Books with author Thomas Barr

*Finalist—Tuscon Festival of Books*Finalist—IAN Book Awards*Semifinalist—Kindle Book AwardsGeorge thought he’d finally escaped Shawna by picking up an easy bartending gig in Bocas del Toro, Panama. With an extra $400/month to edit an online love column keeping him afloat, he spends his days swimming and sinking beers with his roommate PJ. Does the occasional female tourist ever sleep over? Sure. But that’s nothing compared to PJ’s scorecard. PJ should be registered with the Center for Disease Control. Warm water, cold beers and no Shawna—life couldn’t be better on the island. Until George takes a little road trip to Colombia. Raúl, his boss at the bar, offered him a free ride. He always knew Raúl moved a little bit of cocaine. Who doesn’t? But guns? So… he absolutely should not write Shawna. That clever soul-crushing beauty destroyed him. Maybe it would be OK if she came for just a week? Just one week...

*Finalist—Tuscon Festival of Books*Finalist—IAN Book Awards*Semifinalist—Kindle Book AwardsGeorge thought he’d finally escaped Shawna by picking up an easy bartending gig in Bocas del Toro, Panama. With an extra $400/month to edit an online love column keeping him afloat, he spends his days swimming and sinking beers with his roommate PJ. Does the occasional female tourist ever sleep over? Sure. But that’s nothing compared to PJ’s scorecard. PJ should be registered with the Center for Disease Control. Warm water, cold beers and no Shawna—life couldn’t be better on the island. Until George takes a little road trip to Colombia. Raúl, his boss at the bar, offered him a free ride. He always knew Raúl moved a little bit of cocaine. Who doesn’t? But guns? So… he absolutely should not write Shawna. That clever soul-crushing beauty destroyed him. Maybe it would be OK if she came for just a week? Just one week...

Keeping it simple and profitableThe purpose of this book can be summarized in three actionable tasks:1. Understand your existing inventory situation and define improvement objectives2. Simplify planning, purchasing, and stocking of spare parts, consumables, raw and bulk materials, MRO and engineering parts3. Realize savings by executing the strategy of "Classify & Cash-In."To achieve these goals, the following three questions shall be answered:1. How can your inventory be analyzed? 2. How can your inventory be classified into relevant groups?3. How can you develop rules for the groups and implement them?Introducing: SWOT Analysis of inventoryPlus: ABC XYZ analysis explainedUseful concepts for supply chain, purchasing, procurement, planning, warehousing, logistics and inventory control professionals and managers are explained in a practical manner.Inventory has become a significant cost driver due to large investments made by companies. Intermittent and irregular nature of many demands complicates the balancing of stocks and their holding costs. Many expensive parts, although low in demand, are critical to operations. By an appropriate classification system, various categories are identified. Specific recommendations and procedures are suggested for each of the classified group.

The goal of this book is three-fold:1. Understand your existing inventory situation and define improvement objectives2. Simplify planning, purchasing, and stocking of spare parts, consumables, raw and bulk materials, MRO and engineering parts3. Realize savings by executing the strategy of "Classify & Cash-In"To achieve these goals, the following three questions shall be answered:1. How can your inventory be analyzed?2. How can your inventory be classified into relevant groups?3. How can you develop rules for the groups and implement them?Introducing: SWOT Analysis of inventoryPlus: ABC XYZ analysis explainedUseful concepts for supply chain, purchasing, procurement, planning, warehousing, logistics and inventory control professionals and managers are explained in a practical manner. Inventory has become a significant cost driver due to large investments made by companies. Intermittent and irregular nature of many demands complicates the balancing of stocks and their holding costs. Many expensive parts, although low in demand, are critical to operations. By an appropriate classification system, various categories are identified. Specific recommendations and procedures are suggested for each of the classified group.

Joe Medwick, Hall of Fame player, spent his professional life determined to excel. Angry at times at the mediocrity of others, Medwick's 17 year career in the majors included leading the league three straight years in RBI and also in doubles. He was the only player to be removed from a World Series game by the Commissioner. A selection in 10 All-Star games, in 1937 Medwick was the last player to win the Triple Crown in the National League. His beaning in 1940 led to the development of batting helmets. This book follows Medwick through childhood, the minors, the majors, managing in the minors, and teaching batting for the Cardinals. His campaign to receive his due from the electors of the Hall of Fame is also chronicled.The book is an updated and revised version of 2003's The Fierce Fun of Ducky Medwick whose cover price was $85.

Walter Foster's classic How to Draw and Paint series provides aspiring artists with an exceptional array of art instruction books featuring all subject areas and media. Each title includes easy step-by-step exercises as well as finished illustrations or paintings that will inspire artistic talent in anyone. Packed with practical information, helpful tips, and fundamental techniques, the How to Draw and Paint series offers a complete library of resources to which artists of all skill levels can refer again and again. ¥ Discover how easy oil painting can be with 14 stunning demonstrations ¥ Find out what materials and colors you'll need to get started painting right away ¥ Choose your favorite subjects--from still lifes, flowers, and landscapes to street scenes, buildings, portraits, and more ¥ Follow along step-by-step to create textural, color-filled works of art ¥ Learn the secrets of composing with the color white and "suggesting" details ¥ Master the techniques for painting with a palette knife

Will the great innovations of the twenty-first century be American or Chinese? Who is winning the innovation race? And what are the implications for the people of other nations?There is a contest for technological supremacy occurring across the Pacific – a contest of historic importance, for its outcome will shape the world during the coming century and the winner will claim not just economic, military, and political ascendancy, but also superiority in their values and system of government. For those who grasp that technological innovation underlies economic strength, this book unravels some of the most important, but least well understood dimensions of American and Chinese competition. In a succinct, informative, and evidence-based manner, it analyzes whether China can match American levels of invention and innovation. Along the way, it draws conclusions for other nations caught between the Eagle and the Dragon - nations like Australia, Japan, and Korea - who are weighing the advantages of strategic alliances and trade links with both great powers.There has never been more a more important time to understand the implications of escalating American and Chinese competition. For those who believe technological innovation underlies economic strength, this book presents the facts in a straightforward but compelling manner.

Mr. Finch leads a quiet life with his best friend, a small red bird. Nothing very exciting ever happens to them, and that suits Mr. Finch just fine. Until one day when Mr. Finch’s one and only friend disappears! Worried, Mr. Finch heads off in search of the bird, right into the heart of a jungle that has recently invaded the city. Suddenly, Mr. Finch finds himself on an extraordinary journey that teaches him a lot about himself. Will this journey allow the two friends to take flight and finally find true happiness?

While Abner Doubleday is remembered primarily for his "invention" of baseball, this biography focuses on his duty to his nation. Following Doubleday's youth in Auburn, NY, to his days as a cadet at West Point, the general's involvement in the American Civil War, and his public service afterwards, he is portrayed here as a man who took unpopular stands but was guided by a firm vision of justice.