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Jack Nasher Hermann Scherer Deal! Treasure Finders You Give Me What I Want Why Some People Are Still Searching for the Life of Their Dreams, and Others Are Already Living It 2013. 224 pages, hardcover 2013. 253 pages, hardcover

Do the numbers you see on your paycheck look Maybe you’re a lot better than you think. Maybe good to you? In hotels, do they give you the room undreamed-of treasures and talents lie dormant with a view? Did you buy your car at a bargain inside of you. Maybe you should simply listen to price? If the answer to these questions is yes, Hermann Scherer, because he will show you how then for you the ride is over right here. For every- to break out of rigid structures and make more of one else, business psychologist Jack Nasher your life. It's very simple. Distinguish yourself reveals how to finally get what you want – from the average. Break some rules and put some by negotiating effectively. color into your life. Make good deals and barter Psychological techniques and field-tested nego­ with the most valuable thing you have: your time. tiation methods will provide the tools you need to get the best deal. • How the darlings of fortune unearth • The winners’ mindset the treasure of their potential • You want it, you get it • More options! more passion! more • For readers of Thorsten Havener experiences! • A new book from the best-selling Rights sold to: , , author

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Oliver Janz For the centenary of the First World War, The thesis of the first global war primarily 14 – The Great War historian Oliver Janz has written an up-to- follows an economic dimension. Great

October 2013. 404 pages, date standard work and suggests a new Britain’s declaration of war yielded results hardcover set of central themes. In an age shaped by for trade and financial systems in every coun- the experience of accelerated globalization, try in the world, regardless of whether they the globe-spanning dimension of the First were involved in the war or not. World War must necessarily take center The second aspect is worldwide militariza- stage. As the »original catastrophe of the tion: the war developed into a global conflict 20th century« the Great War was not only because France, Great Britain and Russia the first total war, mobilizing all of the avail­ mobilized the resources from their empires able societal forces and economic resources, outside of Europe, not just in an economic but also the first global war in world history. sense but also in a military sense. Last but not The goal of this book is to make this signifi- least, the opposing sides’ efforts to find addi- cance clear to a broad readership. Various tional allies quickly led to the expansion of historical approaches from economic, social the war. Thus more and more regional con- and everyday history to the history of men flicts flared up that had nothing to do with talities and emotions are all brought together the central action, see e.g. Romania, Italy, in this book. Portugal, and the Ottoman Empire.

Oliver Janz is professor of Modern European history at the Free University of Berlin. He has published works on various aspects of the First World War and is the Chief Editor of a transnational encyclopedia on this subject, www.1914-1918-online. net. About 50 leading experts from all over the world work on this project which is currently by far the largest and most important global network on the history of the First World War. For his book Janz is able to draw on this research association and its latest findings which are certain to set new standards. © Frédéric Chauvin campus Business

35,000 German Backlist copies sold

Reinhard K. Sprenger Reinhard K. Sprenger There Is No Bypassing Radical Leadership the Freedom of the Other 2012. 296 pages, hardcover 2013. 287 pages, hardcover, 11,5 x 17,5 cm

Does exerting more leadership No other German author has shaped management thinking during the last 20 years lead to success? Only if you’ve as profoundly as Reinhard K. Sprenger. His ideas on topics such as freedom, self- read this book! Reinhard K. responsibility, trust and the correct approach to motivation continue to be highly Sprenger knows better than topical. This anniversary volume commemorating his 60th birthday compiles excerpts anyone else what really matters from his most important works and places them in a new, cohesive context. Sprenger's in leadership. The author pro- central concept is freedom. It is the unifying factor because we, as human beings, are vides the first comprehensive endowed with freedom – not only in the workplace as employees, entrepreneurs, or description of this enormously managers, but in all other aspects of life as well. This book is an invitation for everyone complex subject. Contains who is eager to learn more about Reinhard Sprenger, since it represents an inspiring numerous concrete suggestions new compilation of his central thoughts. pertaining to everyday leader- ship practice and the five core topics: organizing collaboration, settling conflicts, ensuring future viability, lowering trans- action costs, and leading employees. A book for everyone who wants to learn what leader-

Reinhard K. Sprenger holds a doctorate in philosophy and has earned ship really is and how it works. the reputation of 's most distinguished management expert and executive consultant. Born in 1953 in Essen, he lives and works in Zürich and Rights sold to: Santa Fe, New . His client list includes nearly every major DAX corpo- ration. Sprenger is known as a maverick who emphatically challenges us to think and act in new ways. His books became bestsellers which were trans- lated into many languages. © Sabine Felber campus Job & Career 4 5

40,000 German Backlist copies sold

Jens Weidner Jens Weidner Tough, but Fair The Pepperoni Strategy How to Stand Your Ground in the Workplace Putting Your Natural Aggressiveness to Constructive Use 2013. 224 pages, paperback with flaps 2011. 222 pages, paperback

In your imagination, you’re a killer with your finger on the trigger, but when you're facing the boss across his desk or arguing with a colleague, you run out of Standing up to the daily ammunition without fail. Next time that will be different. Seriously! A little more demands of the workplace aggression is OK, says renowned aggression expert and management trainer requires not only professional Jens Weidner, who has finally dispelled the myth that aggression has no business competence but above all the in the workplace. When you're dealing with power-thirsty colleagues, annoying power to assert oneself. The clients, or abusive bosses, don’t just tough it out, the name of the game is to author shows why aggression – fight it out. Want to have things your way? Then cause some discomfort. Slip out correctly dosed – is not harmful of your sheep's clothing and bare your teeth. but instead provides daily work activities with just the right • How to unleash the potential amount of seasoning. of your aggression Rights sold to: Korea, Poland, Russia, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey

Jens Weidner is a criminologist, professor of educational science, and the best-selling author of »The Pepperoni Strategy«. He knows how to use aggression constructively. Weidner developed an anti-aggression program that has been used to treat violent offenders in more than 100 projects. Since 1994, he has been offering a modified version of the seminar for exec- utives who want to strengthen their bite. campus Job & Career

Catharina Bruns Ursula M. Wagner Work Is Not a Job The Kairos Principle Whether It’s Work Is Your Decision Finding the Right Moment for Restarting Your Career

2013. 224 pages, paperback with illustrations by the author 2013. 192 pages, paperback

Since most of life is spent working, it makes sense to »Kairos« means the right moment for a decision. It is ask yourself a question: Can I really identify with my when optimal internal and external conditions coin- occupation? This book is based on the fundamental cide; thus seizing kairos is the right thing to do. Ursula desire to move away from the externally imposed Wagner teaches readers how to recognize their own, concept of »9 to 5« and to develop a work and lifestyle highly personal kairos in their professional lives. She of your own—one that goes beyond classical employ- presents a new career approach that allows people to ment relationships and is suited to the changes in make optimal professional and vocational decisions today's workplace. »Work Is Not a Job« is an inspi­ based on their individual backgrounds. rational book that provides food for thought on self­ realization. • Finding the right moment for a career change • Life is more than just your job • A practical, tried and true • Inspiration for greater flexibility coaching method in dealing with work • Numerous case examples

Catharina Bruns is a designer and media scholar. Ursula M. Wagner holds a graduate degree in She is also the founder of www.workisnotajob.de, psychology and is an entrepreneur, coach and a creative design studio with the mission of inspir- author. She is CEO of Coaching Center Berlin ing a new, positive definition of the concept of where she develops her own coaching methods work and awakening the enjoyment of one's own and has been training coaches according to inter- accomplishments. national standards for many years. © Sophie Pester campus Self Help campus Sociology 6 7

Renate Dehner, Ulrich Dehner Michael Hartmann Don’t Stand in Your Own Way! Social Injustice Overcoming Mental Blockades Is It a Topic for the Elites?

2nd edition, 2013. 204 pages, paperback 250 pages, paperback

Mental attitude plays an important role, not only in In Germany, the gap between rich and poor is con- sports but in daily life as well. In the end, it determines stantly widening. Michael Hartmann, a researcher who success or failure. The authors Renate and Ulrich focuses on elites, has written a book that describes Dehner have developed a method that helps to the parental homes of Germany’s 1,000 most power- uncover negative thought patterns and overcome ful people and sets forth their views on social inequal- them. Using their simple mental exercises, you ity in the country and the causes of the financial crisis. can take steps that will transform your life. It's easy! It becomes apparent that many survey participants— The Check-Your-Mind-Method can be applied in in contrast to the general population—consider the many different life situations, both personal and prevailing conditions to be just. professional. This book presents the results of a survey that was Rights sold to: Lithuania conducted in 2012 and covered the top positions in the most important sectors. Here’s the bottom line: the ever increasing alignment of the German political sector with economic interests and the rich is threat- ening to erode our democracy.

Michael Hartmann is professor of sociology Ulrich Dehner holds an advanced at the University of Engineering in Darmstadt, degree in psychology and specializes Germany. His research activities focus on the par- in the areas of leadership and com- ticularities of elites, globalization and management munication training, conflict manage- sociology. He has already published several books ment, and coaching. Renate Dehner with Campus: »The Myth of Elites« (2002), »Elites is a personality development trainer. and Power in Europe« (2007). Our Agencies

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