Luke Wilson Books

Everything we use everyday comes from somewhere. Getting that product from point A to point B in a timely, cost-effective way is important to everyone in the transportation industry. But the attacks against America both domestically and abroad have shown that we are as vulnerable as ever, and one way to secure our business interests is to secure our transportation networks.
That is the subject of this excellent book, written by three veterans of the industry and featuring a foreward by Tom Ridge, the first Secretary of Homeland Security. Using their years of experience, the authors develop in the book the concept of Total Security Management, and use compelling case studies to illustrate their point that a secure business is a successful business. The book breaks down the global transportation process, shows where value is added along the way, and how to maximize that value while minimizing risk, not only from terrorism but from other less malicious but equally damaging impacts. The book further demonstrates the financial benefits of investing in security, and also how to protect physical corporate assets, whether they be fixed or goods in transit. A "Book of the Month" of the American Society for Industrial Security in December 2006, this book is a must for anyone working in or around global transportation industries.

America's transportation networks are vulnerable. The nation's "wake up," on September 11th is now amplified by government and media clarion calls to protect our ports. Securing Global Transportation Networks answers with an ingenious foundation using Demming's Total Quality Management as its blueprint. Anyone in the public, private, or academic sectors who is serious about transportation will mark themselves ahead of the curve with a first edition of SGTN on their bookshelf.

The authors make a very compelling case that organizations should adopt security as a core business concern.

The book empowers its readers by showing how organizations can avoid disruptive events through planning to protect people, facilities, supply chains, and business reputation. It also outlines how to plan for recovery from those inevitable catastrophes. The book includes many real world examples.

Another benefit of the book is that those in the technology sector can gain insights into how to be part of the security solution.

This book is both well written and comprehensive. The authors have described the multiple facets so clearly that you do not need an MBA to read it.

Total Security Management is a wake up call for global executives. Today's companies are no longer in control of their own fate unless they become proactive. Securing Global Transportation Networks provides an innovative approach to supply chain security and the relationship to value creation. I strongly recommend this book to anyone with responsibility for protecting any part of the supply chain or operating in the business of trade.

I am impressed with the authors' argument that the private sector can create value while adopting security measures throughout their transportation network. Usually, businesses view security as a cost, rather than an asset. This book, however, argues that implementing security measures can be a market differentiator and create a competitive advantage for a firm that faces an unexpected disruptive event. I would recommend this book to you if you enjoy reading about the impact of globalization on the US economy. Great read for MBA students!

if you are a Game Master and wants to learn about new monsters with an excellent black and white graphic this is the right book to purchase.
Stefano

I couldn't say enough good things about the first Monsternomicon, and after delving into "volume 2," I am still of the same opinion.

The trend with many monster books in the Role Playing genre is quantity. Stuff as many monsters and their stat blocks into a book as possible, slap a price on it, and feed it to the masses.

Monsternomicon Volume II continues to exhale the breath of fresh air that the first installment brought to the genre.

Rather than focusing on hundreds of monsters for the sake of hundreds of monsters, Monsternomicon focuses on more content PER MONSTER and less filler monsters in general. Each monster is fleshed out beyond the stat block with insightful (and fun to read) backstory, history, and hooks.

A "journal entry," a story, a tale in addition to combat styles and history enhance the read for the prepping GM. No longer do I scramble to find a monster and move on with prepping... often I find myself immersed in the book, thinking and developing how the details provided can fit my campaign.

GMs working on the fly when their group diverges from the expected path will embrace the book as each entry includes the lore (or "what the PCs know about it") section that can be quickly referenced should time not permit a full review of the monster's flavor.

The artwork is dynamic and consistent with the other IK source material.

Thankfully, Privateer Press continues to "buck" the mainstream and provide quality over quantity... the result is a source book that grows beyond the "source book." This style provides for a deeper experience for GMs and PCs alike.

I can only hope that the volumes continue to roll in after 4e launches or 3.5e lives on.

One of the good aspects of Mr. Cage (and I don't mean Nicholas, of course!!!) is that he doesn't want to be a world-saving superhero; although he wears a rather flashy costume and, sometimes, goes toe-to-toe with superheavies like "Dr. Doom" (but, then again, who hasn't had a run-in with him in the "Marvel Kingdon?"), he makes it quite clear that he's only trying to make a living, and, if he has to knock some evil guys silly in the process, that is too bad!!!
The stories were all excellent, but the highlights of the book are truely issues 48 and 49 with the beginning of his partnership/friendship with "Iron Fist": "Bushmaster" is one real mean dude, "Misty Knight" can give "Foxy Brown" a run for her money (but "Dr. Claire Temple" isn't a slouch, either) and even those two penny-ante hardcases ("Comanche" and "Shades") look menacing. All his and John Byrne's art, too. Awesome, is it not?
Can't wait for Volume 3...

This was not my favorite book on crisis management. One's time would be better spent reading Mitroff, Hurst (Crisis and Renewal), Barton, or Fink. It is written from a PR point of view and has some good common sense rules for dealing with the media, but that is about it. No new insights. No meaningful information on how to prevent a crisis. Read something else if you are serious about crisis management.

I just finished reading Real People, Real Crises and I found it to be highly informative, interesting and an enjoyable read.

Real People Real Crises is a great resource. The author does a wonderful job of showing what really happens in a crisis situation and provides great tips and strategies for crisis planning and preparedness. Highly recommended!

Real People Real Crises: An Inside Look At Corporate Crises Communications by public relations expert Steve Wilson is an informed and informative documentary that reveals how people handle major corporate problems every day, from violence in the workplace to product tampering. Useful information and guidelines from those who have survived corporate disasters include tips on how to recognize a crisis, the importance of picking a good spokesperson, reputation management, and much, much more. Real People, Real Crises is very highly recommended reading for anyone charged with a corporate responsibility of responding to and dealing with unexpected and potentially disadvantageous events, whether external or internal to corporate operations.