Hodder & Stoughton

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: июль 2012

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: январь 2016

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: январь 2019

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: январь 2019

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: январь 2012

On 14th April 1912 the Titanic struck an iceberg on her maiden voyage and sank. Fifteen hundred passengers and crew lost their lives. As the order to abandon ship was given, the orchestra took their instruments on deck and continued to play. They were still playing when the ship went down. The violinist, 21 year-old Jock Hume, knew that his fiancee, Mary, was expecting their first child, the author`s mother. One hundred years later, Christopher Ward reveals a dramatic story of love, loss and betrayal, and the catastrophic impact of Jock`s death on two very different Scottish families. He paints a vivid portrait of an age in which class determined the way you lived - and died. An outstanding piece of historical detective work, AND THE...

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: январь 2013

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: январь 2011

Isabel Duncan, a scientist at the Great Ape Language Lab, doesn`t understand people, but animals she gets - especially the bonobos. Isabel feels more comfortable in their world than she`s ever felt among humans ...until she meets John Thigpen, a very married reporter who braves the ever-present animal rights protesters outside the lab to see what`s really going on inside. When an explosion rocks the lab, severely injuring Isabel and liberating the apes, John`s human interest piece turns into the story of a lifetime, one he`ll risk his career and his marriage to follow. Then a reality TV show, Ape House, featuring the missing apes debuts under mysterious circumstances, and it immediately becomes the biggest - and unlikeliest - phenomenon...

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: август 2011

A new president means a new approach to counter-terrorism, and that means covert agent Scot Harvath is out of a job. But every politician has a secret, and when the daughter of a highly-connected family is kidnapped abroad, America`s new leader will agree to anything - even a crazily dangerous rescue plan - to keep his secret hidden. And there is only one man he can call on to execute the THE APOSTLE is a blistering novel of action and duplicity from the Number One New York Times bestseller Brad Thor.

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: август 2011

The ability to give a successful appraisal is crucial to anyone who wants to advance their career. Written by Di Kamp, a leading expert on appraisals as both a coach and a practitioner, this book quickly teaches you the insider secrets you need to know to in order give a successful appraisal. The highly motivational `in a week` structure of the book provides seven straightforward chapters explaining the key points, and at the end there are optional questions to ensure you have taken it all in. There are also cartoons and diagrams throughout, to help make this book a more enjoyable and effective learning experience. So what are you waiting for? Let this book put you on the fast track to success!

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: октябрь 2012

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: январь 2010

Every day we use our mobiles and computers to communicate, but ironically we are losing touch with face-to-face talk. Catherine Blyth reveals the endless possibilities of conversation and shows that when it works it can come close to heaven. With examples from Elizabeth I to Tommy Cooper, courtesans to nomads, The Art of Conversation is full of tips on listening, the perfect handshake, talking shop and surviving conversational bores. Be it sharing a joke with a stranger, sparking a new idea or just letting off steam with a friend, there are infinite adventures to be had if you break the ice and say hello ...

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: февраль 2012

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: январь 2019

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: январь 2011

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: январь 2014

here is a reason why Stephen King is one of the bestselling writers in the world, ever. Described by Robert McCrum in the Observer as 'a sophisticated literary craftsman' whose 'work anatomises, with folksy charm, the social fabric of small town American life', Stephen King knows how to write stories that draw you in and are impossible to put down. When Mike Noonan's wife dies unexpectedly, the bestselling author suffers from writer's block. Until he is drawn to his summer home, the beautiful lakeside retreat called Sara Laughs. Here, Mike finds the once familiar town in the tyrannical grip of millionaire Max Devore. Devore is hellbent on getting custody of his deceased son's daughter and is twisting...

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: август 2011

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: январь 2007

Basic Accounting is a complete, step-by-step course in elementary accounting. Giving clear and concise explanations of accounting principles and practice including PAYE, cashflow statements, accounting for share capital, accounting standards and non-financial reporting, it is perfect for the newcomer to basic accounting, the first-level accounting student or anybody needing to brush up their accounting skills. No prior knowledge of bookkeeping or accounting is assumed. Clear explanations, diagrams and worked examples enable you to master the basic principles then apply them to practical examples to consolidate and test your knowledge.

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: декабрь 2012

Do you shy away from using numbers? Basic Mathematics can help. An easy-to-follow guide, it will ensure you gain the confidence you need to tackle maths and overcome your fears. It offers simple explanations of all the key areas, including decimals, percentages, measurements and graphs, and applies them to everyday situations, games and puzzles to give you understanding quickly and enjoyably. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author`s many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at...

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: октябрь 2012

If you want to learn how to be an inspirational leader then this is the book for you! It is clearly written and enriched throughout with invaluable case studies, exercises and descriptions of how great leaders have made a difference. Containing lots of practical advice, this book helps you to change bad habits, guides you towards the sort of leadership style that`s right for you and empowers you to be the best leader you can be. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author`s many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND...

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: октябрь 2012

I wish: I could get a seat on the I hadn`t eaten that entire bag of I could meet a man whose hobbies include washing up and Heather Hamilton is always wishing for things. Not just big stuff - like world peace, or that Brad Pitt wants her as his next leading lady - but little, everyday wishes made without thinking. With her luck, she knows they`ll never come Until one day she buys some heather from a gypsy. Suddenly the bad hair days stop. A handsome American answers her ad for a housemate. She starts seeing James - The Perfect Man, who sends her flowers, excels in the bedroom, and isn`t afraid to say "I love you". But are these wishes-come-true a blessing or a curse? Does getting what you want make you happy? And is there such a thing as...

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: март 2012

Today`s society is fraught with peril for the unsuspecting - should you use your mobile on the train? Is it okay to strip off in the gym changing rooms? Kiss or shake? Since the wrong move can lose friends and destroy a professional image, here is a clear path through every social and professional minefield, which will not only keep you out of trouble but show you how to charm and dazzle your way through even the trickiest dinner party. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author`s many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress....

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: октябрь 2012

Detective Inspector Lynley is approached by business magnate Bernard Fairclough for a confidential review - not a formal investigation - of the circumstances of his nephew`s demise. The coroner`s verdict is accidental death. Still grieving for his murdered wife, Lynley has personal reasons for welcoming a spell away from London. He heads to the wild beauty of the Lake District, with Deborah and Simon St James to provide cover for his inquiries. Barbara Havers, back at base, makes her own unique contribution to the case, distracted only by Isabelle`s ambitions to improve her Detective Sergeant`s appearance. When he comes to know the various members of the extended Fairclough dynasty, Lynley finds many possible motives for murder, and...

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: август 2012

The 1936 Berlin Olympics brought together athletes, politicians, socialites, journalists, soldiers and artists from all over the world. But behind the scenes, they were a dress rehearsal of the horrors of the forthcoming conflict. Hitler had secretly decided the Games would showcase Nazi prowess and the unwitting athletes became helpless pawns in his sinister political game. "Berlin Games" explores the machinations of a wide cast of characters, including sexually incontinent Nazis, corrupt Olympic officials, transvestite athletes and the mythic figure of Jesse Owens. By illuminating the dark, controversial recesses of the world`s greatest sporting spectacle, Guy Walters throws shocking new light on the whole of Europe`s troubled pre-war...

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2012

Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Дата выхода: январь 2013