Pat Severturn says what most of us have thought about our jobs, managers, and employers in this humorous riff on self-help guides. He offers true stories (yes, they really happened) and advice that you'll actually want to follow the next time a boss undermines you or has a ridiculous request.

It's a book for disgruntled employees (and aren't we all at times?), workers close to retirement, and fresh meat who haven't yet had their souls destroyed by toxic managers. It will help you do your job-and do it well-while flying under the radar. You will learn how to avoid pointless...