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So, I'm tired of all the crap on TV. I want to get back into reading again. Have you read any good books lately??? And PLEASE don't say anything by Glenn Beck, Rush Limbaugh, or Sarah Palin!!!!!!! Read More »
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With every actress and
musician trying to enter the fashion and beauty arenas, it comes as
no surprise that Kelly Osbourne wanted a piece of the action. She
may not be a real "expert," but growing up in the
spotlight as the daughter of rocker Ozzy Osbourne while battling
weight issues and… Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (25) | Blog
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Nina Lesowitz and Mary Beth Sammons have brought to the public a book about the transformation daily gratitude gives to one's life
--Filled with Inspirational Stories, Gratitude Practices and…
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Enchanting, charming,
captivating, alluring … These aren’t typical adjectives used when
describing doggies. Until now. The innovative photographer and dog
lover Catherine Ledner captured the sexier side of man’s best
friend in Read More »
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In his new book, Eating Animals, Jonathan Safran Foer takes a piercing look at his personal eating choices as well as, more broadly, those of the food industry. He seeks and reveals discomforting truths — not only to startle himself into a better consciousness but also so he can make informed decisions on behalf of his small children. Here, he discusses the four books that have helped shape his thoughts about what it means to be a father. — Nell Casey Read More »
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Book series seem tailor-made for stories of adventure. Once we’ve had a fantastic adventure with an author, we’re always ready to saddle up for another one. We know we’re in good hands and in for a great ride. Our preschoolers feel the same way. There are certain characters and authors they would follow anywhere. The series below take them on thrilling adventures around the world, or sometimes just around the corner. Either way, they’re hooked, and so are we. Read More »
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Hello, I am an artist who would love some reviews on my childrens' books. I have one here now I would love to share. It is called, "The Purple Soldier". It is a great story about doing what is right and facing adversity for being different. Please, let me know… Read More »
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Fall means the return
of puffy jackets, whiskey via a flask, World Series baseball, and
big name cookbook releases. The stack of new tomes in my office
toppled over several weeks ago--and new ones arrive in the mail
daily. So, which volumes are worthy of a spot on your sacred
bookshelf, next to… Read More »
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To mangle Tolstoy, good bosses are all alike. They are good mentors; they care about your happiness and advancement; their interests seem aligned with your own.
Bad bosses, on the other hand, come in many flavors. And a new book, "Working for You Isn't Working for Me," by Katherine Crowley and Kathi Elster, provides a field guide to the many species of bad boss. There's the "checked out" boss (can these really survive in this kind of job market?), the "rule changer" (who tells you to take a lunch break then seems surprised you're not at your desk), the "underminer" (who asks you for help and then makes it impossible for you to assist), the "chronic critic" (needs no explanation), and a slew of others. For each bad behavior, the authors give sample scenarios to help you recognize your situation, and then walks you through a process to take back power and correct it.
This is is a book that should sit next to your all your other reference bibles so that you can consult it as difficult situations arise. Meantime, I asked Katherine (KC) and Kathi (KE) to take a answer some questions that seem common enough we've all encountered them.
Q: How is dealing with a bad boss different than dealing with a difficult family member? Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (47) | Blog
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