Thompson: 620 books

A manifesto for clear writing and an indictment of the damage done to the English language by the use of jargon   John Rentoul examines how poor writing and a reliance on jargon have damaged our ability to communicate with each other and makes the case for the use of clear English....

A funny and irreverent annotated collection of "journalese"—words, phrases, clichés, and sacred cows beloved by newspapers but never used by anyone else. This "bumper crop" of examples is sure to "fuel controversy."   Anyone who has picked up a paper...

How long did it take Rossini to compose The Barber of Seville? Which composer named five of his children Johann? Why was Elgar depicted on the back of a £20 note? Find out all this and more in this edition of Classic FM’s Classic Ephemera, an irresistible compilation of facts, figures, and trivia...

A sci-fi short story. When scientists finally discovered the secret of consciousness – the C particle – they also discovered what the mystics had known all along: everything is conscious (in its own way). At least, those things that interact with the C particle. That includes pretty much all matter,...

The reality is it's not easy to start and grow a business, but you can overcome the barriers and have success in business as an entrepreneur with the kind of information that's in The Entrepreneur Bridge: How to Overcome the 7 Top Barriers to Business Success.In this book, you’ll...

This book, entitled “The Hamburger Story of Investing”, conveys an easy-to-understand story about three entrepreneurs who started a hamburger restaurant, with a relatively small amount of money, and grew their start-up business into a multi-national, blue chip corporation, and consistent growth...

**Bonus: Gain Access to FREE Mindset Makeover Video Training and 2 Powerful Affirmation Meditations (Information inside)!This Book is Not your Average List of Affirmations.Affirmations can be an extremely effective tool to reprogram your subconscious and eliminate any blocks that are holding...

It is sadly the case that bullying and harassment are far more prevalent in the modern workplace than people generally realise. These problems can be far more than a nuisance or unfortunate unpleasantness; they can ruin people’s lives. They can undermine confidence and self-esteem; lower morale;...

Using "the City" in London as the main model, this in-depth explanation of finance is aimed at a global audience, with the lessons equally applicable from Tokyo to Frankfurt to New York The events of the last few years have made clear that for all the hand-on-heart conviction and...

Investing For Beginners: The Complete Step By Step Guide to Investing For Beginners, Make Money In The Stock Market & Stock Trading Congratulations for downloading the book, "Investing for Beginners: The Complete Step By Step Guide to Investing For Beginners, Make Money In The Stock...

A warm, witty, and insightful perspective on the changing global business landscape over the past 20 years, from a respected *Spectator *financial columnist Since 1992, the financial and business life of the UK has changed beyond all recognition. The culture of that change has been expertly...

Regulatory risk, whistleblowing, cyber attacks, supply chain threats, and more—the essential guide to dealing with corporate Armageddon   Essential reading for CEOs, directors, and senior managers, as well as business academics and investors, this is a topical and in-depth analysis...

A memoir of the London Symphony Orchestra on tour in the U.S. and beyond, focusing on their historical first visit to America in 1912 when they were due to sail on the Titanic, and their most recent travels Gareth Davies, principal flautist at the London Symphont Orchestra (LSO), tells the...

From its early inception at the French court to modern-day developments and interpretations, ballet has long had a popular following. Packed full of essential information, this pocket-sized handbook explores the history, performers, composers and music, highlighting the very best ballets and the stand-out...