This volume will highlight more than 140 years of images that capture Fort Monroe's varied missions, historic buildings, the families who lived there, the resort hotels, and other aspects of this unique national landmark. Fort Monroe was once a powerful symbol of America's national defense system. From 1823 to 1945, its primary military mission was to protect Hampton Roads and the entrance to the Chesapeake Bay from enemy attacks. Over the years, as military technology advanced, Fort Monro...

A no-BS, real-world guide to solving management problems through systematic thinking, data-driven decisions, and execution that actually works.Most management books are long on theory and short on execution. Figure It the F*ck Out changes that. David J. Johnson, the battle-tested CEO and founder of Vervent, built billions in company value by rejecting management theater and focusing on what actually drives results. From using data to uncover truth...

The science museum field has made tremendous advances in understanding museum learning, but little has been done to consolidate and synethesize these findings to encourage widespread improvements in practice. By clearly presenting the most current knowledge of museum learning, In Principle, In Practice aims to promote effective programs and exhibitions, identify promising approaches for future research, and develop strategies for implementing and sustaining connections between res...