Best Selling Books by Stephen Barker

Projects - and Project managers - are failing at an alarming rate. In the IT industry only 24% of projects succeed according to the Government Office of Commerce. In an ever growing market, Brilliant Project Management stands out from the crowd. This revised edition is part of the high profile Brilliant series and the first edition redefined the mould for books in this category. Through its engaging and entertaining approach, Brilliant Project Management does more than just talk you through the process. It provides practical advice and techniques taken from people''s experience in the real world so you always know exactly what to do and say to make your project a success. Brilliant Project Management highlights the areas where your actions and behaviours will make the difference between failure, an average outcome, and a huge success. Whether you''re always behind schedule and fighting to catch up, haven''t a clue where to start, or simply want your projects to be more successful, this book will teach you simple and effective techniques to leading successful projects every time.

Blow your own bubbles with these bright bathtime books!A perfect distraction at bathtime! Conrad the Crocodile loves swimming - on his tummy, on his back, deep underwater, when it''s sunny, and even when it''s raining. But most of all he loves swimming with his friends! Babies and toddlers will love splashing around with these bright, colourful books with shaped covers. And the bright, sturdy bubble wand lets them create their own bubbly fun at bathtime.

"1930 - The storm clouds that will lead to the Second World War are already gathering on the horizon. Jim Drake the son of a fencing tutor arrives at Pembury Hall and is thrown into a web of lies, death and deception"--Back cover.

"1931 - On the West Coast of Scotland the mysterious, lone figure of Auld Crian watches from the mountainside as a deadly drama unfolds at the infamous Black Castle"--Back cover.

Who does Cow meet on the farm? Find out in this interactive book designed specially for curious little hands! Use the big, sturdy tabs and dials to help you explore the farm and see the leaping lamb, pink pig with her piglets and lots of other lively animals in the busiest farm around! Babies and toddlers will adore these bright, colourful books which really do come to life in their hands!

A perfect distraction at bathtime! Chloe the Crab loves hiding - behind the rocks, in the coral, amongst the seaweed, in underwater caves, and inside shells. But she will always come out when it''s playtime! Babies and toddlers will love splashing around with these bright, colourful books with shaped covers. And the bright, sturdy bubble wand lets them create their own bubbly fun at bathtime.

"Christopher Edmonds is on a mission to understand his old risk-taking, tearaway self. There was an accident; an old man was killed one night when Christo and his mates were out racing their cars. Christo got the blame, and a head injury -- that means his memory is not the best. Soon Christo is back on the streets, without his licence and doing community service, helping out a lonely old man, Jimmy McBreen. What''s worse -- his so called ''friend'' has stolen his girl! Inspired by a copy of ''The Count of Monte Cristo'', he begins to plot revenge -- it''s just that sometimes things don''t turn out the way you expected"--Author''s website. Suggested level: secondary

This is a simple retelling of the first Christmas which is brought to life with colourful illustrations and a pop-up nativity scene that young children will love.

Flip the flaps to reveal the friendly farm animals - pig, horse, cow, cockerel and sheep - in this fun-filled flap book. A simple but effective new novelty concept and rhyming text combined with bright, appealing illustrations by an exciting new artist make these sturdy books perfect to share with very young children.

What can Froggy see and hear in the garden? Find out in this interactive book designed specially for curious little hands! Use the big, sturdy tabs and dials to help you explore the garden and see the floating butterfly, the peeping snail and lots of other lively creatures in the busiest garden around! Babies and toddlers will adore these bright, colourful books which really do come to life in their hands!

Flip the giant flaps to reveal the friendly sea creatures - crab, penguin, turtle, shark and sea horse - in this fun-filled flap book.

Have you ever wanted a book to read to your dog so he or she could fall asleep faster? Well this is the book for you! "You''re a good boy!" is just that, a night time story for dogs! If you have a dog, like dogs, know someone with a dog or can spell dog you should check this book out!!!

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Papers evidently collected by Eleanor Whiting Frothingham consist of a letter to Harriet Whiting from her father Samuel while she was a student at the Young Ladies Academy in Woburn, Mass.; an 1805 bill from Richard Frothingham to Stephen Barker; and a letter from Lucy Barker to her mother, Mrs. Eben Barker of Charlestown, Mass.