When it comes to first and second impressions, they couldn’t get any worse. But when a heated moment ends with a kiss — it breaks all the rules. As Elsie Creek’s newest resident, Que is way too jaded to go near any man, let alone Connor, the judgemental jerk next door. Busy trying to fit in, she now has to pretend that kissing the beautiful bad boy meant nothing! Yet the chemistry Connor shares with the feisty single mother is undeniable. So to avoid the temptation of diving too deep, he'll obey her house rules of no afterschool visits, no talk of the past, and forget a forever future. Perfect for this military man dancing with his own demons, eager to return to base and avoid the small-town gossipers. That is until trouble crosses boundaries in their very own neighbourhood, threatening everything they love — who will be left standing? Set in the uniquely rugged and romantic outback, the bestselling Elsie Creek Series is the perfect home for healing hearts and new beginnings. Are you ready to Escape to a HAPPILY EVER AFTER? **The Elsie Creek Series can be enjoyed as a standalone or beautifully binged in order** ♥ 6 x finalist for the AUSTRALIAN ROMANCE READERS AWARDS ♥ 2 x finalist for the AUSTRALIAN RuBY – ROMANTIC BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS “Loved the settings & the characters…” Fiona McArthur International Bestselling Author 'Mel A. Rowe writes stunningly evocative rural romance… It's So. Damn. Good.' Blush Magazine “RUGGED. ROMANTIC. OUTBACK. ... you are going to want this, oh yes, you are!" Cathryn Hein, Australian Bestselling Award Winning Author. "This rural romance has a heart that beats" Imprint Magazine ★ The Reading Order for ELSIE CREEK SERIES: ★ The Art of DUST Diamond in the DUST Caked in DUST Xmas DUST Muster in the DUST Written in DUST
A serious small-town cop. An off-limits stranger. And a treasure hunt that threatens to tear their town apart… Marcus is a man who lives in a world of rules. One of them is to never get romantically involved with anyone who could affect his job. But when the town’s hermit mysteriously passes, a stunning stranger arrives, bringing trouble of a different kind… Wren is searching for answers, trying to decipher the cryptic clues left by the last member of her infamous family. Making it the wrong time for her to fall for the big and beautiful detective sergeant. Trying to keep their relationship strictly professional only fuels their attraction because they’ve never felt more at home—or more like themselves—than when they’re in each other’s arms. But when a grave family secret is unearthed, all hope of a future together takes a dramatic and deadly turn… Get set for a thrilling romantic adventure through the extraordinary Northern Territory outback in this latest instalment in the international bestselling series, which you can enjoy as a standalone story. Are you ready to Escape to a HAPPILY EVER AFTER? #WritteninDUST | #ElsieCreek | #Escape2HEA **The Elsie Creek Series can be enjoyed as a standalone or beautifully binged in order** The Elsie Creek Series is a: ♥7 x finalist for the AUSTRALIAN ROMANCE READERS AWARD ♥2 x finalist for the AUSTRALIAN RuBY – ROMANTIC BOOK OF THE YEAR “Loved the settings & the characters…” Fiona McArthur International Bestselling Author “Mel A. Rowe writes stunningly evocative rural romance… It's So. Damn. Good.” Blush Magazine “RUGGED. ROMANTIC. OUTBACK. ... you are going to want this, oh yes, you are!" Cathryn Hein, Australian Bestselling Award Winning Author. “Mel writes fantastic outback stories!” Maya Linnell, bestselling rural fiction author. "This rural romance has a heart that beats" Imprint Magazine The Reading Order for ELSIE CREEK SERIES: The Art of DUST Diamond in the DUST Caked in DUST Xmas DUST Muster in the DUST Rolled in Dust Written in DUST **The Elsie Creek Series can be enjoyed as a standalone or beautifully binged in order**
A shy kitchenhand. A sultry ex-fireman. And a town’s tradition is about to be tested… There’ll be no escaping her reputation now, not when Lucy’s hopes of running her own kitchen are derailed by the new guy, Jax. In minutes, he’s managed to stir up the locals and condemn an institution—leaving Lucy jobless! Bound by a promise to bury his past, Jax’s outback survival is off to an uneasy start as he tries to renovate a deserted farmhouse the wildlife has claimed as their own. In need of help, Jax volunteers to assist Lucy as she tries to flip her fried reputation via a crazy-train of trials. In return, she’ll guide him as they explore the boundaries of family, friendship, and his land. A land that hides a secret Lucy is entrusted to keep. A secret that stands between her dreams and the man she loves… From the bestselling author of the much-adored Elsie Creek Series, the romantic adventure continues in this fun, tasty test of trust, love, and dusty outback traditions, revealing that the perfect recipe for happiness in the home is much bigger than a house—it’s a town. **The Elsie Creek Series can be enjoyed as a standalone or beautifully binged in order** Are you ready to Escape to a HAPPILY EVER AFTER?
Who said sisters have to be friends? Not when Lottie Voss has seven days to: -save the family home -drive to an unknown destination -and not evict the enemy in the passenger seat—her sister! There’s no such thing as sisterly love between Téa and Lottie Voss. They’re barely on speaking terms and now they’ve been forced to sit side-by-side on a hellish outback road trip. With the help of Devin, a dreamy cowboy in denim—who, Téa tries to avoid, (even though their chemistry is off the map)—the Voss sisters are determined to fulfil their father’s wishes. Risking their lives on a journey that triggers childhood dreams and dramas, as they attempt to build some sort of sisterly bond and save the farm. Until they discover a family scandal that truly leaves them speechless! Crank up the air-conditioner as you travel to the land of heat and dust, in this charming and challenging romantic outback adventure, as these sisters learn that having flaws is just part of the family. Are you ready to Escape to a HAPPILY EVER AFTER?
She’s rodeo royalty. He’s nothing but a drifter chasing a dream. So how much trouble can a fake date create in a town overrun with cowboys? Daughter of a wealthy cattle station owner, Mandy is the wallflower who prefers to take care of her family, her herd, and horses. But when her father hires someone else to manage the station she was born to run, Mandy makes a plan to retaliate… Rigsy only came into town to find a date for a friend—not get roped into fake dating one of the famous Muster Sisters! Pretending to be in a relationship with the sweet-smiling stockwoman to help achieve his goals, seems simple enough. Yet with Mandy’s father gunning for Rigsy to leave town, her scheme may be the only thing that can keep his hopes alive. But when the couple’s unexpected passions collide with their ambitions, they become rivals in the race for their individual dreams that could cost them everything—including each other! Settle into the saddle for this charming, heartfelt story of love, family, and friendship, found in the most remote corner of the outback in this edition of the international bestselling small town series of Elsie Creek. Are you ready to Escape to a HAPPILY EVER AFTER? **The Elsie Creek Series can be enjoyed as a standalone or beautifully binged in order** ♥ 6 x finalist for the AUSTRALIAN ROMANCE READERS AWARDS ♥ 2 x finalist for the AUSTRALIAN RuBY – ROMANTIC BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS “Loved the settings & the characters…” Fiona McArthur International Bestselling Author 'Mel A. Rowe writes stunningly evocative rural romance… It's So. Damn. Good.' Blush Magazine “RUGGED. ROMANTIC. OUTBACK. ... you are going to want this, oh yes, you are!" Cathryn Hein, Australian Bestselling Award Winning Author. "This rural romance has a heart that beats" Imprint Magazine ★ The Reading Order for ELSIE CREEK SERIES: ★ The Art of DUST Diamond in the DUST Caked in DUST Xmas DUST Muster in the DUST
After seven-years, creative Mumpreneur, Kathryn (Kat) Jones, returns to the outback town of Elsie Creek at the request of her dying uncle. Kat can't fix the man but she can care for his wife, fix his home, and fix his beloved vehicle to get him there.Workaholic, Kyle Smythe, owns the only mechanical workshop in town, and he's about to propose to another woman when his ex-muse rolls into his yard seeking help to restore her uncle's ute.For Kat, Kyle was her best friend, her creative collaborator, and first and only love. But his rejection tore her heart apart.Kyle's scars still sting over Kat's desertion-especially when he'd needed her the most.Yet these long-lost summer soulmates are compelled to team-up to make a man they both care for happy in his final days.Can they work together without re-igniting that spark shared those many summers ago? Or will it remind them of their promises of forever that ended in never?Some summer loves you can never forget, found in a place where summer never ends?Where you'll discover the essence of the rugged and romantic outback of Australia's Northern Territory in this small town series of Elsie Creek, a place filled with more cattle and crocodiles than people-who still manage to find love?Are you ready to Escape to a HAPPILY EVER AFTER?
She’s hiding from heartache. He’s a hustler hiding more… Floriculturist Jordi uses her shyness as a shield to keep everyone at a distance—except for family. And Luke. The sun-soaked, stunning Luke who hustles her for free flowers to feed his family’s pet water buffalo. From a landmark family that lost its legacy, Luke aims for a new future by entering the country’s richest fishing competition, and he’s trying to sweet-talk Jordi to watch over his mischievous grandmother. Yet the more time they spend together, the closer they become, as their buried desires ignite. But Luke is keeping a secret from Jordi that will crush her. With a million dollars on the line, the fate of more than their hearts hangs in the balance… Set in the stunning outback, this touching tale of friends, foes, and buffaloes shows how fate has a way of helping everyone find their version of happily ever after—no matter the cost. If you enjoy swoon-worthy rural romances set in a small-town, with a touch of family drama, action and adventure, then you’ll love this latest stand-alone addition to the Elsie Creek series. The Elsie Creek Series is a multi-bestselling series: ♥9 x finalist for the AUSTRALIAN ROMANCE READERS AWARD ♥2 x finalist for the AUSTRALIAN RuBY – ROMANTIC BOOK OF THE YEAR “Loved the settings & the characters…” Fiona McArthur International Bestselling Author “Mel A. Rowe writes stunningly evocative rural romance… It's So. Damn. Good.” Blush Magazine “RUGGED. ROMANTIC. OUTBACK. ... you are going to want this, oh yes, you are!" Cathryn Hein, Australian Bestselling Award-Winning Author. “Mel writes fantastic outback stories!” Maya Linnell, bestselling rural fiction author. "This rural romance has a heart that beats" Imprint Magazine The Reading Order for ELSIE CREEK SERIES: The Art of DUST Diamond in the DUST Caked in DUST Xmas DUST Muster in the DUST Rolled in Dust Written in DUST Doctoring DUST Buffalo Dust
She plans to work alone. He wants to be left alone. What connects them is a country lane that may be their pathway to love—if only they’d stop irritating each other. Recovering from a personal trauma, IT geek, Jessica, stumbles into Heart Springs with one goal in mind. What she hadn’t planned on was clashing with the bantering, blue-eyed, hard-bodied, Brett. Shouldering his own emotional tragedy, Brett prefers the solitude of his farm. Until he discovers his new neighbour, the disagreeable yet desirable Jessica standing in his way. Over six long weeks of winter, these two torn souls somehow agree to work together. But do they dare act upon their mutual attraction, or will they walk away from each other for good? From the lush countryside of New South Wales to the harsh Centralian outback, hike into the heart of this sweet, small-town rural romance. Where learning to let go of the past can be the most imperfectly perfect step towards love. Are you ready to Escape to HAPPILY EVER AFTER…
When a famous footballer meets a girl from the wrong side of the tracks... Before 90,000 screaming spectators, Ward suffers a devastating injury. Desperate to recover, he’s forced to front the fabled racetrack’s horse-whisperer or face risky surgery. Zara is a Reiki Master who specialises in racehorses—not humans. She rescues and rehabilitates animals—not adults. So there is no way she’d touch some fancy footballer as part of her day job. But Ward will do anything to play under those stadium lights again. Even if it means following Zara to her family farm where the games really begin… To win on and off the field Ward will risk everything. But at what cost—the love of his life or the life he loves? From bestselling author, Mel A Rowe, The Football Whisperer delivers healthy doses of humour in this heartfelt story of two different people, from two different worlds, who face their fears for love. If you like your sports romance mixed with animal rescues and a big city to small town rom-com feel, then you will love The Football Whisperer. Are you ready to Escape to Happily Ever After? Spoil yourself by grabbing your copy today. What readers are saying about The Football Whisperer: Top 5 #MustRead New Releases in Aus-Romance Today! "…such a lovely novel, warm-hearted and witty, with a clear focus on healing, facing your fears, and loving without reserve...thoroughly recommend it…’ Australian Women’s Writers Review Goodreads & Bookbub Reviewers are saying about The FootballWhisperer: "You'll have no choice but to fall in love with Zara and her family of misfits." "Perfect weekend read to unwind." "I've got a new author crush and you're gonna love it! Her writing style is imaginative and well developed." "This is such an interesting story about healing, family and what's important." "Well written. Zara and Ward make a great couple. I enjoyed this story and recommend it to all." "This is such a moving story with a great ending that needs to be added to your collection and shared with others." "It's sweet, captivating, enthralling, addictive.
When a new single father hires a nanny who doesn’t know what she’s doing… Living a carefree lifestyle, Ash suddenly discovers he's a single father. Desperate for a decent night's sleep, he enlists the help of a mysterious newcomer, Harper, to become the nanny. However, the city-loving Harper has set some boundaries: One: she’s agreed to help the cute cowboy with the sweet smile temporarily. Two: to avoid becoming some babysitter’s romantic cliché, Ash isn't allowed to flirt with Harper—a rule Ash struggles to maintain. But a bigger battle is brewing on the horizon, endangering their family-owned cattle station's very existence… Don’t miss this wild ride of love, laughter, and livestock in this small-town rural romance series, starting with Stockman’s Sandstorm. This sweet and steamy slow-burn romance is a heartwarming entry into the rugged and romantic outback for those who call Elsie Creek Station home. Reading Order for THE STOCKMEN SERIES: Set in the beloved world of the bestselling Elsie Creek Series and The Station Duology, this small-town western romance series follows four brothers search for their happily ever afters in the rugged and romantic outback. ♥ The Stockman’s Sandstorm ♥ The Stockman’s Stowaway ♥ The Stockman’s Stormcloud ♥ The Stockman’s Showdown
Love or legacy – only one can be chosen. “It was going to kill him to say goodbye to one to keep the other, when his family’s legacy already dictated which one he had to choose and which one to let go ...” Jake is set to take the reins as the next cattle king on the largest cattle station in the Northern Territory. With the vultures circling for their piece of his family’s land, and with time running out on Sienna’s work contract, Jake takes on a risky venture. But when a ghost from the past reveals a deep dark secret, it tears Jake’s family apart. And the only woman who can help them is leaving. Will this dusty Cinderella keep her prince? Or will Jake let the love of his life go, breaking both their hearts, in the epic conclusion to this heart-warming outback romance. For a better reading experience, it is recommended you read The Station: Volume One.
She’s fallen for a man she can never have … Escaping her past, Sienna never expected to find herself living in a timeless land of cattle musters, cranky cattlemen, and wi-fi withdrawals. But the attraction to her breathtakingly handsome boss proves to be the biggest challenge of all. Jake never wanted to be boss, yet he’ll sacrifice everything for family. Until the curious Sienna arrives stirring up the dust, and his heart, to unearth a devastating string of family tragedies. Even though Sienna knows their attraction is mutual, it’s clear Jake is holding back for a reason. And when she discovers why … Be prepared to get your boots a little dusty as you take a heart-warming emotional ride into this adventurous story about mending broken hearts and breaking rules as traditions are about to be tested. Are you ready for an escape to Happily Ever After?
A holidaying sports heroine crosses paths with a cheeky but charming cattleman, as they try to work their way out of a jam… An injured-world champion softballer, searching for a lost family connection, unexpectedly crosses paths with the cheeky but charming caretaker, Alex, on her Aunt’s outback farm. With Verily holidaying at the farmhouse, she’s a curveball Alex would love to catch—but she’s also a risk to his heart and homelife he’d rather avoid. But finding himself in a jam, Alex herds Verily into a wild scheme that could propel his dreams into fruition. Until a feud between old friends threatens to derail everything. With her return tickets booked, can Alex convince Verily to stay or will they find themselves on opposite sides of the globe forever? From dusty cattle stations to flourishing mango orchards, welcome to Elsie Creek, a sweet small town series set in a place where the summer never ends. *💎*Book II of the ELSIE CREEK SERIES can be enjoyed as a standalone*💎* voted FAVOURITE SMALL TOWN STORY for Australian Romance Readers Awards 2019/2020 finalist. "a beautiful story filled with emotion, romance and fun, the setting is just awesome" Team Romance Book Haven "filled with witty banter that had me laughing out loud" Contemporary Romance Reviews "a genuine & descriptive even detailed outback tale..." BookBub "I loved the characters...they were full-bodied, lifelike with real tangible personalities." Goodreads "The author paints an amazing picture of the outback with her words drawing you into the story..." "If you're fan of Aussie outback stories then you will enjoy this..." "The descriptions of the outback are so real, you would think you were in Australia yourself.
“Love may be painful at times, but it’s never meant to leave bruises seen on the outside.” Following a tragic event, Mia Dixon meets Cap Riggs, a muster dog trainer and animal rescuer. With a chance to let the dust clear, Cap offers her a job at his family’s cattle station, where her passion for conserving this harsh outback environment is shared by the man patiently supporting her dreams while stealing soft touches and midnight kisses under the stars. He was never supposed to fall for her, but from the second he’d laid eyes on her, it was a feeling that took root so fast that Cap would do anything to keep Mia safe. But when his scheming enemies threaten all their futures, Mia may have the answers—if she finds the courage to face her fears. Stockman’s Stowaway delivers a deeply heartfelt adventure romance that comes with a found family who shows that loving the right people can be that safe space everyone deserves. Reading Order for THE STOCKMEN SERIES: Set in the beloved world of the bestselling Elsie Creek Series and The Station Duology, this small-town western romance series follows four brothers as they search for their happily ever afters in the rugged and romantic outback. ♥ The Stockman’s Sandstorm ♥ The Stockman’s Stowaway ♥ The Stockman’s Stormcloud ♥ The Stockman’s Showdown
Dangerously good-looking. Dangerously breathtaking. This dangerously sinful cowboy is going to steal her heart. When the outback’s bare-knuckle champion, Dex Riggs, arrives in Sophie’s emergency room, she knows better than to get involved with the dark rebel who reads her so well. As his nurse, she tries to keep their relationship strictly professional, but her reaction to their sizzling chemistry suggests otherwise… Damaged by his past, Dex is used to living on the wrong side of the law and has vowed never to get close to anyone. But when his gaze falls on Sophie’s lips, he may be tempted to cross that line. When his enemies threaten the livelihood of his family’s cattle station, Dex must enter the greatest fight of his life. It’s a battle for his family, for his home, and for the kind of love that could heal his wounded soul. Who will be left standing when the dust settles over the sun-scorched land the Riggs brothers dare to call home in this action-packed, adventure-filled romance full of heat and heart. Are you ready to Escape to a HAPPILY EVER AFTER? ★★From the author of the Bestselling Elsie Creek Series & The Station Series★★ This small-town western-style cowboy romance series follows four brothers as they search for their happily ever afters in the rugged and romantic outback. ♥ The Stockman’s Sandstorm ♥ The Stockman’s Stowaway ♥ The Stockman’s Stormcloud ♥ The Stockman’s Showdown
A serious small-town cop. An off-limits stranger. And a treasure hunt that threatens to tear their town apart… Marcus is a man who lives in a world of rules. One of them is to never get romantically involved with anyone who could affect his job. But when the town’s hermit mysteriously passes, a stunning stranger arrives, bringing trouble of a different kind… Wren is searching for answers, trying to decipher the cryptic clues left by the last member of her infamous family. Making it the wrong time for her to fall for the big and beautiful detective sergeant. Trying to keep their relationship strictly professional only fuels their attraction because they’ve never felt more at home—or more like themselves—than when they’re in each other’s arms. But when a grave family secret is unearthed, all hope of a future together takes a dramatic and deadly turn… Get set for a thrilling romantic adventure through the extraordinary Northern Territory outback in this latest instalment in the international bestselling series, which you can enjoy as a standalone story. Are you ready to Escape to a HAPPILY EVER AFTER? #WritteninDUST | #ElsieCreek | #Escape2HEA **The Elsie Creek Series can be enjoyed as a standalone or beautifully binged in order** The Elsie Creek Series is a: ♥7 x finalist for the AUSTRALIAN ROMANCE READERS AWARD ♥2 x finalist for the AUSTRALIAN RuBY – ROMANTIC BOOK OF THE YEAR “Loved the settings & the characters…” Fiona McArthur International Bestselling Author “Mel A. Rowe writes stunningly evocative rural romance… It's So. Damn. Good.” Blush Magazine “RUGGED. ROMANTIC. OUTBACK. ... you are going to want this, oh yes, you are!" Cathryn Hein, Australian Bestselling Award Winning Author. “Mel writes fantastic outback stories!” Maya Linnell, bestselling rural fiction author. "This rural romance has a heart that beats" Imprint Magazine The Reading Order for ELSIE CREEK SERIES: The Art of DUST Diamond in the DUST Caked in DUST Xmas DUST Muster in the DUST Rolled in Dust Written in DUST **The Elsie Creek Series can be enjoyed as a standalone or beautifully binged in order**
A shy kitchenhand. A sultry ex-fireman. And a town’s tradition is about to be tested… There’ll be no escaping her reputation now, not when Lucy’s hopes of running her own kitchen are derailed by the new guy, Jax. In minutes, he’s managed to stir up the locals and condemn an institution—leaving Lucy jobless! Bound by a promise to bury his past, Jax’s outback survival is off to an uneasy start as he tries to renovate a deserted farmhouse the wildlife has claimed as their own. In need of help, Jax volunteers to assist Lucy as she tries to flip her fried reputation via a crazy-train of trials. In return, she’ll guide him as they explore the boundaries of family, friendship, and his land. A land that hides a secret Lucy is entrusted to keep. A secret that stands between her dreams and the man she loves… From the bestselling author of the much-adored Elsie Creek Series, the romantic adventure continues in this fun, tasty test of trust, love, and dusty outback traditions, revealing that the perfect recipe for happiness in the home is much bigger than a house—it’s a town. **The Elsie Creek Series can be enjoyed as a standalone or beautifully binged in order** Are you ready to Escape to a HAPPILY EVER AFTER?
Love or legacy – only one can be chosen. “It was going to kill him to say goodbye to one to keep the other, when his family’s legacy already dictated which one he had to choose and which one to let go ...” Jake is set to take the reins as the next cattle king on the largest cattle station in the Northern Territory. With the vultures circling for their piece of his family’s land, and with time running out on Sienna’s work contract, Jake takes on a risky venture. But when a ghost from the past reveals a deep dark secret, it tears Jake’s family apart. And the only woman who can help them is leaving. Will this dusty Cinderella keep her prince? Or will Jake let the love of his life go, breaking both their hearts, in the epic conclusion to this heart-warming outback romance. For a better reading experience, it is recommended you read The Station: Volume One.
A holidaying sports heroine crosses paths with a cheeky but charming cattleman, as they try to work their way out of a jam… An injured-world champion softballer, searching for a lost family connection, unexpectedly crosses paths with the cheeky but charming caretaker, Alex, on her Aunt’s outback farm. With Verily holidaying at the farmhouse, she’s a curveball Alex would love to catch—but she’s also a risk to his heart and homelife he’d rather avoid. But finding himself in a jam, Alex herds Verily into a wild scheme that could propel his dreams into fruition. Until a feud between old friends threatens to derail everything. With her return tickets booked, can Alex convince Verily to stay or will they find themselves on opposite sides of the globe forever? From dusty cattle stations to flourishing mango orchards, welcome to Elsie Creek, a sweet small town series set in a place where the summer never ends. *💎*Book II of the ELSIE CREEK SERIES can be enjoyed as a standalone*💎* voted FAVOURITE SMALL TOWN STORY for Australian Romance Readers Awards 2019/2020 finalist. "a beautiful story filled with emotion, romance and fun, the setting is just awesome" Team Romance Book Haven "filled with witty banter that had me laughing out loud" Contemporary Romance Reviews "a genuine & descriptive even detailed outback tale..." BookBub "I loved the characters...they were full-bodied, lifelike with real tangible personalities." Goodreads "The author paints an amazing picture of the outback with her words drawing you into the story..." "If you're fan of Aussie outback stories then you will enjoy this..." "The descriptions of the outback are so real, you would think you were in Australia yourself.
Effective decisions are crucial to the success of any software project, but to make better decisions you need a better decision-making process. In Evaluating Project Decisions, leading project management experts introduce an innovative decision model that helps you tailor your decision-making process to systematically evaluate all of your decisions and avoid the bad choices that lead to project failure. Using a real-world, case study approach, the authors show how to evaluate software project problems and situations more effectively, thoughtfully assess your alternatives, and improve the decisions you make. Drawing on their own extensive research and experience, the authors bridge software engineering theory and practice, offering guidance that is both well-grounded and actionable. They present dozens of detailed examples from both successful and unsuccessful projects, illustrating what to do and what not to do. Evaluating Project Decisions will help you to analyze your options and ultimately make better decisions at every stage in your project, including: Requirements–Elicitation, description, verification, validation, negotiation, contracting, and management over the software life cycle Estimates–Conceptual solution design, decomposition, resource and overhead allocation, estimate construction, and change management Planning–Defining objectives, policies, and scope; planning tasks, milestones, schedules, budgets, staff and other resources; and managing projects against plans Product–Proper product definition, development process management, QA, configuration management, delivery, installation, training, and field service Process–Defining, selecting, understanding, teaching, and measuring processes; evaluating process performance; and process improvement or optimization In addition, you will see how to evaluate decisions related to risk, people, stakeholder expectations, and global development. Simply put, you’ll use what you learn here on every project, in any industry, whatever your goals, and for projects of any duration, size, or type.
Since 1901, over 5,600 pitchers have toed the rubber in baseball's major leagues. Of them only 369 have won 20 or more games in a single season. (Only 168 of those to win 20 games have been able to repeat the feat, further illustrating how difficult it is to reach that plateau.) Season by season, this reference work documents major league 20-game winners from 1901 through the 1996 season (including the Federal League 1914-1915). A brief synopsis of each pitcher's season is provided, along with his complete pitching statistics. Some of the pitchers who won 20 games were all-time greats, but, interestingly, many were journeymen who had one great season. The work also shows the changes in the game, from the deadball era when pitching dominated to the present when the lively ball has made the 20-game winner even rarer than before.
Discover the Three Elements of the Entrepreneurial Mindset—the key to twenty-first century sustainable success: “A must read.” —David Bach, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Automatic Millionaire The Entrepreneur’s Solution introduces the Business Mastery Blueprint and the concept of sustainable success—the new model for thriving in the twenty-first century, which replaces the old standard “model of mediocrity.” New-millennium companies are blazing a very different path to an achievable and sustainable future. But what is the mindset behind the methodology? In these pages, potential and beginning entrepreneurs can learn exactly what it takes to live a rich life on every level. The Nine Entrepreneurial Essentials that make up the Three Elements of the Entrepreneurial Mindset—from the moment they are put into practice—become a game changer in growing a business and a meaningful life. “A thought-provoking new way to think about business.” —Daniel Amen, MD, author of Change Your Brain, Change Your Life Includes a foreword by Brendon Burchard, New York Times–bestselling author of High Performance Habits
From the Author's Preface The rapid advances in Materials Science and Engineering . . . have convinced many that the design, production and use of advanced materials will shape future manufacturing industries. Competitive advantage within entire industries is shaped by the quality of the materials available to the manufacturers; the early availability of a new material can be leveraged manyfold. In addition, advanced materials or advanced materials processing can signal the birth or death of entire industries, and access to higher quality and lower cost material has permitted some countries to obtain market dominance in several key industries. Much of the new strategy entails harnessing the potential of innovative technology, that is, going back to the nano and molecular states of materials and new, effective ways to create, process, and eventually use them. Rather than being concerned with a relatively small number of generic materials, each possessing a broad range of uses, the materials sector is increasingly concerned with tailoring a growing list of ever more specialized materials for narrow niche applications. New products with better growth prospects such as high-performance alloys, composites, laminates, and a variety of coatings have been emphasized. Materials firms also have sought ways to overcome the weaknesses of ceramics and fully exploit their formidable strengths. "Functional materials" that do more than support structures have been developed for use in sophisticated electronic, optical, magnetic, and biotech applications. This book will . . . show what materials will be available in the next decade or two, in addition to those currently available and their effect on material design, start-up, and production processes.
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