The depression of the 1930s led people to desperate measures to survive. The marathon dance craze, which flourished at that time, seemed a simple way for people to earn extra money - dancing the hours away for cash. But the underside of that craze was filled with a competition and violence unknown to most ballrooms.

Coffee-wild hippies, business sharks, slackers, Hollywood trendsetters and a panda who loves their blueberry muffins - how a tiny Seattle coffeehouse changed the way we think and drink

Craig Venter is no ordinary scientist, and no ordinary man. He is the first human being ever to read their own DNA - and see the key to life itself. This book tells the story of his life: from teenage rebel and Vietnam medic, to sailor and maverick researcher, whose race to unravel the sequence of the human genome made him both hero and pariah.

This work is written for people, mainly students, who want to know how the relationship and the traditional marketing approach (in combination) affect the development of effective and efficient marketing plans. This holistic approach is illustrated with real-world examples.

An analysis of the origins and development of Central High School, the first public high school in Philadelphia. Using Central as a case study, Labaree argues that the public high school is the product of the struggle between egalitarianism and meritocracy that is endemic to a democratic society.

Tells the story of a young bicycle racer who survived a horrifying crash in France in 2006. Detailing the course of his recovery, this work focuses on his parents' frantic navigation of the French health-care system, the challenges that confront the families of patients with brain injuries, and his own journey back from pain and despair.

Tells the story of the exciting and challenging years in space flight, with two superpowers engaged in a titanic struggle to land one of their own people on the moon. This book explores the inspirations, ambitions, personalities, and experiences of the select few whose driving ambition was to fly to the moon.

What happens when there is almost unlimited choice? When everything is available to everyone? When the combined value of the millions of items that only sell in small quantities equals or even exceeds the value of a handful of best-sellers? This book shows that the future of business does not lie in hits, but in what used to be regarded as misses.

Presents the quilts that emerged victorious at the International Quilt Association - in all the speciality areas. There are variations on traditional patterns, such as log cabin or Amish Star, as well as exquisite examples of Japanese quilting, Trapunto and other more unusual forms.

From the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, this collection is meant for wildlife enthusiasts and fans of world-class photography. It features 90-100 images of nature, from animal behavior and portraits, to underwater scenes, landscapes and abstract compositions. Each is accompanied by a caption that includes photographic details.

Taking an in-depth look at how the formula for business success has changed, this text shows how to develop effective, profit-centred strategies to benefit from the new realities of the global marketplace.

Many observers interpret the wave of corporate scandals as support for the cynical view that self-interest trumps concerns for the greater good. This work challenges the notion that doing well is accomplished only at the expense of doing good. It explores work in economics, psychology, and biology to argue that honest individuals often succeed.

Shows students how to carry out a strategic analysis of a business, with clear guidelines on where and how to apply the core strategic techniques and models that are the integral tools of strategic management. This book identifies the key questions in strategic analysis and provides a framework for answering these questions.

The Prince of Tennis series from manga artist Takeshi Konomi continues with volume 17.

Competition has long been a mark of patriotism and the American way of life. This work covers America's enchantment with competition. It shows that unbridled competition compromises individual health, threatens the quality of community life, lowers commercial productivity and increases inequality.

Many companies operate within a complex network of firms that all depend on each other for success. This book uses the example of biological ecosystems to show how companies can leverage these emerging business networks for long-term success. It says that companies can protect and ensure their success by fostering the health of network.

Like the bird whose death signaled dangerous conditions in a mine, the demise of animals that once flourished should give humans pause. How is our fate linked to the earth's creatures, and the cycle of flourishing and extinction? Which are the simple workings of nature's order, and which are omens of ecological disaster? Does human activity accelerate extinction? What really causes it? In an ...

Hired by the aristocracy to train their young ladies in proper etiquette, Miss Emily knows it is even more important that she not put a single toe out of line. That is, until she meets the handsome older brother of her latest charge. Now, will Emily learn that some rules were meant to be broken...especially when it comes to affairs of the heart?

From Ra wonderfully original authorS (Lisa Kleypas) comes the mesmerizing second novel in her sexy new paranormal romance series--the follow-up to "Be Mine Tonight." Original.

Mara Valentine is in control. She's a straight - a student, a strict vegan and she's heading to Yale in the fall. So when her hellraising sixteen-year-old niece, V, comes to live with the family, Mara is horrified. Even more so when she starts dreaming about cheese sandwiches every night and realizes she is falling for James, her boss.