Books published by Legend Press Ltd

The Little Book of Motivation is full of inspirational tips that are easy to implement, as well as words of advice to motivate you on whatever task you are doing and need to complete.It''s the perfect companion to keep with you at all times, pop it in your bag or pocket and dip in to it whenever you feel like you need guidance and motivation.Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises. DemosthenesVision without execution is just hallucination. Henry FordA person often meets his destiny on the road he took to avoid it. Jean de La FontaineThe noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding. Leonardo da VinciWillpower is the biggest tool you must have. AnonThe secret of getting ahead is getting started. Mark Twain

The long awaited Index update is now available in limited editionThe Dickensian was first published in January 1905 and has provided a rich source of information about all kinds of Dickens-related matters for over one hundred and five years. Its readership embraces a wide range of scholars and enthusiasts throughout the world. It is frequently quoted in other works and acts as a journal of record for its publisher, the Dickens Fellowship.To access the encyclopaedic wealth of material provided in the pages of the journal some help is clearly necessary. The first index to The Dickensian was commissioned by the Dickens Fellowship to celebrate the journalΓÇÖs seventieth anniversary in 1972. The index, compiled by Frank Dunn, was completed in 1976 as The Dickensian: A Cumulative Analytical Index, 1905-1974. The current limited edition update, compiled by John Welford, is a complementary volume to the Dunn Index, and covers the years 1975 to 2005.In the pages of John WelfordΓÇÖs index users of The Dickensian will find themselves able to track down references to events in DickensΓÇÖs life, aspects of his character, links to the times in which he wrote, as well as much fascinating information about his subsequent reputation. References to the novels, aspects of their composition, characters in them, reviews of adaptations for various media, the journals Dickens edited and his celebrated public readings all figure in detail in the index. The journalΓÇÖs intimate connection with its parent organisation is also acknowledged in references to the activities of the Fellowship and its branches. Entries in the index are arranged alphabetically and there are two supplementary indexes provided, for illustrations and obituaries.We feel sure that all readers of the journal, both professional and amateur, will want to have access to this volume, produced by The University of Buckingham Press and published in 2010.

Technology is redefining what it means to live in society and be human.

It happened after leaving the Slade School of Art.Anthony Green realised that Mary Cozens-Walker would be the subject of his life''s work.Anthony''s Green art foregrounding his wife, Mary Cozens-Walker, has resulted in an impressive body of work. It encompassed over 50 years of creative enterprise: paintings, sculptures, and prints.Since 1988, Green has produced two to three prints each year, many of which have featured at the Royal Academy''s Summer Exhibition.Anthony Green: Printed Pictures features the University of Buckingham Collection which included almost all of Green''s prints to date. His extraordinarily colourful palette has been faithfully reproduced, alongside captions for each print, revealing new and specific information about their background and production.Dr Paul Davis''s fascinating introductory essay draws on the recent interviews with Anthony Green, as well as art critics'' opinions, past and present, from the UK and beyond.

Over 25 years in the making, the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is described by the UN as setting an important standard for the treatment of indigenous peoples that will undoubtedly be a significant tool towards eliminating human rights violations against the planet''s 370 million indigenous people and assisting them in combating discrimination and marginalisation.The concerns and sticking points were consistently over some key provisions of the Declaration, such as indigenous peoples'' right to self-determination and the control over natural resources existing on indigenous peoples'' traditional lands. The four member states that voted against were Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States - though all four have since moved to endorse the Declaration.These papers discuss and examine relevant intellectual property law, human rights, family law, international treaty law and international economic law.

ΓÇÿHaunting and beautifully writtenΓÇÖ Emma BurstallWhen her identical twin Laurel dies, seventeen-year-old WillowΓÇÖs life falls apart. With her parentsΓÇÖ marriage faltering, she finds escape at her uncle JoeΓÇÖs cottage. But even as they begin to know each other, Willow is plagued with memories of her sister. Then, Lucas arrives in her life ΓÇô troubled, angry and with a dangerous past.JoeΓÇÖs cottage is idyllic, but the forest is filled with secrets. What is Joe hiding from her? What events have brought Lucas to her door? And who is the Slaughter Man who steals through WillowΓÇÖs sleep?As the lines between dreams and reality become blurred, WillowΓÇÖs torment deepens. It seems as if her only escape lies with the Slaughter Man.What Reviewers and Readers Say:ΓÇÿA dark, eloquently creepy tale. Parkin''s prose quivers with visceral terrorΓÇÖ Carol Lovekin, Author of Snow Sisters & GhostbirdΓÇÿHaunting, complex and beautifully written. A really compelling read'' Emma Burstall, the top 10 bestselling author of the Tremarnock Series

An introductory guide to managing cybersecurity for businesses. How to prevent, protect and respond to threats.

In an ageist future where euthanasia is encouraged as a patriotic act and dementia is not tolerated, a man watches his wife slip away from him. Fortuitously, he crosses paths with a young woman struggling to get the funds together to keep her brother's life support switched on and the two enter into a business arrangement. A smart dystopia in the tradition of "1984" and "The Handmaid's Tale".

Three struggling but forward-thinking mums of various kinds are united by their aversion to being labelled as 'mummy bloggers'. The three are each nominated for an award, with the pressure on from there, and the hidden pasts boiling over.

The Woman in the White Kimono is a captivating novel by Ana Johns. Published by Legend Press Ltd in 2019, this book takes you on a journey that transcends cultures and spans decades. The story is deeply rooted in the genre of historical fiction, providing a rich, immersive experience for the reader. Ana Johns weaves a narrative that is as complex as it is engaging, utilizing her profound understanding of human nature and her keen eye for detail. The Woman in the White Kimono is not just a book, but a window into a world that is both foreign and familiar. The author's skillful storytelling will leave you deeply moved and wanting more. This book is a testament to Ana Johns' talent and a gift to readers everywhere. Published by Legend Press Ltd, it's a must-read for anyone seeking a deeply moving and beautifully written story.

Walt Whitman published his first collection of poetry, Leaves of Grass, in 1855. Whitman spent most of his professional life writing and revising it multiple times until his death.It was highly controversial during its time for its explicit sexual imagery, and Whitman was subject to derision by many contemporary critics.

Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is a novella written by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson and published in 1886. London lawyer John Gabriel Utterson decides to investigate the appearance of the brutish and evil Edward Hyde, which leads him back to his old friend, Dr Henry Jekyll.

"No one would have believed in the last years of the nineteenth century that this world was being watched keenly and closely by intelligences greater than man's and yet as mortal as his own; that as men busied themselves about their various concerns they were scrutinised and studied."

After her parents' death, sickly ten-year-old Mary Lennox is sent to Misselthwaite Manor to live with her uncle. Everyone sees her as a selfish and rude child, but she's also terribly lonely. She dislikes her new home, but one day she finds the key to a locked and neglected garden.

No space of regret can make amends for one life's opportunity misused.

Inspired by the true story of the Peterloo Massacre.Manchester 1819. Prices are high and wages are low, but as the poor become poorer, the rich are alarmed by their calls for reform.Mill-worker Nancy Kay struggles to support her ailing mother and sensitive son. Desperate to provide for them, she is inspired to join the growing agitation. But, as she risks everything to attend a great assembly on St Peter’s Field, Nancy is unaware the day will go down in history, not as a triumph but as tragedy; the Peterloo massacre.This is one woman’s story of belief in change, pieced together by her family and friends and the two men who share her momentous summer. A story of hope, and sacrifice, and above all, courage.''Vivid, gripping and so evocative'' Dr Janette Martin''A compelling account of this fateful day in British political history'' The Historical Novel Society''Moving and beautifully written'' Emma Darwin''Lyrical, earthy and compelling'' Brian Keaney''A powerful, heartfelt story'' James Wilson''A heroine not just for 1819 but 2019 too'' Dr Jacqueline Riding, Historian, Curator and Author''This moving tale will bring history alive'' Julie Barham, Northernreader

Meetings offers all you need to know to get the most out of meetings - from setting meetings up, leading them, to how to make the most out of them once the meeting is over.

‘Lauren Sams is the hilarious best friend you haven’t met yet’ Maggie AldersonThere’s life Before Baby and life After Baby. Any idiot knows that. I knew that. Except I didn’t know what life After Baby would really be like…Georgie Henderson is discovering that in the twenty-first century being a Good Working Mum means answering emails at midnight while you purée vegetables, line up play dates and French lessons for your four-month-old daughter.Georgie’s ex, Jase, gets 100 per cent of the credit for 5 per cent of the work, and her best friend, Nina, is on a ‘self-discovery’ journey that involves a young bartender and a plan to become an artisanal florist. And all her mum wants is for her to find a man. Preferably the one who is the father of her child. And Georgie? She just wants a nap, which she''s quickly discovering is harder to come by than nuts at a preschool.What Reviewers and Readers Say:‘Crazy Busy Guilty is instantly relatable! Whose life isn’t crazy and busy? And guilt is an occupational hazard of being a mum’ Jessica Rowe''I laughed at Georgie, and I laughed at myself. I laughed at all of us who somehow manage to get so much done in between childcare pickups and daytime baby naps'' Women''s Agenda''The perfect read for a sleep-deprived new mum... With plenty of humour and relatable moments, it delves into society’s expectations of the modern mum'' Chicklit Club''It is highly relatable, insightful and filled with moments of humour as well as of horror. Sams has done a fantastic job of highlighting some of the issues faced by working mothers and included quite the surprise twist in the last couple of chapters'' Beauty and Lace''Hilariously funny and wickedly insightful, Crazy Busy Guilty is a fast-moving novel about the pitfalls of juggling a dream career with parenting, and the perils of modern dating... While they’re much-discussed issues, Sams’ take is fresh and funny and hits right at the heart of the the struggle, with hilarious one-liners and up-to-the-minute observations'' Better Reading

In a near-future Britain, the sister of a deceased national hero joins the terrorist effort against a fascist regime. Highly topical whilst also in line with the likely dystopia trend.

Three women set off on a hiking adventure into the wilderness, encountering dangers that will test and affirm the bond between them. Timely in relation to the Me Too movement and increasing awareness of limits imposed on women.