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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAbout the Author xi Foreword xiii Prologue xv Chapter 1 Money 1 Chapter 2 Primitive Moneys 11 Chapter 3 Monetary Metals 17 Why Gold? 19 Roman Golden Age and Decline 25 Byzantium and the Bezant 28 The Renaissance 29 La Belle Époque 34 Chapter 4 Government Money 41 Monetary Nationalism and the End of the Free World 43 The Interwar Era 47 World War II and Bretton Woods 53 Government Money’s Track Record 60 Chapter 5 Money and Time Preference 73 Monetary Inflation 81 Saving and Capital Accumulation 90 Innovations: “Zero to One” versus “One to Many” 96 Artistic Flourishing 98 Chapter 6 Capitalism’s Information System 105 Capital Market Socialism 109 Business Cycles and Financial Crises 113 Sound Basis for Trade 126 Chapter 7 Sound Money and Individual Freedom 135 Should Government Manage the Money Supply? 136 Unsound Money and Perpetual War 145 Limited versus Omnipotent Government 149 The Bezzle 155 Chapter 8 Digital Money 167 Bitcoin as Digital Cash 168 Supply, Value, and Transactions 177 Appendix to Chapter 8 191 Chapter 9 What Is Bitcoin Good For? 193 Store of Value 193 Individual Sovereignty 200 International and Online Settlement 205 Global Unit of Account 212 Chapter 10 Bitcoin Questions 217 Is Bitcoin Mining a Waste? 217 Out of Control: Why Nobody Can Change Bitcoin 222 Antifragility 230 Can Bitcoin Scale? 232 Is Bitcoin for Criminals? 238 How to Kill Bitcoin: A Beginners’ Guide 241 Altcoins 251 Blockchain Technology 257 Acknowledgements 273 Bibliography 275 List of Figures 282 List of Tables 284 Index 285

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Book Synopsis “Much of what we experience in life results from a combination of skill and luck.” — From the IntroductionThe trick, of course, is figuring out just how many of our successes (and failures) can be attributed to each—and how we can learn to tell the difference ahead of time.In most domains of life, skill and luck seem hopelessly entangled. Different levels of skill and varying degrees of good and bad luck are the realities that shape our lives—yet few of us are adept at accurately distinguishing between the two. Imagine what we could accomplish if we were able to tease out these two threads, examine them, and use the resulting knowledge to make better decisions.In this provocative book, Michael Mauboussin helps to untangle these intricate strands to offer the structure needed to analyze the relative importance of skill and luck. He offers concrete suggestions for making these insights work to your advantage. OncTrade Review"Really enjoyed reading The Success Equation by @mjmauboussin over the last few days. A smart, insightful book. ow.ly/s3KIE" -- As tweeted by Daniel Pink "... a fascinating book that forced me to reflect on my decision-making processes for investments." -- Tomasz Tunguz, Inc. magazine "Mauboussin's latest, excellent, book attempts to show how to work out what decides the outcome of a given situation. -- James von Simson, portfolio manager at Thurleigh Investment Managers "Mauboussin has always been a must-read. His 2013 book is no exception." -- Tadas Viskanta, founder and editor of Abnormal Returns "The Success Equation makes a valuable contribution to the literature on decision making...thoroughly researched and well written...I highly recommend the book to anyone interested in making better investment choices." -- Financial Analysts Journal "With this book, Mauboussin takes an important step in making a case for the role of statistical analysis in decision-making in various contexts, ranging from CEO compensation to child rearing to college rankings and even picking the next musical superstars. It is almost as if the number crunchers heralded in Michael Lewis' Moneyball have found their second voice." -- Business World magazine "Mauboussin excels at explaining his ideas, many of which are based on complex neuroscience in accessible terms, using case studies and examples from investing decisions, college rankings, and hospital procedures." -- Publishers Weekly "... for investors and business executives wishing to minimise the risk of bad luck, this is a book worth reading." -- Financial Times "there is a lot of thought-provoking stuff in the book, for sports fans as well as investors." -- The Economist "For investors who don't mind wading into some technical weeds, though, Mauboussin suggests some concrete tools." -- U.S. News & World Report "Well written and analytical, this book completely changed how I think about success." -- The Motley Fool (fool.com) "There are tons of statistics and abstractions, yet there is coherence and precision in Michael J. Mauboussin's new book, The Success Equation. Filled with instances from sports and markets, it's an insightful read." -- Mint (livemint.com) "It's always hard to get the balance between detail and readability right when writing a popular book about math. But Mauboussin manages it well." -- MoneyWeek "...the clarity of Mauboussin's writing, and the quality of the examples makes the book a worthy addition to the managerial library." -- strategy+business Magazine "The Success Equation makes a valuable contribution to the literature on decision making when both luck and skill are involved. It is thoroughly researched and well written. I highly recommend the book to anyone interested in making better investment choices." -- CFA Institute "an engaging book." -- Choice Magazine "In The Success Equation, Mauboussin explores the contributions of skill and luck, and discusses how interpreting past results through the 'skill-luck continuum' can help leaders to make better decisions...This can be a useful way to look at business leadership... [He observes that] luck becomes more important and skill less so, as people climb up the hierarchy, which also raises interesting questions about how leaders can continue to grow and enhance their skills... what leaders can do, is to improve their understanding of the impact of fortune on their decisions." --The Sunday Times "...a fine and different approach business readers will find involving." -- The Bookwatch, Midwest Book Review "In dealing with success and luck Mauboussin presents a useful model." -- Eric Falkenstein, Seeking Alpha "I just finished reading the most enjoyable business book I've read in a long time -- although relegating 'The Success Equation,' by Legg Mason Chief Investment Strategist Michael J. Mauboussin to this category would be a grave disservice, significantly understating its sophistication and selling short its achievement." -- David A. Shaywitz on Forbes.com "Fascinating. Michael Mauboussin's insights into the relationship between skill and luck are clearly and simply explained, relentlessly logical and often counter-intuitive. This makes for great reading and provides powerful tools for understanding sports and markets. Anyone who wants to understand sport or business beyond the platitudes and assumptions routinely trotted out as expert analysis should read this book." -- Ivan Gazidis, Chief Executive Officer, Arsenal Football Club "If you liked Michael Lewis's Moneyball, with it's mix of data and great storytelling, you'll very much enjoy Michael Mauboussin's Success Equation." -- Jack Covert, 800 CEO READ "Michael J. Mauboussin is always worth reading. ... almost everyone will find something in this book that either he hadn't thought about before, or that he thought about incorrectly." -- Brenda Jubin, Seeking Alpha ADVANCE PRAISE for The Success Equation: Philip Tetlock, Leonore Annenberg University Professor, Wharton School and School of Arts and Sciences, University of Pennsylvania; author, Expert Political Judgment-- "Mauboussin seems to know everything there is to know about how to skillfully disentangle skill from luck. He also knows how easy it is to botch the job and has great stories--from music studios to baseball dugouts to the New York Stock Exchange--that bring statistical abstractions to life." Howard Marks, Chairman and cofounder, Oaktree Capital Management; author, The Most Important Thing-- "In The Success Equation, Michael Mauboussin helps us understand the difference between skill and luck and, importantly, how to tell how much each contributed to a given outcome. He reminds us that in fields where luck plays a big part, like investing, outcomes are of limited relevance in assessing performance. And, indispensably, he points out how important it is for practitioners 'to develop an attitude of equanimity toward luck.' I love that!" James Montier, GMO; author, The Little Book of Behavioral Investing-- "The Success Equation is a brilliant and insightful book packed with interesting anecdotes and rigorous analysis. Anyone dealing in fields that blend some combination of luck and skill--which is most of us--will find their understanding enhanced by reading it. The central role of process in such environments is often underestimated. This book helps redress the balance." Paul DePodesta, Vice President of Player Development and Scouting, New York Mets-- "Few people acknowledge or care to accept the central role that luck plays in our lives. Michael Mauboussin not only understands the separation between skill and luck, but more importantly, provides a mental framework to deal with the reality. This is an important read."

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Book Synopsis*THE OUTRAGEOUS INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER*The classic Michael Lewis book that defined an era of greed, gluttony, and outrageous fortune in London and New York, by the author of The Big Short and Going Infinite. What readers are saying about Liar''s Poker:''Still has relevance today'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Probably Michael Lewis''s best work''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A great insider''s look at the most important firm on Wall Street during the 1980''s'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''An absolute classic'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐__________The time was the 1980s. The place was Wall Street. The game was called Liar''s Poker.Michael Lewis was fresh out of Princeton and the London School of Economics when he landed a job at Salomon Brothers, one of Wall Street''s premier investment firms. During the next three years, Lewis rose from callow trainee to bond salesman, raking in millions for the firm and cashing in on a modern-day gold rush.From mere trainee to lowly geek, to triumphal Big Swinging Dick: that was Michael Lewis''s pell-mell progress through the dealing rooms of Salomon Brothers in New York and London during the heady mid-80s when they were probably the world''s most powerful and profitable merchant bank.Funny, frightening, breathless and heartless, Liar''s Poker is the original story of hysterical greed and excessive ambition, one that is now more potent and enthralling than ever.__________''If you thought Gordon Gekko of the Wall Street movie was an implausibly corrupt piece of fiction, see how you like the real thing. This rip-the-lid-off account of the bond-dealing brouhaha is the work of a real-life bond salesman.'' The Sunday Times''So memorable and alive . . . one of those rare works that encapsulate and define an era.'' Fortune''The funniest book on Wall Street I''ve ever read.'' Tom Wolfe''Wickedly funny'' Daily Express''Hilarious'' New York TimesTrade ReviewAn amazing book, readable, funny and mind-boggling ... one of the great business books of all time * Punch *Read all about it: headlong greed, inarticulate obscenity, Animal House horseplay . . . * The Sunday Times *Immense verve and wit * 20/20 Magazine *A highly immoral book * Daily Mail *Wickedly funny * Daily Express *As traders would say, this book is a buy * Financial Times *

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Book SynopsisWhat’s the scarcest resource in schools? Almost any educator will answer, “Time.” The lack of time for colleagues to work together is one of the biggest barriers to improving teaching and learning. All too often, educators also say that the biggest waste of time ismeetings. People in schools attend dozens, if not hundreds, of meetings a year. How can that time be used wisely?This book, by two editors of Data Wise: A Step-by-Step Guide to Using Assessment Results to Improve Teaching and Learning,attempts to bring about a fundamental shift in how educators think about the meetings they attend. The authors make the case that these gatherings are potentially the most important venue where adult and organizational learning can take place in schools, and that making more effective use of this time is an important key to increasing student achievement.In Meeting Wise, the authors show why planning meetings is a high-leverage strategy for changing how people work together in the service of school improvement. To this end, they have created a meeting-planning “checklist” to develop a common language for discussing and improving the quality of meetings. In addition, they provide guidelines for readers on “wise facilitating” and “wise participating,” and also include “top tips” and “common dilemmas.”Simple, succinct, and practical, Meeting Wise is designed to be read and applied at every level of the educational enterprise, from district leadership meetings and professional developmentsessions to teacher-team meetings and even teachers’ meetings with parents and students.Table of ContentsCONTENTS Acknowledgments ix Introduction 1 Overview of the Book 3 How to Use This Book 5SECTION I: THINKING DIFFERENTLY1 Why Focus on Meetings? 9 Time as a Resource 9 Meetings as Powerful Learning Spaces 122 The Meeting Wise Checklist 19 Purpose 21 Process 24 Preparation 32 Pacing 343 Using the Checklist 39 Complete Agenda OverhaulGreenville Fifth-Grade Team Meeting 40 Targeting Intentional CollaborationJackson County Central Office Leadership Team 48 Targeting Adult LearningSheldon Academy Faculty Retreat 54 Targeting OutcomesHigh School Parent/Teacher Conference 58 Targeting Problem Solving Over ComplianceStatewide Quarterly Superintendents’ Meeting 61 Targeting ConnectionsNational Anti-Bullying Network Virtual Meeting 64 The Meeting Wise Agenda Template 68SECTION II: WORKING DIFFERENTLY4 Setting Up for Success 73 Foudnational Setup Tasks 73 Recurring Setup Tasks 785 Wise Facilitation 85 Keeping to (and Deviating from) the Agenda 88 Supporting Full Engagement 99 Managing Conflict 108 Maintaining Awareness of the Role You Play 1166 Wise Participation 119 Keeping to (and Deviating from) the Agenda 121 Supporting Full Engagement 124 Managing Conflict 129 Maintaining Awareness of the Role You Play 1337 Becoming Meeting Wise 141 Finding an Entry Point 142 Words to the Wise 148SECTION III: RESOURCES Selected Readings 153 Selected Protocols 155 Protocols in Brief 161 Quick Reference Guide 165 Notes 173 About the Authors 175 Index 177

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Book SynopsisThe new European edition of Mankiw''s bestselling and highly readable text communicates the theories and models of macroeconomics in a concise and accessible way, with real-world examples, discussions and case studies. The text is fully updated with extensive coverage of the global financial crisis and in particular its impact on European economies.

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Book SynopsisWith a new foreword by Ken BlanchardA straightforward and snappy guide to successful customer service from the author of the bestselling The One Minute Manager.Raving Fans, in a nutshell, is the advice given to a new Area Manager on his first day in an extraordinary business book that will help everyone, in every kind of organisation or business, deliver stunning customer service and achieve miraculous bottom-line results.Raving Fans is written in the parable style of The One Minute Manager and uses a brilliantly simple and charming story to teach how to define a vision, learn what a customer really wants, institute effective systems, and make Raving Fan Service a constant feature not just a passing fad.Business is in the midst of a service crisis that has left millions of disillusioned customers in its wake. Raving Fans includes startling new tips and innovative techniques that can help anyone create a revolution in any workplace and turn their customers into raving, spending fans.

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Book SynopsisWhy are some products and ideas talked about more than others? Why do some articles make the most emailed list? Why do some YouTube videos go viral? Word-of-mouth. Whether through face-to-face conversations, emails from friends, or online product reviews, the information and opinions we get from others have a strong impact on our own behaviour. Indeed, word-of-mouth generates more than two times the sales of paid advertising and is the primary factor behind 20-50% of all purchasing decisions.It is between 8.5 and 30 times more effective than traditional media.But want to know the best thing about word-of-mouth? It''s available to everyone.Whether you''re a Fortune 500 company trying to increase sales, a corner restaurant trying to raise awareness, a non-profit trying to fight obesity, or a newbie politician running for city council, word-of-mouth can help you succeed. And you don''t have to have millions of dollars to spend on an advertising budget. You just have to get people to talk.

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Book SynopsisJack Canfield reveals the simple set of rules for success that led him to become the multi-million copy bestselling author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, and shows how anyone can follow these principles to achieve their own dreams.Greater levels of performance and achievement are attainable by anyone. This book offers the proven self-empowerment tools and time-tested performance strategies that are the basis for personal and professional success.Jack Canfield has become the author of over 50 best-selling books by following these principles here he reveals how they can help you to take on greater challenges, produce break-through results and achieve undreamed of success.With the Ten-Step Action Plan you will learn how to: Take responsibility for your life Set goals and manage time Invest in developing knowledge and core skills Face up to what isn't working and stay motivated Focus on your unique abilities Transcend other people's limiting opinionsand much more.Decide what you

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Book SynopsisProf. Dr. Christoph Knill is Professor of Politics and Public Administration at the Geschwister Scholl Institute of Political Science at Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Germany.Prof. Dr. Jale Tosun is Professor of Political Science at the Institute of Political Science at Heidelberg University, Germany, and a co-director of the Heidelberg Center for the Environment.Trade ReviewChristoph Knill and Jale Tosun have provided an excellent update and extension of their textbook on public policy. The first edition provided an excellent introduction to the field for students, and the new edition will be an even more valuable resource for understanding contemporary public policy. * B. Guy Peters, University of Pittsburgh, USA *The first edition of Public Policy rapidly became a modern classic in the field, a must-read for all those working on public policy, whether students or established scholars. The epithets elegant, concise, profound and clear easily attached themselves to the well-written and useful book that stands head and shoulders above all its competitors. It is very welcome indeed to have the second edition that retains all the strengths of the first, but is fully updated to reflect recent thinking and scholarship in public policy as well as taking account of the profound changes in politics and policy that have occurred in recent years. Christoph Knill and Jale Tosun have pulled off a tremendous feat. * Peter John, King’s College, London, UK *This book is an outstanding introduction to studies of public policy. It combines both traditional approaches with innovative perspectives on the design and implementation of public policies. It is the best text book for policy studies in Europe. * Karin Ingold, University of Bern, Switzerland *There is no better policy textbook with a global perspective than Knill and Tosun’s. It combines the leading paradigms with innovative insights in a well-written, comprehensive and state-of-the-art account of the policy process. This volume belongs in the personal library of any student, scholar and practitioner who wants to master the essentials of public policy-making around the world. * Raymond Tatalovich, Loyola University Chicago, USA *The radically updated second edition of Public Policy engages with empirical developments, such as climate change, digitization and the questioning of the global international order, that have a path-changing significance for public policy. The authors successfully integrate theoretical, analytical and methodological advances in the book, which reflects that Jale Tosun and Christopher Knill are leading scholars in the field. I strongly recommend this book to scholars and educators of public policy and related fields. * Caroline de la Porte, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark *In this fresh edition of their Public Policy textbook, Knill and Tosun offer a comprehensive review of the theories that students must master if they want to make a difference in the policy world. This is the go-to resource book for all those who seek to formulate workable solutions to complex societal problems. * Arjen Boin, Leiden University, the Netherlands *Knill and Tosun’s Public Policy has proved to be an excellent text for introducing my students to fundamental ideas in public policy and policy making. It structures theoretical content in a clear and thoughtful way, and uses relevant real world examples to demonstrate the complexities of policy making across national and international contexts. * Alex Mankoo, University of Sussex, UK *Knill and Tosun have written a highly accessible and comprehensive textbook that not only discusses traditional policy theories but also highlights the importance of public-private governance and policy-making beyond the state. This text forms an excellent introduction for students and the new edition’s increased attention to climate change in particular makes this book even more indispensable than before. * Stefan Renckens, University of Toronto, Canada *Public Policy is a highly accessible book introducing public policy through examples drawn from all over the world. The authors survey and present a wide range of theoretical perspectives in a clear and concise fashion. It is a tremendous introduction to public policy and points the reader where to go next for detailed work on each topic. * Martin Hansen, Brunel University London, UK *Public Policy continues to provide an excellent foundation in key theories and debates regarding policy processes. This revised edition not only reflects development in the fields of academic debate but also political changes to provide an excellent introduction for new students. The revised conclusion provides useful practical guidance for students and practitioners alike. * Lee Gregory, University of Birmingham, UK *Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. The Nature of Public Policies 3. The Context for Policy Making: Central Institutions and Actors 4. Theoretical Approaches to Policy Making 5. Problem Definition and Agenda Setting 6. Decision-Making 7. Implementation 8. Evaluation 9. Governance: A Synoptic Perspective on Policy Making 10. Public Policies Beyond the Nation-State 11. Policy Change and Policy Convergence 12. Conclusions: Theoretical Insights and Practical Advice.

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Book Synopsis'I've long wished perfumery to be taken seriously as an art, and for scent critics to be as fierce as opera critics, and for the wearers of certain "fragrances" to be hissed in public, while others are cheered. This year has brought Perfumes: The Guide by Luca Turin and Tania Sanchez, which I breathed in, rather than read, in one delighted gulp.' Hilary Mantel, Guardian Perfumes: The Guide is the culmination of Turin's lifelong obsession and rare scientific flair and Sanchez's stylish and devoted blogging about every scent that she's ever loved and loathed. Together they make a fine and utterly persuasive argument for the unrecognised craft of perfume-making. Perfume writing has certainly never been this honest, compelling or downright entertaining.Trade ReviewAs scintillating as it is comprehensive...this pungent, entrancing book is a wake up call for the nostrils. * The Independent *An unexpected classic of criticism -- Philip Hensher * Spectator (Books of the Year) *If you are at all interested in perfume, one of life's greatest sensual pleasures, this is an essential possession -- David Sexton * Evening Standard *This husband-and-wife team has produced a work of perfume criticism that is as gripping as any thriller. -- Jan Moir * Daily Mail *I loved it and bought it for all my friends. I have to say that this is certainly my favourite non-fiction book ever and is very likely my favourite book of all time! If I had to take only one book with me onto a desert island for an indefinite time, it would be this one. * Joanne Harris - author of 'Chocolat' *The perfect gift for the scent addict in your life...witty and informative - and, occasionally, deliciously bitchy. * The Times *Brilliant writing... I shall now spray on my favourite scents in quite a different frame of mind! -- Joanna Trollope * By email *hugely engrossing...the writing is brilliant...gorgeous. * Evening Standard *Lyrical and acerbically witty compendium. * The Times *From riotous one-liners to elaborate reviews, fragrance experts Luca Turin and Tania Sanchez have written an authoritative guide to the best and worst scents. * Daily Express *It's a great book because it brilliantly combines technical knowledge with evocative, poetic and often laugh-out-loud-funny prose to provide incisive, vivid and honest criticism of all perfumes - from the 'staggeringly bad' to the 'deeply divine'. If you want to open your mind to the intricacies of scent - and enjoy a brilliant, entertaining read along the way - I can't recommend it enough. * Elle *consistently entertaining...scathingly inventive bitchiness. * Sunday Business Post *astonishingly brilliant and witty companion to all things fragrant. * Spectator *dazzlingly comprehensive compendium...the writing is the olfactory equivalent of mouthwatering. * Observer *genuinely wonderful...the authors's sense of smell is amazing. * Daily Telegraph *I was fascinated... a description of every perfume known to man, which sounds peculiar, but is mesmeric. -- William Leith * Evening Standard (Books of the year) *a staggeringly complete compilation of perfume reviews...ridiculously entertaining. * Daily Mail *For any fragrance fanatic...an indispensable beauty bible. * Norwich Evening News *Highly entertaining critique which had me both fascinated and laughing out loud in equal measure... addictive and informative. -- Phyl Clarke * Irish Times *It's scents-sational! -- Rochelle Warner * Fabulous.co.uk *A wise investment and an addictive read. -- Gillian Nelis * Sunday Business Post *The authors' evocative and vivid writing style convinces us that perfume isn't a science but an art. Never again will you be able to walk past a perfume counter with quite the same nonchalance... if you have a nose for a good book, buy this one. -- Anita Sethi * Independent on Sunday *They're funny, bizarre, weird, hilarious writers. -- Alex Heminsley * BBC Radio 2 *It's an eau-de-must-have. If it came in a bottle we'd wear it. * The City Weekly Magazine (Australia) *As riveting as a novel and as therapeutic as a recipe book. -- Jan Masters * Reader's Digest *

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Book SynopsisThe third edition of Exploring Innovation offers an engaging new perspective on innovation. The book provides business students with a clear understanding of the nature of innovation and how it can be managed and fostered. Written in an accessible style, Exploring Innovation encourages students to challenge their pre-conceived ideas about innovation and to see it as a continuous, on-going process, by exploring some of the biggest developments in innovation. Lively discussions of key concepts are provide through numerous case studies, on a range of original products and services, bringing business theories to life. The new edition has been fully revised and updated with a more intuitive structure to now feature: A greater emphasis on what innovation involves. A new chapter on Value Capture. Expanded coverage on Services and Process Innovations. Two new chapters covering Global and Green trends in innovation. 8 new major case studies and more than 40 new mini-caTable of ContentsPART 1: What Is Innovation? 1Introduction 2Types of innovation  3Theories of innovation PART 2: What Does Innovation Involve?  4Sources of innovation  5The process of innovation  6Value capture  7Intellectual property rights PART 3: How Do You Manage Innovation?  8Innovation strategy  9Technological entrepreneurs 10Funding innovation 11Managing innovation PART 4: Developments in Innovation 12Innovation offshoring 13Green innovation 14National innovation systems References Resources Index

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Book SynopsisFrom the founders of the trailblazing software company 37signals, here is a different kind of business book - one that explores a new reality.Trade ReviewEvery once in a while, a book comes out that changes just about everything. This is one of those books. Ignore it at your peril37signals...doesn't just have customers, it has raving fans, and its leaders are web celebrities * Guardian *There's no jargon or filler here just hundreds of brilliantly simple rules for successInspirational...REWORK is a minimalist manifesto that's profoundly practical. In a world where we all keep getting asked to do more with less, the authors show us how to do less and create moreGreat if you're at a fledgling stage of business. It's a little controversial... but I find it brilliant just the same. A quick read too. * Stylist *

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Book SynopsisHR from the Heart is a book for HR practitioners who love their jobs -- or want to. Libby Sartain, one of the country’s top human resources executives, reveals how HR professionals create a synergy between business objectives and the needs and wants of employees.

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER''Bill''s passion for innovation and teamwork was a gift to Apple and the world. Trillion Dollar Coach has captured his tireless spirit so future generations can learn from one of our industry''s greatest leaders''-TIM COOK, CEO, Apple ''Bill shared his wisdom generously, expecting nothing back but the joy he got from teaching others. I was privileged to have him as my coach for several years. Many times since then, when asked for advice by others, I think of Bill and try to live up to the example he set.'' -SHERYL SANDBERG, COO, Facebook Bill Campbell played an instrumental role in the growth of several prominent companies, such as Google, Apple, and Intuit, fostering deep relationships with Silicon Valley visionaries, including Steve Jobs, Larry Page, and Eric Schmidt. In addition, this business genius mentored dozTrade ReviewSchmidt, Rosenberg and Eagle have written both an ode to this self-effacing man who preferred to stay in the shadows, and a guide to the way Campbell brought people on ... The book explains Campbell's various approaches to getting the best out of people * Financial Times *

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Book SynopsisNavigate the complex decisions and critical relationships necessary to create and sustain a healthy family business—and business family.Though "family business" may sound like it refers only to mom-and-pop shops, businesses owned by families are among the most significant and numerous in the world. But surprisingly few resources exist to help navigate the unique challenges you face when you share the executive suite, financial statements, and holidays. How do you make the right decisions, critical to the long-term survival of any business, with the added challenge of having to do so within the context of a family?The HBR Family Business Handbook brings you sophisticated guidance and practical advice from family business experts Josh Baron and Rob Lachenauer. Drawing on their decades-long experience working closely with a wide range of family businesses of all sizes around the world, the authors present proven methods and approaches for communicating effectively, managing conflict, building the right governance structures, and more.In the HBR Family Business Handbook you'll find: A new perspective on what makes family businesses succeed and fail A framework to help you make good decisions together Step-by-step guidance on managing change within your business family Key questions about wealth, unique to family businesses, that you can't afford to ignore Assessments to help you determine where you are—and where you want to go Stories of real companies, from Marchesi Antinori to Radio Flyer Chapter summaries you can use to reinforce what you've learned Keep this comprehensive guide with you to help you build, grow, and position your family business to thrive across generations.HBR Handbooks provide ambitious professionals with the frameworks, advice, and tools they need to excel in their careers. With step-by-step guidance, time-honed best practices, and real-life stories, each comprehensive volume helps you to stand out from the pack—whatever your role.Trade Review"We endorse this book whole-heartedly for any family business and recommend it as a resource to keep on your shelf or to share at your next family business meeting with your shareholders." — Mercer Capital"for business owners looking for guidance, this book offers sound advice." — Financial Times"In my opinion, this is 'the handbook' for family business owners and an essential read, highlighting some of the pressures placed on families in business together, but with insights and suggestions as to how to start a conversation. Open and honest conversations are something that I refer to regularly and this book is a good place to start and will undoubtedly help many families in business realise the need to talk, to discuss the challenges and find a way forward that works for them. Definitely one for the reading list!" — Family Business United"This an invaluable and comprehensive guide with you to help you build, grow, and position your family business to thrive across generations." — Midwest Book Review"…helps business families learn to live and work together while creating both family harmony and a thriving business." — Forbes.comAdvance Praise for The Harvard Business Review Family Business Handbook:"Family businesses are not for the faint of heart. Even in the best of situations, the complex relationships between family and business are hard to navigate. The authors of The Harvard Business Review Family Business Handbook bring the experience, insight, and wisdom to help families wrestle through hard decisions and land in better places. I highly recommend this book." — Bill Haslam, Haslam Family Capital, formerly Governor of Tennessee and President of Pilot Flying J"Want your family business to endure, not just for years, but for generations? This is the book for you! Baron and Lachenauer fully understand the challenges and opportunities of family businesses and provide excellent and actionable guidance and advice. As a mother and daughter in a 5th generation family business, we know such guidance is invaluable. This Handbook is approachable and a great resource for every generation." — Pamela Mars Wright and Charlotte Rossetter, 4th and 5th generation Mars family"The Harvard Business Review Family Business Handbook is a must-read for family business owners, family members, advisors, and employees. Easy (and dare I say fun!) to read, the authors mix great storytelling with actionable guidance and advice. Highly recommend!" — Robert Pasin, CEO of 3rd generation family business Radio Flyer"Family Owned Businesses—the pride of generations of families and, for that matter, all Americans—are the backbone of so many communities. They create vast economic opportunity and value for their owners and employees. The Harvard Business Review Family Business Handbook lays out in proven fashion the frameworks, tools, and advice that should be instrumental to families to propel their businesses over many multiples of generations. A must read and invaluable resource." — Douglas R. Oberhelman, Retired Chairman and CEO of Caterpillar Inc"Our family's legacy has always been steeped in a foundation of core values and a heart of service. As described in The Harvard Business Review Family Business Handbook, Banyan's approach is genuine, thorough, balanced and wholistic, effectively ensuring our legacy is alive vs historical. The tools, tactics and strategies detailed in the Handbook meaningfully impacted our family's successful generational transition to the 4th generation and aligned strongly with our philosophy of Values Based Leadership." — Peter J. Holt and Corinna Holt Richter, 4th Gen Owners of HOLT CAT"WOW!!! This is a must read. Running a 4th generation family business, I have read A LOT of books on the subject. Hands down The Harvard Business Review Family Business Handbook is the most succinct, applicable and useful of them all. I read it cover to cover. This will be a dog-eared book on my bookshelf and referenced often. Easy to read, but full of substance, the handbook covers everything you need to help guide your family business across generations!" — Dr. Jodi Berg, 4th generation President & CEO, Vitamix"Purpose-driven, values-based, people-focused generational family businesses can and do change the world. They create and retain jobs, they enhance communities, and they provide all of their stakeholders with opportunities to pursue work that really matters. But all of this can only happen if they first run a great business. The Harvard Business Review Family Business Handbook shows you how!" — Steve Shifman, President & CEO of multi-generational family business Michelman

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Book SynopsisA FINANCIAL TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR A call to action for the creative class and labour movement to rally against the power of Big Tech and Big Media. Corporate concentration has breached the stratosphere, as have corporate profits. An ever-expanding constellation of industries are now monopolies (where sellers have excessive power over buyers) or monopsonies (where buyers hold the whip hand over sellers) — or both. Scholar Rebecca Giblin and writer and activist Cory Doctorow argue we’re in a new era of ‘chokepoint capitalism’, with exploitative businesses creating insurmountable barriers to competition that enable them to capture value that should rightfully go to others. All workers are weakened by this, but the problem is especially well illustrated by the plight of creative workers. From Amazon’s use of digital rights management and bundling to radically change the economics of book publishing, to Google and Facebook’s siphoning away of ad revenues from news media, and the Big Three record labels’ use of inordinately long contracts to up their own margins at the cost of artists, chokepoints are everywhere. By analysing book publishing and news, live music and music streaming, screenwriting, radio, and more, Giblin and Doctorow deftly show how powerful corporations construct ‘anti-competitive flywheels’ designed to lock in users and suppliers, make their markets hostile to new entrants, and then force workers and suppliers to accept unfairly low prices. Chokepoint Capitalism is a call to workers of all sectors to unite to help smash these chokepoints and take back the power and profit that’s being heisted away — before it’s too late.Trade Review‘Provocative … What makes this book so refreshing is that it never lets its reader off the hook … I see it as a kind of manual that will arm you with the technical knowhow (and the confidence) to demand more.’ -- Kitty Drake * The Guardian *‘Nerdy, sharp, radical, and readable.’ -- Tim Harford * Financial Times *‘Chokepoint Capitalism tells us how the vampires crashed the party, and provides protective garlic.’ -- Margaret Atwood, author of The Handmaid’s Tale‘A welcome intervention.’ -- Oscar Williams * New Statesman *‘We all know something is wrong about every click, stream, and purchase we make — unfairly depriving value creators of their worth, while enriching the wealthiest and most extractive entities in human history. Instead of just complaining about the corporate stranglehold over production and exchange, Giblin and Doctorow show us why this happened, how it works, and what we can do about it. An infuriating yet inspiring call to collective action.’ -- Douglas Rushkoff, author of Throwing Rocks at the Google Bus and Survival of the Richest‘An urgent, profound, and approachable take on what it's going to take to save our culture. If you care about books, movies, or music, read this book right now. And share a copy with a friend.’ -- Seth Godin, author of The Practice‘Chokepoint Capitalism is not just a fascinating tour of the hidden mechanics of the platform era, from Spotify playlists to Prince's name change, but a compelling agenda to break Big Tech's hold. It presents a clear new way to think about corporate power — and a path to taking that power back for cultural creators and all of us.’ -- Eli Pariser, author of The Filter Bubble and cofounder of Avaaz‘The great myth of the American economy is that it rewards creators and producers. But Chokepoint Capitalism dares to tell the real story of how it actually rewards the all-powerful middlemen fleecing both workers and consumers. This book is an absolute must-read for anyone who senses that the predominant economic mythology is a lie, who wants to know what's really happening in this economy — and who is ready to finally start fixing the problem.’ -- David Sirota, writer of Don't Look Up and founder of The Lever‘[A] lucid and damning exposé of how big business captured the culture markets … Interwoven with maddening tales of exploitation are detailed discussions of statutory licensing reform, copyright infringement detection systems, and other technical matters … The book’s broad scope, expert policy recommendations, and flashes of wit make it a must-read for anyone involved in these industries.’ -- Publishers Weekly, starred reviewGiblin and Doctorow persuasively argue that copyright can’t unrig a rigged market — for that you need worker power, antitrust, and solidarity.’ -- Jimmy Wales, cofounder of Wikipedia‘I loved this book … It helps us all see the locks and chains, and the ways to chisel through them.’ -- Zephyr Teachout, law professor and author of Corruption in America and Break ‘Em Up‘Creators are being ground up by the modern culture industries, with little choice but to participate in markets … Giblin and Doctorow show why, and offer a range of powerful strategies for fighting back.’ -- Lawrence Lessig, Roy L. Furman Professor of Law and Leadership at Harvard Law School‘Capitalism doesn’t work without competition. Giblin and Doctorow impressively show the extent to which that’s been lost throughout the creative industries, and how this pattern threatens every other worker.’ -- Craig Newmark, founder of Craigslist‘A tome for the times … The revolution will not be spotified!’ -- Christopher Coe, artist and cofounder of Awesome Soundwave‘Chokepoint Capitalism couples its legal-economic critique with provocative, sometimes utopian, prescriptions for fairly remunerating authors and performers.’ -- Jane C. Ginsburg, Morton L. Janklow Professor of Literary and Artistic Property Law at Columbia University School of Law‘Searing, essential, and incredibly readable.’ -- Adam Conover, comedian and host of The G-Word‘If you have ever wondered why the web feels increasingly stale, Chokepoint Capitalism outlines in great detail how it is being denied fresh air.’ -- Mat Dryhurst, artist and researcher at NYU’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music‘Chokepoint Capitalism is more than a clarion call for a new, necessary form of trustbusting. It’s a grand unified theory of a decades-long, corporate-led hollowing out of creative culture.’ -- Andy Greenberg, writer for WIRED and author of Sandworm and Tracers in the Dark‘Rebecca Giblin and Cory Doctorow lay out their case in plain and powerful prose, offering a grand tour of the blighted cultural landscape and how our arts and artists have been chickenised, choked, and cheated.’ -- Kaiser Kuo, host and cofounder of The Sinica Podcast‘A masterwork … It’s a necessary read for any artist in the entertainment industry.’ -- David A. Goodman, writer, executive producer of The Orville, and former president of the WGA West‘Every creator will find inspiration here.’ -- Anil Dash, CEO of Glitch’[T]his is an important and powerful book not least because it crushes the myth of artists as out-of-touch elitists. Rather than painting creatives as different, Giblin and Doctorow emphasise the similarities between the problems they face and those endured by the great bulk of the population at a time when 40 per cent of Americans say they could not find $400 to cover an unexpected expense … If we want change, Giblin and Doctorow say we need to act collectively. That’s true for artists; it’s also true for non-artists … It’s only together that we’ll shake it off.’ -- Jeff Sparrow * The Saturday Paper *‘A searing and comprehensive take on the oligopolies that control creative markets, from publishing to music distribution to film distribution.’ * Alta *‘[Chokepoint Capitalism] is a dark portrait of a cultural system captured by billionaires … [and] helps us start the daunting task of taking back control.’ -- Justin O'Connor * The Conversation *‘Chokepoint Capitalism is the book we need now. Comprehensive and accessible, stirring and enlightening, it is a roadmap for taking immediate action against the corporate chokepoints that are crushing our creative workers and, increasingly, the rest of the middle class as well.’ * The Progressive *‘Totally readable.’ * The Spinoff *‘Giblin and Doctorow explain how companies such as Amazon, Google and Facebook — and the big publishers — use their anti-competitive market powers to exploit creators, consumers and employees. The authors argue for collective action and minimum wages for creatives as some possible solutions to unblock the “chokepoints”.’ -- Justine Hyde, The Saturday Paper Best of 2022‘Chokepoint Capitalism offers an admirable antidote to the fiction that our economic systems operate the way they do because that’s how they are, rather than because a few companies managed to take early advantage of new technologies to manipulate those systems for their own benefit. You might not expect to find much hope in a book about the exploitation of people trying to earn a living doing what they love. But Giblin and Doctorow make a convincing case that taking on Big Tech and Big Content — seemingly a lonely and demoralising endeavour — is, in fact, an opportunity for community. Indeed, the fight demands community.’ -- Adam M. Lowenstein * The Atlantic *Praise for Information Doesn't Want to Be Free: ‘Doctorow breaks down the complex issues and tangled arguments surrounding technology, commerce, copyright, intellectual property, crowd funding, privacy and value — not to mention the tricky situation of becoming “Internet Famous.” … Doctorow has spoken and written on these issues many times before but never quite so persuasively. Required reading for creators making their ways through the new world.’ -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review‘Chokepoint Capitalism is a call to unite and it also highlights other key actions that need to take place to build a future where creative workers get a fair share of the wealth generated by their work.’ -- Celina Lei * ArtsHub *Praise for Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom: ‘Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom is black-comedic sci-fi prophecy on the dangers of surrendering our consensual hallucination to the regime. Fun to read, but difficult to sleep afterwards.’ -- Douglas Rushkoff, author of Throwing Rocks at the Google Bus and Survival of the RichestPraise for Code Wars: ‘With a combination of acute observation, close analysis and clear-headed honesty, Rebecca Giblin leads the reader to share her conclusion that there is no legislative, judicial, commercial or technical panacea for copyright infringement which P2P software facilitates, but that even now it is not too late to improve the manner in which the rights-owning and distribution sectors address the challenges that P2P poses.’ -- Jeremy Phillips, Olswang, and Intellectual Property Institute

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Book SynopsisNow firmly established as one of the leading economics principles texts in the UK and Europe, the sixth edition of Economics has been fully updated. Much revered for its friendly and accessible approach, emphasis on active learning and unrivalled support resources, this edition features a brand-new chapter on sustainability economics as well as exciting coverage on modern monetary theory, digitization, Industry 4.0 and the costs and benefits of globalization. This title is available with MindTap, a flexible online learning solution that provides students with all the tools they need to succeed including an interactive eReader, engaging multimedia, practice questions, assessment materials, revision aids, and analytics to help you track their progress.Table of ContentsPart I. Introduction to Economics 1. What is Economics? 2. Thinking Like an Economist Part II. The Theory of Competitive Markets 3. The Market Forces of Supply and Demand 4. Background to Demand: Consumer Choices 5. Background to Supply: The Costs of Production of Firms 6. Background to Supply: Firms in Competitive Markets 7. Consumers, Producers and The Efficiency of Markets Part III. Interventions in Markets 8. Supply, Demand and Government Policies 9. Public Goods, Common Resources and Merit Goods 10. Market Failure and Externalities Part IV. Firm Behaviour and Market Structures 11. Market Structures I: Monopoly 12. Market Structures II: Monopolistic Competition 13. Market Structures III: Oligopoly 14. Market Structures IV: Contestable Markets Part V. Factor Markets 15. The Economics of Factor Markets Part VI. Inequality 16. Income Inequality and Poverty Part VII. Trade 17. Interdependence and the Gains From Trade Part VIII. Heterodox Economics 18. Information and Behavioural Economics 19. Heterodox Theories in Economics Part IX. The Data of Macroeconomics 20. Measuring a Nation���s Wellbeing and the Price Level Part X. The Real Economy in the Long Run 21. Production and Growth 22. Unemployment and the Labour Market Part XI. Long-Run Macroeconomics 23. Saving, Investment and the Financial System 24. The Monetary System 25. Open-Economy Macroeconomics Part XII. Short-Run Economic Fluctuations 26. Business Cycles 27. Keynesian Economics and IS���LM Analysis 28. Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply 29. The Influence of Monetary and Fiscal Policy on Aggregate Demand 30. The Short-Run Trade-Off Between Inflation and Unemployment 31. Supply-Side Policies Part XIII. International Macroeconomics 32. Economic Shocks 33. The European Union 34. Sustainability Economics

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Book SynopsisFrom the New York Times bestselling authors of Abundance and Bold comes a practical playbook for technological convergence in our modern era.In their book Abundance, bestselling authors and futurists Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler tackled grand global challenges, such as poverty, hunger, and energy. Then, in Bold, they chronicled the use of exponential technologies that allowed the emergence of powerful new entrepreneurs. Now the bestselling authors are back with The Future Is Faster Than You Think, a blueprint for how our world will change in response to the next ten years of rapid technological disruption. Technology is accelerating far more quickly than anyone could have imagined. During the next decade, we will experience more upheaval and create more wealth than we have in the past hundred years. In this gripping and insightful roadmap to our near future, Diamandis and Kotler investigate how wave after wave of exponentially accelerating technologies will impact both our daily lives and society as a whole. What happens as AI, robotics, virtual reality, digital biology, and sensors crash into 3D printing, blockchain, and global gigabit networks? How will these convergences transform today’s legacy industries? What will happen to the way we raise our kids, govern our nations, and care for our planet? Diamandis, a space-entrepreneur-turned-innovation-pioneer, and Kotler, bestselling author and peak performance expert, probe the science of technological convergence and how it will reinvent every part of our lives—transportation, retail, advertising, education, health, entertainment, food, and finance—taking humanity into uncharted territories and reimagining the world as we know it. As indispensable as it is gripping, The Future Is Faster Than You Think provides a prescient look at our impending future.Trade Review“The acceleration and convergence of exponential technologies will completely reshape every industry and society over the next decade. The Future is Faster Than You Think is the first book to thoroughly map this new territory. A fantastic guidebook for leaders, entrepreneurs, CEOs, and anyone who wants to understand the massive changes ahead.” —Ray Kurzweil, author of New York Times bestsellers The Singularity Is Near and How to Create a Mind “Diamandis and Kotler have written a powerful and beautiful masterpiece outlining a compelling future for humanity. The Future is Faster Than You Think offers CEOs and entrepreneurs a clear vision on the transformation of every major industry this decade. Required reading for anyone who wants to surf above the tsunami of change.” —Tony Robbins, New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, life and business strategist “In their amazing book The Future Is Faster Than You Think, Diamandis and Kotler offer us a hopeful and powerful vision of the future. Packed with amazing stories, mindblowing technology and deep lessons about all of the extraordinary opportunities before us—a must read!” —Anousheh Ansari, CEO of XPRIZE, and first private female astronaut “Exponential technologies will transform every industry this decade. In this book, Diamandis and Kotler provide a deep and thorough researched view of the road ahead. Every entrepreneur and leader needs to understand the transformation and opportunities to plan and prepare. The future is faster than you think.” —Pharrell Williams, Grammy Award–winning musician and artist "An enthusiastic look at the technologies of the future—which is just about now..... Diamandis and Kotler are cheerleaders for disruption, the scale and speed of which are increasing. But they're also realists, noting where there's more sizzle than steak even when they promise really cool things....Welcome reading for the futurists and technogeeks in the audience." —Kirkus Reviews "A gazillion books ponder the social and economic effects of disruptors like AI, virtual reality, 3-D printing, blockchain, robotics, and digital biology. What's intriguing about The Future Is Faster Than You Think is the speculation from Diamondis and Kotler about what happens when all that stuff starts coming together. The implication for extending lifetimes is especially intriguing." —Inc's “New Business Books You Need to Read in 2020” "Heartiest congratulations to Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler on this third volume in the Exponential Mindset Series. It is a brilliant achievement, one that makes an exceptionally important contribution to thought leadership." —Blogging on Business "Where The Future Is Faster Than You Think excels, and what makes the book so enjoyable to read, is the infectious excitement that the authors bring to talking about new technologies." —Inside Higher Ed "For anyone remotely interested in what the future of technology holds, this book is for you. The authors present logical and well-thought-out arguments for technological advances in a variety of fields. Business leaders and entrepreneurs will want to keep this as a reference for ushering their companies to the future.” —Book Pal, 2020 Outstanding Works of Literature (OWL) Award

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1 Design Design the Team p. 3 Shape the Idea p. 15 2 Test Hypothesize p. 27 Experiment p. 41 Learn p. 49 Decide p. 59 Manage p. 65 3 Experiments Select an Experiment p. 91 Discovery p. 101 Validation p. 231 4 Mindset Avoid Experiment Pitfalls p. 313 Lead through Experimentation p. 317 Organize for Experiments p. 323 Afterword p. 329

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Book SynopsisHow Brands Grow Part 2 is about the fundamentals of buying behaviours and brand performance fundamentals that provide a consistent roadmap for brand growth, and improved marketing productivity. This revised edition includes updates to all chapters and the addition of a new chapter, 'Getting Down to Business-to-Business Markets'.Table of Contents1. How Brands Grow2. Target the (Whole) Market3. Where New Customers Come From4. Building Mental Availability5. Leveraging Distinctive Assets6. Achieving Reach7. Word-of-mouth Facts Worth Talking About8. Building Physical Availability Part 19. Building Physical Availability Part 210. New Brands and Acquiring New Buyers11. Getting Down to Business-to-Business Markets12. And Finally, a Bit of Luxury

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Book SynopsisEconomics is too important to be left to the experts. But if we understand our economic system, we can change it. An insider's guide to our broken economy and how it really works.

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Book SynopsisBest selling title. Takes a three-pronged approach to compensation by focusing on theory, research, and practice. The 14th edition continues to emphasize the importance of total compensation and its relevance for achieving sustainable competitive advantage. Updates reflect new compensation research that has been published since the 13th edition.Table of ContentsPART I: Introducing the Pay Model and Pay StrategyChapter 1: The Pay Model Chapter 2: Strategy: The Totality of Decisions PART II: Internal Alignment: Determining the StructureChapter 3: Defining Internal Alignment Chapter 4: Job Analysis Chapter 5: Job-Based Structures and Job Evaluation Chapter 6: Person-Based StructuresPART III: External Competitiveness: Determining the Pay LevelChapter 7: Defining Competitiveness Chapter 8: Designing Pay Levels, Mix, and PayPART IV: Employee Contributions: Determining Individual PayChapter 9: Pay-for-Performance: Theory and Evidence Chapter 10: Pay-for-Performance: Types of Plans Chapter 11: Performance Appraisals PART V: Employee BenefitsChapter 12: The Benefit Determination Process Chapter 13: Benefit Options PART VI: Extending the SystemChapter 14: Compensation of Special Groups: Executives and Others Chapter 15: Union Role in Wage and Salary Administration Chapter 16: International Pay Systems PART VII: Managing the SystemChapter 17: Government and Legal Issues in Compensation Chapter 18: Management: Making It Work

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERHorrified by the current financial crisis? Want to learn how we might get out of it? This is a pivotal moment in our economy. With the markets in free-fall, financial challenges are growing for us all. A winter of inflation and spiralling energy costs looms. But it doesn't have to be this way. As former Governor for the Bank of England Mark Carney said to the BBC: The message from the financial markets is there's a limit to unfunded spending and unfunded tax cuts in this environment.'His book is essential reading for today's economic crisis and provides answers to your questions as well as solutions for the future.In Value(s), Carney offers a roadmap out of this chaos and towards a better, fairer society. This moment could be an opportunity for change, for overhaul. We cannot go on as we have, something must change. Drawing on a truly international perspective, this book offers a blueprint for how we can channel the dynamism of the market to transform intractTrade Review Winner of the Parliamentary Book Award for Best Political Book by a Non-Parliamentarian ‘This assault on the modern free market is a landmark achievement. It will help arm the best in business, finance and government and disarm the worst’WILL HUTTON, OBSERVER ‘A remarkably good read’Gillian Tett, FINANCIAL TIMES ‘A sweeping intellect … This is an important book’EVENING STANDARD ‘A stimulating read … offering hope that we can build a post-pandemic economy based on solid values’DAILY MAIL ‘This is an important book, deserving of a wide audience. We know things need to change and that we are in big trouble if we don’t’IRISH TIMES ‘A radical book that speaks out accessibly as to how we get everyone involved in solving our problems’BONO ‘Mark Carney’s indispensable new book asks how we can go from knowing the price of everything to understanding its true value … this is the essential handbook for 21st century leaders, policymakers and everyone who wants to build a fair and sustainable world’CHRISTINE LAGARDE ‘A roadmap to a fairer and more responsible, resilient world … This book is irradiated with the inspiring and critical conviction that money can be transformed into a tool of collective good’ANTONY GORMLEY ‘A fantastic read for anyone interested in the most pressing issues facing us. The need for a world of profit with better purpose is explained in such a clear and persuasive style. I hope it gets read by many people ‘JIM O’NEILL ‘Thought-provoking and readable… As societies struggle to rebuild solidarity in the post-Covid world, it will be an essential guide’RAGHU RAJAN ‘Mark Carney draws on his unique experience of running two central banks to offer original and thought provoking solutions to the world’s biggest challenges – from Covid to climate change’GORDON BROWN

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Book SynopsisAccounting for Decision Making and Control provides students and managers with an understanding appreciation of the strengths and limitations of an organizations accounting system, thereby allowing them to be more intelligent users of these systems. Zimmerman provides students with a framework for understanding accounting systems and a basis for analyzing proposed changes to these systems.Consistent with prior editions, the goal of the new 10th edition of Zimmerman strives to demonstrate to students that Managerial Accounting is an integral part of the firm's organizational architecture, not just an isolated set of computational topics.Table of ContentsCh. 1 IntroductionCh. 2 The Nature of CostsCh. 3 Opportunity Cost of Capital and Capital BudgetingCh. 4 Organizational ArchitectureCh. 5 Responsibility Accounting and Transfer PricingCh. 6 BudgetingCh. 7 Cost Allocation: TheoryCh. 8 Cost Allocation: PracticesCh. 9 Absorption Cost SystemsCh. 10 Criticisms of Absorption Cost Systems: Incentive to OverproduceCh. 11 Criticisms of Absorption Cost Systems: Inaccurate Product CostsCh. 12 Standard Costs: Direct Labor and MaterialsCh. 13 Overhead and Marketing VariancesCh. 14 Management Accounting in a Changing EnvironmentSolutions to Concept QuestionsGlossaryIndex

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Book Synopsis Don McGreal, in his role as VP of Learning Solutions at Improving (improving.com), is a hands-on agile consultant and instructor. He specializes in agile coaching at the enterprise and product management levels within larger organizations. Don is a Scrum.org Professional Scrum Trainer who has authored and taught classes for thousands of software professionals around the globe. He is also co-founder of TastyCupcakes.org, a comprehensive collection of games and exercises for accelerating the adoption of agile principles. Don is a course steward for the Scrum.org PTable of Contents About the Author Part I: Strategy Chapter 1: Agile Product Management Chapter 2: Vision Chapter 3: Value Chapter 4: Validation Part II: Scrum Chapter 5: Empiricism Chapter 6: Scrum Part III: Tactics Chapter 7: Product Backlog Management Chapter 8: Release Management Chapter 9: The Successful Product Owner Index

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Irwin outlines [the] long evolution of trade politics from the mercantilist 1640s to the present, when Trump has made trade controversial again by arguing for a renewal of protectionist policies. [His] chronicle--lengthy, detailed, and readable--traces the winding trail that has brought us to the liberal world trading order we enjoy today."--George Melloan, Wall Street Journal "At a time when Washington's approach to trade seems poised to undergo a significant shift, this magisterial book surveys the entire history of US trade policy since the Colonial era, using congressional debates and actions to show how conflicting domestic economic interests have led Americans to clash repeatedly over trade."--Foreign Affairs, Best of Books 2018 (01/02/2019) "Tells the history of American trade policy, showing that trade is neither dull nor deserving of the attacks on it. . . . As Mr Irwin spins this grand narrative, he also debunks trade-policy myths."--Economist "At a time when concerns about trade wars unsettle financial markets and engage media pundits, those seeking a deeper understanding may choose to consult Irwin's hefty volume."--EH.net "Irwin's magnum opus . . . is already a classic. Given the prominent role trade is playing in politics right now, it is also very timely. At almost seven hundred pages, Clashing over Commerce looks intimidating. But once you start reading, it isn't. Irwin tells a coherent story that spans generations, showcasing the prominent personalities in the great trade debate, their larger philosophical and economic arguments, and the legislation and policies they fought over. It hits on all levels."-- (01/02/2019) "Other histories have been written about US trade policy, but Irwin's is the most comprehensive and useful for guiding our current decision making on trade. . . . Irwin combines scholarly analysis with a historian's eye for trends and colorful details. This book is readable and illuminating, for the trade expert and for all Americans wanting a deeper understanding of America's evolving role in the global economy." --National Review "Clashing over Commerce is a magisterial book. Irwin takes readers through the long story of American trade policy with keen insight and a sense for historical significance."--I. M. Destler, University of Maryland "Clashing over Commerce is a very impressive book. Besides a detailed history of trade policy, it provides a general picture of American political and economic history."--Regulation "This is, without a doubt, the most comprehensive discussion of trade policy since Taussig's immensely influential Tariff History of the United States. Irwin describes the profound evolution of American trade policy from colonial times to the present, bringing up to date with the most recent empirical research and the emergence of a broader trade policy. In its breadth and depth, Clashing over Commerce represents a major contribution."--Jeremy Atack, Vanderbilt University

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Book SynopsisThe authors of the international bestseller Business Model Generation explain how to create value propositions customers can t resist Value Proposition Design helps you tackle the core challenge of every business creating compelling products and services customers want to buy.Table of Contents1. Canvas 1.1 Customer Profile 10 1.2 Value Map 26 1.3 Fit 40 2. Design 2.1 Prototyping Possibilities 74 2.2 Starting Points 86 2.3 Understanding Customers 104 2.4 Making Choices 120 2.5 Finding the Right Business Model 142 2.6 Designing in Established organizations 158 3. Test 3.1 What to Test 188 3.2 Testing Step-by-Step 196 3.3 Experiment library 214 3.4 Bringing it All Together 238 4. Evolve 4.1 Create Alignment 260 4.2 Measure & Monitor 262 4.3 Improve Relentlessly 264 4.4 Reinvent Yourself Constantly 266 4.5 Taobao: Reinventing (E-)Commerce 268 Glossary 276 Core Team 278 Prereaders 279 Bios 280 Index 282

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Book SynopsisThe original guide to creating wealth! With this seminal book, Wallace Wattles popularized the Law of Attraction, the powerful concept that inspired The Secret. The Science of Getting Rich explains how to attract wealth, overcome emotional barriers, and apply foolproof methods to bring financial success into your life.Table of ContentsForeword by Catherine Ponder vii An Introduction by Tom Butler-Bowdon ix Letter from Florence Wattles xxxi Sources xxxv About Tom Butler-Bowdon xxxvii The Science of Getting Rich 1 The Science of Being Great 111

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Book SynopsisWhat are the selling secrets that raised Frank Bettger from initial failure to unparalleled success, and fame, as one of the highest paid salesmen in America? Encouraged to tell his story by admiring colleague Dale Carnegie, Bettger reveals his proven success formula so that you too can work magic with sales - and multiply your income and happiness a thousandfold! Inside you will find instructive examples and step-by-step guidelines on how to develop the style, spirit, and techniques of a first-rate salesperson. No matter what you sell, your on-the-job performance and profits will increase dramatically when you apply Bettger''s keen insights on: * The power of enthusiasm * How to conquer fear * The key word for turning a sceptical client into an enthusiastic buyer * The quickest way to win confidence * How to deliver a winning sales talk * Seven golden rules for closing a saleTrade ReviewDr. Norman Vincent Peale This book has helped me immeasurably, and anyone who wants to be a successful person should read it.Dale Carnegie How I Raised Myself from Failure to Success in Selling will be helping salesmen, regardless of whether they are selling insurance, or shoes, or ships, or sealing wax, long after Frank Bettger has passed away.Table of ContentsCONTENTSIntroduction by Dale Carnegie -- What I Think of This BookAuthor's Preface -- How I Happened to Write This BookPART ONETHESE IDEAS LIFTED ME OUT OF THE RANKS OF FAILURECHAPTER1. How One Idea Multiplied My Income and Happiness2. This Idea Put Me Back Into Selling After I Had Quit3. One Thing I Did That Helped Me Destroy the Biggest Enemy I Ever Had to Face4. The Only Way I Could Get Myself OrganizedSummary -- Part OnePART TWOFORMULA FOR SUCCESS IN SELLING5. How I Learned the Most Important Secret of Salesmanship6. Hitting the Bull's Eye7. A $250,000 Sale in 15 Minutes8. Analysis of the Basic Principles Used in Making That Sale9. How Asking Questions Increased the Effectiveness of My Sales Interviews10. How I Learned to Find the Most Important Reason Why a Man Should Buy11. The Most Important Word I Have Found in Selling Has Only Three Letters12. How I Find the Hidden Objection13. The Forgotten Art That Is Magic in SellingSummary -- Part TwoPART THREESIX WAYS TO WIN AND HOLD THE CONFIDENCE OF OTHERS14. The Biggest Lesson I Ever Learned About Creating Confidence15. A Valuable Lesson I Learned About Creating Confidence From a Great Physician16. The Quickest Way I Ever Discovered to Win Confidence17. How to Get Kicked Out18. I Found This an Infallible Way to Gain a Man's Confidence19. How to Look Your BestSummary -- Part ThreePART FOURHOW TO MAKE PEOPLE WANT TO DO BUSINESS WITH YOU20. An Idea I Learned From Lincoln Helped Me Make Friends21. I Became More Welcome Everywhere When I Did This22. How I Learned to Remember Names and Faces23. The Biggest Reason Why Salesmen Lose Business24. This Interview Taught Me How to Overcome My Fear of Approaching Big MenSummary -- Part FourPART FIVESTEPS IN SALE25. The Sale Before the Sale26. The Secret of Making Appointments27. How I Learned to Outsmart Secretaries and Switchboard Operators28. An Idea That Helped Me Get Into the "Major Leagues"29. How to Let the Customer Help You Make the Sale30. How I Find New Customers and Make Old Ones Enthusiastic Boosters31. Seven Rules I Use in Closing the Sale32. An Amazing Closing Technique I Learned from a Master SalesmanSummary -- Part FivePART SIXDON'T BE AFRAID TO FAIL33. Don't Be Afraid to Fail!34. Benjamin Franklin's Secret of Success and What It Did for Me35. Let's You and I Have a Heart to Heart Talk

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Book SynopsisDo you want to get ahead in life? Climb the ladder to personal success? The secret, master networker Keith Ferrazzi claims, is in reaching out to other people. As Ferrazzi discovered early in life, what distinguishes highly successful people from everyone else is the way they use the power of relationships—so that everyone wins.In Never Eat Alone, Ferrazzi lays out the specific steps—and inner mindset—he uses to reach out to connect with the thousands of colleagues, friends, and associates on his Rolodex, people he has helped and who have helped him.The son of a small-town steelworker and a cleaning lady, Ferrazzi first used his remarkable ability to connect with others to pave the way to a scholarship at Yale, a Harvard MBA, and several top executive posts. Not yet out of his thirties, he developed a network of relationships that stretched from Washington’s corridors of power to Hollywood’s A-list, leading to him being named one of Crain’s 40 Under 40 and one of Davos’ Global Leader for Tomorrow.Ferrazzi''s form of connecting to the world around him is based on generosity, helping friends connect with other friends. Ferrazzi distinguishes genuine relationship-building from the crude, desperate glad-handling usually associated with “networking.” He then distills his system of reaching out to people into practical, proven principles. Among them:Don’t keep score: It’s never simply about getting what you want. It’s about getting what you want and making sure that the people who are important to you get what they want, too.“Ping” constantly: The Ins and Outs of reaching out to those in your circle of contacts all the time—not just when you need something.Never eat alone: The dynamics of status are the same whether you’re working at a corporation or attending a society event— “invisibility” is a fate worse than failure. In the course of the book, Ferrazzi outlines the timeless strategies shared by the world’s most connected individuals, from Katherine Graham to Bill Clinton, Vernon Jordan to the Dalai Lama. Chock full of specific advice on handling rejection, getting past gatekeepers, becoming a “conference commando,” and more, Never Eat Alone is destined to take its place alongside How to Win Friends and Influence People as an inspirational classic.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Through specific strategies for ending things well, Cloud advocates for powerful personal changes...and will give many readers the fresh start they crave." -- Publishers Weekly "If you're hesitant to pull the trigger when things obviously aren't working out, Henry Cloud's Necessary Endings may be the most important book you read all year." -- Dave Ramsey, New York Times bestselling author of The Total Money Makeover "Much of what we do each day is an unnecessary waste of time and energy. This book will challenge you put a stop to things that have been getting in your way for a long time." -- Tom Rath, bestselling author of Strengths-Based Leadership "Having written five books about the seasons of life, I can tell you that necessary endings are the hard part. Henry Cloud is a wise, experienced, and compassionate guide through these turbulent passages." -- Bob Buford, bestelling author of Halftime and Finishing Well; founder, Leadership Network

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Book SynopsisTHE NATIONAL BESTSELLER!Anyone can learn to invest wisely with this bestselling investment system!Through every type of market, William J. OâNeilâs national bestseller, How to MakeMoney in Stocks, has shown over 2 million investors the secrets to building wealth.OâNeilâs powerful CAN SLIM Investing Systemâa proven 7-step process for minimizingrisk and maximizing gainsâhas influenced generations of investors.Based on a major study of market winners from 1880 to 2009, this expandededition gives you: Proven techniques for finding winning stocks before they make big price gains Tips on picking the best stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs to maximize your gains 100 new charts to help you spot todayâs most profitable trends PLUS strategies to help you avoid the 21 mostcommon investor mistakes!âœI dedicated the 2004 Stock Traderâs Almanac to Bill OâNeil: âHis foresight,innovation, and disciplined approach to Trade ReviewPUBLICITY CONFIRMATIONS (as of 6/17/09) 6/17/09, Newsmax.com, NATIONAL Online, Feature and Interview 6/15/09, Marketwatch.com, NATIONAL Online, Interview 6/15/09, Radio America, NATIONAL Radio, Interview 6/15/09, WBBM, Boston Radio, Interview 3-11 Education 20090617Table of ContentsPreface ix Part I:A Winning System: CAN SLIM™Introduction: Learning From the Greatest WinnersCHAPTER 1: C = Current Quarterly Earnings per Share: The Higher the Better CHAPTER 2: A = Annual Earnings Increases: Look for SignificantGrowth CHAPTER 3: N = New Products, New Management, New Highs:Buying at the Right Time CHAPTER 4: S = Supply and Demand: Shares Outstanding PlusBig Volume Demand CHAPTER 5: L = Leader or Laggard: Which Is Your Stock? CHAPTER 6: I = Institutional Sponsorship: Follow the Leaders CHAPTER 7: M = Market Direction: How to Determine It Part II:Be Smart From the StartCHAPTER 8: Nineteen Common Mistakes Most Investors Make CHAPTER 9: When to Sell and Cut Your Losses CHAPTER 10: When to Sell and Take Your Profit CHAPTER 11: Should You Diversify, Invest for the Long Haul,Buy on Margin, Sell Short, Etc.?CHAPTER 12: How to Read Charts Like an Expert and Improve YourStock Picks and Timing Part III:Investing Like a ProfessionalCHAPTER 13: Models of the Greatest Stock Market Winners: 1952–2001 CHAPTER 14: How to Find Winning Stocks Using Investor’s Business Daily CHAPTER 15: How to Pick the Best Market Sectors, Industry Groups,and Subgroups CHAPTER 16: The Art of Tape Reading: Analyzing and Reacting to News CHAPTER 17: Should You Buy Options, Nasdaq Stocks, New Issues,Convertible Bonds, Tax Shelters, Foreign Stocks?CHAPTER 18: How You Could Make a Million Dollars Owning Mutual Funds CHAPTER 19: Improving Management of Pension and InstitutionalPortfolios CHAPTER 20: Important Guidelines to RememberSuccess Stories Index

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Book SynopsisHistorically tested long-term strategies that always outperform the marketâœOâShaughnessyâs conclusion that some strategies do produce consistently strong results while others underperform could shake up the investment business.ââBarronâsâœWhat Works on Wall Street is indisputably a major contribution to empirical research on the behavior of common stocks in the United States. . . . Conceivably, the influence of What Works on Wall Street will prove immense.ââThe Financial Analystsâ JournalâœOâShaughnessyâs latest, What Works on Wall Street, is a serious inquiry into the investment strategies that stand up under long-term scrutiny and is refreshing research for every investor.ââStocks and CommoditiesâœA bible for investment strategies. . .ââSeeking AlphaAbout the Book:Recent history has witnessed one of the worst stock market beatings ev

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Book SynopsisDuncan Mavin is a seasoned international financial journalist, having started his career as a chartered accountant in the City and in Toronto. He has been a reporter and editor for The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post, and was the Journal's Financial Editor for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. He has also been Managing Editor for Barron's Group and a reporter for Canada's National Post, and he's the bestselling author of "Britain's version of Bad Blood", the Lex Greensill exposé Pyramid of Lies. He lives with his family in the UK, and is a long-suffering fan of Sunderland football club.

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Book SynopsisTwo marketing experts present a comprehensive guide to building a product into a recognized and respected brand and share their radical strategies for marketing effectively on the Internet, urging readers to mix the old with the new when making a marketing plan, in a volume that contains The 22 ImmuTrade Review"Indispensable to anyone seeking to build a business into a recognized brand." -- --Philip J. Romano, CEO, Romano Enterprises "Al Ries demonstrates that marketers need two skills: building a brand and keeping it alive. Through stellar company profiles and keen insights, this book will show them how." -- --Philip Kotler, Professor of International Marketing, J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University "Anyone looking to market their comapay successfully has to read The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding." -- --Patrick M. Sullivan, CEO, SalesLogix "Provides a worthwhile addition to the branding library. This book's worth buying." -- --Atlanta Business Chronicle "If you want to...lasso consumers and burn brand identity into their minds, read this book." -- --Advertising Annual 1999

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Book SynopsisBestselling author, Jack Schwager, challenges the assumptions at the core of investment theory and practice and exposes common investor mistakes, missteps, myths, and misreads When it comes to investment models and theories of how markets work, convenience usually trumps reality. The simple fact is that many revered investment theories and market models are flatly wrongthat is, if we insist that they work in the real world. Unfounded assumptions, erroneous theories, unrealistic models, cognitive biases, emotional foibles, and unsubstantiated beliefs all combine to lead investors astrayprofessionals as well as novices. In this engaging new book, Jack Schwager, bestselling author of Market Wizards and The New Market Wizards, takes aim at the most perniciously pervasive academic precepts, money management canards, market myths and investor errors. Like so many ducks in a shooting gallery, Schwager picks them off, one at a time, revealing the truth about manyTrade ReviewEverybody, and I mean everybody who has an investment portfolio will profit from reading this book kudos to the author for offering the investing world an uncommonly worthwhile book. (forexpros.com, 12th Novemebr 2012) Mr Schwager s book starts off with plenty of sound, basic advice before expertly demonstrating that a leveraged exchange traded fund is a dreadful investment because of its structure, being almost bound to disappoint (The Economist, January 2013) Full of common sense (Pensions World, February 2013)Table of ContentsForeword xv Prologue xvii Part One Markets, Return, and Risk Chapter 1 Expert Advice 3 Comedy Central versus CNBC 3 The Elves Index 6 Paid Advice 8 Investment Insights 11 Chapter 2 The Deficient Market Hypothesis 13 The Efficient Market Hypothesis and Empirical Evidence 14 The Price is Not Always Right 15 The Market is Collapsing; Where is the News? 24 The Disconnect between Fundamental Developments and Price Moves 27 Price Moves Determine Financial News 37 Is It Luck or Skill? Exhibit A: The Renaissance Medallion Track Record 39 The Flawed Premise of the Efficient Market Hypothesis: A Chess Analogy 40 Some Players are Not Even Trying to Win 42 The Missing Ingredient 44 Right for the Wrong Reason: Why Markets are Difficult to Beat 47 Diagnosing the Flaws of the Efficient Market Hypothesis 49 Why the Efficient Market Hypothesis is Destined for the Dustbin of Economic Theory 50 Investment Insights 52 Chapter 3 The Tyranny of Past Returns 55 S&P Performance in Years Following High- and Low-Return Periods 57 Implications of High- and Low-Return Periods on Longer-Term Investment Horizons 59 Is There a Benefit in Selecting the Best Sector? 63 Hedge Funds: Relative Performance of the Past Highest-Return Strategy 70 Why Do Past High-Return Sectors and Strategy Styles Perform So Poorly? 77 Wait a Minute. Do We Mean to Imply . . . ? 78 Investment Insights 85 Chapter 4 The Mismeasurement of Risk 87 Worse Than Nothing 87 Volatility as a Risk Measure 88 The Source of the Problem 92 Hidden Risk 95 Evaluating Hidden Risk 100 The Confusion between Volatility and Risk 103 The Problem with Value at Risk (VaR) 105 Asset Risk: Why Appearances May Be Deceiving, or Price Matters 107 Investment Insights 109 Chapter 5 Why Volatility is Not Just about Risk, and the Case of Leveraged ETFs 111 Leveraged ETFs: What You Get May Not Be What You Expect 112 Investment Insights 121 Chapter 6 Track Record Pitfalls 123 Hidden Risk 123 The Data Relevance Pitfall 124 When Good Past Performance is Bad 126 The Apples-and-Oranges Pitfall 128 Longer Track Records Could Be Less Relevant 129 Investment Insights 132 Chapter 7 Sense and Nonsense about Pro Forma Statistics 133 Investment Insights 136 Chapter 8 How to Evaluate Past Performance 137 Why Return Alone is Meaningless 137 Risk-Adjusted Return Measures 142 Visual Performance Evaluation 156 Investment Insights 166 Chapter 9 Correlation: Facts and Fallacies 169 Correlation Defined 169 Correlation Shows Linear Relationships 170 The Coefficient of Determination (r2) 171 Spurious (Nonsense) Correlations 171 Misconceptions about Correlation 173 Focusing on the Down Months 176 Correlation versus Beta 179 Investment Insights 182 Part Two Hedge Funds as an Investment Chapter 10 The Origin of Hedge Funds 185 Chapter 11 Hedge Funds 101 195 Differences between Hedge Funds and Mutual Funds 196 Types of Hedge Funds 200 Correlation with Equities 210 Chapter 12 Hedge Fund Investing: Perception and Reality 211 The Rationale for Hedge Fund Investment 213 Advantages of Incorporating Hedge Funds in a Portfolio 214 The Special Case of Managed Futures 215 Single-Fund Risk 217 Investment Insights 220 Chapter 13 Fear of Hedge Funds: It’s Only Human 223 A Parable 223 Fear of Hedge Funds 225 Chapter 14 The Paradox of Hedge Fund of Funds Underperformance 231 Investment Insights 236 Chapter 15 The Leverage Fallacy 239 The Folly of Arbitrary Investment Rules 241 Leverage and Investor Preference 242 When Leverage is Dangerous 243 Investment Insights 245 Chapter 16 Managed Accounts: An Investor-Friendly Alternative to Funds 247 The Essential Difference between Managed Accounts and Funds 248 The Major Advantages of a Managed Account 249 Individual Managed Accounts versus Indirect Managed Account Investment 250 Why Would Managers Agree to Managed Accounts? 251 Are There Strategies That are Not Amenable to Managed Accounts? 253 Evaluating Four Common Objections to Managed Accounts 253 Investment Insights 259 Postscript to Part Two: Are Hedge Fund Returns a Mirage? 261 Part Three Portfolio Matters Chapter 17 Diversification: Why 10 is Not Enough 267 The Benefits of Diversification 267 Diversification: How Much is Enough? 268 Randomness Risk 269 Idiosyncratic Risk 272 A Qualification 273 Investment Insights 274 Chapter 18 Diversification: When More is Less 277 Investment Insights 281 Chapter 19 Robin Hood Investing 283 A New Test 286 Why Rebalancing Works 290 A Clarification 291 Investment Insights 292 Chapter 20 Is High Volatility Always Bad? 295 Investment Insights 299 Chapter 21 Portfolio Construction Principles 301 The Problem with Portfolio Optimization 301 Eight Principles of Portfolio Construction 305 Correlation Matrix 309 Going Beyond Correlation 310 Investment Insights 314 Epilogue 32 Investment Observations 315 Appendix A Options—Understanding the Basics 319 Appendix B Formulas for Risk-Adjusted Return Measures 323 Sharpe Ratio 323 Sortino Ratio 324 Symmetric Downside-Risk Sharpe Ratio 325 Gain-to-Pain Ratio (GPR) 326 Tail Ratio 326 MAR and Calmar Ratios 326 Return Retracement Ratio 327 Acknowledgments 329 About the Author 331 Index 333

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Book SynopsisA New York Times bestseller In a remarkable career, Edward O. Thorp rose up from nothing to become a professor at MIT, invented card counting and the world’s first wearable computer, beat the casinos of Las Vegas at blackjack and roulette, then became a bestselling author and a hedge fund heavyweight, ushering in a revolution on Wall Street. Now he shares his incredible life story for the first time, revealing how he made his fortune and giving advice to the next generation of investors. An intellectual thrill ride, replete with practical wisdom, A Man for All Markets is a scarcely imaginable tale of ludicrous success.Trade Review‘Thorp secured prizes, scholarships a professorship and assassination attempt by the mob…[A] rattling read.’ * Business Life (British Airways magazine) *‘A lively read.’ * MoneyWeek *‘An amazing book by a true icon; Thorp launched revolutions in Vegas and on Wall Street by turning math into magic, and here he weaves his own life lessons into a page turner as hot as a deck full of aces. Loved it!’ -- Ben Mezrich, New York Times bestselling author of Bringing Down The House and The Accidental Billionaires‘An extraordinary autobiography which reads like a novel and contains insights into what has gone wrong with the financial system along the way.’ -- John Kay, author of Other People’s Money‘In A Man for All Markets, [Thorp] delightfully recounts his progress (if that is the word) from college teacher to gambler to hedge-fund manager. Along the way we learn important lessons about the functioning of markets and the logic of investment. ’ * Wall Street Journal *‘Ed Thorp takes us on an incredible journey as we learn how to beat blackjack, roulette, and then Wall Street, stop off to have dinner with a young Buffett, unmask Madoff before anyone else, and so much more. More important, it’s all fun, fascinating and filled with lessons we can all use to be more successful in business and life. Learn and enjoy, I did!’ -- Joel Greenblatt, author of the New York Times bestseller The Little Book that Beats the Market‘In A Man for All Markets, [Thorp] delightfully recounts his progress (if that is the word) from college teacher to gambler to hedge-fund manager. Along the way we learn important lessons about the functioning of markets and the logic of investment.’ * Wall Street Journal *‘The gripping story of how one man’s genius and dedication has solved so many problems in diverse fields…There is nothing more important than knowing how to think clearly. Read this book and learn from a master.’ -- Paul Wilmott, founder, Wilmott Magazine‘Whether you are an aspiring professional player, a casual gambler, or an occasional visitor to Las Vegas, you can feel the impact of Professor Ed Thorp’s intellect on that desert city. In 1962, Thorp published the classic book Beat the Dealer. The text was based on Thorp’s original research that stemmed from his curiosity about the game of 21, and was billed as a “how to book” for the lay person to beat the casinos at blackjack. And simply stated it changed everything…The book chronicles Thorp’s heroic-like arc from his humble beginnings growing up in a family that struggled to get by – first in the cold winters of Chicago and later in the sun soaked cities of southern California, where he excelled in a variety of high school science courses and ultimately earned a scholarship for his exceptional talents in physics – on through his professional career as a gaming guru, and ultimately to his amazing success in a stock market-centered career, where he would take his knowledge and understanding of games of chance and apply it to the biggest casino in the world, Wall Street…A Man for All Markets chronicles Thorp’s personal journey in navigating the unexpected and sometimes dangerous obstacles that come along with challenging the status quo of a wealthy corporate adversary.’ -- Nicholas G. Colon, Professional Advantage Gambler and Managing Director of Alea Consulting Group, a casino gaming consulting firm‘Illuminating for the mathematically inclined, and cautionary for would-be gamblers and day traders.’ * Library Journal *‘The kind of thing any would-be investor, to say nothing of casino cowboy, ought to read. Thorp’s in-the-trenches account of gaming the system(s) is a pleasure – and instructive, too.’ * Kirkus *

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Book SynopsisAre you an authentic leader? Too many companies are managed not by leaders but by mere role players and faceless bureaucrats. What would it take to replace these empty suits with real leaders--men and women who are confident in who they are and what they stand for and who truly inspire people to achieve extraordinary results? Rob Goffee and Gareth Jones argue that leaders don't become great by aspiring to a list of universal character traits. Rather, effective leaders are authentic: they deploy individual strengths to engage followers' hearts, minds, and souls. Authentic leaders are skillful at consistently being themselves, even as they alter their behavior to respond effectively to changing contexts. In short, the authors present a powerful case: that it takes "being yourself, in context, with skill" to be a successful, authentic leader--and they show you how to do exactly that. In this lively and practical book, Goffee and Jones draw from extensive research to reveal how to hone and deploy your unique leadership assets while managing the inherent tensions at the heart of successful leadership: when to show emotion and when to withhold it, how to get close to followers while maintaining an appropriate role distance, and maintaining your individuality while "conforming enough" to gain traction and lead change. Underscoring the inherently social nature of leadership, the book also explores how leaders can stay attuned to the needs and expectations of followers. Why Should Anyone Be Led by You? will forever change how we view, develop, and practice the art of leadership, wherever we live and work.Trade Review"Why Should Anyone Be Led by You? by Rob Goffee & Gareth Jones is by far the best book written on leadership." -- Vinay Kalantri, Mobile Wallet, as seen in the Economic Times"The authors of one of the all-time best books for creative leaders, Why Should Anyone Be Led by You?, are also simultaneously re-releasing that volume with a new preface." -- David Slocum, FORBES"A rewarding read if you want to lead." -- Financial Times

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Book SynopsisMichael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009), dubbed the 'King of Pop', was one of the most commercially successful entertainers of all time. After making his debut in 1964 as a member of The Jackson 5, he started a solo career in 1971. His 1982 album Thriller remains the best-selling album of all time. His other achievements feature multiple Guinness World Records - including the 'Most Successful Entertainer of All Time' - 13 Grammy Awards, 13 number one singles, and estimated sales of over 750 million records. Jackson died at the age of 50 on June 25, 2009, in Los Angeles, California after suffering from cardiac arrest. His memorial service was broadcast live around the world.Trade ReviewIf you read just one book on Jackson, this should be the one you choose * The Sun *A revealing and now poignant insight into one of entertainment's most bewildering individuals * Sport magazine *

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Book SynopsisNo Logo' was a book that defined a generation when it was first published in 1999. For its 10th anniversary Naomi Klein has updated this iconic book.By the time you're twenty-one, you'll have seen or heard a million advertisements. But you won't be happier for it.This is a book about that much-maligned, much-misunderstood generation coming up behind the slackers, who are being intelligent and active about the world in which they find themselves. It is a world in which all that is alternative' is sold, where any innovation or subversion is immediately adopted by un-radical, faceless corporations. But, gradually, tentatively, a new generation is beginning to fight consumerism with its own best weapons; and it is the first skirmishes in this war that this abrasively intelligent book documents brilliantly.Trade Review‘The Das Kapital of the growing anti-corporate movement’ Guardian ‘A riveting, conscientious piece of journalism and a strident call to arms. Packed with enlightening statistics and extraordinary anecdotal evidence, “No Logo” is fluent, undogmatically alive to its contradictions and omissions and positively seethes with intelligent anger.’ Sam Leith, Observer ‘A fascinating ride through the history of marketing…Klein brilliantly humanises “No Logo” with fascinating personal stories, her voice firm but never preachy, her argument detailed but never obscure.’ Alex O’Connell, The Times ‘Naomi Klein brilliantly charts the protean nature of consumer capitalism, how it absorbs radical challenges to its dominance and turns them into consumer products.’ Madeleine Bunting, Guardian ‘A sharp and very timely book … A couple of chapters in, your mind is already reeling … convincing and necessary, clear and fresh, calm but unsparing’ Guardian ‘A manifesto and a call to arms that sometimes reads like an Orwellian nightmare’ Financial Times

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Book Synopsis''The Bible of business and personal productivity'' Lifehack''A completely revised and updated edition of the blockbuster bestseller from ''the personal productivity guru'' Fast CompanySince it was first published almost fifteen years ago, David Allen''s Getting Things Done has become one of the most influential business books of its era, and the ultimate book on personal organization. ''GTD'' is now shorthand for an entire way of approaching professional and personal tasks, and has spawned an entire culture of websites, organizational tools, seminars, and offshoots.Allen has rewritten the book from start to finish, tweaking his classic text with important perspectives on the new workplace, and adding material that will make the book fresh and relevant for years to come. This new edition of Getting Things Done will be welcomed not only by its hundreds of thousands of existing fans but also by a whole new generation eager to Trade ReviewI am a devout, card-carrying GTD true believer . . . The entire approach has boosted not only my productivity but also my wider well-being. But what amazes me just as much is how deeply GTD has taken hold around the world . . . This is a genuine movement -- Daniel H. Pink, bestselling author of DriveGetting Things Done describes an incredibly practical process that can help busy people regain control of their lives. It can help you be more successful. Even more important, it can help you have a happier life! -- Marshall Goldsmith, coeditor, The Leader of the Future and Coaching for LeadershipGetting Things Done offers help building the new mental skills needed in an age of multitasking and overload -- Sue Shellenbarger * The Wall Street Journal *David Allen's productivity principles are rooted in big ideas . . . but they're also eminently practical -- Keith H. Hammonds, Fast CompanyThe bible of business and personal productivity * Lifehack *I recently attended David's seminar on getting organised, and after seeing him in action I have hope . . . David Allen's seminar was an eye-opener -- Stewart Alsop * Fortune *Allen drops down from high-level philosophising to the fine details of time management. Take a minute to check this one out -- Mark Henricks * Entrepreneur *David Allen brings new clarity to the power of purpose, the essential nature of relaxation, and deceptively simple guidelines for getting things done. He employs extensive experience, personal stories, and his own recipe for simplicity, speed and fun -- Frances Hesselbein, Chairman, Board of Governors, Leader to Leader InstituteAnyone who reads this book can apply this knowledge and these skills in their lives for immediate results -- Stephen P. Magee, Chaired Professor of Business and Economics, University of Texas at AustinA true skeptic of most management fixes, I have to say David's program is a winner! -- Joline Godfrey, CEO, Independent Means, Inc., and author of Our Wildest DreamsWARNING: Reading Getting Things Done can be hazardous to your old habits of procrastination. David Allen's approach is refreshingly simple and intuitive. He provides the systems, tools and tips to achieve profound results -- Carola Endicott, Director, Quality Resources, New England Medical CenterI am a devout, card-carrying GTD true believer . . . The entire approach has boosted not only my productivity but also my wider well-being. But what amazes me just as much is how deeply GTD has taken hold around the world . . . This is a genuine movement * Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive *Getting Things Done describes an incredibly practical process that can help busy people regain control of their lives. It can help you be more successful. Even more important, it can help you have a happier life! * Marshall Goldsmith, coeditor, The Leader of the Future and Coaching for Leadership *Getting Things Done offers help building the new mental skills needed in an age of multitasking and overload * Sue Shellenbarger, The Wall Street Journal *David Allen's productivity principles are rooted in big ideas . . . but they're also eminently practical * Keith H. Hammonds, Fast Company *

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Book SynopsisThe Business School by Robert T. Kiyosaki explores Multi-level marketing, offering insights on running a successful network marketing chain. Kiyosaki, a renowned American businessman, shares innovative viewpoints on the subject through his Rich Dad Company.

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