Count Down: Six Kids Vie for Glory at the World's Toughest Math Competition

Politics & Social Sciences

Steve, Olson

Social Sciences

Houghton, Mifflin Company

Until just a few years ago, we knew surprisingly little about the 150,000 or so years of human existence before the advent of writing. Some of the most momentous events in our past - including our origins, our migrations across the globe, and our acquisition of language - were veiled in the uncertainty of 'prehistory'. That veil is being lifted at last by geneticists and other scientists. "Mapping Human History" is nothing less than an astonishing 'history of prehistory'. Steve Olson travelled through four continents to gather insights into the development of humans and our expansion throughout the world. He describes, for example, new thinking about how centres of agriculture sprang up among disparate foraging societies at roughly the same time. He tells why most of us can claim Julius Caesar and Confucius among our forebears. He pinpoints why the ways in which the story of the Jewish people jibes with, and diverges from, biblical accounts. And using very recent genetic findings, he explodes the myth that human races are a biological reality.

Mapping Human History : Discovering Our Past Through Our Genes

History

World

Bloomsbury Publishing

Mapping Human History Tpbk

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.

<p>A vivid, present-day look at historic places across Nebraska, this book is built around a simple idea.  It's based on historical markers - those metal signs around the state that tell you that in such-and-such a year, some noteworthy thing happened near this spot.  But photographers Bobbi and Steve Olson didn't set out to photograph signs.  They set out to discover Nebraska, past and present. They write: "We have to admit that, like many Nebraska travelers, we didn't often take time to stop and read the historic markers along the road.  And when we did stop, the paragraph or two of text didn't always answer our questions.  We felt that we were missing something. And so our quest began.  While traveling Nebraska on assignment for Nebraska Life Magazine, we made a point of pulling over and reading markers along the roadsides.  Then, we ventured off the main roads in search of the stories and photos behind the markers. There are more than 400 of these stately metal road signs across Nebraska, erected by local residents and by the Nebraska State Historical Society to commemorate significant events in our past. We discovered that the markers are like time capsules waiting to be opened.  They've been the starting point in a scavenger hunt that has taken us miles across Nebraska, searching for the prize. Clues were revealed in conversations with local people at coffee shops, diners, gas stations and county museums.  The scenery and stories along the way were often as good as the destination.  We hope you'll use this book to begin your own adventures discovering historic and modern-day Nebraska."</p>

Marking Time: Nebraska's Historic Places

Bobbi Olson

Unknown

<p>How to build a world-class franchise system -- faster! This breakthrough book, Grow to Greatness, has instantly become the must-read, essential guide on how to build a world-class franchise system--faster! This book contains advice and proven, step-by-step systems and processes for emerging and established franchisors, as well as for anyone considering franchising a business. Develop a high-performance sales program Improve ROI from marketing and ad spending Find and qualify the right prospects faster Measure results to improve performance Use brokers to boost sales Strengthen franchisee satisfaction and validation Benchmark your sales staff performance Stay current with technology, trends, and markets Also discover these time-tested ways to accelerate franchise development The Five Success Drivers to System Growth The Six Steps to Selling Success The Four Steps to Lead Generation Success How "selling CEOs" drive development Quick-start training for new franchisors and sales people Advanced sales training for seasoned pros Three keys for e-recruitment success</p>

Grow to Greatness-How to build a world-class franchise system

Business & Money

Business Development & Entrepreneurship

Franchise Update Media Group

Against a backdrop of Norse mythology, Steve Olson has woven a contemporary tale of a construction worker who struggles against political correctness to find his place in life

The Last Valkyrie

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Fantasy

Badger Books Inc./ Waubesa Press

From, Through, to Reflections of Faith

St. Anthony of Padua Women¿s Council

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