Catacombs and the Forbidden City is "like Indiana Jones, the Magic Tree House, and Age of Empires all rolled into one" wrote syndicated columnist, Teri Ann Berg Olsen. Catacombs is a 5-book time-travel adventure series that pits twelve-year old twins Mia and Cage Fleener against the mythical Serpent God. The Fleeners encounter real historical figures and artifacts on different continents as they gain powers to overcome evil and fight the ultimate battle against evil that threatens mankind.

My Book of Life is the story of Rachel Hunter who's life changes after near-death experience gives her a perspective in death she lacked in life. She finds a newborn faith and hope that the future will be brighter and her life more fulfilled. Listen to Chapter 1,  read the first three chapters, or purchase My Book of Life at the authors e-store. Featured on NPR KUOW 2/21/08.

My Next Chapter picks up Rachel life faces the challenges of a ruined marriage as her husband leaves her, the near bankruptcy of her business and a high-risk pregnancy. Having alienated friends and parents, Rachel must address her own imperfections and strive to achieve happiness even when her life is imperfect.

Navigating the Partnership Maze: Creating Alliances that work (McGraw-Hill) SoftwareCEO editor Bruce Hadley said "I love it. This is the best book about partnerships I've encountered for the software industry. It's required reading." Cliff Encino, host of PBS Moneyhunt wrote "Gerdes has developed AllianceMapping, by which companies can match their key attributes with those of potential partners. A great resource."

The Overlooked Expert
"Find a niche and stick to it. If you can't find one, create one."
Analyst and consultant Tim Bajarin proffered these words of advice when I asked for his council about starting a consulting business. It officially marked the beginning of my consulting career. Now, after more than a decade spent perfecting the processes, tools and techniques I've used for hundreds of clients in over thirty industries, it's time to help others who are looking to start their own consulting firm.

In support of this book, I've made over 100 documents, spreadsheets and presentations I used in building my own business from a one person shop to an internationally recognized firm featured in Fortune, the Economist, Inc. Magazine, Entrepreneur and others. These items are available in the download section. Book availability Nov 2008.

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