The Executive's Almanac is an entertaining collection of facts and figures covering all aspects of business--from the assembly line to the bottom li≠ from the stock market to the supermarket. A sample of what's in store: * The ratio of the salaries of the average worker to the average CEO is 301 to 1. * As of 2004, 8.3 million people in the world have $1 million to invest, spend, or save. * Blue Chip stocks got their name from poker, where blue chips are more valuable than white or red. * Starbucks was named for the first mate in Herman Melville's novel Moby Dick. * The New York Stock Exchange ticker symbol for Mauna Loa is NUT; Men's Wearhouse is SUIT; * Sotheby's is BID; and Genentech is DNA.

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Written in the same conversational tone that made The Macintosh Bible such a success, this book takes the concept of the ultimate reference book one step further. With completely updated information, more graphics, and dramatically improved internal design, this book is destined to become the premiere general reference book for today's Mac enthusiasts.

"Clearly author Lisa Brunette has a genuine flair for deftly crafting a superbly entertaining mystery/suspense thriller." Midwest Book Review "The launch of an intriguing female detective series... A mystery with an unusual twist and quirky settings; an enjoyable surprise for fans of the genre." Kirkus Reviews More 5 out of 5-star reviews... "Lisa Brunette's FRAMED AND BURNING is a brilliant, suspenseful whodunit in its own merit, full of twists and turns, pursued by a unique pair of private investigators-Cat and her grandmother Grace, in a character-as-well-as-plot-driven ride pulsating with the crisis not only in the murder investigation, but also in their own lives." Qiu Xiaolong, Author of Shanghai Redemption, a Wall Street Journal Best Book of 2015 "Gripping, sexy and profound, CAT IN THE FLOCK is an excellent first novel. Lisa Brunette is an author to enjoy now and watch for the future." Jon Talton, author of the David Mapstone Mysteries, the Cincinnati Casebooks and the thriller Deadline Man Overview of BOUND TO THE TRUTH... What if you could 'slip' into the dreams of a killer? This family of PIs can. They use their psychic dream ability to solve crimes, and that isn't easy. Especially when your client thinks she knows who the killer is, but you don't believe her. Did Nina Howell really fall under the spell of a domineering, conservative talk show host--as her wife claims? More praise for the series... "A little Sue Grafton and a dose of Janet Evanovich... is just the right recipe for a promising new series." Rev. Eric O'del "Already hooked, this reader intends further sojourns in Cat's dreamslipping world. Highly recommended." Frances Carden, Readers Lane For readers who enjoy strong female leads, quirky, well-developed characters, and a dash of dating drama with their mystery. Fans of J.A. Jance, Mary Daheim, and Jayne Ann Krentz will love Cat and "Amazing" Grace! An award-winning novelist... WINNER of the indieBRAG medallion Finalist for the Nancy Pearl Book Award Nominated for a RONE Award Finalist for the Faulkner-Wisdom Award

The first installment in the Ava and Pip series, perfect for aspiring writers and anyone that loves palindromes and word play. Ava and Pip is a funny and heartfelt story of Ava, an outgoing girl who wants to help her sister come out of her shell, and become a writer when she grows up. "A love letter to language."—The New York Times Meet outgoing Ava Wren, a fun fifth grader who tries not to lose patience with her shy big sister. She can't understand why Pip is so reserved and never seems to make friends with others, and decides to use her writing talents to help her sister overcome her shyness. She writes a short story based on the girl that ruined her sister's birthday party ... but it doesn't quite go over like she wanted it to. Can Ava and her new friend help Pip come out of her shell? And can Ava get out of the mess she has made, and really be a real writer like she always dreamed? Great for parents, educators and librarians looking for: A heartwarming read that has messages of sisterhood, identity, and friendship Funny books for girls ages 9 to 12 A story that incorporates word play (especially palindromes!) A story with a character wants to be a writer, perfect for aspiring young authors