“Did you hear? The company is planning to downsize another ten percent!”“They're going to drop health benefits from the retirement plan!” “Our department is being moved to another state!” We've all heard similar, disconcerting rumors. But when you're offered an early-retirement package and two weeks to decide, what do you do next?With over thirty years working for the same company, Jerry was facing yet another winter of icy, frigid commutes to his office in the Big Apple. Suddenly, with a small window of opportunity, he was offered a sweetened package to retire.And so it was, the day before Thanksgiving, Jerry bade his colleagues a final good-bye.But what comes next? What will he do? Will he find the passion he tucked away in a desk drawer when he first started? Will he pursue another white collar career? Will he resign himself to a life of leisure? And most importantly, regardless of the choice – will there be donuts?You will find yourself laughing out loud as Jerry searches, stumbles, and starts again in his search for a new career – one without ties.
“Get another job in finance. Make a quick killing and retire again in another year!” (As soon as I get the oil changed in my wife's car!) “Forget the want-ads in the newspapers – those are so Eighties! Just go to the monster!” (Sure, right after I fix the attic steps.)“Move south.” (But first I have to trim the shrubs and paint the bedroom.)Early retirement from the company that had employed him over thirty years, Jerry now wrestles with what to do with his life. Still on the short side of his fifties, and accepting that it's too soon to put away his briefcase, he diligently searches for a new occupation/profession/job. One that will fulfill the passions that he didn't know he had But in between here and the perfect career is one obstacle – the unending Honey Do List. Join Jerry as he attempts to: satisfy the love of his life (aka wife); find his passions (after he determines what they are): and keep his sanity (and extremities) intact while searching for the ideal second career.Following up on his earlier book, No More Ties . . . But Will There Be Donuts? Jerry continues his quest. Will he resign himself to a life of leisure? More importantly, regardless of the choice – are there donuts?You will find yourself laughing out loud as he takes a new road in life – filled with intersections, potholes, cuts and bruises, and a liberal amount of coffee and donut stops!
Examining the cultural history of Renaissance Naples with an emphasis on humanism, the author also evaluates Naples in the broader context of fifteenth-century Italy and Renaissance Europe in general. He addresses several prominent themes of Renaissance history: patron- client relationships, the development of a realistic, Machiavellian approach to matters of statecraft and diplomacy, and the influence of Neapolitan humanists on European culture in general. Originally published in 1987. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
If you read other guides to bicycling Europe you'll find, between yawns, they are filled with very general practical information and describe routes in a long-winded narrative format, impractical for most cyclists. In addition, most focus on just one region or country. Written by Jerry Soverinsky, the owner of a Chicago-based tour company specializing in European destinations (www.cbttours.com) and former Second City comedy writer, this book differs from its predecessors by featuring (a.) detailed information for planning and riding 7- to 10-day tours in 10 countries, (b.) route descriptions in the form of precise, turn-by-turn "cue sheets" based on notable landmarks, and (c.) details for each tour, including historical overviews of regions, food and lodging accommodations to suit any budget, and up-to-date contact information. Whether you actually make it to Europe to ride or not, this highly-entertaining cycling book is well worth the read.
Lists the selling and buying prices for chart-hitting singles, EPs, and LPs from 1950-1978, includes prices for 78s, and lists uncharted songs by charted artists.
All kinds of music are profiled in this guide, indexed by artist and organized by label, format, manufacturer's selection number, and date of issue. Featured are prices for over 1 million records, listings for 45,000 artists, a color eight-page insert of record cover art, and a buyers-sellers directory.
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