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The Essential Guide to Federal Employment Laws

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 at 7:00 pm  
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Co-published with the Society for Human Resource Management.

The Essential Guide to Federal Employment Laws explains the 20 most important federal laws dealing with employment issues - a must-have book for any human resources professional, manager or entrepreneur. Written in plain English, the book's topics include:

  • Which business must comply with each law
  • Where to find the text of each law
  • Which federal agency enforces each law
  • What each law allows and prohibits
  • Practical tips to remain within the scope of the law
  • Resources for further research and information


    Find the information you need about these major laws in plain English:

  • Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Age Discrimination in Employment Act
  • Equal Pay Act
  • Family and Medical Leave Act
  • Pregnancy Discrimination Act
  • And much more

    Stay ahead of the game and protect your company and yourself -- get The Essential Guide to Federal Employment Laws today! The 2nd edition has been completely updated to reflect the latest laws and U.S. Supreme Court decisions, includes a new chapter on The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), and contains major updates on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA). (20080308)

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    Great service
     
    Review Date: October 4, 2008
    Reviewer: A. Roederer,
    book arrived in great condition and on time... Great purchase!
    The book is an amazing help in the HR world!
    Loved this concise summary of important employment laws
     
    Review Date: December 17, 2007
    Reviewer: G. Patrick, Columbus OH USA
    This is great. It hits all the highlights of the various laws governing employment relationships. Of all the books I have on ADA and FMLA this is the best explanation I've seen. If you need or want to learn about employment law this is excellent. It's one volume packed with accurate information that can replace volumes of other books.

    Medical Coding : What It Is and How It Works

    Monday, September 28th, 2009 at 8:51 pm  
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    Medical Coding : What It Is and How It Works
     
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    Medical coding is fundamental and is required for reimbursement by Medicare and all insurers. It drives the cash flow by which health care providers operate. While professional coders do the hands-on coding, individuals in health care operations must have a basic understanding of how coding works. Coding is a very complicated process. There is ICD 9CM, HICPICS, CPT and APC's. All are different depending on the setting and vary by specialty and by type of service. All health care managers need a basic knowledge of the process that funds their operations. This is the first book that presents the big picture for the non-coder in clear, practical language. • Presents coding as a translation of the original language of medical documentation in simple language • Contains appendices with specific national rules about coding and billing

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    Review Date: August 30, 2009
    Reviewer: L. VanCouvering, Grants Pass, OR USA
    Chock full of info on a subject that doesn't leave a lot of room for inventiveness. I think it will take me a couple more readings, and a lot of referring back, to absorb it all. I will probably also read someone else's book on the same topic, just to add perspective. Medical coding knowledge is a must for anyone planning to stay involved in medical records as EMR/EHR comes into play. I am a medical transcriptionist, but my role now also involves a heavy dose of coding, which was not included in my education, so I choose to self-educate in order to stay on top of the game. I recommend that anyone else in the medical transcription field do the same in order to stay useful and necessary.

    The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money

    Friday, September 25th, 2009 at 5:00 pm  
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    From one of the most influential economists of the modern era, Keynes and his "General Theory" shaped economic thought and government policies for decades to come. Out of this magnum opus arose the Keynesian school of economics. Keynes argues that the level of employment in a modern economy was determined by three factors: the marginal propensity to consume (income that people chose to spend on goods and services), the marginal efficiency of capital (the rate used to see whether investments are worthy) and the rate of interest. This work has enormous implications to the present day in understanding the policies and that have shaped the current environment. "The General Theory is nothing less than an epic journey out of intellectual darkness. That, as much as its continuing relevance to economic policy, is what makes it a book for the ages. Read it, and marvel." - Paul Krugman, Professor of Economics, winner of the 2008 Nobel prize in economics.

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    it's all about the discount rate
     
    Review Date: March 10, 2010
    Reviewer: CT, Canada
    Although I disagree with the conclusions of the author, I would recommend this book to anyone wishing to familiarize themselves with modern economic theory and especially modern economic debates.

    Keynes essentially argues that classic laissez-faire theory only holds when there is no uncertainty. When there is uncertainty, savers will stuff their money under their mattresses instead of investing. This will increase the demand for money, drive up discount rates, reduce aggregate demand, result in less income and more unemployment, and eventually less savings (paradox of thrift).

    Keynes does a good job of showing that Classical economic theory was completely unable to explain recessions and structural unemployment. 3 stars were given for this.

    1 star was deducted for Keynes' style of writing. He is very difficult to read and this has nothing to do with his use of math.

    1 star was deducted for Keynes' definition of discount rates in the short and long term. Keynes' theory is entirely dependent on his definition of discount rates. If one adheres to the loanable funds theory, the recommendations would be quite different. Furthermore, every single one of his recommendations would actually lead to more uncertainty.
    Be careful with the version you are purchasing, some have many errors
     
    Review Date: February 17, 2010
    Reviewer: C. Ramnaraine, New York
    There are a lot of comments about the quality of the specific version of Keynes' classic "The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money". I researched this using the Look Inside feature and found some notable differences in versions. Many publishers (such as "CreateSpace", BN) clearly used scanned copies of the original work and optical character recognition (OCR) software which results in many errors within the text. Specifically:
    - within the equations, they use a "D" instead of the mathematical Delta character used in the original.
    - incorrectly using or not using subscripts within the equations (i.e "Pwr" instead of "P" with subscript "wr").
    - Many of the equations use the wrong greek math symbol altogether.
    - In chapter 20, an important equation is rendered completely wrong.
    - Other areas where the OCR created errors: "| Noreover" should be "Moreover"
    - In chapter 15, one equation shows "MY=OP" where it should be "MV=OP".

    Honestly, the quality of these versions is atrocious. Plus, in these cases, the footnotes are not even shown! Good lord.

    The version from Signalman Publishing was found to be free of these errors. Other versions may be ok as well, but for now, the best version out there that I have found is from Signalman (link here: The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money).

    Women’s Scrub Set Medical Scrub Top and Pant (White, S)

    Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009 at 8:51 pm  
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    65/35 Poly/Cotton blend. V-neck top with set-in sleeves, two lower pockets and side slits. Back elastic waist pant with drawstring front, two side pockets and two back pockets. RUNS LARGE. Please review the size chart for details. Embroidery available. Please contact us with questions.

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    • Elastic Waist pant hits at your natural waistline, eased fit for comfort, narrow covered elastic waistband, wide straight leg opening, 2 front pockets.

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    100 Bullshit Jobs…And How to Get Them

    Sunday, September 20th, 2009 at 3:00 pm  
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    The scholarly discipline of Bullshit Studies has blossomed in the last several years, fertilized by a number of critical works on the subject and the growing importance of the issue across a wide range of professions. Now, best-selling author and lifelong practitioner Stanley Bing enters the field with a comprehensive look at the many attractive jobs now available to those who are serious about their bullshit and prepared to dedicate their working life to it.

    What, Bing inquires, do a feng shui consultant, new media executive, wine steward, department store greeter, and Vice President of the United States have in common? What, too, are the actual duties performed by a McKinsey consultant? Other than sitting around making people nervous? Could that possibly be his core function? Likewise, what does an aromatherapist actually do, per se? Sniff things and rub them on people, for big fragrant bucks? Is that all?

    The answer in all cases is "Yes." They all have bullshit jobs.

    These few, of course, are just the beginning. Across the length and breadth of this shrinking globe, skillful bullshit artists have secured pleasant, lucrative employment, and are enjoying themselves more than you are. In virtually every occupation, from Advertising to Yoga Franchising, lucky individuals who "work" in these coveted positions enjoy the best lives imaginable -- they are paid well, they rarely break a sweat, and their professions are highly respected, because nobody really knows what they do.

    At once funny, useful, and tolerably philosophical, this groundbreaking work takes a close look at 100 bullshit jobs -- the money they bring with them, the actual tasks and activities involved (if any), and famous and successful examples of each position, who will provide the neophyte with inspiration. Most crucially, Bing goes on to offer what others so far have not--a clear, concise strategy to help job-seekers at every level reach for that brass ring, knowing full well that it may be attached to the nose of a bull.

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    Medical Social Work: The Reference Book

    Wednesday, September 16th, 2009 at 8:51 pm  
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    The author combines 36 years experience as a front line Chief Medical Social Worker and Child Welfare Worker with 24 years as a consumer of many of the programs described in the book. The publication includes primarily factual reference material that is used daily by all Social Workers... employed in a medical or psychiatric setting.

    Chapters include Social Security, SSI, Medicare, Medicaid, Home Health and Hospice, Nursing Home Placement, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Utility Assistance Programs, Talking Book, State Medicaid Programs, Ethics, Congress and the Supreme Court, Veterans Benefits and the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

    A separate section on Ethics is included that contains the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics as well as Federal Employee Code of Ethics. There are several State by State comparisons of programs not found in any other Social Work Publication. Most of the information is current, including the 2002 Federal Poverty Guidelines. A listing of key Federal Government Officials, Congressmen and U.S. Senators. Throughout the book the author challenges Social Workers to be informed, creative and able.

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    Green Jobs: A Guide to Eco-Friendly Employment

    Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 at 1:00 pm  
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    Green Jobs: A Guide to Eco-Friendly Employment
     
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    You're interested in going green and, lucky for you, the opportunities for environmentally skilled workers are skyrocketing. Green Jobs will help you to find a job you like-and that'll make the world a better place. This one-of-a-kind handbook shows you how to:
    • Identify the greenest jobs in every industry
    • Break into the fastest growing eco-friendly fields
    • Go for extra training if needed
    • Start your own eco-friendly businesses
    Going green just isn't for recycling any more. With this comprehensive guide, you can be sure to find the job of your dreams-and sleep better at night!

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