Bøger af Geoff Green

Ben Taylor wants a quiet life. But when civil servant creep, Frank Carson, threatens his job, and daughter Beth seems intent on wrecking her future, he thinks it's as bad as it gets. Until he spots his old friend, Craig Thomas, looking like a ghost on Victoria Station, and knows he should have walked on. Past secrets threaten their comfortable suburban lives: from the moment they shake hands and exchange cards, Ben's life takes a downward spiral.

Kidnapping is a serious crime: a hostage is taken, demands are made, cash expected or, in some cases, an exchange of prisoners. Kidnappers are usually men, but when Brenda Brown lures Melvyn Greenstone into a basement cell, the case baffles everyone. No demands are made and there are no obvious reasons for his incarceration.

Robert Dexter makes a lot of money before turning to alcoholism and abuse. When he draws blood and puts his wife Laura in hospital, things have to change. Robert wants to win her back, but in a moment of madness he commits the ultimate betrayal. Nothing would stop Laura leaving now. And where she was going, he'd never find her...

Everyone knows the extent of their crime...but only one man knows where they are.September 1975. Jim Miller and John Bellord, two wealthy men ofimpeccable character, fly to France and disappear without a trace.A blackmailed bishop, forgery, faked suicides, a multimillion pound fraud and many lives ruined as police, Interpol, the media and a psychic investigator join in a fruitless search for the two outlaws. Only Geoff Green knows where they are. He plans and executes their escape and finally gives them up following their hideaway year on remote Priest Island surviving a sub zero winter.This is his account of what they did, how they did it, and why heconfessed all. It is not only a crime adventure, but a personal story of total trust in a mesmerising mentor and his philosophy of life.

This book explores the intriguing world of the names of British birds. The book examines in detail the wide range and meaning of local and common names, the derivation and meaning of the official vernacular English name and thirdly the same analysis of the birds' scientific name.The derivation and meaning of a bird's name gives a fascinating insight into our long and intimate relationship with birds and how much they have been a part of our lives for millennia. The historical derivation of names is given showing how birds ' names reflect our relationship with and changing knowledge of birds. It also notes the way other languages have influenced names. Mis-named birds are identified showing how our increased knowledge of birds has guided us to more accurate names. Many names are linked to myths and tales, often establishing the characteristics we attribute to birds, so many of these are referred to. One key observation about birds is the way they flock. As a result humans use (and sometimes have specifically created) collective nouns for birds. These are given in the book, often providing another insight into the nature of the bird.Alongside this analysis of the names of birds, the book adds many facts and figures giving a greater insight into the bird's life. The interesting facts range from a description of their breeding behaviour, migratory feats, feeding habits, song, physiology and detail of their often extraordinary senses. Notes are given of the relative increase and decrease in bird numbers. Given our very long and intimate connection with birds, inevitably there are many myths, tales and folklore involving them. Many of these are recounted to provide a fuller picture and historical perspective, some linking to the bird's names. Included are Greek and Roman myths as well as much British folklore and superstitions, revealing many fantasies that prevailed for centuries. References to birds in literature abound and some these are quoted to make a specific point. The book includes material on 231 British bird species. Enjoy this book as a serendipity of the fascinating meanings of the diverse names given to British birds, intriguing information on their lives and the many tales about them, true and otherwise.

"e;Every business owner should read this book!"e;Alan KohlerHow do I get rewarded for the blood, sweat and tears of building my own business?When I exit my business will I achieve financial freedom?How do some entrepreneurs sell their businesses for incredible prices?Whether you're a baby boomer business owner close to retirement, busy growing your business or a young entrepreneur just starting, one day you will exit your business. But will you achieve a smart business exit?In this ground-breaking and entertaining book, Geoff Green, business exit strategist, entrepreneur and corporate lawyer, reveals his proven exit strategies. Learn the 7 strategies for smart business exits:- Have a real and enduring purpose- See the future- Develop growth drivers- Build to sell- Always think like a buyer- Get the best exit- Act with focus and urgencyPacked with case studies, stories, insights and practical exercises, Geoff shows you how to apply these powerful strategies to achieve your own successful business exit. Geoff is a well-known business exit strategist, entrepreneur and corporate lawyer. He is the founder of GRG Momentum, a boutique business strategy and information services firm. Over a 30-year career Geoff has assisted multiple entrepreneurs to maximize their business value and achieve highly profitable business exits. He has also started and exited several of his own business ventures.