Author: Chris Keniston
Publisher: Indie House Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 375
Book Description
USA Today bestselling author Chris Keniston is back with another page turning series set in the rolling hills of Texas Ranch country. Meet the Barons; handsome, beautiful, smart, ambitious, and did we mention wealthy? If you love big families, fast cars, romance, and puppies, then join us at Paradise Ridge, but be warned, once you fall in love with the billionaire Barons of Texas, you may never want to leave. This collection includes books 7-9 of the series. Just One Chance: Entangled in a web of political challenges, billionaire widower Mitchell Baron, a powerful senator with a heart of gold, finds himself once again crossing paths with the quiet, ugly duckling Gwyneth Van Klein. Under the strict thumb of her demanding mother, Gwyneth is destined for a life she never chose—until fate intervenes. Dive into this Cinderella tale of unexpected transformation and enduring love in this must-read installment set in the rolling hills of Texas ranch country with all the fun and shenanigans you’ve come to love and expect from USA Today Bestselling author Chris Keniston. Just One Mistake: Embark on a captivating love story where grumpy meets sunshine. Rachel Baron may have made the biggest mistake of her architectural career hiring her ex’s sullen sibling for her most challenging project yet. Dylan Schaefer is determined to prove he's nothing like his brother while he navigates his own path of healing after an unexpected tragedy. Join Rachel and Dylan in a delightful adventure where old wounds heal, and new beginnings flourish in the backdrop of a mesmerizing restoration project. Just One Family: Single dad Logan Miller faces a fresh start in Texas, but the challenges of making a new city home pale in comparison to the constant surprises from raising two young daughters. For attorney Leah Baron, motherhood isn't on the horizon, let alone in her plans, yet when two charming little girls declare her their choice for a new mother, how can she resist them or their swoon-worthy dad? Join Logan and Leah as they navigate the complexities of love and family in this tender cozy romance that captures the beauty of second chances and the power of embracing the unknown. Also in the Billionaire Barons of Texas Series: Just One Take Just One Taste Just One Shot Just One Chance Just One Mistake Just One Family Just One Rodeo Just One Surprise Just One Look
Billionaire Barons of Texas : Boxed Set III Books 7-9
Author: Chris Keniston
Publisher: Indie House Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 375
Book Description
USA Today bestselling author Chris Keniston is back with another page turning series set in the rolling hills of Texas Ranch country. Meet the Barons; handsome, beautiful, smart, ambitious, and did we mention wealthy? If you love big families, fast cars, romance, and puppies, then join us at Paradise Ridge, but be warned, once you fall in love with the billionaire Barons of Texas, you may never want to leave. This collection includes books 7-9 of the series. Just One Chance: Entangled in a web of political challenges, billionaire widower Mitchell Baron, a powerful senator with a heart of gold, finds himself once again crossing paths with the quiet, ugly duckling Gwyneth Van Klein. Under the strict thumb of her demanding mother, Gwyneth is destined for a life she never chose—until fate intervenes. Dive into this Cinderella tale of unexpected transformation and enduring love in this must-read installment set in the rolling hills of Texas ranch country with all the fun and shenanigans you’ve come to love and expect from USA Today Bestselling author Chris Keniston. Just One Mistake: Embark on a captivating love story where grumpy meets sunshine. Rachel Baron may have made the biggest mistake of her architectural career hiring her ex’s sullen sibling for her most challenging project yet. Dylan Schaefer is determined to prove he's nothing like his brother while he navigates his own path of healing after an unexpected tragedy. Join Rachel and Dylan in a delightful adventure where old wounds heal, and new beginnings flourish in the backdrop of a mesmerizing restoration project. Just One Family: Single dad Logan Miller faces a fresh start in Texas, but the challenges of making a new city home pale in comparison to the constant surprises from raising two young daughters. For attorney Leah Baron, motherhood isn't on the horizon, let alone in her plans, yet when two charming little girls declare her their choice for a new mother, how can she resist them or their swoon-worthy dad? Join Logan and Leah as they navigate the complexities of love and family in this tender cozy romance that captures the beauty of second chances and the power of embracing the unknown. Also in the Billionaire Barons of Texas Series: Just One Take Just One Taste Just One Shot Just One Chance Just One Mistake Just One Family Just One Rodeo Just One Surprise Just One Look
Publisher: Indie House Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 375
Book Description
USA Today bestselling author Chris Keniston is back with another page turning series set in the rolling hills of Texas Ranch country. Meet the Barons; handsome, beautiful, smart, ambitious, and did we mention wealthy? If you love big families, fast cars, romance, and puppies, then join us at Paradise Ridge, but be warned, once you fall in love with the billionaire Barons of Texas, you may never want to leave. This collection includes books 7-9 of the series. Just One Chance: Entangled in a web of political challenges, billionaire widower Mitchell Baron, a powerful senator with a heart of gold, finds himself once again crossing paths with the quiet, ugly duckling Gwyneth Van Klein. Under the strict thumb of her demanding mother, Gwyneth is destined for a life she never chose—until fate intervenes. Dive into this Cinderella tale of unexpected transformation and enduring love in this must-read installment set in the rolling hills of Texas ranch country with all the fun and shenanigans you’ve come to love and expect from USA Today Bestselling author Chris Keniston. Just One Mistake: Embark on a captivating love story where grumpy meets sunshine. Rachel Baron may have made the biggest mistake of her architectural career hiring her ex’s sullen sibling for her most challenging project yet. Dylan Schaefer is determined to prove he's nothing like his brother while he navigates his own path of healing after an unexpected tragedy. Join Rachel and Dylan in a delightful adventure where old wounds heal, and new beginnings flourish in the backdrop of a mesmerizing restoration project. Just One Family: Single dad Logan Miller faces a fresh start in Texas, but the challenges of making a new city home pale in comparison to the constant surprises from raising two young daughters. For attorney Leah Baron, motherhood isn't on the horizon, let alone in her plans, yet when two charming little girls declare her their choice for a new mother, how can she resist them or their swoon-worthy dad? Join Logan and Leah as they navigate the complexities of love and family in this tender cozy romance that captures the beauty of second chances and the power of embracing the unknown. Also in the Billionaire Barons of Texas Series: Just One Take Just One Taste Just One Shot Just One Chance Just One Mistake Just One Family Just One Rodeo Just One Surprise Just One Look
Hart Land Lakeside Inn: Box Set III
Author: Chris Keniston
Publisher: Indie House Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 455
Book Description
Come and stay in one of the quaint and cozy cottages at Hart Land—but be warned, once you meet the family and delightful cast of characters, you may never want to leave. This collection includes books 7-9 of the Hart Land Lakeside Inn series. Calytrix: Callie Nelson had no idea that falling head over heels in love might involve an afternoon ball game, an ice chest and the arms of Hart Land’s newest guest. Zane Cantrell came to visit his grandfather, but local fans of a promising small town student athlete have other ideas for his time. Enjoy as math and sports combine for a lighthearted romp into happily ever after. Zinnia: Zinnia Colby doesn’t like keeping secrets from her close knit family, but an exciting new job gives her no choice. The last thing Hart Land guest David Ingram expects is a conflict of interest with his client and the General’s granddaughter. When scandal rocks Zinnia’s world, David might be the only one who can set things right again. A heartwarming feel-good romance! Poppy: Can fate-and firemen-do it again? When General Hart and his matchmaking cronies almost burn down the church, quiet bookkeeper Poppy Nelson's ordinary life is turned on its heels. With a mischievous puppy underfoot, a mysterious painting under wraps, and hidden secrets unraveling, will art restorer Dylan Powell swoop in to save more than the town's beloved artifacts. Look for more books in the Hart Land Lakeside Inn series: Heather Lily Violet Iris Hyacinth Rose MORE PRAISE FOR HART LAND LAKESIDE INN: “You can’t go wrong with a Chris Keniston book!” RaeAnne Thayne, New York Times bestselling author of the Haven Point series. Fans of women's fiction series, sweet romance, beach reads, family sagas, romantic comedy, sage women, sibling relationships, summer romance, wholesome reads, old fashioned romance, Nancy Naigle books, RaeAnne Thayne books, Robyn Carr books, and Emily March books will enjoy the Hart Land Lakeside Inn books.
Publisher: Indie House Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 455
Book Description
Come and stay in one of the quaint and cozy cottages at Hart Land—but be warned, once you meet the family and delightful cast of characters, you may never want to leave. This collection includes books 7-9 of the Hart Land Lakeside Inn series. Calytrix: Callie Nelson had no idea that falling head over heels in love might involve an afternoon ball game, an ice chest and the arms of Hart Land’s newest guest. Zane Cantrell came to visit his grandfather, but local fans of a promising small town student athlete have other ideas for his time. Enjoy as math and sports combine for a lighthearted romp into happily ever after. Zinnia: Zinnia Colby doesn’t like keeping secrets from her close knit family, but an exciting new job gives her no choice. The last thing Hart Land guest David Ingram expects is a conflict of interest with his client and the General’s granddaughter. When scandal rocks Zinnia’s world, David might be the only one who can set things right again. A heartwarming feel-good romance! Poppy: Can fate-and firemen-do it again? When General Hart and his matchmaking cronies almost burn down the church, quiet bookkeeper Poppy Nelson's ordinary life is turned on its heels. With a mischievous puppy underfoot, a mysterious painting under wraps, and hidden secrets unraveling, will art restorer Dylan Powell swoop in to save more than the town's beloved artifacts. Look for more books in the Hart Land Lakeside Inn series: Heather Lily Violet Iris Hyacinth Rose MORE PRAISE FOR HART LAND LAKESIDE INN: “You can’t go wrong with a Chris Keniston book!” RaeAnne Thayne, New York Times bestselling author of the Haven Point series. Fans of women's fiction series, sweet romance, beach reads, family sagas, romantic comedy, sage women, sibling relationships, summer romance, wholesome reads, old fashioned romance, Nancy Naigle books, RaeAnne Thayne books, Robyn Carr books, and Emily March books will enjoy the Hart Land Lakeside Inn books.
Getaway Bay
Author: Elana Johnson
Publisher: AEJ Creative Works
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
Continue this sweet beach reads series and escape into the pages of the next book in the Getaway Bay Resort series - a billionaire, workplace romance! He never dates the same woman twice. She's his driver. When Esther gives Marshall a thoughtful birthday gift, roles shift violently in this sweet billionaire romance novel by USA Today Bestselling Author Elana Johnson. Esther Pinnett owns the most successful car service in Getaway Bay. She drives everyone from tourists to billionaires like Marshall Robison. Maybe she's had a crush on the handsome pineapple plantation owner for a while now. Maybe. Marshall has sworn off women, and he only takes dates to public events if he has to. Never the same one twice, because if he doesn't get attached, then he can't get hurt. Esther's always been professional and kind, and when she gifts him with a book for his birthday, his eyes open to the possibility of a second chance at love. Neither of them know how to take things from business to personal, but when Marshall asks Esther on a second date - breaking all of his dating rules - everything is laid open between them. Will he be rewarded with his One True Love? Or will he lose his heart again? Find out in this billionaire romance, which is a clean and wholesome sweet beach read, where you'll get to see a brawny billionaire and a successful chauffeur navigate their feelings toward each other! Also available in paperback and audiobook.
Publisher: AEJ Creative Works
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
Continue this sweet beach reads series and escape into the pages of the next book in the Getaway Bay Resort series - a billionaire, workplace romance! He never dates the same woman twice. She's his driver. When Esther gives Marshall a thoughtful birthday gift, roles shift violently in this sweet billionaire romance novel by USA Today Bestselling Author Elana Johnson. Esther Pinnett owns the most successful car service in Getaway Bay. She drives everyone from tourists to billionaires like Marshall Robison. Maybe she's had a crush on the handsome pineapple plantation owner for a while now. Maybe. Marshall has sworn off women, and he only takes dates to public events if he has to. Never the same one twice, because if he doesn't get attached, then he can't get hurt. Esther's always been professional and kind, and when she gifts him with a book for his birthday, his eyes open to the possibility of a second chance at love. Neither of them know how to take things from business to personal, but when Marshall asks Esther on a second date - breaking all of his dating rules - everything is laid open between them. Will he be rewarded with his One True Love? Or will he lose his heart again? Find out in this billionaire romance, which is a clean and wholesome sweet beach read, where you'll get to see a brawny billionaire and a successful chauffeur navigate their feelings toward each other! Also available in paperback and audiobook.
Heather
Author: Chris Keniston
Publisher: Indie House Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
Home is where the heart is... Brilliant cardiac surgeon Heather Preston has invested everything to achieve her dream of working at a world renowned hospital. When an unsettling call from her grandfather the retired general brings her back to her childhood lakeside home, she rediscovers the appeal of life in a small town, the joys of free-spirited youth—and Jake Harper. "Small town, big family, and mismatches that will steal your heart! Delightful!" Roxanne St. Claire, New York Times bestselling author of the Dogfather Series. More on Hart Land Lakeside Inn: Come and stay in one of the quaint and cozy cottages at Hart Land—but be warned, once you meet the family and delightful cast of characters, you may never want to leave. Fiona Hart is the devoted matriarch. Elegant, wise, and arts patron, but despite all her efforts, she has yet to find her own artistic outlet. Lucy isn’t just a housekeeper, she’s part of the family. She also fancies herself a real life Dolly Levy, except she’s much better at cooking up trouble than the perfect match. Innkeeper and retired general Harold Hart believes in hard work, discipline, and whatever his beloved wife wants. Katie O’Leary runs the One Stop, makes the best Irish soda bread this side of the Blarney Stone, and no one is quite sure if it’s more than her baking that has the magic touch. Did we mention the Harts have nine granddaughters? Having grown up spending summers together on the lake, the cousins are as close as sisters—closer. Each woman knows there’s no place like Hart Land. They can always count on their grandfather’s gruff, their grandmother’s sage advise, Lucy’s fresh baked cookies, Katie’s inspiration, the calming scent of fresh air—and each other. Follow along with friends, family, neighbors, and guests as the Harts maneuver life’s curves, and just maybe find love along the way. As a Special Bonus Heather includes a treat from Lily's Recipe Box! Look for more books in the Hart Land Lakeside Inn series: Heather - book one Lily - book two Violet - book three Iris - book four Hyacinth - book five Rose - book six Callytrix - book seven Zinnia - book eight Poppy - book nine Fans of heartwarming romantic fiction, Pamela Kelley, Lily Mirren, RaeAnne Thayne, Emily March, Debbie Macomber, women's fiction, small town romance, series romance, hallmark movies, big family sagas, falling in love, sister books, matchmaker stories, Nora Roberts McGregor family, and Chris Keniston’s Farraday Country series will love Hart Land! Zeitgenössische Liebesromane, Liebesroman, Romantiek Hedendaags, kontemporêre romanse, Liebesroman
Publisher: Indie House Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
Home is where the heart is... Brilliant cardiac surgeon Heather Preston has invested everything to achieve her dream of working at a world renowned hospital. When an unsettling call from her grandfather the retired general brings her back to her childhood lakeside home, she rediscovers the appeal of life in a small town, the joys of free-spirited youth—and Jake Harper. "Small town, big family, and mismatches that will steal your heart! Delightful!" Roxanne St. Claire, New York Times bestselling author of the Dogfather Series. More on Hart Land Lakeside Inn: Come and stay in one of the quaint and cozy cottages at Hart Land—but be warned, once you meet the family and delightful cast of characters, you may never want to leave. Fiona Hart is the devoted matriarch. Elegant, wise, and arts patron, but despite all her efforts, she has yet to find her own artistic outlet. Lucy isn’t just a housekeeper, she’s part of the family. She also fancies herself a real life Dolly Levy, except she’s much better at cooking up trouble than the perfect match. Innkeeper and retired general Harold Hart believes in hard work, discipline, and whatever his beloved wife wants. Katie O’Leary runs the One Stop, makes the best Irish soda bread this side of the Blarney Stone, and no one is quite sure if it’s more than her baking that has the magic touch. Did we mention the Harts have nine granddaughters? Having grown up spending summers together on the lake, the cousins are as close as sisters—closer. Each woman knows there’s no place like Hart Land. They can always count on their grandfather’s gruff, their grandmother’s sage advise, Lucy’s fresh baked cookies, Katie’s inspiration, the calming scent of fresh air—and each other. Follow along with friends, family, neighbors, and guests as the Harts maneuver life’s curves, and just maybe find love along the way. As a Special Bonus Heather includes a treat from Lily's Recipe Box! Look for more books in the Hart Land Lakeside Inn series: Heather - book one Lily - book two Violet - book three Iris - book four Hyacinth - book five Rose - book six Callytrix - book seven Zinnia - book eight Poppy - book nine Fans of heartwarming romantic fiction, Pamela Kelley, Lily Mirren, RaeAnne Thayne, Emily March, Debbie Macomber, women's fiction, small town romance, series romance, hallmark movies, big family sagas, falling in love, sister books, matchmaker stories, Nora Roberts McGregor family, and Chris Keniston’s Farraday Country series will love Hart Land! Zeitgenössische Liebesromane, Liebesroman, Romantiek Hedendaags, kontemporêre romanse, Liebesroman
The Big Rich
Author: Bryan Burrough
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143116827
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
“Full of schadenfreude and speculation—and solid, timely history too.” —Kirkus Reviews “This is a portrait of capitalism as white-knuckle risk taking, yielding fruitful discoveries for the fathers, but only sterile speculation for the sons—a story that resonates with today's economic upheaval.” —Publishers Weekly “What's not to enjoy about a book full of monstrous egos, unimaginable sums of money, and the punishment of greed and shortsightedness?” —The Economist Phenomenal reviews and sales greeted the hardcover publication of The Big Rich, New York Times bestselling author Bryan Burrough's spellbinding chronicle of Texas oil. Weaving together the multigenerational sagas of the industry's four wealthiest families, Burrough brings to life the men known in their day as the Big Four: Roy Cullen, H. L. Hunt, Clint Murchison, and Sid Richardson, all swaggering Texas oil tycoons who owned sprawling ranches and mingled with presidents and Hollywood stars. Seamlessly charting their collective rise and fall, The Big Rich is a hugely entertaining account that only a writer with Burrough's abilities-and Texas upbringing-could have written.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143116827
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
“Full of schadenfreude and speculation—and solid, timely history too.” —Kirkus Reviews “This is a portrait of capitalism as white-knuckle risk taking, yielding fruitful discoveries for the fathers, but only sterile speculation for the sons—a story that resonates with today's economic upheaval.” —Publishers Weekly “What's not to enjoy about a book full of monstrous egos, unimaginable sums of money, and the punishment of greed and shortsightedness?” —The Economist Phenomenal reviews and sales greeted the hardcover publication of The Big Rich, New York Times bestselling author Bryan Burrough's spellbinding chronicle of Texas oil. Weaving together the multigenerational sagas of the industry's four wealthiest families, Burrough brings to life the men known in their day as the Big Four: Roy Cullen, H. L. Hunt, Clint Murchison, and Sid Richardson, all swaggering Texas oil tycoons who owned sprawling ranches and mingled with presidents and Hollywood stars. Seamlessly charting their collective rise and fall, The Big Rich is a hugely entertaining account that only a writer with Burrough's abilities-and Texas upbringing-could have written.
The Proper Princess
Author: Melissa McClone
Publisher: Cardinal Press, LLC
ISBN: 1944777334
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
She’s been a proper princess—but she wants to rebel. After the death of her fiancé, Princess Madeleine knows a loveless, arranged marriage awaits her. She’s resigned to her fate until she meets her intended husband. Crown Prince Enrique is gorgeous, but he comes on way too strong, says the wrong things, and fumbles with apologies. He’s more court jester than Prince Charming. How can she marry him? Enrique might be self-centered and lack social skills, but he’s trying to do better—for himself, his country, and his future wife. Despite their royal union being a political necessity, he wants his marriage with the captivating Madeleine to be a love match. He’s willing to do whatever it takes to woo her. How hard can it be to win his princess bride’s heart? Nearly impossible, he discovers, because Madeleine seems unwilling—or unable—to give him her heart. On their wedding day, instead of exchanging vows, will the royal couple say goodbye? Her Royal Duty Series: Book 1: The Accidental Princess (Christina and Richard) Book 2: The Reluctant Princess (Izzy and Nico) Book 3: The Not-So-Perfect Princess (Julianna and Alejandro) Book 4: The Proper Princess (Madeleine and Enrique)
Publisher: Cardinal Press, LLC
ISBN: 1944777334
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
She’s been a proper princess—but she wants to rebel. After the death of her fiancé, Princess Madeleine knows a loveless, arranged marriage awaits her. She’s resigned to her fate until she meets her intended husband. Crown Prince Enrique is gorgeous, but he comes on way too strong, says the wrong things, and fumbles with apologies. He’s more court jester than Prince Charming. How can she marry him? Enrique might be self-centered and lack social skills, but he’s trying to do better—for himself, his country, and his future wife. Despite their royal union being a political necessity, he wants his marriage with the captivating Madeleine to be a love match. He’s willing to do whatever it takes to woo her. How hard can it be to win his princess bride’s heart? Nearly impossible, he discovers, because Madeleine seems unwilling—or unable—to give him her heart. On their wedding day, instead of exchanging vows, will the royal couple say goodbye? Her Royal Duty Series: Book 1: The Accidental Princess (Christina and Richard) Book 2: The Reluctant Princess (Izzy and Nico) Book 3: The Not-So-Perfect Princess (Julianna and Alejandro) Book 4: The Proper Princess (Madeleine and Enrique)
Albion's Seed
Author: David Hackett Fischer
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 019974369X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 981
Book Description
This fascinating book is the first volume in a projected cultural history of the United States, from the earliest English settlements to our own time. It is a history of American folkways as they have changed through time, and it argues a thesis about the importance for the United States of having been British in its cultural origins. While most people in the United States today have no British ancestors, they have assimilated regional cultures which were created by British colonists, even while preserving ethnic identities at the same time. In this sense, nearly all Americans are "Albion's Seed," no matter what their ethnicity may be. The concluding section of this remarkable book explores the ways that regional cultures have continued to dominate national politics from 1789 to 1988, and still help to shape attitudes toward education, government, gender, and violence, on which differences between American regions are greater than between European nations.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 019974369X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 981
Book Description
This fascinating book is the first volume in a projected cultural history of the United States, from the earliest English settlements to our own time. It is a history of American folkways as they have changed through time, and it argues a thesis about the importance for the United States of having been British in its cultural origins. While most people in the United States today have no British ancestors, they have assimilated regional cultures which were created by British colonists, even while preserving ethnic identities at the same time. In this sense, nearly all Americans are "Albion's Seed," no matter what their ethnicity may be. The concluding section of this remarkable book explores the ways that regional cultures have continued to dominate national politics from 1789 to 1988, and still help to shape attitudes toward education, government, gender, and violence, on which differences between American regions are greater than between European nations.
Good Strategy Bad Strategy
Author: Richard Rumelt
Publisher: Crown Currency
ISBN: 0307886239
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Good Strategy/Bad Strategy clarifies the muddled thinking underlying too many strategies and provides a clear way to create and implement a powerful action-oriented strategy for the real world. Developing and implementing a strategy is the central task of a leader. A good strategy is a specific and coherent response to—and approach for—overcoming the obstacles to progress. A good strategy works by harnessing and applying power where it will have the greatest effect. Yet, Rumelt shows that there has been a growing and unfortunate tendency to equate Mom-and-apple-pie values, fluffy packages of buzzwords, motivational slogans, and financial goals with “strategy.” In Good Strategy/Bad Strategy, he debunks these elements of “bad strategy” and awakens an understanding of the power of a “good strategy.” He introduces nine sources of power—ranging from using leverage to effectively focusing on growth—that are eye-opening yet pragmatic tools that can easily be put to work on Monday morning, and uses fascinating examples from business, nonprofit, and military affairs to bring its original and pragmatic ideas to life. The detailed examples range from Apple to General Motors, from the two Iraq wars to Afghanistan, from a small local market to Wal-Mart, from Nvidia to Silicon Graphics, from the Getty Trust to the Los Angeles Unified School District, from Cisco Systems to Paccar, and from Global Crossing to the 2007–08 financial crisis. Reflecting an astonishing grasp and integration of economics, finance, technology, history, and the brilliance and foibles of the human character, Good Strategy/Bad Strategy stems from Rumelt’s decades of digging beyond the superficial to address hard questions with honesty and integrity.
Publisher: Crown Currency
ISBN: 0307886239
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Good Strategy/Bad Strategy clarifies the muddled thinking underlying too many strategies and provides a clear way to create and implement a powerful action-oriented strategy for the real world. Developing and implementing a strategy is the central task of a leader. A good strategy is a specific and coherent response to—and approach for—overcoming the obstacles to progress. A good strategy works by harnessing and applying power where it will have the greatest effect. Yet, Rumelt shows that there has been a growing and unfortunate tendency to equate Mom-and-apple-pie values, fluffy packages of buzzwords, motivational slogans, and financial goals with “strategy.” In Good Strategy/Bad Strategy, he debunks these elements of “bad strategy” and awakens an understanding of the power of a “good strategy.” He introduces nine sources of power—ranging from using leverage to effectively focusing on growth—that are eye-opening yet pragmatic tools that can easily be put to work on Monday morning, and uses fascinating examples from business, nonprofit, and military affairs to bring its original and pragmatic ideas to life. The detailed examples range from Apple to General Motors, from the two Iraq wars to Afghanistan, from a small local market to Wal-Mart, from Nvidia to Silicon Graphics, from the Getty Trust to the Los Angeles Unified School District, from Cisco Systems to Paccar, and from Global Crossing to the 2007–08 financial crisis. Reflecting an astonishing grasp and integration of economics, finance, technology, history, and the brilliance and foibles of the human character, Good Strategy/Bad Strategy stems from Rumelt’s decades of digging beyond the superficial to address hard questions with honesty and integrity.
Honeymoon For One
Author: Chris Keniston
Publisher: Indie House Publishing
ISBN: 0989360814
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
"A feel-good escape that will have you laughing and looking for the next book!" Roxanne St. Claire New York Times bestselling author. To escape local gossip, jilted bride Michelle Bradford embarks on her honeymoon cruise —alone. Coaxed by a thrill seeking hunk she never expects to see again, she slowly sheds her good girl persona to have some well deserved fun. But unlike Vegas, what happens on the high seas doesn't always stay there. USA TODAY Bestselling author Chris Keniston invites you to sit back on a lazy afternoon, kick off your shoes, put your feet up, and join her for a few hours with laughter and love in the world she's created for Michelle and Kirk. (P.S. The scene in last chapter at the office is her favorite, too.) More Honeymoon Series: Honeymoon for One Honeymoon for Three Honeymoon for Four Honeymoon for Five Honeymoon for Six Honeymoon for Seven More books from USA Today bestselling author Chris Keniston: The Billionaire Barons of Texas Farraday Country Series Hart Land Series: Hart Land Cupid Café Flirts (Hart Land Series Companions) Sweet Aloha Series Surf's Up Flirts (Aloha Series Companions) For more information about Chris Keniston, check out www.chriskeniston.com/books.html
Publisher: Indie House Publishing
ISBN: 0989360814
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
"A feel-good escape that will have you laughing and looking for the next book!" Roxanne St. Claire New York Times bestselling author. To escape local gossip, jilted bride Michelle Bradford embarks on her honeymoon cruise —alone. Coaxed by a thrill seeking hunk she never expects to see again, she slowly sheds her good girl persona to have some well deserved fun. But unlike Vegas, what happens on the high seas doesn't always stay there. USA TODAY Bestselling author Chris Keniston invites you to sit back on a lazy afternoon, kick off your shoes, put your feet up, and join her for a few hours with laughter and love in the world she's created for Michelle and Kirk. (P.S. The scene in last chapter at the office is her favorite, too.) More Honeymoon Series: Honeymoon for One Honeymoon for Three Honeymoon for Four Honeymoon for Five Honeymoon for Six Honeymoon for Seven More books from USA Today bestselling author Chris Keniston: The Billionaire Barons of Texas Farraday Country Series Hart Land Series: Hart Land Cupid Café Flirts (Hart Land Series Companions) Sweet Aloha Series Surf's Up Flirts (Aloha Series Companions) For more information about Chris Keniston, check out www.chriskeniston.com/books.html
Strawberry Shortcake Murder
Author: Joanne Fluke
Publisher: Kensington Books
ISBN: 1617731250
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
In her debut mystery, Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder, intrepid amateur sleuth and bakery owner Hannah Swensen proved that when it comes to crime, nothing is sweeter than a woman who knows how to really mix it up. Now, the flame-haired, tart-talking (and baking) heroine is back, judging a contest where the competition is really murder. Strawberry Shortcake Murder When the president of Hartland Flour chooses cozy Lake Eden, Minnesota, as the spot for their first annual Dessert Bake-Off, Hannah is thrilled to serve as the head judge. But when a fellow judge, Coach Boyd Watson, is found stone-cold dead, facedown in Hannah's celebrated strawberry shortcake, Lake Eden's sweet ride to fame turns very sour indeed. Between perfecting her Cheddar Cheese Apple Pie and Chocolate Crunchies, Hannah's snooping into the coach's private life and not coming up short on suspects. And could Watson's harsh criticism during the judging have given one of the contestants a license to kill? The stakes are rising faster than dough, and Hannah will have to be very careful, because somebody is cooking up a recipe for murder. . .with Hannah landing on the "necessary ingredients" list. "Another delicious adventure. . .a superior cozy sure to leave readers satisfied. . .but hungry for more." --Publishers Weekly Includes seven delicious recipes!
Publisher: Kensington Books
ISBN: 1617731250
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
In her debut mystery, Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder, intrepid amateur sleuth and bakery owner Hannah Swensen proved that when it comes to crime, nothing is sweeter than a woman who knows how to really mix it up. Now, the flame-haired, tart-talking (and baking) heroine is back, judging a contest where the competition is really murder. Strawberry Shortcake Murder When the president of Hartland Flour chooses cozy Lake Eden, Minnesota, as the spot for their first annual Dessert Bake-Off, Hannah is thrilled to serve as the head judge. But when a fellow judge, Coach Boyd Watson, is found stone-cold dead, facedown in Hannah's celebrated strawberry shortcake, Lake Eden's sweet ride to fame turns very sour indeed. Between perfecting her Cheddar Cheese Apple Pie and Chocolate Crunchies, Hannah's snooping into the coach's private life and not coming up short on suspects. And could Watson's harsh criticism during the judging have given one of the contestants a license to kill? The stakes are rising faster than dough, and Hannah will have to be very careful, because somebody is cooking up a recipe for murder. . .with Hannah landing on the "necessary ingredients" list. "Another delicious adventure. . .a superior cozy sure to leave readers satisfied. . .but hungry for more." --Publishers Weekly Includes seven delicious recipes!