DescriptionI can live for two months on a good compliment, Mark Twain said. This uplifting book takes his point of view, focusing on the power of self-esteem to motivate you to be your best. Profit from the wisdom of inspirational stories, proven strategies, and personal testimonials from the nation's top business leaders. Designed as a daily companion for the office, each life-affirming story nourishes the heart and mind, helps build self-esteem, and helps you to reawaken your soul at work. You'll hear stories and strategies from such business giants as Mary Kay Ash, founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics, Richard Brodie, creator of Microsoft Word, and Anita Roddick, founder and CEO of The Bodyshop International. Coauthor Jack Canfield is also coauthor of the best selling Chicken Soup for the Soul .
DescriptionChuck Eglinton wrote one of the first sniping programs ever to be used to help people get last minute bargains on eBay, and he shares with you his accumulated knowledge on how to find the hidden and not-so-hidden bargains on the world's largest marketplace, eBay. Knowing when and how to bid on eBay makes all the difference in the world. This guide shows you, in 10 Quick Steps, when to pass, as well as when to snipe (and, of course, what "sniping" means), and how to increase your chances of winning any auction you enter. Learn six ways to find hidden bargains using eBay's advanced search capabilities...master the skill of placing your bid at the right time with confidence...watch for traps that could saddle you with worthless items or unnecessary overpayment all in 10 Quick Steps !
DescriptionWhen John Thaw, star of The Sweeney and Inspector Morse, died from cancer in 2002, a nation lost one of its finest actors, and Sheila Hancock lost a beloved husband. In this unique double biography she chronicles their lives, personal and pr…
DescriptionJames Thurber is a masterful writer, humorist, and creator of enduring characters: Walter Mitty and the Lemming, included herein, have a permanent place in our culture. These 22 complete stories from Part I of My World (first published in 1942) reveal the full range of Thurber's genius, from his fanciful analysis of Shakespeare's Macbeth to his playful rendition of marital conflict and ultimately, his serious consideration of murders unsolved. His final memorial tribute to his dog fits the spirit of a light life, well-lived.
DescriptionSanta Fe lawyer Ed Eagle fell in love with the seductive Barbara Kennerly, and married her, against his better judgment. He should have listened to his intuition. Ed awakens on the morning after his 40th birthday to find that Barbara has vanished, and E…
