The first part of the landmark trilogy documenting modern-day Northern Ireland, by the author of Loyalists and BritsThis work examines the Provos, from 1969, when the IRA was effectively dead and buried, to within a few short years, when it had resurrected to become the most feared and sophisticated terrorist organization in the world. The book is based on in-depth interviews with key personalities in the Army, Police, British and Irish government...

The second part of the landmark trilogy documenting modern-day Northern Ireland, by the author Provos and BritsBased on a three-part BBC TV series, this is an inside account of the thinking, strategies and ruthless violence of the paramilitaries in Northern Ireland. The author draws on a series of interviews both with the paramilitary leaders who mapped out the loyalist strategy and the gunmen who carried out the bombing and killing. There are als...

On the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, Peter Taylor tells for the first time the gripping story of Operation Chiffon, the top-secret intelligence operation that helped bring peace to Ireland.'A gripping exploration of how MI5 and MI6 worked for a ceasefire with the IRA – and how one meeting changed everything' Telegraph'An extraordinary story . . . A true tale of espionage' The Times...

Do you understand food labels? PETER TAYLOR has created a simple coded system of GOOD, AVERAGE and POOR FOODS giving you instant knowledge to make better informed choices.FAST FOOD is a poor fuel which over time may lead to poor health, increased costs and years of ill health.How does it do this? How does it affect health, the environment, waste, farming methods, land use, addiction, economies and why is it so popular?TAYLOR explores these questions and more, exposi...

What if the best project manager didn't exist? In this provocative and future-facing manifesto, Peter Taylor, the original Lazy Project Manager, asks the uncomfortable questions about the impact on his profession from the inexorable rise of artificial intelligence.Traditional project management has created a substantial legacy, but what if project managers aren't evolving but evaporating? What if success no longer needs a command-and-control human hero at the helm? Thanks to the po...

After decades of operating off-the-backfoot and protecting and conserving nature perceived as under threat, conservationists are becoming proactive and creative in the face of habitat loss, agricultural intensification and climate change. Beyond Conservation offers a revolutionary agenda for both managing existing wildlands in Britain and for expanding and connecting such lands. Central to this strategy is the imperative to 'rewild' or restore and repair damaged habitat and ecosystems, pro...

Matching the speed of change in modern business, this book takes readers on a two-year journey in building a project management office (PMO) for today and tomorrow and redefines the PMO as to what it should focus on: Projects, Methods, and Outcomes.Many organisations invest heavily in PMOs, but these are built on an outdated and static model that does not fit a hybrid, agile, AI-empowered, and rapidly changing business environment. Building on his renowned "balanced PMO" model, pro...

Enabling project managers to adapt to the new technology of artificial intelligence, this first comprehensive book on the topic discusses how AI will reinvent the project world and allow project managers to focus on people.Studies show that by 2030, 80 percent of project management tasks, such as data collection, reporting, and predictive analysis, will be carried out by AI in a consistent and efficient manner. This book sets out to explore what this will mean for project managers ...

SMALL time journalists with big time ambitions weave a trail of distress, mayhem, double standards, dirty tricks and binge drinking through the community they serve. The Knock is a work of fiction, set in the north of England, extrapolated from the realities of the work of front line regional newspaper news reporters and the sort of situations they face on a daily basis and the sort of people they are, and can become, when dealing with these situations.

In the ever-evolving world of project management, The Lazy Project Manager has been a guiding light for those seeking efficiency through unconventional strategies as well as honesty and a whole lot of fun. With The Lazy Winner, Peter Taylor brought his straightforward and humorous approach to personal productivity and success. Now, he has combined these two books to ensure a comprehensive guide for professionals seeking both project management excellence and personal fulf...

As early as 1940 political leaders and military commanders responsible for the conduct of the Allied operations relalised that, after a string of disastrous setbacks, national morale could only be restored by taking offensive action against the enemy. With the limited resources available Churchills stirring call to set Europe ablaze called for unconventional solutions and action.From these uncertain beginnings was born a plethora of Allied Special Force units. Inevitably some are household...

Here at last is a truly simple guide to finding lost energy, and with the rediscovery of energy, the ability to stick to a diet which encourages weight loss. There are masses of weight loss diets and programmes, but the truth is most of them do not work permanently. This book tells us why this is and how to break the mould. Learn why you are feeling so tired. Learn how a balanced diet increases your energy levels. Understand why it is so difficult to lose weight. Make this the beginning of...