Books by Jim Penman
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Business Books


Birth Rate Crisis
Around the world, birth rates are falling below replacement levels — a slow-moving catastrophe with massive social and economic consequences. Jim Penman exposes the scale of the problem and why ignoring it could cost us our future.


No Other Success
A man. A mower. A movement. He transformed a $24 business investment into the largest and most successful franchise chain in the Southern Hemisphere… He turned long days struggling to make ends meet to helping tens of thousands of people all over…


Every Customer a Fan
This is the story of Jim’s Group, as told by the founder. An account of how a $24 company grew to become one of the biggest franchise chains in the globe, with over 3800 Franchisees (and growing). It is an uncommonly open and honest portrayal that highlights both t...


Jim’s Book
Jim is a familiar name. Do you know the true history of the Jim’s Group and its founder, Jim Penman? Perhaps you just drove past a Jim’s Mowing trailer; perhaps a Jim’s Cleaning van is parked across the street every Tuesday; perhaps your best friend is laughing all...
Academic Books


Biohistory – Academic Version
Biohistory is a revolutionary new theory that explores the biological and behavioural underpinnings of social change, including the rise and fall of civilisations. Informed by significant research into the physiological basis of behaviour conducted by author Dr Jim...


Epigenetics & Character
Dr. Jim Penman presents a ground-breaking new hypothesis regarding why societies flourish and why they fail in “Epigenetics and Character.” He demonstrates how, as opposed to economic and political forces or the deeds of leaders, changes in the chara...

See Jim’s Book recommendations
Explore Jim’s top book recommendations, organised into categories to help you find the perfect read. Whether you’re looking for business insights, fiction, health or leadership lessons, Jim’s book list has something for everyone. Check out his picks and get inspired!