Thinking Together: Making Meetings Work

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Every college major gives students valuable skills and training, perfect for a wide range of careers. The Great Jobs for Theater Majors helps you assess your talents and skills for a job, target the perfect career, tailor your job search, present college majors as workplace assets, and much more!

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Now I know what to do with my life!

Great Jobs for Theatre Majors
Jan Goldberg
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
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ASIN: 084424743X

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Great Jobs For . . . Each book in this series helps students discover new employment possibilities, assess strengths and interests, and develop a path for advancement and success in a chosen field. Ideal for those exploring which major to take in college.

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Now I know what to do with my life!.......2000-03-02

I am a theatre major and I was not looking forward to facing the big bad world of auditioning! This book let me in on tips and tricks of the trade to ensure that I would get a job. A theatre major is no longer a useless degree! We can do anything!

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The Buck Starts Here: The Beginner's Guide to Smart Financial Choices, by entrepreneur and investor Lisa Murr Chapman, is a clearly expressed collection of basic strategies for fiscally inexperienced young people who don't save money regularly, rarely pay off credit card balances, and, unfortunately, no longer can count on a lifetime of employment benefits. Beginning with an admonishment to immediately start saving 10 percent of all income--and advice on how to do that--Chapman offers information on money management, banking procedures, establishing good credit, funding major expenditures, and preparing for the future.

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Get smart about your money.

TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR FINANCIAL LIFE!

For many people, "managing personal finances" ranks several rungs below "cleaning the bathtub" on their list of chores -- and is a good deal more confusing. Clearly and concisely, this essential resource sheds light on how you can take charge of your personal finances with practical steps that pave the way to lifelong financial health.

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* Establishing a personal budget.
* The art of credit card management.
* Investment basics including 401(k)s, CDs, mutual funds, and more.
* Good credit -- why you need it and how to get it.
* The essentials of financing school, cars, housing, and more.

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American Silk - New Family History

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American Silk, 1830 - 1930: Entrepreneurs And Artifacts (Costume Society of America)
Jacqueline Field , Marjorie Senechal , and Madelyn Shaw
Manufacturer: Texas Tech University Press
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ASIN: 0896725898

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At one time America's silk industry was the largest in the world. Silk was late to be industrialized, well after cotton and wool. Nonetheless, nineteenth-century American entrepreneurs rapidly built a silk industry with levels of production once unimaginable.

American Silk, 1830-1930 traces the evolution of the American silk industry through three compelling and very different case studies: the Nonotuck Silk Company of Northampton, Massachusetts; the Haskell Silk Company of Westbrook, Maine; and the Mallinson Silk Company of New York and Pennsylvania. The mills specialized in different products, from sewing-machine twist and embroidery threads to mass-produced plain silks and high fashion fabrics.

The case studies span the development of the U.S. silk industry from its beginnings in the 1830s to its decline in the 1930s. Starting in the 1920s with the growth of rayon, the first of the synthetic imitators, the market share for silk shrank, and silk gradually returned to being a luxury at the top of the hierarchy of fabrics. But, for a time, American technological innovations and entrepreneurs succeeded in bringing the pleasure and aesthetic of silk within the reach of more people than ever before.

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American Silk - New Family History.......2007-07-25

I went right to the middle section of this book to read about The Haskell Silk Mills in Westbrook, Maine. Why? Because my Great Grandfather Edwin Haskell was the founder. Excellent research by the author and her obvious love of the subject matter gave us, the Haskell descendants, an incredible look at the success and subsequent failure of this local business. I learned much more about my forebears and the operation of the mills than I had picked up anecdotally all these many years. If you have an interest in the textile industry in New England or in fact, anywhere. This is a wonderful read about the days before the synthetics came to town.
Ben Haskell
Brewer, ME

A key college-level title .......2007-04-11

Co-authored by a former costume curator, a professor of math and science history, and a costume curator, three top authors create a high-quality scholarly analysis of an industry in AMERICAN SILK 1830-1930: ENTREPRENEURS AND ARTIFACTS. At one time America's silk industry was the largest in the world, so even though it hasn't nearly the stature today, it's an essential piece of American and business history. Here three case studies of silk company production mills span the heyday of the silk industry era and cover the technological and social issues surrounding silk. A key college-level title for any holding serious about American and American business history.

Contemporary Latin American Cinema: Breaking into the Global Market

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Contemporary Latin American Cinema: Breaking into the Global Market
Deborah Shaw
Manufacturer: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
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Boeing 737 - 300 to 800 (Airliner Color History)

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Great Pictures, LackingText
An excellent look at the New Generation Boeing 737
Great Pictures...Waiting for B737-900
A Guided Tour Of Boeing's Biggest Sellers!!
A great book for people who want to learn about 737-300-800

Boeing 737 - 300 to 800 (Airliner Color History)
Robbie Shaw
Manufacturer: Zenith Press
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ASIN: 0760306990

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Boeing's successful and extremely popular 737 model is brought vividly to life in this classic color history. The 737's evolution, design and production are covered, as well as descriptions of those who fly the 737, aircraft chronology and technical specifications. Also profiled are the newer variants of the 737 produced from 1981-on, including the 300, 400, 500, 600, 700 and 800 series aircraft.

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Great Pictures, LackingText.......2004-07-05

I needed a general book for some background history on the 737 program. Having read other books from this series (notably the Birtles L-1011 book, the Endres A-300 book, and the Laming and Hewson A-320 book), I ordered this volume in connection with research I am doing for my Master's thesis. In comparison to those other volumes in the series I found this book lacking in detail and accuracy in some cases. The author apologizes right off the bat for this claiming that due to the number of aircraft built, he was unable to be comprehensive in the book. Though the book allegedly covers the B-737-300-800 series, it really focuses on the 300-500, as the NGs were just starting to come off the line when this book was written. There are very few photos of 600-800 series aircraft, and the ones that are here are in Boeing paint or primer. There is essentially no coverage of the -900 to speak of, other than mention that it exists.

If you want to look at color pictures of 737s, this is the book for you. It is really a photo book with a bit of text, rather than an in-depth look at the aircraft. Certainly do not expect any serious discussion of systems here. There is a lot of redundancy between the sections of the book as well: prepare to be told the same information repeatedly, rather than have new information revealed as you progress through the book. There are also several inaccuracies in the book.

I have flown several models of the 737, and my estimation of the book is that it's OK for easy to look up facts, such as launch dates, first flights, etc., but do not rely on this book for technical information. There are even parts of the book where the author is unsure of his material and just leaves the doubt and indecision in the book instead of actually finding out the correct information. For example, in a discussion of painting the aircraft he reveals that the 737s are covered in primer at Renton then flown to Boeing Field for painting, except for the rudder which is painted prior to flight. He explains that the rudder "is finished in customer livery prior to being fitted to the aircraft. This has something to do with the weighing of the aircraft which affects the trim" (p. 16). Two points here: his understanding is close, but no cigar; and second, if you are writing a book that technical people are going to read, call Boeing and ask them why the rudder is painted first. This is not the only gaffe of this sort, but it illustrates the problem.

The coverage of the accidents is spartan, and also contains errors. The book predates the ruling on the UA 585 and US 427 accidents. He does mention that the rudder is suspect (to his credit), but beware that the book contains no real authoritative information on the rudder or those accidents.

Anyone who knows me well knows that of all the airliners I have flown (A-320, DC-9, MD-80, B-727, B-737, B-747-400, B-757, B-767, and L-1011) that the B-737 is hands down my least favorite for many, many reasons. Having said that, I gave this book a fair shake, but it simply came up short. The book largely reads like Boeing corporate propaganda: it seems much more biased than the other books in the series which I have read. It is also the book with the least amount of concrete information on the subject aircraft, and contains more inaccuracies and tenuous information than the others do.

Like I said before, if you for some reason would want to look at color photos of 737s, buy this book; if you are looking for technical information, look elsewhere.

An excellent look at the New Generation Boeing 737.......2003-07-22

The Airlife's Airliner series of books cover individual commercial aircraft types in an interesting, in-depth manner.

Each volume of this British series covers a unique commercial aircraft type from its design, production, entry into service, its usage by airlines, and in some cases eventual demise.

Each volume features plenty of color and black and white photographs of the subject aircraft along with a complete construction list (accurate to date of publication for aircraft types still being built).

This volume of the series covers the "classic" Boeing 737s (except the original -100 and -200) through the current Boeing 737-800. Unfortunately it was published right before Boeing announced the development of the 737-900 so that variant is absent. However, it does discuss what was involved in making a good airliner (737-200) into a better airliner (737-300/400/500) and from there into an excellent airliner (737-600/700/800).

Remember ... the Boeing 737 is the most popular medium to long range airliner ever built ... and it has been built since 1968 ... almost 40 years!

Great Pictures...Waiting for B737-900.......2002-04-11

Boeing 737 amounted to the largest sales of commercial jetliners in history. The short-ranged series has served the industry for over 30 years since it premiered in 1967. In this volume abound with colored pictures, Shaw had written an inside-out coverage for the proliferative models. Shaw included a detailed production history of the 737-800 model, the latest version of the family until the inaugural of 737-900 in late 2001. Numerous colored pictures of the aircrafts luxuriate the book. There is detailed information under every caption. Several featured captions (including the book cover) show the aircrafts belonged to the Oakland-based Southwest Airlines, known for its all-737 fleet (over 350 aircrafts). The end of the pictorial also includes detailed account on all current 737 operators and carriers. Why 4 stars? I expect more technical specification. Author might consider putting in more technical info in the next update with the new 737-900 model.

A Guided Tour Of Boeing's Biggest Sellers!!.......2001-12-08

It's another winning effort in the "Airliner Color History" series of books on commercial aircraft!

Here, we're treated to a first-class rundown of the best-selling jetliner in history: The Boeing 737.

Massive amounts of detail, plus loads of fine pictures, are provided for six different variants of Boeing's amazingly-successful twin-jet (including the B737-300 series right through to one of the newest, the B737-800). Any technical question you might have regarding these very reliable transports are more-than-likely answered for you in this book.

The book has a copyright date of 1999. Therefore, the newest 737 variant, which debuted with airlines in 2001 (the B737-900), is not included here.

If you love the Seven-Thirty-Seven, you should pick up this book!

A great book for people who want to learn about 737-300-800.......2001-02-16

I personally love airplanes and I bought this book because it is simply the best book specifically on the Boeing 737. It has tons of details that an aviation enthusiast like me, would want to see. I like the whole series of books called Airliner color history. I am planning on getting a copy of 737-100 & 737-200 as well. The detailed writing and great information as well as very good beautiful color photos makes this book great. Underneath every photo, there is a caption with great information. I also like the production list at the end of the book so that you can look up any 737-300-737-800 and find out when it went into service and other interesting info. I recommend it to anyone who likes airplanes and especially someone who really knows a lot about them and/or wants to learn a lot about them.

Erie Water West: A History of the Erie Canal, 1792-1854

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Erie Water West: A History of the Erie Canal, 1792-1854
Ronald E. Shaw
Manufacturer: University Press of Kentucky
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Wedding Of The Waters: The Erie Canal And The Making Of A Great Nation

ASIN: 0813117119

American Automobile Workers, 1900-1933 (Suny Series in American Labor History)

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American Automobile Workers, 1900-1933 (Suny Series in American Labor History)
Joyce Shaw Peterson
Manufacturer: State University of New York Press
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British Cinema and the Cold War (Cinema and Society)

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British Cinema and the Cold War (Cinema and Society)
Tony Shaw
Manufacturer: I. B. Tauris
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Much has been written about Cold War Hollywood and the Soviet Union's cinematic campaign against the West. This book fills a significant gap in the international story by uncovering British cinema's contribution to Cold War propaganda and its attempt to create a consensus among British audiences on Cold War issues. It examines Cold War issues, as refracted through British films and Hollywood movies released in Britain, and tells how the British public received this "war propaganda."

Canals for a Nation: The Canal Era in the United States 1790-1860

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Canals for a Nation: The Canal Era in the United States 1790-1860
Ronald E. Shaw
Manufacturer: Univ Pr of Kentucky
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The Caribbean Banana Trade: From Colonialism to Globalization

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The Caribbean Banana Trade: From Colonialism to Globalization
Peter Clegg , and Timothy M. Shaw
Manufacturer: Palgrave Macmillan
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The Caribbean banana trade is a controversial issue within international affairs, and this book investigates the complex political relationships between the traditional actors in the trade and how the issues of colonialism and globalization have shaped their interactions. It presents a detailed analysis of the development of the Caribbean banana trade and analyzes why the influence and importance of the traditional actors within the trade has diminished over the last thirty years.

Competition, Regulation and the Privatisation of British Rail (Transport and Mobility)

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Competition, Regulation and the Privatisation of British Rail (Transport and Mobility)
Jon Shaw
Manufacturer: Ashgate Pub Ltd
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Deciding What We Watch: Taste, Decency and Media Ethics in the UK and the USA

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Deciding What We Watch: Taste, Decency and Media Ethics in the UK and the USA
Colin Shaw
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
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The recent history of broadcasting on both sides of the Atlantic, characterized by a great increase in the number of services on offer to the public, has been brought about by technological advances and economic pressures. This has inevitably affected traditional forms of content regulation. The book explores the moral basis and history of such regulation as it has until now been applied to major issues of taste and decency. These include the protection of children, obscenity and bad language, offences against religious sensibility, `reality' television, and stereotyping. Deciding What we Watch? considers the different constraints (in the law, cultural customs, and self-regulation) affecting broadcasters in the two societies and the means by which they have responded to them. The book describes, with examples, the operations of compliance regulations and standard controls. It also looks at the impact of the First Amendment on American broadcasting in this area. It looks at the arguments for the practicality of maintaining appropriate forms of restraint into the future. Deciding What we Watch? poses the question of how divided and diverse societies decide what is permissible to broadcast and how the issue might continue to evolve in the future.

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