Author : Rene Foss
Publisher : Hachette Books
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 38,97 MB
Release : 2012-02-28
Category : Humor
ISBN : 1401304443
This hilarious book confronts every aspect of a flight attendant's absurd world--from the endless array of passenger demands, to the secret language of flight attendants, and a unique version of the Safety Demo Shuffle. Fasten your seatbelt and prepare yourself for a side-splitting perspective on the trials and tribulations of air travel.
Author : Alison Green
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 18,19 MB
Release : 2018-05-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0399181822
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
Author : QuickRead
Publisher : QuickRead.com
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 48,11 MB
Release :
Category : Study Aids
ISBN :
Discover the secrets to success from successful fitness coach, copywriter, influencer, and business owner, Dan Meredith. Monday mornings. “Sunday scaries.” What does this all mean? If you’re tired of working the Monday-Friday grind and experiencing the “Sunday scaries” in which you dread the thought of waking up to go to work the next morning, then it’s time to make a change. Dan Meredith felt this way at one point too. He’d be shattered each Monday morning as his alarm clock forced him awake to go to a job that he hated. He lived life sitting in an office, slowly going insane, making someone else money while his life slipped by. So at thirty-three-years-old, he finally said, “f*ck it!” He stopped making excuses and searched for the secret of success, longing for the lifestyle of the rich and famous. Now, he’s here to teach you just how he did it. How he went from maxing out every single credit card bill he had to running a fully automated fitness facility and a successful copywriting business. He went from barely affording pizza to hosting sold-out events with some of the biggest names in the world of entrepreneurs. So how did he do it? Keep reading to find out the secrets to success, including why being selfish is a good thing, or why you should begin taking train trips to nowhere. Do you want more free books like this? Download our app for free at https://www.QuickRead.com/App and get access to hundreds of free book and audiobook summaries. DISCLAIMER: This book summary is meant as a preview and not a replacement for the original work. If you like this summary please consider purchasing the original book to get the full experience as the original author intended it to be. If you are the original author of any book on QuickRead and want us to remove it, please contact us at [email protected].
Author : Sandra Alex
Publisher : Sandra Alex
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 17,20 MB
Release : 2019-10-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 198942712X
The ex-military pilot. The bewitched single mother. The plane crash that saves their lives. Getting pregnant by the wrong man and trying to make it right didn’t serve me well. It’s been years and we’re not any closer to where we should be. Working night and day in an I.C.U. doesn’t bode well for a relationship, either, but I’m doing my best. Tonight, the most beautiful man walks into the hospital. He’s here for his father, who was just rushed in with a massive heart attack. If the man lives through the night, I’ll be surprised. His son, Garrett Ford, is a pilot, and he’s dressed like one. It’s difficult to focus on my job with a man who is larger than life, and dressed to kill, with piercingly blue eyes and full lips. What’s more, he’s very polite and professional, which gets me. When his father wakes up for just a second and thinks I’m his estranged wife, Garrett looks at me in a way that I’ll never forget. *** She’s hands down the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen. Nora could stop traffic. What’s more, she’s smart, hard working, independent, and she’s the best single parent I’ve ever met. Her kid’s dad is a pill, but I have to turn the other cheek with him around, even though I know he’d rather see me crash and burn than see Nora and I together. I soon learn what lengths he’ll go to to remove me from the picture. We’ll see how far he gets. Trouble is, Nora sees him through a different set of eyes, and there is no convincing her that he is what he is. It’s tough being the outsider in this three person relationship, and sometimes I feel like Nora’s daughter Missy just puts up a front for me. I mean, what kid wouldn’t want her natural father and mother to be together? Soon, it’s clear just how much that is true… HEA (Happily Ever After) Second chance romance Medical romance Military romance Medium heat Course language Mild cliffhanger ending Third book in a complete 5 book standalone series "An emotional story that grabs you from the beginning. The subject matter was dealt with brilliantly. I love the Ford brothers and their sense of family. Looking forward to reading Dalton's story." - 5 Stars from Belinda, Amazon reviewer "I am so in love with these books!! Great read, well written. Just enough drama and romance to keep you interested the ENTIRE TIME!!!" - 5 Stars from Brooke, Amazon reviewer "This book is another demonstration of the close relationship between the Ford brothers. Garrett finds the love of his life only to lose her due to a lie. His brothers support him through his pain." - 5 Stars from @rdcorder1, Bookbub reviewer "I LOVED this story about a second chance at love. Full of passion, heartbreak, misunderstandings and family togetherness through tough times. It also touches on the effects of mental illness too. I really couldn’t put it down." - 5 Stars from Bella Gwyn, Goodreads reviewer "So many twists and turns, the depth of emotions as the story explores many issues faced by couples and families, especially when adding in mental health issues and estranged parents. The power of family strength shines through all the Ford brothers books and this is another incredible read!!!" - 5 Stars from Mandy Foley, Goodreads reviewer
Author : Sarah J. Robinson
Publisher : WaterBrook
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 38,86 MB
Release : 2021-05-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0593193539
A compassionate, shame-free guide for your darkest days “A one-of-a-kind book . . . to read for yourself or give to a struggling friend or loved one without the fear that depression and suicidal thoughts will be minimized, medicalized or over-spiritualized.”—Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? You might be crushed by shame over your mental illness, only to be told by well-meaning Christians to “choose joy” and “pray more.” So you beg God to take away the pain, but nothing eases the ache inside. As darkness lingers and color drains from your world, you’re left wondering if God has abandoned you. You just want a way out. But there’s hope. In I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, Sarah J. Robinson offers a healthy, practical, and shame-free guide for Christians struggling with mental illness. With unflinching honesty, Sarah shares her story of battling depression and fighting to stay alive despite toxic theology that made her afraid to seek help outside the church. Pairing her own story with scriptural insights, mental health research, and simple practices, Sarah helps you reconnect with the God who is present in our deepest anguish and discover that you are worth everything it takes to get better. Beautifully written and full of hard-won wisdom, I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die offers a path toward a rich, hope-filled life in Christ, even when healing doesn’t look like what you expect.
Author : Jessica Peterson
Publisher : Peterson Paperbacks, LLC
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 35,37 MB
Release : 2021-01-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Ten minutes ago, I was just an American student studying abroad in Spain. But now? Now I’m a professional soccer player’s good luck charm... RHYS My recovery from a football injury is destroying my career—until one night with a beautiful American and a few terrible pick-up lines changes everything. With Laura by my side, I play smarter, run faster, and fight harder than I ever have on the pitch. She’s just the muse I need to turn my football career around. LAURA My semester abroad in Madrid is the fresh start I need. I've got plans to ditch bad habits and worse boyfriends. Then a one night stand with a super hot British footballer leads to an A-list entanglement I wasn't looking for. But I refuse to be just arm candy for Rhys. I’m trying to shake off the superficial mindset I’ve always had. Still, he won't let me go without a fight. He's just as lethal in bed as he is on the field. And now he's pulling out all the stops, trying to convince me he wants more than just a good luck charm. This sexy footballer plays dirty… LESSONS IN LETTING GO is a STANDALONE romance in the STUDY ABROAD series. The books in this series are complete standalones with interconnected characters, and can be read in any order. LESSONS IN LOVE: Rafa + Vivian's Story LESSONS IN GRAVITY: Javier + Maddie's Story LESSONS IN LETTING GO: Rhys + Laura's Story LESSONS IN LOSING IT: Frederik + Rachel's Story
Author : Elaine Szewczyk
Publisher : 5 Spot
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 45,88 MB
Release : 2008-07-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0446537764
A hilarious tale of girl meets boy, girl falls in lust, girl discovers boy is not playing with a full deck... When Kas meets William while on safari in South Africa he seems perfect-a gorgeous park ranger, both kind and brave (he saved the tour from certain death by water buffalo). Her two best friends, Max, an endlessly scheming personal trainer, and Libby, a jobless bombshell, would like to get their hands on William...but he's only interested in Kas, an editorial assistant at a struggling New York literary agency who thinks William is out of her league. The two have a fling, and Kas returns home to New York wondering if she'll hear from William again. So when he finally sends an email, she's delighted. Until she opens it. The email is not quite the love missive Kas expected. Did she misjudge William? A miscommunication ensues, triggering a rapid-fire series of comic developments that, within days, bring William to New York, now under the impression that Kas has offered him a place to live. As he unveils his big plan to take Manhattan by storm and make his fortune, Kas finally recognizes how limited William's intellectual capabilities are: He makes Kevin Federline look like Albert Einstein. Readers are along for the outrageous ride as Kas copes with her new roommate's eccentricities, including a preoccupation with the Psychic Friends Network and a passion for collecting Big Apple-themed souvenirs, and the realization that her dream man is a comic nightmare. "Elaine Szewczyk is smart and funny, and knows that New York bars and African safaris have something important in common: When it comes to dating, it's a jungle out there. If you savor Sophie Kinsella or Lauren Weisberger, you'll want to add her to your reading list." -- Chris Bohjalian, author of Midwives, The Double Blind, and Skeletons at the Feast "Spirited, irreverent, bilious, and above all funny, Elaine Szewczyk's bitter cocktail provides a much-needed antidote for the chick-lit genre..." -- Adam Langer, author of Ellington Boulevard, Crossing California, and The Washington Story
Author : John Faller
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 21,26 MB
Release : 2012-08-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1477149554
I’d Fight the Devil is a gay romance story about two men who are from two different worlds. One is wealthy, one is not. One is from a very religious family, one is not. One is very sure of himself, one is quite insecure. They meet on a gay cruise, fall in love, and plan to move in together but almost immediately problems arise, including a meeting with Brett, Tim’s former lover, who accuses Doug of having an affair with someone else. Another problem arises when Doug has to fly to his home town because of a death in the family and finally has to confront his mother to tell her that he plans to live with Tim which, of course, she does not understand. At last things seem to be going pretty well for the two lovers. However, Doug receives a phone call that Tim has been in a bad accident and may not survive. Doug has fought the devil before, in the form of Brett, but now he faces the horrible prospect that the devil may take Tim from him. Maybe Doug’s mother was right when she said that sometimes the thing you love the most is taken away from you just so you can grow as a person. What a horrible thought!
Author : Thomas A. Squire
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 25,37 MB
Release : 2022-09-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9815084313
Thomas A. Squire was a regular guy doing a regular job when his far from regular wife gave him a call with some news. By the end of that five-minute conversation, he had decided to leave his regular job and follow his wife on a posting to Ho Chi Minh City and San Francisco – as a trailing spouse cum stay-at-home dad. Dad Abroad is a light-hearted sharing of a journey that is not usually travelled by men. This book covers the highs and lows, the foibles and contemplations of a regular guy as he navigates new countries, hangs with the kids, mingles with the mums, submits more completely to domestic chores, and tries his best to avoid isolation and talking about nappy changes … and his search for meaning and “flow” in the process.
Author : George Carlin
Publisher : Hachette Books
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 10,89 MB
Release : 2001-07-01
Category : Humor
ISBN : 0786871598
A hilarious new collection of razor-sharp observations from the New York Times bestselling author of Brain Droppings. Few comics make the transition from stage to page as smoothly or successfully as George Carlin. Brain Droppings spent a total of 40 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, and this new one is certain to tickle even more ribs (and rattle a few more cages) with its characteristically ironic take on life's annoying universal truths. In Napalm & Silly Putty, Carlin doesn't steer clear of the tough issues, preferring instead to look life boldly in the eye to pose the questions few dare to ask: How can it be a spy satellite if they announce on TV that it's a spy satellite? Why do they bother saying "raw sewage"? Do some people cook that stuff? In the expression "topsy-turvy," what exactly is meant by "turvy"? And he makes some startling observations, including: Most people with low self-esteem have earned it. Guys don't seem to be called "Lefty" anymore. Most people don't know what they're doing, and a lot of them are really good at it. Carlin also waxes wickedly philosophical on all sorts of subjects, including: KIDS--They're not all cute. In fact, if you look at them closely, some of them are rather unpleasant looking. And a lot of them don't smell too good either. DEATH ROW--If you're condemned to die they have to give you one last meal of your own request. What is that all about? A group of people plan to kill you, so they want you to eat something you like? Add to the mix "The Ten Most Embarrassing Songs of All Time," "The 20th Century Hostility Scoreboard," and "People I Can Do Without," and you have an irresistibly insouciant assortment of musings, questions, assertions, and assumptions guaranteed to please the millions of fans waiting for the next Carlin collection--and the millions more waiting to discover this comic genius.
