Current Books

To an impartial observer, Britain does not appear to have any mountains. Yet the British invented the sport of mountain climbing and for two periods in history British climbers led the world in the pursuit of this beautiful and dangerous obsession. Unjustifiable Risk? is the story of the social, economic and cultural conditions that gave rise to the sport, and the achievements and motives of the scientists and poets, parsons and anarchists, villains and judges, ascetics and drunks that have shaped its development over the past two hundred years.

This is a unique, practical guide for women experiencing difficulties conceiving. Unlike other books that provide medical or nutritional advice alone, it aims to help women gain a sense of control over the process and feel whole and happy. Drawing on coaching tools and techniques as well as Anya's expertise in the field, it provides practical exercises, tips and advice that offer couples who may have given up hope a renewed sense of possibility and purpose. According to the Assisted Conception Taskforce (ACT), one in every six couples worldwide is currently experiencing difficulties conceiving, and IVF specialists predict this could increase to one in three. Thousands have testified to the positive effect Anya's sessions have had on their lives. Some of those stories are included as inspirational case studies within the book.

They say that there's a book in all of us. Carolyn Lewis demystifies the art of novel writing, presenting it in bite-sized chunks and making it achievable for new novelists. The creative writing tutor is a published author herself. She can't teach you how to write, but she can guide you through the novel-writing process, to show you how to avoid the pitfalls, and to encourage you to complete your first novel. She shows us ways of seeing and noticing, ways of practising, ways to edit and take pride in our craft and ways of bringing it all together. An indispensable guide for all aspiring writers.

Would you book a holiday through oldmanshaven.com? Or visit ipwine.com for a bottle of Chardonnay? And would you download music from mp3shits.com? Much more than a list of funny names, Slurls is a new book that takes the reader on a global journey from small-town America to the tea rooms of Britain, with surreal stopovers, to look at the special charms of technology and big business. Andy Geldman discovered the joy of awful URLs in 2006. Realising he had found his true calling, he coined the word "slurl" - a badly named URL, innocently chosen by a real businesses. Andy set up a website and devoted all his spare time to hunting down more gems. This fascinating and humorous collection includes more than a hundred websites along with relevant facts, observations and Internet trivia.

Change is inevitable in any business but it is almost always resisted from within. As a management consultant Keely Nugent frequently witnesses the hurdles organisations face when implementing change within the business. Over the years she has also observed this same inflexibility in horses being prepared for international competitions. This unique business model builds on tried and tested techniques and emotional engagement used in the training of international level competition horses and applies these theories to the world of business. Learn how to establish a winning team, how leaders should work together to achieve success, how to plan and manage change and how to deal with the inevitable obstacles along the way.

Seasons follows a year in the beautiful countryside of Oxfordshire. Inspired by nature, textile designer Mette Ahlefeldt-Laurvig offers ideas for interior design as well as gardening tips and a choice of delicious recipes for each season. Over the course of a year, the author visited selected manor houses, cottages and gardens in the heart of England. Month by month, the book describes many of the traditions associated with the four seasons and delves into the often quirky and amusing background to a number of British customs. Hans Ole Madsen's prize-winning photography makes this a truly inspirational journey through the seasons.

In today's world networking is essential not just to find your next role but to ensure you make a success of your current role. By taking the perspective of 'The Reluctant Networker' the book is essential reading for the many people who have realised the importance of networking but find that it does not come naturally to them. Written by a 'Reluctant Networker', this guide supports you in developing your networking skills in bite-size chunks rather than having to do a complete makeover.

Peter Yarrow (a member of the iconic 60s folk trio Peter, Paul & Mary) follows the blockbuster success of 'Puff, the Magic Dragon' with a picture book version of his beautiful song, 'Day Is Done.' As night falls, animal and human parents everywhere tenderly tuck their children into bed. In the darkness, each child - raccoon, doe, rabbit, field mouse and a little boy - wonders: "Will I be safe? Will you be there for me?" And every mummy and daddy responds with the comforting words of Yarrow's refrain: "I am here." Caldecott Honor-winning artist Melissa Sweet has created gorgeous images that celebrate the loving bond between parent and child, as well as the connection between all creatures of the earth.

There are times when getting what you truly need or want will require you to engage in one or several difficult conversations. This book will enable you to identify, prepare and engage in the kind of crucial conversations that could make all the difference to your most important relationships, business, key projects and personal sanity! Whether you are having to give difficult feedback, end a relationship or get the executive team to discuss an un-discussable issue then Alec Grimsley will act as your personal difficult conversations coach.

Stress in the British office has soared due to job insecurity in the recession, and those workplace woes have a serious impact on our personal life according to a leading London mediator. Jane Gunn, aka. The Corporate Peacemaker, has published her first book, showing how the principles for dealing with conflict can be the same in a large commercial dispute as they are elsewhere. Like the kitchen. And upstairs... It seeks to highlight that the same skills and tools can be used to manage conflicts and disputes between individuals, groups of people, organisations and even between nations.