Allen Jones has a story of triumph and has penned his debut book to empower others to gain wealth, health, and financial freedom. "Just Clocked Out" shows that in order to be truly happy one must have something to live for beyond money, but one's purpose. Allen details his journey from being labeled as a troubled, inner-city teen to a highly sought-after businessman paving the way for other young entrepreneurs. This book teaches that life is short, fragile, and there will never be the "perfect" time to pursue your dreams and goals.
"Nickel and Dimed for the Amazon age," (Salon) the bitingly funny, eye-opening story of finding work in the automated and time-starved world of hourly low-wage labor After the local newspaper where she worked as a reporter closed, Emily Guendelsberger took a pre-Christmas job at an Amazon fulfillment center outside Louisville, Kentucky. There, the vending machines were stocked with painkillers, and the staff turnover was dizzying. In the new year, she travelled to North Carolina to work at a call center, a place where even bathroom breaks were timed to the second. And finally, Guendelsberger was hired at a San Francisco McDonald's, narrowly escaping revenge-seeking customers who pelted her with condiments. Across three jobs, and in three different parts of the country, Guendelsberger directly took part in the revolution changing the U.S. workplace. Offering an up-close portrait of America's actual "essential workers," On the Clock examines the broken social safety net as well as an economy that has purposely had all the slack drained out and converted to profit. Until robots pack boxes, resolve billing issues, and make fast food, human beings supervised by AI will continue to get the job done. Guendelsberger shows us how workers went from being the most expensive element of production to the cheapest - and how low wage jobs have been remade to serve the ideals of efficiency, at the cost of humanity. On the Clock explores the lengths that half of Americans will go to in order to make a living, offering not only a better understanding of the modern workplace, but also surprising solutions to make work more humane for millions of Americans.
"We're doing everything possible," the doctor would say at times to the parents as he continued the resuscitation efforts on their little girl. Expect the unexpected when you are a medical professional or a first responder. We clock into work and treat those who are sick. We see all types of death at every age. Added to that stress is the ever-changing demands of those who make and enforce regulations that govern the way that we practice. We are in it to win it for our patients. For the past twenty seven years, I work as a respiratory therapist. I clock in, work my best, then clock out and try to bury and forget the stress from my work day. But you don't forget, the memories of trauma are rude, and they will emerge again when you least expect it. Inside are actual stories of births, deaths, COVID 19, and more, bringing awareness of what we see and do. Can we truly ever clock out and heal?
This laugh-out-loud romantic comedy about sexy exes proves confident and attractive comes in all shapes and sizes. "Fans of Jennifer Weiner will enjoy Bliss." (Booklist) Sidney Larson always thought dark-haired, blue-eyed Brett Carmichael was sinfully sexy, to say nothing of the muscular mechanic's talent with his hands. But Sidney so didn't have time for Brett's overbearing tendencies when they were together so she broke things off. Now a chance encounter brings Brett back into her life, and Sidney can't help but notice intriguing changes in her ex. So what's stopping her from revisiting their scorching-hot chemistry? Since Sidney dumped him, Brett's made major life adjustments, thanks to therapy and a long, hard look at himself. Sure, he's still intense but he knows how to focus his energy on his career, not on trying to control a fantastic woman like Sidney. Brett finds the sweet, generous brunette more seductive than ever, but now that he's finally worthy of her, will she be willing to give him a second chance? 24,000 words
When New Orleans police declare private investigator Max Lamoreaux’s missing godson a runaway, he reaches out to former flame Theresa Crawford for help. Her specialized skills have proven key to unlocking past investigations. Time hasn’t diminished their powerful chemistry, but Theresa’s secrets drove them apart once before. As they work together, will shadows from her past destroy their last chance at happiness? NOTE: This book was previously published. It has been re-edited and additional content added. "Kathy Ivan’s books are addictive, you can’t read just one.” Susan Stoker, NYT Bestselling Author "Kathy Ivan has crafted warm, engaging characters that will steal your heart and a mystery that will keep you reading to the very last page." Barb Han, USA TODAY and Publisher's Weekly Bestselling Author “This is the first I have read from Kathy Ivan and it won't be the last.” Night Owl Reviews "I highly recommend Desperate Choices. Readers can’t go wrong here!” Melissa, Joyfully Reviewed
From the author of Confidence and The Comedown comes a wildly imaginative story collection about queerness, neurodivergence, sexuality, and self-discovery. Frumkin’s latest book is a deliciously entertaining collection of five genre-defying stories that range from downright hilarious to brilliantly unhinged. Taken together, they celebrate a wide variety of human experiences. In the title story, a queer young adult with bipolar disorder drops out of college in a fog of depression, aimlessly drifting between maintaining their job at a fast food restaurant and dodging their mom’s texts. But when they fall in with a group of sex workers starring in BDSM films, they find radical freedom, love, and community. In other stories, we meet a psychiatrist whose meticulously-maintained life is upended by an Alex Trebek-like voice in his head, an e-girl celebrity who is being courted by a delusional fan, a young boy on the spectrum at odds with a neurotypical world determined to “cure” him, and an elderly woman whose consciousness is being transformed by her oncoming death. With incredible insight, compassion, and honesty, Frumkin unravels each story with tantalizing precision. Sexy and raw—and compulsively readable—this collection offers a look at our innermost selves as we all try to make sense of the world and our place in it.
Get organizational results by nurturing commitment, integrity, and transparency A healthy corporate culture is the secret to an organization's performance. The good news is that employees already embody the values needed to propel the organization to its goals, but institutional roadblocks get in the way. All too often leaders don't know how to diagnose their culture in order to clear these roadblocks to performance. The 3 Power Values presents a breakthrough model that permits leaders to measure and manage culture. To create a fully aligned high-performing culture, leaders need only focus on nurturing three catalyst values: Commitment, Integrity, and Transparency. Offers an innovative values-centered model to help organizations achieve short-term goals without sacrificing long-run sustainability Filled with lively case studies of major companies including Johnson & Johnson and Boeing David Gebler is a recognized thought leader in the field of values-based ethics and culture risk management The 3 Power Values offers leaders at all levels a unique and accessible approach to identifying the behavioral challenges that are hindering their corporate culture and to removing them effectively.
Welcome to Ocean Sands! This four book collection features the novels Starlit Sand, Golden Sand, Midnight Sand, and Exquisite Sand. Starlit Sand Can a sexy rockstar turn a one-night stand into forever? Workaholic family law attorney Lauren Catalano has been burned by love. But meeting a handsome stranger on the beach on the heels of her divorce, she can't ignore the passion he sparks. When Lauren learns her mystery man is rock superstar Noah Devereux, she’s convinced it’ll never last. But one night together turns into more and Lauren resists falling for a man who’s touched her heart in a way she never thought possible. Humiliated by his supermodel ex’s infidelity, Noah questions the worth of his fame and fortune if all it earns him are hollow relationships and betrayal. Lauren’s honesty and loyalty hit Noah hard and he starts to believe that Lauren’s the woman he needs in his life. Will Noah convince Lauren to believe in happily ever after or will their affair end in more heartbreak? Golden Sand Money can't buy what this billionaire desires most... Computer tycoon Dominic Russell has more money than he ever imagined, but he’s missing something that money can’t buy. When he meets Eden Bell, he’s intrigued by the down-on-her-luck waitress. A relentless competitor, Dominic sets his sights on winning her heart. Fiercely independent Eden Bell doesn’t believe in true love. She’s been burned before, and while Dominic’s attention is flattering, she doesn’t expect the committed bachelor to fall for her and her ready-made family. The charming entrepreneur proves hard to resist, and the two embark on a relationship that could change them both forever. But Eden’s been hiding a life-changing secret from Dominic, and if it comes to light, the truth could tear them apart. Midnight Sand One hot night and now she's carrying his baby... Sought-after bachelor Ethan Davenport has been in love only once—and when it ended in disaster, he swore to never let it happen again. The black sheep of his family, he does things his own way—alone. But a one-night stand opens his eyes to the woman who’s been there for him all along. Scarred from the past, Faith Bishop won’t ever tell Ethan how she feels about him. She tells herself they’re just friends…until one night changes everything. When she becomes pregnant with the billionaire’s baby, she can’t hold back her hopes for a real future with Ethan. Faith’s used to making it on her own, and she doesn’t know if she can trust Ethan to give her the family she’s never had. But Ethan won’t lose his friend and his baby in his life. He’ll do anything to prove to Faith that he’s changed…and she’s the reason why. Exquisite Sand It's about to get hot in the kitchen… Stacy Frederick’s rebuilt her life after the death of her husband, but her wrecked heart isn’t ready to love again. Even her intense attraction to celebrity chef William Blackwell, who’s spending the summer in Ocean Sands, can’t change her mind. She has other things to keep her busy, like saving the floundering restaurant where she works, and consequently securing the promotion that’s been dangled in front of her. William says he can respect Stacy’s boundaries. In Ocean Sands recovering after a battle of his own, he’s under strict orders to rest and recover. Spending a few weeks helping an old friend is just the distraction he needs. No drama is a good thing, and his finger-snap attraction to Stacy should burn itself out any day now… While working shoulder to shoulder, Stacy begins to fall for the handsome chef with Southern charm, and getting a second chance at love starts to feel irresistible...
Getting out of your seat does not instantly mean being on your feet. Sometimes our call to stand means hitting the ground, humbly before God. The stand is a call to action. Too many times we associate these actions with a drastic move we should make. Have you ever considered the move being made is God? God set the stage at Creation. He finalized it on the Cross. He commanded us in His Word. Now it is our turn! This world needs to hear the Good News. Stand up!
Enjoy this special bundle from cozy mystery author S.E. Biglow... Three amateur sleuths....three small towns....one bundle of cozy mysteries. Pains and Penalties Kalina Greystone’s return home brings back old friends and even older secrets. Her great aunt's murder pushes her to snoop where she doesn’t belong. As she digs into her aunt’s past, she uncovers a dark truth the killer wants revealed. Will she stop the spree before the killer’s thirst for vengeance is sated? Into the Lion's Den Reverend Margot Quade never expected to be dropped in the midst of a murder. She just wanted to get reacquainted with her hometown of Port Marie, Vermont, maybe find her place in the world again after serving her tour of duty. But when a friendly dinner with a member of her unit turns deadly, she's pulled into a mystery she can't help but solve. High Noon When one of her coworkers turns up dead, witch Darcy Ingram becomes the prime suspect — and sets out to clear her name with the help of some paranormal companions! Her magic leads on the hunt for the real killer. But is Darcy willing to risk her new be S.E. BIGLOW'S COZY MYSTERY STARTER PACK contains the first book in each of her cozy mystery series. From sleuthing shopkeepers and inquisitive reverends to magical mysteries, this collection has something for every cozy mystery lover. PRAISE FOR S.E. BIGLOW'S BOOKS ????? "...a fun, fast-paced, paranormal cozy mystery with interesting characters full of mystery, suspense and action" - wkertbun (Bookbub review) ????? "Cozy mystery at its finest" – Suziebee30 (online review) ????? "Everything you look for in a good mystery" – Mimi (Goodreads review) ????? "plenty of surprises and twists to keep you entertained" jlh2496 (BookBub review) ????? "Engaging and fun…the perfect beach read" – (online review)
