Dale Hopper isn't what you'd call ambitious. When he accepts a gig with the Oklahoma County Zoo, his only goal is to make enough money to bankroll a move to California, a hospitable place for longhaired guitar-playing boys such as himself and his best friend, Vernon Cord. But the accidental discovery of a boot with a gold buckle draws them into a clandestine search for Alimony's treasure, a hoard of Viking silver rumored to be buried somewhere on the grounds of the zoo.The hunt tak...

Appellate judges wield enormous influence in the United States. Their decisions define the scope of legislative and executive power, adjudicate relationships between the federal government and the states, and determine the breadth of individuals' rights and liberties. But, compared to their colleagues on trial courts, they face a significant constraint on their power: their colleagues. The Elevator Effect: Contact and Collegiality in the American Judiciary presents a comprehensive...

Sales Isn’t a Rat Race…It’s a Treasure Hunt.The question is…how do you get to the treasure? With over thirty years of sales experience—from owning his own business to commission-only roles—Michael Hinkle shares the mindsets and practices he’s used to cultivate a multimillion-dollar sales career. With a refreshingly straightforward and simple perspective on how to build a thriving sales career, he lays out the common-sense strategies for how nurturing relationships and building weal...

Sales Isn’t a Rat Race…It’s a Treasure Hunt.The question is…how do you get to the treasure? With over thirty years of sales experience—from owning his own business to commission-only roles—Michael Hinkle shares the mindsets and practices he’s used to cultivate a multimillion-dollar sales career. With a refreshingly straightforward and simple perspective on how to build a thriving sales career, he lays out the common-sense strategies for how nurturing relationships and building weal...