Books published by Chronos Publishing

On the evening of the launch of his debut novel, Matt West and his wife, Jo are knocked down by a car. She is killed and he's left in a wheelchair. After a challenging few months in hospital, Matt begins living independently. A story of grief and joy, conflict and resolution, tears and laughter.

The book charts his fascinating life from CEO and global Rockstar of Amway to his off the cuff #MicroBizMatters events. Exposing how business owners are conned out of their money by "industry advisers" and often forced into debt. A modern and up to date take on Small is Beautiful by EF Schumacher.

If World War Three is fought with nuclear weapons... World War Four will be fought with bows and arrows.

It starts with a letter from the dead... Ursula is plunged into a world full of fantastical stories and moments of horror as she fights to free herself from chains she didn't know bound her. Adam, a stranger is dying and Ursula can save him, but at what cost... his sanity?

The refreshingly new and honest book for marketers who want to uncover the truth about the world of digital advertising. Written by the owners of YouTube specialist media buyer and targeting consultancy s.media, this new book unveils everything anyone ever needs to know about online marketing and why YouTube is the future.

There is no other book that talks about the practical reality of being on a board. 'Behind Closed Doors' is full of information and tips on how to be director, how to make decisions and how to face the real dilemmas that you will come across.

Lowly office clerk Jim, has been press-ganged into a clandestine organisation of assassins, who control the population by secretly culling them in a variety of bizarrely ridiculous ways. If you thought your day job was bad, just wait until you see Jim's "To Do" list!

An inspirational and compassionate book challenging you to confront your uncertainties about speaking in front of people. You'll learn how to stand, where to look, what to do with your hands and how to acquire a beautifully, resonant voice. There is a speaker inside you... waiting to shine.

Insight into the often closed world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). An honest and often brutal account of building a business to sell and avoiding the pitfalls along the way.

A historical family saga, two books telling the story of the Blackwells

A beautifully illustrated winter's tale which will delight young readers. Who is coming?The animals are so excited and cannot wait for their special visitor.Take a walk through the woodland and meet the animals including Mr Xister, The Donkey, Esther, The Goat, & Gaia, Sky and Bruyn, The DogsThis book will enchant readers young and old and makes a perfect pre-Christmas gift.

All of us our subject to the power of influencing. For example, through the media, following and joining trends or perhaps being pressured by friends and family. Equally, there lies within us the potential to influence others and this can be a powerful aspect of behavioural competence in our skills toolbox.Influence can be wielded on a larger scale and might be seen as spread across nations through propaganda and fear. On the other hand, when influence takes place between two people it might be experienced in a coercive relationship or in a gentler form in situations where one-person cares for another. Influencing is a key skill relevant across many occupations from customer facing roles to positions of line management and leadership and when carried out by example and with integrity influencing and effective communications skills can create strong bonds and seamlessly achieve results.With these points in mind this handbook can be read as a birds-eye view or used as a practical resource with the contents applied in more intimate, every day or business settings. Published in an easy to use format which includes highlights, useful quotations and case studies the book is divided into distinct sections which ease you through key areas with the aim to:Explore and discuss methods of communication, influencing and persuading others to gain cooperation, support and commitmentEnable readers to influence and use effective communications skills in the achievement of successful outcomes while retaining the respect of others

The story of the world's first superhero. As he investigates the origin story of Subject Six and explores the word's reaction reacts to his arrival weaving together pop science and pop theology, a thriller narrative unfolds as Benji gets sucked into the battle for Subject Six and his powers.

Set in Victorian England during the mid to late 1800's. A time of affluence due to the rise of the British Empire and with it a class divide epitomised by the political-social unrest in London's dark underworld the East End.John Cutty is a troubled young boy struggling through childhood as he is exposed to life events that leave him with deep emotional scars inflicted by psychological trauma. With his sanity at stake, he finds sanctuary in the deepest recesses of his mind to escape from the painful experiences and draws strength from an inner guiding voice. With adulthood comes a change of fortunes as John moves to London and with it the potential for a new life and career. Following a chance encounter, he is drawn to the excitement and menace of Whitechapel and the East End. All seems well until a reunion with his estranged mother triggers a series of events with explosive consequences played out on the dark streets of Whitechapel. What follows is a fast paced journey through the life and mind of a serial murderer that climaxes with an explosive internal battle between John Cutty and his dark alter ego with his sanity and the life of his loved one at stake.

Is the world making good use of you? After thirty years with this question in his head, Jos Burton decided to make himself useful and have a go at answering the question.