We Were Liars

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ISBN/ISSN

9781471403989

Collation

224 p.: illus.; 20 cm

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813.6 LOC w

Sense and sensibility

Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve, and when she falls in love with the dashing but unsuitable John Willoughby she ignores her sister Elinor's warning that her impulsive behaviour leaves her open to gossip and innuendo. Meanwhile Elinor, always sensitive to social convention, is struggling to conceal her own romantic disappointment, even from those closest to her. Through their par…

The Hate U Give

"What's the point of having a voice if you're gonna be silent in those moments you shouldn't be?" Sixteen-year-old Starr lives in two worlds: the poor neighbourhood where she was born and raised and her posh high school in the suburbs. The uneasy balance between them is shattered when Starr is the only witness to the fatal shooting of her unarmed best friend, Khalil, by a police officer. Now…

Talk Like TED: The 9 Public Speaking Secrets of the Wolrd's Top Minds

TED Talks have redefined the elements of a successful presentation and become the gold standard for public speaking around the world. And yet the techniques that top TED speakers use are the same ones that will make any presentation more dynamic, fire up any team, and give anyone the confidence to overcome their fear of public speaking. Communications coach and bestselling author of The Pres…

Outliers: The Story of Success

In this stunning new book, Malcolm Gladwell takes us on an intellectual journey through the world of "outliers"--the best and the brightest, the most famous and the most successful. He asks the question: what makes high-achievers different? His answer is that we pay too much attention to what successful people are like, and too little attention to where they are from: that is, their culture, th…

Careers : The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your Future

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ISBN/ISSN

9780744051728

Collation

ill.; 320 pages., 22,7 cm.

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Call Number

331.702 CHA c

Mind Your Head

We all have a mind, so we all need to take care of our mental health as much as we need to take care of our physical health. And the first step is being able to talk about our mental health. Juno Dawson leads the way with this frank, factual and funny book, with added information and support from clinical psychologist Dr Olivia Hewitt. Covering topics from anxiety and depression to addiction, s…

Effective Communication

practical guide offers: -A clear and accessible approach, with step-by-step instructions, tips, and checklists, to engage and challenge -readers -'Ask yourself' features encouraging self-reflection and self-growth -Eye-catching illustrations, graphics, and tables -Real-world case studies to demonstrate and explain problem-solving and build confidence

Presenting

ssential Managers encompasses: -A practical how-to approach complete with step-by-step instructions and checklists -Diagrams and illustrations to complement the tips and tricks featured throughout -'In focus' panels to explore and reflect on key subjects in depth -Effective 'ask yourself' questions to promote self-growth in a business environment

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now? Monique is not exactly on top of the world. Her husband has left her, and her professional life is going nowhere. Regardless o…