Books published by HarperCollins Focus

What does it mean to be a good leader? Do you believe that leadership is a biblical idea? Founded by John C. Maxwell in 1996, EQUIP (TM) is dedicated to equipping Christians with the leadership skills needed for advancing the Great Commission in their communities, workplaces, and churches.

Courageous Leadership Workbook will help both you and your leadership team become the exceptional leaders that God has called you to be.

In Fire Someone Today, you'll read what Pritchett has discovered through his years of experience as an entrepreneur and small business owner. It is a book about what to do, what not to do, and why. For your business, it could be that one piece of advice that makes all the difference . . . and even give you a few laughs along the way.

From author Laurie Boyle Crompton comes Pretty in Punxsutawney, the story of 17-year-old Andie who's stuck repeating her first day at a new school over and over. Andie's convinced she needs true love's kiss to break the curse but instead discovers how a high school filled with cliques and misfits can find common ground despite their differences.

Your next real estate investment doesn't have to be so risky. Learn how to crunch the right numbers before you commit capital.

Before your next interview, learn the questions that will get you past the polished exteriors and rehearsed replies and help you discover what the applicant is actually like.

The best questions during a sales pitch that can increase the chances of a sale should come not from the customer but from YOU--the salesperson!

Are you having trouble communicating? Maybe you should try talking less--and listening more.

Rediscover the timeless nursery rhymes of Mother Goose in this gorgeous picture book, packed with more than 100 rhymes, beautiful, full-color illustrations, and a stunning four-panel gatefold. Full color.

Between Before and After, by award-winning author Maureen McQuerry, explores the nature of family secrets, resiliency, and redemption as seen through the eyes of two young adults told in dual narratives between 1918 New York City and 1955 San Jose, California.

From Christina June, author of It Started with Goodbye, comes No Place Like Here, a modern twist on Hansel and Gretel. When Ashlyn Zanotti is off-loaded by her parents for the summer, she must come to terms with her strained relationship with her father and her own personal demons to find her way back home.

We Were Beautiful, from author Heather Hepler, is the story of Mia, a teenager whose severely scarred face is a reminder of the car crash that killed her sister. When Mia is shipped off to New York City for the summer, she meets a group of friends who understand her grief and guilt, and who just may be able to help her find a new beginning.

When Evalina Cassano and Taichi Hamasaki are torn apart by the events following the attack on Pearl Harbor, they must fight to return to one another before World War II steals their future together. From Stephanie Morrill comes Within These Lines, a Junior Library Guild selection, perfect for fans of Monica Hesse, Ruta Sepetys, and Elizabeth Wein.

How do you know whether a promising interview candidate would be a great hire--or a disaster in the making? These revealing interview questions guide managers and human resources professionals to identify and hire the best talent.

Don't start your business alone. Launch your dreams with the guidance of these titans of business!

This insightful and engaging guide reveals timeless lessons learned from the epic successes and devastating failures of one of the greatest leaders of the past to teach project managers how to drive projects toward a successful future.

In The Winning Attitude John C. Maxwell shows you how you can change and become a winner. You can develp the attitude of mind which brings peace, courage, and success!

As one of the top salespeople in the world, Brian Tracy knows the ability to close the sale is the key skill required by all top sales professionals. Fortunately, closing the sale can be learned by practicing the skills of the highest paid salespeople in every business.

New York Times best-selling authors Bryan and Jeffrey Eisenberg walk you through the five phases that comprise web site development, from the critical planning phase, through developing structure, momentum, and communication, to articulating value. Along the way, they offer advice and practical applications culled from their years of experience.

Achieving Personal Greatness helps average people-not just executives-to understand their personal potential and develop the right thinking and habits that lead to empowered living.

This book gives a fresh understanding of the 'laws' that govern the sales profession. There is a major difference between being a salesperson in business and being in business as a salesperson. Being successful in sales has a lot more to do with what's on the inside of a person, and the person's ability to establish and foster loyal relationships.

Laurie Beth Jones, management expert, noticed that none of the personality/temperament profiles in the market today provided a tool that was simple, visual, intuitive, and powerful enough to create a shift in thinking as well as relating, so she developed The Path Elements Profile (PEP).