Author: James Lawrence Powell
Publisher: University of California Press
Keywords: future, water, west, warming, global, pool, lake, powell, dead
Number of Pages: 304
Published: 2009-01-05
List price: $27.50
ISBN-10: 0520254775
ISBN-13: 9780520254770
Where will the water come from to sustain the great desert cities of Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Phoenix? In a provocative exploration of the past, present, and future of water in the West, James Lawrence Powell begins at Lake Powell, the vast reservoir that has become an emblem of this story. At present, Lake Powell is less than half full. Bathtub rings ten stories tall encircle its blue water; boat ramps and marinas lie stranded and useless. To refill it would require surplus water--but there is no surplus: burgeoning populations and thirsty crops consume every drop of the Colorado River. Ad
The Powell Principles: 24 Lessons from Colin Powell, a Battle-Proven Leader (Mighty Managers Series)
Author: Oren Harari
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Keywords: powell, mighty, managers, series, leader, battle, principles, lessons, colin, proven
Number of Pages: 115
Published: 2004-08-23
List price: $12.95
ISBN-10: 0071444904
ISBN-13: 9780071444903
The key to success in any setting lies in knowing how to be an effective leader. The Powell Principles outlines the decision-making habits, success strategies, and leadership philosophies of Secretary of State Colin Powell, and provides fascinating examples of how Powell has used them to overcome numerous obstacles in his climb to the top. Filled with insights that are refreshingly honest, this concise, powerful book reveals how you can dramatically improve your leadership skills and achieve unmatched levels of professional success, while inspiring others to extraordinary performance.
Author: Oren Harari
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Keywords: powell, professional, education, series, mcgraw, lengendary, principles, lessons, colin, leader
Number of Pages: 64
Published: 2002-12-06
List price: $7.95
ISBN-10: 0071411097
ISBN-13: 9780071411097
"The Powell Principles" details the decision-making habits, success strategies, and leadership philosophies of Secretary of State Colin Powell. Filled with insights that are as refreshingly honest as they are grittily real, this concise, no-nonsense book reveals the keys to Powell’s unprecedented success, keys that include: walk the talk; be a dis-organizer; let change lead growth; be prepared to piss people off; check your ego at the door; push the envelope; let situation dictate strategy; challenge the pros; trust those in the trenches; and prepare to be lonely. Colin Powell rose from
Authors:Donald B. Powell, Mary Jo Powell,
Publisher: TAMU Press
Keywords: texas, former, students, university, association, amp, series, aggie, band, centennial, fightin
Number of Pages: 182
Published: 1994-08-01
List price: $29.95
ISBN-10: 0890965951
ISBN-13: 9780890965955
Authors:Stephen Hodkinson, Dr Anton Powell, Anton Powell,
Publisher: Routledge
Keywords: sparta, shadow
Number of Pages: 256
Published: 1994-02-14
List price: $140.00
ISBN-10: 0415104130
ISBN-13: 9780415104135
In the past twenty years the study of Sparta has come of age. Images prevalent earlier in the 20th century, of Spartans as hearty good fellows or scarlet-cloaked automata, have been superseded by more complex scholarly reactions. As interest has grown in the self-images projected by this most secretive of Greek cities, increasing attention has focused on how individual Greek writers from other states reacted to information, or disinformation about Sparta.The studies in this volume provide new insights into the traditional historians’ question, "What actually happened at Sparta?". But the
Author: William F. Powell
Publisher: Walter Foster
Keywords: ht259, powell, william, trees, drawing
Number of Pages: 32
Published: 2003-01-01
List price: $8.95
ISBN-10: 1560103450
ISBN-13: 9781560103455
Walter Foster’s classic How to Draw and Paint series provides aspiring artists with an exceptional array of art instruction books featuring all subject areas and media. Each title includes easy step-by-step exercises as well as finished illustrations or paintings that will inspire artistic talent in anyone. Packed with practical information, helpful tips, and fundamental techniques, the How to Draw and Paint series offers a complete library of resources to which artists of all skill levels can refer again and again. What you’ll learn from this book ... • Step-by-step pro
Authors:Thomas Powell, Fritz Schneider, Thomas Powell, Fritz
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
Keywords: second, reference, complete, javascript
Number of Pages: 976
Published: 2004-07-14
List price: $49.99
ISBN-10: 0072253576
ISBN-13: 9780072253573
Create dynamic, interactive Web pages with the latest upgrade to this flexible development tool. Coverage includes event handling, object oriented programming, IE specific content, XML, and sample code that lets you work through projects and provides groundwork for your own creations. Provides information for new and non-professional developers and also more advanced coverage for experienced JS developers who want a comprehensive reference.
