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Barnes and Noble is a publicly traded company. A publicly traded company is a company that “issues stocks that are traded on the open market.” Through research and study, Barnes and Noble’s history, leadership structure, and financial health will be addressed. In 1873 Charles M. Barnes started a business in Illinois which would later lead to Barnes and Noble according to the Barnes and Noble website. With the help of Leonard Riggio, Barnes and Noble is a “Specialty Retailer” “specializing in…

during the five years to 2016” (2016). Industry revenue is forecasted to decline at a rate of 4.4%. There has been a decrease in print book sales, but electronic books (e-books) have begun to increase; therefore, publishers are seeking to increase revenue through e-book sales. “20% of [Canadian] book-buyers reported buying one or more e-books over the year… the United States reported figures closer to 30% over the same year” (IBIS World, 2016). If all publishers were to decide to focus their…

As a child, I didn’t like to read; I wasn’t very good at it. It always seemed that everyone else around me was better at it, so I kind of gave up. If I could get away with not reading, I would! On the contrary, I loved hearing stories and having people read to me, but I couldn’t, and wouldn’t, do it myself. Reading had always intimidated me; the words, the meanings, nothing ever made since to me. Making me read was like pinning someone to a cross, pure torture in my eyes; I only read when I had…

Wellness programs “are designed to maintain or improve employee health before problems arise; encourage self-directed lifestyle changes, including reduced cholesterol and heart disease risks and individualized exercise programs and follow-up” (Jackson, Mathis, & Valentine, 2014, pp. 506-507). Many companies provide these types of programs to enhance participation within the organization while offering incentives to participate in a volunteer based program. With various options to choose from,…

E-Book Benefits and Effects on Readers Technologies in society are changing the way we work and learn. Today one of the most popular ways to read is by tablet where people can purchase in app stores to buy his or her favorite books. But sometimes e-books have some adverse effects on memory. E-book is a revolutionary way of reading. Sometimes people with disabilities can benefit by reading e-books because of new technologies can annotate; also students can learn faster and improve reading…

For almost a decade, student enrollment rates in online educational programs have greatly increased and exceeded overall student enrollment in higher education (Allen & Seaman, 2010). These numbers are expected to continue to rise each year, particularly due to the downturn of the economy, including rising unemployment rates and increased fuel costs (Allen & Seaman, 2008; Allen & Seaman, 2010). Furthermore, many adult learners are returning to online programs to further their education because…

Technology is rapidly improving its role in today’s academic environment. In 1969 advances in technology allowed the United States to successfully land on the moon. The Apollo Guidance Computer (AGC) only had 64 Kilobytes (KB) of memory (Marx 103) Today it is not uncommon for someone carrying an average smartphone to have thousands of times this capacity. As computers become more capable, the way that they can be utilized is only inhibited by one’s imagination. As technology improves and…

Learning is a lifelong process and in my view, there is no better job than assisting others in this process. The satisfaction in being instrumental to a learning cause is the only way I draw purpose to my living. I never knew I would be an Instructional designer when I applied for my Engineering degree in Computer Science. It was not until my first job as a software engineer that I realized how enthralling it can be to write training content. After finishing my fresher orientation I had a…

Why E-BOOK? We all know that textbooks are one of the main concerns before classes start. In fact, virtually every college student has experienced how difficult can be when carrying textbooks from one class to another. Textbooks are big, heavy, bulky and take up space. Some textbooks have more than a thousand of pages and are very expensive to purchase. The e-book is the best alternative for college students. It has great choices for all college students which can help, solve problems and save…

There are many health benefits to engaging in leisurely activities. This paper will discus how these activities not only help to maintain physical and social health, but they also give the participant a sense of purpose, and allow them to develop new skills and independence. Leisure activities are important for both those with and without disabilities. Experiences vary from person to person and different leisurely activities are important to different people. Leisure activities such as sports…