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| "The Handsome Man's De Luxe Cafe" |
| "Even the arrival of her baby can't hold Mma Makutsi back from success in the workplace and so no sooner than she becomes a full partner in the No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency - in spite of Mma Ramotswe's belated claims that she is only 'an assistant full partner' - she also launches a new enterprise of her own the Handsome Man's De Luxe Cafe Grace Makutsi is a lady with a business plan but who could predict temperamental chefs drunken waiters and more? Luckily help is at hand from the only person in Gaborone more gently determined than Mma Makutsi Mma Ramotswe of course"
Price: 6.49 |
| "The Man In The Wooden Hat" |
| "Filth (Failed In London Try Hong Kong) is a successful lawyer when he marries Elisabeth in Hong Kong soon after the War Reserved immaculate and courteous Filth finds it hard to demonstrate his emotions But Elisabeth is different - a free spirit She was brought up in the Japanese Internment Camps which killed both her parents but left her with a lust for survival and an affinity with the Far East No wonder she is attracted to Filth's hated rival at the Bar - the brash forceful Veneering Veneering has a Chinese wife and an adored son - and no difficulty whatsoever in demonstrating his emotions How Elisabeth turns into Betty and whether she remains loyal to stolid Filth or is swept up by caddish Veneering makes for a page-turning plot in a perfect novel which is full of surprises and revelations as well as the humour and eccentricites for which Jane Gardam's writing is famous"
Price: 6.49 |
| "Old Filth" |
| "Long ago Old Filth was a Raj orphan - one of the many young children sent 'Home' from the East to be fostered and educated in England Jane Gardam's novel tells his story from his birth in what was then Malaya to the extremities of his old age In so doing she not only encapsulates a whole period from the glory days of British Empire through the Second World War to the present and beyond but also illuminates the complexities of the character known variously as Eddie the Judge Fevvers Filth Master of the Inner Temple Teddy and Sir Edward Feathers"
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| "The Goldfinch" |
| "Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction 2014Aged thirteen Theo Decker son of a devoted mother and a reckless largely absent father survives an accident that otherwise tears his life apart Alone and rudderless in New York he is taken in by the family of a wealthy friend He is tormented by an unbearable longing for his mother and down the years clings to the thing that most reminds him of her a small strangely captivating painting that ultimately draws him into the criminal underworld As he grows up Theo learns to glide between the drawing rooms of the rich and the dusty antiques store where he works He is alienated and in love - and his talisman the painting places him at the centre of a narrowing ever more dangerous circle The Goldfinch is a haunted odyssey through present-day America and a drama of enthralling power Combining unforgettably vivid characters and thrilling suspense it is a beautiful addictive triumph - a sweeping story of loss and obsession of survival and self-invention of the deepest mysteries of love identity and fate"
Price: 8.99 |
| "Orange Is the New Black : My Time in a Women's Prison" |
| "With her career live-in boyfriend and loving family Piper Kerman barely resembles the rebellious young woman who got mixed up with drug runners and delivered a suitcase of drug money to Europe over a decade ago But when she least expects it her reckless past catches up with her; convicted and sentenced to fifteen months at an infamous women's prison in Connecticut Piper becomes inmate 11187-424 From her first strip search to her final release she learns to navigate this strange world with its arbitrary rules and codes its unpredictable even dangerous relationships She meets women from all walks of life who surprise her with tokens of generosity hard truths and simple acts of acceptance Now an original comedy-drama series from Netflix Piper's story is a fascinating heartbreaking and often hilarious insight into life on the inside"
Price: 6.49 |
| "The Little Paris Bookshop" |
| "The international bestseller translated from the German by Simon PareOn a beautifully restored barge on the Seine Jean Perdu runs a bookshop; or rather a 'literary apothecary' for this bookseller possesses a rare gift for sensing which books will soothe the troubled souls of his customers The only person he is unable to cure it seems is himself He has nursed a broken heart ever since the night twenty-one years ago when the love of his life fled Paris leaving behind a handwritten letter that he has never dared read His memories and his love have been gathering dust - until now The arrival of an enigmatic new neighbour in his eccentric apartment building on Rue Montagnard inspires Jean to unlock his heart unmoor the floating bookshop and set off for Provence in search of the past and his beloved"
Price: 7.99 |
| "The Stories" |
| "Throughout her career prize-winning novelist Jane Gardam has been writing glorious short stories each one hallmarked with all the originality poignancy wry comedy and narrative brilliance of her longer fiction Passion and longing metamorphosis and enchantment are Gardam's themes and like a magician she plucks them from the quietest of corners from Wimbledon gardens and cold churches from London buses and industrial backstreets A mother watching her children on the beach dreams of a long-lost lover an abandoned army wife sees a ghost at a moorland gate a translator adrift in Geneva is haunted by the unspeakable manifestation of her own fears and a colonial servant wreaks a delicious revenge on her monstrous masters Gardam's cast is wide and wonderful saints and mystics trollops and curmudgeons yearning mothers and lost children beloved figures such as Old Filth and less familiar - but equally unforgettable - characters like Signor Settimo the sad-eyed provincial photographer marooned in Shipley or Florrie Ironside the ferocious matron he seduces With a mischievous ear for dialogue a glittering eye for detail and a capacious understanding of the vagaries of the human heart Jane Gardam's stories will captivate sadden and delight"
Price: 8.49 |
| "Want You Gone" |
| "From the award-winning million-selling author of Black Widow comes a twist-filled story of secrets and liesWhat if your deepest secret was revealed?Sam Morpeth is growing up way too fast left to fend for a younger sister when their mother goes to prison and watching her dreams of university evaporate But Sam learns what it is to be truly powerless when a stranger begins to blackmail herWho would you turn to?Meanwhile reporter Jack Parlabane has finally got his career back on track but his success has left him indebted to a volatile criminal source Now that debt is being called in and it could cost him everything What would you be capable of?Thrown together by a vindictive and mysterious mutual enemy Sam and Jack are about to discover they might be each other's only hope"
Price: 7.99 |
| "The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared" |
| "Sitting quietly in his room in an old people's home Allan Karlsson is waiting for a party he doesn't want to begin His one-hundredth birthday party to be precise The Mayor will be there The press will be there But as it turns out Allan will not Escaping (in his slippers) through his bedroom window into the flowerbed Allan makes his getaway And so begins his picaresque and unlikely journey involving criminals several murders a suitcase full of cash and incompetent police As his escapades unfold Allan's earlier life is revealed A life in which - remarkably - he played a key role behind the scenes in some of the momentous events of the twentieth centuryTranslated by Roy Bradbury"
Price: 6.99 |
| "The Dry" |
| "'One of the most stunning debuts I've ever readRead it!' David BaldacciWINNER OF THE CWA GOLD DAGGER AWARD 2017AMAZONCOM'S 1 PICK FOR BEST MYSTERY & THRILLER OF THE YEAR 2017The Gold Australian Book Industry Award for Book of the Year Australian Book Industry Award for Fiction Book of the Year WATERSTONES THRILLER OF THE MONTHTHE SIMON MAYO RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB CHOICESUNDAY TIMES CRIME THRILLER OF THE MONTH'Packed with sneaky moves and teasing possibilities that keep the reader guessingThe Dry is a breathless page-turner' Janet Maslin New York TimesWHO REALLY KILLED THE HADLER FAMILY?I just can't understand how someone like him could do something like thatAmid the worst drought to ravage Australia in a century it hasn't rained in small country town Kiewarra for two years Tensions in the community become unbearable when three members of the Hadler family are brutally murdered Everyone thinks Luke Hadler who committed suicide after slaughtering his wife and six-year-old son is guiltyPoliceman Aaron Falk returns to the town of his youth for the funeral of his childhood best friend and is unwillingly drawn into the investigation As questions mount and suspicion spreads through the town Falk is forced to confront the community that rejected him twenty years earlier Because Falk and Luke Hadler shared a secret one which Luke's death threatens to unearth And as Falk probes deeper into the killings secrets from his past and why he left home bubble to the surface as he questions the truth of his friend's crimeAnd if you loved The Dry don't miss Jane Harper's second novel Force of Nature now available"
Price: 7.49 |
| "The Lie of the Land" |
| "'Terrific page-turning slyly funny' India Knight'As satisfying a novel as I have read in years' Sarah Perry'Absolutely magnificent' Marian KeyesQuentin and Lottie Bredin like many modern couples can't afford to divorce Having lost their jobs in the recession they can't afford to go on living in London; instead they must downsize and move their three children to a house in a remote part of Devon Arrogant and adulterous Quentin can't understand why Lottie is so angry; devastated and humiliated Lottie feels herself to have been intolerably woundedMud mice and quarrels are one thing - but why is their rent so low? What is the mystery surrounding their unappealing new home? The beauty of the landscape is ravishing yet it conceals a dark side involving poverty revenge abuse and violence which will rise up to threaten themSally Verity happily married but unhappily childless knows a different side to country life as both a Health Visitor and a sheep farmer's wife; and when Lottie's innocent teenage son Xan gets a zero-hours contract at a local pie factory he sees yet another At the end of their year the lives of all will be changed for ever A suspenseful black comedy this is a rich compassionate and enthralling novel in its depiction of the English countryside and the potentially lethal interplay between money and marriage"
Price: 7.99 |
| "Busy : How to thrive in a world of too much" |
| "One of Success magazine's Best Books of 2015 It's difficult to ask anybody 'How are you?' without hearing the word 'busy' somewhere in their response We feel overwhelmed by busyness because of the demands on our time our inbox and our to-do list are bulging a huge amount of people expect things from us and our organisations are trying to do more with fewer people But it doesn't have to be that way In reality busyness isn't essential Yes there is a lot to do but believing you're always busy because you have so much to do is both false and unhelpful Busyness is a normal response to a world of too much but it isn't the only responseIn Busy Tony Crabbe draws on solid psychological research to address one of the great problems of modern life we're too busy But it isn't a time-management book Rather than providing advice for increasing productivity and efficiency it sets out four key strategies (corresponding to sections of the book) for thriving despite of the overload of too much1 Mastery - to move beyond busyness you need to regain a sense of mastery over your life This section shows you how to build a sense of control back into your life take responsibility for making choices and how to set boundaries to protect you from the flood of demands and information2 Focus - in a world of too much success is not about doing more at work but about making an impact This section outlines three ways to move to a career strategy that doesn't rely on productivity alone3 Engagement - busyness can cause you to disengage from the people values and activities that are important to us This section provides you with the three keys to re-engaging with your work and life4 Momentum - part of the challenge to moving beyond busyness is that even if you agree you should make the change you're too busy to find the time and energy to do anything about it This section is dedicated to helping you make the change creating the impetus energy and clarity to move to a life less busy"
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| "A Death in the Dales" |
| "A murder most foul When the landlord of a Yorkshire tavern is killed in plain sight Freda Simonson the only witness to the crime becomes plagued with guilt believing the wrong man has been convicted Following her death it seems that the truth will never be uncovered in the peaceful village of Langcliffe A village of secretsBut it just so happens that Freda's nephew is courting the renowned amateur sleuth Kate Shackleton who decides to holiday in Langcliffe with her indomitable teenage niece Harriet When Harriet strikes up a friendship with a local girl whose young brother is missing the search leads Kate to uncover another suspicious death not to mention an illicit affair The case of a lifetime As the present mysteries merge with the past's mistakes Kate is thrust into the secrets that Freda left behind and realises that this courageous woman has entrusted her with solving a murder from beyond the grave It soon becomes clear to her that nothing in Langcliffe is quite as it appears and with a murderer on the loose and an ever-growing roster of suspects this isn't the holiday Kate was expecting"
Price: 7.99 |
| "Death at the Seaside" |
| "'Frances Brody has the knack of spinning a tale that has the charm of the period' Daily MailNothing ever happens in August and tenacious sleuth Kate Shackleton deserves a break Heading off for a long-overdue holiday to Whitby she visits her school friend Alma who works as a fortune teller there Kate had been looking forward to a relaxing seaside sojourn but upon arrival discovers that Alma's daughter Felicity has disappeared leaving her mother a note and the pawn ticket for their only asset a watch-guard What makes this more intriguing is the jeweller who advanced Felicity the thirty shillings is Jack Phillips Alma's current gentleman friend Kate can't help but become involved and goes to the jeweller's shop to get some answers When she makes a horrifying discovery in the back room it soon becomes clear that her services are needed Met by a wall of silence by town officials keen to maintain Whitby's idyllic facade it's up to Kate - ably assisted by Jim Sykes and Mrs Sugden - to discover the truth behind Felicity's disappearance And they say nothing happens in August"
Price: 7.99 |
| "The Gentle Parenting Book : How to raise calmer, happier children from birth to seven" |
| "Parenting trends come and go Gentle parenting is different - it isn't a label for a precise set of rules but a method of parenting that embraces the needs of parent and child while being mindful of current science and child psychology It means parenting with empathy respect understanding - and boundariesIn The Gentle Parenting Book Sarah Ockwell-Smith provides a trustworthy combination of what-to-expect information and gentle-parenting solutions to the most common challenges faced by parents with young children Sarah addresses a wide variety of topics including coping with a crying baby introducing solid foods and creating healthy eating habits potty training starting nursery and school sibling rivalry tantrums whining and sulking aggressive behaviour and much moreAnd for those parents who have previously used a more authoritarian style of parenting there's plenty of advice - and reassurance - on making the transition to a gentler approach For many gentle parenting comes as a relief because it chimes with their deepest instincts about the best way to raise their children"
Price: 9.99 |
| "Getting Things Done : The Art of Stress-free Productivity" |
| "'The Bible of business and personal productivity' Lifehack'A completely revised and updated edition of the blockbuster bestseller from 'the personal productivity guru' Fast CompanySince it was first published almost fifteen years ago David Allen's Getting Things Done has become one of the most influential business books of its era and the ultimate book on personal organization 'GTD' is now shorthand for an entire way of approaching professional and personal tasks and has spawned an entire culture of websites organizational tools seminars and offshootsAllen has rewritten the book from start to finish tweaking his classic text with important perspectives on the new workplace and adding material that will make the book fresh and relevant for years to come This new edition of Getting Things Done will be welcomed not only by its hundreds of thousands of existing fans but also by a whole new generation eager to adopt its proven principles"
Price: 11.49 |
| "Blood Kiss" |
| "Paradise blooded daughter of the king's First Advisor is ready to break free from the restrictive life of an aristocratic female Her strategy? Join the Black Dagger Brotherhood's training center program and learn to fight for herself think for herselfbe herself It's a good plan until everything goes wrong The schooling is unfathomably difficult the other recruits feel more like enemies than allies and it's very clear that the Brother in charge Butch O'Neal aka the Dhestroyer is having serious problems in his own lifeAnd that's before she falls in love with a fellow classmate Craeg a common civilian is nothing her father would ever want for her but everything she could ask for in a male As an act of violence threatens to tear apart the entire program and the erotic pull between them grows irresistible Paradise is tested in ways she never anticipated--and left wondering whether she's strong enough to claim her own poweron the field and off"
Price: 7.99 |
| "The Anxiety Toolkit : Strategies for Managing Your Anxiety So You Can Get on with Your Life" |
| "Do you overthink before taking action? Are you prone to making negative predictions? Do you worry about the worst that could happen? Do you take negative feedback very hard? Are you self-critical? Does anything less than perfect performance feel like failure?If any of these issues resonate with you you're probably suffering from some degree of anxiety and you're not alone The good news while reducing your anxiety level to zero isn't possible or useful (anxiety can actually be helpful!) you can learn to successfully manage symptoms - such as excessive rumination hesitation fear of criticism and paralysing perfectionIn The Anxiety Toolkit Dr Alice Boyes translates powerful evidence-based tools used in therapy clinics into tips and tricks you can employ in everyday life Whether you have an anxiety disorder or are just anxiety-prone by nature you'll discover how anxiety works strategies to help you cope with common anxiety 'stuck' points and a confidence that - anxious or not - you have all the tools you need to succeed in life and work"
Price: 9.99 |
| "Mothers : The gripping and suspenseful new drama for fans of Big Little Lies" |
| "For fans of Liane Moriarty and the award-winning TV series Big Little Lies this is an emotional gripping and suspenseful family drama of secrets betrayal and intrigueWould you let your daughter go? Steffie has always been proud of the decisions she's made as a mother - even when she battled with her husband's infidelity and resolved to raise their ten-year-old daughter Jemima alone But when Jemima has the chance to leave home and train as a professional ballerina Steffie finds herself faced with that most unbearable of parental decisions should she keep her child safe or give them the wings to fly?She knows what's right And so does her husband But when tragedy strikes can Steffie ever forgive herself? Especially given the devastating secret she's kept hidden for so many yearsPraise for Cath Weeks'It'll make you weep' Elle'The writing gnaws away at you forcing you to question your own morals' Evening Standard'Beautifully written and refreshingly unique' Peterborough Evening Telegraph"
Price: 6.99 |
| "Deep Work : Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World" |
| "Many modern knowledge workers now spend most of their brain power battling distraction and interruption whether because of the incessant pinging of devices noisy open-plan offices or the difficulty of deciding what deserves your attention the most When Cal Newport coined the term 'deep work' on his popular blog Study Hacks in 2012 he found the concept quickly hit a nerve Most of us after all are excruciatingly familiar with shallow work instead - distractedly skimming the surface of our workload and never getting to the important part Newport began exploring the methods and mindset that foster a practice of distraction-free productivity at work and now in DEEP WORK he shows how anyone can achieve this elusive state Through revealing portraits of both historical and modern-day thinkers academics and leaders in the fields of technology science and culture and their deep work habits Newport shares an inspiring collection of tools to wring every last drop of value out of your intellectual capacity He explains why mastering this shift in work practices is crucial for anyone who intends to stay ahead in a complex information economy and how to systematically train the mind to focus Put simply developing and cultivating a deep work practice is one of the best decisions we can make in an increasingly distracted world"
Price: 11.49 |
| "The Talent Delusion : Why Data, Not Intuition, Is the Key to Unlocking Human Potential" |
| "'This book shows how to find attract develop motivate and retain stars It's full of evidence and provocative ideas to help every talent leader' Dr Adam Grant Wharton Professor New York Times bestselling author Originals and Give and Take'This is the book I want to hand every manager I've ever worked with Every chapter is filled with quotes findings and ideas that I want to post on Twitter and share with the world' Dr Todd Carlisle VP of HR Twitter WHY THE SCIENCE OF PEOPLE IS YOUR KEY WEAPON IN THE WAR FOR TALENTAll organisations have problems and they nearly always concern people how to manage them; whom to hire fire or promote; and how to motivate develop and retain high potential employees Psychology the main science for understanding people should be a pivotal tool for solving these problems - yet most companies play it by ear and billions of dollars are wasted on futile interventions to attract and retain the right people for key rolesBridging the gap between the psychological science of talent and common real-world talent practices The Talent Delusion aims to educate HR practitioners and leaders on how to measure predict and manage talent It will provide readers with data-driven solution to the common problems around employee selection development and engagement; how to define and evaluate talent; how to detect and inhibit toxic employee behaviours; and how to identify and harness leadership potential"
Price: 9.99 |
| "The Mechanical Devil" |
| "When archaeologist Neil Watson unearths a long-buried mechanical figure in a Dartmoor field he is determined to discover the truth behind the bizarre findSoon however the sleepy village becomes the focus of press attention for another reason when two people with no apparent connection to each other are found shot dead in nearby Manor Field seemingly victims of an execution-style double murderDI Wesley Peterson is called in to investigate but the two murders aren't his only problem The daughter of a local MP has gone missing and the pressure is on to find her especially when it's revealed that she has a connection to one of the murder victims And Wesley's own life is thrown into turmoil when a woman he helped on a previous investigation finds herself subjected to a campaign of terror Is there a link between the double murder and the accidental death of a young history student in Manor Field twenty years ago? And just what is the true identity of the Mechanical Devil?"
Price: 14.49 |
| "Dare to be Kind : How Extraordinary Compassion Can Transform Our World" |
| "'Lizzie is making our culture a kinder one by encouraging people to undermine hate through self-acceptance and everyday acts of empathy Her heart and humour shine through on every page!' -Lilly Singh entertainer comedian and author of How to Be a BawseCelebrated motivational speaker and YouTube sensation Lizzie Velasquez shows us how we can learn to accept all parts of ourselves and others to create a culture of kindness and a more compassionate worldBorn with a rare genetic condition Lizzie Velasquez always knew she was different but it wasn't until she was much older that she understood what that meant to others At seventeen she came across a viral video entitled 'World's Ugliest Woman'- only to discover that it featured her In response she decided to stand up on behalf of victims everywhere and created one of YouTube's most popular motivational channels and a TEDx talk that has drawn tens of millions of viewers In this daring inspiring book Lizzie reveals the hidden forces that give rise to self-doubt shame and cruelty and empowers us to redirect them to unlock empathy and kindness for ourselves and others Through her own battles with anxiety and coping with disappointment she demonstrates how we can overcome obstacles and move forward with greater positivityDare to Be Kind presents the path to acceptance love and tolerance and offers a blueprint for how to lead a resilient life and ultimately forge a radically compassionate world"
Price: 9.99 |
| "Arrogant Bastard" |
| "I'm known as the Black Widow because the desires I hide inside are pure poisonI was a different person once Faith a young wife hoping to become a mother My life was pleasant Stable It was hell Until Killian Knight opened my eyes to a world of espionage and intrigue He saw something in me something I was too afraid to acknowledge I didn't want to be excited by the danger Didn't want to crave the wicked passion only he could provide But I did want so now I run And I pay I never meant to corrupt her but I'm not sorry After all I'm already damnedAfter four years of searching and longing I've finally found her Faith the one person in the world I breathe for She lives beneath my skin as surely as I wear proof of our transgressions inked on my body And like the forbidden fruit that doomed us from the beginning our end is inevitable We lived with no regret We loved without inhibition We betrayed those closest to us We killed for that love Nowwe will burn in hell togetherPraise for Beautiful Liar'An exotically filthy devastatingly beautiful story that will captivate and tease you long after the book is finished' Audrey Carlan 1 New York Times bestselling author'Zara Cox is known for scorching reads and she delivers again with Beautiful Liar Add in a twisty plot and the pages fly by on this read!' Jana Aston New York Times bestselling author"
Price: 8.49 |
| "Too Scot to Handle" |
| "'Smart sexy and oh-so romantic' Mary BaloghColin MacHugh a former officer in Wellington's army is thrust into polite society when his brother inherits a Scottish dukedom though Colin dreads mingling in candlelit ballrooms while matchmakers take aim at his fortune and his freedom He's also not very fond of the drink-gamble-swive-repeat lifestyle of his new gentlemen friends So when offered the opportunity to join the board of directors at the local orphanage he jumps at the chance to put his business acumen to use And to spend more time with the alluring Anwen Windham Anwen is devoted to helping the orphanage regain its financial footing And she's amazed at the ease in which Colin gains the respect of the former pickpockets and thieves at the House of Urchins But when a noble gentleman who wants Anwen for himself accuses Colin of embezzling funds everything is on the line - the safety of the young boys in their charge their love for each other and even Colin's very life"
Price: 7.99 |
| "So Good They Can't Ignore You" |
| "Cal Newport's clearly-written manifesto flies in the face of conventional wisdom by suggesting that it should be a person's talent and skill - and not necessarily their passion - that determines their career path Newport who graduated from Dartmouth College (Phi Beta Kappa) and earned a PhD from MIT contends that trying to find what drives us instead of focusing on areas in which we naturally excel is ultimately harmful and frustrating to job seekersThe title is a direct quote from comedian Steve Martin who when once asked why he was successful in his career immediately replied Be so good they can't ignore you and that's the main basis for Newport's book Skill and ability trump passion Inspired by former Apple CEO Steve Jobs' famous Stanford University commencement speech in which Jobs urges idealistic grads to chase their dreams Newport takes issue with that advice claiming that not only is thsi advice Pollyannish but that Jobs himself never followed his own adviceFrom there Newport presents compelling scientific and contemporary case study evidence that the key to one's career success is to find out what you do well where you have built up your 'career capital' and then to put all of your efforts into that direction"
Price: 10.49 |
| "Good Profit How Creating Value for Others Built One of the World's Most Successful Companies Paperback / softback" |
| "A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERKoch Industries is one of the largest private companies in the world with an estimated worth of 100 billion But what makes this company so profitable? You won&39;t find its name on the connectors in your smartphone or your baby&39;s ultra-absorbent nappies but Koch makes these and many other innovations driven by its Market-Based Management (R) system for generating good profit Good profit results from products and services that improve people&39;s lives It results from a culture where employees are empowered to be entrepreneurial and customer-focused Drawing on stories from his nearly six decades in business Charles Koch shows how any company industry or organisation can Thrive in spite of disruption and changing consumer values Create accountability with ownership and decision rights for employees based on their comparative advantages and contributions not job title Foster a culture of knowledge-sharing that rejects bureaucracy and hierarchy Offer employees compensation limited only by the value they create - not budgets or policyA must-read for leaders entrepreneurs students and anyone who wants a more civil fair and prosperous society Good Profit is destined to rank as one of the greatest management books of all time &39;This book helps show you the way to good profit - whether you work for an international supermarket chain a medium-sized regional business or your own start-up&39; John Mackey Co-Founder and Co-CEO Whole Foods Market"
Price: 8.49 |
| "The Model Method : Recipes, HIIT and Pilates Exercises for Lifelong, Balanced Wellness" |
| "'The Model Method's effective combination of recipes and workouts will leave you feeling stronger healthier and happier Hollie is one of the best task-masters on the fitness scene with a refreshing balanced approach' Sweaty Betty'The new body coach on the block' StyleNourish sweat and strengthen your way to lifelong wellness with award-winning Pilates instructor and chef Hollie Grant's balanced recipes and workoutsHollie started The Model Method online plan after years of teaching her private clients so anyone can carry out the plan anywhere This beautiful book will follow on from the plan showing the reader how to Nourish Sweat and Strengthen for a healthier stronger lifestyle Nourish will provide readers with delicious and balanced recipes with easy-to-source ingredients to encourage readers to eat from all the food groups unless medically advised not to As a former chef Hollie is strongly against 'diets' and feels that we should eat to nourish our bodies not starve them The Sweat part of the plan will be split into three key areas of the body so that the workout can be personalised to the readers' goals or weaknesses All the workouts will include elements of both Pilates and HIIT Pilates is amazing at toning and fixing postural issues but does not address the incredible health benefits you tend to only get from HIIT (including reduced risk of diabetes heart disease and obesity) Strengthen provides Pilates exercises and descriptions of technique progressions and regressions muscles activated and why you would carry out that exercise The book is designed to be personalised so will also teach the reader about their body posture types and muscle imbalances and which Pilates technique would be best for themAbove all The Model Method is about how our bodies function and perform rather than how they look in order to encourage a healthy relationship with food and exercise"
Price: 12.49 |
| "Shadow Reaper" |
| "Billionaire playboy Ricco Ferraro knows no other life Being a shadow rider is in his blood - but so is a haunting desperation stemming from the secrets of his dark past His recklessness puts not only his life at risk but also the future of his entire family To save them all he must find a woman who can meet his every desire with a heat all her ownJust when Ricco has given up hope he meets her - a mysterious woman whose shadow connects with his She's someone looking for a safe haven from the danger that has stalked her over the last several months In Ricco's embrace she finds one But the darkness in which they so often find sanctuary can also consume them"
Price: 7.99 |
| "Is Your Job Making You Ill? : How to survive and thrive when it happens to you" |
| "'An incredibly helpful guide' Jonny Benjamin MBE'Groundbreaking so relatable given the current way we approach our work' Amy Wall Woman's WayWhat happens when the effects of work are far more detrimental to your wellbeing than a simple case of Sunday-night blues?Whether you're suffering from work-induced high blood pressure depression migraines or panic attacks Dr Ellie Cannon has the answer - and it's not quitting your jobWe all have a moan about going to work groaning about getting on the bus in the rush hour counting down to the weekend A gripe here and there is understandable and expected but what happens when your job is making you mentally or physically unwell?When you are in this situation it can be very difficult to know where to turn who to speak to or where to find good quality help and advice In Is Your Job Making You Ill? Dr Ellie Cannon uses her decade of experience treating patients to create an essential resource for anybody suffering from job-related ill-healthPart one of the book lays out the key causes of job-related illness - from the pressure of an unmanageable workload to the challenges of an emotionally-draining job - and identifies the most common illnesses and symptoms which can occur as a result including stress anxiety insomnia high blood pressure and IBSPart two will help you to find a way out It includes a practical self-directed programme that can be tailored to your individual circumstances covering everything from where to find help when (and if) to seek professional advice or take time off work to micro-actions like improving your commute and adjusting your diet to support a healthy lifestyleWork-related ill health can happen to anyone This book is all about how to survive and thrive when it happens to you Don't let your job rule your life anymore"
Price: 10.49 |
