Invites you to consider the importance of futility and the necessity for failure. This book presents a commentary on quitting the spiritual quest.[...]

John Wayne's name is synonymous with not only the tough cowboys of the Wild West, but also the all-American war hero. Rising beyond the standard recognition that most Hollywood actors get, Wayne achieved an unparalleled level of success as a walking and talking symbol of America. John Wayne: A Photo[...]

Knowledge how to do things is a pervasive and central element of everyday life. Yet it raises many difficult questions that must be answered by philosophers and cognitive scientists aspiring to understand human cognition and agency. What is the connection between knowing how and knowing that? Is kno[...]

Who tends to volunteer and why? What causes attract certain types of volunteers? What motivates people to volunteer? How can volunteers be persuaded to continue their service? Making use of a broad range of survey information to offer a detailed portrait of the volunteer in America, "Volunteers" pro[...]

A practical guide written by professional photographers, with easy-to-follow guidance and tips, this work includes notes on equipment, storage and other practical essentials, as well as lots of creative guidance on how to produce the best shots on any occasion. It gives guidance on the equipment and[...]

Botanica Magnifica features two hundred and fifty stunning photographs by HasselbladLaureate Award winner Jonathan Singer, representingGCoin the words of an ARTnewscriticGCorare or exotic plants and flowers GCGBPin large scale and exquisite detail, emergingfrom the shadows in a manner evocative of O[...]

As a part of the acclaimed DC Comics--The New 52 event of September 2011, Scott McDaniel and John Rozum bring Static Shock back to the DC Universe!The brilliant, yet slightly awkward high school student Virgil Hawkins transforms into the cocky electromagnetic hero Static! A mysterious tragedy forces[...]

In recent years, corporations of all sizes and orientations have become more sensitive to social issues and stakeholder concerns, and they are collectively striving to become better corporate citizens (in some cases, urged on by shareholder pressure or government regulations). The best practices in [...]

NEW EDITION, REVISED AND UPDATED
Most companies today have some commitment to corporate social responsibility, but implementing these initiatives can be particularly challenging. While a lot has been written on ethical and strategic factors, there is still a dearth of information on the practica[...]