Vocational Books - Professional

A top psychologist's guide to resolving conflict at work, at home and in the public sphere.

Dr. Weinschenk shows design and web professionals how to apply the latest research in cognitive, perceptual, and social psychology to create more effective web sites and apps. She offers concise, plain-English insights and practical examples for sites and apps that are more intuitive and engaging because they match the way humans think, work, and play.

Psychologist Tim Harkness has noticed sometimes it seems everyone is shouting, but nobody is listening. Surely we don't need to learn how to talk? And yet, in an age of Brexit and Trump, where social media provides a platform for instantaneous, unfettered opinion, doesn't it feel that we've lost our ability to move discussions forward? 10 Rules for Talking is a timely guide to help you talk to people who don't share your opinion. Harkness focuses on difficult conversations - the complex, emot

Banging your head against the wall with the job search? #ENTRYLEVELBOSS will help you stop freaking out. Miserable in your current role but no idea what to do next? With this book you'll be able to make a decision, no personality tests required. Convinced that you are the most unhireable person on this planet? That's statistically improbable - and you'll be amazed at how employable you'll be by the time you have finished reading. This is personal training for your career, based on a step-by-

How marginalized groups use Twitter to advance counter-narratives, preempt political spin, and build diverse networks of dissent.

'For everyone who wants to build their online presence, the RIGHT way!' - Julie Montagu, wellness guru and author of Recharge The inspirational new book from the author of The Million Dollar Blog -- discover how to build an authoritative and authentic personal brand that will change your life. If you google yourself, what do you see? Do you blend in with the masses or stand out from the crowd? Are you recognised as a thought-leader in your industry? Or are you watching others build their

Charting the movements, developments and ideas that transformed the way women dress, this book gives a unique perspective on the history of twentieth-century fashion. From the invention of the bias cut and the stiletto heel to the designers who changed the way we think about clothes, the book is entertaining, intelligent and a visual feast.

Employees are a company's most important asset. Attracting the best, getting them to do their best work, and keeping them in the organization are critical to any company's success. Here, Dr. Nelson provides powerful tools to create a stronger culture of engagement.

An exploration of what we eat and how we live, and the health consequences of denying our complicated evolutionary history with food.

In a fast-moving world coaching skills are an essential prerequisite of good leadership and management.

"Steve Chandler's coaching has had a tremendous impact in my life. He was vital to my personal transformation from a man of ideas and dreams to a person of action and reality." -Radames Soto, former managing director, The Wall Street Journal The world of leadership has changed dramatically since 100 WAYS TO MOTIVATE OTHERS was written and now Chandler and Richardson have revised and refreshed their organisational classic to meet the times. They have crafted a vital, user-friendly, inspiratio

Ideas to inspire anyone to become an effective leader and manager in business today. The best leadership ideas, from the best companies and managers, in one book. Designed to be a stimulating and fast read for anyone looking for inspiration and new ideas. Part of a series ('100 Great Ideas') of mass business books published by Marshall Cavendish, designed to appeal to a very broad audience. If you are a manager in today's business environment, demonstrating that you have leadership sk