A wide-ranging account of Sheffield life during the war and afterwards, with many newly-discovered facts. It explores War-work in 350 Sheffield companies:- the city's 'national factories' and 'controlled organizations', the Ministry of Munitions, employment of women and compulsory call-up, conscientious objectors and Military Tribunals.
Fascinating and much forgotten story of Sheffield's contribution to the Great War.
This long-awaited memoir by a key figure in Formula 1 includes trenchant observations on the 12 World Champions with whom he worked at Team Lotus. Peter Warr was best known for his management of the Lotus Formula 1 team, where he was one of Colin Chapman's closest allies as well as the man who nurtured the early Formula 1 careers of Ayrton Senna and Nigel Mansell. Frank, informative and beautifully written, his memoir remained unfinished at the time of his death in 2010, but the bulk of his work was done and was published in 2012, complete with an introduction and epilogue by Simon Taylor. This long-awaited inside story, which is of particular interest for its author's thoughts on Chapman and all the drivers he worked with, is a 'must read' for any Formula 1 enthusiast.
This collection of essays examines applied psychology in work settings. The book covers psychological processes, the study of groups and workteams, and the nature of complex organizations as a whole. Topics range from skill and workload to job stress and women in employment.