Author: Anthony Bidulka
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781554830671
Category : Detective and mystery stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
After a year-long, self-imposed exile, ten whispered words in a cryptic telephone message change everything for Russell Quant: "Quant, you are the only one who can help me." Returning to his life as a prairie private eye, he comes face to face with the greatest horror of his career. When an old rival is found dead, Quant is thrust into his most personal and dangerous case yet. Up against a cold, calculating villain, Russell risks everything, including the lives of those he loves. Fighting to right a wrong, Russell recruits his entire entourage of family and friends in an unforgettable caper that races from the frigid winterscapes of Saskatchewan to the pristine beaches of Mexico's Costa Grande, in a tale of love, loss, lies, and coming home.
Dos Equis
Author: Anthony Bidulka
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781554830671
Category : Detective and mystery stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
After a year-long, self-imposed exile, ten whispered words in a cryptic telephone message change everything for Russell Quant: "Quant, you are the only one who can help me." Returning to his life as a prairie private eye, he comes face to face with the greatest horror of his career. When an old rival is found dead, Quant is thrust into his most personal and dangerous case yet. Up against a cold, calculating villain, Russell risks everything, including the lives of those he loves. Fighting to right a wrong, Russell recruits his entire entourage of family and friends in an unforgettable caper that races from the frigid winterscapes of Saskatchewan to the pristine beaches of Mexico's Costa Grande, in a tale of love, loss, lies, and coming home.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781554830671
Category : Detective and mystery stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
After a year-long, self-imposed exile, ten whispered words in a cryptic telephone message change everything for Russell Quant: "Quant, you are the only one who can help me." Returning to his life as a prairie private eye, he comes face to face with the greatest horror of his career. When an old rival is found dead, Quant is thrust into his most personal and dangerous case yet. Up against a cold, calculating villain, Russell risks everything, including the lives of those he loves. Fighting to right a wrong, Russell recruits his entire entourage of family and friends in an unforgettable caper that races from the frigid winterscapes of Saskatchewan to the pristine beaches of Mexico's Costa Grande, in a tale of love, loss, lies, and coming home.
Stay Interesting
Author: Jonathan Goldsmith
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101986255
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
What makes a life truly interesting? Is it the people you meet? The risks you take? The adventures you remember? Jonathan Goldsmith has many answers to that question. For years he was a struggling actor in New York and Los Angeles, with experiences that included competing for roles with Dustin Hoffman, getting shot by John Wayne, drinking with Tennessee Williams, and sailing the high seas with Fernando Lamas, never mind romancing many lovely ladies along the way. However, it wasn’t all fun and games for Jonathan. Frustrated with his career, he left Hollywood for other adventures in business and life. But then, a fascinating opportunity came his way—a chance to star in a new campaign for Dos Equis beer. A role he was sure he wasn’t right for, but he gave it a shot all the same. Which led to the role that would bring him the success that had so long eluded him—that of “The Most Interesting Man in the World.” A memoir told through a series of adventures and the lessons he’s learned and wants to pass on, Stay Interesting is a truly daring and bold tale, and a manifesto about taking chances, not giving up, making courageous choices, and living a truly adventurous, and always interesting life.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101986255
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
What makes a life truly interesting? Is it the people you meet? The risks you take? The adventures you remember? Jonathan Goldsmith has many answers to that question. For years he was a struggling actor in New York and Los Angeles, with experiences that included competing for roles with Dustin Hoffman, getting shot by John Wayne, drinking with Tennessee Williams, and sailing the high seas with Fernando Lamas, never mind romancing many lovely ladies along the way. However, it wasn’t all fun and games for Jonathan. Frustrated with his career, he left Hollywood for other adventures in business and life. But then, a fascinating opportunity came his way—a chance to star in a new campaign for Dos Equis beer. A role he was sure he wasn’t right for, but he gave it a shot all the same. Which led to the role that would bring him the success that had so long eluded him—that of “The Most Interesting Man in the World.” A memoir told through a series of adventures and the lessons he’s learned and wants to pass on, Stay Interesting is a truly daring and bold tale, and a manifesto about taking chances, not giving up, making courageous choices, and living a truly adventurous, and always interesting life.
Romancing the Brand
Author: Tim Halloran
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118611284
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
A young woman tells a focus group that Diet Coke is like her boyfriend. A twenty-something tattoos the logo of Turner Classic Movies onto his skin. These consumers aren’t just using these brands. They are engaging in a rich, complex, ever-changing relationship, and they’ll stay loyal, resisting marketing gimmicks from competitors and influencing others to try the brand they love. How can marketers cultivate and grow the deep relationships that earn this kind of love and drive lasting success for their brands? In Romancing the Brand, branding expert Tim Halloran reveals what it takes to make consumers fall in love with your brand. Step by step,he reveals how to start, grow, maintain, and troubleshoot a flourishing relationship between brand and consumer. Along the way, Halloran shares the secrets behind establishing a mutually beneficial “romance.” Drawing on exclusive, in-depth interviews with managers of some of the world’s most iconic brands, Romancing the Brand arms you with an arsenal of classic and emerging marketing tools—such as benefit laddering and word-of-mouth marketing—that make best-in-class brands so successful. The book is filled with examples, strategies, and tools from powerful brands that consumers love, including Coke, Dos Equis, smartwater, the Atlanta Falcons, Domino’s Pizza, Bounty, Turner Classic Movies, and many more. Ultimately, Romancing the Brand provides marketers with a set of principles for making brands strong, resilient, and beloved—and the insight and confidence to use them.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118611284
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
A young woman tells a focus group that Diet Coke is like her boyfriend. A twenty-something tattoos the logo of Turner Classic Movies onto his skin. These consumers aren’t just using these brands. They are engaging in a rich, complex, ever-changing relationship, and they’ll stay loyal, resisting marketing gimmicks from competitors and influencing others to try the brand they love. How can marketers cultivate and grow the deep relationships that earn this kind of love and drive lasting success for their brands? In Romancing the Brand, branding expert Tim Halloran reveals what it takes to make consumers fall in love with your brand. Step by step,he reveals how to start, grow, maintain, and troubleshoot a flourishing relationship between brand and consumer. Along the way, Halloran shares the secrets behind establishing a mutually beneficial “romance.” Drawing on exclusive, in-depth interviews with managers of some of the world’s most iconic brands, Romancing the Brand arms you with an arsenal of classic and emerging marketing tools—such as benefit laddering and word-of-mouth marketing—that make best-in-class brands so successful. The book is filled with examples, strategies, and tools from powerful brands that consumers love, including Coke, Dos Equis, smartwater, the Atlanta Falcons, Domino’s Pizza, Bounty, Turner Classic Movies, and many more. Ultimately, Romancing the Brand provides marketers with a set of principles for making brands strong, resilient, and beloved—and the insight and confidence to use them.
The Idea Writers
Author: T. Iezzi
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1137510447
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
The Idea Writers guides both new and experienced copywriters through the process of creating compelling messages that sell. It shows readers what it's like to work in the fast-paced world of an agency while providing practical adviceplusdetails oncreatingaward-winning multimedia ad campaigns.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1137510447
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
The Idea Writers guides both new and experienced copywriters through the process of creating compelling messages that sell. It shows readers what it's like to work in the fast-paced world of an agency while providing practical adviceplusdetails oncreatingaward-winning multimedia ad campaigns.
American Photographer
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 714
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 714
Book Description
The Third Rule Of Ten
Author: Gay Hendricks, Ph.D.
Publisher: Hay House, Inc
ISBN: 1401941672
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
When former Buddhist monk and private investigator Ten Norbu follows a trail of murder, drugs, and organ trafficking, he finds a familiar foe awaiting him Keep current with the truth: we’re only as weak as our secrets—especially the ones we keep from ourselves. —The Third Rule of Ten As the go-to private detective for a bevy of high-profile clients, our beloved ex–Buddhist monk, ex–LAPD officer Tenzing “Ten” Norbu has finally found his stride. With his beautiful pathologist girlfriend, a healthy bank account, and a steady stream of clients—courtesy of middle-aged movie star Mac Gannon and rising political star Bets McMurtry—Ten’s life is bursting with activity. But it’s not all joy and happiness. The death of his father and a growing abundance of secrets—both personal and professional—leave Ten feeling an unexpected depth of sorrow and confusion. Even with the emotional turmoil, nothing can stop Ten from taking the case when McMurtry’s housekeeper goes missing. The investigation leads him down a dangerous path littered with bodies, untraceable prescription drugs, and human organ trafficking. But nothing is as shocking as the realization that the mastermind behind it all is in fact a criminal who has slipped through Ten’s fingers once before. The Third Rule of Ten will have you on the edge of your seat, as you learn, along with Ten, that there is a fine line between healthy privacy and unhealthy secrecy. Knowing the difference may just determine whether Ten will stop his archenemy or lose himself.
Publisher: Hay House, Inc
ISBN: 1401941672
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
When former Buddhist monk and private investigator Ten Norbu follows a trail of murder, drugs, and organ trafficking, he finds a familiar foe awaiting him Keep current with the truth: we’re only as weak as our secrets—especially the ones we keep from ourselves. —The Third Rule of Ten As the go-to private detective for a bevy of high-profile clients, our beloved ex–Buddhist monk, ex–LAPD officer Tenzing “Ten” Norbu has finally found his stride. With his beautiful pathologist girlfriend, a healthy bank account, and a steady stream of clients—courtesy of middle-aged movie star Mac Gannon and rising political star Bets McMurtry—Ten’s life is bursting with activity. But it’s not all joy and happiness. The death of his father and a growing abundance of secrets—both personal and professional—leave Ten feeling an unexpected depth of sorrow and confusion. Even with the emotional turmoil, nothing can stop Ten from taking the case when McMurtry’s housekeeper goes missing. The investigation leads him down a dangerous path littered with bodies, untraceable prescription drugs, and human organ trafficking. But nothing is as shocking as the realization that the mastermind behind it all is in fact a criminal who has slipped through Ten’s fingers once before. The Third Rule of Ten will have you on the edge of your seat, as you learn, along with Ten, that there is a fine line between healthy privacy and unhealthy secrecy. Knowing the difference may just determine whether Ten will stop his archenemy or lose himself.
Advertising Account Planning
Author: Sarah Turnbull
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000936260
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
This practical and comprehensive text effectively provides advertising account planning principles within an integrated marketing communications framework. With a world-renowned textbook author team, this 4th edition has been fully updated to include: Fresh professional examples and mini-case studies within each chapter with a more global outlook than previous editions, bringing the theoretical concepts to life A new chapter on International Advertising addressing the challenges of managing a global campaign Pedagogical features and visual aids to support student learning and comprehension, including reflective questions and mini-cases drawn from current industry examples New and expanded content covering digital marketing and technologies; the customer journey; ethics and corporate social responsibility; global positioning of the brand; paid, earned and owned media; influencer marketing, and campaign measurement and analytics. Providing a full understanding of the advertising account planning process, this textbook is perfect for both the industry and classroom. The textbook will equip students of Marketing Communications, Advertising Management and Brand Management with the knowledge and skills they need to plan and manage a strategic communications campaign, including prominent advertising student competitions such as American Advertising Federation ( AAF) National Student Advertising Competition ( NSAC) or the Collegiate EFFIES. Online resources include PowerPoint slides and a test bank.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000936260
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
This practical and comprehensive text effectively provides advertising account planning principles within an integrated marketing communications framework. With a world-renowned textbook author team, this 4th edition has been fully updated to include: Fresh professional examples and mini-case studies within each chapter with a more global outlook than previous editions, bringing the theoretical concepts to life A new chapter on International Advertising addressing the challenges of managing a global campaign Pedagogical features and visual aids to support student learning and comprehension, including reflective questions and mini-cases drawn from current industry examples New and expanded content covering digital marketing and technologies; the customer journey; ethics and corporate social responsibility; global positioning of the brand; paid, earned and owned media; influencer marketing, and campaign measurement and analytics. Providing a full understanding of the advertising account planning process, this textbook is perfect for both the industry and classroom. The textbook will equip students of Marketing Communications, Advertising Management and Brand Management with the knowledge and skills they need to plan and manage a strategic communications campaign, including prominent advertising student competitions such as American Advertising Federation ( AAF) National Student Advertising Competition ( NSAC) or the Collegiate EFFIES. Online resources include PowerPoint slides and a test bank.
The Fictions that Shape Men's Lives
Author: Christopher Kilmartin
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000375471
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
The Fictions that Shape Men’s Lives is structured around a number of key ‘fictions’ of masculinity, such as beliefs in biological determinism, the inevitability of men’s violence and the opposition of the sexes, and proceeds to expose them to be wholly or partially unfounded. Examining the social pressure to behave and experience the self in ways that culture prescribes for the bodies we are perceived as having, this book provides an awareness of widely-held but distorted assumptions of gender. It also seeks to put men into the position to resist masculine social pressures when conforming to it conflicts with important life goals or values and/or causes harm. Making use of an informal, storytelling style provides an accessibility to those interested in breaking down their preconceptions of gender and masculinity, as well making links to key theories and concepts. This is a lively and engaging book for undergraduates studying introduction to Gender, Sexuality and Masculinity courses.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000375471
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
The Fictions that Shape Men’s Lives is structured around a number of key ‘fictions’ of masculinity, such as beliefs in biological determinism, the inevitability of men’s violence and the opposition of the sexes, and proceeds to expose them to be wholly or partially unfounded. Examining the social pressure to behave and experience the self in ways that culture prescribes for the bodies we are perceived as having, this book provides an awareness of widely-held but distorted assumptions of gender. It also seeks to put men into the position to resist masculine social pressures when conforming to it conflicts with important life goals or values and/or causes harm. Making use of an informal, storytelling style provides an accessibility to those interested in breaking down their preconceptions of gender and masculinity, as well making links to key theories and concepts. This is a lively and engaging book for undergraduates studying introduction to Gender, Sexuality and Masculinity courses.
My Town is Hostage
Author: S. Wayne Hall
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1662427972
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
Tom Beckway is retired. In his youth, Beckway was a small-town police officer in Southern Indiana. He liked the work and was good at it, but he soon discovered that the small community where he lived just couldn't pay their police officers very well. With three small children getting bigger all the time, Beckway left law enforcement and worked a succession of manufacturing jobs while raising the children. Now, at the age of sixty, Beckway is retired. Tom soon realizes that while retirement is great, it can also be boring. Utilizing his dated but extensive law enforcement training and experience, Tom decided to start a small business called Tom's Answers & Solutions. Tom sent his resume to local law firms and insurance companies and is occasionally hired to locate a witness or get a statement. This is usually simple and easy and keeps Tom occupied without cutting into his fishing and other retirement activities.In this case, Tom is asked by his estranged wife Maggie to help locate the missing son of a friend of hers. Tom reluctantly agrees, and it doesn't take long to discover the location of the missing young man, but that is the easy part. Tom discovers that the young man is inside a compound of political radicals.Tom, with the help of his live-in brother-in-law Jerry, and despite the interference of some federal agents, is determined to find the answer or solution.
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1662427972
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
Tom Beckway is retired. In his youth, Beckway was a small-town police officer in Southern Indiana. He liked the work and was good at it, but he soon discovered that the small community where he lived just couldn't pay their police officers very well. With three small children getting bigger all the time, Beckway left law enforcement and worked a succession of manufacturing jobs while raising the children. Now, at the age of sixty, Beckway is retired. Tom soon realizes that while retirement is great, it can also be boring. Utilizing his dated but extensive law enforcement training and experience, Tom decided to start a small business called Tom's Answers & Solutions. Tom sent his resume to local law firms and insurance companies and is occasionally hired to locate a witness or get a statement. This is usually simple and easy and keeps Tom occupied without cutting into his fishing and other retirement activities.In this case, Tom is asked by his estranged wife Maggie to help locate the missing son of a friend of hers. Tom reluctantly agrees, and it doesn't take long to discover the location of the missing young man, but that is the easy part. Tom discovers that the young man is inside a compound of political radicals.Tom, with the help of his live-in brother-in-law Jerry, and despite the interference of some federal agents, is determined to find the answer or solution.
Alcohol and Drugs in North America [2 volumes]
Author: David M. Fahey
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1598844792
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 980
Book Description
Alcohol and drugs play a significant role in society, regardless of socioeconomic class. This encyclopedia looks at the history of all drugs in North America, including alcohol, tobacco, prescription drugs, cannabis, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and even chocolate and caffeinated drinks. This two-volume encyclopedia provides accessibly written coverage on a wide range of topics, covering substances ranging from whiskey to peyote as well as related topics such as Mexican drug trafficking and societal effects caused by specific drugs. The entries also supply an excellent overview of the history of temperance movements in Canada and the United States; trends in alcohol consumption, its production, and its role in the economy; as well as alcohol's and drugs' roles in shaping national discourse, the creation of organizations for treatment and study, and legal responses. This resource includes primary documents and a bibliography offering important books, articles, and Internet sources related to the topic.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1598844792
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 980
Book Description
Alcohol and drugs play a significant role in society, regardless of socioeconomic class. This encyclopedia looks at the history of all drugs in North America, including alcohol, tobacco, prescription drugs, cannabis, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and even chocolate and caffeinated drinks. This two-volume encyclopedia provides accessibly written coverage on a wide range of topics, covering substances ranging from whiskey to peyote as well as related topics such as Mexican drug trafficking and societal effects caused by specific drugs. The entries also supply an excellent overview of the history of temperance movements in Canada and the United States; trends in alcohol consumption, its production, and its role in the economy; as well as alcohol's and drugs' roles in shaping national discourse, the creation of organizations for treatment and study, and legal responses. This resource includes primary documents and a bibliography offering important books, articles, and Internet sources related to the topic.