From The Washington Post"MacCannell attempts to create something Levi-Strauss said is impossible: an ethnography of modernity, a detailed anthropological analysis of modern culture. . . . By following the tourist, he believes, we may arrive at a better understanding of ourselves."

To amend the "official" history of Rock, the author focuses on the fascinating history and powerful influence that certain innovative, albeit generally under-appreciated, musicians have had on successive generations of bands. 50 illustrations.

In the far future, humankind has made contact with numerous other species: Gowachin, Laclac, Wreaves, Pan Spechi, Taprisiots, and Caleban, and has helped to form the ConSentiency to govern among the species. After suffering under a tyrannous pure democracy, the sentients of the galaxy find the need for a Bureau of Sabotage (BuSab) to slow the wheels of government, thereby preventing it from legislating recklessly. BuSab is allowed to sabotage and harass the governmental, administrative, and economic powers in the ConSentiency. Private citizens must not be harassed, and vital functions of society are also exempt.

Find out how social media communications is changing the content provider industry in Content Nation: Surviving and Thriving as Social Media Technology Changes Our Lives and Our Future. Developed through a collaborative wiki, this book is a collection of information from social media experts and serves as an example of how social media impacts the way we provide and receive content. You will learn how social media changes the way businesses market products and services, influences how people interact with the government, and dictates how we communicate with one another on a personal level.

The content boom on the Internet has been explosive in the past few years with more than a billion people surfing worldwide. Internet Simplified shows beginning level computer users how to get comfortable surfing the web and how to navigate the flood of information once they find what they're looking for. Users will find helpful information on the most talked about newcomers to the online world such as social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace, blogging, and downloading media content from YouTube and iTunes, as well as an introduction to the old standbys such as email, auction sites, and instruction for safe surfing. Coverage on how to safeguard against viruses and SPAM and keep computers free from unwanted visitors is approached in a gentle, user-friendly manner so anyone can apply the techniques and be free from troublesome intrusions. Full-color screen shots and numbered, step-by-step instructions guide readers through the intricacies of navigating the web in a friendly, approachable way. The updated design features a more sophisticated look and larger fonts and images to make this a perfect reference for all ages.

If you're not sure what labour market information is, why you need it or where to find it, then this book is for you. It provides examples of how to use labour market information when making career, learning or employment decisions.

As the recent war in Lebanon demonstrated, an understanding of the Lebanese Shi‘ite militant group Hizbullah remains an important component of any attempt to solve the problems of the Middle East. The Shifts in Hizbullah’s Ideology provides an in-depth analysis of the group’s motivations, tracking the changes it has undergone since Hizbullah’s founding by Lebanese Shi‘ite clergy in 1978. Joseph Alagha demonstrates that Hizbullah, driven at its founding chiefly by religious concerns, in the latter half of the 1980s became a full-fledged social movement, with a structure and ideology aimed at social change. Further changes in the 1990s led to Hizbullah’s becoming a mainstream political party—but without surrendering its militarism or willingness to use violence to advance its ends.
In tracking these changes, The Shifts in Hizbullah’s Ideology covers such disparate topics as Hizbullah’s views of jihad, suicide and martyrdom, integration, pan-Islamism, anti-Zionism, and the relationship with Israel and the United States. It will be necessary reading for both scholars and policymakers.

Risk assessment and management is a core element of mental health practice, and all nurses need to be aware of the risks surrounding them and their patients in order to create a safe working environment. This timely and accessible text explores how nurses can enhance their skills, and improve their practice so that risk is assessed and managed safely and effectively.

Ein einsamer Maler, der mit Meerwasser das Meer täglich neu zu malen beginnt. Ein skurriler Wissenschaftler, der für eine Enzyklopädie die Grenzen des Ozeans festlegen will. Ein junges Mädchen, das zu zart ist, um zu leben, und zu lebendig, um zu sterben. Eine schöne Frau, die in der Abgeschiedenheit des Strandes von der Liebe genesen will. Sie gehören zu der illustren Gästeschar, die Alessandro Baricco in der Locanda Almayer irgendwo am Meer, außerhalb jeder Zeit, versammelt hat. Die philosophisch anregenden Gespräche der hier Gestrandeten und die geheimnisvolle Atmosphäre dieses symbolträchtigen Mikrokosmos üben auf den Leser eine einmalige, magische Anziehungskraft aus.

Aus den kritischen Beobachtern des Aktienmarktes sind Rattenfänger geworden, die - unterstützt von Fernsehen, Internet und Printmedien - verführerische Flötenklänge anstimmen, um die Anleger zu manipulieren. Benjamin Mark Cole deckt die Interessenkonflikte der Aktienexperten auf, die objektive Empfehlungen unmöglich machen, nennt zahlreiche prominente Namen aus der Analystenszene und beschreibt die Hintergründe der Skandale, die durch die Presse gingen. Das Nachwort von Bernd Niquet nimmt Bezug auf die deutsche Situation und stellt die derzeitige Diskussion um den so genannten Analystenkodex und die Neuregelung der Finanzmärkte dar.

Consider the fate of Walden’s stock picks from his first edition in less than a year’s time. Fifteen picks doubled. The top stock pick gained 225%. And one company, Newport Corp., realized a 1,180% gain!

Die Entwicklungen der modernen Informationstechnologien verstärken die Prozesse der Entgrenzung und Verflechtung, die unter dem Schlagwort"Globalisierung"subsumiert werden können. Dies wirkt sich auch auf gesellschaftliche Strukturbedingungen in Deutschland aus, die zeitgleich vom Wandel hin zu einer Einwanderungsgesellschaft beeinflusst werden. Migranten sind dadurch mit einer Aufnahmegesellschaft konfrontiert, in der das Internet eine zunehmende Bedeutung einnimmt. Hier stellt sich die Frage, welche Rolle dieses Medium für Migranten bei der Integration im Aufnahmeland spielen kann. Kathrin Kissau zeigt am Beispiel jüdischer Einwanderer aus der ehemaligen Sowjetunion, dass das Internet ihre Eingliederung und gesellschaftliche Teilhabe erleichtern und forcieren kann. Über Prozesse der Information, Kommunikation und Partizipation können Migranten so mit Hilfe des Internet in die Aufnahmegesellschafteingebunden werden und sich selbst ein neues soziales Netzwerk aufbauen.

Exams are looming. How do you ensure you get the marks you want? This little book is packed with practical advice and proven methods: When revising, unplug your Internet connection and disconnect from MSN messenger. You'll never get anything done if they're on! Utilise index cards and mind maps to visualise subjects, and learn how to read actively; keep the same study schedule as your friends; it's no good thinking you'll study all evening if they're watching TV or joking around; and in the exam, decode essay questions: highlight key words and activity words so you understand what it's asking you to do. "Get Top Marks in Your Exams" gathers top tips from students and tutors to give you the best chance of success.