This book goes beyond abstract concepts, offering real stories of overcoming challenges and achieving success, giving you the tools to confidently navigate your own leadership journey.This book isn't about theory alone — it's filled with valuable advice, concrete steps, and real-world examples from companies like Amazon on embracing new technology, or Sales force on fostering inclusive leadership. It’s one of the best self-development books available, helping you a...

this book was meant to be for light reading whilst flying between airports but don't be put off you can still read it anyway.it is a collection of true short stories, written by a not so short person, who had a short temper in those days brought about by the frustration of the job on the day. there are also some very short stories about my lovable sister in law who has all the best intentions but seems to mess up a little. the family know these times as "valerie moments". read in de...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This book goes beyond abstract concepts, offering real stories of overcoming challenges and achieving success, giving you the tools to confidently navigate your own leadership journey.This book isn't about theory alone — it's filled with valuable advice, concrete steps, and real-world examples from companies like Amazon on embracing new technology, or Sales force on fostering inclusive leadership. It’s one of th...

Bestselling author Mark Bolt's plans to sever his links with high society life in London are scuppered when a crooked financier fears his next book will expose a conspiracy at the top levels of the horse racing world in Europe.Expat Life in EuropeIn this fast-moving adventure Mark is pursued from London, England, to the South of France by three people: his ex-partner, a woman scorned, a psychotic ex-terrorist with murder in mind, and a philandering Irishman who can't keep h...

From the bestselling author of Pets in a Pickle. Vet Paul Mitchell returns in this second instalment, Pets on Parade, to recount more hilarious goings-on from Prospect House. The main characters old and new include the elderly receptionist, Beryl Wagstaff, senior partners, Crystal and Eric Sharpe, the senior nurse, Mandy Fox and the junior nurse, Lucy Gentle. The eccentric tales including Mr Grimaldi, a magician whose rabbit is too sick for his show and Madam Mountjoy, a white witch whose ...

** New York Times Bestseller **Animals behaving badly, other people's misfortunes and the most bizarre true crime story ever. French Fried is the unfortunately true account of Chris Dolley's first eight months in France and has been described as 'A Year in Provence with Miss Marple and Gerald Durrell.'Just when Chris and Shelagh think nothing more could possibly go wrong, they discover that Chris's identity has been stolen and their life savings - ...

Detective Superintendent Roy Grace has to solve a disturbing murder whilst protecting an innocent eye witness, in this TV tie-in edition of Looking Good Dead, by award winning crime author Peter James.Now a major ITV series, Grace, adapted for television by screenwriter Russell Lewis and starring John Simm.When a young woman’s body is found butchered in Brighton, Roy Grace cannot help but think of his own missing wife and ...

NOW A MAJOR FILM STARRING DAME MAGGIE SMITH'The first book that ever made me laugh out loud' Adam Kay'Utter genius' Daily MailIn 1974, the homeless Miss Shepherd moved her broken down van into Alan Bennett's garden. Deeply eccentric and stubborn to her bones, Miss Shepherd was not an easy tenant. And Bennett, despite inviting her in the first place, was a reluctant landlord. And yet she lived there for fifte...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERThis was no accident…Haunting, compelling, this psychological thriller will have you hooked. Perfect for fans of Gone Girl and Daughter.I know your name’s not really Jane Hughes . . .Jane Hughes has a loving partner, a job in an animal sanctuary and a tiny cottage in rural Wales. She’s happier than she’s ever been but her life is a lie. Jane Hughes does not really exist.Five years earlier Jane and her then best friends went...

THE RUNAWAY GLOBAL BESTSELLER'Gripping, enthralling - a top-notch thriller and a compulsive read.' SJ Watson, bestselling author of BEFORE I GO TO SLEEPRachel catches the same commuter train every morning. She knows it will wait at the same signal each time, overlooking a row of back gardens. She's even started to feel like she knows the people who live in one of the houses. 'Jess and Jason', she calls them. Their life - as...

You've just been promoted to a managerial position for the first time -- congratulations! But beware: the managerial role differs markedly from the individual contributor role. Go into the job with mistaken assumptions about what to expect, and you just may be blindsided by surprising realities.This book helps you lay the foundation for succeeding in your new role, explaining how to:· Discard the "doer" role of the individual contributor for the orchestrating role of the ma...

"The Art of Effective Leadership: Proven Strategies for Success" is a must-read for anyone seeking to enhance their leadership skills. This book provides actionable insights, proven techniques, and practical advice to help you become a more effective leader. Whether you're an aspiring or experienced leader, this book will teach you how to inspire and motivate your team, drive change, and achieve success. With real-world examples and case studies, "The Art of Effective Leadership" is a comp...