Time Out: Bahrain says that this "helpful handbook" is humorous, tongue-in-cheek book and full of "interesting information."Others say:"OK - if you buy ONE book about Saudi Arabia before you go, make sure it's this one!!Don’t Forget to Tape the Toilets: The Missing Employee Orientation Manual for Saudi Arabia and Bahrain was written for those going to work or thinking of going to work in Saudi Arabia.The author is American, and writ...

They told you that you would die if you opened the book… But would you dare to listen to it?The first audiobook in the international bestselling series, narrated by Jeff Harding.The Book with No Name is a fast-paced, cinematic page-turner shot through with black humour, which will hold you rapt from its intriguing opening to the dramatic climax.Detective Miles Jensen is called to the lawless town of Santa Mondega to investi...

‘Little Black Book is THE book of the year for working women with drive’ Refinery 29The essential career handbook for creative working women.‘A compact gem’ StylistLittle Black Book: A Toolkit For Working Women is the modern career guide every creative woman needs, whether you’re just starting out or already have years of experience. Packed with fresh ideas and no-nonsense practic...

Answers that will get you hired—from the bestselling interview guide, now completely updated!In today's job market, there are thousands of qualified candidates battling it out for a few jobs. Beat out the competition and learn how to give the best interview with Best Answers to the 201 Most Frequently Asked Interview Questions—the essential job-seeking weapon you need to answer the thought-provoking or unexpected questions that potential employers use to weed out candida...

This is a short e-booklet of about 25 pages.You and your colleague have been at the same company for three years, in the same role, and you both have impressive college degrees and work really hard. You're both ready for the next step up. Yet your colleague gets contacted for really sexy jobs by executive recruiters a couple times a month, while you....well, almost never. What's going on?My guess is that your colleague has a Linkedin profile that looks inviting to recruiter...

Former United Press International reporter Michael S. Barrett spent several years in the Middle East and Europe as a foreign correspondent and editor during the mid-1970s. While reporting daily on affairs of state, political trends and a myriad of socioeconomic events and activities, he also produced a weekly “column” for friends and family that went far beyond his job as a wire-service reporter. The result was a private collection of 184 Ramblings, of which this volume in...

Go for an early morning walk along the Corniche – Beirut’s seaside promenade – and watch as the Mediterranean Sea laps against the rocks while the summits of Mount Lebanon dominate the horizon to the east. Enjoy a strong black coffee here before hitting Hamra to experience Beirut’s bustling commercial side or the old Central District to admire the elegantly restored Ottoman and French-colonial buildings – a demonstration of Beirut’s determination to become the ‘Paris of the East’ once agai...

Emotional Intelligence is the ability to be aware of one's own emotions and those of other people. In today's workplace more and more companies are using emotional intelligence tests to vet job applicants and assess staff as they recognise that positive behaviours are just as important as technical expertise. Test Your Emotional Intelligence will help you to think about various aspects of your personality and identify your strengths and weaknesses. Each test is fo...

Looking for a new job? A better job? Are you new to the job market? Returning to work after an absence? Have you been using a haphazard approach to your job search -- realizing that you have never learned how to find a job in an effective way? Need a useful gift for an unemployed friend or a new graduate? Finding a job in a competitive market is a challenge, particularly if you do not have an edge. "Getting the Job You Want, The Five-Finger, Five-Week Guide to the Best Job of Your Life" ha...

SUPER JOB SEARCH IVThe Complete Manual for Job Seekers and Career ChangersWinner! First-Place Book by the Colorado Independent Publishers Association, Aug 2015.Expanded, revised, and interactive, here’s the latest edition of the manual that has helped more than 300,000 men and women learn the secrets behind a successful career change. Whether you’re about to embark on your first job search, are in mid-career, or are ...

Captain Sir Richard Francis Burton KCMG FRGS (19 March 1821 – 20 October 1890) was a British geographer, explorer, translator, writer, soldier, orientalist, cartographer, ethnologist, spy, linguist, poet, fencer and diplomat. He was known for his travels and explorations within Asia, Africa and the Americas, as well as his extraordinary knowledge of languages and cultures. According to one count, he spoke 29 European, Asian and African languages. Motivated by his love of adventur...

You're a member of Generation X-the 30-to-44 age cohort. And you've drawn the short stick when it comes to work. The economy has been stacked against you from the beginning. Worse, you're sandwiched between Boomers (with their constant back-patting blather and refusal to retire) and Gen Y's (with their relentless confidence and demands for attention).You're stuck in the middle-of your life and between two huge generations that dote on each other.But you can move forward in ...