Part memoir and part social criticism, The Glass Closet addresses the issue of homophobia that still pervades corporations around the world and underscores the immense challenges faced by LGBT employees.In The Glass Closet, Lord John Browne, former CEO of BP, seeks to unsettle business leaders by exposing the culture of homophobia that remains rampant in corporations around the world, and which prevents employees from showing their authentic selves.Drawing on his own experi...

Are you ready to travel but dont know where to start?Many people have a passion for travel and adventure but dont have the necessary knowledge to get started and get going! This book can help people who have problems with money, motivation, planning and eveyday skills that make travelling easier and affordable. These are just some of the road blocks that this book plans to solve. Giving you the most useful information, in the smallest package, with the best value.This book ...

Whether you were just thrust into a client-facing role or are already in one and want to hone your skills, A Dragon Walks into a Meeting presents valuable tips, tricks, and tools for client success. Focusing on everything that happens after the sale, including some of the hardest pitfalls and challenges in business, John Brown and Fred Fuller share tested and proven methodologies, including:Unwritten rules of the jobPractical tactics you can use today...

The Shipbuilder & The ColonialistIn this, the fifth & sixth parts of six stories detailing famous John Browns’, we examine the true story behind the John Brown Shipyard and John-Como-Brown, the leader of the Melbourne setJohn Brown.Bookopedia CompactThe Perfect Reference Point

Dog Separation Anxiety is a treasure of ideas on how to keep your dog busy in your absence. You will learn how to determine if your dog is having separation anxiety or just misbehaving. The book will help you treat your dog's separation anxiety in no time by following easy to implement series of steps. You will also learn how to prevent separation anxiety and keep your dog happy.Grab this book and learn how not to be worried about what will happen to the house when you are out.

Mary Quant - A Compact Biography - John BrownVery few designers have had such a massive and rapid impact on the fashion market, as well as creating a complete cultural shift at the same time.When the mini skirt first hit the streets of London, no one could have predicted the seismic effect it would create, not only in this country but across the world.With the trademark bobbed hair and vibrant make up – Mary Quant had arrived and the world would nev...

Bringing home a new puppy for the first time is an exciting and special time – for you and your new four-legged friend. For many people, the addition of a new puppy also means welcoming a new family member into the home.Unfortunately, it only takes a day or two for some of that cuteness to vanish and be replaced with a naughty pup that seems to get into trouble at every opportunity. This usually includes plenty of potty-accidents all over the house as your new pup begins to settle ...

John Brown (May 9, 1800 December 2, 1859) holds a unique place in American history, often viewed as a force for good and an evil man at the same time. Brown was a revolutionary abolitionist in the United States who became famous in his own time for practicing armed insurrection as a means to abolish slavery for good. He led the Pottawatomie Massacre during which five men were killed in 1856 in Bleeding Kansas and became notorious for his attempted raid at Harpers Ferry in 1859. For that, h...

Today's unprecedented pace of change leaves many people wondering what new technologies are doing to our lives. Has social media robbed us of our privacy and fed us with false information? Are the decisions about our health, security and finances made by computer programs inexplicable and biased? Will these algorithms become so complex that we can no longer control them? Are robots going to take our jobs? Can we provide housing for our ever-growing urban populations? And has our demand for...

Modern day Bath is a joyous collection of stunning architecture, tasteful hotels and shops, good restaurants and enchanting countryside. It’s small wonder then, that along with Edinburgh and York, this city is one of the top three destinations for visiting AmericansThe newly re-furbished Roman Baths, the Royal Crescent and the Pulteney Bridge area, are the most popular tourist spots.You will never be short of somewhere to eat, as there are coffee shops and re...

An inspirational memoir from a remarkable leader.Once a lacklustre organisation, BP became one of the world's biggest, most successful and most admired companies in the new millennium. John Browne, the company's CEO for 12 years, invented the oil 'supermajor' and led the way on issues such as climate change, human rights and transparency.In BEYOND BUSINESS, Browne brings to life what he learned about leadership in a tough industry. His story encompasses the...

From its stunning Cathedral, to its majestic Georgian squares and mansion houses. Norwich today, has an easy and relaxed atmosphere, not least because it is very car-free. In fact, Norwich was one of the first places in the UK to introduce pedestrian shopping areas (the first one in the mid 1960s).There is a wealth of history to be enjoyed, great walks and equally enjoyable shops..Complete with click-on web linksBookopedia CompactThe Perfect T...