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A Guide to Criminal Law, second edition, is a comprehensive guide to the legal system and the area of criminal law as it affects people in a day-to-day capacity. The book is clear and concise and covers all the relevant areas of the criminal justice system and is designed for those people who either wish to understand more about the legal system or wish to know more about a specific area of law.

This revised edition of The Leaseholders Handbook builds on the previous edition by updating essential information and including changes to the law and practice of managing leasehold property to 2019. The book is comprehensive and intended for the layperson although it can be utilised by the student or professional and individuals generally. There is also an update on the formation and development of commonhold and also outlines the processes in setting up a flat management company for those who have bought the freehold.

How to Succeed at Job Interviews updates the previous editions following ongoing appraisals of job interviews techniques, the methods used by employers to recruit staff and the skills needed by staff when attending job interviews in this more competitive economic climate. Compiled by a careers advisor who specialises in coaching people of all ages to enter the employment market, the book is very comprehensive and will equip those filling in applications and attending job interviews with enhanced skills.

This latest Revised edition of Letting Property for Profit is written against the backdrop of a falling housing market, but also rising rents as buyers find it difficult to obtain finance. It will be particularly suited to new entrants to the buy-to-let investment market, providing a detailed analysis of the current situation and the availability of capital plus legal considerations and tax advice.

A Guide to Understanding and Using The British Legal System updates the previous edition to 2020 in the light of ongoing changes in law and also practice. The book covers the workings of the legal system and also how the individual can take action in various ways. The book is comprehensive and should provide those wishing to take action, whether experienced or new to the area of personal litigation, with a knowledge of the way forward.

Parkinson's Disease, or the onset of Parkinson's, is a very stressful time for those unfortunate enough to suffer it. Often guidance on the subject is conflicting and unclear. Explaining Parkinson's deals with Parkinson's in a sensitive and clear manner and will be of great assistance and comfort to those who read it. The book gives advice on techniques for coping with diagnosis, finding the right doctors and diets and dealing with the condition and the attendant stress.

This invaluable guide to managing the process of and surviving, personal bankruptcy has been written in light of the record numbers of people currently declaring themselves bankrupt. The book is aimed solely at individuals, not at companies or other organizations. A detailed background to the insolvency service and the general law covering bankruptcy is given, along with the processes underpinning bankruptcy and the situation that exists following bankruptcy. Overall, anyone reading this book will benefit from the detailed information.

A Straightforward Guide to Probate and the Law is a concise and informative guide to all the processes that underpin probate and the obtaining of probate. The book is designed exclusively for anyone who is either a family member or who is acting as an executor of an estate. By using this clear and easy to understand guide, the processes of applying for probate and also understanding taxation and the final accounts and finalizing the probate process will become clear.

Buying Property Abroad is a clear guide, aimed generally at individuals and property investors, and anyone who may wish to relocate to a particular country, to the processes involved in investing in property in overseas countries. This book will prove invaluable to all who are considering travelling abroad and investing in the property markets in Europe and beyond.

Buying a franchise is probably one of the most important decisions a person can make. This guide takes the reader through all the factors needed to arrive at a decision. With franchises, a person enjoys many of the advantages of an established business, such as a tried and tested product or service, a set of established operational guidelines and in most cases, a pretty good idea of whether or not the format will work in a chosen area or location. However, it goes without saying that a decision to enter into a franchise shouldn't be taken lightly. This book will assist in the process of researching a franchise.

This revised edition of A Guide to Effective Negotiating substantially builds on the first edition in the light of changes in approach in this area, specifically changes introduced by the London Business School, incorporated by the Department for Innovation and Skills in their training schedule. The book is clear and concise and is intended for both the professional, the student or the layperson. It is ideal for anyone who wishes to develop their negotiating techniques and keep abreast of different schools of thought.