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1) Exiles
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English
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Federal Investigator Aaron Falk is on his way to a small town deep in Southern Australian wine country for the christening of an old friend's baby. But mystery follows him, even on vacation. This weekend marks the one-year anniversary of Kim Gillespie's disappearance. One year ago, at a busy town festival on a warm spring night, Kim safely tucked her sleeping baby into her stroller, then vanished into the crowd. No one has seen her since. When Kim's...
2) The dry
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English
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"One of the most stunning debuts I've ever read... Every word is near perfect." —David BaldacciA small town hides big secrets in this atmospheric, page-turning debut mystery by an award-winning new author.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...
3) The coworker
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English
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"Dawn Schiff is strange. At least, everyone at work thinks so. She never says the right thing. She has no friends. And she is always at her desk at precisely 8:45 a.m. So when Dawn doesn't show up to the office one morning, her coworker Natalie Farrel--beautiful, popular, top sales rep five years running--is surprised. Then she receives an unsettling, anonymous phone call that changes everything. Now, Natalie is irrevocably tied to Dawn as she finds...
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Burning kingdoms volume 1
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English
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"Set in a world inspired by historical India, The Jasmine Throne begins a sweeping new epic fantasy trilogy in which a captive princess and a servant in possession of forbidden magic become unlikely allies--and eventually, much more than allies--on a dark journey to save their empire. Imprisoned by her tyrannical brother, Malini spends her days in isolation in the Hirana: an ancient temple that was once the source of the powerful, magical deathless...
10) Longbourn
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2013.
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English
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A novel whose principal characters are the servants in Jane Austen's Pride and prejudice. Sarah, the orphaned housemaid, spends her days scrubbing the laundry, polishing the floors, and emptying the chamber pots for the Bennet household. But there is just as much romance, heartbreak, and intrigue downstairs at Longbourn as there is upstairs. When a mysterious new footman arrives, the orderly realm of the servants' hall threatens to be completely,...
11) Horrible bosses
Pub. Date
2011
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English
Description
"For Nick (Jason Bateman), Kurt (Jason Sudeikis) and Dale (Charlie Day), the only thing that would make the daily grind more tolerable would be to grind their intolerable bosses into dust. Quitting is not an option, so, with the benefit of a few too many drinks and some dubious advice from a hustling ex-con, the three friends devise a convoluted and seemingly foolproof plan to rid themselves of their respective employers-- permanently. There's only...
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[2005]
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English
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Upstairs downstairs: The saga of the aristocratic Bellamy family and their loyal and lively servants. Real-life events from 1903-1930 are incorporated into the stories of the Bellamy household. Thomas & Sarah: After giving notice at 165 Eaton Place, the enterprising Thomas Watkins and Sarah Moffat make a go of it on their own.
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2014
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Español
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El poder limitado de los que quieren abarcar todo, las críticas a los compañeros, el acoso, la envidia, el compromiso, el caciquismo o la inseguridad son situaciones cotidianas con las que todos nos encontramos en nuestro día a día y que, aunque puedan parecer estrictamente personales, afectan a nuestro trabajo. Instintos laborales te ayuda a lidiar con la ola de emociones que inunda el trabajo y te muestra la oportunidad de disfrutar y reflexionar...
14) One by one
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English
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"Getting snowed in at a luxurious, rustic ski chalet doesn't sound like the worst problem in the world, especially with others to keep you company. Unless that company happens to be eight of your coworkers ... each with something to gain, something to lose, and something to hide. When the cofounder of Snoop, a trendy London-based tech startup, organizes a weeklong trip for the team in the French Alps, tensions simmer and loyalties are tested. Then...
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2023.
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English
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In increasingly diverse workplaces, imposter syndrome may inhibit the performance of some of the best and brightest rising stars. Managers can help transform the hold that these fears can have on employees and make that concern a fleeting thought instead of a permanent restraint.
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Ã2012
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English
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Performance appraisals may not be everyone's favorite task. Done right, though, they serve as a vital part of company strategy, and document in black and white your contribution to the organization's success.
Win-Win Performance Appraisals gives you the knowledge, insight, and tools to transform every performance review from a painful, one-hour "sit down" into a collaborative process for achieving long-term goals. --Book Jacket.
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Pub. Date
2007.
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English
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Successful management relies on identifying and promoting high-performing employees-and targeting underperformers for serious improvement. Evaluating Performance, a comprehensive and essential resource for any manager on the run, shows you how.
Learn to:
Monitor day-to-day performance
Conduct productive formal reviews
Reward consistent, excellent performance through promotions
Terminate underperforming employees
Create a company-wide performance management...
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Brigid Quinn novels volume 1
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English
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"Keeping secrets, telling lies, they require the same skill. Both become a habit, almost an addiction, that's hard to break even with the people closest to you, out of the business. For example, they say never trust a woman who tells you her age; if she can't keep that secret, she can't keep yours. I'm fifty-nine." Brigid Quinn's experiences in hunting sexual predators for the FBI have left her with memories she wishes she didn't have and lethal skills...
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