Tom Jennings' simple request is that his son be allowed to take one less class during his upcoming senior year in high school. A simple denial of his request with no supporting reason causes Tom's natural investigative instincts to take hold, and the more he discovers about the schoolboard in his small suburban town, the more dangerous life becomes for him and his family.Even as he champions what he feels is the right thing, Tom is haunted at every turn by the death of his young da...

Your Guide to Building a Badass Brand.What do you get when marriage and branding collide in a book? A hilariously entertaining read full of debate and insight that will leave you breathless from laughter and inspired by passion.In He Said, She Said: Branding, the husband and wife team of Jaci and Michael Russo share what they’ve learned over their combined decades of experience working in branding and with each other. Through their unique voices, you’ll learn about t...

"Let your social and environmental conscience be your guide" can be a successful and durable strategy for a firm. This is the first book to explain how following a vision for the earth and for society can be a powerful route to profits for small and medium sized companies.Companies on a Mission explains that mission-driven companies appreciate and leverage traditional strategic principles—with a twist—to win in the marketplace. By clearly and pragmatically laying out this ...

In the ongoing evolution of the academic library, embedded librarianship has become an important topic of debate across levels and departments. This book delves into the concept, examining everything from theory to best practices.Is the embedded librarian an equal partner in the course, or is the librarian perceived as a "value-added" extra? What is the place of technology in this effort? Is there a line librarians should not cross? Taking into account both theory ...

**A Mafia insider and authentic Hollywood tough guy reveals the explosive secrets he’s learned (and kept) for decades in this shocking tell all that unveils the hidden worlds of film and organized crime—from who shot JFK and murdered Jimmy Hoffa to the truth about Marilyn Monroe’s death.Foreword by Steve Schirripa, star of The Sopranos, Blue Bloods, and Under the Boardwalk**The Kennedys, Marilyn, the Vatican, Vegas, The Godfather*, the Mo...

The most frightening movie ever made is now a novel!"True Horror Classic" - Newsweek.John A. Russo's novel adaptation of "Night of the Living Dead" closely follows the storyline of the iconic 1968 horror film of the same name, which he co-wrote with George A. Romero. The novel serves as a faithful literary retelling of this classic cinematic masterpiece.Set in rural Pennsylvania, the story begins with a mysterious event that reanimates the dead, causing them to rise...

Traces the sources of power and large-scale organization of prehistoric peoples among Archaic societies.By focusing on the first instances of mound building, pottery making, fancy polished stone and bone, as well as specialized chipped stone, artifacts, and their widespread exchange, this book explores the sources of power and organization among Archaic societies. It investigates the origins of these technologies and their effects on long-term (evolutionary) and sh...

SpencerI was minding my own business when I ran into the sexiest tattooed god I'd ever seen. I've seen a ton, considering I own Dragonfly Books, which just so happens to be located next to Ink Me. You get the picture . While trying to find myself after the death of my mother, Finn throws my world upside down. Will the makeup and lace be too much for him, or will he walk with me through my own journey of self-love?FinnDecidi...

AlexMy life is going fine. Okay, it was going fine until I found myself both homeless—my trusty car, Trixie, on her last leg—and in need of a fake fiancé. What I don't expect is for Jaxon, my long-time crush and the owner of Ink Me, to come swooping in like a knight in shining armor. Now my head and my heart are all confused, and it's starting to feel like my fantasy has a chance of becoming a reality.JaxonInk Me is finally...

A rookie, his teammate, and his best friend from a rival team. What could possibly go wrong? Seattle Snowhawks rookie Justin Reid has it bad for his teammate Shawn Kelleher. It’s just his luck that Shawn’s got a crush too… on Justin’s best friend, Vancouver Narwhal center Keith Adams. When Shawn lets it slip at the worst possible moment that he wants Keith, Justin is hurt, but what can he do? He steers Keith in Shawn’s direction and lets chemistry do the rest. What Justin doesn’t know is t...

A forty-something single dad, a twenty-something hockey star, and a whole lot of baggage. No, this couldn’t possibly blow up in their faces.Officer Geoff Logan has his plate full. His cop’s salary and Marine retirement aren’t enough to make ends meet. He’s got war wounds and demons that are in it for the long haul. His teenagers are, well, teenagers, plus they’re pissed that he left the boyfriend they loved. Can’t a guy catch a break?Seattle Snowhawks center Asher Crowe has...

I want a commitment like I want a rash, so why can't I get the bossy twink with pretty lips and plenty of snark out of my head?Anyone who spends time with me knows two things.One: If I want something, I get it, which is how I end up back in my old college haunts, buying a dilapidated bar with my five best friends and staring down the barrel of an unknown future.Two: The idea of settling down makes my skin crawl, and that's how I made it to forty wit...