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One man's shocking account of our government's double cross and assassination of its own men.

"Bob King's songs, illustrated by schoolchildren from across Western Canada, make GREAT stories!" - cover.

Have you ever felt like you were leaving money on the table? Like the deal could have been yours if only you had the skills to close it? Have you ever wondered what the 20 percent of your sales team who do 80 percent of your company's business know that you don't? The Joy of Closing offers you the answers to these questions and more. But rather than wax on about my book like I'm the second coming of Dale Carnegie, how about I tell you why I wrote this thing and who The Joy of Closing is for: n If you are a salesperson of any kind, it will help you sell more stuff, faster, and for more money. n If you are starting a career in sales or aspire to one, it provides insights, assignments, and step-by-step instructions to take you from sales novice to sales superstar.n If you're a Closer like me, you're going to buy this book. Because you know that if even one of the hundreds of word tracks, closes, and other selling tools I've included resonates, you'll pick it up like a new toy and use it to sell a dozen or so deals until you think you came up with it yourself.n If you don't work in sales but want to learn how to get others to take on your agenda and think it was their idea, The Joy of Closing teaches you how to turn your kids, spouse, colleagues, friends, or neighbors into happy customers.n If you have no interest in sales but want to know why you paid too much for that car or timeshare or bought a blender at the state fair on a day you never thought about blenders, I reveal exactly how they did it and why you fell for it-all in the first twenty-five pages. Let's face it, if I can't get you to buy this book, why would you listen to my advice about how to sell anything? Invest in your future! Click on "Buy Now" and discover The Joy of Closing!

Do you enjoy looking at the night sky but aren’t sure how to keep track of what you’ve seen? Maybe you’re looking to take your night watching to another level and find more incredible sights? Bob King’s bucket list collection of 57 must-see night sky wonders and dark sky destinations will fill your nights with adventure and the ability to see some of the incredible phenomenon of the sky. Learn how to find and all about the brightest and best stars, planets, meteors, comets and constellations using the naked eye, binoculars, telescopes and apps. Complete with background information, sight-seeing activities, technological resources and a comprehensive checklist to keep track of your travels, this is the ultimate pocket resource for any sky watcher. This book will feature 57 different activities and 60 photos.

The rise and fall of the man who cracked Prohibition to become one of the world’s richest criminal masterminds—and helped inspire The Great Gatsby. Love, murder, political intrigue, mountains of cash, and rivers of bourbon…The tale of George Remus is a grand spectacle and a lens into the dark heart of Prohibition. Yes, Congress gave teeth to Prohibition in October, 1919, but the law didn’t stop George Remus from amassing a fortune that would be worth billions of dollars today. As one Jazz Age journalist put it, “Remus was to bootlegging what Rockefeller was to oil.” Author Bob Batchelor breathes life into the largest bootlegging operation in America—greater than that of Al Capone—and a man considered the best criminal defense lawyer of his era. Remus bought an empire of distilleries on Kentucky’s “Bourbon Trail” and used his other profession, as a pharmacist, to profit off legal loopholes. He spent millions bribing officials in the Harding Administration, and he created a roaring lifestyle that epitomized the Jazz Age over which he ruled. That is, before he came crashing down in one of the most sensational murder cases in American history: a cheating wife, the G-man who seduced her and put Remus in jail, and the plunder of a Bourbon Empire. Remus murdered his wife in cold-blood and then shocked a nation winning his freedom based on a condition he invented—temporary maniacal insanity. “The fantastic story of George Remus makes the rest of the “Roaring Twenties” look like the “Boring Twenties” in comparison.” ―David Pietrusza, author of 1920: The Year of the Six Presidents

Provides an in-depth account of the origins, evolution and success of what is arguably the most revered car in early motor racing history.

Bob King was born in 1923. He and his siblings emerged into a poverty stricken family in which love for them was noticeably absent. They did not themselves feel deprived being too young to realize that the state in which they lived was not the universal pattern. In December 1934, Bob, aged 11 together with a younger brother of 4 and sister of 8, were abandoned in the most heart rending circumstances. Self-preservation was now the characteristic most needed by them if they were to survive the consequences of the desperate life into which they were born. ............................................................................................................An immature bond developed between these three young, abandoned children who had shared the most severe consequences of deprivation and was the nearest they came to experiencing love or affection. The reminiscences of Bob the elder of the three are prompted by the inquisitiveness of his own children, grandchildren and friends with whom he had always been evasive about the details of his early life, feeling too ashamed to reveal them. Advancing years has given him a greater sense of freedom to speak and record them which has proved to be a cathartic experience, releasing him from the imprisonment of perpetual deception about episodes in his life over which he had no control or responsibility. He recalls in extraordinary detail, pathos and humour how he strived to overcome the disadvantages of his birth and the profound changes wrought upon him by joining the Royal Navy in January, 1940, aged 16, at the beginning of World War II. He was recruited as a Boy Seaman, 2nd Class and without reservation, credits the training received and disciplines practiced in The Royal Navy, as the cornerstones upon which he was to develop and advance in life, to an extent that seemed very unlikely, given his beginnings. He presents a fascinating insight into a young man's life in the Navy during the war and beyond. If his brother Alec and his sister Joan were to record their own life stories they would reveal a similar struggle to overcome disadvantage and emerge from it to preside over large, loving and caring families and he remains in awe of their success.

Franchising is like high school. There is a system to follow, administrators to keep things on track, and homework! I bet the guy who signed you up for your franchise license didn't tell you that you would be partners under the same brand with all the characters you thought you left behind in high school. You remember the characters. The geeks, jocks, nerds, and that weird kid that everyone knew but no one knew anything about. Remember the prom king? He's in franchising too. The Prom King Bought A Franchise explains how to work with, around, or right over those characters and earn a good living in franchising. There is homework, field trips, and extra credit to help you learn a few lessons. Is there really a prom in franchising? Yes there is. Of course, now we call it the annual convention. And the prom king? He's there too. Join me as we connect your high school years with your earning years in an entertaining look at franchising from a career on the front lines.

A Choral Worship Cantata for SATB by Rodger Strader and arranged by Bob Krogstad.

In 'King of Claw and Fang,' author Bob Byrd explores the exhilarating escapades of Ka-Zar, a white jungle-man emblematic of the classic wild-man archetype. The story is set in the dense and perilous boundaries of the African Congo, a land where nature's raw and untamed elements manifest as majestic beasts and the covetous hearts of men. Byrd's narrative style is visceral and richly descriptive, mirroring the story's evocative setting. His prose echoes the early 20th-century adventure tales, drawing its literary lineage from the works of Edgar Rice Burroughs and H. Rider Haggard, yet adding his unique flair to the genre. The book offers readers a journey back to an era when adventure novels were the epitome of escapism, presenting a survivalist discourse framed by the clash between civilization and the primal world. Bob Byrd, a writer who has clearly drawn inspiration from the pulsating tales of yesteryears' adventurers, seems to channel the spirit of the age of exploration and the fantastic into 'King of Claw and Fang.' Byrd's personal fascination with the mystery and allure of the African continent, combined with a penchant for classic adventure storytelling, manifests in his creation of the indomitable Ka-Zar. His writing reflects a deep-seated intrigue with the untamed wilderness and the lore of colonial exploits, providing a literary conduit that transports readers to a bygone era of exploration. Recommended for aficionados of classic adventure literature, 'King of Claw and Fang' promises to captivate with its robust storytelling and rich atmospheric detail. Byrd's book will resonate with those who revel in the nostalgia of early 20th-century fiction and yearn for tales of primal struggle and raw adventure. It offers not just a window to the imaginative domain of heroics and perils but also serves as a text that encourages reflection on the ethos of an earlier epoch, the human spirit, and our profound connection with the natural world.