Download or read book Bullshit Jobs written by David Graeber and published by Simon & Schuster. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From David Graeber, the bestselling author of The Dawn of Everything and Debt—“a master of opening up thought and stimulating debate” (Slate)—a powerful argument against the rise of meaningless, unfulfilling jobs…and their consequences. Does your job make a meaningful contribution to the world? In the spring of 2013, David Graeber asked this question in a playful, provocative essay titled “On the Phenomenon of Bullshit Jobs.” It went viral. After one million online views in seventeen different languages, people all over the world are still debating the answer. There are hordes of people—HR consultants, communication coordinators, telemarketing researchers, corporate lawyers—whose jobs are useless, and, tragically, they know it. These people are caught in bullshit jobs. Graeber explores one of society’s most vexing and deeply felt concerns, indicting among other villains a particular strain of finance capitalism that betrays ideals shared by thinkers ranging from Keynes to Lincoln. “Clever and charismatic” (The New Yorker), Bullshit Jobs gives individuals, corporations, and societies permission to undergo a shift in values, placing creative and caring work at the center of our culture. This book is for everyone who wants to turn their vocation back into an avocation and “a thought-provoking examination of our working lives” (Financial Times).

Download or read book Lights Camera Action written by Marc Haine and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2020-09-22 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In theatre, what does it take to put on an award-winning performance each and every night? It takes an unrelenting focus on operational excellence and exceeding the guest's Experience Expectation. It means bringing teams together, unified towards a common goal, with all the resources and support in place. It means being ready for SHOWTIME! Lights! Camera! Action! Business Operational Excellence Through the Lens of Live Theatre uses the lessons of live theatre to pull back the curtain on underperforming managers, teams, and organizations to deliver real-world, focus-oriented strategies to drive operational excellence. The framework delves into the foundational to the specific, and outlines practices and philosophies that leaders can script and direct, to ensure they put on show-stopping experiences customers and staff deserve. Are you ready for SHOWTIME? Imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Where people dare to be the exception, everyday.

Download or read book A Little Life written by Hanya Yanagihara and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2016-01-26 with total page 833 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A stunning “portrait of the enduring grace of friendship” (NPR) about the families we are born into, and those that we make for ourselves. A masterful depiction of love in the twenty-first century. NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • MAN BOOKER PRIZE FINALIST • WINNER OF THE KIRKUS PRIZE A Little Life follows four college classmates—broke, adrift, and buoyed only by their friendship and ambition—as they move to New York in search of fame and fortune. While their relationships, which are tinged by addiction, success, and pride, deepen over the decades, the men are held together by their devotion to the brilliant, enigmatic Jude, a man scarred by an unspeakable childhood trauma. A hymn to brotherly bonds and a masterful depiction of love in the twenty-first century, Hanya Yanagihara’s stunning novel is about the families we are born into, and those that we make for ourselves. Look for Hanya Yanagihara’s latest bestselling novel, To Paradise.

Download or read book Lean In written by Sheryl Sandberg and published by Knopf. This book was released on 2013-03-11 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • “A landmark manifesto" (The New York Times) that's a revelatory, inspiring call to action and a blueprint for individual growth that will empower women around the world to achieve their full potential. In her famed TED talk, Sheryl Sandberg described how women unintentionally hold themselves back in their careers. Her talk, which has been viewed more than eleven million times, encouraged women to “sit at the table,” seek challenges, take risks, and pursue their goals with gusto. Lean In continues that conversation, combining personal anecdotes, hard data, and compelling research to change the conversation from what women can’t do to what they can. Sandberg, COO of Meta (previously called Facebook) from 2008-2022, provides practical advice on negotiation techniques, mentorship, and building a satisfying career. She describes specific steps women can take to combine professional achievement with personal fulfillment, and demonstrates how men can benefit by supporting women both in the workplace and at home.

Download or read book Linda Goodman s Love Signs written by Linda Goodman and published by RosettaBooks. This book was released on 2014-01-09 with total page 1103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Times bestseller that helps you explore whether romance is in the stars. Linda Goodman’s Love Signs addresses the question asked by everyone familiar with astrology: How do I relate to someone of another sign? Each sign is “related” to the twelve signs of the zodiac in a different and unique way. Each section addresses the differences for a male and a female with the same sign matches. This is an updated edition of Linda Goodman’s lively bestseller, which has introduced millions to the concept of astrological compatibility. “What seems to set Goodman’s books apart from other stargazing guides is their knowledgeable approach and comprehensive reach.” —Newsweek

Download or read book Blood Answer written by Alissa C. Grosso and published by Glitter Pigeon Press. This book was released on 2021-04-13 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stolen Identities, Found Family, Relentless Killers. A telephone psychic with a guilty secret struggles to escape his past, but he’s pulled back in when a murder victim’s mother calls him for help. Sage Dorian has developed an unhealthy obsession with finding his sister’s killer, but when someone from his past shows up seeking his assistance in a possible missing person’s case, only to disappear himself, Sage wades into the strange case, only to find a link to his own sister's murder and some surprising truths about his family. The killer’s still out there, and when Sage realizes who the next intended victim is, he’ll have no choice but to turn to a psychic for help. Will the pair be able to stop the murderer in time? Find out in the thrilling conclusion of the Culver Creek series.

Download or read book Pearson s Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 794 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vol. 49, no. 9 (Sept. 1922) accompanied by a separately paged section entitled ERA: electronic reactions of Abrams.

Download or read book Captain Black True Stories of a Small Town Cop written by Edward Black and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-10-23 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a cop in the small town of Kaufman, Texas for over 20 years, Captain Black has seen his share of the sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking, side of every day life. In his book "Captain Black- True Stories of a Small Town Cop" he takes you along with him as he deals with everything from an angry elderly woman with a sledgehammer and a dead mouse, to the hunt for a cold-blooded assassin who gunned down Kaufman County Assistant District Attorney Mark Hasse on the courthouse square, and the desperate attempt to find the killer after he struck again, viciously murdering the District Attorney Mike McClelland, and his wife Cynthia, inside their Forney, Texas home. If you think that small town cops only write tickets and drink coffee, you will definitely change your outlook after reading this book!

Download or read book Hopeless Romantic written by Marina Adair and published by Kensington. This book was released on 2021-01-26 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Adair just keeps getting better!” —Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author “Lighthearted and humorous…a sweet, satisfying romance.” —Publishers Weekly A Goodreads Most Anticipated Romance of January An Amazon Book Review Highly Anticipated Romantic Comedy & Best of the Month Selection An Apple Books Best of the Month Selection A funny and delightful story from the New York Times bestselling author of the St. Helena Vineyard series that fans of Avery Flynn, Kristan Higgins, and Helena Hunting will love. Set against the breezy backdrop of coastal Rhode Island, bestselling author Marina Adair’s latest novel asks whether two of a small town’s biggest hearts can learn to put themselves first—in the name of love. . . As caregiver for her autistic brother, Beckett Hayes knows how meaningful a little extra help can be when life happens. Which is why she runs Consider It Done, a personal concierge service in her small town. Her job also gives her the flexibility to follow her passion, being Rome, Rhode Island’s unofficial special needs advocate, training emotional support companions in her spare time. There’s not much of that, though, and certainly not enough for serious dating. It’s always been family first for Beck. But one unquestionably gorgeous, good-natured man is suddenly a temptation that’s getting tougher to resist . . . Sixteen years ago, Levi Rhodes was ready to sail off into the sunset—literally. But then his father’s death and his sister’s unexpected pregnancy postponed his sailing scholarship and the adventures he had planned. Running the family marina and bar was the least he could do for his grieving mother. Plus, his niece needed a father-figure. But now that she’s in high school and has her bio-dad in her life, Levi’s wondering if it’s time to get his sea legs under him again. Or he was wondering, until curvy, caring Beck showed up in his bar, and then in his dreams . . . “Charming…Sweet and sensitive, Hopeless Romantic is a funny romance that gently manages heavy issues.” – Shelf Awareness A portion of royalties to benefit The Organization for Autism Research. Praise for Marina Adair “Small town sweetness, endearing characters and a unique quirky flair." —Carly Phillips, New York Times bestselling author “Marina Adair is a breath of fresh air. . . . Don't miss a word from this magnificent author!” —New York Times bestselling author Darynda Jones

Download or read book Need a Cab written by Yarr Wauchabey and published by First Edition Design Pub.. This book was released on 2013-06-18 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'NEED A CAB?!, The Wild Times and Misadventures of a Newbie Cab Driver, ' join Monrovian Wuss (Money, for short), a newcomer to the profession, as he whisks and wafts you along the cab-driving journey of one escapade after another, mostly hilarious but a few precarious moments. The character-driven, quick-paced story involves colorful characters and odd, outlandish situations. At Regal Taxi, Money is tricked by cowboys into riding a wild bronco, transports a cheerleader squad not shy in revealing skin, and escorts an almost-deaf elderly lady with a voice whinier than a two ton rusty door hinge. During his employment with Yellow Taxi, he delivers a plastered air traffic controller to the airport, making him vow he'll never fly again, while on another run he questions his sanity after experiencing the effects of a ventriloquist. American Taxi offers little relief from the abnormal or weird, only this time the deviance isn't pertinent to passengers: a dispatcher calls him 'Toots' and a fellow driver has a manic reaction of clapping once, bending over and bark-laughing over anything the least bit funny. Money eventually forms his own Wild Hare Taxi--one cab, one driver--and survives even zanier characters and events: preventing his cab from being towed by a transplanted Mainer, navigating German-speaking tennis players to their destination and battling trouble-making fellow cabdrivers. Money moves to Alaska intent on driving cab in the winter and building his own wilderness cabin in the summer, wondering whether he can withstand the call of the wild over the demands of making a living in crazier circumstances. Sprinkled and layered throughout are social commentaries concerning designers and their designs, common sense and pragmatism, the fact that we all have our own demons, devils and peccadilloes, and the plain simple truth that things just aren't always as they seem. KEYWORDS - Hilarious, Funny, Cab Driver, Alaska, Taxi, Adventures, Yellow Cab, Yellow Taxi, Misadventures, Newbie

Download or read book Aaa written by Jacob Mathews and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2022-06-02 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teleportation exists. That's the setting. The story itself throws you in a whirlwind of secretive characters, genre bending conflicts, and comedy riddled dialogue almost immediately. There is no big takeaway. There is no lesson to learn. It's merely an interesting snapshot of time in the author's creative universe. Enjoy!

Download or read book The Lawnmower Man written by David Rector and published by David Rector Books. This book was released on 2020-06-23 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lawnmower Man is the man you want mowing you and your lawn. He's tall, handsome and great at what he does. For every woman and man who has ever fantasized about having a relationship with a blue collar man. Rodney is your man and this is your book. This book is one of those books that you'll love reading over and over again. It's a comedy, drama and thriller all rolled into one.

Download or read book How I Paid for College written by Marc Acito and published by Crown. This book was released on 2004-09-07 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A deliciously funny romp of a novel about one overly theatrical and sexually confused New Jersey teenager’s larcenous quest for his acting school tuition It’s 1983 in Wallingford, New Jersey, a sleepy bedroom community outside of Manhattan. Seventeen-year-old Edward Zanni, a feckless Ferris Bueller–type, is Peter Panning his way through a carefree summer of magic and mischief. The fun comes to a halt, however, when Edward’s father remarries and refuses to pay for Edward to study acting at Juilliard. Edward’s truly in a bind. He’s ineligible for scholarships because his father earns too much. He’s unable to contact his mother because she’s somewhere in Peru trying to commune with Incan spirits. And, as a sure sign he’s destined for a life in the arts, Edward’s incapable of holding down a job. So he turns to his loyal (but immoral) misfit friends to help him steal the tuition money from his father, all the while practicing for his high school performance of Grease. Disguising themselves as nuns and priests, they merrily scheme their way through embezzlement, money laundering, identity theft, forgery, and blackmail. But, along the way, Edward also learns the value of friendship, hard work, and how you’re not really a man until you can beat up your father—metaphorically, that is. How I Paid for College is a farcical coming-of-age story that combines the first-person tone of David Sedaris with the byzantine plot twists of Armistead Maupin. It is a novel for anyone who has ever had a dream or a scheme, and it marks the introduction to an original and audacious talent.

Download or read book SEAL s Vow written by Makenna Jameison and published by Makenna Jameison. This book was released on 2022-05-24 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She fell into the ocean but didn’t expect to also fall for a Navy SEAL… Navy SEAL Mark “Mayhem” Covington never imagined he’d rescue a pretty blonde from the Pacific during his morning run. A woman posing for selfies isn’t exactly his type, but he’s surprised to learn that she’s down-to-earth, ambitious, gorgeous—and his buddy’s younger sister. Everly Howard is hoping for her big break. In town for a photoshoot, she wants to launch her own clothing line and leave her social media influencer days behind. The man who rescues her on the beach makes her heart pound, but the last thing she needs is an assertive, macho guy who’s also friends with her older brother. When the threatening messages Everly’s receiving begin to escalate, Mark vows to find her stalker. Someone who knows her every move leaves tension rising—and Everly’s anxiety growing. Mark will keep her safe at all costs, protecting both her body and heart, but is it enough when someone is determined to silence her forever? SEAL’s Vow, a standalone novel, is book three in the sizzling Coronado Team 2 series.

Download or read book POTTER The Trident Series Book 2 written by Jaime Lewis and published by Jaime Lewis. This book was released on 2020-08-25 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tenley Cortez finally had everything going for her; a job that she enjoyed, her friends and family, and a man who treated her with love and respect. But when her toxic ex-boyfriend shows back up and decides he wants to rekindle their relationship to further his shady business dealings things get a little dicey, not to mention dangerous. His violent and cruel heart forces her to distance herself not only from the man she loves but her friends and family as well. She desperately wants to tell her story, but fear holds her silent. With her broken heart and constant fear, she throws herself into her work by traveling to Ecuador on a humanitarian aid trip. She was not expecting someone to be waiting there for her to further complicate her life. All that Rex “Potter” Richardson wanted to do was a live simple life alone outside of his career as a Navy SEAL. That was until a few months ago when the gorgeous and outgoing Tenley Cortez walked into his life and stole his heart. After a sudden and unexplained breakup Potter is left with questions. The sudden distance Tenley puts between herself and her friends and family further adds to the mystery. When Potter and the team are called out for a mission to South America, he learns a shocking revelation about Tenley that threatens to unravel everything. Together, can Potter and Tenley pick their way through the webs of deceit, blackmail, and violence to get their happily ever after?

Download or read book To Katie With Love written by Erica Lucke Dean and published by Red Adept Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2013-04-23 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Banker Katie James has a serious thing for romance novels. She’d almost rather settle for a fictional boyfriend than risk her heart on a flesh-and-blood man. Besides, the only real guy she’s remotely interested in is her rich, unattainable client, the mysterious Cooper Maxwell. Looking less like the ultra-conservative man she knows and more like a drop-dead sexy character from one of her books, Cooper crashes Katie’s 29th birthday party. But one too many drinks lands Katie in uncharted territory… Cooper’s bedroom! Drunk on love, Katie dives headfirst into the relationship only to discover that Cooper is keeping secrets… dangerous ones. As if things couldn’t get worse, her meddling mother makes a surprise visit, digging up a whole new set of problems. Who would have guessed having an assassin for a boyfriend would be the least of her worries? Editorial Reviews: "... one of the sweetest, sexiest, and funniest books I've read this year." Bibliophile's Corner "I was laughing so much while reading it!" Jess's Book Blog "Erica Lucke Dean came up with some great characters." Big Al's Books & Pals "I couldn't help falling in love with Katie." Feeling Beachie "I have never laughed so hard reading a romance story with lots of twists and turns." Kaidan's Seduction "... the little twist was definitely well played." Chick Lit Central "I fell in love with Katie and Cooper instantly." Pezz Rambles "... Dean has a whole new take on writing romance - and it involves a chick-flick style of writing." Cabin Goddess "Such a cute and quirky romance!" Paulette's Papers "Well-written, fast-moving and smooth-flowing with excellent characters..." I'm a Voracious Reader "This delightful contemporary romance has it all, witty dialogue, great characters and an engaging story." Cocktails and Books "... a fun read, start to finish." Random Musings of a Curious Mind "I would definitely put this as chic-lit, but it has mystery, murder, and lots of giggles." A Novel Review Keywords: Love, Romance, Chick-Lit, Humor

Download or read book Fierce written by Shawne Summers and published by Pink Flamingo Media. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: James just took a job in Dallas transferring from Miami as an HVAC estimator. Little does he know that first love, Alexa, from college has engineered the transfer. She’s a feminist, who for the past four years has worked on career. Now she wants love – specifically her first love, James, at her side. When he walks into his favorite sports bar, there she is! In the following weeks and months Alexa leads James into his new life as her soon to be male wife. She’s one of a group of wealthy Texas widows known as the “Female Leadership Association” (FLA), an organization created to help mentally and/or physically abused women gain independence. The women of FLA aren’t interested in staying home barefoot and pregnant; they chart their own relationships and teach other woman to do the same. Although the story is a romantic comedy, at its heart are strong messages of gender equality.