"First Things First For New Hires" explains how to orient, train, and evaluate the new employee during a standard 90-day trial period."Making The Good Great By Training Them" shows how to training can both motivate your staff and maximize their performance.In "Should You Bribe Or Bully Your Team?" several managers tell how they motivate to achieve both long- and short-term objectives."Fire 'Em Up or Fire 'Em?" explores different ways to creating an efficient, produc...

My Gitfiddle Summer is a richly textured coming-of-age novel about country music, memory, and the flawed people we love. Set against the backdrop of small towns in 1950s Missouri and illuminated by the country music of the era, it captures the bittersweet process of growing up, of seeing parents as people, of confronting danger with dignity, and of finding one's voice in the noise of a broken world. With lyrical prose and deep emotional resonance, it tells the story of a boy who b...

Cityverse portrays a world in motion where lives unfold in fleeting moments of love, loss, joy, and solitude. Through candid street photography and the delicate precision of haiku and tanka, Dave Donelson offers an unfiltered glimpse into the poetry of everyday existence on city streets. Each image, each verse, is a captured breath of time-raw, un-posed, and profoundly human. Without structure or sequence, these moments invite you to wander freely, to pause, to see, and perhaps, to underst...

Repeat sales are generally more profitable than new ones, so smart companies work hard to build a base of satisfied customers. This handbook uses real-world examples to give you dozens of ideas for making your customers want to come back again."Seven Ways To Wow Your Customers" describes how little surprises can create a warm spot for your business in the customer's heart."Case Study: Selling to Off-Roaders" explains how knowing your customers pays off, especially in specia...

In the quiet corners of a studio where wood shavings curl under northern light, or in a cottage studio lined with overflowing bookshelves, creativity unfolds as both refuge and reckoning. Short Essays on Creativity invites you into this intimate world where stuff is made. These essays, drawn from years of crafting words, wood, and paint, explore the relentless urge to create, not for wealth or acclaim, but for the tangible joy of shaping something true.This collection reflects the ...

In this luminous collection of upmarket fiction, four deeply human stories explore the quiet struggles and defining moments that shape us. An aging woodcarver clings to his faith and craftsmanship as he wrestles with his fractured relationship with his son. A neglected boy finds solace in books, discovering that stories can both shelter and set him free. A childhood Christmas, a Hollywood epic, and a family crisis converge in a meditation on innocence, fate, and belief. And a reluctant tee...

Short Tales of Memory is a collection of personal essays shaped by vivid, often poignant recollections. With raw honesty, Dave Donelson delves into the heart of his life to explore moments that ripple through time, from a family history rooted in rebellious and independent ancestors to the heartbreak of a Little League game. His lyrical prose, interwoven with poetic and varied narrative voices, captures the emotional truth of love, loss, and resilience. Each tale-whether of a broken marria...

Short Stories of Horror is a collection where the mundane twists into the macabre and the things we fear most take shape in ways we never expect.In "Bad Dog," a seemingly innocent pet is more than just a companion-it's a mirror of its owner's soul, growing into something far more terrifying than anyone could anticipate."Mia" follows a woman intoxicated by her own beauty only to find herself trapped in a boutique where the mannequins are unnervingly lifelike.

Short Stories of Suspense is a chilling collection of dark and unsettling tales that explore the shadows lurking at the edges of everyday life. From haunted places to twisted minds, each story dives deep into fear-whether supernatural or disturbingly human. They explore the weight of guilt, the grip of doubt, and the terrifying realization that some choices can never be unmade. They are set in eerie alleys, houses with secrets, and roads that lead to places better left und...

Cityverse 2 features candid street photography combined with the delicate precision of the poetic forms of haiku and tanka. Dave Donelson provides an unfiltered glimpse into the poetry of everyday existence on city streets around the world. Each image and verse captures humanity in the moment. Without structure or sequence, these moments invite you to wander freely, to pause, to see, and perhaps, to understand.

Provence Reflections is a captivating artistic journey that delves into the enchanting world of Provence through a diverse and imaginative lens. This immersive collection is not a travel guide or memoir but rather a celebration of the profound connection between art and the region's rich cultural heritage. It's an artistic odyssey that blends visual art, photography, history, and literature, offering a multifaceted view of Provence that will captivate anyone who wants to e...

You'll experience golf as you've never seen it before in this collection of side-splitting stories from beyond the rational. From alien newbie golfers to supernatural putting woes, Short Stories of Goofy Golf takes you beyond the fairways into a world where the only thing more unpredictable than your next shot is the universe itself.Whether you're a weekend warrior or a scratch player, these stories celebrate golf's beautiful absurdity. From the first tee to the 19th hole, you'll f...