This tried-and-true, easy-to-use reference offers thousands of powerful words, phrases, and evaluation descriptions for performance reviews, action plans, and motivational sessions to increase employee and employer communication, performance, and satisfaction.For HR professionals and managers at every level, this user-friendly reference offers ready answers for the difficult job of creating effective reviews and evaluations. Lamb shows managers how to use action ve...

Write personal and professional communications with clarity, confidence, and style.How to Write It is the essential resource for eloquent personal and professional self-expression. Award-winning journalist Sandra E. Lamb transforms even reluctant scribblers into articulate wordsmiths by providing compelling examples of nearly every type and form of written communication.Completely updated and expanded, the new third edition offers hundreds of handy...

An indispensable guide to writing personal notes and letters that have heart, style, and humor—and that keep us connected with our loved ones.Do you dread writing notes to say "Thank you," "I'm sorry," or "Congratulations"?When's the last time you sent a handwritten letter to a faraway friend, just to catch up?What should you write to a grieving friend or colleague? How do you let friends know you're getting a divorce?As our lives get busier an...

So much of success in business depends on writing well. From résumés to reports, proposals to presentations, Writing Well for Business Success will help you communicate your ideas clearly, quickly and effectively.It will help you:-Distill your message into a well-targeted statement-Ace the elements of style-Write what you want to say in emails, business plans and more-Master the tricks of editing yourselfPresented in author Sandra Lambs li...

Misused WordsHave you ever said something and no sooner than it escapes your lips, you wonder—did I say that right? Did I use the right word?Chances are it was one of the 200 words covered in this book. I'm not saying it covers all the words, but it touches base with most of the more common culprits.Ever wonder if you should use 'good' or 'well'? How about 'lie' or 'lay'–that's one that almost no one gets right.How about then and than, try to and try and, whi...

Discover the amazing natural healing powers of bone broth, the ancient cure-all that is making waves as today's newest health food trend. The miracle broth has been said to heal inflammation, improve skin, aid digestion, and strengthen joints, among a long list of other wellness benefits. While hotspots from New York City to Portland are dishing out cups of bone broth for upwards of $9 a piece, it is surprisingly inexpensive and easy to make at home—and with this simple cookbook in hand, i...

A helpful guide to this important form of nonverbal communication—and how to use it effectively—from the bestselling author of Persuasion.Body language is a vital part of everyday communication, but more often than not, we are unaware of the messages our bodies are sending to others. Body Language will teach you to become more aware. In seven lessons, you’ll not only learn to read others, but also learn to control your own posture to send the corr...

Gourmand Award Winner for Best Vegetarian Cookbook: A nutritionist offers over fifty full-meal, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free recipes.The creator of the award-winning food blog Yummy Beet shows you how to turn familiar and traditional tastes into fun, foolproof, and inventive whole bowls. Healthful, plentiful, and simple kitchen creations feel at home in a bowl, whether enjoyed as a weekday breakfast for one or part of a leisurely dinner with friends. For nutr...

So who has time to prepare food these days? We time-starved cooks need recipes that are guaranteed to be- Quick to fix, Easy for anyone to make, whether you're a cook or not, Delicious and satisfying. The solution? Fix-It and Forget-It 5-Ingredient Favorites-the latest member in the multi-million copy Fix-It and Forget-It cookbook series! This smart cookbook offers convenience and comfort to anyone faced with a too-full life and hungry people to feed. Gather five or fewer readily available...

The rapid development of technology and globalization has changed the leverage points in accumulating wealth: money, meaning and freedom. Those that don’t adapt are becoming trapped in the downward spiral of a dying middle class - working harder and earning less. Entrepreneurs that understand the new paradigm, have created unprecedented wealth in their lives and the lives of those they love.

Our readers say it best: "great ideas for on the go breakfast and lunch. Easy to follow, simple recipes, with ingredients you probably have". "If you are struggling, as I was, to get more fruits and veggies into your diet, this makes it so simple"Amy Fazio’s second book, The Mason Jar Cookbook, shows the versatility and convenience of creating dishes in the mason jar. No longer just for jellies and jam, mason jars are now being filled in the most creative and often super healthy wa...

Slow cooking for dinner duos.Twosomes who share a kitchen face a dinner dilemma: get takeout or spend tons of time preparing meals with way too much leftover. Not anymore. The Complete Slow Cooking For Two serves up good-for-you slow cooker meals that save hours and are portioned precisely for duos.Think slow cookers are only for soups and stews? Think again. This slow cooker cookbook introduces you to the best of the best slow cooker recipes from ...