This comprehensive textbook has, at its core, the importance of linking strategic thinking with action in the management of tourism. It provides an analytical evaluation of the most important global trends, as well as an analysis of the impact of crucial environmental issues and their implications. Fully updated throughout, this new edition: -Covers forecasting, functional management and strategic planning; -Includes extra chapters to incorporate a wider spread of important topics such as sustainability, authenticity and crisis management; -Contains pedagogical features throughout, such as learning objectives, questions and case studies to aid understanding Now in its third edition, and reviewing the major factors affecting international tourism management, this well-established student resource provides an essential overview of strategic management for students and professionals in the tourism sector.

Max Liebman directs this adaptation of the 1941 musical which was broadcast live on TV. The story follows Liza Elliott (Ann Sothern), an unhappy female editor of Allure magazine who is undergoing a series of psychoanalysis sessions. The cast also includes James Daly, Luella Gear and Carleton Carpenter.

A look inside the often exiciting world of a discount departent store in Toronto. The day to day rush of events spins an interesting tale of intrigue, theft, and general mayhem where every day reveals a new adventure. Samantha works as a buyer's clerk for the ladies wear buyer, Harold. His wife leaves him, then because of his old-fashioned ideas, management decides to replace him with a younger man. Store workers also feature in the story: two men plan a robbery, two office workers are embezzling money, one cashier is sex hungry and willing tio sleep with just about anyone, problems beset the chief of security, belligerent department managers make store management cringe and every one is extra busy in this period before Christmas. Staff is busy wrapping Christmas presents for the store's annual children's Christmas party. Plans are underfoot for the company dance and party at the Royal York Hotel. The sexy cashier is picked up by serial killer, but luckily survives. Samantha falls in love with her new boss and he takes her to meet his mother. The Christmas party is a success though the personnel manageress has cancelled the buses. Harold, reunited with his wife, takes over management of the new bargain basement. An interesting read with all too human characters possessed of a seemingly unlimited array of shortcomings and virtues that bring the story to life. All's well that ends well

Historical Novel covering the reigns of Claudius and Nero. Their devious wives and the results of their penchant for murder. Lives of the rich and famous in ancient Rome.

SOTHERN LAMOUR contains 24 tracks recorded (separately) by the actresses Ann Sothern and Dorothy Lamour in 1957. Sothern sings 14 tracks, including the folk and country standards "Ballin' the Jack" and "Wayfaring Stranger"; Lamour sings 10, including a torchy version of the standard "Can't Help Loving That Man of Mine." The remastering and sound quality are very good for this type of archival release.