The complete history of the Maxim Motor Company, from its humble beginnings as a family owned business, through its heyday and subsequent decline. Maxim produced highly regarded fire apparatus and very early on established the Maxim ladder as one of the best available. WWII era trucks, motorcyle-pumpers, unfinished trucks, one-of-a-kinds, and many other previously unpublished photos are documented in detail by the author. Every Maxim fire apparatus buff will enjoy this book.
Howard Thomas Knihy






The Giant
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"Gonzalo, now released from the high school quarantine, travels across a ravaged America looking for his beloved girlfriend Sasha."--
The Business School in the Twenty-First Century
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The book offers insights from three leading experts on the innovative design and functionality of future business schools. It explores essential strategies and concepts needed to adapt educational frameworks to meet the evolving demands of the business world, emphasizing practical implementation and forward-thinking approaches. The authors provide a vision for reimagining business education, focusing on relevance, adaptability, and effectiveness in preparing students for the challenges ahead.
The Burnouts
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In the third and final Quarantine book, David and Will are alive ... but on the outside of McKinley High. Lucy is the last of the trinity left inside, where Hilary will exact a deadly revenge before taking over McKinley and bringing one final reign of terror to the school before the doors open for good. But the outside world is just as dangerous for carriers of the virus. David and Will are alive, but on the outside of McKinley High, while Lucy is the last of the trinity left inside to deal with Hilary, who will exact revenge before taking over McKinley High. The plot contains vulgarity and graphic violence. Book #3
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Tales from the Adirondack Foothills
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The book explores the transformation of the foothills from a wild landscape occupied solely by Native Americans into a thriving region characterized by dairy farms, bustling villages, and quality educational institutions. Through a series of narratives, it delves into the historical changes and developments that shaped the area into its current prosperous state.
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Securing the Future of Management Education
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Focusing on future scenarios for management education, this volume encourages a departure from established paradigms and advocates for innovative models. It aims to inspire educators and institutions to explore alternative approaches, fostering a dynamic evolution in the field. By celebrating 40 years of EFMD, it highlights the need for adaptability and creativity in shaping the future of management education.
The narrative explores a company's transformative journey towards achieving greater efficiency by simplifying processes rather than adding layers of management and compliance. It critiques the common practice of increasing bureaucracy, which leads to diminished productivity and necessitates workforce reductions. Central to this journey is Howard, a respected figure known for his passion, drive, and ability to engage effectively across various levels, from frontline operations to executive leadership. His unique blend of technical expertise and communication skills fosters a collaborative environment for meaningful change.
Latin American business schools have grown in scale and quality in recent decades, yet their activities and achievements remain largely unreported. This book analyzes the major events, issues, actors, and blind spots in management education in Latin America. It then examines the contemporary challenges and critical issues for the future.