Tessa West Books

"Jerks at Work" by Tessa West is a hilarious guide to dealing with difficult colleagues in the workplace. Drawing on a decade of original research, West profiles classic workplace archetypes, such as the Gaslighter, the Bulldozer, and the Micromanager. She offers clever strategies for stopping each type of jerk in their tracks, like not letting Bulldozers speak first in meetings. Whether you've cried in a bathroom stall at work or just want to avoid it, "Jerks at Work" is the playbook you need.

Explore the pervasive impact of racial bias in the US criminal justice system with a collection of essays from 16 experts in "Bias in the Law." From legislators to jurors, each actor in the criminal justice system is examined to understand when and why bias arises, and how it impacts defendants. The collection also touches on other crucial topics, such as racialized drug stigma and legal technology. This is a timely and important read for anyone seeking to understand the stark racial disparities in incarceration and their impact on legal outcomes.

Discover the inspiring life and work of the founder behind the numerous Sue Ryder charity shops throughout the UK. Born into a privileged family, Sue Ryder left school at 16 to join the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry and went on to create homes for those damaged by trauma and injury in WWII. Her strong Catholic faith and admiration of Poles and Poland drove her to provide food, medicine, and clothing to those abandoned in the post-war chaos. Despite a difficult character, she made a huge and positive difference to thousands and was awarded a life peerage as Lady Ryder of Warsaw. Don't forget her name, work, and legacy with this powerful tribute.