Luke Johnson

"Running your own business is nowhere near as tough as you might think. So what are you waiting for? Luke Johnson is Britain's busiest tycoon, with a personal fortune estimated at £120 million. From Pizza Express and Channel 4 to his incisive Financial Times column, Johnson has spent two decades on the business frontline. In Start It Up, Johnson sets out to inspire -- and guide -- every budding entrepreneur. He tackles the issues that really matter: finding the right idea, sourcing funds and getting the best from the people you meet on the way -- chiefly yourself" -- Publisher's description, p. [4] of cover.

why running your own business is easier than you think

Start it up

Who are the godmen? How do they become who they are? How much power do they really have? And what can they do with it? These are some of the most interesting questions that this book endeavours to answer in detail. With the popularity of the internet, the amount of information and jargon available online about godmen has increased rapidly; but most of it tends to be over complicated and superficial. This book, however, brings out and exposes the real truths of godmen in a comprehensible way. It penetrates at the heart of their godly work - to reveal how they are able to heal people miraculously with the "power of God" or through any other form of spirit. And challenges the exorcists who claim to have extraordinary spiritual powers that root out evil spirits. The Godmen is a unique piece of work for anyone who wishes to know more about religion, faith, and its effects and consequences. It has an appealing revelation that could spawn controversy in the world of investigative journalism and media. But one which can also be a useful tool for tackling spiritual abuse worldwide.

The Godmen

Will Hindmarch

Alan Alexander

Russell Bailey

Rick Chillot

Urban Legends

Ferocious Animals

Bruce Graw

Rob Baxter

Bob Fitch

Richard Farrese

Scott Bennie

The Roleplaying Game

Dark Factions

The story of infamous leader of the Medellin Cartel and one of the world's most successful drug dealers, Pablo Escobar. See how a common street thug, became one of the wealthiest people in the world, that promoted his interests with murder, torture and terrorism. Here's some of what you'll find in this book... The Violence that Formed Escobar into a ruthless leader and drug trafficker, the heroic men that died pursuing Escobar. Interesting insights into the life of Escobar from his family and close associates The Money, Sex and Cocaine, See the death and destruction one man can create, on the altar of greed. Meet the man that changed the face of drug enforcement forever, See how a single organization managed to control an entire county with bribes, torture and death.

The Worlds Most Famous Drug Lord

Pablo Escobar

Ferocious Animals will remind you of who and what we are beneath all the cool digital interfaces: animals, burning with ferocity for a mouthful of life’s flesh. The thirteen stories in Luke Johnson’s debut collection do not shy away from life’s brutalities. Nor do they overlook those moments of genuine intimacy, humour and revelation that imbue the tragic with purpose and with pathos. Set in regional Australia in an era before mobile phones and the internet, these stories will remind you of who and what we are beneath all the cool digital interfaces: animals, burning with ferocity for a mouthful of life’s flesh. ‘These stories are compelling and memorable, every single one of them.’ —Debra Adelaide ‘A set of stories that...never lose sight of what matters most: the complexity of human nature.‘ —Anthony Macris ‘I love the emotional heart at the centre of Ferocious Animals. It is a book of great energy and tenderness.’ —Tony Birch ‘Reading Ferocious Animals made me want to walk out into the street and cry on the shoulders of strangers.’ —Luke Carman ‘At turns hilarious and heartbreaking, Johnson wields the narrative with the steadiest of hands.’ —Julia Prendergast ‘Johnson lucidly, deftly, offers a few narrative breadcrumbs, until there is nothing to do but to finish each story at all costs and then to wish that this book would not end.’ —Roanna Gonsalves

Wicked Fantasy Factory 2

The story of the infamous and murderous leader of the Sinaloa Cartel and one of the world's most infamous drug dealers, El Chapo Guzman. See how a farm boy selling oranges on a street corner, became one of the wealthiest people in the world, through a ruthless regime of torture, murder and intimidation. Here's some of what you'll find in this book... The humble roots of the most infamous drug baron of modern times the harrowing multiple escapes that frustrated authorities all over the world Interesting insights into the life of El Chapo from his family and close associates The ascension of the Sinaloa Cartel and its most infamous member See the death and destruction one man can create, across international borders See how it took the efforts of two countries to apprehend "Shorty" Explore the inner workings of this successful criminal syndicate Plus much, much more!

The True Story of the Most Famous Drug Lord

El Chapo: Blood Money

James Wyatt

Keith Baker

Describes important locations, events, organizations, races, and features of the Eberron campaign setting, organized in an accessible and easily digestible format so that players can use the book as a handy reference guide. In addition, the book providesnew feats, prestige classes, spells, and magic items.

Player's Guide to Eberron

Ari Marmell

Bruce R. Cordell

Builds on the overview of the Manual of the Planes™ game supplement, providing coverage of Elemental Chaos topics ranging from the City of Brass to the githzerai monastery of Zerthadlun, in a reference that also profiles an array of new monsters, demons and adventure options.

Secrets of the Elemental Chaos

The Plane Below

Casey Christofferson

Justin Bacon

Tommy Rutledge

Josh (ART) Hubbell

Lance Hawvermile

Stephen Vogel

Dave Zenz

Serves as a generic sourcebook for all d20 fantasy campaigns.

D20 Sourcebook

Book of Familiars

For eight years between 1998 and 2006, Luke Johnson wrote a regular column as 'The Maverick' in The Sunday Telegraph. His short, pithy essays tackled subjects ranging from rich lists to bankrupt companies, from high finance to investment techniques, from philanthropy to trophy wives, bringing a practitioner's eye to the commercial world and the people in it. The Maverick quickly developed a cult following among readers who wanted to understand the blunt truth about investment, entrepreneurs, business history, and corporate life. This book brings together 84 of the best articles, with updates, in a single volume. What makes them unique is that Luke Johnson is not just a first-class writer, he is also one of Britain's most successful entrepreneurs. He made his name with PizzaExpress, has run and owned businesses in many different sectors, and now takes stakes in fast-growing businesses through his company, Risk Capital Partners. He is also Chairman of Channel 4. The diversity of his experience enables him to write with insight and perspective about the very serious matter of making and losing money. If you are in business, you will find The Maverick entertaining, informative and inspiring. If you are not in business, you will discover what makes business people tick, the hurdles they have to overcome to succeed, and the substantial benefits they bring to society. www.lukejohnson.org

Dispatches from an Unrepentant Capitalist

The Maverick

Luke Johnson is the man behind the growth of PizzaExpress and as a host of other leading brands; one of Britain's most successful entrepreneurs with an estimated personal fortune of £120 million. In Start It Up he compresses two decades of success to reveal the realities of running your own business and bust some key myths along the way. Learn how to find the right idea or buy someone else's; source capital from all sorts of places you never expected; get the best from everyone you meet on the way - chiefly yourself; and stay sane while you do it. Start It Up is that all-too-rare thing: a how-to book by someone who actually has.

Why Running Your Own Business is Easier Than You Think

Start It Up

Love him or hate him, you know the name. Donald Trump. And now he is set to become the 45th President of the United States. He has shocked the media with his win. He shocked the democrats and liberals. Underestimated at every turn and now he's going to be our Commander-in-Chief. And the best part? He predicted it years ago. We are going to take a look at the man behind the Trump brand. Who is he? How did he get to be where he is today? And who helped him get there? We will also focus on how Donald Trump's presidency will affect you. How his policies and campaign promises will affect the issues of modern times and what this could mean for all of our futures. Did you ever think you would see one of the most prolific real estate business moguls as president our country? "The Donald" is likely to surprise us all.

A True American Success Story

Donald Trump

Luke Johnson

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