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 The Unkindest Cut written by Joe Ramsey and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2007-03 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lorna straightened up and sucked in her breath. She knew she had gotten into a dangerous alley fight when DOF decided to stop the Wilsons. But she was at a loss to figure what was going on now. She knew that George Barlow and even Sam Perkins had gone to bat for her . . . and that they had lost, at least they had lost up to this point. She rose from the chair opposite Barlow, as he rose with her. She faced him and held her hand out to shake his. He responded and took her hand. "Thanks for trying to help, George. I'll start the hearing process." She turned and left. Barlow was left alone, drained, exhausted, and truly depressed, standing in front of his desk watching her leave. As she shut the door to his office behind her, he walked back behing his desk and slumped to his chair, shaking his head, frowning. Retirement looked better and better. In fact, he decided then that he would indeed step down. He couldn't stand this kind of thing anymore. But he would never quit until he rescued Lorna from whatever sinister force was in motion against her. And he intended to do whatever it took to do just that. Starting now.

Download or read book May I Be Frank written by Frank Ferrante and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "What happens when Tony Soprano meets Deepak Chopra? That's how people have described my story. I might throw some Woody Allen in there and a dash of Hunter S. Thompson." So says Frank Ferrante of his amazing journey from obesity and drug addiction to vibrant health and happiness. At 54 years old, Ferrante was the least likely candidate for a major personal transformation. He weighed close to 300 pounds and suffered from a slew of issues that were his unhappy legacy as an ex-junkie and ex-alcoholic: hepatitis C, chronic fatigue, joint pain, respiratory issues, depression, suicidal thoughts, and a libido that had gone into early retirement. He thought that "vegan" was a planet, "wellness" was not in his vocabulary, and he couldn't be bothered with self-help. He was for those very reasons the best candidate for a major personal transformation. One day, he stumbled into Caf Gratitude--a vegan raw food restaurant run by three 20-something hipsters. Unbeknownst to him, they'd been thinking about finding someone to put on a raw food diet and making a documentary that would be the polar opposite of Super Size Me. Ferrante was looking for something, anything, to create a shift in his life. As he says, "Like zillions of people, I was hungry not so much for food, but for love." Never mind that he was old enough to be the boys' father or that he'd ridiculed the New Age herd for years--he accepted them pretty much on the spot as his new "transformational cheerleaders." With the young men's unexpected support and guidance, Ferrante began a redemptive odyssey that included a plant-based diet, yoga, and daily affirmations--but then faced a battle for his life when his underlying addictions rose up to claim him. May I Be Frank chronicles Ferrante's experience of being the subject of a physical, mental, and spiritual makeover and also describes what happened next, post-transformation: he learned to love again.

Download or read book The Death of Frank written by Stephen Belber and published by Dramatists Play Service, Inc.. This book was released on 2003 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE STORY: THE DEATH OF FRANK is the story of Peter, a young, earnest gardener with a desire to save the world, and Natalie, his odd, jaded sister, who tends to like things that hurt her. One of those things is Frank, an older guy with a rough edge

Download or read book Eclipse of the Heart written by Houa Lor and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2009-11 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Saints of New York written by R.J. Ellory and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2015-10-13 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the hunt for a serial killer, an NYPD detective’s suspicion verges on obsession in this “meaty, beautifully written crime novel” (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Detective Frank Parrish barely notices the death of a young heroin dealer—just another casualty of the drug war. But when the dealer’s sister turns up as the first of many corpses, Frank must try to make sense of the disturbingly uniform deaths, all while battling his own demons. Frank is the son of a legendary NYPD detective, one of the original “Saints of New York” who cleaned up the Mafia in the 1980s. As the murders accelerate, Frank struggles to fulfill the legacy of his father and piece together not only his case, but also his life. Dark and intense, Saints of New York is a novel of corruption and redemption, of relentless persistence to find the truth, and of one man’s search for meaning amidst the ghosts of his own conscience.

Download or read book Hose Monkey written by Tony Spinosa and published by Big Earth Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joe Serpe, an ex-NYPD detective, lives a barren life driving a heating-oil truck and mourning his fireman brother, a victim of 9/11. When a developmentally disabled young man who had been working for Serpe's employer turns up dead, the ex-cop's guilt leads him to begin a private investigation, aided, ironically, by the retired Internal Affairs officer, Bob Healy, responsible for Serpe's departure from the force. As the body count mounts, the two sleuths find a wide range of possible suspects.

Download or read book Operation Mistletoe written by Greg Jackson and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2007-10-01 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Santa is in an institution. The good elves live on food rations in Old Town. The reindeer are mentally bent. The Herald Angels are powerless to bring corruption to the forefront in their newspaper. Can two humans save the North Pole and destroy the sinner's paradise that Jack Frost built? With melted snowmen on the take, a nutcracker-toy soldier army, ostracized elves and some reindeer bent on the North Pole's restoration, join the revolution to save Christmas. Reader discretion advised. This is a Christmas tale for adults. Bad language and sexual situations, not to mention the destruction of nearly every Christmas icon that we hold dear.

Download or read book Glass Castle written by M. Watkins and published by Pepper Publishing. This book was released on 2016-02-12 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Please note that this book contains all three volumes of the Glass Castle series. If you buy this book, you are getting books One, Two, and Three in one complete package. Riley Johnson was a promising young scientist at a prestigious research university when he met Maddy, the girl of his dreams. Maddy was everything that Riley could have wanted in a woman, except that Maddy was hiding a secret that could unravel Riley's entire life. This secret ends up taking Riley to places and giving him experiences he couldn't have dreamed in his worst nightmares. Through everything, Riley's love for Maddy gives him a reason to keep pushing forward. But will that love be enough to see him through the tests that await him?

Download or read book Nanoland written by Jack McGuigan and published by Gorilla House. This book was released on 2024-01-31 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WELCOME TO NANOLAND, where all your dreams can come true. But when those dreams turn deadly, survival becomes the ultimate fantasy. Nanoland brings legendary filmmaker Frank Nano's creative vision to life on an island off the coast of Florida. Visitors flock from around the globe to see colossal prehistoric beasts, ride sentient roller coasters, and battle in the Cosmic Coliseum. After ten years of playing a Nano Princess, Alicia Amandi's career is going nowhere fast. But when the attractions begin to attack the guests, she must use her unique talents and knowledge to lead a small band of survivors to safety. As the group navigates the perils of a park gone rogue, they discover the sinister side of movie magic and unearth the hidden legacy of Nanoland's enigmatic founder. The man who kindled their imaginations may have also sealed their doom. Will Alicia and her companions unravel Nanoland’s secrets in time to escape? Or will they become permanent prisoners of a world that blurs the boundaries between fantasy and reality? Dream big, nanofans—because this dream might be your last.

Download or read book Starting Over written by Stacy Finz and published by Lyrical Press. This book was released on 2015-08-18 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mountain town of Nugget, California, may be tiny, but with its breathtaking scenery, fresh air, and lovable locals, it has everything. Not to mention it’s the perfect setting for firsts—and seconds—of all kinds... On the day of her glitzy New York City wedding, society girl Samantha Dunsbury ditches her Wall Street groom, and hops in her convertible. Her only plan is to head west. But when a pit stop lands her at a lovely Victorian inn in Nugget, she doesn’t want to leave. And when the innkeeper needs someone to fill in, Sam is thrilled to take the job—her first! For once, she’s going to do what makes her happy. She just has to figure out what happy looks like. She never expects it to look like her surly new boss... The last thing Nate Breyer needs is a debutante dilettante mucking up his business. How his sister—and co-owner—could’ve hired Sam is beyond him. Nate’s known women like Sam before—he was engaged to one once. With no options, he’ll just have to keep his eye on her while also keeping his distance. But to his surprise it turns out Sam’s got a knack for the job, and for putting folks at ease—including Nate. As business—and pleasure—heat up their relationship, Nate finds himself ready to do anything to persuade the runaway-bride to stay permanently gone... Praise For Stacy Finz “Finz is a unique new voice. Nugget, California is a charming small town filled with inventive characters and sweet romance."--Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author of the Lucky Harbor Series "Tender and touching, Stacy Finz writes romance with heart."--Marina Adair, #1 National bestselling author of Summer in Napa

Download or read book Interference Cycle written by L.D. Blocker and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2020-05-07 with total page 593 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happened on Eros? The year is 2027 and mankind has gallantly stepped out into the solar system to establish the first Asteroid Mining Operation Station (AMOS) on the Near Earth Object, 433 Eros However, the enterprising space venture comes to an industry-wrecking halt when the station begins experiencing enigmatic bouts of interference in communications with Earth. Worse yet, the worsening interference seems to be regularly occurring cycles. The promise of despair only thickens when a recovery contingent is dispatched in a desperate attempt to bring the AMOS back on-line. Instead of restoring hope, they are met with a very unlikely fate that leaves the awestruck corporation with only more questions and very impatient investors. Something has to be done, and quick. Something more daring and dynamic than anything ever undertaken before... Send in the Aerotroopers! Frank Briar and Aerotrooper in the elite Aerospace Security Division of the world renown megacorporation, Central Solutions. When he and a small detachment of Aerotroppers are selected to assist in the troubleshooting of the second AMOs recovery mission, after surviving a life devoted to the trade of warfare and being deployed with a team of equally skilled warriors, Briar is certain his team will achieve a decisive victory. That certainty, as well as their very lives, is challenged when they are faced with a particularly unconventional kind of warfare. As the shadows close in around them, Briar has to face his darkest enemy of all...himself.

Download or read book Steps of the Plowman written by Dale Miettinen and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the late spring and early summer of 2002, a serial killer is on the prowl in a city of almost a million people. By mid-June, there are five bodies. Uniquely, there is no public panic. The reason? The only people aware of the murders are a small group of police investigators. Such secrecy was implemented, not only to avoid hysteria, but because rumors exist that the perpetrator is either a current or former member of the local police. Another cause for the close confidentiality emanates from the fact that all five victims were high-risk predatory pedophiles recently released from prison. The story deals in part with the personalities of the killer, his victims, and the impact on the people that were preyed upon by these pedophiles. As the tale unfolds, there are self-examinations by the police, prosecutors, officials in the justice system, and a young defense lawyer. In addition, a member of the judiciary is persuaded that the entire system has contaminated "the law" that allegedly protects children from monsters. Political will and effectiveness, and the ever-present media, also surface. The five bodies are discovered within a ten-day period. Physical evidence is practically non-existent. Another contributing factor surrounding the pressure on the police team to solve the murders as quickly as possible concerns the perception of their motivation to interrupt the vigilante before he's "finished." The investigators don't want to be seen as "dragging their ass." The initial stages of the investigation are discouraging, but as the police plod their way, a description of a suspect emerges. His identity, of course, is a different story. A profile develops with a full description of an older man seen in the company of the first three local victims hours before they are found dead. The only thing is who the hell is he? It soon becomes clear that the old man has "inside help" on locating the pedophiles. The police hope that it's not someone from their department. A break and a coincidence provide identification of the suspect, and a widowed senior citizen becomes the focus of the investigation. The police team sets up two types of surveillance and obtains a photograph of the man. His photo is identified without any hesitation by three witnesses and, later, two more. A circumstantial case is presented to the prosecutors. They believe enough evidence exists, and, like the police, feel that physical evidence will surface after the arrest. Wrong! An omission, perhaps inadvertent, is discovered by the old man's legal aid lawyer in the police report given to the prosecutor's office. This is enough to secure the freedom of the accused 'judicial interim release.' Two nights later, the old man "rehabilitates" another dangerous pedophile at his own home. This little escapade becomes more complicated and results in solidifying a case against the old man. His lawyer has other plans, however. Her client tells her about his old friend with the justice department whose 5-year-old daughter was abducted and murdered in 1998. The friend's wife was now in a mental hospital, and the friend's health was slowly ebbing away, since there had never been any arrest or any kind of closure. The friend volunteered to work with the old man's lawyer and make a proposal to his life-long friend, a judge in the Court of Queen's Bench. The proposal suggests that, if this matter were to get into court, the young lawyer would call every police officer, jail guard, prison psychiatrist, victim, and the families of every victim of all six pedophiles. These witnesses would describe the impact of the intrusion of each pedophile since and including his first conviction. A hearing is arranged in front of the judge, much to the chagrin of a Member of Parliament and an associate of the legislature. This is because they haven't yet "figured it out." A seventh murder is discovered early in the morning on the day of the hearing. As if things were

Download or read book Hose Monkey written by Reed Farrel Coleman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-07-29 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When former NYPD detective Joe Serpe hit bottom, he just kept on going. Having lost his career to charges of corruption, his family to divorce, his partner to suicide, and his fireman brother to the tragedy of 9/11, Serpe's world is nearly empty but for his cat, Mulligan. Living in a basement apartment in a blue collar town on Long Island, Joe spends his days filling tanks with home heating oil and his nights filling his belly with vodka. But when a young, mentally challenged man who worked for Joe's oil company is cruelly murdered, Joe Serpe rediscovers purpose and grasps for a last chance at redemption. Along with his former Internal Affairs Bureau nemesis, Bob Healy, and Marla Stein, a brave and beautiful, group home psychologist, Joe wades into the world of street gangs, anti-immigration organizations, and the Red Mafia. Hose Monkey is a rough and tumble ride through a violent, often cruel world--a world where it's hard to tell the bad guys from the good guys without a scorecard. It is a world of murder and extortion, but one in which an innocent Down's Syndrome girl may hold the key that unlocks the mystery. At the same time, Hose Monkey is a story of salvation and forgiveness . . . a tale of justice done.

Download or read book The Rehearsal written by Sarah Willis and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 2001-10-03 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An engaging new novel about love, on-stage and off In the spring of 1971, Will Bartlett, an ambitious director at a small resident theatre, has an idea: he will invite his cast of Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men to his country farm for a month, giving them the opportunity of "becoming" their characters, and enhancing the realistic atmosphere of his next production. Will's family grudgingly agrees to his sudden change of plan, but events and personalities rapidly spiral out of his control. The cast of nine men and one woman is already unevenly balanced, but the situation is made even worse when Melinda--the woman playing the part of Curley's Wife--fails to turn up at the farm as expected. Will's wife, Myra, takes the role, although she has not been on stage since their daughter, Beth, was born. Sixteen-year-old Beth is furious, having already decided that the part should be hers. When the self-obsessed Will remains oblivious to the problems between Myra and Beth, as well as the increasing distance between himself and his wife, Myra finds herself looking at her husband's best friend in a new light. The tension grows between members of Will's family, and the other actors find themselves drawn into a complex tangle of relationships, leading them to question not only how well they know each other, but also how well they know themselves.

Download or read book The Mexican Tree Duck written by James Crumley and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2016-07-12 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WINNER OF THE DASHIELL HAMMETT AWARD One night up in Montana, C.W. Sughrue sets his seedy bar’s pricey jukebox in front of an oncoming freight train. When predictable results ensue, he needs to find a way to make some money and pay back the jukebox company. So even though Sughrue’s officially retired from P.I. work, he picks up one small-time case involving some kidnapped fish. That fishy trail leads to a much bigger case involving a Texas politician's kidnapped wife, a valuable piece of pre-Columbian pottery, and a single mother who packs guns and stolen goods in her infant son's diaper bag.

Download or read book The Method written by Duncan Ralston and published by Shadow Work Publishing. This book was released on 2018-09-23 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Builds steadily and really picks up to a breakneck pace for the final mile." - SCREAM the Horror Magazine How hard would you fight for the one you love? After a prolonged illness, Frank and Linda's marriage has begun to fray at the edges. When old friends tell them about an "unconventional therapy retreat" called The Method, they jump at the chance to attend. One last attempt to stay true to their wedding vows. Till death do they part. Dr. Kaspar's Lone Loon Lodge is a secluded resort deep in the Montana wilderness. The staff is friendly. The other couple joining them is intense. But when one of the guests is murdered events quickly spiral out of control, leaving Linda and Frank unable to trust anyone but each other.