the wombles at work elisabeth beresford

The Wombles at Work - Elisabeth Beresford

Join in the adventures of the Wombles, the classic and much loved creatures, as they make good use of the bad rubbish they find on Wimbledon Common, in this book by the original creator of the Wombles.There has been a huge festival and no end of rubbish has been left behind - everything from sunglasses to shoes, drinks cans and bottles. Who would have thought humans could leave so much behind, not bothering to recycle? The Wombles have their work cut out for them . . .Abridged versions of some of the Wombles stories can be heard on Radio 4 and BBC Sounds for Christmas 2023. Unabridged brand-new audiobooks are available too.

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The Insects that Run Our World: The Predators and The Prey - Sarah Ridley

Perfect for young children studying food chains in their science lessons, or for young minibeast fans, this book explores the importance of insects in food chains, from the tiny flies eaten by fish, birds, bats and amphibians, to the larger insects eaten by bigger animals, such as anteaters and badgers. Insects are an indispensible part of countless food chains. Alongside the simple text, fantastic close-up photographs show the insects at work.The book is part of a series, The Insects that Run Our World, for children aged 6 plus. The titles are: The Pollinators, The Decomposers, The Predators and the Prey and The Helpers and the Pests.The books include information about how insects are threatened by habitat changes and pollution and how we can help them.

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The Spirit of Christmas - Cynthia Ruchti

Discover the Holy Spirit''s Presence in the Christmas Story--and Why It Matters Today· A faith-building, eye-opening daily advent devotional· Discover exciting new aspects of the story you thought you knew· Prepare your heart to fully celebrate the birth of JesusWhen we think of the first Christmas, we often focus on the wide-eyed young mother and her faithful fiancé, on tattered shepherds and singing angels and road-weary wise men. But the Holy Spirit was there--and just as He hovered over the waters in the beginning, He hovers over every page of the Christmas story.This Advent, join acclaimed author Cynthia Ruchti for a faith-building, eye-opening walk with the Holy Spirit. Highlighting the power and presence of the Spirit at work in the sacred story, each entry of this 26-day devotional contains· core verses on the Spirit''s role in the narrative of Scripture· devotional thoughts perfect for the whole family· often overlooked details that will change the way you see and understand the Christmas story· space for pondering and reflection· practical application with optional projects to help you prepare and celebrate· an Advent prayerBefore the babe was conceived, the Holy Spirit was already at work, setting the stage and preparing the hearts of the biblical characters we know and love. This season, let Him set the stage and prepare your heart too.

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The Jackass Whisperer - Alison Stratten, Scott Stratten

A rallying cry for everyone tired of keyboard commandos and people who use speakerphones in open plan offices, The Jackass Whisperer is your guide to dealing with the worst people on earth. Jackasses are those who make our lives needlessly harder. They drive too slowly in the fast lane and too quickly in the slow lane, reply all, heat up fish in the microwave at work and share way too much information about their cleanse on Facebook. They live in our homes, work in our offices and shop at our stores. Jackasses are among us, and we have some bad news for you: if you can’t spot the Jackass at the (enter literally any place on the planet), then the Jackass is you. After a lifetime of research, Scott and Alison Stratten offer the definitive guide to surviving the Jackassery in your life and making the world a better place, one set of noise-cancelling headphones at a time.

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Black Artists Shaping the World (Picture Book Edition) - Sharna Jackson

Featuring full-color reproductions of fourteen artworks and illustrations of the artists at work, this picture book is an ideal introduction to contemporary art for young children, and a fantastic tool for teachers wishing to decolonize and diversify their classroom.Sharna Jackson’s experience as a children’s author who has worked for over a decade in the cultural sector, both at Tate in London and at Site Gallery in Sheffield, is combined here with the curatorial expertise of Dr. Zoé Whitley, Director of London’s Chisenhale Gallery and co-curator of the landmark Tate exhibition "Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power." Their book features artists working in a variety of media from painting and sculpture to ceramics and installation.The result is a refreshingly contemporary global celebration of Black artists at work today that will serve as inspiration to a new generation of aspiring young artists.

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The Space Science Handbook - Cara Florance

Embark on an intergalactic adventure where you''ll study bright galaxies, envision new planets, and explore futuristic technology in this imaginative science activity book for kids!The Space Science Handbook takes children on a tour of the cosmos through scientific experiments, creative projects, and demonstrations. In addition to exploring aspects of the solar system, extraterrestrial life, and space technology, this book teaches vital scientific concepts and helps children consider sociological and philosophical implications of a future in the stars. Each experiment includes a mission brief, simple instructions and diagrams, and an explanation of the science at work!Experiments include:Atmospheric Pressure: Crush a can using the Earth''s atmosphereTurbulent Flow: Study turbulent flow using milk, food coloring, and dish soapSpace Sludge: Make magnetic slimeEmergency Battery: Create a battery from potatoesWearable Electronics: Create a signaling patchand more!

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The Boy Who Lost His Face - Louis Sachar

David was only trying to be cool when he helped some other boys steal an old lady's cane. But when the plan backfires, he is the one whom she 'curses'. Now David can't seem to do anything right. But is this the curse at work or is David turning into a total loser?

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The Wandering Wombles - Elisabeth Beresford

The Wombles live in a beautifully snug, well-ordered and cosy burrow underneath Wimbledon Common - the perfect base from which to sort and recycle all the rubbish that unthinking humans constantly drop. But the Wombles' peaceful and harmonious existence is suddenly under threat.

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The Wombles - Elisabeth Beresford

Introduces such charecters as the stern but kindly Great Uncle Bulgaria; Orinoco, who is particularly fond of his food and a subsequent forty winks; and, general handyman extraordinaire Tobermory, who can turn almost anything that the Wombles retrieve from Wimbledon Common into something useful.

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Womb - Hazard Leah

*WINNER OF THE SCOTTISH BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2023**A FINALIST FOR THE 2024 PEN / EO WILSON LITERARY SCIENCE WRITING AWARD* A landmark book on the womb - its history, its present and the possibilities for its future - by the bestselling author of Hard Pushed: A Midwife''s Story''A gripping exploration of the science of the uterus, the politics of medicine and the future of reproductive freedom'' New Statesman''Page for page, I may not have ever learned more from a book'' Rob Delaney, author of A Heart that Works''It will change the way you think about bodies forever'' Rachel Clarke, author of Dear Life ''Empowerment in book form'' Maxine Mei-Fung Chung, author of What Women Want''A phenomenal book'' Elinor Cleghorn, author of Unwell WomenThe womb is the most miraculous organ in the body - with the power to bring life or cause death; to yield joy or pain - yet most of us know almost nothing about it.In this book, midwife and bestselling author Leah Hazard sets out on a journey to explore the rich past, complex present and dynamic future of the uterus. She speaks to the Californian doctor who believes women deserve a period-free life; walks in the footsteps of the Scottish woman whose Caesarean section changed childbirth forever; uncovers America''s long history of forced and coercive sterilisation; observes uterine transplant surgery in Sweden and takes a very personal dive into the world of ''womb wellness''.Written with wisdom, warmth and nuance, and combining the author''s years of experience as a midwife with medical history, scientific discovery and journalistic inquiry, Womb is an extraordinary exploration of a woefully under-researched and misunderstood organ. Above all, the book reveals that the uterus is more than the sum of its biological parts: it influences all our lives in the twenty-first century, and how we celebrate, medicate and legislate the womb might yet control where we go from here.

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At Work in the Ruins - Dougald Hine

''One of the most perceptive and thought-provoking books …Essential reading for these turbulent times.'' Amitav Ghosh, author of The Great Derangement''Dougald Hine’s brilliant book demands we stare into that abyss and rethink our securest certainties about what is actually going on in the climate crisis. It’s lucidly unsettling and yet in the end empowering. There is something we can do, and it starts with where we look, how we see and what we choose to change.’ Brian Eno, Musician‘[A] rich book, which like a poetic or religious text deserves multiple readings’ Richard Smith, British Medical Journal‘I consider this book a must-read for all those activists feeling lost, desperate and perhaps subject to ‘press-on-itis''.’ Gail Bradbrook, cofounder, Extinction RebellionDougald Hine, world-renowned environmental thinker, has spent most of his life talking to people about climate change. And then one afternoon in the second year of the pandemic, he found he had nothing left to say. Why would someone who cares so deeply about ecological destruction want to stop talking about climate change now? At Work in the Ruins explores that question.‘Climate change asks us questions that climate science cannot answer,’ Dougald says. Questions like, how did we end up in this mess? Is it just a piece of bad luck with atmospheric chemistry – or is it the result of a way of approaching the world that would always have brought us to such a pass? How we answer such questions also has consequences.Through our over-reliance on the single lens of science, Dougald writes that we are blinded to the nature of the crises around and ahead of us, leading to ‘solutions’ that can only make things worse. At Work in the Ruins is his reckoning with the strange years we have been living through and our long history of asking too much of science. He offers guidance by standing firmly forward and facing the depth of the trouble we are in, to ultimately, helps us find the work that is worth doing, even in the ruins.

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The Oceans Explored: Oceans at Work - Claudia Martin

Take a deep dive into the depths of our blue planet with this stunning book all about the ocean - Earth''s largest biome.In Oceans at Work, beautiful illustrations and striking photographs combine to help readers explore how humans interact with the ocean and how we have come to depend on it for travel, food and fun. Investigate our use of the seas from seaweed farms to fishing boats, and from whaling to a world cruises. It will inspire young readers to think about how human activity is at times harming our world and the delicate balance of life in ocean and coastal habitats around the world.Each title includes a map of the world highlighting each ocean and what phenomena occur there.For readers aged 7+ who are studying geography, habitats and natural history at key stage 2. The Oceans Explored series is also an excellent resource for children interested in ecology and green issues.Titles in this series:Ocean HabitatsOcean LifeOcean PollutionOceans at Work

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AI Demystified: Unleash the power of artificial intelligence at work - Antonio Weiss

Artificial intelligence and Generative AI threaten to change everything about how we work, but how can you be prepared for these changes? This is the book for you. From a leading expert on artificial intelligence and generative AI, this practical, engaging, and pragmatic step-by-step approach to understanding AI, and how to use it effectively in your work. Understand how to make the best use of fast-changing technologies like generative AI and artificial intelligence. A practical step-by-step guide to harnessing the power of AI in your work and avoiding the pitfalls. Each chapter has a framework, links to effective tools to try, and revealing case studies. Covering the foundations of AI, you''ll quickly get up to speed on what it is and how it works, before deep dives into how to use it at work in areas such as strategy, marketing, communication, and product development. You''ll discover how to increase profits, save time, and improve customer experience, amongst other benefits. AI is coming – get up to speed.

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The Hampdenshire Wonder - Ted Chiang, J. D. Beresford

In this pioneering science-fictional treatment of superhuman intelligence, a mutant wonder child’s insights prove devastating.Science fiction luminary Ted Chiang introduces The Hampdenshire Wonder, one of the genre’s first treatments of superhuman intelligence. Victor Stott is a large-headed “supernormal” mutated in the womb by his parents’ desire to have a child born without habits. Known as “the Wonder,” Victor surveys humankind’s science, philosophy, history, literature, religion—the best that has been thought and said—and dismisses it brutally: “So elementary . . . inchoate . . . a disjunctive patchwork.” Rejecting “the interposing and utterly false concepts of space and time,” the Wonder claims that life itself is merely “a disease of the ether.” Unable to deal with the child’s disenchanting insights, his adult interlocutors seek to silence him . . . perhaps permanently.

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Joy at Work - Marie Kondo, Scott Sonenshein

Find your focus – wherever you''re working – with Joy at Work.Marie Kondo''s first book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying, sparked a new genre of books and became an international bestseller. Now, for the first time, you will be guided through the process of tidying up your work life. Whether you are unexpectedly working at home or if you have a dedicated work space or office, if you properly simplify and organize your work life once, you’ll never have to do it again.In Joy at Work, KonMari method pioneer Marie Kondo and organizational psychologist Scott Sonenshein will help you to refocus your mind on what''s important at work, and as their examples show, the results can be truly life-changing. With advice on how to improve the way you work, the book features advice on problem areas including fundamentals like how to organize your desk, finally get through your emails and find balance by ditching distractions and focusing on what sparks joy.Like how the key to successful tidying in the home is by tackling clutter in the correct order, Joy at Work adapts the inspirational KonMari Method for your professional life, taking you step-by-step through your working day so that you can identify the most joyful way to work for you. Once you’ve found order in your work, you can feel empowered to find confidence, energy and motivation to create the career you want and move on from negative working practices.''Marie Kondo’s magical new book made me happier at work'' - Sarah Shaffi, Stylist

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15 Lies Women Are Told at Work - Bonnie Hammer

USA TODAY BESTSELLER “Think of this book as your personal guide for moving into the leadership spot you dream about—without losing yourself in the web of workplace lies and half-truths women too frequently fall for.” —Forbes A master class “filled with the wisdom that exponentially transforms your career and life” (Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper), 15 Lies Women Are Told at Work shares the un-common sense women need to succeed—and the lies to ignore along the way.Bonnie Hammer’s legendary career spans five decades in a turbulent, male-driven industry. Today, Bonnie is a powerful leader at the very top of her field, and women at all levels constantly ask her: What is your secret to success? Her power—and her staying power—comes from rejecting common myths about how women are “supposed” to act in the workplace. She knows that the traditional wisdom women are told about work—pithy phrases like “don’t mix work with play,” “talk is cheap,” “follow your dreams,” “know your worth,” “trust your gut,” and “you can have it all”—hold women back. Having risen from an entry-level production assistant whose chief charge was a dog, to a transformative, top executive at NBCUniversal, Bonnie challenges conventional workplace wisdom and shares the un-common sense women need to succeed. Bonnie has mentored countless women in every industry. She’s known for telling the uncensored and uncompromising truth—even when it isn’t easy to hear. Now, she gives you her private master class—replacing the lies women have been fed about work with her unique wisdom. You will learn powerful new truths and easily digestible, practical advice to apply in your own life. Written with humor and heart, and full of insights and research, 15 Lies Women Are Told at Work is an “honest, unfiltered guidebook…a must-read for any woman at any stage in her career” (Chelsea Clinton). It doesn’t just explain one woman’s rise to the top in a tough industry; it shows how any woman can rise as high as she wants in her own work world.

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The 4-Hour Work Week - Timothy Ferriss

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERDiscover the life-changing, inspirational business book on escaping the 9-5 and finding a new way of living from the bestselling author and entrepreneur. ‘This book is a must read!’ Stephen Key, award-winning entrepreneur, inventor and bestselling author of One Simple Idea‘[The] self-help hit of the decade’ Men’s JournalDon’t wait to start living. Learn how to create a life that isn’t all about work with the bestselling phenomenon. Forget the old concept of retirement and the rest of the deferred-life plan - there is no need to wait and every reason not to, especially in unpredictable economic times. Whether your dream is escaping the rat race, experiencing high-end world travel, earning a monthly five-figure income with zero management, or just living more and working less, this book is the blueprint. This step-by-step guide to living the life you want reveals:How Tim went from $40,000 dollars per year and 80 hours per week to $40,000 per MONTH and 4 hours per weekHow to outsource your life and do whatever you wantHow to eliminate 50% of your work in 48 hoursHow to trade a long-haul career for short work bursts and frequent 'mini-retirements'This edition also includes:More than 50 practical tips and case studies from readers who have doubled their income, overcome common sticking points and reinvented themselves using the original book as a starting pointReal-world templates you can copy for eliminating email and negotiating with bosses and clientsTips for how lifestyle design principles can be used to live ambitiously in unpredictable economic timesThe latest tools and tricks, as well as high-tech shortcuts, for living like a diplomat or millionaire without being either. Whether you’re just starting work or have been employed for decades, The 4-Hour Work Week is the inspirational, essential guide to living the life you want to lead.

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The Story of Perfume - Elisabeth de Feydeau

Light, floral, exotic or heady, perfume can be both a precious ally for self-care or the ultimate weapon of seduction. From its origins in ancient times to today's colossal cosmetic industry, the story of perfume is rich and enticing. What parts of the world do fragrances come from? Who invented them and what are their main ingredients? How did perfume cross from the sacred to the profane? Who were the first great perfumers? What role has the fashion industry played in the history of perfume? How do you become a successful 'nose'? What stories lie behind iconic perfumes such as Chanel's N°5, CK One, or Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Mâle? Lavishly illustrated with archival documents from the most beautiful fragrance brands, The Story of Perfume transports its readers into a precious and mesmerizing world.It is the perfect gift for special occasions and a must-have for all perfume lovers.

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Henry at Work - John Kaag, Jonathan van Belle

What Thoreau can teach us about working—why we do it, what it does to us, and how we can make it more meaningfulHenry at Work invites readers to rethink how we work today by exploring an aspect of Henry David Thoreau that has often been overlooked: Thoreau the worker. John Kaag and Jonathan van Belle overturn the popular misconception of Thoreau as a navel-gazing recluse who was scornful of work and other mundanities. In fact, Thoreau worked hard—surveying land, running his family’s pencil-making business, writing, lecturing, and building his cabin at Walden Pond—and thought intensely about work in its many dimensions. And his ideas about work have much to teach us in an age of remote work and automation, when many people are reconsidering what kind of working lives they want to have. Through Thoreau, readers will discover a philosophy of work in the office, factory, lumber mill, and grocery store, and reflect on the rhythms of the workday, the joys and risks of resigning oneself to work, the dubious promises of labor-saving technology, and that most vital and eternal of philosophical questions, “How much do I get paid?” In ten chapters, including “Manual Work,” “Machine Work,” and “Meaningless Work,” this personal, urgent, practical, and compassionate book introduces readers to their new favorite coworker: Henry David Thoreau.

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Human Sustainability and Cognitive Overload at Work - Alexander D. Stajkovic, Kayla S. Stajkovic

This innovative book considers the cost of cognitive overload and psychological distress on human sustainability, and suggests ways to prevent employees from becoming a psychologically depleted workforce.Employee attentional processing capacity is maxed out, and psychological distress is at an all-time high. Alexander D. Stajkovic and Kayla S. Stajkovic explain how human cognitive ‘broadband’ is at the hunter-gatherer level and changes at an evolutionary snail’s pace. Yet the amount of information necessary to make a living now is incomparable to then, and the current relationship between workers and organizations is unsustainable. The authors discuss causes, processes, and consequences of human unsustainability at work, as well as suggesting remedies for personal change, leadership practice, and policy development. They frame efforts toward furthering human sustainability as a grand challenge that tackles a chronic problem at a societal level with consequences that have ripple effects into other spheres of life. Drawing from multiple disciplines and data sources, the book offers a theory-driven, evidence-based, and meaningful way to better understanding employee cognitive overload and psychological distress in organizations across the globe, and improve work lives going forward.Human Sustainability and Cognitive Overload at Work is a useful resource for students and scholars of business, management, leadership, organizational and work psychology, and organizational studies. The practical insights will also help managers, policy makers, policy analysists, consultants, and all those with an interest in the psychological cost of working.The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.

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The Future of No Work - Filip Dřímalka

Artificial intelligence will change the way you work beyond recognition. Are you ready? We believe that AI would only replace routine work. Wrong. New generations of AI can do so much more. They can write, code, advice or paint indistingueishably from people. But you don't have to worry about your future - instead, you can use it to your advantage. New Intelligent tools allow us to design our lives to suit us, without a lot of money or advance it skills. All it takes is a bit of garage and Imagination to use them to do the right things. Like turning your work into no work. That is, to do what you enjoy doing while it doesn't even feel like work to you. And leave the rest to smart technology. That's exactly what this book is all about. Inside you will find hundreds of practical examples and tips: how to learn to recognize and size new opportunities. how to change your mindset skills and the way work. how to do more in less time using AI. how to wait through a sea of new applications and make them work for you. how to work and live on your own terms whether you are an entrepreneur or an employee.

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Furniture in Architecture: The Work of Luke Hughes – Arts & Crafts in the Digital Age

The first survey of the work of Luke Hughes & Company, which has been described as embodying ‘a craft-led renaissance in British manufacturing' Luke Hughes & Company’s enduring and meticulously engineered furniture, an eloquent response both to the architecture it inhabits and to the true Arts and Crafts spirit, has been placed at the forefront of the ‘craft-led renaissance in British manufacturing.’ Flexible in use, commercially viable and environmentally sustainable, the work furnishes many of the world’s most distinguished buildings, from Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London and most of the Oxford and Cambridge University colleges to the Keystone Academy in Beijing and one of New York City’s most vibrant synagogues. Through an introduction to the studio and 25 case studies, Furniture in Architecture explores the company’s place in the Arts and Crafts tradition and examines the philosophy and work of founder Luke Hughes. Aidan Walker sheds light on how the studio balances modern manufacturing technologies with abiding craft values, rendering the small furniture workshop a relevant and profitable proposition even when fulfilling large-scale commissions. This fascinating survey defines the elements of successful design and addresses the meaning of craft and craftsmanship in the digital age.Table of ContentsIntroduction • 1. Places of Worship • 2. Places of Work and Leisure • 3. Places ofLearning • Bibliography

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On the Way to Work - Chris Gillies

Does your work give you a sense of purpose? How do you feel when work serves up difficulties and problems? How do we work well? Is there a God, and might God have something to say about the way we work?Weaving together biblical perspectives with academic research and his own experiences of working in different settings, Chris Gillies lays the theological foundation for work, moves on to examining biblical role models from both Old and New Testaments, and concludes by exploring common issues we wrestle with in our work, from money matters or managing and leading others to knowing if we’re in the right job or simply doing the right thing.

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Work Without the Worker - Philip Jones

We are told that the future of work will be increasingly automated. Algorithms, processing massive amounts of information at startling speed, will lead us to a new world of effortless labour and a post-work utopia of ever expanding leisure. But behind the gleaming surface stands millions of workers, often in the Global South, manually processing data for a pittance.Recent years have seen a boom in online crowdworking platforms like Amazon's Mechanical Turk and Clickworker, and these have become an increasingly important source of work for millions of people. And it is these badly paid tasks, not algorithms, that make our digital lives possible. Used to process data for everything from the mechanics of self-driving cars to Google image search, this is an increasingly powerful part of the new digital economy, although one hidden and rarely spoken of. But what happens to work when it makes itself obsolete. In this stimulating work that blends political economy, studies of contemporary work, and speculations on the future of capitalism, Phil Jones looks at what this often murky and hidden form of labour looks like, and what it says about the state of global capitalism.

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Work Therapy: Or The Man Who Mistook His Job for His Life - Naomi Shragai

''Is 2023 the year you want to change your working life? Perhaps you want to stop catastrophising about small mistakes, instil a better job/life balance or find new mechanisms to cope with a nightmare boss. Solutions to these problems, as well as an array of other office issues, are what Naomi Shragai offers in Work Therapy. If you''re searching for a new way to handle office politics, you could well find the answers in this book.'' - Sunday TimesThere''s no place like home...or work?You probably don''t realise this, but every working day you replay and re-enact conflicts, dynamics and relationships from your past. Whether it''s confusing an authority figure with a parent; avoiding conflict because of past squabbles with siblings; or suffering from imposter syndrome because of the way your family responded to success, when it comes to work we are all trapped in our own upbringings and the patterns of behaviour we learned while growing up.Many of us spend eighteen formative years or more living with family and building our personality; but most of us also spend fifty years - or 90,000 hours - in the workplace. With the pull of the familial so strong, we unconsciously re-enact our personal past in our professional present - even when it holds us back.Through intimate stories, fascinating insights and provocative questions, business psychotherapist Naomi Shragai will transform how you think about yourself and your working life. Based on thirty years of expertise and practice, Shragaiwill show you that what is holding you back is within your gift to change - and the first step is to realise how you, like the rest of the people you work with, habitually confuse your professional present with your personal past.

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Joy at Work - Marie Kondo, Scott Sonenshein

Find your focus with this transformative guide from an organizational psychologist and Marie Kondo, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying and star of the Netflix series Tidying Up with Marie Kondo.Marie Kondo's first book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying, sparked a new wave of publishing and became an international bestseller. Now, for the first time, you will be guided through the process of tidying up your work life - digitally and physically. Whether you're working at home, in the office, or a combination of the two, if you properly simplify and organize your work life once, you'll never have to do it again.In Joy at Work, KonMari method pioneer Marie Kondo and organizational psychologist Scott Sonenshein will help you to refocus your mind on what's important at work, and as their examples show, the results can be truly life-changing. With advice on how to improve the way you work, the book features advice on problem areas including fundamentals like how to organize your digital and physical desktop, finally get through your emails and find balance by ditching distractions and focusing on what sparks joy.

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The Joy of Work - Bruce Daisley

From the creator of hit podcast Eat Sleep Work Repeat comes a revolutionary re-envisioning of how to enjoy your job.Do you want to get more done, feel less stressed and love your job again?Sometimes having a job can feel like hard work. But between Monk Mode mornings, silent meetings and crisp Thursdays, the solutions are at your fingertips.Bruce Daisley knows a thing or two about the workplace. In the course of a career that has taken him from some of the world's biggest media companies to Twitter, via Google and YouTube, he has become a leading expert on how we work now. And in his hugely popular podcast Eat Sleep Work Repeat, he has explored ways to fix it. Now he shares 30 brilliant - and refreshingly simple - tips on how to make your job more productive, more rewarding - and much, much more enjoyable.

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The Art of Danish Living: How to Find Happiness In and Out of Work - Meik Wiking

From the author of the million-copy bestseller, The Little Book of Hygge, comes a beautifully designed guide on how to get more out of work and live like the happiest people in the world: the Danish. We often look to the Danish lifestyle as a utopia: they enjoy long summer holidays and the cosiest, hyggelig winters, but their happiness isn’t just limited to their free time. Almost two thirds report high job satisfaction, and 58% say they would continue working even if they won the lottery.But what exactly are the ingredients of happiness at work? And how can we live more like that? Meik Wiking, the world’s favourite happiness expert, is back with more of his wise yet simple snippets of inspiration from Danish culture, and shows us that nurturing a sense of purpose, trust between you and your manager and freedom within your role can mean more than any job title. Based on stats from his own research and designed with his trademark style, this book is sure to improve your happiness levels. We will spend around a third of our lives at work, so why not feel happier while we do it?

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Influence at Work - Steve J. Martin

''Outstanding...This book is superb.'' Robert B Cialdini, bestselling author of InfluenceTo be successful at work you also need to be influential at work. And to be influential requires an understanding of how the rules of influence work. Not just those mandated by logic, economics and company policy. But the unspoken rules too. The rules people rarely talk about, but that frequently have an out-sized impact on who and what gets listened to and done, and who and what gets ignored. Recognising and navigating these rules of influence is crucial to your persuasive success.Influence at Work shows you what these rules are and how to effectively deploy them to command attention; connect with others; win over the sceptics; sway the undecided and motivate people to act.The result is a new guide to an age-old subject: what influence is, why it matters, and how to use it wisely and ethically.

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The Way Things Work - David Macaulay, Neil Ardley

Get to grips with how things work inside hundreds of machines with this extraordinary book for kids that explains the science behind technologies and inventions.In this extensive encyclopedia packed full of simple science for kids aged 9+, David Macaulay''s beautiful illustrations show the inner workings of each machine, from clocks and watches to jet engines and the Internet.The Way Things Work explains every machine you''ve ever wanted to understand, as well as some you''ve probably never thought about before. From the basic lever to the modern microprocessor, this bestseller has now been completely updated with the latest technologies - find out how a touchscreen works, look inside an optical mouse, and see the inner workings of a smartphone. This fascinating machines book for children features: - The inner workings of each machine, showing the technology in detail but making it accessible through Macaulay''s uniquely playful illustrations.- The use of machines in everyday objects explainde, such as clocks, bikes, and watches, as well as the technology behind complicated machines such as space rockets and nuclear reactors.- Key scientific principles illustrated with Macaulay''s brand of dry humour, using lighthearted stories involving mammoths.- An updated edition with machines and technologies that have become commonplace since the book''s last major revision in 2016.In The Way Things Work Now, David Macaulay explains machines in a way no other illustrator can. Macaulay''s inspired illustrations and humorous approach make even the most complex technology fun, fascinating, and accessible for children of all ages.

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The Ceramic Process - Anton Reijnders, European Ceramic Work Centre

A comprehensive textbook on ceramic technology and a chronicle of the developments made by the European Ceramic Work Centre.The Ceramic Process is both a comprehensive textbook on ceramic technology and a chronicle of the developments made by the European Ceramic Work Centre (EKWC) over the years. It is a practical book which helps you to look at materials, methods and equipment, using the results of various artists'' projects for inspiration.EKWC is internationally renowned as a centre where ceramic artists come for a period to experiment with new materials, methods and technologies. Their time there is funded and they are given the back-up of innovative technicians and materials to work with. Learn about the artists who have worked at the centre, including some of the top names in sculpture and ceramics from around the world: Neil Brownsword, Tony Cragg, Ewen Henderson, Jun Kaneko, Anish Kapoor, Kinpei Nakamura and Betty Woodman. Throughout the book, discover some spectacular results and how the new techniques and materials have been adopted by artists around the world.

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Secrets of Success at Work - Nigel Cumberland

WHAT DO SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE KNOW AND DO THAT THE REST OF US DON'T? No matter what you do, you can do it successfully. Secrets of Success at Work will support you on your journey.WHAT ARE THE 50 SECRETS SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE KNOW? Work is demanding and complicated and to succeed you need a varied toolbox filled with skills, knowledge and behaviors. Secrets of Success at Work reveals the 50 things you need to know to be successful. Every one of the secrets in this book contains 3 strategies you can put into practice right now to get better results. Some of the ideas will surprise you, all will inspire you. Put these simple strategies together and you have a recipe for professional success, a formula that will unlock your full potential.SUCCESS MADE EASY This book's 50 secrets share how to achieve a balanced success in the workplace so that you continually excel in your career. Treat this book as your personal toolbox and with practice over time, these ideas will become habits. Whether you want to be valued, exceed your goals, secure your future, do meaningful work or avoid burnout, this book provides the tools and techniques you need. With nuggets of wisdom gathered over years of experience, it gives you everything you need to know to get ahead.ABOUT THE SERIESSecrets books are designed to be easy to incorporate into your daily life. They boil down the essentials of important topics into short, quick lessons giving expert advice on a wide range of challenges that you can apply instantly. Each chapter outlines one of the 50 secrets and gives three strategies for putting the ideas into action. Whether you want to improve your efficiency, clear your desk, or be on top of your work, these books give the answers you're looking for.

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Be Yourself at Work - Claude Silver

AN INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER A powerful, timely, and inspiring guide for embracing your most authentic self at work—and why it matters—from the first-ever Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX. Featuring a foreword by Gary VaynerchukIn a world obsessed with perfection—and workplaces wired for efficiency over humanity—Claude Silver offers a new language for the beautiful mess of being human at work: showing up as your true self. No matter our role, seniority, or generation, we all want the same things: to feel valued, trusted, respected, and like we belong. When we stop performing and start being, we unlock our capacity to connect, thrive, and do our best work. Not only is this shift liberating—it’s the antidote to burnout, an end to the myth of “fitting in,” and a proven path to building bold, human-first teams. Through her experience as the Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX, Silver offers a compelling vision for how authenticity and connection transform leadership, ignite innovation, and elevate workplace culture. Silver draws on research and thousands of hours of direct experience—listening, coaching, testing, team building, and speaking—and introduces a new framework based on three pillars: Emotional Optimism – leading with hope and possibilityEmotional Bravery – having the hard conversations with heartEmotional Efficiency – driving clarity through compassion and focus Be Yourself at Work provides actionable insights, relatable stories, and a practical roadmap to navigate a workplace where the old models are failing. In an era where technology evolves faster than we can imagine, humanity is our greatest asset. Authentic presence is the currency of the future—a game-changer for individuals and organizations alike.

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Funko POP! Disney Monsters at Work - Val (889698573825)

Figurka - soška, postavička, sběratelská, výška 9 cm, materiál vinyl, nepohyblivá Funko POP! jsou čím dál populárnější malé vinylové figurky s ikonickým roztomilým vzhledem, který je charakterizován velkou hlavou a malým tělem postavičky. Poprvé byly představeny v roce 2010, kombinují tradiční výrobu sošek s moderními prvky a barvami a jsou uznávané i jako sběratelské předměty. Každý si v dnes už tisících figurek najde tu svoji, vyráběny jsou v mnoha různých tématech, jako jsou filmy, televizní seriály, hry, komiksy a další pop-kulturní ikony. I tato figurka, Funko POP! Disney Monsters at Work - Val, o výšce 9 cm se stane skvělým kouskem do vaší sbírky, či veselou hračkou pro vaše dítko. Hlavní přednosti figurky Funko POP! Disney Monsters at Work - Val Figurka Funko bude pěkným dárkem pro sběratele Materiálem využitým při výrobě je vinyl Funko POP! Disney Monsters at Work - Val poslouží jako dekorace V balení najdete jednu figurku Figurka Funko měří 9 cm

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Funko POP! Disney Monsters at Work - Tylor (889698573818)

Figurka - soška, postavička, sběratelská, výška 9 cm, materiál vinyl, nepohyblivá Funko POP! jsou čím dál populárnější malé vinylové figurky s ikonickým roztomilým vzhledem, který je charakterizován velkou hlavou a malým tělem postavičky. Poprvé byly představeny v roce 2010, kombinují tradiční výrobu sošek s moderními prvky a barvami a jsou uznávané i jako sběratelské předměty. Každý si v dnes už tisících figurek najde tu svoji, vyráběny jsou v mnoha různých tématech, jako jsou filmy, televizní seriály, hry, komiksy a další pop-kulturní ikony. I tato figurka, Funko POP! Disney Monsters at Work - Tylor, o výšce 9 cm se stane skvělým kouskem do vaší sbírky, či veselou hračkou pro vaše dítko. Hlavní vlastnosti figurky Funko POP! Disney Monsters at Work - Tylor Figurka Funko nadchne každého sběratele Materiálem využitým při výrobě je vinyl Funko POP! Disney Monsters at Work - Tylor je dekorativní soška V balení naleznete jednu figurku Figurka Funko měří 9 cm

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The 4-Hour Work Week - Timothy Ferriss

A new, updated and expanded edition of this New York Times bestseller on how to reconstruct your life so it''s not all about work Forget the old concept of retirement and the rest of the deferred-life plan - there is no need to wait and every reason not to, especially in unpredictable economic times. Whether your dream is escaping the rat race, experiencing high-end world travel, earning a monthly five-figure income with zero management, or just living more and working less, this book is the blueprint. This step-by step guide to luxury lifestyle design teaches: * How Tim went from $40,000 dollars per year and 80 hours per week to $40,000 per MONTH and 4 hours per week * How to outsource your life to overseas virtual assistants for $5 per hour and do whatever you want * How blue-chip escape artists travel the world without quitting their jobs * How to eliminate 50% of your work in 48 hours using the principles of a forgotten Italian economist * How to trade a long-haul career for short work bursts and frequent ''mini-retirements''. This new updated and expanded edition includes: More than 50 practical tips and case studies from readers (including families) who have doubled their income, overcome common sticking points, and reinvented themselves using the original book as a starting point * Real-world templates you can copy for eliminating email, negotiating with bosses and clients, or getting a private chef for less than £5 a meal * How lifestyle design principles can be suited to unpredictable economic times * The latest tools and tricks, as well as high-tech shortcuts, for living like a diplomat or millionaire without being either.

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Jerks at Work

Want to get those difficult colleagues off your back and restore your sanity? NYU psychology professor Tessa West shows you how.Have you ever watched a colleague charm the pants off management while showing a competitive, Machiavellian side to the lower ranks? They don't hesitate to throw peers under the bus, but their boss is oblivious to their bad behaviour. What about a constantly interrupting colleague? Or an over-bearing manager? While these jerks stress us out in small ways throughout the day, they aren't technically breaking any rules, so we're expected just to put up with them....Until now. Tessa West has already helped thousands of people resolve their most pressing workplace issues. And here she draws on a decade of original research to profile classic workplace archetypes, including the Gaslighter, the Bulldozer, the Credit-Stealer, the Neglecter, and the Micromanager, giving advice to anyone who's ever hidden in the bathroom to cry at work. She digs deep into the inner workings of each bad apple, exploring their motivations and insecurities, and offers clever strategies for stopping each type of jerk in their tracks.Know a Jerk at Work? This proactive approach reveals the single, most effective way to achieve emotional wellbeing at work.

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The Rules of Work: A definitive code for personal success - Richard Templar

A definitive code for personal success For some people, work is a breeze. They glide effortlessly onwards and upwards, always saying and doing the right thing, getting paid more, getting promotions, getting results. Is there something successful people know that we don''t? You bet there is. They know The Rules of Work. These Rules are the guiding principles that will improve what you do and how you do it. They will give you the unmistakable air of confidence that will win you admiration, respect, and help you towards your next promotion. In this new edition of the international bestseller, Richard Templar has added 10 new Rules to help you get heard, noticed, acknowledged and followed. To get ahead and stay on top, you need The Rules of Work.

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Unlocking Happiness at Work - Moss Jennifer

Teams need to be happy to thrive. But this can only happen when leaders step up to create an inclusive culture that prioritizes employee wellbeing and satisfaction. Unlocking Happiness at Work draws upon original research and first-hand research to demonstrate the power of happiness at work, before offering practical strategies that will allow leaders to reinvigorate their business.This new edition features fresh insights and interviews that explore the full complexities of the modern workplace - from hybrid working to artificial intelligence - to demonstrate how leaders can overcome these challenges to increase productivity and employee retention at work.

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Humans at Work - Paul Mason

Discover the intricate workings and consequences of human actions!Understand how humans have shaped the world, their actions and reactions, through fun illustrated flowcharts that demonstrate STEM processes and consequences. What happens when an astronaut needs to wee, when a bridge collapses or when too many trees get chopped down? The actions humans take can have a dramatic effect on ourselves and the world around us.Humans at Work explores the relationships between people and things, their actions and reactions, and what happens when processes don''t go according to plan. From tiny incidents to giant events, discover how cause and effect work in the human world and beyond. This bumper book is perfect for curious kids aged 9+Other title:Nature at Work 9781526315953

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Wisdom at Work - Chip Conley

''An engaging, timely exploration of how to bring more wisdom into our work lives'' Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals''This is exactly what we need right now!'' Brené BrownDo you want to reinvent the second half of your career?------------------------------------------------------------Chip Conley ignites a bold, urgent conversation about age and ageism in the workplace, He liberates the term ''elder'' from the stigma of ''elderly'', and reveals the value of wisdom that can only be accrued through years on the planet. Wisdom at Work will teach you how to be indispensable in the second half of your working life.''Anyone feeling jaded, jejune or just plain past it at work can read this book in a morning and feel revived'' The Financial Times

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Shadows at Work - Steven D'Souza

Are you ready to unleash your full potential as a leader? In Shadows at Work, D’Souza invites you on a thrilling expedition into the depths of the human psyche, challenging conventional wisdom about leadership and personal growth. This isn’t your typical leadership book. It involves a multifaceted exploration of the Shadow through psychological, biological, cultural and spiritual lenses. It invites you to confront uncomfortable truths about projection, defences and derailers while learning to bring your whole self to work and embrace the lessons of the Shadow life. By acknowledging and integrating hidden traits and raising awareness of unconscious behaviour, more authentic, empathetic and effective leadership is possible. Shadows at Work reveals how embracing Shadows leads to profound personal and organizational transformation. This book isn’t about wallowing in darkness. It’s about accepting and integrating all aspects of yourself, becoming a more rounded and compassionate leader. Are you brave enough to step into the Shadows and emerge stronger on the other side?

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Nature at Work - Paul Mason

Discover the intricate workings of the natural world!Understand how nature has shaped the world, through fun illustrated flowcharts that demonstrate STEM processes and consequences.What happens when a volcano erupts, a crocodile attacks or when the Sun goes out? Actions in the natural world can have a dramatic effect on the whole planet.Nature at Work explores the relationships between things in the natural would, the actions and reactions, and what happens when processes don''t go according to plan. From tiny incidents to giant events, discover how cause and effect work in the natural world and beyond. This bumper book is perfect for curious kids aged 9+ Other title:Humans at Work 9781526316424

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Badly Behaved People: How to deal with idiots at work - Zena Everett

Zena Everett is an expert in communication, an international leadership coach, and a highly sought-after speaker. She is also the author of "Mind Flip " and the award-winning "The Crazy Busy Cure." "Badly Behaved People" is not your typical business book; it features a unique format that combines elements of a business guide with an agony aunt approach. The book addresses 15 common problem personalities through real-life case studies. Readers will recognise challenging personality types and learn how to deal with them proactively and positively using practical tools and coaching questions. The goal is to understand yourself and your colleagues better, repair connections, and restore a sense of belonging and cohesion in the workplace. Each chapter is designed like a short story, with theory and explanations woven throughout. Readers will likely identify with at least one story, thinking, “That’s me,” and will learn how to make positive changes in their own relationships. Key features of the book includes: Improved understanding of others and enhanced communication skills 15 real workplace stories that illustrate conflict resolution, dialogue restoration, and solutions for interpersonal challenges Practical tools to help find common ground and foster a sense of belonging By exploring the content, readers will gain insights into themselves, learn to control negative thinking, and uncover their blind spots. Each chapter is practical and actionable, featuring useful tools and coaching questions. Table of Contents 1: Coaching: we’re all at it 2. Context to the case studies: True stories about you and your colleagues Case Studies: 3. My star performer is underperforming. 4. My team can’t take criticism. 5. I’m not good enough for this role. 6. I hate speaking in front of senior leaders. 7. I’m the office scapegoat. 8. How do I ignite a demotivated team? 9. I’m stuck, everyone else is doing better than me. 10. I’m doing my team’s work as well as my own. 11. I’m too busy, with no time to think. 12. My manager is too soft and the way she works is chaotic. 13. I work for a toxic narcissist. 14. Managing a cocky show-off. 15. I need to speak up more. 16. Negative colleagues drag me down 17. Why can’t he control his temper? 18. Why doesn’t anyone listen to me? 19. Five rules for better work relationships Patterns from the case studies

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Gamer at Work - hrnek cestovní (5050574252621)

Termohrnek objem, barva černá Přejete si dopřát svou kávu či čaj teplou i během cesty do práce v zimním období? Gamer at Work - hrnek cestovní nabízí praktické řešení. Víčko zajistí, že se nápoj udrží pěkně v hrnku a přitom je postaráno o udržení teploty. Černá barva krásně termohrnek doplňuje. Důležité funkce termohrnku Gamer at Work - hrnek cestovní Termohrnek, díky kterému budete mít kávu či čaj vždy po ruce Barva termohrnku: černá

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American Tourister AT WORK LAPTOP BAG 15.6" Black/Orange (33G*39005)

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American Tourister AT WORK ROLLING TOTE 15.6" Black/Orange (33G*39006)

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Ugly Freedoms - Elisabeth R. Anker

In Ugly Freedoms Elisabeth R. Anker reckons with the complex legacy of freedom offered by liberal American democracy, outlining how the emphasis of individual liberty has always been entangled with white supremacy, settler colonialism, climate destruction, economic exploitation, and patriarchy. These “ugly freedoms” legitimate the right to exploit and subjugate others. At the same time, Anker locates an unexpected second type of ugly freedom in practices and situations often dismissed as demeaning, offensive, gross, and ineffectual but that provide sources of emancipatory potential. She analyzes both types of ugly freedom at work in a number of texts and locations, from political theory, art, and film to food, toxic dumps, and multispecies interactions. Whether examining how Kara Walker’s sugar sculpture A Subtlety, Or the Marvelous Sugar Baby reveals the importance of sugar plantations to liberal thought or how the impoverished neighborhoods in The Wire blunt neoliberalism’s violence, Anker shifts our perspective of freedom by contesting its idealized expressions and expanding the visions for what freedom can look like, who can exercise it, and how to build a world free from domination.

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Positive Approaches to Conflict at Work - Suzanna Tan

How to sensitively manage different types of conflict to create a more harmonious and efficient workplace.Conflict at work can arise for a multitude of reasons when people with different backgrounds or values disagree on approaches, interests, and ideas. This can negatively impact employee mental health and well-being, resulting in inefficient collaboration which may hinder the organisation as a whole. This book aims to provide case study examples and practical solutions to a range of real world scenarios, illustrating how conflict at work can manifest and approaches to managing these in the right way to improve productivity and the overall well-being of employees. It encourages managers and leaders to explore the different types of conflict that occur and how to manage them in a respectful way.Ideas from coaching and mentoring are included, as well as making reference to internal formal processes and procedures. Contemporary research, theory and models are explored so that readers are offered an in-depth analysis of how to effectively manage conflict, accompanied with exercises and critical reflection to aid understanding.

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