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Monet: The Restless Vision
A magnificent new biography of the founder of Impressionism
In the course of a long and exceptionally creative life, Claude Monet revolutionized painting and made some of the most iconic images in western art. Misunderstood and mocked at the beginning of his career, he risked everything to pursue his original vision. Although close to starvation when he invented impressionism on the banks of the Seine in the 1860s-70s, in the following decades he emerged as the powerful leader of the new painting in Paris at one of its most exciting cultural moments. His symphonic series Haystacks, Poplars, and Rouen Cathedral brought wealth and renown. Then he withdrew to paint only the pond in his garden. The late Water Lilies, ignored during his lifetime, are now celebrated as pioneers of twentieth century modernism.
Behind this great and famous artist is a volatile, voracious, nervous yet reckless man, largely unknown. Jackie Wullschläger’s enthralling biography, based on thousands of never-before translated letters and unpublished sources, is the first account of Monet’s turbulent private life and how it determined his expressive, sensuous, sensational painting. He was as obsessional in his love affairs as in his love of nature, and changed his art decisively three times when the woman at the centre of his life changed. Enduring devastating bereavements, he pushed the frontier of painting inward, to evoke memory and the passing of time. His work also responded intensely to outside cataclysms – the Dreyfus Affair, the First World War. Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau was his closest friend. Rich intellectual currents connected him to writers from Zola to Proust; affection and rivalry to Renoir, Pissarro and Manet.
Monet said he was driven ‘wild with the need to put down what I experience’. This rich and moving biography immerses us in that passionate experience, transforming our understanding of the man, his paintings and the fullness of his achievement.
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Parenting with Theraplay®: Understanding Attachment and How to Nurture a Closer Relationship with Your Child (Theraplay® Books & Resources)
Theraplay® is an attachment-focused model of parenting that helps parents to understand and relate to their child. Based on a sequence of play activities that are rooted in neuroscience, Theraplay offers a fun and easy way for parents and children to connect. Theraplay is particularly effective with looked after and adopted children.
By providing an overview of Theraplay and the psychological principles that it is based on, parents and carers will gain an understanding of the basic theory of the model along with practical ideas for applying Theraplay to everyday family life. Through everyday case studies and easy language, parents will gain confidence and learn new skills for emotional bonding, empathy, and acceptance in the relationship with their child.
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Master Legal Email Writing: Legal Writing in Use- A Practical Guide for Lawyers, Paralegals, and Legal Professionals + 100 Expert Email & Letter … Legal Writing, Vocabulary &…
Embrace the Power of Email and Use it to its FULL Potential. “Lawyers possess only one tool to convey their thoughts: language . . . They must love words and use them exactly.”
– Antonin Scalia
Clear communication is the cornerstone of a successful legal career. It is what sets you apart as a professional, and it is what allows you to build trust and credibility with your clients and colleagues.
Effective email communication in the legal profession requires attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to convey complex information in a concise and easily understandable manner.
Emailing for Law: Mastering Legal Email Writing Like a Pro
A Practical Guide for Lawyers, Paralegals, and Legal Professionals + 100 Expert Email & Letter TemplatesThis comprehensive guide is perfect for new lawyers, solicitors, paralegals, and legal secretaries looking to take their professional communication to the next level.
With 100 downloadable expert email and letter templates, you’ll have all the tools you need to write clear, concise, and effective legal emails. And with a focus on language clarity, this book is also great for non-native English speakers looking to improve their legal writing skills. Don’t let poor email communication hold you back in your legal career – add “Master Legal Email Writing: Legal Writing in Use” to your library today.
Master Legal Email Writing: Legal Writing in Use is the ultimate guide for attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals looking to improve their email communication skills. Written by the IDM Law team and business and legal English writing teacher Marc Roche, this book covers all the essential elements of effective email writing, including:
- Crafting clear and concise subject lines
- Organizing and formatting messages
- Using appropriate tone and language
- Taking control of your inbox and using email more effectively and efficiently in your daily life.
- With a focus on professionalism and efficiency, this book teaches you how to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and other legal professionals through email.
- You’ll learn how to effectively convey important information, respond to inquiries, and negotiate deals through the written word.
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Don’t miss out on the opportunity to improve your legal email writing skills and advance your career. “Master Legal Email Writing: Legal Writing in Use” is the perfect resource for anyone looking to excel in the legal profession. Order your copy today and start mastering legal email writing like a pro.
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The Guest List: From the author of The Hunting Party, the No.1 Sunday Times bestseller and prize winning mystery thriller
*The brand new thriller from Lucy Foley – THE MIDNIGHT FEAST – is available to pre-order now*
The No.1 Sunday Times bestseller
*Over 1 million copies sold worldwide*
*One of The Times and Sunday Times Crime Books of the Year*
*Goodreads Choice Awards winner for Crime & Mystery 2020*
A gripping, twisty murder mystery thriller from the No.1 bestselling author of The Hunting Party.
‘Lucy Foley is really very clever’ Anthony Horowitz
‘Thrilling’ The Times
‘A classic whodunnit’ Kate Mosse
‘Sharp and atmospheric and addictive’ Louise Candlish
‘A furiously twisty thriller’ Clare MackintoshOn an island off the windswept Irish coast, guests gather for the wedding of the year – the marriage of Jules Keegan and Will Slater.
Old friends.
Past grudges.
Happy families.
Hidden jealousies.
Thirteen guests.
One body.
The wedding cake has barely been cut when one of the guests is found dead. And as a storm unleashes its fury on the island, everyone is trapped.All have a secret. All have a motive.
One guest won’t leave this wedding alive . . .Lucy Foley’s book ‘THE PARIS APARTMENT’ was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 17-10-2022.
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AQA GCSE 9-1 English Language Writing (Papers 1 & 2) Revision Guide: Ideal for the 2024 and 2025 exams (Collins GCSE Grade 9-1 SNAP Revision)
Exam Board: AQA
Level: GCSE Grade 9-1
Subject: English Language
Suitable for the 2024 examsEverything you need to revise for GCSE 9-1 English language writing papers 1 and 2
Let’s face it, exams can be tricky. Because everyone has different strengths when it comes to test taking, this new Snap Revision guide from Collins helps you focus on areas of your revision that you find tricky or need extra practice in. This is no ordinary GCSE Grade 9-1 English Language revision guide – it’s focussed revision designed to help you with the writing component of papers 1 and 2 in the AQA GCSE Grade 9-1 exam. Spaced practice opportunities allow you to test, revisit and review understanding throughout your revision. Ideal to use at home for extra practice, revising tricky topics is a snap with this Collins Snap Revision guide for writing. Need to brush up on your reading skills too? Reading for papers 1 and 2 (9780008218089) is another excellent GCSE Grade 9-1 revision guide that will get you ready for your AQA English Language exam.
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Five Nights at Freddy’s: The Official Movie Novel
The official movie novelization of the Five Nights at Freddy’s movie! The hugely anticipated Five Nights at Freddy’s movie from director Emma Tammi starring Matthew Lillard (Scream, Scooby-Doo) and Josh Hutcherson (The Hunger Games series, The Disaster Artist) hits cinemas on October 27th, 2023 with a script from creator Scott Cawthon, Seth Cuddeback, and Emma Tammi. This movie novelization is a must-have for any Freddy Fan!Read more
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The Cambridge Illustrated History of China
The Cambridge Illustrated History of China is an illuminating account of the full sweep of Chinese civilisation – from prehistoric times to the intellectual ferment of the Warring States Period, through the rise and fall of the imperial dynasties, to the modern communist state. Written by a leading scholar and lavishly illustrated, its narrative draws together everything from the influence of key intellectual figures, to political innovations, art and material culture, family and religious life, not to mention wars and modern conflicts. This third revised edition includes new archaeological discoveries and gives fuller treatment of environmental history and Chinese interaction with the wider world, placing China in global context. The Qing dynasty is now covered in two chapters, while the final chapter brings the story into the twenty-first century, covering the transformation of China into one of the world’s leading economies and the challenges it faces. Lively and highly visual, this book will be appreciated by anyone interested in Chinese history.Read more
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The Camel Who Had The Hump
In the shimmering desert a happy herd of camels are out to find an oasis for a drink and a play. All, that is, except Cuthbert. He hasn’t woken up in such a good mood. In fact, there are SO many things to be grumpy about, he is a camel who has The Hump. And there is ABSOULTELY NOTHING that will get him out of it. Or is there?
Empowering children to accept their feelings and nurture reliance, this inspiring rhyming story is the perfect tool for parents and carers looking to help welcome more joy into their families. From award-winning, bestselling creators Rachel Bright and Jim Field.Read more
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The Captive Mind (Penguin Modern Classics)
Written in Paris in the early 1950s, this book created instant controversy in its analysis of modern society that had allowed itself to be hypnotized by socio-political doctrines, and to accept totalitarian terror on the strength of a hypothetical future.Read more
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The Car Book: The Definitive Visual History (DK Definitive Transport Guides)
Strap yourself in for an unforgettable ride through motoring history!
From the earliest “horseless carriage” to the modern supercar, this lavishly illustrated history of the automobile is packed with everything you need to know about classic cars through the ages.
Filled with stunning photography, and featuring more than 2,000 models, Car shows you how cars have evolved around the world over the last 130 years, and their impact on society as objects of curiosity, status symbols, and items of necessity.
Journey back into automotive history and you will find:
-In-depth profiles highlighting the most important cars of each period
-Virtual photographic tours of some of the most iconic cars from the Ferrari F40 to the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost
-A decade-by-decade history told in stunning visual detail
-Illustrated feature spreads detailing the evolution of legendary brands from Aston Martin, to Porsche and Cadillac
-A timeline of the milestone developments in car manufacturing and technologySee the world’s most innovative machines come to life!
From India’s Hindustan Ambassador to Italy’s Fiat 500, this book will transport you all over the world, taking a truly international view of the greatest cars through time.
Immerse yourself in the stories of the people and companies at the heart of the billion-dollar motoring industry. Covering sports cars, convertibles, and today’s environmentally-friendly electric models, no other car catalogue provides such a comprehensive picture of the car world.
This new and improved edition includes hybrid and electric cars, as well as looking forward to the “driverless” technologies of tomorrow.
So buckle-up and get ready for the journey of a lifetime! The ultimate gift for anyone interested in cars, motoring, and motor racing, this iconic celebration of automotive design is sure to inform and amaze all readers.
Interested in all things transit and travel?
There’s more to discover in this epic series from DK Books! Take an action-packed flight through the history of air travel in Aircraft, and be inspired by the world’s most renowned rail routes in Train.
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The Car Sales Planner: Win The Day
This daily planner allows you to organise and plan each day so you never miss a task.All of your Follow Ups, Handovers, Critical Tasks and Enquiries in one place.
Stay ahead of the game by listing your daily tasks, follow ups, leads and problems needing solved. Tick them off as you go and go home each day safe in the knowledge that you left no stone unturned!
Happy selling!
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The Carpenter and the American’s Daughter: A Tale of Jazz, Dance and Romance in the 1960s
It was the 1960s and times were changing.
Young people were earning more and new styles of music and fashion were evolving. The young were finding new ways to express themselves and were developing a different type of social life from the older generations.
With money in their pockets, they had plenty of pubs and clubs to choose from to put work behind them and mark the end of the working week.
One Friday night destination was a Jazz Club in the centre of the city of Bristol.
People from different backgrounds met there to listen to the music, and dance.
This is the story of some of the young men and women who met, formed relationships and developed bonds of friendship.Read more
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The Carry On Girls
Whether it is the seaside postcard bubbly blondes of Barbara Windsor, the hysterically historical leading ladies of Joan Sims, the coquettish authoritarians of Hattie Jacques, or the statuesque confidence of Valerie Leon, the Carry On girls are stoic, sexy and fiercely independent.
In this lavish celebration of a pioneering generation of comedy actresses who continue to radiate charm and contemporary relevance, a few home truths are revealed and some myths are debunked; but, above all, some of the best-loved icons of British entertainment are given fitting affection and respect.
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The Case for a Creator: A Journalist Investigates Scientific Evidence That Points Toward God (Case for … Series)
Lee Strobel investigates the latest scientific discoveries to see whether they form a solid basis for believing in God.Read more
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The Case for Jamie: 3 (Charlotte Holmes Novel)
The hotly anticipated and explosive third book in the New York Times bestselling Charlotte Holmes series.
It’s been a year since the shocking death of August Moriarty, and Jamie and Charlotte haven’t spoken.
Jamie is going through the motions at Sherringford, trying to finish his senior year without incident, with a nice girlfriend he can’t seem to fall for.
Charlotte is on the run, from Lucien Moriarty and from her own mistakes. No one has seen her since that fateful night on the lawn in Sussex–and Charlotte wants it that way. She knows she isn’t safe to be around. She knows her Watson can’t forgive her.
Holmes and Watson may not be looking to reconcile, but when strange things start happening, it’s clear that someone wants the team back together. Someone who has been quietly observing them both. Making plans. Biding their time.
Someone who wants to see one of them suffer and the other one dead.
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The Case for the Green New Deal (Concept and Form)
In 2008, the first Green New Deal was devised by Pettifor and a group of English economist and thinkers, but was ignored within the tumults of the financial crash. A decade later, the ideas was revived within the democratic socialists in the US, forefront by Alexandria Ocasio Cortez. The Green New Deal demands a radical and urgent reversal of the current state of the global economy: including total de-carbonisation and a commitment to fairness and social justice.Critics on all sides have been quick to observe that the GND is a pipe dream that could never be implemented, and would cost the earth. But, as Ann Pettifor shows, we need to rethink the function of money, and how it works within the global system. How can we bail out the banks but not the planet? We have to stop thinking about the imperative of economic growth-nothing grows for ever. The program will be a long term project but it needs to start immediately.
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The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes
The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes is the final set of twelve (out of a total of fifty-six) Sherlock Holmes short stories by Arthur Conan Doyle.The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes includes ‘”The Adventure of the Illustrious Client”, “The Adventure of the Blanched Soldier”, “The Adventure of the Mazarin Stone”, “The Adventure of the Three Gables”, “The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire”, “The Adventure of the Three Garridebs”, “The Problem of Thor Bridge”, “The Adventure of the Creeping Man”, “The Adventure of the Lion’s Mane”, “The Adventure of the Veiled Lodger”, “The Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place” & “The Adventure of the Retired Colourman”.
Rip-roaring and spine-chilling, these stories have been intriguing readers for generations.
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The Cat Encyclopedia: The Definitive Visual Guide (DK Pet Encyclopedias)
Are you a feline fanatic? Could you tell the difference between a Housecat and an Ojos Azules? Do you want to know how to keep your kitty happy and healthy?
The Cat Encyclopedia is a comprehensive cat compendium that has all the facts about cats and kittens. It’s packed with beautifully photographed profiles of different breeds from the Maine Coon to the Khao Manee, and includes information on caring for your own cat.
This book also offers information on the science and history of house cats. Find out how cats were domesticated and developed into separate breeds, and see their prominence in art, literature, and superstition. A chapter on feline biology focuses on the anatomy of cats – including the nervous system, digestion, and muscles – and also features detailed descriptions of cat senses and coat patterns.
With help on cat care – from preparing for your cat’s arrival and essential equipment to healthcare and training – The Cat Encyclopedia is the perfect guide for cat lovers.
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The Cat in the Hat (Dr. Seuss)
The one and only Cat in the Hat from the iconic Dr. Seuss gets a brand new look, introducing his roller-coaster ride of mayhem to a new generation of readers.
When Sally and her brother are left alone, they think they’re in for a dull day – until the Cat in the Hat steps in on the mat, bringing with him mayhem and madness! This is the classic book that every child should have the joy of reading.
The perfect book for early readers, the new style brings a worldwide favourite to a whole new generation.
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The Cat Who Taught Zen: The beautifully illustrated new tale from the bestselling author of Big Panda and Tiny Dragon
KNOW ANYONE WHO COULD DO WITH BEING MORE ZEN? THIS STORY OF A WISE CAT FROM BIG PANDA AND TINY DRAGON AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR JAMES MNORBURY IS THE PERFECT GIFT . . .
“I’ve learnt that what we want is seldom what we need, and what we need is almost never what we want”
This is the tale of a cat wise in the ways of zen, journeying to discover a fabled ancient pine, under which infinite wisdom may be found.
Along the way he meets a vivid cast of animals: from an anxious monkey and a tortoise tired of life, to a tiger struggling with anger, a confused wolf cub and a covetous crow.
But it’s a surprise encounter with a playful kitten, that forces the cat to question everything . . .
Told in a gentle, calming style, The Cat Who Taught Zen introduces a new cast of characters for readers of all ages to fall in love with, offering timeless wisdom wrapped up into a tale of beguiling beauty.
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The Celebrated Captain Barclay: Sport, Money and Fame in Regency Britain
On 1st June 1809 Captain Robert Barclay undertook what was then the greatest sporting feat ever attempted – to walk 1000 miles in 1000 hours for 1000 guineas. Six weeks later, exhausted and on the verge of collapsing, he completed his challenge and instantly became the most famous sporting figure of Regency times. Gentleman, pugilist, athlete, trainer and soldier – Captain Barclay’s life was reckless, extravagant and thrilling. Enormous sums of money were won and lost on him and he himself earned several fortunes, though he was to die in deranged poverty. His remarkable story opens a window on the world of 18th century sport – a rough, dangerous and often corrupt world driven by money.Read more
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The Celestine Prophecy: how to refresh your approach to tomorrow with a new understanding, energy and optimism
This extremely readable and addictive parable has become a breakout word-of-mouth hit for its uncanny ability to renew your understanding of life, connections and perspective with fresh vigour. From the multimillion-bestselling author, James Redfield, and perfect for fans of Paulo Coelho and Eckhart Tolle.
‘The Celestine Prophecy has already reached cult status… It homes in on the deepest, most urgent search of our times – the search for meaning… This is a book like no other.’ – THE TELEGRAPH
‘If you’ve ever wondered what the formula is for an “inspirational” bestseller, with promising potential for cult status, look no further’ ? GUARDIAN
‘A spiritual classic… A book to read and reread, to cherish, and to give to friends’ – JOAN BORYSENKO, author of Fire in the Soul
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You have never read a book like this before…
The Celestine Prophecy contains secrets that are currently changing our world. Drawing on the ancient wisdom found in a Peruvian manuscript, it tells you how to make connections between the events happening in your own life right now…and lets you see what is going to happen to you in the years to come.
The story it tells is a gripping one of adventure and discovery, but it is also a guidebook that has the power to crystalize your perceptions of why you are where you are in life…and to direct your steps with a new energy and optimism as you head into tomorrow.
A book that comes along just once in a lifetime to change lives forever.
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The CEO Buys In (Wager of Hearts Book 1)
Self-made billionaire Nathan Trainor feels restless and disillusioned. His company may be thriving, but he can’t find a woman who sees him for more than his wealth. With his love life in the red, he meets two other billionaire bachelors at the ultra-exclusive Bellwether Club. The three of them make a wager of the heart: they must find women who love them for who they are, not their money.
Savvy office temp Chloe Russell is trying to scrape together the money she needs to support her grandmother. So when a flu epidemic strikes Trainor Electronics and she’s promoted to Nathan Trainor’s assistant, she jumps at the lucrative opportunity. But then Nathan himself falls ill, and he and Chloe must work from his penthouse while he recuperates. Before long, it’s clear there’s genuine heat between them, and it’s more than just a fever spike. Will Nathan win Chloe’s heart—and the bet? Or will their differences destroy any chance for love?
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THE CERTIFICATE an utterly gripping medical thriller full of twists
‘Plain Jane’ Ziegler has been a district nurse all her life…All her life, she has been overlooked by difficult patients, disinterested colleagues and even her own family.
So when she discovers a way to commit the perfect crime, Jane seizes the opportunity and begins deliberating who of her many patients is most deserving of her murderous attention.
And when elderly James Walsh tries one to many times to proposition her, Jane seizes her chance.
Although Walsh’s mother seems unconvinced by Jane’s explanation of his death, no one else, least of all Jane’s fellow doctors, seems the least bit surprised.
As the days past, she can’t help thinking that she may indeed have escaped suspicion.
Driven by this knowledge and with a new-found taste for murder, she soon turns her mind to her next victim.
However, when a formal complaint is made against her by bad-tempered Clara Blatter, it seems that she may have picked the wrong woman.
Soon, Jane finds herself under investigation and when she carries out her second murder, the net begins to close in tighter.
When her normally unassuming boss starts to become suspicious, Jane resorts to drastic measures to avoid detection, as her perfect crime quickly turns into a nightmare that could cost her everything.
The Certificate is a heart racing medical thriller that will leave you begging for more.
Praise for Priscilla Masters
‘A natural story-teller’ – Robert Foster, bestselling author of The Lunar Code
‘It is always a joy to discover a crime writer with a sure touch and the capacity to shock’ – Peter Lovesey
‘More than a match for Rendell and Christie’ – Hampstead and Highgate Express
Priscilla Masters lives in Shropshire with her husband, a GP in the Potteries. Night Visit was the first of her medical mystery novels, followed by A Fatal Cut and Coming Home. She is also the author of the Joanna Piercy police series.
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The Certificate in Education and Training
This is the core textbook for the Certificate in Education and Training. This complete guide to the Certificate, from Learning Matters, covers all the content of the mandatory units in a reader-friendly and accessible way. The text develops the reader’s practical teaching skills and, through complete coverage of the content of the qualification prepares learners to teach in a wide variety of contexts. In all chapters real life examples illustrate what the theory means in practice and a reference list gives further resources to help learners with their research and study. Relevant for all learners and all awarding organisations. The book also includes information regarding teaching practice observations and the minimum core.Read more
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The Chalk Man: The chilling and spine-tingling Sunday Times bestseller
‘IF YOU LIKE MY STUFF, YOU’LL LIKE THIS’ STEPHEN KING
‘WONDERFULLY CREEPY – LIKE A COLD BLADE ON THE BACK OF YOUR NECK’ LEE CHILD
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It was only meant to be a game . . .
None of us ever agreed on the exact beginning.
Was it when we started drawing the chalk figures, or when they started to appear on their own?
Was it the terrible accident?
Or when they found the first body?
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SHORTLISTED FOR A NATIONAL BOOK AWARD & THE STEEL DAGGER, BEST THRILLER AWARD
‘A must-read’ Daily Express
‘A tense gripper with a leave-the-lights-on shock ending’ Sunday Times
‘There are shades of Stephen King in this very creepy timeslip’ Guardian, BOOKS OF THE YEAR
‘A frightening Stephen King-esque coming-of-age story cum murder mystery’ Daily Telegraph, BOOKS OF THE YEAR
‘There are shades of Stephen King when the reality bends into the sinister, and a deliciously creepy finale’ Daily Mail
‘Deliciously creepy with a side order of Eighties nostalgia’ Good Housekeeping
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The Chalk Tower
The Reverend Grace Danton – along with her sheepdog Nell – arrives in Flaenburg, a close-knit fishing community on the Yorkshire coast, to take over as the minister of the village church. Descended from the Vikings and still holding an annual Fire Festival, the people there are tough but friendly. The last thing she expects to find is the body of a young woman soon after her arrival.Invalided out of the police force, she can’t seem to let go of her previous career as she is convinced there is more to the apparent suicide than meets the eye. Confiding her suspicions to her friend Sal and her old boss, Inspector Gresham, she sets out to discover the truth which leads her to a nail-biting ending. Follow her as she negotiates life-threatening situations, snow storms, hostility from certain villagers – and the indignity of being cast as Dame in the local panto!
Murder shares the stage with humour, romance – and a loyal dog with pretensions to being a modern-day Lassie. Join Grace as she endeavours to solve this cosy-style mystery.
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The Challenger Customer: Selling to the Hidden Influencer Who Can Multiply Your Results
From the authors of the internationally-bestselling business classic The Challenger Sale
‘A handbook of practices that will help you get into your customers’ heads, deliver good value, and win the sale’ Daniel H. Pink, author of To Sell is Human and Drive
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In The Challenger Sale, Matthew Dixon and Brent Adamson overturned decades of conventional wisdom with a bold new approach to sales. Now they reveal something even more surprising: the highest-performing sales teams don’t focus on friendly, attentive customers. Instead, they target challenger customers.
Challenger customers are sceptical, less interested in meeting and ultimately indifferent as to who wins the deal. But they also have the credibility, persuasive skill and will to challenge the status quo that will get a deal to the finish line far more often than customers who are easier to connect with.
Based on new research from thousands of B2B marketers, sellers and buyers around the world, The Challenger Customer shows you how to find these ‘mobilizers’ and equip them with the tools to effectively challenge their own organizations on your behalf. This ground-breaking book is the blueprint you need to make the sale again and again.
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The Change: the must read debut feminist fiction novel and crime thriller of 2022!
‘A perfect contradiction, existing in the shades of grey that real life is so often painted in . . . A story that’s as furious as it is tender’ Emily Henry
‘A roar of rage, a pacy page-turner, I loved it with all my broken heart. Read it. You’ll love it’ Marian Keyes
‘A propulsive plot and characters that roar off the page, this is a novel that’s unafraid to take on societal misogyny while being satirical and even funny at the same time’ Guardian
‘An addictive, fast-paced crime novel like nothing you’ve ever read before’ Red magazine
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Nessa: The Seeker
Jo: The Protector
Harriett: The PunisherWith newfound powers the time has come to take matters into their own hands…
Widowed Nessa lives alone in her house near the ocean. In the quiet hours, she hears voices belonging to the dead – who will only speak to her.
On the cusp of fifty Harriett’s marriage and career imploded, but her life is far from over – in fact, she’s undergone a stunning metamorphosis.
Jo spent years at war with her body. The rage that arrived with menopause felt like the last straw – until she discovers she’s able to channel it.
Guided by voices only Nessa can hear, the trio discover the abandoned body of a teenage girl. The police have written off the victim. But the women have not. Their own investigations lead to more bodies, and a world of wealth where the rules don’t apply – and the realisation that laws are designed to protect villains, not the vulnerable.
Now three women will avenge the innocent and punish the guilty. IT’S TIME.
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Readers and authors are GRIPPED by The Change:
‘A proper smash-the-patriarchy read with tension and a compelling plot to boot . . . Loved it’ Harriet Tyce
‘An exceptionally well-written, vivid, and powerful piece of work’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Powerful and original’ Tammy Cohen
‘STUNNING! Feminist writing at its absolute best. 10 stars’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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The Channel Islands at War: A Dark History
The incredible true story of what really happened in the Channel Islands during the Second World War. The Channel lslands were occupied on 30 June 1940 when four German planes landed at Guernsey Airport. They were the only part of Britain to be occupied during the Second World War. The islands had been officially demilitarised on 19 June, but the War Office in London overlooked the necessity to inform the Germans. This led to a German air attack on 28 June, which resulted in thirty-eight civilian deaths. Hitler was extremely proud of the conquest of the Channel lslands, and saw it as a stepping-stone to the full invasion of the rest of Britain. The occupying forces were instructed to behave correctly. This would show the rest of Britain that there was nothing to be feared from life under the Third Reich. This book looks at the German Occupation, the unsavoury events that occurred on the Islands, and why at the end of the war a cover-up of these events was instigated by the British Government.Read more
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The Chateau – Forever Home: The instant Sunday Times Bestseller, as seen on the hit Channel 4 TV Series Escape to the Chateau
Take a journey to Château-de-la-Motte Husson in the spellbinding memoir from Sunday Times bestselling authors, Dick and Angel Strawbridge.
Dick and Angel recount the newest and biggest challenges they faced on the journey to transforming their once derelict and abandoned château in France’s Pays de la Loire into a thriving family home and sustainable business.
When the Covid-19 pandemic engulfs the world, the château faces a new challenge and the Strawbridges must find ways to adapt in order to keep their dream life in France alive. From the cancellation of the wedding season to finding new ways to complete renovations, living in an isolated bubble whilst continuing to film their TV series through to life after the pandemic, this is Dick and Angel at their most honest and heartfelt, revealing many details never seen on TV.
As entertaining, warm and irresistible as ever, Join Dick and Angel on their remarkable journey to find their family’s forever home.
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The Chateau – Forever Home: The instant Sunday Times Bestseller, as seen on the hit Channel 4 TV Series Escape to the Chateau
Take a journey to Château-de-la-Motte Husson in the spellbinding memoir from Sunday Times bestselling authors, Dick and Angel Strawbridge.
Dick and Angel recount the newest and biggest challenges they faced on the journey to transforming their once derelict and abandoned château in France’s Pays de la Loire into a thriving family home and sustainable business.
When the Covid-19 pandemic engulfs the world, the château faces a new challenge and the Strawbridges must find ways to adapt in order to keep their dream life in France alive. From the cancellation of the wedding season to finding new ways to complete renovations, living in an isolated bubble whilst continuing to film their TV series through to life after the pandemic, this is Dick and Angel at their most honest and heartfelt, revealing many details never seen on TV.
As entertaining, warm and irresistible as ever, Join Dick and Angel on their remarkable journey to find their family’s forever home.
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The ChatGPT Guide for Business: A Quick-Start Guide to Effective AI Use and Prompt Engineering In Work and Business (Essential Guide!)
Learn how to use ChatGPT effectively and ethically in work and business! A must-have guide for you or your team. This is a human-written book about AI!
The ChatGPT Guide for Business is full of practical applications and techniques to harness AI for productivity, enhance work, and gain a competitive edge. People who use AI will outperform those who don’t – This book ensures you reap the benefits rather than being left behind.
AI tools like ChatGPT are powerful but carry huge risks. For example, did you know that asking ChatGPT questions using customer information might break the law, putting your job and business at risk? Or that if you ask GPT for help, sometimes it makes up fake answers? And these aren’t the only risks.
This book tackles these concerns, offering tools to use ChatGPT in business, maximising strengths, minimising risks, and avoiding data protection breaches. Learn to use AI responsibly without damaging your business or compromising your values.
In this book, you will learn:
- Responsible AI use
Use ChatGPT in a value-adding way which is not lazy! Benefit from AI use without damaging your brand. - Critical foundation skills
The basics of ChatGPT and AI Large Language Models (LLMs), and the three laws for responsible AI use in business. - Practical tips and techniques
Practical applications for AI tools in various business areas. Prompt Engineering Techniques for business communications, learning, strategy, project management, marketing, and more. - AI ethics and how to navigate the future
Best practices for responsible AI use and ethical considerations. Insights on the future of AI and its impact on the workforce. - Techniques make you and your team AI-ready
How to adapt strategically to become an “AI first organisation”. Techniques to boost ChatGPT’s accuracy from 17% to near 100%.
This guide is hyper-relevant to most aspects of work and business, especially making it a must-have guide for you and your team! If you require a resource to persuade your colleagues to adopt AI, look no further!
Written by an experienced CEO with a deep understanding of business and technology, this book breaks down complex concepts into simple terms, making it accessible for readers without a technical background.
Be aware as AI changes the world – learn to adapt, thrive, and use these tools effectively and ethically.
What’s Inside? (Book Contents)
- Introduction
- Part 1: The Basics
- Chapter 1: Getting Started
- Chapter 2: Essential Skills
- Chapter 3: Risks and Warnings
- Part 2: Techniques and Prompts
- Why These Prompts?
- Chapter 4: Business Communications
- Chapter 5: Learning and Education
- Chapter 6: Business Strategy and Planning
- Chapter 7: Marketing Communications
- Chapter 8: Business Admin
- Chapter 9: Project Management
- Chapter 10: Sales
- Chapter 11: Recruitment
- Chapter 12: Team Management
- Chapter 13: Legal
- Chapter 14: Design and Creative Prompts
- Chapter 15: Have Fun with It
- Part 3: Deeper Concepts
- Chapter 16: Pro Tips and Tricks
- Chapter 17: AI Automations
- Chapter 18: Become an AI-First Organisation
- Chapter 19: Ethical Considerations
- Chapter 20: Looking to the Future
- What Next?
About the Author:
Andrew, a UK tech entrepreneur, acrobat, powerlifter, and serial author, is passionate about a future where technology enriches lives and bolsters productivity. He empowers businesses to embrace innovation. A dedicated sportsman, Andrew is an IPF World Bench Press Bronze Medallist for Great Britain.
Get this book today and ensure you read part 1 – The first 45 pages!
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The ChatGPT Millionaire: Making Money Online has never been this EASY (Chat GPT Mastery Series)
This is the simplest guide on how to make money quickly and easily with ChatGPT (Updated for GPT-4)
In this step-by-step guide I will share the secrets of how to:
✔ Create passive income sources that keep on giving – in minutes.
✔ Impress your customers by getting their projects finished extremely fast with high quality (with zero effort!)
✔ Research, create and promote engaging content effortlessly.
✔ Get time back to focus on what really matters.
We currently live in a world where businesses are paying hundreds of dollars to people for writing engaging articles and blogs, and thousands of dollars per month for social media marketing and SEO. Now using ChatGPT, anyone including you can do this really well – even if you have no experience in this! Most businesses are not aware of or are not using this right now – which is where you can come in and undercut existing providers while doing almost zero work – and I will show you how step-by-step – with instructions you can copy and paste. This market may become saturated a year from now – but this is the right time to start!
GET The ChatGPT Millionaire: Making money online has never been this EASY
FREE BONUS – Access to 150+ powerful “Act as” prompts and every example from this book in a prompt swipe file
Here’s what’s included in the book:
- Introduction to ChatGPT
- Advantages of using ChatGPT
- How to Start Using ChatGPT
- Guidelines for Effective ChatGPT usage
- Skyrocket your productivity with ChatGPT – create great content and code faster than you thought possible.
- Make Money Using ChatGPT and create passive income sources that keep giving – instantly.
- Become a superhuman freelancer with ChatGPT – finish your client’s project in minutes instead of days.
- Create and re-purpose social media content for various platforms in seconds.
- Effortlessly research and write blog posts, video scripts, software applications, online courses and more.
- 150+ “Act as” prompts that’ll ensure you can use ChatGPT quickly and easily for whatever you need.
- Limitations of ChatGPT
This book has specific examples of ChatGPT prompts and responses that will help you understand practical usage and give you templates you can start using immediately!
FREE Bonus
Download a ChatGPT Prompt cheat sheet (PDF format) that gives you access to 150+ powerful “ACT AS” Prompts and condenses the book’s examples into one PDF swipe file as an added bonus for buying this book. You’ll also get a free copy of “Simple guide to wealth”, a no-nonsense guide that explains how to build wealth without any fluff.
Purchase “The ChatGPT Millionaire” now to get started on your journey to financial freedom!
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The Chef’s Diary: Blank Recipe Book To Write In | Empty Cookbook And Organizer | Collect the Recipes You Love in Your Own Custom Cookbook | 100-Recipe … x 9 ” (15,24 x 22,86…
ESSENTIAL BOOK FOR CHEFS, ASPIRING CHEFS AND ANYONE WHO REALLY LOVES TO COOK!!!
Do you want to have all your best recipes in order and easy to reference?
Do you want to give a special gift to a true cooking expert?
Do you want to teach your recipes with the confidence that you won’t miss steps?
This blank recipe book to write in is what you need!
Inside you will find:- Header where you can write your name or the name of the person who will receive it as a gift
- Space for the date of when you will start compiling the notebook
- 100 pages for your best dishes
- Index to easily organize and find your recipes
- Optimal size of about 6”x9”(15,24 x 22,86 cm)
Look on the back cover at the example of the 100 pages that are so organized:
- – Date of recipe
- – Recipe number already written by correspondence with index
- – Number of portions
- – Preparation time
- – Cooking time
- – Oven temperature
- – ingredients
- – Preparation time
- – Notes
- – Star Rating
This recipe notebook is great for those who want organization in the kitchen and a great gift idea for those who love to cook!
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The Chester Killings: A Snowdonia Murder Mystery (A DI Ruth Hunter Crime Thriller Book 18)
When a body is found on the Wales / England border, DI Ruth Hunter goes to investigate.Read more
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The Children’s Book of Keeping Safe (Star Rewards) (Star Rewards – Life Skills for Kids)
Star Reward Chart series. Help children to develop good habits that will stay with them throughout their lives. Each book includes a detachable wipe-clean chart and star stickers to encourage and reward learning. A great way to help children learn how to stay safe inside and outside the home, while rewarding them for developing good safety habitsRead more
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The Chill: ‘Wow!’ Stephen King
‘This is one terrific horror/suspense/disaster novel. Characters you root for and a story that grips from the first page’ STEPHEN KING
‘The Chill is an eerie dive into the murky depths of the supernatural. A story that has you looking back over your shoulder on every page’ MICHAEL CONNELLY
In this terrifying thriller, a supernatural force set in motion a century ago threatens to devastate New York City.
In upstate New York a drowned village lies beneath the dark, still waters of the Chilewaukee reservoir. Sacrificed a century ago to bring water to the millions living downstate, the town’s destruction was for the greater good . . . at least that’s what the politicians said.
Years later an inspector overseeing the dangerously neglected dam witnesses something inexplicable.
It seems more than the village was left behind in the waters of the Chill; some never left at all. Now a dark prophecy comes to fruition. Those who remember must ask themselves: who will be next? For sacrifices must be made.
As the dark water begins inexorably to rise, the demand for a fresh sacrifice emerges from the deep . . .
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The Chimney Sweep’s Sister: A gripping, romantic Victorian saga from the bestselling author
A brand-new page-turning Victorian saga from the bestselling and RNA shortlisted author.
‘If you enjoy Dilly Court’s stories, you’ll love the latest heart-warming romance from Emma Hornby.’ Yours
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Jenny and her little brother Noah are orphans, living hand to mouth in a cellar dwelling in the heart of the Manchester slums.At the tender age of nine, Noah is a chimney sweep’s boy: a dangerous job, where he’s wickedly mistreated. But they survive on his earnings, for which his older sister Jenny feels terrible guilt. It’s only her fiery temper that’s prevented her keeping down a job herself. With her brother’s safety – his life – on the line, Jenny resolves to try and control herself, and put her talent for singing to good use. Can she earn a crust by entertaining the punters at the taverns and inns around town?
It seems like a dream come true when she catches the attention of a music hall manager and is offered a spot on a bigger stage, along with an enviable wage. But there’s a darker bargain to be struck in return for their new riches . . .
How far will Jenny go to protect her brother, and will they ever find the security they crave?
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Readers love Emma Hornby’s gritty and gripping thrillers:‘Emma Hornby has done it again, with her brilliant storytelling… A big thank you to Emma’
‘What an excellent read… Emma Hornby writes some wonderful stories and this one hits the mark’
‘A heartbreakingly good read… Very worthy five stars and more from me it’s a must read’
‘I do love to read Emma Hornby’s books they are so atmospheric and draw you into the story from start to finish and make you want more. Excellent’
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The Chinese Diesel Air Heater: An Installation, Operation & Servicing Guide
A diesel heater manual. A profusely illustrated and comprehensive guide to installing, using and servicing Chinese diesel air heaters. This book is a guide to D.I.Y. “kit of bits” heaters and ready-built all-in-one or portable heaters.
The reader is shown how these heaters work and how to fix common problems.with emphasis on safe practice.
This book provides answers to frequently asked questions about the Chinese diesel heater.
A wealth of information and advice in a single book.
Based on the author’s own experience with these heaters.
Written by a retired engineer.Read more
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The Chinese Five Elements Oracle: A 60-Card Deck and Guidebook
Discover your connection to the five elements through Chinese metaphysics and astrology with this beautifully illustrated oracle deck, grounded in ancient wisdom interpreted through a modern perspective.
The Chinese Five Elements Oracle represents the 60 pillars of the five elements in Chinese Metaphysics, grounded in traditional theories and Taoist wisdom, channeled through a modern perspective. The oracle deck is designed to be easy to use, but with many layers of meaning embedded in each card, so that you’re able to grasp it whether you’re a novice or advanced in your knowledge of oracle cards, the five elements, and energy work. Divining a card’s meaning can be as simple as reading the guidebook entry or as deep as one’s understanding of Chinese Metaphysics.
The 60 cards provide insights into the past, present, and future. They can be used as a tool to connect and communicate with the Divine and to help you gain a deeper understanding of the secrets and mysteries of the Universe. You will work with the truth and flow with the way of the Tao.
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The Chinese Language for Beginners
A simple introduction to Chinese writing, pronunciation and intonation using short stories. Appropriate for beginner Chinese students of all ages.Reading basic Chinese becomes simplified in this highly attractive and unique manual designed for readers of all ages. Chinese writing, pronunciation, and vocabulary are described here in an entertaining and interesting manner to help beginners learn Chinese quickly. The author starts with simple characters and then combines these to make sentences and stories. This step-by-step process allows the reader to develop a basic knowledge of the complex Mandarin Chinese language with maximum comprehension. A section dealing with pronunciation and intonation and a vocabulary list of the characters used in the book are included as an aid for the reader. Beautiful, imaginative Chinese characters, hand painted by a professional calligrapher and amusing illustrations by the author supplement the text and make learning to read Chinese fun along with fancy.
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The Chinese Myths: A Guide to the Gods and Legends
The essential guide to the complex, fascinating world of Chinese myths: retelling the stories and exploring their significance in Chinese culture.This is a concise and entertaining guide to the complex tradition of Chinese mythology. While many around the world are familiar with some aspects of Chinese myth – through Chinese New Year festivities or the classic adventures of the Monkey King in Journey to the West – few outside of China understand the richness of Chinese mythology, influenced by Daoism, Buddhism and Confucianism.
Offering much more than any competing overview of Chinese mythology, The Chinese Myths not only retells the ancient stories but also considers their place within the patterns of Chinese religions, culture and history. Tao Tao Liu introduces us to an intriguing cast of gods, goddesses, dragons and monks, including: the ancient hero, Yi the Archer, who shot suns out of the sky to save humanity from a drought; Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy and Compassion, to whom there are temples dedicated all over East Asia; and Madame White Snake, a water snake spirit in the guise of a mysterious widow, her story adapted into countless films and operas. This book is for anyone interested in China, as knowing its myths allows readers to understand and appreciate its culture in a new light.
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The Chinese Orange Mystery: 0 (An American Mystery Classic)
A topsy-turvy crime scene sends a detective on a puzzling quest for the truth.
The offices of foreign literature publisher and renowned stamp collector Donald Kirk are often host to strange activities, but the most recent occurrence the murder of an unknown caller, found dead in an empty waiting room is unlike any that has come before. Nobody, it seems, entered or exited the room, and yet the crime scene clearly has been manipulated, leaving everything in the room turned backwards and upside down. Stuck through the back of the corpse’s shirt are two long spears and a tangerine is missing from the fruit bowl. Enter amateur sleuth Ellery Queen, who arrives just in time to witness the discovery of the body, only to be immediately drawn into a complex case in which no clue is too minor or too glaring to warrant careful consideration.
Reprinted for the first time in over thirty years, The Chinese Orange Mystery is revered to this day for its challenging conceit and inventive solution. The book is a “fair-play” mystery in which readers have all the clues needed to solve the crime. In 1981, the novel was selected as one of the top ten locked room mysteries of all time by a panel of mystery-world luminaries that included Julian Symons, Edward D. Hoch, Howard Haycraft, and Otto Penzler.
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The Chinese Takeaway Secret: How to Cook Your Favourite Fakeaway Dishes at Home (The Takeaway Secret)
Make your favourite Chinese takeaway dishes at home!
According to Statista, as a nation we spend £10 billion each year on takeaways, and in a 2019 poll, Chinese food was voted Britain’s favourite takeaway.
The Chinese Takeaway Secret offers a wide selection of popular recipes that will ensure the reader’s home-made dishes look and taste exactly like those offered by their favourite restaurants. Make starters and sides from Spring Rolls and Spare Ribs to Satay Skewers and Crispy Won Ton, and with mains for every palette including Chow Mein, Shredded Aromatic Pork Pancakes, Sweet and Sour Chicken, and Foo Yung.
There are delicious sides and traditional street food dishes too – including Dan Dan Noodles, Prawn Crackers and Wok Fried Beansprouts.
With this definitive collection of almost 100 takeaway recipes, you’ll be able to sample incredible Chinese cuisine from the comfort of your own home – and at half the price!
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The Choice Factory: 25 behavioural biases that influence what we buy
Voted #1 in the BBH World Cup of Advertising Books, 2018Winner of the Sales and Marketing Category at the 2019 Business Book Awards
If you’re in the business of influencing decisions, you need to understand what drives them. The Choice Factory is an essential read for anyone who wants to learn. Taking us through a typical day of decisions, from trivial food choices to life-changing career moves, The Choice Factory explores how our behaviour is shaped by psychological shortcuts. The focus throughout is the marketing potential of knowing what makes us tick. Shotton draws not only on academia, but also on analysis of ad campaigns and his own original research, supporting his discussion with insights from some of the smartest thinkers in advertising.
The Choice Factory is an entertaining and highly-accessible read, with 25 short chapters, each addressing a cognitive bias and outlining easy ways to apply it to your own business challenges. Dip in or read cover to cover and you ll be full of new ideas, ready to crack any brief.Read more
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