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Public employee pension benefit plans : joint hearing before the Subcommittee on Oversight of the Committee on Ways and Means and Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations of the Committee on Education and Labor, House of Representatives, Ninety-eighth Congress, first session, November 15, 1983. by United States.Congress.House.Committee on Ways and Means.Subcommittee on Oversight.(CARDINAL)138575; United States.Congress.House.Committee on Education and Labor.Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations.(CARDINAL)273896;
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: State governments; Local officials and employees;
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Opportunities in recreation and leisure careers / by Jensen, Clayne R.(CARDINAL)723656; Naylor, Jay H.(CARDINAL)762591; Best, Holly.(CARDINAL)660234;
Subjects: Recreation; Leisure;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The reinventor's fieldbook : tools for transforming your government / by Osborne, David(David E.)(CARDINAL)182256; Plastrik, Peter.(CARDINAL)211425;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 615-664) and index.
Subjects: Administrative agencies; Bureaucracy.; Government productivity.; Customer relations.; Entrepreneurship.;
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Streetwise managing a nonprofit : how to write winning grant propoposals, work with a board, and build a fundraising program / by Riddle, John.(CARDINAL)740127;
This handbook for non-profit management covers the basic organizational issues related to the success of non-profit operations. Legal and tax matters, employees and volunteer relations, fundraising, and budgeting are all discussed in practical terms and with a great deal of detail. The difference between non-profit operations and business management is emphasized throughout.
Subjects: Nonprofit organizations; Nonprofit resources.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 6
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Caspar Weinberger and the U.S. military buildup, 1981-1985 / by Keefer, Edward C.(Edward Coltrin),1945-author.(CARDINAL)285563; United States.Department of Defense.Historical Office,issuing body.(CARDINAL)719204;
Includes bibliographical references (pages [731]-748) and index.Caspar Weinberger's journey to the Pentagon -- The Pentagon team and relationships within the Reagan Administration -- The buildup budgets : Fiscal Years 1981, 1982, and 1983 -- Confronting the Soviets : estimates of military power, crisis in Poland, and reassessments of technology transfer and trade embargos -- Weinberger and Soviet-American nuclear arms reduction negotiations -- Defense acquisition reform and Pentagon reorganization -- The North Atlantic Treaty Organization -- The Middle East : Israel, Egypt, and Jordan -- Lebanon : into the cauldron -- The Persian Gulf and Southwest Asia -- The Falklands/Malvinas War and Weinberger as "assistant quartermaster" -- Defending the defense budget : Fiscal Years 1984-1986 -- National security and strategic forces modernization -- Grenada : Operation Urgent Fury -- Central America, Cuba, and South America -- Libya, worldwide terrorism, and Africa -- The all-volunteer force -- East Asia and Southeast Asia -- Weinberger's legacy -- Maps, charts, tables, and diagrams."The book details Caspar Weinberger's role in orchestrating the largest peacetime military buildup in U.S. history and the consequential military engagements of the Cold War's last decade. President Ronald Reagan tapped Weinberger, a renowned budget cutter, as his first term Secretary of Defense to lead a cost-effective military expansion by trimming fat and increasing efficiency. Instead, under Weinberger, the military services enjoyed record budgets, the U.S. defense industry posted record profits, and service members saw increased pay and expanded training. Efficiency and fiscal moderation took a back seat. In foreign policy, Weinberger opposed arms control agreements with Moscow, something Reagan came to favor during his second term. The defense secretary wanted instead to complete the historic military buildup before negotiating arms control, a stance that brought him into conflict with Secretaries of State Alexander Haig and George Shultz, as did his Middle East policy of advocating closer relations with friendly Arab nations. Weinberger actively supported the British during the Falklands/Malvinas War, but he unsuccessfully opposed American intervention in the Lebanon crisis, which true to his fears ended in tragedy. In other foreign policy issues such as confronting communism in Central America, using China against the Soviet Union, and keeping NATO allies happy, Weinberger was largely in line with those of the president and his administration. Weinberger's success in managing and selling the military buildup remains his lasting legacy"--Description based on online version of print resource (OSD, viewed Oct. 3, 2023); title from title page.
Subjects: Biographies.; Weinberger, Caspar W.; United States. Department of Defense; United States. Department of Defense; Cabinet officers; National security;
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Whistleblower at the CIA : a path of dissent / by Goodman, Melvin A.(Melvin Allan),1938-author.(CARDINAL)344733;
Includes bibliographical references and index.""Mel Goodman has spent the last few decades telling us what's gone wrong with American intelligence and the American military. he is also telling us how to save ourselves."--Seymour M. Hersh, The New Yorker "Whistleblower at the CIA offers a fascinating glimpse into the secret, behind-the-scenes world of U.S. intelligence. Melvin A. Goodman's first-person account of the systematic manipulation of intelligence at the CIA underscores why whistleblowing is so important, and why the institutional obstacles to it are so intense. At its core it's an invaluable historical expose, a testimony to integrity and conscience, and a call for the U.S. intelligence community to keep its top leaders in check. Urgent, timely, and deeply recommended."--Daniel Ellsberg "In this fascinating and candid account of his years as a senior CIA analyst, Mel Goodman shows how the worst enemies of high quality intelligence can come from our own midst, and how the politicization of intelligence estimates can cause more damage to American security than its professed enemies. Whistleblower at the CIA is a must-read for anyone interested in the intricate web of intelligence-policymaking relations."--Uri Bar-Joseph, author of The Angel: The Egyptian Spy Who Saved Israel Melvin Goodman's long career as a respected intelligence analyst at the CIA, specializing in US/Soviet relations, ended abruptly. In 1990, after twenty-four years of service, Goodman resigned when he could no longer tolerate the corruption he witnessed at the highest levels of the Agency. In 1991 he went public, blowing the whistle on top-level officials and leading the opposition against the appointment of Robert Gates as CIA director. In the widely covered Senate hearings, Goodman charged that Gates and others had subverted "the process and the ethics of intelligence" by deliberately misinforming the White House about major world events and covert operations. In this breathtaking expose, Goodman tells the whole story. Retracing his career with the Central Intelligence Agency, he presents a rare insider's account of the inner workings of America's intelligence community, and the corruption, intimidation, and misinformation that lead to disastrous foreign interventions. An invaluable and historic look into one of the most secretive and influential agencies of US government--and a wake-up call for the need to reform its practices. Melvin A. Goodman served as a senior analyst and Division Chief at the CIA from 1966 to 1990. His writing has appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post, Harper's, and many others. He is author of six books on US intelligence and international security"--"The revealing story of a man with a conscience working at the CIA (1966-1990) during the height of the Cold War between Washington and Moscow, Mel Goodman settles old scores as he offers first-hand accounts of the inner workings of the CIA and how high-level officials compromise national security by pressuring those below them to support their career-advancing political agendas"--
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Goodman, Melvin A. (Melvin Allan), 1938-; United States. Central Intelligence Agency; United States. Central Intelligence Agency; United States. Central Intelligence Agency; Intelligence service; Whistle blowing;
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We are Market Basket : the story of the unlikely grassroots movement that saved a beloved business / by Korschun, Daniel,author.(CARDINAL)397197; Welker, Grant,author.(CARDINAL)410360;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-223) and index.Recounts the history of Market Basket, a New England grocery chain whose employees and customers rallied to restore its CEO, Arthur T. Demoulas, in a book demonstrating the power of consumer loyalty in the American economy.
Subjects: Case studies.; Market Basket (Firm); Corporate governance; Grocery trade; Supermarkets;
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Security mom : an unclassified guide to protecting our homeland and your home / by Kayyem, Juliette N.,author.(CARDINAL)539576;
Prologue -- The days before -- September 11, 2001 -- The siren call of home -- Ideology is for losers -- The day care diaries -- The art of disaster management -- Acceptable losses and black swans -- Hope floats -- Get in line like everybody else -- Single point of failure -- The system worked -- The kids aren't alright -- Thank you for your service -- Goodbye to all that -- Home sweet home -- Epilogue."It's time to put the "home" back into our homeland. Part prescription and part memoir, this exceptional view of America's security concerns by a leading government Homeland Security advisor, Pulitzer Prize-finalist columnist, CNN analyst and mother of three delivers a message and a plan: security begins at home. "Soccer Moms" are so last decade. Juliette Kayyem is a "Security Mom." A national security expert who worked at the highest levels of government, and also a mom of three, she's lived it all--from the fears of being a target of an anthrax hoax, to the challenges of managing the BP Oil spill, to the more intimate challenges of defeating lice in her children's hair--and now she tells it all. Weaving her personal story of marriage and motherhood into a fast-paced account of managing the nation's most compelling disasters, Juliette recounts the milestones that mark the path of her unpredictable, daring, funny, and ultimately relatable life. In her insider's look at American emergency and disaster management, Juliette distills years of professional experience into smart, manageable guidelines for keeping your family safe in an unpredictable world. From stocking up on coloring books to stashing duplicate copies of valuable papers out of state, Juliette's wisdom does more than just prepare us to survive in an age of mayhem--it empowers us to thrive. Her message, the result of years working where tragedy has thrived, is ultimately positive: starting in our homes, each of us--every mom, dad, aunt, uncle, yes every citizen--has the capacity to build a more resilient nation. Security Mom is an utterly modern tale about the highs and lows of having-it-all parenthood and a candid, sometimes shocking, behind-the-scenes look inside the high-stakes world of national security. Unlike so many in her field who seem invested on terrifying citizens into paralysis, Juliette's motto has always been "don't scare, prepare!" In her signature refreshing style, Juliette reveals how she came to learn that homeland security is not simply about tragedy and terror; it is about what we can do every day to keep each other strong and safe"--
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Kayyem, Juliette N.; United States. Department of Homeland Security; National security; Terrorism; Children and terrorism;
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The gatekeepers : how the White House Chiefs of Staff define every presidency / by Whipple, Chris,author.(CARDINAL)339715;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction: "I brought my pillow and my blankie" -- "The Lord High Executioner" : H.R. Haldeman and Richard Nixon -- "Beware the spokes of the wheel" : Donald Rumsfeld, Dick Cheney, and Gerald Ford -- "The smartest man in the room" : Hamilton Jordan, Jack Watson, and Jimmy Carter -- "One hell of a chief of staff " : James A. Baker III and Ronald Reagan -- "Don't hang up on the First Lady" : Donald Regan, Howard H. Baker Jr., Kenneth Duberstein, and Ronald Reagan -- "The prime minister" : John Sununu, Samuel Skinner, James A. Baker III, and George H.W. Bush -- "An iron fist in a velvet glove" : Thomas F. "Mack" McLarty, Leon Panetta, Erskine Bowles, John Podesta, and Bill Clinton -- "The decider" : Andrew Card, Joshua Bolten, and George W. Bush -- "Between bad and worse" : Rahm Emanuel, William Daley, Jacob Lew, Denis McDonough, and Barack Obama -- "Am I going to war with the President of the United States?" : Reince Preibus, John Kelly, and Donald Trump.What do Dick Cheney and Rahm Emanuel have in common? Aside from polarizing personalities, both served as chief of staff to the president of the United States--as did Donald Rumsfeld, Leon Panetta, and a relative handful of others. The chiefs of staff, often referred to as "the gatekeepers," wield tremendous power in Washington and beyond; they decide who is allowed to see the president, negotiate with Congress to push POTUS's agenda, and--most crucially--enjoy unparalleled access to the leader of the free world. Each chief can make or break an administration, and each president reveals himself by the chief he picks. Through extensive, intimate interviews with eighteen living chiefs (including Reince Priebus) and two former presidents, award-winning journalist and producer Chris Whipple pulls back the curtain on this unique fraternity. In doing so, he revises our understanding of presidential history, showing us how James Baker's expert managing of the White House, the press, and Capitol Hill paved the way for the Reagan Revolution--and, conversely, how Watergate, the Iraq War, and even the bungled Obamacare rollout might have been prevented by a more effective chief. Now with a new chapter on the chaos in the Trump administration, the first in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the White House Chiefs of Staff, whose actions--and inactions--have defined the course of our country.
Subjects: United States. White House Office; Presidents;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Start your own business : the only startup book you'll ever need / by Lesonsky, Rieva.(CARDINAL)651513; Entrepreneur Media, Inc.(CARDINAL)644837;
On your mark -- Think -- Introduction -- Taking the plunge : get ready to be an entrepreneur -- Good idea! : how to get an idea for your business -- Good timing : should you launch your business full or part time? -- Build it or buy it? : starting a business vs. buying one -- Plan -- Choose your target : defining your market -- If you build it, will they come? : conducting market research -- The name game : naming your business -- Make it legal : choosing a business structure -- Plan of attack : creating a winning business plan -- It's official : don't forget licenses and permits -- Protect yourself : understanding patents, trademarks and copyrights -- Call in the pros : hiring a lawyer and an accountant -- Fund -- All in the family : financing starts with yourself and friends and relatives -- Nothing ventured, nothing gained : how to find and attract investors -- Looking for loans : the ins and outs of debt financing -- Fed funds : how to get government loans -- Get set -- Prepare -- What's your deal? negotiating successfully -- Site seeking : choosing a location for your business -- Bring it home : starting a homebased business -- Looking good : creating a professional image -- Stock answers : the lowdown on inventory -- It's in the mail : setting up mailing systems and shipping accounts -- Charging ahead : offering your customers credit -- Cover your assets : getting business insurance -- Staff smarts : hiring employees -- Perk up : setting employee policies and benefits -- Buy -- Buyer's guide : business equipment basics -- Play it safe : tech security and privacy -- Business 24/7 : using technology to boost your productivity -- Net works : building your company website -- Keep in touch : using technology to stay connected -- Drive time : the inside scoop on buying or leasing a car -- Go -- Market -- Brand aid : building a brand -- Marketing genius : advertising and marketing your business -- Net sales : online advertising and marketing -- Talking points : how to promote your business -- Sell it! : effective selling techniques -- Now serving : offering superior customer service -- Profit -- Keeping score : the basics of bookkeeping -- Making a statement : how to create financial statements -- On the money : effectively managing your finances -- Pay day : how to pay yourself -- Tax talk : what you need to know about your taxes -- Succeed -- It's about time : time management -- Second wind : learning from your failures -- Appendix A: business resources -- Appendix B: government listings -- Appendix C: small-business-friendly banks -- Index.
Subjects: New business enterprises; Small business;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 8
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