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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"New York Times bestselling author and productivity expert Cal Newport offers a radical vision for an email free workplace. Constant communication has become part of the way we work as we check our emails every 5.4 minutes. But at what expense? Bests...
"Calendar full of meetings that could just be an email? A list of action points but not time to work on completing them? Online and offline, too much valuable time is wasted in meetings. Advisers to some of the world's leading companies on productivity,...
Our energy to heal and create change, comes from the whenua - the living growing earth with all its beauty; from te Ngahere (Forests) and the rivers and mountains - the special places where Papatuanuku still retains that gift of life that once flouri...
"The riveting inside story of WeWork and the brash founder who briefly turned it into the country's most valuable startup before his own epic unraveling, from the Wall Street Journal reporters whose scoops hastened the company's downfall. In 2001, Adam...
"The world-leading scientist of plant communication and intelligence reveals how she discovered the secrets of the forest. No one has done more to transform our understanding of trees than the world-renowned scientist Suzanne Simard. Now she shares the...
"From the beet fields of North Dakota to the National Forest campgrounds of California to Amazon's CamperForce program in Texas, employers have discovered a new, low-cost labor pool, made up largely of transient older Americans. Finding that social s...
"With a simple change of attitude, what seem like insurmountable obstacles become once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. Ryan Holiday, who dropped out of college at nineteen to serve as an apprentice to bestselling 'modern Machiavelli' Robert Greene and is...
"From an award-winning financial journalist who has written for The New Yorker, Time, and Fortune, a fresh and unexpectedly profound book that draws on interviews with more than forty of the world's super-investors to demonstrate that the keys for bu...
"Once one of Silicon Valley's greatest success stories, Facebook has been under constant fire for the past five years, roiled by controversies and crises. It turns out that while the tech giant was connecting the world, they were also mishandling users'...
"How to Start a Side Hustle is a fun and easy-to-read guide that will help you design a viable business model and bring your ideas to market. Packed with practical tips, hacks and advice from both professional business people and unconventional compa...
"The Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act of 1919 was one of the most significant pieces of legislation in modern Britain. It should have marked a social revolution, opening the doors of the traditional professions to women who had worked so hard during...
"Planning a Profitable Business For Dummies explains how to build a business with profit in mind, using smart pricing techniques and clear-eyed strategic planning. Whether you’re just getting started in business or still recovering from lockdown losses,...
"Why do most startups fail? Eisenmann has focused his research, and his MBA class at Harvard University, on the mistakes and missteps of entrepreneurs and founders for the past decade. For the first time, he reveals his findings, and most importantly...
"What stops Africa, with its abundant natural resources, from capitalising on its boundless potential? Africa analyst Jakkie Cilliers uses 11 scenarios to unpack, in concrete terms, how the continent can ignite a growth revolution that will take millions...
"Rich Habits Poor Habits is for anyone who seeks to secure their financial future but is unsure exactly what to do. Expert authors Tom Corley and Michael Yardney will show you how to walk in the footsteps of the wealthy. This practical guide will help...
"The workplace has become a hotbed of social toxicity, from the #MeToo movement to WeWork, it's clear that abusive bosses and entrenched cultures of discrimination have become more prevalent than ever. Such behaviour is not only simply wrong and damaging...
"As one of the most technologically advanced fast-food chains in the market, Domino's has cemented their reputation for innovation, paved in industry-leading profits. In February 2018, according to Ad Age, Domino's unseated Pizza Hut to become the la...
" [Here], Ron Gonen reveals the secret history behind the wasteful consumption economy that's cheated us out of taxpayer money, lucrative innovation, and a habitable planet - which he saw fursthand as an entreepreneur and public official. Now the CEO...
"When we are employed, few of us work on our employability. Often people don't upskill, don't know they need to upskill, don't know how to upskill or, worse, they don't know they are already upskilled but need to sell themselves! This practical, no-n...
"We all have big ambitions for the future but those dreams only become reality if we do something towards them regularly. To achieve audacious goals, we need to take action and make small changes every day. We need to think big and act small. Drawing...
"Ian Whitworth built national companies from nothing. Coronavirus hammered some of them flat. Yet he's fine with that. Because when the chaos is swirling and shit is getting real, there's opportunity. Now is the time to put yourself in control – where...
"Diverse teams add tremendous value to any organization...if they work as a cohesive unit. Empower your leaders to bring together teams made up of members from different cultures, age groups, and socio-economic backgrounds. In today's workplace, cros...
"For fans of Slay in Your Lane and Little Black Book, this is the much-needed roadmap for young black women to succeed in the workplace in 2021 and beyond. From tips on setting boundaries, and avoiding the race pay gap, through advice on building your...
"A book on why most things are more expensive or lower quality, and why we're all still working long hours for the same or lower wages. Does it ever seem like most things you buy are more expensive or not as good as they once were, or both? Does it ever...
"Google is arguably the most important company in the world today, with such pervasive influence that its name is a verb. The company founded by two Stanford graduate students-Larry Page and Sergey Brin-has become a tech giant known the world over. S...
"Lead Your Business Through the Covid-19 Recession. The second global downturn in a dozen years is upon us-but do lessons learned during the Great Recession still apply? What must you and your business do, now, to ensure you come out the other side i...
"Written with the verve of such works as The Big Short, The History of the Future, and The Spider Network, here is the fascinating, true story of the rise of Ethereum, the second-biggest digital asset in the world, the growth of cryptocurrency, and the...
"It wasn't so long ago that Microsoft and its Windows operating system dominated the tech industry so much so that they faced antitrust charges for what was perceived by many to be predatory, monopolistic practices. Less than a decade later, the tide...
"It's frustrating. You're up to date on all the newest interview techniques. You know what to look for on candidates' résumés. You inspect social media profiles for red flags and put them through an in-depth panel interview. They pass with flying colors....
"In the early months of 2020, the world's attention was riveted on Australia, where the nation's iconic wildlife fought for survival in the face of unprecedented wildfires. Images of koalas drinking from firefighters' water bottles went viral and became...
"It's getting late. We have to get moving. A scorched eucalyptus leaf twirls out of a clear sky, a premonition that begins a journey into a world on the edge. In Full Circle, Scott Ludlam draws on his unique experience as senator and activist. Travelling...
"Why the gender gap persists and how we can close it Women have made up roughly half of the college-educated workforce for years, and before the onset of the economic crisis of 2020, the gap between the percentage of women and the percentage of men in...
"Transformation Doesn't Happen By Accident! How do some coaches, healers, and retreat leaders consistently facilitate powerful transformation for their clients ... while others find their clients chasing breakthroughs without ever achieving lasting c...
"In Bulletproof Investing, real estate expert, investor, entrepreneur, and author James Fitzgerald, delivers a collection of personal stories and experiences that will show how you too can gain and retain financial control of your life. You'll learn how...
"Position yourself for success. Get more of the management ideas you want, from the authors you trust, with HBR's 10 Must Reads on Managing Yourself (Vol. 2). We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most imp...
"Lead change amid constant turbulence and disruption. Get more of the ideas you want, from the authors you trust, with HBR's 10 Must Reads on Change Management (Vol. 2). We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the...
"Is your message getting through? The right communication tactics can motivate your people -- and fuel your business. Get more of the ideas you want, from the authors you trust, with HBR's 10 Must Reads on Communication (Vol. 2). We've combed through...
"Money Diaries offers readers a revealing and often surprising look at the personal finances of others: what they spend, how they save, and even the purchases they hide from their partners and friends. Featuring all-new Money Diaries, valuable advice...
"Extraordinary stories from a lifetime spent conducting interviews. This is the world of the dreaded door-knock from the other side of the door. Trish Palmer has been working as an interviewer and area manager for market research companies for over 20...
"The ultimate millennial money guide, from the creator of Australia's #1 finance podcast Through her phenomenally popular and award-winning podcast, She's on the Money, Victoria Devine has built an empowered and supportive community of women finding their...
"These days, more and more people are looking to stay in the workforce longer and are seeking satisfying, fulfilling jobs. How to Get a Good Job After 50 is a step-by-step guide to finding and winning the sort of job older employees want to have! In ...
"The year that a pandemic shut down social, work, and public contact. There are two particular changes that have had a pronounced effect on business and finance, which this book will provide the guidance currently lacking in traditional business school...
"Satoru Iwata was the global president and CEO of Nintendo and a gifted programmer who played a key role in the creation of many of the world's best-known games. He led the production of innovative platforms such as the Nintendo DS and the Wii, and laid...
"The 21 lessons in You Don't Need an MBA are practical rather than academic. They are meant for the fast-paced, new world of leadership and for leaders who are looking for practical solutions to everyday challenges. Alicia McKay's writing is engaging...
"From Ashley Stahl, counterterrorism professional turned career coach, You Turn is a guide to help people redirect their career path toward a role where they thrive and let their passions shine-rather than feeling stuck"--Publisher's description.
"What if the next global crisis is a mental health pandemic? It is here now. One-third of Americans have shown signs of clinical anxiety or depression, and the current state of suffering globally has risen significantly. The mental health pandemic ma...
"Do What You Are, the bestselling classic that has helped more than a million people find truly satisfying work, is now updated for the modern workforce. With the global economy's ups and downs, the advent of astonishing new technology, the migration...
"Businesses across all sectors now realise that, if they intend on staying competitive in the 21st century, then they must embrace new innovative technologies and methodologies such as AI, automation, digital platforms and Agile. But when too much focus...
"A remarkable turnaround by a leader with a remarkable philosophy: Find your noble purpose. Put people at the center. Unleash human magic. "It was Fall in Minnesota. It was getting cold and we were supposed to die." This is how Hubert Joly describes the...
"We know leadership isn't exclusive to corner offices and multimillion-dollar budgets--some of the best leaders are the mentors and technicians who are more comfortable behind the scenes. But what if being an effective leader isn't just about having ...
"Health insurance, student loan debt, retirement savings, child care, work-life balance, access to home ownership-- these are the issues driving America's current political debates. Konczal believes they are all linked by a single question: should we...
"Presents a foundational re-thinking of the commons--the self-organized social system that humans have used for millennia to meet their needs. Bollier and Helfrich offer a vision of a future beyond the dead-end binary of capitalism versus socialism. ...
"Are you looking for a flexible way to earn more cash that fits in around your family? Have you always wanted to start your own business but aren't sure how? Do you dream of the freedom to set your own schedule and work from home? Jody Allen will show...
"Everyone in marketing is talking "authenticity". Which means making a personal or professional brand should be simpler than ever, right? What could be easier than "being yourself?" Simple? Sure. But easy? Not so much. Why? Because authenticity is un...
"A guide to understanding the challenge of gender imbalance in organizations, implementing solutions, and equipping readers with the tools we all need to ensure change that is positive and enduring"--Publisher's description.
"A fascinating and accessible guide to the effective management of corporate real estate--an underestimated element of business management which can have a dramatic impact upon employee satisfaction and organizational efficiency. In the current age of...
""Business leaders often take actions that prop up earnings in the short term, but compromise their companies' long-term health. David Cote, the much-respected former leader of Honeywell International and one of the most successful CEOs of his genera...
"A revolutionary new history of humankind through the prism of work, from the origins of life on Earth to our ever-more automated present. he work we do brings us meaning, moulds our values, determines our social status and dictates how we spend most...
"From Erica Dhawan, co-author of Get Big Things Done, the definitive guide to communicating and connecting wherever you are. Email replies that show up a week later. Video chats full of 'oops sorry no you go' and 'can you hear me?!' Ambiguous text-me...
"Amanda Hart was rescued by guardian angels as a child and from thence on they became a beacon of hope throughout her turbulent journey into womanhood. The illuminating conversations she has with her angels remain an important aspect of her everyday ...
"In Warren Buffett: Inside the Ultimate Money Mind, Hagstrom breaks new ground with a deep analysis of Buffett's essential wisdom, an intricate mosaic of wide-ranging ideas and insights that Buffett calls a Money Mind. What exactly is a Money Mind? At...
"This book answers the question: How do businesses effectively respond to the evolving definition of privacy through their strategies, operations, cybersecurity posture, and adaptation to new regulations? The book walks the reader through privacy, it...
"In Leader by Design, former long-time CEO of Sportsgirl, Colleen Callander aims to inspire all women to have a voice, live with purpose, lead in their own lives, change the rules, live with confidence and embrace their superpowers. She also aims to ...
"From a Nobel Prize-winning pioneer in environmental economics, an innovative account of how and why "green thinking" could cure many of the world's most serious problems-from global warming to pandemics Solving the world's biggest problems-from clim...
"This book will inspire you to: Identify and leverage your strengths ; Cultivate the curiosity, skills, and knowledge you need to maintain your professional relevance far into the future ; Navigate messy job transitions gracefully ; Build and sustain...
"Guide to personal finance by Selina Flavius, the founder of the coaching platform Black Girl Finance. We don't like getting real about money, do we? We think maths, we think spreadsheets, we think boring. But Selina Flavius, founder of Black Girl Fi...
"Selling a business isn’t a transaction. It is the start of the next stage of you and your spouse’s life. It is the wealth that will help you achieve a successful retirement. And yet 4 out of 5 businesses do not sell. Of those that do sell, 75% of bu...
"In 2012, an Oregon mother named Julie Keith opened up a package of Halloween decorations. But when she opened the box, something fell out that she wasn't expecting: an SOS letter, handwritten in broken English by the prisoner who'd made and packaged...
"Have you ever dreaded Sunday night, got a pit in your stomach on the way to work, or had your heartbeat speed up at the sound of your boss's voice? If so, you may have had anxiety at work. In this empathetic and wise guide, executive coaches and gurus...
"As in previous editions of The Essays of Warren Buffett, this one retains the architecture and philosophy of the original edition but adds selections from Warren Buffett's most recent annual shareholder letters. All the letters are woven together into...
"Career development expert Elaine Biech has created a helpful tool kit for people who want to take charge of their own professional learning path. This book is for employees who want to take charge of their own professional development. Many organizations...
"Many leaders are convinced they have an open environment that encourages employees to speak up and are shocked when they learn that employees are holding back. Employees have ideas and want to be heard. Leadership wants to hear them. Too often, howe...
"In this accessible guide, Ram Charan reveals that the tech giants have radically rewritten the rules of business. If you want to be competitive, you need to learn to play a new game. Drawing on behind-the-scenes stories from the likes of Netflix, Amazon...
"It began with a smoke break. THIS IS A STORY OF AMBITION AND GREED. James Monsees and Adam Bowen were two ambitious graduate students at Stanford, and in between puffs after class they dreamed of a way to quit smoking. Their solution became the Juul,...
"A comprehensive introduction to designing services according to the needs of the customer or participants, this book addresses a new and emerging field of design and the disciplines that feed and result from it. Despite its intrinsic multidisciplina...
"With the world in crisis, organisations are switching their key focus from product and sales to their people and mindset. Emotional intelligence is the ability to identify and manage one's personal emotions and the emotions of others. Our emotions d...
"Through the teachings of Adam Smith, John Stuart Mill, Karl Marx, John Maynard Keynes, and more, renowned economist Todd Buchholz shows how these age-old ideas still apply to our modern world. In this revised edition, Buchholz offers an insightful a...
"By harnessing new, easy-to-use technologies that help them find customers around the world, everyday people are starting meaningful businesses that offer a high-paying alternative to a corporate career. In this updated edition of THE MILLION-DOLLAR,...
"Are you ready to learn everything you need to know about sourcing and recruitment? Then you've found the right book! Whether you are already working in recruitment, new to the industry, or just hoping to begin your career as a recruiter, there are e...
"Corporate boards have never been under greater pressure. They face hostility from every quarter: society, investors, and regulators. A Harvard study found that 51 percent of 18-29 year olds do not support market capitalism; in 2018, the Founder-CEO ...
"Since 2007, entrepreneur and philanthropist Vikas Shah MBE has been on a mission to interview the people shaping our century. We often talk of war and conflict, the economy, culture, technology and revolutions as if they are something other than us....
""The perfect book for the times in which we live . . . page after page of engaging stories, profound insights, and practical tips on how you can stand up and take responsibility for making something meaningful happen"--"--Publisher's description.
"The distinctive white-tailed sea eagle was driven to extinction in Britain more than 200 years ago, but this immense predator is making a return to our skies, thanks to Roy Dennis, an ornithologist, conservationist and arguably the driving force behind...
"Doing well with money isn't necessarily about what you know. It's about how you behave. And behaviour is hard to teach, even to really smart people. Money--investing, personal finance, and business decisions--is typically taught as a math-based field,...
"The Leadership Star: A Practical Guide to Building Engagement provides readers with a step-by-step guide to developing engagement within their teams. Experienced executive, management consultant, and author Brian Hartzer walks readers through the "L...
"Bring out the best in your hybrid team with this invaluable resource. Work from Anywhere: How to become a world-class hybrid team delivers practical strategies and actionable guidance on how to develop a high performing team and business in a remote...
"A stunning new insight into how the most crucial lesson you can learn in today's challenging business environment is how to change the fundamentals of what you do, rather than carry on fighting a battle that is already lost. The near destruction of the...
"In this ground-breaking book, author Morten Munster presents a set of rules that individuals and companies can follow to bring about necessary change. Using behavioural design and an accessible four-step method, he shows how people can be persuaded to...
"A street smart, inspiring, practical and utterly honest book for renewing or resuming your career. Millions of mid- and late-career professionals are wondering why our careers are dying. We've been fired, downsized, job-eliminated, or we've left wor...
"From the bestselling author Simon Winchester, a human history of land around the world: who mapped it, owned it, stole it, cared for it, fought for it and gave it back. In 1889, thousands of hopeful people raced southward from the Kansas state line ...
In addition to an updating and revision of the chapters from previous editions, the fifth edition of Basic Economics includes a new chapter ... on the reasons for the differences of income and wealth between nations. It also examines some popular exp...
"The Sackler name adorns the walls of many storied institutions – Harvard, the Metropolitan Museum of Art – Oxford – the Louvre. They are one of the richest families in the world, known for their lavish donations in the arts and the sciences. The source...
"Covid-19 accelerated the transition to remote working, requiring the wholesale migration of nearly entire companies to virtual work in just weeks, leaving managers and employees scrambling learn how to use cloud, storage, cybersecurity, and device tools...
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