LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION Kate Barker has worked in publishing for over twenty years as an agent, commissioning editor and ghostwriter. Before setting up her own company, Kate Barker Literary Agency, she spent ten years at Penguin, where she was an Editorial Director for Viking, acquiring fiction and non-fiction. She has also worked for Orion, Curtis Brown and for digital publisher Bookouture. She is looking for commercial and reading group fiction for adults and would love to find an unputdownable thriller like Rosamund Lupton's Three Hours, a funny, heartbreaking contemporary novel like Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams or a romantic comedy with a unique premise like The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary. She also loves historical fiction and series crime. Kate would like you to submit a covering letter, one page synopsis and the first three chapters (Max 5,000 words) of your completed manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Kate is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print). By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Wednesday 27th August 2025
Learn to speak like an Italian Imagine going to Italy, walking down the streets of a rusty old Sicilian street and suddenly you notice a guy selling fresh pizza from a wood burning oven. You notice the thin crispy crusts with slight chars on the side, the chewy melted white mozzarella, and the sweet cherry tomato sauce; all this drizzled with light olive oil. You want to go get some but you don't know how to say 'I want pizza' in italian.Well not to worry about that anymore because Learn Italian As Foreign Language is here to help you; and just to put your mind at ease, pizza in italian is pizza. It's not just the pizza though, Italy has one of the most greatest cultural significance in the world, so it is a great idea if you want to learn italian. This course amazingly helps you become completely fluent in italian through making you go through the history of Italian language, and getting you in the mindset of an Italian. You will also learn different Italian dialects and many phrases as well. So take this course now if you want a hassle free tour-delItalia. Course Highlights Learn Italian As Foreign Language is an award winning and the best selling course that has been given the CPD Certification & IAO accreditation. It is the most suitable course anyone looking to work in this or relevant sector. It is considered one of the perfect courses in the UK that can help students/learners to get familiar with the topic and gain necessary skills to perform well in this field. We have packed Learn Italian As Foreign Language into 91 modules for teaching you everything you need to become successful in this profession. To provide you ease of access, this course is designed for both part-time and full-time students. You can become accredited in just 20 hours, 39 minutes and it is also possible to study at your own pace. We have experienced tutors who will help you throughout the comprehensive syllabus of this course and answer all your queries through email. For further clarification, you will be able to recognize your qualification by checking the validity from our dedicated website. Why You Should Choose Learn Italian As Foreign Language Lifetime access to the course No hidden fees or exam charges CPD Accredited certification on successful completion Full Tutor support on weekdays (Monday - Friday) Efficient exam system, assessment and instant results Download Printable PDF certificate immediately after completion Obtain the original print copy of your certificate, dispatch the next working day for as little as £9. Improve your chance of gaining professional skills and better earning potential. Who is this Course for? Learn Italian As Foreign Language is CPD certified and IAO accredited. This makes it perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic backgrounds. Requirements Our Learn Italian As Foreign Language is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation. Career Path You will be ready to enter the relevant job market after completing this course. You will be able to gain necessary knowledge and skills required to succeed in this sector. All our Diplomas' are CPD and IAO accredited so you will be able to stand out in the crowd by adding our qualifications to your CV and Resume. Learn Italian As Foreign Language - Updated Version Introduction Introduction 00:05:00 Lesson: 01 Lesson 1a 00:03:00 Lesson 1b 00:04:00 Lesson 1c 00:04:00 Lesson 1d 00:04:00 Lesson: 02 Lesson 2a 00:03:00 Lesson 2b 00:04:00 Lesson 2c 00:03:00 Lesson 2d 00:03:00 Lesson 2e 00:04:00 Lesson: 03 Lesson 3a 00:03:00 Lesson 3b 00:03:00 Lesson 3c 00:03:00 Lesson 3d 00:03:00 Lesson 3e 00:05:00 Lesson 3f 00:04:00 Lesson: 04 Lesson 4a 00:03:00 Lesson 4b 00:03:00 Lesson 4c 00:03:00 Lesson 4d 00:03:00 Lesson 4e 00:03:00 Lesson 4f 00:03:00 Lesson 4g 00:05:00 Lesson: 05 Lesson 5a 00:03:00 Lesson 5b 00:03:00 Lesson 5c 00:03:00 Lesson 5d 00:30:00 Lesson 5e 00:03:00 Lesson 5f 00:03:00 Lesson 5g 00:03:00 Lesson 5h 00:03:00 Lesson 5i 00:03:00 Lesson 5j 00:04:00 Lesson: 06 Lesson 6a 00:03:00 Lesson 6b 00:03:00 Lesson 6c 00:03:00 Lesson 6d 00:03:00 Lesson 6e 00:03:00 Lesson 6f 00:03:00 Lesson 6g 00:05:00 Lesson: 07 Lesson 7a 00:03:00 Lesson 7b 00:03:00 Lesson 7c 00:03:00 Lesson 7d 00:03:00 Lesson 7e 00:03:00 Lesson 7f 00:03:00 Lesson 7g 00:03:00 Lesson 7h 00:04:00 Lesson: 08 Lesson 8a 00:03:00 Lesson 8b 00:03:00 Lesson 8c 00:03:00 Lesson 8d 00:04:00 Lesson 8e 00:03:00 Lesson 8f 00:03:00 Lesson 8g 00:03:00 Lesson 8h 00:03:00 Lesson 8i 00:04:00 Lesson 8j 00:03:00 Lesson 8k 00:03:00 Lesson 8l 00:03:00 Lesson 8m 00:03:00 Lesson 8n 00:04:00 Lesson: 09 Lesson 9a 00:03:00 Lesson 9b 00:03:00 Lesson 9c 00:03:00 Lesson 9d 00:03:00 Lesson 9e 00:03:00 Lesson 9f 00:03:00 Lesson 9g 00:04:00 Resource Resource - Beginners Italian Course 00:30:00 Learn Italian As Foreign Language - Old Version Module: 1 History of the Italian Language 01:00:00 Italian Words Used in the English Language 00:30:00 Misconceptions about Learning Italian 01:00:00 Module: 2 Learning to Speak Italian Quickly 01:00:00 Total Concentration - The Best Way to Learn Italian 01:00:00 Methods to Improve Your Italian 01:00:00 Italian Language Help Online 00:15:00 Learn the Common Mistakes to Avoid 00:30:00 Module: 3 Romance Languages 00:15:00 The Dialects of the Italian Language 00:15:00 Traveling in Italy and other Countries 00:30:00 You are What You Speak 01:00:00 Italian Survival Phrases 01:00:00 Italian Verbs 01:00:00 Module: 4 Pronouncing Italian Vowels 00:30:00 Pronouncing Italian Words 01:00:00 What is Phonology? 00:30:00 Summary 01:00:00 Module: 5 Learning Italian Italian I 00:30:00 Italian II 00:30:00 Italian III 01:00:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam- Level 2 Certificate in Italian As Foreign Language 00:20:00 Final Exam Final Exam- Level 2 Certificate in Italian As Foreign Language 00:20:00
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KNOW THE RULES! POOR GRAMMAR SHOWS A LACK OF ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND ULTIMATELY CAN SLOW DOWN COMMUNICATIONS AS WELL AS PRODUCTIVITY. Business people who know grammar judge others based on their correct (or incorrect) usage. Be the professional who is able to be clear and correct in writing. Business Grammar & Usage: ENGLISH BOOT CAMP is the answer for today’s business competitive environment. Interactive instruction and collaboration with your fellow attendees means that you will master the skills and apply your new knowledge to the classroom exercises and activities. When you return to work, you’ll have new confidence about what is right and wrong, when it comes to writing. Attendees Will Be Able To: Know the Parts of Speech and their correct uses; Understand Sentence Structure, including applying rules for Subject-Verb and Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement; Be able to create Plurals and Possessives accurately and with certainty; Review and use the rules of Spelling, Mechanics (Capitalization, Abbreviation, Number Use), and Punctuation; Create original email / documents to employ newly-learned class material. Online Format—Business Grammar and Usage is a 4-hour interactive virtual class for up to ten people. Register for this class and you will be sent ONLINE login instructions prior to the class date. It was great to have the opportunity to learn some new techniques and to gain more awareness of how I present myself. The most immediately applicable uses have been in reducing my “ums” and “ahs” and in trying to come to my point in a more succinct way. I’ve been cultivating this awareness in one-on-one settings; meetings and individual conversations. Christina Vargas
Managing Change as a Project Manager This course will provide you with a quick overview of the key elements of organizational and people change management. Change happens and as project managers, we are considered the change agents. Project managers need to understand it and manage it as an integral part of their projects. Without appropriate change management, projects may produce the specified product, service, or result within the constraints of cost, schedule, and quality but not the expected business results. The true success of a project is not only measured at the end of the project, but also at the end of its life cycle when the business case can be validated. This course will provide you with a quick overview of some of the key elements of organizational and people change management. What you will Learn In this course, you will learn to: Assess the size and impact of change Understand the phases of change Identify the six risk factors of change Earn the commitment of change sponsor Identify the model for communication for effective change Benefits Understanding change management will provide you with the following benefits: Knowing when and to what degree to include change management in your project The ability to communicate its urgency and need and have sponsors include it in the project budget Finding and assigning competent change management experts on your projects Creating an environment that will be more receptive to the coming change Ensuring impactful communication strategies are in place that address all areas at risk The recognition as the project manager with the reputation of being able to draw deep business results
LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION Amanda Preston has been a literary agent for over 20 years and co-founded LBA in 2005. She won the RNA Literary Agent of the Year award in 2018. She represents commercial and reading group fiction, as well as a range of narrative non-fiction and memoir. She loves working with authors, championing them every step of the way, and works with them and their publishing teams to build them into brand names and award winning and bestselling authors in the UK and internationally. Whether commercial or reading-group, she loves innovative and well-written stories that hook her in from the start and whose voice stays with her. She is looking for novels that demand to be talked about and shared, whatever their genre, and that she is still thinking about days after finishing. She is on the hunt for a high-concept thriller which is character and plot driven, but also has a discussable issue at its heart i.e Elizabeth is Missing by Emma Healey and Girl A by Abigail Dean. She loves thrillers where the location is as integral to the plot as the crime i.e The Dry by Jane Harper and The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse, and would love a good locked-room thriller but is only looking for fresh and unique ideas in this area. She is also on the hunt for a glorious book club love story that is doing something a bit different and special i.e Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus or anything by Taylor Jenkins Reid or Liane Moriarty! Or smart, contemporary, observant romcoms with a very strong emphasis on diverse / own voices. Finally, she would love a historical that vividly brings that period to life as well as having a stunning plot i.e, The Familiars by Stacey Halls and The Doll Factory by Elizabeth MacNeal. Amanda would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the opening three chapters (max 5,000 words). (In addition to the paid sessions, Amanda is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print). By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Monday 1st September 2025 by 12 noon UK BST
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FAA Level 1 Award In Awareness Of First Aid For Mental Health (RQF) Classroom (4.5 hour course), Virtual (2 x 2 ½ hour sessions) Gives learners a good awareness of Mental Health First Aid Gives learners the skills to start that difficult conversation Course Contents: What is Mental Health? Why people develop mental health conditions What the role of a mental health first aider is Knowing how to provide advice and practical support Knowing how to recognise and manage stress Recognising a range of mental health conditions: Depression Anxiety Psychosis Eating disorders Suicide Self-harm Benefits of this course: 37% of all work-related ill-health is due to mental health problems Problems with mental health cover 45% of all working days lost A whopping 12.8 million working days, or 49, 042 years, were lost due to mental health problems in 2018/19 602,000 workers suffered from work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2018/19 One in four people will have a mental health problem at some point during their lives Whether work is causing or aggravating mental health problems, employers have a legal responsibility towards their employees Work-related mental health issues must to be assessed to measure the levels of risk to staff Where a risk is identified, steps must be taken to remove it or reduce it as far as reasonably practicable This half day course gives people a good awareness of mental health in the workplace For a more complete introduction, see our full day First Aid for Mental Health or two day Supervising First Aid for Mental Health courses Accredited, Ofqual regulated qualification This Awareness of Mental Health First Aid Course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by First Aid Awards. This means that you can be rest assured that your Mental Health First Aid Certificates fulfil the upcoming legal requirements and are a very good way to make sure you and your employees have a supporting workplace to deal with staff's mental health conditions. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/3768/0