Most Popular Books by Mike Jackson

General Sir Mike Jackson's illustrious career in the British Army has spanned almost 45 years and all that time he has shown loyalty, courage and commitment to the British army. This autobiography aims to exhibits the qualities for which Jackson is admired; his professionalism, his honesty, his directness, his exuberance and his sense of humour.

FACs (forward air controllers) in Vietnam flew low and slow, searching for signs of an elusive enemy. Often they trolled themselves as bait for the NVA troops to try to shoot down. When a friendly unit made contact, having a FAC overhead made their day because the FACs controlled the bomb-, rocket-, and napalm-laden fast movers, fighter jets and attack aircraft whose ordnance often made the difference between life and death. They were regarded by many of their airforce and naval aviator brethren as insane, suicidal, or both. In addition to the perils of enemy fire which ranged from lucky AK-47 shots to .51 caliber machine guns and SA-7 shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles, you had to watch out to keep from being blown up in a B-52 Arc-Light strike or knocked down by friendly artillery. As the title suggests, however, Naked in Da Nang is not an angst ridden account of mortal combat. Following in the footsteps of Richard Hooker's classic M*A*S*H: A Novel About Three Army Doctors, author Jackson has a keen eye for the absurdities that abound in a combat zone. That the humor is often dark only serves to sharpen its comic edge.- These pilots were considered the "Guardian Angels" of the Vietnam ground soldier- Refers to the "unarmed" nature of FAC (Forward Air Controllers) aircraft- Low-tech aircraft that survived combat on pilot skills only

A biography of former American astronaut, Neil Armstrong, who, in 1969, became the first man to walk on the moon.

A biography of the Wright brothers, who became famous as the inventors of the airplane.

In this international bestselling book, learn about the Strategic Advisor Board, a business mentorship company that helps small businesses build and scale their companies. Based in Boulder, CO, and operating nationwide, Strategic Advisor Board consists of a board of ten CEO members who collectively advise and mentor clients. Leveraging the power of powerful industry connections, their goal is to have their client dream bigger, achieve the highest possible profit for their company, and create a working system that will allow their business to not only grow but thrive. Reinvigorating small businesses is a priority of the Strategic Advisor Board. We focus on smarter business growth through community effort that helps the local economy. Our communities fuel our country's economy and allow us to grow and thrive as a nation. We help businesses create smart strategies that tie into the community effort to support the economy in a more holistic way.

Looking through their family photograph album, Grandma explains to her grandchildren the lives of their parents, grandparents and great-grandparents. Includes activities. Suggested level: junior, primary.

This international bestselling book explores the valuable lessons of community and leadership that every new (and old) entrepreneur needs to learn. Community and business leadership go hand-in-hand, and no business lasts long without either one. A successful business needs a supportive community. And communities are only as supportive as the leaders within that community. This book shares the perspectives on community of several successful business leaders. Jason Miller, the principle author, is the leader who brings all of us other leaders together in one powerful community. Plus, all the authors are directors of the Strategic Advisor Board (SAB) or are strategic partners of SAB. Jason is the founder and CEO of SAB and has gathered ten directors and a couple of hundred strategic partners, all of them powerful leaders and superb humans. Here are the authors who share their expertise and experience with us: Will Black Amy Blain James Foo Torres Terry Foster Mike Jackson Alexia Kaz Melanie Kossan Shelby Jo Long Otis McGregor Mike Owens Joel Phillips Michael Sipe Mike Steward Buy this book and start learning how to build your business with community today.

This series answers questions on a wide range of topics including geography, history and science in an accessible and fun way. Each title contains questions posed by children to make them accessible for younger readers. This book looks at how the senses work.

This series answers questions on a wide range of topics including geography, history and science in an accessible and fun way. Each title contains questions posed by children to make them accessible for younger readers. This book looks at people's homes.

Attention all business leaders! Are you ready to unlock your organization's full potential? This international bestselling book is designed for leaders who want to create a more equitable workplace and lead their organization to success. Do you want to build stronger teams, create a culture of equity, and maximize your employees' potential? This book will teach you how to do just that. By embracing equity and practicing inclusive leadership, you can break down communication silos, foster collaboration, and eliminate unnecessary stress in the workplace. The results of implementing equity in your business will be seen in increased efficiency, productivity, and employee satisfaction. You will also be able to attract a more diverse and talented workforce, which will benefit your organization in many ways. In this book, you will discover: The difference between equity and equality of opportunity How to avoid "quiet quitting" with equity in the workforce The importance of equity in business leadership Strategies for creating a culture of equity in your organization The value of equity in the workplace How to maximize potential through equity Don't wait any longer to take your business to the next level. This book includes the following expert authors: Jason Miller Chukky Okobi, NFL Super Bowl Champion Dr. Bruce Rippee Chris O’Byrne Patricia Baronowski-Schneider Ira Bowman Dr. Julie Ducharme Lynn Hoerauf Brianna Jackson Mike Jackson Ryan Jackson Jon Macaskill Michael Markiewicz Luba Sakharuk Start making a positive impact on your organization and employees!

Simple explanations of the natural world and introductions to different times and places! Colorful titles feature fictional children exploring factual topics ina charming, easy-to-read presentation. Beginning readers can learn about nature, recent history, and international cultures through books they can read for themselves.

Explore the different types of clothes worn by children around the world.

The international bestselling book, Business Leadership and Diversity, is a must-read for any leader looking to build a more diverse and successful business. Written by seasoned business leaders, this comprehensive guide provides practical strategies and tools for creating an inclusive workplace culture and fostering diversity and inclusion at every level of an organization. Here's what you can expect to learn from this book: Recruiting and hiring diverse talent: Learn how to attract and hire top diverse candidates, and how to create an inclusive interview process that ensures a fair and equitable selection process. Developing and promoting diverse talent: Discover how to create development opportunities that are tailored to diverse employees, and how to create a promotion process that is fair and equitable for all employees. Fostering an inclusive culture: Understand the importance of an inclusive culture and learn how to create an environment that is welcoming to all employees, regardless of their background. Strategies for leading a diverse team: Learn how to effectively lead a diverse team, and how to navigate potential challenges that may arise. Real-world examples and case studies: See how other companies have successfully implemented diversity and inclusion initiatives and learn from their successes and challenges. This book is essential reading for any leader looking to build a more diverse and successful business, and it provides a wealth of practical strategies and tools that can be applied to your organization today. Don't miss out on the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of diversity and learn how to create a more diverse workplace culture that can lead to better business outcomes. This book includes the following expert authors: Jason Miller Dr. Julie Ducharme Reggie Walker, Former NFL All-Star Chris O’Byrne Patricia Baronowski-Schneider Ira Bowman Lynn Hoerauf Brianna Jackson Mike Jackson Ryan Jackson Michael Markiewicz Dr. Bruce Rippee Luba Sakharuk

If you would like to be equipped with the necessary skills to handle all forms of negotiation in life, then you have definitely come to the right place! The book "Never Split The Difference - Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It" by Chris Voss brings to our attention the fabled and legendary negotiating skills of the FBI hostage team, and how we can practically use those skills in both work and relationships. He leads us through on a step by step journey that makes learning and embracing the subtle nuances of negotiation a walk in the park. Never shy away from a confrontation again. Never compromise and never accept less than what you truly want. Voss's book is a true revolution, combining tough negotiation skills with the fine art of emotional intelligence, giving the everyday person access to tactics that can broker even the toughest deals every time. This book holds a detailed, comprehensive summary of the original book by Chris Voss and it succinctly collates all the important facts into easy-to-remember points for quick and effective understanding of the original work, so that you can hit the ground running and start to see the benefits from Never Split The Difference in the shortest possible time! DISCLAIMER: We are convinced that our professional summaries will introduce more readers to the full book who otherwise would have turned a blind eye by the sheer commitment. Our intention is sincere in that readers could use this summary as an introduction or a companion to the original book, not as a substitute.

A title from the Rainbows series of first information books for beginning and developing readers. The series is grouped into three levels by interest and readability and then subdivided further by topic. This book makes a trip around the world to see the homes of children from different cultures.

Simple explanations of the natural world and introductions to different times and places Colorful titles feature fictional children exploring factual topics ina charming, easy-to-read presentation. Beginning readers can learn about nature, recent history, and international cultures through books they can read for themselves.Two children on a worldwide magic carpet ride experience the richness of diverse cultures.

This is the most comprehensive collection of art from the ground-breaking animated series, ReBoot!

The third title in this well-received series of guides to the major British motorways. Following the success of the M5 Sights Guide (now put of print) and the M6 Sights Guide (available from all good book shops), Mike Jackson has now travelled, examined and photographed the M4 from end to end - starting north of Swansea and ending at Chiswick flyover. It's over 200 miles long and has nearly 300 photographed sights. It's packed with an intriguing exploration of the communities around the carriageway and offers incisive commentary on the culture, businesses, attitudes and environment through which the carriageway passes. Like the previous books, it's irreverent and avoids replicating the tourist or public relations literature. Instead it reveals little known and often funny facts about the institutions we are passing. What's going on behind those doors? Which famous people have lived in those big houses? What do they make in that factory? What terrible things have happened in that hotel? What do the guide books never tell you about Windsor Castle? From coal-mining to computers, horses to Heathrow, poverty to affluence. see from the carriageway. Guaranteed to makes journeys along any part or all of the M4 hugely more enlightening.

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 22nd British National Conference on Databases, BNCOD 22, held in Sunderland, UK in July 2005. The 16 revised full papers presented together with an invited paper and the abstract of an invited talk were carefully reviewed and selected from 66 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on spatio-temporal databases, data integration and information retrieval, XML, and applied information management.

57 Minutes is the short guide to life for busy individuals. Blending personal examples with inspirational concepts, 57 Minutes tackles many of the obstacles that stand in the way of leading a happier life. Using a down to earth, common sense style it answers important questions, such as: why short term pleasures can make you feel worse, why self-doubt holds you back, why big dreams alone are not enough to get things done and why quitting is sometimes the right thing to do. 57 Minutes can be read from cover to cover in under an hour and is for people looking for a simple guide to a more fulfilling life.

Hey horror fans, looking for stories that will test your heart, mind, and stomach? Check out this collection of freaky and frightening happenings:How does a boy keep a cool head when creepy creatures crawl into his bed? What happens when a murderer answers an ad offering him help? Will an old man finally stand up to murderous childhood bullies? What does one do with a cat smarter than any person and deadlier than any other creature?Chew your nails to the quick as you gawk at a nightmarish children's choir perform in church. All five of your senses will beg you to stop reading while grotesque and sadistic spirits 'play' in a graveyard. If the above isn't enough, there's many more timber-shivering tales waiting to sink their teeth and claws into your psyche!

Assassin I Am, Jim Scott Books #28, features three new characters who are, in time, joined by some old friends familiar to my readers. Fred Dupree and Rosemary Williams work under the direction of Harvey Puckett, as they set out to eliminate several al-Qaida affiliated imams, and also attempt to track down an al-Qaida bombmaker. The bombmaker is in America to teach his craft to others, and start a major campaign to destabilize the U.S. After Fred and Rosemary are joined by these old friends, the group then uncovers a major al-Qaida plot to set up the Caliphate of America. While such a plot would certainly be doomed to ultimate failure, the widespread death and destruction it could cause would change our way of life for years to come. With our borders wide open to the hoards of people crossing into the U.S., there's no telling how many are Islamist terrorists. We do know several imams in this country are anti-American. With converts to the Islamist terrorist cause added to those crossing the borders, the groundwork for major terrorist operations has been laid, and at some point we are going to be dealt a severe blow if stepped-up attention isn't paid to the situation. This book offers an implausible solution, but one that may need to be used in the future.

In Devil's Brew, Book #8 of the Janitors series, the team expands greatly for a mission to deal with a major al-Qaida training facility inside Syria, even as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan rage on. Some old friends from Toboggan, and our friendly Mafioso from Dead Silent Calm reappear, some for long-term association with the team in the coming Asps series, which starts where the Janitor series leaves off, after the next and final book of this series...Sedona Chip. Did Saddam Hussein really dispose of Iraq's WMD after using them on thousands of his own people? Or did he simply hide them where the inspection teams that searched for them couldn't find it? Questions that we may never know the answer to...but one possibility is offered up in this book. This book also again visits the total lack of decency al-Qaida and other Islamists operate under, as nothing can be put past these ruthless cowards.

In this the second book of the Becker Trilogy, Bigfoot Bait, and Jim Scott Books #23, Bob gets a case to work on involving the kidnapping of two coeds from the university in Columbia, Missouri, where his friend Wilbur Holder is Chief of the Campus Police. During the case, Dan and Janet Orf deal with a similar case from the university in Berkeley, California, where another young lady has been kidnapped. In the process of the two investigations, it is discovered they may be intertwined. For readers of the Janitor and Asps series, I hope you'll be happy to discover Jim and Holly Scott get involved, along with Hector Garcia. Also in this book, "Crazy" Salazar Webster makes a return visit, leading to the discovery of the gun-running biker gang that Bob and Wilbur helped round up in Bob Becker P.I. Apparently the gang isn't finished just yet. While the base premise of the story may seem a bit "out there," it is done with tongue in cheek, as I take a shot at loopy professors in general, and at the many folks making fortunes out of "Bigfoot" hunting. With all the modern equipment available, if Bigfoot (by whatever name) is real, there should be a nice video of him and his family by now. While I'm ambivalent as to the reality of "Bigfoot"--even if I do find the subject a bit interesting--many people do believe Bigfoot exists. This, in part, is the story of two such men who reside (in their minds) in the entitlement class. Bob Becker and friends feel those two have stepped way across the line of proper conduct--and do something about it--with a bit of help from surprising sources. Special note to the citizens of Entiat, Washington: I took a few liberties (literary license) with the facilities of your lovely town. Hope you'll forgive me