True stories from the world of temporary employment for anyone terrified of being stuck in a job they hate.When Steven Barker was twelve, his father, in pursuit of the American Dream, moved the family from Canada to Connecticut, having worked his way up from an IBM mailroom to landing a vice president position in a top computer factory. Steven, in contrast, has followed the philosophy of quit everything until you find something you don't want to quit," and has spent over fifteen years as a contract employee, a demographic that has come to make up 2 percent of the nation's work force. Now for the Disappointing Part is the first collection of essays written for the temp workers of the millennial generation—those who, by choice or circumstance, delay or abandon plans for long-term careers for the variety (and anxiety) of contract work.Funny, insightful, and sometimes shocking, Barker details his life moving from job to job as his contracts expire.... Views: 15
When a female body is found floating in the Houston Ship Channel, Annie Price, an investigative journalist for a struggling Houston newspaper, is propelled into a dangerous web of intrigue. She must solve a complex mystery that includes a corrupt strip club empire, a ruthless human trafficking scheme, and deadly competition between two separatist groups seeking to impose their twisted visions on the Lone Star State. As two murders hit close to home, Annie and a fellow reporter risk death to expose the hidden secrets of a Texas ranch. Views: 15
Riley is one of the best dancers at Silver Shoes. Does this mean she will be a great teacher too? Riley has sprained her ankle and is forced to take a break from dancing! Sitting at home on the couch is at odds with Riley's energetic nature, so she excitedly takes up Miss Caroline's offer to become her personal assistant at Silver Shoes. But will Riley get carried away with her new-found authority and end up hurting her friends? And will her impatience to return to dancing and master the lyrical exam routine make her injury even worse? Views: 15
THE BATTLE FOR ROOM 314In a fit of idealism, Ed Boland left a twenty-year career as a non-profit executive to teach in a tough New York City public high school. But his hopes quickly collided headlong with the appalling reality of his students' lives and a hobbled education system unable to help them: Freddy runs a drug ring for his incarcerated brother; Nee-cole is homeschooled on the subway by her brilliant homeless mother; and Byron's Ivy League dream is dashed because he is undocumented. In the end, Boland isn't hoisted on his students' shoulders and no one passes AP anything. This is no urban fairy tale of at-risk kids saved by a Hollywood hero, but a searing indictment of schools that claim to be progressive but still fail their students. Told with compassion, humor, and a keen eye, Boland's story is sure to ignite debate about the future of American education and attempts to reform it. Views: 15
"Raine Cantrell is a superb storyteller whose remarkable talent for recreating the West will hold you enthralled." —RT Book ReviewsEven an adopted Kincaid can't stop himself from helping a woman in need. Luckily for Kee, Isabel isn't much for needing. Kee Kincaid never set out to be a hero.He's just not a man who can run from a woman in distress. And Isabel del Cuervo is in the worst distress of her life. When Kee stumbles on her being wrangled like cattle by two strange men, he can't help but ride in guns blazing and rescue her.Accused of thievery and holding a map to a fortune of gold, there isn't much about Isabel Kee can trust, but her dark blue eyes hide more than just secrets. Somewhere in that tumultuous ocean is a plea for help. And a Kincaids never denies a plea for help.Now he's on the search for a treasure (that may not exist) on a map (that may not be accurate anymore). As Kee finds himself more intrigued by Isabel's company than... Views: 15
The classic short story of love, revenge, and appetite from New York Times bestselling author Sara ParetskyDaphne Raydor has an insatiable appetite. Overweight as she is, she always assumed she would never know love. But meeting Jerry changes everything. Her appetite decreases. Her self-worth skyrockets. Then her mother comes to visit. And everything changes again. But Daphne refuses to go back to her old life, and now her appetite is for revenge. Taste of Life was previously included with the novel Brush Back.Get a taste of Brush Back with an excerpt included here.Praise for Sara Paretsky"Truthfully drawn and mercilessly insightful."—The New York Times Book Review"[An] unquenchable need to know whodunit."—Chicago Tribune"Superb."—The Washington Post Views: 15
This box set contains all of Tess Oliver's Sinful Suspense novels. New adult romance, contemporary and historical novels are included. Views: 15
Fans of Joey Pigza, Meg Cabot, and Because of Mr. Terupt will root for hilarious, one-of-a-kind Abby as she navigates ADHD, middle school, family, and friendships. Abby was born for the spotlight. Now it's her time to shine! Abby is twice exceptional--she is gifted in math and science, and she has ADHD. Normally, she has everything pretty-much-sorta-kinda under control. But when Abby makes one HUGE mistake that leads to "The Night That Ruined My Life," or "TNTRML," she lands in summer school. Abby thinks the other summer school kids are going to be total weirdos. And what with her parents' new rules, plus all the fuss over her brother's bar mitzvah, her life is turning into a complete disaster. But as Abby learns to communicate better and finds friends who love her for who she is, she discovers that her biggest weaknesses could be her greatest assets. Hilarious and heartwarming, This Is Not the Abby Show is... Views: 15
