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The Unauthorized Guide to Doing Business the Alan Sugar Way draws out the universal lessons from Alan Sugar''s remarkable success and identifies 10 strategies that can be applied to any business or career:

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The Unauthorized Guide to Doing Business the Alan Sugar Way draws out the universal lessons from Alan Sugar''s remarkable success and identifies 10 strategies that can be applied to any business or career:

Want to be the best? The secrets of phenomenal success are in your hands.

Check out the other Unauthorized Guides in this series: Richard Branson; Duncan Bannatyne; Jamie Oliver; Bill Gates; and Philip Green.

The side-splittingly funny, page-turning TOP 100 BESTSELLER from author Emma Murray

‘It’s just a phase,’ they said. ‘These are the happiest years of your life,’ they said…

Mother of one and professional writer Saoirse (pronounced Seersha, not Searcy – thanks a bunch Game of Thrones!) is still adjusting to the demands of motherhood, four years after the birth of her daughter, Anna.

Living in the claustrophobic London suburb of Woodvale, and being surrounded by passive-aggressive mum-wars, isn’t helping. Neither is her increasingly pent-up anger at her once-perfect husband. Her only comrade in arms, best friend Bea, is the one thing keeping her sane.

When Saoirse’s agent asks her to pitch for a book, she is horrified to discover the topic is motherhood. How can she possibly write a ‘warts and all’ account of being a mother without giving away what it’s really like?

Laugh-out-loud funny, painfully well-observed, but with an unmistakable warmth and unforgettable characters, this is the perfect read for anyone who desperately needs a break! The novel may or may not have been inspired by real life… For fans of Motherland!

Praise for Emma Murray:

''Emma Murray''s Time Out is a brilliantly witty and marvellously observed novel about young motherhood when there''s always someone ready to tell you that you''re doing it all wrong'' Cathy Kelly

''Emma tells it how it is with real honesty, and it made me laugh out loud'' Janet Hoggarth

''Witty, fun, beautifully-written. Very highly recommended. Excited to see what comes next from Emma Murray'' Jessica Redland

Readers are loving Emma Murray''s Time Out:

’Time Out was exactly what I needed right now, it''s Hilarious, Witty, Brilliantly Written, Authentic, Compelling, Uplifting and so very relatable.The characters are superbly written, and I really hope we get to read more from Saoirse’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

’This book is a reminder of the importance of a support system: old friends, new friends, parents, and sometimes even a kind word from a stranger’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

’I really related to Saoirse, the main character in this book. I loved her humour, her insecurities, her strengths, her flaws and of course most importantly how she formed a fantastic friendship over a morning bottle of Prosecco’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

’Emma Murray has written a 5-star ''how-to'' book on being part of the village ... ''it takes a village to raise a child'' but it also takes that village to raise up a mom!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

’A fabulous read that had me hooked and also made me feel glad that my children were born prior to the arrival of Facebook and social media. But a refreshing read and one I would definitely recommend’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

A laugh-out-loud, feel-good read to get swept up in from TOP 100 bestselling author of Time Out, Emma Murray

When having it all, actually means doing it all...

Mother-of-one Saoirse is just about holding it all together – combining part time work with the school run, while her husband David gets to focus on his career. But when David loses his job, everything has to change.

With no hesitation, Saoirse suggests she takes on the role of main breadwinner. After all, how hard can it be? And when a new client offers her a life-changing sum of money, Saoirse can look the other over-achieving Woodvale school-run mums in the eye with pride.

But there’s a problem with keeping too many balls in the air – eventually one is bound to drop. And when that happens – well, who knows what the consequences could be…

Laugh-out-loud funny, achingly relatable, but with a heart of gold, and warmth running through every page. This is the perfect read for anyone who has way too many balls in the air! The novel may or may not have been inspired by real life… Ideal for fans of Motherland!

Praise for Emma Murray:

''If you''ve ever despaired of the school WhatsApp group, torn your hair out over what to cook for the kids'' dinner, again, and wonder why your beloved still believes in the Laundry Fairy, The Juggle is for you. Emma Murray''s clever, wise and achingly funny novel about life as a modern mum will make you grin with recognition - and not feel alone. It''s not just you, then! There are lots of novels about Having It All but The Juggle combines wisdom, humour and utter warmth as Emma Murray''s central character, Saoirse, does her best to keep all the balls in the air.... And guess what, she drops some'' Cathy Kelly

''With wit, brio and fabulous humour, Emma Murray again delivers a page-turner about travel, parenthood, trying to fit in and finding your own tribe. If Emma Murray writes it, I want to read it. Hilarious'' Cathy Kelly

''Emma Murray’s writing is so deft: rib ticklingly funny and also heartbreakingly poignant at times that the reader is swept along with Saoirse and her cast of supporting characters as they navigate their increasingly hectic lives'' Fay Keenan

''Emma tells it how it is with real honesty, and it made me laugh out loud'' Janet Hoggarth

''Witty, fun, beautifully-written. Very highly recommended. A fabulous series full of laughter, witty observations. Excited to see what comes next from Emma Murray'' Jessica Redland

‘Compelling, Uplifting and so very relatable. The characters are superbly written, and I really hope we get to read more from Saoirse’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘I really related to Saoirse, the main character in this book. I loved her humour, her insecurities, her strengths, her flaws and of course most importantly how she formed a fantastic friendship over a morning bottle of Prosecco’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘Emma Murray has written a 5-star ''how-to'' book on being part of the village ... ''it takes a village to raise a child'' but it also takes that village to raise up a mom!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘A fabulous read that had me hooked and also made me feel glad that my children were born prior to the arrival of Facebook and social media. But a refreshing read and one I would definitely recommend’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

A laugh-out-loud, page-turning novel from TOP 100 bestselling author of Time Out Emma Murray

Saoirse may just have to wing it...

When her husband David announces he’s been offered a job in New York, Saoirse is thrilled. The glamour of the big city, the shopping, the culture, not to mention the free Manhattan apartment and business class air fare – what’s not to like? There’s just the small matter of making it work for their daughter, five-year-old Anna, who isn’t so keen to leave her friends and school behind.

The Big Apple in the middle of summer isn’t quite the holiday Saoirse envisaged, and with David away with work, New York apartment sizes on the miniscule side, and the pace of life faster than the sleepy London suburbs, solo ex-pat parenting pushes Saoirse to her limits.

And as the pressure builds and ‘faking it till she makes it’ isn’t cutting it, there’s only one thing for it – Saoirse and Anna need a new plan, and ‘Winging It’ might be their best option…

Emma Murray returns with this laugh-out-loud funny, compulsively page-turning adventure about parenting, travelling, and finding your tribe – on both sides of the pond. Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Katie Fforde, and Jill Mansell.

Praise for Emma Murray:

''With wit, brio and fabulous humour, Emma Murray again delivers a page-turner about travel, parenthood, trying to fit in and finding your own tribe. If Emma Murray writes it, I want to read it. Hilarious'' Cathy Kelly

''A fabulous series full of laughter, witty observations'' Jessica Redland

''Emma Murray’s writing is so deft: rib ticklingly funny and also heartbreakingly poignant at times that the reader is swept along with Saoirse and her cast of supporting characters as they navigate their increasingly hectic lives'' Fay Keenan

''Emma tells it how it is with real honesty, and it made me laugh out loud.'' Janet Hoggarth

''Witty, fun, beautifully-written. Very highly recommended. Excited to see what comes next from Emma Murray.'' Jessica Redland

‘Compelling, Uplifting and so very relatable. The characters are superbly written, and I really hope we get to read more from Saoirse’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘I really related to Saoirse, the main character in this book. I loved her humour, her insecurities, her strengths, her flaws and of course most importantly how she formed a fantastic friendship over a morning bottle of Prosecco’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘Emma Murray has written a 5-star ''how-to'' book on being part of the village ... ''it takes a village to raise a child'' but it also takes that village to raise up a mom!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘A fabulous read that had me hooked and also made me feel glad that my children were born prior to the arrival of Facebook and social media. But a refreshing read and one I would definitely recommend’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

This book explores how the experience of war and related atrocities tend to be visually expressed and how such articulations and representations are circulated and consumed. Each chapter of this volume examines how an image can contribute to a richer understanding of the experience of war and atrocity and thus they contribute to the burgeoning field of the "criminology of war". Topics include the destruction of war in oppositional cultural forms - comparing the Nazi period with the ISIS destruction of Palmyra - and the visual aesthetics of violence deployed by Jihadi terrorism. The contributors are a multi-disciplinary team drawn mainly from criminology but also sociology, international relations, gender studies, English and the visual arts. This book will advance this field in new directions with refreshing, original work. 

This edited book presents a synthesis of current international knowledge on the topic of military veteran transition to civilian life. Understanding the transition of individuals from military institutions to civilian life is of great importance. The essential elements of transition support are currently widely debated in order to assess current practice and potential shortcomings in the intention to improve health, welfare and social outcomes for military veterans. 

This text links original research and critical commentary to public policy and practice in the area of veteran transition. Doing so through a collection of international perspectives assists in locating continuity and difference between strategies, agendas and the realities of what is actually known of the veteran’s experience.  

Chapters in this text examine the subject of transition along lines of enquiry that focus in on themes such as social justice, veteran identity and developmentsin transition agendas. Globally, many veterans face complex social issues such as low income, barriers to employment, and problems of health and welfare. Chapters take stock of the real-world issues affecting veterans and at the same time casts a critical eye over the limitations in accessing, or denial of access to opportunities, support and remedy. The veteran identity is an important dimension of enquiry here. This book looks at the relational factors between the veteran and the public, the creation of a master status and the challenges faced by veterans in transitioning into a cultural context that is saturated with imagery of what a veteran ‘is’. Chapters also seek to pose recommendations as to how the policy and practice agenda that surrounds veterans and the bridging of the gap between military and civilian life may be developed. Here authors point towards the value of knowledge, research and analysis that is underpinned by participatory strategies with veterans themselves. Forexample, seeking to establish lines of enquiry that value the voice of veterans as an ongoing and iterative dimension of developing understanding.