This title presents a humorous and eventful account from author Fred Johnson, taking the reader with him on his journey by bike on the famous route from John O Groats to Lands End - for the second time! Enjoy the ride down with none of the pain, through the struggles, hardship and laughter and through some of Britains most beautiful scenery. 'How NOT to cycle from John O Groats to Lands End". Fred did it once to raise money for cancer research after his wife died of cancer, he enjoyed it t...

What happens when God, archangels, demons, aliens, and the Anunnaki collide in the same universe?This postmodern mythology novel is set in a unique world inspired by Christian cosmology. The story follows the archangels—Gabriel, Michael, Raphael, Sariel, Uriel, Remiel, Raguel, and of course Lucifer—as they question God, trade barbs among themselves, and unwittingly turn the cosmic order upside down in hilariously unexpected ways. Told with sharp wit and playful irony, the novel bre...

A primer on adaptive management—a dynamic approach to decision-making when outcomes are uncertain and learning is possibleThis book explains the principles and processes of adaptive management, outlines when it is most effective, and examines the challenges of implementation. Since its introduction in the 1980s, adaptive management has become a cornerstone of resource conservation. Case studies illustrate its value—for example, determining how disturbance around ea...

A passionate, critically incisive cultural biography of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur and an examination of the forces that shaped him.In 1996 Tupac Shakur, one of the most talented artists of his time, was murdered by an unknown gunman. Fred L. Johnson and Tayannah Lee McQuillar examine the theories surrounding his death and the story of Tupac's lost legacy in this definitive biography.For millions, Shakur gave voice to their stories, but there was also anothe...

U2’s success and significance are due, in large part, to finding inventive, creative solutions for overcoming obstacles and moving past conventional boundaries. As it has embraced change and transformation over and over again, its fans and critics have come to value and expect this element of U2. These new essays from the disciplines of organizational communication, music theory, literary studies, religion, and cultural studies offer perspectives on several ways U2’s dynamic of change has ...

Brought to you by Penguin.Discover the thrilling origin stories of the bard Edgin, the barbarian Holga, and their whole adventuring party in this official prequel to Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.Edgin Darvis' life is a mess. All that he has left are his lute, his dashing good looks, and...not much else. After a chance encounter with badass bruiser Holga, Edgin is forced to take a hard look at his bad choices. But the roa...

Discover the thrilling origin stories of the bard Edgin, the barbarian Holga, and their whole adventuring party in this official prequel to Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.Edgin Darvis’s life is a mess. All that he has left are his lute, his dashing good looks, and his daughter, Kira. After a chance encounter with badass bruiser Holga, Edgin is forced to take a hard look at his bad choices. But the road to redemption is long and paved with unforese...

A leader in decision-making research reveals how choices are designed—and why it’s so important to understand their inner workingsEvery time we make a choice, our minds go through an elaborate process most of us never even notice. We’re influenced by subtle aspects of the way the choice is presented that often make the difference between a good decision and a bad one. How do we overcome the common faults in our decision-making and enable better choices in any situa...

An almost wordless book filled with nothing but the many sounds of day. Page after page, each illustration is crowded with all the noises and activity happening during a little one's daily routine. Toddlers will delight in recognizing the onomatopoeia and find comfort in the moral of the story that comes at the special moment when you can switch off all the noises and enter a completely different world. That time comes whenever you open a book . . .

How to create value with all the customers in a portfolio, from the stronger relationships that increase profit margins to the weaker relationships that increase scale.Which would you rather have: a smaller, watertight bucket of loyal customers or a larger leaky bucket of both loyal and not-so-loyal customers? In Customer Portfolio Management, Fred Selnes and Michael Johnson argue that for most companies and organizations the larger leaky bucket is more va...

He's stepping out and living large—and hoping someone else will grab the check! That's Jack Benny, living the high life with a galaxy of guest stars in this hilarious collection of twenty digitally restored and remastered episodes. Jack moved in a glamorous world during his long residence in Hollywood, seen at all the right nightspots and hobnobbing at premieres with all the right people—like Van Johnson, Fred Allen, Portland Hoffa, Tyrone Power...and Dennis' mother. Go out on the town wit...

How to create value with all the customers in a portfolio, from the stronger relationships that increase profit margins to the weaker relationships that increase scale.Which would you rather have: a smaller, watertight bucket of loyal customers or a larger leaky bucket of both loyal and not-so-loyal customers? In Customer Portfolio Management, Fred Selnes and Michael Johnson argue that for most companies and organizations the larger leaky bucket is more va...