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Ready to take your business to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about Generation Y in the workplace with this practical guide.
Generation Y has arrived in the workplace! Although they bring new skills, this generation can also cause issues with other generations already working within an organisation, due to misunderstandings and differing attitudes towards work. This guide is a must-read for any manager looking to avoid problems...
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It can be hard for busy professionals to find the time to read the latest books. Stay up to date in a fraction of the time with this concise guide.
As its name suggests, Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind seeks to trace the history of Homo Sapiens from its earliest evolution, when it was one of several human species coexisting on earth, to the 21st century. This sweeping narrative takes in the Agricultural Revolution, the development of language,...
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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the operations of the Ku Klux Klan in next to no time with this concise guide.
50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Ku Klux Klan's activity over the past 150 years. This notorious organisation was founded in 1865 in the wake of the American Civil War, but although its stated aim was to protect the war-torn Southern states, it soon became a vehicle for brutal violence committed...
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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. in next to no time with this concise guide.
50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the life and political activism of Martin Luther King, Jr. In the mid-20th century, black Americans continued to experience widespread segregation and discrimination. This gave rise to a dynamic Civil Rights Movement which demanded equal treatment for all Americans....
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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the life of Abraham Lincoln in next to no time with this concise guide.
50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, is undoubtedly one of the most celebrated figures in US history. His time as president is often overshadowed by the fact that it was his election that triggered the American Civil War and the secession...
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Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about effective body language with this practical guide. In our interactions with colleagues and customers, our actions often speak louder than our words: regardless of what we are saying, our movements and gestures may betray our true feelings and get in the way of the message we want to convey. Consequently, if you want to develop strong professional relationships...
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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the life of Nelson Mandela in next to no time with this concise guide.
50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of Nelson Mandela's lifelong fight against apartheid. This system of racial segregation was enshrined in law in South Africa in 1948 and relegated non-white individuals to the position of second-class citizens. As part of the African National Congress, Mandela fought against...
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