Books published by Troubador Publishing

In the sink or swim world of planners, strategists and their clients, now more than ever, there is a need for a practical handbook to guide us through all the main parts of the process. And thanks to Les Binet and Sarah Carter at Adam&eveDDB we now have just that.

Throughout history, selling and entertainment have gone hand in hand - from the medieval pedlar and the medicine show, to generations of TV commercials featuring song and dance, comedy, and cartoon animals, right up to today's celebrities who launch their own multi-million dollar brands.

He And I is a collection of 16 poems or word pictures catching pivotal moments that tell the story, from traumatic birth to current times, of life with a disabled child and then young adult. These poems are fearless in sharing the love, the warmth and frequent humour with unflinching honesty.

The world boasts myriad teas, most of them lying undiscovered by Western cultures still rooted in the view that tea comes from a tissue bag at breakfast or 4pm. The World Tea Encyclopedia aims to shed light on this wealth of variety and to debunk the snobbishness and doctrine that can scare off newcomers from the joys of tea connoisseurship.

With its winning mix of gripping narrative and easy-to-implement performance-raising tips, this book has become a best-selling classic. It's garnered 5-star reviews and wide-ranging endorsements - from Sebastian Coe and Dame Kelly Holmes to Lord Digby Jones

Sons of Tubal-Cain is a comprehensive history of the evolution of Artificers in the Royal Navy from the introduction of the Engine Room Artificer in 1868 right through to the last class of Artificers, to Pass Out from HMS Sultan in 2010.

The Psychology of Spies and Spying tells the story of the people involved in spying: the human sources (agents) who betray their country or organisation and the professional intelligence officers who manage the collection and reporting process

St Mary's is a vibrant London church on the northern edge of Primrose Hill. It is widely known for its fine liturgy and music in the Anglican tradition, its affirmation of women's ministry, and its pioneering youthwork and social outreach.

In his new book, Brian Anderson explores the life of the neglected Victorian gay icon Edward Carpenter. Using a large number of previously unpublished letters to his lovers, friends and fellow socialists

'The Hollies: Riding The Carousel' is the first full biography of the British music legends. This extensive project, researched in detail, covers the story from their early 1960s formation, playing the small clubs and coffee houses in and around Manchester, right up to the current day.

Louise tells the story of how a near fatal pneumonia as an NHS GP and mother of two transformed her lifeand way of thinking about health. In this personal narrative of how she 'had it all' and then nearly lost it,she explains how she sought even better health after her recovery.

This is a "Self-help workbook" providing a guideline of how to set up, operate, or position a non-governmental organization (NGO) with an idealistic mission. For persons working with, or exploring the potentials of a redefined role of NGOs in the scheme of things, it contains a reference framework with clarifying materials.

Whether you make up part of the 1000% increase in football agents since 2001 or simply have an interest in sport and business, How to Become a Football Agent: The Guide can give you the opportunity and the skills for a successful career in the exhilarating game of football or indeed any client based business.

The Last Post is a story of love, hope and legacy set at Christmas during World War I. The story shows the increasingly poignant correspondence between a father in the trenches, and son back home.

Successful Key Account Management is the culmination of David Hughes' nearly forty years of experience in a B2B (business to business) sales environment. This book will benefit new account managers still developing their skills as well as more experienced colleagues looking to ensure that their abilities are well rounded and up-to-date.

AspergerWorld is a fascinating, part-autobiographical book written by Joely Williams, a young woman with Asperger's syndrome. It aims to inspire and empower those on the autistic spectrum, and teach them the joy of self-acceptance.

Everyone has heard of St Helena, but nobody knows much about it, which suits most of its inhabitants just fine. It does not suit its remote rulers in London, who think that it costs too much and ideally should be made to earn money for them.

Colour is powerful, it can alter a space, enhance a particular mood and excite the senses. Purchasing choices are made within seconds, driven by colour alone. The correct colour palette will support self development and well being in the individual, create a sanctuary and harmony in the home and drive productivity and success in business.

The first of its kind, Coffee and Wine is a comprehensive study and comparison of the growing, producing, marketing and consumption of the two beverages - from tree to cup and from vine to glass.

Annie's father left the family home when she was a teenager leaving Annie feeling abandoned and unwanted. As a result she spurns any opportunity for love and resists change to her safe and ordered life. At the same time she remains fearful that she could end up like her increasingly embittered mother.

A small girl's fascination with a battered old box of letters and photographs from a pioneer family in Queensland leads to the discovery of a tale of industrial unrest in the mining communities of County Durham in the 1880s.