In this classic mystery novel by Dame Ngaio Marsh, Ricky Alleyn, the son of Chief Superintendent Roderick Alleyn, retreats to a quiet island in the Channel Islands to write a novel. His peaceful getaway is disrupted when he stumbles upon an international drug smuggling ring and the mysterious death of a local woman. Inspector Roderick Alleyn steps in to investigate the murder plot, unravel the …
Published by Grolier, this educational reference volume covers the principles, strategies, and execution of advertising within modern business environments. The content details promotional campaign planning, consumer behavior research, creative copy and visual design, media channel selection (print and broadcast), and the economic and ethical impacts of corporate advertising on consumer choice.
Authored by anthropologist and physician Melvin Konner, M.D., this compelling medical memoir documents his clinical training at Harvard Medical School. Offering a unique sociological and anthropological perspective, Konner critically examines medical education culture, the psychological rigor imposed on medical students, the erosion of empathy in favor of clinical detachment, and the complex hu…
This gripping suspense novel by Mary Higgins Clark follows Lacey Farrell, a New York real estate program manager who accidentally witnesses a murder. Before dying, the victim entrusts Lacey with a journal containing crucial evidence. Target of a relentless hitman, Lacey is forced into the federal witness protection program under a new identity, navigating constant tension while attempting to un…
Edited by brand strategist Fiona Gilmore, this business management volume compiles insider perspectives and strategic insights from CEOs and corporate executives representing leading international organizations. The book examines practical methodologies for building, repositioning, protecting, and maximizing global brand equity, offering valuable corporate case studies on brand architecture, le…
Written by Consuelo de Saint-Exupéry and discovered decades after her death, this poignant memoir provides an intimate portrait of her tempestuous marriage to French aviator and author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The memoir sheds light on their passionate yet challenging relationship, revealing Consuelo\'s role as the real-life inspiration behind the beloved Rose character in Antoine\'s timeles…
This Michael L. Printz Award-winning novel by Libba Bray follows Cameron Smith, a cynical sixteen-year-old high school student diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jakob (mad cow) disease. Experiencing vivid hallucinations, Cameron is visited by a punk-angel who sends him on a surreal road trip quest accompanied by a video-game-obsessed dwarf and a yard-statue gnome. Blending dark comedy, satire, and mag…
Authored by veteran journalist Hugh O\'Shaughnessy, this historical eyewitness account details the 1983 U.S. military invasion of Grenada (Operation Urgent Fury). The text analyzes the political history of the Caribbean, the rise and internal collapse of Maurice Bishop\'s New Jewel Movement, and the broader Cold War geopolitical context that prompted the Reagan administration\'s military interv…
This professional handbook provides comprehensive guidance on the strategic implementation of Investor Relations (IR) and financial communications for corporate entities. The text details financial marketing strategies, effective communication of corporate earnings to analysts and shareholders, crisis communications in capital markets, regulatory disclosure compliance, and best practices for co…
Authored by renowned businessman Harvey Mackay, this career strategy guide offers actionable advice for navigating competitive corporate environments. Mackay details proven tactics for securing desired job positions, maintaining employment stability during economic shifts, building effective professional networks, and turning innovative business ideas into thriving commercial realities.