New Releases by Mike Jackson

In Jim Scott Book #44, A MURDER...PLUS, a very wealthy woman is found dead in her home. Frank Sansone, a Detective Lieutenant of the Utah Department of Public Safety winds up handling the case, after the Park City Utah Chief of Police asks for the states help. In talking to an employee of the dead lady, who found the body, it is soon determined that there are at least three prime suspects, none of whom turned out to be the killer. One of those suspects once had a rather long relationship with Frank, but they hadn't seen each for over 14 years. When he tracked her down, sparks flew, and they both soon stated they regretted the end of the relationship...problem solved in no time. In one of those strange twists of fate, they go to breakfast together the following day, and on seeing there were no empty tables, were about to leave. But Jim Scott, sitting a table for four with his wife Holly, saw their dilemma, and stood up, and by hand signals invited them to join him and his wife. Before their meals were eaten, Holly took the lady under her wing to help her plan a wedding, and Jim joined Frank in the hunt for the murderer. During the hunt, when Jim and Frank were joined in the hunt by Jim's longtime friend, Bob Becker, while Bob's wife Michelle lends a hand to Holly's project, the body of one of the two thiefs is found, and soon connected to the robbery. It is determined that that man was the one who had done an unthinkable thing to the body of the victim of the murder, after her death. The hunters use that to their advantage as they publicly blame the other thief for the deed of the dead man...the intent being to get inside the still living thief's head, and cause him to make mistakes. While all this is going on, Holly is having breakfast with her wedding planning partner Michelle and the lady to be married, when she overhears four Chinese men talking at a table nearby. They are speaking in Chinese, and during their conversation switch to a different dialect. This presents no problem for Holly, as she understands all of the Chinese dialects. Thus she is able to determine what the men are planning. After relaying that information to Jim, he dispatches Bob and Michelle to deal with the situation. Along the way of the hunt for the living thief, two other terrorists decide they want to end their association with the terrorist movement, and Jim winds up helping them on a new life path. Also, during that time, at a loss for how to find the man they seek, Jim decides to set up Frank and an FBI friend of his as targets for the thief and murderer, so the hunted becomes a hunter. During the hunt, another romance unfolds, and Holly and Michelle have another wedding to plan, though that one takes longer to happen. Holly by then is recovered from a serious fall she took while trying to learn how to ski. Also during the investigation two men at least in part responsible for the murder are dealt with in different, but similar fashion.

Nohow Robotics, Jim Scott Book #31, introduces some new characters, and it also brings back Jim Scott and some of his friends. A long-time evil and ruthless American cartel is primed to make a major move using an Army of androids, but a computer analyst working under contract for the government stumbles onto the tip of their operation. A series of seemingly unconnected events leads to the main culprits of the cartel operation being found out, and dealt with by Jim and friends. In the process, our new hero, Pete Ellis, stumbles and fumbles his way into a new lifestyle. While Pete is a computer whiz, he is rather unworldly, but embraces the new life offered to him eagerly. That new lifestyle comes from a combination of Jim's group and a lady who saves his life early in the book, Pamela Heaman...a just forced into retirement former Chief of Police of Nohow, Missouri.Nohow Robotics, Jim Scott Book #31, introduces some new characters, and it also brings back Jim Scott and some of his friends. A long-time evil and ruthless American cartel is primed to make a major move using an Army of androids, but a computer analyst working under contract for the government stumbles onto the tip of their operation. A series of seemingly unconnected events leads to the main culprits of the cartel operation being found out, and dealt with by Jim and friends. In the process, our new hero, Pete Ellis, stumbles and fumbles his way into a new lifestyle. While Pete is a computer whiz, he is rather unworldly, but embraces the new life offered to him eagerly. That new lifestyle comes from a combination of Jim's group and a lady who saves his life early in the book, Pamela Heaman...a just forced into retirement former Chief of Police of Nohow, Missouri.

Attention all business leaders! Are you ready to unlock your organization''s full potential? This international bestselling book is designed for leaders who want to create a more equitable workplace and lead their organization to success. Do you want to build stronger teams, create a culture of equity, and maximize your employees'' potential? This book will teach you how to do just that. By embracing equity and practicing inclusive leadership, you can break down communication silos, foster collaboration, and eliminate unnecessary stress in the workplace. The results of implementing equity in your business will be seen in increased efficiency, productivity, and employee satisfaction. You will also be able to attract a more diverse and talented workforce, which will benefit your organization in many ways. In this book, you will discover: The difference between equity and equality of opportunity How to avoid "quiet quitting" with equity in the workforce The importance of equity in business leadership Strategies for creating a culture of equity in your organization The value of equity in the workplace How to maximize potential through equity Don''t wait any longer to take your business to the next level. This book includes the following expert authors: Jason Miller Chukky Okobi, NFL Super Bowl Champion Dr. Bruce Rippee Chris O’Byrne Patricia Baronowski-Schneider Ira Bowman Dr. Julie Ducharme Lynn Hoerauf Brianna Jackson Mike Jackson Ryan Jackson Jon Macaskill Michael Markiewicz Luba Sakharuk Start making a positive impact on your organization and employees!

The international bestselling book, Business Leadership and Diversity, is a must-read for any leader looking to build a more diverse and successful business. Written by seasoned business leaders, this comprehensive guide provides practical strategies and tools for creating an inclusive workplace culture and fostering diversity and inclusion at every level of an organization. Here''s what you can expect to learn from this book: Recruiting and hiring diverse talent: Learn how to attract and hire top diverse candidates, and how to create an inclusive interview process that ensures a fair and equitable selection process. Developing and promoting diverse talent: Discover how to create development opportunities that are tailored to diverse employees, and how to create a promotion process that is fair and equitable for all employees. Fostering an inclusive culture: Understand the importance of an inclusive culture and learn how to create an environment that is welcoming to all employees, regardless of their background. Strategies for leading a diverse team: Learn how to effectively lead a diverse team, and how to navigate potential challenges that may arise. Real-world examples and case studies: See how other companies have successfully implemented diversity and inclusion initiatives and learn from their successes and challenges. This book is essential reading for any leader looking to build a more diverse and successful business, and it provides a wealth of practical strategies and tools that can be applied to your organization today. Don''t miss out on the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of diversity and learn how to create a more diverse workplace culture that can lead to better business outcomes. This book includes the following expert authors: Jason Miller Dr. Julie Ducharme Reggie Walker, Former NFL All-Star Chris O’Byrne Patricia Baronowski-Schneider Ira Bowman Lynn Hoerauf Brianna Jackson Mike Jackson Ryan Jackson Michael Markiewicz Dr. Bruce Rippee Luba Sakharuk

Fido is the third book in the nine book "Asps" series, and 12th of the Jim Scott Books. Old friend Arnold Buchanan (from the Tickleton Affair, the fifth book of the "Janitor" series) invents a new item, which "Bear" puts to good use. The team engages various enemies in Colombia, Costa Rica, Pakistan, Mexico, Libya, and Egypt, with a few stopovers along the way. At times they work with Tony Henry of SIS and with the SAS team they often go to war with. As often is the case, Jim Scott and some of the old Janitors team manage to get involved at times. A skilled team can frequently engage the enemy and, in the process, come up with viable intelligence to lead them to the next engagement...or engagements. While it is no secret the Islamist terrorist movement has made inroads into the drug business, efforts to thwart that effort almost always go unnoticed and unreported. Rest assured that efforts by terrorist organizations to do so are being dealt with on a regular basis.

Birth of the Asps is the first book of a new nine-book Asps series, and the tenth book of Jim Scott Books. The plan hatched by Jim Scott with the outgoing President at the end of the Janitor series comes to fruition a few months into the administration of the new President. Even though the "War on Terror" is declared 'over' by the new President, the Asps are formed and immediately set out on a mission to uncover an al-Qaida plot on the island nation of Dominica. Drew Hollins' old friend, "Meat Hook" Calabrese, soon dishes up still another al-Qaida plot that the new team gets involved in. As you will discover, Jim Scott has not exactly "retired." A few of the old Janitors also get involved...for those who thought they might be finished when the Janitors were disbanded. The Asps, the new team formed after the Janitors were disbanded, travels far and wide in search of al-Qaida and other terrorists to destroy. They cover areas east from the United States, as far away as Pakistan, all the way back to areas south of the United States, with several stops along the way. In this book, they start out on a mission to the island nation of Dominica...a quiet, peaceful nation, whose leaders are wont to dally with such nations as China.

With the team now two-plus years into its activities, and the build-up to the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom going on, the Janitors embark on a far flung mission to thwart more evil deeds by al-Qaida...and Hamas. In this book, The Saltwater Connection, Janitors Book #6, the line-up of the Janitors--as formed in Baghdad Butcher and refined in Back to Iraq--changes somewhat. We lose one of the members of the team and add three new ones, Dan and Janet Orf from Dog Pound, Toboggan, and The Tickleton Affair, as well as a new character from this book. It is a well-known fact that many of the Islamist Terrorists of various stripes assist others of their ilk whenever possible. In this book, we have al-Qaida and Hamas working together in a white slavery operation...showing again that nothing is too deep a depth for these sickos to engage in.

This international bestselling book explores the valuable lessons of community and leadership that every new (and old) entrepreneur needs to learn. Community and business leadership go hand-in-hand, and no business lasts long without either one. A successful business needs a supportive community. And communities are only as supportive as the leaders within that community. This book shares the perspectives on community of several successful business leaders. Jason Miller, the principle author, is the leader who brings all of us other leaders together in one powerful community. Plus, all the authors are directors of the Strategic Advisor Board (SAB) or are strategic partners of SAB. Jason is the founder and CEO of SAB and has gathered ten directors and a couple of hundred strategic partners, all of them powerful leaders and superb humans. Here are the authors who share their expertise and experience with us: Will Black Amy Blain James Foo Torres Terry Foster Mike Jackson Alexia Kaz Melanie Kossan Shelby Jo Long Otis McGregor Mike Owens Joel Phillips Michael Sipe Mike Steward Buy this book and start learning how to build your business with community today.

In this international bestselling book, learn about the Strategic Advisor Board, a business mentorship company that helps small businesses build and scale their companies. Based in Boulder, CO, and operating nationwide, Strategic Advisor Board consists of a board of ten CEO members who collectively advise and mentor clients. Leveraging the power of powerful industry connections, their goal is to have their client dream bigger, achieve the highest possible profit for their company, and create a working system that will allow their business to not only grow but thrive. Reinvigorating small businesses is a priority of the Strategic Advisor Board. We focus on smarter business growth through community effort that helps the local economy. Our communities fuel our country''s economy and allow us to grow and thrive as a nation. We help businesses create smart strategies that tie into the community effort to support the economy in a more holistic way.

Show-biz stories; off-camera dramas; celebrity secrets. This book is based on Mike Jackson's popular guided walks through Worcester, where he recalls locations, incidents and anecdotes as a television producer and director in this part of the world. Mike worked for ITV companies, the BBC and other broadcasters with credits ranging from 'The Antiques Roadshow' to 'Music Live'; 'Children's ITV' to 'Top Gear'. He also ran a production company, Splash TV, based in Worcestershire, making films for major private, public sector and charity clients. Great locations and fascinating tales in a great city.

If you would like to be equipped with the necessary skills to handle all forms of negotiation in life, then you have definitely come to the right place! The book "Never Split The Difference - Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It" by Chris Voss brings to our attention the fabled and legendary negotiating skills of the FBI hostage team, and how we can practically use those skills in both work and relationships. He leads us through on a step by step journey that makes learning and embracing the subtle nuances of negotiation a walk in the park. Never shy away from a confrontation again. Never compromise and never accept less than what you truly want. Voss's book is a true revolution, combining tough negotiation skills with the fine art of emotional intelligence, giving the everyday person access to tactics that can broker even the toughest deals every time. This book holds a detailed, comprehensive summary of the original book by Chris Voss and it succinctly collates all the important facts into easy-to-remember points for quick and effective understanding of the original work, so that you can hit the ground running and start to see the benefits from Never Split The Difference in the shortest possible time! DISCLAIMER: We are convinced that our professional summaries will introduce more readers to the full book who otherwise would have turned a blind eye by the sheer commitment. Our intention is sincere in that readers could use this summary as an introduction or a companion to the original book, not as a substitute.

Pull the tabs and sliders to get to know the Bean Team at Butterbean’s Café! Meet Butterbean and her best friends in Nickelodeon Butterbean’s Café: A Spoonful of Friendship. This board book is full of sliders and pull-outs that bring the fairies and Butterbean’s Café to life. Pull the tab to watch Butterbean use her Bean Screen, help Poppy bake, decorate with Cricket, and much more in this interactive book featuring the sweetest friends around!

General Sir Mike Jackson''s illustrious career in the British Army has spanned almost 45 years and all that time he has shown loyalty, courage and commitment to the British army whilst also being an undeniable media attraction. A man of substance where foreign policy is concerned, he has served in theatres from the Artic to the jungle but is perhaps best known for his role in charge of the British troops to end ethnic cleansing in Kosovo, for assembling the British ground component of the coalition that toppled the Taliban, for equipping and organising the army we dispatched to defeat in Iraq and for re-organising the British army with aplomb. His drive, enthusiasm and dominating personality were always popular with his soldiers and drove him right to the top of his profession. He may have been a general but he never stopped caring about the men and women in his charge, despite the politics. Soldier: The Autobiography exhibits all the qualities for which Jackson is admired; his professionalism, his honesty, his directness, his exuberance and his sense of humour. Most of all it gives a vivid sense of what modern soldiering entails.

Taven's dead and that's about all he knows or remembers. Left on his own, heunleashes the dream junkies, beings able to destroy generations of his family, living and deceased. Fortunately for Taven, it's his mistake that gives him the power to stop them. "Mr. Jackson is a very gifted writer and this book is definitely worth a read." Doreen (goodreads.com) "This was a surprising, heartfelt and deeply thought provoking read for me and I truly enjoyed every moment of it." Megan (goodreads.com) ..". emotional highs and lows, twists and turns....quite enjoyable. I look forward to more from this author." Crystal (goodreads.com) "A definite must read." Andy (goodreads.com)

57 Minutes is the short guide to life for busy individuals. Blending personal examples with inspirational concepts, 57 Minutes tackles many of the obstacles that stand in the way of leading a happier life. Using a down to earth, common sense style it answers important questions, such as: why short term pleasures can make you feel worse, why self-doubt holds you back, why big dreams alone are not enough to get things done and why quitting is sometimes the right thing to do. 57 Minutes can be read from cover to cover in under an hour and is for people looking for a simple guide to a more fulfilling life.

A biography of former American astronaut, Neil Armstrong, who, in 1969, became the first man to walk on the moon.

This is the most comprehensive collection of art from the ground-breaking animated series, ReBoot!

A biography of the Wright brothers, who became famous as the inventors of the airplane.

General Sir Mike Jackson''s illustrious career in the British Army has spanned almost 45 years and all that time he has shown loyalty, courage and commitment to the British army whilst also being an undeniable media attraction. A man of substance where foreign policy is concerned, he has served in theatres from the Artic to the jungle but is perhaps best known for his role in charge of the British troops to end ethnic cleansing in Kosovo, for assembling the British ground component of the coalition that toppled the Taliban, for equipping and organising the army we dispatched to defeat in Iraq and for re-organising the British army with aplomb. His drive, enthusiasm and dominating personality were always popular with his soldiers and drove him right to the top of his profession. He may have been a general but he never stopped caring about the men and women in his charge, despite the politics. Soldier: The Autobiography exhibits all the qualities for which Jackson is admired; his professionalism, his honesty, his directness, his exuberance and his sense of humour. Most of all it gives a vivid sense of what modern soldiering entails.

Dances are graded in order of complexity and are suitable for ages 7 to adult.

The third title in this well-received series of guides to the major British motorways. Following the success of the M5 Sights Guide (now put of print) and the M6 Sights Guide (available from all good book shops), Mike Jackson has now travelled, examined and photographed the M4 from end to end - starting north of Swansea and ending at Chiswick flyover. It''s over 200 miles long and has nearly 300 photographed sights. It''s packed with an intriguing exploration of the communities around the carriageway and offers incisive commentary on the culture, businesses, attitudes and environment through which the carriageway passes. Like the previous books, it''s irreverent and avoids replicating the tourist or public relations literature. Instead it reveals little known and often funny facts about the institutions we are passing. What''s going on behind those doors? Which famous people have lived in those big houses? What do they make in that factory? What terrible things have happened in that hotel? What do the guide books never tell you about Windsor Castle? From coal-mining to computers, horses to Heathrow, poverty to affluence. see from the carriageway. Guaranteed to makes journeys along any part or all of the M4 hugely more enlightening.

SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) is the serial storage interface that has been designed to replace and upgrade SCSI, by far the most popular storage interface for high-performance systems for many years. Retaining backward compatibility with the millions of lines of code written to support SCSI devices, SAS incorporates recent advances in high-speed serial design to provide better performance, better reliability and enhanced capabilities, all at a lower cost. SAS will be a significant part of many future high-performance storage systems, and hardware designers, system validation engineers, device driver developers and others working in this area will need a working knowledge of it.SAS Storage Architecture provides a comprehensive guide to the SAS standard. The book contains descriptions and numerous examples of the concepts presented, using the same building block approach as other MindShare offerings. This book details important concepts relating to the design and implementation of storage networks.Specific topics of interest include:SATA Compatibility Expander devices Discovery Process Connection protocols Arbitration of competing connection requests Flow Control protocols ACK/NAK protocol Primitives ? construction and uses Frames ? format, definition, used of each field Error checking mechanisms Description of responsibilities for each layer: Application layer ? mode and log pages Transport Layer ? frame construction Port Layer ? call center model Link Layer ? establish and maintain connections Phy Layer ? OOB, Initialization, and Reset Physical Layer ? connectors and cablesSerial Support ? serial transmission support requirements The future of SAS ? competition with SATA and Fibre Channel in the server marketplace

Great fun for schools, clubs & families, fully illustrated with easy-to-understand instructions and music.

"In Vietnam forward air controllers (FACs) flew low and slow, searching for signs of an elusive enemy. Often they trolled themselves as bait for the NVA troops to try to shoot down. When a friendly unit made contact, having a FAC overhead made the ground troops'' day because the FACs controlled the bomb-, rocket-, and napalm-laden "fast movers"--fighter jets and attack aircraft whose ordnance often made the difference between life and death. Although regarded by many of their Air Force and Navy aviator brethren as insane, suicidal, or both, FACs ruled the skies over South Vietnam. FAC duty was difficult and dangerous no matter when or where they served. FACs stayed on station as long as they had fuel sufficient to make it home. In addition to the perils of enemy fire which ranged from lucky AK-47 shots to .51 caliber machine guns and SA-7 shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles, they had to avoid being blown up in a B-52 Arc-Light strike or knocked down by friendly artillery. This was Mike Jackson''s life for 366 days. In spring of 1972 he hugged the DMZ fighting back against the massive NVA attack that became know as the Easter Offensive. H also was part of the around-the-clock team of FACs who managed the rescue of BAT-21, immortalized in the Gene Hackman-Danny Glover movie of the same name. As the title suggests, however, Naked in Da Nang is not an angst ridden account of mortal combat. Following in the footsteps of Richard Hooker''s classic M*A*S*H: A Novel About Three Army Doctors, author Jackson has a keen eye for the absurdities that abound in a combat zone. That the humor is often dark only serves to sharpen its comic edge."--Publisher''s description.