Michael Schumacher - Driven to Extremes

With a philosophy of "Maximise everything", no wonder this man became the winner that he is!

A well written and exciting story of the methods used by one of the greatest Formula One racing drivers of our time.

This book was a riveting read and was a real eye opener into understanding why this modern day hero is considered arrogant.
It details his mistakes as well as his successes.

Lance Armstrong - It's Not About the Bike

This Lance Armstrong classic is an unbelievable book about a man who overcame all odds.

Living through and conquering a lifethreatening dose of Cancer, this winner made it back to become an icon in his sport.

Unsurprisingly, this book is not only for cycling enthusiasts.

Lance Armstrong - Every Second Counts

In Lance Armstrong's second book, he picks up the story of his come-back from cancer.

This book is an exciting read.

Lance has a way of sharing the intricacies, strategies and politics of the Tour d' France in a way that explains how people become enthralled by cycling.

Colin Powell - A Soldiers Tale

A remarkable story about a remarkable man who climbed his way through the military ranks to the highest echelons of Political power. The story of the U.S. secretary of State meanders through basic training in the military to active duty in the Vietnam war, and eventually to the corridors of power in Washington D.C.

Down to earth and easy to read, this book is able to give us an insight into personal family life as well as great examples of leadership and discipline in various military and every day environments. This man is a hero who was not allowed to decline his promotions up the career ladder. A rare book and an excellent read.

Iacocca

His flamboyance as the chairman who saved Chrysler corporation from bankrupcy made him one of the business world's leading celebrities...

His knack for plain talk enhances this outstanding personal history and series of Management tips.

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership

John Maxwell is probably the world's foremost writer and disciple of the topic of Leadership.

These 21 laws are so critical to a leaders succes that we found it necessary to memorise them.

The 17 Indispensible Laws of Teamwork

Once again, John Maxwell puts a perspective on Teamwork that makes one feel that the concept has alluded us until now.

If you are looking to put or keep a team together, this information will be priceless to you.

Personality Plus

At Movers & Shakers we believe that in order to build and sustain successful relationaships, it is essential that first one understands themselves and then learns how to understand others.

This book helps to make the different personalities more accessible.
Why do people react the way they do? and how do we deal with it?

Why You Act The Way You Do

Tim la Haye explains his unique theory of temperament blends and shares how one can improve themselves by identifying your own personality strengths and weaknesses. With a christian background, this book often utilises biblical characters as examples and references of the different personality types.

The book also includes a Temperament test as well as a scoring system to assist with any self analysis.

Seize the Day

An exciting look into the life of a Jet fighter test pilot and what life lessons can be learned from these concepts.

Although this book is a little heavy going initially, it opens up into some amazing analogies for life including our favourite "Butt-snapper" invention.

The Five Love Languages

This is a real eye-opener for anyone in a relationship.

It forces us to ask the question of whether we are loving people in the ways that make them feel loved, or in ours.

Essentially, we need to be able to identify whether someones trigger to feel loved is one of 5 options: Acts of Service; Gifts; Physical Touch; Words of Affirmation; or Quality Time.

This book can transform your marriage and relationships.

How to win friends and influence people

Read by 15 million people and printed in 36 different languages - says it all.

It is said that this is the second biggest selling book ever after the bible!

It is an absolute must have for those wanting to understand and improve their relationships.

Although it was written in 1936 it has been moderately revised to make certain analogies and examples more relevant, but all the original wisdom is still fully in tact.

The Magic of Thinking Big

This is the book that should be read once every year.

Open up your mind and dream big. The sky is the limit!

Set your goals high...then exceed them.

It touches on all of the key principles of life: dreaming; belief; fears; Attitude, goals, leadership and many more. This book provides useful methods for getting the most out of your job, your marriage and family life and your community.

You are what you think you are.

The Ultimate Gift

The last will and testament of a late billionaire requires that his son performs certain tasks before the wealth is passed on.

These tasks open up a whole new world to the young heir.

In fact, the wealth of wisdom becomes far more valuable than the currency and also makes him

Pilot Vision

This book takes the wonder and excitement of aviation and applies it to our rapidly changing world.

It forces you to ask some questions as to how you are "piloting" your life and your career.

Pre-planning, Communication, Trust and Awareness are concepts that come across strongly.

As an effective analogy for our goals and lives, Pilot Vision discusses a pilots secrets to succeed in the world of business.

The Prayer of Jabez

World renowned pastor, Dr. Bruce Wilkinson shares his findings of a little known passage in the bible that demonstrates God's desire to pour blessings on us all.

This book has become an institution, leading to a myriad of follow up publications, training courses, tapes and videos. this reading promises to bring hope and comfort to even the most down-of-heart.

Who Moved my Cheese

This is the classic modern day novel on managing change.

Although the story of the little people is told in an extremely simple narrative way, the important lessons are clear and irrefutable.

This book can be easy reading in one evening session.

It is an unexplained phenomenon why so many people fear change and fight it.

This child-like parable helps us to see why change should be celebrated.

Read & Grow Rich

How the hidden power of reading can make you richer in all areas of your life.

This easy reading book is full of useful and relevant quotes that will serve to make anybody passionate about reading a good again.

The right book at the right time can change your life.

Highway to Health

Here is a book by a Doctor who tells it like it is.

Unlike most medical practitioners, Dr. Ross Walker is primarily concerned with disease prevention as opposed to disease cure once it has been contracted.

The best way to address this problem is to be more aware of what it is we are eating.

This book helps us to understand : what we are reading on ingredient lists printed on food packaging; what are trans-fatty acids; what are we putting into our bodies.

One frightening fact is that there is a commonly eaten product which contains no natural ingredients at all.

These kind of products leave our body at a loss as to how to process them.

South Africa: Reasons to believe

This is a journal of South African achievements.

Documenting a very realistic albeit brief history of our unique and rich country.

It certainly gives many reasons to be proud of where we come from.

Winning without intimidation

Bob Burg has a real gift for condensing timeless principles of communication and personal influence.

This is a wonderful insight into the methods of influencing people in a positive way.

These ideas are an excellent foundation parents, spouses, leaders and anyone desiring more fulfilling relationships.

The section on how to talk your way out of a traffic ticket is probably worth the price alone!

The One Minute Millionaire

This is two books in one.

A parable about a struggling widowed mother who is on the brink of ruin coupled with the authors' practical advise for achieving financial success.

This is an insprirational lesson of how to become wealthy the right way - with ethics and integrity.

Remember Every Name Every Time

This book takes you step by step through a time-tested, executive approved memory program. The focus is on remembering names and faces, even the most difficult names and the most non-descript faces - for the long term.

This book is full of realistic business scenarios, bite-size summaries, and dozens of photographs to help you hone your skills. In case you ever do forget a name, it even offers savvy tips on how to handle the situation with grace & dignity. Why don't we learn this sort of stuff at school?

The Greatest Miracle in the World

Best selling inspirational author Og Mandino tells a spellbinding story that will lift the heart and mind of every reader.

Containing the amazing Memorandum from God, it reveals exciting new secrets for your personal happiness and success.

Band of Brothers

An epic tale of heroism and endurance against all odds during the second world war.

Spread over 6 DVD's this series documents the exploits and trials of a platoon of youngsters of the U.S. Airborne division.

From rigourous training, through to parachuting in behind enemy lines on D-day, and being bombarded by artillery in the forests of the Battle of the Bulge in frighteningly realistic manner.

Directed by Stephen Spielberg & Tom Hanks, this brilliant story is based closely on true events as evidenced by the interviews with surviving war veterans.

Braveheart

This is quientessential commentary on striving for freedom.

Mel Gibson takes on the British and their mercenary hordes to free his Scottish homeland from tyranny.

Although gory in parts and historically not too accurate, this period tale has a compelling storyline with riveting action and drama.

It is a tale of heroism, determination and leadership.

The Last Castle

This exciting action movie has some great lessons about what true leadership is. Robert Redford depicts an high ranking officer who has been committed to Military Prison due to some technicalities in battle. He takes exception to how the prison facility is being run and rallies the other inmates against the corrupt and ruthless prison warden to stand up for what is right.

Sometimes the real leader is not he with the highest rank! Real leadership is shown by actions, morals, and an attitude of serving, not by corner offices, special parking bays and job titles.

We Were Soldiers

Honour and patriotism abound in this riveting account of the modern-day cavalry.

Having swapped their horses for helicopters, the entire platoon are dropped behind enemy lines in nthe Vietnamese war.

Their task is to hold their position at all costs - and the cost is extremely high!

Based on a true story, this war movie is memorable for the inspiring pep talks given by the officer in command (Mel Gibson), as well as the behind the scenes drama of how the wives back home dealt with the news of their soldier's deaths.

Bravery, cameraderie, and teamwork are depicted on both sides of the story.

Miracle

Based on a true story, this endearing Disney film takes a close look at the U.S. ice hockey team entering the Olympics and overcoming all odds. The story focusses on not quitting, having hope and working together as a team. Having the faith to commit to the dream is often half the battle and this movie leaves you thinking that you can be more than you are if you put your mind to it.

Saving Private Ryan

This film gives one of the most realistic accounts of D-day in the second world war ever filmed.

It is almost overwhelming to see the amount of wasted young lives that were thrown at the German defenses, just to be mown down by their machine guns.

However, after one has recovered from the shock of the opening scenes, the story starts to unfold into a search and rescue mission for a small platoon.

The experiences and coping mechanisms of this band of young soldiers starts to give an inside look into what it must have been like to face those horrors and the decisions that had to be made along the way.

One lesson that came accross strongly is that a leader has to have the courage to make the tough decisions. An all star cast including Tom Hanks, Matt Damon and Vin Diesel are directed by Stephen Spielberg.