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Book Synopsis#1 bestselling author and acclaimed venture capitalist John Doerr reveals a sweeping action plan to conquer humanity''s greatest challenge: climate change.In 2006, John Doerr was moved by Al Gore''s An Inconvenient Truth and a challenge from his teenage daughter: Dad, your generation created this problem. You better fix it. Since then, Doerr has searched for solutions to this existential problem-as an investor, an advocate and a philanthropist. Fifteen years later, despite breakthroughs in batteries, electric vehicles, plant-based proteins and solar and wind power, global warming continues to get worse. Its impact is all around us: droughts, floods, wildfires, the melting of the polar ice caps. Our world is squarely in a climate crisis and on the brink of a climate disaster. Yet despite our state of emergency, climate change has yet to be tackled with the urgency and ambition it demands. More than ever, we need a clear course of action. Fueled Trade ReviewThis book is a critical blueprint for anyone looking to take concrete steps to reach net-zero emissions. Unlike many who simply issue ambiguous long-dated pledges to help solve the climate crisis, John Doerr understands the urgent need to ACT quickly and decisively. With Speed & Scale, he combines his extensive experience as a legendary technology expert and investor with his tried-and-true management methods to put forward a clear, detailed, and comprehensive plan for climate action exactly when we need it most. * Al Gore, former U.S. Vice President *John Doerr is the world's leading mind on turning truly audacious goals into objectives and key results. In this culminating contribution, he performs an inspired act of world leadership: plying his craft to create a comprehensive plan to tackle one of the most vexing challenges in human history. * Jim Collins, author of Good to Great and Built to Last *With personal insight and visionary foresight, Doerr provides us with a practical guide for both public and private sector participation in decarbonizing the global economy, a task as challenging as it is urgent. * Christiana Figueres, former executive secretary of the UN Climate Change Convention *Speed & Scale is critical reading for anyone who wants to take action on the most important issue of our time: climate change. It's a challenge that feels impossible to solve, but Doerr outlines a clear path forward and how we can get involved to make an impact. * Susan Wojcicki, CEO of YouTube *A practical path inthe fight against climate change...Doerr approaches the problem as a hard-nosed businessman who sees an opportunity, creates a plan, and organizes resources before moving ahead. Using this approach and prose that is superior to many similar books, the author crafts a specific, comprehensible description of the elements that contribute to climate change and what needs to be done...Throughout, readers are guided by ingenious illustrations and often startling facts. * Kirkus *John Doerr is a man with a plan for our planet - and boy do we need one. Keep away if you don't think commerce can play a creative role... or don't want deep dive analytics from someone who is always measuring what matters. He matters. * Bono *A brilliant, unputdownable treatise to focus attention on the most important problem of our times. * Business Standard *Immaculately researched [and] eminently readable. -- Jon Swarz * MarketWatch *A clear, accessible and actionable plan...the single best guide to thinking about climate policy. -- Fareed Zakaria * The Washington Post *

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Book SynopsisDK brings you a practical guide summarising the skills you need to succeed at presenting and hold the audience in the palm of your hand!Introducing DK''S Essential Managers - a one-stop guide full of top tips to boost performance and passion within a business environment.Jam-packed with tools needed to communicate effectively and develop self-conviction, from preparing presentations to understanding your audience, this business management book offers the latest tips and tricks on opening with impact, putting your message across, captivating your listeners, and will boost your presentation skills like never before.Enveloped in a slim and sleek design, Essential Managers encompasses:-A practical how-to approach complete with step-by-step instructions and checklists-Diagrams and illustrations to complement the tips and tricks featured throughout -''In focus'' panels to explore and reflect on key subjects in depth -Effecti

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Book SynopsisIf you''re keen to enhance your sales skills set - look no further than DK''s new and improved practical guide to selling. Learn how to build relationships, present your product and negotiate successfully to achieve the best business results. You''ll discover how to research your market, perfect your pitch, close the deal, and attract further business opportunities. Inside this slim and portable sales book you will find:-A practical, ''how-to'' approach that teaches you how to sell your goods and services to other businesses-''Ask yourself'' features encouraging self-reflection and self-growth -Step-by-step instructions, tips, and checklists, to engage and challenge readers-Eye-catching illustrations, graphics, and tables-Real-world case studies to demonstrate and explain problem-solving and build confidenceFrom experienced business managers to entrepreneurs and business students, this guide will equip you with the critical thin

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Book Synopsis''It''s often said that books are compulsory reading, but this book really is compulsory. You cannot understand slavery, or British Empire, without it'' Sathnam Sanghera Arguing that the slave trade was at the heart of Britain''s economic progress, Eric Williams''s landmark 1944 study revealed the connections between capitalism and racism, and has influenced generations of historians ever since.Williams traces the rise and fall of the Atlantic slave trade through the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to show how it laid the foundations of the Industrial Revolution, and how racism arose as a means of rationalising an economic decision. Most significantly, he showed how slavery was only abolished when it ceased to become financially viable, exploding the myth of emancipation as a mark of Britain''s moral progress.''Its thesis is a starting point for a new generation of scholarship'' New YorkerTrade ReviewA classic critique * Guardian *Groundbreaking * New York Review of Books *A landmark study * Wall Street Journal *It's often said that books are compulsory reading, but this book really is compulsory. You cannot understand slavery, or British Empire, without it. -- Sathnam Sanghera * author of Empireland *This book, recommended to me by a Jamaican fellow-student in 1968, changed my view of the world. It was the first time I was brought up hard and fast, face to face, with how modern Britain developed off the back of the transatlantic slave trade and the wealth created from the labour of slavery -- Michel RosenThe slave trade built capital for the slave-owning Empire, on which the Industrial Revolution was formed. The slave trade was abolished not because of moral outrage but because of a decline in returns. Slavery and capitalism are linked, and Williams launches a full frontal attack on it in this classic, which first appeared almost a century ago. Essential reading for anyone who wishes to know more about the Caribbean. -- Monique Roffey * author of The Mermaid of Black Conch *Wherever you stand on the legacies of slavery and colonialism, Williams' elegant, passionate analysis is simply inescapable. Essential reading for anyone who really cares about history. -- Trevor PhillipsA vital, urgent read. A forensic examination of the system behind systemic racism. Eric Williams succinctly sets out how racism, and all its implications, injustices and inhumanities, was a harrowing repercussion of slavery, invented as a justification for lining a few dead men's pockets -- Nick Hayes * author of Trespass *There can be no effective understanding of modernity and the post-colonial world without an engagement with Eric Williams' Capitalism and Slavery. This is where the rubber hits the road. -- Prof. Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of the University of the West IndiesNo historian of colonialism or slavery can ignore Eric Williams. This book endures as a seminal moment in the historiography of the British Empire -- Michael Taylor * author of The Interest *Groundbreaking and inspiring - a gripping, brilliantly original analysis of British slavery, racism, and the enduring legacies of imperialism -- Fara Dabhoiwala, Princeton UniversitySince Capitalism and Slavery was first published some eighty years ago, no writer on the subject has been able to ignore it. It is a true classic -- Hakim Adi, University of Chichester * author of Pan-Africanism: A History *A superb book about the history of the transatlantic slave trade that basically became a manifesto for the independence of Williams's own country ... Williams is an extraordinary figure, particularly if you're interested in the way certain kinds of observations of injustice can motivate research by historians that, ultimately, lead to massive political change. -- William A. Pettigrew, Professor of History, Lancaster UniversityFew books stand the test of time and remain a catalyst for continuing historiographical debate. Capitalism and Slavery on all accounts is one of these rare books. -- Anthony Bogues, Asa Messer Professor of Humanities & Critical Theory and Inaugural Director of the Center for the Study of Slavery & Justice, Brown UniversityCapitalism and Slavery sparked a scholarly conversation that has yet to die down. In many ways, the debates it generated are more vibrant now than ever and promise to be a lasting touchstone for historians well into the future. -- Guy Emerson Mount, assistant professor of African American history, Auburn University * Black Perspectives *Few works of history have exerted as powerful an influence as Capitalism and Slavery. -- Steven Mintz, Professor of History & member of the Society of American Historians, the University of Texas at AustinWilliams's masterwork is so rich with ideas and historical insights that it still speaks to today's historiography. -- Gerald Horne, Moores Professor of History and African American Studies, University of HoustonIt is a work of conceptual brilliance, intellectually mature, bold, incisive, and immensely provocative... Capitalism and Slavery will remain a historical treasure. -- Colin A. Palmer, Dodge Professor of History and African American studies at Princeton UniversityOne of the most learned, most penetrating and most significant [pieces of work] that has appeared in this field of history. -- Henry Steele Commager, Professor of History, New York UniversityEric Williams's study identifies many of the sinners and the sins committed in the building of British and global capitalism ... Capitalism and Slavery makes us stare down that history and compels us to seek redress from the relevant culpable parties -- Professor William A. Darity, Samuel DuBois Cook Professor of Public Policy, African and African American Studies, and Economics, Duke University

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Book Synopsis''Packed end to end with ways to see the world in new ways'' Mike Krieger, cofounder, Instagram ''Designed to spark creativity, help solve problems, foster connection and make our lives better'' Gretchen Rubin''Navigate today''s world with agility, resilience and imagination'' Lorraine Twohill, CMO, GoogleWhat do they teach you at the most prestigious design school in the world? For the first time, you can find out. This highly-visual guide brings to life the philosophies of some of the d.school''s most inventive and unconventional minds, including founder David Kelley, Choreographer Aleta Hayes and Google Chief Innovation Evangelist Frederik Pferdt and more. Creative Acts for Curious People is packed with ideas about the art of learning, discovery and leading through creative problem solving. With exercises including:- ''Expert Eyes'' to test your observation skills- ''How to Talk to Strangers'' Trade ReviewCreative Acts for Curious People is a delightful, compelling book that offers a dazzling array of practical, thoughtful exercises designed to spark creativity, help solve problems, foster connection, and make our lives better * Gretchen Rubin, New York Times bestselling author and host of the Happier podcast *Mastering the skills of creativity, inventiveness, and improvisation may seem to be out of reach, but not if you are brave enough to read this extraordinary book. With memorable illustrations and compelling exercises, Creative Acts for Curious People clearly lays out practical ways to overcome any obstacle * Francesca Gino, Harvard Business School professor and bestselling author of Rebel Talent *"Attending classes at the d.school changed my life. I learned that to build empathy and creativity, you have to break out of habits and patterns to see the world in new ways. This book is packed end to end with ways to do just that by taking any part of the design process to a new level, be it in the initial need-finding stage or deep into the execution phase. The illustrations are great too! * Mike Krieger, co-founder of Instagram *"I've seen firsthand how the d.school thinks about creativity and design. Creative Acts for Curious Peoplemakes the genius of Sarah Stein Greenberg and the d.school available and accessible to everyone. The experiences inside this book teach both the hard and soft skills that we all need to navigate today's world with agility, resilience, and imagination * Lorraine Twohill, chief marketing officer at Google *Talent and intelligence are universal, but resources and opportunities are not. This book offers everyone what I experienced at the d.school-the realization that when you believe in your own creativity and support people in cultivating their own, together we can create a new future * Michael Tubbs, former mayor of Stockton, California, and founder of Mayors for a Guaranteed Income *

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Book SynopsisBASED ON THE NO 1 HIT PODCAST ''The Lazarus Heist''''You''ll never see North Korea the same way again'' Oliver Bullough, author of Moneyland''One of the most incredible cyber-espionage stories I''ve ever heard'' Jamie Bartlett, author of The Missing Crypto Queen''Pacy and eye-popping'' - Tom Burgis, author of KleptopiaThey have been accused of causing mayhem in Hollywood with 2014''s infamous Sony hack.They''re allegedly behind WannaCry, a cyber-attack which brought NHS hospitals to a dangerous standstill.And it has been claimed that they have stolen more than $ 1bn in an international crime spree.They are the Lazarus Group, a shadowy cabal of hackers accused of working on behalf of the North Korean state.From the streets of Dhaka to the casinos of Macau to the secretive capital of Pyongyang, this shocking story uncovers the secret world of the Lazarus Group, their victimTrade ReviewPacy and eye-popping. It's chilling to read how easily dictators blessed with talented hackers can now terrorise democracies -- Tom Burgis * author of Kleptopia *This is a mindbending investigation. You'll never see North Korea the same way again -- Oliver Bullough * Sunday Times bestselling author of Moneyland and Butler to the World *One of the most incredible cyber-espionage stories I've ever heard -- Jamie Bartlett * author of The Missing Crypto Queen *Cyber warfare and criminal hacking has never been more pertinent. This a must read to understand the threats currently facing all of us globally * Annie Machon, author of Spies, Lies and Whistleblowers *Part detective story, part thriller, but scary since it is all true. White exposes North Korea as a pariah State where ruthless dictatorship joins forces with international cyber crime. A compelling account of a 21st century threat to us all * Sir David Omand, former head of GCHQ and author of How Spies Think *Geoff White's thorough investigation reads as part detective story, part thriller, but scary since it is all true. He exposes North Korea as a pariah State where ruthless dictatorship joins forces with international cyber crime. A compelling account of a 21st century threat to us all * Professor Sir David Omand, former head of GCHQ and author of How Spies Think *North Korea is one of the world's least understood countries. By uncovering key details about the innovative methods of the Lazarus Group, and richly detailing its operations, Geoff White has performed a crucial service in our conception of the criminal state that is North Korea. Read this book! * Isaac Stone Fish, author of America Second: How America's Elites Are Making China Stronger *In this captivating gem of a book, Geoff takes us on a whirlwind global adventure that covers the events around a fascinating and important cyber attack that we all should be aware of * Jack Rhysider, founder of Darknet Diaries *While the book reads like a typical Hollywood crime drama, in the end the good guys do not win * Foreign Policy *A pacey insight into the cutting edge of modern crime and an equally fascinating portrait of life inside North Korea * The Economist *A globe-trotting, criminal thriller, with geopolitical implications, glitz and glamour, high tech, life and death stakes, and, what's more-it is all true. -- Joshua C. Huminsk * Diplomatic Courier *A riveting investigation reveals a world of shadowy criminals, sophisticated hacks and bungled schemes * Financial Times *A captivating read that contains everything from geopolitics and cybercrime to Hollywood and the idiosyncrasies of North Korea's over-the-top regime-none of which can be dull on any day * India Times *An easy-to-read book on cybersecurity. If you hold crypto, you need to know the basics of security -- Changpeng Zhao * CEO of Binance *

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Book SynopsisWe are experiencing the greatest global shift in the world of work for a century. So, how do we make the most of this unique opportunity and radically redesign the way we work - forever?Professor Lynda Gratton is the global thought-leader on the future of work. Based on thirty years of research into the technological, demographic, cultural and societal trends that are shaping work, and building on what we learnt through our experiences of the global pandemic, Lynda Gratton presents her innovative four step framework for redesigning work that will help you: Understand the challenges your business is facingReimagine creative, new approaches and processesModel and Test these within your organisationAct and Create based on contemporary, data-led feedbackWhether you're leading a small team or running a multinational, this is the time to make lasting change and equip your business for the future. Redesigning Work is the definitive book on how to transform your organisation and make hybrid woTrade ReviewAn intelligent, deeply thoughtful book that will walk you through the choices that will be critical to your people's future happiness and well-being, and by extension, to your organization's performance. * Rita McGrath *We are going through a period of extraordinary change and working practices will change profoundly. Lynda's book helps us think through the implications. * Lord Mervyn Davies, formed CEO and Chairman of Standard Chartered *Very much a how-to guide, with practical frameworks and examples. The message is clear: don't leave the future of work to chance * Financial Times *A remarkably thoughtful and practical guide to rethinking how work gets done. With Gratton's help, this journey can be far more systematic and rewarding than it would otherwise be. * Amy Edmondson, Harvard Professor *Lynda's book couldn't come at a better time as every CEO and their senior team grapple with the future of work. This book provides excellent advice as we attempt to build it! * Ann Cairns, Vice Chairman Mastercard *Very much a how-to guide, with practical frameworks and examples. The rigour and discipline Gratton brings to the book might surprise those who haven't been involved in organisational change. The message is clear: don't leave the future of work to chance * Financial Times *

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Book SynopsisDiscover the best-kept beauty secrets from three generations of editors and experts at Vogue Paris . . .''French beauty secrets that''ll give you some ooh la la!'' DAILY EXPRESS''Breaks down everything you''ve ever wanted to know about French beauty'' INSTYLE_______ Your guide to French beauty will guide you through . . . Simple changes to your beauty habits, from the correct way to wash your hair to the vital items no make-up bag should be without How to give your skin a healthy glow in just a few simple steps Advice for women of all ages, Jeunesse, Plenitude and Maturite, to ensure energy, confidence and happiness Which self-tanners to use and how to apply for a beautiful, healthy, summer tan The four pillars of French wellness: food, posture, exercise and movement you need and dormez-vousAnd much more . . . Clémence Von Mueffling draws on her family''s wisdom and passion to show how you can achieve effortless French beauty at any age. Filled with tips, intimate anecdotes and expert interviews, Ageless Beauty is sure to become every woman''s definitive beauty guide._______ ''A delicious dose of effortless chic, timeless glamour, priceless beauty secrets, self-care and self-confidence'' Sarah Brown, former Beauty Director, VOGUE''This book is a magical guide, with expert advice in three categories so women of all ages will feel it is specifically tailored to them'' Aerin Lauder, Style and Image Director of ESTEE LAUDER

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Book SynopsisFrom Wall Street Journal columnist Spencer Jakab, the real story of the GameStop squeeze - and the surprising winners of a rigged game. ''Jakab adeptly skewers the popular but dangerously wrong narrative of Reddit''s David thumping Wall Street''s Goliath, and shows how the casino always wins in the end. DeepF***ingRespect for an important book with lessons far more durable than GameStop''s stock market levitation.'' Robin Wigglesworth, author of Trillions During one crazy week in January 2021, a motley crew of retail traders on Reddit''s r/wallstreetbets forum had seemingly done the impossible - they had brought some of the biggest, richest players on Wall Street to their knees. Their weapon was GameStop, a failing retailer whose shares briefly became the most-traded security on the planet and the subject of intense media coverage. The Revolution That Wasn''t is the riveting story of how the meme stock squeeze unfoldeTrade ReviewJakab adeptly skewers the popular but dangerously wrong narrative of Reddit's David thumping Wall Street's Goliath, and shows how the casino always wins in the end. * Robin Wigglesworth, author of Trillions *Ever since the GameStop saga erupted into the headlines in the winter of 2021, we've all been waiting for the definitive take. This book is it. * Bethany McLean, bestselling co-author of The Smartest Guys in the Room and All The Devils Are Here *The saga of GameStop and other meme stocks is revealed with the skill of a thrilling whodunit. Jakab writes with an anti-Midas touch. If he touched gold, he would bring it to life. * Burton G. Malkiel, author of A Random Walk Down Wall Street *The real story of the GameStop short squeeze. Jakab walks us through every twist and turn with nuanced insight and sheds a clarifying light on the shifts happening in today's retail revolution. * Jaime Rogozinski, founder of Reddit’s WallStreetBets *An unputdownable post-mortem of the freakiest tale of pandemic-age finance - and of how investing became gamified. Jakab speaks with the key characters and highlights the structural issues, deploys the nihilistic "degen" jargon and recounts priceless anecdotes, cutting through the narrative to tell us what really happened during the GameStop short squeeze * Gian M. Volpicelli, Senior Writer, Wired *A gripping account of the social movement that took over the investing world in 2020-2021. The heroes here thought they were sticking it to the man, but became the man's stick. Jakab tells this story with warmth and humor, making financial concepts accessible to a lay audience. You will be entertained. * Scott Galloway, Professor of Marketing at NYU Stern School of Business, and New York Times bestselling author of The Four and Post Corona *A timely and hugely important book. The GameStop saga shows what happens when the little guy takes on Wall Street at its own game: there can only be one winner. Spencer Jakab is a top-drawer journalist who understands this industry inside out. I can't recommend this book highly enough. * Robin Powell, journalist, author and editor of The Evidence-Based Investor *An important look at how markets - and people - defy prediction and occasionally lose their minds. * Morgan Housel, bestselling author of The Psychology of Money *When an ailing video games retailer saw its shares soar into the stratosphere for no reason other than that newbie traders wanted to put one over on arrogant hedge funds, it was hard not to cheer David's felling of Goliath. But in this meticulous examination of the Gamestop saga, Spencer Jakab reminds us of a simple truth - the house, or in this case Wall Street, always wins in the end. * Rory Cellan-Jones, former BBC technology correspondent *Thrumming narrative ... Anybody who buys and sells stocks, and anyone who "invests" in anything old or new, should read this book. * Los Angeles Times *

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Book SynopsisBen Le Fort is an economist and writer. He is the founder and author of Making of a Millionaire, a newsletter published via Medium & Substack to his 80,000+ readers. He is dedicated to researching complex financial topics, providing his readers with digestible takeaways, and encouraging better personal finance habits. Ben's own investment journey has seen him go from paying off his student debt in 2015 to becoming a millionaire.

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Book SynopsisThe COVID-19 pandemic isn''t over, but even as governments around the world strive to put it behind us, they''re also starting to talk about what happens next. How can we prevent a new pandemic from killing millions of people and devastating the global economy? Can we even hope to accomplish this?Bill Gates believes the answer is yes, and in this book he lays out clearly and convincingly what the world should have learned from COVID-19 and what all of us can do to ward off another disaster like it. Relying on the shared knowledge of the world''s foremost experts and on his own experience of combating fatal diseases through the Gates Foundation, he first makes us understand the science of corona diseases. Then he helps us understand how the nations of the world, working in conjunction with one another and with the private sector, can not only ward off another COVID-like catastrophe but also go far to eliminate all respiratory diseases, including the flu.Here is

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Book SynopsisBuild The Damn Thing is a battle-tested guide for every entrepreneur who the establishment has excluded. Finney, an investor and startup champion, explains how to build a business from the ground up; from developing a business plan to finding investors, growing a team, and refining a product. Finney empowers entrepreneurs to take advantage of their unique networks; arms readers with responses to investors who say, great pitch but I just don''t do Black women; and inspires them to overcome naysayers. For all the Builders striving to build their businesses in a world that has overlooked and underestimated them: this is the essential guide to knowing, breaking, remaking and building your own rules of entrepreneurship in a startup and investing world designed by the Entitleds.Don''t wait for the system to let you in - break down the door and build your damn thing.Trade ReviewHaving been an entrepreneur and founder for over 20 years, I have read my fair share of business books but Build The Damn Thing is like nothing else I've read! Kathryn's honest insights and 'tell it like it is' approach to building is not only refreshing...it's necessary; especially in a time when so much is at stake. I greatly appreciate the attention to principles typically glossed over-or completely ignored-in most books about entrepreneurship, like the importance of core values. That, for me, makes Build The Damn Thing a must-read for any aspiring startup founder grounded in commitment and responsibility. -- Diana Verde Nieto, founder and CEO of Positive LuxuryAn inspiring and galvanising guide to starting a business for anyone who finds themselves on the outside trying to break in. Filled with motivating and practical advice, this is a must read for every aspiring entrepreneur. -- Kanya King, founder of MOBOHard earned knowledge, practical advice and an authentic engaging style combine to make this business building primer a must read for both wantrepreneurs and early stage business builders. The author's enthusiastic mantra "you got this" is a timely rallying cry for all of us. I plan to continue building the damn thing. -- Eric Collins, author of We Don't Need PermissionA guide to compete against the odds! What you might perceive to be a negative attribute, could very well be your superpower! -- Bianca Miller-Cole, Founder and CEO of The Be Group and author of Self-Made and The Business Survival KitKathryn has done an incredible job breaking down the steps of how any entrepreneur can be successful on this business journey with practical and tangle steps. Such an easy read which I'm sure will help so many achieve their goals in business - great book! -- Byron Cole, author of Self-Made and The Business Survival Kit

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Book SynopsisEmpty shelves, petrol station queues and energy shortages: crises more familiar to those who lived through the 1960s and 1970s have now become a reality for many as global shipping times are squeezed, containers lie unopened at docks and supply shortages push up inflation, increasing the cost of consumer goods from milk to cars to building materials.In Sold Out, James Rickards explains why the shelves are empty, who broke the supply chain and why shortages will persist. He breaks down the history and structure of business around the world to offer readers a behind-the-scenes look at what''s really going on, and what they can do to mitigate the worst of what''s to come.Drawing on his financial expertise, he explains that consumers and investors need to be nimble to come through this unprecedented turn of events in good shape. Luckily, Rickards is on hand to provide the tools readers need to look ahead, monitor key trends and insulate against risks.

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Book SynopsisWhen it comes to the climate, we don''t need more marketing or anxiety. We need established facts and a plan for collective action.The climate is the fundamental issue of our time, yet it seems we can barely agree on what is really going on, let alone what needs to be done. We urgently need facts, not opinions. Insights, not statistics.The Carbon Almanac is a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration between hundreds of writers, researchers, thinkers, and leaders that focuses on what we know, what has come before, and what might happen next. With thousands of data points, articles and charts explaining carbon''s impact on everything in our society, from our the economy to extreme weather events, it is the definitive source for facts and the basis for a global movement to fight climate change. This book isn''t what the oil companies, marketers, activists, or politicians want you to believe. This is what''s really happening, right now. Our planet is in trTrade ReviewA valuable tool in fighting the (mis)information wars that are part of a strategy to dilute, confuse and diminish the climate change narrative. A valuable, timely and important book. Buy it and give it to your children and relevant policy makers too. -- Simon Cocking * Irish Tech News *

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Book SynopsisIs the metaverse a brave new world? An immersive digital playground? The next generation of online gaming? Or just the latest manifestation of our human tendency to create other realities?Herman Narula argues that it is all of these things. His vision of the metaverse, deeply rooted in history and psychology, looks to the Egyptians, whose conception of death inspired them to build the pyramids, to modern-day sports fans whose fantasy leagues are as competitive as the real thing, and finds that humanity has always sought to supplement our day-to-day lives with a rich diversity of alternative immersive experiences. Rigorously researched, passionately argued, and written by a tech founder and creator of digital worlds, Virtual Society reveals why the metaverse offers a new universe of ideas that offers users unprecedented opportunities to create, explore and find meaning. It''s an essential guide for anyone who wants to get beyond superficial headlines and understand the true shape of our virtual future.

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Book SynopsisA definitive guide to the metaverse: why it''s important, why it matters to society, and how to create a metaverse that works for all of us---------------''Brimming with big and convincing arguments about where human life is heading'' Arianna Huffington---------------The metaverse is a vision of how the next generation of the internet will operate. Many people believe it is the future. But what will that future look like? An immersive digital playground? The next generation of online gaming? Or just the latest manifestation of our human tendency to create other realities?Herman Narula argues that it is all of these things and more. His vision of the metaverse, deeply rooted in history and psychology, looks to the Egyptians, whose concept of death inspired them to build the pyramids, to modern-day sports fans whose fantasy leagues are as competitive as the real thing, and finds that humanity has always sought waysTrade ReviewA fascinating, provocative case that the metaverse will not merely transform our virtual experiences - it may actually enrich the quality of our lives * Adam Grant, no. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again *Brimming with big and convincing arguments about where human life is heading. * Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO, Thrive *This mind-expanding, vitally important book blows through superficial takes * Marc Andreessen, cofounder and general partner, Andreessen Horowitz *

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of the modern business classic The Smartest Guys in the Room comes a damning indictment of late-stage capitalism-and the leaders that were brutally unprepared for a global pandemic.In 2020, the coronavirus pandemic made it painfully clear that governments across the world could not adequately protect their citizens. Millions of people suffered and died in just two years, while administrations around the globe blundered; prize-winning economists overlooked devastating trade-offs from the collapse of trade; and elites escaped to isolated retreats, unaffected by - and worse, even profiting from - the worst healthcare crisis to hit humanity in decades.In this page-turning economic, political and financial history, veteran journalists Bethany McClean and Joseph Nocera analyse the American response to the pandemic as a case study, to offer fresh and provocative answers. With laser-sharp reporting and deep sourcing, they investigate what really

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Book SynopsisCarolyn Dailey is the founder of Creative Entrepreneurs, an international community empowering creatives to succeed personally and professionally. She has championed creative lives in the fields of design, music, architecture, film, fashion, publishing, and gamingand in the heart of government at No. 10 Downing Street. Dailey has been named by Creative Review as one of the Top 50 Creative Leaders, by WIRED magazine as one of the Top 10 Women Digital Powerbrokers and by BIMA as one of the Top 10 Entrepreneurs progressing the creative industries. She spent over 20 years as Time Warner's top executive in Europe, expanding the reach of HBO, CNN, Warner Bros. and Time Inc. She has given lectures at institutions including Cambridge University and Central St Martins, and regularly appears on Sky News.

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Book SynopsisHumans aren''t a resource to be bought, used and discarded - they are the point of the workplace, the life essence of innovation, growth and success.From the bestselling author of Purple Cow and This Is Marketing comes an urgent manifesto for leaders facing unprecedented challenges in a rapidly-changing workplace.The workplace has undergone a massive shift. Remote work and economic instability have depressed innovation and left us disconnected and disengaged. Paychecks no longer buy loyalty, happiness, and effort. Quiet quitting runs rampant, and people show up without truly showing up. Alarmed managers are doubling down on keystroke surveillance, productivity tracking and back-to-the-office mandates, when what they should be doing is the opposite - affording employees the dignity necessary to inject purpose and motivation into their work.In The Song of Significance, legendary author and business thinker Seth Godin posits a new vie

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Book SynopsisDiscover the revolutionary practice of TIMEBOXING guaranteed to optimize productivity in every aspect of your life''A masterclass in intentional living'' Nir Eyal, the author of Indistractable''It really works. If my Stanford students could read only one book this year, that would be Timeboxing'' BJ Fogg, the bestselling author of Tiny Habits''Timeboxing can help you get things done, but more importantly, it can help you do more of what you love'' Kim Scott, the bestselling author of Radical Candor------------------------Do you feel like you''re always busy, but never truly productive?Do you crave a simpler, more intentional life?Every day we face a bewildering array of work and life choices but at any given moment it can be unclear what to focus our attention on. Timeboxing is the antidote to our contemporary decision fatigue and with this boTrade ReviewTimeboxing can help you get things done, but more importantly, it can help you do more of what you love and less of what you hate. Zao-Sanders will explain to you how timeboxing the stuff you have to do but don't want to do as well as the things you do want to do will help you get more pleasure and less tedium out of life. As you internalize the lessons of this exceptionally wise book, you’ll begin to feel the presence of a coach who’s there with you every step of the way. -- Kim Scott, the bestselling author of 'Radical Candor'A masterclass in intentional living. This book on timeboxing is essential for anyone seeking focus in a distracted world. I've long championed the benefits of timeboxing, and Marc’s book brings it to life. -- Nir Eyal, the author of 'Indistractable'This brilliant book will teach you how to stop trying to do too much, so that you can actually get more done! Bound to become a classic in the productivity literature. -- Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, the author of 'The Talent Illusion' and 'I, Human'Now more than ever effective focus is a problem many, probably most of us feel. We are confused and overwhelmed on a daily basis. This smart and engaging book presents a deceptively simple, subtly powerful technique for structuring our lives and work to actually get things done. It's a revelation. -- Michael Bhaskar, the author of 'Curation' and 'Human Frontiers'Timeboxing is an eminently practical book that changed my habits almost immediately—and also changed the way It think about time itself. It helped me organize my life around the people and things that matter most, and gave me a practical guide for doing so. Box time on your calendar right now to read this book. -- Luke Burgis, the author of 'Wanting' and 'Unrepeatable'Constraint=Freedom. In Timeboxing, Marc Zao-Sanders explores the why behind constraining your time as well as the practical details of how to make it happen. The goal isn't to live a rigid existence but instead a life vibrant with intention and full of what truly matters to you. If you feel like you're floating through life without a plan, read this book. -- Elizabeth Grace Saunders, the author of 'Divine Time Management'Timeboxing is a delight. The book is interesting and practical. Each chapter serves a purpose. Best of all, the method really works. For over 30 years I’ve sought to optimize my work and my life. I thought I had things pretty much figured out. But then I read Timeboxing. The impact was immediate and dramatic. My new habit of timeboxing each morning has lifted me to a new level of focus, calm, and productivity. We all can benefit from more focus and more impact. That’s exactly what Timeboxing offers. The short chapters are well organized and easy to read. You can use the techniques immediately to boost productivity with less stress each day. If my Stanford students could read only one book this year, I’d want it to be Timeboxing by Marc Zao-Sanders. -- BJ Fogg, the bestselling author of 'Tiny Habits'

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Book SynopsisHaving demystified financial jargon and outlined the key pillars of investing, Female Invest have laid down the foundations and educated us on how to become more financially savvy. Now it's time to put your money where your mouth is and set and achieve your own financial goals.If you are looking to save for a holiday, a first deposit, or simply want to invest in a better future for you and the planet, this financial planner contains the practical steps and interactive budgeting exercises you need to get excited about your financial future.With advice for changing your financial habits, guides for setting goals for saving, an sections of monthly and weekly planning and reviewing, this year-long planner is here to empower you to take back control of your money na drive on your own terms.Even if you only have a tiny savings fund to begin with, you too can live a rewarding and limitless life by investing in yourself.

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Book SynopsisNFTs cause excitement and skepticism. How much value can a token hold? What drives this value?To properly appreciate NFTs we must first understand what they actually are, how they work and in what contexts they are used.The Everything Token is an essential primer on NFTs (non-fungible tokens), explaining their use, purpose, and how businesses can create and exploit them to develop new product lines, building customer loyalty and increased revenues at the same time.Together the authors have spent much of the past few years embedded in NFT communities and helping launch NFT products. As self-described beta testers of this brand-new technology, they've seen its power first-hand and aim to educate others on the importance, uses and purpose of NFT and surrounding, ever-evolving technologies.Demystifying the complexities, two experts in NFTs show why we should take NFTs much more seriously than their reputation as fun digital art collectibles suggest

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Book SynopsisIn this new edition of his landmark book, Richard Layard shows that there is a paradox at the heart of our lives. Most people want more income. Yet as societies become richer, they do not become happier. This is not just anecdotally true, it is the story told by countless pieces of scientific research. We now have sophisticated ways of measuring how happy people are, and all the evidence shows that on average people have grown no happier in the last fifty years, even as average incomes have more than doubled. In fact, the First World has more depression, more alcoholism and more crime than fifty years ago. This paradox is true of Britain, the United States, continental Europe, and Japan. What is going on? Now fully revised and updated to include developments since first publication, Layard answers his critics in what is still the key book in ''happiness studies''.Trade ReviewUnorthodox, devastatingly straightforward and more provocative of actual thought than 90% of books said to be "thought-provoking". If happiness isn't a political issue, what's the point of politics? -- Andrew MarrA remarkable book ... which effectively trashes the claim of economics to guide policy for a good society ... read it, and take heart -- Simon Caulkin * Observer *Fascinating ... argues that we should make happiness, not growth, the object of our economic policies -- John Kay * Financial Times *

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Book SynopsisWhat's it like to start a revolution? How do you build the biggest tech company in the world? And why do you walk away from it all? Paul Allen co-founded Microsoft. Together he and Bill Gates turned an idea - writing software - into a company and then an entire industry. This title tells the story of how it came about.Trade ReviewHighly readable, refreshingly honest * Mail on Sunday *A fascinating tale of the early days of the software industry * Financial Times *A founding father of the modern information age . . . provides a fascinating insight into the ironies of capitalism * The Times *He, and a tiny club of others, literally invented the twenty-first century -- BonoRiveting reading * Observer *

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Book SynopsisWilliam D. Cohan''s Money and Power: How Goldman Sachs Came to Rule the World is a chronicle of the most successful, iconic bank on Wall Street, from the firm''s founding in 1869 to the present day. Goldman Sachs are the investment bank all other banks - and most businesses - want to emulate; the firm with the best talent, the best clients, the best strategy. But is their success just down to the gilded magic of the ''Goldman way''? William D. Cohan has gained unprecedented access to Goldman''s inner circle - both on and off the record. In an astonishing story of clashing egos, backstabbing, sex scandals, private investigators, court cases and government cabals, he reveals what really lies beneath their gold-plated image. ''The best analysis yet of Goldman''s increasingly tangled web of conflicts''   Economist ''Startling ... lifts the lid on Goldman''s pivotal role in the meltdown''   Mail on Sunday ''Cohan portrays a firm that has grown so large and hungry that it''s no longer long-term greedy but short-term vicious. And that''s the wonder - and horror - of Goldman Sachs''   Businessweek ''Cohan''s book tells of bitter power struggles and business cock-ups''   Guardian ''A definitive account of the most profitable and influential investment bank of the modern era''   The New York Times Book Review William D. Cohan was an award-winning investigative journalist before embarking on a seventeen-year career as an investment banker on Wall Street. His first book, The Last Tycoons, about Lazard, won the 2007 Financial Times/Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year Award and was a New York Times bestseller. His second book, House of Cards, also a bestseller, is an account of the last days of Bear Stearns & Co.Trade ReviewRevelatory, engrossing, penetrating ... Cohan revels in a good bust-up * Financial Times *The best analysis yet of Goldman's increasingly tangled web of conflicts * Economist *Startling ... lifts the lid on Goldman's pivotal role in the meltdown * Mail on Sunday *Cohan portrays a firm that has grown so large and hungry that it's no longer long-term greedy but short-term vicious. And that's the wonder - and horror - of Goldman Sachs * Businessweek *Cohan's book tells of bitter power struggles and business cock-ups * Guardian *A definitive account of the most profitable and influential investment bank of the modern era * New York Times Book Review *

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Book SynopsisWhat Money Can''t Buy is the Top Ten Sunday Times Bestseller from ''the superstar philosopher'', Michael SandelShould we financially reward children for good marks? Is it ethical to pay people to donate organs? What about hiring mercenaries to fight our wars, outsourcing inmates to for-profit prisons or selling citizenship? In recent decades, market values have impinged on almost every aspect of life - medicine, education, government, law, even family life. We have drifted from having a market economy to being a market society. In What Money Can''t Buy Michael Sandel asks: Isn''t there something wrong with a world in which everything is for sale? And how do we protect the things that really matter?''Brilliant, easily readable, beautifully delivered and often funny ... an indispensable book'' David Aaronovitch, The Times''In a culture mesmerised by the market, Sandel''s is the indispensable voice of reason'' John Gray, New Statesman''Provocative and intellectually suggestive ... little less than a wake-up call'' Rowan Williams, Prospect''A star philosopher ... entertaining and provocative'' Diane Coyle, Independent ''Let''s hope that What Money Can''t Buy, by being so patient and accumulative in its argument and examples, marks a permanent shift in these debates'' John Lanchester, GuardianMichael J. Sandel is the Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Professor of Government at Harvard University. His legendary ''Justice'' course is the first Harvard course made freely available online (www.JusticeHarvard.org) and on television. Hiss work has been translated into 15 languages and been the subject of television series in the U.K., the U.S., Japan, South Korea, Sweden, and the Middle East. He has delivered the Tanner Lectures at Oxford and been a visiting professor at the Sorbonne, Paris. In 2010, China Newsweek named him the most influential foreign figure of the year in China. Sandel was the 2009 BBC Reith Lecturer, and his most recent book Justice is an international bestseller.Trade ReviewOne of the most popular teachers in the world * Observer *Sandel is touching something deep in both Boston and Beijing -- Thomas Friedman * New York Times *The most influential foreign figure of the year * China's Newsweek *Few philosophers are compared to rock stars or TV celebrities, but that's the kind of popularity Michael Sandel enjoys in Japan * Japan Times *One of the world's most interesting political philosophers * Guardian *What Money Can't Buy selected by the Guardian as a literary highlight for 2012 * Guardian *America's best-known contemporary political philosopher ... the most famous professor in the world right now... the man is an academic rock star [but] instead of making it all serious and formidable, Sandel makes it light and easy to grasp -- Mitu Jayashankar * Forbes India *An exquisitely reasoned, skillfully written treatise on big issues of everyday life * Kirkus Reviews *Sandel is probably the world's most relevant living philosopher -- Michael Fitzgerald * Newsweek *Mr Sandel is pointing out [a] quite profound change in society -- Jonathan V Last * Wall Street Journal *Provocative and intellectually suggestive ... amply researched and presented with exemplary clarity, [it] is weighty indeed - little less than a wake-up call to recognise our desperate need to rediscover some intelligible way of talking about humanity -- Rowan Williams * Prospect *Brilliant, easily readable, beautifully delivered and often funny ... an indispensable book -- David Aaronovitch * Times *Entertaining and provocative -- Diane Coyle * Independent *Poring through Harvard philosopher Michael Sandel's new book ... I found myself over and over again turning pages and saying, "I had no idea." I had no idea that in the year 2000 ... "a Russian rocket emblazoned with a giant Pizza Hut logo carried advertising into outer space," or that in 2001, the British novelist Fay Weldon wrote a book commissioned by the jewelry company Bulgari ... I knew that stadiums are now named for corporations, but had no idea that now "even sliding into home is a corporate-sponsored event" ... I had no idea that in 2001 an elementary school in New Jersey became America's first public school "to sell naming rights to a corporate sponsor" -- Thomas Friedman * New York Times *A vivid illustration ... Let's hope that What Money Can't Buy, by being so patient and so accumulative in its argument and its examples, marks a permanent shift in these debates -- John Lanchester * Guardian *In a culture mesmerised by the market, Sandel's is the indispensable voice of reason ... if we ... bring basic values into political life in the way that Sandel suggests, at least we won't be stuck with the dreary market orthodoxies that he has so elegantly demolished -- John Gray * New Statesman *What Money Can't Buy is replete with examples of what money can, in fact, buy ... Sandel has a genius for showing why such changes are deeply important -- Martin Sandbu * Financial Times *Michael Sandel ... is currently the most effective communicator of ideas in English * Guardian *Sandel, the most famous teacher of philosophy in the world, has shown that it is possible to take philosophy into the public square without insulting the public's intelligence -- Michael Ignatieff * New Republic *A book that can persuade people that the rules of the economy don't just reflect our values, they help to determine them -- Ed Miliband * New Statesman *Fascinating exploration of the alarming encroachment of market philosophy on so many aspects of our lives -- Alexander McCall Smith * The Herald *

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Book SynopsisDambisa Moyo is the critically acclaimed author of How The West Was Lost and Dead Aid. She was chosen as one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2009. She holds a PhD in Economics from Oxford University and a Masters from Harvard University Kennedy School of Government, and has worked at the World Bank and Goldman Sachs. She was born and raised in Lusaka, Zambia.Trade ReviewIf Moyo's calculations are correct, we are in big trouble - which makes the central premise of her book all the more arresting...It's not hard to see why Moyo is such a hit as a public intellectual -- Decca Aitkenhead * Guardian *Written to clarify important global questions, this book deserves a wide audience * Kirkus Reviews *With Winner Take All, Dambisa Moyo offers a timely and provocative answer to two crucial questions: How are China's leaders rushing to meet their country's exploding demand for energy, and what does this mean for the rest of us? It's a recipe for conflict-and at a crucial moment for the future of the global economy -- Ian Bremmer, president of Eurasia Group and author of 'The End of the Free Market'For anyone longing to make sense of tectonic, eco-political shifts occurring in the commodities market, Winner Takes All is a fascinating and important book. By focusing her razor-sharp mind on China's central role in the new commodities rush, Moyo sheds light on and makes sense of a profound and dramatic moment in our history. Her book is a must-read -- Peter Munk, Chairman and Founder, Barrick Gold Corporation[Praise for How The West Was Lost] Moyo is a very serious lady indeed -- Dominic Lawson * The Times *Moyo's diagnosis of the recent disasters in financial markets is succinct and sophisticated...I applaud her brave alarum -- Paul Collier * The Observer *

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Book SynopsisNaomi Klein, author of the #1 international bestsellers, The Shock Doctrine and No Logo, returns with This Changes Everything, a must-read on how the climate crisis needs to spur transformational political changeForget everything you think you know about global warming. It''s not about carbon - it''s about capitalism. The good news is that we can seize this existential crisis to transform our failed economic system and build something radically better.In her most provocative book yet, Naomi Klein, author of the global bestsellers The Shock Doctrine and No Logo, tackles the most profound threat humanity has ever faced: the war our economic model is waging against life on earth.Klein exposes the myths that are clouding the climate debate.You have been told the market will save us, when in fact the addiction to profit and growth is digging us in deeper every day. You have been told it''s impossible to get off fosTrade ReviewWill be one of the most influential books of our time -- Owen JonesKlein is a brave and passionate writer who always deserves to be heard, and this is a powerful and urgent book -- John Gray * Observer *Without a doubt one of the most important books of the decade -- Amitav GhoshSavages the idea that we will be saved by new technologies or by an incremental shift away from fossil fuels... Her solution requires a radical reconfiguration of our economic system * New York Times *Her task is to take a potential catastrophe of unimaginable reach and to be calm and welcoming, drawing new people in. She does vast amounts of travel and research and thinking, then crafts all of it to the scale of her own voice: the voice of a pleasant, funny, unthreatening-looking woman * Guardian *I have devoured Naomi Klein's This Changes Everything, the book the world has been waiting for. I urge everyone to read it (especially politicians). It is her most prescient book yet and is a much-needed call to arms as time runs out on climate change -- Cornelia Parker * Observer, Books of the Year *It's no exaggeration to say This Changes Everything is the most important book I've read all year - perhaps in a decade. Klein sets out the scientific case for urgent action on climate change and argues passionately that our only hope of combating its effects is a revolution in our entire economic system. Crucially, she manages to leave the reader with a degree of optimism -- Stephanie Merritt * Observer, Books of the Year *[T]he problems - climate change, plus everything that is changing as a result, plus the increasing toxicity of the planet - can no longer be denied. This is a conversation that needs to happen on a large scale, and on a local scale, and on a personal scale, very soon -- Margaret Atwood * Guardian, Books of the Year *Captured the collective sense of anger and awakening ... [a] frightening look at climate change and capitalism -- Matt Haig * Observer, Books of the Year *Naomi Klein applies her fine, fierce, and meticulous mind to the greatest, most urgent questions of our times. . . I count her among the most inspirational political thinkers in the world today -- Arundhati Roy, author of The God of Small Things and Capitalism: A Ghost StoryA book of such ambition and consequence it is almost unreviewable ... The most momentous and contentious environmental book since Silent Spring * New York Times Book Review *Savages the idea that we will be saved by new technologies or by an incremental shift away from fossil fuels... Her solution requires a radical reconfiguration of our economic system * New York Times *The book has an uplifting message: that humans have changed before, and can change again. It poses a gutsy challenge to those who are vaguely hoping that the whole issue will go away, or that some new technology will save us * Sunday Times *This may be the first truly honest book ever written about climate change * Time *Her task is to take a potential catastrophe of unimaginable reach and to be calm and welcoming, drawing new people in. She does vast amounts of travel and research and thinking, then crafts all of it to the scale of her own voice: the voice of a pleasant, funny, unthreatening-looking woman * Guardian *The proposition that the world's political and economic institutions are preventing us from meeting the lethal challenge of global warming is hardly novel. But Naomi Klein in her new book articulates the case as forcefully and comprehensively as anyone has yet managed * Independent *Powerfully and uncompromisingly written, the impassioned polemic we have come to expect from Klein, mixing first-hand accounts of events around the world and withering political analysis . . . Her stirring vision is nothing less than a political, economic, social, cultural and moral make-over of the human world * New Scientist *Klein is one of the left's most influential figures and a prominent climate champion. . . . [She] is a gifted writer and there is little doubt about the problem she identifies * Financial Times *Gripping and dramatic . . . [Klein] writes of a decisive battle for the fate of the earth in which we either take back control of the planet from the capitalists who are destroying it or watch it all burn * Rolling Stone *An energetic exploration of issues surrounding climate change vociferously advocates immediate, radical reforms... The distinctiveness of the book resides... in its immersive reporting (on "Blockadia" eco-movements and futuristic geoengineering proposals) and in Klein's sheer outspokenness * New Yorker *Klein has, with this book, thoroughly and completely debunked everything promoted under the banner of conservatism today - and she has done so with a work that's more powerful than a stack of C4.This Changes Everything deserves to be viewed not as one of the greatest nonfiction works of the 2010s, but as one of the greatest nonfiction works of all-time. ... This book will expand and intensify the worldwide climate-justice movement, which is why the rhetorical attacks on Klein will become ever more aggressive. It will politically galvanize the young and the vulnerable, who have so much to lose due to the climate crisis. It will create climate leaders across this warming globe. This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate is not just a book, not just a moment, not just a movement. It is a weapon of justice. It is a path of survival * Washington Monthly *[Her] words and knowledge run deep, inspiring change and the need for immediate action -- Charlize TheronToday @NaomiAKlein's new book #ThisChangesEverything is out now - I'm reading it - it's great -- Russell BrandNaomi Klein is a genius. She has done for politics what Jared Diamond did for the study of human history. She skillfully blends politics, economics and history and distills out simple and powerful truths with universal applicability -- Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.The manifesto that the climate movement - and the planet - needs right now... For those with whom her message does resonate - and they are likely to be legion - her book could help catalyze the kind of mass movement she argues the world needs now * San Francisco Gate *Has the potential to be the definitive account of our current moment... Klein's great gifts have always been synthesizing huge amounts of information and drawing connections between seemingly disparate issues; on those points, This Changes Everything is no different * Globe and Mail *Meticulously researched and briskly rational in tone, [it] is one of the basic texts of the modern era... an essential purchase in that it tells you precisely what you need to know to discuss the climate dilemma intelligently... This Changes Everything is basic reading and no one will take you seriously until you've read every single page * Toronto Star *An intellectual hero of many in the alter-globalization protests as well as the Occupy movement. . . . Klein is ready for battle and is not afraid to own her politics * Los Angeles Review of Books *This is the best book about climate change in a very long time-in large part because it's about much more. It sets the most important crisis in human history in the context of our other ongoing traumas, reminding us just how much the powers-that-be depend on the power of coal, gas and oil. And that in turn should give us hope, because it means the fight for a just world is the same as the fight for a livable one -- Bill McKibben, author of The End of Nature and co-founder of 350.org

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Book SynopsisThe argument of BREAKOUT NATIONS is that the astonishingly rapid growth over the last decade of the world''s celebrated emerging markets is coming to an end. China, in particular, will soon slow, but its place will not necessarily be taken by Brazil, Russia or India, all of which Ruchir Sharma shows have weaknesses and difficulties often overlooked in the inflated expectations and emerging markets mania of the past decade. The new ''breakout nations'' will probably spring from the margins - even from the shadows. Sharma identifies which they are most likely to be, and why.Sharma, head of one of the world''s leading emerging market funds, has spent two decades travelling the globe to find out what is happening on the ground in developing countries. With this first-hand knowledge, he takes his readers on a tour of two dozen of the world''s most interesting economies, introducing the critical players and describing and analysing the forces - many unique to each nation - which w

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Book Synopsis''A feel-good extravaganza, nourishing both heart and mind ... What unites the stories are the twin ideas that an advantage can sometimes be a disadvantage and that a disadvantage can sometimes be an advantage. Yet there is something more powerful and more uplifting that links them'' Kate Kellaway, Financial Times''I devoured in a single reading'' Richard E. Grant''When you read it, you feel like you can topple giants'' Jon Ronson''An energetic, counterintuitive exploration of why (and how) underdogs succeed'' Lisa Appignanesi, Guardian, Books of the Year''Breathtaking'' The New York Times''Truly intriguing and inspiring'' Los Angeles TimesTrade ReviewBreath-taking and thought-provoking * The New York Times *Truly intriguing and inspiring * Los Angeles Times *Gladwell's most enjoyable book so far. It is a feel-good extravaganza, nourishing both heart and mind. Each of its stories ... has an ending that is both happy and surprising. What ostensibly unites the stories are the twin ideas that an advantage can sometimes be a disadvantage and that a disadvantage can sometimes be an advantage. Yet there is something more powerful and more uplifting that also links them. It is that good beats bad - just when you least expected it * Financial Times *When you read it, you feel like you can topple giants -- Jon Ronson

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Book SynopsisGavin Daly is a reporter with the Sunday Times. Ian Kehoe is a reporter with the Sunday Business Post.Trade ReviewFor all those intrigued by by a small Cavan farmer's son came to be one of the richest men in the world, and then lost it all, Citizen Quinn is a must-read * Sunday Business Post *Gripping and well-researched ... paints a picture of a man who is delusional about hat has happened and the extent to which he is to blame * Irish Times *The book chronicles this truly compelling story, and the story of a compelling man * Irish Mail on Sunday *A gripping story told in language that people without an MBA can follow * Irish Independent *A great read -- Sean O'Rourke * RTE Radio One *

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Book SynopsisThis book will give you many hours of your life back.''Timely and necessary . . . a must-read'' Cal Newport, author of Digital MinimalismScheduling doctor''s appointments. Planning a party. Buying a present. Filling out paperwork. These are the kind of secretarial and managerial tasks necessary to run a life and a household. Elizabeth Emens was a working mother with two young children, swamped like so many of us, when she realised that ''life admin'' was consuming her. Desperate to survive and to help others along the way, she gathered favourite tips and tricks, admin confessions, and the secrets of admin-happy households.Drawing on her research and writing in a wholly original manner, she shows how admin affects our lives; how we might reduce, redistribute and even prevent it; what ''admin personalities'' we might have; and how to deal with it in relationships. The Art of Life Admin teaches us all how to do less of it, and to do it better.Examples from the book:1) Find ways to make things end. For instance, try writing No Need to Reply (NNR) on texts and emails. Save others time; they might even return the favour.2) Start bypassing the to-do list when you face real-time admin requests. Email someone the information she wants while she''s still standing there - so it never goes on your to-do list. 3) Spend your Admin Savings Time well. If you save yourself an hour, spend that hour doing something you really want - or need - for yourself.***''Reading The Art of Life Admin is like sitting down with a friend who knows exactly how it feels to be drowning in your To Do list, and throws you a very welcome lifeline to help you to make your way out''Brigid Schulte, author of the New York Times bestseller Overwhelmed''Every so often you come across a book that really does profoundly change how you see the world. This is just such a book - it will, by force of its own genius, reprogram your life and give you new tools for seeing things as they actually are''Tim Wu, author of The Attention Merchants''Emens maps the political, psychological and practical landscape of admin hell with humour and hopefulness. This intelligent, witty book will shed new light on everyone''s to-do list''Dr Clare Carlisle Tresch, King''s College LondonTrade ReviewThis practical proven book shows you how to immediately take control of your life, clarify your goals and concentrate on the most valuable use of your time every minute -- Brian Tracy, author of Eat that FrogMs Emens' tips for working through admin knots have given me lots of ideas, especially for clearing the "murky admin" that has been on my list for too long . . . I'm also making another list - fun things to do with all the time I've saved -- Claer Barrett * Financial Times *Reading The Art of Life Admin is like sitting down with a friend who knows exactly how it feels to be drowning in your To Do list, and throws you a very welcome lifeline to help you to make your way out -- Brigid Schulte, author of the New York Times bestseller OverwhelmedThis book is a must-read for anyone who feels overwhelmed by admin at home -- Cal Newport, author of Digital MinimalismLife admin is apparently invisible even to the authors of most time management books, which is what makes Emens's book so refreshing . . . solid advice -- Oliver Burkeman * Guardian magazine *Shift up, Marie Kondo . . . Elizabeth Emens is on to something with her analysis of the time-gobbling role that admin now plays in our days . . . When she describes it to others they tell her she is seeing into their marriages and minds . . . She has instant practical suggestions . . . Emens' book is a call to distinguish what we must do from what can be minimised . . . In our uncertain world at least we can deal with the small stuff -- Jenni Russell * The Times *This clever book is for both the lovers and the haters of admin! Most importantly for me, reading about the practical solutions on how to simplify your admin, is the biggest pull of all -- Vicky SilverthornIn her illuminating book Elizabeth Emens maps why life admin weighs us down and how, practically, we can shed the load. It's a must read for everyone burdened with to-do lists and searching for more time to do the things they really want

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Book SynopsisJay Rayner is an award-winning writer, journalist and broadcaster with a fine collection of floral shirts. He has written on everything from crime and politics, through cinema and theatre to the visual arts, but is best known as restaurant critic for the Observer. For a while he was a sex columnist for Cosmopolitan; he also once got himself completely waxed in the name of journalism. He only mentions this because it hurt. Jay is a former Young Journalist of the Year, Critic of the Year and Restaurant Critic of the Year, though not all in the same year. Somehow he has also found time to write four novels and two works of non-fiction. He is a regular on British television, where he is familiar as a judge on Masterchef and the resident food expert on The One Show. He likes pig.

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Book SynopsisA Times Best Business Book of 2018What can the ideas of history''s greatest economists tell us about the most important issues of our time?''The best place to start to learn about the very greatest economists of all time'' Professor Tyler Cowen, author of The Complacent Class and The Great StagnationSince the days of Adam Smith, economists have grappled with a series of familiar problems - but often their ideas are hard to digest, before we even try to apply them to today''s issues. Linda Yueh is renowned for her combination of erudition, as an accomplished economist herself, and accessibility, as a leading writer and broadcaster in this field; and in The Great Economists she explains the key thoughts of history''s greatest economists, how their lives and times affected their ideas, how our lives have been influenced by their work, and how they could help with the policy challenges that we face today. ITrade ReviewAre you looking to learn about the very greatest economists of all time? Linda Yueh's book is the best place to start, a modern-day version of Robert Heilbroner's classic The Worldly Philosophers. -- Tyler Cowen, the Holbert L. Harris Chair of Economics at George Mason University, and author of The Complacent Class and The Great StagnationEconomics students are not taught the history of economic thought. They, like others, can learn a lot from this book: some of the great economists of the past had insights that could have saved the subject from its recent embarrassments. -- Paul Collier, Professor of Economics and Public Policy at Oxford UniversityNot only a great way to learn in an easily readable manner about some of the greatest economic influences of the past, but also a good way to test your own a priori assumptions about some of the big challenges of our time. -- Lord Jim O’Neill, former Chairman at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, former UK Treasury Minister, and author of The Growth MapA fascinating event for anyone interested in economics. For this is a book which, as the title suggests, champions the value of studying the leading economic thinkers of the past ... As an Oxford don and a professor at London Business School, Yueh undoubtedly knows her stuff; and as a former chief business correspondent for the BBC and economics editor at Bloomberg TV, she is a well-known and skilful communicator ... The achievements of modern, scientific economics are significant, and the reader who wants a slick and well-curated tour of its current policy recommendations will profit greatly from Yueh's enjoyable and up-to-date book. -- Felix Martin * New Statesman *An extremely engaging survey of the lifetimes and ideas of the great thinkers of economic history, woven together with fascinating and useful discussions of how their ideas still shape economic policy today. Yueh's book is reminiscent of Heilbroner's marvellous classic The Wordly Philosophers, but more focused on contemporary debates on inequality, trade and productivity. Although targeted at readers interested in economic issues, this book would also make an excellent supplementary reading for undergraduate courses in economics, politics and social studies. -- Kenneth Rogoff, Thomas D. Cabot Professor of Public Policy and Professor of Economics at Harvard University, author of The Curse of Cash and co-author of This Time is DifferentLinda Yueh has had the brilliant idea of, not just describing the theories of each great thinker, but linking each one to a particular problem of today ... I am sure Linda Yueh's original approach will deepen students' understanding of the Great Economists. * Lord Lamont, former Chancellor of the Exchequer *What would the great economists of the past make of today's problems? Linda Yueh takes on this ambitious task in this engaging book, introducing us to the work of each economist and conjecturing how they might have advised us. This book is a very readable introduction to the lives and thinking of the greats, and reminds us that policymakers continue to be, as Keynes wrote, "slaves of some defunct economist". -- Raghuram Rajan, Katherine Dusak Miller Distinguished Service Professor of Finance at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, and author of I Do What I Do and Fault LinesTo anyone with even a passing interest in the economic problems, large and small, affecting us today, What Would the Great Economists Do? comes at the right time: a highly accessible and acute guide to thinking and learning from the men and woman whose work can inform and ultimately aid us in understanding the great national and global crises we face. -- Nouriel Roubini, author of the New York Times bestselling Crisis Economics: A Crash Course in the Future of FinanceThis well-written book provides more than an engaging discussion of how the "Great Economists" changed the course of economic thinking and history. It links their insights to current economic challenges, assessing how their unique contributions can improve future wellbeing. It concludes by artfully bringing together the economists' individual insights to shed light on the backlash against globalization. Read it not only to learn about the world's great economists, but also to see how consequential thought innovations can be, and have been. -- Mohamed A. El-Erian, Chief Economic Adviser at Allianz, former CEO of PIMCOIs economics a science in which each new generation's discoveries build on those of the old? Or a humanistic study in which old ideas remain valid and relevant today? Linda Yueh's account of the thinking of the great economists demonstrates that both perspectives are true. -- Professor John KayA highly informative and entertaining introduction to the ideas of some of the great economists. -- Robert A. Cord, editor of The Palgrave Companion to Cambridge Economics, co-editor of Milton Friedman: Contributions to Economics and Public Policy, and author of Reinterpreting the Keynesian RevolutionYou can see her journalistic training in the way she makes connections between the lives, characters and thinking of her subjects -- John Lanchester * Sunday Times *Crisp pen portraits and introductions to complex ideas have been melded with an assessment of what a particular dead economist might have advised about a contemporary issue ... The portraits are entertainingly crafted and the details of family lives well deployed. -- Iain Martin * The Times *Would [Adam] Smith's view have changed in modern times? Probably yes. Linda Yueh in her brilliant new book, "The Great Economists: How Their Ideas Can Help Us Today", argues that due to rapid technological advancements since Smith's time, the tune of the musician, which he regarded as ephemeral, now holds tangible value. Also, since Smith believed in the power of the invisible hand of the markets, he would have derided any move towards introducing market distortions like the Trump tariffs to promote manufacturing. * India Times *I certainly wish that [The Great Economists] had been around when I started to study the subject. -- Dr Matthew Partridge * Money Week *The style is engaging and takes the readers through key elements of the economic challenges we currently face, with the support of data and international comparisons ... Readers will certainly enjoy learning about the economists, as many of them lived quite unconventional lives. -- Angela Gallo * Financial Times Adviser *As a broad and accessible overview of the lives and ideas of prominent economic thinkers, Yueh's book is a useful addition to the field. Its strongest sections make important connections between historical figures and modern decision-makers, such as the chapter detailing former Chairman of the Federal Reserve Ben Bernanke's interest in Irving Fisher's debt-deflation hypothesis. -- Alasdair Hutchison * Reaction *Readable, informative, and thought-provoking, and deserves a place in all libraries -- David Tyckoson * Booklist *The book is lucidly written... It offers glimpses into the lives of these influential economists, often laced with interesting nuggets of information. -- Ishan Bakshi * Business Standard *An accessible and lively evaluation of the global financial crisis . . . [Yueh] has a way of simplifying the arcane and ferreting out good news - of which we need a lot. -- Mary Kaye Schilling * Newsweek *Awesome yet accessible...recommended! -- Tim HarfordAmazing new book . . . warmly recommend -- NPR Planet MoneyExcellent . . . what makes this book special is that it is simple to read and understand . . . extremely engaging and serves a grand five-star buffet -- Madan Sabnavis * Financial Express *Want to learn about great ideas in economics and the great economists without doing any algebra? Here is an engagingly written book for you by Linda Yueh. She is both a real economist and an experienced journalist, so she knows how and what to write * Richard Baldwin *A great book and Linda Yueh is well worth listening to -- Kevin Watkins, former head of the Overseas Development InstituteYueh's CV - Oxford economics fellow; former editor at Bloomberg TV; ex-advisor to the World Bank - could inspire an inferiority complex in almost anyone. Yet she has written a remarkably accessible primer that profiles 12 of history's greatest economists (from Adam Smith to Joan Robinson), and then asks what they can reveal about the world today. Perhaps its most important lesson is not to take financial advice from economists: many of Yueh's subjects lost fortunes * The Times, Best business books of 2018 *

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Book Synopsis''If you''re ready for a new way of doing business, this is the book for you'' Daniel H. Pink, author of To Sell Is Human and Drive ''Bob Chapman is on a mission to change the way businesses treat their employees'' Inc.magazine Do you want to boost the morale, loyalty, creativity and performance of your employees? In Everybody Matters, CEO Bob Chapman and bestselling author Raj Sisodia challenge traditional thinking about how to run a business and show you how to lead your company so that everyone feels valued. As CEO of Barry-Wehmiller, Bob Chapman has pioneered a dramatically different approach to leadership that has created a high performing and happy culture. At Barry-Wehmiller, every single person matters, just like in a family. That''s not a cliché; it''s the bedrock of the company''s success. In Everybody Matters, Chapman shows how any organization can stop viewTrade ReviewBob Chapman believes that every man and every woman in this country should go to work in the morning and return home in the evening feeling fulfilled by the day. There are companies that are great places to work, for sure. But what Bob envisions is much bolder. Bob's vision is not based on the charisma of a single leader, but on the collective genius of all the people inside the company * Simon Sinek *Bob Chapman is on a mission to change the way businesses treat their employees * Inc. *If you're ready for a new way of doing business, this is the book for you * Daniel H. Pink, author of To Sell is Human and Drive *Is it possible to run a successful business without treating people like numbers? Can a corporate culture of mistrust and insecurity be transformed into one of caring and fulfillment? Everybody Matters answers these questions with an enthusiastic "Yes!" If you're ready for a new way of doing business, this is the book for you * Daniel H. Pink, author of To Sell is Human and Drive *It is almost impossible for me to adequately convey my admiration, excitement, and incredulity . . . To give people the power and freedom to care for each other, to trust that people want to do well and be good . . . and to see how these things create value for everyone - it doesn't get better than that * Amy Cuddy, associate professor, Harvard Business School *Everybody Matters simply blew me away. This is THE book that practically every corporate CEO has been breathlessly waiting for . . . even if they don't yet know it! * BOB BURG, coauthor of The Go-Giver *When it comes to maximizing potential, Chapman and his team at Barry-Wehmiller have it figured it out. This deeply moving and practical book will have you asking yourself 'Why haven't we been doing this?' Now you can begin tomorrow! * Jack Canfield, coauthor of Chicken Soup for the Soul® at Work and The Success Principles™ *

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Book Synopsis''Looking to make a career change? Pivot is the book you will turn to again and again'' Dan Pink, author of To Sell is Human and Drive''Now you, too, can think like a start-up and fix your ailing life'' Sunday Times''A guide for people who want a career change but are too scared to really go for it'' ElleIt''s always the right time to think about your next move.In today''s economy the average job tenure is only four years, and falling. Roles change constantly. Even smart, motivated people hit professional plateaus.''What''s next?'' is a question we all have to answer more frequently. But how do you advance without getting stuck?In Pivot, Jenny Blake, co-creator of Google''s Career Guru Programme, shows you how to build upon your assets - your strengths, interests and networks - to launch a new career with meaning and adventure. You will learn how to redirect yTrade ReviewA sharply reasoned and immensely practical guide to crafting a meaningful working life in an unpredictable world * Cal Newport, author of DEEP WORK *Looking to make a career change? Pivot is the book you will turn to again and again * Dan Pink, author of To Sell is Human and Drive *Feeling stuck? It's time to try something new. All that stands between you and your next adventure is a bit of strategy, planning, and preparation. If a change is in your future, Pivot is your guide * Josh Kaufman, author of THE PERSONAL MBA and THE FIRST 20 HOURS *If you should trust anyone in the career space about the way to thrive in the new world of work, it is Jenny Blake. Pivot is packed with practical, actionable, and repeatable ways to remain relevant and highly employable. Jenny shares her signature killer tools and processes for the benefit of us all * Pamela Slim, author of BODY OF WORK and ESCAPE FROM CUBICLE NATION *To pivot well is the differecne between millions and Failure. Former Googler and entrepreneur Jenny Blake (one of my favourite human beings) disects the pivot, how to do it, and how to do it right * James Altucher, author of CHOOSE YOURSELF and THE CHOOSE YOURSELF GUIDE TO WEALTH *It's not a matter of if you'll need to pivot your career, it's a matter of when. Let Jenny Blake show you how with this wildly practical guide tto career changes headed your way * John Acuff, author of DO OVER *Changing jobs or careers can be dauting. Pivot is an invaluable guide for planning and succeding in your next professional reinvention * Dorie Clark, author of REINVENTING YOU and STAND OUT, and adjunct professor at Duke University's Fuqua School of Buiness *Non-traditional career journeys are not only the new normal; they're how innovators throughout history changed their world and ours. With actionable insights and lucid prose, Jenny Blake illuminates the path to building your own destiny. * Shane Snow, bestselling author of SMARTCUTS and co-founder of Contently *Wondering what your next move is? Read this book! Jenny Blake is one of the wisest and freshest voices on the subject of career development, and this is her best work yet. In Pivot, you will hear the good news: that you can get paid to do what you love. It may not look like what you thought, and it may require some personal growth, but you can find the work you were meant to do. You just have to pivot. * Jeff Goins, best-selling author of THE ART OF WORK *Are the tectonic plates below your sturdy career suddenly splitting into a deep abyss of unknown? Let this book be your rope ladder out. * Neil Pasricha, author of THE HAPPINESS EQUATION and 1,000 AWESOME THINGS *If you think life is a highway, then you've got it wrong. It's more like a winding path through an unpredictable forest. Not only do you have to wade the swamp and battle the beasts, but time after time you come to a crossroads. Left? Right? Straight ahead? Jenny Blake's new book will help you find the wisdom and resources to make the best choices, move into the sunlight and end up where you want to be." * Michael Bungay Stanier, author of THE COACHING HABIT and DO MORE GREAT WORK *We live in a time of rapid evolution, and we develop skills quickly now by absorbing many shorter term work experiences, so we can become what Jenny Blake calls impacters in our careers. This book gives you a solid roadmap to making the right call about career changes that will help you discover what you're truly built for. Courage, consciousness, and competence-that's what Pivot offers you. It's excellent! * Penney Peirce, author of THE INTUITIVE WAY, FREQUENCY and LEAP OF PERCEPTION *The book is fantastic. No matter where you are in your career, Pivot is provokingly relevant. * Dr. Tom Guarriello, founder of RoboPsych and founding faculty at New York’s School of Visual Arts, Masters in Branding *Today, the average person has eleven jobs and three to six careers, which is why Pivot is essential reading for every professional. Let Jenny be your coach, giving you the confidence and tools required to make your next career transition. Whether you're an employee, freelancer or entrepreneur, this book will help you identify the skills you have or need that will lead to your next opportunity. Jenny has been through career transitions and has successfully navigated them on her own, which makes her the perfect spokesperson for helping you do the same. Pivot is the book that you'll need to read multiple times through your life because change is constant and often times unexpected! * Dan Schawbel, author of PROMOTE YOURSELF and ME 2.0 *Whether you're considering a career change, job change or figuring out what to do next, Jenny Blake's Pivot is the book you need. It's a comprehensive, practical, must-have guide to your pivot. * Susan RoAne, keynote speaker and author of HOW TO WORK A ROOM *A guide for people who want a career change but are too scared to really go for it * ELLE *Now you, too, can think like a start-up and fix your ailing life. * The Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisLEARN THE TECHNIQUES YOU NEED TO COMMUNICATE BETTER AT WORK AND HOME''Communication is a bit like love - it''s what makes the world go round, but nobody really knows how it works.''Struggle to find the words in meetings? Know what you mean but not how to say it? From Aristotle''s thoughts on presenting to the Harvard Negotiation Project, internationally bestselling duo Mikael Krogerus and Roman Tschäppeler have 44 tried and tested ideas to change that.Distilled into a single volume, their winning marriage of practicality and humour turns seemingly difficult ideas into clear and entertaining diagrams that will help you:-Brush up on your listening skills and small talk -Run better meetings-Improve the conversations in your head Whether you''re a CEO, just starting out or want to improve your relationships at home, this guide will improve your communication skills and help you form more meaningful connections.

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Book SynopsisBest books of 2021, Financial Times''Grab some popcorn and take a front row seat, because Robin Wigglesworth has an astonishing story to tell you'' Tim Harford, author of How to Make the World Add Up''A fascinating account of an investment revolution'' Ian Fraser, Literary Review''A magisterial, delightfully written history offering up portraits of the academic scribblers and entrepreneurial practitioners who created the index-fund revolution'' The Wall Street Journal''Wigglesworth has written an important book'' Patrick Hosking, Financial Editor, The Times''A terrific read'' Gregory Zuckerman, author of The Man Who Solved the Market''A fascinating journey and a crucial book for anyone trying to understand the financial markets'' Bradley Hope, author of Billion Dollar Whale--------------------------------------------------------------Trade ReviewThe simplest, humblest ideas are sometimes the ones that turn the world upside down. Grab some popcorn and take a front row seat, because Robin Wigglesworth has an astonishing story to tell you * Tim Harford, author of How to Make the World Add Up *Trillions is both entertaining and educational. Wigglesworth explores one of the most important modern-day financial innovations and explains its broad impact on financial markets, investors, global economies and even capitalism. A terrific read and a topic that will become more important as passive investments increasingly dominate markets. Wigglesworth brings what could be a dull topic to full life * Gregory Zuckerman, special writer at the Wall Street Journal and author of The Man Who Solved the Market *As only the incomparable Robin Wigglesworth could do, in Trillions he turns the often obscured history of the investment industry into a rollicking great yarn, replete with admirable heroes, political infighting, fascinating diversions and unexpected triumphs * William Cohan, special correspondent at Vanity Fair and author of The Last Tycoons *Very few writers can tell a great story and help us understand a big idea. Robin Wigglesworth is one of those rare journalists who can. His history of the index fund is required reading for anyone who wants to know where the financial markets have come, and where they are going. It's also just a wonderfully engaging romp through the last half century of market news * Rana Foroohar, global business columnist at the Financial Times and author of Don't Be Evil *This is a tour de force. Passive investing has become a bedrock of finance but very few investors understand where and how this practice emerged from and how it is changing markets in a way that impacts us all. Wigglesworth has turned this arcane tale into an easy-to-understand and fun read, full of lively characters and little known details of how finance really works today. Anyone who wants to understand modern investing should read it * Gillian Tett, chair of the editorial board and US editor-at-large at the Financial Times and author of Fool's Gold *A real tour de force, this engaging and thought-provoking book brings together several historical threads - from Warren Buffett's famous hedge fund bet to the 'Manhattan Project of financial economics' - to show how passive investing and index funds have evolved into an ETF phenomenon that has 'humble[d] the investment industry ... reshape[d] finance forever,' and now poses risks for future financial stability and economic wellbeing * Mohamed El Erian, Chief Economic Adviser of Allianz and author of When Markets Collide *The greatest change in investing in the last 100 years is brought to life like never before. A page turner! * Fred Grauer, former CEO of Wells Fargo Investment Advisors *Robin Wigglesworth is one of the most lucid and exciting journalists writing about finance today. Trillions tackles the enormous changes that have swept the investing world through the stories of its charismatic innovators. It's a fascinating journey and a crucial book for anyone trying to understand the financial markets * Bradley Hope, writer at Project Brazen and author of Billion Dollar Whale *A fascinating account of an investment revolution. Trillions should be read not just by millionaires, billionaires and trillionaires, but by anyone who has a pension plan, individual savings account or money invested, directly or indirectly, in the stock market * Ian Fraser, Literary Review *A magisterial, delightfully written history offering up portraits of the academic scribblers and entrepreneurial practitioners who created the index-fund revolution. It also contains common-sense wisdom that will benefit all investors. * The Wall Street Journal *Wigglesworth has written an important book. Passive has mostly been a boon, but its impact in future may not be so benevolent. Investors, companies and regulators need to apprehend the water they are swimming in * Patrick Hosking, Financial Editor of The Times *Paul Volcker once quipped that the greatest innovation in finance in recent decades was the humble ATM. Not so, argues the FT global finance correspondent who makes the case for the index fund as the instrument that democratised investing, upended established structures and changed capitalism. Told through the stories of the group of radical nerds who made it all happen * Best books of 2021, Financial Times *

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