As you might expect from a company responsible for renting so many thrillers there s rarely a dull moment at LOVEFi LM From start-up through mergers & fast paced growth culminating in a takeover by an internet giant few corporate adventures encapsulate the archetypal modern business story as neatly as that of LOVEFi LM In the 6 years from inception to the defining deal with Amazon the company underwent a near constant process of change & evolution They simply didn t sit still for a minute As the chief executive who guided LOVEFi LM through these fast-paced times Simon Calver tells the story of how they grew the company from a series of small start-ups into a multi-million pound enterprise & well-love household name Calver offers his personal insights & key lessons on everything from how to manage spectacular growth to the importance of taking big risks & how small entrepreneurial companies can benefit from big companies thinking Success the LOVEFi LM Way is an essential read for anybody who wants to start & grow a successful business & learn how to stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly changing & growing industry The LOVEFi LM story offers interesting insights into the way modern businesses & particularly those backed by venture capital succeed There are useful lessons for anyone looking to start or grow a business using this route Simon Calver explains both the challenges & opportunities that VC funding raises Calver is right to describe this as the classic modern business story Alex Mitchell Head of Influencer Relations Io D The LOVEFi LM story was a great read It s honest insightful & very entertaining It shows most importantly the power of leadership to create an exceptional company Frankly everyone in the UK needs to read this book right now Julie Meyer Managing Partner ACE Fund I met Simon at the annual Real Business awards in 2009 & was delighted when he asked King of Shaves to become a founding member of The Consumer Forum an association of SME s that put the customer first The success of LOVEFi LM & his leadership of this disrupting business was entirely down to his putting customers first by giving them what they wanted when they wanted it always embracing the latest in cutting edge technology Firstly by sending the latest film releases through the post & now by it streaming on demand I ve been lucky enough to spend personal quality time with him & now you can learn how he helped LOVEFi LM grow so astonishingly in a constantly changing digital environment If you Lovefilm & Love Customers then you ll Love this book! Will King Founder King of Shaves The LOVEFi LM story shows the importance of organizational agility trust & the relentless focus of taking customers stakeholders & employees with you on your journey Above all it demonstrates the importance of understanding what you do & why you do it & why it s important to have a business model that delivers for the customer & the business Jo Causon CEO Institute of Customer Service It took Simon s dedicated hard work bringing together a series of smaller businesses to make LOVEFi LM one of the true internet success stories In Simon Calver s book he shares his business philosophies that led LOVEFi LM to the successful takeover by Amazon The book is not just a compelling narrative but lessons that all businesses & entrepreneurs can benefit from Mark Florman CEO The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA) ...

BEC is an internationally recognised business qualification that demonstrates an ability to use English in professional contexts As a University of Cambridge ESOL examination international companies use it as a suitable entry requirement by academic institutions & for recruitment This title provides preparation for the BEC exams 192 pages Pedretti Mara ...

Shortlisted for the BPS Book Award 2014 in the Textbook Category Winner of the 2014 Distinguished Publication Award (DPA) from the Association for Women in Psychology (AWP) Successful Qualitative Research A Practical Guide for Beginners is an accessible practical textbook It sidesteps detailed theoretical discussion in favor of providing a comprehensive overview of strategic tips & skills for starting & completing successful qualitative research Uniquely the authors provide a patterns framework to qualitative data analysis in this book also known as thematic analysis The authors walk students through a basic thematic approach & compare & contrast this with other approaches This discussion of commonalities explaining why & when each method should be used & in the context of looking at patterns will provide students with complete confidence for their qualitative research journey This textbook will be an essential textbook for undergraduates & postgraduates taking a course in qualitative research or using qualitative approaches in a research project Electronic Inspection Copy available for instructors here ...

Thoroughly revised & updated the new edition of this acclaimed & best-selling guide offers a rich blend of practical advice & real-life examples The authors draw on fifty years of experience providing detailed step-by-step guidance designed to help students & researchers write & present scientific manuscripts more successfully through knowledge practice & an efficient approach Retaining the user-friendly style of the previous editions this fourth edition has been broadened to include detailed information relevant to today's digital world It covers all aspects of the writing process from first drafts literature retrieval & authorship to final drafts & electronic publication A new section provides extensive coverage of ethical issues from plagiarism & dual publication to honesty in reporting statistics Both the text & 30 hands-on exercises include abundant examples applicable to a variety of writing contexts making this a powerful tool for researchers & students across a range of disciplines ...

The first book on using Social Stories (TM) with young adults focuses on developing a social understanding around some of the most common issues faced by autistic young adults including applying for a job looking after physical & mental health & staying safe in a new home 208 pages 160 illustrations Timmins Siobhan ...

Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play Although he has no plans to step aside as the head of Waystar Royco the international media conglomerate controlled by his family aging patriarch Logan Roy is contemplating what the future holds He has lingered in the limelight longer than even he thought he would & now family members want to run the company as they see fit Despite a best-laid succession plan tempers flare over Logan's intentions Kendall Roy Logan's eldest son from his second marriage & a division president at the firm is the heir apparent As Kendall attempts to solidify his eventual takeover he & the three other Roy children face a difficult choice as company control & family loyalties collide Actors Brian Cox Jeremy Strong Hiam Abbass Sarah Snook Kieran Culkin Producers Dara Schnapper Will Ferrell Adam Mc Kay Format PAL Subtitled Language English Subtitles English Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired English Region Region B2 (Read more about DVDBlu-ray formats) Number of discs 3 ...

International No 1 bestselling author Trudi Canavan returns with the third instalment in the Millennium's Rule series
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Michael Morpurgo the nation&s favourite storyteller & author of War Horse shares the secrets & inspirations of his novels This insightful collection is the perfect gift for Michael Morpurgo fans who want to understand how writing works & where stories begin Revealing essays from Michael about more than twenty of his most popular novels are combined with key extracts from his books along with historical context & illuminating background information from Michael&s brother Mark stunning illustrations from Michael Foreman photographs & facsimiles complete the immersive experience ...