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Tom McGuinness / From Redundancy to Success: Powerful Ways of Forging a New Career Following Redundancy (Large Paperback)

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The International Directory of Voluntary Work (Large Paperback)

  This 2000 directory contains details of over 700 organizations that were looking for voluntary help from all types of people for all types of work. The book covers short, medium and long term residential possibilities in Europe and...

How to Write a Wedding Speech (Large Paperback)

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Teach Yourself Series - Getting a Better Job

The current world of work is tough whether you are looking for work or just looking to make better life choices. Things are changing fast and the 'job for life' is a long forgotten myth. This book, perceptively written and full of practical advice, tells...

Mark Oakley / Readings for Weddings

Readings for Weddings is an inspirational collection of Bible quotations, poems, hymns and prose for secular weddings, church ceremonies and services of blessing. Mark Oakley includes such 'wedding classics' as 1 Corinthians 13 and Khalil Gibran's The...

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...

Íde Ní Laoghaire & Mary Webb / Fond Memory : Consoling Words from the Irish Tradition (Hardback)

For times of sorrow and remembrance, or to be read at funerals. In times of sorrow, grief or loss we often look to our poets and songwriters, to our heritage and tradition for words of comfort, hope and inspiration. We look too for those words that...

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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Exley Giftbooks - Timeless Values (Hardback)

"Timeless Values" is a book of quotes on personal principles - from early texts to modern writers. All are still central and relevant to the problems of today; consumerism, crime, dishonesty and confused beliefs. Here are the strong, timeless values that...

Exley Giftbooks / To a Very Special Friend (Hardback)

This collection is meant as a gesture of appreciation, when a card or even an expensive gift is just not the best way of expressing thanks for being a very special friend. It will be treasured for a long time to come.     All of our books are...

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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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...

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...

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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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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Veronica Canning / Your Brand: Advancing Your Career by Building a Personal Brand (Large Paperback)

 Everyone has a personal brand. Your personal brand is what people say about you when you leave the room. Do you want to take control of your personal brand? Do you want to have a proactive, purposeful personal brand, not merely an accidental one?A...

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...

Carol Eikleberry / The Career Guide for Creative and Unconventional People (Large Paperback)

 You don't have to stifle your creative impulses to pay the bills. For anyone who's ever been told, "Don't quit your day job," career counselor Carol Eikleberry is here to say, "Pursue your dreams!" Now in its third edition, her inspiring guide...

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...

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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Rebecca Hall / Things to Do Now That You're 40

   Did you ever wanted to transform your sedate life into a more exciting existence or do something totally radical? Have you ever dreamed of singing with a band, visiting a nudist colony, climbing a mountain, starting a new career, or...

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...

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...

Philip J. Carter, Kenneth A. Russell / Psychometric Testing: 1000 Ways to assess your personality, creativity, intelligence and lateral thinking (Large Paperback)

More and more employees are having to sit psychometric tests as part of the interviewing process. On paper, a person's skills and experience may perfectly fit the job description, but the employer also wants to know things about the individual's for...

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...

Ted Heybridge / The Retirement Handbook (Hardback)

A book of practical advice and inspiration for the newly retiredThis is just the beginning...Retirement is a fresh chapter, another adventure and permission to try something new. It's also a great time to take care of your health, your money and your...

Esme Hawes / The Little book of Epitaphs (Hardback)

Epitaphs have provided an enduring fascination ever since it became acceptable to leave an insription on a gravestone. Read this collection and take a glimpse at the lives of others or collect some ideas for your own epitaph!      All...

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...

Deborah Cassidi / Favourite Wisdom

 From many walks of life, the contributors to this volume have chosen a broad kaleidoscope of wise sayings, poetry and humour, ensuring a wide appeal.     All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the exact copy shown...