Oak Tree Press: 139 books

The Iron Butt Rally, run every two years by the Iron Butt Association, is regarded as the ‘world’s toughest motorcycle Rally’, the Olympics of long-distance motorcycle-riding. Riders are given a long list of bonus locations; points are awarded for each bonus location ‘captured’, with higher...

Dancing at the Fountain: In Conversation with World-leading Hoteliers is a unique book of conversations and interviews by Conor Kenny, a leading hotel and hospitality learning and development expert. The hoteliers interviewed in the book include: Kiaran MacDonald, The Savoy Hotel, London; Philippe...

A Life Worth Living tells the story of Michael Smurfit and the company he built. From humble beginnings, through years of hard work, it documents the Smurfit Group’s seemingly inexorable growth, the challenges faced and overcome, and the many deals that continually doubled the size of the business...

This book will make you view your organisation and customers in a new light. It shows beyond doubt that exceptional customer service can help any company to beat its competitors. In this revised edition — which includes a new chapter on e-service — Chris Daffy provides practical advice and real-world...

Successful business entrepreneurs hold spirituality as a core element of themselves when doing business. The most successful people in business don’t have money as their primary focus or motivation: they focus on being the best they can be in their industry and being of service – to their employees,...

Whether you are a solo-professional, working in partnership or part of a large professional firm, working as a service provider – as an accountant, solicitor, consultant, coach, service contractor, trainer – can be exciting, stimulating and financially rewarding. It can lead to a life of permanent...

Originally written for his grown-up children, Tony Spollen now shares his 50 GREAT LESSONS FROM LIFE with a wider audience. Simple, heartfelt, born of experience – these lessons ring true for everyone in any walk of life. Some you know already; others will be new – or will surprise...

International surveys show that the threat of corporate fraud can no longer be ignored by professionally-led companies that understand their business and its vulnerability in the marketplace. Corporate fraud invariably occurs because management does not take adequate steps to safeguard the...

QUICK WIN ECONOMICS is aimed at practical people who understand that economics is important, because economic models inform the most powerful people in the world, who make decisions based on the advice of economists. Those decisions affect the daily lives of millions of people, for better and for...

Speaking in public can be an unnerving experience. The better you understand the process, the more confident, credible and effective you will be as a speaker. Thus, you will influence others, demonstrate your talent and represent your organisation. QUICK WIN PRESENTATIONS is designed so that...

Integrated Care in Ireland in an International Context aims to bring the debate on the future of integrated care in Ireland to a wider audience than heretofore. It is intended to guide the thinking of policy-makers and the whole panoply of different health and social care professions that are stakeholders...

Quick Win Marketing is aimed at entrepreneurs and business managers wanting to start, grow or revitalise a business, and companies launching new services or products in the UK or Ireland. The book is designed so that you can dip in and out seeking answers to your top marketing questions, as they arise,...

There are three situations in which you may find yourself planning a funeral and hence reading this book:• A loved one has passed away suddenly; • A loved one has been diagnosed as terminally ill;• You wish to pre-plan your own funeral.Despite the fact that human beings have a 100% mortality...

DRIVE A BARGAIN will show you how to save money when changing your car. It will help you sell your current car for more, and buy your next car for less. It will show you how to lower your total cost of car ownership significantly. If you had been considering buying a car in the...