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How did Ford Motors use Lean development to pull off one of the most impressive corporate turnarounds in history? Largely by avoiding the mistakes that so many companies make when in a death spiral. They looked beyond manufacturing efficiency to change the very fundamentals of how they developed vehicles. In Designing the Future, Lean product development expert James Morgan and world-renowned Lean guru Jeffrey K. Liker reveal why so many companies have achieved only moderate success with Lean in operations, with a limited impact on their overall business.

Daisy McDare's vacation plans go awry when a washed up rock star turns up dead and the local detective thinks Daisy's cousin Addison is the killer. Daisy arms herself with cupcakes, one-liners, and plenty of spunk to find the killer before her cousin goes to jail for a crime she didn't commit.

A new murder investigation turns the town of Cozy Creek upside down. For amateur sleuth Daisy McDare, that's awful news. This time, the victim is Brandon O'Leary. Brandon isn't just some random stranger. He used to be a private investigator, just like Daisy's husband, Gavin. In fact, Gavin and Brandon knew each other. Will Daisy be able to crack the case? Or will things never be the same in Cozy Creek again?

When another murder occurs in Cape Cod, it shakes Chloe Cook to her core. Unfortunately, that isn't the only bad news that Chloe receives. Much to Chloe's dismay, one of her good friends gets arrested for the murder. Chloe believes that the police have made a huge mistake. In Chloe's mind, there is no way that her friend is guilty. Chloe can't get the detective to listen to her, however. It soon becomes clear that there's only one way for Chloe's friend to get her freedom back. Chloe will have to catch the real killer herself. Is she up to the challenge?

Daisy McDare's vacation plans go awry when a washed-up rock star turns up dead and the local detective thinks Daisy's cousin Addison is the killer. Daisy arms herself with cupcakes, one-liners, and plenty of spunk to find the killer before her cousin goes to jail for a crime she didn't commit.

With a murder trial taking place in Cozy Creek, Daisy McDare is having trouble focusing on her interior decorating work. The last thing she wants is for the defendant, Corey Kincaid, to get acquitted. In Daisy's mind, Corey is guilty. In fact, Daisy's amateur sleuthing played a huge role in Corey's arrest. As Daisy nervously waits for the jury to reach a verdict, another big mystery begins to unfold in town. And this new mystery comes with a twist that Daisy isn't prepared for.

As makeup saleswoman Chloe Cook drives across town to her next appointment, she believes that it's just a normal day in Cape Cod. Unfortunately, she's dead wrong. A killer is afoot. And they have claimed their next victim. As Chloe arrives at her appointment, she learns that the victim is one of her dear friends. After processing the shocking news, Chloe makes a bold decision. She becomes determined to bring her friend's killer to justice. But is Chloe in over her head?

Daisy McDare is back and better than ever. Just as things are finally coming together for Daisy's life, another murder strikes the small, coastal town of Cozy Creek. This time a greedy real estate developer is the victim. At first, Daisy is content to leave this case to the police. She'd rather focus on her interior decorating and her blossoming relationship with her new boyfriend. When Detective Crumple arrests the wrong suspect who also happens to be a friend of Daisy's, she realizes it's up to her to find the real killer before it's too late.

Just when it seems like the drama is going to cool down in Daisy McDare's coastal hometown of Cozy Creek, things heat up again in the worst possible way. The amateur sleuth finds herself staring down another murder case. This one isn't like the others, though. The killer has gone to great lengths to cover their tracks. Will Daisy be able to uncover the truth?

When the program manager of a local radio station is murdered, a recently fired morning show host becomes the prime suspect. But that host is more than just a murder suspect. She's also one of Daisy McDare's good friends. And Daisy doesn't believe for a minute that her friend is guilty. So, Daisy sets out to prove her friend's innocence. But, is the truth more complicated than it appears to be?

Daisy McDare's latest decorating job turns into a crime scene when Adam Dunning, the arrogant owner of a French restaurant, is found stabbed in the back. As Daisy starts digging deeper, she realizes Adam had a knack for making enemies. Between Adam's bitter wife, needy mistress, unhappy staff, and scheming daughter, Daisy has her hands full in trying to crack the case.

This collection includes two cozy mysteries from the Daisy McDare series including The Deadly Judicial Affair and The Deadly Fiery Affair.

This collection features two books from the Chloe Cook Cozy Mystery series including Death, Divorce, and Dessert and Murder and Salt Water Taffy. Chloe is on the hunt for two killers. Is she up to the challenge? Find out by buying a copy of this set right now....

It is election season in Cozy Creek, and the race for mayor has really heated up. So, when the front-runner, Adam Mitchell, is murdered a week before the big vote, his political rival becomes an obvious suspect. But Daisy McDare believes this case isn't as clear-cut as it appears to be. There are a number of other people in town who wanted Adam dead, and Daisy isn't going to stop until she discovers who was really behind the murder.

When Daisy McDare goes to Vancouver for the weekend to attend the launch party of her old friend Chloe Wilson's latest book, she expects revelry to be in the air. Instead, the party devolves into a series of in-fights and blowups between the publishing company's staff. So, when the egotistical editor-in-chief publishing Chloe's book turns up dead the next morning, and Chloe is named as one of the suspects in the murder, Daisy jumps into action to exonerate her old friend by finding the real killer.

Just when Daisy McDare thinks her life can't get any better, she discovers the dead body of her neighbor, Eric O'Doul. While the local detective thinks Eric's death was a burglary gone wrong, Daisy believes something more devious is at play. Determined to bring her neighbor's killer to justice, Daisy starts snooping around. Unfortunately, she uncovers half a dozen suspects, all with killer motives.

Daisy McDare has always believed that her wedding day would be the happiest day in her entire life. Unfortunately, trouble is brewing in Cozy Creek. Will an unspeakable disaster derail Daisy's nuptials? Or will Daisy get to experience the wedding and honeymoon of her dreams?

When Daisy McDare attends a murder-mystery dinner theater performance, she worries that a real-life death will occur during the show. Is she just being paranoid, or does she have every reason to be concerned?