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It's the same cycle: you diligently sort through resumes to find the cream of the crop. You have amazing interviews and confidently land on the one, but two weeks into the job and the one turns out to be the wrong one. What gives? Well, you're clearly screwing something up, and it's time to find out what it is.

From New York Times bestselling author MarcyKate Connolly comes Twin Daggers, a fantasy spin on Romeo and Juliet ... if Juliet had a twin sister and they both were magic-wielding spies sent undercover on a mission to find and kidnap the heir to the Technocrat throne.

Deaf teen Maya Harris must navigate a new life---and love---in this own-voices novel from award-winning author Alison Gervais. When Maya is forced to attended a hearing school, she sets out to prove that her lack of hearing won't stop her from chasing her dreams.

Sixteen-year-old Siria Nightingale has never seen the sun. The light is dangerous, according to Queen Iyzabel, a witch who shrouded the kingdom in shadow. But what Siria discovers at the Choosing Ball sends her on a quest that could bring back the Light ... or doom the kingdom to shadow forever.

Devastation Class by Glen Zipper and Elaine Mongeon follows an unlikely group of young cadets forced to mutiny aboard the revolutionary Devastation Class starship U.A.S. California to save themselves from an annihilation force of invading aliens.

Lost meets Stranger Things in this eerie, immersive thriller. Told through a series of journal entries from Sia to her father, Fractured Tide is both a horror story of survival and redemptive journey towards forgiveness ... if the water or forest don't swallow her first.

Regularly canonised texts in literature and philosophy are profiled and considered in terms of their ongoing relevance. Pocket-sized for fast reference.

From the author that brought you Grilling and Rubs, this all-in-one cookbook is your one-stop guide for summer cooking.Learn how to grill any meat or vegetable to perfection with over 100 recipes for grilling, marinating, and basting. Experiment with new flavors, or perfect classics like grilled Buffalo chicken wings with this easy-to-use recipe book. With plenty of sides that can be tossed on the grill, get ready to bring your kitchen into the outdoors. This cookbook is the perfect housewarming gift for the BBQ guru in your life.

We love our moms, but sometimes they make for the perfect comedy.From awkward questions to nagging phone calls, sometimes a mother's love can be smothering. Laugh along with some of mom's greatest follies, from the times she wants to set you up on a date with a doctor to checking to making sure you've eaten. The perfect gift for stressed out siblings and good-humored mothers alike, this book will have you in stitches. The latest edition in the Curio series, this pocket-sized book is perfect for laughter on the go.

For salespeople tired of feeling stressed out, burned out, and bummed out that their customers don't want to hear from them, A Mind for Sales is the guide they need to develop a success mindset and the habits required to breakthrough to a whole new level of sales performance.

One of Beatrix Potter's many memorable stories, now as a padded board book!Enjoy the wild adventure of Benjamin Bunny and his cousin Peter Rabbit like you've never seen it before with one of Beatrix Potter's many memorable stories, now as a padded board book! Charles Santore's beautiful, best-selling illustrations capture the spirit of this classic book and make the story leap off the page. This special padded board book of Beatrix Potter's classic story is sturdy, with rounded corners-perfect for little fingers and messes! Great for Easter baskets and baby showers, this book is the perfect way to share one of your favorite Beatrix Potter stories with friends and loved ones.

Discover the potent business playbook that will pack your pipeline and turn you into a selling champ!

Don't let your customer interactions go astray. Develop the customer service skills necessary for the success of your company.

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No other sales book will tell it like, in this guide that Hubspot has called "the funniest sales book of all time."

You don't have to build a mountain of debt getting an MBA. Instead, you can MOOC your way to your dream job at low or even no cost!

Meyer shows managers, executives, and business owners how to identify the right market to create, use common denominators for success, avoid common and costly pitfalls that can easily derail efforts, find funding to support a new market, and more to build an exciting, profitable venture.

Your company may be profitable today, with a solid product, plenty of buyers, and healthy pricing. If so, congratulations-it's an enviable position.Now, throw out everything you're planning to do to stay competitive. Your future survival means keep­ing pace with a world in flux, as expanding global markets, shorter and unpredictable business cycles, and increased ROI pressures reshape industries and erode market share for even the most venerable com­panies. "Cheaper, bigger, faster, and newer" are the imperatives driving organizations, no matter how thinly spread their people and resources.So how can your organization stay ahead of competitors ready to spring from any corner of the globe? Learning to Succeed provides a deceptively simple, yet effective solution: Become a dynamic learning organization that actively embraces learning across the ranks, from the executive offices to the mailroom.Expanding on Peter M. Senge's The Fifth Discipline, corporate learning expert Jason Wingard draws from hundreds of interviews with senior executives, surveys, and questionnaires with division heads and business unit managers, and personal observations at companies big and small to:• Detail the pressures and opportunities of the global marketplace, with its expanding pool of resources, customers, and competitors.• Supply a Continuous Integration of Learning and Strategy (CILS) model that takes you through the process of analysis, strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of learning programs.• Make a compelling argument for naming a chief learning officer, who assumes a top strategic role.• Blend thought leadership initiatives, development programs, and advisory services, and ensure that they link to corporate strategy.• Overcome culture and cost obstacles that can stand in the way of CILS and perpetuate the status quo.• Quantify how your learning initiatives impact the bottom line using the Return on Learning (ROL) formula.• Create a culture of excellence that attracts and retains top talent, and nurtures manager effectiveness.As this deeply informative book shows, corporate learning is not just an "intangible" or hit-or-miss pursuit. It's a critical shift achieved through careful implementation-and the most reliable solution for anticipating change, shifting gears, and thriving in our fast-paced world.

For anyone who feels incapable of big-time success, boxing great and business icon George Foreman has an important life principle to share: Champions are not born. They're made.

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How can you grow to your fullest potential and become someone who spends your years until retirement working for meaning, not money?

Where do you spend your time? As a salesperson, chances are you're wasting it on things that aren't professionally impactful or personally fulfilling. Learn the key to gaining more of everything you want--sales, time with family, and money--by making the most out of your day.

Two estranged cousins---geeky horror movie fanatic Ricki and makeup guru Lana---accidentally switch bodies for a fateful summer road trip in Freaky in Fresno by author Laurie Boyle Crompton.

From comfort-food favorites and delicious desserts to vegetarian classics and gluten-free options, this is the only dumpling cookbook you'll ever need.Explore the vast appeal of one of humanity's oldest meals with recipes from the heart of China to the coasts of Italy and everywhere else excellent taste prevails. This cookbook is the perfect present for every skill level, from wonton wannabes to dumpling demigods. And with over 100 easy-to-follow recipes, you can become a dumpling master in no time! No matter your personal taste and dietary preferences, you'll never run out of new recipes to try. From comfort-food favorites and delicious desserts to vegetarian classics and gluten-free options, this is the only dumpling cookbook you'll ever need.

Craving chocolate? Coconut? How about apple pie with a walnut crust? Satisfy your cravings with the only intuitive dessert cookbook on the market.Featuring over 550 pages of mouth-watering treats organized by what you're craving, you won't have to settle for less when indulging your sweet tooth. With delicious gluten-free recipes and vegan baking options, no one will ever feel left out at the dessert table again. Whether you're craving creamy chocolate or delicious peach pie, this cookbook has a sweet recipe for everyone. Turn that pie-in-the-sky dessert list into a decadent buffet with the only dessert cookbook you'll ever need.

Take the stress out of holiday decorations with Speedy Christmas Tree.No mess, no fuss, no watering needed, Speedy Christmas Tree is the perfect solution for anyone who feels bah, humbug about fighting with a real tree. Simply pop, place, and fan for a perfect miniature Christmas tree for side tables, table toppers, and window displays. Plus, this easy-to-use board book comes with pop-out ornament to make decorating a snap.This durable board book will stand up to the wear and tear of the holiday season, so you can make it a part of your holiday tradition for years to come. Take the stress out of holiday decorations with Speedy Christmas Tree.

A Toast to Hollywood!Paramount Pictures, the oldest Hollywood studio in operation, has released countless award-winning and box office-busting movies that have spanned the age of cinema, from the medium's silent advent to talkies, color, and CGI blockbusters. Hollywood Cocktails features more than 100 cocktails inspired by over 100 iconic films, all released by Paramount Pictures. This gorgeously illustrated collection of star power is filled with film facts and detailed recipes that guarantee you'll never again be wondering what to drink or watch. Hollywood Cocktails will delight movie buffs and mixologists alike!

A driven 17-year-old girl whose family life has fallen apart after the death of her Cuban abuela and the divorce of her parents turns to a kitchen apprenticeship in Lyon, France, as the only means to bring order back to her life.

Apply the seven universal elements of powerful stories to dramatically improve how you connect with customers and grow your business through social media channels.