Surviving the Applewhites
- 216 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Jake, a budding juvenile delinquent, is sent for home schooling to the arty and eccentric Applewhite family's Creative Academy, where he discovers talents and interests he never knew he had.
Stephanie S. Tolan Books
Stephanie S. Tolan discovered the magic of literature early, captivated by how black marks on paper could conjure entire worlds and real people. This enchantment led her to write her first story in fourth grade, solidifying her ambition to become a writer. Her literary journey included studying creative writing and earning a Master's degree in English, and she continued to write poetry and plays even amidst family life and teaching college English. Working with children in a Poets-in-the-Schools program rekindled her passion for reading's unique joy and inspired her to write for young audiences, capturing their distinct perspectives in a rapidly changing world. Tolan is also a prominent advocate and author on the challenges faced by gifted children, with her experiences with these exceptional young people significantly shaping her fictional works.
Essential Operations Management
- 480 pages
- 17 hours of reading
Essential Operations Management provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of operations management, striking a balance between coverage of the service and manufacturing industries that reflects the modern business environment. The text takes an international approach with case studies covering a wide range of well-known brands such as Apple, Google, Harley Davidson, Wikipedia and Zara, ensuring students can apply theory to the real world more readily. Divided into 12 chapters, Essential Operations Management will fit easily into the average 1 semester course, and the book's modern design, complete with timely learning features, such as key ideas and the on-page glossary make new concepts easy to follow. It is also supported by a comprehensive companion website, including multiple choice questions and guideline answers to case study questions – perfect for self-study.
