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Princeton University Press Capitalism and the Jews
Book SynopsisDrawing on economic, social, political, and intellectual history from medieval Europe through contemporary America and Israel, this title examines the ways in which thinking about capitalism and thinking about the Jews have gone hand in hand in European thought, and why anticapitalism and anti-Semitism have frequently been linked.Trade Review"In his slim essay collection Capitalism and the Jews, Jerry Z. Muller presents a provocative and accessible survey of how Jewish culture and historical accident ripened Jews for commercial success and why that success has earned them so much misfortune... While this book is ostensibly about 'the Jews,' Muller's most chilling insights are about their enemies, and the creative, almost supernatural, malleability of anti-Semitism itself. For centuries, poverty, paranoia and financial illiteracy have combined into a dangerous brew--one that has made economic virtuosity look suspiciously like social vice."--Catherine Rampell, New York Times Book Review "In four fascinating essays, Muller sensitively examines how centuries of nomadism and diaspora have shaped Jewish financial life... Muller backs up his bold assertion--that capitalism has been the most important force in shaping the fate of the Jews in the modern world--with elegance and care."--Publishers Weekly "It's a subject rarely given its due in respectable circles. Yet an appreciation for market economics does run deep in Judaic tradition and helps explain the prominence of Jewish bankers, from Mayer Amschel Rothschild to Lloyd Blankfein. In concise prose free of academic jargon, Muller ticks off factors that gave Jews what he calls 'behavioral traits conducive to success in capitalist society.'"--Calev Ben-David, Bloomberg "Muller, a noted historian, takes a fascinating look at how Jews have shaped capitalism and how capitalism has shaped the Jewish experience from medieval times to today."--Fareed Zakaria GPS "Muller is keen to rescue from apologists, ideologues, and anti-Semites the exploration of what he describes as the Jews' 'special relationship' with capitalism... This book is both scholarly and speculative, analysing the sociology and the anti-Semitic pseudo-sociology of the Jews' participation in capitalism. It will not be the last word on the subject, but it is a genuine contribution to it."--Anthony Julius, New Statesman "A work of intellectual history... Muller is acutely aware of the irony that Jews have been attacked sometimes for being the quintessence of capitalism and sometimes for being the quintessence of anticapitalism. The merit of his book is that it takes seriously the need to understand how historical circumstances bring this about."--Robert Solow, Moment Magazine "According to Jerry Z. Muller, professor of history at Catholic University, capitalism has been the most important force in shaping the fate of the Jews in the modern world... Muller focuses squarely on the relation between them in four interlocking essays that explore, respectively, Western thinking about Jews and capitalism, the Jews' own responses to capitalism, Jewish involvement in Communist movements, and the rise of ethnic nationalism that came about as a response to capitalism's relentless march in the 19th century and onward."--Steven Menashi, Commentary "A model of clear thinking and useful information about how accurately to understand the long and complicated relationship between Jews, capitalism, and anti-Semitism. A valuable read."--Ira Stoll, The Future of Capitalism blog "In a 1972 lecture, 'Capitalism and the Jews,' Nobel laureate Milton Friedman presented a paradox: Jews 'owe an enormous debt to free enterprise and competitive capitalism,' he said, but 'for at least the past century the Jews have been consistently opposed to capitalism and have done much on an ideological level to undermine it.' According to historian Jerry Muller, Friedman's paradox may make for a great headline, but it cannot be substantiated. Only the first premise is true--there is little doubt that capitalism has benefited Jews. And as Muller shows, there is equally little doubt that Jews have excelled at developing capitalism in the West."--Guy Sorman, City Journal "Taboos can't last--and now, a real historian has broken this one. Jerry Muller, himself Jewish and a professor at the Catholic University of America in Washington, has published a book of four essays, Capitalism and the Jews, that sets out to explain why Jews have enjoyed such exceptional success in modern capitalist societies such as ours."--Tim Colebatch, The Age "Muller, a historian at Catholic University, has given us four lectures on economics aspects of Jewish life in the modern world... [T]hey are thoughtful and occasionally insightful."--Peter Temin, EH.net "Capitalism and the Jews is a work of scholarship, but it's an especially accessible and illuminating one. It is a book that every Jewish capitalist, actual or aspiring, out to read and ponder."--Jonathan Kirsch, Jewish Journal of Greater L.A. "Muller (history, Catholic Univ.; Adam Smith in His Time and Ours), a well established historian of capitalism, is brave to tackle this subject, laden as much with the place of Jewish people in the markets as with the trappings and traps of anti-Semitism... Stimulating."--Scott H. Silverman, Library Journal "A stellar work of intellectual history."--Sheldon Kirshner, Canadian Jewish News "A well-documented, historical investigation into an often hidden subject that the author makes easily accessible."--Abe Novick, Baltimore Jewish Times "If you want to understand why Jews have done phenomenally well in capitalist societies and at the same time have been some of capitalism's harshest critics, this history will help you understand."--Nick Schulz, National Review "A great book."--William Easterly, Aid Watch blog "Jerry Z. Muller's recent book is neither a polemic nor a setup for a bad lounge joke but is instead a compelling, sober essay about an elephant that has been sitting in the middle of Western history for the past two centuries at least: Jews have been inextricably woven into the history and evolution of capitalism... A fascinating history."--Zachary Karabell, Truthdig.com "[T]his book introduces some basic issues and ideas about Jewish economic history and can serve as a provocative starting point for learning more about the subject."--Choice "[A] short book, which could be said to provide the economic background of the Jewish catastrophe of the 20th century. Muller's work, though focused on cultural and not environmental differences, might remind some readers of Jared Diamond's 'Guns, Germs, and Steel' (1997), which explains the basis for the gaps in material success among regions around the world. In both books, the authors, in laying bare the historical processes, help to disabuse readers of their prejudices."--Steven Silber, Haaretz "In the meantime, in a lean and compact volume, Muller has offered a rich and valuable history filled with insights about the character of capitalism and the sources of anti-Semitism--both of which could hardly be more timely subjects."--Yuval Levin, Jewish Review of Books "Muller provides a refreshingly frank account of the major role of Jews on both sides of capitalism's ideological barricades. His brisk and lively book is a welcome sign that historians are moving beyond a stale preoccupation with challenging stereotypes, and are now more willing to engage candidly and directly with the economic dimension of Jewish history."--Adam Sutcliffe, Jewish Quarterly "Although Muller examines mostly European areas, he occasionally cites examples from the United States. His book can be thus read as an attempt to deepen the mutual understanding of historical realities in Europe and North America. The strongest point of Capitalism and the Jews lies in Muller's multifocal perspective and interdisciplinary erudition."--Pnina M. Rubesh, European Legacy "[T]his small book is filled with interesting material and presents its subject in a clear and lively fashion."--Marty Roth, Outlook on Books "The book offers an interesting and new perspective into the economic history of the Jews, which is a by-product of their religious and cultural history."--R. Balashankar, Organiser "Capitalism and the Jews is an important study that affords readers a lucid and extremely accessible analysis of what is no doubt a central topic in Jewish and western history. It is a welcome addition that joins recent efforts to make us more aware of the significance of the economy for our understanding of the modern Jewish experience."--Gideon Reuveni, Enterprise and Society "Providing a fresh look at an important but frequently misunderstood subject, this book will interest anyone who wants to understand the Jewish role in the development of capitalism, the role of capitalism in the modem fate of the Jews, or the ways in which the story of capitalism and the Jews has affected the history of Europe and beyond, from the medieval period to our own."--World Book Industry "Muller's book can be highly recommended. Stylistically polished, accessible, informative and provocative--it is a little gem."--Jeremy Leaman, Journal of Modern Jewish Studies "Capitalism and the Jews is a must book for our times."--Betty Mohr, Le Bon Travel & Culture "[P]rovocative and inspiring essays... Muller's approach is far reaching."--Franziskus von Boeselager, Moving the SocialTable of ContentsINTRODUCTION: Thinking about Jews and Capitalism 1 CHAPTER ONE: The Long Shadow of Usury Capitalism and the Jews in Modern European Thought 15 CHAPTER TWO: The Jewish Response to Capitalism Milton Friedman's Paradox Reconsidered 72 CHAPTER THREE: Radical Anticapitalism The Jew as Communist 133 CHAPTER FOUR: The Economics of Nationalism and the Fate of the Jews in Twentieth-Century Europe 189 Acknowledgments 219 Notes 225 Index 255
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Princeton University Press The Butterfly Defect
Book SynopsisThe Butterfly Defect addresses the widening gap between the new systemic risks generated by globalization and their effective management. It shows how the dynamics of turbo-charged globalization has the potential and power to destabilize our societies. Drawing on the latest insights from a wide variety of disciplines, Ian Goldin and Mike MariathasaTrade ReviewFinalist for the 2015 Estoril Global Issues Distinguished Book Prize "[The authors demonstrate] that the increasing interconnectedness of the world makes the world's economics, infrastructure, health and social conditions behave [as] an interconnected meteorological system. The next big crisis will be of unexpected origin."--Professor Rober J. Shiller, Wall Street Journal "This is an important and thought-provoking book."--Shawn Donnan, Financial Times "This book covers many different sectors and points out that globalization brings opportunities as well as threats; readers from diverse professional and academic backgrounds will gain insights."--Library Journal "The arguments put forward are cohesive and coherent with well-constructed logical chapters, good, well thought out examples and jargon free language... Upon reflection of this book, I was left with a clear and defined picture of how systemic risk effects systems and how globalization inherently increases these risks."--Jason Paul Stansbie, Leonardo Reviews "Although the authors' prose is clear and unburdened by jargon, the nature of the topic means this is not a light read. But it will reward the persistent. The issues they raise, and the interconnections they identify, are such that specialists will come away with a deeper understanding of the risks involved in each of the specific fields they cover... To paraphrase John F. Kennedy, this book should be widely read not because it is easy, but because it is hard."--Survival Global Politics and Strategy "In this context of uncertainty about the future of globalization, the book is a very timely intervention, as it focuses exactly on the risks created by the process of globalization itself. The authors have formidable expertise."--Dariusz Wojcik, Journal of Economic Geography "A timely addition to the nascent literature on CT-inspired methods and models... Bound to trigger debate and invite (if not beckon) its readers to pursue further the ideas discussed on its pages."--Emilian Kavalski, Political Studies ReviewTable of ContentsList of Boxes, Illustrations, and Tables ix Preface xiii Acknowledgments xvii Introduction 1 1 Globalization and Risk in the Twenty-First Century 9 Globalization and Integration 10 Global Connectivity and Complex Systems 13 Globalization and the Changing Nature of Risk 23 Globalization: A Double-Edged Sword 30 The Way Forward 33 2 The Financial Sector 36 with Co-Pierre Georg and Tiffany Vogel The Financial Crisis of 2007/2008 37 Financial Globalization in the Twenty-First Century 39 Complexity and Systemic Risk 54 Global Financial Governance 60 Lessons for the Financial Sector 64 3 Supply Chain Risks 70 Global Supply Chains 72 Supply Chain Risk 79 From Management of Risk to Risk Management 90 Lessons for Supply Chain Management 95 4 Infrastructure Risks 100 Transportation 101 Energy 105 The Internet 112 Lessons for Global Infrastructure 120 5 Ecological Risks 123 The Nature of Environmental Risk 124 Risks from the Environment 129 Risks to the Environment 133 Can Globalization Be Good for the Environment? 138 The Export of Pollution 139 Lessons for Managing Environmental Risk 141 6 Pandemics and Health Risks 144 Pandemic Risk 145 Globalization and Health Risks 147 Case Studies 150 Noninfectious Diseases 159 Global Cooperation and Disease Control 160 Lessons from Pandemic Management 164 7 Inequality and Social Risks 168 Global Integration and Inequality 169 The Channels of Inequality 180 The Risks of Inequality 181 Lessons for Challenging Global Inequalities 195 8 Managing Systemic Risk 198 Moving Forward, Not Backward 200 Confronting a New Challenge? 202 The Need to Reform Global Governance 206 Why Reform Has Been So Sluggish 209 Lessons for Global Policy Reform 212 Managing Systemic Risk 219 Notes 221 References 257 Index 285
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Princeton University Press Monetary Policy Inflation and the Business Cycle
Book SynopsisThis revised second edition of Monetary Policy, Inflation, and the Business Cycle provides a rigorous graduate-level introduction to the New Keynesian framework and its applications to monetary policy. The New Keynesian framework is the workhorse for the analysis of monetary policy and its implications for inflation, economic fluctuations, and welfTrade ReviewPraise for the previous edition: "A state-of-the-art treatment of the emerging New Keynesian synthesis by one of the leaders in the field, Gali's book is a must-read for the next generation of macroeconomists."--N. Gregory Mankiw, Harvard University Praise for the previous edition: "Authoritative. This book will be very useful to graduate students and to others seeking an introduction to modern work in this area."--Michael Woodford, Columbia University Praise for the previous edition: "This is a wonderfully elegant and accessible introduction to the contemporary New Keynesian paradigm, written by one of the leading experts in the field. This monograph presents what one should know in a clean, cogent, and concise manner. I fully expect it to become a standard reference for both students and researchers in the field."--Mark Gertler, New York University Praise for the previous edition: "Jordi Gali provides an authoritative overview of the research that revolutionized monetary economics during the past decade, by embedding sticky prices in a coherent dynamic general equilibrium framework--thus providing a novel and much clearer positive and normative analysis of monetary policy. The presentation is elegant and intuitive, yet rigorous. The book will be a standard reference for graduate students, researchers, and policymakers. It is also highly recommended as a textbook for money/macro courses. Numerous useful exercises are provided."--Robert Kollmann, European Center for Advanced Research in Economics and Statistics, Free University of Brussels Praise for the previous edition: "This book provides an excellent introduction and exegesis of the New Keynesian model that is the current state of the art in the analysis of monetary policy. It will find a large audience with research economists, graduate students, and staffers in central banks around the world."--Philip R. Lane, Trinity College Dublin Praise for the previous edition: "Systematic and concise. This is a fine book that is likely to become the key basic text for graduate courses on monetary policy."--Seppo Honkapohja, University of Cambridge Praise for the previous edition: "With this book, magician Gali has pulled another important rabbit out of his hat. The book will help to increase the popularity of the New Keynesian model with graduate students, tomorrow's policymakers, and today's policymakers alike. Therefore, it can be considered a real grassroots initiative."--Christian Merkl, Journal of EconomicsTable of ContentsPreface ix CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1 CHAPTER 2 A Classical Monetary Model 17 CHAPTER 3 The Basic New Keynesian Model 52 CHAPTER 4 Monetary Policy Design in the Basic New Keynesian Model 98 CHAPTER 5 Monetary Policy Tradeoffs: Discretion versus Commitment 126 CHAPTER 6 A Model with Sticky Wages and Prices 163 CHAPTER 7 Unemployment in the New Keynesian Model 199 CHAPTER 8 Monetary Policy in the Open Economy 223 CHAPTER 9 Lessons, Extensions, and New Directions 261 Index 271
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LID Publishing Machiavellian Intelligence: How to Survive and
Book SynopsisThe best way to secure yourself against being 'let go' in the modern economy is to rise to a level within the corporation where you are making the strategic decisions, not bearing the brunt of their consequences. It may be tough at the top, but it's dangerous in the middle -- and the rewards at the top are far greater. Machiavellian Intelligence argues that many intelligent and hard-working professionals with good leadership skills fail to maximize their career potential because of a number of instinctive 'good' habits - things that make them highly effective executives, well-liked and respected by their colleagues, but which are not best designed to take them to the very top of their chosen career.
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LID Publishing The Haier Model: Reinventing a multinational
Book SynopsisSince its origins in the 1920s as a refrigerator factory in Qingdao supplying the Chinese market, Haier has risen to become a major multinational company, overtaking the likes of Whirlpool and LG, to become the world's leading manufacturer of household appliances today, with revenues of $30 billion. How did Haier achieve this amazing feat? This book examines Haier's organizational transformation, which can be traced back to 1984 when Zhang Ruimin (Haier's current CEO) joined the company, and which became the essence of Haier's sustained competitive advantage. In particular, it looks at the "RDHY Win-Win Model of Employee-Customer Integration", the latest management practice in Haier, which has had a profound effect on the company's performance, and which has captured the attention of academics and managers around the world.
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Princeton University Press The Art of Social Theory
Book SynopsisIn the social sciences today, students are taught theory by reading and analyzing the works of Karl Marx, Max Weber, and other foundational figures of the discipline. What they rarely learn, however, is how to actually theorize. The Art of Social Theory is a practical guide to doing just that. In this one-of-a-kind user's manual for social theorisTrade Review"[C]oncise and readable... Writing in accessible language and using the canon of social theorists to illustrate points, Swedberg meets a need for practitioners and students alike."--ChoiceTable of ContentsIntroduction: Why Theorize and Can You Learn to Do It? 1 Part 1: How to Theorize Chapter 1. Starting Anew 13 Chapter 2. Social Observation 29 Chapter 3. Naming, Concept, and Typology 52 Chapter 4. Analogy, Metaphor, and Pattern 80 Chapter 5. Coming Up with an Explanation 98 Part 2: Preparing for Theorizing Chapter 6. Heuristics 127 Chapter 7. Practical Exercises 146 Chapter 8. The Role of Theory 169 Chapter 9. Imagination and Art 188 Chapter 10. Summary and More 210 Appendix: How to Theorize according to Charles S. Peirce 230 Acknowledgments 249 Notes 251 References 253 Index 279
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Princeton University Press The Rise and Fall of Classical Greece
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewWinner of the 2016 Douglass C. North Research Award, Society for Institutional and Organizational Economics (SIOE) Shortlisted for the 2016 Ralph Waldo Emerson Award, Phi Beta Kappa Society One of Flavorwire's 10 Must-Read Academic Books for 2015 One of HistoryBuff.com's 10 Can't-Miss History Books of 2015 "Superb."--Armand Marie Leroi, New York Times "In the late fourth century B.C., Aristotle and his students collected the constitutions of more than 150 [...] city-states. The scholar who would today follow in Aristotle's footsteps has to deal with a far more formidable mass of data. Few of today's scholars control more of this data, or write about it more insightfully, than Josiah Ober. [T]hose willing to put in the effort will learn much from the deep meditations of an expert historian and political philosopher."--James Romm, Wall Street Journal "[T]his could turn out to be Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire for classical Greece."--Jonathan Sturgeon, Flavorwire "Ober marshals a wealth of new data to make the case for a much different view of Greek history ... there was something distinct about the Greek world, he argues. What set the Greeks apart, he says, was their choice of a particular kind of order--and the cultural attitudes that went with it. Citizen self-government. Equality of standing among persons. Fair and open institutions. These ideas, unusual in history, were well developed in the Greek world, Ober notes. If we care about them, he says, we should pay attention."--Marc Parry, Chronicle of Higher Education "[Ober's] central argument is that the achievements of Greek civilization were rooted in its prosperity, and that was the result of a rough economic and political equality... [He] ranges over a half millennium of Greek history, from the 8th to the 3rd centuries BCE, seeking the roots of Greek "efflorescence"--its material and cultural flourishing... [The Rise and Fall of Classical Greece] is rife with parallels to the present."--Brian Bethune, Macleans "An attractive, informative, and timely picture of Greece from Homer to Aristotle... It's an absorbing story full of excitement, drama and hope."--Evaggelos Valiantos, Huffington Post "A sharp and insightful economic history."--Daisy Dunn, History Today [The Rise and Fall of Classical Greece] is by far [Ober's] most ambitious work to date, a magisterial tour of the successes and failures of various city-states throughout the Greek world from the archaic through the Hellenistic periods... The thrust of the book is not just provocative but persuasive."--Adriaan Lanni, The New Rambler "This book is a groundbreaking examination of what Ober (political science, Stanford) calls the 'efflorescence' of ancient Greece, which, divided into some 1,100 city-states as it was, developed a unified, dominant culture."--Choice "His narrative history of Greek efflorescence is engaging and full of insights."--Richard Seaford, Literary Review "A thought-provoking book with great depth. As the great political theorists of the modern era have always known, the ancient Greek experience provides immense empirical material to mine for insights into political science: how we design rules of politics to secure human freedom and well-being. We ignore the experience of classical civilization to our own disadvantage."--Jason Sorens, The American Conservative "This challenging book is like no other history of the ancient world... [Ober] produces some engaging and striking analyses of familiar historical episodes."--American Historical Review "Intriguing... [Y]ou can think of this book as how an economist might think about ancient Greece."--Tyler Cowen, Marginal Revolution "[Ober's] work will be of interest to anyone who is serious about the history of political economy, or who wants to know more about the relationship between democracy, economic growth, and human flourishing, whether in the ancient or modern world... The Rise and Fall of Classical Greece ... will richly reward a serious lay reader. One of its most appealing qualities is its multidisciplinary approach, which is the fruit of Ober's extensive and generously acknowledged collaboration with scholars from around the world as well as with his Stanford colleagues in a number of fields, including the sciences. In this respect, it points in a direction that future humanities scholars will need to go if they, too, wish to flourish."--David Wharton, Weekly Standard "A fresh and vigorous account about the roots of democracy."--Brian A. Pavlac, Canadian Journal of HistoryTable of ContentsList of Images and Tables xi Preface xiii Acknowledgments xxi Abbreviations xxv 1 The Efflorescence of Classical Greece 1 2 Ants around a Pond: An Ecology of City-States 21 3 Political Animals: A Theory of Decentralized Cooperation 45 4 Wealthy Hellas: Measuring Efflorescence 71 5 Explaining Hellas' Wealth: Fair Rules and Competition 101 6 Citizens and Specialization before 550 BCE 123 7 From Tyranny to Democracy, 550-465 BCE 157 8 Golden Age of Empire, 478-404 BCE 191 9 Disorder and Growth, 403-340 BCE 223 10 Political Fall, 359-334 BCE 261 11 Creative Destruction and Immortality 293 Appendix I: Regions of the Greek World: Population, Size, Fame 317 Appendix II: King, City, and Elite Game, Josiah Ober and Barry Weingast 321 Notes 329 Bibliography 367 Index 401
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Penguin Books Ltd Civilization
Book SynopsisWinner of the Estoril Global Issues Distinguished Book Prize 2013In 1412, Europe was a miserable backwater ravaged by plague, bad sanitation and incessant war, while the Orient was home to dazzling civilizations. Yet, somehow, the West came to dominate the Rest for most of the next half millennium.In this vital, brilliant book, Niall Ferguson reveals the six ''killer applications'' that the Rest lacked: competition, science, property rights, medicine, consumerism and the work ethic. And he asks: do we still have these winning tools? Or is this the end of Western ascendancy?''Brilliantly written, full of wit and virtuosity, stuffed with memorable lines and gorgeous bits of information. A great read'' The Times''A dazzling history of Western ideas ... epic'' Economist''Vivid and fascinating'' Daily Telegraph''Superb ... brings history alive ... dazzling'' Independent''This is sharp. It feels urgent. Ferguson ... twists his knife with great literary brio'' Andrew Marr, Financial TimesTrade ReviewFerguson is the most brilliant British historian of his generation ... he writes with splendid panache * The Times *One of the world's leading historians -- Hamish McRae * Independent *Civilization is another masterpiece ... a pulsing energy suffuses his account [and] fascinating facts burst like fireworks on every page -- Dominic Lawson * Sunday Times *This is sharp. It feels urgent. Ferguson, with a properly financially literate mind, twists his knife with great literary brio -- Andrew Marr * Financial Times *A dazzling history of Western ideas * Economist *
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Princeton University Press Time Series Analysis
Book SynopsisA graduate-level text which describes the recent dramatic changes that have taken place in the way that researchers analyze economic and financial time series. It explores such important innovations as vector regression, nonlinear time series models and the generalized methods of moments.Trade Review"A carefully prepared and well written book... Without doubt, it can be recommended as a very valuable encyclopedia and textbook for a reader who is looking for a mainly theoretical textbook which combines traditional time series analysis with a review of recent research areas."--Journal of EconomicsTable of ContentsPreface1Difference Equations12Lag Operators253Stationary ARMA Processes434Forecasting725Maximum Likelihood Estimation1176Spectral Analysis1527Asymptotic Distribution Theory1808Linear Regression Models2009Linear Systems of Simultaneous Equations23310Covariance-Stationary Vector Processes25711Vector Autoregressions29112Bayesian Analysis35113The Kalman Filter37214Generalized Method of Moments40915Models of Nonstationary Time Series43516Processes with Deterministic Time Trends45417Univariate Processes with Unit Roots47518Unit Roots in Multivariate Time Series54419Cointegration57120Full-Information Maximum Likelihood Analysis of Cointegrated Systems63021Time Series Models of Heteroskedasticity65722Modeling Time Series with Changes in Regime677A Mathematical Review704B Statistical Tables751C Answers to Selected Exercises769D Greek Letters and Mathematical Symbols Used in the Text786Author Index789Subject Index792
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Random House Publishing Group Wealth of Nations
Book SynopsisThe Wealth of Nationsby Adam SmithIt is symbolic that Adam Smith’s masterpiece of economic analysis, The Wealth of Nations, was first published in 1776, the same year as the Declaration of Independence. In his book, Smith fervently extolled the simple yet enlightened notion that individuals are fully capable of setting and regulating prices for their own goods and services. He argued passionately in favor of free trade, yet stood up for the little guy. The Wealth of Nations provided the first--and still the most eloquent--integrated description of the workings of a market economy.The result of Smith’s efforts is a witty, highly readable work of genius filled with prescient theories that form the basis of a thriving capitalist system. This unabridged edition offers the modern reader a fresh look at a timeless and seminal work that revolutionized the way governments and individuals view the creation and dispersion of wea
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Transworld Publishers Ltd The Millionaire Mind
Book SynopsisDr Thomas J Stanley is an author, lecturer and researcher who has studied the affluent since 1973. His previous books are the number one New York Times bestseller The Millionaire Next Door and Marketing to the Affluent, and his work is frequently cited in the American media. He lives in Atlanta.Trade ReviewReaders with an entreprenerial turn of mind will devour The Millionaire Mind because it provides road maps on how millionaires found their niches * USA Today *
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Random House USA Inc Execution
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HarperCollins Publishers How to Master the Art of Selling
Book SynopsisTom Hopkins earned himself over one million dollars in his first three years as a salesman. Here, in his first book, he sets down the key secrets of his success.
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Penguin Books Ltd Difficult Conversations
Book SynopsisThe 10th anniversary edition of the classic guide to handling life''s toughest conversationsWhat is a difficult conversation?Asking for a pay rise, saying ''no'' to your boss or spouse, confronting a friend, apologizing. We all have conversations that we dread and find unpleasant. But can we develop the skills to make such situations less stressful and more productive?Based on fifteen years of research and consultations with thousands of people, Difficult Conversations pinpoints what works. It teaches us to work through them by understanding that we''re not engaging in one dialogue but three:- The what happened conversation (what do we believe was said and done)- The feelings conversation (the emotional impact on everyone involved) - The identity conversation (what does this mean for everyone''s opinion of themselves)Use this ground-breaking, step-by-step book to turn your difficult conversations into positive, pro
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Harvard University Press Jealousy of Trade International Competition and
Book SynopsisThis collection explores 18th-century theories of international market competition that continue to be relevant for the 21st century. “Jealousy of trade” refers to a particular conjunction between politics and the economy that emerged when success in international trade became a matter of the military and political survival of nations.Trade ReviewThese are very remarkable essays and it is invaluable to have them published in collected form. Dr. Hont has for many years been working on the interaction of political economy and political theory in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, and his knowledge of this field is unrivalled. He is able to study it in Central European, French, and British settings and perspectives, and his familiarity with recent (often Cambridge-inspired) developments in the methodology of intellectual history equips him especially well to present it to English speaking scholars. He is authentically a master in this field, and it is an exciting prospect to have his works in a single volume. -- J.G.A. Pocock, Johns Hopkins University, author of The Machiavellian MomentIstvan Hont, a prominent member of the influential "Cambridge School" of the history of ideas, is one of the most able and respected historians of early modern political thought and political economy writing today. This collection brings together Hont's most important work of the past 22 years, work that has helped to re-shape our understanding of Enlightenment thought, particularly the attempt by a wide range of philosophers and social theorists to comprehend the dynamics and evaluate the moral standing of emerging market societies in the West. -- E.J. Hundert, The University of British Columbia, author of The Enlightenment's Fable: Bernard Mandeville and the Discovery of SocietyIstvan Hont's book treats the most decisive transformation in the modern understanding of politics with unique intellectual boldness and unmatched depth of scholarship. He shows far more clearly than any previous interpreter just how and why the nature and consequences of international trade have come to set the agenda for coherent political action for every modern population. This is the intellectual backdrop to the chaotic and hazardous politics of today and tomorrow. Mastering it is a prerequisite for any possibility of a more orderly and dependably benign political future. -- John Dunn, University of Cambridge, author of Setting the People Free: The Story of Democracy[A] major new study...Jealousy of Trade is a collection of pioneering essays in the history of political and economic thought, focused on a period extending from the seventeenth to the nineteenth centuries...Hont presents his argument with an absorbing combination of scholarly erudition and analytical force. But his project remains a deliberately historical one. Its aim is to rewrite the history of modern liberalism, beginning with its foundations...Hont departs from the revisionist projects of Pocock and Skinner. In opposition to them, he seeks neither to recover nor to renovate traditions of political thought occluded by the subsequent triumph of liberalism. His purpose, instead, is to restore to the long history of liberalism its properly sceptical foundations. He begins by debunking the liberal legend of the benign progress of modern liberty. At the same time, Hont refuses to endorse the counter-mythologies of Marxism and socialism. In striving to maintain this disabused perspective, Jealousy of Trade provides an account of the development of modern political argument freed from the ideological distortions bred by party-polemical zeal. Its ambition here is conspicuous, but so too is its intellectual energy and imagination. It is a landmark contribution to its field. -- Richard Bourke * Times Literary Supplement *Hont's painstaking work on Enlightenment political and economic discourse is historically invaluable, because it reveals the epoch-making impact of emergent global commercial empires, and forces us to recognize that the histories of individual European nation-states are really the products of a transnational (and ultimately global) process at once political and economic. -- David W. Bates * International History Review *What this book in any case shows is that eighteenth-century political and economic thought still holds a [many] secrets and unexplored territory that, if dealt with carefully, can enrich present-day reflection on the challenges of global markets and international peace. Not in the least, the message of Jealousy of Trade implies a forceful argument addressed to economic theorists not to disregard the international political conditions under which eighteenth-century thinkers developed political economy, as well as those under which their nineteenth-century equivalents turned it into a science. -- Koen Stapelbroek * Storia del Pensiero Economico *
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WW Norton & Co Flash Boys
Book SynopsisFour years after his #1 bestseller The Big Short, Michael Lewis returns to Wall Street to report on a high-tech predator stalking the equity markets.Trade Review"Michael Lewis is a genius, and his book will give high-frequency trading a much-needed turn under the microscope." -- Kevin Roose - New York Magazine"If you read one business book this year, make it Flash Boys." -- David Sirota - Salon"Dazzling… guaranteed to make blood boil… riveting." -- Janet Maslin - The New York Times"A beautiful narrative, so well-written. You’ve got to get this." -- Jon Stewart - The Daily Show"Important to public debate about Wall Street… in exposing what one of his central characters calls the ‘Pandora’s box of ridiculousness’ that financial exchanges have become." -- Philip Delves Broughton - The Wall Street Journal"Michael Lewis knows how to tell a story." -- Vanity Fair"Remarkable… Michael Lewis has a spellbinding talent for finding emotional dramas in complex, highly technical subjects." -- Financial Times"Who knew high-frequency trading was such a sexy subject?" -- Bloomberg Business Week"Michael Lewis is one of the premier chroniclers of our age." -- Huffington Post"Score one for the humans! Critics of high speed, computer-driven trading have a new champion." -- CNN Money"If you own stock, you need to read Flash Boys… and then call your broker." -- Entertainment Weekly"Flash Boys richly deserves to be the first chapter in a new discussion of market rules and abuses… Lewis raises troubling and necessary questions." -- The American Conservative"When it comes to narrative skill, a reporter’s curiosity and an uncanny instinct for the pulse of the zeitgeist, Lewis is a triple threat." -- James B. Stewart - New York Times"[Lewis] is a top-flight storyteller." -- Lev Grossman - Time"A fast-paced tale backed by gutsy reporting." -- Tina Jordan - Entertainment Weekly"A tour de force that will grab and hold your attention like the best of thrillers." -- Jon Talton - Seattle Times"Lewis writes about the resilience of underdogs, even in the face of seemingly overwhelming odds. He’s doing essential work, and anything that embarrasses fat cats and encourages reform is a flash in the right direction." -- Julie Hinds - Detroit Free Press"Lewis simply tells the truth." -- Will Deener - Dallas News"Michael Lewis has another hit on his hands." -- Zachary Warmbrodt and Dave Clarke - Politico"[Lewis’s] ability to find compelling characters and tell a great story through their eyes is unparalleled. He can untangle complex subjects like few others. His prose sparkles." -- Joe Nocera - New York Times"Fascinating." -- Steven Pearlstein - The Washington Post"Lewis, as always, is exceedingly good at describing the complexities and absurdities of the subculture he portrays here… A deeply entertaining book, and one that illuminates how much our world has changed in less than a decade." -- Hector Tobar - Los Angeles Times"As always, Lewis simplifies the complex—and makes it fascinating." -- People"Recommended… Entertaining." -- San Francisco Chronicle"Entirely engaging… Illuminates a part of Wall Street that has generally done business in the shadows." -- New York Review of Books
£20.39
Harvard Business Review Press Entrepreneurial You: Monetize Your Expertise,
Book SynopsisWhat does it take to create the career you want?It's no secret that the world of work has changed, and we're shifting toward an ever more entrepreneurial, self-reliant, work-from-wherever-you-are economy. That can be a liberating force, and many professionals dream of becoming independent, whether by starting their own businesses, becoming consultants or freelancers, or developing a sideline.But there's a major obstacle professionals face when they contemplate taking the leap: how to actually make money doing what they love. You may have incredible talent and novel ideas, but figuring out how to get started, building your reputation in a new realm, developing multiple revenue streams, and bringing in a steady flow of new clients can be a daunting prospect.Dorie Clark, a successful entrepreneur and author, has done it all. And in Entrepreneurial You she provides a blueprint for professional independence, with insights and advice on building your brand, monetizing your expertise, and extending your reach and impact online. In short, engaging chapters she outlines the necessary elements and concrete tactics for entrepreneurial success. She shares the stories of entrepreneurs of all kinds--from consultants and coaches to podcasters, bloggers, and online marketers--who have generated six- and seven-figure incomes.This book will be your hands-on guide to building a portfolio of revenue streams, both traditional and online, so that you can liberate yourself financially and shape your own career destiny.Trade ReviewGold Medal winner in the North American Book Awards in the Business Entrepreneurship category"Entrepreneurial You is a thorough, clear, and concise guide that has actionable "Try This" sections, case studies, and inspiring success stories….Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a successful side hustler, or a career-focused boss looking to make an impact, I highly recommend picking up a copy of Entrepreneurial You and keeping it within arm's reach on your desk!" -- Huffington Post"If you hope to either start your own business, consult or freelance during retirement, Dorie Clark has some great ideas for you." -- Forbes"one of the most important business books of 2017" -- Inc. magazine"...explains in clear, practical terms how to build a portfolio of revenue streams to liberate yourself financially." -- Financial TimesAdvance Praise for Entrepreneurial You:Daniel H. Pink, author, To Sell Is Human and Drive--"With her trademark clarity and precision, Dorie Clark shares not just the secrets of professional success, but how to define success on your own terms. Entrepreneurial You is a book that should be on the shelf of all entrepreneurs trying to convert their talent and hard work into value for themselves and others."James Altucher, entrepreneur; author, Choose Yourself--"When I need advice, I call Dorie Clark. When I have a question about entrepreneurship, I call Dorie Clark. When I want to read a book about monetizing ideas I have, I read Entrepreneurial You."Rita Gunther McGrath, professor, Columbia Business School--"In the transient advantage economy, careers are taking on new and different shapes. We are learning how to design our own futures in ways that have never been possible before. Dorie Clark's accessible and provocative new book offers a guide to increasing your value, building resilience, and tackling what the world has to offer in an agile, strategic way."Ali Brown, entrepreneur mentor; angel investor; and CEO featured on ABC's Secret Millionaire--"Dorie Clark has done it! I haven't seen a book yet that comprises such a simple, step-by-step blueprint of proven strategies anyone can follow—until Entrepreneurial You. This is a must-read for any professional looking to leverage their career into multiple income streams."Doug Conant, founder, ConantLeadership; former President and CEO, Campbell Soup Company; and New York Times–bestselling author, TouchPoints--"Dorie Clark is an astute marketer and entrepreneur who, in this valuable book, deftly transforms her expertise into actionable insight for readers."Steven Rice, Chief Human Resources Officer, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation--"In business, we learn how to leverage an organization's assets to continually drive shareholder value until it becomes second nature. What Dorie Clark has brilliantly done in Entrepreneurial You is bridge the 'what' of growing a business with the 'how' of practically applying it to ourselves to drive independent personal success. Amazing!"Jennifer Brown, author of Inclusion: Diversity, The New Workplace & The Will To Change--"With Entrepreneurial You, Dorie Clark has provided the best most concrete guide to scaling our businesses--not through growth in size, people, or complexity, but in new metrics like influence, reach and, most importantly, revenue. It's the future of work, and it's available to all of us, at far less cost than historically possible.”
£18.04
John Wiley & Sons Inc Strategic Learning
Book SynopsisHow to use Strategic Learning to rapidly respond to change and gain a sustainable advantage over your competitorsWhat's even harder than creating a breakthrough strategy? Making it stick.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments xi Introduction xiii The New Competitive Context xiv Winning in the New Environment xvi Reinventing Strategy with Strategic Learning xvi Why This Book? xviii Getting to Excelling xix Part I What Every Organization Needs to Know About Strategy 1 Chapter 1 The Real Job of Strategy 3 What Is Strategy? 5 What Key Questions Must Strategy Answer for Us? 6 Choice-Making in Action 8 Strategy and Planning Are Different 12 Closing the Doing/Excelling Gap 14 Chapter 2 Defining Competitive Advantage: How Much More Value Do You Deliver Than Your Competitors? 15 Mind the Gap 16 Stretching the Elastic Band 18 GM’s Race to the Bottom 21 Value Leadership through a Winning Proposition 24 What’s Your Winning Proposition? 26 The Moment of Truth 27 Part II Applying Strategic Learning to Create An Adaptive Enterprise 31 Chapter 3 Strategic Learning: Four Key Steps, One Cycle 33 Do You Have a Robust Method? 34 What Were We Thinking? 35 The Theory of Natural Selection 37 Complexity Theory 39 Learning Organizations 39 Strategy’s New Mission 40 The Five Killer Competencies 40 The Strategic Learning Cycle 41 What We’ve Learned from Deming 42 Building Capability through Deliberate Practice 43 Chapter 4 Learn: Using a Situation Analysis to Generate Superior Insights about Your External Environment and Your Own Realities 47 The ‘‘Sense and Respond’’ Imperative 48 Learning through the Situation Analysis 49 Analyzing Customer Needs 51 Who Are Our Stakeholders and Why Do They Matter? 59 Analyzing Competitors 63 Interpreting Industry Dynamics 66 Taking a Broader View 68 Facing Your Own Realities 69 Pulling Together the Situation Analysis 73 Winning the Battle for Insights 75 Doing a Great Situation Analysis: The Rules of Success 78 Chapter 5 Focus: Clarifying Your Winning Proposition and Identifying Your Key Priorities 81 Making Your Strategic Choices 81 The Parmenides Fallacy 83 Value Proposition versus Winning Proposition 87 Where Does Your Vision Fit In? 90 Delivering Superior Profits 90 The Three Bottom Lines 93 Your Key Priorities 95 How the Girl Scouts Did It 99 Deciding What Not to Do 103 Chapter 6 Align: Mobilizing Your Entire Organization behind Your Strategy 109 Leading a Journey 110 The Golden Rules of Successful Execution 112 Closing the Gaps 113 The Business Ecosystem 119 Changing an Organization’s Culture 125 Avoiding the Values Trap 131 Chapter 7 Overcoming Resistance to Change and Driving Momentum 135 Dealing with the Sources of Resistance 137 The Lessons of the Sigmoid Curve 138 The Curse of Success 139 Launching the Second Curve 142 Maximize Participation 146 Generate Short-Term Wins 149 Deal Directly with Resisters 150 Set a Shining Example 154 Chapter 8 Translating Your Strategy into a Compelling Leadership Message 157 What Is Leadership? 160 Building a Cathedral 161 Commander’s Intent 162 Who Are the Leaders? 163 Developing Your Leadership Message 165 The Power of Storytelling 167 The Need for Repetition 169 Chapter 9 Execute: Implementing and Experimenting in the Strategic Learning Cycle 171 Learning through Experimentation 172 Learning from Others 174 Learning from Mistakes 175 Experiential Learning: The After-Action Review 176 Strategic Learning 365 Days a Year 179 Part III Integrating Strategy and Leadership 181 Chapter 10 Leading through a Crisis 183 Dealing Successfully with the Unexpected 184 Learning Your Way Out of a Crisis 186 Building Readiness 188 Seizing Opportunities during a Crisis 190 The Human Dimension 191 Chapter 11 Becoming an Integrated Leader 195 The Three Domains of Leadership 196 Articulating Your Leadership Credo 199 The Quest for Self-Knowledge 201 The Lifeline Exercise 202 Applying Strategic Learning to Yourself 206 Conclusion The 5 Cs: Choices, Clarity, Change, Courage, and Compassion 211 The Five Cs 213 Appendix 217 Notes 219 Index 225
£20.00
BenBella Books 12 Months to $1 Million: How to Pick a Winning
Book SynopsisThis is the road map to a seven-figure business . . . in one year or less The word "entrepreneur" is today's favorite buzzword, and any aspiring business owner has likely encountered an overwhelming number of so-called "easy paths to success." The truth is that building a real, profitable, sustainable business requires thousands of hours of commitment, grit, and hard work. It's no wonder why more than half of new businesses close within six years of opening, and fewer than 5 percent will ever earn more than $1 million annually. 12 Months to $1 Million condenses the startup phase into one fast-paced year that has helped hundreds of new entrepreneurs hit the million-dollar level by using an exclusive and foolproof formula. By cutting out the noise and providing a clear and proven plan, this roadmap helps even brand-new entrepreneurs make decisions quickly, get their product up for sale, and launch it to a crowd that is ready and waiting to buy. This one-year plan will guide you through the three stages to your first $1 million: * The Grind (Months 0-4): This step-by-step plan will help you identify a winning product idea, target customers that are guaranteed to buy, secure funding, and take your first sale within your first four months. * The Growth (Months 5 - 8): Once you're in business, you will discover how to use cheap and effective advertising strategies to get your product to at least 25 sales per day, so you can prove you have a profitable business. * The Gold (Months 9-12): It's time to establish series of products available for sale, until you are averaging at least 100 sales per day, getting you closer to the million-dollar mark every single day. Through his training sessions at Capitalism.com, Ryan Daniel Moran has helped new and experienced entrepreneurs launch scalable and sustainable online businesses. He's seen more than 100 entrepreneurs cross the seven-figure barrier, many of whom go on to sell their businesses. If your goal is to be a full-time entrepreneur, get ready for one chaotic, stressful, and rewarding year. If you have the guts to complete it, you will be the proud owner of a million-dollar business and be in a position to call your own shots for life.Trade Review"Ryan has been on my podcast several times, and I enjoy watching his journey. As douchey as this title is, I am confident that it will inspire a new kind of entrepreneur." -Gary Vaynerchuk, chairman of VaynerX, and bestselling author "Ryan has used his own challenges-and the knowledge of so many inspiring and successful entrepreneurs that came before us-to outline a recipe that will make it so much easier to expand your business and yourself. Pay attention and reap the benefits!" -Suzy Batiz, creator and CEO of Poo~Pourri and supernatural "With the world as polarized as it is, it takes a special ability to present a unifying message around business, money, and capitalism, and Ryan does just that. I've never seen someone provide such a detailed playbook to hitting your first million, and there is no one better to do this than Ryan Daniel Moran." -JP Sears, comedian, author, and host of Awaken With JPTable of ContentsContents Foreword by Russell Brunson Preface: Don't Read this Book Introduction 1: The Landscape of Opportunity 2: The Mindset of a Seven-Figure Entrepreneur 3: Step One: Choose Your Customer 4: Step Two: Develop Your First Product 5: Step Three: Funding Your Business 6: Step Four: Stack the Deck 7: Step Five: Launching Your First Product 8: Step Six: Growing to Twenty-Five Sales a Day 9: Step Seven: Build a Million-Dollar Brand 10: Step Eight: Getting to $100k per Month and Beyond 11: Step Nine: Putting It All Together 12: Step Ten: The Big Payday Conclusion: The Adventure Never Ends Index
£20.69
Cornerstone Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a
Book SynopsisThe book that redefines economics for a world in crisis.Relentless financial crises. Extreme inequalities in wealth. Remorseless pressure on the environment. Anyone can see that our economic system is broken. But can it be fixed?In Doughnut Economics, Oxford academic Kate Raworth identifies the seven critical ways in which mainstream economics has led us astray - from selling us the myth of 'rational economic man' to obsessing over growth at all costs - and offers instead an alternative roadmap for bringing humanity into a sweet spot that meets the needs of all within the means of the planet. Ambitious, radical and provocative, she offers a new cutting-edge economic model fit for the challenges of the 21st century._____________________________________________________*The Sunday Times Bestseller**A Financial Times and Forbes Book of the Year**Winner of the Transmission Prize 2018**Longlisted for the FT/McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award 2017*'The John Maynard Keynes of the 21st century.' George Monbiot, Guardian'This is sharp, significant scholarship . . . Thrilling.' Times Higher Education'Raworth's magnum opus . . . Fascinating.' Books of the Year, Forbes'[Raworth's] biggest question . . . is one that terrifies all mainstream economists: is 'growth' endless?' Andrew Marr, Spectator'A compelling and timely intervention.' Caroline Lucas MP, Books of the Year, The EcologistTrade ReviewI’ve never seen [the concepts in Doughnut Economics] laid out so clearly, compellingly, or cheekily. Social entrepreneurs, it’s doughnut time – and I strongly recommend that you take a bite. -- Four Books Every Social Entrepreneur Should Read * Forbes *Doughnut Economics shows how to ensure dignity and prosperity for all people. * Huffington Post *A compelling and timely intervention. -- Caroline Lucas MP, Books of the Year * The Ecologist *A book you will need to know about . . . Kate writes beautifully . . . If only 10% of the ideas get implemented, the world will be a much better place. -- World Bank blogA sharp, insightful call for a shift in thinking . . . Raworth’s energetic, layperson-friendly writing makes her concept accessible as well as intriguing. * Publishers Weekly *Kate Raworth, formerly of Oxfam, shows that the undulations of equality and justice are really very profound . . . [Her] aim is to adjust human use of the processes of planetary dynamics so that the overall outcome of development is survival in peace, health, prosperity and companionship. * British Academy Review *Proposes a new economic model – one that embeds the human economy within the natural world and within society, rather than being distinct from either. * The Ecologist *An innovative vision about how we could refocus away from growth to thriving. * Daily Mail *A brand new way of conceptualising economic development without being tied to infinite growth . . . A useful idea. * Guardian *There are some really important economic and political thinkers around at the moment – such as Kate Raworth's Doughnut Economics . . . I get the sense that a major period of new thinking and political creativity is coming. -- Andrew Marr * Guardian *An admirable attempt to broaden the horizons of economic thinking. -- Martin Wolf, Books of the Year * Financial Times *Kate Raworth's well-received Doughnut Economics makes clear . . . [that] we have to enter a new age of thought, of communication, of politics. -- Natalie Bennett * The Ecologist *This is sharp, significant scholarship . . . Thrilling. * Times Higher Education *Required summer reading for Labour politicians and activists. * openDemocracy *Another look at measuring growth . . . Raworth makes several key suggestions for reform. * MoneyWeek *At last – an economic model that won't destroy the planet . . . I see [Raworth] as the John Maynard Keynes of the 21st Century: by reframing the economy, she allows us to change our view of who we are, where we stand, and what we want to be. -- George Monbiot * Guardian *Asks some simple and pertinent questions. Why do we tax employment, through payroll taxes, but not the use of such scarce resources as fresh water, the Earth’s minerals, wood and soil? [Raworth's] biggest question, however, is one that terrifies all mainstream economists: is ‘growth’ endless? -- Andrew Marr * Spectator *[Reveals] the huge hold in the standard economic model . . . offers a mountaintop view of the world. * Knowledge@Wharton: The Journal of Wharton Business School *Judiciously combining history, theory, anecdotes and diagrams, [Raworth] provides a narrative that is easy to follow . . . Worthwhile and challenging. * Frontline *A radical and solidly-argued book . . . Plausible and informative. * El Pais *
£10.79
Project Management Institute Agile practice guide
Book SynopsisAgile Practice Guide has been developed as a resource to understand, evaluate, and use agile and hybrid agile approaches. This practice guide provides guidance on when, where, and how to apply agile approaches and provides practical tools for practitioners and organizations wanting to increase agility. This practice guide is aligned with other PMI standards, including A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) sixth edition, and was devel-oped as the result of collaboration between the Project Man-agement Institute and the Agile Alliance.
£36.71
John Wiley & Sons Inc Entries and Exits
Book SynopsisCome behind closed doors and see real trades made by real traders Dr. Alexander Elder leads readers into 16 trading rooms where they meet traders who open up their diaries and show you their trades. Some of them manage money, others trade for themselves; some trade for a living, others are still on the semi-professional level.Table of ContentsIntroduction 3 Chapter 1 A Logical Way of Looking at Things 12Sherri Haskell Chapter 2 My Computer Can Do the Trading for Me 30Fred Schutzman Chapter 3 Simple Charts, Clear and Uncluttered 48Andrea Perolo Chapter 4 The Discipline of Loss Control 66Sohail Rabbani Chapter 5 Developing a Consistent Approach 84Ray Testa Jr. Chapter 6 McMahon A Successful Engineer Has a Disadvantage 100James (Mike) Chapter 7 Looking for Favorable Probabilities 118Gerald Appel Chapter 8 To Keep Repeating What I Did Right 136Michael Brenke Chapter 9 A Squeeze Play 158Kerry Lovvorn Chapter 10 Dancing Like Fred Astaire, Only Going Backwards and in High Heels 176Dr. Diane Buffalin Chapter 11 Price-Volume Behavior Is Steeped in Reality 192David Weis Chapter 12 The Bigger the Foundation, the Taller the Building 208William Doane Chapter 13 We Analyze People Who Analyze Markets 224Peter Tatarnikov Chapter 14 Technical Signals in the Fundamental Context 240Damir Makhmudov Chapter 15 Effective Volume 258Pascal Willain Chapter 16 Do It Right the Next Time Around 276Martin Knapp Conclusion Your Trading Room 307 Bibliography 319 Reading Lists 321 Acknowledgments 329 About the Author 331 Index 333
£39.00
Profile Books Ltd The Economist Guide to Financial Management 3rd
Book SynopsisThe world of finance can be a minefield for the unwary. Without training, very few managers are prepared for the challenges of dealing with management reports, budgets and capital proposals, and find themselves embarrassed by their lack of understanding. This classic book, now in its third edition, supplies a step-by-step guide to the whole territory: 'how to assemble a budget', 'how to read variances on a report', 'how to construct a proposal to invest in new equipment'. By examining the actual things that managers have to do, each chapter explores the range of principles that can be applied, illustrates practical techniques and provides general guidance. The book will help the reader understand financial jargon, financial statements, management accounts, performance measures, budgeting, costing, pricing, decision-making and investment appraisal. New material brings this edition up to date with chapters on crowdfunding and the influence of global uncertainty on the best-laid financial plans.
£15.29
Rare Bird Books Inside Studio 54
Book SynopsisIn Inside Studio 54, the former owner takes you behind the scenes of the most famous nightclub in the world, through the crowd, to a place where celebrities, friends, and the beautiful people sip champagne and share lines of cocaine using rolled-up hundred-dollar bills. In the early eighties, Mark Fleischman reopened Studio 54, the world's most glamorous and notorious nightclub, after it was closed down by the State of New York. Ten thousand people showed up that night, ready to restart the party that abruptly ended after the raid in 1978 landed its former owners in jail.Inside Studio 54 invites you to revisit the happening scenes of the 1960s, '70s, and '80s, the post-Pill, pre-AIDS era of free love, consequence-free sex, and seemingly endless partying. Following Fleischman as he built connections as a hotel, restaurant, and club owner that lead him to Studio 54. Inside Studio 54 takes the reader from Brazil to the heights of debauchery in the Virgin Islands and finally to New York City. A star-studded thrill ride through decadent and drug-fueled parties at the legendary Studio 54.Trade Review"This unfettered tell-all will prove nostalgic for those who manage to remember being there and engrossing for readers wishing they were."—Kirkus Reviews"Once upon a time in New York City, when the city finally went to sleep, a magical place opened it's doors and invited people in to have the time of their lives. Studio 54 was a magical place that made you forget all about your troubles, trials and tribulations. It was Heaven on Earth."—Gene Simmons, Bass player for KISS"In Inside Studio 54, the former owner takes you behind the scenes of the most famous nightclub in the world, through the crowd to a place where celebrities, friends, and the beautiful people sip champagne and share lines of cocaine using rolled up hundred dollar bills. Mark Fleischman reopened Studio 54 in 1981, after it was closed down by the State of New York. Ten thousand people showed up that night, ready to restart the party that abruptly ended after the raid in 1978, landing Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager, the former owners, in jail. Mark takes you on a star studded thrill ride through the decadent and drug fueled parties at the legendary Studio 54."—Robin Leach, Las Vegas Review Journal, former host of Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous"Inside Studio 54 takes you to all my favorite spots inside. I spent so much time snorting cocaine in the women's toilet's of Studio 54 that they became known as my office."—Nile Rodgers, Legendary record producer, songwriter, and guitarist for Chic"This is a great bathroom read lots of good shit."—Tom Moulton, record producer of Gloria Gaynor, Grace Jones, and many more"As the original cowboy in Village People, I performed at Studio 54 often and when we would do YMCA, the crowd always went wild. This book truly captures the unique spirit and amazing, sensual energy that was Studio 54."—Randy Jones, original Cowboy in the Village People"An amazing story of all the free-spirited excess of my generation, which also launched joyous Freestyle Skiing, the Olympic Reform and Title IX, thanks to Mark Fleischman believing in women like me."—"Suzy Chapstick" Chaffee, Olympian and Captain of the U.S. Olympic Ski Team"Mark Fleischman has compelling tales to tell and doesn't hold back. This book will introduce you to the strong characters who peopled Nightworld and looks unflinchingly at the drug culture it engendered."—Anthony Haden-Guest, author of The Last Party: Studio 54, Disco and the Culture of the Night, as well as articles in New York, London Sunday Times Magazine, Vanity Fair, and many other venues
£17.99
John Wiley & Sons Inc Make Money Work for YouInstead of You Working for
Book SynopsisAn invaluable primer to the world of investing Money Lessons from a Money Manager speaks directly to the individual who wants to manage their own investment portfolio just like a professional portfolio manager would. Written by portfolio manager William Thomason, this comprehensive guide provides professional investment advice on how to identify, research and ultimately purchase profitable investments. The book covers such subjects as fundamental analysis, understanding financial statements and financial ratios, when to buy and sell, portfolio construction and various investment strategies that readers can use to manage their own money just like a professional portfolio manager. Easy to read and informative, this book is a valuable resource for readers looking to take their first steps in the world of professional portfolio management for themselves.Table of ContentsForeword ix Acknowledgments xi Introduction 1 Chapter 1 Getting Started: Setting Goals, Choosing Investments, Getting Information 5 Chapter 2 Understanding Financial Statements: Analyze Companies Like a Financial Analyst 39 Chapter 3 Calculate a Company’s Expenses, Earnings, Financial Ratios, and Profit Margins 63 Chapter 4 Fundamental Analysis: Assessing the Value of Potential Investments 95 Chapter 5 How the Pros Know When to Buy 123 Chapter 6 Investing Strategies You Can Use to Know When to Buy 143 Chapter 7 Know When to Sell 185 Chapter 8 Portfolio Management 101: Putting It All Together 213 More Than Just a Glossary 257 About the Author 275 Index 277
£13.59
John Wiley & Sons Inc The Vulture Investors
Book Synopsis"What kinds of investors actually choose to make their living by seeking out troubled companies and becoming mired in the complexities and contentiousness of a bankruptcy or out-of-court workout?" - Hilary Rosenberg (from The Vulture Investors) Welcome to the big-time, big-stress-and big-profit-world of vulture investing.Table of ContentsLove among the Ruins. A Field Guide to Vultures. Power Play. The Committeeman's Coup. The Three-Headed Monster at Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel. Fixing Revco. The Raid on Allegheny International. Closing In. Convenience in Bankruptcy Shopping. Surviving at the Bottom. The Grave Dancers. A Flash and a Star. Conclusion. Notes. Index.
£43.50
John Wiley & Sons Inc The Bank Credit Analysis Handbook
Book SynopsisFully updated and revised The Bank Credit Analysis Handbook, Second Edition explains the role and methodologies of bank credit analysts, giving both investors and practitioners an insider's perspective on how rating agencies assign all-important credit ratings to banks.Table of ContentsPreface to the New Edition vii Chapter 1 The Credit Decision 1 Chapter 2 The Credit Analyst 37 Chapter 3 The Business of Banking 87 Chapter 4 Deconstructing the Bank Income Statement 155 Chapter 5 Deconstructing a Bank’s Balance Sheet 215 Chapter 6 Earnings and Profitability 261 Chapter 7 Asset Quality 337 Chapter 8 Management and Corporate Governance 415 Chapter 9 Capital 449 Chapter 10 Liquidity 493 Chapter 11 Country and Sovereign Risk 551 Chapter 12 Risk Management, Basel Accords, and Ratings 641 Chapter 13 The Banking Regulatory Regime 717 Chapter 14 Crises: Banking, Financial, Twin, Economic, Debt, Sovereign, and Policy Crises 781 Chapter 15 The Resolution of Banking Crises 847 About the Authors 907 Index 909
£165.75
Basic Books Economic Facts and Fallacies
Book SynopsisThomas Sowell “both surprises and overturns received wisdom” in this indispensable examination of widespread economic fallacies (The Economist)Economic Facts and Fallacies exposes some of the most popular fallacies about economic issues-and does so in a lively manner and without requiring any prior knowledge of economics by the reader. These include many beliefs widely disseminated in the media and by politicians, such as mistaken ideas about urban problems, income differences, male-female economic differences, as well as economics fallacies about academia, about race, and about Third World countries. One of the themes of Economic Facts and Fallacies is that fallacies are not simply crazy ideas but in fact have a certain plausibility that gives them their staying power-and makes careful examination of their flaws both necessary and important, as well as sometimes humorous. Written in the easy-to-follow style of the author's Basic Economics, this latest book is able to go into greater depth, with real world examples, on specific issues.
£14.39
John Wiley & Sons Inc The Candlestick Course
Book SynopsisSteve Nison is the acknowledged as the Western authority on Japanese charting analysis. His seminars and articles have generated worldwide interest in candlesticks and because he cannot meet all the requests for speaking engagements he has here developed course book of tutorials that address the fundamentals of this kind of analysis.Table of ContentsForeword by Toni Turner. About the Author. Introduction. CHAPTER ONE: THE ESSENTIALS. Section One. Candlestick Overview. Section Two. Candlestick Construction. Section Three. Basic Market Strategies. CHAPTER TWO. SINGLE CANDLE LINES. Section One. Spinning Tops and High Wave Candles. Section Two. The Dangerous Doji. Section Three. Long Real Bodies, the Consummate Storytellers. CHAPTER THREE. THE POWER OF CANDLE PATTERNS. Section One. Close Cousins: Piercing, Dark Cloud Cover, Engulfing, and Counterattacks. Section Two. The Harami and Harami Cross, Morning and Evening Stars. Section Three. Picturesque Storytellers: Tweezers, Crows, and Soldiers. Section Four. Disjointed Candles: Rising and Falling Windows. CHAPTER FOUR: TAKING ADVANTAGE OF MARKET OPPORTUNITIES. Section One. Candle Chart Applications. Section Two. Trading Guidelines. CHAPTER FIVE: PROGRESSIVE CHARTING. CHAPTER SIX: BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER: REAL-WORLD CHARTS. Conclusion. Visual Glossary of Candlestick Terms Used in This Book.
£43.12
John Wiley & Sons Inc Study Guide for Come Into My Trading Room A
Book SynopsisThe trading bible for the new millennium In Come Into My Trading Room, noted trader and author Dr. Alexander Elder returns to expand far beyond the three M's (Mind, Method, and Money) of his bestselling Trading for a Living. Shifting focus from technical analysis to the overall management of a trader's money, time, and strategy, Dr.Table of ContentsStudy Guide for Come Into My Trading Room. How This Book is Organized. Part One: Questions. 1. Financial Trading for Babes in the Woods: Questions 1 8. 2. Mind The Disciplined Trader: Questions 9 18. 3. Basic Charting: Questions 19 23. 4. Indicators Five Bullets to a Clip: Questions 24 39. 5. Trading: Questions 40 47. 6. Day-Trading: Questions 48 53. 7. Advanced Concepts: Questions 54 67. 8. Money Management: Questions 68 82. 9. The Organized Trader: Questions 83 100. Part Two: Answers and Rating Scales. 1. Financial Trading for Babes in the Woods: Answers 1 8. 2. Mind The Disciplined Trader: Answers 9 18. 3. Basic Charting: Answers 19 23. 4. Indicators Five Bullets to a Clip: Answers 24 39. 5. Trading: Answers 40 47. 6. Day-Trading: Answers 48 53. 7. Advanced Concepts: Answers 54 67. 8. Money Management: Answers 68 82. 9. The Organized Trader: Answers 83 100. Part Three: Let s Trade: Case Studies and Questions. Part Four: Let s Trade: Answers and Ratings. The Road Ahead. Sources. About the Author.
£22.40
John Wiley & Sons Inc The Dhandho Investor
Book SynopsisA comprehensive value investing framework for the individual investor In a straightforward and accessible manner, The Dhandho Investor lays out the powerful framework of value investing.Trade Review"Today's greatest rising investor"--Motley Fool "How to invest the way an Indian migrant with little money would do - by looking for companies with little downside…" (Financial Times, Tues 26th February)Table of ContentsAcknowledgments. 1. Patel Motel Dhandho. 2. Manilal Dhandho. 3. Virgin Dhandho. 4. Mittal Dhandho. 5. The Dhandho Framework. 6. Dhandho 101: Invest in Existing Businesses. 7. Dhandho 102: Invest in Simple Businesses. 8. Dhandho 201: Invest in Distressed Businesses in Distressed Industries. 9. Dhandho 202: Invest in Businesses with Durable Moats. 10. Dhandho 301: Few Bets, Big Bets, Infrequent Bets. 11. Dhandho 302: Fixate on Arbitrage. 12. Dhandho 401: Margin of Safety—Always! 13. Dhandho 402: Invest in Low-Risk, High-Uncertainty Businesses. 14. Dhandho 403: Invest in the Copycats rather than the Innovators. 15. Abhimanyu’s Dilemma—The Art of Selling. 16. To Index or Not to Index—That Is the Question. 17. Arjuna’s Focus: Investing Lessons from a Great Warrior. Notes. Index.
£23.16
John Wiley & Sons Inc Trade What You See
Book SynopsisTrading the financial markets is extremely difficult, but with the right approach, traders can achieve success. Nobody knows this better than authors Larry Pesavento and Leslie Jouflas, both traders and educators of traders, who have consistently used pattern recognition to capture profits from the markets. In Trade What You See, Pesavento and Jouflas show traders how to identify patterns as they are developing and exactly where to place entry and exit orders. While some patterns derive from the techniques of Wall Street's earliest traders and other patterns reflect Pesavento's emphasis on the geometry of market movements and Fibonacci numbers.. Filled with hard-won knowledge gained through years of market experience, Trade What You Seeoutlines both a practical and sophisticated approach to trading that will be of interest to both novice and seasoned traders alike. Larry Pesavento is a forty-year veteran trader. He operates a Web site,Trade Review"…should prove valuable to those already practicing technical analysis and who want to take their trading to the next level." (Investors Chronicle, Friday 28th March 2008)Table of ContentsPreface xi Acknowledgments xv About the Authors xvii Part I Introduction to Trading with Pattern Recognition Chapter 1 Opening Thoughts 3 How to Use This Book 3 Succeeding or Failing in Trading 4 Steps to Take for Successful Trading 7 Chapter 2 Geometry of the Patterns and Fibonacci Ratios 9 History of Geometry in the Markets 11 Fibonacci Ratios 13 Applying the Fibonacci Ratios 15 Summary 18 Chapter 3 Harmonic Numbers and How to Use Them 19 Where the Term Harmonic Numbers Originated 19 Defining a Harmonic Number 20 Vibrations in Price Swings 22 Repetition in Price Swings 24 Finding Harmonic Numbers 28 Harmonic Numbers Found in Other Markets 34 Part II The Price Patterns and How to Trade Them Chapter 4 The AB=CD Pattern 37 History of the AB=CD Pattern 37 AB=CD Pattern Description 39 AB=CD Pattern Structure 39 Important Characteristics of the AB=CD Pattern 42 CD Leg Variations 43 Slope and Time Frames 46 Psychology of the AB=CD Pattern 48 Trading the AB=CD Pattern 49 Chapter 5 The Gartley “222” Pattern 53 History of the Gartley “222” Pattern 53 Gartley “222” Pattern Description 55 Gartley “222” Pattern Structure 56 Important Characteristics of the Gartley “222” Pattern 57 Psychology of the Gartley “222” Pattern 59 Trading the Gartley “222” Pattern 60 Chapter 6 The Butterfly Pattern 67 History of the Butterfly Pattern 67 Butterfly Pattern Description 69 Butterfly Pattern Structure 70 Important Characteristics of the Butterfly Pattern 71 Psychology of the Butterfly Pattern 72 Trading the Butterfly Pattern 73 Chapter 7 The Three Drives Pattern 81 History of the Three Drives Pattern 81 Three Drives Pattern Description 82 Three Drives Pattern Structure 83 Important Characteristics of the Three Drives Pattern 84 Psychology of the Three Drives Pattern 84 Trading the Three Drives Pattern 85 Chapter 8 Retracement Entries and Multiple Time Frames 91 Fibonacci Retracement Entries 92 Fibonacci Retracement Pattern Structure 92 Trading the Fibonacci Retracement Pattern 95 Opening Price Retracement Setups 98 Market Setup for the Opening Price Retracement Trade 99 Trading the Opening Price Retracement Setup 100 Multiple Time Frames 103 Chapter 9 Classical Technical Analysis Patterns 113 A Brief History of Technical Analysis 114 Basics of Technical Analysis 115 Double Bottom and Top Patterns 115 Head and Shoulders Pattern 120 Broadening Top and Bottom Patterns 126 Chapter 10 Learning to Recognize Trend Days 131 Identifying a Trend Day 132 Patterns Found on Trend Days 135 Fibonacci Ratios on Trend Days 138 Controlling Risk on a Trend Day 140 Trading a Trend Day 141 Part III Essential Elements of Trading Chapter 11 Trade Management 149 Thinking in Probabilities 150 Warning Signs and Confirmation Signs 151 Money Management 155 Chapter 12 Using Options with the Fibonacci Ratios and Patterns 161 Call and Put Options Defined 161 Factors That Influence the Price of an Option 162 Controlling Risk with Options 163 Examples of Using Options with Extension Patterns 164 Chapter 13 Building a Trading Plan 167 Daily Trading Plan 168 Trading as a Business 174 Disaster Plans 177 Summary 181 Chapter 14 Daily Routines 183 Trade Preparation 183 Mental Preparation 187 Physical Preparation 188 Appendix 191 Index 195
£37.50
Basic Books Why Information Grows
Book SynopsisWhat is economic growth? And why, historically, has it occurred in only a few places? Previous efforts to answer these questions have focused on institutions, geography, finances, and psychology. But according to MIT''s antidisciplinarian César Hidalgo, understanding the nature of economic growth demands transcending the social sciences and including the natural sciences of information, networks, and complexity. To understand the growth of economies, Hidalgo argues, we first need to understand the growth of order.At first glance, the universe seems hostile to order. Thermodynamics dictates that over time, order,or information,disappears. Whispers vanish in the wind just like the beauty of swirling cigarette smoke collapses into disorderly clouds. But thermodynamics also has loopholes that promote the growth of information in pockets. Although cities are all pockets where information grows, they are not all the same. For every Silicon Valley, Tokyo, and Paris, there are dozens of placesTrade ReviewFinalist for the 2015 Hayek Book and Lecture Prize "The concept of information is necessary to make sense of anything that is not a boring featureless mass, including life, mind, society, and value. Why Information Grows lucidly explains the foundations of this essential concept, while creatively applying it in exciting new ways. It is filled with interesting ideas, and a pleasure to read."--Steven Pinker, Johnstone Professor of Psychology, Harvard University, and author of The Language Instinct and How the Mind Works "Mr Hidalgo succeeds brilliantly in bringing his complex subject to life. His book is full of nuggets, from memorable phrases to interesting metaphors."--Economist "Written in an accessible and entertaining style... Hidalgo has made a bold attempt to synthesise a large body of cutting-edge work into a readable, slender volume. This is the future of growth theory and his thought-provoking book deserves to be widely read."--Financial Times "Contains some innovative thinking about what drives growth that could help us to navigate the turbulence of the ever more interconnected global economy."--Nature "Thought-provoking...Well written and accessible, the book is full of interesting ideas that deserve to be read and discussed."--CHOICE "An impassioned argument for the advantages of an information-centric view of economic growth, and for understanding the different capacities of nations to provide solutions to human problems... Hidalgo persuasively demonstrates the value of this approach by placing the ideas firmly in their historical context, both in information theory and in physics... Hidalgo's perspective on economic wealth is wildly fresh and creative. Physicists will enjoy reading about familiar ideas in new ways, and will also find value in learning how these ideas can be applied fruitfully in areas seemingly far away from physics. Economists and other social scientists will find new concepts ripe for profitable use."--Physics World "Anybody interested in the future of mathematical theory in economics should read Cesar Hidalgo's book Why Information Grows. There are many things to like about this lucid account of the evolution of our scientific understanding of information. One of the most important may be the simplest. It illustrates what it means to think like a physicist."--Paul Romer, founding director of the Urbanization Project at NYU Stern "A mind-stretching, unconventional book that draws on information theory, physics, sociology and economics to explain economic growth and why it occurs in some places, not all."--Pittsburgh Tribune-Review ~b~>"Hidalgo invites us to understand the economy in an entirely different way... [A] novel, holistic take on the dismal science."--Kirkus Reviews "Why Information Grows shows us how humans infuse information into matter, making it more valuable than gold. Hidalgo's work brilliantly spotlights the true alchemy of the twenty-first century and its impact from economic complexity to national competitiveness."--Albert-Laszlo Barabasi, Distinguished Professor and Director of Northeastern University's Center for Complex Network Research, and author of Linked "Economies are built out of information. This has been true from the Stone Age to our knowledge economy today. Yet until Cesar Hidalgo's breakthrough book, we have not had a deep account as to how and why this is so. This exciting, important book is a major step toward a twenty-first century theory of growth."--Eric Beinhocker, Executive Director, Institute for New Economic Thinking, University of Oxford and author of The Origin of WealthspanTable of ContentsPrologue: The Eternal War Introduction: From Atoms to People to Economics PART I Bits in Atoms Chapter 1. The Secret to Time Travel Chapter 2. The Body of the Meaningless Chapter 3. The Eternal Anomaly PART II Crystallized Imagination Chapter 4. Out of Our Heads! Chapter 5. Amplifiers PART III The Quantization of Knowhow Chapter 6. This Time, It's Personal Chapter 7. Links Are Not Free Chapter 8. In Links We Trust PART IV The Complexity of the Economy Chapter 9. The Evolution of Economic Complexity Chapter 10. The Sixth Substance Chapter 11. The Marriage of Knowledge, Knowhow, and Information PART V Epilogue Chapter 12. The Evolution of Physical Order, from Atoms to Economics Acknowledgments: Bleeding Words Notes Index
£19.80
John Wiley & Sons Inc Small Business Cash Flow
Book SynopsisMany small business owners don't understand the importance of maintaining a healthy cash flow. More than anything else, cash flow determines the success or failure of a small business. Small Business Cash Flow covers all the basics of cash flow, from selecting a great accountant, to keeping money flowing in and out of the business, to budgeting and record-keeping.Table of ContentsAbout the Author. Preface. Chapter 1. Understanding Cash Flow-Your Number-One Priority. Chapter 2. Your Business Partner-The Accountant. Chapter 3. How Money Works in Your Business. Chapter 4. Finding and Keeping Cash in Your Business. Chapter 5. Record Keeping Isn't Drudge Work; It's Priceless History. Chapter 6. Charging the Best Price to Keep Your Business Healthy. Chapter 7. Using Your Hidden Cash Resources to Grow Your Business. Chapter 8. Marketing-Your Cash Generator. Chapter 9. Resources. Recommended Reading. Web Sites to Visit. Index.
£21.59
John Wiley & Sons Inc Enough True Measures of Money Business and Life
Book SynopsisJohn Bogle puts our obsession with financial success in perspective Throughout his legendary career, John C. Bogle-founder of the Vanguard Mutual Fund Group and creator of the first index mutual fund-has helped investors build wealth the right way and led a tireless campaign to restore common sense to the investment world.Trade Review"Enough" takes only a few hours to read, but the lessons will stick with you. It is chock-full of no-nonsense business nuggets, many of which I have passed on to my business students. I highly recommend this book. If you are an entrepreneur running your own small business or if you work in a large corporation, this book should be on your reading list." (The Asheville Citizen-Times) “I highly recommend the book "Enough" by Vanguard's founder, Jack Bogle, who eloquently outlines many of the frustrations investors have.” (USA Today) “This small book is another home run. In it, Bogle ruminates on greed, excess and other moral failings that led to the current economic crisis. He calls for a return to "18th-century values" that somehow seem cutting edge. Among them: stewardship, integrity, leadership and character.”(Liz Pulliam Weston, MSN Money) “While Enough turns one man’s amazing story of financial and personal success into a guidebook to a more satisfying life, it offers more than a memoir about a life well lived. “Enough” also presents a clear understanding of the fields of finance, money management and leadership that is tempered by wit and wisdom from across the ages that puts it all into perspective while leading the way forward for anyone willing to take Bogle’s enlightened idealism to heart. “ (SmartBusiness) Vanguard Group founder Bogle expounds on the hidden costs of our current financial system (primarily driven by speculation and complexity) and suggests that a deeper understanding of what is truly “enough” will help foster more sustainable investing and better living. (Library Journal Best of 2008 Selection) “Why don’t people publish pamphlets any more. I’m not talking about the slim-jims handed out at trade shows, but rabble-rousing, world-changing works like Common Sense and The Communist Manifesto. John Bogle, the founder of Vanguard, follows in the footsteps of the great pamphleteers…‘Central to the effective functioning of capitalism,’ he writes, ‘was the fundamental principle of trusting and being trusted’—and that is disappearing. The problem now: No one is satisfied with having ‘enough’ money or enough success. … If pamphlets were still the rage, 48 pages distilled from the contents of this book could be something as powerful to our age as anything written by Thomas Paine or Marx and Engels. In our more bookish time, though, Bogle has fleshed his ideas out to an interesting, 266-page overview of his life and his views.” (Barron’s) “’What have I created?’ [Bogle] asks in mock horror in his new book…his cry reflects a deeper personal dilemma, one that jags like a scar through this thoughtful meditation on the excess and greed that created the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. … I applaud his enthusiasm and don’t doubt his wisdom and sincerity. ‘Enough’ – with the period – is a worthy addition to the canon, a variation of his familiar sermon on thrift, simplicity, and the superiority of low-cost index funds.” (James Pressley, Bloomberg News) “Jack Bogle’s passionate cry of Enough. contains a thought-provoking litany of life lessons regarding our individual roles in commerce and society. Employing a seamless mix of personal anecdotes, hard evidence, and all-too-often-underrated subjective admonitions, Bogle challenges each of us to aspire to become better members of our families, our professions, and our communities. Rarely do so few pages provoke so much thought. Read this book.” (David F. Swensen, Chief Investment Officer, Yale University) "We live in a time that values achievement over character. When the two collide, character often takes a back seat and relationships of all kinds are shattered. Bogle observes that while the financial represents the worst of it, what we see today is not just a financial sector problem, but a societal problem. There is really just too much greed everywhere. … Enough is really about discovering what is really important in our lives. " (Michael McKinney, LeadingBlog) "Bogle is a rarity - a true captain of industry who speaks about complex economic issues in a language comprehensible to the layperson." (Michael Smerconish, The Philadelphia Enquirer) "Enough shines a light on Bogle's sense of despair over the state of the financial industry, and perhaps industry in general. … From CEOs who implode their companies and float away on golden parachutes, to financial companies who create instruments so complex they themselves have trouble understanding them, to mutual fund companies that market rosy returns while sugarcoating their fees, Bogle sees a lack of integrity and a willingness to play fast and loose with ethical rules in order to make a buck. (Or, maybe more accurate, 150 billion bucks.)" (Justin McHenry, BlogCritics Magazine) "It's hard to imagine a better time to publish a book that advocates moderation, balance and integrity in the business world. In this wise meditation, Bogle, the folk-hero creator of the first index mutual fund and founder of the Vanguard Mutual Fund Group, deplores ‘our worship of wealth and the growing corruption of our professional ethics but ultimately the subversion of our character and values.’ Directly in his sights: CEOs and hedge-fund managers who draw ‘obscene’ compensation. At this time of plunging portfolios, it is a relief to be told that ‘enough’ is within reach." (TIME Magazine) "I will simply say that it is one of the best business books ('life' books?) I have ever read, an easy All-time Top 10. And its timing is, well, read it yourself ..." (Tom Peters) “This is an impressive message from a distinguished businessman. It will challenge all decision makers to consider the sufficiency and direction of their lives and work. What do we mean by Enough? Enough of what? Enough for what purpose? Feast here and reflect.” ( Robert F. Bruner, Dean and Charles C. Abbott Professor of Business Administration, Darden Graduate School of Business) “From one ‘battler’ to another: Thank you for putting in one little book the premise for an active, long life. A primer for those who will abjure complacency and just wanting more, who’d rather focus on the joy of trying to move some ball downfield.” (Ira Millstein, Senior Partner, Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP) “The balances one must create in investing, in running a business, and in life more generally are simply and clearly stated in Jack’s most recent book, Enough. Unfortunately there are not enough Jack Bogles around in today’s world of instant gratification. Enough. should be must reading for business students and corporate board members.” (David L. Sokol, Chairman, MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company) "Although Enough. is presented in a small volume, John Bogle's wisdom is writ large and profound. The messages are particularly meaningful as we all reel from the moral, economic and financial meltdown that confronts us today. (William H. Donaldson, Former Chairman, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission) “[an] engaging, highly readable new book on what went wrong in financial markets in recent years. In the growing canon of "what went wrong" books, Bogle's offering holds a unique place. . . readers will value the common sense packed in these pages.” (Jared Bernstein, Philadelphia Inquirer) "Bogle. . . shows prescience in describing the housing bubble and other problems that sank the economy, in a book written mostly before Lehman Brothers failed in 2008, igniting a financial rout." (News & World Report) "’A Manifesto on success and excess. . . ‘Enough’ is just enough mixture of analysis of our financial system and common sense to help you become a better person and a better investor." (Washington Post) "The book is extremely well thought out and is organized into three sections: "Money", "Business" and "Life". With endorsements from a "who's who" of the financial industry, this book is something we could all learn from. In the first section, Money, Bogle shares his concerns about "Too Much Speculation, Not Enough Investment". In the following section, Business, he tell us that business today has "Too Much Salesmanship, Not Enough Stewardship", Finally, in Life, he suggests there is "Too Much Focus on Things, Not Enough Focus on Commitment". Bogle's long career in investment management and his natural intellectual curiosity have instilled in him a highly valuable perspective. His main theme in this new book is that several decades of strong economic performance and substantial growth of the financial sector have resulted in new values and processes, which have undermined traditional values such as character and trust. He suggests that today many of the problems we face are the result of the recent shift in values, and he outlines his "dreams" for how to put things right." (Brian Johnson. "On Investing: Kaizen, or constantly improve." The Valley News Today Online. 10 Oct. 2009) "John Bogle starts his latest book, Enough , with a great story. Kurt Vonnegut and Joseph Heller were at a party hosted by a hedge fund manager. Mr. Vonnegut muses that their host makes more money in a day than Mr. Heller earned from his wildly successful novel Catch 22 . As the story goes, Mr. Heller responded, "Yes, but I have something he will never have … enough." Mr. Bogle, who is the conscience of the wealth management industry, covers a broad range of topics in the book. Early on he exposes the excesses and wrong-thinking of the investment industry – high fees, too much turnover and complicated products. His antidote to these ills is low-cost indexing, which is to be expected from the founding father of indexing and the trillion-dollar mutual fund company, Vanguard, that made it mainstream." — Tom Bradley, President and Founder, Steadyhand Investments "I may have found the book thought provoking because I read it just after my other half was downsized out of a job, wrenching our family's finances. Or maybe I connected with the book because I read it while my mother was recovering from major heart surgery. It was a time when "what is enough?" was an immediate and profound question for me, a question crossing the minds of countless people during a recession that continues to sap the U.S. economy (particularly in the Midwest). And maybe Bogle's advice about wealth and the pursuit of it reminded me of what my late father often told me: "Remember son, it's only money."" — Mark Wert, Cincinnati.ComTable of ContentsIntroduction. MONEY. Chapter 1: Too Much Cost, Not Enough Value. Chapter 2: Too Much Speculation, Not Enough Investment. Chapter 3: Too Much Complexity, Not Enough Simplicity. BUSINESS. Chapter 4: Too Much Counting, Not Enough Trust. Chapter 5: Too Much Business Conduct, Not Enough Professional Conduct. Chapter 6: Too Much Salesmanship, Not Enough Stewardship. Chapter 7: Too Much Management, Not Enough Leadership. LIFE. Chapter 8: Too Much Focus on Things, Not Enough Focus on Commitment. Chapter 9: Too Many Twenty-First-Century Values, Not Enough Eighteenth-Century Values. Chapter 10: Too Much “Success,” Not Enough Character. WRAPPING UP: WHAT'S ENOUGH? What's Enough for Me? For You? For America? Afterword: A Personal Note About My Career. Acknowledgments. Notes. Index.
£17.09
Basic Books Winning at New Products 5th Edition
Book SynopsisA fully updated edition of the classic business reference book on product development from a world renowned innovation management scholar For more than two decades, Winning at New Products has served as the bible for product developers everywhere. Robert G. Cooper demonstrates why consistent product development is vital to corporate growth and how to maximize your chances of success. Citing the author's most recent research, Winning at New Products showcases innovative practices by industry leaders to present a field-tested game plan for achieving product leadership. Cooper outlines specific strategies for making sound business decisions at every step-from idea generation to launch. This fully updated and expanded edition is an essential resource for product developers around the world. 'This is a must read. There's so much new in this book, from how to generate the breakthrough ideas, picking the winners, and driving them to market successfully.' -- Philip Kotler, Professor of International Marketing, Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management
£20.90
John Wiley & Sons Inc The Five Temptations of a CEO
Book SynopsisAbsorbing, compelling, and utterly memorable, The Five Temptations of a CEO was like no other business book that came before. Highly sought-after management consultant Patrick Lencioni deftly told the tale of a young CEO who, facing his first annual board review, knows he is failing, but doesn't know why.Table of ContentsTribute vii Foreword ix Introduction xiii The Fable 3 Afterword 103 The Model: A Summary of Why Executives Fail 109 Self-Assessment 121 Acknowledgments 131 About the Author 133
£17.00
John Wiley & Sons Inc The Commitments of Traders Bible
Book SynopsisRegardless of your trading methods, and no matter what markets you're involved in, there is a Commitments of Traders (COT) report that you should be reviewing every week. Nobody understands this better than Stephen Briese, an industry-leading expert on COT data. And now, with The Commitments of Traders Bible, Briese reveals how to use the predictive power of COT dataand accurately interpret itin order to analyze market movements and achieve investment success.Trade Review"…best book I have read on the COT reports...will give you a better understanding of how the commodity markets work..." (About.com: Commodities)Table of ContentsList of Illustrations xiii List of Tables xix Preface xxi Acknowledgments xxv Part I COT Theory Chapter 1 The COT—Assorted History 3 The Grain Futures Administration 3 The Commodity Exchange Authority 4 The Commodity Futures Trading Commission 5 The Modern COT Data 6 COT Options and Futures Combined Report 8 COT-Supplemental Commodity Index Trader Report 9 A Fable 11 Chapter 2 COT Reports—Counting 1, 2, 3 . . . 15 The Long Form 17 The Short Form 23 COT-Supplemental Commodity Index Report 24 Chapter 3 Player Introductions 27 Sizing Them Up 27 The Reporting System 31 Commercial Hedgers 31 Large Speculators 33 Commodity Index Traders 34 Small Traders 36 Chapter 4 Fading Small Speculators and Other Half-Baked Schemes 39 TIP: Always Follow Commercials 39 TIP: Net Long Is Bullish; Net Short Bearish 40 TIP: Always Fade the Small Speculator 43 TIP: It Is Only Logical to Compare Hedging to the Seasonal Average 43 TIP: The COT Is Old News by the Time It Is Released 45 Chapter 5 Net Positions 47 Open Interest 47 Constructing Net Positions Charts 47 Large Speculator Patterns 51 Commercial Patterns 56 Small Trader Patterns 59 Commodity Index Traders 60 Chapter 6 The COT Index 63 COT Index Calculation (Commercials) 63 Alternative Look-Back Periods 66 The COT Index as the Great Normalizer 67 Interpreting the COT Index 69 Heal Thyself 72 Chapter 7 COT Movement Index 75 Commercial Movement Index 75 40 Point COT Surge Rules (Commercials) 76 Combining the Indexes 77 Fund Movement Index 79 Chapter 8 View from the Gallery 83 Keynes’s Theory of Normal Backwardation 84 Can Speculators Forecast Prices? 85 Returns to Speculators and the Theory of Normal Backwardation 86 Returns to Individual Traders of Futures: Aggregate Results 87 Luck Versus Forecast Ability: Determinants of Trader Performance in Futures Markets 87 The Returns and Forecasting Ability of Large Traders in the Frozen Pork Bellies Futures Market 88 Hedging Pressure Effects in Futures Markets 88 Hedging Demand and Foreign Exchange Risk Premia 89 Investor Sentiment and Return Predictability in Agricultural Futures Markets 89 The Behavior and Performance of Major Types of Futures Traders 90 Exchange Rate Changes and Net Positions of Speculators in the Futures Market 93 The Profitability of Speculators in Currency Futures Markets 94 Summary 95 Chapter 9 View from the Pits 97 The Study Data 98 The Trading Rules 98 Trading Rules Test Results 100 Trading System Considerations 100 Chapter 10 Chart Pattern Validation 105 A Brief Charting Primer 105 Bottom Formations 106 Top Formations 108 Continuation Patterns 111 Chapter 11 Getting Technical 115 COT-Stochastics 115 COT MACD-Histogram 117 COT-RSI 120 Standard Deviation (Bollinger) Bands 121 Conclusions 122 Part II COT in Practice Chapter 12 Crossing Currencies 127 Commercials 129 U.S. Dollar Index 129 Currency Correlation Tables 132 Currency Futures Historical COT Charts 133 Chapter 13 Taking Stock 145 The COT Beats the Averages 146 Stock Index Correlation Tables 148 Stock Index Futures Historical COT Charts 148 Chapter 14 Test of Metal 155 Marking Time in Gold 155 The Gold/Silver Ratio 157 The Copper Caper 157 Commercials 158 Metal Correlation Tables 161 Metal Futures Historical COT Charts 161 Chapter 15 Oil’s Slick 165 To an Uninterrupted Gasoline Supply 165 Commercial Hedgers 168 Petroleum Correlation Tables 168 Petroleum Futures Historical COT Charts 169 Chapter 16 Interest in Rates 175 What Drives Rates? 175 Commercial Hedgers 176 Treasury Futures Correlation Tables 176 Treasury Futures Historical COT Charts 176 Chapter 17 Bean Counting 183 The One That Got Away 183 Commercial Hedgers 185 Soy and Grain Correlation Tables 189 Soy and Grain Historical COT Charts 189 Chapter 18 Moonlighting 195 It Might Be Corny, But. . . 195 Small Can Be Beautiful 196 Commercial Hedgers 196 Livestock Correlation Tables 197 Livestock Historical COT Charts 201 Chapter 19 Cedeless Oranges 205 Continuous Commodity Index 206 Food and Fiber Correlation Tables 208 Food and Fiber Historical COT Charts 208 Chapter 20 Now You CIT, Now You Don’t 217 The COT-Supplemental Report 217 Historical COT-Supplemental Charts 218 Epilogue 233 Appendix A: Alternative Net Position Formulas 237 Appendix B: Dodging the Pitfalls in COT Data 243 References 251 Glossary 257 About the Author 269 Index 271
£51.00
John Wiley & Sons Inc Business Math For Dummies
Book Synopsis"Business Math" is a catch-all title for a collection of topics that are anything but calculus. Business Math For Dummies takes complex mathematical theories and formulas and applies them to practical business situations. It also includes practical practice problems to help readers hone their skills.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Reviewing Basic Math for Business and Real Estate Transactions 7 Chapter 1: Starting from the Beginning 9 Chapter 2: Fractions, Decimals, and Percents 15 Chapter 3: Determining Percent Increase and Decrease 31 Chapter 4: Dealing with Proportions and Basic Algebra 37 Part II: Taking Intriguing Math to Work 47 Chapter 5: Working with Formulas 49 Chapter 6: Reading Graphs and Charts 67 Chapter 7: Measuring the World around You 79 Chapter 8: Analyzing Data and Statistics 97 Part III: Discovering the Math of Finance and Investments 109 Chapter 9: Computing Simple and Compound Interest 111 Chapter 10: Investing in the Future 131 Chapter 11: Understanding and Managing Investments 149 Chapter 12: Using Loans and Credit to Make Purchases 165 Part IV: Putting Math to Use in Banking and Payroll 177 Chapter 13: Managing Simple Bank Accounts 179 Chapter 14: Protecting Against Risk with Insurance 193 Chapter 15: Planning for Success with Budgets 207 Chapter 16: Dealing with Payroll 223 Part V: Successfully Handling the Math Used in the World of Goods and Services 235 Chapter 17: Pricing with Markups and Discounts 237 Chapter 18: Calculating Profit, Revenue, and Cost 251 Chapter 19: Accounting for Overhead and Depreciation 273 Chapter 20: Keeping Track of Inventory 291 Part VI: Surviving the Math for Business Facilities and Operations 305 Chapter 21: Measuring Properties 307 Chapter 22: Taking Out Mortgages and Property-Related Loans 335 Part VII: The Part of Tens 359 Chapter 23: Ten Tips for Leasing and Managing Rental Property 361 Chapter 24: Ten Things to Watch Out for When Reading Financial Reports 369 Index 373
£14.44
Penguin Books Ltd Work Clean
Book SynopsisNight after night, chefs and their crews multitask in a way that puts deskbound workers to shame. Have you ever wondered how they do it? In Work Clean, Dan Charnas uncovers their secret: mise-en-place (''putting in place'' to you and me) - the organizational system that transforms the lives of its practitioners through focus and self-discipline.Through interviews with top chefs working in professional kitchens all over the world, culinary students, line cooks and restaurant employees, Charnas reveals the ten major principles of mise-en-place, including: ''Arranging spaces'', ''Finishing actions'' and ''Slowing Down to Speed Up''.Demonstrating how to put the method into practice, Work Clean is your guide to boosting productivity in all aspects of life.
£10.44
Penguin Books Ltd Digital Gold
Book SynopsisShortlisted for the Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year AwardA New York Times technology and business reporter charts the dramatic rise of Bitcoin and the fascinating personalities who are striving to create a new global money for the Internet age.Digital Gold is New York Times reporter Nathaniel Popper''s brilliant and engrossing history of Bitcoin, the landmark digital money and financial technology that has spawned a global social movement.The notion of a new currency, maintained by the computers of users around the world, has been the butt of many jokes, but that has not stopped it from growing into a technology worth billions of dollars, supported by the hordes of followers who have come to view it as the most important new idea since the creation of the Internet. Believers from Beijing to Buenos Aires see the potential for a financial system free from banks and governments. More than just a tech industry fad, Bitcoin has threatened to decentralize some of society''s most basic institutions.An unusual tale of group invention, Digital Gold charts the rise of the Bitcoin technology through the eyes of the movement''s colorful central characters, including an Argentinian millionaire, a Chinese entrepreneur, Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, and Bitcoin''s elusive creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. Already, Bitcoin has led to untold riches for some, and prison terms for others.Trade ReviewLively and thorough... a vivid guide to the characters who met online and built bitcoin -- John Gapper * Financial Times *An amazing story... crucial reading for anyone who wants to understand the future -- Walter Isaacson, author of The InnovatorsAn elegant, thrilling tour-de-force, the fast-paced action never stops in the ongoing quest to create something the world has never seen before -- William D. Cohan, author of House of CardsA highly readable and informative account of the early years of a technology-cryptocurrency-that may one day turn out to be almost as significant as the internet itself... a tech thriller -- John Naughton * Observer *
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Dear Chairman
Book SynopsisTrade Review"...an excellent read...Mr. Gramm has collected a series of deliciously rich letters, many of which were never before published, sent to chief executives by investors by everyone from Warren Buffett to Ross Perot." -- Andrew Ross Sorkin, The New York Times "An engaging and informative book...Eight investor's letters that sum up some of the great agency-problem battles in the history of American business. It is a valuable set of stories." John Lanchester, The New Yorker -- John Lanchester, The New Yorker "...concise account of the spread of the particular form of corporate democracy called 'shareholder activism,'... a grand story." -- Wall Street Journal "Gramm ... is an engaging and critical guide to a century of US activism and activists" -- Financial Times (Summer Reading List) Jeff Gramm shows in his lively, well-researched book -- Business Strategy a revelation: a lively account of a long war against corporate and investor smugness -- The Financial Times "It's an illuminating read for those wondering what drives activists, and includes occasional references to music (another Mr. Gramm hobby) with lucid observations on investors and corporations." -- Wall Street Journal illuminating and often wildly entertaining -- Huffington Post "Jeff Gramm has a refreshing approach to the generations-long conflict between entrenched corporate management and shareholder activists. Gramm illustrates this seemingly never ending struggle for corporate control by examining specific well known and surprisingly interesting examples. Dear Chairman is an engaging and worthwhile read." -- -Alan Greenspan, Former Chairman of the Board of Governors, Federal Reserve System "Public companies face the high standards of the marketplace: fill a need, grow, and remember always that you are the trustee of your stockholders' money. Dear Chairman is a fascinating and colorful history. It should be required reading for anyone who wants to participate as investor or manager." -- -Charles R. Schwab, Chairman, The Charles Schwab Corporation -Charles R. Schwab, Chairman, The Charles Schwab Corporation "The story of the rise of shareholder activism has never been told as compellingly and instructively as Jeff Gramm offers it in Dear Chairman, a book that dissects the dramatic deals and brings to life the unbelievable characters of the past 100 years." -- -Arthur Levitt, Former Chairman, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission -Arthur Levitt, Former Chairman, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission "When major shareholders get actively involved, how do they think about companies and their value? Jeff Gramm breaks new ground in a book which is exciting, wise, well-written, and above all else instructive and useful." -- -Tyler Cowen, New York Times bestselling author of The Great Stagnation, professor of economics George Mason University "This is a rare book, masterful in both technical understanding and in narrative." -- -Amity Shlaes, author of Coolidge and The Forgotten Man "Jeff Gramm's fascinating archaeology of shareholder activism lays bare the foundation upon which today's turbulent, performance oriented stock market stands. Dear Chairman is an important, interesting, and insightful history." -- Frederick W. Smith Chairman & CEO FedEx Corporation Frederick W. Smith Chairman & CEO FedEx Corporation Frederick W. Smith Chairman & CEO FedEx Corporation Frederick W. Smith, Chairman and CEO, FedEx Corporation "The letters give insight into how shareholder activism can both benefit and harm companies. Gramm's findings will intrigue and inform history buffs and activist shareholders alike. " -- Publishers Weekly
£18.00
Granta Books The Soccer War
Book SynopsisIn 1964 Ryszard Kapuscinski was appointed by the Polish Press Agency as its only foreign correspondent, and for the next ten years he was 'responsible' for fifty countries. He befriended Che Guevara in Bolivia, Salvador Allende in Chile and Patrice Lumumba in the Congo. He reported on the fighting that broke out between Honduras and El Salvador in 1969 around their matches to determine which one of them would qualify for the 1970 World Cup. By the time he returned to Poland he had witnessed twenty-seven revolutions and coups. The Soccer War is Kapuscinski's eyewitness account of some of the most defining moments in twentieth-century history.Trade Review* 'Part-diary, part-documentary account of the twenty years in which Kapuscinski make the telex machines chatter with his unique reportage, his datelines forming a gazetter of the world's trouble spots' Sunday Telegraph *'In this book you learn what it feels like to have benzene poured over you by someone who is about to set you alight. You feel very cold indeed' James Fenton, Independent on Sunday *'As rich and strange as anything in Marquez' Guardian
£9.49
Harvard Business School Publishing Your Strategy Needs a Strategy: How to Choose and
Book SynopsisYou think you have a winning strategy. But do you? Executives are bombarded with bestselling ideas and best practices for achieving competitive advantage, but many of these ideas and practices contradict each other. Should you aim to be big or fast? Should you create a blue ocean, be adaptive, play to win--or forget about a sustainable competitive advantage altogether? In a business environment that is changing faster and becoming more uncertain and complex almost by the day, it's never been more important--or more difficult--to choose the right approach to strategy. In this book, The Boston Consulting Group's Martin Reeves, Knut Haanaes, and Janmejaya Sinha offer a proven method to determine the strategy approach that is best for your company. They start by helping you assess your business environment--how unpredictable it is, how much power you have to change it, and how harsh it is--a critical component of getting strategy right. They show how existing strategy approaches sort into five categories--Be Big, Be Fast, Be First, Be the Orchestrator, or simply Be Viable--depending on the extent of predictability, malleability, and harshness. In-depth explanations of each of these approaches will provide critical insight to help you match your approach to strategy to your environment, determine when and how to execute each one, and avoid a potentially fatal mismatch. Addressing your most pressing strategic challenges, you'll be able to answer questions such as: * What replaces planning when the annual cycle is obsolete? * When can we--and when should we--shape the game to our advantage? * How do we simultaneously implement different strategic approaches for different business units? * How do we manage the inherent contradictions in formulating and executing different strategies across multiple businesses and geographies? Until now, no book brings it all together and offers a practical tool for understanding which strategic approach to apply. Get started today.Trade Review"In terms of business strategy books, one of my favourites this year was Your Strategy Needs a Strategy by Martin Reeves, Knut Haanaes and Janmejaya Sinha, HBR Press." -- The Irish Times "Be bigger or faster? Blue Ocean Strategy or aggressive? ... But what strategy do YOU need? ... According to this framework, there are five approaches: be big, fast, first, the conductor or simply be viable. You just have to choose. At Business Digest, we could not miss this book in which three experts from BCG offer you to slow down the pace to choose the strategy that suits you better." -- Business Digest "In depth explanations of each of these approaches will provide critical insights to help leaders match their approach to strategy to their environment, helping to determine when and how to execute each one, and avoid a potentially fatal mismatch." -- Consulting magazine ADVANCE PRAISE for Your Strategy Needs a Strategy: Ian C. Read, Chairman and CEO, Pfizer-- "Reeves, Haanaes, and Sinha's 'strategy palette' deftly illustrates the core approaches that can lead to success within the complex world of global business. Clear and comprehensive, Your Strategy Needs a Strategy is a must-read for business leaders seeking a fresh take on strategy and implementation." Marco Airoldi, CEO, Benetton Group-- "Finally, a business book that does not oversimplify strategy, proposing the next recipe or tool that will solve everything. On the contrary, it rightly acknowledges the variety of different business contexts and provides a rigorous framework to navigate this complexity--and take advantage of it!" Klaus Schwab, founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum-- "The business world will be transformed in an unprecedented manner in the coming years, and this requires completely new strategic thinking. This book provides the conceptual tool for leaders who want to succeed in this new world." Ruimin Zhang, founder, Chairman, and CEO, Haier Group-- "Your Strategy Needs a Strategy provides a compelling and timely guide to strategy and execution. It explains how strategy is contingent on the environment and why, especially in unpredictable environments, some companies will need to delegate decision-making power and resource-allocation power to self-organizing teams and encourage everyone to create value for their users." Deepak Parekh, Chairman, HDFC-- "We finally have a book that can help CEOs and their top teams decide the right strategic approach for their companies in today's volatile business environment. A must-read."
£21.85
Oxford University Press Economics
Book SynopsisEconomics has the capacity to offer us deep insights into some of the most formidable problems of life, and offer solutions to them too. Combining a global approach with examples from everyday life, Partha Dasgupta reveals the connections between economics, politics, and development, and shows how these interactions create the world we live in today.Trade ReviewAn excellent introduction... presents mathematical and statistical findings in straightforward prose. * Financial Times *I wish more people would read Dasgupta's book, and I wish more economists would write variations on its theme. It is a model specimen. * www.economicprincipals.com *The text is direct, rigorous and thought-provoking. It provides an intelligent, rigorous and readable introduction to economics. * London Book Review.com *Table of ContentsPreface ; Prologue ; 1. Macroeconomic History ; 2. Trust ; 3. Communities ; 4. Markets ; 5. Science and Technology as Institutions ; 6. Households and Firms ; 7. Sustainable Economic Development ; 8. Social Well-Being and Democratic Government ; Epilogue ; Further Reading
£9.49
Page Two Books, Inc. The Advice Trap
Book SynopsisHi there, it''s Michael, the author. You might know my previous book, The Coaching Habit. It was an unexpected bestseller: more than 700,000 copies sold so far, 1,000+ 5-star reviews on Amazon (my favourite: I have plodded through many books that wish they could be this book), a Wall Street Journal bestseller, and used by people and organizations around the world.So I''ve been sweating on the follow-up. The pressure! The anticipation! But here it is, and I think you''re going to like it. If The Coaching Habit says, here are the seven essential questions to be more coach-like, The Advice Trap is about getting to grips with how to actually change your behaviour so you stay curious a little bit longer.It sounds like it should be easy, but it''s not. You have to tame your Advice Monster, that part of you that jumps in to offer up ideas, opinions, suggestions and advice. And it''s taming your Advice Monster that''s at the heart of this book. But there
£12.34
McGraw-Hill Education Impossible to Ignore Creating Memorable Content
Book SynopsisA groundbreaking approach to creating memorable messages that are easy to process, hard to forget, and impossible to ignoreâusing the latest in brain scienceAudiences forget up to 90% of what you communicate. How can your employees and customers decide to act on your message if they only remember a tenth of it? How do you know which tenth theyâll remember? How will you stay on their minds long enough to spark the action you need? Many experts have offered techniques on how to improve your own memory, but not how to influence other peopleâs memoryâand impact their decisions. Drawing on the latest research in neuroscience and cognitive psychology, Carmen Simon, PhD, reveals how to avoid the hazards of random recall and deliver just the right amount of content. No more redundant meetings, rambling e-mails, or anemic presentations. In Impossible to Ignore, she shows you how to execute a proven three-step plan for persuasion:1. Table of ContentsCHAPTER 1: MEMORY IS A MEANS TO AN END Why memory matters in decision-making CHAPTER 2: A BUSINESS APPROACH TO MEMORY Three steps to influence memory and decisions CHAPTER 3: CONTROL WHAT YOUR AUDIENCE REMEMBERS Practical ways to avoid the hazards of random memory CHAPTER 4: MADE YOU LOOK How cues pave the way to action CHAPTER 5: THE PARADOX OF SURPRISE The price we pay for extra attention, time, and engagement CHAPTER 6: SWEET ANTICIPATION How to build excitement for what happens next CHAPTER 7: WHAT MAKES A MESSAGE REPEATABLE? Techniques to convince others to share your words CHAPTER 8: BECOME MEMORABLE WITH DISTINCTION How to stay on people’s minds long enough to spark action CHAPTER 9: MEMORABLE STORYTELLING The science of retrieving memories CHAPTER 10: HOW MUCH CONTENT IS TOO MUCH? How to handle content sacrifice CHAPTER 11: HOW DOES THE BRAIN DECIDE? The neurobiology and neuroeconomics of choice8 CHAPTER 12: THE RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN AND THE INTENT TO BE REMEMBERED How to balance accidental and purposeful forgetting
£16.99
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe The McKinsey Engagement A Powerful Toolkit For
Book SynopsisThe third volume in the internationally bestselling McKinsey Trilogy, The McKinsey Engagement is an action guide to realizing the consistently high level of business solutions achieved by the experts at the worldâs most respected consultingfirms.Former consultant Dr. Paul Friga distills the guiding principles first presented in the bestselling The McKinsey Way and the tested-in-the-trenches methodologies outlined in The McKinsey Mind, and combines them with many of the principles and procedures implemented by the military and other organizations. The result is nothing less than the business equivalent of a Special Forces Field Manual.True to its stated goal of arming consultants and corporate problem solvers with a blueprint for achieving consistently phenomenal results, The McKinsey Engagement is short on theory and long on action. Each chapter focuses on one element in the celebrated TEAM FOCUS problem-solving model and features a cTable of ContentsTOC N/A
£20.79
