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Dr. Arthur R. Pell is a nationally known author, lecturer and consultant in human resources management. He has worked with companies, government agencies, universities and not-for-profit organizations in the areas of employment, training, employee relations, employee counseling, motivation and communication. Dr. Pell is the author of numerous articles, audiocassette training programs and 50 books on management, personnel, career planning and human potential. He was editor in charge of updating Dale Carnegie's classic, How to Win Friends and Influence People. His book, The Supervisor's Infobank, 1000 Quick Answers to Your Toughest Problems, (McGraw Hill, 1994) was a main selection of the Executive Book Club. He has written several books in "The Complete Idiot' Guide series. His book, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Managing People. (published by Macmillan 1995; 2d ed. 1999 3rd. ed. 2003) has sold over 150,000 copies He is a frequent commentator on radio and television. His syndicated feature The Human Side was published in 150 magazines for five years. He has updated several human potential classics by Dale Carnegie, Napoleon Hill,Joseph Murphy and others for 21st century readers. He served on the faculties of New York University, City University St. John's University and Hofstra University. He has conducted seminars and workshops on various aspects of human resources management, which have been attended by over 250,000 people throughout the United States and Canada. Dr. Pell holds B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. degrees and a professional diploma in Personnel Psychology. He is listed in Who's Who in America and Contemporary Authors.