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Alan Jones / Winning At Interview : A New Way To Succeed

This is not a book for the faint-hearted but if you have a potentially life-changing job interview coming up then 'Winning at Interview' deserves your full attention. Reader feedback consistently says that 'It completely changed the way I think about job...

Julia Cresswell / Best Baby Names

Best Baby Names is the essential A-Z guide for deciding your child's name. It contains over 1,500 possible choices, from Aaron to Zuleika, through the old-fashioned (Hazel and Gilbert), the modern (Jade and Devon), the unusual (Anselm and Tanith) and the...

Richard Nelson Bolles / What Colour is Your Parachute (Large Paperback)

A comprehensive job hunting guide offers sound advice to anyone contemplating a career change or fantasizing about a new job.  2000 edition     All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the exact copy shown in the...

Richard Nelson Bolles / What Color Is Your Parachute? (Large Paperback)

In the last five years, the United States has lost 2.6 million jobs the most in any five-year period since the Great Depression. In the 2006 edition of his legendary job-hunting book, WHAT COLOR IS YOUR PARACHUTE? Richard Nelson Bolles offers hope and...

Martha W. Cresci / Complete Book of Model Business Letters (Large Paperback)

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Dominic O'Brien / How to Pass Exams: Accelerate Your Learning - Memorise Key Facts - Revise Effectively

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Nick Harper / The Manly Man's Handbook: Everything a Real Man Needs to Know (Hardback)

Modern man may know how to send an email, play games on his phone and moisturize occasionally, but when it comes to life's proper skills - the ones that all dads and granddads seem to know off by heart - he is left scratching his head and feeling useless...

Judith Johnstone / Planning a Career Change (Large Paperback)

Use this series of exercises and checklists to discover who and what you are, what skills and strengths you possess and which careers suit you best. Discover how to put your personal circumstances into perspective, where to seek help when necessary, and...

Greville Janner / Janner's Complete Speechmaker (Large Paperback)

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Richard Denny / Speak for Yourself (Large Paperback)

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Janet E. Esposito / In the Spotlight: Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking and Performing (Large Paperback)

In The Spotlight is a dynamic workbook for the anxious presenter or performer! Short, easy-to-understand chapters with succinct summaries and powerful action steps, make this book a must-read!' Anthony Robbins, author of Awaken the Giant Within and...

Dominic Bliss / Best Man Best Speech (Large Paperback)

Best Man Best Speech Being the best man at a wedding is an honour, but it is a responsible job and one that can cause a good deal of anxiety to the person involved. This book is the answer to all of their worries. Full description     All of...

Tracing Irish Ancestors

An accessible, user-friendly handbook for amateur genealogists seeking their Irish roots. Detailed guidance on the variety of church, official and unofficial records available and on how to get the most from then, with practical advice on navigating the...

Patricia Marne / Learn to Interpret Handwriting: The Key to Understanding Your Friends and Enemies (Large Paperback)

Now recognised as a reliable working tool that can offer valuable insights into personality and potential, understanding the language of graphology - being able to read the style of handwriting as well as its content - has a massive following. It can be...

Alison Maloney / Things to do with Mum (Hardback)

Family activity suggestions     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...

Magnus Magnusson / Keeping My Words: An Anthology from Cradle to Grave (Hardback)

The author is an Icelandic writer and this is an anthology of his own favourite quotes/sayings about the several stages of a man’s life, from conception to death. So what can one say about something like this except to share what also liked? Here...

Elizabeth Catherine Myers / Planning a Wedding: A Step-by-step Guide to Organising the Big Day (Large Paperback)

 This book contains everything you need to know to plan a wedding. With it you will feel confident that you have all the details covered, and that everything is in place for a successful and happy day. Ideas, checklists, tips and reminders will help...

Robert E. Dunbar / How to Debate (Hardback)

 An introduction to debating, including preparation and research of a topic, finding evidence, attacking opposing arguments, and giving an effective delivery     All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the exact copy...

F.W. King, D. Ann Cree / English Business Letters (Large Paperback)

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Judith Verity / Succeeding at Interviews (Large Paperback)

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Paul McGee / Writing a Cv That Works (Large Paperback)

 What makes a CV stand out from the rest? This book aims to answer that question and show the reader how to develop different versions of their CV for every situation. It shows how to communicate skills and achievements successfully, and different...

Nancy Tuckerman, Nancy Dunnan / The Amy Vanderbilt Complete Book of Etiquette, 50th Anniversay Edition (Hardback)

 Filled with practical advice for every occasion, business and pleasure, this updated and revised edition is the most complete and authoritative guide to living well. First published in 1952, this classic guide has been fully updated to reflect the...

Shelly Hagen / The Everything Groom Book: A survival guide for men!

 Enjoy a stress-free wedding and discover all that is required of a groom on the big day with The Everything Groom Book . Without question, you love your bride-to-be and want to spend the rest of your life with her. Ever since you popped the...

Geraldine Kenny / Take Good Care of Yourself: Growing Older in Ireland (Large Paperback)

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Tina Bettison / Social Networking for Rookies (Large Paperback)

   It's a small world and with the advent of online networks it s getting smaller. Now we can talk to just about anyone, anywhere, anytime. Who you know has always been as important as what you know, and social or business networks (ie, groups...

Annie Hulley / How to Spend the Kids' Inheritance: All You Need to Know to Manage a Successful Retirement (Large Paperback)

 The great thing about retirement options today is there are many new and exciting opportunities to choose from. Did you know, for example, that nearly as many 'oldies' are taking gap years as students? And, retirement villages and retirement...

Chris J. Anderson / TED Talks: The official TED guide to public speaking (Large Paperback)

 In the New York Times-bestseller Ted Talks Chris Anderson, head of TED, reveals the inside secrets of how to give a first-class presentation. Where books like Talk Like TED and TED Talks Storytelling whetted the...

The Best Man's Speech : A Tough Job Made Easy (Large Paperback)

 A comprehensive and practical guide for the Best Man to compose a winning wedding speech, this title contains eight full-length examples of speeches as well as advice on how to research suitable material. There are tips on the use of prompts and...

John Fitzgerald / Future Proof Your Career: From the Inside Out (Large Paperback)

 Future Proof Your Career is a practical book which deals with one of the great problems of modern how to make it through a 50-year career when all the rules for career success have changed. Professionals in organisations all over the world are too...

Ashley Holmes / 150 Letters That Get Results (Large Paperback)

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Christopher John Tyreman / Police Initial Recruitment Test (Large Paperback)

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George Routledge / The Well Bred Person's Book of Etiquette (Hardback)

 Before the days of unruly teenagers, 'ladettes' and a public obsessed with scandal, there existed a time of gentility and manners. Setting the standards of propriety was The Well-Bred Person's Book of Etiquette, the epitome of politeness consulted...

David Tang / Rules for Modern Life: A Connoisseur's Survival Guide (Hardback)

   Do gentlemen wear shorts? What are the rules regarding interior decor in a high-security prison? Is it ever acceptable to send Valentine's cards to one's pets? The twenty-first century is an age of innumerable social conundrums. Around...

John Eardly / Sex Discrimination At Work : A Practical Guide To The Law In Ireland

 Published 2004   Sex Discrimination at Work: A Practical Guide to the Law in Ireland is a follow-up to the highly successful Bullying and Stress in the Workplace: Employers and Employees - A Guide by the same author. Sex discrimination is on...

Tanith Carey / Mum Hacks: Time-saving tips to calm the chaos of family life

 Family life is pretty chaotic at the best of times and as any busy mum knows it can be an uphill battle to get out of the house in the morning let alone meet the demands of work deadlines. In her witty easy to read style, Tanith Carey encourages...

Howard Dowding / Getting the Job You Want

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John Bowden / The Complete Best Man: How to turn a terrifying prospect into a piece of cake (Large Paperback)

I know exactly what you are thinking. It seemed such a good idea at the time, but now you are beginning to realise there's going to be more to it than just turning up on time and handing over the ring. Am I right, or am I right? Fear not. Whether the...

A. Vasudevan / Poems & Readings for Weddings (Large Paperback)

Choosing the right reading for a wedding ceremony can add a distinctive touch that will be remembered for a lifetime. Here are more than 150 evocative choices, ranging from Shakespeare’s sonnets (“Shall I compare thee to a summer’s...

Marina Oliver / Write & Sell Your Novel: The Beginner's Guide to Writing for Publication (Large Paperback)

If you want to write a novel, the second edition of this popular handbook is the guide you need. Step by step it shows you how to get started, how to create compelling characters, plots and subplots, and whose viewpoint to tell your story from. There are...

Trish Murphy / The Challenge of Retirement (Large Paperback)

Aimed at all those who are facing this new phase of their lives and want to enjoy their retirement fully and actively, The Challenge of Retirement pulls together the extensive knowledge Trish has gained from her many years as a psychotherapist, trainer,...

Robert Edenborough / Effective Interviewing: A Handbook of Skills, Techniques and Applications (Large Paperback)

Interviews are now so widespread that it is difficult to think of a single profession where they are not used. As such, the ability to conduct interviews effectively is considered essential in any professional's repertoire of skills...

Martin Yate / Great Answers to Tough Interview Questions (Large Paperback)

'An essential guide for the modern jobseeker' - "Evening Standard". 'A good investment...A comprehensive guide to the various ways of hunting jobs down, as well as how to make the right impression with employers' - "Daily Mirror". 'Some excellent tips on...

Maia Andrews / Groom's Guide: You & Your Wedding Magazine (Large Paperback)

Branded by Britain s top-selling wedding magazine, this is a superb book, fully comprehensive with beautifully laid out information and presentation. There s no padding, just everything that he needs to be aware of and everything that he needs to do...

Richard H. Beatty / The Five-Minute Interview (Large Paperback)

Ensure success in the first five minutes of your interview This revolutionary approach to interviewing puts you in the driver's seat, enabling you to quickly, confidently gain insight into an employer's needs and objectives, then position yourself as...

Dr. Yeung, Rob / Job Hunting for Rookies (Large Paperback)

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Catherine O'Connor / Cracking the College Code: A practical guide to making the most of the first year college experience (Large Paperback)

Cracking the College Code is the ‘must have’ essential guide for all students, parents and guardians embarking on a journey into third level. Written in straightforward language, key topics include: Making informed choices Preparing for...

All on the Board / Inspirational quotes from the TfL underground duo (Hardback)

A BOOK TO BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY - A GIFT OF HOPE, COMFORT, POSITIVITY, OPENNESS AND LOVE FOR ANY OCCASION - INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THE TFL UNDERGOUND DUOTransport for London employees and dynamic masked duo, All on the Board (aka Jeremy and Ian), made it...

Kerstin Mierke & Bridgette Rowland / Would You Like to Be Buried with My People? - Irish Wedding Traditions (Hardback)

From matchmaking to speed-dating, strawboys to gatecrashers, and jaunting carts to limousines, the face of Irish weddings has changed dramatically over the centuries. Connecting the old with the new, this overview traces the path of both romance and...

Thomas Blaikie / Modern Manners (Hardback)

A witty yet practical short guide to modern manners that, like Lynne Truss, takes a subject often treated in a stuffy, high-handed way and deals with it lightly and humorously. Until recently, social conduct (as it was known), was illogical but easy...

Liam Maher ( Editor) - The Young Speaker : A Collection of Essays by Experts on the Art and Craft of Good Public Speaking ( Muintir na Tíre ) 1969

A 40 page booklet, published by Muintir na Tíre, Tipperary, undated but 1969-70.  A collection of essays , from Augustine Martin, Michael Russell, W O'Brien Crowley, and a Fr. Nivard Kinsella, who has a gift inscription on the title page...

Jane Willis, Peter Eldin, Angela Lansbury / The Complete Speechmaker (Large Paperback)

 A speaker who looks poised and sounds professional is very impressive, and the ability to speak well in public is important both for work and leisure. This book offers advice on preparing for all types of speeches, from weddings to after-dinner...

Eoghan McDermott / The Career Doctor: How to Get - and Keep - the Job You Want

 As the economic climate changes and more people lose their jobs, it has become ever more important to make the best of your assets and prepare yourself for the economic upturn when it comes. Practical, engaging and full of real-life career stories,...