Author: Nadezhda Seiler Publisher: Abbott Press ISBN: 145820717X Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 314
Book Description
Russian brides Lara and Yulia are navigating their new lives in the United States. After the initial excitement that surrounds their marriages to their American husbands suddenly wears off, the two women develop a friendship that they both hope can help them survive the clash of personalities, cultures, and expectations that now overshadow their everyday lives. Lara, a practical woman who hooked up with her husband, Sam, on the Internet, is fairly content with her life in Americauntil she realizes she needs more from her marriage and life than financial stability. Yulia, a closet poet and a believer in idealistic romance, fell in love at first sight with Bill in Moscow. Unfortunately, unable to distinguish fantasy from reality, Yulia falls prey to an idealized image of her philandering husband who secretly yearns for his bachelorhood. As both women face drastic changes in their destinies, they soon realize that their worries about speaking flawless English are the least of their problems. In this contemporary romance, two Russian women on a journey to what they once thought would be a fairy tale now must wonder if they will ever attain a happy ending.
Author: Michael J. Mauboussin Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press ISBN: 1422155544 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 224
Book Description
No matter your field, industry, or specialty, as a leader you make a series of crucial decisions every single day. And the harsh truth is that the majority of decisions—no matter how good the intentions behind them—are mismanaged, resulting in a huge toll on organizations, the people they employ, and even the people they serve. So why is it so hard to make sound decisions? In Think Twice, now in paperback, Michael Mauboussin argues that we often fall victim to simplified mental routines that prevent us from coping with the complex realities inherent in important judgment calls. Yet these cognitive errors are preventable. In this engaging book, Mauboussin shows us how to recognize and avoid common mental missteps. These include misunderstanding cause-and-effect linkages, not considering enough alternative possibilities in making a decision, and relying too much on experts. Through vivid stories, the author presents memorable rules for avoiding each error and explains how to recognize when you should “think twice”—questioning your reasoning and adopting decision-making strategies that are far more effective, even if they seem counterintuitive. Armed with this awareness, you'll soon begin making sounder judgment calls that benefit (rather than hurt) your organization.
Author: Paul Quintavalle Publisher: Thought Process ISBN: 144044921X Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 273
Book Description
Jamie's adventure continues as he is asked to try to solve the mystery of why two boys died on the campus of prestigious Merrifield Academy.
Author: Doug Hill Publisher: University of Georgia Press ISBN: 082035029X Category : Philosophy Languages : en Pages : 241
Book Description
There's a well-known story about an older fish who swims by two younger fish and asks, "How's the water?" The younger fish are puzzled. "What's water?" they ask. Many of us today might ask a similar question: What's technology? Technology defines the world we live in, yet we're so immersed in it, so encompassed by it, that we mostly take it for granted. Seldom, if ever, do we stop to ask what technology is. Failing to ask that question, we fail to perceive all the ways it might be shaping us. Usually when we hear the word "technology," we automatically think of digital de- vices and their myriad applications. As revolutionary as smartphones, online shop- ping, and social networks may seem, however, they t into long-standing, deeply entrenched patterns of technological thought as well as practice. Generations of skeptics have questioned how well served we are by those patterns of thought and practice, even as generations of enthusiasts have promised that the latest innovations will deliver us, soon, to Paradise. We're not there yet, but the cyber utopians of Silicon Valley keep telling us it's right around the corner. What is technology, and how is it shaping us? In search of answers to those crucial questions, Not So Fast draws on the insights of dozens of scholars and artists who have thought deeply about the meanings of machines. The book explores such dynamics as technological drift, technological momentum, technological disequilibrium, and technological autonomy to help us understand the interconnected, inter- woven, and interdependent phenomena of our technological world. In the course of that exploration, Doug Hill poses penetrating questions of his own, among them: Do we have as much control over our machines as we think? And who can we rely on to guide the technological forces that will determine the future of the planet?
Author: K.R. Ravi Publisher: Jaico Publishing House ISBN: 8179928896 Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 126
Book Description
This book is the outcome of the author’s work experience in the public and private sectors in India and on the research he has done on thinking and decision making. Gently and humorously it seeks to guide the reader to think better before he or she makes decisions. Full of anecdotes drawn from his workshops all over the country and from discussions with successful and not so successful decision makers this book aims to stimulate introspection in the executive class and among MBA students.
Author: Barbara Schoichet Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0399183523 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 338
Book Description
A late-in-life coming-of-age escapade told with humor and heart, Don’t Think Twice is a moving and irreverent account of grief, growing up, and the healing power of adventure. Within six months, Barbara Schoichet lost everything: her job, her girlfriend of six years, and her mother to pancreatic cancer. Her life stripped bare, and armed with nothing but a death wish and a ton of attitude, Barbara pursues an unlikely method of coping. At the age of fifty she earns her motorcycle license, buys a Harley on eBay from two guys named Dave, and drives it alone from New York to Los Angeles on a circuitous trek loosely guided by her H.O.G. tour book and a whole lot of road whimsy. On the open highway—where she daily takes her speed to a hundred—Barbara battles physical limitations and inner demons on a journey that flows through the majestic Appalachian Mountains, the enchanting Turquoise Trail, and all along America’s iconic Route 66. She is awed by the battlefields in Gettysburg, stunned by the decadence of Graceland, and amused by a Cadillac graveyard in the middle of nowhere. She meets kind strangers, odd strangers, and a guy who pulls a gun on her for cutting him off. She is vulnerable but sassy, broken but determined to heal . . . or die trying.
Author: Eka Wartana Publisher: Gramedia Pustaka Utama ISBN: 6020351424 Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 230
Book Description
It's impossible for us to think without a brain. However, we have the capability to think without thinking, easily. Anybody can do it, including you! Everyone is more capable than they could ever imagine. Unfortunately, many of them are not aware of their capability, and because of that, they don't know how to dig and develop it. This book uncovers the secret on how to recognize the incredible capability of the unconscious mind and the longterm memory. This is the new way of thinking that is much more effective and efficient than the traditional ways that people have been using. Education teaches us various kinds of knowledge; however, is there any type of education that teaches us how to think systematically and easily in accessing our brain's massive capability? There are 7 Secrets of how to think without thinking disclosed in this book. You will be surprised to see how powerful our brain is! Unfortunately, it is not utilized in the way that gives us many benefits for our careers and life. Let's upgrade and improve our way of thinking so that we can produce a much better outcome. This book shows you how to do it by utilizing the art of automatic thinking: To Think Without Thinking. *** “To own something that has never been used is like not owning it at all.” (MindWeb Way)
Author: Les Parrott Publisher: Zondervan ISBN: 0310309050 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 163
Book Description
Just three seconds. The time it takes to make a decision. That's all that lies between settling for "Whatever" . . . or insisting on "Whatever it takes." 3 Seconds shows how to unleash the inner resources that can move you to a whole new level of success. It comes down to six predictable impulses that most of us automatically accept without a second thought. You can replace them with new impulses that lead toward impact and significance. For instance, it takes Three Seconds to . . . Disown Your Helplessness - The First Impulse: "There's nothing I can do about it." The Second Impulse: "I can't do everything, but I can do something." Quit Stewing and Start Doing - The First Impulse: "Someday I’m going to do that." The Second Impulse: "I'm diving in . . . starting today." Fuel Your Passion - The First Impulse: "I'll do what happens to come my way." The Second Impulse: "I'll do what I'm designed to do." Inhale . . . exhale . . . the difference of your lifetime can begin in the space of a single breath. The decision is yours. Start today.
Author: Jasmine Renner Publisher: eBookIt.com ISBN: 1456609211 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 122
Book Description
Have you ever wondered: "when will I ever be creative?" Think you are not creative at all? Then think Twice, this book is for you! In this book, Dr. Jasmine Renner helps you to discover how you can be creative simply because you are a living, breathing human being with a God-given creative DNA. .Think Twice: You Can be Creative takes the reader into an eye-opening journey of a lifetime. The chapters in this book come full circle enabling the reader to attain the full realization of his or her creative DNA and compels you to think twice about your creative nature and abilities. You will discover that being creative is an innate part of who you are and taking advantage of your creative abilities is really not as complicated as many of us are led to believe. An absolutely handy tool for all leaders, teachers, pastors, entrepreneurs, students, and anyone desirous of tapping into their creative wealth. This book will transform your life and teach you how to apply principles that will enable you to glean out of your creative juices and effortlessly become who you really were meant to be. Seeing what no one else is seeing; thinking what no one else is thinking and making your thoughts tangible and a reality is an endowment given to all by our Creator. From Albert Einstein, to Thomas Edison, to Steve Jobs, learn how creative geniuses have effortless ideas, whenever they need them and learn how you can too. Through engaging examples and useful tools, Think Twice: You Can Be Creative takes you on a journey to unleash your creative genius.
Author: Ruth Pennebaker Publisher: Macmillan ISBN: 9780805067293 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 276
Book Description
Biting humor with heart makes this a perfect paperback for teenage girls. Anne Harper, a seventeen-year-old with a hard-hitting, yet hilarious, sense of sarcasm, is living in a group home for pregnant teenagers. As the weeks pass, she comes to realize that what is growing inside her is not just a child, but also a new awareness of herself.
Author: Nadezhda Seiler
Author: Michael J. Mauboussin
Author: Paul Quintavalle
Author: Doug Hill
Author: K.R. Ravi
Author: Barbara Schoichet
Author: Eka Wartana
Author: Les Parrott
Author: Jasmine Renner
Author: Ruth Pennebaker