Business, Finance & Law Books

Book SynopsisBev Burgess is founder and Managing Principal at Inflexion Group, which delivers thought leadership, consulting and training to companies on account-based growth. She has held senior marketing roles at British Gas, Epson and Fujitsu and headed ITSMA's global Account-Based Marketing (ABM) practice and European business. Based near London, UK, she is also the author of A Practitioner's Guide to Account-Based Marketing and Executive Engagement Strategies, both published by Kogan Page.Tim Shercliff is co-founder and Managing Director at Inflexion Group. Previously a Strategy & Marketing Director at IBM, he has consulted and worked with companies including Accenture, CSC, Fujitsu, Micro Focus and Nationwide Building Society. He is based in Kent, UK.Trade Review"In business life, I cannot think of anything more satisfying than creating value for customers and, in the process, creating value for all stakeholders including the Planet. A few years ago, when Account Based Marketing first emerged, I said that it was a paradigm shift for the marketing domain. I have not changed my view. Please read this book to find out why. Incidentally, both authors are brilliant." * Professor Malcolm McDonald MA(Oxon) MSc PhD DLitt DSc, Emeritus Professor, Cranfield University School of Management *"Delivering sustainable, profitable growth from your most important customers should be a key part of your strategy. The authors bring their decades of pragmatic experience to bear, laying out why it is so critical to focus on this topic and how to go about it. Read this book; it might well make you re-think your whole approach to profitable growth" * Kevin Loosemore, Chairman, De La Rue *"Customer success evolved from the idea that a strong relationship with your client matters. Now it's great to finally see a book focused on building those relationships with your most strategic clients holistically. This book takes the virtues of the customer success revolution and builds on it with the other key elements - account management, account-based marketing, and executive engagement - while offering a comprehensive guide with insights from top market leaders." * Nick Mehta, CEO, Gainsight *"In the subscription economy, retaining and growing with your top customers is essential. Bev Burgess and Tim Shercliff have researched this topic, laid out a framework for account-based growth and explain the challenges that need to be overcome, with the benefit of viewpoints and case studies from across the technology industry. Whether you're a high growth software company or a more mature technology services company, there is something in this book for you." * Sue Barsamian, Board Member *"I'm a passionate believer that your company's future prosperity depends on how well you treat a relatively small proportion of your customer base. Get this right, lining the whole company up behind the go-to-market team, and you will prosper. It sounds easy. It isn't. This book explains how to drive profitable growth, co-creating solutions with your best customers and turning them into advocates that help you win your next top customers. A must for CROs." * Jon Hunter, CRO *"Focusing in on your most important customers is vital for your future growth. This book explains how to go about it, in clear and practical terms. A must for all CMOs." * Fran Wilson, Chief Marketing Officer, Boomi *"Bev Burgess and Tim Shercliff have produced the must-have guide on Account-based Growth. This valuable business bible provides a no-nonsense approach to maximizing the potential of your top accounts and growing your business. It stands out from the crowd because it not only provides clear guidance on how to align and optimize internally to get the best results in this volatile market, it also helps leaders navigate the very real and unique cultural and societal issues businesses are facing today." * Stella Low, Chief Corporate Affairs and Communications Officer, HP. *"If you believe that selling to existing customers is easier than attracting new ones, this book will help you understand who your most important existing customers are, and how to sell more to them." * Mike Phillips, Senior Independent Director and Audit Committee Chair, Bytes Technology Group *"This book wonderfully summarizes the importance of strategic accounts to your business and to your top clients. You know the 80/20 rule...well now it's about the 50/3.5 rule! Bev and Tim build the business case and provide the practical examples from both the supplier and the client's perspective. This serves as a guide to help change your mindset and develop a plan to grow your account as a "market of one". This is a must read for those of us dedicated to focusing on our top clients for the long haul. Bravo!" * Denise Freier, President and CEO, Strategic Account Management Association *"When Bev Burgess codified and defined Account Based Marketing in 2003, she was way ahead of her time. It's taken many of us in B2B marketing and sales the best part of two decades to catch up with her. Her latest book (co-written with long-time collaborator Tim Shercliff) is similarly visionary, simultaneously elevating and reinvigorating the conversation around key accounts, their criticality to so many B2B organisations, and how to manage them. In essence, it's nothing short of a manifesto for why we need to shake up B2B sales and marketing once more to align with the unavoidable new business realities of 2022, and the challenges of operating in the post-Covid world. This is no work of theory or conjecture - it's packed full of real-life testimonies and case studies, and evidence-based strategies for how to turn these ideas into reality. Read it now and be ready for the future of B2B." * Joel Harrison, co-founder and Editor-in-chief, B2B Marketing *"Bev Burgess has established herself as the leading light on client relationship marketing in all its dimensions within the business-to-business sector. The growing complexity of working relationships, between both institutions and individuals, requires new thinking that goes beyond the original idea that 'account-based marketing' is all that is needed to bridge the gap between marketing and sales. Bev and Tim's new book explains why treating client relationship development as a total business concept, requiring the attention, effort and focus of all parts of the organization is necessary to ensure mutual, sustainable value." * Dr. Charles Doyle, Global Chief Marketing Officer, Arup *Table of Contents Section - ONE: Introducing account-based growth; Chapter - 01: The case for account-based growth; Chapter - 02: Account-based growth in practice; Section - TWO: Aligning internally for growth; Chapter - 03: Account prioritization and resource allocation; Chapter - 04: Integrated account business planning; Chapter - 05: Managing data, technology and operations; Chapter - 06: Leadership, culture and change; Section - THREE: Engaging externally for growth; Chapter - 07: Account management and sales; Chapter - 08: Account-based marketing; Chapter - 09: Customer success; Chapter - 10: Executive sponsorship and engagement; Section - FOUR: Account-based growth assessment tool; Chapter - 11: How does your company stack up

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Book SynopsisTony Nicholls is a Principal Consultant with Mayvin Ltd, a Leadership, Organization Design and Organization Development consultancy working globally across the private, public and third sectors. His private sector clients have included Zurich and Close Brothers and for the public sector, he works across the UK Civil Service and with Local Government organisations. Based in Wilmslow, UK, he is also the faculty lead for the UK Civil Service Organisation Design and Development capability development programmes. Prior to his role with Mayvin Ltd, he has held senior HR and OD roles at The Co-Operative Bank and Capital One, Europe.Trade Review"This book really drew me in. It goes deep into the theory but also translates it into practice. This focus on management asks us to move away from practices that reinforce hierarchies and hero leaders coming to the rescue." -- Rebecca McNeil * CEO Retail at Close Brothers, Chair of the UK Finance and Leasing Association *"Tony presents compelling arguments for the need to re-assess the value of management as opposed to leadership and provides a practical guide to modern practices that will be useful to managers at all levels in organisations." -- Kevin Hogarth * Chief People Officer, KPMG UK *"This book speaks to the part of me that resists convenient containers compartmentalising what it is to be leader, manager, or organisation. My rebellious side responded to this book as an invitation to break free of simplistic either/or arguments, and accept that to deliver real change we become what the situation demands of us. There is no handbook for this job. You can read all the books, absorb all the theory - but you're the secret sauce. Filled with anecdotes, lived experience and practical exercises - this is not a book of theory, but more like a collation of evidence to demonstrate where leaning into the complex and not having the answers, but being willing to 'do the work', are the practices that serve us to become 'unstuck'." -- Rebecca Herbert * People Experience Specialist, The independent Parliamentary Standards Association *"This book is urgently needed. The predominance of 'leadership' thinking ignores the fact that running an organisation is an everyday business, needing raised awareness and wise choices that are often left up to the people working closest to the grain of the work. These are often the people most 'leadership' thinking ignores. This book explains why they need to think differently about their everyday but it also shows these everyday managers how to do this. Supremely grounded and practical as well as thoughtful and informed, this is a manual for the wise manager with their feet on the ground." -- James Traeger * Co-founder and Director, Mayvin Limited; Adjunct Professor of Management and Organisational Learning at Hult Ashridge Executive Education *"Tony has written from the heart and based on his extensive experience. I value managers who can see through the noise and get to the nub of what is needed. This requires them to be 'always on', tuned into their context and to develop deep working relationships with their colleagues. Something I have witnessed first-hand that Tony focuses on and conveys extensively in his writing. Tony focuses our attention on the need for managers to move beyond the tools and techniques of management and to see themselves as being 'the instruments of change'." -- Paul Naden * Entrepreneur and CEO, Saving the Survivors *"For practitioners who are involved in the bewildering world of change this book combines utility and confidence. In short, it provides practical things to do and is presented in a way that will give people the confidence to do them." -- Dr Rob Warwick * Professor of Management and Organisational Learning, The University of Chichester *"Easy to read and understand, this book is an enjoyable journey, building through each chapter. Using stories and personal reflections, Tony gives something of himself that will resonate and help the reader connect. This book is about turning the management pyramid upside down, taking theory and making it relatable. It is ideal for all managers, whatever their level in the business." -- Mandy Smith * HR Business Partner, Close Brothers Motor Finance *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: The impact of uncertainty; Chapter - 02: Manager of change, not change manager; Chapter - 03: Mapping the tools of management; Chapter - 04: The people side of change; Chapter - 05: Context is everything; Chapter - 06: Managing change: The mindset; Chapter - 07: Managing change: The practice; Chapter - 08: Managing change: The craft; Chapter - 09: Everyday practice 1: Noticing; Chapter - 10: Everyday practice 2: The check-in; Chapter - 11: Everyday practice 3: Navigating; Chapter - 12: The future of management; Chapter - 13: Building more purposeful and inclusive organizations;

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Book SynopsisJenna Tiffany, based in London, UK and Lisbon, Portugal is Founder and Strategy Director at marketing agency Let'sTalk Strategy and is recognized as one of the top 50 marketers to follow in the world. A Chartered Marketer and awarded fellow of the IDM, she has worked with brands such as Shell, Hilton and World Duty-Free, and is an elected member of the prestigious DMA UK Email Marketing Council. Jenna Tiffany is also an international conference speaker, qualified teacher and a thought-leader on marketing trends.

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Book SynopsisShauna Moran is the founder of Operate Remote, an award-winning executive coaching agency that empowers leaders to address staff burnout and build more emotionally healthy, engaged and sustainable teams and organizations. Prior to this, she headed up Partnerships in various SaaS companies. Based in Vancouver, Canada, she has a background in psychology and is an accredited Executive and Leadership Coach as well as an Emotional Intelligence Practitioner.Trade Review"Finally, a real business how-to for how we can all reduce unhealthy stress within our work. Shauna Moran shows you how to create a sustainable culture and find efficiencies in running your team in a distributed way, so we can enjoy the work again." * Job van der Voort, CEO, Remote *"If you're a remote leader, Managing Employee Burnout is a must-have resource to identify, qualify and remedy your team members that are at risk of burning out before they do." * Liam Martin, Author of 'Running Remote', Co-Founder of Running Remote *"A critical and much-needed resource for any CEO, leader or remote worker. This book gives us all the practical tips to finally create stress-free teams in a distributed environment." * Nazim Ahmed, CEO, remx.xyz *"Shauna's book is practical, logical and well written, because the author has been through this process herself and is therefore speaking from hard earned experience. She writes in an accessible and understandable way. This is the way that the world is moving, so it makes sense to read this book and absorb its insights, so that you can retain and inspire your own workforce." * Simon Cocking, Irish Tech News *"This is not just support for professionals and leaders, this guidebook is absolutely a resource that will turn your organization into a sustainable, high performing and human-focused culture!" * Tony Jamous, CEO, Oyster *"In this world of constant remote working, employee wellness and burnout should be a priority for all organizations. Shauna's book is filled with great tools and practical strategies for getting remote work right!" * Brian Scudamore, Founder & CEO, O2E Brands; author, BYOB: BUILD YOUR OWN BUSINESS, BE YOUR OWN BOSS *"Shauna is a true professional and one of the few experts in the field of remote work that has the longstanding experience and the knowledge base to help companies and individuals of all shapes and sizes as they navigate the, sometimes, challenging waters of distributed teamwork. Her work at Operate Remote speaks for itself, and this book is just one more example of how she is pushing the future of work forward." * Chase Warrington, Head of Remote, DoIst *Table of Contents Section - PART ONE: The Self; Chapter - 01: Introduction to burnout: my story; Chapter - 02: What is burnout?; Chapter - 03: Self-awareness and remote working burnout; Chapter - 04: Deep and shallow work; Chapter - The Self:: summary; Section - PART TWO: The Organization; Chapter - 05: An organization’s impact on burnout; Chapter - 06: Employee retention; Chapter - 07: Remote-first processes; Chapter - The Organization:: summary; Section - PART THREE: The Leader; Chapter - 08: The differences between leading remote and office-based teams; Chapter - 09: Coaching and burnout; Chapter - 10: Relationships and recognition; Chapter - 11: Leading by example; Chapter - The Leader:: summary; Chapter - 12: Conclusion;

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Book SynopsisSimon Kingsnorth is a marketing expert with over 25 years' industry experience. Based in Reading, UK, he has held senior marketing roles at leading brands, is CEO of the global marketing agency SK and is a regular keynote speaker and contributor to industry publications. He is the author of The Digital Marketing Handbook and Marketing in Web 3.0 also published by Kogan Page.

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Book SynopsisNeil Perkin is the founder of Only Dead Fish, a consultancy which specializes in digital strategy, transformation and agility. Based in Chichester, UK, he is a frequent conference speaker, curates the quarterly series of Firestarters thought leadership events for Google UK, and has been named by BIMA (British Interactive Media Association) as one of the most influential people in the UK digital industry. He is also the author of Agile Marketing and the co-author of Building The Agile Business Through Digital Transformation, both published by Kogan Page.Trade Review"Agile Transformation has an urgent message for leaders delivered with calm, thoughtfulness and generosity. It's the sort of densely packed book of useful things I like to keep near to my desk, and will end up accumulating a garland of post-its and improvised bookmarkers with scribbled notes like "problem-solving" or "This! Read when in doubt!"." -- Antony Mayfield * CEO, Brilliant Noise *"Neil Perkin's book addresses a fundamental leadership challenge - how to go from being compelled by the need to reinvent to knowing what the steps in your change plan need to look like. Essential reading." -- Bruce Daisley * Author, 'Fortitude', and 'Joy of Work' *"Neil Perkin has written a masterful book on digital transformation, with many practical wisdoms and nuggets waiting to be found. For any organiza- tion trying to create their preferred future, this is a must-read!" -- Gerd Leonhard * CEO, The Futures Agency; Author, ‘Technology vs. Humanity’ *"These days every company wants and needs to change but the answers seem cryptic, vague and often biased. As always, Neil Perkin writes brilliantly and clearly in what is an actionable yet inspiring, interesting yet practical, tour de force on how people in all kinds of business can adapt to the modern world." -- Tom Goodwin * Author, 'Digital Darwinism' *"Leading a transformation can be a daunting challenge. With external change happening at such pace and internal change being so complex, it can be hard to cut through the noise. Luckily, Neil Perkin has done that brilliantly with this book, offering plenty of actionable insights that any leader can put to immediate use." -- James Haycock * Founder, Planet Native Ventures; Author, ‘Bye Bye Banks?’ *"Packed full of amazing insights, case studies and practical examples for implementing agile transformation across any organization." -- Duncan Hammond * VP, Transformation, Warner Music Group *"Agile" and "transformation" aren't just pretty words to say. It's the new way of operating business, and you can't afford to be left behind. You couldn't ask for a better expert guide on the journey than Neil Perkin." -- Scott Brinker * VP, Platform Ecosystem, Hubspot; Author, ‘Hacking Marketing’ *"An inspiring and practical guide to the why, what and how of transforming businesses to meet the challenges and opportunities of digital disruption. Neil Perkin's clear and succinct writing provides an accessible and comprehensive roadmap for leaders to drive customer focused digital innovation." -- Judy Gibbon * Chairman, Wonderbly *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: A new operating system for a new operating environment; Chapter - 02: The agile business; Chapter - 03: A new agile operating system for business; Chapter - 04: Changing change management; Chapter - 05: Think big; Chapter - 06: Start small; Chapter - 07: Scale fast; Chapter - 08: Reinventing the organization;

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Book SynopsisWith greater organizational complexities looming on the horizon, PMI has introduced Navigating Complexity: A Practice Guide. The definitive guide expands upon the principles, tools, and techniques presented in the PMBOK® Guide and other foundational standards, providing a streamlined approach to understanding and navigating complexity. This groundbreaking guide fills a void, providing the first published reference to help project management professionals successfully mitigate complexities and accomplish their organizational goals.

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Book SynopsisBen Whitter is CEO of HEX Organization and the founder of the World Employee Experience Institute (WEEI). Based in Manchester, UK, but operating globally, he shares his work and research on employee experience through keynote speaking, advisory services, consulting and training. In 2021 he was recognized by Thinkers50 as one of the top management thinkers in the world and was also named as one of the Most Influential HR Thinkers 2021 by HR Magazine.Trade Review"In the world of driving great employee experiences, we are competing with the best experience a consumer has ever had. We need a focus to make every day simple and special days really special. Ben does not only offer great examples and research but also clear strategic steps to deliver your compelling employee experience. I would highly recommend to read this book if you want to start or boost your journey on employee experience." * Tom Dewaele, Global Head of People Experience at Alphabet/Google *"Ben Whitter is not called 'Mr Employee Experience' without good reason. He pioneered the concept. Employee experience, along with Amy Edmondson's related concept of psychological safety, may prove to be the most profound management idea of all. In Employee Experience Strategy, Whitter offers a blueprint for making employee experience a reality." * Des Dearlove, Co-founder, Thinkers50 *"The workplace has changed radically in recent years and few people have thought about it as carefully as Ben Whitter. We've experienced the pandemic, remote working, 4-day weeks, quiet-quitting, social media boycotts, greenwashing, an office perks arms race and a new wave of Gen Z recruits arriving with a new set of expectations. Whitter is a savvy guide who navigates all these issues, through the lens of his Employee Experience philosophy." * Dougal Shaw, Author, CEO Secrets, Digital Business Reporter, BBC News *"Ben Whitter offers a powerful blend of inspiration and actionability, contributing to our quest for even more people-centricity." * Claude Rumpler, Chief People Experience Officer, L’Oréal *"EX has become the best retention policy around and a must for any organization. Ben Whitter developed the perfect blueprint to bring this idea to reality." * Dr. Ruth Gotian, Author of 'The Success Factor', Chief Learning Officer, faculty member in anesthesiology education, Weill Cornell Medicine *"Dive into the exceptional work of author Ben Whitter in his book Employee Experience Strategy. With his extensive knowledge and expertise in the field of employee experience, Whitter adeptly guides readers through proven and practical strategies. His insightful and expert approach provides the tools necessary to cultivate a workplace culture that fosters engagement and drives business success. Don't miss the opportunity to benefit from Ben Whitter's outstanding contribution and elevate your organization to new heights." * Marcelo Natalini, Dean, Latam Business School, Mexico *"Employee Experience is a very basic concept, intuitive to all of us who have experiences as employees, as customers and as people. But how do you take such a simple idea to a strategic level to the benefit of employees and companies alike? That is where this book comes in, with all its fresh insights, inconvenient truths and aha-moments, Ben Whitter shows the way forward for HR and creates enthusiasm for the journey ahead." * Timothy Vermeir, Editor-in-Chief, HR Square *"Employee Experience can be a challenging concept to advance and implement in any organization. Ben Whitter has a gift for taking complexity and translating it into meaningful actions that any practitioner can follow. In Employee Experience Strategy, Ben equips readers with thought provoking questions, necessary mindsets for change and guidance on how to co-create an employee experience anchored in caring for employees and in business outcomes." * Christina Chateauvert Ph.D., Senior Manager of Employee Experience, Insurance Industry *"The profound impact of Ben's work on my career and the affirmation it has provided for my decision to work in the field of employee experience, cannot be overstated. Ben's remarkable ability to bridge the gap between theory and practice is evident in his comprehensive and insightful books, which offer easily adoptable strategies and real-life examples. I firmly believe that Employee Experience Strategy is indispensable reading for anyone aspiring to revolutionize their approach to employee experience and drive transformative change within their organization." * Julie Wix, Head of Staff Experience, University of Technology, Australia *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: The employee experience boom; Chapter - 02: A new strategy for new challenges; Chapter - 03: Co-creating the employee experience strategy; Chapter - 04: An ecosystem for employee experience success; Chapter - 05: Experience masterplan; Chapter - 06: Team performance – a recipe for employee experience success; Chapter - 07: Driving holistic employee experience performance; Chapter - 08: Reinventing leadership in the employee experience era; Chapter - 09: Aligning leaders to employee experience strategy; Chapter - 10: Playing to win with employee experience; Chapter - 11: People experience – bringing beauty to the world; Chapter - 12: Conclusion; Chapter - 13: References;

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Book SynopsisThis textbook is for the IDMA 201 course in the IDMA Associate Insurance Data Manager (AIDM) designation program. This course defines data management, describes the functions of data managers, provides the business case for data management and introduces the student to concepts and tools used by data managers. Whether you are an actuary, a claims professional, business analyst, or almost any of the other key functions, knowledge of data management can help you do your job better and help you prepare, understand, and protect the raw material -- the data -- so critical to your organisation. IDMA courses, workshops, and forums are highly recommended for a broad audience including new hires, IT and data modeling professionals who want to broaden their knowledge of the business side of insurance data management, anyone who manages and governs data in the industry (statistical, or management information data), and anyone who needs to use or communicate good quality data/information -- from actuaries to underwriters, and claims and analytics professionals. Students who complete the four IDMA-developed courses and successfully pass the examinations are awarded an Associate Insurance Data Manager (AIDM) designation. The IDMA courses may be taken in any order; there are no prerequisites. However, the courses are numbered to indicate a recommended sequence. For details on the designation requirements, please refer to the IDMA Website at www.IDMA.org.

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Book SynopsisIgor Pejic is a leading expert on tech-driven shifts in banking and finance. Having held multiple management positions in banking, he is based at one of the largest banking groups in Europe. Pejic is an international keynote speaker and expert panelist, voted by McKinsey and The Financial Times as one of three finalists in the Bracken Bower Prize with his work on blockchain. He is the author of Blockchain Babel also published by Kogan Page, winner of the Independent Press Award 2020 and profiled as a Financial Times book of the month.Trade Review"A deep dive into the fast-changing frontier of money from blockchain and Big Tech to Web3." * Ronit Ghose, Global Head, Future of Finance, Citi *"A must read for anyone who thinks they understand the ongoing transformation of the orthodox geopolitical landscape. A brilliant examination of the fact that it's not who owns tanks but banks that matter. The ownership of data including your identity, who controls marketing and fulfilment for SME ecommerce, who designs the prevailing digital token of exchange and how it facilitates global payments will determine whether central banks and financial services incumbents or fin and big-tech insurgents will control our destinies." * Bob Wigley, Chairman, UK Finance *"This wide ranging book is a must-read for builders and operators looking to tame the disruption happening in the financial industry. From exploring the role of centralized technology companies to understanding the infrastructure of decentralized blockchains, readers will learn about the most important levers of tomorrow's economic landscape." * Lex Sokolin, Chief Economist, ConsenSys & Founder, Fintech Blueprint *"Big Tech in Finance is a must-read for anyone interested in the impact of digital on the finance industry. The book provides a comprehensive overview of how big tech companies and new technologies such as Distributed Ledgers are transforming the landscape, and how these trends are converging. The author's ability to break down complex concepts into clear and concise chapters makes this book accessible to readers with varying levels of expertise. Overall, it offers very valuable insights into the future of digital finance by explaining its history." * Huy Nguyen Trieu, Co-founder, CFTE (Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship) *"Many of us working in financial services innovation can clearly see that Big Tech is circling the banking and finance industry. In this book Igor describes why Big Tech is interested and what they will probably do next. What is more interesting is what should be done about it - banning them would deprive us of the innovation and improvement they will bring. Big Tech needs to be monitored and regulated. It is time that regulators and governments worldwide realise that they need to up their game to address a fast changing industry. A must read book that is also fun. Don't miss it." * Alessandro Hatami, Founder, Pacemakers.io & co-author of Reinventing Banking and Finance *"Big Tech in Finance" provides a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the impact that Big Tech has on the finance industry. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the motivations, risks and opportunities associated with Big Tech's foray into finance and how to navigate the ever-changing world of blockchain technology." * Karl Zettl, CEO and Co-Founder, Iknaio Cryptoasset Analytics *"Blockchain technology has the potential to revolutionize society for the better, and those institutions embracing this technology will thrive in a society where data is controlled by the user. Igor succinctly describes how the world is changing, what the impact will be on the financial services industry and how the future of money will change geopolitics. A must-read if you want to understand the future of finance." * Dr Mark van Rijmenam, strategic futurist, author and speaker *"This is a book that should make anyone interested in the future of our economy sit up and take notice. The world of the 2020s will be defined by the clash of the titans of tech and finance, and it will be a new wave of technologies - like blockchain - that will determine the winner. Igor Pejic's sharp and thoughtful book gives an up-to-the-minute view of what will drive the economy of the next ten years, and what is at stake for everyone today!" * Laura Stojcevic *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: Finance as Big Tech’s El Dorado; Chapter - 02: Railroads for a new age – birth of the blockchain; Chapter - 03: Lure of the wild – redefining the idea of money; Chapter - 04: Two roads ahead – centralization; Chapter - 05: Land rush – crypto-economics; Chapter - 06: DeFi unicorn stampede; Chapter - 07: The decentralization delusion; Chapter - 08: Robber barons feel assured… and overshoot; Chapter - 09: The sheriffs come to town – regulation bends the trajectory; Chapter - 10: Dawn of a new era – central bank digital currencies vs private stablecoins; Chapter - 11: Commercial banks and the frontier experience; Chapter - 12: Setting out for the next frontier – the metaverse and Web3; Chapter - 13: Final remarks; Chapter - 14: Glossary;

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Book SynopsisHe Pitopito Korero no te Perehi Maori Readings from the Maori Language Press is a reader of various articles and content from 19th-century Maori newspapers. The editors, Jenifer Curnow, Jane McRae and Ngapare Hopa, released a successful book of essays on Maori-language newspapers, Rere Atu, Taku Manu! (AUP), in 2002, and this new companion volume is sure to be popular with the same audience. For easy use and comparison, the Maori and English texts have been placed alongside one another, illustrating a fascinating range of tone, style and subject. The book contains an introduction followed by six sections divided thematically: From the Editors, Letters,Articles, News, Obituaries and Advertisements. Curnow, McRae and Hopa have chosen from the wealth of material available a representative, insightful selection of Maori-language texts that are incomparably useful as a reflection of New Zealand history and Maori attitudes as well as a wonderful resource for students of Maori language and culture.

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Book SynopsisRhian Lewis is a consultant software engineer and former digital journalist at The Times who is a regular international conference speaker and panellist on all things blockchain and cryptocurrency. She launched the altcoin portfolio tracker countmycrypto.com, co-founded the London Women in Bitcoin meetup group in 2014 and has acted as an advisor and strategist on various blockchain projects for the last seven years. She blogs on cryptocurrency and is the author of The Cryptocurrency Revolution (Kogan Page). She is based near Plymouth, the UK.Trade Review"Understanding Decentralized Finance is a comprehensive guide to the world of DeFi. In a space that is fast moving and hard to navigate, Rhian takes the reader by the hand and describes the promise, the evolution and the current state of this emerging technology. A great read for newcomers and degens alike." * Jonas Seiferth, RetroPGF Lead, Optimism Foundation *"Rhian Lewis presents a balanced and informative view that expertly intertwines the evolution of money and markets with these novel, and potentially game changing, set of technologies whilst unravelling and demystifying the lexicon of arcane terminology and acronyms that have followed the hype into the public psyche in recent years." * Paul Gordon, Founder, Coinscrum *"If you think about the factors stopping DeFi to fulfil its potential, many cite regulation (or lack of regulation) and lack of understanding/knowledge of this space. As it is difficult to control the regulatory part, we can build a deep understanding of what DeFi represents, its components, and the exciting new opportunities it offers - as well as the considerable challenges that occur when the old system collides head-on with the new. I found it exciting that you can boost your knowledge by learning cool concepts such as DeFi mullet, social trading, finfluencer, crypto meme culture and more." * Mirela Ciobanu, Lead Editor, Banking and Fintech, The Paypers *"Weaving together concepts, definitions and real-world examples, Rhian Lewis covers the basics of decentralized finance, the realities of today, the hopes of tomorrow, and the potential blocks to the realization of truly decentralized finances. A must-read for those interested in moving from online hype posts to broader comprehension of the space." * Lloyd Evans, Product Manager - Ventures, 11:FS *"Understanding Decentralized Finance not only gives you a good input into the world of decentralized Finance, but also enables you to deep-dive into topics around this phenomenon." * Christian Steiner, Head of Regulatory, Bitpanda *"Understanding Decentralized Finance is a comprehensive and thought-provoking look at the future of finance, including the intersection of gaming and finance. It offers insights on the challenges of creating a universal system that captures the economic activity of games. A must-read for anyone in the DeFi industry, as well as gamers and enthusiasts." * Julien Paredes, Head of Partnerships, Tropee *"The world of decentralized finance (DeFi) is one of the most exciting, fast evolving areas of money, operating at the intersection of technology and finance. Many jobs will be created and good opportunities. This book will give you a good way to imagine the future of DeFi. I highly recommend this book." * Tram Anh Nguyen, Co-founder, Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CFTE) *"This book is a comprehensive guide for beginners or experienced professionals seeking to expand their knowledge and understanding of Decentralized Finance (DeFi). The author, Rhian Lewis, possesses extensive knowledge and expertise and has effectively simplified and communicated complex DeFi concepts clearly and captivatingly." * Enrico Mariotti, CEO, Skytale Finance *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Introduction; Chapter - 02: The current state of financial markets and how they work; Chapter - 03: Overview of DeFi; Chapter - 04: Decentralized Exchanges; Chapter - 05: Decentralized Lending and other financial instruments; Chapter - 06: Risks and challenges; Chapter - 07: What is a DAO?; Chapter - 08: NFTs and DeFi; Chapter - 09: The regulatory environment; Chapter - 10: What the future holds

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Book SynopsisIn this book two of New Zealand's leading thinkers tell us to get off the grass! - and explain how we might do so. Shaun Hendy and Paul Callaghan argue that the New Zealand 'paradox' can be explained by our struggle to innovate. On a per capita basis, OECD countries on average produce four times as many patents as New Zealand. Why is this? What determines a country's capacity for innovation? Shaun Hendy and Paul Callaghan take a quantitative look at how innovation works both in New Zealand and around the world. They show that economic geography plays a key role in determining rates of innovation and productivity. If New Zealand is to grow its economy more rapidly it must overcome geography to build nationwide communities of innovators, entrepreneurs and businesses. It must get off the grass and diversify its economy beyond the primary sector. Hendy and Callaghan pose deep challenges to the country: Can New Zealand learn to innovate like a city of four million people? Can New Zealand become a place where talent wants to live? Can we learn to live off knowledge rather than nature? Are we willing to take science seriously? In a brilliant intellectual adventure that takes us from David Ricardo and Adam Smith to economic geography and the science of complex networks, Shaun Hendy and Paul Callaghan pose the tough questions and provide some powerful answers for New Zealand's future.

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Book SynopsisShailin Dhar, based in New York City, New York, is a founding partner of Method Media Intelligence, a measurement consultancy and technology provider. A board member for the Programmatic & Data Center at IAB, he's served as Chief Strategist for Adsiduous Media, Director of Business Development at Darcher Media, and Business Development and Operations Manager at DOL Marketing.Scott Thomson, based in London, UK, is a partner at Method Media Intelligence. He has twenty-five-years' experience helping companies like Publicis, Nielsen, Dentsu and Naked Communications design and measure marketing strategies. Thomson helped the UK's Ministry of Defence design user-friendly dashboards and controls for military equipment.Trade Review"It's great to see Shailin Dhar and Scott Thomson pushing hard to open up the black box that is digital advertising. This book dives deep into the multiple aspects that advertisers should control and provides actionable solutions. It's only through the work of people like this that the current situation will improve. Brilliant content." * Nick Manning, cofounder of Manning Gottlieb OMD, former COO of Ebiquity, media transparency advisor to the Association of National Advertisers and founder of Encyclomedia *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: Meaningful measurement; Chapter - 02: The digital supply chain; Chapter - 03: The skills gap; Chapter - 04: When to consult external partners; Chapter - 05: The limits of tech; Chapter - 06: Understanding your leverage; Chapter - 07: Risks versus rewards; Chapter - 08: Shiny new digital objects; Chapter - 09: References

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Book SynopsisSimon Hall, based in Ascot, UK, is a marketing innovator with around 30 years' experience in technology and services marketing. He served as UK Chief Marketing Officer for Dell and held senior roles at Acer, Microsoft and Toshiba. He founded NextGen Marketing Solutions, is a Course Director and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing and lectures at the University of Kent .. He is also the author of Innovative B2B Marketing Strategy, published by Kogan Page.Trade Review"A brilliant, rare and impactful insight into areas to consider when creating a B2B digital marketing strategy. Great guidance on how to think about your customer journey throughout the process, not just in the implantation phrases. Highly recommend this read as an essential for all marketers." * Catherine Dutton, VP Global Account-Based Marketing, Pegasystems *"Simon Hall has written a B2B Marketing primer for the 2020s, which, by definition, deals with the realities of a digital first world. This is a long overdue I the world of B2B Marketing and will no doubt become a standard source for the discipline. I recognize through my own practice that this digital transformation from "outbound" marketing - or a "tell" approach - to inbound, customer journey-focused marketing, with all of its personalized digital touchpoints and omni-channel focus is today's B2B marketing reality and Simon does a good job of comprehensively covering all of the key elements, from content, to social, SEO, SEM and Web - as well as the enabling infrastructure: martech, data, marketing processes (eg lead nurturing, ABM) and analytics. Simon presents a best-practice approach to each, steeped in personal experience and in that of leading companies in the technology market. He provides theoretical context and practical how-to guidance, with great detail on management and execution across the buyers' journey. The chapter on digital strategy points to the need for digital to be a clear part of the overall marketing strategy which delivers clear outcomes based on business goals. Too often in my experience, marketing strategy is confused with annual budget and resource planning, so the tools and approach Simon summarizes here are a useful reminder to understand the context of your digital strategy. This book is a really valuable addition to the B2B marketing armoury and is highly recommended for those who intend to build their career in marketing." * Ceri Jones, former Vice President of Marketing, Basware *"This is a well-written book suitable for both beginners and seasoned practitioners on a topic that's very important to business today. The case studies and tips are practical and useful for any business." * Jayson Gehri, Vice President of Product Marketing, Delinea *"Digital marketing continues to be a minefield for marketers, especially those in B2B where extended decision-making groups and lengthy sales cycles pervade. Clear, engaging and practical, B2B Digital Marketing Strategy helps navigate the complexities of digital marketing." * Richard Robinson, former Chairman, B2B Marketing council, DMA *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: The new evolving business landscape; Section - PART ONE: DEVELOPING THE B2B DIGITAL STRATEGY; Chapter - 02: B2B digital marketing strategy; Chapter - 03: B2B customer journeys and the customer experience; Chapter - 04: B2B personalisation marketing and buyer personas; Chapter - 05: B2B customer insights and data management Section - PART TWO: GENERATING AWARENESS; Chapter - 06: Generating awareness; Chapter - 07: B2B SEO and search strategies; Chapter - 08: B2B websites and website strategies; Section - PART THREE: Digital for lead generation and lead nurturing; Chapter - 09: B2B digital marketing for lead generation; Chapter - 10: B2B digital and lead nurturing; Section - PART FOUR: Digital campaign management and integration; Chapter - 11: B2B content marketing; Chapter - 12: B2B digital marketing campaign planning; Chapter - 13: Digital integration marketing in B2B; Chapter - 14: Digital marketing and sales; Chapter - 15: Measuring digital marketing; Section - PART FIVE: Digital for retaining customers; Chapter - 16: Digital retention marketing Chapter - 17: Digital retention marketing channels; Chapter - 18: Digital retention marketing strategies; Section - PART SIX: B2B social media and digital marketing platforms; Chapter - 19: B2B Social media marketing strategies; Chapter - 20: Digital marketing technologies and platforms;

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Book SynopsisWith the rise of weekly options, traders are shifting to options trading for its lower capital requirements and greater flexibility. But how do you navigate this fast-moving market with confidence?

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Book SynopsisIndia Incâs Greatest Turnarounds showcases the success stories of Indian companies that transformed their fortunes by revamping their strategies in finance, marketing, and human resources.

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Book SynopsisArunkumar Krishnakumar, based in London, UK, is Chief Strategy Officer at Bullieverse. Technologist, investor, engineer and advisor, he is a web3 expert and co-host of the One Vision podcast. Krishnakumar is an Onalytica fintech influencer, Refinitiv Top 100 Social Leader and a Top 100 Asian in UK Tech. Theodora Lau, founder of Unconventional Ventures and start-up advisor, is based in Washington, D.C. She co-hosts One Vision, is named one of the Most Influential Women in Fintech by American Banker and is co-author of Beyond Good, also published by Kogan Page.Trade Review"It is clear that the metaverse is going to be a BIG thing and, for many in finance, it is a development that clearly needs financial services. Arun and Theo have pre-empted this development with an essential guide to how to navigate this thing. I thoroughly recommend it." * Chris Skinner, CEO, The Finanser Ltd *"No one knows what the future will hold. Kudos to Theo and Arun for their bold attempt to lay out a vision of the future in The Metaverse Economy, with innovation and community in mind. I highly recommend this book to gain valuable insights from the renowned authors." * Spiros Margaris, Global fintech, finance and AI influencer *"The Metaverse Economy emerges just as AI bursts into public awareness. Is the metaverse and web3 heading in the same direction? Exploring this question from multiple angles, this book provides a balanced perspective on the possibilities, the headwinds and the potential for advancing our human development. This is essential reading for those who wish to understand this possible future." * Frank Diana, Managing Partner and Futurist, TCS *"Web2, web3, DeFi, metaverse, hype cycles? If you are in finance and trying to look to the future, you need to read this book. Yes, you will get the technical details, but you also get a rational view of how this is really just history repeating itself. Just as social media has become a critical part of our daily lives, the metaverse is coming. Will you be ready, or will you be a bystander?" * Curt Queyrouze, President, Coastal Community Bank *"As I read The Metaverse Economy, I couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement and inspiration. The possibilities that lie before us are boundless, and our journey into this digital frontier is one that holds transformative potential in every aspect of our lives. In this digital realm, diverse minds converge, ideas collide and creativity thrives. Thanks to Theodora Lau and Arun Krishnakumar, people will be motivated to embark on this transformative journey with open hearts and open minds." * Dr Martha Boeckenfeld, Meta-Host, Choice LGBTQIA+ *"Whether you're new or 'early' to web3, you need to read this book. Theo and Arun provide a solid foundation to understand and make sense of this fast-evolving digital world. The book's thoughtful construction makes it easy to follow with relevant context and expert insight without overwhelming you with jargon. When you've finished The Metaverse Economy, you'll be ready to explore for yourself how this technology can change how we connect, collaborate and create together." * Patrick Rivenbark, Principal, The Rivenbark Group *"As we move towards web3, it is imperative that we all participate. Consider this book as a captivating invitation to explore the present iteration of the metaverse, allowing you to form your own perspectives of the future with the guidance of the authors who share their thoughts on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead." * Dr. Efi Pylarinou, Global fintech & tech influencer *"What a wonderful read and herculean effort! The Metaverse Economy provides the reader with accessible, tangible points and connections to real-world brands and experiences, making the content digestible and accessible." * Liat Shetret, Director of Global Policy & Regulation, Elliptic *"The metaverse must be one of the most difficult concepts to describe, dissect, analyze and philosophize. Theodora Lau and Arun Krishnakumar have done it masterfully. This is a very helpful book for those that are new to the industry." * Jenn Tesch, Sr Director, Enterprise Business Development *"The Metaverse Economy is a must-read for finance professionals seeking to stay ahead of the curve and harness the opportunities presented by web3. Arun and Theodora's expertise and forward-thinking approach shine through as they explore the potential impact of blockchain, decentralized finance and virtual worlds on the financial industry." * Medhy Souidi, Head of Transformation & Ecosystems, DBS HK *"On the cusp of a revolution in AR, VR, digital assets and the metaverse in general, Theo and Arun step into the fray with The Metaverse Economy. If you are in financial services, you need a plan. This book will get you on the road to success." * Brett King, bestselling author of 'The Rise of Technosocialism' *"If you have been sitting on the sidelines wondering what all the hype is around web3, then this book is your fast-track MBA. This is the best book you will find on the new metaverse economies. I have been waiting for someone to cut through the noise and clearly articulate the web3 use cases and their economic models. This book should be required reading for every C-suite exec grappling with their metaverse strategy. You'll find all your answers here." * Caroline Hughes, CEO, Lifetise *Table of Contents Section - 01: The fundamentals; Chapter - 01: The current landscape; Chapter - 02: The future is Web3; Chapter - 03: Understanding non-fungible tokens (NFTs); Chapter - 04: The ownership economy; Chapter - 05: What is GameFi?; Chapter - 06: The metaverse; Section - 02: The evolution and where we can be; Chapter - 07: Riding the wave of the economic models; Chapter - 08: The convergence; Chapter - 09: Community; Chapter - 10: Capital ecosystem; Chapter - 11: Looking beyond the hype;

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Book SynopsisBy the end of this book, you will be ready to lead a team, manage a classroom, build low-code apps, collaborate in real-time with your team, and automate everyday tasks. This all-in-one guide will elevate your digital capabilities and help you stay future-ready.

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Book SynopsisAnnemieke Roobeek is Professor of Strategy and Transformation Management at Nyenrode Business University and CEO of MeetingMoreMinds and GrwNxt. She is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Jacques de Swart is a Partner within PwC and a Professor of Applied Mathematics at Nyenrode Business University. He is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.Myrthe van der Plas is responsible for the Data Analytics Group within PwC Consulting and is founder of Lakisama Foundation. She is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.Trade Review"Companies need practical instruments to keep their emissions at levels that fit with a 1.5-degree global warming scenario. Responsible Business Decision Making gives tools to the business community to make decisions respecting the climate, and a safe and inclusive working culture while maintaining profits." * As Tempelman, CEO, Eneco *"Responsible business decision making refers to the necessity of a workable balance between People, Planet and Profit. It mentions the European Green Deal as an illustration of the European Commission's ambitious plan to invest in structural, sustainable solutions for all of society. The method of data and dialogue underlying the Responsible Business Simulator is an important instrument when formulating an innovative business case." * Diederik Samsom, Head of Cabinet, Cabinet of the Executive Vice-President of the European Commission Frans Timmermans, European Green Deal *"Responsible Business Decision Making facilitates decision making for systems change and sustainable practices by applying a smart framework allowing businesses to deliver a better balance between People, Planet and Profit." * Lara van Druten, CEO, The Waste Transformers and Member of the UN Advisory Board on Zero Waste *"Strategic decision making in portfolio investments requires a methodology. You need data to measure both ESG and impact as well as the progress you're making. The methodology described in Responsible Business Decision Making is very helpful when nudging decisions in a more impactful direction and provides you with the insight on what variables to work towards for a sustainable economy. This is why this book provides distinct value." * Guus van Puijenbroek, Director, Strategic & Family Matters, VP Capital *"Data helps companies make sustainable decisions. However, greening business is a challenge. The cases described in this book are important to illustrate the positive impact of data and dialogue in decision making for improved sustainability performance and the choice for more sustainable alternatives." * Debby Sloftra, Country President Netherlands, Schneider Electric *"Measurable impact is what aligns consumers. The Simulator described in Responsible Business Decision Making is a method to bring focus in sustainable decision making in value chains, giving insight on where to invest with impact to help regenerate nature." * Philippe Kauffmann, Chief Grower, Original Beans *"This book shows how fact-based insights are key for understanding public and private priorities and one's impact on prosperity and the triple bottom line." * Steven Collet, Deputy Director-General International Development, Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs *"It is crucial to restore the balance between economy and ecology. We need to make responsible choices in the best interests of society, including climate change, diversity and labour participation. Stakeholder management as stressed in Responsible Business Decision Making is key to addressing challenges on these topics." * Koen Eising, CSR Director, Alliander *"The Sustainable Development Goals aim to achieve a good quality of life for all, now and in the future. Sustainable consumption and production plays an important role and contributes to many of the other goals, such as reducing poverty, inequality and climate change. In order to meet these goals by 2030, countries and organizations have to collaborate. The case described in Responsible Business Decision Making provides guidance to measure and report on the progress made and the SDGs to focus on." * Sandra Pellegrom, SDG Coordinator Netherlands, Ministry of Foreign Affairs *Table of Contents Section - ONE: Relevance and context Chapter - 01: Working towards responsibility in business and society; Chapter - 02: Creating shared value as a framework for shaping strategy; Chapter - 03: Innovation and sustainability as catalysts for responsible growth; Section - TWO: Concept and methodology Chapter - 04: Dialogue and stakeholder engagement in decision making; Chapter - 05: The Responsible Business Simulator – the heart of the strategic decision-making process; Chapter - 06: Strategic decision making based on data and dialogue; Chapter - 07: Using the Responsible Business Simulator; Section - THREE: Practical applications Chapter - 08: Using SDGs to develop and deliver professional services; Chapter - 09: Accommodating Ukrainian refugees; Chapter - 10: Increasing the social impact of banking; Chapter - 11: Creating a healthy and productive working environment; Chapter - 12: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions; Chapter - 13: Sustainable procurement decisions for waste collection systems; Chapter - 14: Putting roof renovation in a strategic context; Chapter - 15: Conclusions; Chapter - 16: Glossary;

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Book SynopsisIdentify customer pain points and validate real market demand. Use proven frameworks to structure MVP development efficiently. Test and iterate products using data-driven decision-making. Mitigate risks and pivot strategically to avoid failures.

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Book SynopsisDiana Verde Nieto, based in London, UK, is a partner at Sustainnovate, co-founded Positive Luxury and is a global leader in sustainability and innovation. Diana also serves on the Advisory Committees of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs and United Nations Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network. She has been trained by former USA Vice President, Al Gore at the Alliance of Climate Protection and was honoured by the World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader. Diana is a charismatic and globally renowned speaker.Trade Review"Diana was leading the way on sustainable luxury when the notion of ESG was nascent and far from the buzzword it is today; her vision for the industry - embracing authenticity, transparency and demonstrating success with measurable impact has proven to be the key to sustainable success. Diana shares her vision in Reimagining Luxury in practical terms that companies can apply to their businesses to start their transformational journey." * Alyssa Auberger, Chief Sustainability Officer, Baker McKenzie *"Reimagining the way we live is a critical step towards taking the action that is needed - shifting from talking about impact to achieving a positive outcome for nature and society. Diana's book offers a North Star for the luxury industry that could do so much and still has so far to go. " * Dame Polly Courtice, Founder Director, University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership *"Diana brings a credible and commanding voice to the movement for a more sustainable luxury industry. She offers a well of actionable insight for building a future in which people and nature thrive together, and we're all better off heeding her wisdom." * Dr. M. Sanjayan, CEO, Conservation International *"Inspiration for action - this book will give you great insights into the future of luxury and sustainability." * George Weissacher, Creative Director, POAN, Former Head of Menswear Vivienne Westwood *"Diana is a pioneer when it comes to ESG and sustainability, she has been leading the way for ethical practice in the Luxury sector for over two decades. Her priceless learning is laid throughout these pages for us all to benefit from and more importantly implement." * June Sarpong, Actress, Environmentalist, Broadcaster and Author *"An invitation to the luxury and entertainment industries to reimagine a collective vision of the future. Compelling and hopeful, Diana Verde Nieto show the opportunities that lie ahead." * Paul Polman, Business Leader, Campaigner, Co-author "Net-Positive" *"By adopting sustainable practices, businesses can unlock innovative opportunities that benefit the planet, their teams and their brand. Embracing sustainability as an innovative opportunity will enable companies to create unique and engaging offerings, cultivate purpose-driven teams and foster communities of passionate brand supporters. Reimagining Luxury showcases sustainability and innovation as avenues for growth and provides guidance for all companies seeking to pursue this path." * Hannah Jones, Chief Executive Officer, The Earthshot Prize *"Diana Verde Nieto helps you see sustainability in a fresh light: Not as a burden to bear, but rather as an unparalleled opportunity to create value for humanity. That is a real luxury!" * April Rinne, Global Futurist and Author of "Flux: 8 Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change" *"Diana is a remarkable experiences leader within the sustainability industry. She effortlessly combines luxury, tradition and innovation with conscious responsibility. This book inspires action, reflects on what change is possible and provides clear examples of how we can create a better future for all, being catalysts for impact together." * Cristina Ventura, General Partner & Chief Catalyst Officer, White Star Capital *"Diana makes clear the role - if not the responsibility - that even the most exclusive and luxurious brands can play in creating a more inclusive and sustainable world. The examples and insights she shares are sure to spark conversation and inspire action." * Shamina Singh, Founder and President, Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth *"Diana's grasp of the role sustainability will play in the evolution of luxury is unparalleled - an essential read for anyone who sees their future in the sector." * Robin Swithinbank, Journalist, Author, Luxury Industry Specialist *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: The World Has Changed; Chapter - 02: Is Sustainable Finance the New Normal?; Chapter - 03: The Legislative Context; Chapter - 04: Sustainability and ESG in the Luxury Industry; Chapter - 05: Changing the Luxury Model; Chapter - 06: Mindsets: What They Are and Why They’re Needed in Order to Shape or Change Towards a Sustainability Culture; Chapter - 07: Creating a Climate for Change; Chapter - 08: Successful Storytelling; Chapter - 09: How Can Innovation Get us Out of This ‘Hot’ Mess Chapter - 10: The Inspiration chapter

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Book SynopsisZeineb Djebali is a Senior Lecturer at the Brett Centre for Entrepreneurship, University of Liverpool Management School, where she teaches entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship to undergraduate and postgraduate students. She is also an entrepreneur in practice, having founded social enterprises globally following senior roles in not-for-profit and corporate sectors.

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Book SynopsisDr Ryan O'Sullivan is a senior executive, board member, business adviser, university lecturer and author. He has spent his career perfecting and then evangelizing a 'relationship first' approach to growing revenue. Based near Nice, France he currently works for relationship mapping company Introhive where he advises clients such as PwC, Deloitte and KPMG on how they can better utilize their firmwide relationships to improve business performance. Prior to this, he spent 8 years at Infosys, applying the same relationship mapping methodology to improve the win rate of strategic deals and to better manage key accounts.

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Book SynopsisRita Martins is a Financial Services Executive, currently serving on the Advisory Board of KIMA and advising a portfolio of Web3 startups. Previously, Rita was the Head of FinTech Partnerships, for Global Functions, at HSBC. Martins worked at Ernst and Young and Accenture, advising C-suite executives on the applicability of new technologies in finance. Martins is a recognized expert and regular keynote speaker on Web3, fintech, DeFi and a judge at fintech innovation awards. She currently mentors at Web3 Techstars and Outlier Ventures. She is based in London, UK

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Book SynopsisCaroline Bremner is a global travel thought leader with 28 years worth of experience in market research. She advises global travel brands, destinations and consumer goods players on how to navigate the new travel normal, embrace consumer trends, digitalization and sustainable innovation to meet climate targets and unlock long term value. She has written and spoken extensively about the future of travel. Caroline Bremner is based in Edinburgh, UK.

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Book SynopsisDimitri Lera is a specialist in sustainable tourism, hospitality and events, bringing together over 30 years of international managerial experience with a strong academic foundation. He was a lecturer in Sustainable Tourism, Hospitality and Events at the Edge Hotel School, University of Essex, where he focused on embedding sustainability into higher education. Michel Mason is a sustainability educator and academic collaborator who specializes in embedding sustainable practice across higher education. As former Sustainability Engagement Manager at the University of Essex, she led a wide range of initiatives to embed sustainability into teaching, research and staff development.

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Book SynopsisStephen Lowy is Chairman of the British Educational Travel Association (BETA) and CEO of Anglo Educational Services (AES), which manages foreign student apartments in Central London. He is serving as Interim CEO of the Mountbatten Program, and is a board member of the Tourism Alliance, Trustee of the Savoy Educational Trust and Chairman of Association of Serviced Apartment Providers (ASAP). In 2023, he was named by the International Hospitality Institute as one of the '100 Most Inspirational People in Global Hospitality and Travel'. Stephen Lowy is based in London, UK.

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Book SynopsisKathy Beevers, Chartered FCIPD, is a qualified trainer, coach and author and is the Chief External Quality Advisor (CEQA) for CIPD. She is based in Halifax, UK. David Hayden, Chartered FCIPD, is the founder of Talents Drivers, an L&D consultancy. He was previously a Learning Content Manager at CIPD and has been working with CIPD qualifications for more than 15 years. He is based in Doncaster, UK.

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Book SynopsisSimon Asplen-Taylor is the founder and CEO of DataTick, a leading data, analytics and AI consultancy and was the first Chief Data Officer in the UK. He previously served as Chief Data Officer for multiple FTSE firms including Bupa, UBS, Tesco and Regus and led some of the largest data led transformations in Europe. He is a Fellow of the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) and serves on the RSS's AI Taskforce. He In 2023, he was named by CEO Magazine as Most Influential Data Analytics CEO. He is based in London, UK.

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Book SynopsisMichelle Scott is co-founder and Director of Total Compliance. She is an expert in the field of transport management, compliance, training and leadership, with over 20 years of experience in logistics and transportation operations. She has held senior management positions and has helped individuals and businesses optimise their performance in the transport industry, delivering a variety of courses. Jonathan Scott is co-founder and Director of Total Compliance, providing comprehensive support and guidance to transport, logistics, and construction businesses in various aspects of management, compliance and training.

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Book SynopsisReflecting the authors' masterful use of archival sources and their magisterial knowledge of the era's complex metropolitan and colonial institutions, this volume is the capstone of a research endeavor spanning nearly sixty years.Trade ReviewIn a sophisticated, literate, and detailed analysis, eminent historians Barbara Stein and Stanley Stein dissect the interwoven responses between 1808 and 1810 in Spain and New Spain (Mexico) to the challenges resulting from Napoleon's invasion of the Iberian peninsula and the Bourbon monarchs' abdications... Based heavily on extensive archival and published primary sources, this deftly argued, magisterial work, along with its three preceding volumes- Silver, Trade, and War; Apogee of Empire; and Edge of Crisis-belongs in every academic and large public library. Essential. Choice This book is a gold mine for the sheer amount of primary sources brought to the surface...[and] a valuable contribution to the shelf of any historian dealing with the independence era in any of the Spanish colonies. H-Net ReviewsTable of ContentsProloguePart One: Metropole1. A National Drama, Act II: Aranjuez2. Bayonne3. Dos de Mayo: Insurgency4. Sevilla: The Struggle for Supremacy in Spain and New SpainPart Two: Colony5. A Contested Authority6. New Spain's Cuban Counterpoint7. The Powerful and Insecure: Mexico City'sAlmaceneros, 1808 1918. The Audiencia de México, Iturrigaray, and Talamantes9. Melchor Talamantes: Criollo Exponent of New Spain's Interests10. Sevilla's Comisionados and Mexico City's Juntas11. Viceroy Iturrigaray: Criollos and a Viceroy's Grand Design12. Anatomy of a Colonial Coup d'État: Mexico City, 1808Part Three: Metropole13. Junta de Sevilla, Consejo de Castilla, and the Genesis of the Junta Central14. Junta Central: Ideologues and Ideology15. Junta Central versus Junta de Sevilla: The Colonial Question16. Financing the Resistance in Spain17. Dissolution of the Junta Central18. Regencia and Junta de Cadiz19. The Pivotal Orden of 17 May 181020. Colonial Insurrection and the Call for the CortesPart Four: Colony21. An Eroding Colonial System: New Spain, 1808–181022. Fissures in the Colonial Elite: Merchants23. Fire under the Embers: Between Preemptive Coup and Insurrection24. The Regencia's Comisionados and Bishop-Elect Abad y Queipo25. Oprimidos y Opresores26. "No Hay Más Recurso Que Ir a Coger Gachupines"ConclusionNotesBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisConceptual and practical, this book will influence the next decade or more of road design in ecologically sensitive areas and should prevent countless unnecessary wildlife fatalities.Trade ReviewRoad kills seriously affect some animal populations, and this book should be required reading for high school and college students, faculty, and general readers. CHOICE Reviews A primary goal of the editors is to broaden the reader's view of road impacts on small animals by providing the ecological context within which the public infrastructure (roads, bridges, etc.) functions... The book is a call to action for researchers, engineers, landscape planners, and others involved with road ecology to collaborate... to reach common goals. Herpetological Review University researchers, government agencies involved in transportation issues, land managers, conservation biologists, and anyone concerned with the losses to herpetofauna and small mammals because of roads will find this volume to be an important and insightful resource. Quarterly Review of BiologyTable of ContentsList of ContributorsForewordAcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter 1. A History of Small Animal Road EcologyChapter 2. Natural History and Physiological Characteristics of Small Animals in Relation to RoadsChapter 3. Direct Effects of Roads on Small Animal PopulationsChapter 4. Road Effects on Habitat Quality for Small AnimalsChapter 5. Engaging the Public in the Transportation Planning ProcessChapter 6. The Current Planning and Design Process Chapter 7. Sources of FundingPractical Example 1Chapter 8. Planning and Designing Mitigation of Road Effects on Small AnimalsChapter 9. Mitigating Road Effects on Small AnimalsChapter 10. Modifying Structures on Existing Roads to Enhance Wildlife PassageChapter 11. Construction and MaintenanceChapter 12. Monitoring Road Effects and Mitigation Measures and Applying Adaptive ManagementPractical Example 2Chapter 13. The Road AheadIndex

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Book SynopsisGarrett and the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad is a vivid account of Garrett's twenty-six-year reign.Trade ReviewThe book is an excellent social, political, and commercial history of 19th-century Baltimore and the nation . . . Highly recommended.—ChoiceThis volume was well written, nearly placing the reader alongside Garrett in his office or home library as he took on the enormous task on running the Baltimore & Ohio.—The Michigan RailfanIn a well-researched and engaginglywritten volume, Sander has traced the rise—and fall—of the B&O through the career of its most influential president.—Cambridge CoreSander’s biography is a sweeping and grand narrative of one of the nation’s seminal and transformative railroad presidents whose enterprise is still hard at work today.—Baltimore SunTable of ContentsPrologue: Taking Hold of the Throttle Part One: To the West: 1790-1861Chapter 1: The Whole Population is in Motion: 1790-1828Chapter 2: A Flourishing Condition: 1828-1840Chapter 3: An Era of Fine Pickings: 1840-1855Chapter 4: The Race to the Ohio: 1852-1858Chapter 5: The Personification of Firmness: 1858-1860Chapter 6: Railroad Competition and Coordination--and Political Division: 1858-1861 Part Two "Mr. Lincoln's Road": 1861-1865Chapter 7: In the Thick of the Struggle: 1861Chapter 8: A Southern Line No More: 1862-1863Chapter 9: The Right Arm of the Federal Government: 1863-1865 Part Three: Empire Building and Collapse: 1866-1915Chapter 10: A New World Order: 1866-1871 Chapter 11: Go West, Railroad President--and South: 1868-1873Chapter 12: The Czar of Maryland: 1866-1873Chapter 13: The Storm Is Upon You: 1873-1877Chapter 14: His Willpower Remained Unimpaired: 1878-1883Chapter 15: Final Battles: 1880-1884Chapter 16: After Garrett: 1884-1915 EpilogueEssay on SourcesAcknowledgements

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface1. A Strong Mind in a Strong BodyWarrior Krav Maga and PhysicsWhat about math?!?Intuitive PhysicsWhat if I freeze?!?Exercise and FoodThe Greatness of ScienceEvolution and Krav MagaTraining Time!2. Disrupting BalanceCenter of MassWhy do we fall?How to Keep YOUR BalanceNewton's Third Law AsideVulnerable AreasA Little Push is All It TakesA Real Need to Disrupt Balance3. The Need for Speed!What is speed?Hammer FistPunchesJab Cross!Blitz!What if you have a gun to your head?4. Take ControlHead and Side Control360 Outside DefenseBeware of Stick Kinetic Energy!5. Making Use of LeverageMechanical Advantage BasicsIt Doesn't Take Much ForceLeverage for Restraint Instead of PainA Bridge to FreedomFrom Lug Wrench to Clavicle6. Linear Momentum and the FlybyThe FlybyBend Those Knees!Practice with Pads!On to Fighting!Time to Sprawl!Gun Momentum7. We Need More Power!Potential Energy and PowerElbow Power!Warrior CombinationsWatch your side!Ouch, my knee!8. Rotate Your Way to SafetyRotation BasicsInflicting Pain Up CloseRotate Out of that Headlock!Rotate that Knife!Time to Terminate the Chapter9. Using WeaponsWhat Makes a Knife Sharp?Slice and Dice TimeA Few Gun BasicsHostage Situation10. Do Whatever It Takes!The Bad Kind of HoodieA Cold Long RifleHot WeaponFinal Words

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface1. The Affordable Care Act and The Politics of Health Care Reform2. Health, Health Care, and the Market Economy3. Health Care as a Reflection of Underlying Cultural Values and Institutions4. The Health Professions and The Organization of Health Care5. Health Insurance, HMOs, and the Managed Care Revolution6. Medicare7. Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program8. The Uninsured9. The Increasing Role of For-Profit Health Care10. Pharmaceutical Policy and the Rising Cost of Prescription Drugs11. Long-Term Care12. Factors Other Than Health Insurance That Impede Access to Health Care13. Key Policy Issues Affecting the Direction of Health Care Reform14. Epilogue/Prologue to Health Care Reform in AmericaReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisThis book shows senior leaders how to leverage their unique personalities as an essential resource to help guide their organizations. Conventional leadership coaching approaches focus primarily on personal change, exploring the qualities that define successful leaders. But to trulyplay transformative and visionary roles within their organizations, C-suite and other senior leaders mustaccurately gauge their own strengths and weaknesses, and learn to identify and address the 'shadow side' of their personality traits. This book offers a unique model for strategic leadership by encouraging leaders to think carefully about their personal leadership styles. The authors show readers how to use their Big Five personality profiles to identify their unique personality strengths, how to understand the personality styles of others they encounter in professional scenarios, and how to use this knowledge to steer their organizations to greater success.BecTable of ContentsPart I. Your Personality Introduction. The “Aha” Moment Chapter 1. Leadership Development Flaws Chapter 2. Self-Reflection and Assessment Chapter 3. Personality Traits Chapter 4. Your Top Two Traits Chapter 5. More on the Big Five Chapter 6. Head Versus Heart Chapter 7. Career Branding Chapter 8. Beware of the Shadow Chapter 9. Accurate Self-Knowledge Chapter 10. The Big Five – RecapPart II. Strategic Leadership Chapter 11. The Strategic Transacting Model Chapter 12. Your PlatformPart III. Building Blocks of Strategic Leadership Chapter 13. Linguistics and Emotional Resonance Chapter 14. Emotional Intelligence Chapter 15. Interdependent Resonance Chapter 16. Listening Chapter 17. Improv and Body Language Exercises Chapter 18. How to Influence Behavior Chapter 19. Presentation Pointers Chapter 20. Call to Action EmailsPart IV. Strategic Coaching Chapter 21. Your Leadership Style Chapter 22. Performance Management Chapter 23. Creating a Winning Culture Chapter 24. Coaching Habits and Practices Chapter 25. Team Building Conclusion Supportive References

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