Going deep into the origins, traditions, and evolution of Christmas, this book provides a captivating look at how this winter celebration has transformed through the ages.Beginning with the ancient pagan festivals that marked the winter solstice, such as Yule and Saturnalia, how early Christian traditions gradually merged with these customs, giving birth to what we now recognize as Christmas, insightful examination of how the story of Jesus’ birth became central to the holiday and ...

Proven strategies for harnessing the power of social media to drive social changeMany books teach the mechanics of using Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube to compete in business. But no book addresses how to harness the incredible power of social media to make a difference. The Dragonfly Effect shows you how to tap social media and consumer psychological insights to achieve a single, concrete goal. Named for the only insect that is able to move in any directi...

Learning objectives, case studies, updated codes and standards, information about emergency response, and school fire safety planning are all included in this essential book for safety professionals, both present and future. It also outlines the essential components of an effective fire safety management program, explains the types and functions of fire control equipment, discusses the identification and control of hazardous materials, identifies safety organizations and resources for fire...

An enthralling and hilarious journey through global history in 400 connected facts!In this blast-from-the-past adventure you’ll discover hundreds of the most mind-blowing facts from history. Hidden tombs, ghostly ships, boiled vipers, samurai warriors, snow machines, pet lions, hidden pyramids, secret codes, flaming fireballs, wooden bathing suits, sparkling jewels, and many more are all woven together in this ingenious web of connected facts.And there isn’...

Brainy Buzz Beaker thought nothing could be grosser than cafeteria food. That’s before the school’s lunch lady turned into a mutant blob. Now, Buzz and his best friend Larry must discover a way to stop the Cafeteria Creature.

When Sarah uses her pet bat to help show off her new cosmic copy machine to the class, something horrible goes wrong resulting in Buzz Beaker and Sarah having to save the day. Written in graphic-novel format.

Buzz Beaker's dad invents an eco-friendly windmill to power the entire town. Unfortunately, the not-so-friendly Mr. Sludgeco wants it destroyed before his planet-polluting power plant goes out of business. Can brainy Buzz and his friends stop Sludgeco's explosive plans?

Buzz spills an invention of his Dad's super-fast grow juice, and creates gigantic insects and flowers. Written in graphic-novel format.

Sure, Dracula can live forever, but he really just wants to hit the beach! To catch some waves, the blood-sucking bat will need a little help. That’s why he’s captured the brainy Buzz Beaker. Now, this wacky whiz kid must turn the Lord of the Vampires into the King of the Beach, or he could be the monster’s next meal.

A robot built for the school science fair goes haywire, and Jimmy comes up with a plan to stop it. Written in graphic-novel format.

Once you understand the rules of Heaven, this story will have you thinking and creating your own days in Heaven. This truly wonderful, fun adventure never ends and is not only fun to read, but it truly makes sense. They say Heaven is for eternity, but in my Heaven, that may not be enough time.

How has French society been made, by whom and why? And how in turn has it influenced the French? This book sets out the institutionalized rules and norms that continue to structure France, together with the ‘political work’ that has recently changed or reproduced these power relations.Exploring a range of age groups and types of social activity, including work, business, entertainment, political mobilizations and retirement, Made in France examines where significant change...