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Seattle, WA Peanut Butter Publishing, 1996. Paperback First Ed thus; unstated. First Ed thus; unstated. Fine in Wraps: binding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. 264pp. Paperback.

New York, NY Warner Books, 1998. Paperback First Edition Thus [1998]; First Printing indicated. First Edition Thus [1998]; First Printing indicated. Fine in Wraps: binding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 128 pages. Trade Paperback. 

New York, NY John Wiley & Sons, 1993. Hardcover First Edition; First Printing indicated. First Edition; First Printing indicated. Fine in Near Fine DJ: The Book is flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows only the mildest rubbing; unclipped. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 249pp. (Wiley Series in Systems Engineering). Hardback with DJ. This groundbreaking book offers a comprehensive, methodological framework for the human-centered design of complex systems. This dynamic new approach to system design includes four phases - naturalist, marketing, engineering, and sales and service - which cover the entire product life cycle, including:Evaluating users' needs and preferencesConcept and market evaluation of alternative ways to satisfy these demandsDetailed design and engineering evaluation of products and systemsFielding and ongoing in-use evaluationA wide variety of methods and tools is discussed within this… Read More

Chicago, IL The University of Chicago Press, 1989. Hardcover First Edition (1989): Second Printing. Very Good+ in Very Near Fine DJ: The Book shows a small, superficial ding at about an inch from the bottom of the front edge of the backstrip and a former owner's name and date at the front free endpaper; else flawless; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Shows a couple of flaws, but remains handsome in appearance, structurally sound and tightly bound. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to "As New". An attractive reading copy. The DJ shows only the mildest rubbing and a ding matching the one on the book; unclipped. Close to "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.85 x 5.75 x 0.85 inches). xii, 223 pages. Languge: English. Weight: 16 ounces. First Edition (1989): Second Printing. Hardback with DJ. 

New York, NY New American Library: Mentor , 1983. Mass Market Paperback Second Edition (1983), Revised & Enlarged. Ninth Printing Thus. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: the text pages have tanned slightly, due to aging and there is a scratch at the fore-edge which has caused a tiny tear at the outside edge of about 10 pages late in the text; prices have been discreetly removed from the upper front panel and heel of the back strip; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing very mild wear and a single notable flaw. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or… Read More

New York, NY HarperBusiness, 1994. Paperback First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: just a hint of wear to the extremities; mild rubbing to wrapper covers; the backstrip has sunned fairly heavily, blanching the titles, though they remain legible; the pages have tanned considerably, due to aging; there is a faint crease near the lower front corner; the binding is square and secure; text clean. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 459pp. Includes: The Handbook for Revolutionaries. Trade Paperback. 'Control Destiny or Someone Else Will' is deeply insightful and comprehensive examination of GE's transformation. It contains detailed, valuable lessons for all those interested in Jack Welch and his GE, as revolutionaries. The authors write, "The old way, exemplified by Henry Ford's production line, calls for top managers to analyze the… Read More

Gabriola Island, BC, Canada New Society Publishers, 2002. Hardcover First Edition [2002], unstated. No subsequent printings noted. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY ONE OF THE AUTHORS ("To Morey, Let's Make the Journey to Sustainability Together! All the Best, Brian and Mary"). First Edition [2002], unstated. No subsequent printings noted. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows the slightest spine lean, while the binding remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels.The DJ shows some very faint, superficial indentations at the front panel; else flawless the price is unclipped. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.3 x 6.3 x 1 inches). xv, 301 pages. Weight: 1 pound, 7 ounces. Foreward by Nicholas C. Sonntag. Hardback with DJ. Publisher: ; 3rd Edition edition (June 1, 2002)Language:… Read More

Malden, MA Blackwell Publishing, 2005. Hardcover Second Edition (2005). Fine: Flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no flaws. Bright and Clean. Virtually 'As New', showing no flaws. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.95 x 6.85 x 0.8 inches). xi, 264 pages. Language: English. Weight: 22.2 ounces. Deep Red boards with Silver Titles on a black field at the front panel and backstrip. Second Edition (2005). Hardback: No DJ 'as issued'. 

Milwaukee, WI American Society for Quality [ASQ] Press, 1997. Hardcover First Edition (1997); Fourth Printing. Very Near Fine in Fine DJ: The Book shows only a couple of smudges at the bottom edge of the text block and a touch of crimping to the heel of the backstrip; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of minor, unobtrusive flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ is flawless; unclipped; mylar-protected. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10.3 x 7.3 x 1.3 inches). xxiii, 378 pages. Language: English. Weight: 36.8 ounces. First Edition (1997); Fourth Printing. Hardback with DJ.

Minneapolis, MN Paul S. Amidon & Associates, 1972. Plastic Comb Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: shows mild rubbing to wrapper covers and a couple of faint smudges and stains; a couple of faint stress creases to the front panel; the binding is secure; the text is clean. The plastic combs are in excellent condition. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound; showing mild wear and unobtrusive cosmetic flaws. Corners sharp. Not far from 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11 x 9 x 0.7 inches). 111 pages. Preface and Introduction by the author. Language: English. Weight: 25.5 ounces. Paperback: Plastic Comb Binding. 

London, UK Associated Business Programs, 1971. Hardcover First Edition (1971), so stated. First Edition (1971), so stated. Very Good+ in Very Good+ DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of careful use. The Book shows moderate shelving wear to the lower extremities; little wear at all otherwise; several small, very faint soil spots to the outside edges of the text block; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor, unobtrusive flaws. The DJ shows only mild rubbing and light wear to the outside edges; the price has been clipped; mylar-protected. Not unattractive; showing mild wear and a single notable flaw. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Folio (12.1 x 8.5 x 0.65 inches). iv, 107 pages. Language:… Read More

Reading, MA Addison-Wesley , 1993. Hardcover First Edition [1993]; First Printing, so stated and also has a complete numerical sequence. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition [1993]; First Printing, so stated and also has a complete numerical sequence. Fine in Fine DJ: The Book is flawless; the binding square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. The DJ is also flawless; the price unclipped; mylar-protected. As New. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.5 x 6.4 x 0.9 inches). xv, 235 pages. Foreward by Tom Peters. Weight: 18.9 ounces. Hardback with DJ. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

Cincinnati, OH University of Cincinnati . Paperback Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: just a touch of wear to the lower front corner tips; mild rubbing to wrapper covers, which show considerable toning to the white background field and a couple of small, faint soil spots and scuffs; the stapled binding is perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the covers. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Squarish 8vo. (7.8 x 7.7 x 0.2 inches). 62 pages. Language: English. Weight: 5.4 ounces. Paperback: Staple-bound Wraps.

New York, NY William Morrow, 1999. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing indicated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Fine in Near Fine DJ: Book shows binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows only a tiny cut near the bottom of the front hinge; price intact; mylar-protected. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 220pp. Hardback with DJ. How many CEOs do you know who are willing to spell out the personal challenges leading them from the brink of selling their company to reinventing it? This book wrestles with the paradox and conflicts of leadership in a broad review of juggling the internal conflicts between one's business, making a profit, fostering a strong family while searching for meaning; an fate facing many business executives today. How not to cave in to profit as told from a profitable leader's actual life experience. Pathfinders rejoice! In this, Tom's second book, he relates anecdotes from the mind… Read More

Long Beach, CA Leadership Press, 2000. Hardcover First Edition; First Printing, so stated; First Printing also indicated by a complete number line. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR (Ron Schultz) at the half title page. First Edition; First Printing, so stated; First Printing also indicated by a complete number line. Fine in Fine DJ: The Book is flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. The DJ is also flawless; the price is unclipped. As New. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.3 x 6.45 x 0.75 inches). xxii, 201 pages. Weight: 1 pound, 2.5 ounces. Hardback with DJ. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

New York, NY John Wiley & Sons, 1996. Hardcover First Edition; First Printing indicated. Fine in Fine DJ: Book shows binding square and secure; text clean. DJ unclipped. As New. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 636pp. Senior Editors: Abbie Griffin, George A. Castellion, and Ned Anschuetz. Hardback with DJ. The PDMA Handbook is one of those rare and valuable books that characterizes a "body of knowledge" for a professional discipline. It was produced by the preeminent industry organization for New Product Development (NPD) professionals, the PDMA .... This text describes current, best practices in NPD and includes contributions from knowledge leaders in academia, consulting, and industry practice. If you are a CEO, COO, CTO, Marketing Manager, Product Manager, Product Planner, Engineering Manager, Project Manager, Program Manager, or any other professional involved in new product development (especially for technically complex products like hardware and software) you… Read More

New York, NY Bantam Books, 1970. Mass Market Paperback First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: just a touch of wear to the extremities; mild rubbing and the faintest toning to the wrapper covers; a very faint dampstain at the upper rear corner of the text block, but this does not penetrade the text block, nor has it imparted any waviness to the pages; binding shows very slight lean, while remaining perfectly secure; text clean. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. 169pp. Mass Market Paperback. In the first chapter of the book, after a few examples of his principle in action, Laurence Peter proposes his Peter principle: "In a hierarchy every employee tends to rise to his level of incompetence." He proceeds to take the reader on a journey through the nascent field of "hierarchiology," defining the necessary terms as he goes along. He… Read More

New York, NY E.P. Dutton: A Truman Talley Book, 1985. Hardcover First Edition (1985), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition (1985), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. Book shows a hint of smudging to the top edge and very faint thumbing to the fore-edge; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of minor, unobtrusive cosmetic flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp.Very close to "As New". The DJ shows only a hint of rubbing to the panels; the price is unclipped. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder,… Read More

New York, NY American Management Associations: AMACOM, 1978. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing, so stated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR, Jim Mercer, at front free endpaper. First Ed; First Printing, so stated. Very Good+ in Very Good DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of very light use. Book shows just a touch of wear to extremtiies; binding shows the slightest lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. DJ shows only minor wear; mild rubbing; very faint soiling; half-inch closed tear at the bottom of the front hinge; backstrip sunned, but the titles thereon remain unaffected, bold and clearly legible; price unclipped; mylar-protected. Overall, remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable in a like DJ. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 309pp. Hardback with DJ. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada McGraw-Hill Ryerson, 2001. Hardcover First Edition (2001), unstated in accordance with McGraw-Hill Ryerson's customary practice. First Edition (2001), unstated in accordance with McGraw-Hill Ryerson's customary practice. Fine in Fine DJ: The Book is flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing no flaws. The DJ is also flawless; the price is unclipped. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.25 x 6.45 x 1.2 inches). xiv, 368 pages. Language: English. Weight: 1 pound, 8.4 ounces. Hardback with DJ.