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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.

The bestselling and astonishingly simple guide to the fundamental principles of accounting, written specifically for those without a financial background.

Simple, easily absorbed and clearly explained, this book will guide you through all the major accounting concepts. You will learn how to master company accounts, understand balance sheets, profit and loss accounts and cash flow systems and how to analyse and monitor your company’s financial performance.

personal code for getting the best from everyone.

We all know someone who is a natural 'people person'. They seem to understand what people really want, what they really think and what they really mean. They can effortlessly get people onside, and keep them happy and motivated.

Is there something they know that the rest of us don't? Is it something we can all learn? The answer is a resounding yes. They know The Rules of People.

These Rules are the guiding principles that show you how to connect with strangers, build strong relationships with friends and colleagues, and even get the best out of difficult people. They will help you say the right thing, do the right thing, and know instinctively how to handle every situation. You'll have relaxed, easy relationships and you'll be that person who gets on with everyone.

This edition includes a new bonus section, 10 Rules for Socialising, to help you enjoy a relaxed social life by doing it in ways that suit you.

‘This book is packed full of little gems which will help managers at all levels be at their best – a must read.’

Debbie Niven, Director and Co-founder of Momentum Training & Management Consultants

Discover how to Be a Great Manager – Now!

This 2-in-1 guide is designed to help you become a more effective manager in an instant, whilst giving you the deeper knowledge to ensure long-lasting results.

With the unique 2-in-1 approach, you can learn your way. Use the seven Speed Read tips immediately, then take your time exploring the Big Picture chapters.

· Understand how to be a great manager − quickly

· Effectively manage the issues that teams face

· Communicate with confidence and get the right message across

· Encourage your staff for exceptional performance and professional development

As an ambitious manager, you need the right information at the right time to help you advance in your career. The 2-in-1 Manager will ensure you improve and succeed in business, right now and in the future.

‘An excellent book – one every manager should read if they want to succeed.’

Ashley Braganza, Professor of Organisational Transformation and Head of Economics and Finance, Brunel University London

'Whether you are a millennial in management or embarking on management, you have to read this no nonsense, straight to the point book.'Coach Chris Browne, Personal Development and Employability Coach

Winner of the ‘Practical Manager’ category at the CMI Management Book of the Year Awards 2015 and now fully revised, updated and with 31 new theories.

“A delight to read and a highly refreshing approach to the world of management. I highly recommend it.” Rebecca Taylor, the Dean and Director of Studies at the Open University Business School

‘I’ll make sure that every manager in our pharmacy outlets gets a copy of this book.’ Manjit Jhooty, Managing Director, Jhoots Pharmacy

‘Every manager should read this book.’

Geoff Round, Chief Executive, Birmingham Civic Housing Association Ltd

101 management theories from the world’s best management thinkers – the fast, focussed and express route to success.

As a busy manager, you need solutions to everyday work problems fast. The Little Book of Big Management Theories gives you access to the very best theories and models that every manager should know and be able to use.

Cutting through the waffle and hype to focus only on the ones that really matter to managers day-to-day, each theory is covered in two pages – what it is, how to use it and the questions you should be asking – so you can immediately apply your new knowledge in the real world.

The Little Book of Big Management Theories will ensure you can:

· Understand a wide range of management theories, their context and how you can apply them

· Discover clear insights into a wide range of practical management issues and how to deal with them.

· Quickly resolve a wide range of management problems

· Better motivate and influence your staff, colleagues and stakeholders

· Be a more effective manager and demonstrate that you are ready for promotion

All you need to know and how to apply it – in a nutshell.

Winner of the ‘Practical Manager’ category at the Chartered Management Institute Management Book of the Year Awards.

Rebecca Taylor, the Dean and Director of Studies at the Open University Business School, explained why the book deserved to win:

“This book was a delight to read and was a highly refreshing approach to the world of management. The ‘big’ ideas have been boiled down into easily-digestible chunks that are perfect either as an introduction or a refresher for the more experienced manager. The personal writing style and lack of preaching makes it a brilliant desk-side companion for a manager of any level, and I highly recommend it.”

This book is your essential guide to the theory and practice of leadership. Whatever your level in an organisation, this is your practical handbook for getting to the top and staying there. Learn how to:

Get promoted, and survive promotion Influence and persuade someone, particularly when they're not your direct report Handle a crisis and survive adversity Step up and know when to step back in moments of risk, opportunity and uncertainty

A personal code for living a better, happier, more successful kind of life

Some people seem to find life easy. They glide effortlessly onwards and upwards, always saying and doing the right things, whatever the situation. Everybody likes them – they are great to live with and great to work with. They are happy, have time for people, and always seem to know what's important - and how to deal with those things that aren't.Is there something they know or do that we don't?

Is it something we could all learn?

The answer is a resounding yes. They know The Rules of Life. These Rules are the guiding principles that will help you get more out of life, shrug off adversity more easily, and generally be a happier, calmer, more fulfilled person. You'll feel the benefits, and so will everyone around you.

This edition includes a bonus section, 10 Rules for Happiness, which are all absolutely central to living a happy life.

A definitive code for managerial success

Some people find management so easy. They appear to be natural leaders, painlessly negotiating the system, the politics, the people, and the targets.

Is there something they know that the rest of us don't? Is it something we can all learn? The answer is a resounding yes. They know The Rules of Management.

These Rules are the guiding principles that show you how to inspire your team in a way that gets results. They will help you say the right thing, do the right thing, and know instinctively how to handle every situation.

In this new edition of the international bestseller, Richard Templar has added 10 new Rules to help you make management even easier and your success greater. And when you are headhunted or promoted (again), nobody will be surprised. Least of all you.

A personal code for living your life your way.

From a very young age you've been inundated with other people's well-intended rules. Whether from teachers, friends or parents, these helpful principles and bits of gracious advice are supposed to help you get on in life. The trouble is, many of these rules aren't true (at least not all the time) and yet they have a major influence on your life whether you realise it or not.

How do you sort the gold dust from the sawdust?

In The Rules to Break, international bestselling author Richard Templar exposes the most common phoney rules, explains what's wrong with them and then offers a refreshing alternative and a new way of thinking. Above all, he'll help you master the ability to truly think for yourself, so than you can follow a path that you've chosen, rather than blindly following someone else's.

Do you want to start your own business but can’t risk leaving your job? This book is for people who dream of starting their own business but don’t dare or can't risk quitting their jobs. You’ll learn a lot about running a business and about yourself throughout this journey. It’s all about starting with small steps and building as little as possible. The five phases take you from brainstorming your idea in a week to taking your first customers within just a few days.

The 5-step BUILD method helps move from idea to full-time business. Practical exercises called BUILD Blocks help you act immediately. Go/no-go checkpoints after each phase reflect on the merit of your business idea and decide. Tools, templates, strategies, and real-world examples of how to use your existing job to start a business. Build your confidence and learn shortcuts to develop your side hustle.

No-Risk Side Hustle isn’t a book you simply read from cover to cover. It’s a book with tools, templates, strategies, and real-world examples. By following the steps and checkpoints, you’ll validate your idea, reduce risk, and win your first customer. This gives you confidence, clarity, and traction while you keep the security of your job. Ideal for people who dream of starting their own business without quitting their jobs.

This practical book will help you build smarter thinking skills and cut through difficult problems to deliver clarity and action.

In the age of AI, making human connections and understanding people needs to become your ultimate superpower. Through real-world examples and engaging stories, you’ll learn to spot and test 14 core Thinking Patterns. You’ll cure decision paralysis, fix negative habits, and help those around you do the same.

What you’ll master:

Spot the pattern: Identify which Thinking Pattern is behind any challenge – and how to use it to your advantage. Stop overthinking: Catch unproductive thoughts in real time, before they de-rail critical decisions or projects. Take action fast: Use simple, practical techniques to clear the mental fog that often blocks progress, and move forward with confidence. Gain clarity: Transition from decision paralysis to decisive action.

Praise for The Thinking Fix:

“A book that’s both practical and genuinely enjoyable.”

Susan Morris: Chief Business Development Officer at Neal’s Yard Remedies

“This book manages something rare: it makes you feel that you understand something important for the first time, then immediately shows you how to use it. Essential reading for anyone who leads change for a living.”

Aron Gelbard: Co-Founder & CEO at Bloom & Wild

“I love the stories, definitely how I learn best, and they bring the points to life. The underlying premise that if you understand how people are thinking and why, then you unlock blockers and channel energy. There are very clear descriptions of the behaviours and patterns. I could see myself using some of the examples in workshops or as an awareness moment. Or indeed in one-to-one coaching.”

Liz Benison: Group People and Technology Officer at ISS

“One of those rare books that changes how you see everything – meetings, decisions, disagreements, even your own instincts – and it makes rigorous behavioural science feel immediately usable.”

Phil Barden: Brand Expert and Author of ‘Decoded. The Science Behind Why We Buy’

Who is The Thinking Fix for?

The book is aimed at business consultants, project leaders, and professionals managing multi-faceted projects in complex environments. It is highly applicable for anyone dealing with or managing people, helping to navigate conflicting ambitions, egos, hopes and fears. A practical “Thinking Fix” can debug a team's flawed logic and break through stubborn resistance.

How does The Thinking Fix work?

The Thinking Fix gives professionals a step-by-step guide to spot and handle the hidden thinking behaviours and habits that shape business choices. Built on solid behavioural psychology, the book brings its ideas to life with real-world stories.

Throughout the book, the authors uses the UK Post Office Horizon Scandal as a main example to show how ignoring these mental defaults can lead to total disaster.

Our Thinking Patterns exist for a reason: Every mental shortcut we use evolved because it was once helpful.

However, they can still backfire: Just like our natural craving for sugar and carbs kept us alive when food was scarce, it can harm our health today if we don't keep it in check. Our Thinking Patterns work in exactly same way.

The Thinking Fix helps you spot these mental patterns in action, figure out when they are helping or hurting you, and reshape them to achieve much better results.

Many professional women feel stressed, tired, and afraid of being found out. With constant pressure at work and in life, it is easy to lose confidence and feel overwhelmed. This motivational book offers simple guidance to help you build confidence, speak up, and move forward in your career.

Learn how to stand up for yourself at work, from asking for a raise to pursuing a promotion. Discover ways to feel more confident and communicate better so you can share your ideas. Find out how to create a strong support system with mentors, sponsors, and allies. Get tips on handling fear and anxiety in professional settings to make confident decisions. Explore practical ways to balance your work and personal life.

Fearless in 5 offers a simple and practical guide to dealing with challenges at work. The book focuses on five key ideas: confidence, communication, connection, control, and courage. With honesty and humour, the author shares advice that is easy to understand and apply. It provides clear steps to help readers grow in their careers.

After reading this book, you will have the tools, strategies, and support to overcome challenges. It encourages you to build confidence and make a positive impact in your work and life. This book is for professional women seeking personal and professional growth, and for the leaders who want to better support the women on their teams.

With longer lives, people have more years of active living, but the world still does not know how to use them. Society is missing its greatest unused resource. These are experienced people who know how to get things done. This book goes beyond the usual discussion about age and retirement. It encourages positive change for individuals, companies, and governments.

Gain powerful insights that can help in reshaping a career at 50 and beyond. Learn clear ways to include people of different ages in organisations. Discover practical ideas to unlock the strengths and abilities of people over 50, especially using AI Read engaging case studies and success stories from around the world. Understand how the combination of experience and digital innovation can reshape economies.

Expiry Date Never looks at experience and ageing in a fresh and thoughtful way. It begins with a smart and engaging section, and then moves into clear guidance for creating real change. The book uses humour and insight to question current views about experience and offers practical tools that can help individuals, organisations and society move forward.

After reading this book, you will learn to see age not as a limit but as a valuable strength. You will gain new ideas and practical ways to overcome challenges and create meaningful change. This book is for professionals over 50 who want purpose in their work, for employers and HR leaders, and for anyone interested in supporting age diversity.