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The Man Who Smiled: A Kurt Wallander Mystery (The Kurt Wallander Mysteries #4)
by Henning MankellThe #1 international-bestselling tale of greed, violence, and corporate power from the master of Scandinavian noir: &“One of his best&” (The Times, London). After killing a man in the line of duty, Inspector Kurt Wallander finds himself deep in a personal and professional crisis; during more than a year of sick leave, he turns to drink and vice to quiet his lingering demons. Once he pulls himself together, he vows to quit the Ystad police force for good—just before a friend who had asked Wallander to look into the death of his father winds up dead himself, shot three times. Far from leaving police work behind, Wallander instead must investigate a formidable suspect: a powerful business tycoon at the helm of a multinational company engaged in extralegal activities. Ann-Britt Höglund, the department&’s first female detective, proves to be Wallander&’s best ally as he tries to pierce the smiling façade of the suspicious mogul. But just as he comes close to uncovering the truth, Wallander finds his own life being threatened. In this &“exquisitely plotted&” thriller, Henning Mankell&’s mastery of the modern police procedural—which has earned him legions of fans worldwide and inspired the BBC show Wallander starring Kenneth Branagh—is on vivid display (Publishers Weekly). &“This is crime fiction of the highest order.&” —Publishers Weekly, starred review &“Compelling . . . Skillfully plotted and suspenseful. . . . A thriller for the thinking reader.&” —The Dallas Morning News &“Mankell&’s novels are a joy.&” —USA Today &“Absorbing. . . . In the masterly manner of P.D. James, Mankell projects his hero&’s brooding thoughts onto nature itself.&” —The New York Times &“Wallander is a loveable gumshoe. . . . He is one of the most credible creations in contemporary crime fiction.&” —The Guardian
How to Be a Bourbon Badass
by Linda RuffenachA fun, informative, and approachable guide to bourbon—full of recipes, photos, historical anecdotes, and more—from the founder of Whisky Chicks.There is no right or wrong way to drink bourbon—it&’s delicious in a cocktail, straight up, on the rocks, or with a splash of soda. You will never know which is your way until you try them all, and Linda Ruffenach is here to guide you on your own personal bourbon adventure. In How to Be a Bourbon Badass, Ruffenach captures the storied history of America&’s native spirit, explains the process of making liquid gold, throws in a dash of personal anecdotes, and offers top-notch cocktail, dinner, and dessert recipes for the novice and connoisseur alike. From tales of legendary master distillers to stories of women whose lives were changed through badass bourbon confidence, and from classic recipes like the bourbon highball to fresh twists like strawberry bourbon lemonade with rosemary, Linda Ruffenach will redefine your perceptions of bourbon and those who savor it. Your journey to becoming a bourbon badass begins here.
Mariner's Ark (The Richard Mariner Nautical Adventures #29)
by Peter TonkinMother Nature declares war on the West Coast in this&“terrifying, suspenseful, and vividly told&” action thriller: &“A must for high-seas-adventure fans&” (Booklist). Richard and Robin Mariner are in Long Beach, California, overseeing the arrival of their container ship, Sulu Queen. From there, the adventuresome couple plan to join their friend Nic aboard his fifty-million-dollar motor yacht as he races his daughter in an Olympic-standard Katapult multihull down the coast to Mexico. But when a catastrophic once-in-a-thousand-years megastorm known as an ARkStorm overwhelms them, Richard and Robin are forced to turn the Sulu Queen into a real Noah&’s ark. Richard must guide her into the deadliest weather the Pacific has ever seen as he fights to save those closest to him—as well as countless other lives. &“Readers who batten down the hatches and keep the Dramamine handy should enjoy the rough but rewarding ride.&” —Publishers Weekly on Thunder Bay &“Tense, action-packed and authentic-feeling, especially in its welcome attention to maritime detail.&” —Kirkus Reviews on Deadly Impact
The Lost Daughter
by Elena FerranteNow a major motion picture directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal and starring Olivia Colman, Dakota Johnson, Paul Mescal, and Peter SarsgaardAnother penetrating Neapolitan story from New York Times–bestselling author of My Brilliant Friend and The Lying Life of Adults. Leda, a middle-aged divorcée, is alone for the first time in years after her two adult daughters leave home to live with their father in Toronto. Enjoying an unexpected sense of liberty, she heads to the Ionian coast for a vacation. But she soon finds herself intrigued by Nina, a young mother on the beach, eventually striking up a conversation with her. After Nina confides a dark secret, one seemingly trivial occurrence leads to events that could destroy Nina&’s family in this &“arresting&” novel by the author of the New York Times–bestselling Neapolitan Novels, which have sold millions of copies and been adapted into an HBO series (Publishers Weekly). &“Although much of the drama takes place in [Leda&’s] head, Ferrante&’s gift for psychological horror renders it immediate and visceral.&” —The New Yorker &“Ferrante&’s prose is stunningly candid, direct and unforgettable. From simple elements, she builds a powerful tale of hope and regret.&” —Publishers Weekly
Alliance
by S. R. FranklinOne woman depends on her courage, instincts, and family in the hunt for a killer—who wants her to find him—in this chilling thriller. FBI Deputy Director Samantha Thomas is a born leader and always has been—both on the job and for her family. So, when she&’s given the opportunity to pick her own team for a special project, she doesn&’t hesitate to choose her sisters, all of whom bring their own skills to the squad. And Samantha is going to need them all if she&’s going to find the Handyman—a killer who has blazed a bloody, twisted trail across the country claiming thirty female victims. But what Samantha doesn&’t know is that the Handyman is waiting. Not in fear, but anticipation. Because after twenty years of searching for his perfect woman, he has finally found her in Samantha. And anyone who tries to stand between him and his one desire is going to die . . .
The Lost Astronaut: A Novel
by D. J. ConingA space traveler lives out his recurring nightmare foretelling the impending destruction of Earth—and the horrific fate of humankind. Raised by his grandparents on a Midwestern farm, Jag is selected as one of twelve prodigy students enrolled in the first-ever Space University on board the International Space Station. There he competes against fellow classmates to create an invention that will propel humanity into intergalactic travel. Overcome with jealousy, a fellow classmate sabotages Jag&’s creation and sends him spiraling into deep space, where he is enslaved by ruthless pirates, sent to prison for a crime he didn&’t commit, and put in a position where he ultimately holds the salvation of Earth in his hands. Can Jag overcome his bitterness and forgive those who harmed him in time to save humanity?
Frantumaglia: A Writer's Journey
by Elena FerranteOne of The Guardian&’s Best Books of the Year: Personal writings by the anonymous author who became a literary phenomenon with My Brilliant Friend. The writer known as Elena Ferrante has taken pains to hide her identity in the hope that readers would focus on her body of work. But in this volume, she invites us into Elena Ferrante&’s workshop and offers a glimpse into the drawers of her writing desk—those drawers from which emerged her three early standalone novels and the four installments of the Neapolitan Novels, the New York Times–bestselling &“enduring masterpiece&” (The Atlantic). Consisting of over twenty years of letters, essays, reflections, and interviews, it is a unique depiction of an author who embodies a consummate passion for writing. In these pages, Ferrante answers many of her readers&’ questions. She addresses her choice to stand aside and let her books live autonomous lives. She discusses her thoughts and concerns as her novels are being adapted into films. She talks about the challenge of finding concise answers to interview questions. She explains the joys and the struggles of writing, the anguish of composing a story only to discover that that story isn&’t good enough. She contemplates her relationship with psychoanalysis, with the cities she has lived in, with motherhood, with feminism, and with her childhood as a storehouse for memories, impressions, and fantasies. The result is a vibrant and intimate self-portrait of a writer at work. &“Everyone should read anything with Ferrante&’s name on it.&” —The Boston Globe
The Luzern Photograph: A Noir Thriller
by William BayerAn infamous nineteenth-century photograph is the key to a modern murder mystery in this &“clever psychological thriller&” from the Edgar Award winner (Library Journal, starred review). In 1882, the young Lou Andreas-Salomé—writer, psychoanalyst and femme fatale—appears with Friedrich Nietzsche and another man in a bizarre photograph taken in Luzern, Switzerland. Over thirty years later, an art student in Freud&’s Vienna presents Lou Salomé with his own drawing based on the infamous photograph. In present-day California, performance artist Tess Berenson learns that the previous occupant of her downtown Oakland loft was a professional dominatrix named Chantal—who apparently left in a hurry. Instantly fascinated, Tess&’s curiosity only intensifies when Chantal&’s body is discovered in the trunk of a stolen car at Oakland airport. Embarking on an obsessive investigation, Tess discovers a link between Chantal and the original Luzern photograph. But as she gets closer to the shocking truth, Tess finds that she too is in jeopardy . . . &“Edgar winner Bayer continues his romance with psychoanalysis with a riff on Lou Andreas-Salomé&’s persona as analyst and femme fatale . . . Nazis, sadomasochism, and psychoanalysis always provide a heady mix, and a little murder thrown in pushes Bayer&’s latest into the radioactive zone.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“Bayer chillingly and skillfully depicts the divide between good and evil. Suggest to Thomas Harris and Michael Connelly devotees.&”—Library Journal (starred review) &“[A] crafty whodunit . . . Bayer keeps the suspense high as he artfully toggles among story lines and thoughtfully develops his characters&” —Publishers Weekly
In Another Country and Besides: A Novel
by Maxwell JacobsRomance and revenge collide in this &“uniquely exciting . . . moving and beautiful&” novel of expats in post-war Europe (Valerie Hemingway). Harry Hoffman is an expatriate living in Venice. During a time of moral bankruptcy, disillusion, and unrealized love, Harry is a lost soul still running from a sinister past. Then he meets the enigmatic Cleo, who offers him the pleasures of an exquisite and unexpected affair. It&’s all a chance for Harry to start over. When this newfound happiness is threatened and their affair is strained by jealousy, Harry can&’t help but fall back on what he knows best: vengeance. It takes him from Zurich and the Swiss Alps, to the Cote d&’Azur and finally, irresistibly, back to Paris, the city from which he&’d once fled. A novel of cruelty and passion, loyalty and courage, and the tragic death of an ideal, In Another Country, and Besides is &“a tenderly absurd, heart-breaking . . . [and] truly gripping story&” (The St. Louis Post-Dispatch).
Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay (Neapolitan Novels #3)
by Elena FerrantePart of the bestselling saga about childhood friends following different paths by &“one of the great novelists of our time&” (The New York Times). In the third book in the New York Times–bestselling Neapolitan quartet that inspired the HBO series My Brilliant Friend, Elena and Lila have grown into womanhood. Lila married at sixteen and has a young son; she has left her husband and the comforts her marriage brought and now works as a common laborer. Elena has left the neighborhood, earned her college degree, and published a successful novel, all of which has opened the doors to a world of learned interlocutors and richly furnished salons. Both women are pushing against the walls of a prison that would have seen them living a life of misery, ignorance, and submission. They are afloat on the great sea of opportunities that opened up for women during the 1970s. And yet, they are still very much bound to each other in a book that &“shows off Ferrante&’s strong storytelling ability and will leave readers eager for the final volume of the series&” (Library Journal). &“One of modern fiction&’s richest portraits of a friendship.&” —NPR
The Skin That We Speak: Thoughts on Language and Culture in the Classroom
by Lisa Delpit&“Lucid, accessible&” research on classroom language bias for educators and &“parents concerned about questions of power and control in public schools&” (Publishers Weekly). In this collection of twelve essays, MacArthur Fellow Lisa Delpit and Kent State University Associate Professor Joanne Kilgour Dowdy take a critical look at the issues of language and dialect in the education system. The Skin That We Speak moves beyond the highly charged war of idioms to present teachers and parents with a thoughtful exploration of the varieties of English spoken today. At a time when children who don&’t speak formal English are written off in our schools, and when the class- and race-biased language used to describe those children determines their fate, The Skin That We Speak offers a cutting-edge look at this all-important aspect of education. Including groundbreaking work by Herbert Kohl, Gloria J. Ladson-Billings, and Victoria Purcell-Gates, as well as classic texts by Geneva Smitherman and Asa Hilliard, this volume of writing is what Black Issues Book Review calls &“an essential text.&” &“The book is aimed at helping educators learn to make use of cultural differences apparent in language to educate children, but its content guarantees broader appeal.&” —Booklist &“An honest, much-needed look at one of the most crucial issues in education today.&” —Jackson Advocate
Indelible (The Chris Honeysett Mysteries #6)
by Peter HeltonIn this series debut, an art school teaching gig turns into a high-stakes murder investigation and a &“fun-filled romp through the art-strewn countryside&” (Booklist). Against his better judgement, laidback painter and private investigator Chris Honeysett has accepted a role as tutor at the Bath Arts Academy and agreed to take part in an exhibition. But preparations are disrupted by a series of peculiar events: a naked, wild-haired figure is glimpsed running through the woods; strange symbols are carved onto trees and gateposts; a metal sculpture takes on a mysterious life of its own. The incidents, which are initially assumed to be student pranks, escalate in menace, until one of Honeysett&’s fellow exhibitors lies dead—and Honeysett finds himself the prime murder suspect. It&’s clear that someone is trying to frame him. But who? And why? Full charming local color and eccentric yet believable characters, Indelible is a &“suspenseful, well-plotted&” chapter in a British cozy mystery series that&’s &“a lot of fun&” (Publishers Weekly). &“A jam-packed Hieronymus Bosch canvas filled with the good, the bad and the just plain wacky.&” —Kirkus Reviews
Jack & Coke: A Novel
by Jimmy HaightIn this twisting thriller, an idealistic writer descends into a dangerous world of high-tech conspiracies and high-risk political games. Jack Ranger is a talented and passionate young journalist ready to set the world on fire. As a freshly-minted college graduate he burns for greatness in the name of righteousness. When his old mentor from college engages his help in exposing the corrupt governor of Massachusetts, Jack jumps at the chance to reveal the man&’s most damaging secrets. But as Jack is pulled deep into the political underworld, he realizes that corruption has crept into higher levels of government than he anticipated. And that the system he seeks to destroy may be a trap. From the streets of Boston to the high-stakes world of New York City, Jack&’s fight for the truth threatens more than just his dreams. In an escalating struggle between ambition and power, Jack must risk his belief that he can trust those he loves. It could be a gamble for his life.
The Corn Husk Experiment: A Novel
by Andrea CaleThe lives of five strangers intertwine at a crowded football stadium, in this novel about the mysterious connections that unite us all. A painfully shy boy. A troubled dancer. A lonely photographer. An extraordinarily gifted quarterback. A self-declared misfit. Their lives are about to converge for only a few hours—as they unknowingly become part of a mysterious phenomenon called The Corn Husk Experiment. These five strangers, each with a challenge to overcome, will find themselves in a football stadium with more than seventy-five thousand others who are silently and secretly experiencing many of the same struggles and joys. Little do they know that a wise theologian has a plan for them—in a suspenseful novel with a healing message at its core about the connections we unknowingly share with each other.
Chick Flick: A Novel
by Noga PoratRomance, science, and danger collide in this &“beautifully written reminder . . . never mess with Mother Nature!&” (New York Times–bestselling author Michael Levin). Scarlet is young, sassy, and idealistic biology student on the cusp of a breakthrough discovery. It has the potential to change the way that one of agriculture&’s biggest players works—the egg-laying industry. If she can prove her theory and produce results she&’ll be able to end the suffering of billions of innocent creatures and revolutionize a notorious dirty business with clean technology. Scarlet should be the queen of the hatchery. She&’s found a supportive partner, a biotech startup guru, a mysterious angel investor and a sexy rogue journalist who promises to follow every step of her success. She also finds herself deep in a dangerous conspiracy where commerce trumps morality, and loyalties are not what they seem. Now it&’s not only Scarlet research that&’s threatened. So is her life.
60 Going on Fifty: The Baby Boomers' Memory Book
by Ed Poole Kathi PooleOld friends from the class of 1960 at an Indiana high school share nostalgic memories as their fiftieth reunion draws near . . . This is the story of sixteen classmates who graduated from Indiana&’s Columbus High School in May, 1960. With their fiftieth high school reunion on the horizon, the &“Columbus Crew&” reconnected, and here the guys tell stories about growing up in the &’40s, &’50s, and &’60s, and how those times impacted who they are today—offering both a glimpse into history and a delightful ride down Memory Lane. While the stories are unique to the Columbus Crew, they will rekindle memories for anyone who grew up in this glorious era—and for children and grandchildren of baby boomers, they show what life was like in mid-twentieth-century America. Let the Columbus Crew take you back to the days of flat tops, LPs, the Hula Hoop, transistor radios, Lassie, 20 cents per gallon gas, big bands, rock and roll—while sharing personal reminiscences of first cars, girlfriends, sports, jobs, getting into trouble and finding their way out, and much more.
Rhode Island Legends: Haunted Hallows & Monsters' Lairs (American Legends Ser.)
by M. E. Reilly-McGreenA historical tour of the Ocean State&’s spookiest sites, with photos included! Rhode Island&’s ghostly heritage is as deep and profound as the history of the state itself. From the ghastly moaning bones of Mount Tom to the stately haunt of Judge Potter in a local library, Rhode Island&’s apparitions have been causing fear for centuries. Follow M.E. Reilly-McGreen as she reveals the ghoulish stories of the state&’s most haunted places. The author delves deep to unearth both little-known tales and those that have helped define the state&’s supernatural history. From ghosts to monsters, this book is your guide to all things spooky in Rhode Island.
Slaying in South St. Louis: Justice Denied for Nancy Zanone (True Crime)
by Vicki Berger Erwin Bryan ErwinA loving mother. A teenage killer. &“Plenty of lurid details and twists and turns . . . A story about the consequences of an overwhelmed justice system&” (West End Word). On a crisp December day in 1963, Nancy Zanone left her young son and daughter playing in the backyard while she went inside to check the laundry. She never came back. A troubled teen prowling for unlocked doors along Chippewa in South St. Louis surprised her in the kitchen and stabbed her to death. Despite Joseph Arbeiter&’s confession and hard evidence, he was freed on a technicality. In response, Zanone&’s family fought to change how juvenile murderers are tried in the state of Missouri. Local authors Vicki Berger Erwin and Bryan Erwin investigate the senseless tragedy and the family&’s quest for justice. Includes photos
Haunted Birmingham (Haunted America)
by Alan BrownA supernatural tour of Alabama&’s biggest city, filled with local legends and Southern folklore . . . Photos included! From the eerie vestiges of the Sloss Furnaces to the unexplained (and un-booked) performances in the Alabama Theatre and the rather otherworldly room service at the Tutwiler Hotel, Birmingham is truly one of the South&’s supernatural hotbeds. Renowned author and ghost expert Alan Brown delivers a fascinating, downright spine-chilling collection of haunts from around the city and surrounding neighborhoods such as Bessemer, Columbiana, Jasper, and Montevallo. Residents and tourists alike will cherish this glimpse into the city&’s inexplicable occupants, and the lively history behind the legends.
Historic Indianapolis Crimes: Murder & Mystery in the Circle City (Murder And Mayhem Ser.)
by Fred D. CavinderFrom the 1954 &“Dresser Drawer Murder&” to the mass killing of seven people in 2006, the author of Forgotten Hoosiers chronicles Indianapolis&’s dark history. Hear tales from the Circle City&’s murderous underbelly, from poor Silvia Likens, who was tortured for months by her foster mother and eventually discovered dead, to Carrie Selvage, whose skeleton was found in an attic twenty years after she disappeared from a hospital bed in 1900. Discover how housekeepers found Dorothy Poore stuffed in a dresser drawer on a July day in 1954 and the curious story of Marjorie Jackson, her body was discovered clothed in pajama bottoms and a flannel robe on her kitchen floor, and police found $5 million hidden around her house in garbage cans, drawers, closets, toolboxes and a vacuum cleaner bag. Join local historian Fred Cavinder as he recounts the gruesome tales of Indiana&’s capital city, from mystery to murder. Includes photos!
Houston Legends: History and Heritage of Dynamic Global Capitol
by Hank MooreTwo hundred years of Houston history through the prism of business, entrepreneurship, and innovation in this essential and epic overview. The first Houston history book to be written from a business perspective, where the stories behind the city&’s many legendary successes are told. Moore presents historical perspectives in several key industries—from real estate to banking to music and sports—in the Bayou City&’s dynamic growth. Each topic offers chronicles the economic impact, the business contributions, and the people who have made a mark in the nation&’s fourth largest city. Recurring themes include entrepreneurial spirit, business survival, strategies, growth and vision. The names, dates, and events are intertwined with memorable anecdotes applicable to modern business practices. Common themes include giving back generously to the community, stages in the evolution of a business, creativity, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. A unique, informative, and instructive approach to corralling the breadth and scope of Houston&’s outstanding history and the people who led the way, Houston Legends is an indispensable entry into one of the modern world&’s great cities.
Base Ten: A Novel
by Maryann LesertIn this &“wonderful first novel&” an astrophysicist struggles with returning to her career in science after putting it on hold for her family (The Grand Rapids Press). Raised to believe that she could do anything, astronomer Jillian Greer dreamed of going into space. When she and her research partner Kera Sullivan invented a specialized telescope, it looked as though these two dogged scientists would fulfill the dream they shared. But ten years later, while Kera trains in a space simulator, Jillian is married with children, packing lunches and helping her kids with homework. With her field&’s archaic &“all or nothing&” mindset, maintaining both a family life and a scientific career seems like an impossible task. As her fortieth birthday draws near, Jillian decides that she must give her career one more shot. Leaving her family for ten days, one day for each year she has put her career on hold, she seeks solitude in the sand dunes of Lake Michigan, where she struggles to see if she can find her way back to the stars.
Secrets of Online Persuasion: Captivating the Hearts, Minds and Pocketbooks of Thousands Using Blogs, Podcasts and Other New Media Marketing Tools
by John-Paul Micek Deborah MicekHow to master the digital media marketplace, blog for your business, podcast for profit, and more. Rarely does a communication revolution result in a marketplace transformation. The New Media Revolution is one of those extraordinary events. If you want to market better, sell more, and boost your influence in today's rapidly changing online marketplace, this is your textbook. –What the New Media Revolution is and how you can profit from it as it transforms the face of advertising and marketing forever –How to trigger powerful, word-of-mouth BUZZ with innovative New Media campaigns –Why your business blog (not mass marketing) must be at the center of your marketing strategy using New Media tools –Discover where your target audience is hanging out and captivate their attention with your persuasive message –Six key tools you must have when launching your own successful New Media Marketing Strategy –Online persuasion strategies that draw hundreds and thousands of highly qualified fans to your business, non-profit organization, or political campaign &“Just four days after following your advice, both CNN Money and The Wall Street Journal called me for an interview on the same day! Traffic to my website has since exploded, and I have so much business that I'm constantly referring clients to other consultants around the world!&”—Debra Gould, The Staging Diva, President, Six Elements Inc., Canada
Supernatural Saratoga: Haunted Places and Famous Ghosts of the Spa City (Haunted America)
by Mason WinfieldThe ghost walk tour leader and contributor to Haunted Rochester heads east for the horse races, famous springs, and a flood of paranormal phenomena. Author Mason Winfield, operator of Saratoga&’s Haunted History Ghost Walks, chronicles the Spa City&’s spookiest legends, from the Iroquoian zombie-like vampires to Benedict Arnold&’s Halloween apparitions. The heart of the city brims with lore, as covens work in secret in the Devil&’s Den neighborhood and phantoms linger at the Arcade on Broadway. In the shadow of the Adirondacks, spectral lights appear on remote Snake Hill, and the Woman in White haunts Saratoga Spa State Park. Explore the creepiest legends of Saratoga history, where some gamblers never leave and demons lurk in the forests. Includes photos!
The Compromise Trap: How to Thrive at Work Without Selling Your Soul
by Elizabeth DotyA detailed and inspiring strategy for staying true to yourself at work while contributing to your organization’s effectiveness and integrity• Based on over fifty candid interviews with businesspeople at all levels, including vivid firsthand accounts of compromise and courage• Eminently practical and constructive, with exercises and strategies you can apply wherever you workHealthy compromise is a fact of organizational life, part of accomplishing any meaningful goal with other people. But when it involves betraying your word, your principles, or other important commitments, it takes a bite out of your passion and vitality, trapping you in a web of nagging doubts and regrets or even dread and remorse. Sadly, certain common misconceptions about compromise mean we can fall into this trap unknowingly, making a sort of “devil’s bargain by degrees.” Even worse, this can happen while working for companies and leaders we otherwise respect and admire.So what can you do, short of sacrificing your career?In this unflinching but consistently constructive and timely look at concessions, double-binds, and contradictions of organizational life, Doty suggests the antidote is to “redefine the game” – expand your ability to be a positive force regardless of the setting. At the core of this strategy are six personal foundations that she illuminates with practical exercises and examples, including Reconnect to Your Strengths, See the Larger Playing Field, Define a Worthy Enough Win, Find Your Real Team, Make Positive Plays, and Keep Your Own Score.Full of candid firsthand stories from Doty’s interviews with over fifty businesspeople as well as her own experiences as a consultant and manager, The Compromise Trap offers sympathetic guidance for individuals striving to live with greater integrity, courage, and purpose at work, as well as the executives, coaches, consultants, and loved ones who support them and senior leaders who want to expand what it means for organizations to act with integrity in the world.