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The Nowhere Office - Julia Hobsbawm - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

The Nowhere Office - Julia Hobsbawm - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

As remote working becomes the norm rather than the exception for many office workers around the globe, The Nowhere Office proposes a radical new way of thinking about work both now and in the future. Offering a strategic and practical guide to negotiating this pivotal moment in the history of work, The Nowhere Office addresses the problems which beset work - the endemic stagnant productivity and crisis of stress which predate the pandemic - and the new challenges of remote working, repurposing offices for more creative interaction, managing WFH teams and satisfying the demand for more purposeful work with greater work/life balance. Drawing on history, cutting-edge research and extensive interviews Julia Hobsbawm argues persuasively that now is the time to develop something better, more meaningful, and, crucially, more workable.

DKK 182.00
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The Nowhere Office - Julia Hobsbawm - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

The Nowhere Office - Julia Hobsbawm - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

As remote working becomes the norm rather than the exception for many office workers around the globe, The Nowhere Office proposes a radical new way of thinking about work both now and in the future. Offering a strategic and practical guide to negotiating this pivotal moment in the history of work, The Nowhere Office addresses the problems which beset work - the endemic stagnant productivity and crisis of stress which predate the pandemic - and the new challenges of remote working, repurposing offices for more creative interaction, managing WFH teams and satisfying the demand for more purposeful work with greater work/life balance. Drawing on history, cutting-edge research and extensive interviews Julia Hobsbawm argues persuasively that now is the time to develop something better, more meaningful, and, crucially, more workable.

DKK 127.00
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The Nowhere Office - Julia Hobsbawm - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

The Nowhere Office - Julia Hobsbawm - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

As remote working becomes the norm rather than the exception for many office workers around the globe, The Nowhere Office proposes a radical new way of thinking about work both now and in the future. Offering a strategic and practical guide to negotiating this pivotal moment in the history of work, The Nowhere Office addresses the problems which beset work - the endemic stagnant productivity and crisis of stress which predate the pandemic - and the new challenges of remote working, repurposing offices for more creative interaction, managing WFH teams and satisfying the demand for more purposeful work with greater work/life balance. Drawing on history, cutting-edge research and extensive interviews Julia Hobsbawm argues persuasively that now is the time to develop something better, more meaningful, and, crucially, more workable.

DKK 155.00
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Don't Tell Mum I Work on the Rigs - Paul Carter - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Don't Tell Mum I Work on the Rigs - Paul Carter - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

A take-no-prisoners approach to life has seen Paul Carter heading to some of the world''s most remote, wild and dangerous places as a contractor in the oil business. Amazingly, he''s survived (so far) to tell these stories from the edge of civilization. He has been shot at, hijacked and held hostage; almost died of dysentery in Asia and toothache in Russia; watched a Texan lose his mind in the jungles of Asia; lost a lot of money backing a scorpion against a mouse in a fight to the death, and been served cocktails by an orangutan on an ocean freighter. And that''s just his day job. Taking postings in some of the world''s wildest and most remote regions, not to mention some of the roughest rigs on the planet, Paul has worked, got into trouble, and been given serious talkings to, in locations as far-flung as the North Sea, Middle East, Borneo and Tunisia, as exotic as Sumatra, Vietnam and Thailand, and as flat-out dangerous as Columbia, Nigeria and Russia, with some of the maddest, baddest and strangest people you could ever hope not to meet.

DKK 120.00
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Island Wife - Judy Fairbairns - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Island Wife - Judy Fairbairns - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Dream of living on a remote Scottish island ? ISLAND WIFE tells one woman''s true life story from 19-year-old bride to mother of five, running a family hotel a recording studio and a whale watching business. By turns unflinching, moving and very funny, this is a memoir of a 40 year marriage and a woman''s extraordinary life. ''A hugely entertaining story of family travails and triumphs'' KIRSTY WARK''A sensitive, brave and honest look at a life lived in the wake of others'' needs'' DAILY MAIL Judy, at 19, met her future husband, who whisked her off into an adventure, a marriage of over forty years, and a life on a remote Hebridean island . Along the way she bears five children , learns how to run a rocky hill farm, a hotel, a recording studio and the first whale watching business in the UK - all the while inventively making fraying ends meet. When her children start to leave home, things fall apart and there is sadness and joy in how she puts things back together. Funny and tender, this is a book of endless horizons and a breath of fresh air. It is also the story of a creative woman coming out from under and finding her true self.

DKK 119.00
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The Four Workarounds - Paulo Savaget - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

The Four Workarounds - Paulo Savaget - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

''A hymn to deviance and "scrappiness" and a rich repository of stories . . . Entertaining'' Financial Times ''Original and inspiring'' Olivier Sibony, bestselling co-author of Noise ''Helps us live happier, successful, and more fulfilling lives'' Jenn Lim, CEO and co-founder of Delivering Happiness and bestselling author of Beyond Happiness Real-world problems need real solutions. Often ''perfect'' isn''t an option, and we need something easy, smart, and quick: we need a workaround. In this groundbreaking book, Oxford University professor and award-winning researcher Paulo Savaget shows how the most valuable lessons about problem-solving can be learned from the scrappiest, poorest groups. Savaget draws examples from organizations dedicated to social action that have made an art form out of subverting the status quo, proving themselves adept at achieving massive wins with minimal resources. They do this by employing four particular workarounds: the piggyback, the loophole, the roundabout, and the next best. From remote Zambia to the waves of the North Sea, Brazilian mines to American biohackers, The Four Workarounds shows how seemingly intractable problems have been solved using unconventional tactics. Through these remarkable cases - spanning public urination to the challenges of delivering life-saving medicine to remote communities - we see how some of the world''s most admired companies are already using Savaget''s research to transform the ways they do business. And they can revolutionize how we approach the real challenges we encounter in our everyday lives.

DKK 173.00
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The Four Workarounds - Paulo Savaget - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

The Four Workarounds - Paulo Savaget - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

''A hymn to deviance and "scrappiness" and a rich repository of stories . . . Entertaining'' Financial Times ''Original and inspiring'' Olivier Sibony, bestselling co-author of Noise ''Helps us live happier, successful, and more fulfilling lives'' Jenn Lim, CEO and co-founder of Delivering Happiness and bestselling author of Beyond Happiness Real-world problems need real solutions. Often ''perfect'' isn''t an option, and we need something easy, smart, and quick: we need a workaround. In this groundbreaking book, Oxford University professor and award-winning researcher Paulo Savaget shows how the most valuable lessons about problem-solving can be learned from the scrappiest, poorest groups. Savaget draws examples from organizations dedicated to social action that have made an art form out of subverting the status quo, proving themselves adept at achieving massive wins with minimal resources. They do this by employing four particular workarounds: the piggyback, the loophole, the roundabout, and the next best. From remote Zambia to the waves of the North Sea, Brazilian mines to American biohackers, The Four Workarounds shows how seemingly intractable problems have been solved using unconventional tactics. Through these remarkable cases - spanning public urination to the challenges of delivering life-saving medicine to remote communities - we see how some of the world''s most admired companies are already using Savaget''s research to transform the ways they do business. And they can revolutionize how we approach the real challenges we encounter in our everyday lives.

DKK 190.00
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The Four Workarounds - Paulo Savaget - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

The Four Workarounds - Paulo Savaget - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

''A hymn to deviance and "scrappiness" and a rich repository of stories . . . Entertaining'' Financial Times ''Original and inspiring'' Olivier Sibony, bestselling co-author of Noise ''Helps us live happier, successful, and more fulfilling lives'' Jenn Lim, CEO and co-founder of Delivering Happiness and bestselling author of Beyond Happiness Real-world problems need real solutions. Often ''perfect'' isn''t an option, and we need something easy, smart, and quick: we need a workaround. In this groundbreaking book, Oxford University professor and award-winning researcher Paulo Savaget shows how the most valuable lessons about problem-solving can be learned from the scrappiest, poorest groups. Savaget draws examples from organizations dedicated to social action that have made an art form out of subverting the status quo, proving themselves adept at achieving massive wins with minimal resources. They do this by employing four particular workarounds: the piggyback, the loophole, the roundabout, and the next best. From remote Zambia to the waves of the North Sea, Brazilian mines to American biohackers, The Four Workarounds shows how seemingly intractable problems have been solved using unconventional tactics. Through these remarkable cases - spanning public urination to the challenges of delivering life-saving medicine to remote communities - we see how some of the world''s most admired companies are already using Savaget''s research to transform the ways they do business. And they can revolutionize how we approach the real challenges we encounter in our everyday lives.

DKK 141.00
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Work-Life Tango - Kristel Bauer - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Work-Life Tango - Kristel Bauer - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

The familiar concept of work-life balance endures, but does anyone actually boast of having a healthy ratio of work and personal time? Very few do, because our model for work/life leads to burn out - it asks individuals to chase a dream where work and life are both equal and distinct, where the demands of one do not contradict the demands of another. Simply giving 100% to the twin pillars of your life will not give you the work/life balance you crave. The good news is, there''s a much more intelligent, holistic and effective way to live your life.Life has never fit into tidy little boxes. Family and social needs don''t stop between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and work pressures bleed into the hours between 5:01 p.m. and 8:59 a.m. all the time. And since the pandemic, the lines have become even more blurred, with remote workers bearing the brunt of the impact. It''s time to embrace new wellness strategies, This book will show how taking a holistic and integrative approach to the complex demands of life and work will transform your happiness and producitivity.The book will contain three parts.· Part I will focus on strategies to thrive as an individual; specifically, maintaining a healthy mind and body by prioritizing oneself. You''ll learn how to integrate healthy lifestyle habits into and throughout your workday, so that taking care of yourself won''t compete with productivity but will support it. · Part II will focus on thriving at work. You''ll learn about checkpoints and how to use these moments to wake up and realign your well-being with your personal mission. You''ll learn how to create healthy boundaries, work through the common challenges that remote workers face and provide approachable solutions that you can immediately start integrating into your work life. Team leaders will gain key insights for managing remote and flexible teams so that they can create the conditions for success.· Part III is about thriving in relationships. While community and connection are vital to well-being, many workers struggle to form and maintain these bonds. This book will explain why connection is vital, and show how to encourage it. By identifying your personal mission and integrating the wellness strategies provided in The Work/Life Tango, you''ll be able to show up 100% in all aspects of life-in your career, for your family and friends, and for yourself.

DKK 182.00
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Witchfinders - Malcolm Gaskill - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Witchfinders - Malcolm Gaskill - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

''The most chilling witch-hunt in English history . . . fascinating'' Independent on Sunday '' A terrible tale marvellously told . . . This is how history should be shown'' Ronald Blythe By the spring of 1645, civil war had exacted a terrible toll upon England. Disease was rife, apocalyptic omens appeared in the skies, and idolators detected in every shire. In a remote corner of Essex, two obscure gentlemen began interrogating women suspected of witchcraft, triggering the most brutal witch-hunt in English history. Witchfinders is a spellbinding study of how Matthew Hopkins, ''the Witchfinder General'', and John Stearne extended their campaign across East Anglia, driven by godly zeal. Exploiting the anxiety and lawlessness of the times, and cheered on by ordinary folk, they extracted confessions of satanic pacts resulting in scores of executions. '' Lucid and humane'' Hilary Mantel

DKK 141.00
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River Town - Peter Hessler - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

River Town - Peter Hessler - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

When Peter Hessler went to China in the late 1990s, he expected to spend a couple of peaceful years teaching English in the town of Fuling on the Yangtze River. But what he experienced - the natural beauty, cultural tension, and complex process of understanding that takes place when one is thrust into a radically different society - surpassed anything he could have imagined. Hessler observes firsthand how major events such as the death of Deng Xiaoping, the return of Hong Kong to the mainland, and the controversial consturction of the Three Gorges Dam have affected even the people of a remote town like Fuling.Poignant, thoughtful and utterly compelling, River Town is an unforgettable portrait of a place caught mid-river in time, much like China itself - a country seeking to understand both what it was and what it will one day become.

DKK 139.00
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God-Soaked Life - Chris Webb - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

God-Soaked Life - Chris Webb - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

God''s presence permeates our lives and activities, reverberating throughout all he has created. As we open our lives to that presence, we hear the truth of the gospel spoken to our hearts: the kingdom of God has come to us. Chris Webb, an Anglican priest and retreat house director, wants us all to enter into that kingdom and to experience its freedom. Written with verve, depth, and uncontainable joy, God-Soaked Life invites us to live in the reality of God''s presence in our everyday lives. It''s an invitation into the community of God''s people, into fearless honesty about our own weaknesses and failures, into the daily experience of God through silence, Scripture and prayer, and into a new life of love and service in the broken world around us. God''s kingdom is not far away, a remote and future promise. It is here, now.

DKK 127.00
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Gatecrashing Paradise - Tom Chesshyre - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Gatecrashing Paradise - Tom Chesshyre - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

"Highly readable Bill Bryson-esque travel writing." - Daily Telegraph Away from the five-star hotels and beyond luxury hideaways, Tom Chesshyre travels to see the real, unexplored Maldives, skirting around the archipelago''s periphery, staying at simple guesthouses, and using cargo ships and ferries. He discovers that beyond the glossy brochures lies an almost undiscovered country that is brimming with life, yet also a paradise teetering on the brink of trouble.In the Maldives outsiders used to be banned from islands not officially endorsed as tourist resorts, but now a thousand sandy shores can be visited in this remote nation deep in the Indian Ocean - the flattest on Earth.This is island-hopping for the twenty-first century, sailing around 600 miles of the most beautiful islands and atolls on Earth, often to communities that have not seen an outsider for decades, and gatecrashing the odd posh hotel.

DKK 155.00
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The Artist - Lucy Steeds - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

The Artist - Lucy Steeds - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

All Joseph wants is to be let into Tartuffe''s world. All Ettie wants is to escape it. The year is 1920. The place is a remote farmhouse in Provence, home to the reclusive painter Edouard Tartuffe and his niece, Ettie. Into this strange, silent house walks Joseph: a young journalist hoping to write an article about Tartuffe. But the more he entangles himself in the peculiar household, the more Joseph''s curiosity grows . . .Ettie cooks and cleans for her uncle. She prepares his studio, scrubs his paintbrushes, and creates the perfect environment for him to work. She has never gone further than the local village. She is sharp-eyed and watchful. But beneath her cool exterior, Joseph senses something simmering. Ettie, Joseph and Tartuffe circle each other throughout the hot, crackling summer, until finally they collide. The Artist is about two people grabbing the other by the hand and pulling each other into life.

DKK 159.00
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Between the Woods and the Water - Patrick Leigh Fermor - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Between the Woods and the Water - Patrick Leigh Fermor - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

The acclaimed travel writer''s youthful journey - as an 18-year-old - across 1930s Europe by foot began in A Time of Gifts , which covered the author''s exacting journey from the Lowlands as far as Hungary. Picking up from the very spot on a bridge across the Danube where his readers last saw him, we travel on with him across the great Hungarian Plain on horseback, and over the Romanian border to Transylvania.The trip was an exploration of a continent which was already showing signs of the holocaust which was to come. Although frequently praised for his lyrical writing, Fermor''s account also provides a coherent understanding of the dramatic events then unfolding in Middle Europe. But the delight remains in travelling with him in his picaresque journey past remote castles, mountain villages, monasteries and towering ranges.The concluding part of the trilogy was published in September 2013 as The Broken Road .

DKK 127.00
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Death is a Welcome Guest - Louise Welsh - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Death is a Welcome Guest - Louise Welsh - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Longlisted for the Theakstons Old Peculiar Crime Novel of the Year Magnus McFall was a comic on the brink of his big break when the world came to an end. Now, he is a man on the run and there is nothing to laugh about. Thrown into unwilling partnership with an escaped convict, Magnus flees the desolation of London to make the long journey north, clinging to his hope that the sickness has not reached his family on their remote Scottish island. He finds himself in a landscape fraught with danger, fighting for his place in a world ruled by men, like his fellow traveller Jeb - practical men who do not let pain or emotions interfere with getting the job done. This is a world with its own justice, and new rules.Where people, guns and food are currency.Where survival is everything. Death is a Welcome Guest defies you to put it down, and leaves you with questions that linger in the mind long after you read the last page.

DKK 127.00
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The Brief History of the Dead - Kevin Brockmeier - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

The Brief History of the Dead - Kevin Brockmeier - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

''A prodigy of imagination, insight and overwhelming tenderness'' Independent ''Remember me when I''m gone'' just took on a whole new meaning . . . Laura Byrd is in trouble. Three weeks ago she and her friends found themselves alone in one of the coldest, most remote places on earth. Her friends set out in search of help, and now Laura realises that they are not coming back. So she gathers her remaining supplies and sets out on an extraordinary journey.Meanwhile in another city, more and more people arrive every day. Each has a different story to tell, but their accounts have one thing in common - it was their final journey. For this is the city of the dead. And the link between this city and Laura''s journey lies at the heart of this remarkable novel. The Brief History of the Dead tells a magical story about our lives - about our place in the world, our connections with each other, and what happens to us all after our deaths. It is a story of spellbinding power and imagination, which resonates long after the final page.

DKK 120.00
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Managing Transitions - William Bridges - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Managing Transitions - William Bridges - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

The bestselling guide to managing organisational change, with over 650,000 copies sold, is now revised and updated for today''s rapidly changing workplace where change is a constant. In a landscape of big mergers, global teams and evolving technology, it''s more important than ever for employees and managers to be adaptable to change. When restructuring hits the workplace, the actual situational shifts are often not as hard to work through as the psychological components that accompany them. Successful organisational change takes place when employees have a clear purpose, a plan for, and a part to play in their changing surroundings. For 25 years, Managing Transitions has been the go-to resource for managers to navigate tumultuous times. Now, this essential book has been updated to address new trends and challenges in today''s work cultures, including generational differences, inclusivity, cross-functional teams, remote and work-from-home colleagues, and more.It includes a new foreword by Patrick Lencioni, best-selling author of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team.

DKK 182.00
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Take Better Photos: Teach Yourself - Lee Frost - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Take Better Photos: Teach Yourself - Lee Frost - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Is this the right book for me? Take Better Photos: Teach Yourself is your complete guide to all the practical know-how, technical information and creative insight that will turn you into a confident user of your camera. Covering the very latest in equipment, with essential and straightforward guides to all the techniques - from exposure to use of flash - it will also teach you how to use digital manipulation, software and all the other technology that will make your pictures strong and memorable. It explains how to do everything from choosing the camera that''s right for you to composing your shots, and features more than 200 inspirational and insightful images on an accompanying CD, along with helpful screengrabs showing you how to get the desired result on screen and paper alike. Take Better Photos includes: Chapter 1: Choose a cameraChapter 2: LensesChapter 3: Digital equipmentChapter 4: FiltersChapter 5: Making the most of flashChapter 6: Useful accessoriesChapter 7: Apertures and shutter speedChapter 8: Exposure and meteringChapter 9: Understanding lightChapter 10: Composing a pictureChapter 11: Black and white photographyChapter 12: Digital image processingChapter 13: Creative digital techniquesChapter 14: Digital printingChapter 15: PortraitureChapter 16: Photographing children and babiesChapter 17: LandscapesChapter 18: Holidays and travelChapter 19: Night and low-light photographyChapter 20: Animals and petsChapter 21: Close-up photographyChapter 22: Photographing architectureChapter 23: Sport and actionChapter 24: Still life Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and added features: 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 authors'' many years of experience. Test yourself Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. Extend your knowledge Extra online articles to give you a richer understanding of photography. Things to remember Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.

DKK 234.00
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The Timbuktu School for Nomads - Nicholas Jubber - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

The Timbuktu School for Nomads - Nicholas Jubber - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

The Sahara: a dream-like, far away landscape of Lawrence of Arabia and Wilfred Thesiger, The English Patient and Star Wars , and home to nomadic communities whose ways of life stretch back millennia. Today it''s a teeth-janglingly dangerous destination, where the threat of jihadists lurks just over the horizon. Following in the footsteps of 16th century traveller Leo Africanus, Nicholas Jubber went on a turbulent adventure to the forgotten places of North Africa and the legendary Timbuktu.Once the seat of African civilization and home to the richest man who ever lived, this mythic city is now scarred by terrorist occupation and is so remote its own inhabitants hail you with the greeting, ''Welcome to the middle of nowhere''. From the cattle markets of the Atlas, across the Western Sahara and up the Niger river, Nicholas joins the camps of the Tuareg, Fulani, Berbers, and other communities, to learn about their craft, their values and their place in the world. The Timbuktu School for Nomads is a unique look at a resilient city and how the nomads pit ancient ways of life against the challenges of the 21st century.

DKK 127.00
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Suddenly in Charge - Roberta Chinsky Matuson - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Suddenly in Charge - Roberta Chinsky Matuson - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

"A lifesaving guide for any new manager!" Marshall Goldsmith As companies reorganize and reengineer, people are finding themselves tossed into management every day with little to no training or preparation. The key to success is managing effectively both up and down the line of the organization. Literally two books in one, Suddenly in Charge provides all of the tools necessary to be successful. Read it in one direction and you'll find all the advice and resources you need to manage down, establish credibility with your team, and lead in a way that builds rapport and garners respect. Flip the book over and you'll find success strategies for managing up, interacting successfully with your bosses and developing strong relationships. This third edition is fully revised and updated for the post-Covid world of work, with new chapters on difficult conversations, how to ask for a raise and actually get it, and weaving in advice and stories to guide readers who are working in a hybrid or remote environments. The new edition of Suddenly in Charge is the playbook for every new leader - both at home and in the office.

DKK 168.00
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Nathaniel's Nutmeg - Giles Milton - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Nathaniel's Nutmeg - Giles Milton - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

THE 25th ANNIVERSARY EDITION WITH A NEW FOREWORD FROM WILLIAM DALRYMPLE '' A book to read, reread, then read again to your children'' Independent on Sunday ''Once embarked upon the journey of the book, one is loath, sometimes unable to turn back'' Sunday Times ''A book that makes the reader sit in a trance, lost in passionate desire to pack a suitcase and go to the fabulous place'' The Spectator The legendary story of how one man''s actions led to the birth of New York - and the beginning of the British Empire. In 1616, English adventurer Nathaniel Courthope stepped ashore on a remote island in the East Indies on a secret mission - to persuade the islanders of Run to grant a monopoly to England over their nutmeg, a fabulously valuable spice. This infuriated the Dutch, who were determined to control the world''s supply. For five years Courthope and his band of thirty men were besieged by a force one hundred times greater. His heroism set in motion a series of events that led to England owning Manhattan, culminating in the creation of New York and the launch of the British Empire. Beautifully told, Nathaniel''s Nutmeg is a modern classic of adventure, ambition and exploration.

DKK 141.00
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She That Lay Silent-Like Upon Our Shore - Brendan Casey - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

She That Lay Silent-Like Upon Our Shore - Brendan Casey - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

'' Story telling at its most primal . . . brutal, tender and wildly imaginative'' Irish Times ''An act of pure imagination'' ANNE ENRIGHT ''Strange and darkly wondrous . . . like a wild and witty outtake from a folkloric Moby-Dick '' PHILIP HOARE A creature from another world had collided with ours - a reckonin she might properwise be knowt, a great reckonin had washed upon our shores, and I ran twort it. On a remote island in the northern seas an unnamed boy is exiled from his community and cast into the Wastelands. In his struggle to survive he breaks away from the strictures of his upbringing and aligns himself with the beauty and brutality of the natural world. The Leviathan, a colossal beast that strands itself upon the shore, is the embodiment of everything the boy has yearned for and he vows to protect it with his life. The community''s religious leader, the Prelate, proclaims the creature to be the devil incarnate, triggering a physical and philosophical battle that will propel life on the island towards a bloody and inevitable end. Told in a remarkable narrative voice, She That Lay Silent-like Upon Our Shore is a powerful fable about loyalty, isolation and humanity''s complex relationship with nature.

DKK 155.00
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