Articles written by Martin P Wilson
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Hacking Work; Break Stupid Rules and Work Smarter, or Anarchy?
Hacking Work suggests bypassing stupid rules in the workplace makes individuals and organisations more efficient and effective. Or is it high risk anarchy?
Feb 23, 2011
- Martin P Wilson
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The Big Short; Was it Fraud or Just Incompetence on Wall Street?
Some unsung traders saw through the sub-prime bubble to make a fortune. Michael Lewis uses the stories to show dubious practices by many banks and brokers.
Feb 23, 2011
- Martin P Wilson
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Dead or Alive: A Bestselling Thriller from Tom Clancy
Tom Clancy brings all his main characters together in the same book; Dead or Alive maintains Clancy's reputation as a master of the thriller writer's art.
Feb 5, 2011
- Martin P Wilson
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The Art of SEO, Search Engine Optimisation for Marketing Success
The Art of SEO is subtitled Mastering Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and is an essential guide for all who own, design or write for serious websites.
Jan 28, 2011
- Martin P Wilson
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Motorcycle Museums of the United Kingdom – an Enthusiast's Guide
Cheryl Probst has produced a useful directory of motorcycle collections in Britain and it is available as both e-book (PDF) and print on demand editions.
Jan 14, 2011
- Martin P Wilson
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At Elizabeth David's Table, Her Very Best Everyday Recipes & More
A new compilation of Elizabeth David's best French and Mediterranean recipes introduces her food and writing to a fresh audience; it should inspire them.
Dec 20, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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Keynes, the Return of the Master. Challenging Economic Wisdom
Skidelsky argues that Keynes' economic theories have been misinterpreted and unjustly disregarded; he explains the cause and cure for the financial crisis.
Dec 14, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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The Soul Collectors, Thriller with a Macabre and Grotesque Enemy
A chilling thriller, CSI Darby McCormick faces a strange enemy. Young children go missing only to return years later in bizarre and macabre circumstances.
Dec 13, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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Ancient Worlds, the Search for Origins of Western Civilization
Richard Miles' book, and the BBC televisions series it supports, explores the history of western civilization from the first cities in what is now Iraq.
Dec 13, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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Principles and Practice of Social Marketing, a Definitive Guide
The new edition of Principles and Practice of Social Marketing takes an international perspective on the use of marketing for socially desirable objectives.
Dec 12, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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In the Shadow of Gotham, a Gripping Historical Murder Mystery
Pintoff's novel is set in turn of the century New York and starts with a brutal murder of a young woman in her bedroom in a quiet town outside the city.
Dec 2, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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Blue Ocean Strategy – Creating New Business Without Competition
Blue Ocean Strategy shows how business strategy can be developed to make competition irrelevant. A clear framework for redefining markets and products.
Dec 1, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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The Confident Speaker, Guide for both Expert and Anxious Speakers
The Confident Speaker is a comprehensive and detailed guide to public speaking. It will help both novice and experienced speakers to succeed and grow.
Nov 9, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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Pathfinders, Magnificent History of Golden Age of Arabic Science
Pathfinders provides the neglected history of science between the Greek period and The Enlightenment in Europe and the era of Galileo, da Vinci and Newton.
Oct 30, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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The Anatomy of Ghosts, Murder Mystery in 18th Century Cambridge
Andrew Taylor's The Anatomy of Ghosts is both a ghost story and a murder mystery set in the cloistered world of a Cambridge college in the late 1700s.
Oct 27, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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The Secret Crown, Murder, Conspiracy & Treasure Hunting Thriller
King Ludwig's murder and cover-up is the basis for Chris Kuzneski's fast paced thriller. Can the good guys find the treasure and the historical truth first?
Oct 26, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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Boom! Disciplines to Control, Grow & Add Impact to Your Business
Boom! Adopts the high-energy style of the author, Emma Wimhurst. It presents solid advice to business owners in a lively way but may leave them breathless.
Oct 14, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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Pop Goes the Weasel, Wonderful Stories & Origin of Nursery Rhymes
In Pop Goes the Weasel, to be published on October 7 2010, Albert Jack has produced a fascinating exploration of the story behind much-loved nursery rhymes.
Oct 6, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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What Caesar Did for My Salad, Stories Behind Our Favourite Food
Albert Jack's book What Caesar Did for My Salad is a fascinating explanation of the curious stories behind our favourite food. For food and language lovers.
Oct 2, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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Dark Water, Complex Police and Detective Serial Murder Mystery
Caro Ramsay's latest novel, Dark Water, is out in. paperback. Set around Glasgow in Scotland it should satisfy lovers of challenging detective mysteries.
Sep 24, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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I Never Knew There was a Word for it, Wonderful Words and Phrases
This fun book is a republication of Adam Jacot de Boinod's three books on unusual words, The Meaning of Tingo, Toujours Tingo and The Wonder of Whiffling.
Sep 11, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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The Plundered Planet, How to Reconcile Prosperity with Nature
Building on his book The Bottom Billion Paul Collier explores the economics and ethics of using natural resources while protecting future generations
Aug 24, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt, Insight Into Egyptian Culture
Dr Joyce Tyldesley provides a detailed exploration of the religious and other beliefs that both reflected and shaped the culture of ancient Egypt.
Aug 23, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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Choosing to Be, Lessons in Living from a Feline Zen Master
Kate Tansey's inspiring, often amusing, story of her journey out of suicidal depression with the aid of cats is for anyone, spiritual cat lover or not.
Aug 11, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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88 The Narrow Road, Felix Dennis' Guide to Getting Seriously Rich
Felix Dennis made himself seriously rich and he shares his on wealth. It is more about the philosophy and attitude to making money rather than the detail.
Aug 7, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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Rockers and Rollers, Cars Autobiography of AC/DC's Brian Johnson
Automotive autobiography by Brian Johnson, frontman for legendary rock group AC/DC told as a very personal journey through his cars and motoring history.
Aug 6, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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The New Business Road Test, Entrepreneurs Business Plan Readiness
Detailed guide to strategic preparation needed before writing a business plan. Entrepreneurs must know the risks and threats when starting a new business.
Aug 2, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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Lion of the Sun – Historically Detailed Warrior of Rome Thriller
Lion of the Sun is the third book in the Warrior of Rome series featuring Ballista. Historically accurate story of the battle for the Roman Empire.
Jul 30, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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Caravaggio, A Life Sacred and Profane – Story of a Flawed Genius
Andrew Graham-Dixon has written a masterful new biography of Michaelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio and casts new light on the mystery of his life and death.
Jul 29, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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One Page Talent Management, Effective HR Management Approach
In many organisations performance and talent management systems are bureaucratic so they are not used effectively. One Page Talent Management is the answer.
Jul 25, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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Bad Things Happen, Plans Go Wrong, People Die, A Good Debut Novel
Harry Dolan's debut murder mystery romps along and is a promising start for a new writer. Readers will enjoy this work and be waiting for his second book.
Jul 17, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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The India Way, Revolutionizing Business Management and Strategy
Indian executives have an employee-centred approach to management with other differences that have worked successfully in managing double-digit growth.
Jul 12, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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Cook Yourself Thin, Ways to Lose Weight and Enjoy Tasty Food
With its Channel 4 TV programme, Cook Yourself Thin is not just about weight diets. It shows how to lose weight and still enjoy tasty and satisfying food.
Jul 7, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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The Confident Creative, Using Drawing to Free the Hand and Mind
This drawing course is for those who have always wanted to draw but feel that they cannot. It aims to free hand and mind with confident self expression.
Jun 29, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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Analytics at Work, Better Business Intelligence & Decision Making
This book moves Competing on Analytics into implementation and is an updated take on strategic use of business intelligence and decision support systems.
Jun 27, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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Imagining India as Lost Opportunity or Global Economic Success?
India is a rapidly emerging market for business and international trade. Its young demography and entrepreneurialism is an opportunity for global success.
Jun 23, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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Winning in Emerging Markets, Road Map for Strategy and Execution
This is a structured and comprehensive tool kit for analysing emerging markets and creating corporate strategies to deal with their institutional voids.
Jun 8, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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The Case for Working with Your Hands, Practical Job Satisfaction
This book explains Why Office Work is Bad for Us and Fixing Things Feels Good. The problem solving skills of practical work should receive more respect.
Jun 7, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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Back to Study, Refresh French Language Skills with Rosetta Stone
Many who learned a language at school later find a need or desire to use it when travelling. Rosetta Stone can help returning students polish their skills.
May 26, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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Seizing the White Space, New Ideas for Business Models & Strategy
Subtitled "Business Model innovation for Growth and Renewal" offers new thoughts on creating successful business strategy A clear and practical guide.
May 11, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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Ill Fares the Land – New Challenges for Society and Governance
Society is ill and needs more than capitalism or socialism to create fairness and happiness. Tony Judt challenges current ideas on society and government.
May 10, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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Play to Kill by P J Tracy – Serial Killers and Social Networking
Detectives and computer experts join forces in desperate hunt for person or persons committing serial murders and posting video on social networking sites.
Apr 29, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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A Mathematician Plays the Market, Predicting Financial Markets
Even a mathematician can be grabbed by the psychology of gambling and make losses on stock markets despite maths telling him that prices are unpredictable.
Apr 23, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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Pros & Cons of Penny Shares, Valuable in an Investment Portfolio?
Penny shares may look attractive as a source of big profits from small price movements but the pros and cons suggest investment potential may be limited.
Apr 16, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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Why Volcanic Ash from Eyjaffjalljokull is a Problem for Aircraft
On 16 April 2010 ash from Eyjaffjalljokull is still grounding aircraft across Europe. The ash is damaging and a safety issue for high flying jet aircraft.
Apr 16, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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Smart Money Management: Why Small Interest Rate Changes Matter
The investor needs to understand how a small difference in interest rate on long term savings makes a big difference to investment fund final performance.
Apr 9, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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Canterbury Tales Retold, Still Classically Pious, Bawdy & Ribald
Peter Ackroyd has produced an excellent new translation of Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. He retains the classic medieval charm for modern readers.
Apr 9, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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Bad Ideas? Science, Technology and its Unintended Consequences
Bad Ideas? is a history of science and its unintended dangers. It argues scientists and public must work together for a shared understanding and vision.
Apr 8, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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Shaped by War, Pictorial Biography of Don McCullin, Photographer
In candid language Don McCullin tells how war formed him as photographer and man. He describes his personal conflicts as he photographed war and disaster.
Apr 8, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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When Not to Invest, Clearing Debts First will Give Higher Returns
It is generally advised that everyone should invest, especially for retirement, but debts should be cleared first as this will be more profitable.
Apr 7, 2010
- Martin P Wilson
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