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Managing Cybersecurity in business within staff training, technology trends, theoris, approaches, compilance, tictical risk management and human mistakes.
Inspired by the true story of the Peterloo Massacre.Manchester 1819. Prices are high and wages are low, but as the poor become poorer, the rich are alarmed by their calls for reform.Mill-worker Nancy Kay struggles to support her ailing mother and sensitive son. Desperate to provide for them, she is inspired to join the growing agitation. But, as she risks everything to attend a great assembly on St Peter’s Field, Nancy is unaware the day will go down in history, not as a triumph but as tragedy; the Peterloo massacre.This is one woman’s story of belief in change, pieced together by her family and friends and the two men who share her momentous summer. A story of hope, and sacrifice, and above all, courage.''Vivid, gripping and so evocative'' Dr Janette Martin''A compelling account of this fateful day in British political history'' The Historical Novel Society''Moving and beautifully written'' Emma Darwin''Lyrical, earthy and compelling'' Brian Keaney''A powerful, heartfelt story'' James Wilson''A heroine not just for 1819 but 2019 too'' Dr Jacqueline Riding, Historian, Curator and Author''This moving tale will bring history alive'' Julie Barham, Northernreader
Juliet is used to wielding power and influence in her line of work, but when her beloved niece dies, she finds herself powerless in the face of her grief and has doubts over the coroner's report of suicide. She travels back to her family's remote coastal home where Beth was found.
Meetings offers all you need to know to get the most out of meetings - from setting meetings up, leading them, to how to make the most out of them once the meeting is over.
Barry James is detained in a quarantine facility in the blistering heat of the Great Karoo. Here he exists in two worlds: the unforgiving reality of his incarceration and the lyrical landscapes of his dreams.He has cut all ties with his previous life, his health is failing, and he has given up all hope. All he has to cling to are the meanderings of his restless mind, the daily round of pills and the journals he reluctantly keeps as testimony to a life once lived.And then there''s an opportunity to escape.LONGLISTED FOR THE GUARDIAN''S NOT THE BOOKER PRIZE 2019''The most credible dystopian novel I have ever read'' Sunday Times''A searing vision of an all-too-possible world... a profound and wholly original voice'' Henrietta Rose-Innes''A forceful and engaging tale that brilliantly blends the real and imagined world and is full of sparkling inventions. This page-turner is bound to be the talk of book circles'' Niq Mhlongo''Thought-provoking, alluring and sensitively written... a new thrilling talent'' Cape TimesBarry James is detained in a quarantine facility in the blistering heat of the Great Karoo. Here he exists in two worlds: the unforgiving reality of his incarceration and the lyrical landscapes of his dreams.He has cut all ties with his previous life, his health is failing, and he has given up all hope. All he has to cling to are the meanderings of his restless mind, the daily round of pills and the journals he reluctantly keeps as testimony to a life once lived.And then there''s an opportunity to escape.LONGLISTED FOR THE GUARDIAN''S NOT THE BOOKER PRIZE 2019''The most credible dystopian novel I have ever read'' Sunday Times''A searing vision of an all-too-possible world... a profound and wholly original voice'' Henrietta Rose-Innes''A forceful and engaging tale that brilliantly blends the real and imagined world and is full of sparkling inventions. This page-turner is bound to be the talk of book circles'' Niq Mhlongo''Thought-provoking, alluring and sensitively written... a new thrilling talent'' Cape TimesShortlisted for the 9Mobile Prize for Literature
‘Lauren Sams is the hilarious best friend you haven’t met yet’ Maggie AldersonThere’s life Before Baby and life After Baby. Any idiot knows that. I knew that. Except I didn’t know what life After Baby would really be like…Georgie Henderson is discovering that in the twenty-first century being a Good Working Mum means answering emails at midnight while you purée vegetables, line up play dates and French lessons for your four-month-old daughter.Georgie’s ex, Jase, gets 100 per cent of the credit for 5 per cent of the work, and her best friend, Nina, is on a ‘self-discovery’ journey that involves a young bartender and a plan to become an artisanal florist. And all her mum wants is for her to find a man. Preferably the one who is the father of her child. And Georgie? She just wants a nap, which she''s quickly discovering is harder to come by than nuts at a preschool.What Reviewers and Readers Say:‘Crazy Busy Guilty is instantly relatable! Whose life isn’t crazy and busy? And guilt is an occupational hazard of being a mum’ Jessica Rowe''I laughed at Georgie, and I laughed at myself. I laughed at all of us who somehow manage to get so much done in between childcare pickups and daytime baby naps'' Women''s Agenda''The perfect read for a sleep-deprived new mum... With plenty of humour and relatable moments, it delves into society’s expectations of the modern mum'' Chicklit Club''It is highly relatable, insightful and filled with moments of humour as well as of horror. Sams has done a fantastic job of highlighting some of the issues faced by working mothers and included quite the surprise twist in the last couple of chapters'' Beauty and Lace''Hilariously funny and wickedly insightful, Crazy Busy Guilty is a fast-moving novel about the pitfalls of juggling a dream career with parenting, and the perils of modern dating... While they’re much-discussed issues, Sams’ take is fresh and funny and hits right at the heart of the the struggle, with hilarious one-liners and up-to-the-minute observations'' Better Reading
China is challenging the mighty behemoths, Google and Facebook, and creating alternative New Media. 750 million people are active on its Social Mediascape and there are a billion mobile phones deploying the innovative apps with which the Chinese conduct their lives.
In a near-future Britain, the sister of a deceased national hero joins the terrorist effort against a fascist regime. Highly topical whilst also in line with the likely dystopia trend.
There is much to consider when starting a business. Knowing what to do first, whether you have a concept that works for you, what resources to access and how to get started can be overwhelming and seemingly-complicated.
Innovation is the lifeblood of a growing businesses. Traditionally it means 'a new idea, device, technique or method' but increasingly it is now also referred to ideas that provide better solutions, meet the needs or even provide the answers to something not yet a problem.
Three women set off on a hiking adventure into the wilderness, encountering dangers that will test and affirm the bond between them. Timely in relation to the Me Too movement and increasing awareness of limits imposed on women.
PEN/Hemingway finalist Kim Fu weaves a powerful story of five girls' lives through and beyond a fateful time at summer camp, examining the varied and deeply-grained ways a single experience is refracted across the members of a group. Comparable to Jane Harper and Liane Moriarty.
A story of first love and the destabilising power of music set at Eton in the context of the Falklands. Authored by experienced newspaper journalist William Coles.
As a strange virus sweeps the globe, Angela tries to do right by her quarantined husband and children while feeling the allure of the only man seemingly immune.
Meaning, identity and intimacy are addressed as N contends with new love interest Farzaneh's developing obsession with the moon. Wilven's previous "The Blackbird Singularity" was shortlisted for an Amazon Rising Star Award and longlisted for the Guardian Not The Booker.
Chonghaile stuns in her third book for Legend Press weaving a complex narrative covering conflict, secrets, judgement and what it takes to sever family ties.
In the trauma of an Iraq tour, Emma and Adam find a form of love unlike any other. Originates from winning short story in the 2016 LBF Write Stuff Competition.
From the author of This Holey Life, Bright Stars and Generation GameLondon, 1926. Two baby girls are born just hours and miles apart. One you know as the Queen of England, but what of the other girl- the daughter of an undertaker named in her honour? Betsy Sunshine grows up surrounded by death in war-torn London, watching her community grieve for their loved ones whilst dealing with her own teenage troubles… namely her promiscuous sister Margie. As Betsy grows older we see the how the country changes through her eyes, and along the way we discover the birth of a secret that threatens to tear her family apart.Sophie Duffy dazzles in her latest work of family/historical fiction. A tale which spans generations to explore the life and times of a family at the heart of their community, the story of a stoic young woman who shares a connection with her queenly counterpart in more ways than one…'Told with wit and warmth, this is a gritty, truly British, saga; from war time childhood fortitude though to a lifetime of love, loss and laughter. Dive in and enjoy!' Paul McVeigh'A charming and funny look at family, loyalty and love during the Queen's reign. I think Her Majesty would approve' Cathy Bramley'So atmospheric you can almost smell the Brylcreem...' Laurie Graham'Clever and charming, I loved this look at the complications of family life' Katie Fforde
Grace's seventieth birthday looms and she prepares a feast for twelve people, reflecting on the simmering tensions between the three generations that are about to be brought together. A moving and funny look at memory and family ritual.
Fab looks back on a past in which he and his friend Ben attempted a kind of pre-teen normalcy despite Fab's abusive father and Ben's neighbour's abrupt death, and the new character - striking with evident strength - who came into this dynamic and cast a shadow on the lives to come. Winner of the CWA 2018 Debut Dagger.
Written after she was confined to her room for 'nerves' and forbidden to write, Gilman's pioneering feminist horror story scandalized nineteenth-century readers with its portrayal of a woman who loses her mind because she has literally nothing to do.
In this second instalment of the Heloise Chancey Mysteries, M.J Tjia brings us another enthralling historical crime with twists and turns are as numerous and dark as the London streets which serve as their setting.
Aimed at small to medium businesses. The guide offers in-depth insight to regulations and practices affecting businesses in today's climate.
An introductory guide to managing cybersecurity for businesses. How to prevent, protect and respond to threats.
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