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In July 1983, James Morgan Kane returned home in the evening to find a corpse in his living room. Fearing that he would be held responsible, and sensing that his wife was involved, he wanted to do all he could to protect his young family. Jamie worked through the night to dispose of the body. But his luck ran out days later, as he was arrested and sentenced to 13 years in prison. Jamie entered the American prison system and was to stay there for 34 years with stints in San Quentin, Folsom State Prison and the notorious Deuel Vocational Institution in California.

Y’ALL AIN’T RIGHT is an anthology of Southern Extreme Horror stories featuring 17 of the best extreme horror authors in the genre. From gator infested swamps to the overgrown backwoods, be careful how far you venture off of the main road. And if you hear banjos… well, you better paddle faster!

How did Ford Motors use Lean development to pull off one of the most impressive corporate turnarounds in history? Largely by avoiding the mistakes that so many companies make when in a death spiral. They looked beyond manufacturing efficiency to change the very fundamentals of how they developed vehicles. In Designing the Future, Lean product development expert James Morgan and world-renowned Lean guru Jeffrey K. Liker reveal why so many companies have achieved only moderate success with Lean in operations, with a limited impact on their overall business.

I'm in love with my best friend... And she can never know. I knew I wanted Claire the moment we met. She wasn't ready for a relationship then, so I waited patiently, biding my time. For two years we've been best friends; we do everything together—except the one thing I really want from her. Unfortunately, someone else has Claire in their sights, too. The incidents start small—a misplaced memento here. A hang-up call there. But when a threat from her past reappears, I'll do everything in my power to protect her…

Harper is as cold as she is beautiful, and I despise her as much as I desire her. I thought I'd seen the last of my ex-stepsister when she and her mother fled Cedar Springs, leaving my father destitute. Now she's back—and it's time for her to make amends. But I'm not the only one who holds a grudge against her. After Harper foils a break-in at the bookstore where she works, she finds herself the target of a twisted madman who wants to silence her—forever.

Budding country music star Jana Malone has won the hearts of millions with her sweet voice and pretty, All-American good looks. But amidst her adoring fans lurks someone whose admiration has turned to obsession. The love letters she's received over the past few months become darker, more threatening and possessive. And this time he's made it clear—if he can't have Jana, no one will. As the newest agent to join Quentin Security Group, I've been tasked with keeping the young star safe, which is no easy feat considering we lock horns at every turn.

Finally, a booklet that integrates the best of business management with the realities of the nonprofit world! While helpful to any reader, the booklet is targeted at those who work in, volunteer with, and support the nonprofit sector. Jim Morgan believes no matter your role in life or job title, anyone can improve their management skills with understanding and practice.

Applied Wisdom for Nonprofits: Eight Practical Tools for Leadership is a compact and lively handbook for anyone who works in a nonprofit organization. Jim Morgan believes that whatever your job title, you can improve your management skills with understanding and practice. He shares his proven insights into management through easy-to-remember maxims called "Morganisms", designed to allow individuals or teams to think about - and then apply - management principles to complex, real-life situations.

I learned the hard way that alcohol and bad decisions don't mix. After a crazy night in Vegas, I found myself married to the pretty brunette I met at the bar. Despite the pull between us, we went our separate ways. But fate had other plans... My feet have barely touched America soil when an unexpected letter from my lawyer delivers shocking news; due to a technicality, Lydia and I are still married. But that's not the only surprise—I have a little girl who looks just like me.

Moving beyond victimhood and into mastery is the life-changing premise of Master of Circumstance, a timeless rendition on overcoming victimhood and the insidious snares of negative thinking that debilitate millions of people everyday.

Identical twins Goldie Silver, an over-the-hill flower child from Juneau, Alaska and her identical twin Godiva Olivia DuBois, a wealthy widow who writes a syndicated advice to lovelorn column from her Beverly Hills estate, don't go looking for trouble—it finds them.

Bumping Off Fat Vinny is a lighthearted look at the attempts of authors Margaret Stanton, Danny Garrett, and Maria Mancuso make to do away with a scoundrel who seemingly has more lives than a cat. It confirms the old adage that the best laid plans of mice and men sometimes do, in fact, go astray.

Success in business demands the effective management of people. James C. Morgan, who for nearly three decades led the high-tech powerhouse Applied Materials to both financial success and to the designation as one of America's most admired companies and best places to work, provides a simple, straightforward set of principles and tips that he says can help anyone be a better manager. Rich in stories and practical examples, it's a must-listen for those seeking a timeless and proven management manual.

As described in Readers’ Favorite Review by Vincent Dublado… “James H. Morgan magnificently captures the nostalgia of the 1960s. There is power in the recollection of ordinary people chronicling their experience in specific times in history because it gives a powerful illustration of how ordinary citizens lived and witnessed history… The beauty of The Reject Bench is that Morgan skillfully blends both the mundane and colorful episodes in his life and how they are shaped by the events of the times. How he views the looming war in Vietnam captures the sentiments of a considerable ...

This has been my worst idea yet. When my baby sister offers to let her best friend crash at my place until she gets on her feet, I knew it would be a mistake. Having Emery there each day tests the limits of my control. Because she isn't just my sister's friend. The girl I knew is now all grown up, and far too tempting to resist.

From 14 best-selling authors comes a new crime thriller anthology guaranteed to keep you up all night.

How did Ford Motors use Lean development to pull off one of the most impressive corporate turnarounds in history? Largely by avoiding the mistakes that so many companies make when in a death spiral. They looked beyond manufacturing efficiency to change the very fundamentals of how they developed vehicles. In Designing the Future, Lean product development expert James Morgan and world-renowned Lean guru Jeffrey K. Liker reveal why so many companies have achieved only moderate success with Lean in operations, with a limited impact on their overall business.

When Godiva winds up in the hospital after being poisoned on a TV cooking show, her twin sister Goldie hops on an Alaska Airlines plane and rushes to her side. The sisters' zany romp through the world of celebrity TV chefs begins when Goldie's daughter Chili is hired by the star of the show. Rivalry turns to murder in the midst of the glitzy Gourmet Gladiators Tournament . The cops arrest Chili's new boss, Chef Caesar Romano, but Godiva has other plans for the handsome chef....

Mack Peters enjoys the good life now, but it always wasn’t that way. Twelve years before, tragedy struck on a lovely Sunday morning, as Mack and his father, Beverly Hills Police Chief Bill Watson, finished their breakfast on the patio of a Beverly Hills restaurant. At the time, Mack was a member of the LAPD. In his quest for peace of mind, he resigned from the LAPD and backpacked through Europe for an extended time.

This chilling collection of modern horror stories is sure to have you peeking warily around corners and walking just a bit faster down dark streets. Full of both creepy events and morbid humor, The Bacchanal stands as a testament to humanity's love of being afraid and of frightening others. Humanity's fear of the unknown and fascination with the supernatural are masterfully depicted in these 11 stories.