Thorogood Publishing Ltd: 40 books

Recuitment and innovation New ideas are essential for industry, they are the lifeblood of successful organisations. Creative and innovative thinking, the means by which ideas are born and nurtured, are not products of clearly defined steps, they can be encouraged in various ways. This...

It is well-known that teambuilding and motivational skills are of crucial importance in business and the leadership role in particular. Managers and leaders must be effective team builders and motivators to be able to achieve their business aims and get the best out of people. The skills needed in...

Who are the great leaders in history and what have they got to teach us today about the nature and practice of leadership? A wide range of inspiring leaders, from Lao Tzu and Machiavelli, to Thatcher and Mandela. This book is a unique approach to leadership by a writer internationally acknowledged...

As management fads come and go, John Adair’s work remains a beacon of practical advice and shrewd insights. His books have sold hundreds of thousands of copies. The Concise Adair on Leadership encapsulates his writing on how to develop your own leadership potential, to motivate your colleagues and...

‘Poor communication is one of the prime causes of personal and business failure’ There are many books on communcation. Few writers, however, share John Adair’s wide experience of management and leadership development in both business and military spheres, which adds a rarely found depth...

The concept of the 'internal consultant' is now gaining considerable ground as managers in support functions seek to redefine their role and effectiveness. The emphasis that it places on moving from a 'colleague' to a 'client' perspective within the business can bring major benefits to both adviser...

Everything you need to know for career and personal success which is not covered in your school text books! In today’s employment market there is little doubt that you are entering a world of strong competition, constant change and a high noise level in terms of the messages and signals...

A unique distillation of the skills that people need to develop to be successful in business. Most people cannot give up two years to study for a Masters in Business Administration (MBA), but the techniques that are taught for an MBA are invaluable. This practical, accessible book presents all the...

A one-stop guide to the world’s key writers on leadership, their thoughts and contributions. It includes: An update of the recent themes and issues that dominate the leadership agenda A listing of the main gurus from Adair to Sun Tzu, their main concepts and approaches A quick guide...

Most coaching books are written – unsurprisingly – by coaches. This book has been written by two highly successful entrepreneurs who’ve actually followed and tested the advice they preach with very positive results. We all spend most of our waking hours working for other people and even...

As every year goes by the number of people able to give a first hand account of day-to-day life in the early part of the last century naturally diminishes. The small but telling detail disappears. Ethel May Elvin was born in 1906; she recalls her fathers account of standing sentry at Queen Victorias...

Author and journalist Brian Mooney was winding down after walking 1,300 miles from Coggeshall to Rome when a friend made a teasing comment: “In the old days pilgrims didn’t have the luxury of flying back. They walked home!” Two years later, Brian rose to the challenge. He packed his...

The third part of a fictional trilogy, describing the role and operations of a naval Special Forces unit, based on Tresco in the Isles of Scilly. It describes the part played in the Second World War, by this ultra-secret unit, from D-Day until the end of the war in Europe. So secret was the...

An informed and incisive one stop résumé of the major ‘gurus’ who have had a critical influence on marketing thinking and development. This is much more than just a series of summaries, Sultan Kermally has worked directly with many of the figures in this book. It’s enabled...