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Corporate management is the use of humans as resources. So is vampirism. What would happen if a vampire were to take over a company and reorganize it? And if that vampire were to feed not only on fresh blood, but also on fresh ideas? This is the basis for Floyd Kemske's third corporate nightmare, a humorous but frightening look at corporate re-engineering. This is a case study you won't find in any textbook.
Jack Sloane is a nice guy who lives on a quiet street in one of Lexington, Kentucky's oldest neighborhoods. He has a beautiful wife, a solid career, a nice home and decent sense of humor. For all outward appearances, he was just that; a nice guy. That is, until a gift from an eccentric elderly neighbor reveals that Jack isn't truly what others think him to be. What was once the grumblings of a lovable curmudgeon is now a steady stream of vitriol. The harder he tries to control his innermost thoughts, the more violent and frequent they become. The vicious musings he had easily dismissed for years are now the harbingers of destruction they always were.
A suicide, a break-in, an ominous warning. Is it a coincidence? Or have Jackie and Curt unleashed the wrath of vengeful pharmaceutical executives? Emboldened by the support of law enforcement officials and a prominent physician, Jackie and Curt embark on a crusade against AlzCura. They have compelling evidence of unethical business practices and countless numbers of unreported patient deaths related to their miracle cure for Alzheimer’s. But when a key witness is found hanging in his office, their case against the pharmaceutical giant is significantly weakened. On top of that, Jackie’s home is broken into, and an ominous warning was left on her wall. And someone posing as Curt’s brothe...
Boost your immune system with antioxidants, lower your risk for the flu, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and more—with ordinary everyday ingredients you can find at home—and make healthy green choices in today’s fast-changing world! “This book is a wake-up call to show coffee, an emerging ancient remedy, is now the ‘newest’ health food”—includes recipes and cures! (Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D.) Java facts you didn’t know . . . According to legend, an Ethiopian goat herder was the first to discover the energizing benefits of the coffee bean plant centuries ago. Drinking freshly ground coffee from whole beans can help lower the risk of heart disease, cancer (including breast,...
Explore the history of money! Learn how the process of making, handling, and protecting money has evolved over time. This 32-page nonfiction book covers economic topics like inflation and debt. Perfect for use in the classroom or at-home learning to explore how money has changed, from bartering to Bitcoin. Includes a short fiction piece to help students relate to the topic and engaging text features such as a glossary, useful discussion questions, and a Civics in Action activity designed to get students thinking and talking about social issues.
Learn about the environment and how to protect it! This nonfiction book explains what individuals and the government can do to keep Earths air clean. The book includes a glossary and a short fiction piece related to the topic. With this fun, informative book and the additional activity, students will learn how to make their planet healthier. This 32-page full-color book describes current threats to the environment and explains how their effects can be limited. It also explores important concepts like clean energy and upcycling and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to explore greenhouse gases, pollution, and finding solutions to help the planet.
Show students how to be civic leaders! This 6-pack of nonfiction readers is perfect for helping third grade students learn what civic duties are and how to fulfill them. Civic Duty: Working Together 6-Pack • Explains the importance of civic duties while giving examples of people who can serve as role models for students • Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will interest students • Connects important concepts such as civil rights and leadership to students’ daily lives • Includes a glossary, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to help students become responsible individuals • Offers a focused lesson plan that...
Learn how to amend the U.S. Constitution! Discover how amendments are ratified and the significance of changing the Constitution. This 32-page nonfiction book covers meaningful topics like equality and freedom. Perfect for use in the classroom or at-home learning to explore the Bill of Rights, the Supreme Court, and U.S. history. Includes a short fiction piece to help students relate to the topic and engaging text features such as a glossary, useful discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to get students thinking and talking about social issues.
Abundant, newly discovered sources shatter long-held beliefs The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 revealed, among many other things, a hidden wealth of archival documents relating to the imprisonment and eventual murder of Tsar Nicholas II, his wife Alexandra, and their children. Emanating from sources both within and close to the Imperial Family as well as from their captors and executioners, these often-controversial materials have enabled a new and comprehensive examination of one the pivotal events of the twentieth century and the many controversies that surround it. Based on a careful analysis of more than 500 of these previously unpublished documents, along with numerous newly disc...
A memorial to one of the greatest coaches in college football history written by the man who knew him better than anyone: his oldest son and coaching protégé This biography of Joe Paterno by his son Jay is an honest and touching look at the life and legacy of a beloved coaching legend. Jay Paterno paints a full picture of his father's life and career as well as documenting that almost none of the horrific crimes that came to light in 2012 took place at Penn State. Jay Paterno clear-headedly confronts the events that happened with cool facts and with passion, demonstrating that this was just one more case of an innocent man convicted by the media for a crime in which he had no part. Noting that the scandal itself was but a short moment in Joe Paterno's life and legacy, the book focuses on Paterno's greatness as a father and grandfather, his actions as a miraculous coach to his players, and his skillful dealings with his assistant coaches. Available in paperback for the first time, this updated edition provides readers Jay Paterno's perspective on the latest developments at Penn State.