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The Condition: A Novel (P.S.)
$14.99
I thought the book started off really well. I liked the continual change of perspective at first; however, later I did think that this was an excuse to have almost nothing happen and spend the majority of the book indulging in individual character development.
I got bored.

Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions (Essentials of Human Diseases & Conditions)
$59.95
I was pleased with my order. Book was in good condition, and arrived on time.

Our Iceberg Is Melting: Changing and Succeeding Under Any Conditions
$19.99
Heard OUR ICEBERG IS MELTING by John Kotter and
Holger Rathgeber . . . this is a short, yet insightful fable about
a group of penguins faced with a potentially devastating problem.

Though I don't usually like animal stories that show what humans
are like, for some reason this one struck home . . . I could relate
to the characters in the story, Fred, Alice, Louis, Buddy the Professor
and NoNo, particularly because they were so similar to individuals
I have encountered in my life . . . you'll recognize them as well.

You'll also be able to relate the story to change that needs
to take place in your company or organization, and how to
implement these "Eight Step Process of Successful Change"
that were originally developed by Kotter at the Harvard Business
School:

Set the Stage
1. Create a Sense of Urgency
2. Pull Together the Guiding Team

Decide What to Do
3. Develop the Change Vision and Strategy

Make it Happen
4. Communicate for Understanding and Buy In
5. Empower Others to Act
6. Produce Short-Term Wins
7. Don't Let Up

Make it Stick
8. Create a New Culture

One added bonus I gained from the CD version was that it contained
an informative discussion with both authors on ways to put the ideas
from the book into practice.

Victory Conditions (Vatta's War)
$7.99
This was a rather lackluster ending for the saga. Did the author run out of ideas?