Books with author Hutton

Jewels in the Crown provides an analysis of Tata's acquisition of Jaguar and Land Rover in 2008, and subsequent transformation of their fortunes, written by an award-winning motoring writer. Ray Hutton goes behind the scenes to examine how Tata have not only returned the business to profit, but also transformed the public image of these long-established British brands. At the time of the takeover, both brands (once the crown jewels of the British motor industry) had been tarnished by a patchy reputation for quality and reliability. Tata bought a new approach to the business, with fast decision-making and a solid, sustainable, long-term strategy. Factory efficiency was improved and a major export drive accompanied by a succession of carefully-positioned new models, from the Jaguar XJ Saloon and F-Type sports car to the Evoque and the new, lighter but more luxurious Range Rover flagship. The result was a remarkable change of fortunes. This book shows how it was done.

Jewels in the Crown, winner of the 2013 Montagu Trophy by the Guild of Motoring Writers, provides an analysis of Tata’s acquisition of Jaguar and Land Rover in 2008, and subsequent transformation of their fortunes, written by an award-winning motoring writer. Ray Hutton goes behind the scenes to examine how Tata have not only returned the business to profit, but also transformed the public image of these long-established British brands. At the time of the takeover, both brands (once the crown jewels of the British motor industry) had been tarnished by a patchy reputation for quality and reliability. Tata bought a new approach to the business, with fast decision-making and a solid, sustainable, long-term strategy. Factory efficiency was improved and a major export drive accompanied by a succession of carefully-positioned new models, from the Jaguar XJ Saloon and F-Type sports car to the Evoque and the new, lighter but more luxurious Range Rover flagship. The result was a remarkable change of fortunes. This book shows how it was done.

Nothing is quite what it appears in the Fourth Kingdom and people are not always who they claim to be. Kirin Numbercruncher (not his real name) is an Accounting Dwarf with a secret. At almost fifteen he also has a problem, he can't afford to pursue his dream of going to University. But then the Quest for the Tral-fe-tigore rears its ugly head and thanks to its financial rewards he finds himself on a search for something he doesn't believe in, with six other dwarfs who don't want him along. What starts out as a couple of weeks wandering about distracting the Fourth Kingdom from its economic woes soon turns into a series of misadventures where Kirin and the others are pitted against ruthless foes and have to work together using all their skills and ingenuity to survive. Unexpected friendships grow along with a grudging respect as they battle for the economic well-being of the Fourth Kingdom itself. Through it all Kirin learns that some battles cannot be won, whilst for others victory comes at a great cost. Sometimes there are hard choices where someone always gets hurt.

2009 Georgia Author of the Year Awards (GAYA) FinalistTime Pool: The Amazing Adventures of Eddie Dowd is a stunning book. It’s fantastical, historical settings are spiced with comedy and action as Eddie Dowd is thrown onto the trail of his heritage. A contemporary Huck Finn, Eddie has no idea why he has been chosen to save Salt Island. He’d rather play practical jokes on his friends and explore the creeks and marshes around his home.But the mysterious Maman Lu, who some natives say is a witch, sends him back in time to experience the life of his Indian ancestors.Eddie is dropped into the mind of Tato, a young boy, as the tribe fights the slavers from Hispaniola. Later he falls into the consciousness of Delphie, an Indian princess. Together, they are drawn into a dangerous fight between American and British forces in the first sea battle of the American Revolution.Eddie’s wild, crazy adventures uncover much about his island home, but will it be enough to satisfy Maman Lu?Book I of the high-spirited Time Pool trilogy.

New cutting-edge, fast-paced crime series that puts young people at the heart of the action. Strong characters, believable dialogue, authentic locations and compelling plots delivering maximum excitement for the young adult market.SPECIAL AGENTS is a thrilling new crime series that is contemporary, exciting and really delivers. Featuring three teenage whizz-kids working for the notorious flying squad: Police Investigation Command. Deep End is the first in the series.1. DEEP ENDYour life can change in a second. Maddie Cooper's did. She and her parents were gunned down in the street by an unknown assailant. Maddie's mother was killed and her Scotland Yard Inspector father was left in a wheelchair. Maddie was injured in the fall, her career as a dancer finished almost before it had begun. Searching for a new role in life, Maddie signs up as a trainee in her father's notorious flying squad: Police Investigation Command. PIC has a roving brief to combat crime in London and Maddie, quick-witted, intelligent and intuitive, is well-equipped to cope with the demands of her new job. She teams up with Alex Cox, an ace undercover man who can slip in and out of accents as easily as he does disguises, and Danny Bell, an electronics whizzkid with a razor-sharp mind. These three talented teenagers have the ability, courage and technical know-how to fight crime, wherever it rears its ugly head on the streets of London. Their first assignment together sees the three solving a diamond heist and putting the gun-man who murdered Maddie's mother behind bars for the rest of his life.

Eddie Dowd goes on some rollicking, hilarious adventures to uncover the secrets of Salt Island. Time travel, rides on monster turtles, battles with slavers, and a sea fight with the British Navy drive this modern Huck Finn forward as he learns from his ancestors the history and culture of his people. Time Pool: The Amazing Adventures of Eddie Dowd is the first book of a trilogy about a coastal island. On the surface, it is a young teen's comic journey of self-discovery. Beneath this tale is a first-rate account of the historic, cultural, and environmental roots of Americana.

Second title in this cutting-edge crime series for teenage readers. Three teenage protagonists in the elite PIC unit of Special Branch, fight crime on the streets of London.The tennis championships at Wimbledon and something horrible is about to happen to Will Anderson, the British Number One. During the course of a murder investigation, police find photos of Will in a derelict London flat, and in all of them, his eyes are missing. The police to realise with horror that Will is about to be the murderer’s next victim.Luckily for Will, he is young, attractive and single and has just met Maddie at a party. Maddie is one of three teenage detectives in the Police Investigation Command unit of Special Branch, so who better to protect the British ace? With the help of colleagues Alex and Danny – the electronics whizz kid – Maddie battles desperately to save Will’s life.Special Agents: They're good; they're bright and they're out to crack crime in London

The third title in this thrilling new crime series that puts young people at the heart of the action. Strong characters, believable dialogue, authentic locations and compelling plots delivering maximum excitement for the young adult market.Danny, Maddie and Alex are trainee special agents with Police Investigation Command. When they're briefed on an 'ice-cream war' at first they think it's some kind of joke. But when they hear that thugs and enforcers are moving in on legitimate licence-holders of ice cream and hot dog vans and that traders are being beaten up and even murdered, they know that there's danger on the streets. Link this with visiting politicians and attending a performance at the Royal Albert Hall, plus the protection of a priceless jewel…it's no surprise that the three teenage agents have a major protection job on their hands.