Boom Town


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Investigating the personal stories behind the headquarters of the Wal-Mart empire, this examination focuses on the growth of Bentonville, Arkansas--a microcosm of America's social, political, and cultural shift. Numerous personalities are interviewed, including a multimillionaire Palestinian refugee who arrived penniless and is now dedicated to building a synagogue, a Mexican mother of three who was fired after injuring herself on the job, a black executive hired to diversify Wal-Mart whose arrival coincided with a KKK rally, and a Hindu father concerned about interracial dating. In documenting these citizens' stories, this account reveals the challenges and issues facing those who compose this and other "boom towns"--where demographics, the economy, and immigration and migration patterns are continually in flux. In shedding light on these important and timely anecdotes of America's changing rural and suburban landscape, this exploration provides an entertaining and intimate chronicle of the different ethnicities, races, and religions as well as their ongoing struggles to adapt. Emerging as subtle sociology combined with drama and humanity, this overview illustrates the imperceptible and occasionally unpredictable movements that affect the nonmetropolitan environment of the United States.




Arkansas


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Northwest Arkansas Travel Guide


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The Northwest Arkansas Travel Guide captures the area's best outdoor activities - from fishing and water sports to hiking, camping, and biking - while also showcasing its fabulous art, historical, and cultural scene. It covers its bustling business community as well as its vibrant culinary, microbrew, and entertainment districts. This easy-to-use Arkansas travel guide helps you make the most of your stay in this emerging world-class destination for outdoor, entrepreneurial, and art enthusiasts. Inside Northwest Arkansas Travel Guide Covering ALL of NWA: THE BIGGEST TOURIST DRAW - CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART - A stunning architectural accomplishment, and a world-class, 1.2 billion dollar museum, located in Bentonville that attracts visitors locally, regionally, and from around the globe. COVERS CAN'T MISS ATTRACTIONS from Eureka Springs to Fayetteville. From The Great Passion Play and Christ of the Ozarks in Eureka, to Crystal Bridges in Bentonville, to the Daisy Airgun Muesum in Rogers, to the Northwest The Arkansas Naturals in Springdale, to the Walton Art Center and the world-renowned Arkansas Razorbacks in Fayetteville. OUTSTANDING ACCOMMODATIONS Name the amenities you need and the guide will help find suitable lodging for you and your family, or if you are in the area on business, hotels like the John Q. Hammons in Rogers can arrange for meetings and conventions. Perhaps you're planning an Arkansas wedding, Eureka Springs is The Wedding Capital of the South. Here for pleasure? Stay at the exquisite 21c Museum Hotel in Bentonville. Thinking of a cozy Romantic getaway, try the Pratt Place Inn in Fayetteville. Is adventure calling to you, stay at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in a tree house overlooking a big cat habitat. AWARD-WINNING RESTAURANTS to satisfy every taste. With the metropolitan population reaching 500 thousand, award-winning chefs migrated to the area and opened restaurants to rival the best in the world. The area offers fine dining at its best. HELPFUL FEATURES on museums, trails, nightlife and live music. It's hard to know what to do in a new place isn't it, but these features help you plan your stay to get the most out of your trip. From Arkansas History, to fantastic museums like Crystal Bridges, to the new Bentonville Film Festival (BFF), to helpful information on NWA's extensive trails system, to scoops on the exciting nightlife in the area; these features help you make the most of your stay. IMPORTANT TIPSon how to save and where to go. Good food doesn't have to be expensive. Discover the off the beaten path hole in the walls that offer tasty cuisine in a casual atmosphere. Get money-saving tips on lodging, restaurants and attractions. ITINERARIES AND DAY TRIPS to help harried travelers make the most of their stay. These themed itineraries help you cover all the important stops in less time and with less hassle. LOCAL RECOMMENDATIONS The Northwest Travel Guide offers solid recommendations from the people who actually live in the area to help visitors have a successful, pleasurable and memorable trip. Our colorful, "What The Locals Say" sections give travelers time and money-saving tips and useful observations on eateries, lodging, and things to do. NWA, a place where local visionaries consistently harness their dreams and turn them into world-class realities. This helpful Arkansas Travel guide is filled with 286 pages of information that will allow you to make the most of your visit. Spend your time enjoying the area, not researching it. Scroll up and Buy now with 1 click. Includes Bentonville, Bella Vista, Eureka Springs, Fayetteville, Lowell, Rogers, Siloam Springs and Springdale.




A Regional Geography of the United States and Canada


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In this comprehensive new text, Chris Mayda offers an exciting alternative to conventional North American geographies. Throughout her thorough discussion of the physical and human geography of the United States and Canada, the author weaves in the key themes of environment and sustainability. Combining incisive analysis, rich description, human stories, and vibrant photographs, this text offers a complete and vivid portrait of the region from human, physical, and cultural perspectives. Designed expressly for ease of teaching and learning, the book features color photographs and maps throughout.




Friday Comes on Tuesday


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On Tuesdays, when the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is closed to the public, the museum's founder Alice Walton brings her dog, Friday, who spends time with several characters from works in the museum's collection that come to life.




Travel Tips


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Travel Tips By: Kyle Rasmussen Travel Tips by Kyle Rasmussen is a deep look at some of the typical things that every traveler experiences and tips for how to make each aspect of the trip your best trip ever. This true compilation from the mind of an experienced and avid traveler provides insight into travel in the modern world. Mr. Rasmussen teaches readers to use a myriad of resources to make the trip even better. This is a helpful guide, but it is also an entertaining book full of personal stories from Mr. Rasmussen’s many travels. The tips, tricks, and advice within these pages can be utilized by all travelers: young and old, rich and not-so-rich, seasoned travelers or those embarking on their first journey. Mr. Rasmussen’s hope is that his writing will educate, entertain, inspire, and encourage people to travel and to leave the world a better place than they found it.




Finding the American Dream: A Guided Tour of Places Where Americans Changed History


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From a can of Dr. Pepper, to the iconic sounds of Motown hits like Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, and The Temptations, each of these uniquely American emblems began as a dream. From humble beginnings and against insurmountable odds, our culture pervasively clings to the notion that given equal opportunities, anyone can achieve the success of their wildest imagination. It’s the dream that has empowered countless entertainers, leaders, inventors, and historical figures to become and create to the best of their ability, and that still inspires us today. Travel journalist and author Bill Clevlen opens up the topic in Finding the American Dream, chapter by chapter, one dreamer at a time. Be guided to the place were they began their journey, as if you were traveling there yourself. Stand inside the small rural house were Johnny Cash grew up after the Great Depression. Explore the bottling plant where Dr. Pepper became America’s first nationally sold soft drink. Discover the very first Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant where 65 year-old Harland Sanders started a billion-dollar franchise. A flip through these pages will prove that the American Dream is not dead. The inspiring stories contained within demonstrate that anyone can still achieve greatness through hard work, determination, and of course, a little bit of luck.




This Is My South


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You may think you know the South for its food, its people, its past, and its stories, but if there’s one thing that’s certain, it’s that the region tells far more than one tale. It is ever-evolving, open to interpretation, steeped in history and tradition, yet defined differently based on who you ask. This Is My South inspires the reader to explore the Southern States––Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia––like never before. No other guide pulls together these states into one book in quite this way with a fresh perspective on can’t-miss landmarks, off the beaten path gems, tours for every interest, unique places to sleep, and classic restaurants. So come see for yourself and create your own experiences along the way!




Corporate Risks and Leadership


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The context of business has been changing for companies in recent years, and following numerous corporate and accounting scandals, many countries have increased the number of national and international regulations designed to ensure transparency and compliance with the law. Because of the existence of these new regulations, the level of control, the severity of sanctions by governments, and the amount of the fines for noncompliance have increased dramatically. In parallel, with the technological revolution in communications, business management has become more transparent, and any negative event is uploaded to social networks and shared with an indeterminate number of people. This change in the regulatory, sanctioning and technological context has forced large companies to rethink risks, investments and budgets to deal in this more complex environment. To transition to this change, some companies have included ethics and compliance programs in their corporate agenda, along with marketing and sales plans, strategies, growth targets, investment plans and/or talent acquisition. While each industry has its particular risks, in this book, the author describes the essential elements that any effective ethics and compliance program should contain. This book is a source of information that connects yesterday with today. The author shares observations and lessons of the past to suggest corporate leaders implement effective ethics and compliance programs to protect their organizations and themselves. The book covers theories of ethics but with an eye focused on practical application. Risks, ethics, and compliance are analyzed with an overall vision, connected to the reality of business life, without getting bogged down in abstract thinking or in technical and regulatory details. Ethics and compliance are disciplines that have increasingly achieved greater recognition in organizations. Thus, due to the importance of risk management in the business world and the necessary involvement of the CEO and the board of directors, it seems appropriate that executives get access to a book about risks, ethics, compliance and human resources directed not only to compliance experts but also to any organizational leader. This book is a wake-up call that allows business leaders to understand the benefits of implementing an effective ethics and compliance program that will help members of organizations to make the right decisions and act within the law. If they do, they can better prevent and react to the difficult obstacle course of risks, dangers and threats that organizations face and that may jeopardize the sustainability, resilience, and survival of companies.




Thinking Globally


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In this accessible text, Mark Juergensmeyer, a pioneer in global studies, provides a comprehensive overview of the emerging field of global studies from regional, topical, and theoretical perspectives. Each of the twenty compact chapters in Thinking Globally features Juergensmeyer’s own lucid introduction to the key topics and offers brief excerpts from major writers in those areas. The chapters explore the history of globalization in each region of the world, from Africa and the Middle East to Asia, Europe, and the Americas, and cover key issues in today's global era, such as: • Challenges of the global economy • Fading of the nation-state • Emerging nationalisms and transnational ideologies • Hidden economies of sex trafficking and the illegal drug trade • New communications media • Environmental crises • Human rights abuses Thinking Globally is the perfect introduction to global studies for students, and an exceptional resource for anyone interested in learning more about this new area of study.