**From this classic tome, learn everything you need to know to land the corner office:· How to make money· How to make more money· How to choose the right company (one big enough so that nobody knows exactly what anyone else is doing)· How to cultivate the appearance of extreme busyness through strategic desk management· How to delegate responsibility (have plenty of assistants!)First published in 1952, this guide inspired the beloved Pulitze...

#1 New York Times Bestseller“Go Set a Watchman is such an important book, perhaps the most important novel on race to come out of the white South in decades." — New York TimesA landmark novel by Harper Lee, set two decades after her beloved Pulitzer Prize–winning masterpiece, To Kill a Mockingbird.Twenty-six-year-old Jean Louise Finch—“Scout”—returns home to Maycomb, Alabama from New York City to ...

When you’re stuck at your desk day after day, do you find yourself daydreaming about a glamorous occupation, such as a racing driver, an astronaut or a stunt double? The adrenaline rush and prestige of these extreme jobs is one thing, but have you ever considered the practicalities?This compelling book unravels the mysteries and exposes the pitfalls of the world’s most dangerous jobs, giving a fascinating insight into the working lives of those who regularly stare death in the face...

More hilarious, unbelievable-but-true stories from our nation’s courts, from the author of Disorder in the Court and Disorderly Conduct.Charles M. Sevilla finds comic gems in court transcripts—and now brings readers a delightful, all-new collection. Starting with a chapter on the defendants (one of whom, when asked his marital status, replies after a long pause, "Adequate") and following with sections on lawyers, experts, witnesses, evidence, and ...

Help. . . . Cubicle Life Is Killing Me!Leaving no stone unturned, no ergonomic chair unadjusted, and no leftovers in the communal fridge uneaten, this hilarious guide to cubicle life will be the salvation for the more than forty million Americans stuck in cubicles. By turns uproariously funny and enormously useful, each chapter tackles a different area of cubicle life and includes a “cube tip,” a quiz, illustrations, and examples that will have you laughing out loud. Discover

Welcome to The Little Brown Book of Corporate Advancement! Packed with tips and tricks the person in the next cubicle doesn't know, this is your guide to getting that corner office! Learn how to get ahead without revealing yourself to your colleagues as a grasping little toad. Take a frank look at what the employee handbook won't tell you. Covers getting that job, analyzing the competition (tattletales, eager beavers, etc.), dissecting those bosses (the ogre, the good parent, the pal, etc.)...

In Brokenomics, author Dina Gachman shares the lessons she’s learned about how to live large in the cheap seats. Through stories both painfully honest and laugh-out-loud funny that anyone can relate to, Dina reveals all the tricks you need to live the good life without spending a ton of money.Brokenomics covers the place where economics and everyday life collide. It includes: rules for changing your mindset ("There Will Always Be Someone Richer, Taller, Smarter, a...

These Discount Rats want more than salesTo Discount Rats, the world should be free . . . and retail slaves are to blame when it isn’t.These crazy customers show up with purses full of coupons and intend to leave with enough swag to impress a thief. They’ll negotiate, scream, complain, and threaten - so long as the sale is in sight!These 33 hilarious-and-true stories of penny-pinchers and stingy shoppers are straight from the bloggers of RetailHellUn...

Every young grad needs this fun, snarky primer for the real world.You’ll meet the world’s brightest, you’ll hang with the best!And now that you’ve met them, you’ll work with the rest!If you’re looking for an inspirational book for young people starting life’s great adventure, you probably want to read Dr. Seuss’s Oh, the Places You’ll Go! But before your first day of actual work, you need to meet Dr. Suits for a dose of rea...

As if your HR Department didn't have enough to worry about, WTF? is holding its own office orientation. From dealing with workplace politics and romancing coworkers to climbing the success ladder or getting canned, WTF? Work shows you how to handle the daily lows of holding down a j-o-b.Whether you're sitting in the cubes or in the corner office, working the counter or bussing the tables, WTF? provides an employee handbook that's actually worth reading. It leaves the PC stuff to th...

You're smarter than they are.You're more efficient than they are.You’re funnier than they are.But they have you outnumbered.Meet:The Alpha ChimpThe Brown NoserThe CheapskateThe Chitchat ArtistThe Condescending IT GuyThe DinosaurThe FloozyThe GossipThe Hall MonitorThe MicromanagerThe NodderThe Office GirlsThe PoliticoThe Potential Serial KillerThe Temp

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