Most Popular Books by Tim Smith

When 1930s Tokyo is threatened by a master thief who can disguise himself to look like anyone, and laughs at the law, the people of the city have nowhere else to turn but Japan''s greatest detective, Akechi Kogoro. Unfortunately for Tokyo, however, Akechi Kogoro is off on overseas business, so it becomes the job of his 12-year old assistant, Kobayashi Yoshio, to track down the thief and desperately keep him at bay until his mentor returns. In the spirit of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle''s Baker Street Irregulars, a classic thriller by Edogawa Rampo, grand master of Japan''s Golden Age of crime and mystery fiction. Filled with disguises, tricks, "A-ha!" moments, and spiced with a unique Japanese flair, it is sure to delight readers of all ages. Will Kobayashi''s intrepid band of young detectives be able to outwit the nefarious fiend, or will Tokyo be forever at the mercy of the face-swapping phantom?

Thirty letters from a father to his twelve-year-old daughter on such issues as expectations, self-esteem, emotions, sexuality, and spiritual growth.

If you are looking for a fun book that offers practical advice on how to relieve the stresses of parenting, this is it. Tim Smith offers fourteen practical principles for becoming a relaxed parent.

This guilt-free solution for "fast families" that helps them cut through the chaos and grow closer together is written by a family coach who has worked with families for 30 years.

In his light and humorous style, Tim Smith gives parents the tools and encouragement they need to better understand how teens think and feel, as well as see what it is teens want and need.

A complete introduction to the world of fishing for small fry of all ages. This is the hardcover version of a previously released softcover book. Includes 18 different freshwater fish with illustrations.

EG Council Tax Handbook is a timely publication. The text is easy to understand and very comprehensive. This volume helps to define the council tax in various contexts.

Show students how to use pricing decisions to maximize a firm''s profits by creating and capturing customers. PRICING STRATEGY: SETTING PRICE LEVELS, MANAGING PRICE DISCOUNTS AND ESTABLISHING PRICE STRUCTURES is written by Tim J. Smith, recognized pricing thought leader and successful principal of a respected pricing firm. The most comprehensive pricing text on the market, PRICING STRATEGY highlights the stakeholder''s importance in making decisions, as well as key trade-offs to consider when choosing between opposing outcomes. Students will gain a better understanding of the most important influences to consider when making pricing decisions. This text strikes an appropriate balance between quantitative skill sets and the qualitative concepts necessary for business growth. Core concepts are presented in chapters with optional appendices that require more rigorous knowledge of introductory calculus. The book draws the best thinking from numerous disciplines, including marketing, economics, and finance, to deliver a comprehensive presentation that comes alive through numerous case studies, memorable examples, and graphs. Assist students in developing the pricing strategies and skills needed for business success with Smith''s PRICING STRATEGY. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Are we having fun yet? is a collection of humorous essays covering the broad canvas of life, from raising kids to getting older, from taking vacations to planting a garden, from dieting to dealing with the IRS. These slightly skewed views offer a distinctly unique perspective on the many pitfalls, foibles and follies so common in everyday life.

Plainfield is Will County''s oldest community. The area along the DuPage River was originally home to the Potawatomi Indians. By 1830, a small settlement called Walker''s Grove was developed along the DuPage River south of where the village is located today. During the Black Hawk War, these settlers constructed and took refuge at Fort Beggs, named after Rev. Stephen Beggs. In 1834, the village of Plainfield was platted by Chester Ingersoll. This book spans the early settlement, the Civil War years, and the commercial development of the 19th century well into the 20th century and includes a chapter on the 1990 tornado. Tim and Michelle will share the many images taken from early glass negatives in addition to a collection of rare documents and paper items from early Plainfield. These images lend the opportunity to reflect upon Plainfield''s rich history.