Author : Pohla Smith
Publisher :
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 41,27 MB
Release : 2000-09
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781930623040
Nine of today's best U.S. skaters and gymnasts are asked to talk about how they succeed in competition and in the real world. They have some great advice.
Author : Flip Brown
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,51 MB
Release : 2014-09-26
Category :
ISBN : 9781491745120
"Balanced Effectiveness at Work: How to Enjoy the Fruits of Your Labor Without Driving Yourself Nuts" is a useful compendium of tips, tools, and techniques to make being at work work better. Within each chapter there are conceptual definitions, sample scenarios, frank assessments, "Flip's Tips," action plans for real traction, and positive reinforcement. With a light-hearted but in-depth look at twenty-four wide-ranging topics, presented in a unique news-you-can-use format, it will provide you with real options, helpful resources, and renewed optimism. "Flip Brown's "Balanced Effectiveness at Work" is full of big reveals. One of the most important is how to replace perfectionism and judgment with empathy and engagement. This changes everything. You'll find inspiration on every page " -Marshall Goldsmith, author of the "New York Times" bestseller "What Got You Here Won't Get You There." "'Flip' your conceptions about balance, with Flip Brown's thoughtful, fun, insightful book "Balanced Effectiveness at Work." It's pragmatic, simple yet profound, and fosters moving from speed to significance to create a more meaningful life." -Kevin Cashman, bestselling author of "Leadership from the Inside Out"
Author : Ralph R. Roberts
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 16,80 MB
Release : 2011-03-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1118051343
This guide provides an overview of the many components of the popular practice of flipping properties. Coverage spans the flipping process from start to finish—finding, buying, fixing up, and selling—and the variables needed to make all of those steps successful and profitable. Also included is coverage on negotiating, property inspections, mortgages, taxes, and working with contractors, brokers, and real estate agents. The book is perfect for responsible investors who want to flip houses the right way and steer clear of legal gray areas that get some investors into trouble.
Author : Teresa Goodridge
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 42,51 MB
Release : 2019-08-14
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 048683252X
Spend Christmas in the country with this festive coloring book and its 31 drawings of holiday scenes in rustic settings. Illustrations include snug snowbound cottages surrounded by evergreens and snowmen, shoppers browsing the streets of a quaint village, and other images of winter landscapes and seasonal cheer. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Country Christmas and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 21,30 MB
Release : 2015-07-08
Category :
ISBN : 9780990875000
This collection of art tips and techniques is for enthusiasts of drawing, painting, animation, and illustration. It's a way for the authors of this book to revisit the basic foundations of their craft and to share some of the knowledge learned over the years.
Author : Rick Villani
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 19,83 MB
Release : 2007-01-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 007154514X
FLIP, the third book in the National Bestselling Millionaire Real Estate Series (More than 500,000 copies sold!) FLIP provides a detailed, step-by-step process to analyze each investment, identify the best improvements, accurately estimate the costs and intelligently oversee the construction. It takes out all the guess work and almost all of the risk. Here's what industry experts are saying about FLIP: "Read this book before you flip that house! FLIP is an indispensable step-by-step guide to flipping houses that you will refer to again and again."-Carlos Ortiz, Executive Producer, "FLIP That House" (TLC's most popular real estate TV show) "At HomeVestors, we're in the business of buying and selling homes for profit and I can attest that there are few, if any, who can rival Rick's and Clay's expertise when it comes to fixing up houses for profit. This book is a must-read for any investor."-Dr. John Hayes, President and CEO of HomeVestors of America (the largest homebuyer in America) "FLIP is a must-read book for everyone in the real estate business. Every agent should have this book. They should read it and master its contents. Why? Because it is the best guide ever written on how to evaluate real estate and how to add value to a house."-Gary Keller, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Keller Williams Realty International and author of bestselling The Millionaire Real Estate Agent and The Millionaire Real Estate Investor "For anyone looking to build wealth in real estate, FLIP provides a step-by-step approach that really works in any market."-Loral Langemeier, bestselling author of The Millionaire Maker FLIP extends the national bestselling Millionaire Real Estate series with a step-by-step guide that is quickly becoming "the model" for successfully finding, fixing and selling investment properties for profit. Based on their involvement in over a 1,000 flips, Rick Villani and Clay Davis walk you through the proven five-stage model for successfully flipping a house: FIND: How to select ideal neighborhoods, attract sellers, and find houses with investment potential ANALYZE: Identify which improvements to make and analyze the profit potential of any house BUY: How to arrange financing, present the offer, and close on the purchase FIX: A 50-step, easy-to-follow plan for fixing up houses that keeps you on time, in budget and assures top quality SELL: How to add finishing touches to quickly sell for maximum profit Woven through the book is an entertaining narrative that follows the flipping adventures of Samantha, Ed, Bill, Nancy, Amy and Mitch as they find, buy, fix and sell their first investment houses. With all this plus the experience of over a thousand flips condensed into one book, FLIP gives new investors the tools they need to avoid common pitfalls, make a profit, and enjoy the process of house flipping. Rick Villani and Clay Davis are senior executives at HomeFixers, North America's leading real estate rehab franchise. HomeFixers has been involved in more than 1,000 flips nationwide.
Author : Aaron Adams
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 11,29 MB
Release : 2019-10-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1119625971
Want to cash in on real estate investing? A millionaire tells you how. Tips, Tricks, Foreclosures, & Flips of a Millionaire Real Estate Investor features ideas and techniques from millionaire real estate investor, Aaron Adams. Inside, he details the strategies he’s repeatedly used to make money—and shows you how to do the same. Incorporating advice from Adams's mentors and experienced investors who taught him the pros and cons of investing, he details how he learned to pick an individualized strategy based on where he was living. . . so that you can do the same. • Harness the techniques that have made Aaron Adams millions • Discover insiders’ tips on real estate investment • Implement proven strategies with cash rewards • Get started right away with confidence For those with real estate investing experience, this book offers new ways to use old ideas in the contemporary market—backed by Adams's experience purchasing hundreds of properties over the years.
Author : J. Scott
Publisher : Biggerpockets Publishing, LLC
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 33,73 MB
Release : 2019-03-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781947200067
With over 1,000 successful real estate deals between them, the authors combine the science of negotiation with real world experience to dive into all aspects of the real estate negotiation process -- from the first interaction with a buyer or seller, to renegotiating the contract after unexpected issues arise, to last-minute concessions at closing. Aimed at real estate investors and agents at any level, this book not only covers all aspects of negotiating real estate deals, but also contains dozens of true-life stories that highlight how strong negotiation can result in more and better deals, as well as dialogue that will teach you what to say and how to say it, strengthening your ability to close profitable transactions.
Author : Paul Wells
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 22,93 MB
Release : 2013-11-15
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1136158731
First Published in 1998. Understanding Animation is a comprehensive introduction to animated film, from cartoons to computer animation. Paul Wells' insightful account of a critically neglected but increasingly popular medium: * explains the defining characteristics of animation as a cinematic form * outlines different models and methods which can be used to interpret and evaluate animated films * traces the development of animated film around the world, from Betty Boop to Wallace and Gromit. Part history, part theory, and part celebration, Understanding Animation includes: * notes towards a theory of animation * an explanation of animation's narrative strategies * an analyis of how comic events are constructed * a discussion of representation, focusing on gender and race * primary research on animation and audiences. Paul Wells' argument is illustrated with case studies, including Daffy Duck in Chuck Jones' Duck Amuck, Jan Svankmajer's Jabberwocky, Tex Avery's Little Rural Riding Hood and King Size Canary ', and Nick Park's Creature Comforts. Understanding Animation demonstrates that the animated film has much to tell us about ourselves, the cultures we live in, and our view of art and society.
Author : Johanna Basford
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 43,88 MB
Release : 2021-10-26
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 0143136941
The creator of the worldwide bestselling coloring books is back with a new book to unlock that inner creative lurking in us all, a guide that encourages comfort, pushes us to experiment, and above all, empowers us to discover joy in our own lives In 30 Days of Creativity, colorist Johanna Basford takes you on a journey of imaginative prompts and inspiring ideas that will kick-start your creativity. A mix of whimsical doodle pages, expert artistic advice, and simple step-by-step drawing guides, the book celebrates the things that bring us comfort and joy, from scrumptious ice cream cones to flourishing potted plants. And of course, there's plenty of pages to color when you find yourself in flow and want to remain in the creative bubble a little longer. For those of us who struggle to make time for self-care, the prompt to pick up your book each day will soon become a creative habit that allows a little calm into your life.
