Author: Bolaji Tijani-Qudus
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1462865453
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
Devin Lewis is trying to piece his life together as he reels from a recent separation that is inevitably headed for divorce. As Devin tries to sort his life out, he helps his close buddies work through their own equally testy situationsBrandon finds out that his wife of fifteen years has been dabbling on the side with another woman, and Chriss picture-perfect marriage is shattered by cruel fate. The only thing certain is their friendship as the men navigate through a mirage of dating disasters, concupiscence fulfillments, comedic interludes, and serious conversations. Despite his good looks and charm, Devin realizes that starting over isnt as easy as he thought it would be. Then, when it seems as though love isnt in the cards for Devin, he finds companionship and uncanny chemistry in the least likely of places. At last, Devins new acquaintance may just bring him the peace of mind hes been longing for, or perhaps he is headed for another disappointment . . .
Wtf Moment
Author: Bolaji Tijani-Qudus
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1462865453
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
Devin Lewis is trying to piece his life together as he reels from a recent separation that is inevitably headed for divorce. As Devin tries to sort his life out, he helps his close buddies work through their own equally testy situationsBrandon finds out that his wife of fifteen years has been dabbling on the side with another woman, and Chriss picture-perfect marriage is shattered by cruel fate. The only thing certain is their friendship as the men navigate through a mirage of dating disasters, concupiscence fulfillments, comedic interludes, and serious conversations. Despite his good looks and charm, Devin realizes that starting over isnt as easy as he thought it would be. Then, when it seems as though love isnt in the cards for Devin, he finds companionship and uncanny chemistry in the least likely of places. At last, Devins new acquaintance may just bring him the peace of mind hes been longing for, or perhaps he is headed for another disappointment . . .
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1462865453
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
Devin Lewis is trying to piece his life together as he reels from a recent separation that is inevitably headed for divorce. As Devin tries to sort his life out, he helps his close buddies work through their own equally testy situationsBrandon finds out that his wife of fifteen years has been dabbling on the side with another woman, and Chriss picture-perfect marriage is shattered by cruel fate. The only thing certain is their friendship as the men navigate through a mirage of dating disasters, concupiscence fulfillments, comedic interludes, and serious conversations. Despite his good looks and charm, Devin realizes that starting over isnt as easy as he thought it would be. Then, when it seems as though love isnt in the cards for Devin, he finds companionship and uncanny chemistry in the least likely of places. At last, Devins new acquaintance may just bring him the peace of mind hes been longing for, or perhaps he is headed for another disappointment . . .
SRSLY, WTF?
Author: Gregory Bergman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1440525781
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 407
Book Description
You get to the store and realize you forgot your wallet... Your roommate eats all your food... Your party's just getting started and the cops show up... A coworker passes your idea off as his own... Your last hook-up leaves you with the gift that keeps on giving... Can things get any f*#!-ing worse? SRSLY, WTF?! The WTF? team's back at it—collecting the most f*#!-ed up scenarios from their bestselling series. Step by step, they take you through the inventively therapeutic, occasionally offensive, sometimes illegal, always hilarious solutions that've made the series a f*#!-ing hit. Whether you're on the job, on the town, or on the toilet without any TP—you'll be able to relate to these sh*tty situations that have you shouting, "Seriously, what the f*#!?"
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1440525781
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 407
Book Description
You get to the store and realize you forgot your wallet... Your roommate eats all your food... Your party's just getting started and the cops show up... A coworker passes your idea off as his own... Your last hook-up leaves you with the gift that keeps on giving... Can things get any f*#!-ing worse? SRSLY, WTF?! The WTF? team's back at it—collecting the most f*#!-ed up scenarios from their bestselling series. Step by step, they take you through the inventively therapeutic, occasionally offensive, sometimes illegal, always hilarious solutions that've made the series a f*#!-ing hit. Whether you're on the job, on the town, or on the toilet without any TP—you'll be able to relate to these sh*tty situations that have you shouting, "Seriously, what the f*#!?"
WTF Just Happened?
Author: Martin Goodyer
Publisher: Crown House Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1785831704
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 425
Book Description
How great would it be to learn from other people's mistakes rather than having to make our own? In WTF Just Happened? Martin Goodyer presents a hilarious compilation of catastrophes to help readers do just this. Drawing on his experience as a psychologist and taking the perspective of a behavioural change coach, Martin offers insights into people's often irrational behaviour and suggests ways to avoid such behaviour ourselves. Reading this book won't stop bad things from happening but it can prevent you from making it worse if they do. This is not a self-help book. The self-help bit is up to you. Here's why: self-help books are OK, but many are not great. They normally tell you to do this or that and then you'll be fine but real life isn't usually that simple and good advice is only useful if you can remember to use it. Stories, on the other hand, stick with you, and these cautionary tales could help you avoid your own WTF moments. Your empathy for these unfortunate characters might just help you to see things differently and respond in a more positive way the next time life throws something unexpected at you. We all have WTF moments but, unfortunately, few of us respond well. We say and do things that we regret, and in hindsight we know we could have reacted so much better. This collection of cringeworthy stories explains why this happens and offers practical advice to prevent it happening to you. Topics covered include: how to avoid missing the point; how to avoid being embarrassed by being overheard; how to avoid being 'good' but not great; how to avoid getting fired; how to avoid unpleasant romantic 'surprises'; how to avoid your darling children turning into teenage monsters; how to avoid letting yourself go; how to avoid tying the knot with the wrong person; how to avoid losing your way, and be successful despite the odds; how to avoid crushing debt; how to avoid losing your confidence and self-esteem; how to avoid letting life pass you by; how to avoid misinterpretations, mistakes and misunderstandings; how to avoid getting taken for a ride; how to avoid getting dumped all the time; how to avoid losing out at work; how to avoid getting fat; how to avoid losing when you should have won; how to avoid dealing with a bad situation badly; how to avoid getting scammed; how to avoid 'losing it' during a panic; how to avoid being too late; how to avoid losing your friends; how to avoid putting up with unhappiness; how to avoid saying 'what if' and 'if only'; how to avoid leaving your best behind; how to avoid buying into the wrong thing; how to avoid missing an open door; how to avoid being steamrollered by circumstance; how to avoid missing out; how to avoid wishing you hadn't given up; and finally how to avoid being a loser. An ideal book for anyone interested in human behaviour, personal development or avoiding mistakes by learning from others'. If you only buy one book to help you handle life's challenges, then make it this one.
Publisher: Crown House Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1785831704
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 425
Book Description
How great would it be to learn from other people's mistakes rather than having to make our own? In WTF Just Happened? Martin Goodyer presents a hilarious compilation of catastrophes to help readers do just this. Drawing on his experience as a psychologist and taking the perspective of a behavioural change coach, Martin offers insights into people's often irrational behaviour and suggests ways to avoid such behaviour ourselves. Reading this book won't stop bad things from happening but it can prevent you from making it worse if they do. This is not a self-help book. The self-help bit is up to you. Here's why: self-help books are OK, but many are not great. They normally tell you to do this or that and then you'll be fine but real life isn't usually that simple and good advice is only useful if you can remember to use it. Stories, on the other hand, stick with you, and these cautionary tales could help you avoid your own WTF moments. Your empathy for these unfortunate characters might just help you to see things differently and respond in a more positive way the next time life throws something unexpected at you. We all have WTF moments but, unfortunately, few of us respond well. We say and do things that we regret, and in hindsight we know we could have reacted so much better. This collection of cringeworthy stories explains why this happens and offers practical advice to prevent it happening to you. Topics covered include: how to avoid missing the point; how to avoid being embarrassed by being overheard; how to avoid being 'good' but not great; how to avoid getting fired; how to avoid unpleasant romantic 'surprises'; how to avoid your darling children turning into teenage monsters; how to avoid letting yourself go; how to avoid tying the knot with the wrong person; how to avoid losing your way, and be successful despite the odds; how to avoid crushing debt; how to avoid losing your confidence and self-esteem; how to avoid letting life pass you by; how to avoid misinterpretations, mistakes and misunderstandings; how to avoid getting taken for a ride; how to avoid getting dumped all the time; how to avoid losing out at work; how to avoid getting fat; how to avoid losing when you should have won; how to avoid dealing with a bad situation badly; how to avoid getting scammed; how to avoid 'losing it' during a panic; how to avoid being too late; how to avoid losing your friends; how to avoid putting up with unhappiness; how to avoid saying 'what if' and 'if only'; how to avoid leaving your best behind; how to avoid buying into the wrong thing; how to avoid missing an open door; how to avoid being steamrollered by circumstance; how to avoid missing out; how to avoid wishing you hadn't given up; and finally how to avoid being a loser. An ideal book for anyone interested in human behaviour, personal development or avoiding mistakes by learning from others'. If you only buy one book to help you handle life's challenges, then make it this one.
What Does the Constitution Actually Say?
Author: Ben Sheehan
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
ISBN: 0762498463
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
Do you know what the Constitution ACTUALLY says? This witty and highly relevant annotation of our founding document is the go-to guide to how our government really works (or is supposed to work). Written by political savant and entertainment veteran, Ben Sheehan, and vetted for accuracy by experts in the field of constitutional law, OMG WTF Does the Constitution Actually Say? is an entertaining and accessible guide that explains what the Constitution actually lays out. With clear notes and graphics on everything from presidential powers to Supreme Court nominations to hidden loopholes, Sheehan walks us through the entire Constitution from its preamble to its final amendment (with a bonus section on the Declaration of Independence). Besides putting the Constitution in modern-day English so that it can be understood, OMG WTF Does the Constitution Actually Say? gives readers all of the info they need to be effective voters and citizens in the November elections and beyond.
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
ISBN: 0762498463
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
Do you know what the Constitution ACTUALLY says? This witty and highly relevant annotation of our founding document is the go-to guide to how our government really works (or is supposed to work). Written by political savant and entertainment veteran, Ben Sheehan, and vetted for accuracy by experts in the field of constitutional law, OMG WTF Does the Constitution Actually Say? is an entertaining and accessible guide that explains what the Constitution actually lays out. With clear notes and graphics on everything from presidential powers to Supreme Court nominations to hidden loopholes, Sheehan walks us through the entire Constitution from its preamble to its final amendment (with a bonus section on the Declaration of Independence). Besides putting the Constitution in modern-day English so that it can be understood, OMG WTF Does the Constitution Actually Say? gives readers all of the info they need to be effective voters and citizens in the November elections and beyond.
A Theory on Kids, Kooks, and Karma
Author: Nancy Dailey Eliason
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1329741331
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Life happens to all of us. Sometimes life is sweet and fair and perfect. Most of the time life is tough. It grabs you around the ankles and shakes you like a snow globe full of kooky people and strange events. This is one description of what life is like living in a snow globe of blizzard proportions where up is down, normal is a fantasy, and karma fuels the chaos that pops up in the most unexpected places. This is the reality we were never told to expect, but that most of us find ourselves trying to shovel our way out of.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1329741331
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Life happens to all of us. Sometimes life is sweet and fair and perfect. Most of the time life is tough. It grabs you around the ankles and shakes you like a snow globe full of kooky people and strange events. This is one description of what life is like living in a snow globe of blizzard proportions where up is down, normal is a fantasy, and karma fuels the chaos that pops up in the most unexpected places. This is the reality we were never told to expect, but that most of us find ourselves trying to shovel our way out of.
Smooth Scaling
Author: Rob Bier
Publisher: LifeTree Media
ISBN: 1637560427
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Why do some businesses “fail to scale”? Smooth Scaling offers a clear diagnosis, along with twenty practical Rituals to boost your organization’s performance and achieve frictionless growth. Where other books on scaling focus on strategy, fundraising, or product-market fit, Smooth Scaling addresses the most pervasive and least-understood fail point that threatens to kneecap even the best-laid scaling plan: organizational friction. Expert Rob Bier reveals why organizational frictions take hold as you grow and how they slow your company down. These growth pains are both predictable and preventable, yet they almost always take leaders by surprise. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Until now, there’s been no resource to guide executives through this challenge. As a result, they end up playing “Whack-a-Mole,” reacting to a never-ending stream of organizational, team, and people problems one at a time—only for new ones to crop up. Smooth Scaling addresses this gap, presenting a proven approach based on real-life experience and application. Drawing on his extensive experience building high-performance organizations, Bier has created twenty foundational Rituals that integrate seamlessly into the daily habits of your company. These Rituals make your organization as frictionless as possible, allowing you to scale faster—and more sustainably—than ever before. In Smooth Scaling, you will learn how to: Build trust proactively across your organization Turn your managers into a powerful driver of productivity and scalability Build high-performance teams with the people you’ve got Break down barriers between departments to prevent silos Maintain a cohesive high-trust culture as you grow Smooth Scaling is your indispensable guide to building a scalable, high-performing organization. It gives you the insights, frameworks, and tools you need to create a company that’s truly built to last.
Publisher: LifeTree Media
ISBN: 1637560427
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Why do some businesses “fail to scale”? Smooth Scaling offers a clear diagnosis, along with twenty practical Rituals to boost your organization’s performance and achieve frictionless growth. Where other books on scaling focus on strategy, fundraising, or product-market fit, Smooth Scaling addresses the most pervasive and least-understood fail point that threatens to kneecap even the best-laid scaling plan: organizational friction. Expert Rob Bier reveals why organizational frictions take hold as you grow and how they slow your company down. These growth pains are both predictable and preventable, yet they almost always take leaders by surprise. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Until now, there’s been no resource to guide executives through this challenge. As a result, they end up playing “Whack-a-Mole,” reacting to a never-ending stream of organizational, team, and people problems one at a time—only for new ones to crop up. Smooth Scaling addresses this gap, presenting a proven approach based on real-life experience and application. Drawing on his extensive experience building high-performance organizations, Bier has created twenty foundational Rituals that integrate seamlessly into the daily habits of your company. These Rituals make your organization as frictionless as possible, allowing you to scale faster—and more sustainably—than ever before. In Smooth Scaling, you will learn how to: Build trust proactively across your organization Turn your managers into a powerful driver of productivity and scalability Build high-performance teams with the people you’ve got Break down barriers between departments to prevent silos Maintain a cohesive high-trust culture as you grow Smooth Scaling is your indispensable guide to building a scalable, high-performing organization. It gives you the insights, frameworks, and tools you need to create a company that’s truly built to last.
Tapworthy
Author: Josh Clark
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN: 1449394248
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
So you've got an idea for an iPhone app -- along with everyone else on the planet. Set your app apart with elegant design, efficient usability, and a healthy dose of personality. This accessible, well-written guide shows you how to design exceptional user experiences for the iPhone and iPod Touch through practical principles and a rich collection of visual examples. Whether you're a designer, programmer, manager, or marketer, Tapworthy teaches you to "think iPhone" and helps you ask the right questions -- and get the right answers -- throughout the design process. You'll explore how considerations of design, psychology, culture, ergonomics, and usability combine to create a tapworthy app. Along the way, you'll get behind-the-scenes insights from the designers of apps like Facebook, USA Today, Twitterrific, and many others. Develop your ideas from initial concept to finished design Build an effortless user experience that rewards every tap Explore the secrets of designing for touch Discover how and why people really use iPhone apps Learn to use iPhone controls the Apple way Create your own personality-packed visuals
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN: 1449394248
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
So you've got an idea for an iPhone app -- along with everyone else on the planet. Set your app apart with elegant design, efficient usability, and a healthy dose of personality. This accessible, well-written guide shows you how to design exceptional user experiences for the iPhone and iPod Touch through practical principles and a rich collection of visual examples. Whether you're a designer, programmer, manager, or marketer, Tapworthy teaches you to "think iPhone" and helps you ask the right questions -- and get the right answers -- throughout the design process. You'll explore how considerations of design, psychology, culture, ergonomics, and usability combine to create a tapworthy app. Along the way, you'll get behind-the-scenes insights from the designers of apps like Facebook, USA Today, Twitterrific, and many others. Develop your ideas from initial concept to finished design Build an effortless user experience that rewards every tap Explore the secrets of designing for touch Discover how and why people really use iPhone apps Learn to use iPhone controls the Apple way Create your own personality-packed visuals
Let's Ride!
Author: Rick W Garcia
Publisher: Outskirts Press
ISBN: 147872336X
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
He just can’t get enough of people telling him what a great guy he is, and believe it or not, he rarely disagrees with them. Let’s Ride is a book about, well, Rick Garcia, and in it you will learn how he became the great guy he is. He shares some thoughts on life and careers, provides a thought-provoking opinion or two, and passes along what he’s learned from his nontraditional life’s path. You may be saying, “Why in God’s name should I care?” But you should care about who you are, and maybe somewhere within these pages, you will learn a little more about you by learning a lot more than you ever cared to learn about Rick Garcia…
Publisher: Outskirts Press
ISBN: 147872336X
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
He just can’t get enough of people telling him what a great guy he is, and believe it or not, he rarely disagrees with them. Let’s Ride is a book about, well, Rick Garcia, and in it you will learn how he became the great guy he is. He shares some thoughts on life and careers, provides a thought-provoking opinion or two, and passes along what he’s learned from his nontraditional life’s path. You may be saying, “Why in God’s name should I care?” But you should care about who you are, and maybe somewhere within these pages, you will learn a little more about you by learning a lot more than you ever cared to learn about Rick Garcia…
TCM Underground
Author: Millie De Chirico
Publisher: Running Press Adult
ISBN: 0762480017
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 462
Book Description
Based on the Turner Classic Movies series, TCM Underground is the movie-lover's guide to 50 of the most campy, kitschy, shocking, and weirdly wonderful cult films you need to see. In the pages of this book, you'll explore this unique order of films—primarily from the 1960s, '70s, and '80s—with insightful reviews, behind-the-scenes stories, subgenre sidebars, and full-color and black-and-white photography throughout. Go along for the ride with new takes on crime films, including The Honeymoon Killers and The Harder They Come. Witness one-of-a-kind horror in Bill Gunn's landmark vampire film Ganja and Hess and Nobuhiko Obayashi’s infamous and indescribable Hausu. Absorb the boundary-pushing documentary-style trilogy The Decline of Western Civilization, which throws you into indelible moments in the punk and metal music scenes. And marvel at pure '80s oddities like Mac and Me and The Garbage Pail Kids. From Possession to Polyester and Beyond the Valley of the Dolls to Xanadu, no two films are alike in this compendium. Just sit back and prepare to be surprised, amused, and entertained by this celebration of the stars, filmmakers, and stories behind fifty of the most beguiling and unforgettable movies ever to hit the screen.
Publisher: Running Press Adult
ISBN: 0762480017
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 462
Book Description
Based on the Turner Classic Movies series, TCM Underground is the movie-lover's guide to 50 of the most campy, kitschy, shocking, and weirdly wonderful cult films you need to see. In the pages of this book, you'll explore this unique order of films—primarily from the 1960s, '70s, and '80s—with insightful reviews, behind-the-scenes stories, subgenre sidebars, and full-color and black-and-white photography throughout. Go along for the ride with new takes on crime films, including The Honeymoon Killers and The Harder They Come. Witness one-of-a-kind horror in Bill Gunn's landmark vampire film Ganja and Hess and Nobuhiko Obayashi’s infamous and indescribable Hausu. Absorb the boundary-pushing documentary-style trilogy The Decline of Western Civilization, which throws you into indelible moments in the punk and metal music scenes. And marvel at pure '80s oddities like Mac and Me and The Garbage Pail Kids. From Possession to Polyester and Beyond the Valley of the Dolls to Xanadu, no two films are alike in this compendium. Just sit back and prepare to be surprised, amused, and entertained by this celebration of the stars, filmmakers, and stories behind fifty of the most beguiling and unforgettable movies ever to hit the screen.
Kennedy's Prayer
Author: Kimona
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1669860140
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 107
Book Description
Kennedy A little girl's prayer becomes lost in the shuffle called life. Losing my parents at an early age forced me to live with my controlling Aunt Millie. I forfeited my own desires to keep Aunt Millie happy. After all, my mother's sister would only have her best interests at heart But those interests forced me into my own form of prison a loveless, childless marriage to Pastor Lamar Jordan who is just as judgemental my aunt. Quentin Who would have thought that a blind mercy date would end up bringing your soul mate? I fell in love with her at first sight. Kennedy was beautiful, intelligent funny and ambitious and mine. Unfortunately her one fault, her loyalty, ended us as quickly as it brought us together Losing one another in the name of family loyalty destroyed...Finding our way back to one another will be the answer to Kennedy's Prayer.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1669860140
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 107
Book Description
Kennedy A little girl's prayer becomes lost in the shuffle called life. Losing my parents at an early age forced me to live with my controlling Aunt Millie. I forfeited my own desires to keep Aunt Millie happy. After all, my mother's sister would only have her best interests at heart But those interests forced me into my own form of prison a loveless, childless marriage to Pastor Lamar Jordan who is just as judgemental my aunt. Quentin Who would have thought that a blind mercy date would end up bringing your soul mate? I fell in love with her at first sight. Kennedy was beautiful, intelligent funny and ambitious and mine. Unfortunately her one fault, her loyalty, ended us as quickly as it brought us together Losing one another in the name of family loyalty destroyed...Finding our way back to one another will be the answer to Kennedy's Prayer.