What Made You Do It

Author : Kirti Aggarwal
Publisher : Spectrum Of Thoughts
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2021-08-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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What Made You Do It by Kirti Aggarwal Pdf

"Cause and Effect" These two words genuinely sum up the actions taken in the process of life In this post humanist world, that already believes that the life of a person is dependent on the outward agents like like fate , luck and supposedly God, still a humanist thought lurks that Man is the maker of his fate- that he can achieve and do things if he makes up his mind. And in this "doing" are involved the factors of ''Cause and Effect". There is always a reason and outcome of his actions. When William Wordsworth was asked, "what made you write poetry?", He had given the world one of the most famous definitions of poetry- "A Spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings, it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility" As such, our brilliant authors too have answers that they have projected into stories and poems to deal with this age-old question- "What made you do it?"

Author : Perfection Learning Corporation
Publisher : Turtleback
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1663608199

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Last Lecture by Perfection Learning Corporation Pdf

Author : Alison Green
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2018-05-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780399181818

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Ask a Manager by Alison Green Pdf

From the creator of the popular website Ask a Manager and New York’s work-advice columnist comes a witty, practical guide to 200 difficult professional conversations—featuring all-new advice! There’s a reason Alison Green has been called “the Dear Abby of the work world.” Ten years as a workplace-advice columnist have taught her that people avoid awkward conversations in the office because they simply don’t know what to say. Thankfully, Green does—and in this incredibly helpful book, she tackles the tough discussions you may need to have during your career. You’ll learn what to say when • coworkers push their work on you—then take credit for it • you accidentally trash-talk someone in an email then hit “reply all” • you’re being micromanaged—or not being managed at all • you catch a colleague in a lie • your boss seems unhappy with your work • your cubemate’s loud speakerphone is making you homicidal • you got drunk at the holiday party Praise for Ask a Manager “A must-read for anyone who works . . . [Alison Green’s] advice boils down to the idea that you should be professional (even when others are not) and that communicating in a straightforward manner with candor and kindness will get you far, no matter where you work.”—Booklist (starred review) “The author’s friendly, warm, no-nonsense writing is a pleasure to read, and her advice can be widely applied to relationships in all areas of readers’ lives. Ideal for anyone new to the job market or new to management, or anyone hoping to improve their work experience.”—Library Journal (starred review) “I am a huge fan of Alison Green’s Ask a Manager column. This book is even better. It teaches us how to deal with many of the most vexing big and little problems in our workplaces—and to do so with grace, confidence, and a sense of humor.”—Robert Sutton, Stanford professor and author of The No Asshole Rule and The Asshole Survival Guide “Ask a Manager is the ultimate playbook for navigating the traditional workforce in a diplomatic but firm way.”—Erin Lowry, author of Broke Millennial: Stop Scraping By and Get Your Financial Life Together

Author : The School of Life
Publisher : School of Life Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2017-04-27
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 099557362X

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Why You Will Marry the Wrong Person by The School of Life Pdf

A collection of essays extended from The New York Times' most-read article of 2016. Anyone we might marry could, of course, be a little bit wrong for us. We don’t expect bliss every day. The fault isn’t entirely our own; it has to do with the devilish truth that anyone we’re liable to meet is going to be rather wrong, in some fascinating way or another, because this is simply what all humans happen to be – including, sadly, ourselves. This collection of essays proposes that we don’t need perfection to be happy. So long as we enter our relationships in the right spirit, we have every chance of coping well enough with, and even delighting in, the inevitable and distinctive wrongness that lies in ourselves and our beloveds.

Author : Jess Hill
Publisher : Black Inc.
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2019-06-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781743820865

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See What You Made Me Do by Jess Hill Pdf

Domestic abuse is a national emergency: one in four Australian women has experienced violence from a man she was intimate with. But too often we ask the wrong question: why didn’t she leave? We should be asking: why did he do it? Investigative journalist Jess Hill puts perpetrators – and the systems that enable them – in the spotlight. See What You Made Me Do is a deep dive into the abuse so many women and children experience – abuse that is often reinforced by the justice system they trust to protect them. Critically, it shows that we can drastically reduce domestic violence – not in generations to come, but today. Combining forensic research with riveting storytelling, See What You Made Me Do radically rethinks how to confront the national crisis of fear and abuse in our homes. ‘A shattering book: clear-headed and meticulous, driving always at the truth’—Helen Garner ‘One Australian a week is dying as a result of domestic abuse. If that was terrorism, we’d have armed guards on every corner.’ —Jimmy Barnes ‘Confronting in its honesty this book challenges you to keep reading no matter how uncomfortable it is to face the profound rawness of people’s stories. Such a well written book and so well researched. See What You Made Me Do sheds new light on this complex issue that affects so many of us.’—Rosie Batty

Author : Adriana Trigiani,Jo Beverley,Margaret Sullivan,Janet Mullany
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 405 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2011-10-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780345524973

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Jane Austen Made Me Do It by Adriana Trigiani,Jo Beverley,Margaret Sullivan,Janet Mullany Pdf

Stories by: Lauren Willig • Adriana Trigiani • Jo Beverley • Alexandra Potter • Laurie Viera Rigler • Frank Delaney & Diane Meier • Syrie James • Stephanie Barron • Amanda Grange • Pamela Aidan • Elizabeth Aston • Carrie Bebris • Diana Birchall • Monica Fairview • Janet Mullany • Jane Odiwe • Beth Pattillo • Myretta Robens • Jane Rubino and Caitlen Rubino-Bradway • Maya Slater • Margaret C. Sullivan • and Brenna Aubrey, the winner of a story contest hosted by the Republic of Pemberley “My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.” If you just heaved a contented sigh at Mr. Darcy’s heartfelt words, then you, dear reader, are in good company. Here is a delightful collection of never-before-published stories inspired by Jane Austen—her novels, her life, her wit, her world. In Lauren Willig’s “A Night at Northanger,” a young woman who doesn’t believe in ghosts meets a familiar specter at the infamous abbey; Jane Odiwe’s “Waiting” captures the exquisite uncertainty of Persuasion’s Wentworth and Anne as they await her family’s approval of their betrothal; Adriana Trigiani’s “Love and Best Wishes, Aunt Jane” imagines a modern-day Austen giving her niece advice upon her engagement; in Diana Birchall’s “Jane Austen’s Cat,” our beloved Jane tells her nieces “cat tales” based on her novels; Laurie Viera Rigler’s “Intolerable Stupidity” finds Mr. Darcy bringing charges against all the writers of Pride and Prejudice sequels, spin-offs, and retellings; in Janet Mullany’s “Jane Austen, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah!” a teacher at an all-girls school invokes the Beatles to help her students understand Sense and Sensibility; and in Jo Beverley’s “Jane and the Mistletoe Kiss,” a widow doesn’t believe she’ll have a second chance at love . . . until a Miss Austen suggests otherwise. Regency or contemporary, romantic or fantastical, each of these marvelous stories reaffirms the incomparable influence of one of history’s most cherished authors.

Author : Colette R. Harrell
Publisher : Urban Christian
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014-07-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781622863143

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The Devil Made Me Do It by Colette R. Harrell Pdf

The voluptuous Esther Wiley has always known that she is special. She's a tiara-wearing, wand-carrying kind of Cinderella princess in disguise. The problem that her very own Fairy Godmother, the Prophetess Mother Reed, struggles with is getting her to live like it. Briggs Stokes is the reluctant heir to his father's worldwide, multimillion-dollar televangelist ministry, yet he yearns to be his own man. His past mistakes have caused him a private life of hurt and loneliness. Esther and Briggs meet and develop a deep soul connection, until tragedy strikes and the two are thrust apart. Their separation leads each down a different path scattered with emotional minefields. While each step they take brings them closer to who they were always meant to be, the devil is on assignment. He sends in reinforcements to usher in confusion and create chaos, and soon no one is safe. The members of Love Zion church reel from the rumors, innuendo, and downright sabotage that is going on around them. When others devise evil schemes to seek the destruction of Esther and Briggs through jealousy, greed, and murder, only divine intervention can save them. As an all-out battle for dominion breaks out in the heavens, will Esther and Briggs become a casualty of war?

Author : Daniel H. Pink
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2011-04-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781101524381

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Drive by Daniel H. Pink Pdf

The New York Times bestseller that gives readers a paradigm-shattering new way to think about motivation from the author of When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing Most people believe that the best way to motivate is with rewards like money—the carrot-and-stick approach. That's a mistake, says Daniel H. Pink (author of To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Motivating Others). In this provocative and persuasive new book, he asserts that the secret to high performance and satisfaction-at work, at school, and at home—is the deeply human need to direct our own lives, to learn and create new things, and to do better by ourselves and our world. Drawing on four decades of scientific research on human motivation, Pink exposes the mismatch between what science knows and what business does—and how that affects every aspect of life. He examines the three elements of true motivation—autonomy, mastery, and purpose-and offers smart and surprising techniques for putting these into action in a unique book that will change how we think and transform how we live.

Author : Ayush Soni
Publisher : Notion Press
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781638736806

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Are You Made to Do Business with Your Father? by Ayush Soni Pdf

In this book I will be sharing my personal experience, while I started working with my father, and from my experience and study I am going to explain the readers of this book through various important subjects and with examples whether a son is made to work with his father. And after you find out the right answer to the question, I am also going to elaborate on how to deal with it in a manner that will help you grow the business.

Author : Donald T. Williams
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 483 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2011-09-15
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 1463411898

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The Devil Made Me Do It Too by Donald T. Williams Pdf

Thats right. Take it all in. Let it sink in deep, as deep as it can possibly go. Relax. Dont be offended. I come highly recommended. Full-bodied righteous indignation with a twist of the times, past and present you cant resist. Comes with some risks, so guzzle or sip. F_ _ _ with people if f_ _ _ you must, but then dont b_ _ _ _ when things go bust. Things you do leave their tracks, lead back to you, and then bite you back ferociously. Im a Scorpio, an erectile, venomous, crazy eight star child who up to now shunned the limelight but was forced out of the shadows by a man-sized dirty job worthy of Hercules, who though a fine myth, was unavailable so I had to step up like a real man and get the job done. Waste deep in a s_ _ _storm of deceit, betrayal, drugs, rap music, porns deviant sex, scandal, greed, envy, anger, revenge, madness, corruption, and incarceration, I had to wade through some midlife crisis mess I wouldnt wish on anyone. But by the grace of God, Ive gotten a handle on it and have not let go of His hand. After writing The Devil Made Me Do It Too, can I expunge the painful past and with a clean slate and conscience embrace the present and enjoy the future? Im still a work in progress and plan or hope to come to an artful end worthy of my Father. Things you do leave their tracks, lead back to you, and then bite you back ferociously. Better keep my eyes open, tail up poised at the ready with a venomous sting, and God by my side. Hes the only one I trust.

Author : Nicole Johnson
Publisher : HarperChristian Resources
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2011-05-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781418549718

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It's Me: How Do I Embrace Who I Was Made To Be? by Nicole Johnson Pdf

No matter where you are in life, you may struggle with issues of identity and self-worth. Are you one person with friends, another with parents, still a different person around teachers? What about all by yourself when you turn out the light at night? What does it mean to be authentic? To be wholly, genuinely, you? The It's Me study will help you grapple with these questions and think about yourself, your motives, your deepest passions. Featuring "live" dramas from the RevolveTM tour in combination with Bible study, the "Reel to Real Interactive Drama-Based Study Series" addresses the questions and issues—both serious and frivolous—that hit at the heart of teens. Designed for individual or group study, the It's Me participant's guide unpacks what’s been exposed through the dramas and dig deeper into how to live differently in this changing world. Participant's Guide features: Questions, Bible study, and activities for study on your own or with a group Real-life stories from teens Tips for youth group leaders Activies to be artsy and interactive with the topic Resources & itunes list (websites, books, online videos, and music related to the topic) For use with It's Me DVD-Based Study (ISBN 9781418546274).

Author : Ellen Javernick
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0761456864

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What If Everybody Did That? by Ellen Javernick Pdf

"Text first published in 1990 by Children's Press, Inc."

Author : Richard Dobbins,Barrie O. Pettman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2006-07-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781841127538

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What Self-Made Millionaires Really Think, Know and Do by Richard Dobbins,Barrie O. Pettman Pdf

"Bubbling over with useful ideas." —Independent "Hard-wired to reality. Hype free and brutally honest." —Business Age "Practical, down-to-earth advise of great value to would-be entrepreneurs." —Sir Adrian Cadbury "I was hooked. A really useful DIY manual for success." —Personnel Today "Exhiliration. Fright. Bewilerment. Exultation." —Career Development International "A Complete toolkit for the ambitious entrpreneur. Success, happiness and your first million within your grasp." —The Citizen "A gem of a book. A source of ideas and inspiration to any manager." — Professor Richard Teare, Oxford Brookes University "A good easy read. I agree with everything." —Philip Vale, Durham University Business School "That depth of understanding entrepreneurial business which can only come from doing it." —Baron Prestoungrange, Co-founder, MCB University Press "Recommended reading for any frustrated executive considering going it alone." —Gulf Business There are better ways to becoming a millionaire than trudging to your local store to buy a lottery ticket every week. The fact is your chances are 14 million to one. If you entered the lottery once every week, then—sure—you can expect to win. About once in every two hundred and seventy thousand years! But still there are those who believe that if they sit and listen as number after number is called out on the TV, that this will be their week. Their lucky break. Then there are those that know that they must do more than watch spinning balls to make their lives a success; that in order to do more, to have more, to become master of their own destiny—they must change. They must act. And this book is for them. Enter Richard Dobbins and Barrie O. Pettman, two self-made millionaires who reveal the secrets of their fantastic business achievements and personal fortunes. What Self-Made Millionaires Really Think, Know and Do does not rely on a mystical system, flimsy hype or unbelievable get-rich-quick schemes. Instead it offers practical and realistic advice for turning your brilliant ideas into a money-making business reality. What Self-Made Millionaires Really Think, Know and Do guides you from business idea to market acclaim. You will discover the secrets of real business - from thinking creatively and setting clear goals to negotiating skills, leadership and liberating time management. It is illustrated throughout with superb success stories and anecdotes from the authors' remarkable careers. Dobbins and Pettman provide a complete toolkit for the ambitious entrepreneur. They provide proven methods for getting what you want in life; success, happiness and your first million. It's not an easy walk in the park, but if you are serious about dramatically changing your life, it’s all within your grasp. And it’s all in here.

Author : Phyllis Gruesbeck
Publisher : TEACH Services, Inc.
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781479610532

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The Devil Made Me Do It by Phyllis Gruesbeck Pdf

Did you ever wonder how the world got to be in such a mess? Why does evil abound? Why do bad things happen to everyone, including “good” people? The book that you hold in your hands will give you a basic overview of just how sin got started on earth and its origin in heaven. “The devil made me do it” was a popularized catchphrase by Comedian Flip Wilson. But within these covers, you’ll learn that God is more powerful than the devil, and He is “able to keep you from falling” (Jude 24). You will also learn to identify the mysterious antichrist by learning the biblical identifiers. Another bit of knowledge that you will gain is who changed—or rather, attempted to change—the Ten Commandments, why, and where they are in print in their modified version. Do you know the five major characteristics of the God Family? You’ll find them outlined and explained here: 1. Holiness; 2. Omnipotence; 3. Omnipresence; 4. Omniscience; and 5. Immortality. By the time you come to the last page, you will know three things for sure: God is all-powerful, He loves you more than you can imagine, and He craves your love in return. And when you’ve finished, share the book with a friend who needs to know who God is. “…It is based in sound biblical knowledge with a sensitivity from one who has traveled life’s road and found God’s unchanging love.” —Jay Gallimore, former president, Michigan Conference of Seventh-day Adventists “Phyllis was a student of the Word and she was a teacher at heart which you will discover as you journey through this book.” —Nadine Whitacre, Retired Nurse

Author : Paul Dale Anderson
Publisher : Crossroad Press
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1985-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Devil Made Me Do It by Paul Dale Anderson Pdf

The Devil Made Me Do It is a collection of twenty short stories of subtle horror from Paul Dale Anderson, author of Claw Hammer and Daddy's Home. Stories included in this collection: Change of Mind The Pact Soon Susan’s Home Maintenance Man Love Till the End of Time Dear Hunter Hurry Up Please, It’s Time Dirty Old Age of Consent Table Manners Three Let Me Count the Ways Devil in Disguise Such a Simple Thing Chills Snakegod For Love or Money The Farm The Last Ding Dong of Doom