Human Relations In Organizations: Applications And Skill Building
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Guideline for managers
  • Great HR resource
  • Informational
  • The Human Condition of Relations
Human Relations In Organizations: Applications And Skill Building
Robert N. Lussier
Manufacturer: Irwin/McGraw-Hill
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ASIN: 0072992530

Book Description

Lussier differs from the leading competition by adopting an applications/skill building approach, a growth area in the Human Relations market. This approach suits professors who want to incorporate more activities and exercises into the classroom. Lussier's market share (over the past few editions) has grown because more schools have adopted the activities-based style. Instructor's want students to apply concepts and develop skills that can be used in their daily and professional lives.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Guideline for managers.......2007-05-23

This is really a good book that all managers should read. Basic things that are mentioned that is not practiced in the real world. Life would be better if they follow or at least try to change their mgmt style.

5 out of 5 stars Great HR resource.......2007-03-11

The book is a great resource for HR professionals and those just starting their career. Everyone could learn from the material on management and career success.

4 out of 5 stars Informational.......2006-11-06

This book lays out many personality styles, leadership styles, and positions that you will address when dealing with other people. It is very informational and helpful. I highly recommend this as a learning or guidence resource.

4 out of 5 stars The Human Condition of Relations.......2005-09-25

I felt this book was a good resource. It presented so many leadership styles and situations to utilize them in. If anyone else is looking for a book that will help prepare them for new age management, this is one to keep.
Management
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Management
Leslie W. Rue , and Lloyd L. Byars
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill/Irwin
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ASIN: 007353014X

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Rue/Byars: MANAGEMENT, 12e is a short, value-priced paperback, which presents the fundamentals of management principles to undergraduate students. It continues its tradition of presenting principles of management in a very straightforward and accessible manner focusing on skills that are needed to become a successful manager.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Management book review.......2007-01-05

I am happy to say that the book arrived on time and in excellent condition. I am very much pleased with the service. Thank you.

William
PMP: Project Management Professional Study Guide, Deluxe Edition
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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  • Do not study with this book
  • This book is out of date
  • Very helpful in passing the CAPM exam
  • Conflicting Processes Names and Knowledge Area Allocations to PMBOK
PMP: Project Management Professional Study Guide, Deluxe Edition
Kim Heldman , Patti M. Jansen , and Claudia M. Baca
Manufacturer: Sybex
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ASIN: 0782136028

Book Description

INCLUDES OVER 50 HANDS-ON EXERCISES IN BONUS WORKBOOK SECTION

Whether you're a current project manager seeking to validate the skills and knowledge acquired through years of practical experience or a new-comer to the PM field looking to strengthen your resume, the PMP certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) provides you with the means to do so.

This new edition of the best-selling PMP: Project Management Professional Study Guide covers the updates to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and the 2005 PMP exam. The authors present the material in a clear and accessible manner, taking you through the process groups in their logical order so you understand the parts and the whole equally well.

This Deluxe Edition includes a bonus Workbook section that includes over 50 exercises to further assist with your studies. And the accompanying CD contains additional review tools designed to reinforce understanding of critical subject areas.

KEY TOPICS INCLUDE:
* Initiating the Project. Conducting project selection methods; defining scope; documenting project risks, assumptions, and constraints; identifying and performing stake-holder analysis; developing a project charter; obtaining project charter approval.
* Planning the Project. Defining and recording requirements, constraints, and assumptions; identifying the project team and defining roles and responsibilities; creating the WBS; developing a change management plan; identifying risks and defining risk strategies; obtaining plan approval; conducting a kick-off meeting.
* Executing the Project. Executing tasks defined in the project plan; ensuring common understanding and set expectations; implementing the procurement of project resources; managing resource allocation; implementing a quality management plan; implementing approved changes; implementing approved actions and workarounds; improving team performance.
* Monitoring and Controlling the Project. Measuring project performance; verifying and managing changes to the project; ensuring project deliverables conform to quality standards; monitoring all risks.
* Closing the Project. Obtaining final acceptance for the project; obtaining financial, legal, and administrative closure; releasing project resources; identifying, documenting and communicating lessons learned; creating and distributing final project report; archiving and retaining project records; measuring customer satisfaction.
* Professional and Social Responsibility. Ensuring individual integrity; contributing to the project management knowledge base; enhancing personal professional competence; promoting interaction among stakeholders.

FEATURED ON THE CD

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Reinforce your understanding with hundreds of flashcards that can run off your PC, Pocket PC, or Palm handheld.

Also on the CD, you'll find the entire book in searchable and printable PDF.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Good starter.......2007-05-09

I finished 3/4 of the book so far...not bad..it is a tough exam anyways...and you need to memorize a lot...the book is good....but you need to know how to benefit from it...i mean....sometimes in one small paragraph you find all what you need...and sometimes you read pages for nothing....

the book is based on the pmp knowledge areas.... which makes studying a bit boring sometimes....afterall maybe the material is heavy and it is not the books problem.....

I actually bought this book and rita's...so i believe it is a good start then you can jump into rita's...

1 out of 5 stars Do not study with this book.......2007-02-07

I studied from this book for weeks and never improved on the assessment exams. With one day before test day, and in a bit of a panic, I threw the book in the waste basket and purchased the Rita Mulcahy text which had been recommended to me repeatedly. The one day I spent with the Mulcahy book was worth more than the 60 days I spent with the Heldman text for the following reasons:

1. The Heldman book does not follow the same format as the PMBOK. I at first considered this an advantage as I thought the different format would help my brain learn the material in a different way. This theory did not prove true. The Mulcahy book follows the same format as the PMBOK.

2. The chapter assessments and practice exam questions are confusing and there are bugs in the software that cut off some of the questions and answers. I assumed the format was indicative of how confusing the questions would be on the actual exam. This turned out to not be the case and in retrospect I wonder if the questions were scored correctly at all. The questions I saw on the exam were much more closely aligned with the format of the questions in the Mulcahy book.

3. The Mulcahy book includes additional exercises and "games" that will prepare you for the exam very well.

Do not buy this book.

1 out of 5 stars This book is out of date.......2006-12-23

Don't Study this book if you are trying to pass the PMP Certification Exam. This book is out of date. Be sure to buy a PMP Examp Prep book that was written for the PMBOK 3rd Edition.

4 out of 5 stars Very helpful in passing the CAPM exam.......2006-06-19

The book combined with computer based test simulations are a very good preparation regiment. The book is very terse but cuts through to the case on what you need to know to pass the test.

The writing is not particularly great but is effective. It would be helpful to a bit more graphic representation of the various phases and processes. The practice tests at the end of the characters are helpful but they are not very representative of the actual questions in the CAPM test. I am not sure if the questions are representative of the PMP test.

Overall, a web-based practice test should accompany the book. The CD that came with the book was helpful but the questions again were not the best representation of the test questions.

The book did get me up to speed very quickly in prepartion for the test.

2 out of 5 stars Conflicting Processes Names and Knowledge Area Allocations to PMBOK.......2006-05-25

In Kim Heldmans "PMP Study Guide 2nd Edition" Kim has very different processes than the PMBOK (names and what knowledge group the process belongs to).

For example, Kim has 'Admin closure' in the Closing Process Group/Project Communications Knowledge Area, where as the PMBOK, does not have 'Admin closure' as a process at all.

Another example is that the PMBOK lists 'Create WBS' as a process in the Planning Process Group/Project Scope Knowledge Area, where as Kim does not list this process at all.

Another example is that the PMBOK has 'Create Project Charter' and 'Create Preliminary Scope Statement' as processes in the Planning Process Group/Project Integration Knowledge Area, Kim has nothing in this intersection; but has an 'Initiating' Process in the Initiation group and designates it in the scope knowledge area - the PMBOK has nothing in the Initiation/Scope group.

These are just a few of many differences.

This is all extremely confusing and I would like an explanation. I think it is very poor of a book which references the PMBOK to have so many conflicts with the PMBOK.
Applications in Human Resource Management: Cases, Exercises, and Skill Builders
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Great teaching resource.
Applications in Human Resource Management: Cases, Exercises, and Skill Builders
Stella M. Nkomo , Myron D. Fottler , and R. Bruce McAfee
Manufacturer: South-Western College Pub
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0324200811

Book Description

Applications in Human Resource Management is a single source of cases, exercises, incidents, and skill builders to supplement introductory human resource management courses. These materials offer a fresh approach based on dynamic, real-life organizational events confronting both human resource managers and line managers. The cases are based on "real" events that have taken place in organizations and the exercises and skill builders are intended to give learners the hands-on skills they will need in facing the challenges of today's workplace.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great teaching resource........2007-01-04

This is an excellent case book. I have been using it for a number of years and find that my students learn a great deal from the wide variety of cases. I strongly recommend this book. In fact, I dropped the text and use this instead. I supplement the case discussions but students get much more from the class by using this book.
PMP Certification for Dummies
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • Out of Date material
  • Maybe I am a dummy
  • Not PMBOK 3rd Ed Aligned
  • Start With This Book
  • Don't be a Dummy - don't buy this book
PMP Certification for Dummies
Peter Nathan , and Gerald Everett Jones
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ASIN: 0764524518

Book Description

* The know-how people need to pass the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam, the world's most recognized professional project management credential
* Quick Assessment questions at the beginning and Prep Tests at the end of each chapter enhance the reader's understanding of the material
* Shows how to spot trick questions designed to challenge critical thinking skills
* Explains how to interpret questions and offers tips for budgeting valuable test-taking time
* CD-ROM contains practice exams,
* hundreds of sample questions, timed and untimed versions of the test, and the ability to save test results to measure progress

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Out of Date material.......2007-06-18

This book is out of date and is not suitable for the current PMP certification.

3 out of 5 stars Maybe I am a dummy.......2007-06-12

I figured this book would be a good companion to the PMBOK, but it is a little dated (for previous exam) and there are some glaring errors and omissions in the text that made it hard to follow. I guess I was looking for lots of helpful hints, found only a few. The chapter tests are OK (one did not actually give the answers) so this gets a 3 out of 5.

2 out of 5 stars Not PMBOK 3rd Ed Aligned.......2007-02-11

I bought this book last year when I started studying for the PMP. Buyer beware that this book is not based on the most recent PMBOK version and some of the information is incorrect. This book is OK for getting an idea of what the test may be like and the information covered, but it should not be used as an authoritative source of information. I even question if the the practice tests can be trusted since I have already found some of the answers to be wrong. At a minimum, get the latest PMBOK as well so you can see where there are differences.

5 out of 5 stars Start With This Book.......2006-12-10

The PMP (Project Management Professional) exam, based on the PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge), is by no means an easy test. Furthermore, it's importance overshadows its difficulty. What this book brings to the table is the 'For Dummies' style and treatment of the material. This style has been prepared carefully over many years and (I guess) thousands of titles.

My recommendation ...

Start with this book. Go through it twice. The first time go through it rather quickly so that you get an overall grasp of the material. Second, go through it more slowly to pick up the details that you skipped over before. Third work the practice test and other material that's on the CD.

After this, read the PMBOK.

Then get another, harder test preparation book, perhaps the Chu/Altwies/Walker book. Basically you'll have the background that you need from this book, and from the next book you get a dose of the same material but worded differently so that you'll see it from a different angle.

1 out of 5 stars Don't be a Dummy - don't buy this book.......2006-09-08

I used several high qulity PM books to study for the PMP exam.

I thought this book would be helpful - especially the CD ROM for test practice

It was a complete waste of money - the information was weak and the cd was useless

Highly recommend the Heldman and Mulchay books they are the gold standard for passing this test the first time

PS - this is a serious exam - you need to know the PMBOK cold - don't waste your time on this book
PMP Project Management Professional Study Guide (Certification Press)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Great book for PMP prep
  • Not the best option...
  • Passed on my first try
  • Do not buy this book!!!!
  • 92.5% on PMP (185 out of 200)
PMP Project Management Professional Study Guide (Certification Press)
Joseph Phillips
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
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ASIN: 0072230622

Book Description

Get the book that shows you not only what to study, but how to study. The only classroom-based integrated study system for professional certification gives you complete coverage of all objectives for the PMP exam, hundreds of practice exam questions, and hands-on exercises. The CD-ROM features full practice exam software with interactive tutorials and lab simulations, plus an adaptive test engine.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Great book for PMP prep.......2005-10-08

I used this book along with the PMBOK. There are some topics in this books that weren't part of the PMBOK. Studying both these books helped me to pass the exam.

1 out of 5 stars Not the best option..........2005-09-09

While this book has a number of useful questions, there are also a number of errors throughout the book both in the preparation materials and in the actual questions. I wouldn't start with this book.

5 out of 5 stars Passed on my first try.......2005-07-09

I used this book and the PMBOK and passed on my first try with a 167/200.

pmstudy.com is another great resource and offers a free 200 question test

Happy studying!

1 out of 5 stars Do not buy this book!!!!.......2005-05-23

This book is riddled with errors. In the first chapter alone there are 2 errors in the answer key for the self-test. And it gets worse as you go along.

In one example the question has 4 possible answers; A, B, C & D. The answer key says the correct answer is B and the incorrect answers are A, B & D.

In another example the correct answer is D and it lists the incorrect answers as B, C & D. (and in that case A & D are both correct).

I switched to PMP® Exam Prep, 4th Edition by Mulcahy and it is much better. This exam is difficult enough as it is without having to decipher the answer-key.

5 out of 5 stars 92.5% on PMP (185 out of 200).......2005-02-04

This is an excellent book that covers all aspects of PMP exam. But make sure you read this in conjuction with PMBOK. After reading each PMBOK chapter and I read the corresponding chapter in this book. The author has done a great job in explaining the concepts presented in PMBOK. You don't need any more study materials than these two books. Make sure to do all the practice tests. The practice tests with this book has some very good collection of questions. The questions on the final exam was interestingly on the very similar lines.
Addtion of few subjective questions at the end of each chapter may further help. As a matter of fact, I created a list of subjective questions of my own based on this book that really helped me solidify my concepts and during the last hours before the exam.
My final result 92.5% on PMP (185 out of 200); Here is the break up.
Intitating Project: 94%
Planning the Project: 91%
Executing the Project: 90%
Controlling the project: 93%
Closing the project: 100%
Professional Responsibility: 93%
Thanks
Sanjeev


Oracle E-Business Suite Financials Handbook (Osborne ORACLE Press Series)
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • OCP Advisor's recommended reading for 11i OCP exam
  • Amazon doesnt have this book and did not deliver after 2 months too!
  • Might be ok but...
  • It's not a handbook, just an brief overview
  • Worth Reading Once
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David James , Simon Russell , and Graham H. Seibert
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Amazon.com

Deploying Oracle applications in any organization is an enormous task, and Oracle Financials Handbook should be considered prerequisite reading for any technical or business process specialist involved in such a project. The applications provide core business processes based on Oracle Corporation's database architecture, and the book discusses some of the most popular applications in the suite.

The book opens with a brief executive summary of Oracle Financials. The authors place financial applications in perspective, explaining where they fit into the overall Oracle Applications strategy and what the benefits are of choosing them for core business processes. This section also presents some of the important organizational choices you must make at the outset of deployment.

In the middle section of the book, the authors discuss the modules: general ledger, receivables, payables, asset management, purchasing, inventory, order entry, and others. The General Ledger module forms the core of the strategy and is discussed in great detail. The book provides plenty of flow diagrams to explain each module. The authors devote an additional chapter to budgeting and allocations, and address different accounting models.

Oracle Financials Handbook closes with technical details on deploying Oracle Financials in an enterprise. The entire computing environment is considered in this discussion, which includes information on customizing and modifying the modules to meet your needs. The final chapters cover project management and training issues that you need to work through. --Stephen Plain

Book Description

Officially endorsed by Oracle Corporation, this detailed resource from Oracle Press explains how to maximize the centralized planning, accounting, treasury, purchasing, and management features of Oracle Financials--and revolutionize your company's finance infrastructure.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars OCP Advisor's recommended reading for 11i OCP exam.......2007-10-07

OCP Advisor advises his blog readers at ebizocp dot blogspot dot com on study materials, preparation tips and exam experiences for 11i OCP exams.
OCP Advisor recommends the Oracle Financials Handbook as a must read to review your concepts and use the book to prepare flash cards and exam cram checklist. While a handbook cannot replace user guides and other documentations, it serves as an excellent tool to revise the fundamentals tested in the certification exams. The book should be undergoing a makeover pretty soon as Release 12 introduces radically new features for the Oracle Financials foundation. Read more about R12 at oracler12 dot blogpsot dot com. Happy Reading!

1 out of 5 stars Amazon doesnt have this book and did not deliver after 2 months too!.......2006-04-29

I have tried to buy this book from Amazon. When buying it says it will ship in 2-3 weeks, but even after two months Amazon keeps mailing that it would still be delayed by a month. Be careful while buying this book from amazon, as in my case the purpose is finshed before i even got the book.

4 out of 5 stars Might be ok but..........2001-07-02

I bought this book because I was trying to teach myself enough to become a Financials Developer. This still MIGHT be the right book for me. However, this is not a step by step guide to the installation. In addition, the book assumes some familiarity with accounting systems.

1 out of 5 stars It's not a handbook, just an brief overview.......2001-05-16

We should appreciate that this is the first book published on market talking about Oracle Financials. However, this is the book that contains only general introduction. It doesn't have any detail information either for functional users or technical persons. As an Oracle Financial developer with many years of experience, I don't get any useful information out of it. May be it's good for somebody who don't know Oracle Financials at all.

3 out of 5 stars Worth Reading Once.......2000-01-03

I must appreciate the efforts of David and Graham to come out with such a book. Those who are used to read Oracle Apps Help and other documentation may not find some thing appealing. The authors have tried to mix functional concepts and some technical info with practical Do's and Don'ts. So may be they are not able to satisfy both to the fullest. This obviously is not possible in single book (in first edition too). Still I would expect the authors to include more of Tips that are not documented and extend the content to include manufacturing, HR and CRM to meants meant for Oracle Applications. This book is definitely worth reading once for all levels of professionals !
Oracle9i High-Performance Tuning with STATSPACK
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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  • Worth the time and $
  • don't be deceived
  • great book for intermediate/advanced DBA
  • Robust book with a good ideas
Oracle9i High-Performance Tuning with STATSPACK
Donald K. Burleson
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ASIN: 007222360X

Book Description

Get complete coverage of STATSPACK—Oracle’s powerful tuning tool--inside this official guide. Including ready-to-use STATSPACK scripts you’ll be able to collect and analyze system data and soon have your Oracle database running at peak performance.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Must read for all Oracle DBAs.......2004-06-25

In my opinion this book is for junior to senior dba's. It covers basic, advanced and even expert DBA topics. The books pays for itself over and over agin.

3 out of 5 stars Worth the time and $.......2004-06-11

I got more than my time and $ worth. It was a good guide to for getting started with Statspack. However, it looks like they rushed this one to market. The book needs another thorough edit. Not all the scripts in the book are in the download. Most of the scripts have at least one problem. Some paragraphs right next to each other seem to contradict each other. However, if you're experienced with oracle and just need to add statspack to your bag of tricks, it's worth it.

2 out of 5 stars don't be deceived.......2004-03-06

the bad:
1. no mention of Windows anywhere. only covers UNIX, no mention of this in the blurbs
2. Oracle 8i (and even 8.05!) take up more pages than 9i. It's rarely clear where 9i info starts. An obvious copy+paste job from previous editions. And this despite the title of the book.
3. the author spews scripts everywhere. there should be a table of contents for the scripts. it's practically impossible to figure out what scripts there are and what they do. Possibly really lazy or inexperienced DBAs would be interested in all these scripts but most dbas will probably live without them.
4. author promises to provide "extensions" to statspack tables for trend analysis and he makes it sound like he will present a clever way to store snapshot data between reboots the way Capacity Planner does, but it turns out all that all he demonstrates is how to create tables for data collected by UNIX operating system utilities. It is a very misleading description.

the good:

1. decent explanations of basic tuning concepts. But again this is copy+pasted straight from a tuning book. I bought this book for info about statspack not tuning 101!
2. decent diagrams of statspack tables but nothing that can't be found on metalink.

I returned this book. It's shovel-ware, plain and simple. The author worked very hard to bloat the size up to 600+ pages to rationalize a $40+ price tag for the publisher. How can he take himself seriously? Or i wonder if the author actually believes this is a well-organized book to be proud of...in which case his mind must be like a tangle of knotted strings.

5 out of 5 stars great book for intermediate/advanced DBA.......2004-02-26

One of the very very good books I ever read in Oracle. Well thought/written in a manner that is easy to absorb.
Could see new ideas, new ways of thinking/implementing. Could recommend to intermediate/advanced DBA as a tuning/statspack bible.

4 out of 5 stars Robust book with a good ideas.......2004-01-13

Statspack is a Godsend tool from Oracle.

This and the previous edition of the book provide DBAs with an excellent introduction into understanding statspack internal tables and great ideas on how to integrate critically important OS statistics into the statspack data gathering process.

Using statspack daily, I found this book and Performance Explorer-i / Statspack program (found it on internet - made by dbainfopower) to be invaluable tools that extend statspack capabilities and help to resolve complex performance problems.
The Backstage Guide to Stage Management: Traditional and New Methods for Running a Show from First Rehearsal to Last Performance
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Must have for stage managers
  • Good, In depth
  • Very informative... ish
  • Best Book in its Field
  • don't leave home without it
The Backstage Guide to Stage Management: Traditional and New Methods for Running a Show from First Rehearsal to Last Performance
Thomas Kelly
Manufacturer: Back Stage Books
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0823088103

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Must have for stage managers.......2006-10-18

I found this book very, very helpful and informative. I purchased this book when I was stage managing my first musical (community theatre) and read through it again before the last show I did. I have only stage managed three shows so far, but thanks to what I learned in this book I received a great compliment - Thanks for your work, you were so professional, I look forward to working with you again. This is a must have for a stage manager. I feel that as I progress and do more (including hopefully professional jobs someday) I can continue to refer to this book and hone my skills.

5 out of 5 stars Good, In depth.......2004-06-20

As a recent graduate with a BFA in stage management, I have found Kelly's book to the the most in depth look at the craft. It addressed more complicated issues, and most interestingly, new developments, that the other books I've read(Stern, Ionazzi) don't touch on. I agree that it isn't a book for a beginner, but for someone with a little experience, looking to refine their skills, its the best book out there.

3 out of 5 stars Very informative... ish.......2003-01-03

As a young budding director I found this guide helpful in some of things, I MYSELF was trying to achieve. At the same time this book reads like automotive directions in Spanish. Those unfamiliar with theatre lingo this is not a beginners guide!

5 out of 5 stars Best Book in its Field.......2002-08-26

This is the best book on theatrical stage management currently available, for the money. It is well written, well organized, and very comprehensive. Kelly's approach to stage management is outstanding and he communicates it in a clear and interesting manner in the book.

Besides, being such a good book, it is priced very well. The only books that are comparable in content cost at least three times as much.

A must have for everyone seriously interested in stage managing.

5 out of 5 stars don't leave home without it.......2001-02-27

From the minute I picked this book up it has become my "bible". Chock full of helpful tips and funny stories of the author's experiences as a stage manager. Not overly technical - with lots of helpful forms to smooth the way for a production (and the stage manager's nerves)! Have it with you through every show - before, during, after. Bravo! Encore!
Human Relations for Career and Personal Success: Concepts, Applications, and Skills (8th Edition)
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    Human Relations for Career and Personal Success: Concepts, Applications, and Skills (8th Edition)
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