“james e mallard jr”

In most towns there are unsung heroes that are rarely remembered, especially when rough and hard times are nearly forgotten. This true story covers the early part of my life from the time I can remember up to my seventeenth birthday (1932-48). Just an average, curious youth growing up in a small tow... More

Against the magnificent panorama of Louisiana, this story of the past is made vividly real. A novel that carries you back to the exotic world of old New Orleans. In this historical story I have combined fact and fiction to present the situations and times that the people endured.... More

In this comprehensive book with more than 300 photographs and more than 450 illustrations, he outlines the necessary steps in selecting a painting, authenticating a painting, determining a value, acquiring a painting at auction, and evaluating the condition of a piece. Both major and minor artists a... More

Particularly timely in light of the recent Mexican peso crisis, Mobile Capital and Latin American Development examines the causes, consequences, and implications of the Latin American capital flight of the 1980s. It addresses the increasingly mobile and privatized nature of international capital and... More

In 1972, U.S. soldiers battle the North Vietnamese. Behind the headlines, a secret war rages in Laos. Sky, a close-knit cadre of daredevil CIA agents, spearheads a daring operation. These gutsy secret agents direct a fearless force of Thai mercenaries and native Hmong tribespeople--fighting the enem... More

"I WAS AMONG THE FIRST MEN IN, AND I WAS THE LAST MAN OUT." In Vietnam, at both the start and finish of the conflict, 2d Lt. James E. Parker Jr. saw the war as few men did. Now, with uncommon insight and raw honesty, he captures the stark realities of jungle combat, heavy casualties, and heroic sacr... More

Rarely does a life event cause greater upheaval than a loved one's death. Confusion, anxiety and a huge personal void leave those still living wondering whether they will ever heal. With sensitivity and insight, Miller offers reflective text, 12 nature photos and suggestions for healing activities t... More

The author of "Family Wealth" brings to bear decades of experience to offer panoramic insights into what makes families flourish and fail. He discusses such complex issues as family governance, growth, and stability.... More

This is the landmark book that changed the way exceptional families think about their heritage, their wealth, and their legacy to future generations - now revised and expanded. "A masterpiece. No one is more astute than Jay Hughes about the topics of family wealth and family life." - Charles W. Coll... More