In the five years since the first edition of this book published, there has been an accelerated rise in the number and influence of COO roles in the legal sphere. No longer the preserve of the largest national and international firms, mid-tier firms and even New Law and alternative legal service providers are considering a COO as a potential – perhaps even essential – component of law firm management, to achieve increased efficiency, productivity, and meet the demands of a highly competiti...

This ground-breaking book provides an abundance of fresh insights into Shakespeare's life in relation to his lost family home, New Place. The findings of a major archaeological excavation encourage us to think again about what New Place meant to Shakespeare and, in so doing, challenge some of the long-held assumptions of Shakespearian biography. New Place was the largest house in the borough and the only one with a courtyard. Shakespeare was only ever an intermittent lodger in London. His ...

In the summer of 1977, in Monroe, Wisconsin, the sudden death of an elderly man who was living alone in his house looked like an accidental fall down a flight of stairs. However, Police Chief Brandon Johns and Det. Samantha Gates weren’t totally convinced. Was it a suspicious death? A week later, a second victim, an elderly woman living alone in her house, met the same fate. Were the two deaths connected? Also, in 1977, the artifacts from the burned-out house of Fiona Brown went on sale at...

In the summer of 1976, in Monroe, Wisconsin, a straightforward cash purchase of farmland by Doris Abley to Mimi Schultz turns tragic. The purpose of the sale is to expand a horse ranch operation, Sunrise Riding Stables, owned by Ms. Abley. The horrific sudden death of Mimi Schultz at the signing is totally unexpected and shocking, negating the sale. Monroe Police Chief Brandon Johns and Det. Samantha Gates immediately launch an investigation into the death. It is a baffling case compounded...

The city of Monroe, Wisconsin, is shaken when two murders occur four days apart. Police chief Brandon Johns and detective Samantha Gates are at a loss when their investigation takes them to a series of frustrating dead ends. Did the two victims know one another? Was there a connection? The citizens are upset and anxious, demanding answers. One of the victims, a woman, had left Monroe over forty years earlier to pursue a singing career in Chicago during the Prohibition Era. Did the key to s...

Throughout Latin America and the rest of the Third World, profound social problems are growing in response to burgeoning populations and unstable economic and political systems. In Peru, terrorist acts by the Shining Path guerilla movement are the most visible manifestation of social discontent, but rapid economic and religious changes have touched the lives of almost everyone, radically altering traditional lifeways. In this twenty-year study of the community of Quinua in the Department o...

Drawn from actual events in the author's life, this touching story explores the relationship between two brothers, their adventures in rental homes, what a home is, and how a home is made.

John Weston is a man alone in his home. A survivor of a deadly pandemic, he spends his nights patrolling his house, defending it from the Lurkers. During the day, he scavenges what he can find in the barren city. On one such trip, John’s isolation comes to an end as he realizes that other survivors walk the streets. The Lurkers are soon the least of his worries as a mysterious cult begins hunting him through the streets. Fans of ‘I am Legend’ are sure to love Nathan Sommers's new post-apoc...

Steve Foster has vivid memories of a life he has never lived. After stabbing a work colleague to death in his apartment, Steve finds himself on the run from the CIA. Join him as he tries to discover his true identity and unlock the secrets behind the Sleeper Project.

"Reminiscences of the Great Mutiny 1857-59" by William Forbes-Mitchell offers a vivid and personal account of the Indian Rebellion against British rule. The author, who served as a soldier during this tumultuous period, provides firsthand insights into the events that unfolded. His narrative captures the chaos, bravery, and complexities of the conflict, shedding light on the experiences of both British soldiers and Indian rebels. Through detailed descriptions and personal anecdotes, Forbes...

Hilarious stories youd never dream could emerge from the office of a superintendent of school! This book demonstrates that a good sense of humor is probably more important that possessing a PhD in dealing with the diversified spectrum of visitors who cross the superintendents threshold on a daily basis all with a problem that only he can solve! Youve got to deal with them all from the governors office and the state superintendent of schools to the least affluent and unemployed. How you do ...

Available for the first time as an ebook, this illustrated edition of W.O. Mitchell's prairie classic Who Has Seen the Wind is a delight to discover again -- or for the first time.Since its publication in 1947, Who Has Seen the Wind -- a classic tale about a boy growing up on the Saskatchewan prairie -- has been read and loved by millions. With his unique blend of poetry and humour, W.O. Mitchell perfectly captures childhood and small-town life. ...