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This is a book about getting rich. It's different from any other book on the subject because Felix Dennis made himself rich. Very rich indeed. As a matter of fact, he is one of the richest self-made men in Britain. 'How to Get Rich' doesn't pull any punches, and shows that the highway to riches is littered with pitfalls, heartbreak and obstacles. But for those with the drive and determination to try, this book provides a witty and authoritative
...The mystery of Rennes-le-Château has inspired treasure hunts, theories about the origins of Christianity and the bestselling novel and film, The Da Vinci Code. The mystery concerns Bérenger Saunière, the 19th century priest of an impoverished hilltop village in southern France who became immensely wealthy after apparently finding ancient parchments hidden in his church. Although the secret of the source of his money died with him, he left behind
...The Knights Templar were the most powerful military religious order of the Middle Ages. Formed to protect pilgrims in the Holy Land, they participated in the Crusades and rapidly gained wealth, lands and influence and were answerable to none save the Pope himself. In addition to having a fearful military reputation, they were also Christendom's first bankers, and invented the modern banking system that is still in use today, and were also involved
...The quest for the Holy Grail has stirred popular imagination for almost a thousand years, not least in the tales of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. The facts behind the myths are no less romantic, but the story is far more complex than knights in shining armour seeking mythical cups. This documentary examines the theory that Hayling Island, on England's south coast, may well have a part to play in the mystery. This astonishing story
...Why should you use your valuable time creating a document that tries to look into the future while the world is changing around you? How can you decide now what you will be doing in one year's time, or three or even five? And if you can't predict these things, what value would a plan have anyway? The usual perhaps trite answer is, of you don't know where you are going, how will you know when you get there? But there is far more than that to business
...In an increasingly cost conscious world, control over your organisation's income and expenditure is vital. For most successful organisations this control begins with a Budgeting process that sets the scene and forms the basis for the business operation for the year ahead. But for many people Budgeting is a time-consuming nuisance to be endured with as little patience and commitment as is possible, sometimes with little or no understanding of what
...What is the Da Vinci code and what is all the fuss about? Despite being a work of fiction, the bestselling novel The Da Vinci Code has a plot based on a number of concepts and ideas that the author claims to be true. This book explores the locations, historical facts and theories, and the sources of inspiration behind the novel in order to reveal the true key to the Da Vinci code.
Backpacking adventures are all too often cut short by a stolen wallet or ‘Delhi belly'. Instead, you can be aware and be prepared. These essential tips will put your mind at rest, leaving you to concentrate on making your travels the stuff of dreams.
In order to grow and survive in business boosting your customer base and increasing your sales from those customers is paramount. And even if you are operating in the public sector, or in a non-profit organisation, there is still a need to communicate successfully with your target market. This guide, written in a practical, straightforward style covers: how to win new customers and increase sales; how to market a business, its services and products
...This easy step by step guide will show you: how to make meetings more effective; how to get meetings off to the right start; how to get difficult messages across; how to encourage participation; how to manage conflict in meetings; how to set agendas and keep the meeting focused; whether or not to call a meeting and the alternatives to meetings.
A certainty in life is that things will change. Everything is changing, sometimes very slowly, sometimes quicker than people might like, sometimes bringing new enjoyable experiences and at other times those people might prefer to avoid. This is true for organizations more than ever before. While change may be certain, people's natural aversion to it creates conflicting pressures. Failure to recognise and address these conflicts is the main reason
...Challenge the normally accepted limits of "what is possible" in business
Entrepreneurship is usually associated with individuals and small companies. Yet it is the successful entrepreneurs who develop businesses into large corporations - their spirit, leadership and determination lead to great things. In this book John Forbat, serial entrepreneur, covers:
- Characteristics you will need to succeed.
- Issues that start-ups face.
- The TASK
...What makes a successful newsletter? How do you structure an article that people want to read? How do you secure a commission from a magazine? This guide will show you: how to open articles; how to make them flow and use good closing paragraphs; how to use case studies; where to find experts and how to interview them; how to write the article up; how to approach magazines to secure a commission; how to design and layout newsletters.
Making a presentation strikes fear into many hearts. It ranks alongside going to the dentist or being put into a cage with a hungry lion or two! Wherever it sits along the fear scale for you, this guide is designed to get through it if not actually reaching the point of enjoying giving a presentation. This guide includes: how to research and prepare a presentation; how to structure a presentation; how to manage information overload; how to use
...Telemarketing presents companies with some great opportunities to win more business. If done professionally it can help you to stimulate orders, generate leads, and build rapport with your customers. If done incorrectly you can lose business, alienate your customers, and destroy your organisation's reputation. In addition, you might fall foul of the law. So it pays to get it right. But telemarketing strikes fear into the hearts of many. This highly
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