Download or read book Thou Shalt Not Be a Jerk written by Eugene Cho and published by David C Cook. This book was released on 2020-03-01 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to Eugene Cho, Christians should never profess blind loyalty to a party. Any party. But they should engage with politics, because politics inform policies which impact people. In Thou Shalt Not Be a Jerk: A Christian’s Guide to Engaging Politics, Cho encourages readers to remember that hope arrived—not in a politician, system, or great nation—but in the person of Jesus Christ. With determination and heart, Cho urges readers to stop vilifying those they disagree with—especially the vulnerable—and asks Christians to follow Jesus and reflect His teachings. In this book that integrates the pastoral, prophetic, practical, and personal, readers will be inspired to stay engaged, have integrity, listen to the hurting, and vote their convictions. “When we stay in the Scriptures, pray for wisdom, and advocate for the vulnerable, our love for politics, ideology, philosophy, or even theology, stop superseding our love for God and neighbor.”

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 Hothouse written by Boris Kachka and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An account of the book publisher who is home to more Nobel Prize-winning writers than any other publishing house in the world reveals the era and city that built FSG through the stories of two men--Roger Straus and Robert Giroux.

Download or read book JONATHAN You May be an Asshole written by You Are All I Want Publishing and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-07-02 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect gift for men called Jonathan. Are you looking for a special gift for a loved person or someone close to you? This funny husband & boyfriend Notebook / Journal, name personalized, is perfect to write down everything comes in mind - use it for your brilliant ideas, as a to-do list, for phone numbers, for saving your memories, as a diary or planner. Your new notebook: high-quality cover great themed design personalized name 110 pages blank white paper, dotted 6 x 9-inch size This cool Notebook is perfect for: Birthday Gifts Christmas Gifts Name Day Gift Co-worker & Boss Gift Valentine's Day and many more Find other Names and click on the Authors Name.

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 Snakebit written by David Marshall Grant and published by Dramatists Play Service, Inc.. This book was released on 2000 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE STORY: A study of modern friendship when put to the test, the play centers on Jonathan and his wife, Jenifer, while they visit their oldest friend, Michael, at his home in Los Angeles. Jonathan, an actor, is in L.A. auditioning for a film--his f

Download or read book Secret Lies Derrick s Story written by Eleanor Murphy and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-10-20 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Secret and Lies - Derrick's Story. Derrick is trying not to follow in the footsteps of his father. He realizes he will lose the things most precious to him, if he walks away now. Steamy and full of passion.

Download or read book The Everblue written by David Mar and published by Austin Macauley Publishers. This book was released on 2024-03-28 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The allure of the enigmatic myth of The Everblue beckons, promising untold magic and mysticism to those daring enough to embark on the quest. From the misty landscapes of Scotland to the razor’s edge of Japan, a journey unfolds, where precious pearls of wisdom and power lie scattered along the path of life and death. All the while, a haunting cult’s melodic influence weaves its intricate threads. As the tangible Western world teeters on the brink of vanishing, expeditionists pursuing the Everblue find themselves thrust into an abyss of their deepest fears. In this labyrinthine adventure, Beatrice, a beacon of innocence and intelligence, stands at the crossroads of destiny. Chosen by the enigmatic cult, her role as the chosen one is fraught with peril. Yet, the cult’s sinister designs extend beyond mere mysticism, as they covet Beatrice’s very womb to propagate their dark agenda. In a world where beauty and power collide, where the boundaries between myth and reality blur, The Everblue is a mesmerizing tale of innocence tested, alliances formed, and the relentless pursuit of the extraordinary.

Download or read book I Know Where the Bodies are Buried written by Chris Bedell and published by BLKDOG Publishing. This book was released on 2020-05-23 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 17-year-old Carson believes his former “boyfriend,” Billy, didn’t commit suicide by jumping off a cliff and into the ocean. Billy’s sweater and suicide note might’ve been found, yet a body was never discovered. So, Carson befriends, and “dates” his classmate, Dean, on the possibility that Dean knows something about Billy’s death. Dean and Billy both belonged to the same community service club (Charity Now) where Billy devoted his time to. Clues soon unravel, though. Like an eyewitness seeing members of Charity Now in the woods near the cliff before Billy’s suicide, a diary entry, proving Billy lied about his father being homophobic, and a hazing incident involving a student’s death—that Billy might or might not have been responsible for. However, Carson doesn’t only have to grapple with Billy’s duplicity. Genuine romantic feelings for Dean emerge. Except Carson will have to finish his sleuthing if he wants closure about Billy’s death. Even if that means choosing between stringing Dean along or being honest with him. ​ * * * ​ "A fast-paced and captivating murder mystery." - Silencio Marquez, Soul of a Vampire

Download or read book No Mercy written by John Gilstrap and published by Pinnacle Books. This book was released on 2014-07-30 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Times bestselling author introduces a take-no-prisoners hostage specialist in this series debut—a “fast-paced tale of violence and revenge” (Publishers Weekly). When those inside the corridors of power need help outside the law, they know who to call. Jonathan Grave, covert rescue specialist, always gets results. But perhaps what’s most valuable of all is what stays missing: No names. No feds. No trace evidence. When an Indiana college student is abducted, Grave and his team of operatives unravel a deadly scheme the government would prefer to keep hidden. But things get complicated when an investigative reporter—who happens to be married to Grave’s ex-wife—goes missing. Someone rich and powerful is willing to do anything to control a devastating secret. And that includes killing the people Grave loves most. “The launch of a really exciting series.”—Joseph Finder, New York Times bestselling author of House on Fire

Download or read book Camping in the Backyard written by Anthony Zatti and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2001-03 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During boot camp at Ramapo Training Center, Michael, a cute guy from rural New York, meets Jonathan, a sophisticated, hunky, wealthy, young man from Manhattan. They fall in love during their grueling weeks together. While home on leave they consummate their love as they come to terms with their homosexuality. They plan to spend their lives together and covenant to care for each other always. When Jonathan's father is killed, Jonathan and his stepmother, Lillian, take over Taylor Oil. Jonathan helps Michael get started with the training he needs to fulfill his destiny as a world-renowned baritone. During a reckless, macho display on a double date with Michael and his friend, Maureen, at a drive-in movie, Jonathan impregnates Theresa, a pizza waitress. Theresa wants to get out of crappy Mellon and believes she has found the ticket. Gary, Michael's friend from junior high school, feels brokenhearted and completely abandoned when Michael returns to Mellon with Jonathan. He forces himself to move on with his life and runs into Addison, a married, savvy, real estate executive, and enters into a passionate affair. Life in Mellon heats up and leave from boot camp isn't over yet!

Download or read book Dreamsongs Volume II written by George R. R. Martin and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2012-10-16 with total page 770 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even before the enormous success of A Game of Thrones, George R. R. Martin had secured his reputation as one of the most exciting storytellers of our time. The second of two thrilling collections, Dreamsongs: Volume II continues the story of his amazing journey from a young writer to a #1 New York Times bestselling force of nature. Whether writing about werewolves, wizards, or outer space, George R. R. Martin is renowned for his versatility and expansive talent, as demonstrated in this dazzling collection. Dreamsongs: Volume II contains acclaimed stories such as the World Fantasy Award winner “The Skin Trade,” as well as the first novella in the Ice and Fire universe, The Hedge Knight—plus two early screenplays. Featuring extensive author commentary, Dreamsongs: Volume II is an invaluable chronicle of a writer at the height of his creativity—and an unforgettable reading experience for fans old and new. “Science fiction, fantasy and horror fans alike will be blown away by the diversity and quality of stories. . . . This extraordinary collection is one to cherish.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Dreamsongs is the ideal way to discover . . . a master of science fiction, fantasy and horror. . . . Martin is a writer like no other.”—The Guardian (U.K.) PRAISE FOR GEORGE R. R. MARTIN “Of those who work in the grand epic-fantasy tradition, Martin is by far the best. In fact . . . this is as good a time as any to proclaim him the American Tolkien.”—Time “Long live George Martin . . . a literary dervish, enthralled by complicated characters and vivid language, and bursting with the wild vision of the very best tale tellers.”—The New York Times “I always expect the best from George R. R. Martin, and he always delivers.”—Robert Jordan

Download or read book Adaptation written by Jeremy Tyrrell and published by Jeremy Tyrrell. This book was released on 2019-08-08 with total page 1035 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Awakening to find his body has been modified with Houston Corps' military-grade technology, Ottavio discovers that Houston's public image is far removed from reality. While he fights to retain his humanity and gain freedom from their monstrous plans, Ryan, an Acolyte of The Vigils, commits an atrocious act to gain the favor of Father Abraham, the charismatic leader of the Directors. The pair are pawns in the fight for the future of humanity. Individually they must decide whether to follow orders into hell or beat their own path to salvation. The is the compendium of Adaptation, bringing all six parts together in one volume.

Download or read book Ruthless Monster written by Scott Buda and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2011-01-14 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trey Masterson will be the first to admit that he leads a privileged and envious lifestyle. He is married to the woman of his dreams. He travels the world. He is a highly successful junior partner for the well-respected Chicago law firm Masterson, Schmidt & Associates. Unfortunately when Trey nonchalantly suggests that his wife call a serviceman to perform a tedious household repair, perfection quickly turns to devastation. Frankie Barlowinski comes highly recommended for his craftsmanship and pleasant demeanor as a plumber. However, unbeknownst to his customers, lurking behind the friendly smile is a twisted and sinister soul that is often difficult to restrain. Frankie has served time for his past transgressions, but this time is going to be different. There is a new set of rules in play. Trey is about to enter the gates of hell in an attempt to wrestle the life he once cherished back from the grips of a truly ruthless monster.

Download or read book Stealth Attack written by John Gilstrap and published by Pinnacle Books. This book was released on 2021-06-29 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An electrifying new novel from the bestselling author of Crimson Phoenix, perfect for fans of Vince Flynn and Brad Thor! Black Ops veteran Jonathan Grave is back and pursuing two missing American teens kidnapped and hidden in Mexico’s dark underworld…where he finds himself caught in the center of a vendetta he never expected. A BookBub Top Thriller of Summer El Paso, Texas, is a battleground. It’s an open market for Mexican drug cartels to sell their wares. It’s also a destination for teens looking for fun. Venice Alexander’s fourteen-year-old son Roman was there on a school trip. Now, he and a fellow student have vanished without a trace. Assuming the kidnapping is retaliation for his past incursions against Mexico’s crime syndicates, Jonathan Grave leads his covert operatives to rescue their teammate’s son. But the trail Jonathan follows leads him down unexpected paths where he ends up in the crossfire of a deadly vendetta… “[Gilstrap’s] greatest strength is the ability to blend breathtaking action with deep emotion regarding the characters.” —Jeffery Deaver “Gilstrap pushes every thriller button.” —San Francisco Chronicle "A great hero, a really exciting series." —Joseph Finder

Download or read book The Concrete Sky written by Marshall Moore and published by Typhoon Media Ltd. This book was released on 2010-12-02 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While drunk at a party, Chad falls off a balcony and breaks his wrist. He comes to in a psych facility, under observation: His homphobic, obsessive older brother convinces the doctors that the fall was a suicidal jump... two other patients are dead... the police are invoved, and nothing is what it seems...

Download or read book Raven Games written by Paul O. Ingram and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2024-06-06 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Raven Games is a novel focused on four characters: (1) David Elwin, who studies Grizzly bear populations in the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, and Canada and who is drawn into the world of Haida spirituality by (2) Jamie Bear Mother's Daughter and (3) her Grandfather, Born of Songs, who is a Haida shaman, and (4) Jonathan Blue Heron, who is trying to escape from being a Haida by transforming himself into a white man. David Elwin and Jonathan become friends during the Vietnam War. David Elwin is drawn into the Haida world as a replacement for Jonathan Blue Heron by gradually embodying both the Haida worldview and a white culture's worldview.