Ask a Manager

Ask a Manager

Author: Alison Green

Publisher: Ballantine Books

Published: 2018-05-01

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 0399181822

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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


The Ex Hex

The Ex Hex

Author: Killian McRae

Publisher: Killian McRae

Published: 2018-05-20

Total Pages: 846

ISBN-13:

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Don't sleep with demons or priest, and especially not priests who become demons, and especially not demons who happen to be your ex. Everyone knows that love is blind, but even Riona Dade knows it's supposed to be with a mortal. That's true even if you are a witch with the ability to magically slay the scum of Hell. But when you find out your ex-boyfriend was a demon, you should probably take your lesson about falling for the wrong guy. Probably. It's a great theory, anyway. But if there's one thing Riona can do well, it's picking the wrong guy. With the help of Greek Gods, practical joke-loving archangels, and her fellow Pure Souls, Riona faces down challenge after challenge, both to her heart and to her head. Seems the reluctant witch plays a key part in a prophecy, one that has her pitted against the Devil at every turn. The Devil isn't quite what he used to be, though, and by the time Riona is through, neither one of them will be the same again. The Ex Hex includes all five installments of this hilarious paranormal romance series, a rollickingly humorous tale of love, lust, magic, and a demon who loves Zima. This collection contains: The Motion of the Potion (All My Exes Die From Hexes, #1) Once You Go Demon (All My Exes Die From Hexes, #2) Hex Goddess (All My Exes Die From Hexes, #3) When Spell Freezes Over (All My Exes Die From Hexes, #4) Hung by the Fireplace (All My Exes Die From Hexes)


The Wall Between Women

The Wall Between Women

Author: Beth Brykman

Publisher: Prometheus Books

Published: 2012-04-03

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 1615928987

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Women today struggle to make difficult choices involving their children and their careers - so why do they simultaneously criticize, undermine, and point fingers at one another? Beth Brykman taps her personal experience as well as her professional marketing skills in crafting this well-researched look at the life-transforming issue that American mothers face. Having been both a full-time employed mother and a stay-at-home mom, Brykman interviewed more than one hundred mothers. She lets these women speak for themselves about the reality of their lives, their views of the "other" mother, and how they balance the pros and cons of motherhood.Separate chapters examine the factors that create the wall between women, stereotypes of mothers on both sides of the wall, the lives and attitudes of full-time employed mothers versus mothers who choose to stay at home, working part-time, the reality of daycare, how different women determined what was right for them and their families, coparenting and suggestions for modifying marriages, and letting go of the emotional baggage of success and guilt, including suggestions for broad cultural change.An appendix details her research methods, including questions she posed to each mother, and a useful bibliography that points readers to other resources.Filled with revealing quotations and stories from mothers themselves, this insightful discussion of contemporary motherhood reveals the many challenges facing women and offers creative solutions for overcoming those challenges.


Lead Like a Girl

Lead Like a Girl

Author: Dalia Feldheim

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2024-04-16

Total Pages: 339

ISBN-13: 1538194120

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"An incredibly forward-looking and positive example of how to be and how to work in today's world." Booklist For women AND men, this fresh look at leadership helps us all learn to connect to our more feminine leadership traits and lead like a girl! Lead Like a Girl is a holistic look at how to achieve purpose and joy at work. It is about turning the world of work into a place where empathy, intuition, passion, and resilience take their rightful place, where women can lead like women and men can tap into their more feminine leadership traits and dare to lead (more) like a girl! Dalia Feldheim was one of the marketing directors behind the 2014 global Always ad campaign “#LikeAGirl.” This message touched a nerve for women and men alike becoming much more than a commercial – as it became an icon for women’s empowerment. The ad was selected by Forbes as one of the 10 most influential campaigns of the decade. In the commercial, while a young girl understand the phrase ‘run like a girl’ to mean, run as fast as you can, somewhere along the way, doing things “like a girl” becomes an insult. The goal of the commercial was to change the meaning of words and reclaim the phrase to simply mean “be proud of who you are.” With Dalia’s new book it is time to reclaim that phrase once again and this time in the world of leadership. It’s time to stop asking our women leaders to lead like men and instead start learning from what is working for our women leaders—and share that wisdom with everyone, men and women alike. Lead Like a Girl is a provocative call to action to all leaders to stop wearing an emotional mask at work and connect to their more feminine leadership traits - owning their passion, perseverance, people skills, and positivity. With her flare for relatable storytelling, Dalia shares her executive leadership journey of over two decades backed by theoretical underpinning from the world of psychology, business, and mindfulness to encourage leaders to connect to their more feminine super powers: be courageous, lead from their heart, and Lead (more) Like a Girl.


The Complete Single Father

The Complete Single Father

Author: Elaine Fantile Shimberg

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2007-10-01

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 1440516502

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Being a single parent is a tough job no matter who you are, but if you’re a single dad, you likely feel you’ve entered a strange, new world. Whether your kids are twelve months old or twelve years old, the tips and advice in this comprehensive guide will make the little tricks of parenting feel like second nature to you. Authors Elaine Fantle Shimberg and her son, single father Michael Shimberg, show you how to: Make your house (or apartment) a home Juggle your work and personal schedule with that of your kids Coparent with your ex for the kids’ sake Handle special circumstances if you’re a widower Celebrate holidays and deal with in-laws Raise daughters, both youngsters and teens Cook foods your kids will eat Field common childhood maladies Date again Throughout, Fantle Shimberg and Shimberg include “Tips from the Trenches”—anecdotes from more than fifty single dads just like you on what works and what doesn’t—as well as recommendations from lawyers, marriage counselors, psychologists, social workers, teachers, and clergy members. With The Complete Single Father, you’ll have everything you need to enjoy your kids while maintaining a stable environment and reducing stress for all involved—without losing your sense of humor!


An Innocent's Surrender

An Innocent's Surrender

Author: Penny Jordan

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2017-05-29

Total Pages: 137

ISBN-13: 1488031983

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Re-read this classic romance by New York Times bestselling author Penny Jordan, previouslypublished as A Savage Adoration in 1987 Christy had taken no interest in men since DominicSavage's cruel rejection of her teenage advances. She'd vowed she would never be hurtagain. But now Dominic is back in her life, and this time he seems intent on seduction!The possessive blaze in his stormy eyes makes it clear that he wants to make her his. But can Christy bring herself to surrender her heart to him a second time?


Fur the Hex of it

Fur the Hex of it

Author: Jane Hinchey

Publisher: Baywolf Press

Published: 2022-08-31

Total Pages: 175

ISBN-13:

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Holly Day isn’t who she thinks she is. Forced into hiding in the small town of Gravestone, she’s under strict instructions not to use her magic. If only it were that easy. When her rat familiar unearths a human bone—in Holly’s backyard—she’s on the case. Only Holly has another problem… her memory is like swiss cheese—full of holes. Is she really the SIA Agent she thinks she is? Or is something more sinister at play? ​​​​​​​ Trying to keep a low profile and stay under the radar of the local police is easier said than done when she teams up with super senior, Doris Shutt, the pair of them determined to get to the bottom of the mysterious remains before the Sheriff throws Holly in jail, for good. *** Keywords: cozy animal mystery, cozy cat mysteries, humorous mystery, funny mysteries, cozy mystery series, cozy mysteries, animal cozies, humorous cozy mystery, amateur sleuth, women sleuth, funny cozies, murder mystery, cozy murder mystery series, whodunnit, cozy murder mystery books, cozy murder mysteries, witch cozy mysteries, witch mystery Perfect for readers of Nic Saint, Leighann Dobbs, Samantha Silver, Sara Bourgeois, Kathi Daley, Addison Moore, Annabel Chase, Molly Fitz, Amanda M. Lee, Rita Mae Brown, Nancy Warren, Patti Larsen, Denise Grover Swank, Deanna Chase, Tonya Kappes, Morgana Best, and Joanne Fluke.


The Kiss That Counted

The Kiss That Counted

Author: Karin Kallmaker

Publisher: Bella Books

Published: 2013-03-18

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 1594939500

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Don't miss this Lammy Award Winner!!! CJ Roshe knows she can never relax her vigilance, especially when her grip on her secrets begins to slip. Contact with the good-hearted Karita Hanssen leaves CJ wishing for impossible things—friends, roots, a lover who knows her real name. With a life cheerfully balanced between all the things that she loves, Karita gives freely of her time and affection. She isn't looking for more until something in CJ's eyes suggests that there could be feelings deeper, stronger—and more dangerous—than any she has ever felt. CJ is committed to only tonight with her body and certainly no tomorrows when it comes to her heart. Karita has always lived for today while she waits for tomorrow to happen. One kiss couldn't change all that—unless it's the kiss that counted. Golden Crown and Lambda Literary award-winning author Karin Kallmaker's tale of two women, two outlooks and two futures trying to become one adds to her long list of best-selling and critically acclaimed lesbian romance novels.


Going Out With a Bang

Going Out With a Bang

Author: Joan Boswell

Publisher: Dundurn

Published: 2008-10-01

Total Pages: 189

ISBN-13: 1459707818

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Do not go gentle into that good night, wrote Dylan Thomas, and Canadas notorious Ladies Killing Circle has taken his advice to heart. In Going Out With a Bang, the dangerous dames have brought together an explosive mix of authors from across the country. Whether its the boom of drums, the cacophony of a train wreck, or the thud of a body crashing down the stairs, no one goes out without a fight. Twenty authors, along with poet Joy Hewitt Mann, will chill you, entertain you or plain blow you away in this eclectic fictional brew.


Forever Comes in Threes

Forever Comes in Threes

Author: D. Jackson Leigh

Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Inc

Published: 2022-06-14

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 1636791700

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Efficiency expert Perry Chandler lives what she preaches on her internationally popular podcast. She wakes at exactly the same time to begin her precisely scheduled day with no wasted minutes. Perry’s entire life is planned in advance, which is exactly how she likes it. How else do you get anything done? Holistic, naturopathic physician Ming Lee greets every sunrise with arms outstretched as she opens herself to the earth’s slow, steady rhythm. Millions follow her podcast on how to live a healthier life by refusing to get caught up in the idea you must hustle to be successful. After all, what’s the point of life if you don’t enjoy it? Perry and Ming are both sure they hold the key to success until the attraction sizzling between them, and the three rambunctious mutts they’re unexpectedly responsible for, teach them lessons in life and love that they never imagined.