Download or read book The Trucker s World written by Rothe, J. Peter (John Peter) and published by Transaction Publishers. This book was released on 1991-01-01 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a book about truck driver's lives, risks, and views on safety. As "a "group, truckers represent a significant population of road users whose high-exposure driving creates a major challenge for safety. Research into the larger social, political, and economic forces that affect trucker's safety problems has been scarce. "The Trucker's World "comes to terms with the socioeconomic environment that contributes to breakdown in trucker safety and chronicles the lives and times of truckers as they try to make ends meet. It analyzes driver risk by exploring the reasons, reactions, and consequences of risk. The author approaches his task with a research question: Why is the average trucker continuously placed in conditions that, according to truckers, demand risky driving? As a result of direct experience with truckers and trucking, Rothe observes that truck drivers act as they do to gain autonomy over their work, freedom from control of others, and assurance of a reasonable livelihood. In order to maintain a sufficient income in the transportation market, even the most serious drivers perform tasks that often impinge on lethality and safety, not as blatant radicals or daredevils fighting the system, but as persons responding to the fear that they may lose their livelihood in trucking. The thrust in trucker safety has followed a victimization philosophy in which emphasis on interventions has been aimed directly at truckers. Rothe contends that safety programs would work better if they emphasized what influences, motivates, or encourages truckers to take chances on the road. With this in mind, he analyzes driver risk, vehicle maintenance, owner-operator, company driver, policing, home life, drugs and alcohol, government regulations, and hours of service as they are seen by truckers, industry officials, and others. Expanding our vision to encompass essential factors in the socioeconomic reality of the truck-driving culture. Rothe elucidates the far-reaching consequences that safety issues have for truckers, other road users, policymakers, and traffic safety educators.

Download or read book 50 in 50 written by Harry Harrison and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2001-06-02 with total page 630 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a retrospective collection of fifty short stories accompanied by notes and introductory material on the author's work.

Download or read book Supervision written by R. Wayne Mondy and published by Allyn & Bacon. This book was released on 1990 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Decisions and Orders of the National Labor Relations Board written by United States. National Labor Relations Board and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 1086 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Lethal Friendship written by Sue Young and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2005 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Lethal Friendship will break your heart. Yet you will be encouraged--and educated--by Sue Young's commitment to seeking justice. It's a story told with difficulty, yet told well." --Zig Ziglar, Author and Motivational Teacher "Sue Young endured one of the most profound tragedies and traumas a mother can face: the abduction and murder of her daughter and then, twenty years later, the specter of early release of her daughter's killer. This book is her personal account of her ordeal and her faith and her effectiveness. Ms. Young helped mobilize the community and her state to keep a killer contained. And she did it in a way that encourages all of us to fight for justice and humanity. This is a riveting book that reads like a novel but is too, too true--a remarkable and inspirational work by a remarkable and inspirational woman." --Dr. Frank Ochberg, Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice and Journalism; Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Michigan State University; Former Director of Mental Health for the State of Michigan "Sue has the facts dead bang accurate, and the telling of the story is done not only remarkably well, but with a degree of honesty that is almost like a reporter's detachment." --Judge Peter Houk, Chief Judge 30th Judicial Circuit Court--retired

Download or read book Speedy Trial written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on Constitutional Rights and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 996 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Deli Sarkis The Scars He Carried written by Ellen Sarkisian Chesnut and published by Hillcrest Publishing Group. This book was released on 2014 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deli Sarkis: The Scars He Carried tells the story of Deli Sarkis, an Armenian who witnessed first-hand the atrocities of the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923. The book is a tale of two journeys the author's journey to discover the facts places, and people in order to write her father's story and her father's journey from near death to survival. Deli Sarkis's physical and emotional scars were a constant reminder of the horrifying times he endured and the loss of so many he loved. Filled with photographs of the people and places that played roles in Deli Sarkis's life as well as maps that outline the villages, cities, and landmarks described in the book, Deli Sarkis: The Scars He Carried provides readers with a sobering recollection of a tragic time in Armenian history. years ago Ellen's father told her "Tell my story." His wish has finally come to truition. Book jacket.

Download or read book Jade written by J Tyson Mitchell and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2015-03-19 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From infancy to adulthood...a powerful...riveting...and amazingly courageous...true story. Jade is fascinating and intriguing as she takes you on a journey of her life...from horrendous to tremendous...with a host of interesting, colorful, and truly, unforgettable characters.

Download or read book Storybook written by Tommy Richards and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2018-11-02 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the Night Falls-A graphic look into the tortured mind of Jerry as he gives us a play-by-play account of the war waged upon all mankind by Satan and his army. Why is it happening? With guidance from Artimus the Giant, Ezekiel the Wizard and the British army, find out if the world will be subjected to Satan’s minions for all eternity. Tonight’s the Night for Poor ‘ol Fred: A short story about Fred and his quest to find his dream girl. Will Debbie be the one? A Better Breed of People: Billy Van Zant, a cab driver, who was pulled over and then tortured by a few bad cops. When he decides to take matter into his own hands ,find out how he plans to execute his revenge. Will he be successful? The Aftermath: A novel about Brook Shore Island, a melting pot and a vacation spot for tourists. A place where race riots and police corruption are allowed to go unchecked. But then a hurricane rips through and unleashes a spell over the island. When the dead rise, will our survivors overcome their prejudices? Or will their hatred for one another stand in the way of their own survival. Leave the Crypt Alone: Darling Joseph is the ultimate prankster and his poor neighbors are at his mercy. But did he finally go too far this time?

Download or read book Death in the Midnight Sky Flying the Mighty Gunship in Combat written by Joe Berardino and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2017-07-06 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Death in the Midnight Sky By: Joe Berardino I closed my eyes, raised my chin to heaven, and felt the words surround me. They filled my heart with love, encouragement and boundless hope. I dreamt of marching over Russian tanks, freeing the Jews in Europe, opening schools in Africa. My chest filled with pride. I knew I could do anything; I could live the dream of my young President…My fate was sealed. I knew I had to become part of the greatest challenge of my generation, the new generation. Patriotism served as the inspiration for Joe Berardino’s tour in Vietnam, flying the mighty gunship. Like countless other American servicemen, hard work, perseverance, and tenacity became ingrained in Joe’s character, allowing him to accomplish his life’s goals, including earning a scholarship to attend Michigan State University. Death in the Midnight Sky is about the bravery and honor of the U.S. serviceman; about their honor and integrity; and about their inherent truth and honesty.

Download or read book Portraits 9 11 01 written by The New York Times and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2003-08 with total page 714 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents portraits of the people whose lives were lost in the September 11 attack on the World Trade Center as published in "The New York Times," including four hundred additional portraits published since February 2002.

Download or read book Burny s Journeys written by Brian Finkle and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's one man's story from childhood to his mid-fifties and counting. He never went looking for adventures or answers to life but because of timing, coincidences, synchronicities, (call it what you will) that started early and have never ended, he has been blessed with a lifetime of stories and then some. He spent his first twenty years in small town Iowa before the U.S. Army decided that they had a need for him. It was February of 1968 and it proved to be a bad time to be entering the military. After a year in Vietnam he came home intact but a changed young man. He packed up a van and headed west with everything he owned. (Except for the baseball cards that his parents had already thrown away. Damn!) After joining Vietnam Veterans Against the War (John Kerry was their president) he went to D.C. and threw his medals away on the Capitol steps with a thousand or so other vets who realized that as a country, we could make mistakes and this time we had. He was thrown in jail in Denver with 78 other vets for simply trying to march, as an organization, in the Veteran's Day Parade. It was a tough time for people to stand up to their government but he felt it was important and so did many people. Those actions changed the direction of our country. "Maybe something like this" the author suggests, "is needed again today". After some bad relationships, he hit the road for 2 1/2 years without an address to call his own. He spent two fairy tale winters in Mexico and Guatemala where he explored caves, found untouched ceynotes, met many characters as well as great friends, and all the while, he compiled stories. It was then that he began journaling and has never stopped nearly 30 years later and neither have the stories. He had the most vivid dream of his life, which magically, eventually led him to his lovely bride. They have now shared the past quarter of a century together including kids, and grandkids. It's all there along with the lessons and confessions.

Download or read book Blue on Blue written by Charles Campisi and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-02-07 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Describes the ... inner workings of the world's largest police force and Chief Charles Campisi's ... two decades putting bad cops behind bars"--Amazon.com.

Download or read book From Light to Pitch Black written by C. A. Cooper and published by LULU. This book was released on 2014-03-28 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A promising grad student's life turns from one filled with blissful wedding planning to life on the run. Is she the victim of circumstances ... or the mastermind behind it all?

Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Being a Great Police Officer written by Dr. Jeffrey C. Fox and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2017-05-03 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is for those interested in becoming an officer or who is already an officer. For those seeking careers in law enforcement, just starting out, or who want new tips to brush, you will find value in this book. This book is great for those who supervise, train, or teach officers. The book offers a blended academic and practitioner-based approach to learning and understanding the skills needed to be a great officer. The book discusses how to prepare for a law enforcement career, how to master the skills needed to be successful during training and throughout ones career, how to develop decision-making skills, and how to effectively communicate. We discuss patrol issues such as policing strategies, patrol techniques, enforcement issues, officer survival, and use of force. We discuss investigative techniques, dealing with juveniles, understanding intelligence, and report writing. We wrap up with tips on managing your career and ending your tour of duty.

Download or read book Border War written by Lou Dobbs and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2014-05-06 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Border War is a timely thriller about the struggles of US law enforcement officers on the Mexican border by TV broadcaster Lou Dobbs. The border is a tough place to work, especially for FBI agent Tom Eriksen. With a history of violence, he cannot afford any on-duty screw-ups. So when an investigation ends in a bloody shootout and the shooting is deemed "questionable," the bureau reassigns Eriksen to an office known as "the Island of Misfit Cops": a resting place for those who have screwed up enough to warrant being dumped in El Paso, Texas. But when his partner is murdered, Eriksen must take charge and solve the case, wading through corruption and betrayal to discover the truth. Only after he teams up with a resourceful and gorgeous NSA agent, Kat Gleason, does his luck change. As they slowly put the puzzle pieces together, the investigation points to a powerful cartel lord and a shadowy US computer company. As the web of deceit and betrayal tightens, the body count grows. Eriksen must deal with the mayhem caused by the cartels while racing against the clock to stop an assassin whose target is someone very close to him. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Download or read book Ask a Manager written by Alison Green and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the creator of the popular website Ask a Manager and New York’s work-advice columnist comes a witty, practical guide to 200 difficult professional conversations—featuring all-new advice! There’s a reason Alison Green has been called “the Dear Abby of the work world.” Ten years as a workplace-advice columnist have taught her that people avoid awkward conversations in the office because they simply don’t know what to say. Thankfully, Green does—and in this incredibly helpful book, she tackles the tough discussions you may need to have during your career. You’ll learn what to say when • coworkers push their work on you—then take credit for it • you accidentally trash-talk someone in an email then hit “reply all” • you’re being micromanaged—or not being managed at all • you catch a colleague in a lie • your boss seems unhappy with your work • your cubemate’s loud speakerphone is making you homicidal • you got drunk at the holiday party Praise for Ask a Manager “A must-read for anyone who works . . . [Alison Green’s] advice boils down to the idea that you should be professional (even when others are not) and that communicating in a straightforward manner with candor and kindness will get you far, no matter where you work.”—Booklist (starred review) “The author’s friendly, warm, no-nonsense writing is a pleasure to read, and her advice can be widely applied to relationships in all areas of readers’ lives. Ideal for anyone new to the job market or new to management, or anyone hoping to improve their work experience.”—Library Journal (starred review) “I am a huge fan of Alison Green’s Ask a Manager column. This book is even better. It teaches us how to deal with many of the most vexing big and little problems in our workplaces—and to do so with grace, confidence, and a sense of humor.”—Robert Sutton, Stanford professor and author of The No Asshole Rule and The Asshole Survival Guide “Ask a Manager is the ultimate playbook for navigating the traditional workforce in a diplomatic but firm way.”—Erin Lowry, author of Broke Millennial: Stop Scraping By and Get Your Financial Life Together