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Everyman's library volume 271
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English
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Written in 1864, this classic novel recounts the apology and confession of a minor nineteenth-century official, an account of the man's separation from society, and his descent "underground."
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English
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Darkly fascinating short novel depicts the struggles of a doubting, supremely alienated protagonist in a world of relative values. Seminal work introduced moral, religious, political and social themes that dominated Dostoyevsky's later masterworks. Constance Garnett's authoritative translation is reprinted here, with a new introduction. A minor official brutally scrutinizes himself and decides to go "underground," away from society. This is a strange...
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"After her employer dies, the employer’s son begins making advances toward her. The virtuous girl tries to stave off his advances, but Mr. B’s desperation eventually causes him to kidnap her in a misguided attempt to try and make her understand how much he loves her. When he realizes that Pamela is truly a chaste and innocent girl, he begins to treat her in a new and more respectful manner. In return, Pamela forgives her oppressor and tries to...
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Aaron Falk novels volume 1
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2017.
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English
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"A small town hides big secrets in The Dry. After getting a note demanding his presence, Federal Agent Aaron Falk arrives in his hometown for the first time in decades to attend the funeral of his best friend, Luke. Twenty years ago when Falk was accused of murder, Luke was his alibi. Falk and his father fled under a cloud of suspicion, saved from prosecution only because of Luke's steadfast claim that the boys had been together at the time of the...
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English
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Managing a failed seafood restaurant in a run-down New England mall just before Christmas, Manny DeLeon coordinates a challenging final shift of mutinous staff members, an effort that is complicated by his love for a waitress, a pregnant girlfriend, and an elusive holiday gift.
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English
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Performance appraisals are used in the overwhelming majority of workplaces. Yet, most organizations that use appraisal-and a similar percentage of givers and receivers of appraisal-are dissatisfied with the process. Many are beginning to deeply question whether appraisal is necessary and consistent with the work culture espoused by progressive organizations. Abolishing Performance Appraisals provides an insightful, well documented look at the flaws...
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Pub. Date
2005
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1 online resource (xii, 130 pages)
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English
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Whether it's interviewing for a job, evaluating employee performance, setting goals for the future, or keeping customers happy, the Perfect Phrases series has the tools for precise, effective business communication. Distilling complex ideas into specific phrases that diplomatically and honestly depict the concepts at hand, this invaluable series provides: *Ways to enhance customer service in any business *Dialogues and scripts to practice interactions...
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Pub. Date
2011
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1 online resource (xv, 204 pages)
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English
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"The ability to craft an employee review that is meaningful and change-driven is what separates average supervisors from great managers. How often, though, have you struggled to find the most appropriate words for your needs? This completely revised and updated second edition of Perfect Phrases for Performance Reviews provides hundreds of ready-made phrases you can use to clearly communicate any employee's performance in 74 different skill areas....
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Joe Pickett novels volume 13
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English
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Joe Pickett investigates the disappearance of a local businessman, who recently had his intended retirement property declared wetlands and is suspected in the murder of two EPA employees.
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John Blake
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2014.
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1 online resource (272 pages)
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English
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A fascinating memoir of life as a lady's maid in a big house in the 1930s, covering the beauty of the house, the housing of royals escaping the Nazis, the hard work of staff, and the experience of joining the army to serve a CountessHilda Newman was a maid to Lady Coventry at the Worcestershire stately home of Croome Court in the 1930s. In her fascinating memoir of life below the stairs (as well as glimpses from inside the big house), she reveals...
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Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
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4 online resources (4 video files) : digital, stereo., sound, color
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English
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Topics in this program include: recruitment, human resources, workforce, planning, selection, insurance and industry. Videos in this playlist include: --pt. 1: An Essential Guide to Recruitment & Selection. Recruitment should be seen not just as a process of filling vacancies, but as a part of workforce planning generally. The first stage in filling a vacancy is to define the vacancy the job description. The selection procedure varies from simply...
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Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
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1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 34 min.) : digital, .flv file, sound
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English
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Key topics: Appraisals, Listening skills, Feedback, Training, Interview skills, Human resource management, Personnel. In theory, appraisal interviews are a chance for a company to give feedback to employees about how they're doing, and for employees to air their feelings and concerns. But what happens in the real world?
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2012
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IL: UG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 12
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English
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After a layoff during the Great Recession sidelines his tech career, Clay Jannon takes a job at the titular bookstore in San Francisco, and soon realizes that the establishment is a facade for a strange secret.
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McGraw-Hill Education
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[2015]
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1 online resource (ix, 277 pages)
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English
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LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER SEAL-style leadership-your best weapon in today's complex business terrain Beyond extreme physical and combat achievements, SEALs are known for mental toughness, bias for action, decisiveness, creative thinking, adaptability, and perseverance-all under extreme stress. They get things done through, by, and with others. SEALs have a unique way of approaching every challenge and opportunity that enables them to do what others...
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"During his twenty-five year career with the Investigative Support Unit, Special Agent John Douglas became a legendary figure in law enforcement, pursuing some of the most notorious and sadistic serial killers of our time: the man who hunted prostitutes for sport in the woods of Alaska, the Atlanta child murderer, and Seattle's Green River killer, the case that nearly cost Douglas his life. As the model for Jack Crawford in The Silence of the Lambs,...
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""A wonderful and indispensable guide to the practice of coaching. The authors are among the most seasoned practitioners around ... and it shows! Whether you are coaching subordinates or clients, you will want to keep this book close at hand---full of detailed guidance."--Jay A. Conger, Kravis Professor of Leadership Studies, Claremont McKenna College, author of Building Leaders and Learning to Lead" ""Stinnett and Zenger provide a comprehensive look...
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Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2015]
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xvi, 263 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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English
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"Just One More Hand tells a story that workers all over can relate to: an industry that promised a solid and stable livelihood is being transformed by competitive pressures, causing employees to lose their economic footing. What seemed like a good job one day becomes a bad job the next. Incorporating the real experiences of casino employees, the book demonstrates the difficulties for local communities that are building new casinos in the hopes of...
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Curiosity just might be the death of Mrs. Murphy—and her human companion, Mary Minor "Harry" Haristeen. Small towns are like families: Everyone lives very close together. . .and everyone keeps secrets. Crozet, Virginia, is a typical small town-until its secrets explode into murder. Crozet's thirty-something post-mistress, Mary Minor "Harry" Haristeen, has a tiger cat (Mrs. Murphy) and...
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