Increasingly, managers must make decisions based on almost unlimited information. How can they navigate and organize this vast amount of data?Essentials of Business Research Methods provides research techniques for people who aren't data analysts. The authors offer a straightforward, hands-on approach to the vital managerial process of gathering and using data to make clear business decisions. They include critical topics, such as the increasing role of online research; ethical issues; data mining; customer relationship management; and how to conduct information-gathering activities more effectively in a rapidly changing business environment.

This is the only text that includes a chapter on qualitative data analysis, and the coverage of quantitative data analysis is more extensive, and much easier to understand than in other texts. The book features a realistic continuing case throughout that enables students to see how business research information is used in the real world. It includes applied research examples in all chapters, as well as ethical dilemma mini cases, and exercises.

In Shadow Show, acclaimed writers and artists such as Joe Hill, Mort Castle, Audrey Niffeneffer, Charles Paul Wilson III, Maria Frohlich, Eddie Campbell, Neil Gaiman, and more come together to pay tribute to the work of the one and only Ray Bradbury. In this collection are stories based on "By The Silver Water of Lake Champlain," "The Man Who Forgot Ray Bradbury," "Backward in Seville," "Weariness," "Live Forever!," "Who Knocks?," "Earth (A Gift Shop)," "Altenmoor, Where the Dogs Dance," and "Conjure."

Named a "modern masterpiece" by The A.V. Club, the crticially-acclaimed series Locke & Key takes on new life in a reformatted hardcover collection. The Locke & Key Master Edition Volume 1 features the first two story arcs, "Welcome to Lovecraft" and "Headgames," with all-new cover art and design by co-creator Gabriel Rodriguez.

When Colby's boyfriend convinces her to spend spring break at the site of her Timucua ancestors, their lives begin to unravel. As an arisen Shaman slays their friends one-by-one, Colby struggles to unravel the secrets of lives past. The truth that connects Colby to the Shaman is the only force that can save her, but will her salvation lead to the tribe's final demise?

JoeBoys is the hitherto most comprehensive collection of Joe Phillips's work. It features not only large amounts of new images but also illustrations showing his fans and various celebrities such as comedian Alec Mapa, blogger Davey Wavey, Corbin Fisher porn star Marc, singer Alan Guno, and DJ Brett Henrichsen.

Madison is a control freak with one wish—to lose control. Her hidden submissive cravings have led to a string of disastrous relationships. So when she inherits her sister's North Carolina lingerie shop, Naughty Bits, she jumps at the opportunity to dump her boring finance career and bad history and try her luck down South.

But before Madison can settle in, she catches the attention of the owner of the neighboring hardware store. Sexually dominant Logan Scott can see the hunger for command in Madison's eyes and is anxious to help unleash her submissive desires. He presents her with three very tempting gifts—handcuffs, erotic cards, and an open invitation to join him at a submissive's training session.

Faced with the realization that she can't sell fantasies to her lingerie customers without embracing her own, Madison accepts Logan's offer. Now she's about to discover just how far her desire can take her.

Contains mature themes.

In these never-before-collected tales from the 1990s, the Spectre witnesses genocide on a global scale, leading him to sit in judgement on humanity itself. And when he decides to wipe out the human race, it's up to DC's mystic heroes including John Constantine - Hellblazer, Etrigan the Demon, the Phantom Stranger, Doctor Fate, Zatanna and more to try and stop him. Plus: Professor Nicodemus Hazzard tries to control the Spectre with the magical artifact known as the Spear of Destiny, sending the Spectre on a rampage that only Superman has a hope of stopping.

Collects THE SPECTRE #13-22.

The adventures of the Starship Enterprise continue in this series of stories that take place between the first and second movies! Featuring the new cast of the film, these issues feature re-imagined stories from the original series in the alternate timeline as well as brand-new missions, all with creative collaboration with Star Trek writer/producer Roberto Orci. Collects the first 12 issues of the new ongoing Star Trek series.

An entertaining, informative, and splendidly illustrated introduction to the orchid family for enthusiasts and newcomers seeking to learn about more than 120 widespread orchid genera ranging from Mexico and the Caribbean to Bolivia and Brazil.

Unlock the mysteries of Keyhouse! Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez's extraordinary tale of the Locke family is collected in its entirety in this handsome slipcase set. Includes all six softcover volumes of the Locke & Key series.

It took two lifetimes and countless victims, but Lucas 'Dodge' Caravaggio has his terrible prize at last: the key which will open The Black Door. Disguised in the form of little Bode Locke, Dodge descends into the Drowning Cave to throw back the door and release the demons on the other side. Those who have stood against him for so long - Tyler, Kinsey, Scot, Nina, Rufus, and all the rest - take their places as the final tragedy unfolds... a confrontation between decency and hate in the caverns a hundred-feet beneath Keyhouse, at the threshold of an evil kept for generations under lock and key!

From the New York Times bestselling author of Heart-Shaped Box and NOS4A2, a relentless supernatural thriller that runs like Hell on wheels . . .

Merrin Williams is dead, slaughtered under inexplicable circumstances, leaving her beloved boyfriend Ignatius Perrish as the only suspect. On the first anniversary of Merrin's murder, Ig spends the night drunk and doing awful things. When he wakes the next morning he has a thunderous hangover . . . and horns growing from his temples. Ig possesses a terrible new power to go with his terrible new look—a macabre gift he intends to use to find the monster who killed his one true love. Being good and praying for the best got him nowhere. Now it's time for revenge . . .

It's time the devil had his due . . .

From the New York Times bestselling author of Heart-Shaped Box and NOS4A2, a relentless supernatural thriller that runs like Hell on wheels . . .

Merrin Williams is dead, slaughtered under inexplicable circumstances, leaving her beloved boyfriend Ignatius Perrish as the only suspect. On the first anniversary of Merrin's murder, Ig spends the night drunk and doing awful things. When he wakes the next morning he has a thunderous hangover . . . and horns growing from his temples. Ig possesses a terrible new power to go with his terrible new look—a macabre gift he intends to use to find the monster who killed his one true love. Being good and praying for the best got him nowhere. Now it's time for revenge . . .

It's time the devil had his due . . .

Joe Hill's New York Times Bestselling novel, NOS4A2, introduced readers to the terrifying funhouse world of Christmasland, and the mad man who rules there: Charlie Talent Manx III. Now, in an original new comic mini-series, Hill throws wide the candy cane gates to tell a standalone story that is at once both accessible to new readers, and sure to delight fans of the book.

- Over the six-year run of Locke & Key, series co-creator Gabriel Rodriguez made the transition from promising artist to celebrated and sought-after talent. Praised for his architect's precision, deftness with subtle details, and his limitless imagintation, Rodriguez brought the bright notes and dark beats of Locke & Key to life. Now, enjoy each comic book and hardcover collection cover in this special volume that celebrates one of the most respected artist of our generation.

When Charles Talent Manx, a monster who transforms children into his own likeness, kidnaps her son, Victoria McQueen, the only person to ever escape his unmitigated evil, must engage in a life-and-death battle of wills to get her son back.

When Charles Talent Manx, a monster who transforms children into his own likeness, kidnaps her son, Victoria McQueen, the only person to ever escape his unmitigated evil, must engage in a life-and-death battle of wills to get her son back.

Compiled from editorials, articles, speeches and unpublished manuscripts, Napoleon Hill’s Keys to Success is a complete exploration of Hill’s success philosophy and his seventeen essential principles of personal achievement. In this audiobook you will learn the secrets of • Developing definiteness of purpose• Creating a positive attitude• Building self-discipline• Cultivating creative vision• Perfecting your personality• And moreFilled with mental exercises, self-analysis techniques and straightforward advice, Napoleon Hill’s Keys to Success is a must listen for anyone seeking a life of health, wealth and happiness.

Napoleon Hill is considered the forefather of the modern personal development movement and his motivational classic,Think and Grow Rich, has inspired millions with its words and thoughts on discovering success and abundance within oneself. The thirteen principles of success outlined within this bestselling audio program is a blueprint you can follow in the construction of your own personal success story.

Apply these principles to achieve:

• freedom from fear
• self-confidence
• improved personal relationships
• career advancement
• financial riches