Jim Ware

Enjoy all seven adventures in the Last Chance Detectives series Join our four friends as they race to solve exciting mysteries in every book. Get to know The Last Chance Detectives: Mike: Fearless and bold, his leadership spurs the group on- sometimes into danger Winnie: She knows the desert like the back of her hand and has a nose for news. Ben: His imagination makes him a great problem solver. Spence: A technical genius, he's the brains of the outfit. Together these four friends won't stop until the mystery is solved Along the way their friendship and faith will be tested. In every story the main characters work through realistic issues kids face as they grow up. They help each other learn to overcome fear, trust in God, forgive others, and many more important biblical lessons. The Last Chance Detectives is a great series for reluctant readers, especially boys. This set makes a great gift, but don't be surprised when you catch your child staying up late to read the next chapter

In the first book of the series, readers will learn about God's sovereignty and how things work together for good. The Exciting Start of the Last Chance Detectives A dry, forsaken blip on the edge of civilization. That's what Mike Fowler thinks of the little town of Ambrosia in the Arizona desert. He has no friends, no fun, and no answers to the agonizing disappearance of his dad in a top-secret military mission. But that could all change after Mike stumbles onto his dad's puzzling journal in the old B-17 out back. The mysterious coded entries in the journal lead him to a hidden canyon rimmed with strange lights in the sky, muffled voices, and a knife he's sure belongs to his dad Something big--maybe a covert military operation--is going on in that secluded canyon. And Mike is sure if he just follows the clues, he'll find his dad. But with each new discovery, he and his daring companions--Ben, Spence, and Winnie--land in more and more danger. It's the case of their young lives. Now if only they only live to escape it

High Performing Investment Teams "Although most leaders agree teamwork is important, few businesses effectively build collaborative, synchronized teams. High Performing Investment Teams is an excellent guidepost for any manager striving to create a winning team and develop bench strength for the future." —John W. Rogers Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ariel Capital Management, LLC "Turning individual talent into team performance is the ultimate challenge for an investment organization, but also the key to building a sustainable investment franchise. Focus Consulting has captured the essence of how to leverage your intellectual capital for maximum and enduring success." —Michelle R. Seitz, CFA, Principal, Head of Investment Management, Executive Committee Member, William Blair & Company, LLC "Focus Consulting's work on behaviors of top teams is clear, effective, and practical. We recommend it highly for investment firms that are serious about world-class collaboration." —Terry Toth, President, Northern Trust Global Investments "Focus Consulting really understands that attracting and motivating talented people makes all the difference for asset managers. Their work is based on years of experience helping investment firms build strong cultures with productive behaviors." —Scott Powers, Chief Executive Officer, Old Mutual Asset Management "Focus Consulting understands the people aspect of the investment business. They know the investment business and how to make collaboration work." —Harin de Silva, PhD, CFA, President, Analytic Investors

High Performing Investment Teams "Although most leaders agree teamwork is important, few businesses effectively build collaborative, synchronized teams. High Performing Investment Teams is an excellent guidepost for any manager striving to create a winning team and develop bench strength for the future." —John W. Rogers Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ariel Capital Management, LLC "Turning individual talent into team performance is the ultimate challenge for an investment organization, but also the key to building a sustainable investment franchise. Focus Consulting has captured the essence of how to leverage your intellectual capital for maximum and enduring success." —Michelle R. Seitz, CFA, Principal, Head of Investment Management, Executive Committee Member, William Blair & Company, LLC "Focus Consulting's work on behaviors of top teams is clear, effective, and practical. We recommend it highly for investment firms that are serious about world-class collaboration." —Terry Toth, President, Northern Trust Global Investments "Focus Consulting really understands that attracting and motivating talented people makes all the difference for asset managers. Their work is based on years of experience helping investment firms build strong cultures with productive behaviors." —Scott Powers, Chief Executive Officer, Old Mutual Asset Management "Focus Consulting understands the people aspect of the investment business. They know the investment business and how to make collaboration work." —Harin de Silva, PhD, CFA, President, Analytic Investors

"Marshals a prodigious quantity of theoretical and empirical insights into the investment industry . . . " –Theodore Aronson Chair of the AIMR Board of Governors Praise for Investment Leadership "Investment Leadership presents an insightful and intelligent description of the cultural issues in the investment industry. This work is a must-read for investment professionals as it provides a thought-provoking shift from ‘what we do’ to ‘how we do it.’" –E. David Coolidge III, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer William Blair and Company "We all know, intuitively, that the investment managers who don’t care about their people, don’t care about their clients, or don’t care about new ideas and innovation are destined to fail eventually. Investment Leadership is the first book to rigorously study the corporate cultures that can form a foundation for success in investment management. I view it as ‘must-reading’ for anyone who seriously wants to succeed in institutional investment management." –Robert D. Arnott Chairman, First Quadrant, LP and Editor, Financial Analysts Journal "In the midst of a challenging environment for investment firms, the authors strike at the very core of the industry’s issues with culture. With common sense backed by analytical research, Investment Leadership exposes the myths that have characterized corporate America for too long–identifying the core values of successful companies and thereby redefining the future of an industry." –John W. Rogers Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Ariel Capital Management, Inc./Ariel Mutual Funds "Investment Leadership highlights many issues which are at the heart of managing an investment firm. It is very hard to get these core organizational values right and keep them relevant over time. This book has given me a number of tools which will help me in my role." –Glenn R. Carlson, CFA, Co-Chief Executive Officer Brandes Investment Partners, LLC "Investment Leadership fills a big void in the industry by providing us with an understanding of the key ingredients of investment leadership. It is a must-read for all investment professionals who aspire to a higher standard of leadership." –Harry Marmer, Senior Vice President, Institutional Investment Services Franklin Templeton Institutional

What Treasures Are Hidden in the Enchanted Woods? More than just bedtime traditions, more than simple children's literature, the most enduring stories are echoes of the greatest of all stories, the Gospel. "God of the Fairy Tale" is a collection of spiritual reflections on the truths found in classic fairy tales, truths that point us to the ultimate Truth about God, redemption, and ourselves. Delving into twenty classic folk and fairy tales, "God of the Fairy Tale" leads us into the mystical landscape of elves, goblins, and talking animals to reveal the jewels of truth that hide inside these most simple of stories. Through the fables of Snow White, Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, and many others, we discover a perspective not unlike that of the Bible-a world of people trying to be something more, questing to do good in a realm fraught with evil, where a turn of the tables leaves the strong defeated and the weak victorious. Each tale is presented along with a meditation on the spiritual and theological themes present. "God of the Fairy Tale" will warm your heart with a world of characters, creatures, and circumstances that spin an entertaining yarn and affirm the most essential Christian worldviews.

Discover the Ideal Investment Strategy for Yourself and Your Clients "To enhance investment results and boost creativity, Jim Ware replaces the maxim know your investments with know yourself. And he gives us specific testing tools to do the job."–Dean LeBaron, Founder, Batterymarch Financial Management, Chairman, Virtualquest.company, and investment author and commentator "Many investment firms fail, even though they are run by intelligent, qualified professionals, because they lack creativity. This book can rescue you. Jim Ware explains how to organize your business to encourage creative thinking. In five years, your customers will be working with an advisor who read this book, so make sure you are the one who did."–Ralph Wanger, President, Acorn Investment Trust, CFA and author of A Zebra in Lion Country: Ralph Wanger’s Guide to Investment Survival "Jim Ware has a great knack for understanding people and successful investing. This unusual combination of skills creates a rare find: useful insights to improve investment performance through helping people work together better. Jim’s wit and humor make this a fun read as well!"–Dee Even, Senior Investment Officer, Allstate Insurance Company, Property & Casualty "The Psychology of Money represents a major step toward development of a portfolio theory that recognizes human dynamics and differences among people. Jim’s content is solid, and his presentation is engaging. This book ought to be on every practitioner’s bookshelf."–Kenneth O. Doyle, University of Minnesota, Author, The Social Meanings of Money and Property: In Search of a Talisman "Finally, an insightful look at the human side of investing. A step-by-step guide to enhancing management performance to increase returns."– Abbie Smith, PhD, Professor of Accounting. University of Chicago Business School