Bøker av Wayne Turmel

"A wildly original wolf-noir. This is Raymond Chandler...with fangs!" -David Buzan, award-winning author of In the Lair of LegendsA mysterious figure stalks Chicago's Paranormal community, and the only person who can stop it is Johnny Lupul, the Werewolf PI.First, he must cope with a 400-year-old witchfinder, rampaging demons, and a journalist threatening to reveal Johnnys dark, hairy secret.As if that's not enough, his boss has been kidnapped and the clock is ticking.Packed with non-stop action, humor and twists, Johnny Lycan & the Last Witchfinder will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Don't miss the heart-stopping conclusion to the Werewolf PI series.

"Full of concrete, real-world examples, this guide is written with both understanding and encouragement--''Maybe you''re already feeling this. Some days you feel isolated and alone,'' they offer. With so many office jobs now being done at home, this couldn''t have arrived at a better time."--Publishers WeeklyEven before the coronavirus hit, remote work was growing at nearly 30 percent per year, and now it''s just a fact of life. There are many millions of people who once worked at a central location every day who now find themselves facing an entirely new way of working. Written by the founders of the Remote Leadership Institute, this book is the most authoritative single resource for helping remote workers get work done effectively, build relationships that are both productive and satisfying, and maintain a career trajectory when they are not in constant close contact with their leader, coworkers, or the organization in general.The Long-Distance Teammate tackles three important issues: navigating the personal and interpersonal, growing the skills to be productive, and communicating effectively--all from a distance. In short, there is a big difference between working at home and being an effective member of a team. This practical guide describes that difference and allows you to be a great remote teammate.

The Holy Land, 1187Ten-Year-old Lucca the Louse narrowly escaped the worst disaster to befall the Kingdom of Jerusalem, but he's not safe yet. His beloved but doomed city of Acre is about to fall into Saracen hands, and there's nothing anyone can do to stop it.Days after his return, he uncovers a plot to rip apart what remains of the Crusader Kingdom. Acre's only chance lies in the last Christian stronghold; the port of Tyre. Carrying an important secret, Lucca-accompanied by a young Lebanese girl, a leprous nun, and a Hospitaler with a dark secret-must make his way through bandit-infested wilderness to seek help. Will he find assistance for those left behind, or will it be too little, too late?This exciting sequel to "Acre's Bastard" is a rollicking, humorous and thrilling adventure story that stands alone, but adds to the growing legend of Lucca le Pou.Wayne Turmel is the author of the best-selling The Count of the Sahara and award-winning Acre's Bastard. He lives and writes in Las Vegas, where his motto is Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it. The rest of us are doomed too, but get to smile and say 'told you so'."

If you''re in management, you are almost certainly making presentations routinely. It''s easy, but incorrect, to think of your presentation as a bunch of bulleted lists in Powerpoint slides. Technical managers, in particular, are notorious for conceiving of their presentations in this way. The truth is that every presentation you create and deliver is an opportunity for you to communicate your message, persuade your audience and get the action you require as a response. So how do you go about creating presentations that accomplish this?Communication expert Wayne Turmel talked to technical managers at the engineering giant Cisco, where hundreds of presentations are made every day. Presenters at Cisco have to make sure their presentations get heard above the noise. They must get their points across clearly and succinctly while persuading their audiences to take desired courses of action.In #PRESENTATION tweet Book01, Wayne distills for you the best of the best presentation tips, painstakingly gathered from expert presenters across Cisco. He presents the tips in the ever-popular tweet format, allowing you to absorb the wisdom readily and put it directly into action. You will learn to fine-tune your presentation to its key points, deliver it with authority and style, create and present webinars, and more. From how to speak to engineers, to presenting webcasts that keep your audience attentive, Wayne brings you practical, solid advice from people who sell, persuade and teach successfully every single day.If your work requires you to present effectively in a business situation, whether to a technical or a non-technical audience, #PRESENTATION tweet Book01 contains gathered wisdom to ensure that your next presentation gets you the attention and results you want.#PRESENTATION tweet Book01 is part of the THINKaha series whose 112-page books contain 140 well-thought-out quotes (tweets/ahas).