Books published by HarperCollins Focus

Studies have shown that 60% of male managers feel uncomfortable working one-on-one with their female colleagues. That's where The Man's Guide to Corporate Culture comes in.

Talent is just the starting point for a successful life. It's the choices people make that take them beyond talent and propel them to extraordinary success in life and leadership.

Policies and procedures aren't glamorous, but they're essential for making a company run efficiently and legally. Now managers have a definitive guide to creating clear, accurate Pand P documents. Written in a friendly, informal style and loaded with examples, checklists, guidelines, quick tips, work plans, and forms, it is ready for immediate use.

How do you address an awkward employee situation without making matters worse? This practical, solution-oriented guide walks readers though sample dialogues managers can use to meet issues head-on.

Pump up the flavours of spirits and mixers with this essential guide to homemade blends and infusions.

For anyone suffering under the crushing weight of debt, author JoAnneh Nagler has something to tell you: there's a much simpler way.

It's the same cycle: you diligently sort through resumes to find the cream of the crop. You have amazing interviews and confidently land on the one, but two weeks into the job and the one turns out to be the wrong one. What gives? Well, you're clearly screwing something up, and it's time to find out what it is.

Sixteen-year-old Siria Nightingale has never seen the sun. The light is dangerous, according to Queen Iyzabel, a witch who shrouded the kingdom in shadow. But what Siria discovers at the Choosing Ball sends her on a quest that could bring back the Light ... or doom the kingdom to shadow forever.

Explore the wonderful world of vegetables with Vegetables: The Ultimate Cookbook.A celebration of vegetables by chef and farmer Laura Sorkin. Learn about where specific vegetables originated, which countries produce the largest amount of radishes, how to select the best avocado, ways to use jicama, and more. With this book on hand, it's easy to delight all tastes by making vegetables the star of any dish. Inside you'll find: - 300+ easy-to-follow recipes, including options for snacks, salads, soups, stews, side dishes, and entrees - A heavily illustrated A-Z of over 50 vegetables comprised of the author's expertise as both a chef and farmer - Mouthwatering photography, archival imagery, and colorful original illustrations - Recipes for essential ingredients, including stocks, pastas and noodles, dumpling wrappers, and condiments - Thoughtful analysis of various farming methods Laura Sorkin was born in New York City and grew up in Connecticut. She has a BA from McGill University, a Culinary degree from the French Culinary Institute, and a Masters of Environmental Management from Duke University. She ran an organic vegetable farm for over 15 years and has been co-owner of Runamok Maple since 2009. Laura has written for Edible Green Mountains, Kids VT, Seven Days, Modern Farmer, Local Banquet, Northern Woodlands, and Better Homes and Gardens. She lives in northwestern Vermont with her husband and two children.

From the author that brought you Grilling and Rubs, this all-in-one cookbook is your one-stop guide for summer cooking.Learn how to grill any meat or vegetable to perfection with over 100 recipes for grilling, marinating, and basting. Experiment with new flavors, or perfect classics like grilled Buffalo chicken wings with this easy-to-use recipe book. With plenty of sides that can be tossed on the grill, get ready to bring your kitchen into the outdoors. This cookbook is the perfect housewarming gift for the BBQ guru in your life.

We love our moms, but sometimes they make for the perfect comedy.From awkward questions to nagging phone calls, sometimes a mother's love can be smothering. Laugh along with some of mom's greatest follies, from the times she wants to set you up on a date with a doctor to checking to making sure you've eaten. The perfect gift for stressed out siblings and good-humored mothers alike, this book will have you in stitches. The latest edition in the Curio series, this pocket-sized book is perfect for laughter on the go.

Want to know how tall the pyramids are? Can you remember the name of the villain in The Incredibles? Super Duper Book of Trivia Vol. 2 to the rescue!With trivia questions specially made for kids 7 and older and bottom-of-the-page answers, this book will make sure that the fun never turns frustrating. Competitive learners and curious minds of all ages will love the easy-to-read trivia questions. The fun never ends with 1,700 new-and-improved trivia questions to pick from.

With Speedy Cactus, you’ll never feel deserted by your gardening skills ever again.Hop into the succulent craze without adding another responsibility to your busy life. This easy-to-care-for potted pal is perfect for anyone with less-than-green thumbs. With plenty of pop-out decorations to choose from, your cactus will be styling no matter the season. Simply pop, fan, and place for the look of a real cactus with none of the danger! With Speedy Cactus, you’ll never feel deserted by your gardening skills ever again.

For salespeople tired of feeling stressed out, burned out, and bummed out that their customers don't want to hear from them, A Mind for Sales is the guide they need to develop a success mindset and the habits required to breakthrough to a whole new level of sales performance.

One of Beatrix Potter's many memorable stories, now as a padded board book!Enjoy the wild adventure of Benjamin Bunny and his cousin Peter Rabbit like you've never seen it before with one of Beatrix Potter's many memorable stories, now as a padded board book! Charles Santore's beautiful, best-selling illustrations capture the spirit of this classic book and make the story leap off the page. This special padded board book of Beatrix Potter's classic story is sturdy, with rounded corners-perfect for little fingers and messes! Great for Easter baskets and baby showers, this book is the perfect way to share one of your favorite Beatrix Potter stories with friends and loved ones.

Discover the potent business playbook that will pack your pipeline and turn you into a selling champ!