Jim Thomas

"Revenue has never been higher, attendance has never been better, and baseball has never had a stronger international presence. Yet, with all of the prosperity, the game has rarely faced more significant problems, both in the headlines and deep within our communities. Steroid scandals, labor strife, self-centered superstars, a dramatic decline in the number of African American players and fans, constraints on Little League facilities and resources, and competition from trendier sports and entertainment options all threaten the foundations of our national pastime. Hall of Famer Winfield presents his plan of action for saving this great game from self-destruction. A respected role model and ambassador of the sport, Winfield outlines his strategy for making baseball inclusive, empowering, and entertaining, offering ideas and solutions for diversifying front offices; marketing the game; developing community-based programs; and working out fair, creative, and lucrative parameters for the business of baseball.--From publisher description."--From source other than the Library of Congress

Discover the PowerOf Better NegotiatingNegotiation is one skill everyone needs in order to get more of what they want — to sell more, to keep costs down, to manage better, to strengthen relationships — to win! Thomas shows you exactly how the best negotiators reach long-lasting positive solutions that build profits, performance, and relationships.This indispensable guide covers all you'll ever need to know about negotiating, including:The 21 rules of successful negotiating — and how to defend against them!"Quickies" — specific tips on how to successfully negotiate with bosses, children, car dealers, contractors, auto mechanics, and many othersWhy Americans are among the worst negotiators on EarthHow to overcome your natural reluctance to bargainWhy win-win negotiating is so vitalHow to thoroughly prepare for your negotiationsHow to deal with counterparts who intimidate or harass youHow to negotiate ethically — and deal with those who don'tHow to negotiate more successfully across cultural linesThomas's Truisms — 50 memorable negotiating maximsThe psychology of negotiating, historical illustrations, day-to-day applications, and much, much more!

Casey Jones and the Turtles are watching a Super Slam hockey match when a group of parahawks suddenly fly into the arena -- and take off with the Golden Puck, the game's ultimate trophy! Outraged by the theft, Casey vows to retrieve the trophy. He and the Turtles are hot on the trail of the thieves. Will they get it back? Find out in this superslamming story!

Legend says that twelve magical stones are scattered across the globe. Twelve talismans - each with its own special power. And Jackie is on a quest to find them all! An evil spirit named Shendu takes over Jade's body. Can Jackie save her before it's too late? Expert archaeologist Jackie Chan and his feisty 11-year-old niece, Jade, are on a daring adventure around the world. Their mission is to locate the 12 talismans which possess amazing magical powers. This dangerous assignment will draw readers into an adventure that will leave them on the edge of their seats

A novelization of the movie based on two books by Dr. Seuss which feature a zany, but well-meaning cat and the two children whose lives he turns upside down.

Predator is a savage alien, invisible and armed with advanced weapons. On this, his second visit to Earth, he lands in Los Angeles and begins a series of ghastly murders. It's up to a determined police lieutenant to learn what is going on, even when he is warned off by a mysterious government agent.

Van Reybrouck reviews some of the most dramatic episodes in Congolese history -- from the slave trade to the ivory and rubber booms; from the arrival of Henry Morton Stanley to the tragic regime of King Leopold II; from global indignation to Belgian colonialism; from the struggle for independence to Mobutu's brutal rule; and from the world famous Rumble in the Jungle to the civil war over natural resources that began in 1996 and still rages today.