I May Not Be Totally Perfect But Parts Of Me Are Excellent And Other Brilliant Thoughts

Nearly three hundred brilliant thoughts or "pot shots" are presented with humorous illustrations on the themes of communication, time and change, pleasure, life, and other topics of human concern

Nearly three hundred brilliant thoughts or "pot shots" are presented with humorous illustrations on the themes of communication, time and change, pleasure, life, and other topics of human concern

A pocket-sized pep-talk packed with inspiration and motivation. Got an idea for a business? Just started out? Or wondering what to do next? From planning and setting up, to raising finance and making a profit, All-Time Essentials for Entrepreneurs is your one-stop shop for advice and tips on everything you need to know and do to get your business off the ground. Jonathan Yates is a serial entrepreneur who understands that when you're launching or running your own business, you need ideas and answers fast. He runs regular seminars showing people just like you how to achieve their goals. His top 10 tips for success have been compared to those of business mogul and Apprentice TV show chairman, Sir Alan Sugar. Blending indispensable advice and short bursts of inspiration with motivational quotes from the world's greatest thinkers, All-Time Essentials for Entrepreneurs is the smart little sidekick you'll find yourself turning to again and again. 'Jonathan has tremendous energy and drive. You can tap into that energy in this book.' Sahar Hashemi, co-founder of Coffee Republic 'Jonathan is one of those rare individuals who has great business acumen as well as entrepreneurial insight. His passion to succeed is infectious.' Mike Clare, Dreams

Nearly 300 Brilliant Thoughts to provide, amuse, energize, tranquilize, captivate, liberate newly everyone you know.

A compilation of satirical and philosophical aphorisms from modern writers on the cutting edge of their craft A unique anthology that draws together the work and musings of our leading pioneers of short-form writing, this book features writers who take this time-honored literary form to new heights. Concise, wise, and sometimes terse or humorous, aphorisms are short phrases that are often instructional or moralistic. With a brief introductory piece from each author and a generous sampling of each individual's particular take on the aphorism, the reader is presented with a vast trove of wit, wisdom, insight, and inspiration, as well as new ways to look at language, words, and writing. From "Nothing dirtier than old soap" to "He doesn't need imagination—he's got money," the writers expound upon their favorite adages. The contributors range from prize-winning poets Charles Simic and Stephen Dobyns to bestselling authors like James Geary, David Shields, and experimental writers such as Olivia Dresher and Yahia Lababidi. Short Flights is sure to intrigue and delight all lovers of literature, language, and wordplay.

NEW! Emphasis on the holistic self-care of the nurse includes Self-Care Nudge content in the narrative and new Simplify and Deepen boxes. NEW! Case studies for the Next-Generation NCLEX® in relevant chapters challenge you to apply clinical judgment to nursing communication scenarios. NEW! Confronting Bullying and Incivility with Honesty and Respect chapter helps you learn how to approach these difficult situations and respond in an honest and respectful manner. NEW! Three new appendices provide mapping of the AACN® Essentials to the text, a holistic self-care assessment, and the answer key for Next-Generation NCLEX® case studies.