While property values have taken on a roller coaster-like pattern in the past several years, one thing remains certain: Home values will always continue to be relative to the value of other homes in their market. What does this mean for you? Very simply, it means that no matter how much home prices go up or down, there are still things that you can do to stabilize and maximize the value of your home, as it relates to similar homes in your area. In these uncertain times, it is crucial, now more than ever, to ensure that you take the steps that are necessary to see that your home is valued at the best possible price.

Between America's retreat from China in late November 1941 and the moment General MacArthur's airplane touched down on the Japanese mainland in August 1945, five men – Austin Shofner, Vernon Micheel, Sidney Phillips, Eugene Sledge and John Basilone – fought the key battles in the war against Japan.

From the debacle in Bataan, to the miracle at Midway and the relentless vortex of Guadalcanal, the war led one to the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot and the others to the coral strongholds of Peleliu, the black terraces of Iwo Jima and the killing fields of Okinawa, until at last the survivors enjoyed a triumphant, yet uneasy, return home.

In The Pacific, Hugh Ambrose focuses on the struggles and triumphs of these men who put their lives on the line for the allied forces. The book is the official companion to the HBO miniseries The Pacific, executive produced by Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg and Gary Goetzman – the producers of the Emmy-winning 2001 miniseries Band Of Brothers.

Working class, blue-collar voters are staying home in droves instead of going to the polls to support Republicans. The reason? Despite their deeply conservative values, they don t think Republicans speak for them and their interests. In "Blue Collar Conservatives," former presidential candidate Rick Santorum explains how we can reenergize the Republican base by showing these blue-collar Americans just how much Republican policies support their personal welfare and by making government the people s servant rather than the people s master."

"Me 2.0" shows job seekers and established professionals alike how to leverage the power of online media for personal empowerment and career success.

There is no job security anymore, which means that the way we manage our careers has forever changed. Now everyone in the world is your competition, and the single greatest differentiator you have is your personal brand. With social media tools, blogs, and mobile applications, there are endless opportunities to become known and connect with other people.

In "Me 2.0" personal branding expert Dan Schawbel gives you all the tools you need for building a powerful personal brand that will give you a competitive advantage in the marketplace, including a four-step process for discovering, creating, communicating, and maintaining your personal brand; how to use all the latest social media tools, including video, blogs, and social networks for job search and career development; the secrets to networking effectively both online and offline; proven branding advice from industry experts and insiders.

Whether you re looking for your first big job, want to climb the corporate ladder, or are eager to jump-start your own business venture, "Me 2.0" will help you achieve lasting success

What s new in the revised edition of Me 2.0" New case studies from people of all generations on how they ve used social media to become well-known brands A new chapter on how to use the top social networks, including Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, for job searching, with real success stories New insight on how to turn your passion into a business through the personal branding process New tools you can use to network professionally and grow your presence, including Google Buzz, mobile branding, and location-based social networking New research, examples, and more resources that will support your online brand campaign

Working class, blue-collar voters are staying home in droves instead of going to the polls to support Republicans. The reason? Despite their deeply conservative values, they don t think Republicans speak for them and their interests. In "Blue Collar Conservatives," former presidential candidate Rick Santorum explains how we can reenergize the Republican base by showing these blue-collar Americans just how much Republican policies support their personal welfare and by making government the people s servant rather than the people s master."