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…
Goose is back in an all-new school adventure! Everyone knows geese don't go to school. So when Sophie hears flappy footsteps in class, it can't be Goose, can it? HONK! It is Goose! There's nothing better than a surprise visit from a friend, especially at school. Reading this heartwarming follow-up to Goose, readers will delight in Sophie and Goose's next fun-filled adventure.
Jefferson, with his childhood friend Donna, leads a tribe of teenagers in New York City on a dangerous quest to find an antidote for a mysterious illness that wiped out all adults and children.
Roald Dahl got all of his wonderful ideas for stories from his own life. He told the story of his childhood in Boy. Now More about Boy features behind-the-scenes material, plus some secrets he left out
Recklessly announcing his love for the head cheerleader during his valedictorian commencement speech, Denis Cooverman is inducted into the wilder side of youth culture by the object of his affection, who turns out to be more than he bargained for.
Late on a summer night in 1965, Charlie Bucktin, is visited in his sleep out by Jasper Jones, an outcast in the regional mining town of Corrigan. Rebellious, mixed-race and solitary, Jasper is a distant figure of danger and intrigue for Charlie. So when Jasper begs for his help Charlie follow him takes him to his secret glade in the bush, where he witnesses Jasper's horrible discovery.
Evan is haunted by the loss of his best friend, but when mysterious photographs start appearing, he begins to fall apart as he starts to wonder if she has returned, seeking vengeance.
Presents thirteen stories, selected for teenagers, from Dahl's adult writings, including "The Great Automatic Grammatizator," "Mrs. Bixby and the Colonel's Coat," and "Vengeance is Mine Inc." Tales of horror and hilarity packed with imaginative characters, quirky plots, and surprise endings.
Rivalry between rich and poor gangs in 1960s Oklahoma leads to the deaths of three teenagers and intense soul-searching for one of the kids involved, a sensitive fourteen-year-old writer named Ponyboy.