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Straightforward
Miscellaneous Titles cover an interesting and diverse range of book
titles. 'Living and working Abroad' is a popular book as is 'Two-Minute
Message' and our 'Guide to Mental Illness'. As with all Straightforward
titles these books are written by experienced professionals.
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 A
Straightforward Guide to Financial Planning for the Future |
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THE
ONLY COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO ALL ASPECTS OF RETIREMENT FINANCE
- FROM 45 TO RETIREMENT
A Straightforward Guide to Financial Planning for the Future-From
45 to Retirement, is a thorough guide to all aspects of the
complex area of retirement finance. The 45+ men and women
are now starting to think about pensions and how to succeed
financially in a retirement that could last upwards of 25
years. They are also thinking about providing for elderly
relatives.
 This
book will show how to strike a balance between savings and
investments, how to make sure that sufficient cash is available
and also how tax efficient investments deliver profitably
at the right time.
The
following areas are covered:
* Where to invest
* What income you will need during and after retirement
* What have you got in place now?
* What can be built up?
* Insurance
* Your estate
* Lifestyle options
Publication:
October 2008
The Author: Henry Anthony Vice is a former journalist,
(1953-1970) - he has held a number of directorships for major
UK companies and was a director of NM Rothschild (1972-91)
He is the author of a number of books on financial planning.
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A
Straightforward Guide to Personal Pensions and the Pensions
Industry |
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A
COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO ALL ASPECTS OF PERSONAL PENSIONS AND
THE PENSIONS INDUSTRY
This latest publication in the Straightforward Guides Series,
Personal Pensions and the Pensions Industry, is a very comprehensive
introduction to the changing world of personal pensions and
also to the pensions industry as a whole.
 To
many people who are now confused by pensions and pension providers
this book will prove invaluable and will help to provide clarity
and focus.
The
book deals with the following areas:
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An overview of pensions generally
· Formulating a retirement plan
· Future changes to pensions
· Pensions through a job
· Options where there is no occupational pensions scheme
· Increasing your retirement pension
· Reaching retirement
· How to make complaints
The author: Patrick Grant is a financial journalist and professional
investor. He brings his many years of experience to bear in
this comprehensive introduction to pensions and the pensions
industry.
Revised
Edition - October 2006
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A
Straightforward Guide to Individual and Family Finance |
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THE
ONLY COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO ALL ASPECTS OF FINANCE AND INVESTMENT
 A
Straightforward Guide to Individual and Family Finance, Third
Edition, is a thorough guide to all aspects of the complex
area of individual and family finance.
The
book is ideal for anyone who wishes to obtain important practical
advice concerning this area. The following areas are covered
in depth:
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Stocks and bonds
* Alternative investments
* Gilts
* Income tax
* Life assurance
* Mortgages
* Pensions and annuities
* Savings generally
The
Author: Adrian Fellows is a Finance Broker working in
a consultative capacity advising the public and the corporate
sector in all aspects of finance. He brings his many years
of experience to the book.
Third
Edition
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A
Straightforward Guide to Understanding Mental Illness |
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INCORPORATING
RECENT CHANGES TO THE MENTAL HEALTH ACTS
A Straightforward Guide to Understanding Mental Illness, Revised
Edition, updates the previouse edition in the light of recent
significant changes in the legislation dealing with Mental
Health. The author deals with the subject of mental health
from the standpoint of both a professional involved in the
field and also as someone who has had a wealth of experience
in the area, both on a personal level and also dealing directly
with those termed `mentally ill'.
 There
is a general misunderstanding. and not a little prejudice,
about varying types of mental illness, and the book sets out
to describe and explore further the more widely known disorders
and rarer conditions. The underlying aim is to explain in
clear terms the nature of the various types of mental illness,
the perceived roots of such illness and also intersperse this
information with case studies.
The
following areas are covered:
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The role of mental health professionals
* The Mental Health Act
* Psychiatric hospitals
* Care in the Community
* Specific disorders
* Anxiety
* Depression
* Eating disorders
* Mania and manic depressive illness
* Obsessive compulsive disorders
* Paranoia
* Phobias
* Suggested treatments
Revised
Edition
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A
Straightforward Guide to Tiling for Beginners |
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THE
PRACTICAL AND DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO ALL ASPECTS OF TILING RESIDENTIAL
AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES
 A
Straightforward Guide to Tiling for Beginners, Revised Edition,
is the essential handbook for beginners to Tiling, both basic
and also more creative tiling.
Written
in a user friendly manner and comprehensively illustrated,
the book guides the reader through all the stages in tiling
process from initial selection to application.
The
following areas are covered:
·
Choice of tiles and design considerations
· Tools to use
· Preparation
· Setting out
· Fixing and cutting tiles
· Difficult applications, floors walls etc.
The
author: Nicholas Maynard has worked in the construction
industry for the last 30 years, all of that time as a tiler
and has also taught the art of tiling to students on construction
courses. His book will instil confidence in the reader regarding
the practicalities of the job at hand, as well as enhancing
knowledge of ceramics and stone.
Revised
Edition - Jan 07.
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The
Two Minute Message - Effective presentation under pressure |
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THE
ART OF DELIVERING COMPELLING MESSAGES THAT GET RESULTS
A
Straightforward Guide to The Two Minute Message, 'Effective
Presentation Under Pressure' (revised Edition) by William
Freeman, is a concise and practical guide to getting attention
and arousing interest in an idea or proposition.
 The
book builds on previous editions and will help people who
need to make their business messages and sales presentations
stand out from the crowd.
The
book covers the following topics:
o
The Two Minute Message concept
o Building and applying your TMM
o Developing your brand
o Viral marketing and business networking
o From TMM to compelling presentation
o Worksheets, examples and case studies
The
author: William Freeman was a salesman, sales manager
and marketing training manager for IBM. He became a partner
in Cambridge Associates in 1985 and is now an independent
speaker and business advisor. He specialises in helping business
to improve sales effectiveness and bring energy and passion
to their sales message and performances. The Two Minute Message
technique is a vital part of that process. William is also
is an executive board member of Kingston Chamber of Commerce.
Revised
Edition - July 2006
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A
Straightforward Guide to Handling Bereavement Arrangements |
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A
Straightforward Guide to Handling Bereavement, Second Edition,
deals with the practical arrangements necessary after a death.
 The
book is factual yet sympathetic and is intended to guide those
who have suffered a bereavement or who want good advice.
It
is ideal for anyone who wishes to gain knowledge of this area.
The following areas are covered in detail:
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Death and the registration of death
· The role of the coroner after a bereavement
· Organising a funeral
· Different funerals-different faiths
· Events after the funeral
· Dealing with the dead persons estate.
The
author: Penny Freeman is a counselor and advice worker
in the area of bereavement. She advises those who have suffered
bereavement. She has written this book from a practical perspective
in the hope that the whole experience of bereavement is made
that much easier.
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A
Straightforward Guide to... 
This
book is designed for both people who wish to take up self
defence and also those who wish to be in a position to defend
themselves in the event of an attack. Illustrated throughout
with actual photographs the book is a must for all interested
in this topic.
This
book, by author and journalist Jonathan Packer, is a concise
guide to how to go about gaining employment and taking up
residence in another country. The book tells the reader how
to get started, how to sort out tax and other matters and
provides sources of essential information relating to each
country.