Advice on careers & achieving success
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A Book of Your Own
£6.99A Book of Your Own
Drawing on the author’s decades of experience as a psychologist, trainer and advocate for women, this small but perfectly formed, pocket-sized book contains bite-sized snippets of insight and inspiration on communication, relationships, work, body image, overwhelm, emotional trials and more.ÂÂ
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A Visible Man
£25.00A Visible Man
I set out to bring the ‘othered’ to the table. We’re here to inspire and give people something to dream about as well as a sense of the possible here and now. ‘A Visible Man’ traces an astonishing journey into one of the world’s most exclusive industries. Edward Enninful candidly shares how as a Black, gay, working-class refugee, he found in fashion not only a home, but the freedom to share with people the world as he saw it. Written with style, grace and heart, this is the story of a visionary who changed not only an industry, but how we understand beauty.
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Choose Possibility
£10.99Choose Possibility
For everyone scared of making the wrong choice or taking great risk, Choose Possibility gives you the freedom to embrace and make change.
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Connect the Dots
£9.99Connect the Dots
Life is full of the unexpected: chance encounters, changing plans, delayed journeys and other mishaps. But what if we could use unpredictability to our advantage? Dr Christian Busch has spent a decade exploring how unexpected encounters can enhance our worldview, expand our social circles and create new opportunities. From a couples’ meet-cute to businesspeople who’ve turned misfires into multi-million dollar ideas, Christian reveals the secrets behind the hidden force that rules the universe – serendipity.
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Deal with stress
£8.99Deal with stress
While it’s sometimes said that a little stress is good for you, too much can damage your health, jeopardise your performance at work and affect your relationships. This handy guide offers practical solutions and step-by-step advice on combating and managing stress so that you can achieve the best work-life balance.
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Fortitude
£10.99Fortitude
We’re endlessly being told that if we want to be successful in life we have to be tough and stubborn. If we struggle, it’s because we’re weak and uncertain. Bruce Daisley thinks this is simply untrue, and in this book takes the notion of resilience apart, explains how it really works, and puts forward a new programme for building self-confidence and tenacity.
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Get That Job
£8.99Get That Job
Whether you’re a school leaver, a recent graduate, an established professional on the move, or someone looking to return to the job market, any research and preparation will be critical in improving your performance in an interview setting – from being aware of your own strengths and weaknesses, through to knowing the questions to ask that will ensure you are remembered after the interview is over. Whether it is in person, on the telephone or via a video conference, this text will prepare you for even the toughest interview.
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Get That Job – Cvs and Resumes
£8.99Get That Job – Cvs and Resumes
The ultimate guide to marketing yourself in a CV or resume, and ensuring you make a professional impression in any job search. The job market has never been more competitive, and marketing yourself can be tricky. And nothing raises a red flag for an employer than a poorly-written or badly-presented CV or resume. This handy guide offers practical, step-by-step advice on preparing, writing, and presenting an impressive document – either on paper or online – that will help you to ‘get your foot in the door’ with prospective employers. Covering essential issues such as identifying your goals, creating different types of CV, or coming up with a fantastic and persuasive letter to go with them, this is a must-read for job hunters at any stage of their career.
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How I Built This
£10.99How I Built This
How I Built This will offer invaluable insight, direction and advice to entrepreneurs at every point on their entrepreneurial path.
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How To Be Published
£6.99How To Be Published
With new technology allowing writers to connect with readers like never before, there has, theoretically, never been more opportunities to become a published writer. But for anyone looking to venture into today’s publishing landscape, it can be a daunting prospect – should you self-publish? Look for an agent? Go direct to an indie publisher? And what exactly is digital-first publishing? Lynn Morrison provides an un-biased guide to the pros and cons of self-publishing versus traditional publishing, along with all the myriad options in between – helping the author find the best path for themselves, their book and their writing aspirations.
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How To Think Like Muhammad Ali
£9.99How To Think Like Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali is the most famous boxer in the history of the sport. Three-times World Champion and the thorn in the side of Vietnam-era America he became a moral beacon at a time when America was on its knees.
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I Want to Look After the Planet
£9.99I Want to Look After the Planet
Using simple language to explain different jobs, this book demonstrates to young children how different careers can help look after the planet. It includes roles such as zookeeper, food scientist and planet engineer as well as forester, conservationist and journalist.
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Leadership
£10.99Leadership
England Rugby Union’s head coach gives the full insight into what it takes to be a great leader.
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Rassie
£25.00Rassie
The long-awaited memoir from the maverick coach of the South African rugby team. In Rassie: Stories of Life and Rugby, Rassie Erasmus dives into the intense ups and downs of his incredible life and career.
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Studying For Your Social Work Degree
£14.99Studying For Your Social Work Degree
Essential reading for all those undertaking a social work degree within higher education, providing study support, skills and strategies to ensure success.
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Successful Applications
£7.99Successful Applications
Packed with top tips and helpful examples, this concise book takes students through the process of preparing and making successful applications for work placements, internships and graduate jobs. It encourages students to think about what they want from their career and to identify roles which match with their personality, strengths and experiences. Chapters provide practical guidance on researching opportunities, crafting CVs and cover letters and preparing for interviews and assessment centres. This handy guide will be an invaluable resource for all students looking to secure work experience, placements or internships whilst at university, and land the job they want after graduation.
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