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Illustrated by period artwork and photographs of historical artifacts, a biography of John Paul Jones describes how the Scots immigrant served in the Continental Navy during the American Revolution and led his men to victory over the world's greatest sea power.
Through the use of rare historic footage and photographs, and personal recollections of a dozen former internees and others, this documentary explores the experiences of more than 10,000 Japanese Americans who were relocated to a remote desert facility during World War II.
Cooper takes readers through a tumultuous period in American history, chronicling the everyday struggle for survival by those who lost everything, as well as the mass exodus westward to California on fabled Route 66. Includes endnotes, bibliography, Internet resources, and index. Archival photos.
Describes the experiences of African Americans who joined the military during World War I and their fights against both the Germans and racism.
Resilience is a word that is used in many different ways in different contexts, this new and innovative book focuses on psychological resilience in the workplace, examining other key aspects such as physical health and resilient teams, drawing from the latest research and the authors own practical experience.
Describes how, in the summer of 1896, hundreds of propectors rushed to the Klondike River in Canada because of a rumor that gold had been found there.
A biography of the president includes his interest in conservation, his presidency, his winning of the Nobel Prize, his career as a soldier and author and his role as a devoted family man.
Covers the life of eighty-four Sioux boys and girls who became the inaugural group of students enrolled in the Carlisle Indian School, and tells the stories of students who willed themselves to die rather than remain in school
Over recent years, many companies have developed an awareness of the importance of an active, rather than passive, approach to wellbeing at work. Whilst the value of this approach is widely accepted, turning theory into effective practice is still a challenge for many companies. The Routledge Companion to Wellbeing at Work is a comprehensive reference volume addressing every aspect of the topic. Split into five parts, it explores different models of wellbeing; personal qualities contributing to wellbeing; job insecurity and organizational wellbeing; workplace supports for wellbeing; and initiatives to enhance wellbeing. The international team of contributors provide a solid foundation to research and practice, including contemporary topics such as architecture, coaching, and fitness in the workplace. Edited by two of the world’s leading scholars on the subject, this text is a valuable tool for researchers, students, and practitioners in HRM and organizational psychology.
Surveys the music of African American slaves and tells the story of the Fisk University Jubilee Singers. Illustrated with archival prints and photographs and appended with words and music to seven songs, this account reveals spirituals as an invaluable and unique history of American slavery.