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Hayman Suzie, 2012

Why do some families work better than others? What are the ingredients for a fulfilling family life? In this wide-ranging and practical book, respected counsellor and agony aunt Suzie Hayman explains how you can make your family work, whatever stage of life you are in. This book is about you and your family — your development, your children's development, your relationships not only with your partner and immediate family but with those who raised you and those you care for and about. We'll be looking at the vital questions; How do children develop? How do families bond? How do our experiences as children help or hinder us later in life? What happens in your family of origin to give you and the best start and continuing opportunities, and how do those influences affect your ability to help your own children go on to thrive and develop? What are the issues that come up in everyday life between you and your family, and how may understanding why you behave and feel the way you do allow you to control what happens, for the best? Подробнее

Improve Your Cash Flow

Mccallion Robert, 2010

Do you have responsibility for managing cash flow in a small to medium enterprise or as a manager in a larger organisation, but have limited financial experience? Do you worry that lack of attention to this crucial aspect of financial management could lead to disaster for your business? Improve your Cash Flow, written by two leading financial experts, will help employers, managers and consultants to understand more about how to manage cash flow and how it can impact on your business. Whether you are working at home, a growing business or a non-financial manager this book will guide you easily through all the issues, providing practical advice on why cash is king, including why businesses go bust; why profit is not cash, how to deal with creditors and debtors; using supplier credit as a source of finance; debtors and cash collection; financial planning and sources of funding; the pros and cons of debt finance, using your bank effectively and much more. Подробнее

Improve Your Copywriting

Gabay Jonathan, 2010

Fully revised for today's practical copywriting requirements, 'Improve your Copywriting', by one of the UK's leading copywriters, reveals some of advertising's greatest creative secrets. From planning to implementation, it will guide you step-by-step through copywriting skills for a range of disciplines, including: — the internet — radio and TV — business-to-business — public relations — recruitment — charities — and many more! Throughout the book you'll find quick tips and author insights summarizing what you have read and exercises for you to do. A practical glossary with useful addresses will help you to build you skills even further. So if you are ready to have fun whilst learning how to succeed in one of the most exciting areas of marketing communications, read this book and explore your full copywriting potential. Подробнее

Improve Your Project Management

Baguley Phil, 2010

The ability to manage projects in an effective and efficient manner — on schedule and on budget — is a vital skill to have and a real asset for any business and even any home project. Improve Your Project Management helps you to gain this important skill — using a progressive, step-by-step approach. Covering everything from building the right team chemistry to micro-managing finances and dealing with unexpected problems, this book will arm you with all you need to become a great project manager. Подробнее

Improve Your Time Management

Bird Polly, 2010

Improve your Time Management is the definitive guide to the basics of time management — the art of organising your life so that you are in control. You don't need complicated equipment, dozens of staff or a six-month break to learn how to save time and achieve more. All you need is a willingness to try some of the ideas in this book and the energy to start now. 'Improve your Time Management' starts by asking you what you want to do with your life and explains how to work out how you really spend your time. It helps you to find out what you do that wastes time and tells you how to eliminate it then shows you how to plan your life better so that you deal with important activities and tasks at the most appropriate times. It tackles time-wasting activities such as paperwork, phone calls and meetings. And just to make sure that you aren't the only person in your office working at optimum efficiency, it explains how to instill good time management practices in your staff. By the time you finish the book, you will not only be using your time more effectively but will have more of it. This book will help you turn time into your best friend rather than your worst enemy. Подробнее

Interview Success: Get the Edge

Gray Julie, 2011

Are you facing a crucial interview and don't want to risk losing that job because you lack confidence or you think your interview skills aren't up to scratch? Fiercely practical, this book could be the answer to all your problems. Whether you only have a few hours to prepare or a few weeks, Julie Gray will guide you through all the techniques and strategies you need to give yourself the edge in a competitive market. Areas covered include: Assessing whether you really want the job 5 things interviewers want to know about you. Different interview types, including assessments centres. Knowing yourself and what you want. Researching your potential employer. What to expect in the questions. Knowing how to answer. Knowing what you want to ask them. Planning ahead. Getting into the zone: confidence boosters. How to dress, behave and speak. Tricky questions and how to handle them. Clawing back the positive when things don't go to plan Quick and easy to use, 'Interview Success' makes it easy to focus on the areas of importance from avoiding cliched answers to dealing with scary interviewers! Подробнее

Interviewing People Successfully in a Week

Shapiro Mo, 2012

The ability to interview people and select and hire the right candidate is crucial for anyone who wants to advance their career. Written by Mo Shapiro, a leading expert on interviewing as both a coach and a practitioner, this book quickly teaches you the insider secrets you need to know to in order create a brilliant team. The highly motivational 'in a week' structure of the book provides seven straightforward chapters explaining the key points, and at the end there are optional questions to ensure you have taken it all in. There are also cartoons and diagrams throughout, to help make this book a more enjoyable and effective learning experience. So what are you waiting for? Let this book put you on the fast track to success! Подробнее

Introducing Management in a Week

Peel Malcolm, 2012

The ability to make a successful transition into management who wants to advance their career. Written by Martin Manser, a leading trainer of managers and highly-respected author, this book quickly teaches you the insider secrets you need to know to in order to seamlessly move up the career ladder. The highly motivational 'in a week' structure of the book provides seven straightforward chapters explaining the key points, and at the end there are optional questions to ensure you have taken it all in. There are also cartoons and diagrams throughout, to help make this book a more enjoyable and effective learning experience. So what are you waiting for? Let this book put you on the fast track to success! Подробнее

Islam: An Introduction

Maqsood Ruqaiyyah Waris, 2010

Do you want to learn more about this fascinating and complex world religion? Islam — an Introduction is a complete guide to the history, beliefs, and practicalities of this often misunderstood faith. Fully updated, it also addresses the key questions currently surrounding the religion, including women's rights, terrorism and fundamentalism, to give you a better understanding of Islam in the world today. Подробнее

Italian Grammar You Really Need to Know

Proudfoot Anna, 2012

Comprehensive and clear explanations of key grammar patterns and structures are reinforced and contextualized through authentic materials. You will not only learn how to construct grammar correctly, but when and where to use it so you sound natural and appropriate. Italian Grammar You Really Need to Know will help you gain the intuition you need to become a confident communicator in your new language. Подробнее

Successful Job Applications in a Week

Scudamore Patricia, 2012

The ability to put in a successful job applicationis crucial to anyone who wants to advance their career. Written by Pat Scudamore and Hilton Catt, a leading expert on appraisals as both coaches and HR practitioners, this book quickly teaches you the insider secrets you need to know to in order apply successfully for a job. The highly motivational 'in a week' structure of the book provides seven straightforward chapters explaining the key points, and at the end there are optional questions to ensure you have taken it all in. There are also cartoons and diagrams throughout, to help make this book a more enjoyable and effective learning experience. So what are you waiting for? Let this book put you on the fast track to success! Подробнее

Successful Job Hunting in a Week

Scudamore Patricia, 2012

The ability to find the right job at the right time is crucial to anyone who wants to advance their career. Written by Pat Scudamore and Hilton Catt, leading experts on job hunting as both a coachwa and HR practitioners, this book quickly teaches you the insider secrets you need to know to in order find the right job for you. The highly motivational 'in a week' structure of the book provides seven straightforward chapters explaining the key points, and at the end there are optional questions to ensure you have taken it all in. There are also cartoons and diagrams throughout, to help make this book a more enjoyable and effective learning experience. So what are you waiting for? Let this book put you on the fast track to success! Подробнее

Judaism: An Introduction

Hoffman C.M., 2010

This book is a concise guide to the history, beliefs and practices of this major world faith. Covering all the key aspects of Judaism, including the impact of the Holocaust and the significance of Israel on Jewish self-understanding, gain real insight into what it means to be Jewish today. Подробнее

Successful Key Account Management in a Week

Stewart Grant, 2012

The ability to manage key accounts successfully is crucial to any salesperson who wants to advance their career. Written by Grant Stewart, a leading expert on key account management as both a coach and a practitioner, this book quickly teaches you the insider secrets you need to know to in order to grow successful relationships with key customers. The highly motivational 'in a week' structure of the book provides seven straightforward chapters explaining the key points, and at the end there are optional questions to ensure you have taken it all in. There are also cartoons and diagrams throughout, to help make this book a more enjoyable and effective learning experience. So what are you waiting for? Let this book put you on the fast track to success! Подробнее

Successful Leadership in a Week

O'Connor Carol, 2012

The ability to lead people successfully is crucial to anyone who wants to advance their career. Written by Carol O'Connor, a leading expert on leadership as both a coach and a practitioner, this book quickly teaches you the insider secrets you need to know to in order to be a great leaderappraisal. The highly motivational 'in a week' structure of the book provides seven straightforward chapters explaining the key points, and at the end there are optional questions to ensure you have taken it all in. There are also cartoons and diagrams throughout, to help make this book a more enjoyable and effective learning experience. So what are you waiting for? Let this book put you on the fast track to success! Подробнее

Make Confident Decisions

Mannering Karen, 2012

Make Confident Decisions takes the very latest research in management science and sets out a step by step process for making major life changes. Unlike most titles on decision making, it looks not just at the process in a professional context but also helps you, in a focused, goal orientated manner to cope with the impact of major decisions on areas outside your professional life. It is ideal for you if you are among the many thousands of individuals recently made redundant or forced into a career change in the last 18 months, and is written in a dynamic manner that reflects the level of guidance given by a career coach or mentor. Each chapter contains a diagnostic test, case studies, practical exercises and Aide Memoire boxes. Each chapter concludes with a reminder of the key points of the chapter (Focus Points) and a round-up of what to expect in the next (Next Step) will whet your appetite for what's coming and how it relates to what you've just read. Подробнее

Make Meetings Work

Mannering Karen, 2011

Meetings are an inevitable and often unwelcome aspect of the working day. They figure heavily in all walks of life and create a forum for providing information, holding discussions, and making decisions. If they are run well they are a really valuable tool in running your organisation and progressing projects. If run badly they can seem like no more than a time-wasting irritant to the participants. Whether you hold meetings in your office or attend international summits, the meeting is a place where certain etiquette is essential. How to run a meeting, behave in a meeting, construct minutes, and Chair meetings are all essential skills for anyone wishing to move projects forward, forge a career in business or even run their own business. So, even if you are only a participant in frequent meetings this book will show you how to get the most out of them and ensure that they are a building block of success. From issuing invitations to taking the minutes, or even chairing a meeting, everything is covered. Подробнее

Make Your Small Business a Winner

Hipkiss Anna, 2010

Make Your Small Business a Winner will equip you with all the skills and know-how you need to take your business to a higher level. Key tactics for successful businesses are universal. This book identifies those tactics and will help you to learn and apply them — however young or mature your business. Split into 3 sections, it tackles: Diagnosis — highlighting common mistakes and giving your business a health check; Solutions — detailing remedies for problems and strategies for future success; and Moving On — looking at a future vision, setting goals and assessing progress. Real case studies, interviews and a popular checklist approach underpin the unique insight of business consultant Anna Hipkiss — making this THE guide to fulfill your business future aims. Подробнее

Make a Difference with Your Marketing

Gabay Jonathan, 2010

Make a Difference with your Marketing will help you take your marketing skills to a whole new level. By honing your imaginative skills and instilling great creative planning into your marketing, you can be sure that the results will keep you ahead of the competition. Your author, Jonathan Gabay, is one of the country's most respected creative brand consultants, and currently works with some of the world's biggest brand names. Author of no less than 13 books, and Course Director at the C.I.M. (Chartered Institute of Marketing), Jonathan's unparalleled insight and experience will provide you with all you need to target, brand, market and sell like you never have before! Подробнее

Make a Great Speech

Arnold Jackie, 2010

Teach Yourself — the world's leading learning brand — is relaunched in 2010 as a multi-platform experience that will keep you motivated to achieve your goals. Let our expert author guide you through this brand new edition, with personal insights, tips, energising self-tests and summaries throughout the book. Go online at www.teachyourself.com for tests, extension articles and a vibrant community of like-minded learners. And if you don't have much time, don't worry — every book gives you 1, 5 and 10-minute bites of learning to get you started. Gives you a comprehensive source of advice, material and techniques for wedding speeches. Offers hints on how to speak effectively and conquer your butterflies. Features practical guides to making the most of props and technology Written by a professional toastmaster, keynote speaker and voice coach, this book gives you all you need to make an effective speech on any occasion. From weddings and christenings to fundraising events and after-dinner speeches, it offers suitable material for any occasion, with practical techniques and strategies for everything from using props to conquering stage fright and banishing your butterflies forever. Подробнее

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