Business & Investing

Energy presents information and investigations on these seven concepts: * Sunlight contains energy. * Sound is produced by vibrations. * Electrical energy flows through electric circuits. * Magnetism is related to electricity. * Heat energy can be transferred. * Energy can change from one form to an... More

Reviews The bestselling book for those who want power, watch power, or want to arm themselves against power… ‘If power is your ultimate goal, this is the book you need’ –The Times ‘Essential rules for the new Machiavellis’ –The Express A moral, cunning, ruthless, and instructiv... More

Everyone wants to succeed in life. But what causes some of us to be more successful than others? Is it really down to skill and strategy – or something altogether more unpredictable? This book is the word-of-mouth sensation that will change the way you think about business and the world. I... More

Why the most important trends in the world today are the smallest ones. In Microtrends, Mark Penn, an expert with over thirty years' experience in finding and motivating niche groups, reveals the true trends in our society today, uncovering what's really popular (which is not what we might think is ... More

The No Asshole Rule will be a manifesto for the masses who feel oppressed by the jerks they work with, serve and struggle to lead.When the Harvard Business Review asked Robert Sutton for suggestions for its annual list of Breakthrough Ideas, he told them that the best business practice he knew o... More

Unfortunately, most of us have little sense of our talents and strengths, much less the ability to build our lives around them. Instead guided by our teachers, parents and managers we become experts in our weaknesses and spend our lives trying to repair these flaws, whilst our strengths lie dormant ... More

From the co-author of the bestselling Handbook of the Soul comes a collection of short essays on attaining peace of mind by learning to let go of small aggravations.... More

'The total to an organization from investing in creativity and innovation goes far beyond new products, new process, or new marketing programs. Benefits that are hard to measure may well result in the biggest return. From the Introduction A hands on guide to developing an innovative culture in any o... More

This book has written primarily with the undergraduate anddiploma-level student in mind. Each chapter follows a set structure that has been designed toencourage discussion and raise issues for consideration and research. At the endof the book there are additional notes and references to support stud... More

Goodmanagement practice is essential if any public relations department is to be highly valued, productive, cost effective and an asset to the organization. This must involve effective internal and external communication. Running a Public Relations Department is a step-by-step guide to the different... More

Campaigners and pressure groups employ a wide range of aggressive tactics for which most organisations are completely unprepared. These tactics include anything from generating bad publicity and encouraging boycotts to seeking government and legislative intervention. All of these can cause severe da... More

Develop your personal skills by understanding how to sell effectively, with strategies to ensure success. This book includes the basics of selling from preparation through to managing a team, with 5-minute fixes and high-impact techniques plus a simple self-assessment exercise to help monitor progre... More

With over 2.5 million copies sold worldwide, this is a must-have book for all ages Who Moved My Cheese? is an amusing and enlightening story of four characters who live in a maze and look for cheese to nourish them and make them happy. Cheese is a metaphor for what you want to have in life - whether... More