The world has passed a significant threshold: it is now more urban than rural. Urban areas under 1 million in size are projected to absorb a population increase of nearly one half billion in the next
The perfect guide for the modern woman who wants not only to act like a lady, but to live like one, as well. This full-color, flexbind package shows how to walk, talk, eat, and dress with style, helpi
The Australian Constitution was a pragmatic arrangement designed to protect the member states, which surrendered sufficient power to establish a new federal government. It combines the British model o
Worldwide experience highlights public finance policies that promote economic growth while meeting the need for fundamental public goods. Macroeconomic stability is essential, as large budget deficits
Davy Davidson, who spent nearly five hours on a Saturday, when he had gone into the office to get some extra work done, talking with then a 20-year-old young man about the insurance business. That ma
Provides an in-depth examination of the causes and symptoms of degeneration and a two-part model for preventing educational collapse and crafting an effective turnaround.
A former Nixon administration official describes the Watergate years and his role as an investigator into the leaks of top-secret government documents, and how he later realized that exercising power
The agricultural sector's perceived importance in the international development circle waned dramatically after the 1980s, and investments in rural development and agricultural research and developmen
Segregation is deepening in American schools as courts terminate desegregation plans, residential segregation spreads, the proportion of whites in the population falls, and successful efforts to use c
TURN EVEN THE MOST STRESSFUL SITUATION INTO AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHINE FOR YOU AND YOUR TEAM People aren't born to be high-performing leaders; instead, they need to learn to develop the time-proven char
Discusses the personal qualities and leadership skills of the former president in relation to the challenges faced by present-day business executives, revealing Kennedy's techniques for decision makin
Is Iraq becoming another Vietnam? Author Kenneth Campbell received a Purple Heart after serving 13 months in Vietnam. He then spent years campaigning to get the US out of the war. Here, Campbell lays
A thoughtful biography of the prophet Muhammad by a renowned Islamic scholar reexamines the life and wisdom of one of the world's most influential figures, relating key events in the prophet's life to
Books I and II of this traditional edition in Schirmer's Library of Musical Classics have been combined in an affordable new volume. An excellent resource for Late Elementary to Early Intermediate pi
The public was first introduced to the Roosevelt Roughriders, a Seattle varsity girls’ basketball team, and their unorthodox coach in the much-acclaimed documentary, The Heart of the Game. In t
Toyota will soon displace General Motors as the world’s largest automaker. Since 2000, GM’s market cap fell from $66 billion to $15 billion. In 1980 GM sold 45 of every 100 cars that roll
"The graveyard is full of people that were going to do something, but never got around to it," says the author of this book. For anyone who has ever thought restoring a vintage car would be an enjoya
Brings together summaries of seventeen essential marketing classics in a single volume and includes Purple Cow by Seth Godin, Relationship Marketing by Regis McKenna, and The Tipping Point by Malcolm
Denise Linn believes that you don’t need to suffer to grow. Although her life was at times very challenging, this remarkable woman discovered some secrets that can help you overcome a difficult past,
This easy-to-use, teacher-friendly book is a must-have for any educator wanting to differentiate instruction for the gifted or regular classroom. Differentiating instruction has become an integral par
This is the story of the birth and growth of Seattle's innovative Mars Hill Church, one of America's fastest growing churches located in one of America's toughest mission fields. It's also the story
Using Jesus’ sayings that we call the Beatitudes, The Power of a Focused Heart will guide users in simplifying their life by finding ways to say no to people in order to remain free to say yes to God.
Nationally syndicated talk-radio host and noted film critic Michael Medved has taken an extraordinary journey from liberal activist to outspoken conservative. Along the way he has earned millions of a
A largely unseen phenomenon is shaping the direction of higher education today: the growth of leadership programs. These programs are hidden ladders that help the talented move up toward university p
Praise for Realtor? Magazine's BROKER to BROKER"By providing best practice management tips with thought-provoking ideas, Broker to Broker offers invaluable guidance on virtually every aspect of our dy
The Fog of War provides the background behind the Academy Award-winning documentary by Errol Morris. In this intriguing work, editors James G. Blight and janet M. Lang, who served as academic advisors
What does it take to lead people into a burning building? How do the leaders of the New York City Fire Department develop so much loyalty, trust, and grace under pressure that their subordinates will
