Business, Finance & Law Books
Pallas Athene Publishers The Poets' Guide to Economics
Book SynopsisShelley called poets, ‘the unacknowledged legislators of the world’. Here John Ramsden describes their now largely forgotten contribution to economics. From Defoe to Pound, poets looked at the economic orthodoxy of their day, saw much that was unacceptable, and tried to suggest alternatives. Some of their suggestions led onto perilous ground; but many of their criticisms have since been vindicated. Often witty and always opinionated, these 11 writers offer fresh perspectives on the economic theories that still rule our lives. The poets included are Defoe, Swift, Coleridge, Scott, Shelley, de Quincey, Ruskin, Morris, Shaw, Belloc and Pound. Together they span a vast range of opinion and knowledge of the world. Some were closely involved with policy, some were radical, even revolutionary, others were reactionary: all of them contributed very personal and often illuminating insights into the dismal science.
£14.24
Little, Brown Book Group Start and Run a Shop: How to Open a Successful
Book SynopsisThere is nothing more satisfying than owning a shop of your own. Whether it's a designer clothing store, an exciting florist, or something for practically everything, this book will guide you through all you need to know about opening your own retail business. It is aimed at anyone who has a dream or a practical idea. It includes case histories of hands-on shop owners, their advice and top tips. You will be able to browse through such topics as: - Choosing the best location - Finding finance in a dwindling market - Developing a business plan - Exploring the costs of setting up - Selecting the products you want to carry - Decoration, displays and shelving - Meeting the challenges of a new business - Getting your business noticed in an internet age - Turning your passion into a profitable businessTable of ContentsAcknowledgements; Foreword; 1. Retailing in the UK; 2. Getting Started; 3. Walking the Business Tightrope; 4. Determining the Costs; 5. Buying an Existing Retail Business; 6. Record-keeping and Taxes; 7. Setting up Shop; 8. Running your Shop; 9. Spreading the Word; 10. Retailing and the Law; 11. Looking for the Future; 12. Types of Shop; Useful Organisations; Further Reading; Index.
£9.74
Anthem Press A Guide to Trade Credit Insurance
Book Synopsis‘A Guide to Trade Credit Insurance’ is a reference book on trade credit insurance, written from an international perspective. It is a compilation of contributions from various authors and reviewers drawn from ICISA member companies. The book provides an overview of the whole process regarding trade credit insurance, including the history of trade credit insurance, trade credit insurance providers, the underwriting process, premium calculation, claims handling, case studies and a glossary of terminology.Table of ContentsForeword; Introduction; Disclaimer; 1. What is trade?; 2. What is trade credit insurance?; 3. Product types; 4. Risk types; 5. Typical set-up of a trade credit insurance contract; 6. Premium, the price for cover; 7. Day-to-day policy management; 8. Buyer risk underwriting in trade credit insurance; 9. Debt collection; 10. Imminent loss and indemnification; 11. Renewal, expiry, termination of a policy; 12. Single risk business; 13. The single risk insurance market: Private and public players; 14. Reinsurance of Trade Credit Insurance; Trade Credit Insurance resources; Glossary of trade credit terminology
£45.00
LID Publishing The Reset Book: How to bounce back from a crisis
Book SynopsisA crisis can happen at any time, to any person or organization. You could lose your job or your partner. A company could lose its market or simply lose its way. And as recent times has demonstrated, the world as we knew it can be lost too. This is when we find ourselves at Year Zero - a strange, new place that can feel frightening and unknown. But it can also be the first step into a new world with new possibilities. We cannot avoid crises in our lives, businesses and societies. But we can learn how to reset and bounce back from a crisis. And not the same place, but to something bigger, better or, at least, different. The clues about how this can be accomplished lay hidden in case studies, psychological research, corporate storytelling, personal anecdotes and historical documents. Magnus Lindkvist is the interdisciplinary detective in search of these clues, and in doing that, he provides insights, tools and solace for any person or organization seeking to reset and bounce back.
£8.99
Harvard Business Review Press Good Charts, Updated and Expanded: The HBR Guide
Book SynopsisThe ultimate guide to data visualization and information design for business.Making good charts is a must-have skill for managers today. The vast amount of data that drives business isn't useful if you can't communicate the valuable ideas contained in that data—the threats, the opportunities, the hidden trends, the future possibilities.But many think that data visualization is too difficult—a specialist skill that's either the province of data scientists and complex software packages or the domain of professional designers and their visual creativity.Not so. Anyone can learn to produce quality "dataviz" and, more broadly, clear and effective information design. Good Charts will show you how to do it.In this updated and expanded edition, dataviz expert Scott Berinato provides all you need for turning those ordinary charts kicked out of a spreadsheet program into extraordinary visuals that captivate and persuade your audience and for transforming presentations that seem like a mishmash of charts and bullet points into clear, effective, persuasive storytelling experiences.Good Charts shows how anyone who invests a little time getting better at visual communication can create an outsized impact—both in their career and in their organization. You will learn: A framework for getting to better charts in just a few minutes Design techniques that immediately make your visuals clearer and more persuasive The building blocks of storytelling with your data How to build teams to bring visual communication skills into your organization and culture This new edition of Good Charts not only provides new visuals and updated concepts but adds an entirely new chapter on building teams around the visualization part of a data science operation and creating workflows to integrate visualization into everything you do.Graphics that merely present information won't cut it anymore. Make Good Charts your go-to resource for turning plain, uninspiring charts and presentations into smart, effective visualizations and stories that powerfully convey ideas.Trade ReviewAdvance Praise for Good Charts:"As someone who's worked with Scott Berinato on information design projects, I can tell you he knows his stuff. This is a marvelous, substantial update to an already wonderful book. Good Charts shows you how to achieve smart growth for yourself and your organization." — Whitney Johnson, cofounder and CEO, Disruption Advisors; author, Wall Street Journal bestselling Smart Growth: How to Grow Your People to Grow Your Company"It isn't often that a book comes out and I say, 'I wish I'd written that book.' But if I could have double-clicked on the data section of slide:ology and had a book pop out, Good Charts would be the book!" — Nancy Duarte, CEO, Duarte Inc.; award-winning author of multiple books on presentation and design, including slide:ology: The Art and Science of Creating Great Presentations"This is an elegant volume, illustrated with appealing graphic images that, taken together with the text...provide an antidote for 'death by PowerPoint.'" — Choice, a publication of the American Library Association"...it may just be the design book of the year." — Fast Company, Co.Design newsletter
£23.75
Princeton University Press The Life and Death of States
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A New Statesman Book of the Year""A really fascinating read."---Justin Kempf, Democracy Paradox"A valuable contribution to the extensive, and growing, historiography concerning the origins of the modern state. While others have concentrated on non-Western or Western European countries to reach their conclusions about the evolution of modern politics, Wheatley’s case study breaks new ground in its analysis of an especially difficult case, the Austrian Empire after the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867." * Choice *"A richly rewarding book. . . . Wheatley gracefully unpacks the complicated constitutional issues faced by inhabitants of the Habsburg monarchy." * History Today *"Monumental. . . . Wheatley’s narrative recovers a world where international law was not a dead letter but a blueprint for a multinational and pluralistic world."---Yosef Malka, BR!NK
£32.30
John Murray Press Strategic Storytelling
Book SynopsisIn today''s connection economy, the most successful leaders inspire their people with purpose and meaning. Powerful corporate storytelling can mobilise people around an organisational objective in a way that a focus on market share never will. Be it a digital transformation or a diversity and inclusion initiative, corporate change needs the support of the people in that organisation in order to stick.Yet, while all stories can move people to take action, storytelling isn''t a one size fits all. The most effective influencers learn to flex their narrative based on the audience''s time or their level of expertise.A story that works on the stage doesn''t work in the boardroomA story that works in the boardroom doesn''t work in a team meetingA story that works in a team meeting doesn''t work in a one-to-one conversation A story that works in one-to-one conversation doesn''t work in sales...Anjali Sharma introduces leaders and ambitious influencers
£17.09
LID Publishing The Diagrams Book: 60 ways to solve any problem
Book SynopsisPeople find it difficult to express ideas and solve problems purely with words. They find it much easier to use diagrams. Distilled into this single, handy-sized volume are 60 of the most useful diagrams, which are used by the smartest managers and entrepreneurs globally, to aid their problem-solving and thinking. Triangles and pyramids, grids and axes, timelines, flows and concepts - the 60 diagrams are each visually presented, and then explained in an accessible manner, including tips and advice on how you can apply them to your own situations.
£8.99
Profile Books Ltd What They Don't Teach You At Harvard Business
Book SynopsisMark McCormack, dubbed 'the most powerful man in sport', founded IMG (International Management Group) on a handshake. It was the first and is the most successful sports management company in the world, becoming a multi-million dollar, worldwide corporation whose activities in the business and marketing spheres are so diverse as to defy classification. Here, Mark McCormack reveals the secret of his success to key business issues such as analysing yourself and others, sales, negotiation, time management, decision-making and communication. What They Don't Teach You at Harvard Business School fills the gaps between a business school education and the street knowledge that comes from the day-to-day experience of running a business and managing people. It shares the business skills, techniques and wisdom gleaned from twenty-five years of experience.Trade ReviewMark McCormack is an entrepreneur extraordinaire * Daily Telegraph *Mark McCormack's book is a revelation -- Robert A. Anderson, Former Chairman Rockwell InternationalThe undisputed king of sports marketing * BBC Sport *The most powerful man in sport * Sports Illustrated *He was a genius when it comes to sports marketing -- Tiger WoodsHis legacy is international sport as we know it -- European PGA Tour chief Ken Schofield
£10.44
Laurence King Publishing Creating a Brand Identity: A Guide for Designers
Book SynopsisCreating a brand identity is a fascinating and complex challenge for the graphic designer. It requires practical design skills and creative drive as well as an understanding of marketing and consumer behaviour. This practical handbook is a comprehensive introduction to this multifaceted process. Exercises and examples highlight the key activities undertaken by designers to create a successful brand identity, including defining the audience, analyzing competitors, creating mood boards, naming brands, designing logos, presenting to clients, rebranding and launching the new identity. Case studies throughout the book are illustrated with brand identities from around the world, including a diverse range of industries digital media, fashion, advertising, product design, packaging, retail and more.
£18.99
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Advanced Introduction to Environmental Impact
Book SynopsisElgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.This updated second edition of the Advanced Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment offers an up-to-date exploration of the current theory and practice of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), a crucial tool for evaluating and mitigating the impacts of development projects on the environment. Angus Morrison-Saunders provides an overview of the key concepts, principles, and methodologies of EIA, with a focus on recent developments, emerging trends, and best practices in the field.Key Features: Fresh analyses of how environment and development intersect in EIA Exploration of the fundamental ideas promoted by the pioneers of EIA Revised content on international best practice EIA principles and how they apply today Reflections on the increasing need to adopt a holistic, sustainability-oriented approach to EIA. With accessible style, comprehensive coverage, and a practical approach, this book is an essential resource for students, scholars, and practitioners in environmental studies, environmental governance, policy and regulation, urban planning, and related fields who want to deepen their understanding of EIA.Trade Review‘This is a must-read for everyone interested in Environmental Impact Assessment. The author provides a clear and masterful overview of the fundamentals of EIA, that is relevant for those who are new to the field as well as for experienced practitioners and scholars who want to advance their understanding of its origins and development.’ -- Jos Arts, University of Groningen, the Netherlands‘Written by one of the world's leading scholars in the field, this book will open up one's mind to the richness and complexity of EIA, drawing on insightful case studies and more than 350 references from the very early days of EIA to the most recent peer-reviewed journal publications.’ -- Alberto Fonseca, Federal University of Ouro Preto, BrazilTable of ContentsContents: Preface to the second edition vii Preface to the first edition viii PART I OVERVIEW AND CONTEXT 1 Introduction: setting the scene 2 Forms of EIA 3 Back to the beginning – EIA and the National Environmental Policy Act 1969 (US) 4 A brief reflection on the goals and purpose of EIA PART II GENERIC EIA PROCESS COMPONENTS 5 EIA and decision-making 6 Screening and scoping 7 Prediction, assessment and mitigation 8 Review, approval decision and EIA follow-up PART III ABOUT DEVELOPMENT 9 Spectrum of development and design considerations 10 Alternatives and mitigation 9PART IV ABOUT ENVIRONMENT 11 Representing environment 12 Engaging with stakeholders PART V BRINGING DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT TOGETHER 13 Science, uncertainty and adaptive management in EIA 14 Holistic and cumulative impact assessment PART VI CLOSING REMARKS ON EIA 15 Conclusions References Index
£19.95
HarperCollins Publishers Get Better at Anything
Book SynopsisAuthor of Wall Street Journal Bestseller Ultralearning explores why it's so difficult for people to learn new skills, arguing that three factors must be met to make advancement possible, and offering 12 maxims to improve the way we learn.Life depends on learning. We spend decades in school, acquiring an education. We want to be good at our jobs, not just for the perks that come from being one of the best, but for the pride that comes from mastering a craft. Even the things we do for fun, we enjoy to a large extent when we feel we're capable of getting better at them.Yet learning is often mysterious. Sometimes it comes effortlessly, as when we quickly find our way around a new neighborhood or pick up the routine at a new job. In other cases it's a slog. We may spend hours in the library, with little to show for it on the final exam. We may want to switch companies, industries or even professions, but not feel qualified to make the leap. Decades spent driving a car, typing on a computer, or hitting a tennis serve don't reliably make us much better at them. Improvement is fickle, if it comes at all.In Get Better At Anything, Scott Young argues that there are three key factors in helping us learn: learning from others, practice, and feedback. Using research and real-life examples, Young breaks down these elements into twelve simple maxims of learning. Whether you're studying for an exam, learning a new skill at work, or just want to get better at something you're interested in, these maxims will help you do it better.
£15.29
Taschen GmbH The Package Design Book. Volume 2
Book SynopsisPackage design is one of the most dynamic and fast-evolving fields of design today. Featuring over 600 creations from more than 35 countries, this compact edition celebrates extraordinary work from the global packaging design community. Showcasing the winners of the Pentawards from the past decade, the world’s leading packaging design competition.
£18.00
Harvard Business Review Press Getting Along
Book SynopsisNamed one of "22 new books…that you should consider reading before the year is out" by Fortune"This practical and empathetic guide to taking the high road is worth a look for workers lost in conflict." — Publisher''s WeeklyA research-based, practical guide for how to handle difficult people at work.Work relationships can be hard. The stress of dealing with difficult people dampens our creativity and productivity, degrades our ability to think clearly and make sound decisions, and causes us to disengage. We might lie awake at night worrying, withdraw from work, or react in ways we later regret—rolling our eyes in a meeting, snapping at colleagues, or staying silent when we should speak up.Too often we grin and bear it as if we have no choice. Or throw up our hands because one-size-fits-all solutions haven''t worked. But you can only endure so much thoughtless, irrational, or malicious beh
£18.04
McGraw-Hill Education Crafting and Executing Strategy Concepts 2024
Book SynopsisCrafting & Executing Strategy: The Quest for Competitive Advantage: Concepts 2024 Release has a long-standing reputation of being the most teachable text. It is regarded as the benchmark by which all others are measured. It is engaging, clearly articulated and conceptually balanced mainstream treatment of the latest developments in theory and practice include the clearest presentation of the value-price-cost framework. Our co-author, Margaret Peteraf, a highly regarded researcher, helped integrate both the resource-based view of the firm from the perspective of both single-business and multi-business strategies.
£51.29
Cengage Learning, Inc Diversity in Organizations
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£67.44
Columbia University Press Avoiding the News
Book SynopsisThis groundbreaking book explains why and how so many people consume little or no news despite unprecedented abundance and ease of access.Trade ReviewThis is urgent, necessary reading for anyone in the business of news, for anyone who cares about the news, and for anyone who wants to ensure a future of fair access to knowledge and information for all. We ignore this meticulously researched and empathetically reported book at our own peril. -- Melissa Bell, publisher of Vox MediaNews avoiders are one of the most neglected topics in communications research, yet listening to and understanding them may be absolutely crucial for the health of democratic culture. This precisely grounded, sociologically rigorous, and searching three-country study sets completely new standards for pursuing this elusive topic. -- Nick Couldry, London School of Economics and Political ScienceThis is a beautifully written book that teaches us so much about the nature of our relationships to news by looking in closely at the lives and understandings of people who choose to avoid it. -- Katherine Cramer, University of Wisconsin-MadisonThis book is a wide-ranging investigation of not only the quantitative data about news avoidance but also, most importantly, the sentiments of those who have opted out of quality journalism. If journalists want to regain these readers, then it is crucial that we understand them first. This book serves as an important first step. -- Clara Jiménez Cruz, CEO of Maldita.es and chair of the European Fact-Checking Standards NetworkA deep dive into the complicated reasons that people distrust the news. A must-read for any journalist who wants to serve the people, meaning all the people—not just their friends and colleagues. -- Amanda Ripley, Washington Post columnistHighly recommended. * Choice Reviews *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments1. Is Ignorance Bliss?2. Who Are Consistent News Avoiders?3. Why News Avoiders Say They Don’t Use News4. Identities: How Our Relationships to Communities Shape News Avoidance5. Ideologies: How Beliefs About Politics Shape News Avoidance6. Infrastructures: How Media Platforms and Pathways Shape News Avoidance7. News for All the People?Appendix A: Studying News Avoidance Using Interpretive MethodsAppendix B: Summary Tables Describing Study ParticipantsAppendix C: Interview Protocols for In-Depth InterviewingNotesIndex
£23.80
HarperCollins India Charaiveti: An Academic's Global Journey
Book SynopsisThe word 'charaiveti', from an ancient Sanskrit hymn, means 'keep moving', in search of self-realization. The leading Indian economist and public intellectual Pranab Bardhan invokes this in his moving narrative of a personal and professional journey.
£20.42
Forbesbooks Foolproof Hiring: Powerful, Proven Keys to Hiring
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£20.69
McGraw-Hill Education Digital Marketing ISE
Book SynopsisSachdev''s, Digital Marketing 1e is targeted primarily for undergraduate courses with flexibility to support certificate and graduate programs. Twelve chapters with three foundational chapters covering general topics of digital marketing and seven chapters focused on how to use marketing theory and concepts, in combination with digital marketing tools, to do digital marketing. Grounded in marketing theory and concepts taking a strategic and analytical approach with global examples Relevant chapters designed to engage students through Thinking about Global Digital Marketing, Legal and Ethical Issues, Privacy and Security Considerations and Value Creation Latest digital marketing tools with emphasizing current marketing trends and showcasing how tools should be applied Hands-on digital marketing exercises, including mocking up a website (using tools, not programming), creating Google search ad campaigns, creating social media and communTable of ContentsChapter 1: Digital Marketing in a Digital World Chapter 2: Creating Value through Digital Marketing Strategy Chapter 3: Digital Consumer Behavior and Customer Relationship and Experience Management Chapter 4: Website Marketing Strategy Chapter 5: Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Strategy Chapter 6: Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Strategy Chapter 7: Email Marketing Strategy Chapter 8: Social Media and Community Marketing Strategy Chapter 9: Mobile Marketing Strategy Chapter 10: Digital Brand, Trust, and Reputation Management Strategy Chapter 11: Digital Marketing Legal, Ethical, Privacy, and Security Considerations Chapter 12: Trends and the Future of Digital Marketing
£54.14
McGraw-Hill Education Strategic Management Concepts ISE
Book SynopsisFrank T. Rothaermel wrote Table of ContentsPART ONE: ANALYSIS CHAPTER 1: What Is Strategy? CHAPTER 2: Strategic Leadership: Managing the Strategy Process CHAPTER 3: External Analysis: Industry Structure, Competitive Forces, and Strategic Groups CHAPTER 4: Internal Analysis: Resources, Capabilities, and Core Competencies CHAPTER 5: Shared Value and Competitive Advantage PART TWO: FORMULATION CHAPTER 6: Business Strategy: Differentiation, Cost Leadership, and Blue Oceans CHAPTER 7: Business Strategy: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Platforms CHAPTER 8: Corporate Strategy: Vertical Integration and Diversification CHAPTER 9: Corporate Strategy: Strategic Alliances, Mergers and Acquisitions CHAPTER 10: Global Strategy: Competing Around the World PART THREE: IMPLEMENTATION CHAPTER 11: Organizational Design: Structure, Culture, and Control CHAPTER 12: Corporate Governance, Business Ethics, and Business Models PART FOUR: MINICASES HOW TO CONDUCT A CASE ANALYSIS
£51.29
Berrett-Koehler Publishers Humble Leadership: The Power of Relationships,
Book SynopsisDiscover a more agile, democratic, and effective model of leadership, from legendary business scholar Edgar Schein and Silicon Valley executive Peter Schein.Legendary organizational scholar Edgar Schein and former Silicon Valley executive Peter Schein say leadership today requires that people transcend their hierarchical roles and relate to each other as human beings—what they call humble leadership. In such relationships new ideas can flow freely, mistakes can come to light immediately, and course corrections can be made in real time rather than “by committee” or by order of the lone heroic CEO.This second edition includes three new chapters. Chapter 1 zeros-in on the Schein’s actionable definition of leadership—relative to management and administration—focused on leading people toward “new and better.” Chapter 2 introduces the concept of “situational humility”—leaders now need to shift between several types of relationships to deal with the accelerating complexity of a supply-constrained, “quiet-quitting,” and “two-days-in-the-office” world. And Chapter 5 explains how to create a culture of humble leadership.Illustrated with examples from healthcare, government, the military, tech, and more, this is a compact, accessible guide to a leadership paradigm far better suited to a world that demands fast, nimble response to change, and a workplace hungry for mutual respect and trust.
£18.40
Pearson Education Limited Operations Management Sustainability and Supply
Book SynopsisAbout our authors Jay Heizer The Jesse H. Jones Professor Emeritus of Business Administration, Texas Lutheran University, Seguin, Texas. He received his BBA and MBA from the University of North Texas and his PhD in Management and Statistics from Arizona State University. He also holds the CPIM certification from APICS/ASCM (the Association for Supply Chain Management). He has taught operations management in undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs. Dr. Heizer's industrial experience is extensive. He learned the practical side of operations management as a machinist apprentice at Foringer and Company, as a production planner for Westinghouse Airbrake, and at General Dynamics, where he worked in engineering administration. Professor Heizer has co-authored 5 books and has published articles on a variety of management topics. His papers have appeared in the Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Purchasing, PersTable of ContentsPART 1: INTRODUCTION TO OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT Operations and Productivity Operations Strategy in a Global Environment Project Management Forecasting PART 2: DESIGNING OPERATIONS Design of Goods and Services Supplement 5: Sustainability in the Supply Chain Managing Quality Supplement 6: Statistical Process Control Process Strategies Supplement 7: Capacity and Constraint Management Location Strategies Layout Strategies Human Resources, Job Design, and Work Measurement PART 3: MANAGING OPERATIONS Supply Chain Management Supplement 11: Supply Chain Management Analytics Inventory Management Aggregate Planning and S&OP Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and ERP Short-Term Scheduling Lean Operations Maintenance and Reliability PART 4: BUSINESS ANALYTICS MODULES Decision-Making Tools Linear Programming Transportation Models Waiting-Line Models Learning Curves Simulation Applying Analytics to Big Data in Operations Management
£75.99
Oxford University Press Inc Teams That Work
Book SynopsisIn Teams That Work, Scott Tannenbaum and Eduardo Salas present the seven drivers of team effectiveness and the clearest recommendations on what really makes teams great. Readers will find actionable, evidence-based tips for being an effective team leader, a great team member, a supportive senior leader, or an impactful consultant.Trade ReviewThis is a highly-accessible and exceedingly well-researched book on the science of teams and team effectiveness. Written in an inviting tone, and packed full of examples and illustrations, it will appeal to both new and seasoned scholars, practitioners, managers and leaders. * Dr Andreas Xyrichis, Kingâs College London, Journal of Interprofessional Care *Too many teams are less than the sum of their parts. Scott Tannenbaum and Eduardo Salas are here to change that. Their book makes the science of team effectiveness accessible and actionable. * Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of ORIGINALS and GIVE AND TAKE, and host of the TED podcast WorkLife *Finally! A book on teams that doesn't oversimplify or gloss over the very real challenges of teamwork in the modern workplace. Tannenbaum and Salas have given us an invaluable resource-one that is comprehensive, exceedingly well-researched, detailed, rigorously cited, and somehow manages to be useful at the same time. Teams That Work is a tour de force. * Amy C. Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management, Harvard Business School and author of The Fearless Organization *A thoughtful and practical framework for building a highly effective team, based on research not myths. * John McCallion, Chief Financial Officer, MetLife Inc *Leadership matters. And effectively building and leading teams of leaders matters even more no matter what size the organization. Teams That Work offers research-based and real world evidence of the science and art involved in building * and more importantly, sustaining-highly effective teams. Leaders at every level in an organization can benefit from the clear, concise presentation of what it takes to be both an effective leader as well as an effective team member.Thomas M. Priselac, President and CEO, Cedars-Sinai Health System *Table of ContentsPart I. All about Teams · Chapter 1: What Really Drives Team Effectiveness? (and getting the most out of this book) · Chapter 2: Busting a Few Teamwork Myths · Chapter 3: Not All Teams Are The Same Part II. The Science of Teamwork: Understanding the Drivers · Chapter 4: Capabilities: It starts with the right expertise · Chapter 5: Cooperation: Attitudes and beliefs that emerge from the other drivers · Chapter 6: Coordination: Teamwork is about behaviors · Chapter 7: Communication: More is not better, better is better · Chapter 8: Cognitions: Are we on the same page? · Chapter 9: Conditions: You get what you encourage and tolerate · Chapter 10: Coaching: Leadership isn't just for leaders Part III. What Should I Do: Using the Seven Drivers · Chapter 11: A Quick Refresher · Chapter 12: Team Leaders: Helping your team succeed · Chapter 13: Team Members: Being a great team member · Chapter 14: Consultants: Enabling teams to improve · Chapter 15: Senior Leaders: Promoting teamwork in your organization Tools · Tool A: Common Team Competencies List · Tool B: Team Debriefing Tips and Outline · Tool C: Conditions for Team Effectiveness: Diagnostic Questions · Tool D: Understanding Your Team: A Quick Self-Assessment · Tool E: Ideas Matrix Epilogue
£12.99
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale Design Social Change: Take Action, Work toward
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£12.59
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd The International Law of Biotechnology
Book SynopsisIn this thoroughly updated second edition, Matthias Herdegen provides a comprehensive and contemporary assessment of the regulation of biotechnology processes and products from an international and comparative perspective, complete with analysis of intricate legal and ethical debates.Trade Review‘The 2nd edition of this magisterial work remains an essential reference work on the international law of biotechnology, now updated with the latest developments. The book is and remains a must-read for anyone interested in biotechnology law and a valuable reference guide for experts working in this field.’ -- Prof. Dr. Claudia Seitz, M.A. (London), Professor for Public Law, European Law, International Law and Life Sciences Law at the Faculty of Law of the Private University in the Principality of LiechtensteinTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction: regulation of biotechnology, between anxieties and trust in scientific progress 2. Law and ethics: an intriguing interplay 3. Risks, perceptions and the law: regulatory approaches to risk 4. The biotech challenge to human dignity, life and freedom of choice: human rights 5. From test tube babies to human clones: salient issues in the international law of biomedicine 6. GMOs, crops and precaution: biotechnology and international protection of the environment 7. Combating biopiracy: access to genetic resources 8. Phantom risks and legitimate concerns: biotechnology and international trade law 9. Inventors’ claims to life: intellectual property rights and biotechnological inventions 10. Conclusion: legal values, individual rights and democratic choices in a pluralist world Index
£85.00
Stripe Matter Inc High Growth Handbook: Scaling Startups from 10 to
Book SynopsisHigh Growth Handbook is the playbook for growing your startup into a global brand. Global technology executive, serial entrepreneur, and angel investor Elad Gil has worked with high-growth tech companies including Airbnb, Twitter, Google, Stripe, and Square as they’ve grown from small companies into global enterprises. Across all of these breakout companies, Gil has identified a set of common patterns and created an accessible playbook for scaling high-growth startups, which he has now codified in High Growth Handbook. In this definitive guide, Gil covers key topics, including: The role of the CEO Managing a board Recruiting and overseeing an executive team Mergers and acquisitions Initial public offerings Late-stage funding. Informed by interviews with some of the biggest names in Silicon Valley, including Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn), Marc Andreessen (Andreessen Horowitz), and Aaron Levie (Box), High Growth Handbook presents crystal-clear guidance for navigating the most complex challenges that confront leaders and operators in high-growth startups.Trade Review“If you want the chance to turn your startup into the next Google or Twitter, then read this trenchant guide from someone who played key roles in the growth of these companies.” —Reid Hoffman, cofounder of LinkedIn and New York Times No. 1 bestselling author “Elad jam-packs every useful lesson about building and scaling companies into a single, digestible book. My only gripe is that he didn’t write this when we were in the early days of Box, as it would have saved my ass countless times.” —Aaron Levie, cofounder and CEO of Box “Elad eschews trite management aphorisms in favor of pragmatic and straight-shooting insights on complex topics, like managing a board of directors, executing functional reorganizations with as little trauma as possible, and everything in between.” —Dick Costolo, former CEO of Twitter and serial entrepreneur “Elad first invested in Airbnb when we had fewer than 10 people, and he provided early advice on scaling the company. This book shares these learnings for the next generation of entrepreneurs.” —Nathan Blecharczyk, cofounder of Airbnb, chief strategy officer and chairman of Airbnb China “Armed with observations gathered scaling some of the most successful and important companies in Silicon Valley, Elad has no-nonsense, highly applicable advice for any operator transitioning a company from the proverbial garage to the next stage, and beyond.” —Max Levchin, cofounder and CEO of Affirm, cofounder and CTO of PayPal “Elad is one of the most experienced operators in Silicon Valley, having seen numerous companies hit their inflection point. His advice has been key for Coinbase as we go through hypergrowth, from hiring executives to improving M&A.” —Brian Armstrong, cofounder and CEO of Coinbase “Elad is one of the best-connected and well-respected early-stage investors in the Valley—he invested in Minted when we had fewer than 50 employees, and his advice was critical to us in growing our business to where we are now, in the low hundreds of millions in sales. In his book, he crystallizes all of these learnings for the next generation of companies.” —Mariam Naficy, cofounder and CEO of MintedTable of ContentsDEDICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ABOUT THE AUTHOR HOW TO USE THIS BOOK INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1: THE ROLE OF THE CEO CHAPTER 2: MANAGING THE BOARD CHAPTER 3: RECRUITING, HIRING, AND MANAGING TALENT CHAPTER 4: BUILDING THE EXECUTIVE TEAM CHAPTER 5: ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND HYPERGROWTH CHAPTER 6: MARKETING AND PR CHAPTER 7: PRODUCT MANAGEMENT CHAPTER 8: FINANCING AND VALUATION CHAPTER 9: MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS APPENDIX: THINGS TO JUST SAY NO TO
£14.24
Skyhorse Publishing King of Diamonds: Harry Winston, the Definitive
Book SynopsisEnter the glamorous domain of world-famous jewellery house, Harry Winston, and discover the true rags-to-riches story of the immigrant family behind the phenomenon. Harry Winston’s famous slogan for his success was: “knowledge, courage, and the ability to finance.” King of Diamonds: The Flawless World of Harry Winston is the quintessential rags-to-riches success story of a very poor immigrant family emigrating from Ukraine to America. It is the story of how one man, Harry Winston, created a famous name with his company, founded in New York City in 1932. Winston became known for the owning and sales of very large diamonds. At one point, he owned a third of the world’s most famous gems, including the Hope Diamond, which earned him the moniker “King of Diamonds.” The book details how author Ronald Winston’s father got his start and began what would eventually become the most famous jewellery house in the world. Peek inside his first office, an upstairs Fifth Ave location, followed by subsequent locations in Rockefeller Centre, an office across from St. Patrick's Cathedral, and finally an image-building store on Fifth Avenue. Known as the “Jewelleer to the Stars,” Winston’s gems have appeared both on the Hollywood red carpet and in famous Hollywood films like Notorious starring Ingrid Bergman and Cary Grant, The Graduate starring Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft, and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days starring Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey. Celebrities such as Marilyn Monroe, Viola Davis, Helen Mirren, Gwyneth Paltrow, and many more have worn Winston pieces on Hollywood’s biggest nights. The story then follows Harry Winston’s successor and heir, Ronald Winston, and his making of the family name. Under Ronald, the company’s name would not remain just famous, but would become world-famous. Ronald built locations in Los Angeles, Hawaii, Japan, and China. Ronald’s saga continued with his entry into the revolution in Angola, buying diamonds from its charismatic leader, Jonas Savimbi. Ronald Winston risked his life in order to make profits that repaid the death taxes caused by his father’s passing. In all, King of Diamonds is a joyous evocation of two men who added an innumerable amount to the image, story, and marketing of luxury products, as well as to the joy of people who love and purchase these objects. After all, as frequent Winston jewellery-wearer Marilyn Monroe would say, “diamonds are a girl’s best friend.”Trade Review“A thrilling tale of entrepreneurship and an enthralling look into one of the jewelry industry's most famous self-made men.”—Instore (the magazine for the American jewelry store owner) “Winston pulls back the curtain to reveal the man behind the iconic brand. A story about family love, loyalty, and a shattering betrayal.”—Sally Mann, bestselling author of Hold Still: A Memoir with Photographs “You can’t judge a book by its cover, but you can certainly judge one by its title. And King of Diamonds says it all. Published 65 years after famed jeweler Harry Winston donated the 45-carat Hope Diamond to the Smithsonian Institution, his only living son, Ronald Winston, has penned a biography that offers an enlightening glimpse into the life of a man who once owned a third of the world’s most famous gems. Replete with stories about all of the business rivalries, red-carpet loans, and high-profile clients you could ask for, it’s as glamorous as nonfiction gets.” —Natural Diamonds “When I find myself dreaming of diamonds, which happens from time to time, I think ‘Harry Winston.’ Ron dressed me in Harry Winston jewels when I hosted the Oscars, and Miss Piggy and I were draped in a bajillion dollars’ worth of them when we sang our rendition of ‘Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend.’ Ron’s love for his father—and the company they built—as well as his wicked sense of humor shine through. King of Diamonds is an important biography and a great read.” —Whoopi Goldberg “King of Diamonds is a slick, deep dive into the world of pure money: the diamond business and the greatest American purveyor of this rarest of gems. Harry Winston’s life was one long extravaganza, like living inside a Fabergé egg. The saga of his rise and his son’s losing battle to save his legendary emporium is a tale of obsession, daring, deception, and a life beyond the dreams of avarice.” —John Lahr, author of Tennessee Williams: Mad Pilgrimage of the Flesh
£19.80
Simon & Schuster Make Your Own Rules: Stories and Hard-Earned
Book SynopsisYouTube sensation Andrew Huang offers practical tips and hard-won advice for creatives seeking financial stability while staying authentic.How does a musician with acute hearing loss, a refusal to perform live, and no industry connections carve a path to millions of followers and lucrative royalty checks? In Make Your Own Rules, Andrew Huang shares stories from his two decades as a music industry misfit and offers advice on both the artistic and business sides of working as a creator in our digital era. Beginning with auctioning his songwriting skills on eBay as a teenager, Andrew continuously found new ways to thrive in a music career over the last twenty-plus years. His storied career and hard-won wisdom can help aspiring digital creatives find success as well. Organized by sections on building your creative foundations, growing an audience in the digital age, making money, and staying true to yourself, Make Your Own Rules pairs personal anecdotes with concrete advice applicable to any freelance digital creator. You’ll learn how Andrew became an early adopter of sharing music online—for free!—and how he leveraged social media to grow an organic following and amass millions of song streams and video views. Additional chapters provide insight into his designing an online course and music production tools that have been used by tens of thousands of people, and how he created revenue streams for himself that didn’t exist previously. With open-minded perseverance, Andrew made up his own rules for life. His unlikely journey will inspire creators to find opportunity, financial stability, and fun in their pursuits.Trade ReviewThis is a perfect guide to navigating the ever-complex and wondrous world of the creative arts, packed with practical and insightful information that will help individuals at any stage of their journey!—?Nahre Sol - Pianist / Composer / CreatorVery few people turn me into a bumbling fan boy faster than Andrew Huang. I get stupidly excited every time he releases a YouTube video. This book is an insightful, candid peek into his thinking and creative process, a must read for anyone trying to turn their art into a living. —Jad Abumrad - Musician / Composer / Creator of Radiolab, More Perfect and Dolly Parton’s America "There are single sentences in this book that took me 10 years to learn on my own. If you’re looking for motivation, you’ve found it. I wish I had this book when I was starting out." —Chuck Sutton, artist and music producer"Andrew Huang is a creative force of nature. He's a living prototype for the current and next generations of content creators and musicians. Make Your Own Rules, much like his music, is filled with deeply relatable and hooky story telling with a message. Wise, thoughtful, normally heavily obscured information is shared here about creative process and monetization in a modern context. This should be required reading for music students and anyone trying to move from hobbiest to full time creator. Absolutely Inspiring, I loved it.” - BT, Electronic Artist, Film composer, and Software Developer"A book as remarkable and multifaceted as its author, Make Your Own Rules is revealing, inspiring, encouraging and deeply informative. Any creative person of the Digital Age — whether they’re familiar with Huang’s wildly creative online work or not — will benefit from this deep dive into his impressive journey thus far.” -JJ Abrams, Writer/Producer/Director"Andrew has done what I thought was impossible—he has managed to take a field that is rapidly changing and create a book that is timeless in its usefulness and relevance to any artist that wants to share their work in the digital age. If there was a course in content creation this would be required reading." - Malinda Kathleen Reese, musician and creator
£17.09
Harvard Business Review Press The Emotionally Intelligent Team
Book SynopsisThe missing link between teams and performance? Emotional intelligence.Great teams can sometimes feel like magic. It''s hard to pin down just why they work so well. But what seems like magic is explainable, and replicable. It starts with team culture.Much has been written about the power of emotional intelligence at the individual level, but little has been said about the benefits of this concept for groups. In this book, social and organizational psychologist and professor Vanessa Urch Druskat combines thirty years of research and team development to present a model for building and leading emotionally intelligent teams. She offers practical advice on how to: Create a solid foundation of team norms and behaviors Understand how team members support one another to reduce toxic conflict, demonstrate caring, and build a sense of belonging Support expression, build optimism, and solve problems proactively Increase team trust, psychological safety, and innovation By reading The Emotionally Intelligent Team, leaders and aspiring leaders alike will learn how to develop a strong team culture that motivates and sustains improved team collaboration and performance.
£22.50
Simon & Schuster A Curious Mind Expanded Edition: The Secret to a
Book SynopsisIn this specially combined edition with a new foreword, Academy Award–winning producer Brian Grazer and acclaimed author Charles Fishman blend their insights from bestselling books A Curious Mind and Face to Face to transform the art of connecting with and through curiosity.In A Curious Mind, deemed “a captivation account of how the simple act of asking questions can change your life” by Malcolm Gladwell, Grazer offers a brilliant peek into the “curiosity conversations” that inspired him to create some of the world’s most iconic movies and television shows. He shows how curiosity has been the “superpower” that fueled his rise as one of Hollywood’s leading producers and creative visionaries. And in the captivating follow-up Face to Face, Grazer reveals that the secret to a more fulfilling life lies in personal connections, sparked through curiosity, learning through his interactions with people like Taraji P. Henson, Bill Gates, Barack Obama, Eminem, and Prince. Now with a new foreword with fresh insights about curiosity from the last decade, A Curious Mind Expanded invites you to consider your personal journey of human connection. A fascinating page-turner, this combined edition offers a blueprint for how we can awaken our own curiosity and use it as a superpower in our own lives.
£17.09
John Wiley & Sons Start Thinking Rich
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Intermediate Accounting IFRS International
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G&D Media The Laws of Power
Book SynopsisThere are laws that have been known to the wise for thousands of years. They have used these principles to attain extraordinary, world-changing, and seemingly miraculous goals.These success principles are as timeless and immutable as the physical laws governing the universe. They hold true for everyone who abides by them, and they work in almost every area of life.Best-selling author, speaker, and consultant Brian Tracy has devoted almost his entire life to studying success and human development, and he is a living example of the practical principles he teaches.In this book, you’ll learn about the success principles that have been the hallmark of all great achievers. Brian calls them “universal laws” because they work for anyone, anywhere, anytime, and they will work for you.Never before have they all been brought together as a vital tool for teaching. Never before has all this information been combined to give you a guaranteed formula for success. Brian sets out these laws clearly and simply and explains how to make use of them.You will learn how to use the laws of correspondence, cause and effect, attraction, concentration, subconscious activity, and many others to attain goals that today may look out of reach.You will learn the fundamental laws that govern: Success Achievement Happiness Money Wealth Relationships Self-Fulfillment and many others. It is impossible to truly succeed in life without understanding these principles. Knowing them will greatly advance your chances of success in any field.This may be the most important book you will ever read.
£13.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Uptime
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Simon & Schuster Tao of Charlie Munger
Book SynopsisWords of wisdom from Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett’s longtime business partner, collected and interpreted with an eye towards investing by David Clark, coauthor of the bestselling Buffettology series. Born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1924 Charlie Munger studied mathematics at the University of Michigan, trained as a meteorologist at Cal Tech Pasadena while in the Army, and graduated magna cum laude from Harvard Law School without ever earning an undergraduate degree. Today, Munger is one of America’s most successful investors, the Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, and Warren Buffett’s business partner for almost forty years. Buffett says “Berkshire has been built to Charlie’s blueprint. My role has been that of general contractor.” Munger is an intelligent, opinionated business man whose ideas can teach professional and amateur investors how to be successful in finance and life. Like The Tao of War
£15.29
Penguin Random House Group The Great Mental Models Volume 2
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Penguin Random House Group The Great Mental Models Volume 1
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John Wiley & Sons Inc The Credit Investors Handbook
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsDisclaimer xi Foreword xiii Acknowledgments xv About the Author xxi About the Editor xxiii Preface: My Story xxv Introduction: Structure of the Book xxxi Part One Building Blocks of the Leveraged Credit Markets 1 Chapter 1 Description and History of the Leveraged Finance Markets 3 Chapter 2 Credit Cycles 13 Chapter 3 A Primer on Leveraged Credit Trading Terminology 29 Chapter 4 A Primer on Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs) 39 Part Two The Seven- Step Process of Evaluating a Debt Investment 49 Chapter 5 Step 1 of the Credit Analysis Process: Sources and Uses 51 Chapter 6 Step 2 of the Credit Analysis Process: Qualitative Analysis 57 Chapter 7 Step 3(a) of the Credit Analysis Process: Financial Statement Analysis— Profitability 75 Chapter 8 Step 3(b) of the Credit Analysis Process: Financial Statement Analysis—Cash Flow and Liquidity 103 Chapter 9 Step 3(c) of the Credit Analysis Process: Financial Statement Analysis— Capital Structure 121 Chapter 10 Step 4 of the Credit Analysis Process: Forecasting 147 Chapter 11 Step 5 of the Credit Analysis Process: Corporate Valuation 171 Chapter 12 Step 6 of the Credit Analysis Process: Structuring and Documentation 189 Chapter 13 Step 7 of the Credit Analysis Process: Preparing an Investment Recommendation and Credit Committee Memo 203 Part Three Distressed Debt Investing 265 Chapter 14 Introduction to Distressed Debt Investing 267 Chapter 15 Bankruptcy 101 271 Chapter 16 Bankruptcy Fights 283 Chapter 17 How Subordination Works in Bankruptcy 301 Chapter 18 Liability Management and Creditor- on- Creditor Violence 317 Chapter 19 Making Money in Distressed Situations 329 Closing Comment Chapter 20 My Closing Comment 365 Appendix Appendix The Quinn Case Study 369 Index 375
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Penguin Random House South Africa Rich State, Poor State: Why Some Countries
Book SynopsisWhy do some states thrive, grow their economies and uplift their people, while others, facing similar challenges, slide into low growth, social dysfunction and failure? After decades of work on the ground in Africa, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, bestselling author Greg Mills seeks to provide answers in Rich State, Poor State. After decades of work on the ground in Africa, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, bestselling author Greg Mills seeks to provide answers in Rich State, Poor State. On each continent he traverses, Mills interrogates the how and why. How did Botswana go from being one of the least-developed and poorest nations at independence to enjoying the highest rate of per capita growth of any country in the world? Why has South Africa failed to attain similar heights? How did the Baltic states achieve reforms that have positioned them among the best-performing economies in Europe? How did Vietnam overcome a traumatic past in favour of a rapid and positive development transformation? Why is Mexico the only large developing economy that competes with China in manufacturing? Drawing from interviews with current and former presidents, prime ministers and key government officials across the globe, as well as research from leading institutions to enrich his fieldwork, Mills contrasts the successes and the failures, and in so doing, seeks to determine a path for the next generation of leaders.Insightful and inspiring, Rich State, Poor State shows that with better choices, the right policies and the will to implement them, it is entirely possible to travel the road from poverty to prosperity.
£14.39
Penguin Publishing Group Slow Productivity
Book Synopsis~ Do Fewer Things. Work at a Natural Pace. Obsess over Quality. ~ From the New York Times bestselling author of Digital Minimalism and Deep Work, a groundbreaking philosophy for pursuing meaningful accomplishment while avoiding overloadOur current definition of “productivity” is broken. It pushes us to treat busyness as a proxy for useful effort, leading to impossibly lengthy task lists and ceaseless meetings. We’re overwhelmed by all we have to do and on the edge of burnout, left to decide between giving into soul-sapping hustle culture or rejecting ambition altogether. But are these really our only choices?Long before the arrival of pinging inboxes and clogged schedules, history’s most creative and impactful philosophers, scientists, artists, and writers mastered the art of producing valuable work with staying power. In this timely and provocative book, Cal Newport harnesses the wisdom of these t
£16.12
Transworld How to Listen When Markets Speak
Book Synopsis''Any investor with skin in the game needs to buy this book.'' Niall FergusonFrom the Stock Exchange to Westminster, the fantasy of an eventual ''return to normal'' is still alive and well. But the economic world as we know it - and the rules that govern it - are over. And few are prepared.Here, market risk expert Lawrence McDonald unveils the predictive model he developed in the aftermath of Lehman Brothers' collapse, outlining actionable trading ideas for a radically reshaped economy. Readers will discover: Why inflation will stay near 3-5% for the next decade Why hard assets and rare minerals like lithium and cobalt will outperform growth stocks and passive investment strategies Why America will likely lose its position as a global superpower and holder of the world''s premier reserve currency Rather than merely doomsaying, How to Listen When Markets Speak equips readers to make sense of our curre
£15.29
Cengage Learning EMEA Business Economics
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPART I. THE ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT 1. What is business economics? 2. Economics and business decision making 3. The business environment PART II. MICROECONOMICS: THE MARKET SYSTEM 4. Supply and demand: How markets work 5. Elasticity and its applications 6. Taxes and subsidies PART III. MICROECONOMICS: THE LIMITATIONS OF MARKETS 7. Market failure 8. The consumer and consumer behaviour PART IV. MICROECONOMICS: THE ECONOMICS OF FIRMS IN MARKETS 9. Costs and revenues in production 10. Business goals and behaviour 11. Business organization 12. Market structures: Perfect competition 13. Market structures: Monopoly 14. Market structures: Imperfect or monopolistic competition 15. Market structures: Oligopoly 16. Corporate strategy and pricing policy 17. Supply chains PART V. MICROECONOMICS: FACTOR MARKETS 18. Labour markets 19. Financial markets PART VI. INTRODUCTION TO MACROECONOMICS 20. The macroeconomic environment 21. Aggregate demand and aggregate supply as a model to describe the economy 22. Government economic policy and the effect on business: Fiscal, monetary and supply side policy PART VII. GLOBAL BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS 23. Business and trade 24. Global influences on business behaviour 25. Business and Europe 26. Sustainability
£53.19
McGraw-Hill Education Principles of Economics 2024 Release ISE
Book SynopsisUncover the Essence of Economics with the 2024 Release of Principles of Economics. Dive into the heart of economics with our Principles of Economics 2024 Release. We strip away unnecessary details, focusing on seven core principles that transform students into economic naturalists. Say goodbye to overwhelming encyclopedic texts; this approach ensures all backgrounds gain practical economic insights. Step beyond the theoretical: engaging questions, explanations, exercises, and videos connect economic principles to everyday experiences. Whether it''s using the ATM or buying airline tickets, students become economic naturalists who apply basic principles to decipher the world around them. Economic Naturalist, Learning Glass concept overview and Worked Problem videos, created by the authors, provide a clear understanding of complex concepts. No more struggling with abstract ideas; videos make learning both accessible and enjoyable. Frank, Nobel-Prize
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Pearson Education Limited The Family Business Book A roadmap for
Book Synopsis Alfredo De Massis is a Professor of Entrepreneurship & Family Business who serves as adviser to family enterprises and policy maker, affiliated with IMD Business School (Switzerland) where he holds the Wild Chair in Family Business, the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano (Italy) where he leads the Research Cluster in Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Management and serves as the Founding Director of the Centre for Family Business Management, and Lancaster University Management School (UK). He also serves as Chairman of the Board of Zhejiang University's Institute of Family Business and Institute for Entrepreneurs, in China. As one of the leading family business academics globally, Alfredo has been included in Family Capital's list of Top 100 Family Business Influencers in February 2022, for the strong influence of his thought leadership on the global shaping of the family business field. Emanuela Rondi is Assistant ProfessoTable of Contents Developing a strategy for entrepreneurial families to prosper and thrive across generations Creating and managing family firms Nurturing the family while germinating families Being and growing responsible family owners Managing family wealth and running the family office Engaging the family in philanthropic and other social initiatives Engaging with the Nextgen and handling succession
£25.19
Cornerstone Character Limit
Book Synopsis''The definitive account of how the world's richest man, in a fit of unbridled vanity and arrogance, took over and destroyed our digital town square'' John Carreyrou, bestselling author of Bad BloodAstonishing. Kate Conger and Ryan Mac's meticulous, comprehensive reporting turns an opaque mess brutally transparent' Jia Tolentino, bestselling author of Trick MirrorGripping Through fly-on-the-wall reporting, Character Limit takes readers inside Elon Musk''s tumultuous Twitter takeover and the disruption of a company, an industry, and the online public square. What a wild ride'' Bradley Hope, bestselling author of Billion Dollar WhaleIn a world of viral ideas and emotion, who gets to control the narrative, who gets to be heard, and what does power really cost?This is the story of the showdown between Elon Musk and Twitter and how the richest man on earth suddenly came to control one of the most powerful media platforms in the world. In Character Limit, award-winning reporters Kate Conger and Ryan Mac draw on exclusive interviews, unreported documents and internal Twitter recordings to provide a revelatory, three-dimensional, and definitive account of what really happened when Musk showed up to takeover Twitter, spoiling for a brawl and intent on revolution, with his merciless, sycophantic cadre of lawyers, investors, and bankers.In part, this is the story of Twitter''s founder, Jack Dorsey, who idealistically dreamed of building a ''digital town square'' but detested Wall Street and never built a profitable business, and Musk, one of the site''s most influential users with over 70 million followers. To Musk, Twitteronce known for its almost absolute commitment to free speechhad utterly lost its way. Blaming it for the proliferation of what he called the woke mind virus, he claimed that the survival of humanity itself depended on the future of the site.In January 2022, Musk began secretly accumulating Twitter stock. By April, he was its largest shareholder, and, soon after, he made an unsolicited offer to purchase the company for the unimaginable sum of $44 billion. Backed into a corner, Twitter's board accepted his offeronly for Musk to change his mind, forcing Twitter to sue him.Drawing on unparalleled sources, this is the defining story of our time told in vivid, cinematic detail.
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MIT Press Ltd The SkillsPowered Organization
Book SynopsisHow to design and activate the skills-based enterprise that is pivotal for navigating the ?next? of work.As the world navigates the rapid and disruptive effects of AI, climate change, and geopolitical conflicts, the world of work, too, needs to change. Jobs are giving way to skills as the currency of work to ensure a more agile, resilient, and flexible enterprise that cannot just respond but must thrive in the face of these challenges. This pivot from jobs to skills will require us to rethink everything we know about work. Building on his bestselling book Work without Jobs, Ravin Jesuthasan returns, this time with coauthor Tanuj Kapilashrami, an international human resources leader, to provide the framework organizations need to thrive in a world demanding perpetual reinvention.Many business and management books focus on individual skills and competencies, the power of AI to make companies more agile through enabling ?internal gigs,? and the societal and policy implications of the external gig economy. The cases in The Skills-Powered Organization, however, discuss how leading companies are reinventing themselves to be skills-based organizations and transforming value for customers, communities, and stakeholders. Jesuthasan and Kapilashrami describe the need for new organizational capabilities like work design and AI-driven resourcing, as well as the need to reinvent current work systems, to realize the agility, productivity, and value-creating potential of an organization where skills are at the center of its operating model.Providing a step-by step guide for both new and seasoned leaders, this practical and informative book shows just how to future-proof organizations for the post?fourth industrial revolution world.
£22.50
John Wiley & Sons Inc Unapologetically ADHD
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