BOOKS: Three of a kind ... Reckon you're worth more?

TEACH YOURSELF - GETTING A PAY RISE; Pat Scudamore & Hilton Catt; Hodder & Stoughton pounds 7.99

This book prepares you for every eventuality in the pay-rise stakes Want to increase your bargaining power? Done. Think you should outsource your skills and get paid more as a freelance? Here's how. Comprehensive advice, with case studies and Q&As to illustrate the finer points. - Best of its kind.

HOW TO GET A PAY RISE; Ros Jay; Prentice Hall pounds 9.99

A structured approach, starting with evaluating your worth, working out what your company can pay, brushing up on any skills you need to improve your chances, and advice on how to present your argument. - Could be useful.

30 MINUTES TO NEGOTIATE A BETTER DEAL; Brian Finch; Kogan Page pounds 3.00

Not limited to pay rises, but good for improving your bargaining skills to get what you want. Perfect for those who know what they're worth but who need guidance on how to project the right argument. Follow this advice and you might end up with more than you asked for. - Of minor interest.