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Graduation time is here and we’ve made a selection of books to give to fresh grads. Ranging from cook books to cartoons to self-help books you’ll be sure to find the book that suits the graduate you have in mind.
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I'm a graduate now what? by Howard Books This gift book contains advice, sensible insight and much needed inspiration for the young adults of today. It gathers profiles of over achievers, letters and speeches from graduates, and good old fashioned practical advice to help you with a realistic approach to your dreams. As with every great achievement, celebration has to be followed by reflection, and ultimately the question: now what? |
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Oh the places you'll go! Dr. Seuss Inspirational and always rhythmical this book is the perfect gift for anyone contemplating a new phase of their life, from fresh graduates, to newlyweds. The beautifully illustrated story celebrates the potential everyone has to fulfill their dreams as long as they stay focused and practical throughout the downfalls of life. Think of it as an extended greeting card. |
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Jamie's Ministry of food by Jamie Oliver 'The aim of this book is to completely inspire people who have no interest in food to have a go' - Jamie Oliver. Looking back at the way our grandmothers utilised the ingredients that were available to them and managed to prepare wholesome, tasty food in very little time, this book is a great gift for grads that are moving away, as it promises that within hours of reading it one will be able to cook like a pro. |
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The Optimist's/Pessimist's Handbook by Niall Edworthy, Petra Cramsie The mere sense of living is joy enough. Emily Dickinson, 1830-1886, American poet The world is a grindstone and life is your nose. Fred Allen, 1894-1956, American humorist This guidebook offers the perspective of optimists and pessimists alike through quotations, proverbs, statistics, and diary extracts. It discusses subjects as diverse as life, love, marriage, and media. |
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Get rich cheating by Jeff Kreisler In the aftermath of the economic crises it has been revealed to us that the only way people get rich is... by cheating. Congressmen, CEO’s, home run kings, everybody’s done it, why not you? This book is the definitive guide to all that is immoral, illegal and corrupted through detailing the schemes that have proven time and again that they are guaranteed to make you stinking rich. |
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The entrepreneur's success kit by Kaleil Isaza Tuzman Kaleil Isaza Tuzman is an internationally recognized voice on the start-up and growth of small businesses. He has raised more than $200 million of venture capital and founded four businesses, including govWorks, the subject of the hit documentary Startup.com. In the entrepreneur's success kit he has created a five step lesson plan and spiritual guide to help readers create their own business. Includes: A complete guidebook on taking your business from initial inspiration to sustainable success * Ways to identify your entrepreneurial "currencies" and Achilles' Heels * Real-life examples from entrepreneurs illustrating key concepts * A personal workbook to record your progress * A step-by-step program on how to create a strategic business plan and raise capital * 2 Audio CDs with guided exercises on attaining critical self-knowledge |
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The Amazing Adventures of Working Girl: Real-Life Career Advice You Can Actually Use! by Karen Burns Working Girl (a.k.a. Karen Burns) has held 59 jobs across America and Europe, ranging from English teacher, to paper boy, to house cleaner, to writer. In this book of wisdom she shares lessons learned from each of her jobs in a funny, straight to the point, and beautifully illustrated manner. Each of the 59 chapters offers advice, such as: How to write the perfect resume? How to deal with an evil co-worker? How to quit a job? Many of the chapters include tips from people other than Working girl. Anyone who does, did or will one day hold a job will benefit from reading this book.
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