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“His name is Claude,” the girl said. “He’s going to help.” Cathy Dower has two jobs, one daughter, and a plan that leaves no room for accidents. When she twists her ankle in Central Park and can’t reach her phone, it’s six-year-old Anne who goes looking for help — and comes back with a stranger in dark running clothes who pays the hospital bill before Cathy can argue, leaves his card, and walks away. Claude Havet runs the Havet Group — luxury fashion, six time zones, a limestone townhouse on the Upper East Side that has every material thing and none of the warmth. He ...

A Survival Guide For Navigating Power Dynamics, Stereotypes, and Systematic Racism in Corporate Spaces Being a Black woman in corporate America comes with microaggressions that feel macro, having your competence constantly questioned, and being forced to work twice as hard for half the recognition. Plus the rules are unwritten, the playing field is anything but level, and the goalposts move without warning. So if you’re feeling stuck, sidelined, or exhausted from trying to excel in spaces that weren’t built for you, it’s because you need more than just motivation to navigate the ...

THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO CLAUDE COWORK — NOW FULLY UPDATED FOR DISPATCH, COMPUTER USE, PLUGINS, AND EVERYTHING ANTHROPIC HAS SHIPPED SINCE LAUNCH. Claude Cowork launched in January 2026 and changed what's possible for knowledge workers. Delegate real tasks to AI: organising files, creating documents, extracting data from receipts, conducting research — all without writing a single line of code. This handbook was the first comprehensive guide to Cowork. This second edition brings it fully up to date with a product that has moved fast. Since launch, Anthropic has shipped Windows support, a...

Surrounded by incompetence? Feeling like you’re trapped in a never-ending meeting with clueless coworkers? Welcome to the survival guide you didn’t know you desperately needed. For anyone navigating today’s chaotic workplace filled with baffling decisions, endless meetings, and maddening mediocrity, How to Work with Stupid People offers a practical, witty, and research-backed blueprint to protect your sanity — and your career. Drawing on 30 years of experience inside corporate madhouses, JS Paxton unpacks the psychology of irrational behavior and gives you tactical strategies to ...

"A masterfully crafted psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the final page!" What happens when your coworker becomes your worst nightmare? Shelby Lane thought she knew her colleagues at Meridian Health Marketing. She was wrong. When mysterious incidents begin targeting Shelby—missing keys, corrupted files, cancelled medical appointments—she realizes someone wants to destroy her career... and her life. Perfect for fans of: - Gillian Flynn's Sharp Objects - Ruth Ware's psychological suspense - Anyone who loved "The Silent Patient" 230 pages of edge-of-your-seat ...

Stop Rehearsing Conversations You Never Have. Start Saying What You Mean When It Matters Most. You rehearse the perfect words. Then the moment arrives, and everything vanishes. You fumble. You ramble. You walk away wishing you had said something different. This book changes that. Forever. Say It Right Every Time gives you the exact words to say in every difficult conversation. Not vague advice. Not theories. Just 115 word-for-word scripts that work in real situations, starting today. 115 Ready-to-Use Scripts for every difficult conversation at work, home, and everywhere that matters 15 ...

Two irresistible professors. One overworked single mom. And a love that breaks all the rules... Rachel Morris is just trying to keep her job -- and keep everything together at home. As an adjunct professor and single mom to a teenage daughter, she’s used to being pulled in a million directions and never being anyone’s first priority. That changes when she catches the attention of two very different men. Dr. David Weston is grumpy, guarded, and intensely brilliant. Dr. Julian Crawford is all charm and sunshine, with a smile that could melt the toughest academic. They’re both tenured, ...

One hot and reckless night with a sexy silver fox. I didn’t ask his name. I can’t forget his hands. The next day, there he is. Grant Donovan. My client’s billionaire brother. What’s worse? A blurry photo of us lands in the wrong hands. I need this scandal buried. My firm is barely alive. I can’t lose this project. Grant needs a wife before he’s fifty. Or his uncle gets the inheritance Grant has spent his life fighting for. So we make a deal. Fake relationship. Contract marriage. Just business. Except every time he touches me, my body forgets every rule my brain is trying to keep...

The FULL TEXT of Sam Vaknin's classic, groundbreaking BIBLE of NARCISSISM and NARCISSISTIC ABUSE, now in its 10th edition. Tips and advice as well as the most complete clinical background. Narcissistic Personality Disorder and its effects on the narcissist, the psychopath and their nearest and dearest in a variety of settings: the family, workplace, in Church, the community, law enforcement, and politics. 100 frequently asked questions and two essays - a total of 730 pages! Reflects the NEW criteria in the recent fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM 5-TR). You are not...

One reckless night with my teammate could destroy everything I’ve worked for. Nash O'Connor: I’ve had to hide who I really am my entire life. Being hailed as the NHL's Golden Boy,I can't afford for the truth about who I am to get out. However, all of that is about to change with the addition of Leo Maverick, the NHL's most notorious troublemaker. Our on-ice rivalry has spun out of control, and now our coach is forcing us to room together during away games. Underneath our public hatred is a fierce craving neither of us can control, and it is threatening to consume us both. Our secret ...

A high-heat, enemies-to-lovers why-choose romance. Enemies to Lovers + Forced Proximity + Reverse Harem + Workplace Power Dynamics I made enemies in high places by telling the truth. Now the only way to survive is to work for three billionaire triplets who want to control exactly what I say and do. Their deal is simple: They own my future. They own my time. And for the next three years, I work for them. Liam is cold, commanding, and used to obedience. Axel is reckless and always looking for a fight. Nolan is quiet, watchful, and far more dangerous than he looks. They didn’t make this deal...

Read the complete Exotic Desires series in this box set. No Cliffhanger. After having lost the only woman he’d ever loved, twenty-seven year-old Reed Stirling rejects his parents' plans for him to take over the family business and travels to Europe, searching for a revelation as to what he's supposed to do with his life. What he finds instead is something else entirely. Don't miss the Sinful Desires steamy spin-off series, Exotic Desires by best-selling author M.S. Parker.

Unlock the skills that set exceptional professionals apart. In today’s fast-paced, multicultural, and often virtual workplace, your ability to handle hard conversations can make or break your success. Whether it’s addressing poor performance, negotiating with a client, resolving a conflict, or delivering tough feedback, the conversations you fear most are often the ones that matter most. Lead Through Difficult Conversations is your go-to playbook for turning these high-stress moments into leadership wins. Inside, you’ll learn how to: ✅ Stay calm and manage your emotions — even ...

Wren Calloway is just trying to survive another exhausting shift. A shy waitress with more bills than hope, she keeps her head down, refills glasses, and prays the powerful people in the room never notice her. But tonight, one of them does. Calvin Mercer didn’t become a billionaire by overlooking anything. Cold. Controlled. Untouchable. The man built an empire by dominating every room he walks into. So when champagne spills down his suit and the trembling waitress freezes in front of him, Calvin doesn’t react like the other men in the room. He stares. Because the moment Calvin Mercer ...

Ava, the girl next door, has proven herself to be much more over the past few months. She is no longer just a childhood crush in need of protection. She has become Alex's trusted friend, and she’s helped and supported him. As their chemistry continues to grow, all they need is the right opportunity to take their relationship to the next level. Meanwhile, Gwen learns about Alex's unconventional lifestyle and begins to distance herself from him. But Ava, who has befriended the professor, is determined to change Gwen’s mind by arranging a camping trip for the three of them. Once again, ...

I lead a naughty secret life ... and my dad’s best friend found out! Eliza: When Jack Landry strides into my parents’ yard, I’m done for. He’s older. Dominant. Arresting. My dad’s best friend is a retired Air Force hero with a broad chest and piercing blue eyes that seem to see right through my “good girl” act. He sees me in my garden. He sees me in my tiniest bikini by the pool. He sees me offering him a drink while my dad is just twenty feet away. But Jack doesn’t realize that the innocent young woman he sees during the day has a much darker side once the sun goes down. ...

“Funny, Sexy, Romantic. Each book is adorable, but if you only read one, read book five. In Love.” -- RomanceLMHLaugh out loud and fall in love with a fake fiancé, a baseball super star, a genius, and tortured soulmates in this captivating Rom-Com bundle.Whether you like your heroinesAmbitious…but in loveSporty…but fascinatedBookish…but enthralledUnflappable…but with a secret fortuneorSweet…but determinedThis series has a book for you. Read along as these couples find their happily-ever-after.Now available--the complete series:Book 1: Fake Fiancé for Christmas (Chance & ...

Billionaire vampire Vladimir Drake has one goal in Dallas: run a blood bank that keeps the coven fed and the humans unbitten. But with his nagging father—formerly Vlad the Impaler, now Vlad the Nagger—breathing down his neck, he needs help. And fast. Enter Lakeisha: freshly graduated, desperate for a job, and completely unaware her new boss is undead. Vladimir refuses to hire vampires (they tend to eat the inventory), so a human assistant seems perfect… until sparks start flying. Between demanding parents, supernatural politics, and workplace chaos, Vladimir and Lakeisha stumble into ...

Overcome Workplace Manipulation: Spot the Signs, Take Back Control, and Thrive Do you feel drained, confused, or second-guessing yourself at work? Are you dealing with a toxic boss, manipulative coworkers, or office politics that leave you frustrated? Workplace manipulation is real—and it can sabotage your confidence, career, and well-being if left unchecked. This book gives you the tools to recognize manipulation, protect yourself, and regain control. You’ll learn how to spot gaslighting, guilt-tripping, favoritism, passive-aggressive behavior, and other toxic tactics before they take ...

Amina Wells never planned on becoming a nanny. But when she takes the job caring for billionaire Grant Wilder’s grieving niece, she finds herself drawn into a world of glittering penthouses, whispered gossip—and a man who terrifies her as much as he tempts her. Grant lives for control. For order. For keeping his emotions locked behind boardroom walls. But Amina is nothing like the polished women in his world. She’s sunshine and music, the one person who can reach through his armor… and the only one who can soothe the little girl who’s become his entire world. Their connection is ...