In the Event of My Untimely Demise

Author: Brian Sack
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061734543
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 142

Book Description
When Brian Sack's mother passed away, he was left with a letter and a pink cardigan. The cardigan was promptly placed in a drawer, but the letter was pure gold. In just a few pages of fancy cursive, her posthumous dispatch offered the kind of guidance you would expect from a mother to her young son. And while he didn't necessarily follow all the advice, he never forgot how very important those words—and that letter—were to him. Decades later, on the verge of parenthood himself, Brian decided to write something for his own child, wanting a legacy, and not just a pink cardigan, to leave to his son. But far from the usual collection of advice, Brian has written a sharp, sage, warts-and-all survival guide to life. With quick wit and self-deprecating honesty, Sack draws from his experiences, tapping them for the humor within. Holding nothing back, he: Gives the skinny on relationships—don't let the woman you love wander alone in France Commiserates about the death of the meritocracy—wanting to sing doesn't mean you can Recounts his awkward entry into fatherhood—you'll overcome your aversion to poo Offers firsthand advice—avoid any bipolar lady with a drug-sniffing wonder-cat And argues that the Empire State Building is not a phallic symbol—no matter what the professor said Every chapter takes on subjects ranging from the universal and mundane to the life changing and inevitable. With its funny and heartfelt musings from a father to a son, In the Event of My Untimely Demise is a delightful life primer for all of us.

Psy-Q

Author: Ben Ambridge
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698151194
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 353

Book Description
Psychology 101 as you wish it were taught: a collection of entertaining experiments, quizzes, jokes, and interactive exercises Psychology is the study of mind and behavior: how and why people do absolutely everything that people do, from the most life-changing event such as choosing a partner, to the most humdrum, such as having an extra donut. Ben Ambridge takes these findings and invites the reader to test their knowledge of themselves, their friends, and their families through quizzes, jokes, and games. You’ll measure your personality, intelligence, moral values, skill at drawing, capacity for logical reasoning, and more—all of it adding up to a greater knowledge of yourself, a higher “Psy-Q”. Lighthearted, fun, and accessible, this is the perfect introduction to psychology that can be fully enjoyed and appreciated by readers of all ages. Take Dr. Ben’s quizzes to learn: - If listening to Mozart makes you smarter - Whether or not your boss is a psychopath - How good you are at waiting for a reward (and why it matters) - Why we find symmetrical faces more attractive - What your taste in art says about you

Followed by Madness

Author: Donald W. Bacon
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 145353041X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 397

Book Description
Visit the author's Web site at www.donaldwbacon.com An adventure climb up a telephone pole turns into an extended nightmare for six-year-old Donnie Bacon after he accidentally causes the death of a little girl. What madness follows him the rest of his life: the ghost of Diane Kaye Warner, his own personal demons, or something far more sinister? The answer can be found within the linked stories in this collection that follow our hero's dark journey from the midfifties to the present.

Houston's Problem

Author: Tashon Storye
Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing
ISBN: 1457566583
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 104

Book Description
What would you do for love? What lines would you cross to find the love that was stolen from you? Follow Houston on a journey of love and betrayal. A journey where nothing is as it should be, and neither are the people around him. A journey where action and betrayal lurk around every corner in the deceptive streets of the south.

A Thousand Miles

Author: Bridget Morrissey
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593201183
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368

Book Description
After a decade of silence, Dee and Ben reunite for a road trip they once promised to take. It’s going to be a bumpy ride. Dee Matthews is the cohost of the smash-hit podcast Did I Forget To Tell You?, where she interviews family, friends, and past lovers. Nothing is off limits, except for one man (known on the show only as Name Redacted) who happens to be her high school best friend Ben. During their senior year spring break, Dee and Ben took a road trip to visit Ben’s grandma. They buried a time capsule in her backyard, pledging to return in ten years to open it. Then their friendship fell apart in spectacular fashion. They haven’t spoken to each other since. Ben Porter’s life since that moment has been unexciting but comfortable, until his grandma reveals a family secret that flips his whole world upside down. Her dying wish is for him to stop doing what is safest and go after what he really wants. He starts by showing up on Dee’s doorstep with every intention of fulfilling their long-ago promise. Despite her reservations, Dee can’t say no. This trip could be her chance to give her listeners the Name Redacted interview they’ve been begging for—and finally put her unresolved feelings for Ben to rest. As the miles fly by, Dee and Ben's friendship reignites. But the closer they get to reaching their destination, the more apparent it becomes that their attraction to each other cannot be ignored. Their last adventure ended in disaster, and they’re about to find out if any hope of a future together is in the rear view mirror.

77 Best Practices in Negotiation

Author: Dr. Gary S. Goodman
Publisher: Gildan Media LLC aka G&D Media
ISBN: 172252295X
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 114

Book Description
DR. GARY S. GOODMAN is the best-selling author of more than twentyfive books and thousands of articles. He is also creator of the applauded training program, “Best Practices in Negotiation,” offered at U.C. Berkeley and UCLA Extension, as well as at organizations worldwide. As an attorney, Fortune 1000 management consultant, and celebrated speaker and lecturer, Dr. Goodman has personally negotiated more than a thousand contracts for his companies and for his clients. Drawing from the best-published sources and his own ample experiences, Dr. Goodman shares tips and techniques for negotiating everyday transactions as well as mega-deals. You will discover: The six-step Anatomy of a Negotiation Transaction, a guide from the inception to the execution of an agreement How to avoid common pitfalls and dirty tricks when negotiating How not to give away the store The 3 “T”s in any negotiation: Text, Tone, and Timing When you should grab their first offer The secret to detecting 3 types of liars How to read your counterpart’s pain threshold The best way to counter dirty tricks No Job Offer? Negotiate Reconsideration! How to negotiate Less Job Stress! Five traps to avoid in preparing for a negotiation Unique and counter-intuitive advice to finding better bargains on cars and housing There is a lot of room for creativity in negotiating, but few folks pay attention to the possibilities. You need LOTS of tools, techniques, strategies, ploys, feints, and bluffs in order to come out on top. That’s why expert negotiator Dr. Gary Goodman has provided you with no fewer than 77 Best Practices!

poems the Lord smacked into me revised edition

Author: Tom Hathaway
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1471712818
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 95

Book Description
When Harry Comet met Sally Sodium. This description is too short. Repeat too short. Repeat too short. Is this long enough, or still too short?

CRY FROM AN UNHOLY GRAVE

Author: David Slater
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1469176939
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 263

Book Description
Two years after settling in Australia David befell a tragic event that dramatically changed his life forever – he simply placed his trust in a friendly stranger. The sinister circumstances of Cariad’s disappearance haunted David for almost two decades, when he was branded as a prime murder suspect, by Perth’s major crime squad detectives. Finally, the terrible truth about Cariad is revealed and Slater pulls no punches as he describes the events surrounding the gruesome discovery of his wife’s remains; but there was more.... Cry From an Unholy Grave; A Nineteen-year Cold Case is a shocking real-life cold case where David Slater tells the spine-tingling story of how he became the unwitting victim of a horrific crime he knew nothing about.

My Other Husband

Author: Dorothy Koomson
Publisher: Review
ISBN: 1472277406
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400

Book Description
'Unputdownable' CLAIRE DOUGLAS 'Utter compulsive' KIA ABDULLAH 'Master of the jaw-dropping twist' S MAGAZINE All is not as it seems in the latest gripping thriller from the Queen of The Big Reveal. Cleo Forsum is a bestselling novelist turned scriptwriter whose TV series, 'The Baking Detective' is a huge success. Now she has decided to walk away from it all and wants to divorce her husband, Wallace. But what is she really running from? As Cleo drafts the final ever episodes of the series, people she knows start getting hurt. It soon becomes clear that someone is trying to frame her for murder. She thinks she knows why, but Cleo can't tell the police or prove her innocence. Because then she'd have to confess about her other husband . . . 'You MUST read this book!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Best book I've read in a long time' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Breathtakingly good' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ *PRE-ORDER THE BRAND NEW NOVEL BY DOROTHY KOOMSON. EVERY SMILE YOU FAKE IS COMING SOON* PRAISE FOR DOROTHY KOOMSON 'Dorothy Koomson is a star, one of the most versatile, enjoyable and engaging authors we have' Kate Mosse 'Dorothy's novels are a gripping, page-turning joyride to read' Malorie Blackman 'A master storyteller . . . Everyone needs a Dorothy Koomson book on their shelves' Lorraine Candy 'An expertly-crafted, rollercoaster of a novel that had me gripped from the beginning' Jendella Benson 'The very definition of a page-turner' Harriet Tyce

In Case I Die

Author: Jon Jaques
Publisher: Skylo, Incorporated
ISBN: 9780615547749
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 54

Book Description
In Case I Die - A Planning Guide is a detailed summary of instructions for your family in the event of your untimely death. This guide allows your family to know your wishes, instructions, and location of critical information. Written by a CPA with over twenty years experience, this guide is the most valuable gift you will ever give your family!