The Karpman Drama Triangle is a psychological model used around the world in coaching, management, training and therapy. This book explains it in a concise, jargon-free way, for professionals in these fields, for students, and for inquisitive non-specialists.Why do people act out Drama? How do they do it? What can we do about it, for ourselves and other people? This book answers these questions.It begins by showing the Drama Triangle in act...

EcoSensory Therapy addresses a growing question among practitioners in mental health, health care, social care, and education: how can the transformative and therapeutic power of nature be integrated into professional practice safely, ethically, and with confidence? This book introduces the EcoSensory Therapy Model of Practice, offering a practical, evidence-informed framework that helps practitioners move beyond the four walls and work intentionally with the therapeutic potential...

The Eurovision Song Contest is the world's greatest televised music event. This May, it will be happening in Liverpool, home of The Beatles...What can we expect? How does it work? What's the point of it? Will I enjoy it? And why on earth is Australia participating in a European event?Chris West, author of a highly acclaimed book on the history of the contest ('A feast for any Eurovision fan' according to Graham Norton), answers all these questions, and many more, in this sh...

A great brand voice grabs attention, persuades your audience, and builds loyalty. But as the number of brand channels explodes, organisations are finding it harder than ever to create a consistent, differentiated brand voice and express exactly what they stand for. In Strong Language, international tone of voice expert Chris West walks you through the process of creating a compelling brand voice – and getting everyone to use it from day one. Discover the three levels that every brand voice...

Two newlyweds, Bathsheba and Gabriel, are enjoying a drink in their local pub, deep in the Wessex countryside, when they are joined by a being from another galaxy. The alien informs them that they have been chosen to perform a Pivotal Role in Interplanetary History.Gabriel, being a decent sort of chap, gets another round in, but the couple aren't really interested in the alien's offer (in Wessex, newlyweds have better things to do). But their hand is forced, and th...

Will country lad Gabriel Ash and seriously posh Bathsheba Neverdene find true love? Or will a whole lot of weird stuff stop them?Footpath to Heaven is a surreal comedy set (largely) in deepest Wessex and in that strange, dangerous place called London.The humour is offbeat, with a gentle satirical edge. One Goodreads reviewer described it as ‘Forrest Gump written by PG Wodehouse.’Another said, ‘Anything was possible and I had no idea what wa...

‘To thine own self be true!’ These words light up the imagination of previously quiet student Stella Tranter in conformist mid-1970s London.Throwing herself into a study of the arts and philosophy, she embarks on a quest to find out exactly what they mean. She reads Nietzsche. She gets into punk. She falls in love. None of these works out quite as expected, however…Maybe what she really wants is just to be grown-up… She settles down in pleasant, tree-lined ...

Pickup an old stamp album and flick through it. You'll find a host of exotic and unfamiliar names: Cyrenaica, Fernando Poo, Fiume, North Ingria, Obock, Stellaland, Tuva, – distant lands, vanished territories, lost countries. Do they still exist? If not, where were they? What happened to them?From My Old Stamp Album goes in search of the truth about these and many other amazing places. Stuart Laycock and Chris West unearth stories of many kinds. Some take y...

***Perfect Written English***is an indispensable guide to mastering grammar and improving your writing style. Written by Chris West, a professional author and writing consultant, it tells you everything you need to know about writing fluently and convincingly, from the correct way to use commas to the most persuasive structure for an argument. With helpful tips on avoiding common mistakes and practical sections on writing everything from personal webpages to corporate sales reports, Pe...

DISCOVER THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF AMERICA THROUGH ITS BEAUTIFUL AND DIVERSE POSTAGE STAMPS IN THIS EXUBERANT AND ALWAYS CHARMING HISTORY.In A History of America in Thirty-six Postage Stamps, Chris West explores America's own rich philatelic history. From George Washington's dour gaze to the charging buffalo of the western frontier and Lindbergh's soaring biplane, American stamps are a vivid window into our country's extraordinary and distinctive past. With the always accessi...

The 2018 Edition has been radically updated whilst maintaining all of the classic advice from earlier, successful editions.“This book changed my life and helped me found an international business that eventually sold for many millions of pounds. If only I’d found it sooner!” Justin Gayner, Founder, ChannelFlip“This book is packed with brilliant advice which will give you the confidence to develop wings and fly high as y...