Brought to you by Penguin.The funny and practical guide on how to handle life’s manipulators and avoid being exploited by them, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots.Some people are exceptionally manipulative. They can convince anyone about anything and lure them with their charm. They enjoy controlling others and will do anything to get what they want.The bad news is that you can’t reall...

Brought to you by Penguin.The funny and practical guide on how to deal with difficult managers, colleagues, and teams, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots.Being driven crazy by a micro-manager? Frequently drowning under your boss's unreasonable expectations? Struggling with being handed out responsibilities but no authority?Behavioural expert and bestselling author Thomas Erikson is here to help...

Brought to you by Penguin.How to handle everything (and everyone) around you when all hell breaks loose, from the international bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots.Not everything goes the way we want it to - the world or people around us sometimes just spin out of control. Just consider the Covid pandemic for starters. Or how about that mad neighbour you have living next-door to you? Or when work seems to be going down the t...

Brought to you by Penguin.The funny and practical guide on how to free yourself from the tyranny of narcissists, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots.Do you know someone who constantly demands attention, always thinks they’re right and never admits fault? Chances are—you’re dealing with a narcissist.In this thought-provoking, sanity-saving book, behavioural expert and bestselling author ...

The funny and practical bestseller and global phenomenon that teaches you how to improve your communication skills in relation to four distinct personality types - now fully revised and updated.THE NUMBER 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLEROVER 10 MILLION COPIES SOLDDo you ever think you're the only one making any sense?Have you ever tried to reason with your partner, and nothing went as planned?Have you ever left a work meeting with the feeling ...

Brought to you by Penguin.The funny and practical guide on how to handle the liars in your life, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots.Studies suggest two people who have never met before will tell three lies within the first five minutes. Astonishing, yes. But why do people lie? And how can you spot deception before it hurts you?In Surrounded by Liars, behavioural expert and bes...

Wendy, Diane, Eppy, Tammy, Karen, Blueberry and Kit arrive at Adams Outpost and settle in to their accommodations. As they wait for the other students of Leadership School to arrive, they explore the outpost and find a place to practice gliding. The girls explore their special abilities, trying to learn the full extent of their individual abilities and the range that these abilities can be used. There are some incidents with the other residents of the outpost, particularly with the cadets ...

Across Africa today, as development activities animate novel forms of governance, new social actors are emerging, among them the volunteer. Yet, where work and resources are limited, volunteer practices have repercussions that raise contentious ethical issues. What has been the real impact of volunteers economically, politically and in society? The interdisciplinary experts in this collection examine the practices of volunteers - both international and local - and ideologies of volunteeris...

The funny and practical guide on how to deal with difficult managers, colleagues, and teams, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots.Being driven crazy by a micro-manager? Frequently drowning under your boss's unreasonable expectations? Struggling with being handed out responsibilities but no authority?Behavioural expert and bestselling author Thomas Erikson is here to help.In his inspiring – and, at times, funny – ...

The funny and practical guide on how to free yourself from the tyranny of narcissists, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots.‘If you think you know someone who might be a narcissist- read this’ 5-star reader reviewDo you know someone who constantly demands attention, always thinks they’re right and never admits fault? Chances are—you’re dealing with a narcissist.In this thought-provoking, sanity-saving bo...

The funny and practical guide on how succeed when everything goes wrong, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots.Not everything goes the way we want it to - the world or people around us sometimes just spin out of control. So how do you handle everything life throws your way when you'd really prefer to tell everyone to get stuffed?In his uplifting and inspiring, behavioural expert and bestselling author Thomas Erik...

The funny and practical guide on how to spot - and slay - the time, energy and soul suckers in your life, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots.'With his trademark humor and practical insights…you'll learn how self-awareness is the key to preserving your time, energy, and sanity-no matter what comes your way.' Gay Hendricks, bestselling author of The Big LeapDo you often feel exhausted by conversations? ...