"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...

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,...

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.

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.

"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...

Der Einsatz von Coaching-Techniken als wirksame Unterstützung zum gegenseitigen Verständnis kann zu einem Mehr an erlebter Sicherheit und Vertrauen innerhalb von selbstorganisierten Teams beitragen. Der lösungsfokussierte Beratungsansatz bietet sich hier besonders an, da er den Betrachtungsraum weg vom Problem und hin zu Lösungsansätzen verschiebt.Die Autoren stellen lösungsorientierte Coaching-Methoden vor und erklären, wie sie im beruflichen...

More than 700,000 Briefcase Books sold! Proven techniques for going from a boss to a coach to maximize the efficiency of every employee. "Effective managers know their job is to help employees succeed, not to give them orders. They create relationships that build collaboration and meaningful performance improvement. These managers know that when they facilitate the success of their team members, they facilitate their own success. Effective Coaching...

Drawn from his experience as the executive dean of Wilner Sales and Leadership Institute, Leon Cai shares his proven philosophy and methods for improving leadership skills among middle and high-level managers. Leon is one the top ten most influential trainers in China winning "Honor China Award" and is a leading figure in China's training and consulting industry. Gear-Shifting Leadership , now in its Second Edition, is a book designed to improve leadership...