Tourism Market Trends South Asia 2000 (Tourism Market Trends)

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Title: Reaching for the Dream: Challenges of Sustainable Development in Vietnam.(Book review)
Author: Martin Painter
Publication: Journal of Contemporary Asia (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 36 Issue: 3 Page: 413(2)

Article Type: Book review

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This is a wide-ranging sourcebook filling a gap in the literature about employment policies and programs for older persons. The contributors represent the perspectives of the individual, the employer, and society-at-large. Their essays consider labor force characteristics; historical trends; key features of social security, pensions, and other retirement matters; age discrimination; economic, social, and political aspects related to employment and the elderly. A lengthy bibliography enhances the use of this major new reference tool for students, scholars, and practitioners in gerontology, social work, and business.

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Training for Older People: A Handbook
Peter C. Plett
Manufacturer: International Labour Org
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 9221072940

Employment services for the elderly (Program development handbook for state and area agencies)

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Employment services for the elderly (Program development handbook for state and area agencies)
Stanley Moses
Manufacturer: Administration on Aging, Office of Human Development Services, U.S. Dept. of Health, Education, and Welfare
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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Handbook on Employment and the Elderly
William H. (Edt)/ Crown, William Crown
Manufacturer: Greenwood Pub Group 01/1//1996
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000N5JV4S

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I can't stand Finley and I love this book!.......1999-08-12

I'm sorry but Karen Finley is a big reason why I hate performance art. That's why I was so surprised when I picked up this book and laughed out loud in the middle of the store. It's witty, cynical, beautifully satirical. I couldn't believe this is the same woman who shouts inane trite poetry at her audience in that screechy voice.

If you find this book buy it. If you want it from Amazon, pay for the finding costs. It's that good.

Funny, insightful.......1998-12-09

This book and one other by Woody Allen are the two funniest books I have ever read. She has a true gift. I saw her in person after reading this book, and am now a huge fan.

So many "dysfunctions" I have and see are described in this book. It is a takeoff of the self-help styled books, but is more helpful because it rings so true.

Karen Finley is a wise woman.

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Encyclopedia 1977ica

77 the Year of Punk & New Wave
Henrik Bech Poulsen
Manufacturer: Helter Skelter Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Rough Trade: Labels Unlimited

ASIN: 1900924927

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The first punk album was released in 1977 with The Damned's debut, and era-defining singles by The Sex Pistols and The Clash followed, as well as key records by lesser acts like Buzzcocks and Tom Robinson. '77 is a detailed history of all of the 200 UK punk or new wave artists who released a record in 1977, making the most complete document of the punk scene that thrived before punk's revolutionary spirit burned out.

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Encyclopedia 1977ica.......2007-04-11

I nicked off a star because it only covers England and It only covers bands that released their first records in or before 1977.
It also has either a bad translation to English (or Henrik Bech Poulsen does not write English fluently).
However, it is a VERY good book for arcane trivia about ANY punk band from the u.k. - from the Acme Sewage Company to Zhain.

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In traditional Chinese cities, a lively street culture was an important part of popular culture, and street life was central to the daily lives of city dwellers, especially the lower classes.

By examining street culture in Chengdu, an under-studied inland city, during the transformative decades between 1870 and 1930, this book explores the relationship between urban commoners and public space, the role that community and neighborhood played in public life, how the reform movement and Republican revolution changed everyday life, and how popular culture and local politics interacted.

Drawing on a rich array of Chinese and Western sources—including archives, local newspapers, personal records, folk literature, and field investigation—the author argues that life in public spaces was radically transformed in Chengdu in the early twentieth century, and that this resulted in the reconstruction of urban public space, the re-creation of people’s public roles, and the redefinition of the relations between ordinary people, local elites, and the state.

The author thus opens a new way of understanding Chinese urban society and culture during these transformative years.

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Life on the Streets in Chengdu.......2005-07-24

Scholarship on China has tended to mainly focus on social elites when describing urban life in the imperial and early Republican eras. One of the most famous exceptions to this is Jacques Gernet's 'Daily Life in China on the Eve of the Mongol Invasion, 1250- 1276'. While a few other studies on commoners' everyday lives exist, they tend to focus on coastal cities. Very little scholarship in this area has been done on China's inland urban areas. Wang Di's book marks a major attempt to remedy this dearth of research.

The main concern of the study is to display how life in public spaces was transformed during the early twentieth century, from a place were pedestrians freely joined together during the late 1800's, to a place that became increasingly regulated and politicalized throughout the early 1900's. To describe this Wang uses "three major thematic points".

First, Wang describes how the Qing bureaucratic structure reached only to the county level and as a result had little control over street life. Neighborhoods were organized by the "baojia" system, an informal organization of households in a community participating in keeping local order. The "baojia" system gave commoners freedom to gather in public spaces for a "range of activities associated with commerce, everyday life, and ceremonies"(p.24). Also teahouses and voluntary organizations played an important role in communities.

The second thematic point is the urban reforms of the early twentieth century attempting to regulate street life and as a result altering the relationship between the local elites and commoners (for a discussion of these reforms see Kristin Stapleton's 'Civilizing Chengdu: Chinese Urban Reform 1895-1937', 2000). Although these reforms brought about positive changes overall in leisure activities, material life, and public spaces, Wang believes they nonetheless led to the events of 1911.

The third point describes this phenomenon. The regulation of commoners' public activities that accompanied the reforms caused ordinary citizens to become involved in political struggles. "The year 1911 symbolized commoners' political participation and the transformation from street culture to street politics, which radically affected their daily lives. From then on, the streets were frequently used for political purposes, and ordinary residents were forced to live in the shadows of relentless power struggles"(p.221, also see Robert Kapp's 'Szechwan and the Chinese Republic: Provincial Militarism and Central Power 1911-1938', 1973).

'Street Culture in Chengdu' is rich in its description of everyday life about numerous segments of society during late Qing and early Republican Chengdu. Sections on teahouse culture (the role they played in people's everyday life) and women's role in society (the changes brought about by urban reforms) are particularly interesting.

Street Culture in Chengdu: Public Space, Urban Commoners, and Local Politics, 1870-1930.(Book Review) : An article from: Canadian Journal of History

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Street Culture in Chengdu: Public Space, Urban Commoners, and Local Politics, 1870-1930.(Book Review) : An article from: Canadian Journal of History
Bill Sewell
Manufacturer: University of Saskatchewan
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Canadian Journal of History, published by University of Saskatchewan on August 1, 2004. The length of the article is 904 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Street Culture in Chengdu: Public Space, Urban Commoners, and Local Politics, 1870-1930.(Book Review)
Author: Bill Sewell
Publication: Canadian Journal of History (Refereed)
Date: August 1, 2004
Publisher: University of Saskatchewan
Volume: 39 Issue: 2 Page: 421(3)

Article Type: Book Review

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Street Culture in Chengdu: Public Space, Urban Commoners, and Local Politics, 1870-1930.(Book Review): An article from: Pacific Affairs

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Street Culture in Chengdu: Public Space, Urban Commoners, and Local Politics, 1870-1930.(Book Review): An article from: Pacific Affairs
Michael Tsin
Manufacturer: University of British Columbia
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Pacific Affairs, published by University of British Columbia on June 22, 2004. The length of the article is 728 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Street Culture in Chengdu: Public Space, Urban Commoners, and Local Politics, 1870-1930.(Book Review)
Author: Michael Tsin
Publication: Pacific Affairs (Refereed)
Date: June 22, 2004
Publisher: University of British Columbia
Volume: 77 Issue: 2 Page: 325(3)

Article Type: Book Review

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TV Treasures: A Companion Guide to the Brady Bunch

Excellent book

Weak on original Brady content, strong on context

Remember a scene from the BB but can't remember the episode?

As a Brady fan this book taught me all I know about them

The Brady Bunch: An Outrageously Funny, Far-Out Guide To America's Favorite TV Family
Sylvia Stoddard
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Paperbacks
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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ASIN: 0312960530

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Here's the story....Of the grooviest, most lovably square family in TV history. In this informative guide, you'll step back into the timelessly mod Brady household to find out:Which actress was the original choice for Mrs. Brady before Florence Henderson was castWhich episode Jan uttered the famous line "Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!"Why Robert Reed nearly quit after the fourth episodeWhat happened to Tiger, the family dogWhat even during filming nearly cost Barry Williams his lifePlus:Fascinating tidbits about behind-the-scenes romancesExclusive, detailed biographies and filmographies of the starsAnd much more!So, slip on your bell-bottoms and prepare to groove on the funniest, most comprehensive guide to the hippest TV family ever.

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TV Treasures: A Companion Guide to the Brady Bunch.......2004-11-13

I was very disappointed with this book...not at all what I anticipated.

Excellent book.......2004-10-24

I absolutely love this book. It is wonderful to read and full of all kinds of information regarding the show and its cast. I knew about many things, but some things I didn't know about.

ETA: On page 55, the author incorrectly states "When Carol suggests they get Bobby to tell the truth by giving him a lantern...". I saw that episode and I believe, in fact, it was Peter whom Carol and Mike were trying to coax into telling the truth about the broken vase.

Weak on original Brady content, strong on context.......2002-04-13

As an episode guide, it's okay. It's not as juicy as I would like, but you'll find the episode you're looking for, and a list of the actors in it. Strictly utilitarian.

As a source of original information about the show or the people who made it come to life, it's weak. Most of the material seems to have been collected from other sources.

But this book has one thing that the others lack: context. Context in world history, context in contemporary television, context in the nightly TV schedule. Here, you get a season-by-season overview of what was going on in the world, what was going on in the world of TV, what was going on in the Brady world; the Nielsen ratings; the TV schedule grid for the major networks on the night(s) the show ran.

The overviews aren't thorough. I looked (and will look again, because I can't believe it's not there) for a mention of the Kent State incident in 1970, when the National Guard opened fire on a group of students, killing four. Given the profound effect this had on Americans, it's odd that it's missing. Other events of similar caliber are noted.

For people who want to do serious research, or are just curious about the sociopolitical context of The Brady Bunch, this is a great place to start.

Remember a scene from the BB but can't remember the episode?.......1999-11-14

Then look no further every episode along with some quotes,photos and bio's of the stars are here.. But be warned if it's behind the scenes gossip you want you should probably get Growing up brady or bradymania.

As a Brady fan this book taught me all I know about them.......1999-06-27

I loved the Brady Bunch since i was just a kid of 6 years old. I love it so much I watch it on Nick whenever i get the chance. Reading this book has helped me understand the Brady ways and in a way brought me closer to each Brady. It would be my dream come true if I could meet the bunch. Well in closing the book was a great experience for me as well as all other brady fans thank you for that wonderful input on the Brady Bunch.

The Brady Bunch: An Outrageously Funny, Far-Out Guide To America's Favorite TV Family

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The Brady Bunch: An Outrageously Funny, Far-Out Guide To America's Favorite TV Family
Sylvia Stoddard
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Paperbacks
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OTPBOC

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Every customer-facing corporation has at least one call center. In the United States, call centers handle a billion calls per year. Call Center Operation gives you complete coverage of the critical issues involved in the design, implementation, organization, and management of a customer call center. Sharp provides information on advanced technology tools for workforce management, workshop examples for training call center staff, and an analysis of the significance of the call center to overall corporate customer relationship strategies.
A special feature of the book is its focus on call center case studies, describing a number of successful call center strategies and best practices, selected from various business sectors - financial, retail, healthcare, travel, technology, and others. These case studies provide useful guidelines based on successful corporate call centers that will guide you in establishing and maintaining the most effective call center operation for your enterprise.

· Presents key concepts and techniques, including a formal development process, in a real-world context
· Provides extensive management guidelines
· Stresses the importance of staff selection and training

Call Center Operation: Design, Operation, and Maintenance

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Call Center Operation: Design, Operation, and Maintenance
Duane E. Sharp
Manufacturer: Digital Press
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000N64UKM

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