Jim Downey Books

Focusing on the often-overlooked small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this book explores the transformative potential of offshore outsourcing beyond mere cost reduction. It serves as a practical guide, equipping SMEs with the necessary tools and strategies for successfully venturing into offshoring. Covering essential topics from initial steps to risk management, it aims to clarify the hype surrounding outsourcing and provide actionable insights tailored specifically for smaller businesses, which represent a significant portion of the economic landscape.

Illus. in full color with black-and-white photos. "Covers not only the story of Robinson's prowess and his problems as the first black man to play in the major leagues, but also the story of the rise and fall of black baseball and some of its star players and managers. Nicely geared by vocabulary, sentence length, and print size to the primary grades audience."-- Bulletin, Center for Children's Books.  

Brainstorms and Mindfarts delivers an informative, entertaining, and tongue- in-cheek guide to 100 of the best, worst, wackiest, brightest, and most bizarre inventions as submitted to the US Patent and Trademark Office, all the while letting you in on what the most successful and failed patents have in common and how great inventors view the world.

Chronicling military legacies, the narrative intertwines the experiences of Major James R. Downey Jr. and Technical Sgt. James R. Downey III. The first part, "Horses," reflects on the elder Downey's journey from his enlistment in the Horse Cavalry in 1927 through significant events in WWII and post-war Germany, pieced together from memories and research. The second part, "Helicopters," details the author's three tours in Vietnam, highlighting the challenges and camaraderie faced during intense combat missions. Personal anecdotes and photographs enrich this historical account.

A young hero named Billy uses his big truck to rescue the town's sandbox after its sand is washed away. He embarks on an adventure to gather a new supply of sand and ensures its safe delivery back to the town, restoring the beloved playground feature for all the children to enjoy. The story highlights themes of community, problem-solving, and the joy of play.