Joseph Heath and Andrew Potter shatter the central myth of radical political，economic and cultural thinking.The idea of a counterculture-that is，a world outside of the sonsumer dominated one that encompasses us-pervades everything from the anti-globalisation movement to feminism and environmentalism.And the idea that...
Think about the most powerful speech you’ve ever heard aleader give. What made that speech–and that speaker–memorable waslikely a mix of authenticity, stage presence, masterful delivery,and–above all–an inspirational message. Nobody ever walked out of a great speech saying, “I loved the wayshe used PowerPoint.” Yet,...
On Donald TrUmD’S hit reality television show The Apprentice，the competition is ruthless，and only the most savvy，aggressive，and confident contenders make it to the top． The competition iS iust as ruthless in the real world． By carefully observing the behaviors and actions of the contestants and of Trump himself-A...
The nonprofit sector is growing rapidly, creating a major need for expert advice on how to manage these organizations effectively. Management legend Peter Drucker provides excellent examples and explanations of mission, leadership, resources, marketing, goals, and much more. Interviews with nine experts also address ke...
This book, the author explains, "is concerned with action rather than understanding, with decisions rather than analysis." It deals with the strategies needed to transform rapid changes into opportunities, to turn the threat of change into productive and profitable action that contributes positively to our society, the...
Whether you are coaching football, running a business, leading a charitable organization, or organizing a ministry team, the first step to success is in building a winning team. Author Tom Mullins, a winning college football coach himself, sought input from eight national champion football coaches for their approaches ...
The world-renowned marketing consultants and bestselling authors of Positioning, Marketing Warfare, and Bottom-Up Marketing offer a compendium of 22 innovative laws for understanding and succeeding in the international marketplace. Illustrations.
Part Fast Food Nation, part Bobos in Paradise, STARBUCKED combines investigative heft with witty cultural observation in telling the story of how the coffeehouse movement changed our everyday lives, from our evolving neighborhoods and workplaces to the ways we shop, socialize, and self-medicate. In STARBUCKED, Taylor...
In Amazon.com Jeff Bezos built something the world had never seen. He created the most recognized brand name on the Internet, became for a time one of the richest men in the world, and was crowned "the king of cyber-commerce." Yet for all the media exposure, the inside story of Amazon.com has never really been told....
Fascinating test and superb photographs explore the world of elephants - their daily lives,the social structure of of their families, how they raise their young, life in the herds, theleadership ofthe matriarch and the solitary life of the powerful male. DiScOver how elephants can communicate with one another whil...
The greatest managers in the world seem to have little in common.They differ in sex, age and race. They employ vastly different styles and focus on different goals. Yet despite their differences, great managers share one common trait: they do not hesitate to break virtually every rule held sacred by conventional wisdom...
New managers must learn how to lead others rather than do thework themselves, to win trust and respect, to motivate, and tostrike the right balance between delegation and control. It is atransition many fail to make. This book traces the experiences ofnineteen new managers over the course of their first year in amana...
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change was a groundbreaker when it was first published in 1990, and it continues to be a business bestseller with more than 10 million copies sold. Stephen Covey, an internationally respected leadership authority, realizes that true success encompass...
"The Harvard Business Essentials" series is designed toprovide comprehensive advice, personal coaching, backgroundinformation, and guidance on the most relevant topics in business.Whether you are a new manager seeking to expand your skills or aseasoned professional looking to broaden your knowledge base, thesesolutio...
The Harvard Business Essentials series is designed to providecomprehensive advice, personal coaching, background information,and guidance on the most relevant topics in business. Whether youare a new manager seeking to expand your skills or a seasonedprofessional looking to broaden your knowledge base, thesesolution-or...
The world is not short of ideas, but it is short of people whoknow how to carry them out. "Making It Happen" unravels the processof taking a good idea and turning it into a successful venture.Author Peter Sheahan guides the reader through the fivecompetencies that will enable you to understand and utilize theforces t...
In a natural follow-up to his international bestseller "TheCrash of 2008: The New Paradigm for Financial Markets", GeorgeSoros reflects on what went wrong with the global economy, and howto get it back on track. The dire economic situation we findourselves in is not a result of economic forces alone, but of thepolici...
Dr. W. Edwards Deming, a household name in Japan, became the prime catalyst behind the incredible success of Japanese industry. In fact, since 1951, the Deming Prize has been the most coveted and prestigious award among Japanese corporations, similar to the Malcolm Baldrige Award for quality in business in the United S...
Strengths Based Selling explains talent and how toidentify and maximize it, and then covers the basic steps of theselling process, including prospecting/cold calling, assessingopportunity, identifying solutions, building advocacy, negotiating,closing, and servicing/retaining/growing. Thus, the reader can takethe web-...
The Bachelier Society for Mathematical Finance，founded in 1996，held its 1st World Congress in Paris on June 28 to July 1，2000，thus coinciding in time with the centenary of the thesis defence of Louis Bachelier。In his thesis Bachelier introduced Brownian motion as a tool for the analysis of financial markets as well as ...
Develop your skills，realise your full potential and make your life work。 Want to change the way you live and work?Find out what you want，set your goals and make them happen。 Practical techniques，effective tips,five-minute fixes and case studies equip you to succeed in the real world。 Set your goals and chec...
Accounting Standards (US and International) have been updated to reflect the latest pronouncements. * An increased international focus with more coverage of IASC and non-US GAAPs and more non-US examples.
The housing market, like any other investment, has always had its ups and downs. But ever since it started its upswing at the beginning of this decade, the ride has become more thrilling—and more dangerous. One day, home values are skyrocketing and cheap money is up for grabs; the next day, houses linger on the market ...
