Gary Cokins Bücher

A thrilling account that places the 1932 Lindbergh baby kidnapping case, known as the crime of the century, within the broader context of numerous kidnappings during the Prohibition and Depression eras. The Great Depression brought desperation, with parents struggling to feed their children and unemployment soaring. Amidst rampant lawlessness, criminals and corrupt law enforcement flourished, while kidnapping emerged as a lucrative option for both criminals and resourceful civilians. Edgar Award-winning author David Stout delves into this overlooked history, examining the flood of missing person reports that filled newspapers of the time. The narrative reveals the chilling details of various abduction cases, including the methods employed, investigative efforts, and the backgrounds of both perpetrators and victims. This exploration culminates in the most notorious kidnapping in American history, which targeted an international celebrity and led to significant legislative changes: the Lindbergh kidnapping. The Kidnap Years is a gritty, visceral, and meticulously reported page-turner that captures the widespread abductions that affected communities across the nation, driven by desperation. A compelling crime book like no other.

Proven strategy for reducing production and operating costs while increasing profits As the growth of the Internet shifts power to consumers, the pressure on companies to keep prices low will continue to mount. Increasingly corporations are relying on "margin management" and supply chain management as a means of keeping prices low while raising profits. Activity-based costing and management (ABC/M) data is key to succeeding in both these critical management strategies. This book explains how executives can effectively use the information furnished by cutting-edge ABC/M systems. The author, an acknowledged expert in the field, clearly defines the ABC/M system and explains how to use the information it provides for best results. He provides a rational framework for understanding the fifteen key defining characteristics of ABC/M and arms readers with an ABC/M Readiness Assessment test along with extremely user-friendly exhibits.

Covers the strategic management topics in cost accounting. This title helps students to understand about the management and the role of cost accounting in helping an organization succeed. It addresses issues such as: How does a firm compete? and What type of cost management information is needed for a firm to succeed?