James Eden

'This book is so good! Brilliantly written, enlightening and deeply compelling. The Untapped Self is a fascinating read on the subject of healing.' - DOLLY ALDERTON'I loved this book - funny, fascinating and scarcely believable if I hadn't experienced such a dramatic boost in my own heath from Gerad's treatments.' - RUPERT EVERETTAt the age of twenty-seven, Gerad suffered a life-altering breakdown. When conventional treatments failed to help, he sought an alternative solution and immersed himself in the teachings of ancient Chinese philosophy and acupuncture. According to this system of medicine, we are all made up of the five elements of Nature (wood, fire, earth, metal, water). When they are in balance, we thrive; when they are not, chaos ensues. Sceptical at first, but desperate to feel well, Gerad took a leap of faith - one that was to open his eyes to a new way of being. In this remarkable book, Gerad, now a master in Five Element acupuncture, recounts the stories of ten patients who, like him, were searching for a way to heal themselves. Allowing us to sit in on their therapy sessions, he explores their extraordinarily varied and complex life experiences, and challenges all our modern assumptions about what it takes to find happiness and fulfilment. These fascinating case studies explain the very essence of what is to be human - loves and losses, struggles and triumphs - and offer a transformative path to healing and renewal. "A human and humorous insight into the magic of acupuncture. Gerad is the most incredible practitioner, and Five-Element Acupuncture has been a healing force through difficult times in my life, and continues to help me thrive both personally and professionally." - MELANIE CHISHOLM (MEL C)

We have all, at one time or another, known the suspense of the interviewee's chair. Very little has been said, however, of life on the other side of the desk. For the uninformed employer, the job interview is a long-distance run, rather than a brief, anxious sprint. There is often nowhere to turn for guidance on how to make the right call, and how to deal with the wrong one. In The Official Recruitment Guide, James Bode Eden offers his recollections, drawn from a managerial career on four continents, as a guide to how best to approach this unenviable task. The reader will find a collection of stories, divided according to theme; Bewares denote pitfalls to be avoided, Principles suggest some tenets to hold to, while a collection of Amusing Stories relates those moments of working life that obstinately defy classification. ORG can be read either as a reference book or a wry narrative of the managerial existence. From moonlighters to industrial spies, by way of homesick expatriates and eccentric night owls, all business life is here, and a little more besides.

When James Faraday, a young banker, meets with more professional success than he ever dreamed of, his life at home begins to change accordingly. He soon finds, however, that his growing family and array of properties now require as much work as his professional life, and there is not enough time in the world to handle both. James sets up his own business to deal with the issue; the Domestic Operatives Recruitment Group supplies butlers, maids, chauffeurs - even poets - to those in need of their services. Almost as soon as this is done, though, James realizes his problems are only just beginning. James finds himself entangled in a web of dishonest nannies, eccentric chefs and distracted assistants. With every new recruitment, he finds, his life only becomes more frantic and complicated. Will James hit on the solution for domestic bliss, or sink ever deeper into the quicksand of his responsibilities?

Business Economics is part of a major new national programme of highly developed texts and modules for undergraduate students following business studies courses.