Academic & Professional

Gillian Tett / The Silo Effect : Why putting everything in its place isn't such a bright idea (Large Paperback)

   In Silo, award-winning journalist Gillian Tett examines the structural development of institutions such as UBS, Sony and the Bank of England. While the world is increasingly interlinked in some...

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...

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?...

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...

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...

Hamish Pringle / Celebrity Sells (Large Paperback)

    Celebrities have always captured the imagination of the public. In todaya s age of consumerism, their ability to influence our behaviour can be seen worldwide. Harnessing this power can reap...

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...

Simon Wootton / Teach Yourself Training Your Brain for the Over 50s

    offers not just the tools to sharpen your brain, but also how to get the edge over younger colleagues hundreds of interactive puzzles, crosswords, and quizzes lots of advice on how to boost...

Christian Jarrnett / The Rough Guide to Psychology

   The Rough Guide to Psychology looks at the question psychologists have been asking for over a hundred years - why are we the way we are? It starts with you, your mind and brain, broadening out to...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Lucia Alvarez De Toledo / The Story of Che Guevara

   An accessible biography of one of the most influential figures of recent times based on new, original research.Che Guevara is something of a symbol in the West. But for the rest of the world he...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Do Sheep Shrink in the Rain? : 500 Most Outrageous Questions Ever Asked and Their Answers

 A fascinating and witty compilation of the most interesting and outrageous questions received and answered by 82ASK, the UK's premier text-answering service.Find the answers to questions you never...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mark Brown / Successful Project Management in a Week

 This guide seeks to explain basic principles and provide practical steps for project managers. Topics covered include: understanding the nature of projects; setting up a project; planning projects;...

Paula Polk Lillard / Montessori A Modern Approach

    A presentation of the basic principles of the Montessori method, preceeded by an historical survey of its vicissitudes.     All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get...

Jinny Ditzler / Your Best Year Yet! : How to Make the Next 12 Months Your Most Successful Ever!

    A self-help and personal development book. Based on a goal-setting programme used by thousands of people, the key is a set of ten questions which provide the impetus to self-knowledge and...

Joe Borgenicht / The Baby Owner's Manual

    You've programmed your VCR, you've reinstalled Microsoft Windows, you can even check your e-mail on your Palm Pilot. But none of this experience will prepare you for the world's biggest...

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...

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...

Philip Ball / Critical Mass

    Is there a 'physics of society'? Philip Ball's investigation into human nature ranges from Hobbes and Adam Smith to modern work on traffic flow and market trading, across economics, sociology...

Philippe Legrain / Open World : The Truth about Globalisation

   Globalisation is one of the most controversial issues in the world today. While protestors take to the streets at international summits, it is becoming conventional wisdom that companies are...

Michael Quinion / Port Out, Starboard Home : The Fascinating Stories We Tell About the words We Use

   Can it really be true that 'golf' stands for 'Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden'? Or that 'rule of thumb' comes from an archaic legal principle that a man may chastise his wife, but only with a rod...

Ricardo Semler / Maverick

    Ricardo Semler inherited his family company, Semco - manufacturer of marine pumps, industrial dishwashers and mixing equipment - when he was 19. Soon, by 1980, it was on the brink of...

Natalie Angier / The Beauty of the Beastly

    For most people cockroaches, spiders, worms, dung beetles and hyenas are not paragons of beauty in a natural world; in fact, many would prefer that they were not there at all. But in this...

Brian Duncalf / How to Pass Any Exam

 A cheerful, practical guide for anyone taking an exam or test, from GCSEs and university degrees to vocational training exams and driving tests. It offers advice on revision techniques, overcoming...