Bøger af Charlotte Hastings

In a world where public trust is hard-won and easily lost, "The Agile Government: Blueprint for Modern Public Administration" by Charlotte Hastings emerges as a vital guide for transforming public administration through agility and innovation. This book not only demystifies agile methodologies for government settings but also provides a practical roadmap for implementing change that leads to more efficient, transparent, and citizen-centered governance. Whether you're a public sector leader, policymaker, or practitioner, Charlotte Hastings offers the tools, insights, and inspiration needed to navigate the complexities of modern governance. Embrace this opportunity to redefine public service for the digital age and build a government that's truly by the people, for the people.

A flood in the fen country has trapped two prison officials and their prisoner, Sarat Carn, who is on her way to the gallows for the murder of her brother. But Sister Mary Bonaventure is convinced of her innocence and just before the police launch arrives, a confession is forced from the real murderer.8 women, 3 men

Lindsey, a successful novelist who is widowed and childless, allows herself to be persuaded into boarding students for the university. She is determined not to get involved in their problems, but she does. Solid, practical Chris gives her little trouble; febrile, father hating, guitar playing Dickon causes upheavals but wins her heart with his warmth and sympathy. The boorish 'Blitz' is another matter and his appalling girlfriend who attempts to smash up the cottage brings matters to a head. When she is finally free from them all, another student appears and it looks as if she will be starting all over again.|6 women, 4 men

When Henrietta Ellis's companion dies she moves in with her nephew Dino and his girlfriend Elsie. Once Henrietta has settled in at the cottage she starts, in the nicest possible way, to organize the lives of those around her - the old Admiral, the meek new Vicar, Elsie's sister Delia and of course, Dino himself - enabling them all to realize their full potential, and fulfilling her own at the same time.5 women, 3 men

Captain Anthony Cole, confined to a wheelchair, dreams of being able to walk again and marry his beloved Chrissy. When he is informed that he won't regain the use of his legs, he lashes out at Chrissy, declaring that he will never marry her. Sister Winifred, who combines professionalism as a nurse with a slightly unorthodox vocation as a nun, saves the day, ensuring that the couple get the wedding they have longed for.-6 women, 6 men

After a prison break, convict Jubilee, with two companions, takes over a small roadside café. The owners are temporarily absent; however, a special party of their friends is expected to lunch. After serving the visitors lunch, the gang tells them they are prisoners. The mutual reactions of ''respectables'' and ''villains'', the mounting tension of the situation, and instinctive groping towards some sort of understanding, form the basis of the events that follow.|7 women, 3 men

Kate, a prisoner sentenced for killing her very sick child, has been attacked and driven to attempt suicide. The prison authoritites discover that the attack was made by an inmate, Gow, who has a lesbian attachment to another prisoner, Valentine, and who is insanely jealous of Kate's innocent friendship with Valentine. The investigations also reveal that Kate's husband had killed the child and that Kate, herself innocent, is shielding the man she loves.10 women, 2 men