Mike Cullen has created  the most effective PR agency in London.  His client list comprises a veritable who's who from the FTSE 100, and the cream of the crop is Starwear, the world's leading sports wear manufacturer.  Nathan Strauss, Chairman of Starwear, is respected throughout the business world for his straightforward ethics, and the business community is rocked when he commits suicide.  So too is Chris Treiger, an analyst who has just been head-hunted by Cullen to head up a major piece of research for Starwear.  Nathan's brother Jacob immediately steps in to Nathan's shoes, and it seems that the company will continue as before.  However Chris realises that all is not right with either the company or the agency and his unease rapidly turns to fear when his erstwhile lover, an investigative journalist, turns up some highly damaging facts.  But can he trust her?  Or has the world of PR hype and its trick mirrors affected his judgement, perhaps his sanity? A remarkable debut thriller of chilling authenticity.

Conflict of Interest

MICHIE, DAVID

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Little,Brown & Company

From the Cash for Questions scandal to the creation of New Labour, the BA/Virgin affair, to Princess Diana's divorce from the Prince of Wales, this text examines the growing influence, methods and personalities of Britain's most powerful, if unseen, public relations advisers in a behind-the-scenes analysis of the pervasive influence of the PR world. David Michie, an industry insider, demystifies the dark art of public relations, revealing how Britain's top spin doctors operate and the extent to which their invisible influence affects buying habits, voting patterns, share prices and many other aspects of our daily lives.

Invisible persuaders

Business & Money

Management & Leadership

BANTAM PRESS

The sixth book in the every popular Dalai Lama's Cat novel series.

The Dalai Lama's Cat and the Claw of Attraction

Literature & Fiction

Genre Fiction

Conch Books

In a remote, Himalayan monastery, Matt Lester has devoted five years of spiritual preparation for this moment: it is his destiny to open an ancient, sealed scroll containing prophetic wisdom the world urgently needs. But when his time comes, violent assailants steal the scroll. Matt is caught up in a dangerous, high-stakes hunt to recover it, turning him from the pursuer to the pursued.On the other side of the world, the results of scientist Alice Weisenstein’s mind-body healing research are about to be revealed. Things take a sinister turn when her supervisor goes missing — and she realizes she is being followed. Guided by the lamas, Matt’s search for the scroll takes him to Alice. The pair become caught between powerful influences and escalating threats. Together they must decide who they can really trust.The Secret Mantra weaves breakthrough science and spiritual insights into a heart-stopping storyline. It won’t just have you turning the pages. It will shake up your whole idea of who you are, and the transformation of which you are capable.

The Secret Mantra (A Matt Lester Spiritual Thriller)

As kittens we feel it often. All it takes is a wind-blown feather, an unexpected delicacy, or the alluring rush of water and instantly we are caught up in it: wonderment. Enchantment. Being fully absorbed in the here and now.By the time we reach senior status, way beyond the point of being impressed by such trivia, we have become knowing and indifferent. But we have lost something, have we not? Which begs answers to some intriguing questions. Is it possible to recover the unaffected zest for life which once came to us so naturally? To become un-blasé? Can you and I, dear reader, awaken the kitten within?The Dalai Lama's Cat is confronted by a most unpleasant truth: she is getting old.A routine visit to the vet confirms this. But is a future of decrepitude and senior cat biscuits inevitably a cause for despair? As it happens, she soon finds that a startling reminder of life's transience is exactly what's needed to renew our gratitude for life. To lighten up, accept ourselves, and value what truly matters.With irrepressible mischief, the Dalai Lama's Cat explores the intriguing insight that reality is a projection of our mind. In so doing, she comes to discover that awakening the kitten within is not just possible - it is our purpose! For when we do so with a particular wisdom, we catch a glimpse of our own sublime nature. With a benevolent energy that reaches from the pages, this is the Dalai Lama's Cat at her most tender, irreverent, joyful best.

The Dalai Lama's Cat Awaken the Kitten Within

Instant Karma: The Day It Happened

“Why doesn’t everyone believe in karma?” Lama Tashi repeated the question with a mischievous twinkle. “The answer is very simple.” 
He gazed at where his students relaxed on their meditation cushions in the candle-lit room. “It’s because karma isn’t instant. If cause was followed immediately by effect, there would be no question, no doubt.” 
A wave of recognition passed, palpably through the room. And along with it, a surge of possibilities. “Imagine if karma went instant?” said Anton. “How crazy would that be?” 
What if we all woke one day to discover that every act of generosity was followed, soon after, by an unexpected windfall? If theft or betrayal led to rapid calamity? Within minutes, the effects of instant karma would be felt by each one of us. Within hours it wouldn’t just be ordinary folks trying to figure out the new order—it would be everyone from the President down. 
Instant Karma is the story of that day. An extraordinary vision, by turns hilarious and poignant, early adopters are quick to capitalize on the new dynamics while karma change deniers vehemently dig in their heels. A food poisoning contagion arising from factory farming sees the world go vegetarian by lunchtime. A little-known Buddhist monk, Lama Tashi, suddenly becomes TV’s go-to man, sought out for the wisdom he imparts with such oceanic benevolence. 
Amid the roller coaster of events, Instant Karma takes us to unexplored places. How much would human behavior change if we had to live with the immediate consequences of our actions? Is reality much more a product of our minds than of circumstances? And does focusing on the wellbeing of others truly hold the key to our greatest flourishing? 
Zesty, subversive, warm-hearted, Instant Karma is David Michie at his thought-provoking best. 
“Story-telling is a gift, and David Michie imaginatively creates interconnected pictures of lives and situations that we all recognize to bring about an understanding of karma, and through these stories we learn how a recognition of this can help us live better lives. Human drama and romantic comedy are combined with Buddhist wisdom, science, and philosophy into an inspirational and joyful read that is a life lesson. 
Instant Karma is optimistic, funny, provocative and transforming. It deserves to find a wide audience—“may all sentient beings find Happiness”. There is no more important message.” 
—Duncan Baird, Publisher

Humor & Satire

"Why doesn't everyone believe in karma?" Lama Tashi repeated the question with a mischievous twinkle. "The answer is very simple."\nHe gazed at where his students relaxed on their meditation cushions in the candle-lit room. "It's because karma isn't instant. If cause was followed immediately by effect, there would be no question, no doubt."\nA wave of recognition passed, palpably through the room. And along with it, a surge of possibilities. 
"Imagine if karma went instant?" said Anton. "How crazy would that be?"\nWhat if we all woke one day to discover that every act of generosity was followed, soon after, by an unexpected windfall? If theft or betrayal led to rapid calamity? Within minutes, the effects of instant karma would be felt by each one of us. Within hours it wouldn't just be ordinary folks trying to figure out the new order-it would be everyone from the President down. 
Instant Karma is the story of that day. An extraordinary vision, by turns hilarious and poignant, early adopters are quick to capitalize on the new dynamics while karma change deniers vehemently dig in their heels. A food poisoning contagion arising from factory farming sees the world go vegetarian by lunchtime. A little-known Buddhist monk, Lama Tashi, suddenly becomes TV's go-to man, sought out for the wisdom he imparts with such oceanic benevolence. 
Amid the roller coaster of events, Instant Karma takes us to unexplored places. How much would human behavior change if we had to live with the immediate consequences of our actions? Is reality much more a product of our minds than of circumstances? And does focusing on the wellbeing of others truly hold the key to our greatest flourishing? 
Zesty, subversive, warm-hearted, Instant Karma is David Michie at his thought-provoking best.\n"Story-telling is a gift, and David Michie imaginatively creates interconnected pictures of lives and situations that we all recognize to bring about an understanding of karma, and through these stories we learn how a recognition of this can help us live better lives. Human drama and romantic comedy are combined with Buddhist wisdom, science, and philosophy into an inspirational and joyful read that is a life lesson.\nInstant Karma is optimistic, funny, provocative and transforming. It deserves to find a wide audience-"may all sentient beings find Happiness". There is no more important message." -Duncan Baird, Publisher

The Dalai Lama's Cat and the Four Paws of Spiritual Success

Bolinda Audio

The Dalai Lama's Cat is back: irreverent, vain--and as delightfully insightful as ever "If you're wondering how being in the presence of an enlightened person may be communicated on the pages of book written by a flawed and complex--if extremely beautiful--cat, let me confess that my only job here is to offer you a mirror. A looking glass of a particular kind. One that reflects back not the contours of your nose or the arch of your brow, but which provides a much deeper reflection of who and what you are. Look closely, dear reader, there's no need to be afraid. For what you will discover, if you ever doubted it, is that your own true nature is quite different from whatever flecks and imperfections may temporarily obscure it. At heart you are a being whose pristine nature is nothing other than pure, great love and pure, great compassion.Mine too "When the Dalai Lama's inner circle is set the task of providing His Holiness with a book he can give his visitors, an unexpected volunteer stretches out her paws. The book is to summarize the four key elements of Tibetan Buddhism--and, importantly, to communicate how it feels to be in the profoundly reassuring presence of His Holiness. Who better to do this than his much-loved feline?Through encounters with celebrity visitors and her own intriguing adventures, the Dalai Lama's Cat explains all four key themes, not so much as ideas but as practices to be embodied. Along the way she even gets a new title: "Therapy Cat." If you have ever sought a summary of Tibetan Buddhist wisdom, albeit from an unusual and whiskery source, this may just be the book to get you purring

Self-Help

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Conflict of Interest

Invisible persuaders

The Dalai Lama's Cat and the Claw of Attraction

The Secret Mantra (A Matt Lester Spiritual Thriller)

The Dalai Lama's Cat Awaken the Kitten Within

Instant Karma: The Day It Happened

Instant Karma: The Day It Happened

The Dalai Lama's Cat and the Four Paws of Spiritual Success

The Dalai Lama's Cat and the Four Paws of Spiritual Success

The Dalai Lama's Cat and the Four Paws of Spiritual Success