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Get Your Act Together: A 7-Day Get-Organized Program for the Overworked, Overbooked, and Overwhelmed
by Pam Young Peggy JonesThe SLOB Sisters are back after the phenomenal success of Sidetracked Home Executives (750,000 paperback copies sold), with a new program for organizing your home and personal life.
Getting Love Right: Learning the Choices of Healthy Intimacy
by Terence T. GorskiIT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO LEARN HOW TO LOVEWhen you fall in love you may be repeating bad relationship habits that you learned growing up or in a previous unhealthy relationship. No matter what your history, Getting Love Right can explain how to build and maintain healthy intimacy, including:* How to recognize if you are in a compulsive, apathetic, or healthy relationship* How to become a person who is capable of healthy intimacy* How to choose a healthy partnerIf you are in a relationship or want to be in one, Terence T. Gorski will teach you that love isn't just something that happens -- love is something you can learn.
Getting Past No: Negotiating Your Way from Confrontation to Cooperation
by William UryBook discusses negotiation skills in a user friendly way. Applies to multiple disciplines and personal issues.
Getting Past No: Negotiating in Difficult Situations
by William UryWe all want to get to yes, but what happens when the other person keeps saying no? How can you negotiate successfully with a stubborn boss, an irate customer, or a deceitful coworker? In Getting Past No, William Ury of Harvard Law School's Program on Negotiation offers a proven breakthrough strategy for turning adversaries into negotiating partners. You'll learn how to: - STAY IN CONTROL UNDER PRESSURE - DEFUSE ANGER AND HOSTILITY - FIND OUT WHAT THE OTHER SIDE REALLY WANTS - COUNTER DIRTY TRICKS - USE POWER TO BRING THE OTHER SIDE BACK TO THE TABLE - REACH AGREEMENTS THAT SATISFY BOTH SIDES NEEDS. Getting Past No is the state-of-the-art book on negotiation for the twenty-first century. It will help you deal with tough times, tough people, and tough negotiations. You don t have to get mad or get even. Instead, you can get what you want!
Getting Past OK: A Straightforward Guide to Having a Fantastic Life
by Richard BrodieYOU CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE FROM SO-SO TO STUPENDOUS ... Until life gets rocky, most people amble along on the border of OK, coasting along till a crisis hits. But there's a way of GETTING PAST OK-and into the WOW zone of your life. This book will help you get there. Culled from the proven techniques of the best self-help improvement workshops and seminars, it will show you how to set goals clearly, steer confidently through crises, be the best you can, aim for the top of the hill-and get there! THERE ARE NO MORE EXCUSES: YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL!
Getting the Message: News, Truth, and Power (Communication and Society)
by John EldridgeThe work of the Glasgow Media Group has long established their place at the forefront of Media Studies, and Getting the Message provides an ideal introduction to recent work by the Group. Contributors discuss themes such as the relationship between the media and public opinion, the emergence of TV news formats and styles, and the relations between theory and method in media research. Recent work undertaken by the Group on the media's role in reporting on AIDS, Vietnam, Northern Ireland and the Gulf War is also represented. In its fresh approach to the relationship between journalists and their sources and occupation analysis, the collection also illuminates how the earlier work of the group has been extended, and the ways in which its research has developed both individually and collectively. Getting the Message offers an invaluable and far-reaching exploration of the inter-relations between the production of media messages and their reception - an invaluable guide for any study of the development of media theory.
Gettysburg--Culp's Hill and Cemetery Hill
by Harry W. PfanzIn this companion to his celebrated earlier book, Gettysburg--The Second Day, Harry Pfanz provides the first definitive account of the fighting between the Army of the Potomac and Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia at Cemetery Hill and Culp's Hill--two of the most critical engagements fought at Gettysburg on 2 and 3 July 1863. Pfanz provides detailed tactical accounts of each stage of the contest and explores the interactions between--and decisions made by--generals on both sides. In particular, he illuminates Confederate lieutenant general Richard S. Ewell's controversial decision not to attack Cemetery Hill after the initial southern victory on 1 July. Pfanz also explores other salient features of the fighting, including the Confederate occupation of the town of Gettysburg, the skirmishing in the south end of town and in front of the hills, the use of breastworks on Culp's Hill, and the small but decisive fight between Union cavalry and the Stonewall Brigade."Rich with astute judgments about officers on each side, clearly written, and graced with excellent maps, Pfanz's book is tactical history at its finest.--Civil War "A meticulous examination of the desperate engagements that over the course of the three days swept up and down the rough slopes of these two hills, the strategic anchors of the Union right flank.--New York Times Book Review"The first and most comprehensive narrative yet written on this part of the battlefield. . . . Civil War enthusiasts should clear a space on their bookshelf for Gettysburg--Culp's Hill and Cemetery Hill.--Blue and Gray Harry Pfanz provides the definitive account of the fighting between the Army of the Potomac and Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia at Cemetery Hill and Culp's Hill--two of the most critical engagements fought at Gettysburg on 2 and 3 July 1863. He provides detailed tactical accounts of each stage of the contest and explores the interactions between--and decisions made by--generals on both sides. In particular, he illuminates Confederate lieutenant general Richard S. Ewell's controversial decision not to attack Cemetery Hill after the initial Southern victory on 1 July. -->
The Ghost and Mrs Jeffries (Mrs Jeffries)
by Emily BrightwellThis charming series of Victorian murder mysteries features mild-mannered Inspector Witherspoon of Scotland Yard and, more importantly, Mrs Jeffries, his housekeeper. A policeman's widow herself, her quick wits allow her to nudge the Inspector in the right direction to solve the crime. Early in the new year, Mrs. Hodges attends her first seance and the medium foresees her death. That same night, the prediction comes true, and Scotland Yard's Inspector Witherspoon, is on the case. As ever, his housekeeper Mrs Jeffries is observing and coming to her conclusions. "Witherspoon sighed. He'd so hoped that 1887 would be a good year, one that wouldn't have people murdering one another every time one turned around."
The Ghost and Mrs. Jeffries (Mrs. Jeffries #3)
by Emily BrightwellAfter a seance, during which her death is predicted, Mrs. Hodges dies mysteriously, and it is up to Mrs. Jeffries, the housekeeper for Inspector Witherspoon, to solve the crime.
The Ghost in the Little House: A Life of Rose Wilder Lane
by William Holtz"The Little House books, attributed to Laura Ingalls Wilder, are indisputably brilliant classics of children's literature; but the singular attribution is shown to be in error in this meticulous biography of Laura's daughter Rose (1886-1966). Rose shaped every sentence of her mother's reminiscences, transforming rudimentary notes into eloquent books that exquisitely capture a child's perception of pioneer life and express hopes and aspirations at America's bedrock. Rose was an unconventional woman who wrote and travelled extensively and espoused passionately-held libertarian views; her story is fascinating, even without the startling revelation of her authorship." Annotation c. by Book News, Inc. , Portland, Or. Because of the time period in which Rose lived and because the author quotes extensively from her journals, diaries and correspondence, there is a great deal of U.S. and world history in this book, and descriptions of various countries and cities in which she traveled and lived at various times
The Ghost in the Mirror (Lewis Barnavelt #4)
by John Bellairs Brad StricklandA summer trip becomes a dangerous journey into the past when Rose Rita unwittingly accompanies Mrs. Zimmerman, a woman hoping to regain her magical powers, until she loses her memory and leaves them stranded in the year 1828.
Ghost Legion: Star Of The Guardians, Vol. 4 (Star of the Guardians #4)
by Margaret WeisYoung Dion Starfire is the ruler of a galaxy that is finally at peace after years of strife and bloodshed. Yet the peace is an uneasy one. Dion has fallen desperately in love with a woman who is not his queen, and suddenly the fragile alliances that rest of his marriage are threatened. Then real violence erupts as an illegitimate son of the dead king, in hiding on a forgotten planet, plots Dion's overthrow. At his command is an army of unseen "ghosts"--alien presences that can roam the galaxy and kill at will. Dion must turn to an old mentor and enemy, Derek Sagan, as the one man who can help him battle the bastard prince and his dark minions. And at Derek's side hovers the powerful, shadowy presence of his lost love, Lady Maigrey. If Dion can only win their aid, he may have one last chance to preserve his throne--and peace for the galaxy.
The Ghost Next Door (Goosebumps #10)
by R. L. StineHannah wasn't sure which had awakened her --the brittle crackling sounds or the bright yellow flames. She sat straight up in bed and stared in wide-eyed horror at the fire that surrounded her. Flames rippled across her dresser. The burning wallpaper curled and then melted. The door of her closet had burned away, and she could see the fire leaping from shelf to shelf. Even the mirror was on fire. Hannah could see her reflection, dark behind the wall of flickering flames. The fire moved quickly to fill the room. Hannah began to choke on the thick, sour smoke. It was too late to scream. But she screamed anyway.
The Ghost Next Door (Goosebumps #29)
by R.L. StineFrom the New York Times–bestselling Goosebumps series, a tween makes friends with the kid living in an abandoned house next door and suspects he’s a ghost.Hannah’s neighborhood has just gotten a little—weird. Ever since that new boy moved in next door. But when did he move in? Wasn’t the house empty when Hannah went to sleep the night before? Why does it still look so deserted? She’s not getting any answers from her new neighbor. He just keeps disappearing in the oddest ways. And he’s so pale. . . . Is Hannah being haunted by . . . the ghost next door?
The Ghost of Popcorn Hill
by Betty Ren WrightAs two brothers try to reunite the lonely ghosts of a farmer and a sheepdog, &“readers will be cheering them on every step of the way&” (Publishers Weekly). In this short-chapter winner of the IRA Children&’s Choices, Peter and Martin enjoy living atop Popcorn Hill, except for two things: They long for a big dog and their cabin is haunted by a lonely ghost. They do get a frisky mutt named Rosie, but she&’s not as big or as appealing as the stray sheepdog that has been roaming around outside. When the boys learn the sheepdog is a ghost, however, they devise a plan for bringing the two ghosts together. In the process, they learn to appreciate their real pet, Rosie.
The Ghost of the Executed Engineer: Technology and the Fall of the Soviet Union (Russian Research Center Studies #87)
by Loren R. GrahamStalin ordered his execution, but here Peter Palchinsky has the last word. Palchinsky tells of Soviet technology and industry, the mistakes he condemned in his lifetime, the corruption and collapse he predicted, the ultimate price paid for silencing those who were not afraid to speak out. The story of this visionary engineer's life and work, as Graham tells it, is also the story of the Soviet Union's industrial promise and failure.
The Ghost of the Executed Engineer: Technology and the Fall of the Soviet Union (Russian Research Center studies ; #No. 87)
by Loren GrahamStalin ordered his execution, but here Peter Palchinsky has the last word. As if rising from an uneasy grave, Palchinsky’s ghost leads us through the miasma of Soviet technology and industry, pointing out the mistakes he condemned in his time, the corruption and collapse he predicted, the ultimate price paid for silencing those who were not afraid to speak out. The story of this visionary engineer’s life and work, as Loren Graham relates it, is also the story of the Soviet Union’s industrial promise and failure. We meet Palchinsky in pre-Revolutionary Russia, immersed in protests against the miserable lot of laborers in the tsarist state, protests destined to echo ironically during the Soviet worker’s paradise. Exiled from the country, pardoned and welcomed back at the outbreak of World War I, the engineer joined the ranks of the Revolutionary government, only to find it no more open to criticism than the previous regime. His turbulent career offers us a window on debates over industrialization. Graham highlights the harsh irrationalities built into the Soviet system—the world’s most inefficient steel mill in Magnitogorsk, the gigantic and ill-conceived hydroelectric plant on the Dnieper River, the infamously cruel and mislocated construction of the White Sea Canal. Time and again, we see the effects of policies that ignore not only the workers’ and consumers’ needs but also sound management and engineering precepts. And we see Palchinsky’s criticism and advice, persistently given, consistently ignored, continue to haunt the Soviet Union right up to its dissolution in 1991. The story of a man whose gifts and character set him in the path of history, The Ghost of the Executed Engineer is also a cautionary tale about the fate of an engineering that disregards social and human issues.
The Ghost War: Return From The Inferno, War Of The Sun, The Ghost War, Target: Point Zero (Wingman #11)
by Mack MaloneyTo stop a super-weapon before it reaches America's shores, the Wingman sets his sights on the seaLow on fuel while patrolling the South Pacific, Captain "Crunch" O'Malley has no choice but to touch down on Xmas Island, a capitalist's paradise, where anything can be bought or sold. On his first fly-by, he finds the hedonistic hot spot is nothing more than a blackened hole in the ground. A weapon of extreme power has wiped out every trace of life on the island, and the United States could be next. The carnage was wreaked by a battleship armed with an array of sixteen-inch cannons that, in a matter of minutes, could obliterate any city on Earth. As far as Hawk Hunter is concerned, that constitutes a direct threat to the West Coast. And so, as he has done so many times before, he will suit up and defend the nation that he loves. The Ghost War is the eleventh book of the Wingman series, which also includes Wingman and The Circle War.
The Ghost Witch
by Betty Ren WrightJenny&’s new house has an unwanted ghost: &“Readers will enjoy the imaginative pranks of the specter and the resourceful way [Jenny] solves her problem&” (School Library Journal). Jenny knows she should be excited about the beautiful old house that her mother has inherited from Miss Nagle. She&’ll finally have her own bedroom, and the place even comes with Rufus the cat, a ready-made pet. But when Jenny visits the house, she&’s scared out of her wits. Giant snakes, elephants, and all kinds of terrifying creatures lurk around every corner. With a little help from Rufus, Jenny discovers who&’s behind these spooky happenings. It&’s the ghost of Miss Nagle&’s grandmother, the once-famous witch of Willowby Lane. The ghost witch loves to scare people, and she thinks Jenny and her friends will be perfect targets. Jenny decides to meet the ghost witch face-to-face in this scary, yet delightful short-chapter book.
Ghostrider One
by Gerry CarrollCommander Jim "Hog" Hogan, U.S. Navy, has signed on for his second tour of duty in Vietnam, aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Shiloh as executive officer of an A-4 Skyhawk attack squadron. The unit is in disarray, and it's up to Hogan to renew their confidence, for they're about to undertake a rescue mission that will test their skill and courage like never before. Deep in the highlands near the DMZ and Laos, Hogan's buddy, Marine aviator Major Dick Averitt, is trapped with his fellow marines in a little bit of hell on earth called Khe Sanh. The North Vietnamese Tet Offensive has begun, and there is but one hope for the Americans' survival: Operation Niagara. Through the screaming, tracer-streaked skies, Hogan's A-4 Skyhawks and the U.S.S. Shiloh's F-4 Phantoms must lay down a carpet of death surrounding the combat base. Plunging into the neat, the acrid smoke, and the ear-numbing roar of battle, Hoaan and his men move from terror to exhilaration and back again.
Ghosts: True Encounters With The World Beyond (True Encounters with the World Beyond #2)
by Hans HolzerRenowned paranormal expert Hans Holzer’s groundbreaking look at ghosts—including haunted places, famous specters, psychic photography, and moreJoin paranormal expert and storyteller extraordinaire Hans Holzer as he explores ghostly manifestations of every variety and delves into the true nature of “the other side.” In this groundbreaking book—featuring eye-opening photographs of ghostly apparitions and visitations—Holzer presents hundreds of case histories, tips on interpreting sounds and other signals from the beyond, and more.
Ghosts
by John BanvilleIn this brilliantly haunting new novel, John Banville forges an unforgettable amalgam of enchantment and menace that suggests both The Tempest and his own acclaimed The Book of Evidence. "A surreal and exquisitely lyrical new novel by one of the great stylists writing in English today."--Boston Globe.
Ghosts Don't Get Goosebumps
by Elvira WoodruffVacationing on a farm in West Virginia near the haunted glass factory where crazy old Irwin Loop used to make marbles, eleven-year-old Jenna decides to use the place to shock her mute younger brother into talking.
The Ghosts of Mercy Manor
by Betty Ren WrightIn the tradition of her award-winning The Dollhouse Murders, Betty Ren Wright combines a super-scary tale with a moving story about family relationships, as a young orphan tries to uncover the truth of a ghost's long-hidden past and untimely death. A surefire, edge-of-the-seat winter vacation treat.
Ghosts of the Klondike: They Haunt the Frozen North
by Shirley Jonas Chris CaldwellI remember thinking how incongruous it was, that I was kneeling on cold rocks on the edge of a stream on the Chilkoot Trail, contemplating what little I knew of Einstein’s philosophy. Specifically, that nothing is ever destroyed; that matter becomes energy and vice-versa. <p><p>Watching the water flow from my filter-pump into the hiking cannister, I was trying to sort out a discussion I had just had with my sister, Shirley Jonas, regarding the nature of ghosts. She, our other sister Bobbie, and I were hiking the trail for the pleasure of the trip and also to go along with her while she “chased ghosts,” or at least ghost stories.