Most Popular Books by TOM BUTLER-BOWDON

A history of the early days of Royal Navy destroyers, and how they evolved to meet new military threats. In the late nineteenth century the advent of the modern torpedo woke the Royal Navy to a potent threat to its domination, not seriously challenged since Trafalgar. For the first time a relatively cheap weapon had the potential to sink the largest, and costliest, exponents of sea power. Not surprisingly, Britain''s traditional rivals invested heavily in the new technology that promised to overthrow the naval status quo. The Royal Navy was also quick to adopt the new weapon, but the British concentrated on developing counters to the essentially offensive tactics associated with torpedo-carrying small craft. From these efforts came torpedo catchers, torpedo-gunboats and eventually the torpedo-boat destroyer, a type so successful that it eclipsed and then usurped the torpedo-boat itself. With its title shortened to destroyer, the type evolved rapidly and was soon in service in many navies, but in none was the evolution as rapid or as radical as in the Royal Navy. This book is the first detailed study of their early days, combining technical history with an appreciation of the changing role of destroyers and the tactics of their deployment. Like all of Norman Friedman''s books, it reveals the rationale and not just the process of important technological developments.

A brand new Classics series from Tom Butler-Bowdon extending the international bestselling Classics franchise into new contemporary genres and facilitating the inclusion of trend-led topics. Spanning 20 books and hundreds of ideas, 20 MODERN LEADERSHIP CLASSICS is your shortcut to the most important ideas on people, organizational management and strategy. Explore the ideas in modern day bestsellers such as The Diary of a CEO and the principles that have stood the test of time such as The One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard. Be inspired to lead people well with The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey and The Five Dysfunctions of a team by Patrick Lencioni. Gain insights into taking an organisation to the next level with The Innovators Dilemma by Clayton M. Christensen and Good to Great by Jim Collins and discover the importance of purpose and courage in leadership through titles such as Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek and Dare to Lead by Brené Brown.

Never Too Late to be Great is about the power of thinking long. Exposing the myth of ''overnight'' success, author and motivational speaker Tom Butler-Bowdon shows us that contrary to popular belief, people, companies, products and ideas invariably need a long time to realise their potential.

El éxito popular del Secreto ha ayudado a muchas personas a descubrir un sujeto de escritura que parece nueva, pero de hecho estira atrás más de un siglo. 50 Clásicos de Prosperidad cubren muchas de las grandes escrituras sobre la riqueza y el éxito, abarcando trabajos de Andrew Carnegie, Richard Branson, y Bill Gates.

50 Grandes Mestres da Psicologia é uma ousada tentativa de reunir aquilo de mais significativo que essa ciência já descobriu a respeito dos comportamentos e sentimentos humanos. Este novo volume da coleção “50 Grandes Mestres” se destaca pela simplicidade com que trata conceitos (muitas vezes, bastante complexos) da Psicologia, em um livro fácil de consultar.

Todos nós procuramos o caminho da espiritualidade. Embora, as razões que nos levem a ele sejam únicas, dividimos as mesmas emoções nesta busca: apaziguar o sofrimento interior e nos sentirmos mais completos em relação ao mundo. 50 Mestres Fascinantes irá guiá-lo por este caminho apresentando diversas ideias e teorias sobre a iluminação e a espiritualidade, por meio de textos que abrangem diferentes linhas de pensamento, ao longo de séculos, tradições e crenças. O autor explora a complexidade da alma humana analisando os trabalhos de grandes pensadores: Muhammad Asad; Santo Agostinho; Carlos Castaneda; Pema Chödrön; Gandhi; Hermann Hesse; Aldous Huxley; Carl Jung; C.S. Lewis; Malcolm X; Madre Teresa de Calcutá, entre muitos outros. Inspire-se nestes relatos para encontrar o seu próprio potencial espiritual e expanda sua percepção para atingir a paz de espírito.

In a journey spanning 50 books, hundreds of ideas and over a century, 50 Psychology Classics looks at some of the most intriguing questions relating to what motivates us, what makes us feel and act in certain ways, how our brains work, and how we create a sense of self.

From Abraham Lincoln to Nelson Mandela, and from Aristotle to George Orwell, 50 Politics Classics distills the essence of the books, pamphlets, and speeches of the major leaders and great thinkers that drive real-world change.

Vous êtes impatient ? découragé ? Vous n’êtes pas satisfait de ce que vous avez réalisé à ce jour ? Ce livre vous fera comprendre que tout se déroule à son rythme et en temps voulu. Nous avons beaucoup plus de temps que nous ne le pensons pour nous réaliser. La clé : ne pas oublier de voir à long terme.Tom Butler-Bowdon a enquêté sur le succès de très nombreuses personnalités dans des domaines aussi divers que le monde des affaires, le milieu du show-bizz, la vie de famille, les engagements sociaux ou humanitaires. Il nous fait découvrir des parcours de vie inattendus (Harrisson Ford charpentier, Jonathan Franzen qui prend son temps, etc.) et retire de ces exemples 9 leçons de vie, 9 lois universelles de réussite que nous pouvons tous mettre en pratique.Un livre galvanisant. Car se réinscrire dans la durée a de nombreux avantages et un effet immédiat : cela nous motive profondément et durablement, cela nous tire vers le haut, cela nous apporte force et serénité, et, contre toute attente, cela nous rend aussi plus efficace... dès aujourd’hui.