Our business and finance books cover everything from buying and selling tips, real estate, corporate survival and more. This list updates when we add new titles to our collection.
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"This book describes how 25 outstanding leaders used emotional intelligence to deal with critical challenges and opportunities. The book distills the leaders' experiences into nine strategies that can help any leader or potential leader to be more ef...
"Rewilding the Sea celebrates what happens when we step aside and let nature repair the damage: whether it is the overfishing of bluefin tuna across the Atlantic, the destruction of coral gardens by dredgers in Lyme Bay or the restoration of oysters on...
"If you want to accelerate your business and career and stand out like a tall giraffe surrounded by tiny field mice, now is the time to get serious and get going. In this book, high performance expert Paul Rulkens offers the best ideas, insights and ...
"Every day, we face the same questions: How do I make the right decision? How can I work more efficiently? And, on a more personal level, what do I want? This updated edition of the international bestseller distills into a single volume the fifty bes...
"In 'Corporate Rock Sucks,' music journalist Jim Ruland relays the unvarnished story of SST Records, from its remarkable rise in notoriety to its infamous downfall. With records by Black Flag, Minutemen, Hüsker Dü, Bad Brains, Sonic Youth, Dinosaur J...
"A biting satire of corporate power and disinformation- how it works, how it harms us and what we can do about it. Knowledge is power. Which is why the rich and powerful don't want you to have it. The Playbook is an expose of the extraordinary lengths...
"While most people view conflict as a bad thing that should be avoided at all costs, the reality is that embracing conflict in a healthy way is the single greatest factor in driving success and avoiding painful failure. Don't Get Mad at Penguins breaks...
"Money has many apparently magical properties. It can be created out of the void - and vanish without so much as a puff of smoke. It can flash through space. It can grow without limit. And it can blow up without warning. David Orrell argues that the ...
""In this ... book, Ha-Joon Chang destroys the biggest myths of our times and shows us the truth about how the world really works, including: the washing machine has changed lives more than the Internet; people in poor countries are more entrepreneurial...
"An urgent, transformative guide to dealing with disasters from one of today's foremost thinkers in crisis management. The future may still be unpredictable, but nowadays, disasters are not. We live in a time of constant, consistent catastrophe, where...
"How do you get an hourly employee to give red-carpet customer service? You roll out the red carpet for them, of course. This book discusses recognition strategies and appreciation techniques, but it goes deeper than that. You will learn how giving your...
"Today's buyers are inundated with sales pitches coming at them from websites, peer reviews, social media, and email blasts. Is it any wonder they're overloaded, overwhelmed, and tuned out? The fact is, product-centered pitching simply doesn't cut it...
"In today's competitive business landscape, the art of communication is more important than ever. It's essential to develop a deep awareness of not only what we say, but also how we deliver it, resulting in a message that is both credible and incred...
"Conservationist Grant Fowlds lives to save and protect Africa's rhinos, elephants and other iconic wildlife, to preserve their habitats, to increase their range and bring back the animals where they have been decimated by decades of war, as in Angol...
"This updated visual guide reveals 134 main job entries in detail, plus hundreds of related professions including trending careers. From creating life-saving vaccines to developing the most incredible computer games, this job guide features hundreds ...
"In 1945 the Soviet Union controlled half of Europe and was a founding member of the United Nations. By 1991, it had an army four-million strong, five-thousand nuclear-tipped missiles, and was the second biggest producer of oil in the world. But soon...
"A new kind of manifesto for the working woman, with practical guidance on building wealth as well as inspiration for harnessing the freedom and power that comes from a breadwinning mindset. Women are now the main breadwinner in one-in-four households...
"The creator of the best-selling career handbook joins forces with a retirement planning consultant to offer an eye-opening guide that explains how readers can insure that they are ready for retirement in terms of a variety of financial, health, and ...
"Fail Fast, Learn Faster presents a broad, historical, and cultural perspective on the evolution of data over three decades and shows how data is being applied to transform businesses and industries. This book tackles one of the most disruptive and c...
“Written to celebrate the New Zealand Meat Board's Centenary in 2022, 'Meeting Change' covers the past 25 years of evolution for the organisation and its place in New Zealand's wider red meat sector. Through a period of volatile political, cultural a...
"In this essential guide Sam Stubbs reveals three simple truths and shares eight golden rules which will help you take control of your finances and future."--
"Learn success secrets from original remote work pioneers on the mindset and strategies they developed to build and grow successful organizations from the ground up"--Publisher's description.
"A real-life political thriller about an American financier in the Wild East of Russia, the murder of his principled young tax attorney, and his dangerous mission to expose the Kremlin's corruption. Bill Browder's journey started on the South Side of...
"Imagine suddenly being sacked from your job. After spending years building your career, it’s all taken away in just one moment. Why? Because you told your boss you are pregnant. This happened to Joeli Brearley. And she quickly realised she wasn’t alone...
"With humor, grit, compassion, and a calm demeanor, Linda McFarland imparts her wisdom to help assistants succeed in a rapidly changing role. "The Wizard behind the CEO: Enchanted stories from the assistant with the magic WAND" is about Linda's adventures...
"When northern Kenyans find elephant bones, they lay down blossoms and branches as a mark of respect, honouring their crucial connection with the wildlife they live alongside. In our changing world, these values are vitally important. For decades, no...
After spending many years in the corporate world, during which time he became aware of how easy it is to become trapped in an unsatisfying workplace, Brett Ashley is clear that the most important lesson he learned involved creating an environment in ...
"Be a spider, build a web walks you through how to build out a sticky content web that attracts, retains, and converts visitors into paying customers. You'll learn: Why you need a trust bridge; How to identify your content anchors; How to narrow your...
"Imagine owning a successful food truck. Smell the aroma of grilling meats, hear the cash register ringing continuously, see the smiles of happy guests eating your food. Imagine your wallet full of profits. Now, let's make it happen! I'm ready. What are...
"Imagine if by the time you died, you did everything you were told to. You worked hard, saved your money, and looked forward to financial freedom when you retired. The only thing you wasted along the way was... your life. Die with Zero presents a startling...
"Given the changes in the way business is being conducted today, leadership is increasingly important. John C. Maxwell offers a blend of advice and personal wisdom to show how to increase awareness of your skills when it comes to leading those around...
"Life is one negotiation after another, at home, at work, with family, with customers. Understanding the principles of negotiation, influence and persuasion will help readers get the best deal every time, whether they are buying or selling. While plenty...
"Through stories and lessons, the book shows women leaders how thinking beyond habitual limits allows us to surpass our current levels of success. It includes Julie's personal story of becoming a founder of an unexpectedly and wildly successful child...
"Whether investigating a solution to global warming or explaining why the price of oral sex has fallen so drastically, Levitt and Dubner mix smart thinking and great storytelling to show how people respond to incentives"--Publisher's description.
"A law professional argues that women prioritizing their career benefits mothers, kids, and society at large by showing how they can use their talents to help others and raise awareness about issues that are important to them"--Publisher's descriptio...
"What if scrapping one flawed policy could bring US cities closer to addressing debilitating housing shortages, stunted growth and innovation, persistent racial and economic segregation, and car-dependent development? It's time for America to move be...
"A guide to the essential skills of project management, enabling you to bring in projects on time and within budget. Juggling all the tasks and resources you need to make a project run smoothly can seem like an onerous task - from engaging with stake...
"What's holding you back? Your hard work is paying off, you are doing well, but there is something standing between you and the next level of achievement. Perhaps one small flaw, a behavior you barely even recognize, is the only thing that's keeping you...
"'Pestilence' is a word that conjures up destruction at a large scale. It can be a plague of ravenous rabbits, millions of wilding pines that swallow up landscapes, a virus that brings the world to its knees within weeks of emergence. In Phil Lester's...
"In the last thirty years, the developing world has undergone tremendous changes. Overall, poverty has fallen, people live longer and healthier lives, and economies have been transformed. And yet many countries have simply missed the boat. Why have s...
"Wine is an art, a craft, a science, and a delicious part of life enjoyed by millions of people. But it is a global industry, too. In Wine Wars II economist Mike Veseth shows how globalization, commodification, and the "revenge of the terroirists" he...
"Many of us start out feeling good about our career choices--but over time, our energy flags. We all want success. We want to achieve. What is it, then, that keeps us from engaging wholeheartedly? What can we do to optimize our happiness, effectiveness,...
"In our modern landscape of social media, viral news stories and fake news, professional reputations can be far too easily dismantled and tarnished. But many senior leaders, entrepreneurs, politicians, talent managers and even in-house lawyers are unaware...
"Relationships built on trust matter. Deep and meaningful interpersonal connections at work are critical to your career-and to your well-being. Bonds built on trust allow women to help one another, exchange information, and be more productive. But hi...
"In Cultivating Culture, author, speaker, and leadership coach Brad Federman provides actionable tools for immediately promoting better teamwork, creating two-way conversations with your people, and gaining better feedback about how things are really...
"Alex Holt, Global Head of Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT) at KPMG, combines his years as an industry leader and advisor to the biggest names in tech to decode and share the blueprint to achieve breakthrough success in the digital era. Over the ...
"In 2017, a company known as Tencent overtook Facebook to become the world's fifth largest company. It was a watershed moment, a wake-up call for those in the West accustomed to regarding the global tech industry through the prism of Silicon Valley: ...
"Two executive coaches dispel the myth of one-size-fits-all leadership, showing instead how truly successful leaders allow themselves to be endlessly curious and inquisitive-the key to finding the strategies and insights that transform...
"The U.S. and China are locked in a tech struggle that will determine the course of our era. America is already behind in critical areas. Gordon G. Chang outlines what has happened and what must be done"--Publisher's description.
"A gripping account of the billion-dollar timber black market - and how it intersects with environmentalism, class and culture. Old-growth trees are invaluable and irreplaceable for both humans and wildlife and are the oldest living things on Earth. But...
"This is the story of the idealists, technologists, and opportunists fighting to bring cryptocurrency to the masses. Cryptocurrency was growing increasingly marginal until a brilliant new idea changed its fortunes once again: Ethereum. In this book, Laura...
"From Kim Scott, author of the revolutionary New York Times bestseller Radical Candor, comes Just Work: Get It Done, Fast and Fair – how we can recognize, attack and eliminate workplace injustice – and transform our careers and organizations in the process....
"As people reach for social justice and better lives, they create public goods-- free education, public health, open parks, clean water, and many others-- that must be kept out of the market. When private interests take over, they strip public goods of...
"Make yourself heard. Having your voice heard at work can be challenging, whether you're confronting a colleague about an inappropriate comment or trying to avoid being talked over by a male peer. But you can find ways to raise issues without raising...
"Whitecollar psychopaths exist in a variety of workplaces. They are individuals who manipulate their way through life and leave an indelible mark on both their victims and society. What motivates these individuals? How can you protect yourself from t...
"An essential career guide for every Asian American - and all their co-workers and managers - that explains how traditional Asian cultural values are at odds with Western corporate culture. Leading Asian American career coach and advocate Jane Hyun e...
"In a time of looming uncertainties, what would a truly resilient society look like? In a groundbreaking debut, farmer and social scientist Chris Smaje argues that organising society around small-scale farming offers the soundest, sanest and most rea...
Explore an insightful and female perspective on the world of personal finance In Invest Like a Girl, celebrated personal finance guru Simran Kaur walks you through critical investing decisions from a female perspective, explaining woman-centered fina...
"The UK is, at the same time, both one of the world's most successful economies and one of Europe's laggards. The country contains some of Western Europe's richest areas such as the south east of England, but also some of its poorest such as the north...
"We are experiencing the greatest global shift in the world of work for a century. So, how do we make the most of this unique opportunity and radically redesign the way we work - forever? Professor Lynda Gratton is the global thought-leader on the future...
"Who do you think of when you imagine a hedge fund manager? A greedy fraudster, a visionary entrepreneur, a wolf of Wall Street? These tropes capture the public imagination of a successful hedge fund manager. But behind the designer suits, helicopter...
"A Dark History of Sugar delves into our evolutionary history to explain why sugar is so loved, yet is the root cause of so many bad things. Europe's colonial past and Britain's Empire were founded and fuelled on sugar, as was the United States, the ...
"The consummate motivational playbook on how to think big and dream bigger, by the founders of the renowned Summit leadership series. Elliott Bisnow, Brett Leve, Jeff Rosenthal and Jeremy Schwarz founded the acclaimed Summit leadership conference with...
"If you're worried about the rising cost of living then INSTAGRAM SENSATION MONEY MUM is here to help you SAVE THOUSANDS WITHOUT EVEN NOTICING. "Money Mum, here, coming to you, as always, with another money tip! You don't have to be wealthy or earn a...
"Why are humans the only species to have escaped - only very recently - the subsistence trap, allowing us to enjoy a standard of living that vastly exceeds all others? And why have we progressed so unequally around the world, resulting in the great d...
"Your personal roadmap to becoming fluent in financial reports. At first glance, the data in financial reports might seem confusing or overwhelming. But, with the right guide at your side, you can learn to translate even the thickest and most complex...
" A user's guide to economic, political, social and cultural collapse. In the face of political impotence, resource depletion, and catastrophic climate change, many of us have become reconciled to an uncertain future. However, popular perception of how...
"Stop searching for purpose. Build it. We're living through a crisis of purpose. Surveys indicate that people feel less and less connected to the meaning of their work. Individuals everywhere are asking, "How can I find my purpose?" That's the wrong ...
""From the founders of the trailblazing software company 37signals, here is a different kind of business book - one that explores a new reality. Today, anyone can be in business. Tools that used to be out of reach are now easily accessible. Technology...
"In this straight-talking guide to the real world of work, discover genuinely useful advice that will help you find the confidence to go for that promotion, quit your job, break into that industry, nail that pitch or climb over a creative brick wall....
"The Pyramid of Lies by international financial journalist Duncan Mavin, is the true story of Lex Greensill, the Australian farmer who became a high-flying billionaire banker before crashing back down to earth, exposing a tangled network of flawed fi...
"There's nothing quite like the feeling of having your own money to spend. All those things you've wanted forever now feel within your reach. But it's easy to make mistakes when you go from having no money to having some. Money can be really easy to lose...
"Discover 100 ways to support endangered plant and wildlife species in your community and beyond. David Deardorff and Kathryn Wadsworth present 100 home projects designed to inspire and empower anyone who wants to help save our native flora and fauna...
"The ultimate guide to marketing yourself in CV or resume, and ensuring you make a professional impression in any job search"--Publisher's description.
"Which is more dangerous, a gun or a swimming pool? What do schoolteachers and sumo wrestlers have in common? Why do drug dealers still live with their moms? How much do parents really matter? How did the legalization of abortion affect the rate of v...
"An estimated seven in ten American employees want a new job. Millions more are making for their first career step after graduating. And most of them will use LinkedIn-or try. Because while LinkedIn is the dominant platform for hiring, networking, an...
"Digital marketing has transformed how businesses and other organisations communicate with their audiences. Consumers now have access to a much wider choice of entertainment, products, services and prices from different suppliers and a more convenient...
"You don't have to be a wunderkind like Bill Gates or Mark Zuckerberg to start a successful business. With this new edition of Starting A Business: All-in-One For Dummies, anyone can create a solid business plan, set the wheels in motion, and start m...
"Browning gives you everything you need to get started with your grant application. She helps you move through the grant-writing process and apply for some of the billions of dollars available from public and private sector sources. From creating a s...
"Stop Investing Like They Tell You is a practical guide to overcoming the potentially ruinous flaws in an investment portfolio. After operating under the umbrella of a large brokerage firm for over five years, Stephen Spicer CFP® came to realize that...
"An updated edition of Chillpreneur that teaches women how to achieve financial freedom and success with expert advice, exercises, and real-life stories. Want to make twice as much money with half the work? It's time to shift your mindset, recognize ...
"The book is aimed at supporting young people with their finances. Throughout my career I have worked with a many youth and coached them with their finances and have received many requests to put my teachings into a book. And now it's here! Using a.....
"Not many men can call themselves a self-made billionaire, but among the lucky few is Charlie Munger. However, as author Oxana Dubrovina points out in this new guide to Charlie Munger's life and philosophy, luck has very little to do with it. Instead,...
"A large number of managers - especially in these difficult times - feel completely overwhelmed. Their inboxes are overflowing, they constantly struggle to finish their to-do lists and they stay at work longer than they would like to, leaving little time...
"Offers advice on assessing goals and objectives, writing a mission statement, identifying the needs of customers, economic forecasting, planning for market disruption, and creating a digital strategy"--Publisher's description.
"Leadership Hacks is the business leader's guide to getting things done. Over the years, the leader's role has expanded to encompass more duties, more responsibility and more accountability - yet we're still stuck with the same 24 hours in every day....
""In the space of just fifteen years, Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest's Fortescue Metals Group has built a global iron-ore giant generating"--Publisher's description.
"Ever wondered how the wealthy seem to pay less tax than the average person?As the saying goes, there are only two things certain in life: death and taxes. While tax may be a boring subject, unfortunately it is something we all need to master. In this...
"This title covers the key features of QuickBooks Online, including subscribing to QuickBooks Online and getting started, populating QuickBooks lists, creating invoices and credit memos, recording a sales receipt, recording and paying bills, setting ...
"Unstuck shows women how to harness the power of perspectives to re-envision and reinvent their approach to work and, well, life, to achieve more, stress less and overcome the barriers that stand in their way. With a fresh, no-holds-barred approach, ...
"As isolationism and realism become the dominant values of a previously interconnected world, the logic that motivated international relations and global trade must be reevaluated. Zeihan uses a mixture of geographical knowledge, political history, and...
The new book from Corey Mosen, Ajax's Sidekick, continues with the adventures of Corey, DOC biologist and photographer, and his loyal mate, Ajax. Corey details his experiences in New Zealand and across the globe, including a gasp inducing recollection...
"Drawing on the hard-nosed science of economics, years of research, and modern technological tools, Money Magic offers flexible, practical advice to help readers make costless financial moves that will leave them far richer, happier and safer than they...
"On the Farm: New Zealand's Invisible Women tells the fascinating stories of Kiwi farm women predominantly in their own words, drawing from the vast archive of letters written to New Zealand farming magazines throughout the 20th century. It reveals the...
"Our world is shaped by economics. Whether you're buying a loaf of bread, looking for a job, or applying for a mortgage, the thing we call 'the economy' is going to set the terms. A shame, then, that most of us have no idea what the economy actually is....
"A millennial money memoir by Sophia Golfinopoulos of @mindfulwithmoneynz and mindfulwithmoneynz.com. At 21, Sophia was living paycheck to paycheck, renting an overpriced apartment, and overwhelmed with consumer debt. When she lost her job, it was the...
"Break down the barriers to effective collaboration. To get work done and accomplish your goals, you need access to resources and ideas from across your organization. But technology issues, office politics, and lack of clear authority can get in the way...
"Are you tired of living paycheck to paycheck? In the sequel to Rich Dad Poor Dad, learn how the role you play in the business world affects your ability to become financially free. There are four types of people who make up the world of business but...
"An extraordinarily candid personal account of the ups and downs wrought by money, this is a vital exploration of stories and issues that will be familiar to most. This is a book about toxic workplaces and misogynist men, about getting payrises and g...
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