Academic & Professional

Iyanla Vanzant / Yesterday I Cried - Paperback : Celebrating the Lessons of Living and Loving

 Celebrated author Iyanla Vanzant takes stock and reflects on the hardships and huge obstacles she has had to overcome to reach the position she is in now: heralded as a success in the eyes of the world.     All of our books are second...

Tom Rachman / The Imperfectionists (Hardback)

 The newspaper was founded in Rome in the 1950s, a product of passion and a multi-millionaire's fancy. Over fifty years, its eccentricities earned a place in readers' hearts around the globe. But now, circulation is down, the paper lacks a website,...

Jack Welch / Jack (Hardback)

    Jack Welch is acknowledged by many as the greatest corporate leader of the 20th century. When he first became CEO of General Electric in 1981 the company was worth $12 billion - in 2001 it was worth $280 billion. But Welch is more than...

Ruchir Sharman / Breakout Nations : In Pursuit of the Next Economic Miracles (Hardback)

     The argument of "Breakout Nations" is that the astonishingly rapid growth over the last decade of the world's celebrated emerging markets is coming to an end. The era of easy money and easy growth is over. China, in particular, will...

Thomas L. Friedman / Hot, Flat, and Crowded : Why The World Needs A Green Revolution - and How We Can Renew Our Global Future (Hardback)

   The World Is Flat has helped millions of readers to see globalization in a new way. Now Friedman brings a fresh outlook to the crises of destabilizing climate change and rising competition for energy-both of which could poison our world if...

Joshua Piven / Worst Case Scenario Work Survival Handbookk

 What could be worse than work? The team behind the best-selling Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook are back with expert advice for surviving dozens of all-new, nightmare on-the-job scenarios both in the office and on the loading dock. In...

Hans Blix / Disarming Iraq : The Search for Weapons of Mass Destruction (Large Paperback)

   Hans Blix will recount the events leading up to the declaration of war on Iraq in March 2003, looking back to Saddam Hussein's long wrangle with the international community since the first Gulf War and before and forward to the implications...

Siobhan Hackett / Shine : A Girl's Guide to Thriving (Not Just Surviving) in Real Life (Large Paperback)

   In Shine: A Girl's Guide to Thriving (Not Just Surviving) in Real Life, Mary Doherty and Siobhan Hackett have mined their experience as teachers and counsellors and, with feedback from their students past and present, have written a book to...

Siobhan Creaton / Mobile Fortune : The Life and Times of Denis O'Brien (Large Paperback)

   He is now officially Ireland's richest man, having overtaken the legendary Tony O'Reilly. He owns hugely lucrative mobile phone networks in Ireland and the Caribbean, where his Digicel company sponsors West Indies cricket. He recently...

Robert Kriegel / Sacred Cows Make the Best Burgers : Developing Change-Ready People and Organizations (Large Paperback)

   Outmoded beliefs, practices, and processes...why do so many business people cling to their established ways as if their lives depended on them? When they live in an era characterized by on unprecedented rate of change? When the very things...

Maurice Gueret / The Doctor's Case (Large Paperback)

      All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the exact copy shown in the picture, all of our books are in very good condition. Removing stickers from a book may damage it, so we refrain from doing so. If you see a...

Terry Leahy / Management in 10 Words (Large Paperback)

   In his fourteen years as CEO of Tesco, Sir Terry Leahy not only turned the company into the largest supermarket chain in the UK but also transformed it into a global enterprise. As a result, Sir Terry is now one of the world's most admired...

Deborah Tannen / The Argument Culture

   A reporter gives one side of the story and then, to be "fair", finds an advocate for the opposite side. But what if the truth lies somewhere in the middle? Why do we see everything as either/or? In the media, in politics (particularly in...

Steven E Landsburg / More Sex is Safer Sex

   With his long-running 'Everyday Economics' column in Slate and his popular book, The Armchair Economist, Steven Landsburg has been leading the pack of economists who are transforming their science from a drab meditation on graphs and charts...

Bruce Arnold / The Spire : And Other Essays on Modern Irish Culture (Large Paperback)

    Bruce Arnold has been one of Ireland's leading journalists and critics for over 40 years. In this selection of some of his most memorable essays and articles, Arnold casts his expert eye on Irish literature, art and contemporary culture...

Philippe Legrain / Immigrants : Your Country Needs Them (Large Paperback)

    Immigration divides our globalising world like no other issue. We are swamped by bogus asylum-seekers and infiltrated by terrorists, our jobs stolen, our benefit system abused, our way of life destroyed - or so we are told. Philippe...

Paul Mason / Why it's still kicking off everywhere : the new global revolutions

    Originally published in 2012 to wide acclaim, this updated edition, Why It's STILL Kicking Off Everywhere, includes coverage of the most recent events in the wave of revolt and revolution sweeping the planet - riots in Athens , student...

Barbara Ehrenreich / Global Woman : Nannies, Maids and Sex Workers in the New Economy

    This anthology examines the unexplored consequences of globalization on the lives of women worldwide. In a world shaped by mass migration and economic exchange on an ever-increasing scale, women are moving around the globe as never...

Ken Blanchard / The One Minute Manager Meets the Monkey

   With a new foreword by Ken BlanchardHow management can effectively rid themselves of `monkeys' - other people's responsibilities that cling to them and prevent them managing efficiently.This book explains in simple-minded if abstract terms...

Daily Mail / Can Crocodiles Cry?

    From the longest running Question and Answers feature in any paper comes "Can Crocodiles Cry?", a vast compilation of 500 of the most weird and wonderful truths which have intrigued readers of the "Daily Mail" for over 100 years...

Ian Gittins / Unlocking the Masonic Code : The Secrets of the Solomon Key

    Explores all aspects of the most talked about secret society in the world, from its most famous members to its infamous history. For centuries the Freemasonry has been the subject of rumour and intrigue. From its obscure origins to the...

Robert Winston / The Story Of God

   From the tiniest microchip to the information superhighway, the modern world is dominated by and dependent upon science. Yet whether we realize it or not, we live in an age where faith is still an important influence in our lives. The...

Antonio Garcia Martinez / Chaos Monkeys : Inside the Silicon Valley Money Machine

   NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAn adrenaline-fuelled expose of life inside the tech bubble, Chaos Monkeys lays bare the secrets, power plays and lifestyle excesses of the visionaries, grunts, sociopaths, opportunists and money cowboys who are...

Angela MacNamara / Reflections for the Golden Years

      All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the exact copy shown in the picture, all of our books are in very good condition. Removing stickers from a book may damage it, so we refrain from doing so. If you see a...

Nick Danziger / Danziger's Britain

    Nick Danziger began his journey in June 1994, as newspapers and magazines throughout the land commemorated the 50th anniversary of the D-Day landings and recalled the Allies' war aims (to "afford assurance that all men in all lands may...

Lindsay Nicholson / Living On The Seabed : A memoir of love, life and survival

   'The morning after John's death, I remember feeling absolutely enraged that the world had kept turning and the sun had come up as if nothing had happened.'Lindsay Nicholson and her husband, the Observer journalist John Merritt, were...

Pete Goss / Close to the Wind

    Pete Goss became a national and international hero when he rescued French yachtsman Raphael Dinelli as his boat sank beneath him in the round-the-world single-handed sailing race, the Vendee Globe, on Christmas Day 1996. In doing so...

Susan Faludi / Stiffed

    From industrial workers to modern war veterans, from astronauts to porn actors, Stiffed examines men whose sense that they have lost jobs, skills, roles, wives and a secure future is only one symptom of a wider betrayal...

Robert Fulghum / All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten : Uncommon Thoughts on Common Things

    When asked what he does, Robert Fulghum usually replies that he is a philosopher, and explains that what he likes to do is to think about everyday things and then to express what he thinks by writing, speaking or painting. This is a...

Christopher Cerf / The Official Politically Correct Dictionary

    An essential handbook for the nineties, providing a fool proof guard against those politically incorrect faux pas which can ruin social and professional life.     All of our books are second hand, and while you may not...

Simon Singh / Big Bang

   The bestselling author of Fermat's Last Theorem and The Code Book tells the story of the brilliant minds that deciphered the mysteries of the Big Bang. A fascinating exploration of the ultimate question: how was our universe created?Albert...

Daniel Levitin / The Organized Mind : Thinking Straight in the Age of Information Overload

   Author and neuroscientist Daniel Levitin tackles the problems of twenty-first century information overload in his New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling book The Organized Mind.'Thought-provoking and practical... Good advice based on...

Richard A. Fortey / The Earth : An Intimate History

   The paperback of the Sunday Times bestseller that reveals how the earth became the shape it is today. This book will change the way you see the world - permanently.The face of the earth, criss-crossed by chains of mountains like the scars...

Jean-Claude Carriere / The Power of Buddhism : His Holiness, the Dalai Lama with Jean-Claude Carriere

   His Holiness the Dalai Lama is famous for his skill in weaving together East and West, today and tomorrow, and offering an insight to an inner calm and clarity of mind that can become the fuel of our daily lives.He has never before directly...

Eric Taylor / First Steps in Music Theory : Grades 1-5

 This introduction to the essential elements of music is ideal for students preparing for examinations, as well as an excellent resource for everyone learning to read music.     All of our books are second hand, and while you may not...

Denise Brown / Teach Yourself Aromatherapy

    A guide to aromatherapy, a technique used for the relief of stress and to give a sense of well-being. The book seeks to provide a comprehensive introduction to this therapy and should be of use to students training in aromatherapy,...

Rob Parson / The Heart of Success

    Jack's father was one of the most successful entrepreneurs of his time - the only problem was that the old man had no time, no friends, and died early. The prospect of following in the family tradition seems less than appealing to Jack...

Deborah Tannen / You Just Don't Understand : Women and Men in Conversation

   Why do so many women feel that men don't tell them anything, but just lecture and criticise? Why do so many men feel that women nag them and never get to the point? In this pioneering book Deborah Tannen shows us how women and men talk in...

Mark Rowe / A Prescription for Happiness : The Ten Commitments to a Happier, Healthier Life

      All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the exact copy shown in the picture, all of our books are in very good condition. Removing stickers from a book may damage it, so we refrain from doing so. If you see a...

Lyndsey Saul / Damn You Autocorrect! 2

   It's back. And it's more awkward than ever.Ever been screwed over by predictive text on your smart phone? You are not alone.Damn You, Autocorrect! 2 brings together more of the laugh-out-loud funny and painfully embarrassing posts from the...

Teach Yourself NLP

 Are you new to Neuro Linguistic Programming? Do you want a better understanding of what makes you and others tick? Are you seeking clearer goals, more effective communication and better relationships? "NLP" gives you straightforward access to...

Joseph Stiglitz / The Roaring Nineties : Why We're Paying the Price for the Greediest Decade in History

   From the author of Globalization and its Discontents, Joseph Stiglitz's The Roaring Nineties: Why We're Paying the Price for the Greediest Decade in History blows the whistle on the devastation wrought by the free market mania of the...

John Travers / Green & Gold: Ireland as a Clean Energy World Leader

    While many agree Ireland can become a world leader in clean energy as conventional energy sources run out, there's little agreement on how. Travers captures the challenge and opportunity from an Irish perspective.     All...

Andy Cope / The Art of Being Brilliant

    A pep talk in your pocket This short, small, highly illustrated book will fill you to the brim with happiness, positivity, wellbeing and, most importantly, success! Andy Cope and Andy Whittaker are experts in the art of happiness and...

Patrick Holford / Say No To Cancer

    Cancer is on the increase. It is predicted that, within twenty years, half the population will be affected at some point in their lives. The single greatest cause of cancer - even greater than smoking - is now know to be the modern diet...

Jeremy Wyndham / How Long Is a Piece of String? : More Hidden Mathematics of Everyday Life

    Why do weather forecasters get it wrong? What are the best tactics for playing "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" and "The Weakest Link"? And what is the link between a tin of baked beans and a men's urinal? These and many other questions...

Mark H. McCormack / What They Don't Teach You at Harvard

    McCormack, founder of the sports management industry and manager of Navratilova and Nicklaus, reveals the secrets of his business success and fills the gap between business school education and the street knowledge that comes from the...

Nicholas Jones / Soundbites and Spin Doctors

   Written by an insider to the relationship between the media and politics, and shows how both manipulate the other.   All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the exact copy shown in the picture, all of our books...

John Harvey-Jones / Troubleshooter

    This book is produced to accompany the second series of John Harvey-Jones' successful programmes investigating the health of individual British companies. Each chapter investigates an individual company, including one newly privatized,...

Julian Baggini / Do They Think You're Stupid? : 100 Ways Of Spotting Spin And Nonsense From The Media, Celebrities And Politicians

    This companion volume to The Pig That Wants To Be Eaten provides another rapid-fire selection of short, stimulating and entertaining capsules of philosophy. This time the focus is on the bad argumentative moves people use all the time,...

Eamonn Butler / Boost Your I. Q.

    This sequel to Test your IQ provides a sample IQ test containing 60 questions--logic puzzles, word questions, and diagram questions. The authors use a series of exercises to demonstrate how to tackle problems in a logical, systematic...

Maria Montesson / The Discovery of the Child

    Describing the nature of the child and her method, Maria Montessori explains in this text her beliefs - that once the general principles of her method have been grasped, the parts dealing with its material application are extremely...