Authorhouse aug 2007 (68 resultados)

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Set in a small mining town in eastern Kentucky and abundant with amusing characters, The Blistered Cat beautifully illustrates the universal struggle between the lure of adulthood and the safety of childhood.The first day of his summer job at his father's funeral home, fourteen-year-old Chuck Moretti experiences the tragic death of Johnny Tuttle, a young disabled U.S. Army veteran. Catapulted overnight into adulthood, Chuck's summer is adrenaline-packed as he participates in hair-raising ambulance rides, witnesses the aftermath of a mining accident and a fatal shooting, and faces the sorrows of natural death.The Blistered Cat interweaves the true-to-life activities of a funeral home with the mischief and musings of a teenage boy, creating a brilliant coming-of-age story rich with Southern style and adolescent conflict.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Water. It's always there, always available, and Americans always take it for granted. But a terrorist group is about to change all that.Endour, a Middle-Eastern-financed corporate giant with deep pockets and an insatiable thirst, has acquired the legal means to carry out a vicious hidden agenda with the help of a corrupt U.S. senator. When Endour assumes control of much of the nation's potable water distribution systems, rates suddenly spike, residents howl in protest, and newsman Peter 'Mac' McDermott knows he may be onto the biggest story of his career. McDermott goes fishing for leads, but that only makes Endour's leaders anxious to permanently silence him. As the stakes rise, McDermott and the staff of Baltimore's weekly North Bay Times are all that stand between Endour and its secret backers-and a parched America exposed.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Will 2012 signal the end of the Fourth World-our current world-and the beginning of the Fifth, a world in which all races live in peace and harmony Author Nancy Shaffron weaves a riveting and hypnotic tapestry from the threads of Hopi and Mayan legends to which she brings thoughtful discussions of catastrophic geological events and mysterious worldwide DNA changes. The Hopi Indian Fifth World legend and speculation about the ancient Mayan calendar's abrupt end at the winter solstice of our year 2012 provide the backdrop as DNA researcher Dr. Jason Towne and his colleague, geologist and parapsychologist Greg Sutherland, seek to understand the changes in their families and the rumblings of Mother Earth. Shaffron's haunting words transport us into dark and ancient Druid ceremonies and paint deeply moving stories of conception and birth and a heart-wrenching scene of loss. We hear the strange music of the ages and the words of the Light Beings as they guide and watch our tiny blue planet struggle through its transformation. We are left to ponder these ancient legends-could the end of Earth and the rebirth of humankind possibly occur at some future winter solstice, perhaps December 21, 2012.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Out of the depression that darkened Germany in the late 1800s came a group of brave women who dedicated their lives to a new order in the Catholic Church: the Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother.In the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, Frances Streitel knows her work will center on the poorest of the poor. But Frances doesn't realize that she and her followers will travel across continents, narrowly avoiding grave dangers, to start hospitals and schools in the wilds of the American frontier and elsewhere.It is difficult for the nuns to earn the trust of local families and endure the elements and insecurities of their new home in America. Later, as their story moves from the 1880s to the start of a world war, they are deeply affected by what occurs in Germany, where their order is headquartered and where many Catholics and Jews alike are banished. A sweeping portrayal of loyalty and sacrifice, Into America with Love captures the anxiety and hope of a handful of women who dared to look past hardships and build a bright future.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Social workers Hannah 'Scrimp' Dubois and Earlene 'Pinch'Washington have just started their own business, Social Investigations,to solve the murders of ten foster children in New Orleans, Louisiana.The New Orleans Police Department, the Catholic Church, and localpoliticians have sidestepped clues that point to those who hold great power,hampering their investigation.,/p>As Scrimp and Pinch discover more evidence, they realize that they are dealingwith a force that crosses into the realm of the paranormal. Then they are throwninto a world much like Dante's purgatory. Soon they link the murderers to asecret organization called the White Army, or La Armee Blanc, centered inNew Orleans, but rooted in medieval Europe and the Children's Crusades.Each clue leads to a beatitude, the characteristics of those who are deemedblessed: the pure of heart, the persecuted, the merciful, the sorrowful, thepeacemakers, the meek, the poor in spirit, and those who hunger and thirst afterjustice. By the time the eleventh child-the sacrificial child-goes missing,Scrimp and Pinch are determined to prevent his death.Racing against time and the threat of an approaching hurricane, these two bold,no-nonsense women work together to restore hope and bring closure to a citybattered by sin.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This poignant memoir shares one woman's memories growing up between the two world wars as a member of the McMillan family, a hardworking bunch who made their living on an eastern Washington farm.In a series of vignettes, Ernestine McMillan Hilton recalls the joys of small-town holiday celebrations, close-knit neighbors, and the events that shape the lives of the McMillans as they scratch a living from a scabland farm. With vivid detail, Hilton remembers how the sweet taste of strawberry Jell-O mingled with the wonders of Election Day in 1924 when her mother had the opportunity to vote for the first time, and she revisits how the end of the horse-and-buggy era gave rise to the Model T. She also relates the arrival of her baby brothers, the joys of going to school, and the hardships of the Great Depression.Once Upon a Green Meadow re-creates the charm and hardship of a rural American life that has vanished forever. But more importantly, Hilton's memoir reveals how one family's love sustained them throughout the hard times.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - BICYCLING THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE A Slice of Heaven, Taste of Hell 'This story runs deeper than an amazing ride down the Continental Divide of the United States. The riders take their courage and faith to new heights as they compare their struggles up 12,000 foot passes to their bedridden friend struggling with cancer for his life. Along the way, you meet John Brown while learning about his bravery. You laugh at their exploits on other world tours with stories told around a campfire. This bicycle adventure offers the best for cyclists and armchair travelers.' Charles Blackmer 'Ever ride a bicycle along a cliff face Have you sweated your way up a Rocky Mountain pass Have you rubbed shoulders with Lewis and Clark on their Corps of Discovery 1803 expedition Did you ever meet the famous mountain man Jim Bridger Have you set eyes on the Grand Tetons Watched Old Faithful explode into the sky How about water falling up Can you imagine a natural rock bridge 103 yards long On this ride, you'll see all these historical figures, natural wonders and much more. This is a funny, compelling ride along the Spine of the Rockies.' Paul Warneke 'This bicycle dream ride carries a bit of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. The author mixes hope with adventure, pain with courage and bicycling with mountains. John Brown, a friend left behind to battle cancer, provides guts and heart for his two friends who ride into the teeth of nature's fury. Along the way, you'll laugh, cry and gain new appreciations while pondering about the meaning of life. It's a great read!' Jeff Rockford.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - As a Christian and a U.S. legal consultant to Third World countries, Paul is amazed by how citizens of even the most impoverished areas and living in the most wretched of conditions manage to foster benevolence, goodwill, and peace in their lives and lands. But in the rich Western world, much of it either godless or mired in aggressive religiosity, these goals are seldom achieved. Paul is deeply troubled by this anomaly, and he finds himself engaging in a lively debate with an imaginary visitor, Kierkegaard's clown. Named after the mid-nineteenth century Protestant philosopher, the clown challenges Paul's Western complacency and draws a curious link between religion, war, and poverty by taking Paul to 'circus tents'-poor and despondent sections in America, India, and Iraq. It's in Baghdad where Paul's journey to enlightenment truly begins. Along with a group of like-minded individuals-Christian, Muslim, and Jewish-and with the clown as his unwavering guide, Paul searches for the theological and philosophical answers to his questions and discovers that the ultimate truth lies within his own heart.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Carlo 'Diablo' Mora is a twenty-three-year-old baggage handler at the Albuquerque airport. He never finished high school, belonged to a gang from the age of eleven, and is a fast talker. He's never had money, and the problem has grown with his marriage to Megan Marie. While loading baggage for a flight, he finds a wooden box filled with diamonds, and it's only a short step to stealing it.But Carlo finds out he's taken on a lot more than he can handle as he creates anguish and misery for his loved ones. Kenny James Wilcox, a man who likes to hurt people, and Adel Avelo, his violent lesbian cohort, are sent to retrieve the diamonds. They kill Carlo's mother, rape his wife, and hide her in the Sandia Mountains to flush out Carlo and the diamonds. Carlo asks himself if he really wants to risk the diamonds and what they could bring for himself and his wife.When ex-cop Jeffery 'J. T.' Thorn is hired to bring back those linked to the diamonds, he doesn't hesitate to use violence to achieve his objective, fueling the already explosive situation.Filled with murder, sex, and suspense and reminiscent of a Quentin Tarantino movie, this fast-paced novel reveals the ultimate price of greed. …

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Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - You're happily married with a beautiful family . when tragedy strikes not once but twice. Iris Davis is a woman of faith and courage who has relied on these traits to survive the sudden loss of her beloved husband and son. How do you go on when life deals such harsh blows How do you make a life for yourself when the lives of those you love end so suddenly The answers are here, in Iris Davis's memoir, CHASING THE WIND.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - A successful career woman, fulfilled by her avocation and love for aerobic dance, Susan Lee-Titus was on top of the world until the day two men with sawed-off shotguns burst into the dance studio and brutally raped her. Though she survived, she still had to literally pick her teeth up off the floor and start her life all over again. What followed was an eight-year odyssey for Susan, a draining and daunting physical, mental, and spiritual journey. Despite suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, Susan summoned a renewed faith and used the power of forgiveness to start the Joy Dancers, an outreach program for teaching incarcerated women how to release their anger through aerobic dance. But even more, Susan learned the beauty of compassion and the blessing of giving. From the savage beginning to the hopeful dream at the end, The Dancer Returns is the remarkable true story of how one woman refused to remain a victim. With courage, strength, and grace, Susan proves it's possible to turn an unthinkable crime into a healing, life-affirming experience.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - While meditating in her garden, Jessica, a middle-aged woman, happens upon Mabel. One of the many fairies who have been assigned to care for all of the plants, stones, and insects in Jessica's garden, Mabel introduces Jessica to a whole new world-one in which elves have a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow and where the spirits of trees and rocks can communicate with people. But none of these magical creatures is prepared for what happens when an oil drill hits a dragon living underground. The dragon becomes so enraged that he escapes from his lair in a subterranean cave and enters the human world. Jessica knows that many people are in great danger, but she doesn't know how to help. And for quite some time, no one believes that the dragon is real. Luckily, a grizzly bear and mysterious beings try to return the threatening dragon to its home. Full of fantastic creatures and fueled by imagination, Fairies in My Garden is a wonderful story that will introduce you to a multidimensional world where anything is possible.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Tiger Price, a.k.a TP, takes on his first investigative case after retiring from the prison system. The doors of his new business have been open less than an hour when he receives a package from lifelong friend Paul Peck, with photographs depicting a gruesome murder scene. Paul's son is on trial for murder, and he hopes his old friend can help prove his son's innocence. Tiger is wedged within the confines of a courtroom as he desperately tries to present the court with proof that his best friend's son is innocent of murder. Tiger tangles with judges, district attorneys, court clerks, and a shrewd DA investigator before reaching the core of his case. As he takes his investigation to the streets of Los Angeles, he encounters bums, hookers, drug dealers, and street gangsters. This dark counter-culture is filled with danger and deceit. In the midst of his investigation, Tiger Price joins forces with an unlikely partner who is properly equipped to infiltrate the venomous streets of Los Angeles. Tiger Price is relentless in his investigation, hoping that an innocent verdict can be reached.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'Trenton is where I learned about hunger, where it became personal for me, where it shed a thick hide of abstraction and touched my life, if only from the outside looking in. It is also where I learned something else: that the kindness of strangers can make a difference, even against a scourge that lingers in plain sight and never goes away.More than anything, this is really just a simple story about everyday people. People who need help and people who are fighting a holding action to meet that need. Fortunately, and unfortunately, that fight goes on.'.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Whether you're an administrative professional transitioning to more responsibility, a new manager, or simply want to 'tune up' your interpersonal skills, When Work Becomes You is a guide to greater success professionally and personally. Lisa C. Olsen and JanMarie C. Malik share invaluable lessons plucked from their own experiences of more than twenty years as business professionals and administrators. This innovative guide introduces S.I.X., a breakthrough model for Strategic Interpersonal eXcellence. In a pragmatic yet engaging style, Olsen and Malik weave real-life stories into the discussion of the six skills critical for today's professional: Initiative Critical thinking Dependability Diplomacy Grace Integrity When Work Becomes You includes checklists, tips, and personal narrative to help you successfully handle any situation you might encounter in your career. Jam-packed with the type of wisdom that only comes from experience, Olsen and Malik describe how to develop more confidence and purpose in your life. Written in practical terms, When Work Becomes You is not a textbook or another self-help book. From writing a resume to finding a better job, When Work Becomes You provides a clear, thoughtful, and rational path to a better career and a more fulfilling life. …

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - When good friends Wendy and Amie embark on a fall foliage tour of New England, they don't expect much excitement from their quirky, over-fifty group of tourists. However, the pair find themselves in the middle of a murder mystery that leads them to a most unexpected conclusion.When a member of Wendy and Amie's tour group suddenly dies, the two friends learn that when you always expect the unexpected, you will never be disappointed. With some amateur sleuthing and Wendy's deductive nosiness, she is able to put together the pieces of the puzzle and help solve the case.Part travelogue and part tongue-in-cheek commentary on the human condition, Lethal Leaf Peepers is the perfect tale for those who love an old-fashioned murder mystery.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The year is 1984. Things are looking up for 30 year old David Boyer, an aspiring world class athlete. He is on the cusp of achieving his lifelong dream of becoming one of the best tennis players in the world, when his life is turned upside down by a serious accident. With his body damaged and his spirit crushed, he is forced to accept menial work with a large energy corporation where his father already works. Bucky Boyer is a brilliant scientist who has invented a revolutionary electrical device, years ahead of its time, that threatens to bankrupt the very company that now employs them. Meanwhile, dozens of retired employees have been dying in tragic accidents. Joe Miller, David's friend, coworker, and frustrated amateur detective, senses the suspicious nature of it all. David is reluctantly dragged into the conspiracy. With the help of another old friend from childhood and his amazing pet, the mystery is finally unraveled. David confronts his ultimate fear and, in so doing, gains a powerful life lesson and a deeper appreciation for this new life that has replaced the one he lost. This novel has everything: danger, suspense, tragedy, fishing, intrigue, funny stories, sad stories, science, complicated characters, romance, courageous animals, timeless words of wisdom, and humor. Two thumbs up(the author's).…

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Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The best of Chinese martial artists fear an expert of Taiji Chuan. In English, Taiji Chuan means 'grand ultimate fist.' Tales of ancient masters developing this incredible force are legendary. Those who become well versed in the Yang style of Taiji, noted for its use of Lazhu Fangfa, are among the most renowned and feared martial artists in the world.In The Ancient Taiji Art of Lazhu Fangfa, Willard J. Lamb, a fifty-year student of martial arts, unveils the complex secrets of Taiji Chuan. Unlike other methods, the use of muscular force is reduced to a minimum in Lazhu Fangfa. The training in Taiji's candle method is unique in martial arts because it requires more mental than physical exertion. It is a part of the hui huo, or hidden teachings, of the Yang style of Taiji Chuan.To those who do not understand its subtleties, the art of Lazhu Fangfa is incomprehensible. Even in China, only the best students take on the task of learning this technique. But now, you, too, can learn this powerful ancient martial art and learn to understand Taiji and its power.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Liberal media bias is an established fact, and Jeff Gannon witnessed it first hand while serving 'behind enemy lines' in the White House press corps. Gannon's story of how he was driven out of the White House illustrates the challenges conservative journalists face in a profession that is institutionally and genetically liberal. Part of this book is an account of what members of the Old Media, Democrats and liberal activists will do to keep conservatives out of mainstream journalism. It serves as a warning to all journalists as to what can happen when politicians and activists object to their reporting.What they said about Jeff Gannon:U. S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi-'must be stopped'Vice President Al Gore-'pseudo-reporter'Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin-'non-journalist using a false name'House Judiciary Chairman Rep. John Conyers-'sham journalist'Clinton senior advisor Sidney Blumenthal-'a hireling and fraud'Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX)-'mouthpiece for the White House'Veteran columnist and reporter Helen Thomas-'a propagandist, a flack for the White House'MSNBC Countdown host Keith Olbermann-'fake reporter'New York Times columnist Frank Rich-'lapdog reporter'PBS host Bill Moyers-'phony journalist'.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The Valente family has left their Sicilian village of Catania, where they have been living at the foot of a menacing volcano, to fulfill their dreams in America. They settle in a coal patch town in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, nestled in the glorious Laurel Mountains. Paul Valente age thirteen, first generation American, emerges as the provider for the family of ten after his father's crippling mining accident. Struggling to find his identity as a man and a miner in a brutal underground world, Paul battles prejudice inside and outside the mine. He is strong, with a passion for the American lifestyle of flashy clothes, cars, and jazz music, which his father cannot understand. Little Catania is a story of heroes and scoundrels, both men and women-a saga of two families-the close-knit Valentes and the floundering Mianis-that delves into love/hate relationships as the Miani family, delicately tethered together by feelings of parental abandonment, struggles for acceptance from a father living in a world of his own mind's creation. A chronicle of life's events, goals, and tragedies as mining families face their challenges in stride, Little Catania pays homage to miners, the forgotten heroes of an industrial war.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'The Author Murders is boisterously imagined and vividly written. Eric Meeks's debut thriller is one wild ride.'-J.R. Lindermuth, author of Cruel CutsAfter the freakish death of famous novelist Woodie Stuart, the literary world shrugs its shoulders. After all, Woodie was drinking, consorting with a woman who wasn't his wife, and sailing in waters prowled by pirates. He got what he deserved, right But when more bestselling novelists are murdered, a strange thing occurs. The authors' first-edition books appear on online auction sights, garnering a fortune for some lucky individual. Palm Springs rare-book dealer Xanthe Anthony watches the events with interest but is a little disconcerted when he becomes a prime suspect.When Anthony is arrested and jailed on suspicion of murder, he knows it's going to take a lot more than smooth talking to get him out of this one. He asks his friend Milo, an Internet hacker, to help him track down the real murderer. But as the body count continues to rise, Anthony has to act fast if he is to escape the net of justice slowly closing around him .…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The son of hardworking Italian immigrants, Eric Hamilton dreams of one day becoming an architect and owning his own firm. They're pretty lofty goals for a boy working in a sweatshop while his friends enjoy the freedom of summer vacation, but Erich is confident in his ability to succeed.Despite opposition from his father, Eric leaves home and becomes a brew master at the Bad Brew Coffee House in Utah. There, he makes a meager $3.75 an hour plus tips, but he interacts with people that matter: Artists, poets, future designers, and architects who have come to the University of Utah to study their respective trades.But it's his friendship with Jason Prescott that gives him the opening he needs. Jason is the scion of one of the principals of Prescott and Anderson Architects. Eric embarks on a career with Jason's family firm and proves himself quite capable as he begins rising through the ranks and develops a name all his own. Soon, he becomes one of the most powerful and respected architects in the world. But his achievement doesn't come without a price.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The story told in The Imperfect Leader is timely.it's relevant.it's powerful.and it will challenge the way you think about leadership. It is a story that reveals a new model for transformational leadership-one that flies in the face of conventional wisdom, creates healthy corporate cultures, and delivers extraordinary, sustainable results. It is a story about the personal journey transformational leaders must take in order to be true to themselves-to be in touch with themselves-and to find at journey's end that it's not about them. The Imperfect Leader will resonate with leaders at all levels and in every walk of life. It guides, equips and motivates leaders, young and old, to understand the necessity for personal transformation that is required for leaders to make a difference in their organizations. George Gallup, Jr. (The Gallup Organization) said this about The Imperfect Leader: 'There is one true and effective model for leadership that outperforms all others-it is time-tested and historically proven to be the leadership model for transformational change. In The Imperfect Leader, Taylor offers an interesting, well written articulation of that model. It is a very practical book that should be read by any leader seriously intending to make a difference-in their organization-or in the world.'.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This book shows that no matter what the social issues or school crises of the moment from segregation and integration of the public school system in the 50's, gum-chewing and rebellion, removal of prayer in schools in the '60s, to drugs, and gang-related activities, and violence in today's 21st century school system --- the educator has the unique calling to reach out and truly educate and enlighten our students who will become the hope for tomorrow's future. This book will serve as a guide to enlighten educators that the basics of education remain the same, which is to educate, train and develop students despite the external circumstances they may face in life. We will teach and train our children to become our future leaders. …

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Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - A reader may think that writing a biography would be an easy task. Research that needs to be done by an author of non-fiction books requires many hours of focused time and countless interviews with real persons associated with the person or event.The author of a biography should have all of the facts stored in his memory and merely needs to transcribe them into a book without further research. Wrong!Maybe it was because of my age, 82, that I was unable to sit back and dictate to a stenographer, or into a tape recorder, a flow of the events and influences that shaped my personality and my life. Instead, I spent over two years sitting at my computer's 'Microsoft Word', searching my mind, my pilot's log book, and diaries, slowly eking out one sentence, one paragraph and then one page.Time was allocated to this endeavor on a 'I have nothing else to do' attitude. With the Oregon rain, soaking the golf course into an unplayable mire, I was able to pacify my longing for a game by turning on the word processor and succumbing to the pleasure of reliving my younger days.The cover jacket of this book was designed by my graphic artist son, Jay, to depict my personality as a 'free spirit' and as a serious Certified Public Accountant.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Transplanted Canadian Doug Loggins is the new principal at Palm Oasis High School-in a small desert community located in California's Colorado Desert. A local tribe, the Napoc Band of Whitewater Indians, flaunting state law, open a gaming Casino. Doug must deal with ancient squabbles, local politics, and disputes about the meaning of sovereignty in addition to his own administrative duties.But these ordeals are nothing compared to the situation he faces when one of his students, Simone Garcia, turns up dead. Loggins and authorities suspect a drug related death, but in pursuing justice they butt heads with the leader of the Napoc nation, Reginald 'Cisco' Tramhurst, a powerful figure who was instrumental in getting the Casino built on Indian land.When Loggins joins forces with the beautiful Anna Carpenter, a recently divorced Palm Oasis prosecuting attorney, he's surprised at their instant attraction. But the closer they come to the chilling truth surrounding Simone's death, the more their newly burgeoning relationship is threatened. In chasing the links to Simone's death, Doug encounters a life threatening attack, an entrepreneur of questionable character, a frequently contumacious peace officer, a double named attorney and the true survivor, Brutus. In a desperate chase, Doug takes to the air to find a killer and save a life.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Broken down into short chapters and written in an easy-to-understand style, this financial guide is a compilation of Upton's favorite columns written over the course of thirty years. You'll read about free enterprise and capitalism, see how taxes affect different investments, and travel through Europe to compare socialism and capitalism. You'll even learn simple techniques to make a retirement fund last, often factually and amusingly explained by Upton's 'stubby-pencil' economist, Buster Boom.Enjoyable, entertaining, and educational.'As a practitioner and as a widely-read columnist, Upton brings a wealth of personal experience to his task. His knowledge of the financial world and his ability to communicate simply and clearly make this an important book for those who take investing seriously.' -John W. Bachmann, senior partner, Edward Jones'Bob Upton explains the basics of building wealth. At Louisiana College, he was a favorite with students. He taught time-tested fundamentals. Bob's insight and experience help investors assume greater responsibility for their financial security.' -Roger W. Best, Ph.D. professor emeritus, Louisiana College; dean and provost retired, Northwestern State University of LouisianaBARRON'S reviewed his earlier book, Mutual Fund Magic: 'Upton does an admirable job of explaining investment principles in easy-to-understand language.' (August 13, 1990).…