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"The world is changing faster and faster, with increasing uncertainty and threat of disruption in every business and nonprofit segment. Conventional approaches to strategy development and problem solving no longer work―there is no stable industry or market...
"The Asian continent has the world's highest mountains, hottest deserts and oldest rainforests. And it is the perfect starting point for an exploration of the incredible diversity of wildlife that the world is now in danger of losing due to climate change,...
"Your favorite sites are filled with the latest investment trends and stories of other people making bank by making smart moves in the market. But how can you get your own share of the wealth? A Beginner's Guide to High-Risk, High-Reward Investing can help you...
"Edmonds is one of New Zealand's best-known brands - its radiant sun and 'Sure to Rise' promise have embellished baking powder labels and the much-loved Edmonds Cookery Book for over a hundred years and are now embedded in our popular culture. The man behind...
"In Humanizing Rules: Bringing Behavioural Science to Ethics and Compliance, veteran risk adviser and trainer Christian Hunt delivers an incisive and practical discussion of how to mitigate the risk of people doing things they shouldn't or failing to do things...
"Cryptocurrency payments moving frictionlessly across borders. Blockchain-based supply chains delivering products faster, with greater transparency. NFTs generating real value for creators and consumers. Smart contracts executing automatically. Real...
"The best leaders, in the biggest moments, know how to read the situation, overcome their reflexes, and respond in the best way possible. You can too. The hardest part of leadership is mastering the inevitable high-risk, high-stakes challenges you will face....
"Budgeting For Dummies shows you how to create a plan that fits your lifestyle, manages everyday needs, and builds your savings. Author Athena Valentine, founder of the Money Smart Latina blog, offers step-by-step details for creating and following a budget...
"In an age of self-care and mindfulness, Building Resilient Teams translates those concepts and turns it into the group. All of us are parts of communities, neighborhoods, and other organized systems. These organizations and teams can be further characterized...
"The idea that work might be fulfilling rather than just necessary is a recent invention. These days, in prosperous areas of the world, we don't only expect to get paid, we also expect to find meaning and satisfaction. It's a big ask and explains why so many...
"A comprehensive, updated guide to dividend investing that shows how to obtain double-digit returns with ease. Dividends are responsible for 44% of the returns over the last 80 years. Today they present an excellent opportunity, especially with investors who...
"TV and radio money-agony-aunt Claer Barrett is the voice of reason in the cost of living crisis, teaching us what we need to know about money, in an accessible way that anyone can understand. By unpicking our emotional relationship with money, she gets to the...
"The 4-day week is no longer just an idea. Following successful trials in countries as far apart as New Zealand and the United Kingdom, research now shows that a shorter workweek benefits both companies and employees. Participating firms see a dramatic decline...
"The new, game-changing way to build a "cognitive brand" that connects with your customers in the deepest, most meaningful ways Successful marketing is all about unlocking the door to peoples' thoughts, feelings, memories, and fantasies. Tap into one or more...
"What do the most successful investors have in common? David M. Rubenstein, cofounder of one of the world's largest investment firms, has spent years interviewing the greatest investors in the world to discover the time-tested principles, hard-earned wisdom,...
"In recent years, workplace toxicity, industry volatility, and technology-driven turnover have threatened the psychological well-being of employees. When we can't flourish at work, both personal success and corporate productivity suffer. As we sit on the cusp...
"Steeps the reader in the strange and seductive beauty of swamps and bogs"--Publisher's description.
"David Harvey's Companion to Marx's Grundrisse builds upon his widely acclaimed companions to the first and second volumes of Capital in a way that will reach as wide an audience as possible. Marx's stated ambition for this text - where he was thinking aloud...
"This insightful and original book explores the key issues that countries in Africa and South Asia need to address in order to escape poverty. Challenging traditional assumptions about the worlds poorest countries, the top priorities to address are identified...
"This empowering, practical guide takes the confusion, fear and indecision out of career change. Whether making small adjustments or life-changing moves, it provides simple, achievable steps to turn your dreams into reality. The Career Change Guide will help...
"You know that best friend who gives you the hard truth you need to hear, and the pep talk to pick you up when you're down? Take them, sprinkle some expert guidance on top, and you've got the essence of Power Mood. Being your own hype-girl in the work place is...
""Not Too Late brings strong climate voices from around the world to address the political, scientific, social, and emotional dimensions of the most urgent issue human beings have ever faced. Accessible, encouraging, and engaging, it's an invitation to...
"This book was created to help you develop your own money love story, remove financial blocks, and create more wealth in your life. It will challenge you to think about the following: Your relationship with money: it is the longest relationship you will ever...
"Build a sound financial future to see you through life's ups and downs. This book looks at money through the lens of our most pressing challenges. You'll learn to clarify your baseline, set goals, and be upfront and honest about money-with yourself and...
"What separates the world's most successful entrepreneurs and business tycoons from the rest? It's not their superhuman intelligence. It's something more fundamental: they understand how to turn uncertainty to their advantage. We all know that the future is...
"What if true leadership is about being more yourself? Working life can feel like one long masterclass on how to fit in by fixing, hiding or suppressing parts of us that feel somehow inadequate, inconvenient or inappropriate. Over time, small acts of...
"Measuring innovation is a crucial step toward managing it successfully, and it's one of the biggest challenges for start-ups, small businesses, and large enterprises. To create a successful innovation pipeline business leaders, product owners, and innovators,...
"Imagine a world where women had more money. Money to invest in companies we believe in. Money to shape our future. Money to make independent decisions with confidence. The authors believe that the future is female. Let them show you everything you need to...
"Since the global financial crisis of 2008, the major governments of the world have resorted to printing vast sums of money to pay national debts and bail out banks. The warning signs are clear, and the collapse of the Zimbabwean dollar in 2009 after years of...
"Why should others believe in your leadership if you don't believe in yourself? No matter where or when you start to experience a dent in your self-belief, once it is triggered and activated, your outlook changes. You see everything through blurred lenses. You...
"Start your journey to financial success with Female Invest's guide for safe, smart, and sustainable investing. This is an empowering and uplifting money manifesto, aiming to change the tides of financial power. Are you one of the 68% of women worldwide...
"The New Brand You is the field guide to standing out and succeeding in the new professional landscape transformed by the pandemic. In the new world of virtual, remote and flexible working, everyone needs to consider carefully their personal brand and power,...
"Fear of failure has stopped many an entrepreneur from thinking clearly, achieving their potential or even getting started. Those that succeed see failure in another way -- as an inevitable bump in the road to be navigated and used as a launchpad for success....
"A blueprint for thriving in your job and building a career by applying the lessons of Silicon Valley's most innovative entrepreneurs. The career escalator is jammed. Unemployment is sky-high. Creative disruption is shaking every industry. Global competition...
"An 8-step plan for getting to grips with your finances and achieving financial freedom-no matter how big or small your goals and no matter how rocky the market (or your current financial situation) might be. These simple steps have helped Lisa's clients save...
"The tomato sauce in your pantry. The raincoat in your closet. The smart TV hanging in your living room. What do all of these products have in common? Chances are they were created by organizations where colleagues self-allocate into teams based on intrinsic...
"A progressive takedown of the uber-capitalist status quo that has enriched millionaires and billionaires at the expense of the working class, and a blueprint for what transformational change would actually look like. It's OK to be angry about capitalism....
"A year of HBR's essential thinking on tech - all in one place. Easy-to-use AI tools, contactless commerce, crypto for business, the mature metaverse, new technologies like these are reshaping organisations at the hybrid office, on factory floors, and in the...
"Carve out your niche in the exploding world of blockchain technology. Cryptocurrency, NFTs, smart contracts, and ever-more-important business and finance functions - they all run on blockchain. Blockchain For Dummies is the must-have guide to the basics of...
"Unscripted is the inside story of the struggle to control one of the world's great entertainment empires. It is the story of the last great Hollywood mogul, Sumner Redstone- the ninety-something founder of Paramount Global who, well into his dotage and facing...
"In this book, the author combines research with stories and reveals the secret science behind word-of-mouth and social communication. If you've ever wondered why certain stories get shared, emails get forwarded or videos go viral, this book explains why, and...
""The talent professional's one-stop reference for best practices and tips Human Resources Kit For Dummies is the guide talent pros turn to for improving their leadership across the businesses they serve. The world of HR is full of unforeseen challenges, and...
"Disruption dominates innovation theory and practice. But disruption is destructive-displacing jobs, companies, and even entire industries. Are we missing better, and even bigger, opportunities to innovate and grow? With three decades of research, the number...
"Successful serial entrepreneur and Guest Shark on Shark Tank Matt Higgins shows you how to conquer your fears and reach new heights by "burning your boats"-throw away your Plan B, removing any chance for an exit, and you have no choice but to...
"In Smart Money Strategy, qualified financial planner Luke Smith reveals the detailed strategies that financial planners use with their own clients. You'll learn effective strategies that will help you to manage your income, reduce your debts, and maximise...
"Leadership consultant and podcaster Scott Miller earned kudos for his first volume of Master Mentors, a compilation of insights gathered from his influential podcast, On Leadership. In this second volume, Miller shares wisdom gleaned from 30 additional...
"In Work Here Now: Think Like a Human and Build a Powerhouse Workplace, Mercer's North American Transformation Leader Melissa Swift delivers an eye-opening roadmap to better work that generates wins for companies and employees alike. In the book, you'll...
""Some work projects excite us-we jump right in and become so engaged and consumed with what we're doing that we run the risk of burning out. Other times, we find ourselves in a slump-everything on our to-do list is something we don't actually want to do. But...
"An accessible and practical quick-guide that will help you develop your skills as a manager from Paul Falcone, author of 101 Difficult Conversations to Have With Your Employees and renowned HR and leadership expert. Being a good manager is not a natural...
"Presents a guide for trading stocks in any type of market, including a system for analyzing stocks, trends, and indicators, and features updated stock charts and position trading tips and techniques"--Publisher's description.
"How do I balance delivery of the HR strategy with the needs of the business? How can I solve key people issues while also becoming a true strategic HR business partner? This book has the answers. Packed with expert advice, The HR Business Partner Handbook...
"In his early 30s, Paul Millerd had everything he thought he wanted, a high-paying job working with CEOs and a long list of impressive achievements and credentials. Yet instead of feeling fulfilled, he sensed something was wrong. The Pathless Path is his...
"Whether you are the head of one of the largest companies in the world, supervising a small team or guiding your family, it will be your ability to integrate your head and heart that will influence your success in leading others and navigating our complex...
"Every leader is different; there is no one-size-fits-all solution that someone can copy. Leaders are human, with different personalities, personal preferences, and styles of communication, meaning that no two leaders can be the same. Instead of prescribing...
To the outside world, business coach Natalie Tolhopf was killing it. She had a six-figure business, a fully-booked client roster and was a sought after speaker and mentor. And yet, Nat still felt she wasn't enough. She was constantly comparing and her toxic...
"One of the world's most respected leaders, former IBM CEO Ginni Rometty overcame childhood and financial struggles to embark on a groundbreaking career that took her from entry-level engineer to eight years as the first woman CEO of an iconic global company....
"Every day we begin new projects, or try to find pleasure in the ones we're working on - and above all, we hope one day we'll finish them! But in a disjointed, distracting world it's often hard to find the motivation and focus necessary. This compact book...
"Australia's prosperity relies on the continent's extraordinary natural-primarily mineral-riches and good fortune. But economic, financial, environmental, geopolitical and societal pressures now threaten the nation's high living standards. The COVID-19...
"From the chief economics commentator of the Financial Times, a magnificent reckoning with how and why the marriage between democracy and capitalism is coming undone all over the world, and what can be done to reverse this terrifying dynamic. TARGET CONSUMER:...
"It is easier to imagine the end of the world than the end of capitalism. After 1989, capitalism has successfully presented itself as the only realistic political-economic system - a situation that the bank crisis of 2008, far from ending, actually compounded....
"A no-nonsense, empowering guide for novice and experienced homebuyers and investors with a powerful message: buying property doesn't have to be hard. Whether you want to buy your own home or an investment property, it's easy to overcomplicate, overthink and...
"We all have so much going on. A million different projects, to-do lists longer than your arm. We all worry about things -- money, deadlines. With all this buzzing around in our heads it's often a nightmare trying to concentrate on one thing. What if someone...
"Facing global climate crisis, Karl Marx's ecological critique of capitalism more clearly demonstrates its importance than ever. This book explains why Marx's ecology had to be marginalized and even suppressed by Marxists after his death throughout the...
"This book uses Ecolab's century-long sustainability journey to distill key lessons that executives and leaders in any business can learn to make their organizations more economically, environmentally, and socially sustainable. These lessons reveal a...
"Based on more than a decade of research, Not Everyone Gets a Trophy reframes Millennials at a time when many employers are struggling to engage, develop, and retain them. Not Everyone Gets a Trophy, 3rd Edition provides proven, step-by-step best practices for...
"Currencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP are gaining popularity, and this trusted guide can help you strike while the iron is hot to profit from the explosive growth in cryptocurrency. We'll help you understand decentralized currency, get started...
"Top talent is hard to come by. And seeing them walk out the door can be painful-and expensive. You need to take proactive steps to ensure that you attract, develop, and retain your best people. If you read nothing else on managing talent in your organization,...
"Our world will change more in this century than in all of human history, driven by many factors including technology, climate change, demographics and inequality. Such extreme change is throwing up unprecedented opportunities and creating an 'adaptive...
"When Indian leaders first took control of their government in 1947, they proclaimed the ideals of national unity and secular democracy. Through the first half century of nation-building, leaders could point to uneven but measurable progress on key goals, and...
"Economics has become the principal way we define ourselves in the modern era. We are all taught to think like an economist, with total faith in the power of the individual, the purity of the free market, and our boundless future. The problem is that economics...
"Drawing on behavioral economics, game theory, psychology, and fieldwork, Gneezy outlines how to be incentive smart, designing rewards that are simple and effective. He highlights how the right combination of economic and psychological incentives can encourage...
"Even with all the time and money in the world, sometimes no perfect solution can be found. Often we need something easier, smarter and quicker: we need the workaround. When Paulo Savaget was ten months old growing up in Brazil, he became deathly ill. His...
"Have you got an itch to start your own business, go to the North Pole, retrain, lose weight, get promoted, learn to play the ukulele? Or do you just have a nagging sense that there must be more to life? If there is something you really want to do, but...
"There's a message getting a lot of airtime these days. It says to be successful, you have to step into the spotlight, climb the ladder, become the boss, or chase whatever version of success that's been dangled in front of you. But what if there's another way...
"Where does good leadershp begin? Today, more than ever, success hinges on clarity, culture, and communication. Filled with bite-sized tools, ideas, and frameworks, A good leadership book is a generous guide to personal and professional growth. Emerging...
"Macquarie is everywhere. As an investment bank, a commodities player and an international leader in infrastructure fund management, Macquarie has inserted itself into your life somehow, no matter where in the world you're reading this book. The Millionaires'...
"The book presents a novel, philosophical account of money and its connection to the natural world. Its theory of 'ecological accountability' will interest those who are critical of modern capitalism, and those who are environmentally conscious and seek an...
"Deep in the heart of the Amazon, an entire region has lived under the control of one notorious land baron: Joselio de Barros. Joselio cut a grisly path to success: having arrived in the jungle with a shady past, he quickly made a name for himself as an...
"LinkedIn is a powerful tool for selling...Here is the reality for many salespeople, recruiters and businesses out there, your prospects and customers are using LinkedIn, some are using it every single day. There are so many ways that you can use LinkedIn to...
"When was the last time you enjoyed talking to a salesperson? While a Vice President at Salesforce, David Priemer had an epiphany: the very sales tactics his team was using were not working on him. While the company--and his entire profession--was acting with...
"In 2020, Christiaan De Beukelaer spent 150 days covering 14,000 nautical miles aboard the schooner Avontuur, a hundred-year-old sailing vessel that transports cargo across the Atlantic Ocean. Embarking in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, he wanted to understand the...
"We've combed through the ideas, insights, and best practices from the past year of Harvard Business Review to help you get up to speed fast on the relevant concepts driving business today. Discover new ideas and sample the latest thinking of our vast array of...
"In early March 2020, with the Dow Jones flirting with 30,000, the world's biggest companies were riding an eleven-year economic high. By the end of the month, millions would be out of work, iconic firms were begging for bailouts, and countless small...
"Create a lifestyle you love by pursuing your passions and turning profits. Turn Your Passions Into Profits outlines step-by-step guidance for turning your passions into a profitable and lasting business. Author Matt McWilliams, a successful entrepreneur and...
"In a world with a surplus of ideas, what separates a good idea from a bad one? Learn how to cultivate a mindset that produces the kind of ideas people can't turn down. Most professionals cannot generate a solid idea. They either offer up tired or reused ones,...
"We experience change in four phases. The first is panic. Then we adapt. Then we find a new normal. And then, finally, we reach the phase we could not have imagined in the beginning, the moment when we realize that we wouldn't go back. Build for Tomorrow is...
"Great ideas are everywhere. You've probably already had one today. But how do you turn it into a huge business? How do you make it into a killer product, build an amazing team, raise cash, scale your business and smash your way to the top of the market? With...
"A modern approach based on classic management styles for working and managing people remotely.How do you manage a poor performer over Zoom? How do you casually deliver positive feedback via Slack? What's the most professional use of a gif?Management was hard...
"In response to the bestselling business fable Who Moved My Cheese?, Malhotra tells a story about three unique and adventurous mice--Max, Big, and Zed--who refuse to accept their reality as given. As their lives unfold and intersect, we discover that instead...
"Historians have noted that gay identity is central to the history of capitalism, but because of an assumption that workplaces were "straight spaces" in which queer people passed, historians of sexuality have had almost nothing to say about work, instead...
"In TAXTOPIA a rogue accountant breaks ranks to share his journey from clueless naif to skilled tax consultant -and in doing so blows the lid on the murky world of making the tax burdens of the ultra-wealthy disappear. In the topsy-turvy world of tax...
"Easy, accessible, and to the point, Stock Market Investing Fast-Track gets you up to speed quickly on the essential strategies and techniques you need to make money in the modern stock market. In this new and improved guide, you'll find: Pointers on...
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