Best Selling Books by Daniel James

Out of the depths of the Great Depression comes the astonishing tale of nine working-class boys from the American West who at the 1936 Olympics showed the world what true grit really meant. With rowers who were the sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the University of Washington''s eight-oar crew was never expected to defeat the elite East Coast teams, yet they did, going on to shock the world by challenging the German boat rowing for Adolf Hitler. At the center of the tale is Joe Rantz, a teenager without family or prospects, whose personal quest captures the spirit of his generation the generation that would prove in the coming years that the Nazis could not prevail over American determination and optimism.

This book portrays ten Texans who made Texas great, they were, Houston, de Zavala, Austin, Navarro, Milam, Candelaria, Crockett, Bowie, Seguin, and Travis. An illustrious group!.

History of the struggle of the Mexican people for nationhood, and analysis of U.S.-Mexican relations in the light of that struggle.

Most economic models for time allocation ignore constraints on what people can actually do with their time. Economists recently have emphasized the importance of considering prior consumption commitments that constrain behavior. This research develops a new model for time valuation that uses time commitments to distinguish consumers'' choice margins and the different values of time these imply. The model is estimated using a new survey that elicits revealed and stated preference data on household time allocation. The empirical results support the framework and find an increasing marginal opportunity cost of time as longer time blocks are used.

Campus supervision is similar to that of business organizations and/or governmental agencies. Rife with rules, regulations, and procedures, the business of higher education is heavily bureaucratic. This concise book provides both theory and practical guidelines for supervisors in academic settings.--back cover.

Whether you have been experiencing manipulation for years, or if this is something entirely new, psychological manipulation can be tricky to decipher. Mostly because the manipulators themselves are true masters of emotional disguise. More often than not, their sweet talking covers their self-serving, dishonest, and, on the whole, sinister intentions. On top of this confusing mismatch of words and actions, they often try to evoke in their interlocutor powerful feelings of guilt or sympathy, so as to make them more susceptible to manipulation. They can be found anywhere, even in the places we frequent most. It could be your partner, your boss, your neighbor, a co-worker, a distant or close relative, or even a friend. We are talking about people who are masters of certain manipulation techniques and use them to confuse us. Although they are around us, it is not easy to detect these people. Their characteristics and personality traits are not evident. Nobody carries a sign on their foreheads, warning that they are a narcissist or sociopath. This book has all you might need to get ahead in life, economically, emotionally, or even socially. Within this ebook, we go through a variety of topics discussing and analyzing the dark psychology behind manipulation. Luckily, you can keep this from happening to YOU, if you know how... Here''s just a small fraction of what this book contains: What dark psychology is and how it is used in the world today. Shockingly effective psychological techniques for manipulating, persuading, and influencing people. The basics of covert emotional situation and manipulations. Understanding the mechanism of emotional manipulation. All about hypnosis and how self-hypnosis differ from stage hypnosis. Proven verbal and non-verbal communication skills to enhance your manipulation prowess. How Neuro Linguistic Programming is used to change a person''s entire thought process. Detecting manipulation in your everyday life and personal relationships, and strategies to safeguard against it. Clever techniques on ways to protect yourself from emotional manipulation. And much more... In this all-inclusive guide, you too can learn all you need to know about manipulation psychology. Not sure if you will be able to use it in practice? There''s no worry! A series of scenarios and examples have also been included in this text to help you get the hang of pinpointing and understanding what emotional manipulation looks like in the real world. So if you want to keep your life and mind under your control then click "add to cart". ★★Get the Paperback and Receive the Kindle eBook for FREE★★

This qualitative research study was conducted at one alternative high school to examine why traditional high school dropouts attend alternative schools. Data were gathered over three stages of research during a 2-year period. Sources of data included 105 hours of site observations, student interviews, and the review of site documents. The data revealed that the students at the alternative high school had established a significant level of informal control. Four major assertions were supported by the data: (1) students experienced greater freedom than they had previously experienced at a traditional high school; (2) student choice had a positive impact on the effectiveness of the alternative school; (3) students monitored and adjusted individual student behavior in relation to acceptable group behavior; and (4) students enjoyed the experiences of success while attending the alternative school. Based on findings of the study, it is recommended that alternative schools be supported while traditional schools are being reformed; that the effectiveness of alternative and traditional schools be improved by listening to the needs of dropouts; that alternative school advisory committees be trained in listening to such needs; that efforts by alternative school faculty in advocating for the needs of dropouts be supported; that traditional school faculty and administrators be trained in listening to and understanding the needs of potential dropouts; and that community social policymakers be involved in understanding the issues surrounding the high school dropout problem. (NB)

At the turn of the twentieth century, American and Chinese millers were locked in a fiercely contested battle for control of China''s urban flour market that both sides considered crucial to their nation''s future. For Americans, Chinese markets were vital to continued commercial expansion and ultimately, the power, prestige and security of the United States. For Chinese, defending their markets against foreign imports, influence and intervention was essential to preserving their commercial integrity and China''s national sovereignty. This study analyzes the dynamics of this commercial conflict from a perspective essential to the advancement of Chinese business studies, redirecting research in the field from the current China-centered approach to a China-global context. It contextualizes the flour trade through analysis of global factors - political as well as economic - influencing the competitive marketing of domestic and imported commodities. This broader view provides a more balanced, comprehensive examination of late Qing business history and the role played by international trade in the development of import-substitution industrialization. study highlights the complex relationship between Chinese capitalists and the government, which stimulated successful private industrial development in late imperial China. Analysis of China''s flour milling industry also provides insight into the contemporary capitalist-state alliance that has spurred the nation''s dynamic commercial growth since the 1980s. should be read by business historians, historians of modern China, and anyone interested in Chinese-American economic relations in the twenty-first century.

Strategic Choices for the Academy is filled with practical advice for developing strategic plans that will transform colleges and universities to meet the demands of today''s (and tomorrow''s) information age learner. Drawing on the strategic planning and management concepts, the authors reveal which innovative organizational structures, facilities, teaching approaches, reward systems, and delivery systems are most effective for providing education to this new segment of learners - those who come to learn in every stage of life and who may be increasingly reluctant to enroll in traditional campus settings. The book also presents a series of flexible models that can be adapted to the strategic direction and needs of individual institutions.