Download or read book Conventional Idiocy written by Rick Sanchez and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-09-07 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CNN anchor and TV news social media pioneer Rick Sanchez cuts through the bull to fearlessly share what Americans are really thinking. It's time for the conventional idiots to wake up—because Americans have had enough. People in social networks are smashing the walls of partisan politics and traditional journalism—and things will never be the same. This is the new America-and Rick Sanchez is plugged in to the national conversation. As the first national news anchor to combine traditional network news with the power of social-networking tools like Twitter, MySpace, and Facebook, CNN's Rick Sanchez doesn't just talk to Americans—he hears directly from them, unfiltered, every day. As Rick says, "It wasn't me talking. It was we talking." Viewers tweet at Rick daily, so he knows they are sick of "conventional idiocy" like death panels, birthers, and blind partisanship. Luckily, Rick Sanchez is listening, and he's here to provide the takeaway. Watch a Video
Download or read book Conventional Idiocy written by Rick Sanchez and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A CNN anchor and television news social media pioneer argues that Americans are fed up with politics as usual, want to trash partisanship, and will not stand for lazy or biased journalism.
Download or read book The Stupidity Paradox written by Mats Alvesson and published by Profile Books. This book was released on 2016-06-02 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Functional stupidity can be catastrophic. It can cause organisational collapse, financial meltdown and technical disaster. And there are countless, more everyday examples of organisations accepting the dubious, the absurd and the downright idiotic, from unsustainable management fads to the cult of leadership or an over-reliance on brand and image. And yet a dose of stupidity can be useful and produce good, short-term results: it can nurture harmony, encourage people to get on with the job and drive success. This is the stupidity paradox. The Stupidity Paradox tackles head-on the pros and cons of functional stupidity. You'll discover what makes a workplace mindless, why being stupid might be a good thing in the short term but a disaster in the longer term, and how to make your workplace a little less stupid by challenging thoughtless conformity. It shows how harmony and action in the workplace can be balanced with a culture of questioning and challenge. The book is a wake-up call for smart organisations and smarter people. It encourages us to use our intelligence fully for the sake of personal satisfaction, organisational success and the flourishing of society as a whole.
Download or read book The Stupidity of War written by John Mueller and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2021-03-04 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This innovative argument shows the consequences of increased aversion to international war for foreign and military policy.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to RVing written by Brent Peterson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006 with total page 565 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers all aspects of RV living from selecting the right RV and towing vehicles, to basic maintenance, driving tips, and cooking on the road and includes helpful information on the different types of RVs, new products, and technology, as well as travel tips. Original. 15,000 first printing.
Download or read book The Pocket Idiot s Guide to Mortgages written by Edie Milligan and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quick facts on everything from a first loan to a strategic refinance. This helpful guide reveals everything home owners and soon-to-be homeowners need to know in order to get the best deal. Coverage includes: ? Determining how much to spend ? The application process and overcoming qualification hurdles ? Finding the right type of loan and choosing a lender ? Closing day considerations ? When and how to refinance to save money
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Forensics written by Alan Axelrod and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conduct an investigation into the world of forensic science. Understand why the law determines which evidence may or may not be used; discover just how accurate--or inaccurate-- lie detectors are; take a tour of a police crime lab; learn how insects and plants affect a cause-of-death analysis; note the similarities and differences in analyzing fibers and hairs, drugs, soil, glass, and firearms; examine the history behind fingerprinting; remember that an investigator's ultimate weapon is information.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Fishing Basics written by Mike Toth and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004-10-25 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mike Toth's second edition on the basics of fishing features expanded coverage of everything anglers need to know, from getting started and choosing and buying tackle to recording the catch hopefully.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Mortgages 2E written by Edie Milligan Driskill and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-08-01 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It pays to be in the know about mortgages. An expanded and revised version of The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Mortgages, this essential volume covers everything homebuyers and re-financers need to know. Coverage includes an overview of the application process, overcoming qualification hurdles, finding the right type of loan, when and how to refinance to save money, and much more. * Contains the forms readers need as they move through the mortgage process, including a sample application, pre-qualification forms, re-finance worksheets, and mortgage payment and amortization tables * Expanded, larger-format edition * Features all the new, creative mortgage programs that have become popular
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Eating Local written by Diane A. Welland M.S., R.D. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-05-03 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Supporting local farmers has really grown on people-and here's the guide to doing it right There are so many great reasons to shop for and eat locally grown or raised foods, including freshness, taste, energy conservation, and supporting small business owners. That is why tens of thousands have made the switch to local foods. Now families and communities are enthusiastically supporting farmer's markets, artisan dairy farmers, cheese makers, family farms, local vineyards, and local livestock. Food expert and nutritionist Diane A. Welland explains what local eating is and isn't and how anyone can move toward a more sustainable way of eating. It covers: • Types of foods considered local • What is in season when • Storing foods • Money saving tips • A practical approach for a challenging endeavor • Includes a complete overview of local eating across all 50 states
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Green Living written by Trish Riley and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-09-04 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The environmental movement and rising awareness of global warming have sparked an interest in green living. People want to know what they can do to live sustainable lives. In this book, you will find an overview of global warming and environmental degradation of air, water, soil; what sustainable living is and how to do it; how to cut down on carbon output (the cause of global warming) with alternative cars and fuels; and environmentally friendly home and lawn care products.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Wine Basics written by Tara Q. Thomas and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With separate chapters for the best whites and reds and special advice on bubbly wines, dessert wines, and more, Tara Q. Thomas provides a perfect quick reference book for pocket or purse. Most importantly, Thomas brings her fresh, approachable tone to this book, making beginners feel welcome with straight, unsnobbish talk about wine?including the basics of labels, how to taste, recommended wines, bargains, price ranges, and more for chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, riesling, pinot grigio, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, pinot noir, and syrah. --publisher.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Retirement Planning written by Jeffrey J. Wuorio and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-12-04 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A necessary plan for a secure and comfortable retirement Everyone wants to retire with personal and financial peace of mind. But the question is always: will there be enough money to fund a comfortable lifestyle? That’s where this book comes to the rescue, addressing every conceivable concern—from health care to Social Security—about setting up a sound plan for retirement. And it’s never too late to start. • The Center for Retirement Research at Boston College reports that 43% of Americans fall short of their pre-retirement income • Robert Powell of MarketWatch agrees that “Americans have little set aside for retirement” • Written by a nationally recognized financial expert • Perfect for the nearly eight million baby boomers approaching retirement
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Green Smoothies written by Bo Rinaldi and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Green smoothies are not the sugary concoctions that come to mind when people hear the word "smoothie." They are instead highly nutritious creations that are intended to increase energy, boost metabolism, burn fat, and cleanse the body of toxins. Green smoothies utilize fresh, healthful foods, "superfoods," and a multitude of fantastic ingredients that together offer amazing health benefits. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Green Smoothies starts with the health benefits of green smoothies and how to make them properly and fully enjoy them, while the bulk of the book is comprised of 150 fun, nutritious, and delicious recipes, supplemented with numerous variations throughout.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Real Estate Investing written by Stuart Leland Rider and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buy real estate...they're not making it anymore. As mortgage rates drop and the stock market stumbles, real estate remains one of the best deals investors can find. Get the real deal on real estate--including case studies and examples--with this updated and revised guide.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Greening Your Business written by Heather Gadonniex and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-06-02 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Green is the color of money! Businesses are always looking to increase their profitability and market share. With rising costs of fuel and consumers targeting environmentally-responsible companies to patronize, businesses have jumped on the green initiative and reaped the financial benefits. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Greening Your Business provides the most up-to-date, concrete, and practical steps for readers to follow to get rich by going green. *Solid authors with "green" background *White-hot green market *Comprehensive, practical business approach
Download or read book The Pocket Idiot s Guide to Investing in Bonds written by Ken Little and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-08-07 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Investing in a secure financial future. Every investor must understand the complex bond market—and how it’s affected by the existing economic environment. This invaluable volume explains all bond basics without the confusing jargon, providing information on Treasury notes, high yield junk bonds, tax-free municipals, US saving bonds and other tax-free varieties, and much more. —Seasoned financial writer and pocket-sized format for quick reference. —Explains the bond rating/analysis system. —Offers instructions on how to construct a portfolio and advice on whether a financial manager is necessary.
