Here's a book that will get the whole family laughing, illustrated by the Caldecott Medal winner Sophie Blackall. When a large family of ferrets and their precocious baby take a chaotic trip to the supermarket, mom can't keep track of the groceries, the shopping cart . . . or even the kids! Baby Edwin tries to help, but everyone thinks he's just babbling. Little do they know that he really has …
Besides the beguiling story, the affable illustrations of the smiling Gloria, the accidental mayhem in the background, and the myriad safety tips -- such as 'always pull the toothpick out of your sandwhich' and 'never lick a stop sign in the winter' -- add to the enjoyment. A glorious picture book.
S. Ann Dunham ; edited and with a preface by Alice G. Dewey and Nancy I. Cooper ; with a foreword by Maya Soetoro-Ng and an afterword by Robert W. Hefner. rnA John Hope Franklin Center book--P. [i].rnRevised version of the author's thesis (doctoral) University of Hawaii 1992.rnIncludes bibliographical references and index."
Need to understand today's economy? This is the book for you. The Cartoon Introduction to Economics, Volume Two: Macroeconomics is the most accessible, intelligible, and humorous introduction to unemployment, inflation, and debt you'll ever read. nbsp; Whereas Volume One: Microeconomics dealt with the optimizing individual, Volume Two: Macroeconomics explains the factors that affect the economy…
Michael Lewis offers a critical look at the financial collapse of 2008 and reveals how the American economy shot itself in the foot. With cynical wit and humor, Lewis exposes the bungling villains who steered the economy toward a recession and chronicles the harrowing attempts of a few hopeless heroes who foresaw this tragedy.
An analysis of the systems, tactics, and leadership strategies that have contributed to Apple's successes profiles such practices as the direct accountability of employees and shares insider perspectives on Apple's plans after the loss of Steve Jobs.
Three books, selected to reflect a young child's interest in learning all about themselves! Beautiful illustrations and simple text make each book perfect for early education. From feeding the ducks to playing dressing up, boiled eggs to yummy cupcakes, and taking teddy to bed, your child will delight in identifying with the children in the illustrations.
Three books, selected to reflect a young child's interest in learning all about themselves! Beautiful illustrations and simple text make each book perfect for early education. From feeding the ducks to playing dressing up, boiled eggs to yummy cupcakes, and taking teddy to bed, your child will delight in identifying with the children in the illustrations.
Compiled more than two thousand years ago by a mysterious warrior-philosopher, THE ART OF WAR, is still perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world today, as eagerly studied in Asia by modern politicians and executives as it has been by military leaders since ancient times. As a study of the anatomy of organizations in conflict, THE ART OF WAR applies to competiti…
If the Oceans Were Ink is Carla Power's story of how she and her longtime friend Sheikh Mohammad Akram Nadwi found a way to confront ugly stereotypes and persistent misperceptions that were cleaving their communities. Their friendship -- between a secular American and a madrasa-trained sheikh -- had always seemed unlikely, but now they were frustrated and bewildered by the battles being fought …
The economics of everyday life in everyday terms, brought to life by a young and very talented economist.
Argues that a good education and a secure job are not guarantees for financial success, and describes six guidelines for making money work for you.
Perkins, a former chief economist at a Boston strategic-consulting firm, confesses he was an "economic hit man" for 10 years, helping U.S. intelligence agencies and multinationals cajole and blackmail foreign leaders into serving U.S. foreign policy and awarding lucrative contracts to American business.
An expert on world finance takes the long view that the Chinese economic miracle will influence how the rest of the world does business, and signals the coming collapse of capitalism as we know it.
A practical guide to the ins and outs of money smarts. Helps girls identify their spending style, gives tips on running their own business and advice for saving and investing. Includes 101 moneymaking ideas.
Journalist Klare describes the impact the coming shortage of natural resources will have on the future of the human race. by Michael T. Klare.
Explains how water shortages affects people and gives ways that we can save water.
Offers nineteen examples of alternative fuels and the reasons we need to use them as well as a definition of the each fuel source. Includes the pros and cons of each fuel source and case studies and statistics showing effects on countries that have gone green. Provides a glossary of terms.
This book explores the ways in which we are depleting the planet's resources, and the need to use them in a sustainable manner.
Ms. Frizzle's class is growing a beautiful garden. But, Phoebe's plot is empty. Her flowers are back at her old school! So, the class climbs aboard the Magic School Bus. And, of course, the kids don't only go back to Phoebe's school, but they go inside one of Phoebe's flowers! Follow the kids' adventure and learn how living things grow. From an episode of the animated TV series produced by S…