Fred Smith’s 6:30 A.M. breakfasts have become legendary. Now readers can join those whose lives have been stretched and enriched by words of wisdom from mentor and best-selling author Fred Smith, Sr. This book is a collection of 52 inspiring thoughts from Fred on a variety of topics—including leadership, perseverance, success, character, faith, friendship, family and heroes. Following each insightful entry is a thoughtful response/reflection from 52 of Fred’s good friends, including Zig Ziglar, John Maxwell, Pat Williams, Ken Blanchard and Charlie “Tremendous” Jones, who call him mentor and credit him with having a significant influence on their lives and ministries. Men and women worldwide will “breakfast with Fred” and grow in faith, understanding and purpose. His wisdom and principle-based approach to life will enable them to grasp life with a stronger hold. And thought-provoking questions, one-liners and Scripture references will allow readers to personalize the impact of each reading. Grab a cup of coffee and get ready for a life-changing “breakfast with Fred.”
Four high school students. Once crime. Someone has to pay. Someone has to talk. Lies, deception and manipulation run rampant during an afternoon interrogation hellbent on discovering who is the expendable culprit in this one act play by author Fred Smith.
Following the success of his engineering company and iron foundry, James Williams made his fortune with the onset of railways during the Industrial Revolution. James now also owns a hotel and enjoys a happy life with his wife, Ruth. But darkness lingers on the horizon as an apparent serial killer terrorizes the small township of South Downesmere. Several citizens are in the grip of fear as they hold the key to this killer’s identity but can’t—or won’t—volunteer vital information. James seeks to reveal the perpetrator at any cost. Dark Secret blends elements of historical fiction with an exciting thriller, told above the backdrop of the Industrial Revolution, resulting in a compelling mystery that will keep readers guessing until the very end.
Selling real estate and closing real estate deals are two TOTALLY different things. And if you want to the top 1% of real estate agents, Realtors(R), brokers and associate brokers out there who consistently earn big commission checks, you've got to perfect the art and science of using a system that delves deeply into the mind and psyche of home buyers and sellers. Wouldn't you like your business to be thriving, allowing you to spend more free time with your family? How about reshaping your real estate business so you can spend more time doing the things that really matter the most to you? Maybe sales are currently flat lining. Or things are going along okay, but nothing great. Some of you may have hit that proverbial ceiling. You just can't seem to generate more revenue. Your real estate business seems to be slowly sliding no matter how hard you work or how many hours you put in it. Imagine how you would feel if you no longer had to spend sleepless nights worrying about making that next sale, or trying to figure out different ways to attract new clients, whether buyers or sellers. You probably got into the real estate business so you could be your own boss and earn more money doing something you're good at and working your own hours. But have you discovered that being a real estate agent includes all kinds of things you never really thought about? Are you tired of trying to come up with ideas to attract more listings or ways to get buyers to actually put in a bid on homes? Are you bogged down with paperwork, regulations, higher expenses and all kinds of distracting details that keep you away from the truly important demands of being a real estate agent? What about agents who work for you? Do they seem unmotivated and disinterested? Are they sabotaging your efforts at every turn? Now imagine what it would be like to put all these challenges behind you. So, in this book I'm going to share with you 3 things: 1. How to understand the often-missed emotional side of marketing so you can attract a steady stream of the PERFECT clients... 2. How to crack the code by looking at the emotional side of market conditions so that the prospects you attract will CONVERT at the levels of the top 5% of all real estate pros. AND 3. I'll show you how to use a simple, foolproof sales and marketing system that constantly produces a steady flow of higher quality leads, while working LESS in your business than you are right now. These 3 things will lead to the ULTIMATE outcome: doing business by invitation and referral only, in any market condition. So if you are... - A listing agent who wants to get into the head of your clients so you can handle problems up front and know which way you need to go to get the listing... - A buying agent who wants to make sure every step of a real estate transaction goes smoothly and according to plan... - A new real estate agent who would like their business to be thriving... - A future real estate agent who doesn't want to make costly mistakes... - A broker or associate broker with a team who wants to reshape their real estate business so they can spend more time doing the things that really matter the most... OR If you're stuck in selling or marketing in any way, shape, or form and your sales are currently flat lining.... Then this book is definitely for you. It's totally possible to change your real estate business and your life.
Fight the Freshman Fifteen, Sleepless Nights, and Other Pitfalls of College Life Welcome to college life. It's full of possibilities -- and pitfalls. Cafeteria food is awful, but there sure is a lot of it. And you can eat as much (or more) of anything -- and everything -- as you want. And in a single year of study, you can grow a gut that will haunt you for the rest of your life. No one in the dorm is going to tell you when to go to bed, and you can wear each all-night cram session like a badge of honor. But on two hours of sleep a night, the circles underyour eyes will make you look like a raccoon before midterms -- which you'll then probably fail. And exercise -- what's that? Say hello to thunder thighs and saggy bat-wing arms. Sound awful? Good. It's supposed to. But take heart: With the simple advice you'll find in this book, you can eat right and get the sleep and exercise you need to excel academically and creatively. You'll get the straight story on how to avoid the freshman fifteen, and learn how to make good choices in the cafeteria and make smart snacks on those few useless appliances they allow you to keep in your room. You'll get tips on fitting regular exercise into a busy class schedule and getting enough sleep without being the only one who never -- NEVER -- makes it to the latest of the late-night parties. Eat smart to fight the freshman fifteen, food allergies, and fatigue Prepare smart snacks right in your dorm room -- without burning the place down! Get enough sleep without missing out on too much late night fun Build the body of your dreams with smart exercise tips Make the grade without succumbing to stress Includes delicious dorm-room snack recipes The Smart Student's Guide to Healthy Dorm Living is a must for any parent sending their student off to college. The book is packed with practical tips for healthy eating. It helps answer the questions I hear from college students every day. This book is the answer to helping teens stay healthy and fit as they transcend the college years into adulthood. Hats off to M.J. and Fred Smith for giving students and easy-to-read survival guide to healthy eating at college. -Ann Blocker, RD, LD, CDE, director of nutrition at Veterans Memorial Hospital and nutrition consultant to Luther College, in Decorah, IA A great book, so practical and useful-fantastic! -Jane Hasek, MSN, Ed.D., chancellor emerita and distinguished professor at Allen College in Waterloo, IA I've lost another two pounds this week. I know that I'm losing it through exercise and diet. My stamina in exercising is increasing while my appetite is decreasing...I feel that I am working harder and longer without being any more tired. I really enjoy exercising and feel great doing it. My mood is better because I feel better about myself. -Andy Wannigman, student I have been using the tips in the book and have a success story. I feel great! It's that plain and simple. I feel better about myself. I'll continue this plan next semester. I liked the results a lot and I hope to get more of the same the longer I participate... -Dana Roberts, student
A rebellious girl with a yearning for excitement finds adventure and romance on one of Tampa's most notorious streets. A hood rat trying to earn his stripes learns about consequence the hard way when a botched robbery goes wrong.Two strangers rely on each other to survive while hiding out in a closet during a school shooting. A troubled mother writes a letter to her daughter on her sixteenth birthday explaining the harrowing truth about her estranged father. A young baller defends his turf and shows the varsity football stars who the real king of the streets is.The new kid in school is shone the light by an unlikely source while trying to win the girl and avoid getting his ass kicked by the resident bully thugs.How Long Can a White Girl Last on Nebraska Avenue? introduces a melting pot of dynamic teen characters trying to find their way in a world that's long on hardship and short on mercy.
One of America's finest gay poets whose flat, dry, conversational Midwestern voice speaks with honesty and self-deprecating humor about the buttoned-down 1950s, the unbuttoned 1960s, and the out, proud, but embattled decades that have followed.
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