Have you ever wondered what life is like on the inside of a busy HR Department? Forget tea and sympathy and say hello to life, death, sex, drugs, managing relationships and all of humanity in its finest glory. ‘Have you got a minute?’ is the phrase no-one wants to hear from the HR Department and it’s the exact phrase that HR professionals use when they need to deliver difficult news. Gemma Walters is a rookie in the world of Human Resources. She’s 23, this is her first meaty HR role and she is learning more than she could have hoped for. Join Gemma as she navigates unchartered territory in the form of an acid-tongued transport boss, a sex-obsessed operations manager, a receptionist prone to awkward outbursts and heart-breaking situations that shake her to the core. Life is full of these scenarios, even at work and it’s usually the HR team who are tasked with resolving them. Hold on tight for a hilarious, jaw-dropping and sometimes moving insight into the diverse and varied world of HR.

“Turn me on in 50 words or less and I’ll follow you home,” writes editor and erotica aficionado Alison Tyler about her collection Got a Minute? When it comes to a breathless, clothes-in-a-heap romp or a naughty tease before the elevator doors slide open, who hasn't fantasized about quickies? Readers join in the fun when the lovers in Marie Potoczny’s “The Other Side of Sleep” revel in the delicious pause between sleep and waking. Sharon Wachsler’s “Perfect” is a love story that happens to include ropes, rough play, and butterfly pillows. Proving that a slow hand is not always better, these intense encounters deliver scintillating thrills in as little as 75 words. Fast and ferocious, the 60 short and spicy stories in Got a Minute? rev readers’ motors and leave them aching for more. When it comes to hot sex, who doesn’t have a minute?

Preface p. vii Chapter 1 Accept That People Will Say (and Do) the Dumhest Things p. 1 Chapter 2 Norms Are Important for Leading and Managing Change p. 17 Chapter 3 Some Rules Are Meant to Be Broken p. 37 Chapter 4 Don't Do What Doesn't Work p. 65 Chapter 5 Measure Twice, Cut Once p. 81 Chapter 6 Don't Be Penny-Wise and Pound-Foolish p. 99 Chapter 7 Two's Company, Three's a Crowd p. 113 Chapter 8 Learn to Anticipate the Worst-Case Scenario p. 121 Chapter 9 Rome Wasn't Built in a Day p. 149 Conclusion p. 155 Endnotes p. 157 Index p. 163 About the Authors p. 169 Additional SHRM-Published Books p. 171.

Who's afraid of big, bad sales? Almost everyone, says NRS Media co-founder Mike Brunel. Cold calls freak people out, and nobody wants to be thought of as the stereotypical sleazy salesperson. It doesn't have to be that way, though. In Selling Is Not Optional, Brunel shares the key insight that led to his own success as an international media businessman: we are all in sales. How we think about sales, however, has more impact on our success than what we actually sell. Brunel's paradigm-shifting book shows you how to change your sales mindset for better results. His step-by-step process offers even the most reluctant salesperson a pathway to increased sales success now and well into the future. Brunel teaches you how to: Use your passions to drive your success Turn rejection into opportunity Build long-lasting business relationships Feel good about your role in your clients' lives Create systems that multiply your successes Countless salespeople have come to Brunel saying, "I can't do sales." With this eyeopening book, he says, "Yes, you can. Let me show you how."

The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.

The three volumes of Green's Dictionary of Slang demonstrate the sheer scope of a lifetime of research by Jonathon Green, the leading slang lexicographer of our time. A remarkable collection of this often reviled but endlessly fascinating area of the English language, it covers slang from the past five centuries right up to the present day, from all the different English-speaking countries and regions. Totaling 10.3 million words and over 53,000 entries, the collection provides the definitions of 100,000 words and over 413,000 citations. Every word and phrase is authenticated by genuine and fully-referenced citations of its use, giving the work a level of authority and scholarship unmatched by any other publication in this field. Winner of the Dartmouth Medal RUSA/ALA Outstanding Reference Source 2011 Booklist Editors' Choice Library Journal Best Reference 2011

Una introducción práctica y imprescindible a lo más esencial del inglés, con muchos ejemplos, textos y vocabulario. Todas las explicaciones están en español; este libro sirve de guía para los que están comenzando el viaje de aprender el inglés.

Warren Commission Report is the result of the investigation regarding the assassination of United States President John F. Kennedy. The U.S. Congress passed Senate Joint Resolution 137 authorizing the Presidential appointed Commission to report on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, mandating the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of evidence. After eleven months of the investigation the Commission presented its findings in 888-page final report. The key findings presented in this report were that President Kennedy was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald, that Oswald acted entirely alone and that Jack Ruby also acted alone when he killed Oswald two days later. The Commission's findings have proven controversial and have been both challenged and supported by later studies.

The Warren Commission: Investigation and Final Report by the President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy provides a comprehensive analysis of the events surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Written in a factual and objective manner, the book delves into the investigation conducted by the Commission, presenting detailed findings and conclusions. This literary piece offers a critical insight into one of the most significant historical events of the 20th century, shedding light on the complexity of the case and the various theories that emerged following the tragic event. The Warren Commission's meticulous examination of evidence and testimonies makes it a definitive account of the assassination and its aftermath. As the official report on President Kennedy's assassination, the Warren Commission serves as a crucial document in understanding the historical context and significance of the event. The author, the U.S. Government's investigative body, brings unparalleled expertise and resources to the subject matter, ensuring the accuracy and credibility of the findings presented in the book. Readers interested in American history, political science, or criminology will find this book to be an invaluable resource, offering a detailed and well-researched account of a pivotal moment in the nation's history.