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Stem cell research, cloning, DNA research, planetary exploration, new energy sources - these are the headline-making projects that receive the greatest attention, turning some of the scientists into near celebrities. Yet, for every one glamorous research project, there are several others that are less high-profile and can be legitimately accused of being one long bore-fest.All scientists, however, aim to make an improvement to the world throug...

Innovation promises a lot, and companies of all sizes may recognize its potential, yet successful implementation remains a challenge. This book highlights the key reasons why companies fail in innovation and how they can avoid it, and then presents a practical, 10-step framework for planning and implementing successful innovation projects. With genuine insights and a deep understanding of the factors that make or break a project, the vital rol...

Providing cutting-edge advice and information on how to create a genuinely effective network of contacts, this book allows anyone to achieve their networking ambition. By exploring how to utilize the latest technology, readers learn how networks are structured and how they function, including social networking, before and after the contact is established. The old mantra of six degrees of separation has now given way to just one or two in a mod...

A humorous and practical guide to help the reader overcome all the stresses and perils of their big day.

Teenage boys have a kissing contest with the girls in their school, but the girls don't know about it

This book tells the extraordinary and emotional story of two Englishwomen, who married Iraqi men they met in Britain and accompanied home to Mosul. There, they assimilated, learned Arabic, raised families and lived within traditional Iraqi family structures. But they also endured the rigours of Saddam's regime: food rationing, thought police, anti-Western discrimination, and almost constant war. As well as revealing life in Iraq as never befor...

Grunt, our favourite prehistoric caveman, has risen to become chief of the tribe, with an expectation that he will be a great leader of his people. However, like most people, Grunt hates the idea of public speaking. But with the guidance of his colleague, Tork, he quickly becomes a competent and convincing speaker and presenter.In this practical book, spiced with humour of the pre and post-historic kind, Grunt learns that you win with arrows, ...

If you thought negotiating deals and agreements is tough in today's business environment, then you should try doing so in prehistoric times! This book follows our two cavemen characters, Tork and Grunt, in their quest to ensure the survival of their tribe.Through the experiences of our two cavemen, you will learn everything you need to conduct a successful negotiation and reaching a win-win outcome. They show how conventional bargaining from o...

By leading career advisor and business psychologist Dr Rob Yeung, this great book answers all those questions (including the controversial ones!) you have ever wanted to ask about what it takes to have a successful career.

Nearly everything is afraid of something, whether it is flying or your mother-in-law. This examines the range of phobias, examining the scientific and psychological research that has been undertaken. Originally due to be published in October 2008, delayed until now.

This short story introduces you to a simple model which will help you take a more thoughtful and effective approach to the way you navigate the workplace and the relationships made with people inside and outside of your company.

b]The final book in the trilogy of management conspiracy thrillers by marketings most radical thinker.[/b]