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AWESOME! I have been mentoring women of all ages on these subject matters for many years. The concepts Mr. O'Shaughnessy shares will change your life if you are willing to take action. Some of the keys words to a good life are organization, goals and self-esteem. Mr. O'Shaughnessy presents the foundation for these keys areas plus so much more. Women take heed! Dare to be a Millennium Woman.

After attending a Millennium Woman Friend-Raiser in LA I decided to buy this book. I was inspired at the event, but the book brought it all home. As a woman I feel that this book speaks directly to me and the issues and fears I have about my own success and abilities. I now have my goals on my mirror and I am a Millennium Woman!

This book has been such a terrific guide for me.

It has helped me to organize, set goals, learn when to say yes and when to say NO. It opened my eyes to so much, I was amazed at how little I knew about finances, saving, debt, goals, self-esteem and even Real Estate. The author, although a man, seems so in-tune to the struggles of today's women--single, married, divorced, widowed, single-parent--all women and gives answers and guidelines--not just philosphies and baloney. It is a "nuts and bolts" book that gives you step by step instructions on how to turn your life around and be prosperous, happy and successful and he does it in a lively and sometimes humorous manner.

I am so happy I bought this book-it has been very, very insightful. Take the time-you'll be glad you did.

I was given this book as a gift and, at the giver's request, took time to really read the book. This book has been an inspiration to me financially, spiritually (although it is not a Christian book, the author definitely writes with God in mind), and personally. It discusses what women should do to become independent and move forward in life. It got me out of my comfort zone and woke me up to the possibilities available to any person. The author truly desires to assist women in bettering their positions and to not let others, male or female, control their lives. The author's points and suggestions have improved my position and my relationships with my children and spouse. If you want to improve your financial situation, this book is a must-read. Put it in your personal library!

Millennium Woman is a great book for ALL women: We are all either single, divorced, married, with kids or widowed and trying to make it. Written from the perspective of the "Other Team" author O'Shaughnessy makes it clear that women must use the same formula for success as men. We must lead balanced lives before we can achieve financial freedom. EASY to READ!

This book contains many essential elements of human phychology. It also tell you how to implement those elements in everyday life. Communication is only one aspect. The book deserve good marks.

I've been on the speaking circuit for nearly 30 years and I still find invaluable nuggets of wisdom from Ty Boyd's THE MILLION DOLLAR TOOLBOX. If communication is the lubricant of relationships, then Ty has the oil can! I'd recommend this book to anyone who wants to get your thoughts across ... to your boss, your kids or your lover. Imagine $1,000,000.00 worth of tools for just a few bucks!

I've been a follower of Ty Boyd for decades. From his days as a radio and TV commentator to his presidency of the National Speakers Association and founder of the Excellence In Speaking Institute, I've watched his wisdom grow. And I've benefitted from it personally. Ty shares in this book the accumulated wisdom of thousands of speaking engagements and his involvement at the leadership level of many organizations. Become a Ty Boyd follower like I have, your own life will be richer because of it.

Being able to communicate effectively is the most important skill set we can possess. For the past four years, I have been an avid student of professional speaking skill's education. During this time, I have read over 30 books on public speaking and communication. If I had to recommend just one book on the subject of communication it would be Ty Boyd's "The Million Dollar Toolbox." Because as Ty says, "Words well spoken, makes of us giants."

Communication...Mr. Boyd reminds me just how important this subject really is and that I have room for improvement. His understanding and ability to teach his proven methods through his writing is superb.
The most impressive characteristic of the book to me was Mr. Boyd's enthusiasm for his message that drips from the book, and how his enthusiasm transferred to me. I found myself very motivated to take action and following his suggestions. Powerful stuff!

I've read hundreds of self-improvement books and I think this is one of the very best. Marden's ideas are simple yet very powerful and easy to apply in one's life. The author does much more than just string a lot of disjoint ideas, suggestions or stories together: he presents a complete philosophy for right thinking. He clearly illustrates both right and wrong thinking, shows the natural consequences of each and then explains exactly how one can correct the wrong thinking that holds so many people back.

This is one of those rare books that has the potential to improve the lives of everyone who reads it and puts the author's ideas to work. It's amazing to come across so many "current" ideas in a book that was written nearly 100 years ago! It's clear that Marden's books and ideas have had a huge influence on many of the more popular authors such as Napoleon Hill, W Clement Stone etc.

This book's first copyright date is 1910, and the content of it is just as true today as it was back then. His insight into human nature and what makes people tick is amazing. He tells you to overcome your fears and doubts because they are so life draining. I enjoyed this book because of the way it made me look at myself and not others for the way my life is. It made me realize that if you think negative thoughts, your life will reflect what you think about. This book is a must have for every household. It should be read and explained to children and re-read when they are older. It will change their life as it has changed mine.

Marden's Miracle of Right Thought is an incredible, deep thought provoking masterpiece. At 28 bucks for a paperback, it has to great. It was well worth the price. Each time I read this book my cost per use has been reduced. This book is for you if you want to learn how to think right on all decisions we make daily. The topics are wide ranging from expecting the best, taming the blues, the divinity within you and raising your children. This is not a religious book, although he does mention that there is a creator. One chapter that every parent would want to read is the raising your children chapter. This chapter gave me new goals to strive for in the relationships I am building with my children. The book is worth the price just for that chapter. Spend the $28, this will be one of your favorites and most often read books. It is difficult to put into words how great this book is. Men of this level of insight and wisdom don't come along often so take advantage of it by checking out The Miracle of Right Thought.

You can live a life of health and prosperity by learning how your own mind controls your results in life. This book by Marden (written in the early 1900's) and his other books are life changing when the principles are applied. Read it now and act on it!

One of the best books I have read that has helped me to understand having "expectations" in the proper spiritual sense. " Your expectations opens or closes the door of your supply; if you expect grand things, and work honestly towards them, they will come to you, your supply will correspond to your expectation." An invaluable work towards helping one to literally 'get their mind right!'

Book was delivered in exact condition as described. Would not hesitate to buy from this seller again. Deliverly time was quicker than originally told. A definite plus.

Let me qualify this by saying for a number of years I taught Garde Manger at a Le Cordon Bleu school. I probably own every text book on the subject as it has remained near and dear to my heart as I moved back to the restaurant world.

This is probably the BEST text on this subject I have seen; so much so that I plan to look into their other books. Running the gamut from cold appetizers to a primer on ice sculpting to a discussion of centerpiece carving, this book provides clear concise examples of each process. The full color pictures are fantastic and a welcome addition to the instructions provided. If I was teaching again, this would be my textbook of choice.

I am a current culinary student & at last I have found a book that is a perfect learning tool for my studies. This book is perfect, it has it all, great illustrations, good lay out & very clear instruction. Modern Garde Manger was obviously written by guys that know how to teach their subject. The chapters on meats, game, poultry & fish are the best I have ever seen. This book is truly five star material & I know I will learn so much from it.

Finally someone has written a cooking instruction book that is suitable for the professional and home chef. This book is a must have for anyone serious about learning to cook. It fills in all the holes that will allow you to interpret and adjust recipes from other sources by providing you written and visual instruction along with interesting recipes from around the world. While it was written for the culinary education market this is really the first book any new cook should own. Great wedding or housewarming gift, a valuable reference for years.

I've wanted to be a professional chef long before Iron Chef and Emeril live hit the airwaves. This book will help me to learn what I need to know if I want to make it on to the big time. It's full of expert level information I've never seen before. The authors that wrote the book really know their stuff. The chapters on meat, fish and poultry fabrication have the best step by step photos i've seen in a text book..and I should know. My family has been giving me cookbooks since I could remember, finally I've got a book with new ideas and information I've not seen before. Buy this book for your personal library. It's in a class by itself.

You will not find a more readable book on personal finance. The book is organized into numerous short stories you can read in 5 to 10 minutes and covers all the most important things you need to know about money. This is a great book for the novice investor.

This book tells you the honest and SIMPLE truths about money and how to make it grow. Anyone regardless of age, income, etc. can follow this advice if you really know what you want. This is not just a book about money (though mostly it is), it is also about making the best out of life. It is an easy, enjoyable read... and one of the best investments you can make! As a single, 30-something mom who is just starting to think about retirement (funds) I am now designing a financial plan for myself and my son's future. Thanks Jim Jorgensen... for ever word!

This book tells you the honest and SIMPLE truths about money and how to make it grow. Anyone regardless of age, income, etc. can follow this advice if you really know what you want. This is not just a book about money (though mostly it is), it is also about making the best out of life. It is an easy, enjoyable read... and one of the best investments you can make! As a single, 30-something mom who is just starting to think about retirement (funds) I am now designing a financial plan for myself and my son's future. Thanks Jim Jorgensen... for ever word!

This book tells you the honest and SIMPLE truths about money and how to make it grow. Anyone regardless of age, income, etc. can follow this advice if you really know what you want. This is not just a book about money (though mostly it is), it is also about making the best out of life. It is an easy, enjoyable read... and one of the best investments you can make! As a single, 30-something mom who is just starting to think about retirement (funds) I am now designing a financial plan for myself and my son's future. Thanks Jim Jorgensen... for ever word!

This was one of the best books and easiest to understand on how to save and invest money. It was written in language that was easy to comprehend. Anyone who wants to learn how to save for retirement should read this book

Dr. Gary Seigel has written an amazing, entertaining book teaching how to keep your foot out of your mouth. The graphics, fonts and "test questions" took what could be a very dry subject and made it very interactive and fun.
I only wish this book would have been available when I started my career. Many communication blunders could have been avoided.
"The Mouthtrap" should be required reading for every high school and college student!

Dr. Seigel has written a smart, direct, witty book that I wish I'd read when I was younger! I strongly recommend it to anyone who has to interact with other people (and isn't that everyone?), to anyone who has ever struggled with how to handle an awkward situation or stumbled over how to say just the right words in a given situation. This book is expertly written, everything is easy to understand and digest and, most importantly, it is full of practical advice that you can use right now. And it's fun to read. What more can you ask? I'm going to give it to all my friends on their birthdays (and to other people anonymously!).

This book explains exactly what I tried to teach the people who worked for me over the years. Apparently Dr. Seigel can do what I couldn't, and what so many working people need...simple, straightforward advice in an enjoyable read!

In my reading of the Mouth Trap I found it to be extremely informative as well as an entertaining book.

I especially enjoyed the many third party anecdotes and discussions that helped to explain your main points. In addition, I thought that the graphics, typeface, and style made the book more attractive than other self-help motivational books that I have read previously and therefore your style made it easier to digest the information. I couldn't help but generate my own hopefully correct answers to the questions at the end of each chapter.

Dr. Seigel has sound advice for managing a world dominated by fast communication styles. I was particularly impressed with his M.A.D.E. acronym for planning email communication (pp. 185-187). It helped me understand how to avoid putting too much detail in emails. He is right on target with a comment about social styles (p. 98) thinking ahead as to how they can interrupt. I like the way he linked examples to characters in the famous Harry Potter novels (p. 45). He demonstrates, on p. 65, how the curse of knowledge can damage us. His book is sprinkled with humorous, real-world examples and was easy to read. I enjoyed his work.

Movies to Manage By uses film in the right way. Clemens and Wolff are wonderful writers, and their approach to film and leadership is insightful, meaningful, and entertaining. I have a small business and so am dealing with a lot of the dilemmas that the authors raise, and their observations are right on key. The subject matter seemed kind of light when I first saw the book, but reading it I see that it really is a book of substance with helpful information for people like me. Thank you.

What a terrific concept! Select a number of movies and then analyze what they reveal about "lessons in leadership." Specifically, here are the themes:

"Following Your Hunch" (The Hunt for Red October)

The Importance of Improvisation (Apollo 13)

The Failed Promise of Heroic Leadership (Dead Poets Society)

Turning Around a Faltering Team (Hoosiers)

Socratic Leadership (12 Angry Men)

Turning Around a Troubled Organization (Twelve O'Clock High)

When Leadership Fails (Citizen Kane)

Morality and Leadership (Wall Street)

This is a book which I wish I had written. The authors are to be commended, first for thinking about writing such a book and then for doing it. The result is a brilliant piece of work. The writing style has snap, crackle, and pop. The insights are of great value as we are helped to correlate the circumstances in each movie with the daily circumstances in which most of us are obliged to function each day.

After you read this book, you will perhaps think of other movies which also could have been discussed by the authors. For me (what great fun!), I would nominate Paths of Glory, Zulu, Executive Suite, Command Decision, Tunes of Glory, Braveheart, Jeremiah Johnson, Pork Chop Hill, Pale Rider, and Patton.

If you are a movie buff, if you are looking for a great read, and if you agree with me that much of value can be learned about leadership from the movies, obtain a copy of this book ASAP.

What a fun read this is! Business books tend to be so boring, so it was great to read something original and different. And the link of movies to management is not a stretch at all. Just good sensible advice presented in a really engaging writing style. I liked this very much.

A useful guide for business management courses, offering students creative insight into basic leadership principles. In "Movies to Manage By" John Clemens and Melora Wolf creatively utilize film as an instructive tool to convey leadership in a unique approach. A great book to be used in any graduate or college business program

In preparing for an annual management seminar that I was leading, someone suggested this book. It was a great help in being able to illustrate easily some useful take away management points for my group. Showing film clips as part of the day's events was a great way to break up the monotony and I found the participants sat up and listened to each segment, obviously interested. I would recommend this book for those who don't work for large companies who are always sending you outside for training. The book gives you all the items for you to do it yourself!

"My Hero" is an insightful, satisfying book - a pager-turner of thought and reflection. I had my favorite stories and I'd say there is something here for everyone. They run the gamut of human experience and are held together by the weaving of inspiration, deep wisdom and hope. We are an intelligent species. We do our greatest work when passionately creating and laboring over what we love best. But what makes us truly remarkable (and this is what "My Hero" reminds us over and over again) is when we never lose sight of those other human beings among us who are in need, and we do that angelic thing we do by acting on it.

Also available in an MP3 format (1400151988, $19.99), My Hero is an unabridged audiobook compilation of essays by genuine American heroes co-read by veteran narrators Alan Sklar and Ellen Archer. Sponsored by the nonprofit My Hero Project, whose mission is to inspire the hero in us all, My Hero includes the writings of celebrities, athletes, and public figures such as Michael J. Fox, Dana Reeve, Senator John McCain, Mayor Rudy Giuliani, astronaut John Glen, baseball great Yogi Berra, and many more. A singularly inspirational and motivational testimony to human greatness. 5 CDs, running time 5 1/2 hours.

This book is wonderful because it gives you courage. It speaks of Heros, and defines Heroic Acts. All of the People in this book have been committed to producing great services for people. MY favorites were Colonel Jack Jacobs,Senator John Glenn, Sue Bird,and Dr. Bernard Lown. Each talked about their successes and their disappointments. This book speaks from the heart. It promotes living a quality life full of meaning and discipline. All of the people in the book were extremely disciplined. It was the reason they were able to accomplish so much. I think this is a book that the whole family can enjoy. I could imagine a family sitting down to read this book together.
It simply inspires and shows how dreams do come true. I highly recommend this book.

The My Hero book is a spirit lifter that highlights the importance of
recognizing and commemorating those people who inspire us and who add
fuel to our creativity so that we may achieve great things. The intro by Karen Pritzker and forward by Magic Johnson provide a great back drop to this
collection of hero stories. I really enjoyed reading the essays written by Muhammad Ali,Frank O. Gehry , Rob Warden, Kathy Eldon,Erin Gruwell, Senator John Glenn, Senator John McCain and Elie Wiesel. We all learn from example, and people who accomplish amazing feats all have heroes or inspiring individuals whose ideas or actions made those accomplishments possible. This book enticed me to identify my heroes and as a result I came a way with a positively warm feeling of
thankfulness.

I highly recommend this book for a holiday gift to those you admire
and as a gift to some of the people you know that might be searching for
some inspiration of their own.

I have two books to recommend to readers if they are looking for books that focus on finding Inspiration. One is Michele Geraldi's Calling in the Night, and the other is Karen Pritzker's My Hero. These books show the importance of finding inspiration and applying it to your everyday life. My Hero is a vast collection of inspirational stories, written by some of the most influential people in the world, during some of the most controversial and trying times the world has ever seen. It does not try to be inspiring, so much as it focuses on the importance of a person finding something in his/her life to be inspired by. There is a big difference there. I found the stories uplifting, and I came from the book knowing that My Hero is a good read and a good tool that teaches a person to always keep his/her eyes open for the one little thing that might move the spirit to become better, and then hopefully, eventually move the spirit's of other people as well.

Navigating for Success: Passion, Goals and Action is a common sense career book. It's written by Moss Jackson. Dr. Jackson uses sailing as a metaphor for success. He says that much like a voyage, success, requires planning, focus and dedication.
He refers to successful people as "navigators." According to Dr. Jackson, navigators have three traits in common. Navigators: 1) Steer the course of their lives, rather than allowing themselves to be buffeted by waves of circumstance; 2) chart their course by cultivating the key qualities of passion, focus and resilience; and 3) take personal responsibility for, and are fully in charge of their lives.
Dr. Jackson concludes each chapter with a common sense summary he calls "Compass Points." The five Compass Points for Chapter 7 are:
1. Know where you're going and the results you want to achieve.
2. Create a plan to move through the gap.
3. Clarify the specific actions you're going to take.
4. Don't wait until events determine you're fate; take the initiative.
5. Learn from your mistakes and always keep you end state, or goals in mind.
There is a lot of common sense wisdom in these five statements. I particularly like number 4. I often tell my coaching clients that successful people don't wait for things to happen to them, they make happen the things that they want.
I also like the fact that Navigating for Success has a lot of stories and checklists. The book opens with a story about Dr. Jackson's childhood in Brooklyn - including playing stickball in the street and his fond remembrances of the long departed Brooklyn Dodgers. This book format both engaged me and got me thinking about what I need to do to continue my success.
In short, Navigating for Success is a very readable book filled with practical, common sense advice. Dr. Jackson is my kind of guy. I love what he's written and how he's written it.

We all know intellectually that to achieve our goals effectively we need to plan and execute our plan. Few individuals both plan and execute well; most of us need to put additional effort into one of these activities as it "does not come naturally" to us. Jackson helps the reader with both functions. The book starts with identifying ourselves (Jackson uses the terms "victim," "survivor" and "navigator" for his classifications.)

After identifying and labeling personal styles, Jackson starts with helping readers identify their passions and what they need to do to achieve them. This discussion is not limited to work goals but extends to cover family, personal life, financial life, health and relationships. Next comes dealing with your own emotions, and after that, communicating with others (after all, you will need their help to achieve your goals). After that, he covers unexpected situations.

Like those who advocate spiral-learning techniques, Jackson returns to dealing with emotions, but this time he focuses on dealing with other people's emotions. Some of the examples he gives refer to dealing with emotions in a group setting. In keeping with the spiral-learning techniques, Jackson next discusses team building, empowerment motivation and conflict resolution. The last few chapters are shorter than the preceding ones and summarize the overall message of the book.

Jackson's writing style is crisp and concise - even the longest chapters can be read in under fifteen minutes. The paragraphs are fluid and the examples help understand the concepts Jackson is presenting. My only real criticism is that the text would have benefited from the services of an editor. It's not that Jackson's writing needs to be clearer, its just that there were a few annoying typographical errors that a conventional spell check would not be able to pick up (for example "sin" instead of "seem"). Fortunately, these errors are rare.

Overall, this is an excellent book. The content is well presented, and I like Jackson's approach of starting with the self and then moving to others. By using metaphors and symbols associated with sailing, Jackson provides a workbook blueprint that is inspiring, thoughtful and thought provoking.

Armchair Interviews says: Good book for those who want to be successful in business and life.

If you are looking to strengthen your professional & personal life this is a must read. Moss Jackson provides an insightful approach to viewing and living life as a "navigator." The books goes onto explain the often victim role we take which prevents us from living life to its fullest. This book is guaranteed to open your eyes and realize the changes you can make in your day to day life to improve your overall quality of life and interpersonal relationships!

This book was extremely insightful and helpful. Moss Jackson must be an expert because his words motivated me to take the actions that my life needed. I was floundering and this book helped me to clarify my professional and personal goals. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to better their selves or their careers.

Life is a journey. Moss A. Jackson gives us many useful tips to live a meaningful and successful life in "Navigating for Success: Passion, Goal & Action."

"...For whatever dream you choose to pursue, this book will show you how to be a more confident and effective Navigator for success." Moss wrote, "Who are Navigators? They are individuals who steer the course of their lives, rather than allow themselves to be buffeted about by waves of circumstance, past experience or emotion. Navigators chart their course by cultivating the key qualities of passion, focus, resilience, and a sense of adventure. Rather than viewing problems as obstacles, they seize them as opportunities..." Moss also discusses the ways of survivors and victims, and analyzes the reasons for their failures.

"Navigating for Success: Passion, Goal & Action" has 7 parts: Steering Your Life, Mapping Your Course, Riding Your Inner Wave, Ship to Shore: Getting Connected, Storm Warning, Building Your Crew and Setting Sail. Each part is divided into several chapters with real life examples and a simple question section at the end.

"Navigating for Success: Passion, Goal & Action" has 137 pages. It is a useful book for those seeking business and professional success and striving to achieve personal goals.

Gang Chen, a Book Reviewer for Bookpleasures

This book presents the reader with a no nonsense, realistic approach to truly managing your career. Lassiter's philosophy drives a significant change in the way you "look" for a job...it's not about a job search any longer, it's about bringing networking into your everyday life and building your career into everything you do. This book is a refreshing honest approach to looking at yourself and improving how you go about making changes that are right for you. It is filled with great examples that we can all relate to. Hats off to Lassiter for a great job! I'll be impatiently waiting for the next one!

This book presents the reader with a no nonsense, realistic approach to truly managing your career. Lassiter's philosophy drives a significant change in the way you "look" for a job...it's not about a job search any longer, it's about bringing networking into your everyday life and building your career into everything you do. This book is a refreshing honest approach to looking at yourself and improving how you go about making changes that are right for you. It is filled with great examples that we can all relate to. Hats off to Lassiter for a great job! I'll be impatiently waiting for the next one!

The New Job Security gives the reader a refreshing look at how to approach a career change. I have read many "HOW TO" books and this one is the most realistic and comprehensive guide to date. It challenges you to look at yourself, and review one's philsophy on how to manage your career while incorporating the "job search" into your everyday lifestyle. This book is full of real life (and often humorous) stories that we can all relate to. This is one of the few books that tells it like it is. Lassiter certainly has proven herself to understand the market conditions and the motivation of the people who know how to survive and thrive. A great find! I'll wait impatiently for her next one. JM

If you've been working in the corporate world and you know how to handle yourself in business settings, you absolutely must use this book. Don't wait till you need it! Start reading now.

This book is not for everyone. If you're a certified maverick (like me), or you haven't ever fit in to the corporate world, your efforts to apply Lassiter's strategies can backfire. Corporate managers know how to read between the lines. When you try to follow Lassiter's scripts, you have to know the tone to use and the body language to complement your verbal communication.

With that caveat, Lassiter's book is one of the most comprehensive and realistic I've come across. These days, she says, you can't just look for a job. You must proactively identify needs and demonstrate that you can fill them.

A few highlights:
Come up with some PAR statements: Problem, Action, Resolution.
When negotiating, it's not over till it's over! Keep your options open till you've got a written offer...even while you're new on the job..
Don't show that you're desperate!

Networking is the only way to make career moves -- and Lassiter actually offers tips for would-be networkers. Most books focus on simplistic networking tips that don't work for senior-level managers.
Her discussion of executive recruiters is superb -- and frank.

If you've got a track record in some organization, this book will be the best you can get. Lassiter doesn't say much about changing careers -- just briefly warns of the difficulty and says "not too often." She's really presented in a small book the information you might get from a high-quality outplacement service. I'll even forgive her references to Myers-Briggs -- you might score "introverted" and still be a great salesperson!

Move over Richard Bolles! Pam Lassiter has written the career book for the new millennium and new economy. Though basically common sense - as are all good self-help books - this one is current and relevant, and the ideas are packaged in a clever yet practical way, one that hopefully will make its suggestions easier to implement.

The book provides a comprehensive, cohesive, and logical approach to career management. Its highlights are: excellent use of humor, and a great attitude and style throughout; two dozen practical, but not overwhelming, "homework" exercises (with extra blank forms provided); particularly strong coverage of networking and negotiating; over a dozen realistic, short tales of people in different career phases; and excellent, up-to-date references to additional print and on-line resources.

I am a career and job search counselor who strongly believes that "it depends" is the answer to almost all job search-related questions. So, my favorite parts of the book are the many "caveats" that have been inserted. Just when you think Pam may have made a point a bit too strongly, she seems to quickly acknowledge the opposite view, or provide an alternate approach. That's nice work!

Realistic, comprehensive, practical, instructive, and fun, the book is a valuable addition to the career management literature.