rom the editors of People Magazine comes a fact-packed, trivia-lover's guide which provides the complete lowdown on all of the year's headliners and head turners!Want the scoop on this year in the lives of your favorite celebrities?Or the details on the latest pairings and births of your favorite stars?Or maybe you just want to find out this year's Emmy, Oscar and Grammy winners.No matter what, if it has to do with celebrities and the world of entertainment, the authoritative answer is found in these pages. Packed with essential facts, surprising lists, and troves of trivia, the People Almanac provides the inside story on today's stars and the best in entertainment.

This spirited narrative challenges students to think about the meaning of American history. Thoughtful inclusion of the lives of everyday people, cultural diversity, work, and popular culture preserves the text's basic approach to American history as a story of all the American people.The Seventh Edition maintains the emphasis on the unique social history of the United States and engages students through cutting-edge research and scholarship. New content includes expanded coverage of modern history (post-1945) with discussion of foreign relations, gender analysis, and race and racial relations. Chapter-based "Links to the World" connect US history to global events and provide web links for further research on topics such as international treaties and the AIDS epidemic.The end-of-chapter... Less

Lonely Planet UK magazine is for people who love to travel and enjoy new experiences. You'll find everything to feed your passion from weekend breaks in the UK to adventures in far-flung destinations, whatever your budget

A new, interdisciplinary look at the practices and policies of conservation in Africa is presented in this volume. For the first time social scientists, anthropologists, and historians have been brought together with biologists, in order to illuminate previously neglected yet critically important social aspects of conservation thinking. The book is introduced by an overview of African conservation in the past, present, and future. There are sixteen papers on a wide range of topics from wildlife management to soil conservation, and from the Cape in the nineteenth century to Ethiopia in the 1980s. These collectively show that conservation must form an integral part of future policies for human development. To date, conservation has been largely the domain of the biologist, but the... Less

6 issues - Each issue brings you American Indian history, contemporary arts, Native film, theater, music, culture, Native American recipes, pow-wows & events in North & South America in exquisite full-color.

Odyssey is an award-winning science magazine for young people ages 10 to 15 that allows kids to explore the hottest trends in science in detail. Dig lets young people ages 9-14 share in the thrill of archaeological.

The ItAIS (http://www.itais. org) is the Italian chapter of the Association for Information Systems (AIS: http://www.aisnet. org) which brings together both individual and institutional members. The Italian chapter has been established in 2003, and since then, it has promoted the exchange of ideas, experiences and knowledge among academics and professionals in Italy, devoted to the development, management, organization and use of Information Systems. The contents of this book are based on a selection of the best papers presented at the Annual Conference of the ItAIS, that has been held in Paris, in December 2008. The book adopts an interdisciplinary approach, recognizing the need to harness a number of different disciplines in both the theory and the practice of information systems. The... Less

Researching Young People's Lives provides an overview of some of the key methodological challenges and the broad repertoire of methods used in youth-orientated research. The book is split into two sections. In the first half of the book, the authors consider the broad methodological and contextual concerns of relevance to the design and conduct of youth research, including ethical issues, the importance of context, and the rise of participatory approaches to youth research. The second part of the book focuses on the use of specific research methods in the conduct of youth research, ranging from surveys and secondary analysis through to interviewing, ethnography, visual methods, and the use of the internet in youth research. Throughout the book, the emphasis is on research in practice,... Less

Portland Business Journal is written for local business executives and professionals. It reports in-depth stories about the industries, companies, business trends and people in the Portland area.

When the first edition of this breakthrough text was published in 1990, transnational corporations and their foreign affiliates accounted for 24 million workers. That figure has since skyrocketed to 62 million workers worldwide. The critical role of human resource management in sustaining this increase in international business activity is a central theme of the exciting new edition of INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: MANAGING PEOPLE IN A MULTINATIONAL CONTEXT. Offering an even stronger global emphasis, the fifth edition draws from the expertise of its expanded author team, which now includes tri-continental representation from Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America. A true international work, the text strikes a balance that is meaningful and appropriate to the varying cultures... Less

Lula is created for people of the world who love fashion music art & make believe. Lula is gentle whimsical and ethereal in tone mixing high fashion to fall in love with and interviews that feel like late night chats with people you wish you knew. Editor: Leith Clark.With international stylists photographers musicians artists illustrators LULA is a beautiful magazine that is not only a forum for beautiful work and fresh ideas but that reads like an honest funny and inspirational friend. Get deals and package discount on International magazine subscription.

Ordinary People magazine spotlights 'ordinary people' who give back to their communities. Each issue of Ordinary People magazine features inspirational stories of people involved in change and also includes editorial articles such as 'For Your Health,' 'Blessings' and 'Consider This...'

Fine Cooking magazine is for people who love to cook. Fine Cooking magazine offers the best in-depth cooking information available and adjusts all recipes in its test kitchen until they are just right, so you're never disappointed.

bodybugg® calorie management system + 12 months web subscription* - Featured on NBC's "THE BIGGEST LOSER", and the syndicated TV show "The Doctors". - Reviewed in the New York Times, The New York Post and The Houston Chronicle. The revolutionary new bodybugg® makes it easy to manage the calories you consume and burn so you always stay in control of your weight. Get started with a personal phone coach. Then manage your results daily on our user-friendly web based nutrition program. As reported in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2008 edition, the bodybugg® armband achieved average accuracy rates of 90% in studies comparing calorie expenditure measurements from the bodybugg® device to calorie expenditure measurements in a metabolic chamber (the "gold standard"... Less

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author Creating Value Through People: Discussions with Talent Leaders by Mercer Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New How to inspire, encourage, and lead people to do their best-both in and out of the workplace Filled with stories by and fascinating interviews with human capital innovators, Making a Difference Through People provides practical guidance on how to empower people to deliver their best performance by employing

Each issue brings you American Indian history, contemporary arts, Native film, theater, music, culture, Native American recipes, pow-wows & events in North & South America in exquisite full-color.

Nashville Business Journal provides coverage of local business news & a forum for exchange of ideas among local business people; to inform readers of important trends and business culture of Middle Tennessee.

Golf International UK is the authoritative magazine in the golfing world. Featuring interviews with the top names in golfers, Golf International UK also offers a dedicated business section that includes columns within a golfing context on people, shares, betting, property, cars and memorabilia.

Atlanta and Environs is, in every way, an exhaustive history of the Atlanta Area from the time of its settlement in the 1820s through the 1970s. Volumes I and II, together more than two thousand pages in length, represent a quarter century of research by their author, Franklin M. Garrett—a man called “a walking encyclopedia on Atlanta history” by the Atlanta Journal- Constitution. With the publication of Volume III, by Harold H. Martin, this chronicle of the South’s most vibrant city incorporates the spectacular growth and enterprise that have characterized Atlanta in recent decades. The work is arranged chronologically, with a section devoted to each decade, a chapter to each year. Volume I covers the history of Atlanta and its people up to 1880—ranging from the city’s founding as... Less

This is a comprehensive but readable history of contemporary France that sets the changing fortunes of both people and government in a broad, international context. Larkin looks at the country's economic performance and social and political records, comparing them with those of France's European neighbors. He also assesses foreign policy in light of the opportunities afforded by the international circumstances of the time.

Nosotros offers a variety of perspectives on Oregon's multifaceted Hispanic community. First published in 1995, it remains a valuable resource, containing essays by a host of writers, whose topics range from Spanish explorers and vaqueros to analyses of modern government policy, form explanations of traditional cultural celebrations to examinations of works by exciting new artists, from accounts of migrant camp life to success stories about the state's hispanic entrepreneurs. Nosotros also features a special collection of personal narratives, gathered during a two-year, statewide oral history project. From this rich blend of essay and story emerges a picture of a community with deep roots and a promising future in Oregon.

Success Magazine is the only business magazine designed to inspire and guide motivated business people to lead truly successful lives. Each issue informs, helps and motivates people to balance work, finances, and their personal lives.

Gluten-Free Living magazine is dedicated to helping people who need to follow a gluten-free diet due to symptoms or the diagnosis of Celiac disease. Gluten-Free Living magazine offers practical advice, tips and information on how to decode mystery ingredients, recipes and menus.

Delivers authoritative coverage of the history of the people, places and events the Great American frontier for a readership that has a passion for learning about the Wild West. Carefully researched articles- illustrated with colorful period and modern art and rare historical photos.

What is Fitbug? Developed by leading health experts, Fitbug is 'your online personal health & well-being club', a unique service which has now helped thousands of people to achieve goals which they had previously only dreamed of. Fitbug is designed for people who know they should be doing that little bit more and eating that little bit better let's face it that's most of us! If you lack the time or motivation for the whole workout thing, have tried every diet under the sun or if you just want something to take your normal fitness routine outside the usual four walls and track your progress, Fitbug provides the perfect option that fits into your busy schedule. Fitbug is all about making small lifestyle changes for large health benefits. Whether you want to shed a few pounds, get into... Less

The Israeli magazine for English speaking young people around the world. Read about fashion, food and fads. Meet young Israelis in high school and in the army. Find out about music, sports, culture, science and technology that originate in Israel. Discover places to visit and programs to join.

Big Sky Journal focuses on the culture and lifestyle of Montana, Big Sky country and the Rocky Mountain West. Big Sky Journal features articles on topics such as hunting, fly-fishing, the fine arts, and the people and wildlife of the region, plus includes short stories, poems and photography.