New Releases by Sarah Powell

This quirky autobiography tells of an ordinary man’s journey from spiritual scepticism to certain belief after a shocking out-of-body experience leaves him questioning his very existence. Even more extraordinary is the curious ability he now has. In an unusual turn of events, he is led into the world of horses where he finds that they naturally respond to him and he immediately develops a passion for them. In this down-to-earth account of Adam''s humble beginnings and day-to-day existence, you will read through his ups and downs and magical moments. Alignment raises some interesting questions around the idea of an eternity and will touch people from all walks of life. Mark Tompkins, Newmarket racehorse trainer, on Adam’s work with his horse, Esperance: "I was amazed by the result and God knows what he does, but if there''s such a thing as a miracle, this was one. Adam is a bit of a character, but he certainly has a gift."

Revised editions of three classic Priddy board books, with the addition of a new title to the series, Colours. Each book is packed with hundreds of stimulating photographs of objects, animals, people and more to capture children''s attention. Simple text labels, questions and activities encourage children to interact further with the book pages. Perfect developmental tools for language skills, building vocabulary and increasing children''s knowledge of the world around them.

This practical guide gives an overview on the subject and an arsenal of tools on how to do business in a global economy. The world''s economic system is being reshaped by a process of change that offers enormous opportunities, but also presents substantial threats to many businesses. Understanding globalization, its drivers, and its many implications is key to recognizing and responding to today''s business pressures. Ignoring it is not an option in a world in which the opening of markets and easing of restrictions on foreign direct investment have hugely increased competitive pressures. Globalization offers a snapshot view of the history, drivers, and challenges of this process. Its information and advice will help managers to understand and take practical steps to address the enormous and rapid changes that are taking place—changes that affect every aspect of business life from communication and location to sourcing, manufacturing, servicing, distribution, marketing, and human resources. Armed with this knowledge, companies can more confidently pursue the many opportunities opening up to them. The Essential Managers guides have sold more than 2 million copies worldwide! Experienced and novice managers alike can benefit from these compact guides. The topics are relevant to every work environment, from large corporations to small businesses. Concise treatments of dozens of business techniques, skills, methods, and problems are presented with hundreds of photos, charts, and diagrams. It is the most exciting and accessible approach to business and self-improvement available.

A guide to globalization provides information on ways to align business processes, relationships, ethics, and strategic goals to make the most of local and global business opportunies.

If winning cat races is your goal - look no further. You will find the winning formula here. Catamaran Racing shows you how to improve from club level to world championship standard. You will learn how to set realistic goals, how to make your boat the fastest on the water, and how to outsail and outmanoeuvre the opposition. And every point is fully illustrated with photo sequences of the authors in action - so you can see how it''s done. Part 1 gives speed techniques - for all conditions and all points of sailing. Part 2 explains race tactics - how to outwit the opposition on the racecourse. Part 3 shows how to give your boat blinding speed. Part 4 demonstrates how to tune the rig, and tweak it for peak performance.