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Elcham A: The Courage to Say "F*** It!"

The Courage to Say "F*** It!"

'I love all of MacIntosh's work. This one is definitely one of my favourites' Reader review ¿¿¿¿¿Don't miss this hilarious forced proximity, enemies to lovers rom-com from million-copy bestselling author Portia MacIntosh!In reality it was a business trip, dressed up as a romantic mini break, but the man behind the wheel was meant to be Candice Hart's boss (and secret boyfriend). Not Danny the new guy.Not only does Candice have to navigate the cramped quarters of Danny's 'fully' restored VW Beetle, but she also has to contend with his relentless enthusiasm for sharing his thoughts on everything from her career to her love life.As the journey turns into a chaotic adventure full of unexpected twists, Candice starts to realise that she might actually be enjoying herself with Danny more than she ever expected. Is it time to stop playing it safe and show the world the real Candice Hart?Tropes:Workplace romanceForced proximityEnemies to loversReaders LOVE Portia MacIntosh!:'Start to finish in 5 hours! Absolutely brilliant' ¿¿¿¿¿'One of those books you can't put down... Fun, flirty and really readable... Loved it' ¿¿¿¿¿'This was just perfect!'¿¿¿¿¿'Gorgeous... I completely devoured this book within a day... Had me giggling to myself many times... An absolute delight' ¿¿¿¿¿'Super cute. I loved everything about it' ¿¿¿¿¿'A gorgeous read which is guaranteed to leave you smiling... I have devoured this book in a matter of hours... I wish I could rate this higher than five stars' ¿¿¿¿¿

Drive Me Crazy

Uncertainty Advantage fundamentally reframes how leaders should think about disruption, arguing that uncertainty is the primary source of competitive advantage in modern markets. When crises emerge, value doesn't disappear; it redistributes to those who detect shifts earlier, decide faster, and act while competitors are still in analysis paralysis.

Drawing from real-world wins across various industries, Lynch exposes the fatal flaw that traditional risk management can breed inefficiency. When supply chains collapse, cyberattacks hit, or pandemics strike, defensive leaders hunker down while market winners do the opposite - they pounce.

The book bridges the gap between C-suite strategy and operational execution, dismantling the "minimize and protect" mindset that's killing competitive advantage for most Fortune 500 companies. Lynch reveals the systems, data infrastructure, and decision-making principles, that turn concurrent and relentless threats into profit opportunities while competitors play catch-up.

Uncertainty Advantage

Feeling a bit like you're winging this whole 'adulthood' thing? You're not alone. Welcome to the club for everyone who still feels like three kids in a trench coat, pretending to have it all figured out.This book is your official laugh-out-loud guide to navigating the baffling world of being a grown-up.It won't help you find love, happiness or a cool £1m - but at least you'll have more time for that kind of thing if you aren't stricken with self-inflicted food poisoning, knee deep in filth, or arguing with bailiffs as they take your sofa away.Inside, you'll discover how to master the art of:<ul><li>Cooking for the clueless. Barely cooked steak is a delicacy, while barely cooked pork is a terrible, regrettable medical incident.</li><li>Cleaning without crying. You can hoover more stuff than you might realise.</li><li>Money matters. Are credits cards free money? No.</li><li>Social survival. Effortlessly handle awkward small talk, navigate office politics, and win that pub quiz.</li></ul>Tips include how to make the most of whatever's in the back of your fridge and creative ways to avoid folding fitted sheets (because who really knows how?).This book is a brilliantly funny companion for anyone who feels they're fumbling their way through adult life. It makes the perfect gift for birthdays, Christmas, or that one mate who just moved into their own place and thinks a houseplant counts as a pet.

Life Skills for the Reluctant Grown-Up

Adulting Made Easy

This book is an exploration of the reasons, biases, and blind spots that result in people making assumptions and jumping to conclusions during problem-solving. It delves deep into why, even experts, often make errors in judgment when problem-solving. Through a combination of behavioral science, data science, and real-world examples, this project is aimed at equipping the reader with a deeper understanding and awareness and a practical toolset to allow them to separate speculation from fact and get to the true root cause. The book applies principles of lean thinking, scientific method, and statistical analysis to problem-solving scenarios. By introducing concepts such as Attribute agreement analysis, Cognitive biases, Hypothesis testing, and Special cause vs Common cause, the book provides the reader with a structure that enables them to navigate complex problems. The narrative is enriched with stories and anecdotes that reinforce the concepts and demonstrate how the tools were and can be successfully used. In addition, the book demonstrates through some of these stories the negative impact that assumptions have had in various fields ranging from medicine to Engineering. Essentially, the book makes rigorous problem-solving methodologies and the application of the scientific method engaging and accessible. The book employs humor, storytelling, and relatable anecdotes to illustrate abstract concepts, making it an effective learning tool for both professionals and general readers. Readers are encouraged to actively challenge their own biases, improving their ability to validate assumptions before acting on them.

How Business Professionals Can Avoid False Assumptions When Solving Problems

Finding Fact Before Fixing

Unapologetic Love Story

Bloomsbury Writer's Guides and Anthologies

A complete introduction to the art and craft of extremely compressed works of imaginative literature, this book, now in its 2nd edition, introduces both traditional and innovative approaches to the short form and demonstrates how it possesses structure, logic, and coherence while simultaneously resisting expectations. With discussion questions, writing prompts, flash interviews, and illustrated key concepts, the book covers prose poetry, flash fiction, micro memoir, lyric essay, cross-genre/hybrid writing and much more. Two new chapters explore how to spark inspiration and innovation, and how to take the next steps by collaborating with partners and preparing work for publication. In this revised and expanded edition, H. K. Hummel and Stephanie Lenox present the ultimate companion to writing short fiction, featuring microplays, new short-form tactics, and a dozen fresh anthology pieces by Eve L. Ewing, Ross Gay, Jayne Anne Phillips, Gertrude Stein, and Jean Toomer, along with one-sentence student workshops that spotlight small but powerful moves in the short form. The extensive anthology showcases sixty short-form works including microplays and pieces by writers from Argentina, Chile, Guatemala, Canada, France, Greece, Bosnia, and the U.S., offering a vibrant mix of styles, forms, themes, and voices.

A Writer's Guide and Anthology

Short-Form Creative Writing

Learn to be a better negotiator--and achieve the outcomes you want.If you read nothing else on negotiation, read this book. We've chosen a new selection of current and classic Harvard Business Review articles that will help you prepare for the conversations, identify win-wins, and secure powerful deals.This book will inspire you to: <ul><li>Control the negotiation before it begins</li><li>Rethink negotiation as a shared and equal exchange</li><li>Employ emotions--both positive and negative--to your advantage</li><li>Understand the rules for negotiating across cultures</li><li>Negotiate with confidence for a bigger role, title, or salary</li><li>Learn how to negotiate on your own behalf</li></ul>HBR's 10 Must Reads are definitive collections of classic ideas, practical advice, and essential thinking from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Exploring topics like disruptive innovation, emotional intelligence, and new technology in our ever-evolving world, these books empower any leader to make bold decisions and inspire others.This Updated and Expanded edition features new, breakthrough articles, additional short-form pieces, and a detailed discussion guide to give you and your team the tools you need for sustained success.

HBR's 10 Must Reads on Negotiation, Updated and Expanded

It's bedtime at the zoo, and all the animals are going to sleep. Or are they? Find out in this perfect-formed classic bedtime story, loved by generations of readers.'Good night, Gorilla,' says the zookeeper as he finishes his rounds at the zoo. But Gorilla has other ideas, sneakily stealing the zookeeper's keys and letting himself out of his cage ... then letting Elephant, Lion, Hyena, Giraffe and Armadillo out too! Will anyone go to bed?!· Perfect for readers aged 2 and up.· Gently funny, calming, comforting and nostalgic - the perfect book for bedtime.· A must-have for every child's bookshelf, alongside the likes of Goodnight Moon, Dear Zoo, Elmer, The Gruffalo, Guess How Much I Love You and The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Good Night, Gorilla

The Antique Hunter's

A treasure to die for? In their most gripping case yet, Freya Lockwood and Aunt Carole are back in a race against time set in the haunting Scottish countryside. The heart-pounding and compelling third instalment in this cosy crime series, perfect for fans of The Celebrity Traitors and Antiques Roadshow, with the suspense and thrill of Knives Out. A mission to recover stolen art turns dire when one of Freya and Aunt Carole's team members, Bella, disappears into the shadows of the frozen, snow-tipped and mysterious Scottish hills. And when a discovery of ancient Scottish silverware is linked to the murder of a laird - with their colleague as the prime suspect - the intrigue deepens. Surrounded by snow and secrecy, they must unravel a cunning plot and find their friend before isolation - or the killer - claims them all. Where is Bella now, and is she safe? * * * Praise for C. L. Miller: 'A bold, bright and delightful jaunt back to the golden age of detective fiction. Expertly plotted and skilfully written, with suspicious characters, devious twists and evocative locations' - Janice Hallett, author of The Appeal 'It's a delicious read - packed with fascinating details in a picture-perfect setting. Who could resist a treasure hunt with murder at its core?' - S. J. Bennett, author of The Windsor Knot

The Antique Hunter's: Murder at the Castle

Romance crackles in magical Regency London in this dazzling tale of a stolen jewel and the heroine who will do anything to retrieve it—even don a disguise and work with a high-handed-but-attractive stranger who is not what he seems. From New York Times bestseller Garth Nix! On her eighteenth birthday, Lady Truthful Newington—nicknamed “Newt”— is dreaming about her upcoming trip to London, where the streets are filled with magic and eligible young lords. Before she goes, she is to inherit her family’s treasure: the Newington Emerald. A dazzling heart-shaped gem, the Emerald contains mysterious and powerful magic.When the Emerald is stolen, Newt sets off to recover it. Her plan entails dressing up as a man, mustache included, as no well-bred young lady should be seen out and about on her own. While disguised, Newt encounters the handsome but insufferable Major Harnett, who joins the hunt for the missing Emerald. Offended by her new ally’s high-handedness but eager for assistance, Newt strives to conceal her true identity from Harnett, little guessing that he too is not as he appears.A sweeping adventure ensues filled with sinister fey, fancy dresses, witty banter, daring seaborne escapes, grand balls, and a sorceress whose evil plot threatens everyone from Newt herself to the Prince Regent. And as Newt and Harnett face danger together, each realizes there is more to the other than meets the eye—and more alarming yet, they may actually be falling in love.The New York Times bestselling author of Sabriel, Garth Nix, shares his own love for the Regency romantasy genre in a charmed world where everyone has something to hide.Tropes: <ul><li>Mistaken Identity</li><li>Enemies to Lovers</li><li>Forced Proximity</li><li>Dark Fey</li><li>Slow Burn</li><li>Regency Romance</li></ul>

A Regency Romantasy

Newt's Emerald

International Series on Public Policy

This book assesses a range of contemporary scholarly approaches to public policy. Bringing together leading scholars in policy studies, each chapter addresses a different theoretical approach to policy design and implementation, drawn from the fields of political science, economics and behavioral science. These include the advocacy coalition framework, discursive approaches, institutional analysis, punctuated equilibrium theory, and multiple streams approaches. The book examines how these approaches were born, their limitations, and the theoretical and research problems they pose.&nbsp;
This newly revised edition also considers how the field of policy studies has evolved over the last decade, and includes two new chapters examining the narrative policy framework and policy transaction approaches. It concludes with a discussion of fundamental issues of democracy in public policy. It is an essential resource for all those involved in teaching, researching and studying public policy.
B. Guy Peters&nbsp;is Professor Emeritus of American Government at the University of Pittsburgh, USA, and President Emeritus of the International Public Policy Association.
Philippe Zittoun&nbsp;is Research Professor of Political Science at LAET-ENTPE, University of Lyon, France and Secretary General of the International Public Policy Association.
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