Robert Collins

Se ha encontrado alguna vez en una conversaci n que va de lado a lado y no sabe porque. Seguro que le ha pasado, a todos nos ha pasado. No importa si ha sido con su conyugue, con sus hijos, amigos, clientes, jefe o empleado. Se encuentra usted perdido porque no sabe que caus el cambio repentino en la conversaci n. Esto es de lo que se trata el libro. "Conversaciones de Adulto" le dar la herramienta para redirigir la conversaci n o le dar se ales para terminarla. Mi esperanza es que a trav s de mis historias, esta herramienta o concepto se pueda transmitir y aplicar en su vida cotidiana. Nada viene f cilmente. Usar esta herramienta de comunicaci n lleva tiempo y paciencia.

Organizational executives must change the way they think about how to invest in and manage IT if they want to get lasting value from computer-based innovations. The old way of thinking has not served organizations well. They continue to experience high levels of technological and operational failures even though they apply a wide variety of industry best practices. The rapid pace of technological advancement has tended to hide some fundamental problems that have existed from the start. These involve, not the technology only, but also the management and application of that technology. The human and organizational factors have not kept pace. They have remained relatively static and, to a shocking degree, ineffective.As a result, the IT department in many organizations has remained a breed apart. Communication between IT and the rest of the organization is fraught with misunderstanding. This leads to failures, recrimination, and, sometimes, wholesalechanges which fall well short of their goals. The authors wrote this book because they wanted to help both business and IT to shift their focus from technology project implementation to that of value realization. In The Value Imperative readers will be introduced to a new business model called The Agricultural Model created by the authors for managing IT in organizations. This innovative model will help you learn how to change the mindset of people in your organization about how IT should be invested in and managed; key considerations for ensuring that business value is delivered from IT investments; how to measure that value that has been delivered and whether there has been effective return on the investments made; and finally the authors challenge business and IT managers to focus on the business value that customers seek which will help companies.

This second collection of short stories by Robert Collins reports on crime and murder in unusual circumstances and surprising places. An estranged and lonely couple plot each other's death. A reporter uncovers the truth behind a wedding night conflagration. A chemist seeks revenge against the medical profession's racism in the death of his wife. Characters who search for justice or revenge can surprisingly find love, or be left with bitter loneliness. As these fictions unroll, children fly in-between them on turtles, fish, even an albatross, trying to make the world safe for truth, justice and the American way. The book is a delightful mix of fiction and fantasy.

Violetta is the cousin of the Lord of Crossroads. She has no interest in the usual pursuits of the nobility. She wants to be one of the Defenders and fight injustice.However, Violetta has no ability to cast spells. What she does have is the ability to think, to reason, to lie, and to follow where the truth takes her. Twice before with Defenders she proved her skill and courage. She's therefore sent to the Royal Academy of Magery to learn what the Defenders learn.In these five novellas, Violetta travels the kingdom in search of cheaters, liars, and murderers. It's not work for a Lady, but it is work for Violetta, the Sun Spirit.

This collection contains two dozen science fiction short stories. They show hope, fear, hard work, and compelling characters. These stories have appeared in a variety of publications over almost 20 years.Also included in this collection is the novella "A Story from Richland." A stranger appears in Richland on the planet of Ogallah, wanting to make the village his home. He's willing to integrate into his new community, but unwilling to talk about his past. Will the Mayor of this little town learn anything about the new resident?

This collection of fantasy stories contains tales of magic and might, as well as tales of invention and compassion. Also part of this collection are two novellas, one expressing concern for the future of the land while other portrays hope for another.These stories have been previous published in magazines and in self-published collections, as have both novellas. All are gathered in a single volume for the first time.

Here's a collection of stories you won't find anywhere else. Inside are tales of a spooky mansion eager to be bought; disappointed model railroad denizens; and a doorknob that greets your hand, literally.Also part of this collection are the sagas of Surgard the Northerner. Journey with the heroic and witty Surgard as he faces down foolish giants, singing dwarves, duplicitous wizards, suspicious savages, and worst of all, a monster with an attorney And last but not least is the tale of the Valley Springs Resort. It's a place on a distant world where visitors can relax and have a good time. You might not think such a place has much of a story. You'd be wrong, which is why you need to go there.

Andrew Manson is an inventor with a passion for mechanics and a knack for getting embroiled in mysteries.From Florida to New York City, to Washington, and back again, Andrew finds himself dealing with shady characters in an America where airships won the Civil War.Will Andrew be able to get his combustion engine working? Will he ever escape trouble? And what about the fashionable young woman in the Airship Dress?This volume contains all five Andrew Manson mystery stories, including the previously published short novels WILLOW HILL and EIGHTY HOUSE.

This book is a discussion about the Bayes' Theorem. The first part of the book helps you understand what Bayes' Theorem is and the areas in which it can be applied. The derivation of Bayes' Theorem is also discussed, so you will know the various steps it takes for you to derive Bayes' Theorem. Some basic examples are then given to help you understand how you can solve them by use of Bayes' Theorem. These examples have been picked from a wide range of areas, and they are all based on the concept of conditional probability. This is a situation in which you are given the evidence and you are expected to calculate or determine the probability of a certain event occurring, or in other words, if an event A has occurred, what is the probability that event B will occur. The application of Bayes' Theorem in drug and medical tests is then discussed in detail. You will learn how to determine the probability of individuals being users of a certain drug or non-users of that drug. You will also learn how to determine the probability of individuals having certain conditions. The book also discusses the application of Bayes' Theorem when you are rolling dice. You will learn how to apply this Theorem to determine the probability of getting Heads and Tails. The book also helps you in determining if a coin toss is fair or not based on the outcome after it has occurred.Here is a preview of what you'll learn: - What is Bayes Theorem?- Basic Examples- Drug and Medical Tests- Dice and Rolls- Is the Coin Fair

The three novellas featuring Jake Bonner (Expert Assistance) have been available for some time now. However, they've only been available as separate volumes. Now all three, "Heroes Eat Well," "Janitorial Service," and "Haven" are together in one volume.In "Heroes Eat Well," Jake deals with a mysterious woman and her strange red box. In "Janitorial Service," Jake has to clean up a planet in an oddly-familiar scenario. In "Haven," Jake has to cope with a greedy mogul and secretive androids.It's all in good fun until complications arise...

Gwen Conner's world isn't your typical fantasy setting. She solves mysteries in a land where magic is used to create telephones, dictation machines, and streetcars. It's also a world of scheming criminals, cheating spouses, and charming con artists. This collection contains fourteen Gwen Conner stories.This collection combines the previous two volumes of collected short stories into one single volume. It includes the stories "Spook Wagon," "The "Affair" of the Love Letters," and "The Plum Grove Robbery Case," among others.