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Students solve engaging mysteries about current events, government, and the environment by responding to hints and by applying an "economic way of thinking." Sample mysteries: The Case of the Pampered Chickens The Heart Throb Mystery Why Everything But the Kitchen Sink Gets Stashed in the Overhead Luggage Bins on Airplanes Is Parking Really Free in Fargo? How We Almost Got a Sixth Great Lake The Guide provides: Overview of "economic thinking" in "Handy Dandy Guide" 35 entertaining mysteries and their solutions Model daily lesson plan Student materials
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Mastering Communication: Fourth Edition (Palgrave Master Series)
Nicky Stanton
Manufacturer: Palgrave Macmillan
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 1403917094 |
Book Description
This book is for anyone wanting to improve their communication skills and knowledge of how communication works in organizations. It provides guidance on telephoning and text messaging, interviewing, meetings, giving presentations, speaking in public, letter and report writing, emailing and netiquette, visual and non-verbal communication. There are plenty of activities and exercises throughout so that readers can check their progress. The fourth edition of this best-selling book has been revised to bring it fully up-to-date, taking into account the latest developments in communication and technology. It also includes new material on the ways in which human interactions can be improved by an awareness of different social psychology approaches.
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Stanton Book Mega Hit!.......2003-12-19
Before I read Stanton's book, I couldn't even spell 'mastering'!
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Nan Jeffrey's classic guide to adventure travel is not to be missed by any family interested in--or even curious about--traveling off the beaten path. Jeffrey, who has traveled with twin boys and a baby, covers every possible aspect of adventure travel: hiking, biking, sailing, canoeing, and basic world roaming. You'll get down-and-dirty tips (ways to calculate how many diapers to take to a tropical island--and how to wash them), good preparation advice (learn to live in small places, study another language, take practice hikes, turn off the television), and suggestions for great family destinations. No, Jeffrey doesn't mean Club Med or Disneyland--she suggests instead Nepal, the Alps, Alaska, Guatemala, or Turkey. Adventuring with Children is not only fascinating and informative, as its subtitle promises, it's inspirational as well. Whether you're off to Bali, Chile, or Morocco, you can now be sure to have a bon voyage! --Ericka Lutz
Book Description
Now in its 3rd edition, this book will help guide you and your family toward a rewarding, and successful adventure regardless of destination or mode of travel. Living simply, becoming self-sufficient, and experiencing new cultures and ideas that both you and your family will cherish forever. This book will provide you with tips for packing and accommodating children in all types of situations. Also providing tips for health and first aide, food, cooking, schooling, and play time.
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Not what I needed.......2007-07-26
Based on the reviews of this book, I was excited to check it out in preparation for our European and Tunisian adventure this fall. I was sadly disappointed when it arrived and I flipped through and read parts of it - granted not all, but I was not sufficiently "inspired" to read more. For one, and its a big one, this book is OLD. I thought a third edition would mean updated, and I neglected to look at the publishing date. My fault. It is pre 9-11, and I bet a lot of things have changed out there that this book does not address in re air travel and border crossings.
There was a lot of the book dedicated to camping, which if that is what you are doing, definately get it. It addresses very extended vacations, and I personally don't know a single sole who goes on a 6 month camping/biking trip to a distant locale. I read through the education part, since I want our trip to be educational for my preschooler, but was disappointed by that as well, as there was not much of use to me there.
The only things that I saw as useful were pretty common knowledge if you have traveled before. I am glad for others to have been inspired by this book, but personally, it does not help me one bit.
So, please enjoy if it sounds right for you, but as for me, I will be sending it back. Maybe you'll get my copy.
Inspirational and also very practical.......2004-03-06
I still haven't had a chance to use the tips from this book, since our trip to Greece with our one-year-old is planned for a few months from now. I can say that reading so many real-life, much more complicated examples of Ms. Jeffrey's family's own travels have made planning a few weeks in Greece seem like no big deal, though.
I was also pleasantly surprised to read so much about the things her children learned through travel at different ages, as well as through the homeschooling done on the road. (Ms. Jeffries also provides very useful homeschooling references.) Our daughter is much too young for a lot of this, but I found it all inspirational. It's amazing how much more children can learn from travel, plus reading, rather than from reading alone.
I started reading just to find the basics of how to travel with a child (what to take, how to keep entertained, etc.), but ended knowing so much about how traveling with a child will actually be more beneficial to the whole family than I ever imagined.
World class book for world class adventures...with children.......2000-06-24
There are many travel books on the market, and there are many travel books for those who have children. This books stands out because the author actually took her kids on wonderful, real "adventures," not just tame camping trips in the U.S. She and her husband traveled to remote places (Morocco, Spain, Bali, Nepal, New Zealand...), kids in tow, and share the experience with us through text and photos. They sailed, biked, hiked, and drove about, and lived for several weeks in different countries.
While most books of this sort will list things to bring along, the author gives us real explanations for each of the things she brings--and she doesn't bring much--and tells us how to make do with less. Invaluable are her personal stories of medical needs, literary needs (her boys brought a few books and exchanged books with other travelers), laundry and social needs. There is even a terrific discussion of diapering while traveling!
Perhaps my favorite section, as a homeschooling mom, is her chapter on education while on the road. The author truly sees the educational value of travel. No doubt her boys were very well educated by their many adventures. They learned foreign languages and the differences between many cultures. Thinking of adventuring?Buy it, and you'll want to try it!
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- Good for a juvenile book about careers
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Adventure Tour Guides: Life on Extreme Outdoor Adventures (Extreme Careers)
Cherie Turner
Manufacturer: Rosen Publishing Group
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Library Binding
Hospitality, Travel & Tourism
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ASIN: 0823937933 |
Customer Reviews:
Kids book.......2007-03-19
I wish my husband would have read the previous review before buying this book (at full price)four our 17 year old daughter who is considering a career as an adventure tour guide. This is for a grade school age child and does have some good basic information. Would be good for a career book report for a 3rd or 4th grader.
Good for a juvenile book about careers.......2004-06-05
It's a good book for KIDS interested in a very general look at non-traditional career opportunities. For an adult, however, it was a let-down to see just the basic info, mention of Outward Bound and NOLS as outdoor educators, the importance of guide certifications, etc. It's an intro to the field for juvenile readers, complete with a glossary in the back including terms like "conservationist" and "frostbite." Though it's not what I was looking for, it would be a good book for a kids' library.
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This digital document is an article from ATV Magazine, published by Thomson Gale on March 1, 2006. The length of the article is 1441 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
Citation Details
Title: Leading the way: tourism company uses ATVs to explore the desert southwest.(Sedona ATV Adventures, Fat Cat ATV Tours )(Interview)
Author: Jerrod Kelley
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ATV Magazine (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 11
Issue: 1
Page: 58(3)
Article Type: Interview
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This digital document is a journal article from Tourism Management, published by Elsevier in 2005. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Sport and Adventure Tourism.(Book Review): An article from: Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Michelle Whitford
Manufacturer: University of Queensland Press
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Binding: Digital
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ASIN: B00082T87G
Release Date: 2005-08-01 |
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This digital document is an article from Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management, published by University of Queensland Press on April 1, 2004. The length of the article is 1000 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
Citation Details
Title: Sport and Adventure Tourism.(Book Review)
Author: Michelle Whitford
Publication:
Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 2004
Publisher: University of Queensland Press
Volume: 11
Issue: 1
Page: 90(2)
Article Type: Book Review
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Target Sport Adventures
Mark Pelofsky
Manufacturer: Pub. Division, Harvard Business School
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
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ASIN: B00072YBEW |
Book Description
Today's organizations put extraordinary pressure on their employees to work harder and longer. This book shows readers how to resist this pressure and actually spend less time in the office. John Drake, who successfully downshifted his own work life, examines the frantic pace of today's business environment, helps readers overcome the fear of working less, and shows them how to make the change. He uses real-life examples to provide practical strategies for freeing up personal time and for using that time to create a happier, more satisfying life.
Customer Reviews:
Solid advice; practical examples.......2005-05-28
The author consulted with readers trying to slow down the hectic paces of their professional lives. He helped them cut back on work and downshift by offering real-life anecdotes. The tone of this book is serious; the advice seems solid.
New Directions.......2001-01-25
If you are on the fence, Downshifting will get you to move. Great psychological and spiritual insights to help live a more peace filled life.
A Timely Discussion.......2001-01-20
Jack Drake has provided an easy to read, road mapped dialogue that is very important in today's work scenario. He recognizes the need to communicate with the thirty somethings and emphasize the importance of personal, as opposed to material, life. Well Done! The self help format should allow everyone to evaluate their individual needs. There is life after work!!
Been there done that!!.......2001-01-17
Having accomplished my own downshifting more than ten years ago I can attest that John Drake has developed a solid grasp of the needs and concerns of those thinking about a change/reduction in their work schedule. Very insightful and helpful thinking.
Made a difference.......2001-01-03
Drake clearly accomplishes his goal. In an easy-to-read, logical, step-by-step progression he helps the reader overcome doubts and fears, and then provides a wide range of downshifting actions-some risky; some involving little risk. I was impressed by his understanding of the corporate arena and the dangers that accompany cutting back at work. The clincher is his description about how to use any newfound time for increasing personal happiness.
I am writing this review because, on a personal level, it had a great impact on me. For years I've thought about finding a better work/life balance, but did nothing about it. This book brought me into action. Downshifting addressed two fears I had-lower income and less security. It helped me plan around these concerns and cope with the tradeoffs I have to make. I was most impressed with how the book's "enjoying life more" portion introduces concepts that have already improved my close relationships and how I feel about myself. I recommend it to anyone who has ever thought about a better balance in his or her life.
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Job Strategies for Professionals: A Survival Guide for Experienced White-Collar Workers
J. Michael Farr
Manufacturer: JIST Works
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 1563701391 |
Book Description
Do you find your desperation level increasing just as fast as your debts? Take control of your credit problem. With the easy-to-use tools and resources inside, you have the power to Fix-It-Yourself!
Have you ever—
• Been turned down for credit in person?
• Received a rejection letter?
• Been turned down for a mortgage?
• Paid high interest rates?
• Been turned down for employment, housing, or a bank account?
You know these problems can signal mounting debt, but you might not realize how much debt you have. So many of us continue to spend our way into deeper financial trouble, thinking the problem will just disappear. Think again! If you don't make an intelligent decision to do something about your delinquent credit, no one else will.
With a few simple strategies outlined in Fix-It-Yourself Credit Restoration: A Complete Credit and Debt Management System, you can take control of your personal finances and see results the very first month! The clear examples in Fix-It-Yourself make it easy to write to all three credit reporting agencies, memo style, in 100 words or less. Exercise your legal right to disagree with the credit information being reported about you.
A household debt organizer—included inside—gives you additional power to keep your finances in order. As you work to repair your credit, the convenient debt organizer enables you to monitor your bill-paying habits for a full year. Record your prompt payment of bills for 12 months and watch your credit score improve!
With this complete credit and debt management system, author Brenda Ojofeitimi places in your hands the power to Fix-It-Yourself! Why trust anyone else?
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Martin Zweig's Winning With New IRAs
Martin E. Zweig
Manufacturer: Warner Books
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Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 0446512761 |
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- The Low-Income Consumer: Adjusting the Balance of Exchange
- The Noblest Triumph: Property and Prosperity Through the Ages
- The Political Economy of Fiscal Policy: Public Deficits, Volatility, and Growth (Lecture Notes in Economics and Mathematical Systems)
- The Power of Having Desire
- The Practice of Econometrics: Classic and Contemporary
- The World in 2020: Power, Culture and Prosperity
- Time, Ignorance, and Uncertainty in Economic Models
- Twenty-First Century World Order and the Asia Pacific: Value Change, Exigencies, and Power Realignment
- Understanding Numerical Analysis for Option Pricing
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