New book “How to Survive in a Scale-Up Business” reveals key human skills to thrive in Young High Growth Businesses

According to the Scale Up Institute , over 34,000 scale-ups were recorded in the UK in 2024, generating £1.4trn in turnover despite only making up less than 0

Creative Writing covers voice, structure, prompts, revision, and staying consistent without forcing yourself. We publish craft-focused pieces, process notes, and examples that show the "why," not just the "what." We don't publish plagiarism, shortcut schemes, or generic filler designed only to rank. Advice should be framed as experience and options, not a single right way. This space supports steadier practice and clearer storytelling — at a human pace, with room for drafts that aren't perfect.

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MARKING 40 YEARS: THE RACCOONS GO WORLDWIDE WITH HARDBACK EDITIONS

Award-winning UK publisher Candy Jar Books has partnered with Canadian animation studio Run With Us Productions and Andrews UK to launch exclusive hardback edi

Reading & Knowledge is about reading well and remembering more — attention, note systems, reflection, and connecting ideas across books and articles. We publish calm, practical writing and thoughtful book-related reflections. We don't publish scraped summaries, misleading quotes, or spammy listicles. When we reference a book or idea, clarity and fair context matter. This space is for readers who like depth: slower reading, stronger understanding, and ideas that stay with you.

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Reading and knowledge habits — how to read with attention, remember more, and connect ideas across books and articles. For curious minds who love depth.

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Alcohol Awareness Week: Five Ways to Support Employees with Addiction

“Addiction remains a taboo in workplaces. We, as businesses and leaders, have to break the stigma. - Serena Palmer

Software & Tools examines the digital instruments that shape how we work, create, and live — without the hype cycles, uncritical product worship, or endless "best apps" listicles that dominate tech coverage. We explore the relationship between humans and the software they use: how tools shape cognition, productivity, creativity, and connection. Our writing covers software design philosophy, digital workflows, the ethics of platform dependency, and the quiet ways technology mediates daily life. Submissions are moderated for critical thinking and practical insight; we don't publish sponsored listicles, feature-by-feature reviews disguised as analysis, or content that treats every new app as revolutionary. Technology is a means, not an end — our coverage keeps that hierarchy clear.

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Editorial content examining the relationship between humans and the software they use. We explore digital workflows, software design philosophy, platform ethics, and the cognitive impact of technology — grounded in critical thinking and practical insight, free from sponsored content and uncritical product worship.

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New Book 'Scaling Conservation' reveals the business of restoring the wild

We're not just facing an ecological crisis but an economic one. Nature is the cornerstone of the global economy; when it breaks down, everything else follows.

Wildlife & Conservation is a space for careful, respectful writing on the creatures and ecosystems that exist beyond our daily lives — and the human choices that shape their future. We publish grounded perspectives on coexistence, habitat protection, and the quiet, ongoing work of conservation — from local efforts to global questions. You'll find writing that honors both the complexity of ecosystems and the real trade-offs involved in protecting them. We don't publish sensationalized wildlife encounters, doom-driven narratives, or content that treats conservation as a simple good-versus-evil story. When science or policy is referenced, we expect credible sources and clear context about uncertainty. Content is moderated for originality and reader value — no performative activism, no romanticized myths, just honest writing that takes the natural world seriously.

Wildlife & Conservation

Wildlife and conservation — thoughtful perspectives on coexistence, habitat protection, and the work of caring for ecosystems. Grounded, respectful, honest.

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Despite growing efforts to improve diversity, research cited by the Chartered Institute of Building states women continue to represent just 15.2% of the constr

New book 'Building Women' reveals how everyone in construction can win

New book “Leading on the Edge” reveals the bold art of being more irrational and less mediocre

In a paradoxical world defined by complexity, many systems, situations, and unwritten rules that do not serve us continue to be normalised instead of daring to

New book “The Human TOUCH” illuminates the path to true understanding and self-realisation

In a world increasingly dominated by rapid technological advancements and social division, it's no wonder that humans are desperately searching for a sense of

Confidence & Self-Esteem holds writing about self-trust — often rebuilt slowly after doubt, change, or setbacks. We publish respectful stories and grounded perspectives that protect dignity and avoid shame. We don't publish miracle narratives, bullying language, or content that imitates diagnosis. When psychology terms appear, they should be used carefully and with nuance, without pretending to replace professional support. This space isn't here to tell you who to be; it offers context and lived experience you can use to reflect, choose, and move forward in your own way.

Confidence & self-esteem

Confidence isn't loud — it's self-trust rebuilt after doubt, change, or burnout. Stories and small practices that support steadier choices over time. Daily.

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The profound impact effective team coaching can have on an individual or organisation is evident. Enabling collaboration, agility, and productivity, coaching h

Georgina Woudstra publishes second edition of the best-selling book 'Mastering the Art of Team Coaching'

As a direct contributor to physical and mental well-being, the importance of the indoor environment should not be underestimated.

New book ‘Feel-Good Homes’ educates homeowners on how to choose the right heat pump for a comfortable, healthy, sustainable home

Retracing the Steps of his Ancestors: John Holliday's Mission to China

Walter Henry Medhurst is the subject of John Holliday’s fascinating book Mission To China recounting the life story and that of his family.

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