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| business casual blue blazer: Business Etiquette For Dummies Sue Fox, 2011-01-31 Make no mistake, etiquette is as important in business as it is in everyday life — it’s also a lot more complicated. From email and phone communications to personal interviews to adapting to corporate and international cultural differences, Business Etiquette For Dummies, 2nd Edition, keeps you on your best behavior in any business situation. This friendly, authoritative guide shows you how to develop good etiquette on the job and navigate today’s diverse and complex business environment with great success. You’ll get savvy tips for dressing the part, making polite conversation, minding your manners at meetings and meals, behaving at off-site events, handling ethical dilemmas, and conducting international business. You’ll find out how to behave gracefully during tense negotiations, improve your communication skills, and overcome all sorts of work-related challenges. Discover how to: Make a great first impression Meet and greet with ease Be a good company representative Practice proper online etiquette Adapt to the changing rules of etiquette Deal with difficult personalities without losing your cool Become a well-mannered traveler Develop good relationships with your peers, staff, and superiors Give compliments and offer criticism Respect physical, racial, ethnic, and gender differences at work Learn the difference between “casual Friday” and sloppy Saturday Develop cubicle courtesy Avoid conversational faux pas Business etiquette is as important to your success as doing your job well. Read Business Etiquette For Dummies, 2nd Edition, and make no mistake. |
| business casual blue blazer: The Thing About Work Richard A. Moran, 2016-10-14 Why does a CEO who has already made hundreds of millions of dollars continue to work? Why does a rock star who has made a bundle continue to tour? Why do retirees’ miss work as soon as they stop doing it? Why do we all wrestle with our life’s work and talk about it incessantly? The thing about work is that we love it, we hate it, we need it, we miss it, we measure ourselves by it, we judge others by it—we are addicted to it. Work often defines us and fulfills us. Yet, today’s rapidly changing workplace environment is stressful and confusing to deal with. In The Thing About Work, Richard A. Moran takes a ground-level perspective on what is happening at work and how to thrive in the new professional world. Through funny, prescriptive vignettes and short essays, Moran finds the “white space” in the company manual—those issues that you encounter every day at work but which are not covered in employee training. He uses hilarious and true stories from his own life and others’ to answer questions like, “Should you take your dog to work?” and “How late is late?” and “What is that foreign object growing in the refrigerator?” This very contemporary view of work will prove invaluable for the modern employee. |
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| business casual blue blazer: A Fool and His Money John Rothchild, 1998-03-30 There is one thing that can be said about A Fool and His Moneythat cannot be said about any other colume of investment advice:You will never make a penny from the information in this book. Nowork on the subject of personal finance has even tried to make thisclaim before. That is because works on the subject of personalfinance are all lying. John Rothchild is the only fully honestauthor in the genre.--from the Foreword by P. J. O'Rourke. A veritable gold mine of comic insight into the predicament of anaverage investor's avid pursuit of wealth, A Fool and His Money isJohn Rothchild's critically acclaimed personal account of a yeardevoted to investing his money in the markets. The entireinvestment world--its characters, institutions, customs, andmyths-passes under Rothchild's sharp and profoundly humorousscrutiny. Acclaim for A Fool and His Money What makes this book so good is that Rothchild can explain thingslike naked puts . . . and leave the reader both edified andlaughing. . . . Witty, fast-paced, and educational.--TheWashington Post. You'll relish John Rothchild's comic tale. . . . The book nearsguaranteed delight.--Newsday. A Fool and His Money may be the funniest book about investing everwritten. It's a reader's capital gain.--New York Post. You set aside some money, quit your job, devote yourself entirelyto studying the markets, and start to invest. Then, through hardwork and your own magical intuition, you become so wealthy yourmajor concern is finding a fashionable hobby to soak up yourabundant leisure time. All in about a year. Now, thanks to this hugely entertaining and informative book, youcan live out the fantasy without risking your money, your job--oryour sanity. Since its acclaimed debut a decade ago, A Fool and His Money hasbecome a treasured investment classic. It's the comic, firsthandaccount of a first-time investor who sets out to make his wildestmoney dreams come true. In a surge of optimism and enterprise, financial writer JohnRothchild drops everything to devote an entire year to learning howto invest a modest sum of money. Motivated by a sincere desire toget rich, he undertakes his mission by systematically studying asmuch as he can about the markets and how they really operate. Hefearlessly asks the most basic questions, observes theprofessionals at work, studies the newsletters, makes investments,and reports back on everything--including his own highly personaland often hilarious reactions. With Rothchild as your guide through the marketplace, you will: * Eavesdrop as his broker explains in fluent double-talk why heshould buy a certain hot stock * Share in his buyer's remorse as Rothchild purchases an unknowntechnology company stock that puts him on an emotional rollercoaster * Be humbled as he enters the almighty Federal Reserve Bank andstruggles to understand its omnipotent power over his personalfinances * Witness the excitement and confusion of the Commodities Exchangeand find out what pork bellies really are * Hear firsthand the enigmatic and undoubtedly wise words ofvarious wizards of Wall Street * Sympathize with Rothchild as he explains his transactions to hisloved ones * Blush as he shamelessly attempts to deceive them. In a gesture of pure magnanimity, Rothchild also includes thehard-won bits of wisdom he calls his 25 Useful Tips--whichinclude such sage advice as Never buy anything from a broker at anairport--and his handy Fool's Glossary, which clarifies many ofthe technical terms used in the book. Clever, funny, and informative, A Fool and His Money will rewardinvestors at all levels of experience with a revelation on everypage. |
| business casual blue blazer: The Savage Way Frank Savage, 2012-10-15 Inspiring lessons on business and life from Frank Savage Frank Savage's is an unlikely success story. Raised in segregated Washington, DC, by his mother, a hairdresser and entrepreneur with little formal education, Savage's career has taken him around the world as a globetrotting financier. From his first banking job at Citibank to his current position as Chairman Emeritus of Howard University, The Savage Way shares the life and business lessons he learned along the way. This memoir relates the many starts and stops, successes and failures in his long career, from his involvement in the collapse of Enron, to his experience investing in Africa, to his days as a competitive yachtsman—always guided by the wisdom of the mother who taught him to transcend all limits. A powerful memoir of an inspiring business leader Savage is the current Chairman of his alma mater, Howard University, and the CEO of the global financial services company Savage Holdings LLC A rare and inspiring story of personal and professional challenge and ultimate triumph, The Savage Way is a memoir that offers powerful inspiration and wisdom for tomorrow's business leaders. |
| business casual blue blazer: Reinvent And Outperform: Becoming A Better Leader Eugene S Acevedo, 2024-09-13 Reinvent & Outperform: Becoming a Better Leader is a compelling and insightful guide on leadership, drawn from Eugene S Acevedo's extensive experience and thoughtful musings. From formal training at the Asian Institute of Management to practical mentoring at Citibank, the author has a rich background in developing effective leaders.The book covers leadership, strategy, career development, mentorship, and digital banking. It offers readers a chance to grow, reflect, and become better leaders. |
| business casual blue blazer: The Wall Street Journal Guide to the Business of Life Nancy Keates, 2005-06-07 Almost Everything You Need to Know About Leading the Good Life Too many decisions. Too many choices. What today’s smart consumer must have is a money-and-time-saving guide for conducting the “business of life”—both the big challenges, such as getting top-notch health care for the family and the best education for the kids, and the pleasurable ones, like plotting the family summer vacation. Nancy Keates and her expert colleagues at The Wall Street Journal provide all-new material that gives the lowdown on: The Savvy Traveler: How to cut to the chase and not only avoid the indignity of cramped plane seats and overpriced tickets, but also get the best and safest seats at the same time. The Fine Art of Dining and Drinking: Landing the hottest table in town—at a discount; picking wine without becoming a wine snob; and learning about “barley matters”—the newest, hottest beers. How to Speak Geek: Demystifying tech trends, with smart advice on not only what high-tech gadgets to buy but how to shop for them. Everything You Need to Know About Buying, Selling and Financing a Car: How to get the best and safest vehicle at the best price. Real Estate: Will the bubble burst? Here’s how to be an informed buyer and seller along with the basics of remodeling and designing your home. How to Be an Informed Patient: Choosing a hospital, playing private investigator with your M.D., and learning about the tests you really ought to have (even if you have to pay for them yourself). Getting Real Bang for Your Education Bucks: What you need to know from preschool through college and graduate school. The Great Balancing Act: Managing work and family, and finding out how to avoid the overstretched child and parent syndromes. Financing Your Life: It was easy in the 1990s, but the world has changed dramatically. Here’s how to deal with the new world of saving, investing and borrowing money. Shopping: The New Sex? Throw away your Kama Sutra. The number one thrill in shopping is getting a good deal—here’s how to play the game and get the best stuff at the best price. The Wall Street Journal Guide to the Business of Life is both an instruction manual for living life to the fullest and a fun read about what really matters in the day-to-day. It has all the basic insight and information you need to navigate through life along with hilarious side trips such as “The Three-Decorator Experience” and “Cruises: Sailing New Waters.” |
| business casual blue blazer: The Story of Charlie Mullins Jim Wygand, 2012-08-12 Charlie Mullins, a divorced executive at a large company, falls in love with a woman who he initially doesn't know could destroy his entire career. Charlie is convinced that she is his true soul mate and will not give her up even though it would mean the loss of his job and career if it became public knowledge. The company he works for has military defense contracts and he would not be given a security clearance once his relationship to Gina was known. He will have to choose between the woman and his career. While he faces this choice, a couple of busybody housewives from the small town in which he was raised and still lives have taken to stalking him because of his secret relationship and their interest in marrying him off to a local woman. They feel threatened by his behavior, and their response threatens his ability to keep the relationship secret while he devises a plan to marry the woman of his dreams. If the relationship becomes known before Charlie is ready and has worked out his plan, all will be lost. About the Author This is Jim Wygand's third book and his first novel. Jim is a business consultant who has worked in and with large corporations during his long and varied career. In his first novel, Jim has pitted parochial small town gossips against the desire for privacy of a native son and the inner workings and politics of a large multinational corporation. The admixture could prove disastrous to Charlie Mullins and his professional and personal plans. |
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| business casual blue blazer: Business Skills For Dummies Two eBook Bundle: Business Etiquette For Dummies and Successful Time Management For Dummies Jack Fox, 2013-01-03 Two complete eBooks for one low price! Created and compiled by the publisher, this business skills bundle brings together two important titles in one, e-only bundle. With this special bundle, you’ll get the complete text of the following two titles: Business Etiquette For Dummies, 2nd Edition Make no mistake, etiquette is as important in business as it is in everyday life and it is a lot more complicated. From email and phone communications to personal interviews to adapting to corporate and international cultural differences, Business Etiquette For Dummies, 2nd Edition, keeps you on your best behavior in any business situation. This friendly, authoritative guide shows you how to develop good etiquette on the job and navigate today’s diverse and complex business environment with great success. You’ll get savvy tips for dressing the part, making polite conversation, minding your manners at meetings and meals, behaving at off-site events, handling ethical dilemmas, and conducting international business. You’ll find out how to behave gracefully during tense negotiations, improve your communication skills, and overcome all sorts of work-related challenges. Along the way, you’ll discover how to: make a great first impression, meet and greet with ease, be a good company representative, practice proper online etiquette, adapt to the changing rules of etiquette, deal with difficult personalities without losing your cool, become a well-mannered traveler, develop good relationships with your peers, staff, and superiors, give compliments and offer criticism, and respect physical, racial, ethnic, and gender differences at work . You’ll also learn the difference between casual Friday and sloppy Saturday as well as cubicle courtesy. Successful Time Management For Dummies Do you need help with time management? Need to better manage your time at work or at home? Feel like there are never enough hours in the day? Successful Time Management For Dummies delivers practical solutions for getting organized, working better and faster, reducing stress, and getting rid of time-wasting distractions. You’ll find out how to eliminate late nights at the office and spend more time with your family, friends, or even just yourself! This authoritative, plain-English guide shows you how to set yourself up for success, overcome common time management obstacles, and focus your efforts on your most important tasks and objectives. It explains how to determine the value of your time, provides fantastic tips on streamlining your workspace to speed up the flow, and even helps you minimize or eliminate interruptions from your workday. You’ll discover how to assess your strengths and weaknesses and establish goals. Additionally, you’ll receive tips on how to create a routine and make the most of time-saving technology. About the Authors Sue Fox is the author of Etiquette For Dummies, 2nd Edition, and a professional member of the International Association of Protocol Consultants (IAPC) in Washington, D.C. Dirk Zeller is the author of Successful Time Management For Dummies. He is a top time manager and sales performer as well as the author of Success as a Real Estate Agent For Dummies and Telephone Sales For Dummies. For the past decade, he has taught success, sales, and time management strategies and coached executives, managers, and salespeople. Zeller is one of the most sought-after speakers in time management. |
| business casual blue blazer: Job Interviews For Dummies® Joyce Lain Kennedy, 2011-02-09 Job interviews are crucial meetings that seal the deal on who gets hired. But, since the previous edition of Job Interviews for Dummies was published, everything about the interview process has changed in ways you need to know about and get comfortable with beforehand. This completely revised and updated 3rd Edition brings you fully up to speed with the latest technological changes, interview strategies, and negotiation techniques to help you give a show-stopping performance and land the job of your dreams. You learn the secrets of successful Internet video interviewing and find out how to present yourself on a global scale. And, you’ll get plenty of expert advice on giving targeted responses, pinpointing the critical parts of questions, and following up on the interview. In this outstanding handbook of contemporary interview arts, you’ll discover how to: Out-prepare the competition Overcome your fear of interviewing Ask smart questions about the job and the employer Give the best answers to make-or-break questions Fit your qualifications to the job’s requirements Dress like an insider Survive personality tests Interview across cultures Deliver a show-stopping interview performance Evaluate a job offer Negotiate a better salary Whether you’re fresh from the classroom, a prime-timer over 50, or somewhere in between, Job Interviews For Dummies, 3rd Edition gets you up to speed fast on the skills and tools you need to land the job you want. |
| business casual blue blazer: Operation Job Search John Henry Weiss, 2016-02-16 Operation Job Search is the ultimate guide for US military veterans seeking employment after discharge. It provides information about the civilian workforce, rubrics for navigating one’s career, and a list of essential resources to consult during the job search. Also included are sections dedicated specifically to suggestions and resources available to female veterans. Weiss explains that hiring managers and human resources directors hire veterans who make the effort to build a professional relationship. He discusses the importance of leaving the house and meeting employers at venues such as job fairs, trade shows, office parks, and even Starbucks. Weiss offers practical instructions and crucial tips, such as: Establish an operations center (home office) for job hunting Don’t be afraid to make cold calls Dress appropriately for job interviews and practice communicating in civilian-speak, not military jargon Target military-friendly companies that value the skills of returning military personnel If you are a US military veteran searching for a job, Operation Job Search will guide you every step of the way—from translating your skills into civilian-speak to negotiating your contract. |
| business casual blue blazer: BioWare: Stories and Secrets from 25 Years of Game Development Bioware, 2020-11-17 From the BioWare's isometric role-playing roots to its intense space operas and living worlds, chart the legendary game studio's first 25 years in this massive retrospective. BioWare - Stories and Secrets from 25 Years of Game Development puts you in the room during key moments in BioWare's history, with never-before-seen art and photos anchored by candid stories from developers past and present. See what it took to make games in those wild early days. Pore over details of secret, cancelled projects. Discover the genesis of beloved characters and games. Presented and designed by Dark Horse Books, this tribute to BioWare's legacy is a must-have for any fan of the best stories you can play. |
| business casual blue blazer: Lands' End Business Attire for Men Lands' End, Inc, 2004 “Can I wear this tie with this shirt?” Men have asked this question for years. But now there’s a new twist: “Should I wear a tie—at all?” Traditional was easy. Today’s business attire is not.Lands’ End® Business Attire for Mencan make it easier once again, helping you quickly and confidently decide exactly what to wear to work. This book is full of workplace assessment tools to help you size up the situation at a glance and suit up or dress down as the case requires. A wealth of mix-and-match examples and outfits offer a broad spectrum of choices so you can always be confident that you are correctly dressed. Based on a simple ABC model,Lands’ End® Business Attire for Mendetermines which workplaces are right for Almost a Suit outfits, times and places for Best of Both Worlds ensembles, and occasions when “Clearly Casual” wear is acceptable and even preferable. From “Pants to Avoid” to business travel checklists and advice for recent college grads,Lands’ End® Business Attire for Menwill guide you toward a working wardrobe that is appropriate, efficient, and adaptable. Practical and down-to-earth, this eminently sensible guide to dressing for work leaves you plenty of time for making the real business decisions—like what to have for lunch. |
| business casual blue blazer: Shield and Savior Meg Fitzpatrick , 2024-03-28 Mafia Rom Com? Not at all dark Mafia? YES PLEASE Izzy is the prodigal daughter of a mob boss, returning home with her nine-year-old son. With outside threats looming, her father hires Mastodon Security to protect her. Now she has this hot personal protection agent hanging out in her apartment, who's helping her son with his homework and likes the same shows she does. But her family has made it very clear, Lance is off limits. But the only thing more dangerous than her family is her feelings. |
| business casual blue blazer: Unthinkable Dennis Carr, 2024-03-28 Brady Johnson was looking forward to a peaceful retirement on a Northern Minnesota lake and in his St. Petersburg, Florida condo after decades of fighting Mexican drug cartels. He tried to forget the past, but the many bitter enemies he made in his years with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency in San Antonio Texas, did not retire, did not forget, and did not give up their burning thirst for revenge. They caught up to Brady in Florida. Years earlier his wife’s rape and death at the hands of a cartel triggered a murderous rampage against all drug dealers, and when the same cartel murders a new-found love interest in Tampa Bay, it ignites the same rage that drove him over the edge the first time. He finds himself teamed up with two women – a Mexican National former DEA agent, and a Native Canadian, both of whom had survived cartel assassination attempts – and when they venture into Mexico after the traffickers, they uncover a joint cartel/Muslim terrorist plot to inflict a series of horrific attacks on the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Attacks that would effectively destroy all three countries. When the cartels realize that they, too will be destroyed by the Jihadist offensive, they renege on the partnership they had forged with the Muslims and eventually join forces with Brady’s small group. But, in trying to prevent the terrorist attacks, the trio uncover another, more sinister plot against the United States unfolding in Northern New York and Ontario. Their quest comes to a shocking conclusion in the Thousand Islands region of the St. Lawrence River. |
| business casual blue blazer: The Amy Vanderbilt Complete Book of Etiquette Nancy Tuckerman, Nancy Dunnan, 1995 Advice geared to contemporary living on correct behavior in a wide variety of situations. |
| business casual blue blazer: Bleed for Me Michael Robotham, 2012-02-27 She's standing at the front door. Covered in blood. Is she the victim of a crime? Or the perpetrator? A teenage girl--Sienna, a troubled friend of his daughter--comes to Joe O'Loughlin's door one night. She is terrorized, incoherent-and covered in blood. The police find Sienna's father, a celebrated former cop, murdered in the home he shared with Sienna. Tests confirm that it's his blood on Sienna. She says she remembers nothing. Joe O'Loughlin is a psychologist with troubles of his own. His marriage is coming to an end and his daughter will barely speak to him. He tries to help Sienna, hoping that if he succeeds it will win back his daughter's affection. But Sienna is unreachable, unable to mourn her father's death or to explain it. Investigators take aim at Sienna. O'Loughlin senses something different is happening, something subterranean and terrifying to Sienna. It may be something in her mind. Or it may be something real. Someone real. Someone capable of the most grim and gruesome murder, and willing to kill again if anyone gets too close. His newest thriller is further evidence that Michael Robotham is, as David Baldacci has said, the real deal--we only hope he will write faster. |
| business casual blue blazer: Rules of the Game for Life/College/High School Harvey J. Coleman, 2010-09-09 Work hard and you'll get ahead!” We've heard that all our lives, but has it worked? Has your hard work often gone unnoticed or have others who have not worked as hard as you moved on, leaving you behind? If so, this book is a must read. Empowering Yourself...The Organizational Game Revealed” tells why your career might be slowing or has hit the “glass ceiling.” For the first time, the unwritten rules that define our system have been defined and written. Whether your definition of success is increased credibility in your current assignment or moving up the organizational ladder, this book will give you the knowledge to make the proper decisions to accomplish your goals. This book will, as never before, take you into the critical area of the “unwritten rules” that are so important in a successful career or life. You will, after reading this book, truly know how “the system” works and how “the game” should be played. If gaining empowerment or owning/controlling your career is an objective in your life, you must learn how the system works. This will allow your choices to be meaningful and productive. Without the information contained in this course, personal decisions will be hollow and careers will be left to the dictates of the system. After reading this book, events in your organizations will make sense; the advice from your mentor will be better understood; and even the evaluation of the evening news will take on new excitement simply because you understand the game. It is impossible to win any game if you do not know the rules. Mr. Coleman, in a simple and straight forward manner, gives us the rules we need to be successful. This book can level the playing field for any individual. |
| business casual blue blazer: The Student Athlete's Guide to College Success Algerian Hart Ph.D., F. Erik Brooks, 2016-11-21 An invaluable guide for potential collegiate student athletes, this guide presents strategies to assist student athletes with life skills both inside and outside of the classroom and athletic arenas. Student athletes must overcome a gauntlet of challenges in order to be successful in college. This guide supports student athlete success by identifying various potential issues and providing specific guidance and advice based on the author's direct experience and insider knowledge. It presents potential collegiate athletes with a wide-ranging and inclusive view of the intercollegiate sport experience and a comprehensive explanation of the role of the student athlete. This book is a comprehensive guide for student athletes and their families that will assist in deliberating scholarship offers from multiple institutions and setting a course for success in college. Readers will be equipped to determine which scholarship option—and in some cases, which sport or sports—is the optimal choice, be knowledgeable about their financial aid options and the rules of recruiting, and be prepared with a list of suggested questions that American student athletes should ask coaches and recruiting officials wishing to pursue their talents. This guide provides the essential strategies that will enable student athletes to gain life skills both inside and outside of the classroom and athletic arenas. |
| business casual blue blazer: Create the Best Version of You Romulus Sirbu, 2019-05-17 Every company wants their product to stand out from the competition. So why shouldn’t every man want the same thing? Men should strive to separate themselves from the competition too, and win what they are fighting for, whether this is a new job, a promotion, a business partnership, or a girlfriend. Branding is everything. That’s why all serious companies invest in their brand. Unfortunately, too many men with great potential invest virtually nothing in their personal brand. You will never cash your real worth with a poor or an average image. Science has proven that a successful personal image is important for our self-esteem and confidence. Studies also show that any first impression is profoundly influenced by the way we look. This book is a complete guide for every man who does not want to settle for mediocrity, but who wants to build a better version of himself and cash his worth. All men can learn from this guide, no matter their age, experience, position, or status. By paying attention to a few easy-to-follow steps, this guide describes how to build an outstanding personal brand image, allowing you to stand out in any personal or professional situation. If you could be better, wouldn’t you want to be? |
| business casual blue blazer: The Joe O'Loughlin Complete Collection Michael Robotham, 2022-08-26 THE COMPLETE NINE-BOOK JOE O'LOUGHLIN SERIES BY MASTER OF SUSPENSE MICHAEL ROBOTHAM. NOW A MAJOR ITV SERIES STARRING AIDAN TURNER. The Suspect Joseph O'Loughlin appears to have it all, but a perfect life is only a loose thread away from unravelling. All it takes is a murdered girl, a troubled young patient and the biggest lie of his life. Caught in a complex web of deceit, he embarks upon a search that will take him into the darkest recesses of the human mind. The Drowning Man Vincent Ruiz is lucky to be alive. A bullet in the leg, another through the hand, he is discovered clinging to a buoy in the River Thames. But when he awakes from his coma, the nightmare is only just beginning. Because Vincent has no recollection of what happened, and nobody believes him . . . Shatter A naked woman is perched on the edge of Clifton Suspension Bridge weeping into a mobile phone. Joseph O'Loughlin is only feet away, desperately trying to talk her down, but she jumps. Her daughter refuses to believe that her mother would have committed suicide. But what would drive a woman to such a desperate act? Bleed for Me Ray Hegarty, a respected former detective, lies dead in his daughter's bedroom. She is found covered in his blood. Everything points to her guilt, but Joe O'Loughlin isn't convinced. Against the advice of the police, he launches his own investigation, embarking upon a hunt that will lead him to a shocking conclusion. The Wreckage In London, ex-cop Vincent Ruiz rescues a young woman from a violent boyfriend but wakes next morning to find that he's been set up and robbed. As he tracks down the thieves, he discovers the boyfriend's tortured body and learns that powerful men are looking for the girl. What did Holly Knight steal that is so important to them? Say You're Sorry When Piper and her friend Tash disappeared, there was a huge police search, but they were never found. Abducted, hidden, and abused, Tash eventually escapes her captor, and Joe O'Loughlin and ex-cop Vincent Ruiz uncover chilling evidence that forces the police to re-open the case. But they are racing against time to save Piper from an abductor with an evil, calculating and twisted mind. Watching You Marnie Logan's husband has been missing for more than a year, and she's being watched. Depressed and desperate, she seeks the help of Joe O'Loughlin. Then Marnie discovers a book her husband was preparing for her birthday. It was supposed to be a celebration of her life. But it's not the story anyone was expecting . . . Close Your Eyes A mother and her teenage daughter are found murdered in a remote farmhouse, one defiled by multiple stab wounds and the other left lying like Sleeping Beauty. With no shortage of suspects, Joe discovers a links between these murders and a series of brutal attacks, but soon his fate, and that of those closest to him, become intertwined with a merciless, unpredictable killer . . . The Other Wife Childhood sweethearts William and Mary have been happily married for sixty years. This is what their son, Joe O'Loughlin, has always believed. But when Joe's father is brutally attacked, his world is turned upside down. Who is the strange woman crying at William's bedside, covered in his blood - a friend, a mistress, a fantasist or a killer? Praise for the Joe O'Loughlin series 'It really was impossible to put down' Stephen King 'Will have you turning the pages compulsively, desperate to get to the end' The Times 'I have seldom read a more chilling and suspenseful tale' David Baldacci 'Superbly constructed . . . A breathtaking twist' Daily Mail 'A white-knuckle ride' Andy McNab |
| business casual blue blazer: 12 Months to Live James Patterson, Mike Lupica, 2023-09-25 “Patterson and Lupica make a great team” (Carl Hiaasen) who get “deep into the lives of strong women” (Louise Penny) and Jane Smith is their greatest creation—a badass lawyer with a year to live. “Jane Smith is the best character we’ve ever created. Bar none.” —James Patterson and Mike Lupica Tough-as-nails criminal defense attorney Jane Smith is hip-deep in the murder trial of the century. Actually, her charmless client might’ve committed several murders. She’s also fallen in love with a wonderful guy. And an equally wonderful dog, a mutt. But Jane doesn’t have much time. She’s just received a terminal diagnosis giving her twelve months. Unless she’s murdered before her expiration date. |
| business casual blue blazer: Poised for Success Jacqueline Whitmore, 2011-11-08 In the past, the business world favored the aggressive Type A personality. But being courteous and thoughtful has proven to be a more effective way to win clients and influence others. In these unsettled times, we're all trying to get back to basics and your competitive advantage depends on your ability to use your emotional intelligence and social graces to take your career to the next level. Of course, good business etiquette is important, as Whitmore taught readers in Business Class. But, she also knows that there is more to becoming invaluable at work than simply mastering good behavior. In order to be poised for success, you must cultivate what Jacqueline calls the four P qualities: Polish, Presence, Professionalism, and Passion. Whitmore has discovered, over her 20 year career as a lifestyle and etiquette expert, that when people acquire these skills, they become more self-aware, more confident and comfortable in their own skin, and better able to communicate with others in a credible, authentic manner--Provided by publisher. |
| business casual blue blazer: Everything Is Just Yesterday with Lots of Tomorrows Robert H. T. W. Nieder, 2013-12-17 This is a fi ctional tale that contains slight spiritual messages and subtle social issues sprinkled into it. It is a love story between a young angry hateful shrimper who lives in the village of Edgewater which is located along the St. Johns River in northern Florida and a young Gullah woman who is from St. Helena Island off the Beaufort coast of South Carolina. A boating accident occurs out in the Atlantic Ocean in which Billie Barrett is washed ashore on Hunting Island, South Carolina. After medical attention is given to Billie he is taken in and cared for by a Gullah family living in St. Helena Island. It is in this household that he meets Bridgette Kamau who tends to him on a day to day basis. A connection is made between the two and Billie has a change of heart in his ignorance as he falls in love with her. You will read into it what you will and get out of it what you perceive. |
| business casual blue blazer: African American Student's Guide to College Success F. Erik Brooks, Glenn L. Starks, 2015-10-21 This encouraging guide coaches African American and first-generation college students on strategies for maximizing their experiences and success on university campuses. Marked gaps in academic achievements continue to exist between white and black students on college campuses in America. This motivational book, with contributions from academic role models from within the African American community, provides tools to help ethnically diverse students choose the best college, improve their study skills, and cope with academic anxiety. From college selection to graduation, this practical resource provides firsthand accounts of successful college experiences and the strategies used by former students to obtain their degrees. This work is divided into four parts. After an introductory section that addresses how to find the right college for aspiring students, the second part discusses the culture of an academic environment and reveals what incoming students may discover on a new campus. The third section introduces the language and lingo used in college settings. Finally, the guide concludes with conversations with successful African Americans who have achieved their undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. The content also features a helpful college and university directory. |
| business casual blue blazer: Gentleman Bernhard Roetzel, 2012 It is possible to argue about taste--but not about true style. A gentleman can be recognised immediately from his confident appearance, his charm, and his carefully chosen clothes. Gentleman is the tried-and-tested guide on matters of style and quality. This new, revised edition is distinguished by its even more elegant layout and many current made-to-measure additions, especially concerning the influence of Italian wear. From choosing a good tailor to proper shoe care, this book is an indispensible companion for indisputable good taste. 700 colour illustrations |
| business casual blue blazer: My Lifelong Friends DH Park, 2016-04-13 Divorce has a way of shattering an idyllic life. Ben Jacobson suddenly finds himself cut off from his familiar world with nothing lefthis wife, his house, his business, most of his friends, everything he has ever worked for is gone. One decision changes all this. Ben decides to attend one last convention connected to his former business. He does not realize that in doing this, his life is about to begin again. His chance meeting with Jeff McLean leads to a new business venture, a new home, and most of all a new family and friends. The warmth and charm of the old south lend a suitable backdrop to this heartwarming journey of joy and tragedy. My Lifelong Friends is a feel-good adventure of a young man building a new life. |
| business casual blue blazer: Dress Like the Big Fish Dick Lerner, 2010-10-26 This original work contains pearls of wisdom about image for men and women going through career transition or just entering the workforce from a clothing and image expert who has helped thousands of people make major changes in their lives. Explains fabric, fit, what to buy when, what to wear for different types of situations and occasions and the importance of accessorizing properly. Contains a chart of laundry symbols and their meanings and a comprehensive glossary.Written for those who are changing or thinking about changing their career and life, this book is perfect for transitioning military personnel, those looking for a promotion, people who have had jobs where uniforms were dictated, recent graduates and others who want to achieve more. Readers will find easy to read sections on professional dress, business casual, casual, and formal attire for all occasions. They will also find a checklist for each type of wardrobe with sections for What to Buy Now, What to Buy Next and Optional items the reader can add as they go. Another helpful feature of the book is a two-week rotation schedule that illustrates how the reader can mix and match a small wardrobe to function like a much larger wardrobe. |
| business casual blue blazer: The Hunt for the Red Banners Paul Allen, 2021-10-29 FROM THIS MASTER STORYTELLER COMES ONE OF THE MOST HIGHLY ANTICIPATED THRILLERS THIS YEAR An Australian scientist witnesses the theft of two Red Banner nukes from a Russian submarine in the Arctic. The theft triggers a covert response from the Australian government spy agency ASIS. Meanwhile, operatives with the Chinese Ministry of State Security are funding the theft using two brothers from Bagdad. The brother's journey becomes one of manipulation and betrayal. The ASIS team follow a trail of evidence from Murmansk to London. Moscow is desperate to get the Red Banners using highly placed sleeper agents. Russia's infamous ZL kill teams plunges the MI5 deep into a maelstrom of destruction while the UK counter-terrorism task force is bombed, forcing the army to populate the streets of London with soldiers. It was a mistake allowing one brother to take his revenge As the deadly dark hand of terrorism reaches up to the UK Prime Minister, fear grips the heart of the nation. Hunter must stay one step ahead of multiple invisible enemies while facing the most significant threat, the destruction of London. Hunter is determined to shut down the nuclear countdown and find the person behind the crime. GRIPPING FROM BEGINNING TO STUNNING END. This gripping mystery is perfect for fans of Peter May, Lee Child, Michael Connelly, Ann Cleeves, John Grisham, David Baldacci, Paula Hawkins or Val McDermid Author Paul Allen delivers a frightening novel on international terrorism. The race is on. BOOK DESCRIPTION The all-action Hunter Wyatt thriller series continues, written by Australian author Paul Allen. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Paul Allen has five degrees in philosophy, social science, and theology. In his research for the Hunter Wyatt novels, including Traitors Bad Day and the Red Banners, he and his wife Janine traveled across Europe and Asia for holidays providing location insights for each novel. The author is currently working on a new series entitled – Barker & Belle. Gold Coast Detectives. Paulallenbooks.online |
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| business casual blue blazer: Poultry Science Colin G. Scanes, Karen D. Christensen, 2019-11-06 Poultry production continues to make tremendous advances. This thoroughly revised fifth edition of Scanes’ seminal, comprehensive text presents students and professionals alike with valuable, research-based material relevant to all stages of a poultry career. Areas covered include global and commercial poultry production; poultry business organization; and production of meat chickens (broilers), turkeys, eggs, ducks, geese, game birds, and other poultry. Other chapters cover the fundamental science behind production: poultry biology, genetics, behavior, diseases/health, housing, ventilation, and processing. New or greatly expanded sections cover biosecurity; poultry stress/welfare; feed additives; food safety; incubation; controlling pests; poultry waste and environmental issues; brooding; and organic, free-range, and niche poultry production. “Points for Discussion” and “Deeper Dive” sections highlight key examples and provide further context and empirical data for critical areas in poultry production, giving students a first-hand look at issues in both small and large operations. The book concludes with an in-depth, invaluable chapter on applying for internships and positions for the start of a successful career. |
| business casual blue blazer: Focus in Action Is Great Leadership Belinda Johnson White Ph.D., 2017-02-01 Looking for a leadership development model for the millennial generation designed to build them into leaders and professionals ready to address 21st century challenges? It’s in your hands! Through the Johnson White Leadership Model (JWLM) this book combines leadership development AND professional development AND shares the secrets to executive level leadership all with a focus on social conscience driven by faith, ethics, and diversity. Articulated as “FOCUS + ACTION = Great Leadership,” the JWLM concisely outlines the intrapersonal, interpersonal, and leadership skills that result in the betterment of individuals, groups, organizations, and society as a whole. The JWLM is inspired by the work of Morehouse College sixth president, Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, mentor to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Mays said, “...we are all called by God to human betterment and enrichment. If we fail on those scores, we disappoint God, break his heart, and make Him cry.” |
| business casual blue blazer: Dressing the Man You Love Betsy Durkin Matthes, 2006 A well-organized, non-intimidating resource, Dressing the Man You Love: A Woman's Guide to Purchasing, Coordinating, and Caring for His Classic Wardrobe, pushes aside the curtain marked for men only allowing women to freely explore the fascinating world of men's time-honored fashion.With sections on correctly ascertaining a man's clothing needs, the best suit cuts and colors for major body shapes and complexions, surviving the men's department experience, tried and true indications of a quality garment, effectively communicating with salespersons and master tailors, as well as rules for successfully mixing and matching apparel, this book is an invaluable tool for any woman looking to improve the appearance of any important man in her life.With over 150 illustrations, an easy system for helping him maintain his look even when she can't be there, as well as an extensive glossary and index, this book provides a one-stop men's clothing guide that is not only accessible, but fun for women to read. |
| business casual blue blazer: Death by RX T. A. Olsinski, 2009-10 MYSTERY Global warming in the Antarctic releases a new animal species. A chemical derived from its tissue seems to allow humans to live indefinitely. After Dahl Pharmaceuticals initiates developing the drug, young employees start to die under suspicious circumstances. Sally wants to protect the reputation of her eponymous company but also scrutinize the death of her nephew, who works at Dahl. Seeking the truth behind one death exposes a global financial conspiracy intent to control the healthcare of the United States. Harry thought he had it all, a baby boomer with pensions. Despite a life framed by violence, he retires to watch the waves in Maine until his former lover invades his cottage and changes his life forever. Sally persuades him to work together in an adventure that solves murders and restrains control over human immortality. Death by RX exposes the machinations of individuals and the illicit global drug trade with the potential impact on mankind. This is an exciting mystery set in business about goals as disparate as the medicines managed. The story beyond the headlines shows how a couple can compete against conglomerates. They pursue the truth to stop a killer and save a new discovery to improve healthcare for the world. |
| business casual blue blazer: Moonshot! John Sculley, 2014-10-13 The former Apple CEO “delivers a clear message to individuals, entrepreneurs, and corporations: change . . . or wither” (Booklist). The future belongs to those who see the possibilities before they become obvious. This is the most exciting time ever to be part of the business world. Throughout history, there are some events that stand out as so groundbreaking that they completely change life as we know it. The Apollo moon landing of 1961 was one of those events—the invention of the Apple personal computer was another. In this book, John Sculley, former CEO of both Pepsi and Apple, discusses an era that is giving birth to numerous groundbreaking events and inventions—moonshots—that will change the way we live and work for generations to come. He offers wisdom for a new breed of innovative entrepreneurs to build businesses across industries that will bring in billions of dollars—while changing people’s lives for the better. Moonshot! lays out a roadmap for building a truly transformative business, beginning with a can’t-fail concept and drawing on clear examples from companies who’ve done innovation right. |
| business casual blue blazer: Lodhi Road Sanjay Kumar, 2024-09-20 In this gripping thriller, Hari Vandra, a restless crime reporter, joins Indian intelligence to uncover a sinister plan known as TUPAC II. Orchestrated by a secret alliance between China's Eight Elders and Pakistan's Compact, the plan involves supplying biological weapons to Maoist insurgents in India. Hari's mission takes him to Somalia, where he must locate the hidden weapons in a Coptic monastery. As he navigates a dangerous world of piracy, Yemen's Houthi movement, Al Shabaab warlords, and enigmatic figures like Acharya and Kai Ling, Hari discovers a traitor within India's intelligence service, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle against betrayal. |
| business casual blue blazer: The Great Goldbergs Daniel Goodwin, 2023-09-30 How far would you go to be accepted? Dazzled by the bright lives of David Goldberg and his wealthy family, young Sean McFall finds himself pulled into their world. As Sean grows up and becomes further entwined in the Goldberg family and their business, he discovers a tyrannical and abusive patriarch, an estranged relative bent on revenge, and dark family secrets. Struggling to reconcile his first impressions of the rich and powerful Goldberg dynasty with the realities he comes to understand, Sean must determine who he is, what he will stand for, and his relationship to our culture’s materialistic definition of success. |
| business casual blue blazer: The DNA of Executive Protection Site Security Tibi J. Roman, 2022-03-18 An in-depth read in relation to executive protection with a focus on site security, The DNA of Executive Protection - Site Security is essential for anyone new to executive protection or requiring advanced instruction on major event planning. If you want to excel as an executive protection professional, you need a thorough understanding of site security protocols, vulnerabilities, and best practices. An executive’s activities are all site based, where the VIP is either at a site, arriving or departing from a site, or travelling through one. Thus, the backbone, or DNA of executive protection is site security. Need a tool to assist with site security assessment and planning? This book includes: 1. Six activity-based categories to help determine when site security resources are warranted 2. Effective ways to establish and build relationships with each of the seven site stakeholder groups 3. Information on access control and accreditation, including assessment of examples 4. Two new protective assessment tools: the facility selection assessment and the strategic site arrival and departure assessment 5. A comprehensive guide to site vulnerability assessments, to identify, review, and evaluate physical security vulnerabilities 6. Effective actions to take if an adversary gains access to the event site 7. A detailed site security guide that outlines 60-areas a site commander should have considered and covered off on game day As site commander, your goal is to be the security subject matter expert at your event site. This book will help you achieve that goal. |
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