How Hard Can It Be

Author : Allison Pearson
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781250086105

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How Hard Can It Be? by Allison Pearson Pdf

Look, I was doing OK. I got through the oil spill on the road that is turning forty. Lost a little control, but I drove into the skid just like the driving instructors tell you to and afterwards things were fine again, no, really, they were better than fine. Kate Reddy had it all: a nice home, two adorable kids, a good husband. Then her kids became teenagers (read: monsters). Richard, her husband, quit his job, taking up bicycling and therapeutic counseling: drinking green potions, dressing head to toe in Lycra, and spending his time—and their money—on his own therapy. Since Richard no longer sees a regular income as part of the path to enlightenment, it’s left to Kate to go back to work. Companies aren’t necessarily keen on hiring 49-year-old mothers, so Kate does what she must: knocks a few years off her age, hires a trainer, joins a Women Returners group, and prepares a new resume that has a shot at a literary prize for experimental fiction. When Kate manages to secure a job at the very hedge fund she founded, she finds herself in an impossible juggling act: proving herself (again) at work, dealing with teen drama, and trying to look after increasingly frail parents as the clock keeps ticking toward her 50th birthday. Then, of course, an old flame shows up out of the blue, and Kate finds herself facing off with everyone from Russian mobsters to a literal stallion. Surely it will all work out in the end. After all, how hard can it be? Hilarious and poignant, How Hard Can It Be? brings us the new adventures of Kate Reddy, the beleaguered heroine of Allison Pearson's groundbreaking New York Times bestseller I Don't Know How She Does It.

Author : Robyn Peterman
Publisher : Kensington Publishing Corp.
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781601830623

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How Hard Can It Be? by Robyn Peterman Pdf

An “outrageous, profane, hilarious, sexy and all kinds of wacky” romantic comedy from theNew York Times bestselling author of Size Matters (Michelle Rowen, national bestselling author). What happens when an accountant decides to grab life by the horns and try something new? Apparently a pirate named Dave, a lot of pastel fleece, and blackmail—just to start with . . . Visualize and succeed, Oprah said. I was sure as hell trying, even if my campaign to score a job as the local weather girl had ended in a restraining order. Okay, TV was not my strength. But a lack of talent has never stopped me before. Which is why I’ve embarked on a writing career. I mean, how hard can it be to come up with a sexy romance? Leave it to me to wind up in a group of porno writing grannies who discuss sex toys and apple cobbler in the same breath. Also leave it to me to leak an outlandish plot idea to a bestselling author with the morals of a rabid squirrel. And only I could get arrested for a jewelry heist I didn’t commit—by a hunky cop whose handcuffs just might tempt me to sign up for a life of crime. Maybe I’ve found my calling after all . . . “A zany over-the-top rompfest.”—Lexi George, author of Demon Hunting with a Sexy Ex “The most f*cked-up bag of wonderful crazy ever.”—Dear Author “If readers are in the mood for hilarious kinkiness woven through a fun romance, then this is the book to try.”—Long and Short Reviews (4 stars)

Author : Jeremy Clarkson
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2010-09-30
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9780141960258

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How Hard Can It Be? by Jeremy Clarkson Pdf

How Hard Can it Be? is the fourth hilarious volume in Jeremy Clarkson's The World According to Clarkson series. How hard can it be... To build a power station without upsetting the eco-mentalists? To seek world domination if you've been hit the ugly stick? For the Met Office to get yesterday's weather right? In volume four of The World According to Clarkson, Jeremy Clarkson pours scorn on the nonsensical, the dumb, the idiotic and the plain foolish in his continuing quest to discover where exactly we've all gone wrong. Along the way he ponders: • Whether conquering France might solve the immigration problem • What happened when you ignore proper warning labels • What would happen if we turned the internet off Often controversial, frequently scathing but always funnier than James May, Jeremy Clarkson shows us how we could so easily make the world a better place. Praise for Jeremy Clarkson: 'Brilliant . . . laugh-out-loud' Daily Telegraph 'Outrageously funny . . . will have you in stitches' Time Out Number-one bestseller Jeremy Clarkson writes on cars, current affairs and anything else that annoys him in his sharp and funny collections. Born To Be Riled, Clarkson On Cars, Don't Stop Me Now, Driven To Distraction, Round the Bend, Motorworld, and I Know You Got Soul are also available as Penguin paperbacks; the Penguin App iClarkson: The Book of Cars can be downloaded on the App Store. Jeremy Clarkson because his writing career on the Rotherham Advertiser. Since then he has written for the Sun and the Sunday Times. Today he is the tallest person working in British television, and is the presenter of the hugely popular Top Gear.

Author : Holly Bourne
Publisher : Usborne Publishing Ltd
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2016-02-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781474915588

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How hard can love be? by Holly Bourne Pdf

All Amber wants is a little bit of love. Her mum has never been the caring type, even before she moved to America. But Amber's hoping that spending the summer with her can change all that. And then there's Prom King Kyle, the serial heartbreaker. Can Amber really be falling for him? Even with best friends Evie and Lottie's advice, there's no escaping the fact: love is hard.

Author : Mag Ruffman
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2011-10-04
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781451663068

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How Hard Can It Be? by Mag Ruffman Pdf

"You can pay big money for a self-esteem seminar, or you can buy yourself a cordless drill. I recommend the drill." Only the ToolGirl can make unplugging a blocked drain entertaining! Mag Ruffman, with characteristic flair and attitude, encourages readers to confront their terror of household maintenance and accomplish those nagging home repairs and improvements. Whether you¿re a rank beginner, first-time homeowner, or an apartment-dweller who's fed up with a lazy super, you¿ll find the know-how in this book to accomplish your goals.

Author : Paul F. Hill Jr.
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-29
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781543450736

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How Hard Can It Be? by Paul F. Hill Jr. Pdf

This story is about the true-to-life misadventures concerning the trials and tribulations of the problems one faces when trying to bring an old wooden boat back to life. The author was not a boater, a captain, a woodworker, a mechanic, or an engineer. There was just the love of the water, a desire to be a part of that culture, and an overconfidence that he could conquer the mysteries of boatbuilding, propulsion, navigation, and lastly, seamanship. Without the talents, expertise, and patience, from the small army of people who became friends, this boat would have never left the parking lot. It is an attempt to poke fun at myself, laugh a little, and celebrate the ones who helped me understand How hard it could be.

Author : Arnaud Henneville-Wedholm
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2021-10-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 195140792X

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How Hard Can It Be: Startup Lessons From Trying (And Failing) To Take Down Facebook by Arnaud Henneville-Wedholm Pdf

In 2012, the world was slowly recovering from the Great Recession while Facebook and other social media platforms disrupted global life and business, ushering in a new era of startup optimism. From his desk at a consulting firm in Stockholm, Sweden, Arnaud Henneville-Wedholm watched in disbelief, wondering, "How could such a waste of time become so popular?" Bursting with ideas of how to break out of business monotony, Henneville-Wedholm and his coworker were ready to start something of their own. Soon, a lightbulb went off: what if they created a social platform that challenged people to get off the couch and live better lives? And better yet, what if it took down Facebook? There was only one problem: neither of them knew the first thing about running a tech company. In How Hard Can It Be, Henneville-Wedholm traces, in a uniquely eclectic and cosmopolitan voice, the youthful enthusiasm that propelled the promising rise of his startup-along with its equally calamitous downfall. Along the way, he teaches readers startup lessons by example, such as: How to pitch startup incubators like Sting, Europe's version of Y-Combinator How uninformed optimism can still lead to real organic growth What to do when your business isn't as scalable as you thought The brand-building power of guerrilla marketing How to pivot (and then pivot again, and again) when user growth stalls For optimists and idealists everywhere, How Hard Can It Be is a jet-setting parable of the European startup scene that takes on the most elusive business topic of them all: failure. Puncturing the hollow platitudes of how-to guides, Henneville-Wedholm instead offers his real-world experience of trying to go from zero to one. As a result of his efforts, How Hard Can It Be teaches entrepreneurs that failure need not be feared. In the right light, it can be a blessing in disguise-and it can even be fun.

Author : Nick Wharton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2021-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1838428100

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How Hard Can It Be? by Nick Wharton Pdf

Author : Andy Frisella
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0578656914

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75 Hard by Andy Frisella Pdf

Do you lack confidence, grit, endurance, fortitude, self-esteem and all the other things that don't just make someone great, but successful in everything they do?What if you could completely transform yourself into someone who could do anything? I'm not talking about the change that happens for a week or a month or a year...but for your whole life? What would that legitimately and realistically be worth to you?Everybody tries to tell themselves that they are "special" or "great"...but it's just talk. It's not reality.This book tells you how to do that. It doesn't cost anything to execute this program...but it ain't free.I guarantee if you do exactly as I tell you to do it with no compromises and zero substitutions...you and your life will never be the same.-Andy Frisella

Author : Marilyn Byfield Paul
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2003-12-30
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781440626562

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It's Hard to Make a Difference When You Can't Find Your Keys by Marilyn Byfield Paul Pdf

Overbooking? Running late? Feeling overwhelmed by clutter and to-dos? Management consultant Dr. Marilyn Paul guides you on a path to personal change that will bring true relief from the pain and stress of disorganization. Unlike other books on getting organized, It’s Hard to Make a Difference When You Can’t Find Your Keys offers a clear seven-step path to personal development that is comprehensive in nature. Drawing on her own experience as a chronically disorganized person, Paul adds warmth, insight, humor, and hope to this manual for change and self-discovery. She introduces the notion of becoming “organized enough” to live a far more rewarding life and make the difference that is most important to you.

Author : Paul Weston
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2021-01-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1953806171

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Running In The Rain - Seriously... How Hard Can It Be? by Paul Weston Pdf

A logical and systematic guide to being a better organized, functional, productive, and committed person, in order to overcome your daily challenges and lead a truly fulfilling life.Running in the Rain isn't hard - it's just a bit uncomfortable at times. But doesn't it feel good to know you stopped making excuses and just got out there and did it?Life's the same. You can either stay indoors making excuses, or you can get out and get on with things. Paul Weston presents a systematic approach to getting more out of life by guiding you through a number of easy-to-use steps.Learn how to:?Use Physical Effort to Build Mental strength?Understand your Energy Zones - Professional, Personal and Social - and the dangers of dilution?Recognize that goals stink - it's systems that matter?Focus on what is really important to you rather than wasting time on meaningless activities?Lead a distraction-free life?Make the effort when you don't feel like it?Kill off procrastination by adopting a really simple cure?Put adversity into perspective in order to stop moaning and get activeWe have two options when it comes to going for a run in the rain - stay home or get wet. This book makes it clear that rain is a poor excuse - because when it comes to Running in the Rain - Seriously ? how hard can it be?

Author : Dov Frohman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2013-12-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118899472

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Leadership the Hard Way by Dov Frohman Pdf

Leadership the Hard Way presents a method of living andworking that can truly facilitate the learning of leadership. Theirmethod shows how to go against the current, fight conventionalwisdom, and embrace the unexpected. It is about trusting oneselfand valuing intuition, principles, and imagination as much as hardskills and analysis. Frohman combines his counterintuitive ideaswith experiences from his own background?from escaping the Nazis asa child to becoming a leading innovator in the semiconductorindustry?to show how readers can build their own leadershipabilities. A leader?s values and personality, he ultimatelyreveals, are the only sure source of stability in a world ofcontinuous change.

Author : Jaap-Henk Hoepman
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2023-10-03
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780262547208

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Privacy Is Hard and Seven Other Myths by Jaap-Henk Hoepman Pdf

An expert on computer privacy and security shows how we can build privacy into the design of systems from the start. We are tethered to our devices all day, every day, leaving data trails of our searches, posts, clicks, and communications. Meanwhile, governments and businesses collect our data and use it to monitor us without our knowledge. So we have resigned ourselves to the belief that privacy is hard--choosing to believe that websites do not share our information, for example, and declaring that we have nothing to hide anyway. In this informative and illuminating book, a computer privacy and security expert argues that privacy is not that hard if we build it into the design of systems from the start. Along the way, Jaap-Henk Hoepman debunks eight persistent myths surrounding computer privacy. The website that claims it doesn't collect personal data, for example; Hoepman explains that most data is personal, capturing location, preferences, and other information. You don't have anything to hide? There's nothing wrong with wanting to keep personal information--even if it's not incriminating or embarrassing--private. Hoepman shows that just as technology can be used to invade our privacy, it can be used to protect it, when we apply privacy by design. Hoepman suggests technical fixes, discussing pseudonyms, leaky design, encryption, metadata, and the benefits of keeping your data local (on your own device only), and outlines privacy design strategies that system designers can apply now.

Author : Paul E. McKenney
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2015-06-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1320627307

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Is Parallel Programming Hard by Paul E. McKenney Pdf

Author : Chuck Klosterman
Publisher : Faber & Faber
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780571314140

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Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs by Chuck Klosterman Pdf

With an exhaustive knowledge of popular culture and an effortless ability to spin brilliant prose out of unlikely subject matter, Klosterman attacks the entire spectrum of postmodern America: reality TV, Internet porn, breakfast cereal, serial killers, Pamela Anderson, literary Jesus freaks, and the real difference between apples and oranges (of which there is none). Sex, Drugs and Coca Puffs is ostensibly about movies, sport, television, music, books, video games and kittens, but really it's about us. All of us.