Working Americans

Derks explores the social and economic lives of educators, including the practical and philosophical debates that molded American education during the period. Keeping with the format of the series, he

This is the 11th "Working Americans" book in a series that's not easy to characterize; it's something between historical fiction and scrapbook. Derks (credentials not noted) has developed an eclectic

This is the second volume in a three volume set, the first of which encompassed the working class; the third will cover the upper class. Improvements over the first volume include an index, making thi

These commentaries, observations, photographs, illustrations, and other materials describe women at work from the photographer of 1880 to the publisher of 2002 from Connecticut, including soldiers, te

In order to shed light on the growth of professional sports and how Americans spent their leisure time, this volume in the series profiles over a century of real-life professional and amateur athletes

Organized chronologically by decade, and illustrated with b&w reproductions of period photographs and prints, this volume continues the author's project of presenting aspects of American history.

White Soul examines the social, political, and religious foundations of country music as the soul music of white, working-class Americans. Country music gives voice to an economically battered subcult

Though there is abundant information within its covers, the author's decision to use lengthy bulleted lists instead of paragraphs throughout this hefty volume to convey each sentence of personal narra

The introduction identifies this volume as the first in a multi-volume set; v.2 will cover the middle class, but after that, it's not clear what's planned. Volume 1 is a compendium focusing on the wo

This large volume on economic and labor history examines the lives of working class Americans from the late nineteenth century to the present. Divided by decade, the reference explores the life of typ

Since the early 1980s, economic experts have recommended "downsizing" as the best way for U.S. corporations to remain competitive. Reducing unnecessary staff would lower costs, increase profits, and t

This reference work, the ninth in a series on the social and economic lives of working Americans, follows the lives of 30 families that represented the economic and political forces that helped shape

The third and final volume of the Working Americans 1880-1999 project, this volume presents a compendium of information profiling the work, homes, and affluent lifestyles that have defined the wealt

Seeking to present a comprehensive view of daily life for American children from all classes, Derks profiles three children (based on actual people, with the names changed) from the lower, middle, and

In what has been described as ?the crime wave no one talks about,” billions of dollars worth of wages are stolen from millions of workers in the United States every year—a grand theft that exceeds eve

In what has been described as "the crime wave no one talks about," billions of dollars worth of wages are stolen from millions of workers in the United States every year. The scope of these abuses is

How did a working-class girl from Cuba become a symbol of artistic freedom for Cuban Americans and the “Queen of Salsa”? Find out in this addition to the Who HQ library!Although her family and friends

The inspiring true story of Jennifer Keelan, the activist whose participation in the Capitol Crawl at just eight years old encouraged Congress to pass the Americans with Disabilities ActDiagnosed with

Targeting Americans: The Constitutionality of the U.S. Drone War focuses on the legal debate surrounding drone strikes, the use of which has expanded significantly under the Obama Presidency as part o

Working In English is a comprehensive course for Business English learners from Leo Jones, co-author of the successful New International Business English course. The core course comprises 40 one-hour

Over her four decades of working in newsrooms big and small, Margaret Sullivan has become a trusted champion and critic of the American news media With her celebrated mixture of charm, sharp-eyed observation, and nuanced criticism, Sullivan takes us behind the scenes of the nation's most influential news outlets to explore how Americans lost trust in the news and what it will take to regain it. Sullivan began her career at the Buffalo News, where she rose from summer intern to editor in chief. In In 2012, Sullivan was appointed the public editor of The New York Times.She was in the unique position of acting on behalf of readers to weigh the actions and reporting of the paper's staff, parsing potential lapses in judgment, unethical practices, and thorny journalistic issues. In 2016, having served the longest tenure of any public editor, Sullivan left for the Washington Post, where she had a front-row seat to the rise of Donald Trump in American media and politics.

If all the scientists are saving the world... who is working on time travel? Scientists who are zooming through space, protecting the planet, singing with whales... and even learning how fast things travel through time.Get ready to meet more than 20 inspiring, real-life scientists, and discover how they started asking questions... just like YOU!

How do you move water? Can we grow food where it does not rain? Find out more about dams, aqueducts and working with water.Working with Water, a Level 3 Reader, is A1+ in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Movers exams. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, some expression of future meaning, comparisons, contractions and relative clauses.

With an increasing number employees working remotely, it is more difficult than ever to ensure that team members are working smoothly and productively together. "A Manager's Guide to Virtual Teams" is

THE NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL, AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER!Before you ask, "Why aren't my employees working harder?" . . . ask yourself, "Why are my employees working?"PRAISE FOR THE WHY OF WOR

Focusing solely on well-known religions is an approach that impoverishes religious studies. Rather, this book introduces the diverse religious experience of Africans, Native Americans, and the indigen

A favourite children’s picture book classic!Packed with things to spot on every page, this picture book classic is beautiful, fun and a favourite with children of all ages.Everyone is busy in Busytown – from train drivers to doctors, from mothers to sailors, in police stations and on fire engines. Follow lots of busy people working through their busy days!

Challenging fun: Predicting customers' sustained interest in co-creation through enjoyment Working from home: An attempt to enhance employees' work attitudes through the benefits of teleworking

The perfect board book for any parent working from home. Working from home with a young child around can be tricky: toddlers love to burst in on a video call, and Mummy would love to play, but has to finish his work first. On the upside, there can be a kiss between calls, and a sticky cuddle at lunchtime.When Mummy Works From Home explores and celebrates some of these moments in a nurturing, heartwarming manner. Following the success of When Mummy Goes to Work and When Daddy Goes to Work, this is the ideal gift book for anyone returning to work after parental leave, or adjusting to the new normal of home-working. Also available: When Daddy Works From Home.