The New Scoop

Author : Scott Berkun
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2013-08-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118728956

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The Year Without Pants by Scott Berkun Pdf

A behind-the-scenes look at the firm behind WordPress.com and the unique work culture that contributes to its phenomenal success 50 million websites, or twenty percent of the entire web, use WordPress software. The force behind WordPress.com is a convention-defying company called Automattic, Inc., whose 120 employees work from anywhere in the world they wish, barely use email, and launch improvements to their products dozens of times a day. With a fraction of the resources of Google, Amazon, or Facebook, they have a similar impact on the future of the Internet. How is this possible? What's different about how they work, and what can other companies learn from their methods? To find out, former Microsoft veteran Scott Berkun worked as a manager at WordPress.com, leading a team of young programmers developing new ideas. The Year Without Pants shares the secrets of WordPress.com's phenomenal success from the inside. Berkun's story reveals insights on creativity, productivity, and leadership from the kind of workplace that might be in everyone's future. Offers a fast-paced and entertaining insider's account of how an amazing, powerful organization achieves impressive results Includes vital lessons about work culture and managing creativity Written by author and popular blogger Scott Berkun (scottberkun.com) The Year Without Pants shares what every organization can learn from the world-changing ideas for the future of work at the heart of Automattic's success.

Author : Taryn Souders
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2020-07-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781492640196

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Coop Knows the Scoop by Taryn Souders Pdf

2021 Edgar Award Nominee for Best Juvenile Mystery From award-winning author Taryn Souders comes a charming, southern middle grade mystery perfect for fans of Stranger Things and the Masterminds series. The whole town is talking about what's buried beneath the playground... Windy Bottom, Georgia is usually a peaceful place. Coop helps his mom at her café and bookstore, hangs out with his grandpa, bikes around with his friends Justice and Liberty, and is determined to live up to his dad's legacy. Windy Bottom is full of all kinds of interesting people, but no one has ever caused a problem. Until now. And somehow, Gramps is taking all the blame! It seems like there are a lot of secrets that were buried in their small town after all... Will Coop and his friends get to the bottom of the mystery and clear Gramps's name before it's too late? You will love Coop and his adventures if you are looking for: Mystery books for kids 9-12 Heartfelt and quirky stories for young readers Kids detective books 5th grade mystery books

Author : Inez Cook,Jason Eaglespeaker
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-28
Category : Nuxalk Indians
ISBN : 1729585477

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Sixties Scoop by Inez Cook,Jason Eaglespeaker Pdf

For decades, "scooping up" (taking) Indigenous children from their families for placement in foster homes or adoption, was commonplace. this is the story of one of those 20,000 children.

Author : Fern Michaels
Publisher : Kensington Publishing Corp.
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2012-03-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781420127959

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The Scoop by Fern Michaels Pdf

The debut of a wonderful new series, The Scoop is #1 New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels's introduction to The Godmothers, four unforgettable women who are about to get a whole new lease on life. . . Teresa "Toots" Amelia Loudenberry has crammed a great deal of living--not to mention eight much-loved husbands--into her varied and rewarding life. Once again single, Toots is ready to taste life again, and fate has just handed her the perfect opportunity. . . The owner of the gossip rag where Toots's daughter works is about to lose the paper to his gambling debts. Eager to keep her daughter employed among the movers and shakers of Hollywood, Toots calls on her three trusted friends--Sophie, Mavis, and Ida--to help pull some strings. Together, they hatch a plan that proves you should never underestimate Southern ladies of a certain age, and that each day can be a gift, if you're willing to claim it. . . Praise for Fern Michaels and the Godmothers series "Michaels's engaging version of the Golden Girls." --Booklist "Witty, charming, and complicated." --RT Reviews

Author : Fern Michaels
Publisher : Kensington Books
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2009-08-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780758248367

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The Scoop by Fern Michaels Pdf

First in the beloved series about four Southern ladies of a certain age: “A perfect book to take with you and sit and laugh at the beach. It’s just fun.”—Louisville Courier-Journal The debut of a wonderful new series, The Scoop is #1 New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels's introduction to The Godmothers, four unforgettable women who are about to get a whole new lease on life. . . Teresa "Toots" Amelia Loudenberry has crammed a great deal of living--not to mention eight much-loved husbands--into her varied and rewarding life. Once again single, Toots is ready to taste life again, and fate has just handed her the perfect opportunity. . . The owner of the gossip rag where Toots's daughter works is about to lose the paper to his gambling debts. Eager to keep her daughter employed among the movers and shakers of Hollywood, Toots calls on her three trusted friends--Sophie, Mavis, and Ida--to help pull some strings. Together, they hatch a plan that proves you should never underestimate Southern ladies of a certain age, and that each day can be a gift, if you're willing to claim it. . . “Pure recession-proof fun starring a multimillionaire diva and her three best friends.”—Publishers Weekly "Michaels's engaging version of the Golden Girls."—Booklist

Author : David Lebovitz
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2011-07-27
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781607740940

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The Perfect Scoop by David Lebovitz Pdf

Ripe seasonal fruits. Fragrant vanilla, toasted nuts, and spices. Heavy cream and bright liqueurs. Chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate. Every luscious flavor imaginable is grist for the chill in The Perfect Scoop, pastry chef David Lebovitz’s gorgeous guide to the pleasures of homemade ice creams, sorbets, granitas, and more. With an emphasis on intense and sophisticated flavors and a bountiful helping of the author’s expert techniques, this collection of frozen treats ranges from classic (Chocolate Sorbet) to comforting (Tin Roof Ice Cream), contemporary (Mojito Granita) to cutting edge (Pear-Pecorino Ice Cream), and features an arsenal of sauces, toppings, mix-ins, and accompaniments (such as Lemon Caramel Sauce, Peanut Brittle, and Profiteroles) capable of turning simple ice cream into perfect scoops of pure delight. From the Hardcover edition.

Author : Robert Scoop Jackson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-03
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1642590967

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The Game Is Not a Game by Robert Scoop Jackson Pdf

THE GAME IS NOT A GAME IS AN INSIGHTFUL, UNAPOLOGETIC EXPOSÉ OF THE INTERSECTION OF SPORTS, CULTURE, AND POLITICS FROM VETERAN JOURNALIST ROBERT SCOOP JACKSON.

Author : Suzanne Slade
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2020-04-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781683354727

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Exquisite by Suzanne Slade Pdf

A picture-book biography of celebrated poet Gwendolyn Brooks, the first Black person to win the Pulitzer Prize A 2021 Coretta Scott King Book Award Illustrator Honor Book A 2021 Robert F. Sibert Informational Honor Book A 2021 Association of Library Service to Children Notable Children's Book Gwendolyn Brooks (1917–2000) is known for her poems about “real life.” She wrote about love, loneliness, family, and poverty—showing readers how just about anything could become a beautiful poem. Exquisite follows Gwendolyn from early girlhood into her adult life, showcasing her desire to write poetry from a very young age. This picture-book biography explores the intersections of race, gender, and the ubiquitous poverty of the Great Depression—all with a lyrical touch worthy of the subject. Gwendolyn Brooks was the first Black person to win the Pulitzer Prize, receiving the award for poetry in 1950. And in 1958, she was named the poet laureate of Illinois. A bold artist who from a very young age dared to dream, Brooks will inspire young readers to create poetry from their own lives.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 986 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1897
Category : Railroads
ISBN : UOM:39015013053783

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Railroad Gazette by Anonim Pdf

Author : Ellen Brown
Publisher : Running Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2011-05-03
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9780762442317

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Scoop by Ellen Brown Pdf

Summertime's here, and 'tis the season for making ice cream at home for parties, backyard barbecues, and beach getaways. A guide to more than two dozen of the nation's best artisan dairies, Scoop takes you on a colorful tour with photos, stories, and histories of these mom-and-pop shops. Author Ellen Brown has reinterpreted classic frozen recipes for the home cook, each fitted to the most popular ice cream freezers on the market. Explore the nation's favorite ice cream shops with a plethora of delectable photographs and 150 recipes--featuring ice cream, gelato, sorbet, and more. This is the must-have guide for the at-home ice cream connoisseur.

Author : Marlene Haley,Amelia Ryan
Publisher : Figure 1 Publishing
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2022-05-03
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 1773271652

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Great Scoops by Marlene Haley,Amelia Ryan Pdf

Ice cream really does make everything better. Compiled with love by the team at The Merry Dairy, Great Scoops features a cheerful collection of 80 easy, custard-style and vegan ice creams and delectable desserts. From hibiscus & passion fruit and bourbon black cherry to triple chocolate and caramel popcorn, this exciting new cookbook also includes recipes for signature sauces, toppings, and baked goods (say hello to chocolate chip cookies and meringue kisses). Best of all, the ice creams are nut-free, sesame-free, (and some even gluten-free). What can we say? This is good mood food at its best. And for those who are new to ice cream making, have no fear: the book includes a chapter covering everything there is to know about making both dairy and vegan ice creams and frozen desserts at home. Great Scoops is a captivating cookbook about artisanal ice cream, the people who craft it and the community that loves them for it. The delightful selection of classic and whimsical flavors reminds us that delicious homemade ice creams can be made year-round and, more importantly, that you're never too old (and it's never too cold) to enjoy a heartfelt scoop.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1901
Category : Railroad engineering
ISBN : UOM:39015013032613

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American Engineer and Railroad Journal by Anonim Pdf

Author : Janet Evanovich,Charlotte Hughes
Publisher : St. Martin's Paperbacks
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2006-04-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1429937629

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Full Scoop by Janet Evanovich,Charlotte Hughes Pdf

Kick off your shoes, sit back, and enjoy a FULL SCOOP of fun, adventure, and romance. Mercury's in retrograde, and folks in Beaumont, South Carolina, are dealing with gossip, scandal, and more secrets than ever. Local pediatrician Maggie Farnsworth has even bigger worries. Her wild-girl past has caught up with her in the form of her ex-boyfriend, a jailbird who just flew the coop—and is bent on tracking down Maggie and her daughter. Fortunately, FBI agent Zack Madden is on hand for protection. Unfortunately, his presence is turning up the heat on an attraction Maggie simply has no time for...or does she? But Maggie and Zack aren't the only ones getting busy: Fleas, the hound dog, is up to his old tricks—this time with Butterbean, a very alluring...goat? Jamie Swift and millionaire Max Holt have babies on the brain. And resident psychic/astrologer Destiny is fighting a crush of her own. Since the town's ice cream parlor is a magnet for gossip, no one can keep a secret. And the sticky situations are getting even stickier... Fast-paced action, steamy sex, suspense, and lots of laughs—it's the Full series from #1 bestselling authors Janet Evanovich and Charlotte Hughes "As always, the dialogue and events are outrageous, wacky, and just plain fun."—Romantic Times on Full Blast

Author : Bright Summaries
Publisher : BrightSummaries.com
Page : 23 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2019-03-28
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 9782808015592

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Scoop by Evelyn Waugh (Book Analysis) by Bright Summaries Pdf

Unlock the more straightforward side of Scoop with this concise and insightful summary and analysis! This engaging summary presents an analysis of Scoop by Evelyn Waugh, which chronicles the misadventures of William Boot, a blundering but well-meaning journalist who is roped into becoming a foreign correspondent after being mistaken for a distant cousin. During his time abroad, he proves to be entirely unsuited for the position, but nevertheless manages to uncover the titular ‘scoop’ through sheer force of luck in a narrative that unrelentingly satirises the role of news in modern life and the sensationalist tactics employed by the journalists of the era. Evelyn Waugh was one of the foremost English authors of the interwar period, and is chiefly remembered for his ruthless wit and irreverent satire. Scoop was his fifth novel. Find out everything you need to know about Scoop in a fraction of the time! This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you: • A complete plot summary • Character studies • Key themes and symbols • Questions for further reflection Why choose BrightSummaries.com? Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

Author : Fred Lager
Publisher : Currency
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2011-02-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780307780645

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Ben & Jerry's: The Inside Scoop by Fred Lager Pdf

"Deftly and compassionately captures [Ben's] genius in all its entrepreneurial splendor...This tale will keep you entertained."--New York Times Book Review. A former CEO of Ben & Jerry's tells how two '60s holdovers built a single ice cream store into one of America's hottest companies. From modest beginnings--opening their first ice cream shop in a renovated gas station--to entrepreneurial challenges, including their clash with Häagen-Dazs, to becoming a miltimillion dollar company, Lager provides an insightful insider's account of Ben & Jerry's ice cream empire.