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# ASTD Handbook: The Definitive Reference for Training & Development

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ASTD Handbook: The Definitive Reference for Training & Development: 9781562869137: Human Resources Books @ desertcart.com

Review: must have - This is a great manual and all in the learning and development field should have one of their shelf. It is practical and easy to read with examples, case studies and stories. Great investment. I bought the hard cover so I could keep the quality up as I use and abuse it. My co-workers borrow the book frequently to reference content. Take a look at the 9 sections and all of the content included to help you decide if this is for you. I can't think of anything that they left out.
Review: Clear and Compact! - The book looks massive and gives the impression that you will be reading extremely long and boring chapters. In reality, the chapters are small and to the point. The content isn’t outdated and can be applied to real work experiences. A but pricey, but worth it.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 1562869132 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #442,380 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #54 in Human Resources (Books) #308 in Leadership Training #626 in Human Resources & Personnel Management (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (50) |
| Dimensions  | 7.42 x 2.2 x 9.21 inches |
| Edition  | 2nd |
| ISBN-10  | 9781562869137 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1562869137 |
| Item Weight  | 3.7 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 984 pages |
| Publication date  | May 30, 2014 |
| Publisher  | Association for Talent Development |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ must have
*by E***E on May 10, 2016*

This is a great manual and all in the learning and development field should have one of their shelf. It is practical and easy to read with examples, case studies and stories. Great investment. I bought the hard cover so I could keep the quality up as I use and abuse it. My co-workers borrow the book frequently to reference content. Take a look at the 9 sections and all of the content included to help you decide if this is for you. I can't think of anything that they left out.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Clear and Compact!
*by O***X on November 1, 2019*

The book looks massive and gives the impression that you will be reading extremely long and boring chapters. In reality, the chapters are small and to the point. The content isn’t outdated and can be applied to real work experiences. A but pricey, but worth it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent updated reference guide for all employee development professionals and ...
*by R***R on August 3, 2014*

Excellent updated reference guide for all employee development professionals and performance consultants! A must read, with added sections relevant to training (instructional designers, training specialists, etc.) and employee development functions with it's impact on organizational performance. Ms. Biech is on point once again!

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