For some reason it took me a while to actually pick up and read Bank of Me by Jane Sparrow and Chris Preston (The Culture Builders, August 2018). For right or wrong, I tend to shy away from self-published books that are heavily designed. But I’m glad I finally did take a look. Bank of
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Hello! There’s something pretty special about people who remain curious throughout their careers and never stop looking for ways to develop and improve. Believe it or not, not everyone is like you! In case you missed it, we published a holiday gift guide last month with books suggestions for people looking for a career change, working parents, and people
I don’t think it is overstating things to say a great book can change a life. Whether it is for someone who is seeking some sort of change, facing tough times or climbing the career ladder – a well chosen book will not be forgotten. We’ve chosen just a handful of specific categories here, but
No Wall Too High by Xu Hongci is a book that anyone who has ever claimed that their ‘life is tough’ should read. I guarantee this autobiographical account of the hardship one man had to face will put those thoughts firmly into context. Comparable to Nelson Mandela’s Long Walk to Freedom, it tells the true
This post was written by Editorial Assistant, Bethan James. People love a good scandal. If it isn’t evident in the daily news, it becomes crystal clear in our pop culture. There is dark, high-drama media everywhere. The internet is rife with conspiracy theories. There are multiple well-known podcasts about murder investigations. Recent UK television programmes
This post was written by Editorial Assistant, Bethan James. In the wake of the UN’s report on the state of the environment and climate change, the world is even more anxious about the future than perhaps it was already. It is currently looking pretty bleak… However, this report was not given without advice; we have
I was very much looking forward to reading this book for several reasons. First, I have recently moved to Toronto and it’s hard to breathe without being exposed to something related to ‘Me to We’ – whether it is at the children’s school, in the media or just in general conversation with friends. The overriding
This post was written by Editorial Assistant, Bethan James. How much free time would you say you have everyday? Probably not as much as you would like… However, in the UK, for example, a survey carried out by the Office for National Statistics found that the average person has about six hours of leisure time