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Book SynopsisDiscover new places with handy road atlases from Collins. Explore Ireland with this handy format route-planning atlas in full colour, complete with information on places of tourist interest including famous film locations. There are also fully indexed town centre plans of Belfast, Cork, Dublin, Galway, Limerick and Derry/Londonderry. This atlas, at A5 size, contains mapping of the whole of Ireland at 9 miles to 1 inch (1:570,240). The mapping is beautifully designed with colour classified roads and subtle layered height tinting. The atlas is ideal for residents, visitors and tourists alike. Key features of the atlas include: All Ireland route planning maps Town centre plans Places of interest including TV and film locations from productions such as Game of Thrones, Star Wars and Harry Potter Blue Flag and Green Coast beaches map List of tourist information centres Full

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Book SynopsisIntegrity—more than simple honesty, it''s the key to success. A person with integrity has the ability to pull everything together, to make it all happen no matter how challenging the circumstances. Drawing on experiences from his work, Dr. Henry Cloud, a clinical psychologist, leadership coach, corporate consultant and nationally syndicated radio host, shows how our character can keep us from achieving all we want to (or could) be. In Integrity, Dr. Cloud explores the six qualities of character that define integrity, and how people with integrity: Are able to connect with others and build trust Are oriented toward reality Finish well Embrace the negative Are oriented toward increase Have an understanding of the transcendent Integrity is not something that you either have or don''t, but instead is an exciting growth path that all of us can engage in and enjoy. Trade Review"[Integrity] lays out a transparent way to be a terrific leader by drawing on and improving your best traits." -- New York Times "Let Henry Cloud teach you how to live an authentic life. This is a must-read!" -- Ken Blanchard, Co-Author, The One-Minute Manager "Dr. Henry Cloud is an expert in helping leaders see hos their character development is essential to their effectiveness." -- Denis Beausejour, Consultant and former Global Vice President of Marketing, The Procter & Gamble Company "Dr. Cloud will show you how to produce the results you are looking for in your work and personal life." -- Dr. Phil McGraw, #1 New York Times bestselling author and host of the Dr. Phil show

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Book SynopsisExplores the requirements that various new businesses must meet: the satisfaction of its four primary influencers - its employees, customers, suppliers, and investors - through four fundamental categories - visual, emotional, functional, and financial.Trade Review"[A] straightforward book that distills the essential knowledge needed to create a completely original company...This quick, original, well-organized read is a valuable tool for budding entrepreneurs." -- Publishers Weekly "This excellent book is a must-read for current and aspiring entrepreneurs." -- Booklist

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This is a transformative work, a beautifully written book that will forever change the way you see the world. I loved it. Let me be really clear: you need to buy this book, devour it, absorb it and then buy copies for your colleagues. A lot of copies." -- Seth Godin, author of Linchpin "Can you dissect 'fascination'? Sally Hogshead says, 'Yes.' Fascination is arguably the most powerful of product attachments-and this pioneering book helps us approach the word and the concept in a thoughtful and also practical manner." -- Tom Peters, author of In Search of Excellence "Fascinate is a riveting journey through the forces of fascination-how it irresistibly shapes our ideas, opinions, and relationships-and how to wield it to your advantage." -- Alan Webber, author of Rules of Thumb "Whenever your message hasn't reached a customer, peer over at Sally Hogshead's collection of stories and directives, replete with more illuminating, original, and doable ideas than you can handle in a lifetime. Okay, two lifetimes." -- Richard Laermer, author of Forecast 2011 and Full Frontal PR "This slight but practical work packs a big punch." -- Publishers Weekly "As Hogshead wends her way around the world of fascination, her citations are funny and apt, even educational... Fascinate is a fascinating book..." -- Richard Pachter, Miami Herald

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“A passionate debut memoir bears witness to political turmoil… A stark, eye-opening, and sometimes horrifying portrait by a reporter enthralled by the ‘power and magic’ of Africa.” — Kirkus “[Gettleman’s] beautifully written memoir is about many kinds of love…The path to love is not always straight, but when Gettleman discovers his true passions, he grabs hold and doesn’t let go. Love, Africa offers a key to understanding humankind’s past and future and a key to understanding our hearts.” — Sheryl Sandberg “Rarely do you read such beautifully rendered honesty: witness the eyes and heart of Jeffrey transform into a remarkable person and writer for our time.” — Ishmael Beah “Gettleman’s memoir of his life, his love, and the excitement and perils of journalism is a page-turner. The portrait of Africa that emerges is disturbing, tender, and harsh. …. A tremendous read. I couldn’t put it down.” — Abraham Verghese “Jeffrey Gettleman’s memoir is truly, in all its complicated tragic beauty, a love story made up itself of inextricably intertwined love stories. I was mesmerized.” — Alexandra Fuller “To feel the fear, sinfulness, and rapture of being a foreign correspondent, read this book! Using self-lacerating truth and high velocity prose, Jeffrey Gettleman has written a compulsively readable new story about what it means to be ‘our man in Africa.’” — Blaine Harden “Jeffrey Gettleman has true grit. That’s why he was in my book, and why you have to read his.’’ — Angela Duckworth “…[Gettleman] takes readers... into the most terrifying and beguiling continent in the world.…Gettleman is a rare combination of dogged reporter and very fine writer…I kept catching myself wondering whether it was too late to go back and lead his life rather than my own .” — Sebastian Junger “[An] exciting, harrowing memoir that aptly displays why [Gettleman’s] a Pulitzer Prize winner and a New York Times bureau chief…. there’s a thrilling immediacy and attention to detail in Gettleman’s writing that puts the reader right beside him…Gettleman’s memoir is an absolute must-read.” — Booklist (starred review)

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“This is a warm, wonderful book that shows how a father and daughter can connect at a deeper level, on both a personal and a financial level, enriching them both for the years ahead.” — Brian Tracy, bestselling author of Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time “Stunning! Invested is the only book that seriously addresses how inner health becomes outer wealth with straightforward steps to financial freedom. Anyone who wants an all-around better life should read this book.” — JJ Virgin, bestselling author of The Virgin Diet “Invested makes complex ideas about stocks and markets make sense to anyone! Get ready to level-up your knowledge of active investing from any starting point.” — Amanda Steinberg, founder of DailyWorth and author of Worth It: Your Life, Your Money, Your Terms “Fear holds most people back from real wealth. This book addresses head-on being afraid of the stock market and being afraid of not knowing enough. For everyone who knows they need to do something with their money but doesn’t know what, this is the book for you.” — John Assaraf, star of The Secret, founder of myNeuroGym.com, and author of Having It All “In Invested, Danielle Town shows how she learned to overcome her anxieties about money to take control of her own happiness. A terrifically informative and thoughtful book.” — GRETCHEN RUBIN, bestselling author of The Happiness Project and The Four Tendencies

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Book SynopsisThe extraordinary life and legacy of legendary journalist Cokie Roberts—a trailblazer for women—remembered by her friends and family.Through her visibility and celebrity, Cokie Roberts was an inspiration and a role model for innumerable women and girls.Trade Review“Encouraging and enlightening…. A celebration of women helping women.” — Washington Post “A beautiful book.” — Andrea Mitchell, MSNBC “A moving tribute.” — Christian Science Monitor "A moving testimony of the remarkable life and legacy of his wife, trailblazing journalist Cokie (1943–2019). Through depictions of her faith, family, work, writing, and friendships, Roberts shares engrossing anecdotes about his partner from their over 50 years together. . . . This loving tribute is likely to gain the celebrated journalist a whole new crop of fans." — Publishers Weekly, starred review "Inspiring." — New York Daily News "Demonstrates . . . both the painful loss and the rich and enduring legacy of this pioneering journalist and compassionate human being." — Booklist "An upbeat portrait of a productive life that was so important to journalists and women everywhere." — Kirkus “A highly readable and immensely heartwarming biography.” — Library Journal

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThere is a wild, untamed connection between our inherent creativity and our yearning for a meaningful, purpose-driven life. Chase’s experiences and his commitment to creating make him the perfect guide as we set out on our own adventures to learn how creativity has the power to change everything. — Brené Brown, Ph.D., Author of the New York Times #1 Bestseller, Dare to Lead I have always believed that you will enjoy life and be more successful if you focus on creating amazing experiences; businesses and relationships. Chase’s book Creative Calling is an engaging guide to doing just that, from a man who has followed his passions and created a company in CreativeLive to inspire others. — Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Group Founder Creative Calling is a trail guide for anyone stepping onto the path of creativity, whether for personal fulfillment or career aspirations. You won’t find a better resource to unlock your true potential and scale the heights of the creative economy. — Jimmy Chin, Oscar-winning Director of Free Solo Relentlessly generous and endlessly creative, Chase is challenging us to see the shifts in our culture and media as the opportunity of a lifetime. If you care about making things better, this book is here to help. — Seth Godin, Best-selling Author & Entrepreneur Chase Jarvis is my favorite person to go to for advice. I’m sure he’s tired of me calling him. He was one of the first people to recognize the power of the Internet for artists, and he still has the best insight for anyone looking to follow a creative path. He’s taught me so much. This book reads like a long, intimate conversation with Chase. And there’s nothing more valuable in the world. — Brandon Stanton, creator of Humans of New York and New York Times bestselling author Everyone has a dream. In Creative Calling, Chase gives us the closest thing there is to a roadmap for pursuing that dream—and succeeding in the process. It’s a must read for any creator or entrepreneur. — Daymond John, star of ABC’S "Shark Tank," founder/CEO of FUBU, and CEO of the Shark Group This book isn’t about your creativity calling, it’s about your creativity screaming from inside you—fighting to be heard and to be ready to change the world. — James Victore, artist, activist and author of Feck Perfuction Chase Jarvis is a remarkable creative spirit. His new book, Creative Calling, is proof positive that creativity is both an art and a practice. With great candor and deft insight, Chase debunks the myths surrounding what is means to be a creative person and proves that anyone and everyone can be creative. Creative Calling will whole-heartedly change the way you think about how and why humans create, and it will provide you with the inspiration to make a bigger life than you ever thought possible. — Debbie Millman, artist and chair of the School of Visual Arts Good design helps and delights others. Chase Jarvis shows you how to do it. — Stefan Sagmeister, designer and founder of Sagmeister & Walsh

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“If you think power always corrupts, get ready to think again. Katty Kay and Claire Shipman have spent their careers observing power up close, and they’ve written an evidence-based, powerful, practical guide to acquiring it honestly and using it responsibly.” — ADAM GRANT, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the podcast Re:Thinking “Katty and Claire have done it again. This time they take on power—deconstructing it and revealing why so many women are turned off by it, even as the world needs more female leadership. They make the case that ‘power’ needs a rebrand—one better suited to the new workplace and that leverages women’s strengths. This book is for every woman who wants to feel the joy of more authentic agency.” — MIKA BRZEZINSKI, cohost of Morning Joe and author of Know Your Value

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Book SynopsisFor generations, we''ve been stuck with a cookie-cutter mold for success that requires us to be the same as everyone else, only better. This standard formula works for some people but leaves most of us feeling disengaged and frustrated. As much as we might dislike the standard formula, it seems like there''s no other practical path to financial security and a fulfilling life. But what if there is? In the Dark Horse Project at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, bestselling author and acclaimed thought leader Todd Rose and neuroscientist Ogi Ogas studied women and men who achieved impressive success even though nobody saw them coming. Dark horses blaze their own trail to a life of happiness and prosperity. Yet what is so remarkable is that hidden inside their seemingly one-of-a-kind journeys are practical principles for achieving success that work for anyone, no matter who you are or what you hope to achieve. This mold-breaking approach doesn''t depend on you SAT scores, who you know, or how much money you have. The secret is a mindset that can be expressed in plain English: Harness your individuality in the pursuit of fulfillment to achieve excellence. In Dark Horse, Rose and Ogas show how the four elements of the dark horse mindset empower you to consistently make the right choices that fit your unique interests, abilities, and circumstances and will guide you to a life of passion, purpose, and achievement. Trade Review“...shatters our conventional notion of what success is and how to attain it.” — AMY CUDDY, Social psychologist, bestselling author, and expert on the behavioral science of power, presence, and prejudice “Good grades? Optional. Formal training? Meh. This book is a compelling celebration of people who reject the conventional paths to success, achieve it anyway, and find fulfillment along the way.” — ADAM GRANT, New York Times bestselling author of Originals, Give and Take, and Option B with Sheryl Sandberg “...why individuality leads to fulfillment—and, in turn, why fulfillment leads to excellence. Whether you’re already a dark horse or are contemplating breaking from the herd, this book can be your road map for success.” — DAN PINK, New York Times bestselling author of When and Drive “Dark Horse is an ambitious, original work that proposes an entirely new frame for personal and professional development. Thanks to a wondrous cast of characters, it is also a rollicking work of storytelling. Few books have resonated so deeply with me.” — DAVID EPSTEIN, New York Times bestselling author of The Sports Gene: Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"There is no doubt in my mind that the ocean plays the most massive role in our past, present, and future—from transportation to planet health to long term sustainability. The Deepest Map shines a light on this massive yet ever-changing force and helps bring into focus so many unanswered questions, while giving us a beautiful reminder of how important it is to educate and protect these waters to the best of our abilities." — Garrett McNamara, Big Wave surfer, co-creator of the documentary series 100 Foot Wave and author of Hound of the Sea "Wow, what a great adventure story. Shipwrecks, octopus gardens, coral reefs as tall as the Empire State Building, 11,000 year-old sponges, deep sea robots—it’s a trip to another world, right here on Earth. This is not just a book about the epic quest to map the ocean floor, but an exploration of the mysteries and life of a planet we hardly know. The Deepest Map is one of those rare books that will change the way you see our world." — Jeff Goodell, author of The Water Will Come "A riveting ocean of a book, packed with gripping adventures, high-stakes exploration and political intrigue. Trethewey leads us to the bottom of the sea and deftly shows why it all matters so much." — Helen Scales, author of The Brilliant Abyss "The Deepest Map is a fascinating, poetic love letter to our planet and to the scientists and explorers risking their lives to understand its unconscious. With exhaustive reporting, Trethewey takes us on an awe-inspiring and humbling adventure that makes us realize how much we still have to learn about our home." — Jaimal Yogis, author of All Our Waves Are Water "An engrossing look at deep-sea exploration. Essential reading for environmentalists, armchair adventure divers, and those who care about the world’s oceans." — Kirkus (Starred Review) "Trethewey’s sharp eye for character brings out the humanity in the marine moonshot. It’s worth exploring." — Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisAxiom Award Gold Medalist for SalesFrom a leading Yale expert and serial entrepreneur, a radical, principled, and field-tested approach that identifies what’s really at stake in any negotiation and ensures you get your half—so you can focus on growing the pie. Negotiations are incredibly stressful and can bring out the worst in people. Wouldn’t it be better if there were a principled way to negotiate? Wouldn’t it be even better if there were a way to treat people fairly and get treated fairly in a negotiation?Split the Pie offers a new approach that does both—a field-tested method that reframes how negotiations play out. Barry Nalebuff, a professor at Yale School of Management, helps identify what’s really at stake in a negotiation: the “pie.” The negotiation pie is the additional value created through an agreement to work together. Seeing the relevant pie will change how you think about fairness and power in negotiation. You’ll learn how to get half the value you create, no matter your size. Filled with examples and in-depth case studies, Split the Pie is a practical and theory-based approach to negotiation. You’ll see how it helped reframe a high-stakes negotiation when Coca-Cola purchased Honest Tea, a company Barry cofounded with his former student Seth Goldman. The pie framework also works for everyday negotiations. You’ll learn how to deploy logic to determine truly equitable solutions and employ empathy to expand the pie and sell your solution. Split the Pie allows both sides to focus their energy on making the biggest possible pie—to have your pie and eat it too.Trade Review“At last, a way to negotiate with a higher purpose, something I have benefitted from over the years. With this book, you, too, can learn this ingenious new way to negotiate.” — Indra Nooyi, former chairman and CEO, PepsiCo, and author of My Life in Full “Barry Nalebuff literally wrote the book on negotiating (this one!). Through his use of real-world examples, Barry shares his tried-and-true strategies that will prepare you for your next negotiation, regardless of the stakes.” — Adam Silver, NBA commissioner “In Split the Pie, Barry Nalebuff shows that what makes someone a highly skilled listener also makes them a good negotiator. I’ll be recommending this book to every couple that sits on my couch.” — Lori Gottlieb, psychotherapist and author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone “Dispelling misconceptions about power and fairness, Barry Nalebuff lays out a framework for changing the way people approach and facilitate negotiation—in business, politics, and personal relationships. It’s a novel, logical method to dividing the pie that shifts the focus to working together to build a larger pie.” — Ken Chenault, chairman and managing director, General Catalyst, and former chairman and CEO, American Express “A remarkable, two-thousand-year-old yet entirely new approach to negotiation. Read this book and share it with the other side.” — Herb Cohen, author of You Can Negotiate Anything

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Book SynopsisBuilding on the success of Reboot and the concept of radical self-inquiry, executive coach Jerry Colonna encourages leaders to consider the ways they have been complicit in, and benefitted from, the conditions in the world they say they?d like to change and shows them the path to creating new systems of inclusion for everyone.We all want to belong. For executives and managers, to be better leaders?and people?we must create welcoming environments in which ourselves and others feel recognized and have a place. But to do so, we must first face our own need for belonging and how that need is often thwarted. Colonna argues that only through radical self-inquiry can we come home to ourselves and others and, in doing so, create systemic belonging?homes?for everyone.Many people in power fall into the trap of toxic leadership. But this toxicity can be overcome. Colonna guides us on a journey of reunification with the disowned parts of ourselves, the myths and truths of our ancestors, as well as a deeper connection with those most affected by systems of exclusion. He shows how to apply radical self-inquiry (?How have I been complicit in creating the conditions I say I don''t want??) and broaden it to include ?How have I been complicit in maintaining systems of oppression that I say I don?t want?? And, more important, ?What do I need to give up that I love in order to have the systems of belonging that I want??The necessary first step is for leaders and others who hold power to see themselves clearly. The vital second step is to see and alter the effects of one?s untended, unhealed wounds and beliefs on those we are tasked to lead.Doing so, we are then able to reimagine businesses as collectives where a shared sense of belonging thrives. Doing so will cause a reckoning with the accepted definitions of leadership, success, and value.With its unusual blend of poetry, quotes, and examples from Colonna?s own life as well as the lives of his clients?Reunion is a life-altering guide for today?s complex and divisive world. Its wise insights and practical advice will help create an inclusive and welcoming workspace, discover the best of who we are, and nurture and support those whom we are privileged to lead.Trade Review“Provocative, personal, and powerful, Reunion is a treatise on the longing to belong. Jerry Colonna, famous for the idea that better people make better leaders, now argues that the best leaders dedicate themselves to creating systems of belonging. And with characteristic candor, he lays out a path to begin this vital work.” — Angela Duckworth, co-founder of Character Lab and New York Times bestselling author of Grit: The Power of Patience and Perseverance "Jerry Colonna has written a provocative and courageous manifesto that challenges the conventions of leadership and pushes us to dig deep. The wisdom in this book will help improve your business—and heal our world—by building communities of belonging.” — Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Power of Regret, Drive, and A Whole Mind “Your mission is not just to be a better person or to make a better company, but to work towards creating a better world. Reunion convincingly delivers this challenging, essential message.” — Dan Harris, author Ten Percent Happier and host of the Ten Percent Happier podcast “Reunion is the perfect book for every human who dreams big and aspires not only to lead great companies, but also to lead systemic change for the benefit of future generations. In today's business world, creating a highly profitable enterprise is a necessary but insufficient condition to inspire and bring the best out of those we seek to lead. In Reunion, Jerry challenges us to think more expansively about the role leaders can play in creating enterprises where everyone—including those who have ever been othered—can feel a sense of safety and belonging, to do the best work of their lives.” — Emily Chiu, COO, TBD @ Block Inc. “What did we learn, individually and collectively, from the fear, isolation, and loss of the pandemic experience? Anything? One of the most thoughtful and deeply felt responses is Jerry Colonna’s new book, Reunion: Leadership and the Longing to Belong. It places culture back in the phrase ‘corporate culture.’ This book is ruthlessly honest, heartfelt, and surprisingly practical. It will make you uncomfortable at times, in the best possible way—it will push you to think, grow, find deeper purpose, and maybe even make the world a better place.” — Jerry Ruhl, Ph.D., depth psychologist and author of Living Your Unlived Life “Reunion is a workshop for your soul. Jerry Colonna asks us to look deep within—and then beyond—to unlock the doors that prevent us from creating a sense of belonging in ourselves and in others. Reunion shows how radical self-inquiry opens new pathways to radical responsibility and community.” — Chad Prevost, Ph.D., M.Div, author of Shock Point: The Enneagram in Burnout and Stress "Brave, vulnerable, and beautifully-written, Reunion provides a powerful perspective on the challenge of Othering. In his writing, Jerry Colonna goes where few leaders—especially white men—are willing to go: Right to the heart of the challenge." — Patty McCord, author of Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility “Reunion challenges conventional notions of leadership, success, and value, offering a fresh perspective on how businesses can be reimagined as collectives where a shared sense of belonging thrives. Reunion reminds us that by acknowledging our own wounds and beliefs and recognizing their impact on others, we can become genuine catalysts for positive change. This is the new playbook for belonging.” — Dr. Khalilah “KO” Olokunola, Impact Architect and CEO of ReEngineering HR and author of #BeBrave “Infused with empathy, hard-truths, and hope, Reunion is the manual for human leadership we desperately need. A generation defining call to action, it will shake its readers out of a state of complacency, and usher them into a transformational journey that hopefully leaves our world better off.” — David Sax, author of The Future is Analog “Reunion is the book I wish all leaders--especially during times of social unrest--had in hand. It’s the first playbook I’ve seen for rewiring how we think about authentically engaging and supporting people from different backgrounds.” — Austin Clements, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Slauson & Co. “Reunion provides a pathway for overcoming separation without pointing fingers or shaming. What makes it brilliant is that it confronts Othering by contextualizing our own stories and ancestry.” — Randy Goodman, CEO, Sony Music Nashville "As he always does, Jerry Colonna leads by example. Using his own longing for belonging as a model, Jerry challenges us and our individual notions of belonging. This important and powerful book will take you to a new place and a new understanding of leadership and a leader's responsibility in creating a place of belonging for all." — Brad Feld, Foundry, partner "Empathy isn't simply a word. It's a practice and a path. Jerry Colonna generously and bravely opens the door for us to find a way to reconcile with the others in our past, in our lives and in our future, in service of a better world and more effective leadership." — Seth Godin, author of The Song of Significance: A New Manifesto for Teams “Reunion urges us to redefine our notions of success and leadership and place inclusivity at the center of our work. A powerful reminder of the active role we must play in dismantling oppressive systems, it is a departure from performative actions and a step towards real, substantial change.” — Sope Agbelusi, executive coach and founder of MindsetShift "Jerry Colonna is the rare author whose whole heart is released into his writing and unconditionally offered to us. Reunion is a wise and practical guide to belonging, true inclusion, power, and love. It is a profound expression of compassion as a means of overcoming that which divides us." — Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness and Real Life “In Reunion, Jerry takes us beyond the radical self-inquiry of his first book Reboot to actively look outside ourselves to challenge the systems around us that unnecessarily (and tragically) separate us from each other. In Reunion, Jerry beautifully narrates his profound journey and shows us what’s possible when we each take up the mantle of our highest collective calling: systemic belonging.” — Chad Dickerson, executive coach and former CEO of Etsy Inc. “Jerry asks us to revisit our past to become more formidable leaders, and most important, better humans. Reunion is a thought-provoking ride that will change how you view the world, your place in it, and what it means to truly create a sense of belonging.” — Laurie Segall, author of Special Characters: My Adventures with Tech's Titans and Misfits “Jerry Colonna has helped so many leaders—including me—engage our deepest humanity as we become more present in our organizations and in our lives. In this new book, he searches within himself, and becomes again a companion and teacher to the rest of us, towards the larger belonging that holds all of this amidst the great challenge and gift of being alive in this time.” — Krista Tippett, founder and president of the On Being Project and New York Times bestselling author of Becoming Wise: An Inquiry into the Mystery and Art of Living? “The transformation we need—in ourselves, our families, our workplaces, our institutions, and culture—starts by reading Reunion. Waste no time. This is the book to dive into and to use as your map forward. This is the book that can change the way we love, live, and work as we shift the way we see ourselves and others.” — Karen Benjack Hardwick, M.Div., MSW, and author of The Connected Leader: 7 Strategies to Empower Your True Self & Inspire Others

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Book SynopsisUSA Today BestsellerIn his sixth business book, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and investor Gary Vaynerchuk explores the twelve essential emotional skills that are integral to his life—and business—success and provides today’s (and tomorrow’s) leaders with critical tools to acquire and develop these traits.For decades, leaders have relied on “hard” skills to make smart decisions, while dismissing the importance of emotional intelligence. Soft skills like self-awareness and curiosity aren’t quantifiable; they can’t be measured on a spreadsheet and aren’t taught in B-schools or emphasized in institutions. We’ve been taught that emotional intelligence is a “nice to have” in business, not a requirement. But soft skills can actually accelerate business success, Gary Vaynerchuk argues. For analytical minds, it’s challenging to understand how to get “better” at being self-aware, curious, or empathetic—or even why it’s important to try. In this wise and practical book, Gary explores the 12 human ingredients that have led to his success and happiness and provides exercises to help you develop these traits yourself. He also shares what the “half” is—that emotional ingredient of leadership he’s weakest at and makes the most effort to improve. Working through the ideas and exercises in the book, he teaches you how to discover your own “halves” and offers insight on how to strengthen them. Gary’s secret to success is using these twelve traits in varying mixtures, depending on the situation. But how do we know when to balance patience with ambition? Humility with conviction? Gary provides real-life examples involving common business scenarios to show you how to use them together for optimum results. This iconoclastic book will help you refine your ingredients and improve your leadership capabilities. When implemented in the proper situation, these ingredients can help leaders land promotions, retain core employees, move faster than competitors, win the loyalty of customers, and build successful organizations that last.   Trade Review"Vaynerchuk draws on his experiences, successes, and mistakes to offer uplifting advice about leadership and happiness. . . . A genial business guru redefines success." — Kirkus Reviews "A dishy memoir and a kind of 'best of Gary' anecdotes and reflections." — Forbes “A forward-thinking revelation and an enjoyable read. This is not your typical nuts-and-bolts guide to being a better businessperson, but it is instead a personal journey through Vaynerchuk’s psyche that shows that there’s a lot more to being successful than KPIs, numbers, and drive. Twelve and a Half isn’t just about making you a better businessperson—it’s about making you a better human being, which is exactly what we need right now.” — Shondaland

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Book SynopsisA PORCHLIGHT BEST BUSINESS BOOK AWARD WINNERAN INC. MAGAZINE NON-OBVIOUS BOOK AWARDS PICKA unique and revelatory guide to understanding and navigating the unwritten rules of the workplace—the key to achieving success, finding meaning, and staying true to your authentic self in today’s business world—from the organizational expert and celebrated author of The Fix.In her two decades researching organizations, Michelle King has discovered that people who succeed possess a particularly unique skill: They know how workplaces work. More specifically, to get ahead, they do not rely on the often generic and outdated written formal rules that for a century have defined the workplace. Instead, they have learned to gauge how they should behave and perform by becoming aware of informal (and unspoken) rules that exist just below the surface, rather than “formal” organizational guidelines. In this one-of-a-kind guide, King offers her proprietary framework based on over ten years of research and hundreds of employees who reached leadership positions. By focusing on five key areas -- navigating informal networks; developing self-awareness and awareness of others; learning the skills you need to be adaptive to changing conditions; getting support for your next promotion; and finding meaning and fulfillment at work—King teaches every professional how to understand and make these systems work for them and achieve their career ambitions.The new world of work requires a new way of working. With more people vying for top positions, a volatile unpredictable global workplace, and an ever-evolving landscape, it is increasingly important for employees to understand how to negotiate the unspoken and intangible elements of workplace culture.. In How Work Works, King dispels old myths and provides keen observations about what it means to find belonging, build networks, manage the informal and ultimately thrive at work.Trade Review“An insightful guide for those who want to learn how to navigate the new world of work, advance their careers, find meaning and make a contribution beyond a job description.” — Arianna Huffington, founder & CEO, Thrive Global “Michelle Penelope King has masterfully deciphered the unwritten rules of today’s workplace. If you are looking to find your way, How Work Works is your compass for navigating a meaningful career on your own terms.” — Cindy Pace, Chief Diversity Officer, MetLife “How Work Works is a must-read for anyone who touches the workplace. King’s decade of research allows her to lay out five key areas to make work work for all. In a post-pandemic world, where workplace culture is up in the air, How Work Works is a roadmap for workers in these uncertain times.” — Eve Rodsky, New York Times bestselling author of Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live) “Unlock the secrets of managing the ambiguity that is transforming workplaces. This insightful book takes readers on a journey of self-discovery as they learn to navigate the unwritten rules of office politics and master the art of ‘reading the air.' Dr. King is a magnificent guide to discovering and pursuing greater meaning at work.” — Jay Brown, CEO, Crown Castle “How Work Works is a guide for anyone who wants to create a positive, healthy, and productive workplace culture that fosters individual growth, collective success, and inclusivity. Michelle King’s deep understanding of workplace culture provides insights and practical advice on how diversity, equity, and inclusion are all intrinsically linked to company success.” — Sebastian Dettmers, CEO, Stepstone “After a global pandemic, virtual internships, and onboarding, if you are new to work, early in your career, or just need a brush up on how all of this work stuff works, Michelle King has delivered an important and honest resource that will help anyone, especially those new to work, navigate and grow their careers in today’s workplace. These ‘soft skills’ are the keys to success at work. How Work Works is the playbook we’ve ALL needed to level the field in advancing our careers.” — Melissa Kilby, CEO, Girl Up “How Work Works will inspire and guide you in ways you did not even know you needed. Highly recommended for everyone who works.” — Dolly Chugh, NYU Stern Professor and author of The Person You Mean to Be: How Good People Fight Bias "Throughout How Work Works, King offers a persuasive update on corporate-derived conceptions of success and the routes one must take to get there. King points the reader to consider why it is just as important to deepen our understanding of the unwritten, informal socio-cultural cues that shape our work practices and environments as it is to master the work itself. And how timely a resource given the ever-changing landscape of workplaces in a world where our intentional care for others, and the contexts from whence they come, is a critical practice." — Darnell L. Moore, author of No Ashes in the Fire and VP of Inclusion Strategy at Netflix "The people who understand people always win. Doing this means reading the seemingly invisible hints, cues, innuendos and symbolic actions that humans constantly share beyond words. These are the non-obvious secrets of how we work and this book is a wonderfully indispensable guide to decoding them." — Rohit Bhargava, bestselling author of Non-Obvious Megatrends and The Future Normal "Whether you’re well into your career, looking for your next move, or starting something new, this insightful book cuts through the noise and gives you actionable advice to navigate the unwritten rules and find your place and purpose at work." — Dorie Clark, bestselling author of The Long Game and executive education faculty, Duke University Fuqua School of Business "With the authority of experience, King shows how knowing the informal rules is the path to advancement and fulfillment." — Kirkus Reviews "This book will help readers understand what it means to belong, build networks, and succeed at work." — Booklist

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Book SynopsisAn essential introduction and guide to navigating the next Internet revolution—everything from the metaverse and NFTs to DAOs, decentralized finance, and self-sovereign identity—from the co-author of the international bestseller Blockchain Revolution.The Web, and with it the Internet, are entering a new age.Trade Review"Web3 will have a profound impact on the global economy and our society. Alex Tapscott has once again stepped up with timely and essential guidance to help us navigate the tremendous change underway —and the challenges and opportunities ahead." — Dan Schulman, CEO of PayPal "Web3 is a breathtaking innovation that holds great promise but also peril for those who dismiss the future. Tapscott has written a book we need as we enter a new epoch for computing and for society." — Larry Summers, Former United States Secretary of the Treasury "With Web3, Tapscott has captured the zeitgeist. We are on the brink of an extraordinary new epoch where technology can reimagine everything. With clarity of thought and deep insights, this book explores Web3's immense potential." — Steve Wozniak, Co-Founder of Apple Inc. "Tapscott has shown again why he is one of the leading thinkers in the world of blockchain. Web3 is an erudite, plugged-in tour of an emerging future world where Internet users will be free of the shackles of big tech. An insightful, engaging read." — Jeff John Roberts, Crypto Editor at Fortune magazine "An indispensable guide to the internet's next frontier." — Jeremy Allaire, Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Circle “With the rise of generative AI, the metaverse and the next generation of blockchain, Web3 is now a breakthrough platform for innovators to rebuild the world of business and the global economy for a new era of prosperity. This extraordinary book shows how.” — Klaus Schwab, Chairperson of the World Economic Forum “This book will surely become an indispensable tool for understanding Web3 at a time when the dream of a more decentralized, user-controlled internet is on the cusp of becoming a mainstream reality.” — Camila Russo, Founder of The Defiant, Author of The Infinite Machine “Insightful, lively and fun to read. This book is a wonderful guide to Web3. Every person who is curious and cares about the future of commerce, culture and society should read this book.” — Yat Siu, Co-Founder of Animoca Brands “Web3 has the potential to disrupt the experience economy by merging the digital and physical worlds, enabling fast-moving companies to WIN. Tapscott's vision for the future empowers leaders to put technology to work as Web3 matures in the years to come.” — Bill McDermot, CEO of ServiceNow "Alex Tapscott does a brilliant job of dissecting the impact of Web3—how it will change power dynamics, its implications for the next generation, and where innovation must be understood rather than vilified. From one of the leading voices and thinkers in blockchain technology, this is a must-have in any library: digital or otherwise." — Angie Lau, Editor in Chief, Co-CEO of Forkast Labs

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Book SynopsisSuitable for investors, this book provides several proven techniques of Benjamin Graham, "the most influential investment philosopher of the 20th century." In an easy-to-understand style, with entertaining stories and quotes, this book demystifies value investing and gives you simple-to-use trading tactics that can help you reap rewards.Table of ContentsWhat is value investing?; finding safety in the balance sheet; identifying growth in the income statement; choosing a stock; building a portfolio; risk management; special circumstances; corporate management and the value investor; market factors; summary.

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Book SynopsisYou've got your hands on one of the greatest marketing manuals ever written--the classic that defines the strategies, plans, and campaigns of today's marketing battlefield.Table of Contents2500 Years of War.The Principle of Force.The Superiority of the Defense.The New Era of Competition.The Nature of the Battleground.The Strategic Square.Principles of Defensive Warfare.Principles of Offensive Warfare.Principles of Guerilla Warfare.The Cola War.The Beer War.The Burger War.The Computer War.Strategy and Tactics.The Marketing General.

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Book SynopsisProvides information needed to organize, write, and deliver effective, entertaining speeches, from installations to toasts and roasts. This book pinpoints possible speaking contingencies, from failed electricity to a bored audience, and for each one tells how to prevent it, what to do about it, and what to say about it.Table of ContentsIntroduction.Speech Design and Preparation.Speech Delivery.Tips on Working With Specific Kinds of Audience Types.Problems with the Audience.Room and Equipment Problems.Other Tips on Specific Kinds of Speeches.Examples of Simple Group Exercises and Audience Participation Devices; Glossary of Professional Speaking Terms.Glossary of Celebrity Speakers Who Have Contributed Material Just for This Book.

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Book SynopsisAccelerated learning - the use of the full mind and the whole personality to speed and enhance learning - has impressed trainers and learners worldwide with its effectiveness. This title is a guide to this learning approach. It explains an instructional design methodology and presents hundreds of practical techniques and ideas.Table of ContentsPart I: The Learning Revolution. Chapter 1: A Brief History of the A.L. Movement. Chapter 2: The Guiding Principles of A.L. Chapter 3: Curing the West's Educational Diseases. Part II: Natural Learning. Chapter 4: The Brain and Learning. Chapter 5: The SAVI Approach to Learning. Part III: The Four Phases of Learning. Chapter 6: A Summary of the Four Phases. Chapter 7: Phase 1: Preparation Techniques. Chapter 8: Phase 2: Presentation Techniques. Chapter 9: Phase 3: Practice Techniques. Chapter 10: Phase 4: Performance Techniques. Part IV: Additional A.L. Tools and Techniques. Chapter 11: Music for Learning. Chapter 12: Themes. Chapter 13: Pictograms. Chapter 14: Question-Raising Techniques. Chapter 15: Learning Games. Chapter 16: Imagery and Learning. Chapter 17: Natural Light. Chapter 18: Aromas. Part V: Computers and Accelerated Learning. Chapter 19: Using Technology Wisely. Chapter 20: Public Education and the Web. Chapter 21: Enhancing Technology-Based Learning. Part VI: Rapid Instructional Design (RID). Chapter 22: Rapid Design Principles. Chapter 23: The 7-Step Rapid Design Process. Part VII: The Learning Revolution and You. Chapter 24: The Soul of an A.L. Practitioner. Growing A.L. in Your Organization. Chapter 25: Growing A.L. in Your Organization. Resources: Literature, Music, Organizations.

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Book SynopsisFeatures dozens of simple games aims to foster and encourage creativity in the workplace and at home. This title includes games that help to: produce dramatically innovative work; convince people that they're creative; get a new project off the ground; perk up a meeting; overcome a creative block; and, use failure to spur creativity.Table of ContentsGetting Ready. The New Science and Technology of Creativity. How to Use This Book. The Games. The ABCs of Creativity. The Amazing Magazine Game. The Anonymous Suggestion Game. The Audience Game. Bridges to Creativity. Broadening: Design Challenge. Broadening: Workplace Challenge. The Broader the Better. Building a Better Capturing Machine. Capturing: Design Challenge. Capturing: Workplace Challenge. Capturing a Daydream. Challenging: Design Challenge. Challenging: Workplace Challenge. Creative Potential: Design Challenge. Creative Potential: Workplace Challenge. The Experts Game. Feedback and Recognition: Design Challenge. Feedback and Recognition: Workplace Challenge. The Keys to Creativity (Basic Version). The Keys to Creativity (Advanced Version). The Lola Cola Game. Managing Resources: Design Challenge. Managing Resources: Workplace Challenge. Managing Teams: Design Challenge. Managing Teams: Workplace Challenge. The Memory Game. The Monkey-Do Game. The News-You-Can-Use Game. The No-Hands Game. The Not-for-the-Fainthearted Game. The Odd Couple Game. The Popsicology Game. The Random Doodles Game. Selling a Zork. The Shifting Game. The Srtcdjgklered Game. Sticky Business. Surrounding: Design Challenge. Surrounding: Workplace Challenge. The Team as Quality Editor. The Tell-Me-a-Story Game. The Tiny Little Nod Game. The Toys-as-Tools Game. The Ultimate Challenge Game. The Waiting Design Game. What D'Ya Know?

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Book SynopsisExplains how to impact a company's performance by combining the strength of Lean Production and Six Sigma. This book shows how Lean and Six Sigma methods complement each other. It outlines a program for combining the synergies of these initiatives to provide the organization with greater speed, less process variation, and more bottom-line impact.Table of ContentsPart I - Executive Overview; Chapter 1: Achieving Major Cost and Lead Time Reductions this year; Chapter 2: Why all the delay and cost? Chapter 3: Let Warren Buffett set your priorities for Value Creation; Part II - Creating a Powerful Engine of Wealth Creation; Chapter 4: Benchmarking - CEO's tell what every CEO should know; Chapter 5: Leadership buy-in - The Transforming event; Chapter 6: Creating the Six Sigma Infrastructure and Leaders; Chapter 7: Training Your Organization for Lean Six Sigma; Chapter 8: Making Teams succeed by Predicting Performance; Part II - Getting the Results This Year; Chapter 9: The First 100 days; Chapter 10: The Quantified Value: Defining the Value Stream and time bottlenecks; Chapter 11: The power of the tools - A CEO's overview; Chapter 12: Sharing Best practices; Chapter 13: Accelerating Product Development; Chapter 14: Suppliers - beginning of the Value Stream; Chapter 15: Distribution and logistics - End of the Value Stream; Chapter 16: e-Business and Supply Chain velocity; Chapter 17: Transactional processes - Back to the hotel; Chapter 18: Using Lean Six Sigma in Acquisitions and Divestitures

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Book SynopsisLong-established as a definitive resource by Wall Street professionals, The Complete Guide to Option Pricing Formulas has been revised and updated to reflect the realities of today's options markets. The Second Edition contains a complete listing of virtually every pricing formula_all presented in an easy-to-use dictionary format, with expert author commentary and ready-to-use programming code. The Second Edition of this classic guide now includes more than 60 new option models and formulasâextensive tables providing an overview of all formulasânew examples and applicationsâand an updated CD containing all pricing formulas, with VBA code and ready-to-use Excel spreadsheets. The volume also features several new chapters covering such things as: option sensitivities, discrete dividend, commodity options, and two chapters on numerical methods covering trees, finite difference and Monte Carlo Simulation. The new edition of The Complete Guide to OpTable of Contents 1: Black-Scholes-Merton 2: Black-Scholes-Merton Greeks 3: Analytical Formulas for American Options 4: Exotic Options Single Asset 5: Exotic Option on Two Assets 6: Black-Scholes- mertoMertonstments and Alternatives 7: Trees and Finite Difference methods 8: Monte Carlo Simulation 9: Options on Stock That Pay Discrete Dividends 10: Commodity and Energy Options 11: Interest Rate Derivatives 12: Volatility and Correlation 13: Distributions 14: Some Useful Formulas

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Book SynopsisA step-by-step technique for sparking breakthrough creativity in advertising--or any fieldSince its publication in 1965, A Technique for Producing Ideas has helped thousands of advertising copywriters smash through internal barriers to unleash their creativity. Professionals from poets and painters to scientists and engineers have also used the techniques in this concise, powerful book to generate exciting ideas on demand, at any time, on any subject. Now let James Webb Young's unique insights help you look inside yourself to find that big, elusive idea--and once and for all lift the veil of mystery from the creative process."James Webb Young is in the tradition of some of our greatest thinkers when he describes the workings of the creative process. The results of many years in advertising have proved to him that the key element in communications success is the production of relevant and dramatic ideas. He not only makes this point vividly for us b

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Book SynopsisHelps you find your inner strength. This title features many mediations and affirmations that help you recognize and nurture your innate strengths and gifts.

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Book SynopsisThe 10th Anniversary Edition of the book that has given hope and inspiration to thousands who are dealing with eating disorders"If you or someone you love has an eating disorder, this is the book to read."âDr. PhilJenni had been in an abusive relationship with Ed for far too long. He controlled Jenniâs life, distorted her self-image, and tried to physically harm her throughout their long affair. Then, in therapy, Jenni learned to treat her eating disorder as a relationship, not a condition. By thinking of her eating disorder as a unique personality separate from her own, Jenni was able to break up with Ed once and for all.Inspiring, compassionate, and filled with practical exercises to help you break up with your own personal E.D., Life Without Ed provides hope to the millions of people plagued by eating disorders. Beginning with Jenniâs âœdivorceâ from Ed, this supportive, lifesaving book combines a patientâs insights and experiences with

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Book SynopsisOffers an introduction on how to use Lean Six Sigma to improve your workplace, meet your goals, and better serve your customers. This title helps to discover how Lean Six Sigma quality improvement method can give you the tools to identify and eliminate waste and quality problems in your own work area.

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Book SynopsisWork teams succeed only when they can eliminate rivalries and focus their different perspectives and skills on solving the problem or challenge at hand. This book shows you how to build such teams, working with individual members as well as the collective team to produce creative, consistent, and decisive results every time.

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