The former American History editor explores the creation and restoration of an essential part of a twentieth-century home's identity—the American porch."In this delightful look at an American icon, journalist and documentary scriptwriter . . . Dolan traces the history of the porch, using this history to explore subjects such as architecture, history, slavery, colonialism, trade, anthropology, sociology, consumer behavior, and publishing." — Library Jour...

Imagine the horror that was Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest and most lethal of the Third Reich's six annihilation camps. Imagine it 1944 and a prisoner uprising at that terrible place, the rebels blowing up one crematorium, damaging another, and killing many of their SS masters. Imagine it Jews leading this revolt, a people those same SS thought incapable of fighting. Now imagine one of these leaders a 22-year-old girl, arguably the greatest Jewish heroine to come out of the Holocaust. Fin...

A historical biography that "illuminates a remarkable churchman who was in the vanguard of his time," written by New York's archbishop ( Publishers Weekly).A man far ahead of his time, Archbishop Edwin V. O'Hara of Kansas City (1881–1956) orchestrated numerous initiatives that profoundly affected American Catholic life. His ceaseless activity as both priest and bishop sowed seeds that flourished long past his lifetime, f...

Make them take notice when you write. You can write better – whether you are a beginner or the office pro. Learn the universal format for writing anything. Featuring favorite New Yorker cartoons.– This updated edition features a new chapter on Social Media– The fun writing guidebook that helps you improve right away.– See how business writing can be fast and easy.– Build on your style to become a better writer.– Come across as a professional.– Lear...

Hey, lighten up! And help your customers and co-workers have a little fun too. There's nothing like Funny Business available anywhere (that's why we wrote it). Find out how to put humor in your writing – and get away with it! Memos, letters, social media – make it all a little funnier.Here's just some of what you'll get:- The Basics of a Working Joke- Why Humor is a Good Idea at Work- The secret to puns- Science Discovers Keys to Humor- Business J...

"Over the long run, superior performance depends on superior learning."You need results from a workforce that is knowledgeable, flexible, efficient, and resilient. Are you and your employees continuously learning and transforming yourselves to solve new problems and achieve new goals? Or are you less than satisfied with the learning and performance of your staff? This practical report, researched by a special task force of high-powered executives organized by the US Human Resource ...

One easy step at time, get the job that best suits you. Begin by matching jobs to your skills. Then improve your interviewing, networking and resume writing. Finally, see which jobs are going to be most in demand. This is a practical handbook that works for people who want to. Compiles best practices along the full spectrum of job finding skills.

Answers that will get you hired—from the bestselling interview guide, now completely updated!In today's job market, there are thousands of qualified candidates battling it out for a few jobs. Beat out the competition and learn how to give the best interview with Best Answers to the 201 Most Frequently Asked Interview Questions—the essential job-seeking weapon you need to answer the thought-provoking or unexpected questions that potential employers use to weed out candida...

Over My Dead Body is a lively tour through the history of US cemeteries that explores how, where, and why we bury our dead from journalist Greg Melville.**“Astonishing. . . fascinating . . . powerful. . .This clever, sensitive book gives us a new way to think about death, not as the final chapter, but as a window onto life in America.” —**New York Times Book ReviewThe summer before his senior year in colle...

The Talent Management Handbook explains how organizations can identify and get the most out of “high-potential people” by developing and promoting them to key positions.The book explains:A system for integrating three human resources “building blocks”: organizational competencies, performance appraisal, and forecasting employee/manager potentialSix human resources conditions necessary for organization excellenceHow to...

AN INVESTIGATION OF EPIC FINANCIAL INTRIGUE, RENDER UNTO ROME EXPOSES THE SECRECY AND DECEIT THAT RUN COUNTER TO THE VALUES OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.The Sunday collection in every Catholic church throughout the world is as familiar a part of the Mass as the homily and even Communion. There is no doubt that historically the Catholic Church has been one of the great engines of charity in history. But once a dollar is dropped in that basket, where does it go? How are we...

A treasury of trivia from the New-York Historical Society: "An extraordinary tapestry depicting New York's story.... An almost addictive read."— Library JournalFor years, the librarians at the New-York Historical Society have kept a record of the questions posed to them by curious locals and visitors to the city. Who was the first woman to run for mayor of New York? Why are beavers featured on the city's official seal? Is it true that a nineteenth-century ...