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The fourth edition of the book "EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – An Implementation and Compliance Guide" provides a comprehensive and practical guide for organisations to navigate the complex landscape of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Written by a team of experts, including Alan Calder and Steve Watkins, this book serves as a valuable resource for businesses and individuals seeking to understand and comply with the GDPR.

The Effortless Experience: Conquering the New Battleground for Customer Loyalty by Matthew Dixon, Nick Toman, and Rick DeLisi is a book that aims to provide businesses with strategies to create an effortless customer experience that increases customer loyalty and satisfaction. The authors conducted extensive research on customer interactions with various companies and analysed the data to identify what drives customer loyalty and satisfaction.

Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler is a book about how to have productive and effective conversations when the stakes are high, emotions are strong, and opinions differ. The book provides readers with tools and techniques for handling challenging conversations in both personal and professional settings.

The Inner Game of Tennis by Timothy Gallwey is a seminal work that revolutionized the way people approach sports, particularly tennis, by focusing on the mental and psychological aspects of performance. Despite its title, this book goes far beyond tennis, offering profound insights into mastering any skill or endeavour through the power of self-awareness and mindfulness.

"The Leadership Pipeline: How to Build the Leadership-Powered Company", co-authored by Ram Charan, Stephen Drotter, and James Noel, was originally published in 2001. This seminal work offers a comprehensive and insightful framework for developing and managing leadership talent within organisations. It provides a structured approach to identifying, nurturing, and promoting leaders at different levels, from front-line managers to top executives.