Bøker av Rick Phillips

Cucamonga Pete is a character study of great friendship, kindness, humor, courage, and heroism. Pete is the embodiment of a person who requires the minimum to be happy. Yet, it's not until a young caddie sets him straight about himself that he finds good fortune and peace of mind. Pete's stories are hilarious, and the caddies at the shack are all characters bonded together. The caddy shack is a unique setting for comedic action. Pete's orphanage childhood built him into a self-sufficient man, ready to take on any challenges. He left Marquette University just three credits shy of a degree to join the Army Rangers. He was the consummate warrior in Vietnam. He saved his best friend in battle and rescued a Vietnamese general. That was his past. Fifteen years later, he still suffers a repressed guilt of his war-driven actions.Cucamonga Pete is a pro jock caddie. He lives a simple life that is filled with laughter, camaraderie and joy. It's his friends at the caddy shack, his popularity at the park, and his best friend from those Vietnam days that allow him to pursue a happy existence. But his haunting past prevents him from accepting a normal life. And then, it all changed.

In PL/SQL From Beginner to Pro world-recognized Rick Phillips, Ph.D. leverages his experience with 8 courses and over 65 thousand online students to take the learner through the wonderland which is PL/SQL programming. Whether you are young or old, new to programming or a seasoned veteran, this is the PL/SQL book for you. Google Rick Phillips, Ph.D. to learn more about his experience and lifestyle.

Packer Backer? Ya, You Betcha Dare is a light hearted look in the mirror of a Green Bay Packers fan. The book attempts to explain (through some very twisted science) how the Packer fans have influenced the success of their Title Town team. Rick Phillips, the author, holds a doctorate in Visual Pscyhophysics from the University of Wisconsin and severely stretches his science background in creating this light and funny read.

In this clear and concise book, Dr. Rick Phillips leverages his many years of teaching technology to nontechnical professionals by exploring the use of technology within the nonprofit trade and professional association arena. The book begins with an overview of software and databases - how they work and how to best leverage them within a business environment. The book then moves on to discuss when to build, buy and/or lease technology. The book next goes on to discuss the most commonly used information systems and how these technologies relate to the nonprofit association world. The book culminates with an overview of networking and telephony.

Safe School Ambassadors is an essential guide for school administrators, counselors, teachers, parents, and youth organization leaders. It challenges the current "outside-in" thinking that keeping schools safe is accomplished primarily by adults through heightened security and stricter policies.