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Marketing in the Groundswell
Charlene Li - 2009
The book includes three core chapters from the original bestseller that focus on market research, marketing, and spreading word-of-mouth among your best customers. Sure, you already know that customers are writing about your products on blogs or talking about your brand on Twitter and Facebook. Now, turn that interest into opportunity and profit. In these economic times, marketers like you are increasing their investment in social technologies, while cutting back on more traditional expenses. Why? Because they work—no matter the economic climate. Marketing in the Groundswell shows you how you can build social applications, measure their results, and use the social technology movement to your company's advantage.
Once A Jolly Hangman : Singapore Justice In the Dock
Alan Shadrake - 2010
This revised and updated edition covers Shadrake’s arrest, and his ongoing campaign against the death penalty as he prepares for his appeal.Singapore has one of the highest execution rates per capita in the world. Its government claims that only the death penalty can deter drug dealers from using their country as a transport hub—but this hard-hitting investigation reveals disturbing truths about how and when the death penalty is applied.Including in-depth interviews with Darshan Singh—Singapore’s chief executioner for nearly fifty years—and chilling accounts of high-profile cases, including the execution of Australian Nguyen Van Tuong, this is an horrific exposé of the gross abuse of human rights.
School Law and the Public Schools: A Practical Guide for Educational Leaders
Nathan L. Essex - 1999
today. An essential reference for all teachers, educational leaders, and policymakers at all levels, the book is organized and written in a style that is accessible to all, even those with little or no knowledge of the legal issues in education.
Deals from Hell: M&A Lessons That Rise Above the Ashes
Robert F. Bruner - 2005
In Deals from Hell, Robert Bruner, one of the foremost thinkers and educators in this field, uncovers the real reasons for these mishaps by taking a closer look at twelve specific instances of M&A failure. Through these real-world examples, he shows readers what went wrong and why, and converts these examples into cautionary tales for executives who need to know how they can successfully navigate their own M&A deals. These page-turning business narratives in M&A failure provide much-needed guidance in this area of business. By addressing the key factors to M&A success and failure, this comprehensive guide illustrates the best ways to analyze, design, and implement M&A deals. Filled with in-depth insights, expert advice, and valuable lessons gleaned from other M&A transactions, Deals from Hell helps readers avoid the common pitfalls associated with this field and presents them with a clear framework for thinking about how to make any M&A transaction a success.
Dictionary of Modern Legal Usage
Bryan A. Garner - 1987
With great detail and care, Garner explains what legalese is, how it can be simplified, and how far legal writers can go in simplifying it. The topics are alphabetically arranged for ease of reference: simply look up any phrase or grammatical category you're interested in, and you're likely to find the final word on the subject. Shortly after the completion of this massively expanded second edition, the late Charles Alan Wright said: The first edition of this book has been praised around the world as both the most reliable guide to legal usage and the most fascinating to read. The second edition outdoes even its predecessor.
The Law of Self Defense
Andrew F. Branca - 2016
That's why you're prepared to protect yourself and your loved ones. Now arm yourself for the legal battle that happens after an attack. The first fight is for your life – the second for your liberty. FREE BONUS: Download our FREE REPORT "Top 10 Self-Defense Legal Blunders" (lawofselfdefense.com/freereport) FREE VIDEO BONUS: Watch the weekly "Law of Self Defense LIVE Show" every Wednesday, 2PM Eastern (lawofselfdefense.com/show) Andrew F. Branca, the renowned expert in self-defense law, teaches you how to make quick, effective, legally appropriate decisions in life-and-death situations. His easy-to-understand analysis thoroughly covers the laws of all fifty states. Key legal principles are illustrated with interesting, sometimes heart-wrenching, true life examples of people defending themselves, and how their decisions helped, hurt, or even destroyed their case. This thoroughly updated third edition includes an all new chapter on interacting with the police, including what to say (or not say!) to 911, first responders, and detectives. Don't be a victim. Stay safe from both the physical attack and the legal aftermath. This book, with a foreword by legendary use-of-force expert Massad Ayoob, will teach you the powerful legal truth that protects your life, wealth, and freedom.
Manual of Style for Contract Drafting
Kenneth A. Adams - 2008
Adams has created a uniquely in-depth survey of the building blocks of contract language. First published in 2004, it offers those who draft, review, negotiate, or interpret contracts an alternative to the dysfunction of traditional contract l ... Available here:readbux.com/download?i=1634259645A Manual of Style for Contract Drafting PDF by Kenneth A. AdamsRead A Manual of Style for Contract Drafting PDF from American Bar Association,Kenneth A. AdamsDownload Kenneth A. Adams’s PDF E-book A Manual of Style for Contract Drafting
Introductory Microeconomics and Macroeconomics (Set of two books)
T.R. Jain
The difference between micro and macro economics is simple. Microeconomics is the study of economics at an individual, group or company level. Macroeconomics, on the other hand, is the study of a national economy as a whole. Microeconomics focuses on issues that affect individuals and companies.
Business Law: The Ethical, Global, and E-Commerce Environment
Jane P. Mallor - 1997
The cases in the 15th edition are excerpted and edited by the authors. The syntax is not altered, therefore retains the language of the courts. As in recent previous editions, the 15th edition includes a mix of actual AND hypothetical cases. This text is our most research-based Business Law text.
Private Eye: Cameron Caldwell Mystery
Jason Deas - 2014
But, after getting a DUI in his police cruiser it isn’t really an issue. The real issue now is staying alive. Cameron knows secrets that could cost him his life and flees to what he hopes is a quiet mountain retreat. Launching a detective agency in the town of Miner’s Bluff, he unknowingly stumbles into a world of murder, moonshine, shifty characters, and even deeper secrets. But the biggest secret belongs to him. It’s the cornerstone of all his troubles. Cam can look into another’s eyes and see their darkest sin—their most evil act. And it’s beginning to take a toll on his sanity. The murder investigations of his past and present collide as Cam tries to keep his life from unraveling and his eyes from tearing him apart.
The Facebook Killer: Part 1
M.L. Stewart - 2011
His wife, his daughter, job and his cherished home. One man is responsible; Abdul Hamid. When his Old Bailey trial collapses, due to a technicality, Madison takes matters into his own hands. His manner of revenge comes to him in a dream; but how can you track down someone's nearest and dearest? You log in, look closely and let the devastation begin. Madison takes you on his journey from being a middle-class banker to a serial killer, through his own eyes. You will feel his emotions, the hatred and rage, pain and guilt, culminating in his descent into absolute obsession itself. This book will leave you with one fear..... Should I ever log in again? PLEASE NOTE: The early versions of FBK series contained spelling & grammatical errors. These have been edited and corrected. Please take this into consideration when browsing the reviews.The Apple iBook Bestseller (over 800 four & five-star ratings) 50 five and four-star reviews on Amazon UK.·Brilliant book - couldn't put it down·I absolutely loved this book; it was so easy to read and I just could not bear to put it down for more than a few minutes at a time.·If you like thrillers with a real human interest factor then you will love this book.·Brilliant book! So cleverly plotted and a unforgettable read!,·ML Stewart is an amazing writer·Gripping! I couldn't put it down - I found it very well written·Love it. Enough said: I received my kindle as an early birthday present on Saturday and I haven't put it down since. The reason? M.L Stewart.·the best ever: you will not be able to put this book down . I am sad that I dont have another book of this style to read now .·Couldn't put it down fantastic: Well done to the author I say and hurry up and write some more please ;o)·Great Read: could not stop reading this book - on the tube; drying my hair; in bed; watching tv - any chance I got I just had to race to the end!·Gripping read and a well thought plot – recommended: Brilliantly written and a fantastic style!·A Fantastic Read: I was hooked from the start and, like many others, found it difficult to put down.·Excellent read!!!!: really good gripping book.·I could hardly sleep with the story line going through my mind, wondering what was going to happen next. Loved it 10/10·could not put it down: Totally brilliant!·product of a very strange mind....But very compelling.·Cracking good read: It is very well written... it is a very compelling story·The storyline is fast moving and keeps you interested all the way through - well done to the author and I am looking forward to the next story.·Gripping read: This was the first book I downloaded on my new kindle, and I'm sure glad I did. I literally couldnt put the thing down. I was so intrigued to find out what happened next.·Riveting!!!: This is my kind of book. VERY unputdownable.·Wow, very powerful: This book is immensely powerful, due to the detail and the emotions you feel as you read it.
Teaser (Hallie Ahern Mysteries)
Jan Brogan - 2008
Featuring two girls striking provocative poses, the clip promises more to come. As Hallie follows up on the lead, staking out tech shops and high school hangouts in search of the girls in the clip, she discovers that men are buying the girls webcams and lavishing them with gifts to make sure they use them. But those gifts are only a taste of the perils to come.The paper’s new owners love the idea of an exposé that warns parents of the dangers of the Internet, but when girls start dying, and when Hallie’s boyfriend—a prosecutor with the Attorney General’s office—ends up on another side of the story altogether, the situation goes from dark to lethal.As Hallie is caught between her responsibilities as a reporter and as a concerned citizen, her investigation leads her deep into a far-reaching conspiracy in Teaser, Jan Brogan’s latest gripping mystery.
Michigan's Strychnine Saint: The Curious Case of Mrs. Mary McKnight
Tobin T. Buhk - 2014
The spring of 1903 proved disastrous for the Murphy family. On April 22, the infant Ruth Murphy died in her crib. Within an hour, her mother, Gertrude, experienced a violent spasm before she, too, died. Ten days later, John Murphy followed his wife and child to the grave after suffering from a crippling convulsion. While neighbors whispered about a curse and physicians feared a contagious disease, Kalkaska County sheriff John W. Creighton and prosecuting attorney Ernest C. Smith searched for answers. As they probed deeper into the suspicious deaths, they uncovered a wicked web of intrigue. And at the center stood a widow in a black taffeta dress. Includes photos