Download or read book The No Asshole Rule written by Robert I. Sutton and published by Business Plus. This book was released on 2007-02-22 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive guide to working with -- and surviving -- bullies, creeps, jerks, tyrants, tormentors, despots, backstabbers, egomaniacs, and all the other assholes who do their best to destroy you at work. "What an asshole!" How many times have you said that about someone at work? You're not alone! In this groundbreaking book, Stanford University professor Robert I. Sutton builds on his acclaimed Harvard Business Review article to show you the best ways to deal with assholes...and why they can be so destructive to your company. Practical, compassionate, and in places downright funny, this guide offers: Strategies on how to pinpoint and eliminate negative influences for good Illuminating case histories from major organizations A self-diagnostic test and a program to identify and keep your own "inner jerk" from coming out The No Asshole Rule is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today and Business Week bestseller.

Download or read book Don t Be an Asshat written by Fun Humor Notebooks and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-12-11 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you need somewhere to write your thoughts? Or are you looking for that perfect gift for your special someone? This is a blank, lined journal with a naughty, swear word on the cover. You won't be able to find a journal like this in the stores! It's also 6x9, the perfect size to take anywhere! Remember, there are many benefits to journaling and writing down your thoughts. Among these are stress reduction, numerous healing benefits, personal growth and so much more. Plus with the swear word on the cover, it will surely lead to many laughs and smiles. It's a perfect gift for many occasions - birthdays, holidays, a gag gift, Father's Day or any day you want to treat yourself or a loved one. All at a very affordable price. If you are looking for unlined pages, make sure to check out our other journals.

Download or read book Assholes written by Aaron James and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2012-10-30 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the spirit of the mega-selling On Bullshit, philosopher Aaron James presents a theory of the asshole that is both intellectually provocative and existentially necessary. What does it mean for someone to be an asshole? The answer is not obvious, despite the fact that we are often personally stuck dealing with people for whom there is no better name. Try as we might to avoid them, assholes are found everywhere—at work, at home, on the road, and in the public sphere. Encountering one causes great difficulty and personal strain, especially because we often cannot understand why exactly someone should be acting like that. Asshole management begins with asshole understanding. Much as Machiavelli illuminated political strategy for princes, this book finally gives us the concepts to think or say why assholes disturb us so, and explains why such people seem part of the human social condition, especially in an age of raging narcissism and unbridled capitalism. These concepts are also practically useful, as understanding the asshole we are stuck with helps us think constructively about how to handle problems he (and they are mostly all men) presents. We get a better sense of when the asshole is best resisted, and when he is best ignored—a better sense of what is, and what is not, worth fighting for.

Download or read book Asshat s Fables written by Ian Wood and published by Ian Wood. This book was released on 2021-03-14 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aesop is just another way of saying 'a poser' which is what he was. The words are almost anagrams! He's long been held up as a fount of wisdom, but he should have changed his name to Kyrie Profanis, which is Greek for 'Mr Obvious'. He was apparently a slave, and judged from this effort - assuming he actually did write any of it - he must have suffered terribly if this collection was the result. Æsop had it coming. These fables are over 2,000 years out of date and it shows. It's high time they were updated for the modern world. This mature and deviant collection of inane, humorous, off-the-wall, and downright ridiculous foibles all of which are rooted in his crazed stories, aims to do just that. Don't say you weren't warned. From the insane author of: Baker Street Bar Trek Dire Virgins Dune With the Wind It's a Wonderful Lie! Macdeath Merde on the Prurient Express Misadventures Mindgame Raw Stars Thoracic Pearl Fallen Condom Urinals

Download or read book Everybody Writes written by Ann Handley and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-09-15 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally a go-to guide to creating and publishing the kind of content that will make your business thrive. Everybody Writes is a go-to guide to attracting and retaining customers through stellar online communication, because in our content-driven world, every one of us is, in fact, a writer. If you have a web site, you are a publisher. If you are on social media, you are in marketing. And that means that we are all relying on our words to carry our marketing messages. We are all writers. Yeah, but who cares about writing anymore? In a time-challenged world dominated by short and snappy, by click-bait headlines and Twitter streams and Instagram feeds and gifs and video and Snapchat and YOLO and LOL and #tbt. . . does the idea of focusing on writing seem pedantic and ordinary? Actually, writing matters more now, not less. Our online words are our currency; they tell our customers who we are. Our writing can make us look smart or it can make us look stupid. It can make us seem fun, or warm, or competent, or trustworthy. But it can also make us seem humdrum or discombobulated or flat-out boring. That means you've got to choose words well, and write with economy and the style and honest empathy for your customers. And it means you put a new value on an often-overlooked skill in content marketing: How to write, and how to tell a true story really, really well. That's true whether you're writing a listicle or the words on a Slideshare deck or the words you're reading right here, right now... And so being able to communicate well in writing isn't just nice; it's necessity. And it's also the oft-overlooked cornerstone of nearly all our content marketing. In Everybody Writes, top marketing veteran Ann Handley gives expert guidance and insight into the process and strategy of content creation, production and publishing, with actionable how-to advice designed to get results. These lessons and rules apply across all of your online assets — like web pages, home page, landing pages, blogs, email, marketing offers, and on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other social media. Ann deconstructs the strategy and delivers a practical approach to create ridiculously compelling and competent content. It's designed to be the go-to guide for anyone creating or publishing any kind of online content — whether you're a big brand or you're small and solo. Sections include: How to write better. (Or, for "adult-onset writers": How to hate writing less.) Easy grammar and usage rules tailored for business in a fun, memorable way. (Enough to keep you looking sharp, but not too much to overwhelm you.) Giving your audience the gift of your true story, told well. Empathy and humanity and inspiration are key here, so the book covers that, too. Best practices for creating credible, trustworthy content steeped in some time-honored rules of solid journalism. Because publishing content and talking directly to your customers is, at its heart, a privilege. "Things Marketers Write": The fundamentals of 17 specific kinds of content that marketers are often tasked with crafting. Content Tools: The sharpest tools you need to get the job done. Traditional marketing techniques are no longer enough. Everybody Writes is a field guide for the smartest businesses who know that great content is the key to thriving in this digital world.

Download or read book Hostile Intent written by Michael Walsh and published by Pinnacle Books . This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It starts with the unthinkable--the most horrific act of violence ever committed on American soil. Only one man can stop them. Hostile Intent Code named Devlin, he exists in the blackest shadows of the United States government--operating off the grid as the NSA's top agent. He's their most lethal weapon. . .and their most secret. But someone is trying to draw him out into the open by putting America's citizens in the crosshairs--and they will continue the slaughter until they get what they want. "Six pages into Hostile Intent and I began to feel uneasy. By page nine I'd been punched in the gut. And it just doesn't stop." --Bill Whittle, author of Silent America "The Vince Flynn for the 21st Century is here!" --John Fasano, producer of Another 48 Hours and Darkness Falls "Hostile Intent kept me up most of the night. Hold on, is all I can tell you." --Jay Nordlinger, National Review "Compelling, fast, honest and dangerous" --Robert Ferrigno "Walsh knows what he's up to." --USA Today "Six pages into Hostile Intent and I began to feel uneasy. By page nine I'd been punched in the gut. And it just doesn't stop." --Bill Whittle, author of Silent America "Hostile Intent is audacious in the extreme, and a lot of fun." --FrontPageMag.com

Download or read book A History of What Comes Next written by Sylvain Neuvel and published by Tordotcom. This book was released on 2021-02-02 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A History of What Comes Next is a riveting blend of historical thriller and scientific speculation, which never loses its core of humanity.”—James Rollins, #1 New York Times bestselling author For generations, Mia’s family has shaped human history to push them to the stars. The year is 1945 and now it is her turn. Her mission: to lure scientist Wernher Von Braun away from the Nazi party and into the American rocket program, securing the future of the space race. But there is a threat. A ruthless enemy lurks behind the scenes. Sylvain Neuvel’s genre-bending sci-fi thriller is a dark and gripping exploration of the amorality of progress and the nature of violence, as seen through the eyes of the women who make that progress possible and the men who are determined to stop them. Always run, never fight. Preserve the knowledge. Survive at all costs. Take them to the stars. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Download or read book A Tropical Christmas written by Bernadette Marie and published by 5 Prince Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2019-12-08 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rebecca Webb’s best friend wins a tropical vacation of a lifetime, and then breaks up with her fiancé and refuses to go, so Rebecca becomes the recipient of her best friend’s trip. Noah Harper’s boss surprises him with a tropical vacation for Christmas—out of the blue. With no ties to anything or anyone, Noah sets off for the vacation of a lifetime. When Rebecca and Noah arrive at the hotel to find that they, two strangers with nothing in common, have to share their room and vacation plans—the adventure begins.

Download or read book Love Me Always written by J Daniels and published by Top Shelf Romance LLC. This book was released on with total page 1230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every mood has its book.⁣ When you crave something exceptional, exciting and enchanting, Top Shelf Romance promises this and more.⁣ Top Shelf Romance represents the best of the best in romance. There are no cliffhangers. These are simply must-read novels for readers looking for the best in happily ever afters. Top Shelf Romance is bringing you the best modern classics of romance in Collection 8, LOVE ME ALWAYS, featuring FOUR bestselling authors! ⁣⁣⁣ LOVE ME ALWAYS is a collection of four best-selling novels including: J Daniels - Where I Belong Carly Phillips - Dare to Hold Shayla Black - Wicked Duet Natasha Madison - Tempt the Boss

Download or read book Shopping for a Billionaire Boxed Set Books 6 8 written by Julia Kent and published by Julia Kent. This book was released on 2019-06-03 with total page 921 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get books 6 (Shopping for a Billionaire's Fiancee), 7 (Shopping for a CEO) and 8 (Shopping for a Billionaire's Wife) in one BIG bundle of laughter, community, and - of course - romance in Julia Kent's New York Times bestselling series.

Download or read book The No Asshole Rule written by Ashley Erin and published by Ashley Erin. This book was released on with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A broken girl. The boy next door. An introduction gone wrong. Andie has one rule she lives by, no a$$holes. She doesn’t befriend them and she certainly doesn’t date them. Upon transferring universities, she’s irritated to discover her neighbor is not only an a$$hole, but one she’s attracted to. Lucas doesn’t want any distractions, but the sexy, distant woman across the hall intrigues him in a way he can’t resist. His determination to show her he’s not like the others whittles away until they give in to their attraction. As Andie struggles with demons from her past, will she allow herself to trust the man she’s grown to love? And will Lucas be able handle the secrets she bears? Both will need to decide what is worth fighting for.

Download or read book Blue Collar Brothers written by Piper Rayne and published by Piper Rayne, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-10-15 with total page 800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sometimes heroes need saving too. Three single women. Three hot first responders. Three first dates. Will there be three happily ever afters? THIS BOX SET INCLUDES… Best Laid Plans (Blue Collar Brothers #0.5) Join Maddie, Vanessa and Lauren as they attend the first responder bachelor auction and come up with a fun idea sure to keep the bidding interesting. Flirting With Fire (Blue Collar Brothers #1) A first responder bachelor auction leads to Maddie winning a date with her former high school crush and now firefighter, Mauro Bianco. It was only supposed to be one date, but as always, the universe has other plans and somehow, they turn into business partners. Crushing on the Cop (Blue Collar Brothers #2) Police Officer Cristian Bianco never planned to date his Commander’s daughter, no matter how good looking she is. But when she wins him at the bachelor auction, he’s left with no choice. He quickly finds out she’s gotten herself into a dangerous situation and decides to help her figure out an exit plan. Engaged to the EMT (Blue Collar Brothers #3) Paramedic Luca Bianco would never have thought he’d ask his arch nemesis to be his fake fiancée. He might have had a crush on Lauren back in high school, but that was then. Unfortunately, even he sees their head-on collision and he’s powerless to press on the brakes. Blue Collar Quarantine (Blue Collar Brothers #3.5) Life gets complicated when Chicago is put in lockdown and all three first responders must continue working. Especially, when the Bianco women get moved in together with Ma and Pa Bianco. PLUS an extra Mauro and Maddie BONUS scene! What happens with Mauro decides to make a special dinner for Maddie? She becomes dessert.

Download or read book Forever Falcon Ridge written by D.L. Roan and published by D.L. Roan. This book was released on 2017-07-23 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Engaged to the EMT written by Piper Rayne and published by Piper Rayne, Inc.. This book was released on 2018-07-13 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet baby Bianco, Luca, in this sexy enemies-to-lovers romcom standalone. Lauren knows Luca Bianco. She ignored him all through high school. Being Mr. Jock and Mrs. Jock put them in close proximity way more than she would have preferred. Especially when he loved to razz her that she should have been born a boy. It’s been nine years since she’s been face-to-face with him and that wasn’t long enough. She can’t blame her best friend for bidding on him for her at the bachelor auction. She doesn’t know their history, but the date isn’t going to happen unless it’s a game of one on one basketball. Even then, neither one of us ever plays fair. FULL BLURB and COVER COMING SOON!

Download or read book She Dated the Asshats But Married the Good Guy written by Shannon Bradley-Colleary and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-18 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "She Dated the Asshats, but Married the Good Guy: How to Go From Toxic Love to Real Love in 12 Exercises" is a recovery book for women who attract or are in toxic, circle-the-drain relationships with Asshats (aka Narcissists).Women who attract and stay in toxic relationships tend to have two flaws that make it extremely difficult for them to leave.1. An Overabundance of Empathy2. Misplaced ResponsibilityThis is especially true of women who grew up in homes with divorce, drug and alcohol addiction or immature, needy parents.Using Goal-Setting, Visualization, Inner Child work, 12-Step Recovery and her personal and client stories, Colleary's book offers these Learning Outcomes:Before: I'm attracted to people who use and disrespect me.After: I follow a "dating plan" that helps me navigate dating and falling love with emotionally healthy partners.Before: I'm confused about what a healthy love relationship looks like.After: I instantly recognize toxic behavior and have a clear vision of the partner I want.Before: I'm afraid of being alone, which keeps me in the toxic relationship.After: I've identified my core values and live by them, despite my fears.Before: I keep trying to change or control my romantic partner, but nothing works.After: I recognize when I'm trying to change or control my romantic partner and stop. I accept that I can only change myself, and recognize behaving otherwise damages my self-esteem.Before: I abandon myself to please my romantic partner.After: I recognize when I'm self-abandoning and set healthy boundaries.Before: I feel isolated by and ashamed of my toxic relationship. It keeps me away from the people who really love me.After: I've built a Mental Health Village that supports my emotional recovery and won't shame me.Before: I don't believe in a Higher Power or I once did, but feel like that Higher Power has let me down.After: I've developed a powerful, spiritual connection with the "Higher Power Of My Own Understanding." S/he does for me what I can't do for myself.Before: I'm afraid to look at my childhood, or think it hasn't negatively impacted the choices I've made today.After: I've come out of denial and accept my past. I understand how it affects me today. I'm healing the damage done.Before: I feel like my romantic partner is just using me for sex, money or emotional support and that the relationship isn't reciprocal.After: I no longer give and do for my romantic partner unless it's "For Fun and For Free." (Which means I won't be disappointed if it's not reciprocated.)Before: My romantic relationship is the sole focus of my life.After: I've cultivated other wonderful relationships and activities and have a fuller life than before.Before: I obsess on and worry about whether my romantic partner is cheating on me.After: I use practical tools to detach from him to maintain my serenity and/or gain the strength to leave.Before: I feel depressed and hopeless.After: I have a plan and a path to recovery and know that if I work it, it will work.Colleary is uniquely qualified to help because she's walked the walk. She spent 10 years in two toxic relationships with emotionally abusive men. These relationships included stalking, begging, crying, gnashing of teeth, flailing, threatening, seducing ... and that was just Colleary!By diligently working 12-Step Recovery she learned to stop pointing the finger at her romantic partners and start taking responsibility for her own life by discovering why she kept choosing unwisely.This helped her heal and transform her relationship paradigm. Now Colleary's been married 16 years to a "honeyman" who loves her exactly as she is.This book is a collection of all the exercises and tasks Colleary created and completed to find authentic, enduring love, and which have helped a multitude of her private clients do the same.

Download or read book Pitbull written by Zoe Dawson and published by Blue Moon Creative. This book was released on 2020-03-11 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Errol "Pitbull" Ballentine is tasked to work with an NCIS agent who is on the trail of one of their own missing agents. He and the team meet up with NCIS and Pitbull discovers it's special agent Makayla Littlestar who looks like a delicate flower. He soon discovers that her looks are the only soft thing about this driven woman. She is a martial arts expert, an amazing tracker, speaks several languages and has a chip on her shoulder as big as Texas. And all he wants to do is knock it off and get under her formidable armor to the engaging, soft woman beneath. He’s determined to find out what makes her tick. When Mak is in tracking mode, she often sees nothing but the subject she’s following, but Pitbull is big, tough, and intrudes on her concentration. It’s imperative they find their agent as he may have sensitive information crucial to taking down an international terrorist, one who killed the man she was in love with. She can’t get sidetracked by a big, macho SEAL and she will never love like that again, so what’s the point of ever getting involved? But after spending time with him, she discovers that he’s as determined as his name implies and she could very well lose her edge with him, which makes it all the more vital to keep her eyes on the ball and not on gorgeous Pitbull.

Download or read book A Book of Spirits and Thieves written by Morgan Rhodes and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-05 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A "Falling kingdoms spin-off series, which explores a whole new side of Mytica"--Dust jacket flap.