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Lawn Mastery is the no-nonsense guide for homeowners who want lush, healthy grass without guesswork. Whether you’re starting from scratch or fixing tired turf, this audiobook breaks down the essentials in plain English—no jargon, no fluff. Perfect for beginners and busy homeowners, this audiobook gives you the practical tools and seasonal know-how to finally take control of your lawn—without turning it into a second job.

Winning Words is your no-nonsense guide to communicating with clarity, confidence, and impact. Whether you’re speaking to your team, a client, or a packed boardroom, this book helps you find the words that win—without the fluff or waffle. From crafting emails to commanding a room, this audiobook equips professionals, leaders, and entrepreneurs with tools to cut through noise and connect with real meaning.

Do your days start with a plan… only to be hijacked by emails, meetings, and distractions? Do you often feel busy—but not actually productive? You’re not alone. In a world that moves faster than ever, even the most driven entrepreneurs can find themselves stuck in a loop of overwhelm. That constant pressure to perform, lead, and stay ahead? It’s exhausting—and it’s holding you back.

A practical and informative no-nonsense guide to improving asbestos management, from a history overview to a more in-depth look at regulation and how to comply. This audiobook combines years of asbestos knowledge with it, all simplified and made easy to understand.

A delightful collection of light-hearted classic stories from some of the greatest Victorian and Edwardian-era writers.

A superb collection of classic short stories showcasing the variety, depth and imagination of great Victorian writers.

Neil Munro's captivating Tales of Para Handy, captain of the "Vital Spark", the "smertest" steamboat ever to sail the River Clyde. Whatever happened to the shaggy dog story? Very few, if any seem to be published these days. Maybe our lives are all too pressurised and full-on to allow us to kick back and listen to an engaging, diverting, well-told tale.

A collection of humorous stories featuring Munro's best-loved creation: master mariner Para Handy. Read by Robert Trotter, all stories are unabridged, self-contained, and describe the numerous adventures aboard Para Handy's ship, The Vital Spark.

You’ve built the business. You’ve got the vision. But leading a team, inspiring consistent performance, and staying focused on growth? That’s where the real challenge begins. Imagine being in the middle of a critical meeting. You’ve put in the prep, but your team is distracted. Or worse, you’ve delegated a major project — only to find the results fall painfully short. Day after day, your bold ideas are buried under the weight of putting out fires, managing personalities, and spinning plates.

If you’re responsible for fire safety — whether you’re a business owner, safety manager, facilities lead or designated dutyholder — Fire Risk: The Dark Arts is your shortcut to getting it right without overspending, second-guessing, or struggling through the jargon alone. This audiobook is your straight-talking, no-fluff guide to fire risk assessments and fire safety management. Designed for busy professionals, it strips away the confusion and gets straight to what matters: how to identify risk, stay compliant, and protect your people.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up your fishkeeping skills, Mastering the Art of Tropical Fishkeeping is your go-to guide for setting up and maintaining a stunning tropical aquarium.

This book is a comprehensive guide detailing how to manage the risks associated with Legionnaires’ disease within non-domestic premises in the UK.

An informative no-nonsense guide to health and safety. Health and safety is a very dry arduous subject. Let us be totally honest! Everyone has an opinion on it, and it’s mostly bad. The whole perceived premise around health and safety is that it’s often “over the top”, it’s the “nanny state”, it’s overbearing, and “The Man” is giving us extra things to do. In reality it’s there to keep us all safe and healthy.

Neil Munro (1863-1930) was a Scottish journalist, newspaper editor, author and literary critic who is now mainly known for his humorous short stories. 'The Tudor Cup' is an amusing tale based on stereotypes. Two crooked London art dealers are set on swindling an eccentric Scottish Laird of a valuable artefact in his collection: a Tudor cup of silver. A similar cup had sold recently at Sotheby's for a small fortune. But the canny Scot sees straight through the swindle and manages to double-cross the duo quite ingeniously.

Neil Munro (1863-1930) was a Scottish journalist, newspaper editor, author and literary critic who is now mainly known for his humorous short stories. The Student Lodger is the humorous tale of a Scottish couple who take on an English divinity student as a lodger. The trainee minister turns out rather livelier than his landlords had hoped....

'A New Cook' is one of Munro's hilarious tales of Para Handy, Sunny Jim and the rest of the crew of the Vital Spark. The ship is welcoming a new cook whose talents include dancing, melodeon playing, practical joking...but sadly not culinary skill.

Neil Munro (1863-1930) was a Scottish journalist, newspaper editor, author and literary critic - a serious writer but now known mainly for his humorous short stories. 'Treasure Trove' is an amusing tale of a time when a whale was beached on a Scottish island just off the coast by Tobermory. The crew of a passing ship, led by the enterprising Sunny Jim, came up with a cunning plan to charge visitors to see the whale. The plan worked brilliantly - until the whale began to decay....