Gangland grit meets L. A. glitz. Say hello to the world's baddest good guy, perfect for fans of Lee Child or Jon Mills. A car wreck in Hollywood. You're the first on the scene. The only one to question the police report. And pretty soon, there's a warrant out for your arrest. But who was the movie star at the wheel? And who's the cigarette-smoking stranger watching you from afar? The deeper Charlie Cobb digs, the more dangerous the consequences....

This book shows how to recognize, prevent and cure burnout syndrome for nurses, teachers, counselors, doctors, therapists, police, social workers, and anyone else who cares about and for people. Christina Maslach, the leading pioneer in research on burnout, offers help using illustrative examples and first-hand accounts. She points out what causes the feelings of emotional exhaustion, the callous indifference to people's problems, and the sense of...

In a world ravaged by time and teetering on the edge of annihilation, Laoni must confront a devastating truth: even the strongest ice can crack... The future is a desolate wasteland, haunted by the absence of humanity. Evil creatures scour the skies, hunting down the remnants of a war that obliterated everything. Determined to uncover the dark secrets that led to this catastrophic downfall, Laoni embarks on a harrowing quest to unravel the mysteries...

By the author of McIlvanney-prize-listed Cross Purpose. "My husband is trying to kill me": a new client gets straight to the point. This is a whole new ball game for Maggie Laird, who is trying to rebuild her late husband's detective agency and clear his name. Her partner, "Big" Wilma, sees the case as a non-starter, but Maggie is drawn in. With her client's life on the line, Maggie must get to the ugly truth that lies behind Aberdeen's closed doors....

Bright eyed and pink haired Natalie was supposed to be excited for her college graduation, ready to get her degree and move on to a career. Instead, she feels like she's drowning. Her friends have their futures all lined up and are ecstatic to move on, but Natalie's discontent. A biology major sounded good four years ago when she started college, but she doesn't want to be a doctor-like her mother's pushing-and lab work is boring and lame. What other...

Ada is the girl next door--- who sells pot. She's about to find herself in some compromising positions.

BURNOUT DIARIES is the gritty, personal account of Janna Donovan, a marketing manager who found herself battling burnout in a foreign country. It details the distrust, shame, secrecy, and over-work that eventually led to panic events, depression, and plans for suicide. The story reads more like a novel than a business book. It's funny and tragic and "Did she really go there?" rolled into one fascinating true story, making the pain at once recognizable...

Workplace well-being expert Jennifer Moss helps leaders and individuals prevent burnout and create healthier, happier, and more productive workplaces. We tend to think that burnout is a problem we can solve with more yoga, better breathing techniques, and more resilience. Moss lays bare the real causes of burnout, and shows that self-care is not a cure-all for burnout. She offers actionable advice that will empower readers to feel healthier and happier...

The first complete guide to burnout, based on groundbreaking new research. It shows how you can tell whether you really have burnout, and helps you shape a strategy for recovery that will work for you. Are you always exhausted? Unable to feel for others or for life's pleasures? Find it hard to concentrate and take in what you read? You may have burnout. Burnout is widespread among high achievers in the workplace, in business and in caring professions...