An account of the Swiss soldiers of fortune who plied their trade in the foreign regiments of European militaries and even the American Civil War.The white mercenaries who attracted the world's attention in the Congo during the early 1960s were never more than a few hundred in number. In contrast, no fewer than a million Swiss troops served as mercenaries in the armies of Europe during the preceding 500 years. Swiss mercenaries form a significant strand in the rope...

THE ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME THRILLER FROM THE MILLION-COPY, SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHORNew York Times #3 best thriller of the 21st Century'To say Tana French is one of the great thriller writers is really too limiting. Rather she's simply this: a truly great writer' GILLIAN FLYNN'[Crime fiction's] biggest contemporary star' GUARDIAN'One of the finest writers of cont...

This Revised publication in the Straightforward Guides Series, The Straightforward Business Plan, is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of the ongoing planning and development of a business including internet-based businesses. The book covers all areas of business planning. As the economic climate gets tougher then the importance of creating a successful and effective business plan is that much greater. The book will prove invaluable to all those who are involved in setting up a business...

This Revised publication in the Straightforward Guides Series, The Straightforward Business Plan, is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of the ongoing planning and development of a business including internet-based businesses. The book covers all aspects of business planning. As the economic climate gets tougher then the importance of creating a successful and effective business plan is that much greater. The book will prove invaluable to all those who are involved in setting up a busine...

The Straightforward Business Plan, Revised Edition , is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of the formation of a viable business plan and also to the ongoing development of a company. The book has been updated taking into account the current difficult business climate and incorporates current business planning models. It will prove invaluable to all those who are either involved in business and wish to adopt a more structured approach to planning the future or to those new to business wh...

From the fog-draped streets of Athlone, Ireland, to the grandest concert halls and opera houses on both sides of the Atlantic, the story of John McCormack reads like something conjured from the most ambitious works of fiction. Yet every word is true. Born into modest circumstances in 1884, this legendary Irish tenor defied every expectation, overcame every obstacle, and climbed to the very summit of the musical world through nothing but the extraordinary power of a voice that could reduce ...

Holistic Practice in HealthcareMake holistic and person-centred practice a lived reality in any practice setting, improving patient care through application of the Burford NDU modelHolistic Practice in Healthcare is the 30th anniversary review and development of a holistic model that enables practitioners, organisations, and educators to unleash their therapeutic potential and deliver patient-centred care. This model gives structur...

Full-cast dramatisations of six seminal sci-fi novels that have shaped the genreThrilling and thought-provoking, shocking and satirical; science fiction has long captivated us with its surprising scenarios and subversion of the familiar. Included here are six classics from the past 250 years, each offering a unique exploration of the genre's foundational themes. From monsters, Martians and fantastical machines to rip-roaring adventures, utopian tal...

‘One of the best anthologies of the year… An arresting, deeply moving collection of the best of British poetry read by a star-studded cast’ The Independent. This exceptional anthology, based on Lord Owen’s published anthology Seven Ages Poetry for a Lifetime, features many of Britain’s leading actors who have all given their services for charity. Shakespeare’s ‘seven ages’ speech (read by Sir Ian McKellen) punctuates the programme which contains 150 poems read by forty actors. Michael Cain...

You’ve built a successful business. Now it’s time to build your legacy.What comes after success? For high-net-worth business owners, transitioning from the day-to-day grind to long-term wealth optimization is a whole new challenge—and one you don’t have to face alone.In Navigating the Wealth Transition Maze, advisors Paul McCormack and John Bartels guide you through the critical decisions that will define your next chapter. This isn’t about theories—it’s about actionable st...

This bestselling guide is recommended by the Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) as required reading for the Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) examinations, to improve your driver teaching, coaching and communication skills."Complements The Driving Instructor's Handbook by linking professional knowledge with practical delivery. It sets out clear and up‑to‑date approaches to teaching, learning and coaching that reflect the demands of...

This authoritative handbook for both trainee and qualified driving instructors in the UK is listed as required reading for the Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) examinations by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)."Written for people preparing for the ADI qualifying tests and for approved driving instructors who must maintain their professional standards. It has been recommended by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency for many years and continues to su...