A literary landmark—the original, suppressed draft of the classic novel!Little Women is a timeless classic. But Louisa May Alcott’s first draft—before her editor sunk his teeth into it—was even better. Now the original text has at last been exhumed. In this uncensored version, the March girls learn some biting lessons, transforming from wild girls into little women—just as their friends and neighbors transform into vicious, bloodthirsty werewolves!Here are ...

For centuries, Presque Isle served as a way station for Native Americans and explorers. Lumbering and shipping led to the development of wooding stations along the Lake Huron shore, where settlements emerged. The roads created by loggers eventually led to the building of resorts and hotels for tourists. Postcard History Series: Grand Lake and Presque Isle explores Burnham's Landing, the abandoned community of Bell, Presque Isle's two renowned lighthouses, two youth camps, the new limestone...

Michael Porter est reconnu comme l’un des pionniers en stratégie. Son ouvrage Competitive Strategy (1980), le premier d’une longue série d’ouvrages et de travaux académiques, a largement contribué à la diffusion des idées et concepts du management stratégique. Michael Porter est un auteur très prolixe qui a souvent cherché à développer des approches transversales comme nous le verrons dans la première partie qui est consacrée à rappeler les fondamentaux de la pensée de Michael Por...

There are many shades of Conservatism in our society. This book relates the Conservative principles of the author, and is a good guide for anyone interested in the motivation of Conservatives. Approximately 36 percent of citizens in the United States currently identify as Conservatives. Much larger than those who identify as either Progressives or Independents. If you are interested in the governance of our nation, you should want to know the principles that underlie each of these philosop...

Tous les consultants, dirigeants d’entreprise et professeurs de stratégie (mais aussi de marketing ou d’économie industrielle) sont redevables de Michael Porter. Que seraient en effet leurs rapports, plans stratégiques ou cours magistraux sans les trois outils d’analyse qu’il a élaborés et qui comptent désormais parmi les plus célèbres du management : le modèle des 5 forces de la concurrence, la chaîne de valeur et le diamant ? Ses travaux sont si intimement liés à la stratégie qu’ils en d...

With 102 spectacular full-color photos, this fascinating "field guide" explores the world's natural disorder.

A public assassination puts a bounty on Leilani's head . . . and another mystery in her lap. Leilani Falconi is no longer an IIS agent; in fact, no one is. With the Imperial Investigative Service disbanded, and an entire system after her for the murder of Admiral Jason Dorthy, Leilani evades detection with her inherent smarts and skill. But there's an ever-present gnawing at the back of her mind: she's missing something, something big. Apparently, so are the known galaxies. When she return...

La ménopause s'inscrit naturellement dans notre vie de femme. C'est un passage, l'occasion de renaître à soi, de nous connecter à notre éclatante puissance féminine et une invitation à reprendre le pouvoir sur notre vie.À la ménopause, nous assumons notre nouveau cap, aligné avec notre joie, nos valeurs, nos aspirations les plus profondes et l'amour que nous cultivons pour nous-mêmes et pour les autres. En partant du cycle menstruel qu'elle éclaire de son expérienc...

As National Security Adviser to President Jimmy Carter, Zbigniew Brzezinski (1928–2017) guided U.S. foreign policy at a critical juncture of the Cold War. But his impact on America’s role in the world extends far beyond his years in the White House, and reverberates to this day. His geopolitical vision, scholarly writings, frequent media appearances, and policy advice to decades of presidents from Lyndon Johnson to Barack Obama made him America’s grand strategist, a mantle only Henry Kissi...

Welcome back to Mackinac Island, home of our favorite Mouse family. Join Father Mouse, Mother Mouse, Max and the twins as they take a break from work for a summer vacation at the historic Grand Hotel. In all of its splendor, the Grand Hotel provides a backdrop that guarantees many twists and turns as our little Mouse family navigates their way in a BIG world. Where will they sleep? What mischief will Max get into this time? Will the amazing hotel staff be able to provide l...

Lauren has an exciting surprise for her grandparents. She invites them on a trip to visit London! Have you ever taken an exciting trip? Do you have fond memories of your grandparents visiting you? Granddaddy Visits London is the story of two grandparents preparing to embark on a spontaneous trip. Children will enjoy reading about the exciting excursion and the surprise waiting when the grandparents arrive. Young readers will make connections from this story to their own stories of travel a...

The Killer Questions Your Company Should Be AskingGenerating and executing great ideas is the key to staying ahead in a rapidly changing world. It seems so basic. Why is it so hard to actually get right? According to innovation expert Phil McKinney, the real problem is that we're teaching people to ask the wrong questions about their businesses--or none at all. There has to be a better way.In Beyond the Obvious, McKinney will help you use his prove...