The Buck Stops Here

Detailed pictures present both personal and political facts about the Presidents of the United States and some historical events occurring during their terms.

Detailed pictures present both personal and political facts about the presidents of the United States and some historical events occurring during their terms. Newly updated, this 20th anniversary edition is a treasure trove of American history. Full color.

In the bestselling tradition of Margaret Truman's biography Harry S. Truman, here are the 33rd U.S. President's fascinating theories and opinions on leadership and leaders, plus his picks for the best and worst presidents--all in his bluntly honest "give-em-hell" style.

Traces the life and career of the statesman, from his birth and early life in Missouri, to his days in Washington, D.C., as a senator and president, to his retirement.

Memoirs of the author; an Indian entrepreneur.

Mastering the Seven Decisions guides readers to a profound understanding of how to fully integrate seven life-changing Decisions into their daily lives. The Responsible Decision: The buck stops here. I accept responsibility for my past. I am responsible for my success. I will not let my history control my destiny. The Guided Decision: I will seek wisdom. The Active Decision: I am a person of action. The Certain Decision: I have a decided heart. Criticism, condemnation, and complaint have no power over me. The Joyful Decision: Today I will choose to be happy. The Compassionate Decision: I will greet this day with a forgiving spirit. The Persistent Decision: I will persist without exception.

The Buck Stops With You! provides common sense strategies and practical tips to help today's workplace managers motivate subordinates. Motivational speaker John Graci sends the message loud and clear: Leaders have the power to help employees feel good when they come to work, but they also have that same power to make employees feel miserable. John's unique ability to look at the leader/employee relationship in no-nonsense terms allows him to coach managers through the process of changing their employees' attitudes and performance as they apply the kind of techniques that will help them: Involve employees in change Accept different value systems Practice constant and open communication Challenge others to grow and develop John's advice has helped leaders at all levels fully understand the amount of power they possess in motivating employees to work harder, faster, and smarter. Whether you manage in a production, service or office environment, union or non-union, Graci's realistic scenarios and anecdotes will encourage all managers to rethink their leadership style.

Abigail Laine is comfortable being the sheriff of Rockbridge. She only conducts a few traffic stops a week, has minimal paperwork, and cruises the town's mostly vacant streets. This leaves her plenty of time to read and keep her living space and work area orderly. But when Caleb Welsh gets murdered on his way home late one Friday night, she's forced to blow the dust off her badge and find the killer. And what kind of animal has the ability to decapitate someone?One that is half-human of course!With the help of Rockbridge's finest civilians, Laine must a draw a line in the salt lick and assure that The Buck Stops Here.