In "An Account of the Harbour and Docks at Kingston-upon-Hull," John Timperley delivers a meticulously detailed examination of one of England's pivotal maritime hubs. His work combines empirical observations with historical context, providing a thorough analysis of the infrastructure, trade dynamics, and navigational challenges inherent in Hull's docks during the early nineteenth century. The text is articulated in a clear yet erudite style that reflects the author's background in engineer...

Do you know enough people who could refer work to you? Are you great at following up contacts from events you attend? Do you know the secrets of making a real impact on those you meet?Effective networking is vital to the success of organisations - and the individuals who work in them. Most people are poor networkers, but it's easy to improve your skills.By following John Timperley's simple networking strategies, and the techniques of the world's top connecters, you will quick...

Mind Maps at Work takes a fresh and exuberant look at how Mind Maps can keep you one step ahead of your colleagues at work. Full of practical tips, exercises and inspiring casestudies of people from all career backgrounds, it will help you unlock your reservoirs of creativity and find the fulfilment at work you know you deserve.Tony Buzan is the world-renowned inventor of Mind Maps who has helped hundreds of highly successful international businesses and organisations. In this insp...

The secrets that experts and top professionals use to get things done.Get results fast with this quick, easy guide to the fundamentals of Getting Things Done.Includes how to:• Get more done in less time• Manage upwards, downwards and sideways• Under-promise and over-deliver• Overcome difficult people and issues• Deliver projects on time and on budget

Managers who use their time well can double their effectiveness. Managers who also have the facility of an agile memory coupled up to their time saving can be streets ahead of the average executive. PART ONE outlines how to use correct time management not only to achieve more but to become a motivated leader who inspires "followers" – as opposed to incorrect time management that results in stress and loss of self-esteem as well as a loss of the respect of subordinates. Time is the only fin...

In this day of increased pressure to achieve results, time management has become a vital skill. With time-saving solutions, checklists, tips and techniques, Successful Time Management helps review and assess time management techniques and shows how to adopt new work practices to make effective use of time. It includes great advice on controlling paperwork, getting and staying organized, delegating and working with others, prioritizing to focus on key issues and realizing the best results. The...

Job Interviews: Top Answers to Tough Questions is your indispensable toolkit, giving you the best answers for the interview room.

Do you dread networking events? Do you feel drained at social gatherings? Do you dislike making small talk? If you identify with these traits of introversion, this book is your saving grace. As the saying goes, our network is our net worth. The foolproof way to grow your business is to go out there and meet people face to face. But who said extroverts get to have it all in business? In fact, introverts often make excellent listeners who have the potential to develop more meaningful relatio...

Improve your Time Management is the definitive guide to the basics of time management - the art of organising your life so that you are in control. You don't need complicated equipment, dozens of staff or a six-month break to learn how to save time and achieve more. All you need is a willingness to try some of the ideas in this book and the energy to start now.Improve your Time Management starts by asking you what you want to do with your life and explains how to work out how you r...

Great copywriting just got easierIt's strange to think that there was a time when only the privileged few could read or write. The rest of us relied on the spoken word. Storytelling was used to pass knowledge on from one generation to the next. Now, most of us are literate and use the written word to gather information and inform our decision making.Increasingly we do this online, with social media and messaging enabling rapid, spontaneous globalcommu...

The ability to make the most of your time is crucial to anyone who wants to advance their career.Written by Declan Treacy, a leading expert on time management whose advice has helped hundreds of thousands of people, this book quickly teaches you the insider secrets you need to know to in order to manage your time successfully.The highly motivational 'in a week' structure of the book provides seven straightforward chapters explaining the key points, and at the end there are ...

Richard Denny is the godfather of salesmanship' and author of the classic sales text Selling to Win . As an inspirational business speaker he has helped thousands of salespeople become high flyers. Now his vast knowledge and experience is distilled in this concise new title. Successful Selling Skills is valuable reading for both those new to sales and those who need to refresh their skills. In his distinctive, accessible style Denny analyzes the key aspects of selling, such as developing th...