisioned it would when you struck out on your own? This trusted book explains how to develop and execute a simple, effective, and affordable marketing plan that brings new life to products and services.

Getting people to play together nicely is one thing. Getting them to work together productively is a very different challenge. This practical fieldbook gives managers, trainers, and group leaders in any industry the tools to turn their teams into well-oiled machines.

What do people like about you? Learn how to identify and leverage your strongest traits to build more authentic and positive professional relationships and add value to your networking.

Internationally recognized leadership expert John Maxwell provides the tools you need to immediately improve your existing relationships as well as cultivate strong, exciting, and new ones. If you can win with people, you can win!

For those who feel swamped by work and overwhelmed by information, this proven guide provides the information you need to manage your time and get everything under control.

Why is it so hard to work well with some people? Learn the key strengths and weakness of four different people styles and how better to understand and relate to them--both on the job and off.

7 Steps to Raising a Bilingual Child helps parents determine and achieve the bilingual goals for their child. Packed with insightful anecdotes and powerful strategies, this is a one-of-a-kind guidebook for those seeking to provide their children with the uniquely valuable experience of learning two languages.