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A provocative exposŽ of the negative effects of sugars and simple carbs-and how to break the addiction

Most readers already know that succumbing to sweets too often can lead to obesity and diabetes. What many don't know, however, is that too many "quickie carbs" can bring on a host of other maladies-such as "brain fog," fatigue, mood swings, heart disease, and even cancer-from which millions may be suffering because of their sugar or carbohydrate habits. Once besieged by 44 seemingly unconnected symptoms, former "sugar addict" Connie Bennett, an experienced journalist, managed to kick sweets and simple carbs in 1998. She improved her health-and uncovered extensive medical research that substantiated her theory: people who eat too many low-caliber culprit carbs could be in sugar shock. Based on the insights of thousands of physicians, nutritionists, researchers, and "sugar sufferers" worldwide, SUGAR SHOCK!(tm) not only addresses how badly sugar affects the body, it demonstrates how everyone can kick the sugar habit..
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If any of the following behaviors sound like you or someone you work with, beware! In Why CEOs Fail, David L. Dotlich and Peter C. Cairo describe the most common characteristics of derailed top executives and how you can avoid them:

• Arrogance— you think that you're right, and everyone else is wrong.
• Melodrama— you need to be the center of attention.
• Volatility— you're subject to mood swings.
• Excessive Caution— you're afraid to make decisions.
• Habitual Distrust— you focus on the negatives.
• Aloofness — you're disengaged and disconnected.
• Mischievousness— you believe that rules are made to be broken.
• Eccentricity— you try to be different just for the sake of it.
• Passive Resistance— what you say is not what you really believe.
• Perfectionism— you get the little things right and the big things wrong.
• Eagerness to Please— you try to win the popularity contest.

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Once a sleeping giant, China today is the world's fastest growing economy--the leading manufacturer of cell phones, laptop computers, and digital cameras--a dramatic turn-around that alarms many Westerners But in China: The Fragile Superpower, Susan L. Shirk opens up the black box of Chinese politics and finds that the real danger lies elsewhere--not in China's astonishing growth, but in the deep insecurity of its leaders. China's leaders face a troubling paradox: the more developed and prosperous the country becomes, the more insecure and threatened they feel.
Shirk, a former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State responsible for China, knows many of today's Chinese rulers personally and has studied them for three decades. She offers invaluable insight into how they think--and what they fear. In this revealing book, readers see the world through the eyes of men like President Hu Jintao and former President Jiang Zemin. We discover a fragile communist regime desperate to survive in a society turned upside down by miraculous economic growth and a stunning new openness to the greater world. Indeed, ever since the 1989 pro-democracy protests in Tiananmen Square and the fall of communism in the Soviet Union, Chinese leaders have been haunted by the fear that their days in power are numbered. Theirs is a regime afraid of its own citizens, and this fear motivates many of their decisions when dealing with the U.S. and other foreign nations. In particular, the fervent nationalism of the Chinese people, combined with their passionate resentment of Japan and attachment to Taiwan, have made relations with these two regions a minefield. It is here, Shirk concludes, in the tangled interactions between Japan, Taiwan, China, and the United States, that the greatest danger lies.
Shirk argues that rising powers such as China tend to provoke wars in large part because other countries mishandle them. Unless we understand China's brittle internal politics and the fears that motivate its leaders, we face the very real possibility of avoidable conflict with China. This book provides that understanding..
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Proven tools for solving today's most persistent entrepreneurial headaches--and keeping the focus on business growth

Operating a small business presents entrepreneurs with a continuing series of problems that need to be solved--and, usually, the smaller the business, the bigger the problems. Small Business Solutions focuses on 13 crises that crop up again and again in most small businesses, and details how entrepreneurs have identified and successfully solved them. As a longtime consultant to start-up businesses, Robert Hisrich has seen these solutions work in scores of small businesses, both in the United States and abroad. He divides Small Business Solutions into three categories--marketing, finance, and overall management--and provides market-proven solutions to problem areas in each:

• Sales & Marketing--Turning sales into profits, focusing a business
• Finance--Raising capital, monitoring and managing cash flow, valuing a business
• Management--Choosing the right partner, changing style as a business grows, and more

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Is it ever going to get better than this? That's a sentiment shared by many people, whether they are just starting out or have been spinning their wheels for years. But getting from where they are to where they want to go in life seems almost impossible--especially when they get caught up in looking at the intimidating big picture instead of focusing on the smaller, more reasonable steps it will take to get there. Michael and Shannon Primicerio show that the only way to move forward is by choosing to live life--dreams and goals included--now, not at some point in the future. And it doesn't have to happen all in one fell swoop. Life. Now. assures readers that one step at a time is okay. Whether it's leaving that dead-end job, getting involved in ministry, starting a business, or pursuing any lifelong dream, the best time to start taking those steps is the present time..
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This unique self-improvement program by a dynamic corporate consultant and coach offers advice to help successful people stay successful in an age of corporate downsizing and career anxiety..
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Finally... a direct and straightforward answer to the question of why some people sail effortlessly through their careers while others stumble, plateau or derail entirely Dr. Lois Frankel, an internationally known pioneer and expert in the field of business coaching, provides readers with insight into how over-reliance on early career strengths can lead to catastropic results later in one's career.

Learn how you can overcome the eight most common reasons why smart people fail:

1. Overlooking the importance of people
2. Inability to function effectively as a member of a team
3. Failure to focus on image and communication
4. Insensitivity to the reactions of others
5. Difficulty working with authority
6. Too broad or too narrow vision
7. Indifference to customer or client needs
8. Working in isolation.

Self-tests, case examples, and innovative ways to develop the crucial skills needed to compete in a volatile economy and ever-changing job market make this book what Anne Fisher (Ask Annie columnist from Fortune magazine)calls, "A must-read for anyone who wants to make the future even better than the past.".
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This book was designed for:

• Senior level executives and business owners – whether you’re looking for ways to widen the gap over your competitors or struggling to return to earlier levels of profitability, The Uniqueness Myth will help you determine where you need to focus your attention.

• Emerging business leaders – at some point you’ll find yourself facing new responsibilities for which you have little, if any, background or experience, The Uniqueness Myth will help you fill in those gaps.

• Professionals who want to become strategic partners with senior management - this transition requires a holistic view of business that many professionals don’t possess. The Uniqueness Myth will not only help you expand the breadth of your business background, it offers business improvement ideas that you can use to get recognized as a business partner.

The Uniqueness Myth:

• Identifies the core concept for each of ten aspects of business: strategy, marketing, sales, customer service, pricing, production, organizational structure, work environment, finance and administration.

Example: The core concept for "Strategy" is to provide something the market wants or needs that it isn’t getting.

• Highlights the most frequently made mistakes in each of these areas.

• Strengthens leaders’ business background by providing the wisdom of some of the world’s best business minds.

• Serves as a ready reference for leaders whose business is struggling..
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This digital document is an article from Naval War College Review, published by U.S. Naval War College on January 1, 2008. The length of the article is 553 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Citation Details
Title: Shirk, Susan. China, Fragile Superpower: How China's Internal Politics Could Derail Its Peaceful Rise.(Book review)
Author: Toshi Yoshihara
Publication:Naval War College Review (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2008
Publisher: U.S. Naval War College
Volume: 61 Issue: 1 Page: 133(2)

Article Type: Book review

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