Thursday, July 30, 2009

Weird or what?


Weird or What!? is the ultimate compendium of all things amazing, inexplicable and downright bizarre from this world, the next world and other worlds, perfect for adults and kids. More than just a book of facts, figures and lists, the book contains weird and wonderful information about the strangest people, animals, plants, food, weather, the paranormal, outer space and much, much more. Over 1,500 facts are included - and they are all astounding, enlightening, wacky and even a bit gross.

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Taming the abrasive manager

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"Taming the Abrasive Manager" is an ideal resource for managers, human resource professionals, coaches, and anyone who works for or with an abrasive boss. Executive coach Dr. Laura Crawshaw known as the Boss Whisperer for her work in this field shares her discoveries on how to tame the deep fears that drive abrasive managers to attack their coworkers. In her straight shooting style, Crawshaw offers invaluable insights gained from her encounters with abrasive bosses in corporate jungles who aggressively defend against threats to their dominance in the high risk business of survival. These insights, combined with lessons learned from employees and organizations who have successfully reined in their unmanageable bosses, provide realistic solutions that will improve the workplace for everyone