The Jobs/Careers Shelf

ForkFight!: Whisks, Risks, and Conflicts Behind the Restaurant Curtain
Mark H. Brezinski
Post Hill Press
www.posthillpress.com
9781637587508, $28.00, HC, 256pp

https://www.amazon.com/ForkFight-Whisks-Conflicts-Restaurant-Curtain/dp/163= 7587503

Synopsis: Mark H. Brezinski is a forty-five-year veteran of the dynamic res= taurant industry. A graduate of the famed School of Hotel Administration at=
Cornell University, Mark went on to create or co-create multiple nationall=
y acclaimed restaurant companies.

His experiences span the globe in search of culinary discoveries and inspir= ations with industry icons like the late Norman Brinker, Paul Fleming, Phil=
Romano, and chefs Michael Mina and Mark Miller. Mark's restaurants have fe= atured an international buffet of foods that include Indian, Italian, Frenc=
h, and Vietnamese.

His travels have taken him from Tokyo to Tuscany, from San Francisco to Sha= nghai, from Mumbai to Maui. This book takes you to all of these places and = more, while telling behind-the-scenes stories - sometimes funny, often hear= tbreaking, and never without lessons learned. The journey is a remarkable t= ag-along to the highs and lows of being an entrepreneur and the self-discov= ery that comes with each stop.

Mark resides in Dallas and, never one to leave a stone unturned, is current=
ly founder of his latest concept, Bizzy, which features his vision of bette=
r fast food.

Critique: A fascinating culinary memoir of professional restauranteur Mark =
H. Brezinski, "ForkFight!: Whisks, Risks, and Conflicts Behind the Restaura=
nt Curtain" will have a very special appeal to readers with an interest in = the restaurant industry. Written with the assistance of co-author Mark Stue= rtz and highly recommended for community library American Biography/Memoir = collections, it should be noted that "ForkFight!" is also available in a di= gital book format (Kindle, $14.99),

Editorial Note: Mark H. Brezinski (https://mbrezinski.com) is a forty-five-= year restaurant industry veteran who has created or co-created multiple nat= ionally recognized and rewarded restaurant concepts. His experience spans t=
he globe and his connections with industry icons is deep. He is recognized =
in the restaurant industry as co-founder and/or creator of restaurant conce= pts that have won "Hot Concept" and "Concepts of Tomorrow" awards and was r= ecently named one of "Nation's Restaurant News Most Influential Restaurant = CEO's."

You're Gonna Get Peed On!
Dr. Michael Bugg, D.V.M.
michaelbugg.com
The Veterinary Project Publishing
9781738772308 $22.99 pbk / $9.99 Kindle

https://www.amazon.com/Youre-Gonna-Get-Peed-Veterinarians/dp/1738772306

Synopsis: Thrive in your veterinary career, combat burnout, and realign you=
r life with this expert guide! Your patients may be adorable dogs and fluff=
y kittens, but even the cutest of job perks don't lessen the stress of your=
veterinary career.

Between the never-ending stream of appointments, constant decision-making, = and empathy exhaustion, the reality of your once-dream job may feel more li=
ke a nightmare. The truth is, sustaining a career as a veterinarian is hard=
to do when you're stuck in survival mode.

You treat all your clients and their adorable furry creatures with love, co= mpassion, and gratitude. Now, it's time to care for the most important pati= ent - yourself.

In You're Gonna Get Peed On, Dr. Michael Bugg, DVM, shares smart solutions = for the personal and financial struggles that no one warned you about in ve=
t school. With this guide of practical advice and insights from veterinaria=
ns pulled from his popular podcast, The Veterinary Project Podcast, get rea=
dy to take back control from veterinary burnout and realign your life for u= ltimate joy and financial abundance - both inside and outside of the clinic=
..

Critique: You're Gonna Get Peed On! is a tell-it-like-it is guide written b=
y a veterinarian, for veterinarians, yet thoroughly accessible to readers o=
f all backgrounds. Chapters address both practical and emotional issues tha=
t can interfere with work- life balance. A brief section on money managemen=
t supplements this informed and informative guide especially for anyone asp= iring to or managing a veterinary private practice. Highly recommended. It = should be noted for personal reading lists that You're Gonna Get Peed On! i=
s also available in a Kindle edition ($9.99).

The Law at Work
Alan Crone
https://cronelawfirmplc.com
Lioncrest Publishing
https://lioncrest.com
9781544539560, $34.99 hc / $17.99 pb / $7.99 Kindle, 194pp

https://www.amazon.com/Law-Work-Playbook-Executives-Professionals/dp/154453= 955X

Synopsis: Work conflict can be frightening because employers have more powe=
r than their employees. When problems arise with no apparent solution, it c=
an feel like you, the employee, have no leverage to resolve them.

One of your most important relationships is between you and your employer. = The more advanced your career, the higher the stakes when conflict threaten=
s this partnership built upon hard work and mutual respect.

From career changes and compensation issues to unethical behavior and discr= imination, difficult topics that threaten your reputation and livelihood ar=
e hard to navigate. With the publication of "The Law at Work: A Legal Playb= ook for Executives and Professionals", employment law attorney Alan Crone r= eveals how to protect yourself from harmful consequences during workplace c= onflict that threatens your income, future, and peace of mind. You will lea=
rn the options available and whether legal recourse is appropriate. Release=
worry and doubt, knowing you're not alone, via this enlightening must-read=
for executives who want to be their best, even in crises.

Critique: Exceptionally well written, organized and presented, "The Law at = Work: A Legal Playbook for Executives and Professionals" by Alan Crone will=
have a particular value to readers with an interest in personnel managemen= t/conflict resolution and on-the-job decision making/problem solving. While=
especially and unreservedly recommended for personal, professional, commun= ity, corporate, and academic library Business Management and Decision Makin=
g, Corporate Governance and Project Management, as well as Jobs/Careers col= lections and supplemental curriculum MBA studies lists, it should be noted = that "The Law at Work: A Legal Playbook for Executives and Professionals" i=
s also available in a paperback edition (9781544539553, $17.99) and in a di= gital book format (Kindle, $7.99).

Editorial Note: Alan G. Crone (https://cronelawfirmplc.com/about/team/alan-= crone) is the founder and CEO of The Crone Law Firm, an employment law team=
committed to helping employees, executives, and entrepreneurs resolve work= place disputes. A master at devising winning strategies and innovative tact= ics, Alan is known for achieving the best outcome for clients. He is a fift= h-generation Memphian who has been active in local and state politics for d= ecades, serving as the former head of the Shelby County Republican Party an=
d Senior Policy Advisor to the mayor of Memphis.

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