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Governor of Georgia

A pleasant message to Colin Sharp, author of Button Gwinnett, Failed Merchant, Plantation Owner, Mountebank, Opportunist Politician and Founding Father, from Nathan Deal, Governor of the State of Georgia where Button Gwinnett made his mark: ‘It was such a pleasure to receive your book … please extend my best wishes for its success to everyone involved in its publication’.

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Self-Publishing Basildon

YouCaxton Publications provides expert help to local writers.

We publish in all genres but specialise in niche-non-fiction, memoir and art books. Over the last year we’ve published fifty titles on a wide range subjects, among them several biographies and local histories, books on aspects of medicine, and a history of Asia’s financial industry, as well as a number of novels and poetry anthologies. We’re always looking for new books.

If you have a book which is ready, or nearly ready, for publication, please contact us; we’ll be happy to discuss your project and suggest what publishing route to follow  – there’s no charge.

Our service is uniquely friendly to writers:
We can do the whole job for you or you can pick and mix from our services when you need help.
There are no contracts to tie you or your book to YouCaxton.
All of the costs are explained in advance so there are no surprises.
Our Print-On-Demand service means that you can order as many copies as you choose whenever you choose.
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We can help you to get your book onto Amazon and other online distributors as well as Kindle eBooks.
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Front Page, history, nonfiction

From its infancy in the 1980s to its vibrancy today
Asia’s Financial Industry

9781911175414 The development of the financial industry in Asia has been a history of boom and bust. Over the past four decades, it has transformed from its infancy during the 1980s to the vibrancy today. Looking back at his career from a new joiner in the industry to regional executive with several custodian banks during this period, the author has captured in this book many interesting stories, episodes and events in this fascinating process of development, from the perspective of a custodian, to add some colourful dimensions to the financial history of the region.
Published:July 2016
Paperback:246 pages
Price:$16.5
ISBN:9-781911-175414
Available from Amazon
Based in Hong Kong, Lawrence Au is a seasoned professional who has been at the forefront of Asia’s financial industry for more than thirty years. A pioneer and thought leader in the securities services area, he has been instrumental in building several custodian banks' businesses in the region. Under his stewardship as the Asia Pacific head with BNP Paribas Securities Services and Northern Trust, he took the custody franchise of the two banks off the ground to become a leading service provider in the market. Lawrence frequently speaks at conferences and features in industry publications, and was named Custodian Leader of the Year 2012 by Asia Asset Management and Custodian Banker of the Year 2013 by The Asset. Lawrence was presented Lifetime Achievement Award by Asia Asset Management in 2016.
Reader Reviews...




nonfiction

Did the Right Sperm Win?
Vinette Hoffman-Jackson

9781911175124 You were born a winner! Over one million sperms had to race against many obstacles just to create you. Simply put, it means that out of these millions of possible choices, you were created and it must be for a reason. You must have a purpose and you should be working towards fulfilling that purpose. However, if you have decided to just waste your time and do nothing then you really need to ask yourself ‘Did the right sperm win?’ or would it be better had another sperm won and you never existed? There are no accidents or coincidences in life. Everything happens for a reason although sometimes we tend remain on the lowest level, the literal level of life. This book includes thirty, short, inspiring stories, anecdotes, poems and reflections, designed to motivate you to think and find messages in everyday occurrences. You were born a winner; now start acting like a winner!
Published:May 2016
Paperback:152 pages
Price:£6.99
ISBN:9-781911-175124
Available from Amazon
and Amazon Kindle Books
V F Hoffman was born in Jamaica but she has lived in the UK for the past twelve years. She has worked in the educational sector for over twenty years in various leadership roles and has been consistently judged as an outstanding classroom practitioner. She enjoys reading, writing and the occasional game of chess. Vinette is a multi-award-winning motivational speaker and regularly writes motivational articles published in magazines such as Blackbright News. She is the single mother of three boys and considers her role as mom the most important thing in life. Vinette worships at Miracle COGIC in Bedford.
Reader Reviews...

Bradley Henry, Missuagua, CANADA

I think this is awesome. I've only got positive praise!!

Katherine Anderson. Luton, ENGLAND

Simply amazing. Really gave me some food for thought.

Nicola Llewellyn. Ocho Rios, JAMAICA

Gave me a whole new perspective on how to look on things

Events

Waterstones Birmingham

Shari King and Nicola Brown are launching the first book in their series, Brummie Girls do Social Work, published by YouCaxton, at the Birmingham branch of Waterstones on Friday 17 June, starting 18.30. This lively book looks at daily Social Work practice and the dilemmas faced by practitioners and features a collection of short, colourful episodes based on the authors’ personal experiences – a light hearted approach to a serious subject. The event will give readers an opportunity to meet the authors and gain an insight into how the book developed. After a brief introduction by Bob Fowke of YouCaxton Publications, there will be a  presentation by the authors and some readings followed by a Q&A session at the end.