Books by Martin Bailey

A fully illustrated account of Van Gogh's time at the asylum in Saint-Remy.

Van Gogh's Finale is a definitive account of the final days of the artist's life and the incredible story of what followed.

Studio of the South tells the story of Van Gogh's period in Arles in 1888-9, when his powers were at their height.

New uodated edition of the bestselling guide to the top gadgets, gizmos and apps available in the market. Essential reading for anyone interested in portable technology and the perfect gift for the person who thinks he (or she) has everything...

Have you ever wondered how to take your manufacturing business to the next level with an MRP system? 123 Insight’s Martin Bailey reveals the tried and tested formula that has helped hundreds of businesses to streamline their processes, showing what MRP can really do for your business.If your company has yet to take the leap into implementing an MRP/ERP system or are struggling with existing software, then this book is for you. It explains and breaks down the methodology behind a MRP implementation.This book will show:Why many MRP/ERP implementations failMRP versus ERPHow to win the hearts and minds of staffPlanning your software/vendor selection processData – what to take and what to leaveBreaking down the implementation processManaging the go-live processHow to measure successRegardless of your business or manufacturing process this book is packed with anecdotes of real-world problems and how manufacturers overcame them, breaking down the selection and implementation process in an easy to understand, non-technical way.Includes a foreword by Dave Tudor, Editorial Director for Production Engineering Solutions magazine.About 123insight: The company was founded in 2000 as a response to the fundamental flaws inherent in the traditional MRP selection and implementation process. They have been either nominated or have won dozens of awards, often due to the speed of implementation and the immediate return on investment.About the Author: Martin Bailey has been the Marketing Manager for 123 Insight since 2002 and has written dozens of case studies on successful MRP implementations. This is his ninth book, and he regularly writes for the manufacturing trade press.

Communication skills are fundamental to effective social work practice. Accessible and easy-to-read, this book explores how communication works, the factors that influence how effectively we attend to and convey information, and how we can improve our communication. Practice vignettes and exercises for the reader are included throughout.