John C Lamb (45 results)

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Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Softcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Legal and practical strategies for getting out of debt and making a fresh start are provided in this completely updated edition of this resource, teaching readers how to negotiate with creditors, prioritize debts, create a realistic budget, rebuild credit, and more. Original. Due to age and…/or environmental conditions, the pages of this book have darkened. Former library book. Solid binding. Moderate edgewear on the boards. Moderate shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Ex-Library.

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 11th edition paperback in very good condition. All inside pages are in great condition. Minor shelf wear to the cover.
Language: English
Published by The Macmillan Company, New York, 1955
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Mountain Books, Kent, CT, U.S.A.Mountain Books
Contact seller4-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. Hardcover, has wear to the covers and signs of age. Ex. school library book. Still a good reading copy. we ship fast. Wonsetler, John c. (illustrator).
More imagesThe Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction July 1964
Ferman, Joseph (Editor); Dick, Philip K.; Young, Robert F.; Thomas, Theodore L.; Wilson, Gahan; Lamb, Toni Heller; Davidson, Avram; Lewis, C.S.; Zelazny, Roger; Drake, Leah Bodine; Asimov, Isaac; Sutherland, John; Webb, Ron; Beauclerk, Jane
Published by Mercury Press, Inc., New York, 1964
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- First Edition
- Magazine / Periodical
Seller: Raymond Tait, Beccles, SUFFO, United KingdomRaymond Tait
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Add to basketMass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Contains Cantata 140 by Dick, The Second Philadelphia Experiment by Young, Balloon Astronomy by Thomas, The Scientist and the Monster by Wilson, The Happy Place by Lamb, reviews by Davidson, The End of the Wine by Lewis, The Salvation of Faust by Zelazny, All-Hallows by… Drake, science by Asimov, The Struldbrugg Reaction by Sutherland, The Girl with the 100 Proof Eyes by Webb and We Serve the Star of Freedom by Beauclerk. Light browning and edge rubbing to the covers with a small dent to the front cover which also affects the first few pages. Page edges browned. Browning to the insides of the covers. Pages browned but otherwise unmarked. Cover illustration by Emsh. Postage charge will be reduced by £1.50 when the order is processed. Emshwiller, Ed (Emsh) (illustrator).

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- Softcover
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Published by MacMillan Company, New York, 1950
- Hardcover
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good+. 8vo hbk in d/w; Vg/G++; slight bumping to cover corners, otherwise a really clean copy; no names or other hand writing inside; illustrated endpapers; d/w not price clipped; ($2) ; ; New Children's Classics; 8vo 8" - 9" tall. Illustrated by John C Wonsetler (illustrat…or).
Published by Baltimore, Maryland: The John Hopkins Press, 1969., 1969
- Hardcover
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Add to basketCloth. Condition: Very Good. This is a hard cover book with red cloth covered boards. Black titling on spine. Dust jacket is unclipped. The authors discuss the idea that the molecular motion that underlies many life proceses is "mechanistically indeterminant," requiring new laws to expain how life emerges. Presentation inscripti…on from author on front endpaper. Professional book dealer since 1975. All orders are processed promptly and packaged with the utmost care. Satisfaction guaranteed. ; Signed by One of Two Authors.

- Hardcover
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Book is clean and tight. Tips of corners lightly bumped. Dust jacket has light wear on corners and small tears on ends of spine. Price clipped dust jacket. Husband's name is on front flyleaf.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 175 pages.

- Softcover
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- Softcover
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More imagesPublished by Dell Publishing Company Dell Publishing Company, Inc, New York City, Dunellen, New Jersey, 1947, 1947
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- Magazine / Periodical
Seller: Joseph Valles - Books, Stockbridge, GA, U.S.A.Joseph Valles - Books
Contact seller5-star sellerSoft cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 50 pp. ; 28 cm color pictorial wrappers ; cartoons by Saxon, George Reckas, Sivic, Dan Kilgo, Ponce De Leon, George Wolfe, Charles Allen, Bob Barnes, Danotto, DeKalin, Louis Priscilla, Clyde Lamb, Roy WIlliams, Farr, McDonald, GHG, Cramer, Ralph Newman, John Markow, Klein, gerald Green, Fo…llette, Leo Selkin, Trafford, Graham Hunter, Kunz, Syverson, Will Johnson, C T Waters, stories by Richard J. Bennett, Red Skelton, Harold Winerip, Ed Reynolds, Parke Cummings, Alv Sherman, P. Bracken, Joe Laurie, Jr, Al Steen, Dolph Sharp, Bob Sweeney, Hal March, Tracy Perkins, ; pages very brittle and foxed ; repair to one page, else scarce FINE. Magazine.

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Language: English
Published by Macmillan, 1954
- Hardcover
Seller: GridFreed, San Diego, CA, U.S.A.GridFreed
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- Softcover
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- Softcover
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- Softcover
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United KingdomRarewaves.com USA
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Paperback. Condition: New. 2nd Revised edition. Could you benefit from expert guidance on how to stay competitive and streamlined in a legal marketplace that is increasingly competitive? Law firms are finding it harder to adapt quickly to a legal landscape that is constantly evolving. That's why it's imperative for law firm lead…ers to recognise and respond to this change in order to stay competitive. While the economy has improved, key challenges from the recession remain. Clients are more demanding, reducing cost is as important as it ever was, and firms realise that operational efficiency is crucial to gaining small but important margins. In this market, those small margins can be game-changers for large and small firm alike. This new and updated edition of The Lawyer's Guide to Strategic Practice Management equips law firm leaders with the very latest guidance and market knowledge on how to improve and refine current management strategies in order to thrive and compete in today's legal marketplace. From the latest developments in technology and AI, how to improve your firm's coverage on LinkedIn to increasing motivation to act on cross-selling opportunities, this guide is an amalgamation of guidance from the most talked-about thought leaders in the legal sphere. The second edition contains 7 new chapters covering strategy; market and client development; people and talent management; finance and pricing and optimisation and technology. Key features of this updated guide 33 chapters covering six key areas of law firm management Contains valuable material such as diagnostic questionnaires, how-to guides, case studies and action-planning worksheets Hear from a range of thought leaders and experts in the law firm management sphere including: Viv Williams (CEO of 360 Legal Group) Patrick J. McKenna (strategist and advisor to premier law firms) Chrissie Lightfoot (CEO of EntrepreneurLawyer Ltd) Geoff Coughlin (co-founder of Emphasis on Skills Ltd) Order your copy of this guide to: Review revenue and profit models, profitability strategies and law firm profit drivers Examine the various alternatives to the traditional billing hour Measure and manage the performance of your lawyers Find market niches and develop individual business development strategies Learn about the adoption of client listening programmes Use big data for billing and cost and forecasting analysis Build the business case for legal project management Improve client and staff communication, connectivity and collaboration strategies Inform your management strategy with the very latest market insights and find solutions to your management challenge. Order your copy of this updated guide.

- Softcover
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- Softcover
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- Softcover
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.Grand Eagle Retail
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Could you benefit from expert guidance on how to stay competitive and streamlined in a legal marketplace that is increasingly competitive? Law firms are finding it harder to adapt quickly to a legal landscape that is constantly evolving. That's why it's imperative for law firm leaders to rec…ognise and respond to this change in order to stay competitive. While the economy has improved, key challenges from the recession remain. Clients are more demanding, reducing cost is as important as it ever was, and firms realise that operational efficiency is crucial to gaining small but important margins. In this market, those small margins can be game-changers for large and small firm alike. This new and updated edition of The Lawyer's Guide to Strategic Practice Management equips law firm leaders with the very latest guidance and market knowledge on how to improve and refine current management strategies in order to thrive and compete in today's legal marketplace. From the latest developments in technology and AI, how to improve your firm's coverage on LinkedIn to increasing motivation to act on cross-selling opportunities, this guide is an amalgamation of guidance from the most talked-about thought leaders in the legal sphere. The second edition contains 7 new chapters covering strategy; market and client development; people and talent management; finance and pricing and optimisation and technology. Key features of this updated guide 33 chapters covering six key areas of law firm management Contains valuable material such as diagnostic questionnaires, how-to guides, case studies and action-planning worksheets Hear from a range of thought leaders and experts in the law firm management sphere including: Viv Williams (CEO of 360 Legal Group) Patrick J. McKenna (strategist and advisor to premier law firms) Chrissie Lightfoot (CEO of EntrepreneurLawyer Ltd) Geoff Coughlin (co-founder of Emphasis on Skills Ltd) Order your copy of this guide to: Review revenue and profit models, profitability strategies and law firm profit drivers Examine the various alternatives to the traditional billing hour Measure and manage the performance of your lawyers Find market niches and develop individual business development strategies Learn about the adoption of client listening programmes Use big data for billing and cost and forecasting analysis Build the business case for legal project management Improve client and staff communication, connectivity and collaboration strategies Inform your management strategy with the very latest market insights and find solutions to your management challenge. Order your copy of this updated guide. This new and updated edition of The Lawyer's Guide to Strategic Practice Management provides law firm leaders with the very latest guidance and market knowledge on how to improve and refine current management strategies in order to thrive and compete in today's legal marketplace. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

- Softcover
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Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condition: New. This new and updated edition of The Lawyer s Guide to Strategic Practice Management provides law firm leaders with the very latest guidance and market knowledge on how to improve and refine current management strategies in order to thrive and compete in tod.

Blackstone's Guide to the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004
Lawson, Elizabeth, QC; Johnson, Melanie; Field, Stephan; Adams, Lindsay; Lamb, John
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Seller: Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, U.S.A.Kennys Bookstore
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Condition: New. The Domestic Violence Crime, and Victims Act 2004 is the biggest overhaul of domestic violence legislation. This title provides an analysis of the Act and a detailed explanation of its many provisions with practical pointers on resulting changes to practice and procedure. It is suitable for criminal and family la…w practitioners. Series: Blackstone's Guides. Num Pages: 258 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; JFFE1; JFFE3; LNFB; LNFJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 14. Weight in Grams: 399. . 2005. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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- Softcover
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Paperback. Condition: New. 2nd Revised edition. Could you benefit from expert guidance on how to stay competitive and streamlined in a legal marketplace that is increasingly competitive? Law firms are finding it harder to adapt quickly to a legal landscape that is constantly evolving. That's why it's imperative for law firm lead…ers to recognise and respond to this change in order to stay competitive. While the economy has improved, key challenges from the recession remain. Clients are more demanding, reducing cost is as important as it ever was, and firms realise that operational efficiency is crucial to gaining small but important margins. In this market, those small margins can be game-changers for large and small firm alike. This new and updated edition of The Lawyer's Guide to Strategic Practice Management equips law firm leaders with the very latest guidance and market knowledge on how to improve and refine current management strategies in order to thrive and compete in today's legal marketplace. From the latest developments in technology and AI, how to improve your firm's coverage on LinkedIn to increasing motivation to act on cross-selling opportunities, this guide is an amalgamation of guidance from the most talked-about thought leaders in the legal sphere. The second edition contains 7 new chapters covering strategy; market and client development; people and talent management; finance and pricing and optimisation and technology. Key features of this updated guide 33 chapters covering six key areas of law firm management Contains valuable material such as diagnostic questionnaires, how-to guides, case studies and action-planning worksheets Hear from a range of thought leaders and experts in the law firm management sphere including: Viv Williams (CEO of 360 Legal Group) Patrick J. McKenna (strategist and advisor to premier law firms) Chrissie Lightfoot (CEO of EntrepreneurLawyer Ltd) Geoff Coughlin (co-founder of Emphasis on Skills Ltd) Order your copy of this guide to: Review revenue and profit models, profitability strategies and law firm profit drivers Examine the various alternatives to the traditional billing hour Measure and manage the performance of your lawyers Find market niches and develop individual business development strategies Learn about the adoption of client listening programmes Use big data for billing and cost and forecasting analysis Build the business case for legal project management Improve client and staff communication, connectivity and collaboration strategies Inform your management strategy with the very latest market insights and find solutions to your management challenge. Order your copy of this updated guide.

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Could you benefit from expert guidance on how to stay competitive and streamlined in a legal marketplace that is increasingly competitive Law firms are finding it harder to adapt quickly to a legal landscape that is constantly evolving. That's why it's imperative for law firm leaders to rec…ognise and respond to this change in order to stay competitive. While the economy has improved, key challenges from the recession remain. Clients are more demanding, reducing cost is as important as it ever was, and firms realise that operational efficiency is crucial to gaining small but important margins. In this market, those small margins can be game-changers for large and small firm alike. This new and updated edition of The Lawyer's Guide to Strategic Practice Management equips law firm leaders with the very latest guidance and market knowledge on how to improve and refine current management strategies in order to thrive and compete in today's legal marketplace. From the latest developments in technology and AI, how to improve your firm's coverage on LinkedIn to increasing motivation to act on cross-selling opportunities, this guide is an amalgamation of guidance from the most talked-about thought leaders in the legal sphere. The second edition contains 7 new chapters covering strategy; market and client development; people and talent management; finance and pricing and optimisation and technology. Key features of this updated guide 33 chapters covering six key areas of law firm management Contains valuable material such as diagnostic questionnaires, how-to guides, case studies and action-planning worksheets Hear from a range of thought leaders and experts in the law firm management sphere including: Viv Williams (CEO of 360 Legal Group) Patrick J. McKenna (strategist and advisor to premier law firms) Chrissie Lightfoot (CEO of EntrepreneurLawyer Ltd) Geoff Coughlin (co-founder of Emphasis on Skills Ltd) Order your copy of this guide to: Review revenue and profit models, profitability strategies and law firm profit drivers Examine the various alternatives to the traditional billing hour Measure and manage the performance of your lawyers Find market niches and develop individual business development strategies Learn about the adoption of client listening programmes Use big data for billing and cost and forecasting analysis Build the business case for legal project management Improve client and staff communication, connectivity and collaboration strategies Inform your management strategy with the very latest market insights and find solutions to your management challenge. Order your copy of this updated guide.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Could you benefit from expert guidance on how to stay competitive and streamlined in a legal marketplace that is increasingly competitive? Law firms are finding it harder to adapt quickly to a legal landscape that is constantly evolving. That's why it's imperative for law firm leaders to rec…ognise and respond to this change in order to stay competitive. While the economy has improved, key challenges from the recession remain. Clients are more demanding, reducing cost is as important as it ever was, and firms realise that operational efficiency is crucial to gaining small but important margins. In this market, those small margins can be game-changers for large and small firm alike. This new and updated edition of The Lawyer's Guide to Strategic Practice Management equips law firm leaders with the very latest guidance and market knowledge on how to improve and refine current management strategies in order to thrive and compete in today's legal marketplace. From the latest developments in technology and AI, how to improve your firm's coverage on LinkedIn to increasing motivation to act on cross-selling opportunities, this guide is an amalgamation of guidance from the most talked-about thought leaders in the legal sphere. The second edition contains 7 new chapters covering strategy; market and client development; people and talent management; finance and pricing and optimisation and technology. Key features of this updated guide 33 chapters covering six key areas of law firm management Contains valuable material such as diagnostic questionnaires, how-to guides, case studies and action-planning worksheets Hear from a range of thought leaders and experts in the law firm management sphere including: Viv Williams (CEO of 360 Legal Group) Patrick J. McKenna (strategist and advisor to premier law firms) Chrissie Lightfoot (CEO of EntrepreneurLawyer Ltd) Geoff Coughlin (co-founder of Emphasis on Skills Ltd) Order your copy of this guide to: Review revenue and profit models, profitability strategies and law firm profit drivers Examine the various alternatives to the traditional billing hour Measure and manage the performance of your lawyers Find market niches and develop individual business development strategies Learn about the adoption of client listening programmes Use big data for billing and cost and forecasting analysis Build the business case for legal project management Improve client and staff communication, connectivity and collaboration strategies Inform your management strategy with the very latest market insights and find solutions to your management challenge. Order your copy of this updated guide. This new and updated edition of The Lawyer's Guide to Strategic Practice Management provides law firm leaders with the very latest guidance and market knowledge on how to improve and refine current management strategies in order to thrive and compete in today's legal marketplace. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Blackstone's Guide to the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004
Lawson, Elizabeth, QC; Johnson, Melanie; Field, Stephan; Adams, Lindsay; Lamb, John
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Seller: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, IrelandKennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd.
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Condition: New. The Domestic Violence Crime, and Victims Act 2004 is the biggest overhaul of domestic violence legislation. This title provides an analysis of the Act and a detailed explanation of its many provisions with practical pointers on resulting changes to practice and procedure. It is suitable for criminal and family la…w practitioners. Series: Blackstone's Guides. Num Pages: 258 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; JFFE1; JFFE3; LNFB; LNFJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 14. Weight in Grams: 399. . 2005. Paperback. . . . .