Delight in intriguing, thought-provoking conversations about ethics, philosophy, and social issues! After Dinner Conversation is a monthly literary magazine publishing short fiction. Each issue features both established writers and up-and-coming authors who contribute fascinating philosophical insights on controversial topics like marriage equality, assisted suicide, the meaning of death, animal rights and defining your "purpose." It's time to go deep in search of truth! I...

Engagement helps business to be more resilient and succeed through periods of change.This Authority Guide addresses how businesses can increase their performance, productivity and customer/staff satisfaction through focusing on engagement. Sue Mitchell, an authority in coaching and leadership development, shows you how to build a team who is committed, inspired and eager to deliver their best work in order to make a difference.

Toronto in the twenty-first century: At night, a beacon on a lonely ancient lake, a drainage pond from the last ice age. In the daytime, a bulwark of glass, glinting in the radiant sun. Joe, Mary, and her cat, Sam, sit in a lakeside condo, trapped by a crazed, mysterious sniper. What has become of their lives? What has become of their city? What has become of their century? As the situation begins to unravel, Mary finds herself wondering, “What would Margaret Atwood do?”

In The Art and Science of Dealing with Difficult People, David Brown pinpoints the seven principles of relationship building that are crucial to creating a successful working environment. Brown breaks down each principle by providing easy to understand instructions and universally applicable management skills.Brown’s philosophy is to approach work place discord as a problem from both a managerial and lower level perspective. He offers advice on how to treat employees, whil...

The tricks that experts and top professionals use to overcome difficult people.Get results fast with this quick, easy guide to the fundamentals of Dealing with Difficult PeopleIncludes how to:• Understand the different types of troublemakers• Stay calm and firm when other people can’t• Deal with difficult bosses, direct reports, and colleagues• Create win-win scenarios• Develop productive relationships with people you don’t like

UNSAFE TERRITORYWhen a mysterious toxin threatens lives and livelihoods near the border between the U.S. and Canada, Dr. Tessa Cleary is called to trace the source. But when the no-nonsense doctor is forced to work with border patrol agent Jeff Steele, she finds the lone wolf's dedication to his job-and country-chipping away at the walls around her heart. Just as Tessa and Jeff are about to uncover the toxin's deadly source, armed thugs kidnap them in the forest. Now they must trus...

When Tom and Jen, two lonely people, are brought together by an intriguing email, they have no idea their mysterious benefactor is an artificial intelligence who has decided to play Cupid."You, Tom and Jen, don't know one another-not yet-but I think you should."Jen, an ex-journalist who now works at a London software development company, spends all day talking to "Aiden," an ultra- sophisticated piece of AI wizardry, helping him sound and act more human. But ...

Do you find it hard to say 'no'? Are you tongue-tied in important meetings? Assert Yourself will help you find your voice and stand up for yourself without appearing aggressive.Full of practical advice on how to change the way you work and livefor the better, the book contains a self-assessment quiz, step-by-stepguidance, top tips, common mistakes and advice on how to avoid them,summaries of key points, and lists of handy books and websites.

New, updated edition 2021. Everything you always wanted to know about becoming a Life or Personal Coach by Certified Professional Coach, Lyn Kelley, Ph.D. All the proven methods of motivation and goal achievement from the world's top coaches. Most frequently asked questions about coaching, how to become a coach, how to promote your coaching practice and how to motivate your clients to move toward their success! Dr. Lyn gives you the simple 5-step coaching process and the 12-week program to...

About this book: This is the story of how a supernatural creature clawing in the dark was one of the most disturbing things I've ever experienced.About this series: This is not just a horror novel or a true life story, it's also a game. I wanted to write out my real life supernatural experiences, but I also wanted to remain anonymous, so I disguise my identity by writing two fake stories along with every real story I tell.It's your job to figure out which ...

"Poetry From the Heart" by Randolph Knight, includes "The Hobo's Guitar" and forty other poems available in EPUB, KINDLE, PALM DOC, etc. Other ebook publications by Randolph Knight and T. Sky Handring include: "Poetry Perfect", "Poetry Reveals", "T. Sky Handring Poetry", "Under Cover", "Wiggle Room", "Purple Carrots" and "Poetry 4U". These ebooks are available at your favorite ebook retailer.

If you want to learn how to motivate yourself and be motivating to others, then this is the book for you! Easy to follow and invaluable to have around, each chapter focuses on honing particular skills, improving your insight and increasing your all-round performance. Including sound information from inspirational voices, motivational trainers and entrepreneurs, it explains what motivation is, how to define your goals, how to boost your creativity, sharpen your motivational skills, challeng...