Fish! A Remarkable Way to Boost Morale and Improve Results

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A very nice thought, but curmudgeons are curmudgeons

a good lunchtime read but too abrupt for a book

Wonderful

Quick Read...Makes some GREAT points!

Fish! A Remarkable Way to Boost Morale and Improve Results

Fish! A Remarkable Way to Boost Morale and Improve Results
Stephen C. Lundin , Harry Paul , and John Christensen
Manufacturer: Hyperion
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ASIN: 0786866020
Release Date: 2000-03-08

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Here's another management parable that draws its lesson from an unlikely source--this time it's the fun-loving fishmongers at Seattle's Pike Place Market. In Fish! the heroine, Mary Jane Ramirez, recently widowed and mother of two, is asked to engineer a turnaround of her company's troubled operations department, a group that authors Stephen Lundin, Harry Paul, and John Christensen describe as a "toxic energy dump." Most reasonable heads would cut their losses and move on. Why bother with this bunch of losers? But the authors don't make it so easy for Mary Jane. Instead, she's left to sort out this mess with the help of head fishmonger Lonnie. Based on a bestselling corporate education video, Fish! aims to help employees find their way to a fun and happy workplace. While some may find the story line and prescriptions--such as "Choose Your Attitude," "Make Their Day," and "Be Present"--downright corny, others will find a good dose of worthwhile motivational management techniques. If you loved Who Moved My Cheese? then you'll find much to like here. And don't worry about Mary Jane and kids. Fish! has a happy ending for everyone. --Harry C. Edwards

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In this engrossing parable, a fictional manager is charged with the responsibility of turning a chronically unenthusiastic and unhelpful department into an effective team.

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A very nice thought, but curmudgeons are curmudgeons.......2007-10-23

I read this book soon after it was released, and just re-read it today because a group of folks at work are all reading it now (and will discuss it tomorrow). I would like to be optimistic enough to believe that a toxic group of workers would make such a serious turnaround in attitude. We certainly have our share of them at work. But what I came away from this book feeling (both times I read it) is that I am capable of being optimistic, cheerful, and pleasant to be around, but I don't have enough influence to change the people around me who seem to hate life. Those people are bitter because that is what they find more rewarding and that is an easier way to behave. So, I guess I feel that the intent of the book is very good, but the results may not reach much farther than the reader. To be fair, it did motivate me to suggest to some people at work that the sarcastic framed mottos on their desk (e.g., "Lack of Planning on Your Part Doesn't Constitute an Emergency on my Part") might be counterproductive, but they are still the same old curmudgeons, and the sarcastic mottos are still on their desks.

a good lunchtime read but too abrupt for a book.......2007-10-18

The book does not provide adequate information on morale boosting. The examples cited do not occur too often in real life, and the situations are far too idealistic than the ones we encounter everyday.

No theory or research or whatsoever has been cited, making me wonder whether the content come from the author's dreams or pure imagination.

The book is also too short for a full fledged book to be published, I think that it's more appropriate to publish in a newspaper or blog.

Overall, it's a good lunchtime read, have a good laugh, and forget about it. It's not worth your money to buy it.

Wonderful.......2007-10-10

A powerful message in a tiny package. Why not accept/promote attitudes that promote efficiency and growth?

Quick Read...Makes some GREAT points!.......2007-08-13

This book is a quick read for anyone...the story was interesting enough to keep my attention all the way through. Even though this book was depicting more severe circumstances than I have faced, I could still find ways to relate to the information. It's a nice reminder to practice good work habits every day!

Fish! A Remarkable Way to Boost Morale and Improve Results.......2007-07-16

The book is good for the use as a morale booster in the workplace. It is easily adaptable to a variety of environments.

Microsoft Office Specialist Study Guide Office 2003 Edition (Epg - Other)

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MOS Study Guide
2003 Office Specialist Study Guide
Brilliant book!!
Great classroom reference
Microsoft Office Specialist Study Guide Office 2003 Ed

Microsoft Office Specialist Study Guide Office 2003 Edition (Epg - Other)
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Demonstrate your expertise with Microsoft Office! This easy-to-use study guide helps you practice and prepare for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification, covering all the exams on the Microsoft Office 2003 Editions track, including both specialis

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MOS Study Guide.......2007-09-17

Pretty thorough - I also use the internet site which is free and that is good too.

2003 Office Specialist Study Guide.......2007-08-09

Great book for learning all aspects of Office Suite, step by step instructions; easy to comprehend

Brilliant book!!.......2007-07-12

I think this book includes all the things that need any person to pass the MOS exams. It's very simple and all you have to do is to follow the instructions inside the book. The instructions are very easy because are using the step by step method.

Great classroom reference.......2007-06-27

I will be teaching a class in the fall that will prepare my students for the MOS certification test. This book looks like it will be a tremendous resource and has loads of material that will help my students.

Microsoft Office Specialist Study Guide Office 2003 Ed.......2007-05-28

Easy to read, clear and concise material. Is an excellent investment, even if you don't plan to certify.

Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac OS X (Visual QuickStart Guide)

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Office 2004.
Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac OS 10 Visual QuickStart Guide
Gets You Started Quickly
Excellent quick guide to Microsoft Office

Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac OS X (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Steve Schwartz
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If you're like many people, you wouldn't dream of turning on your computer without also instantly (or almost instantly) launching at least one of the applications included in Microsoft Office. This task-based guide recognizes that and gets down to business fast, taking you step-by-step through all of the key features of the Microsoft Office 2004 suite for Mac OS X: Word 2004, Excel 2004, PowerPoint 2004, Entourage 2004and MSN Messenger Version 4.0. If you're a beginning user, you¿ll appreciate the friendly, visual approach to all of Office¿s word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, calendaring, and email features. And if you're an Office veteran, you¿ll relish the coverage of Office 2004's newest features (many of them exclusive to Macs): Compatibility Reports, which identify and correct discrepancies between different versions of Office documents (including Mac and Windows versions); Word's Notebook Layout View; Excel's Page Layout View; and much more.

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Office 2004........2006-11-05

This is one of the best of the Quick Start guides. It is clear and concise and makes a long time Mac. user comfortable.

Owen O'Meara

Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac OS 10 Visual QuickStart Guide.......2005-08-24

This books makes learning the workings of Microsoft Office 2004 super easy. The photos and instructions take the reader step-by-step through the inner workings of the program. A must for the beginner and a resource for the experienced user. Learn Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as Entourage and more by using this guide any way you wish.

Gets You Started Quickly.......2004-11-27

Aimed at the beginning and intermediate user of Microsoft Office for Macintosh, this book is part of the Visual Quickstart Guide. The philosophy of the series is to use a lot of photographs so that you can see what the screen should look like as you do various tasks during the learning process.

The organization of the book, after an introduction that you really should read or at least glance over, is modular just like the software. There's a part on Word, on Excel, on PowerPoint, and on Entourage. Each part is self standing and can be used independently of the other parts. You can read the part on the software you need without having to go do everything at once. Although to be sure you will sooner or later want to use the various applications together, and for this there is Part VI: Combining the Applications.

As a visually oriented book, there are hundreds of pictures/drawings to illustrate just about every point. It's a very fast way to get started.

Excellent quick guide to Microsoft Office.......2004-11-15

This 453-page book is written for beginning and intermediate users of Microsoft Office 2004. It blends short, well-written sections on the various parts of Office 2004 with screen shots and other graphics that show you visually how to do things. This is a winning combination and makes learning about Office 2004 easy and fun. I also was pleased to find short "tips" following the various discussions that further enhanced your ability to use the feature being discussed.

Starting the book is a good summary of what's new with the four components of Office 2004, namely Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Entourage. This is followed by separate "Parts" for each of these four applications plus an introductory section and a special ending section. The latter contains instruction on combining some of the aspects of the four applications. Within each of the major "Parts" are Chapters of major features each broken down further into short sections focusing on the various useful ways to use various features of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Entourage.

For example, Part II is on Microsoft Word. It is broken down into 6 chapters focusing on working with word, document formatting, text formatting, adding graphics, creating tables, and other word features. Then within each of those are several subsections providing specific help on various aspects of each chapter topic. For instance, within "document formatting" you'll find specific focus on paper size and orientation, margins, headers and footers, page numbers, inserting page breaks, creating multiple sections, and multiple columns. And all are user-friendly and quite helpful!

This book is part of the "Visual Quickstart Guide" series of Peachpit Press, and the again lives up to the other fine visual guides from this company. I was also impressed by the knowledge shared in this book by the skilled author whose past works included more than 50 other books and hundreds of computer-related reviews and articles for various well-known computer magazines. He knows his subject and has the skills to guide the reader to a most satisfying understanding of Office 2004.

All and all, I would highly recommend this helpful book and I'm sure I will be referring to it many times whenever I have a question about Office 2004 - and I have confidence that I'll find the answer!

CLA Review Manual: A Practical Guide to CLA Exam Preparation

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CLA Review Manual: A Practical Guide to CLA Exam Preparation
A great review manual and reference book

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This manual is a comprehensive study tool for the Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) Examination administered by the National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc. The manual thoroughly covers each section of the exam with extensive outlines, examples, facts, and charts for review. Sample tests are included at the end of each chapter. Tips for studying and successful completion of the exam are also provided. The new edition has been completely updated to reflect the latest changes in the law and the CLA Examination.

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CLA Review Manual: A Practical Guide to CLA Exam Preparation.......2007-05-22

Good and comprehensive. I have no problem with the substantive value, however, the finish of the pages was raged and not trimmed properly. One part was extended way beyond the cover. Is this because Amazon gives a discount? Not something I appreciate in a book I will keep in my library for life. The prior issue was a better-quality product.

A great review manual and reference book.......2000-06-07

This book was my primary source when I was preparing for the CLA exam. Coherent, organized and thoughtful, it is a "must buy" for CLA candidates. Until my book was borrowed (and not returned) by another legal assistant, the manual served as a handy reference manual in my practice.

Send: The Essential Guide to Email for Office and Home

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More like "Eats , Shoots & Leaves" than Strunk & White
Help for today's communicator
Send: The Essential Guide to Email for Home and Office
Learned what I didn't know I didn't know
EVERYONE, and I mean EVERYONE should read this book

Send: The Essential Guide to Email for Office and Home
David Shipley , and Will Schwalbe
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Release Date: 2007-04-10

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An April 2007 Significant 7 Editors' Pick: Funny, engaging, and oh-so-practical, Send is the ultimate etiquette handbook for email, making David Shipley and Will Schwalbe the "Miss Manners" resource for the digital age. Full of practical insights, Send is an invaluable resource for anyone who uses email, and is guaranteed to help you "think before you click." We are not the only fans of this important book. We asked psychologist, science journalist, and bestselling author Daniel Goleman to read Send and give us his take. Check out his exclusive guest review below. --Daphne Durham

Guest Reviewer: Daniel Goleman

Daniel Goleman is an internationally known psychologist who lectures frequently to professional groups, business audiences, and on college campuses, and is the author of many bestselling books, including Emotional Intelligence and most recently, Social Intelligence.

Poor Michael Brown. During the darkest days of the Hurricane Katrina debacle, Brown, then director of FEMA, the agency that so badly bungled the rescue efforts, sent this email: "Are you proud of me? Can I quit now? Can I go home?"

Emails can come back to haunt us--any of us. Few among us have mastered this medium, and only slowly are we realizing its dangers.

From the earliest days of email people "flamed", sending off irritating or otherwise annoying messages. One explanation for the failure to inhibit our more unruly impulses online is a mismatch between the screen we stare at as we email, and the cues the social circuits of the brain use to navigate us through an interaction effectively: on email there is no tone of voice, no facial expression. When we talk to someone on the phone or face-to-face these circuits would ordinarily squelch impulses that will seem "off." Lacking these crucial cues, flaming occurs.

It's not just flaming--I've sent my fair share of emails that were, in retrospect, embarrassing, too familiar or formal, or otherwise wrong in tone. Email invites these lapses in social intelligence in part because the social brain flies blind. In the absence of the other person's real-time emotional signals we need to take a moment to shift from focusing on our own feelings and thoughts, and intentionally focus on the other person, even in absentia, and consider, How might this message come across?

The peril of being off-key is amplified by the temptation to hit SEND prematurely: before we've thought it over and had a chance to ease up on that too-stiff tone, drop that bit of sarcasm, and remember to ask about the kids.

In the old days of letter writing--a dying art--we had plenty of time to rewrite before sealing the envelope, and so flaming letters were far more rare than red-hot emails. And so the brave new world of email could benefit from a civilizing force, a voice that articulates the ground rules online.

Enter Send: The Essential Guide to Email for Office and Home, a new book by David Shipley (an old friend of mine) and Will Schwalbe. Send not only articulates the way to win--or keep--friends online, but offers practical tips on both email etiquette and on the writing style most suitable.

In this witty and wise book Shipley and Schwalbe give essential guidance on vital matters like the politics of using Cc (nobody likes to be left out); when to just reply and when to "Reply All"; the danger of the URGENT subject (too many and you cry wolf); fine-tuning your greetings to fit the relationship (if you use the wrong one, you can lose them at hello); how best to apologize online (put the word 'sorry' in the subject or else the email may never be read).

But Send is far more than Miss Manners for the Web; it's brimming with fascinating insights. For example, now that email has become the way we talk, showing up in person has added impact as the ultimate compliment, signifying that the person, meeting or project has special importance for you.

Years ago a slim volume by Strunk and White, The Elements of Style, laid out the ground rules for good writing; the book became a bible for authors, widely known just as "Strunk and White." Send should make Shipley and Schwalbe the "Strunk and White" for the Web. --Daniel Goleman (www.danielgoleman.info)

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When should you email, and when should you call, fax, or just show up?

What is the crucial—and most often overlooked—line in an email?

What is the best strategy when you send (in anger or error) a potentially career-ending electronic bombshell?

Enter Send. Whether you email just a little or never stop, use a desktop or a handheld, here, at last, is an authoritative and delightful book that shows how to write the perfect email—at work, at school, or anywhere. Send also points out the numerous (but not always obvious) times when email can be the worst option and might land you in hot water (or even jail!).

The secret is, of course, to think before you click. Send is nothing short of a survival guide for the digital age—wise, brimming with good humor, and filled with helpful lessons from the authors’ own email experiences (and mistakes). In short: absolutely e-ssential.

Customer Reviews:

More like "Eats , Shoots & Leaves" than Strunk & White.......2007-10-16

If you enjoyed the arched-brow humor of Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation, then you'll enjoy "Send." It's an elegant, fun guide to something that seems so simple, but is actually pretty complicated: using email effectively.

Help for today's communicator.......2007-09-30

Hello reader

I have found the help I need at last.

In my workplace people write an email rather than picking up the phone or turning around and talking to the person at the next desk.

Is this the same for you?

And do you find it leads to confusion and endless chains of communication on simple matters?

Here is your solution.

Read it and keep it for reference.

No need to reply.

Regards
David

Send: The Essential Guide to Email for Home and Office.......2007-09-29

Easy to understand even if you are not too computer literate. Would have been helpful to be able to read a paragraph or two before purchase.

Learned what I didn't know I didn't know.......2007-09-26

This is an easy read with lots of great info packed into a small volume. The authors' credentials are hard to beat, and the info is laid out in categories making it easy to go back and reread. I learned many things I didn't know about email etiquette (not just no caps!) and the reasoning behind it. They talk about overuse of attachments (I'm guilty!) and other problems I never thought of as a problem. Enjoy!

EVERYONE, and I mean EVERYONE should read this book.......2007-09-25

Some of the reviews below are correct, this book is simplistic. But unfortunately, most people have lost all sense of etiquette when it comes to email as the book suggests.

Email has become a disgraced form of communication that few people know how navigate properly, and those that do, could certainly stand to become better.

I am buying this for all of my coworkers, family, and friends for Christmas...if only for selfish reasons that it will make my work and home life more productive.

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Excelent source of information

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This definitive reference offers detailed analyses of more than thirty medical and dental specialties and their respective space planning requirements. New to the third edition is coverage of new medical specialties including reproductive enhancement, LASIX eye surgery, breast care centers, larger ambulatory centers, and medical oncology. It also offers up-to-date information on digital technology-electronic medical records, digital imaging, diagnostic instruments, and networked communications-and how it impacts the design of medical and dental facilities. You'll also find out about recent changes in regulatory agency reviews of office-based surgery practices and ADA compliance.

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Excelent source of information.......2006-05-08

this book is excenlent describes the medicasl procedures and what spaces to design for them, covers radiology, surgical suites, nuclear medicne and medical spaces for dentist it was a big help , an it even comes with plant layouts that you can really see how the facilities work!

Lean Production Simplified: A Plain-Language Guide to the World's Most Powerful Production System

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P. Dennis
Time to read 1 book on TPS? This is the one!
Lean for Dummies
Excellent Introduction & Overview to TPS/Lean
lean production simplified

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LEAN PRODUCTION SIMPLIFIED

A Plain-Language Guide to the World's Most Powerful
Production System
Pascal Dennis

The author is a professional engineer, and educator with 20 years experience in manufacturing, public service, and consulting engineering. He developed his lean thinking skills on the shop floor of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada, and working with lean masters in Japan and North America.

LEAN PRODUCTION SIMPLIFIED is a plain language guide to the lean production system. The book is organized around a central image: the "house of lean production", which will help the reader grasp the system and the factors that animate it. Additionally, the book provides an insider's view of Toyota, and how this company continues to succeed.

Features and Benefits:
· connects directly to Toyota
· first book on lean production written for the operator level
· emphasizes the lean process as a common-sense approach
· perfect book to keep on the floor as a quick reference guide

Customer Reviews:

P. Dennis.......2007-09-05

This is the best book I have read on the subject of Lean and the Toyota Production System. Easy to read and the concepts are fully explored and explained. If you want a Toyota perspective to process improvement you need this book.

Time to read 1 book on TPS? This is the one!.......2007-08-23

This was an incredibly informative book that helped to shape my views of TPS. My company religiously follows lean practices and this simple-to-read guidebook helped clarify and reinforce many key concepts. I'm currently buying five additional copies to distribute to my supervisors.

Lean for Dummies.......2007-05-07

A short book which presents the basic principles of Lean Enterprise from the Toyota creation.

Excellent Introduction & Overview to TPS/Lean.......2007-03-26

This is an execellent overview and introduction to TPS. It is clear and concise without all of the case studies but it covers all of the basics of TPS. It is an easy read for the novice and will give a good grounding an overview of the key elements of TPS as a system that it is and should be understood as.

In addition to the basic elements of TPS/Lean the author also adds the Toyota elements of the strategic planning process and roles played by the various levels of management. This is an added bonus and is an area of TPS that is not very well addressed in other literature I have read...at least not in any real detail.

If you really want a good solid quick overview of TPS/Lean without all of the case studies, then I highly recommend this book.

lean production simplified.......2007-02-10

This is a very interesting book because show us of the simplified way how is possible to learn about lean manufacturing . It's important to highlighting that language of this book is very simple and your reading bring us a lot of pleasure .

Creating the Project Office: A Manager's Guide to Leading Organizational Change (Jossey Bass Business and Management Series)

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Don't have metric for start the PMO
Creating the Project Office : A Manager's Guide to Leading Organizational Change
Common sense applied to change management, wrapped in a bow!
Unusually rich

Creating the Project Office: A Manager's Guide to Leading Organizational Change (Jossey Bass Business and Management Series)
Randall L. Englund , Robert Graham , and Paul C. Dinsmore
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Creating the Project Office is written for managers who are searching for ways to transform their organizations into more effective and efficient project-based workplaces. As this important book reveals, there is no more effective way to make that change than to create a project office tailored to the needs of the organization. While a project office model leads to better products from projects, it is also a vehicle for generating overall organizational changeâ by transforming the organization from function-based to project-based. This model incorporates projects into the very fabric of the organizational strategy and revitalizes organizations, creates competitive advantage, and increases shareholder value.

Customer Reviews:

Don't have metric for start the PMO.......2006-04-03

I belive, if the book would have metrics and templates for the process start, it is very usefull.

Creating the Project Office : A Manager's Guide to Leading Organizational Change .......2006-02-24

Excellent service

Common sense applied to change management, wrapped in a bow!.......2004-12-02

I purchased this book on recommendation from a previous reviewer and was amazed by the breadth, depth, and more importantly pace of the book. The book moves quickly and does not spend a lot of time on theory, more time on examples (drawn mainly from Englund's work at HP).

The high level process applies as a general change management agenda, but applied through the lense of a PMO or project office. The annecdotes and lessons learnt provide an excellent framework for either internal "change agents" or external consultants to structure a successful organizational change and increase in proejct delivery quality.

The examples and frameworks in the book are easily understood and presented in a way that they can be reused or applied to many different project management challenges. I highly recommend this book to program managers or IT consultants who are intereste in affecting change in any organization.

Unusually rich.......2003-03-26

This book takes the leading thinking in implementing organizational change and applies it directly to the challenge of implementing project management. The authors then advance the art through the application of their extensive experience and original thought that leaves the reader-practitioner with a step-by-step guide to implementing a project management office.

The major strength of this manuscript is its revelation of the organizational challenges in creating a project office, their causes, and straightforward advice on navigating the pitfalls. The knowledge and experience of the authors comes through with `been there, done that' credibility. The reader leaves with a deeper understanding of their organization and the means for achieving their goal of implementing a project office.

I thought Part One was one of the best discussions I have seen of the organizational change factors involved in implementing a project office. It provided thorough overall coverage on the existing body of work in organizational change and provided an application to project management. The author's contribution of speaking truth to power is valuable.

I found the manuscript replete with illustrative material. I particularly liked the anecdotes from Greek mythology and literature. This book is unusually rich in supporting the principles advocated with clear `how-to' instructions. As a practitioner reading the book, I found myself saying: "Yes, that works," "I wish I had thought of that sooner," and "I am going to use that tomorrow." - a manuscript reviewer

The Cubicle Survival Guide: Keeping Your Cool in the Least Hospitable Environment on Earth
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If you like this book you are a nerd, the kind that wears dockers up to your navel and plays D&D until you're well into your 70s

An amusing idea that couldn't sustain an entire book

good humor

Fun book about an unfun place

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The Cubicle Survival Guide: Keeping Your Cool in the Least Hospitable Environment on Earth
James F. Thompson
Manufacturer: Villard
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0812976762
Release Date: 2007-02-27

Book Description

Help. . . . Cubicle Life Is Killing Me!

Leaving no stone unturned, no ergonomic chair unadjusted, and no leftovers in the communal fridge uneaten, this hilarious guide to cubicle life will be the salvation for the more than forty million Americans stuck in cubicles. By turns uproariously funny and enormously useful, each chapter tackles a different area of cubicle life and includes a “cube tip,” a quiz, illustrations, and examples that will have you laughing out loud. Discover

• how not to disturb colleagues with unwanted sounds and smells, such as the crunch-crunch of your sour-cream-and-onion chips and the unmistakable odor of your spicy Thai shrimp
• how to knock when visiting other cubicles and how to devise politically correct ways of saying “Do not disturb”
• the do’s and definite don’ts of cubicle decoration
• how to set up a security system that will rebuff potential thieves

The Cubicle Survival Guide could very well change your life and set you climbing the corporate ladder to success!*

* Results not guaranteed. Pay raises and promotions are up to your boss, but using this book
couldn’t hurt.

Praise for The Cubicle Survival Guide:

“A spiritual air conditioner for the cubicled soul.”
— Turk Regan, author of Pimp My Cubicle: Take Your Workspace from Boring to Bling!

"James Thompson’s The Cubicle Survival Guide offers the rare, and definitely appreciated, combination of laugh-out-loud humor and sound advice for surviving the jungle that is Corporate America. On some days, there’s nothing more motivating to fresh air-starved cube dwellers than a book that will simply crack them up. This is that book.”
— Alexandra Levit, Author, They Don’t Teach Corporate in College

"If you must work (and I don't recommend it), The Cubicle Survival Guide provides a wonderful way to slack off and stay entertained. You can easily kill two weeks with this book."
— Josh Aiello, Author, 60 People to Avoid at the Water Cooler

“Thompson provides a humorous yet thought-provoking look at what employees in today's large organizations must deal with besides their jobs.”
— Malcolm O. Munro, Author, From Cave to Cubicle

Customer Reviews:

If you like this book you are a nerd, the kind that wears dockers up to your navel and plays D&D until you're well into your 70s.......2007-07-13

I fail to see the humor in this book. I work in an office and I find the book to be perpetuating the same sort of eerily conformist corporate culture that the book jacket claims the book will lampoon. This book is for robots who have given up their humanity and want to pretend to laugh at their own misfortune. It's less "Office Space" and more "Human Resources Instructional Video: Now in Book Form!" Still waiting for the punch line...

An amusing idea that couldn't sustain an entire book.......2007-06-21

This book is like a good SNL skit idea turned into a bad movie. It makes long-winded, ironically intended observations about cubicle life that often left me yawning. If you have never worked before, it might be slightly useful to you. Otherwise, I'd say its practical advice is obvious. And its humor is luke-warm.

good humor.......2007-04-24

Fun book to read, although I was lost towards the last chapters especially when locking things done in your cube, using "Caution - Yellow Police Tape". It would attrack more looks to your area, which counterpoints his claims. Anyway, if someone at your office is out to get you, they will get you. So be aware of your surroundings, and be a good corporate citizend. That is all. And yes, I definitely recommend a Rear View mirror. I have one from a co-worker which was his car's sideview mirror, and it does say "Objects in mirror are closer than they appear". Good book, Mr. Thompson!

Fun book about an unfun place.......2007-03-31

What a fun read! I really enjoyed Thompson's take on life in an office. It's a hoot, but the humor couches some actual-factual advice that readers can truly use. If you've ever worked in an office, there will be more than one passage you wish your current or former co-workers would read and take to heart.

show u care!.......2007-03-27

This was a really funny book that anyone can appreciate. Filled with great "survival" advice, I think it would be a great "cube farm initiation 101" gift for the college graduate entering the corporate world!

How to Run for Local Office : A Complete, Step-By-Step Guide that Will Take You Through the Entire Process of Running and Winning a Local Election

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Great guide
I approve!
Helpful Primer for First Time Candidates
The best how-to-run-for-office book I've ever read
How To Run

How to Run for Local Office : A Complete, Step-By-Step Guide that Will Take You Through the Entire Process of Running and Winning a Local Election
Robert J. Thomas
Manufacturer: R & T Enterprises, Incorporated
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0966830407

Customer Reviews:

Great guide.......2007-10-19

All I have to say is that I used this book on two large campaigns and won both. It is great!

I approve!.......2007-08-31

I checked out a lot of reviews of other books before I bought this one, and I'm not disappointed. What's particularly great is that it really zeroes in on the local election with very specific ideas and tasks.

As I've worked on local elections for others, I can say that Thomas clearly knows what he's talking about, and he's taught me many things I didn't know. When it comes time to throw my hat in the ring myself, this book will be my bible.

Helpful Primer for First Time Candidates.......2007-07-19

This is probably the best $15 or so that you will spend on your campaign. There is lots of valuable advice which will come in handy as you embark on your first run for office. I ran for school board in my town and beat a 9-year incumbent with almost 60% of the vote. You could have heard a pin drop in the room when they announced the result. It was quite an upset. The book is a short read which you can rip through in a couple of days. A lot of the tactics I used in my campaign came straight from the book, especially targeting "good" voters when you have a limited budget.

Anyone running for local office for the first time would be wise to read through the book.

The best how-to-run-for-office book I've ever read.......2007-05-21

Robert J. Thomas is not a great writer in the conventional sense, but perhaps miraculously, this humble and unassuming 128 page mini-tome is the best book on running for office that I've ever read. Mr. Thomas gives you the information that you need to know without a lot of filler, and he gears the book to the most likely potential readership - the first-time campaigner without a lot of money, connections, or experience. No fluff, no filler, no frills. When I ran for office in 2004, I purchased five how-to-run-a-campaign books (see my other reviews), and this was the best of the bunch. Thank you, Robert J. Thomas! I only got 1.33% of the vote (Green Party candidate in five-way race), but the tips and techniques offered herein probably saved me from an even more humiliating defeat.

How To Run.......2006-11-10

How To Run would most likely help an aspiring politician and I may yet reference it for a friend's campaign however, the format makes it very difficult to read and the layout is confusing. The author also repeats himself quite a bit. The book is not very interesting nor is it easy to read but, if you want a book the you can reference occasionally this will suit you just fine.

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