General-partnership

Luck placed the author in Germany at the perfect time to chronicle an unprecedented historical event (German reunification), as well as the response of the German Labor Movement. Turner does an excellent job of synthesizing complex issues and events in a way that appeals to both a labor movement novice and an expert. A critical foundation for anyone who wants to understand the issues confronting the European Community, and Germany, today.

The Golden web is one of the few books that has the same attunement as Dorothy MacLean's "To Hear the Angels Sing". Her contact with the Devas and nature spirits is inspirational, and in my mind is a sort of continuation of the work that Dorothy started. If you want a Devic view of reality, read this book!

Now in a completely updated third edition, How To Form And Operate A Limited Liability Company: A Do-It-Yourself Guide by Gregory C. Damman is a straightforward, "user friendly" instructional guide for taking full advantage of the benefits of a limited liability company (LLC), which protects company partners from personal responsibility for the company's debts and obligations. Introductory basics are accessibly presented concerning what types of companies can become an LLC; the advantages and disadvantages of forming an LLC; converting a business into an LLC; tax considerations, and much, much more are all knowledgeably presented in a meticulous and highly accessible manner. An accompanying CD-ROM of forms and samples enhances this highly recommended basic resource for the novice entrepreneur.

This book is one in a series of three that also includes a Pastor's Manual and a committee workbook, all published by Riverview Press. (Its actual title has no colon.)

Together, the three books provide an excellent introductory overview of the subject of planned giving, especially as it applies at the local church level, along with practical advice on how to organize and conduct a local church planned giving campaign. To the best of my knowledge, this series is the only one of its kind, in addressing the unique concerns and challenges that lay church committees face when they consider conducting such a campaign.

The author of these books is uniquely qualified. Dr. Elam is an ordained minister whose interests in fund-raising arose through his involvement on the board of a church-related college, then administrative posts at two major universities, and finally through his own consulting business which specializes in nonprofit organization planned giving campaigns.

Ayres begins her preface, "The mark of a great man, it has been said, is that the more you know about him the more you like him"(p.ix). In this book, Ayres' scholarship and passion for Lincoln and his Kansas connection come to life. Through her use of primary sources, stories, and the historical and political context of the times, Ayres shares insights into the lives and beliefs of the people and situations that shaped the history of Kansas and this country. This exciting read will whet the appetite for further research and questioning of the scholar/teacher within each of us. I encourage you to peruse her work. It is an enjoyable read as you learn more about the history of Kansas, the man Lincoln, and the events and characters of the time. It is also an excellent resource for teaching this period of history in Kansas. Within these pages, Ayres succeeds in shedding more light on some of the characters who influenced the decisions and outcomes of "bloody Kansas" and the events before, during, and after the Civil War. It also brings to life several of the many artifacts and Kansas treasures housed in the Saint Mary College Lincoln Collection and other valuable resources around the area. This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know some of these historical characters in a more personal light. Great for summer or anytime reading!

WHAT A REFRESHING LOOK AT THE SUBJECT OF MARRIAGE! DAVID AND JANET DEAL WITH THE STRUGGLES THAT COUPLES HAVE WITH MARRIAGE IN A VERY HEALTHY, INTERSTING, BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE. THE BOOK DOES NOT STOP AT ANALYZING MODERN MARRIAGE STRUGGLES, BUT ALSO OFFERS SOME VERY, VERY UNIQUELY INTERSTING, ROMANTICAL (AND BIBLICAL!) AND PROVEN EFFECTIVE WAYS TO MAKE YOUR MARRIAGE PACKED FULL OF POSITIVE DYNAMITE. ENJOY!

In their efforts to effect positive local change, universities have long been directly involved in shaping the community agendas of their local milieu. The same is now becoming true as it relates to improving the local technology landscape. Universities are natural partners in community development efforts given the human, intellectual and financial resources they can bring to bear on problems. They are also logical partners in community IT initiatives for these same reasons, and in recognition of the educational and technological resources resident on their campuses. "Mangaging IT/Community Partnerships in the 21st Century" is perhaps the first comprehensive examination of the critical considerations for community-university partnerships involving information and communications technology. From course partnerships to educational and business partnerships to the so-called "digital divide," this book is a must for community practitioners and university researchers alike!

Iris captures the reality of the importance of a ture partnership between not just the presidents,the trustees but also the importance of getting the commuity involded.

As a line manager responsible for a small software company's business development activities, what I like the most about The Partnering Imperative is that it helps me decide with what potential partners I should be persistent, and where it is best to be responsive to offers but guarded with resources. Like any small company, we need to focus to be successful. The Partnering Imperative is helping me decide what large companies our small company should partner with and also helping us predict the success that our partnering efforts will have. For our small software company, our partnerships will make the difference between our being a success that people will read about or another software company that had a great product but just could not break the $50 million in sales mark.

For the large equipment vendors who have to partner to "avoid the negative" of not working with small nibble companies who can fill in gaps in functionality, there is tremendous value in this book as a guide for avoiding the pitfalls of partnership between large and small entities. These are the situations where the larger partner often tries to manage away the risks presented by the differences between it, the larger partner, and its chaotic but essential smaller partner. In these partnerships, the larger organization is busy managing formal communications processes and preparing to walk away at the slightest hint of failure. If big and small companies can be aware of these tendencies from the start, they are more likely to stick it out and reach partnering pay-off.

For smaller companies who need to partner to gain access to distribution channels and installed bases of customers, The Partnering Imperative provides a pragmatic guide to dancing with the "elephants" that small companies must work with. Smaller companies who expect their larger partners to revisit agendas to address emerging needs, will be be more successful if they are address "big partner" concerns like avoiding surprises and differences through formal communications process with lots of checks and balances.

I use this book often in my interactions with healthcare staff. Want to know how to develop a staff council, develop a mission statement, set goals, or problem solve around relationships. This is the best and most practical of all of their books.