Understanding Business by Nickels, James McHugh and Susan McHugh has been the number one textbook in the introduction to business market for several editions for three reasons:

1. The commitment and dedication of an author team that teaches this course and believes in the importance and power of this learning experience
2. we listen to our customers and
3. The quality of our supplements package. We consistently look to the experts –full-time faculty members, adjunct instructors, and of course students– to drive the decisions we make about the text itself and the ancillary package.

Through a series of focus groups, symposia, as well as full-book, single-chapter, revised manuscript reviews of both text and key ancillaries, heard the stories of more than 500 professors and their insights and experiences are evident on every page of the revision and in every supplement. Read the rest of this entry »

The tenth edition of this best-selling introductory text features an up-to-date, comprehensive survey of the functional areas of business: management, marketing, accounting, finance, and information technology.

Core topics highlighted within these areas include ethics and social responsibility, forms of business ownership, small business concerns, and international issues. New coverage in this edition more closely examines cutting-edge topics like the 2008 economic crisis, green business, and sustainability. Read the rest of this entry »

Initial reaction to Bill Bryson’s reading of A Walk in the Woods may well be “Egads! What a bore!” But by sentence three or four, his clearly articulated, slightly adenoidal, British/American-accented speech pattern begins to grow on you and becomes quite engaging. You immediately get a hint of the humor that lies ahead, such as one of the innumerable reasons he longed to walk as many of the 2,100 miles of the Appalachian Trail as he could.

“It would get me fit after years of waddlesome sloth” is delivered with glorious deadpan flair. By the time storyteller recounts his trip to the Dartmouth Co-op, suffering serious sticker shock over equipment prices, you’ll be hooked.

When Bryson speaks for the many Americans he encounters along the way–in various shops, restaurants, airports, and along the trail–he launches into his American accent, which is whiny and full of hard r’s. And his southern intonations are a hoot. Read the rest of this entry »

Europe by Eurail has been the train traveler’s one-stop resource for visiting the Continent by rail for more than thirty years. This time-tested and reader-friendly guide, newly revised and updated, is packed with all the information you need on more than ninety rail trips starting from your choice of twenty-four base cities located in seventeen countries.

With your rail pass in hand, you can explore each country’s special attractions and learn about European life and culture. Including step-by-step directions and advice on where to go and what to see and do, this book helps take the puzzle out of rail travel on the Continent.

For the neophyte European train traveler, this is a good book. For an experienced and adventurous traveler, it comes up short. For example the coverage of Prague and Budapest is negligible. The guide could have given names, prices and ratings of sleeping accommodations close to the train stations. Read the rest of this entry »

Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation provides readers with a comprehensive introduction to the profession. The book draws on the combined wisdom, experience, and technical expertise of 23 professors and leaders in the field. From these contributors, readers gain access to diverse perceptions, philosophies, and practices for therapeutic recreation in the 21st century.

The book showcases how the profession addresses various clients needs throughout the life span through therapeutic programs, modalities, and activities. It also
* presents a wide range of applications, allowing readers to explore their personal and professional options;
* provides insight into the basic knowledge, attributes, and skills students need in order to thrive in the field; and
* delineates career paths in the profession and how a therapeutic recreation specialist works with various populations. Read the rest of this entry »

Risk Management in Sport and Recreation is a comprehensive resource for those charged with the responsibility of providing for the safety of participants and spectators in a sport or recreation setting. It covers a range of safety issues, including lightning, heat illness, aquatics, playground safety, drug testing, and medical emergency action plans. Readers receive clear and detailed explanations of issues to consider before making decisions on risk management.

Risk Management in Sport and Recreation is designed to provide a foundation for approaching key issues in safety and risk management. It shows readers how to evaluate and analyze various safety issues and apply the underlying concepts to a variety of situations. The following are unique features of the text:

• A safety guidelines finder lists Web sites of accessible standards, guidelines, and recommendations from leading organizations.
• Chapter objectives and pullout boxes of key points and key statistics stress the importance of the topic under discussion. Read the rest of this entry »

Recreation and leisure is a nonstop industry with phenomenal growth, tremendous potential, and diverse career paths and options. Introduction to Recreation and Leisure presents a new-millennium view of this evolving field that

• presents historical, philosophical, and social aspects of the industry, which students can use to build their knowledge of the field;
• offers fresh insights to the standard treatment of community parks and recreation departments, youth and nonprofit agencies, commercial recreation, and tourism enterprises;

• describes how recreation provides fun, enriching, and educational programs and services for people of all ages;
• encompasses a variety of services, including recreational sports, outdoor activities, fitness and wellness, and arts and culture; and
• exposes students to the variety of career options available and supports them as they explore their interests and prepare for challenging careers in one of the leading industries of the 21st century. Read the rest of this entry »

The complete home-study program to help children practice the essential math skills they learn in school. Matches the math curriculum so children will reach their full potential in school — and on important standardized tests!

The successful way to improve child’s math. These workbooks have been compiled and tested by a team of math experts to increase child’s confidence, enjoyment, and success at school. First Grade: Provides practice at all the major topics for Grade 1 with emphasis on addition and subtraction concepts. Includes a review of Kindergarten topics and a preview of topics in Grade 2.

The Math Made Easy provides an incremental, comprehensive approach to teaching math. There are 156 pages — lessons. Early on, student learns how to tackle simple math problems, and then those concepts are developed into more complex problems in later lessons. This is an excellent way of learning — incrementally and progressively. Read the rest of this entry »