Sometimes culminating in an unconventional love affair some are extraordinary tales of loyalty & integrity; others touch on the almost fantastic absurd aspect of Mumbai. Yet others explore the notion of a wholesome self & its tragic absence at times. ...

Josh Stephensons 13th year starts with a baffling sequence of events. His 17 year old girl cousin moves into their house his bedroom becomes a corridor & everything changes... Destined to be a classic this literary novel of the inner (and outer) battles of adolescence is the second novel from award winning author Fridrik Erlings. This novel approaches the trials & tribulations of teenage years with a refreshingly witty & sensitive touch. ...

A fresh new cover for a classic story from the Beginner Book range. A little boy who overfeeds his goldfish begins an adventure that brings even the police & a fire engine to cope with a fish out of water. Beginning readers will delight in this fast-moving story. ...

This inspiring follow up to FISH!" offers exciting case-studies of how companies are applying the fish philosophy to meet their unique goals & needs. " Fish Tales" features four real-life stories of the fish principle in action
- to help you reel in new possibilities in the workplace
- & four short chapters also from actual organisations on the four principles of the FISH! philosophy. Using a short easy-to-read format it effectively communicates a message that applies to every kind of business. These stimulating examples of re-energised companies are perfect for those wanting to dive deeper into the FISH! philosophy & create that amazing environment in their own workplace."

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Whether you know him as El Amigo the Banana Man the Gringo or simply Z
- whether you even know him at all
- Sam Zemurray lived

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Imagine a workplace where everyone chooses to bring energy passion & a positive attitude to the job every day. In this engrossing parable a fictional manager has the responsibility of turning a chronically unenthusiastic & unhelpful department into an effective team. Seattle's Pike Place Fish is a world famous market that is wildly successful thanks to its fun bustling joyful atmosphere & great customer service. By applying ingeniously simple lessons learned from the Pike Place our manager discovers how to energise & transform her workplace. Addressing today's most pressing work issues with an engaging metaphor & an appealing message FISH! offers wisdom that is easy to grasp instantly applicable & profound. ...

The phenomenal international bestseller Fish!" told the story of a fictional company that transformed itself by applying lessons learned from Seattles Pike Place Fish Market. The follow-up " Fish! Tales" told of real-life companies that boosted morale & enhanced results by implementing these same principles. Now following the huge success of these motivational titles comes the latest inspiring addition to the series: " Fish! Sticks". In this new stimulating volume the authors teach us how to effect change in our business & make it stick through tough & changing times such as turnover in management & staff. With the appealing readable style which makes the Fish philosophy so accessible " Fish! Sticks" shows us how to keep our work vital alive & fresh while maintaining those innovations that really work for your company." ...

Flame-haired Jeannie Buchanan has spent all her life in the shadow of the dark North Sea. Working with freezing fingers to gut the precious herring she follows the fleet south travelling far away from her Scottish home. When her beloved father's trawler goes missing Jeannie must face up to life on her own. But her fiery temper & fierce independence attract powerful & devious enemies. By standing up to the Hayes-Gorton family she could be threatening the future of those she cares for most. By denying a man prepared to sacrifice all his privileges for a chance to offer his devotion she could be facing years of unhappiness. Amidst the great social upheaval of the inter-war years Jeannie must search again for the real love she has always denied herself.. . Margaret Dickinson's novel brilliantly evokes the dramas of those who are born to the fishing way of life. ...

Neil Fisher's first trip to Dunbridge was not a success. Having inadvertently locked himself in St Stephen's Church for hours (and succumbing to the communion wine & wafers for dinner) it seemed miraculous they gave him the curate's job! On arrival in the small town of Dunbridge it quickly becomes clear that life is not going to be tranquil for the eligible new bachelor as four formidable women are determined to make their presence felt. There is his mother Iris still questioning his choice of career; his rector the no-nonsense Margaret who is not one for taking prisoners; Claire his new neighbour whom he's already managed to offend. & then there is Wendy the beautiful leading light of the church music group who has her own plans for Neil... It can only end in trouble. ...

A journal in which those who pursue the noblest fish trout & salmon may record each outing for it was a wise man who remarked that as much fishing is enjoyed in fireside recollection as on the river bank. It is important to keep a journal of days spent fishing as all great fishermen have done in the past for it is said that days spent with a rod in hand would be counted as credits on the day of judgement. The layout of the record book will enable the user to record not only the weight & type of fish that make up the catch but also all those other important details which contribute so much to a good day's sport. Which flies were used & who tied them the conditions on the river was the water high or low was the weather cold or warm what did your companions achieve & what wildlife was seen -- a swallow kissing the water or an otter working his way up stream? Clear memories of good sport will be revived by these thoughts in the years ahead & maybe settle an argument or two about just how much that prize fish really did weigh! ...