Jim McCann is the "flower guy," the CEO of 1-800-FLOWERS. He is actually a unique corp. leader who, in less than a decade, took his co. from the verge of bankruptcy to a $300 million business that ranks as the world's largest florist. Here is the amazing story of how he bootstrapped his way to phenomenal bus. success -- and how you can do it too. If you want to make a business take off, you need to base it on relationships -- warm, real, human contact with the people you work with and sell to. Funny, insightful, brimming with McCann's irresistible wit and street-smart wisdom, this is a business book like no other. It will make you laugh as it gives you the tools you need to build your own winning business today.

Stop and Sell the Roses: Lessons from Business and Life

Business & Money

Jim McCann

Peter Kaminsky

Biography & History

Ballantine Books

Marvel once again poses the question, "What If...?" What if the Scarlet Witch had said "No More Powers" instead of "No More Mutants?" What if Mary Jane was shot instead of Aunt May? What if Dr. Doom kept the Beyonder's power? What if the Runaways became the Young Avengers? Plus, two stories featuring Captain America and Hulk.

What If?: Secret Wars

Comics & Graphic Novels

Steven Grant

Brian Reed

Paul, Tobin

Karl Bollers

Patrick Spaziante

Paolo Pantalena

Gus Vasquez

C.B. Cebulski

Graphic Novels

Marvel Enterprises

New Avengers: The Reunion

In the wake of Secret Invasion, Mockingbird is alive and has returned to Earth after being held captive by the Skrulls. Ronin, her estranged husband, volunteers to help her adjust to her new life as a member of the New Avengers, but some old wounds run too deep. And what deadly secret did she bring back with her that could tear them, and the world, apart once more? It's high-octane action and intrigue as the Mr. &amp; Mrs. Smith of the Marvel Universe take on one of the biggest threats in the world - and each other! Collects New Avengers Reunion #1-4, Dark Reign.

Gather your family close, board up the doors, and heed well the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge - a man whom no fire could warm, whose cold heart pumped ice through his veins and whose lips uttered a firm "BAH!" to any sort of happiness. Learn from his experience as he is visited by the undead corpse of his old friend, Jacob Marley, on Christmas Eve. And join him on his journey to Christmases past aided by another corpse intent on showing Scrooge the origin of the Hungry Death consuming the land. God help us, every one! Collecting MARVEL ZOMBIES CHRISTMAS CAROL #1-5.

Zombies Christmas Carol

A five-part punch-fest that explores how the relationship between the Gamma Goliath and Earth's Mightiest Heroes has evolved through the decades! First, Hulk takes on his former teammates, the original 1960s Avengers! Then, he clashes with the Avengers of the 1970s and 1980s! As Mr. Fixit, the cunning Gray Hulk battles the 1990s West Coast Avengers. And finally, the Red Hulk faces off against the 2000s' Mighty Avengers! Collecting HULK SMASH AVENGERS #1-5.

Hulk Smash Avengers (Incredible Hulk)

Tom DeFalco

ROGER STERN

Joe Casey

From the back cover: "Finally, hunters have the definitive book on upland bird hunting in Alaska. Learn the secrets to finding and hunting the grouse and ptarmigan of Alaska. Go along with Jim McCann as he hunts his team of dogs for ruffed grouse, sharptails, or one of the other species of upland birds in Alaska....."

Upland Hunting in Alaska

Northern Publishing

Celebrating Life

Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC

Marvel Thor Ragnarok Let the Battle Begin

Paper Rocket

Jim McCann has spent his career talking. For McCann, the founder and CEO of the world’s largest florist, 1-800-Flowers.com, being open and ready to speak to a variety of audiences is his most powerful leadership tool. In Talk Is (Not!) Cheap, McCann illustrates how the art of conversation leadership—the process he developed to engage others and create forward momentum in the workplace—can be used to inspire, innovate, and win. Using a blend of how-to and insightful personal stories, this book argues that the gift of gab may just be the most critical (and undervalued) skill set in today’s workplace.Lessons include how to overcome hesitation when diving into conversation with strangers and knowing when to just “shut up and listen!” McCann’s practical advice comes from twenty years of experience as the voice of small business, and from meeting and exchanging ideas with other influential business leaders around the world.Whether you’re interacting with customers, pitching new business to a client, or seeking to be heard within your own company, Talk Is (Not!) Cheap will strategically transform the way you communicate and listen. With McCann as your guide, this important book will teach you how the art of conversation leadership can improve and joyously change your life.

Talk Is (Not!) Cheap

Business Culture

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