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Book SynopsisJohn Adair is acknowledged internationally as an authority on leadership, based in Guildford, UK. The world's first Professor of Leadership Studies, he advises organizations and has received the Lifetime Achievement in Leadership Award. He is the author of the bestselling classics Not Bosses But Leaders, The John Adair Lexicon of Leadership and The Inspirational Leader, all published by Kogan Page.Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: Your mind at work; Chapter - 02: The art of effective decision making; Chapter - 03: Sharing decisions with others; Chapter - 04: Key problem-solving strategies; Chapter - 05: How to generate ideas; Chapter - 06: Thinking outside the box; Chapter - 07: Developing your thinking skills; Chapter - 08: Appendix; Chapter - 09: References and Further reading

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Book SynopsisThe unprecedented rise and catastrophic fall of one of the world’s most feared and admired business executives—Carlos Ghosn—a remarkable story of innovation, hubris, alleged crimes, and daring international escape, as chronicled by two Wall Street Journal reporters.Carlos Ghosn always wanted more.Trade Review“The rise and fall of Carlos Ghosn is a modern-day Greek tragedy—the story of a brilliant and industrious man whose greed and hubris took him from the top of the global auto industry to Interpol’s most-wanted list. In their deeply reported book, Kostov and McLain tell this story with nuance and empathy. . . . A fascinating read.” — John Carreyrou, bestselling author of Bad Blood “A hard-hitting exposé that dispels forever the myth of the superstar CEO.” — Tom Wright, New York Times bestselling coauthor of Billion Dollar Whale “An explosive exposé of a disgraced automotive-industry titan…This exciting, vividly detailed book explores a variety of relevant topics, including globalization, international business ethics, and how excessive wealth and fame have the potential to corrupt even the shrewdest businessperson. First-rate reporting on corporate savvy and greed and the ultimate cinematic escape.” — Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review “[BOUNDLESS is] a fascinating and fast-moving account of one of the auto industry's most successful executives, his alleged crimes, and his eventual escape from authorities…The minute I poked my nose into Nick Kostov and Sean McLain’s Boundless, I was hooked…Actions like [Carlos Ghosn’s] need to be exposed and examined. Nick Kostov and Sean McLain do an excellent job of that.” — Porchlight “Kostov and McLain, both Wall Street Journal reporters, have unearthed lots of new details, and they tell that part of the story with all the verve and tension of a good spy novel.” — The Washington Post "told brilliantly...Kostov and McLain paint a portrait, both objective and complete, of their character." — Le Figaro

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Book SynopsisAprende sobre invertir en Bitcoin, blockchains, y criptomonedas“Antony nos ayuda a entender claramente los mecanismos de bitcoins y blockchains.” —Rob Findlay, fundador de Next MoneyEl autor más vendido en inversión de derivados financieros, industria extractiva de recursos naturales, futuros, bancos y bancas, energía y minas, y política monetaria.Hay mucha información sobre criptomonedas y blockchains, pero para un principiante, esto puede ser indescifrable. Conceptos básicos sobre bitcoins y blockchains ofrece una guía clara sobre carteras digitales, esta nueva moneda y la tecnología revolucionaria que la impulsa.Bitcoin, Ethereum, Altcoin, criptografía y otras criptomonedas. Gana entendimiento de temas relacionados a Bitcoin, precio Bitcoin, moneda Bitcoin, minería Bitcoin, invertir en Bitcoin y los Bitcoins blockchains. Aprende cómo se realizan los pagos y cómo establecer el valor de las criptomonedas y de los tokens digitales.Aprende qué es blockchain. ¿Cómo funciona? ¿Y por qué es importante? Conceptos básicos sobre bitcoins y blockchains da respuestas a estas preguntas y más.Aprende sobre minería de criptomonedas y criptomonedas. Conceptos básicos sobre bitcoin y blockchains ofrece una perspectiva confiable de cómo invertir en Bitcoin y otras criptomonedas. Descubre los riesgos y las estrategias de mitigación, aprende cómo comprar Bitcoins, identificar estafas, y entender el cambio de criptomonedas, billeteras digitales, y regulaciones.Aprende sobre: Tecnología blockchain y a invertir en Bitcoin. Cómo trabajar en el mercado de las criptomonedas. La evolución y los impactos potenciales del Bitcoin y los blockchains a nivel mundial. Si has leído Descubre Blockchain, Blockchain Bubble or Revolution, Bitcoin Clarity, The Bitcoin Book, y Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Trading for Beginners, entonces vas a aprender mucho con Conceptos básicos sobre bitcoins y blockchains.Trade Review“Una lectura útil, utilizable y agradable. Antony nos ayuda a entender claramente los mecanismos de bitcoins y blockchains”. —Rob Findlay, fundador de Next Money“Mi familia me pidió que les explicara lo que hago, y les di una copia de este libro. Antony explica las tecnologías de criptomonedas y blockchains clara y articuladamente, a la vez que mantiene su ingenio". —Colin Platt, coanfitrión del podcast Blockchain Insider e investigador de criptomonedas y DLT (Tecnología de libro contable distribuido)“Uno de los pocos libros creíbles que sugiero cuando la gente me pregunta dónde puede aprender sobre bitcoins. Es un libro excelente y sensato sobre todo lo relacionado con la criptografía. Estuve en el espacio por un buen tiempo y aun así aprendí de Conceptos básicos de bitcoins y blockchains”. —Zennon Kapron, director gerente de Kapronasia“Una guía interesante, clara y autorizada sobre las aplicaciones e implicaciones de las blockchains”. —Greg Wolfson, jefe de desarrollo empresarial de Element Group“El primer libro que he visto que rompe conceptos. Una excelente percepción de los conocimientos clave y las implicancias en el mundo real de bitcoins y blockchains”. —Zennon Kapron, director gerente de Kapronasia“Un gran recurso para cualquiera que quiera entender de qué se tratan realmente las blockchains y las criptomonedas.”—Paul Griffin, profesor asociado de la Escuela de Sistemas de Información de la Universidad de Gestión de Singapur“Einstein dijo que ‘si no puedes explicarlo simplemente, entonces no lo entiendes suficientemente bien’. Antony comprende y articula claramente los fundamentos de las criptomonedas y las tecnologías blockchain”. —Colin Platt, coanfitrión del podcast Blockchain Insider e investigador de criptomonedas y DLT (Tecnología de libro contable distribuido)“Una visión general de los principios básicos. Una de las pocas lecturas recomendadas para mis nuevos empleados”.—Yusho Liu, cofundador de Coinhako “Una lectura agradable que acaba con las expectaciones, encuentra la señal en el medio del ruido y va a toda máquina de adelante hacia atrás”. —John Collins, asesor de Fintech

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Book SynopsisIs this blue book more valuable than a business degree?Most people enter their professional careers not understanding how to grow a business. At times, this makes them feel lost, or worse, like a fraud pretending to know what they’re doing. It’s hard to be successful without a clear understanding of how business works. These 60 daily readings are crucial for any professional or business owner who wants to take their career to the next level.New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Donald Miller knows that business is more than just a good idea made profitable – it’s a system of unspoken rules, rarely taught by MBA schools. If you are attempting to profitably grow your business or career, you need elite business knowledge—knowledge that creates tangible value.Even if you had the time, access, or money to attend a Top 20 business school, you would still be missing the practical knowledge that propels the best and brightest forward. However, there is another way to achieve this insider skill development, which can both drastically improve your career earnings and the satisfaction of achieving your goals.Donald Miller learned how to rise to the top using the principles he shares in this book. He wrote Business Made Simple to teach others what it takes to grow your career and create a company that is healthy and profitable.These short, daily entries and accompanying videos will add enormous value to your business and the organization you work for. In this sixty-day guide, readers will be introduced to the nine areas where truly successful leaders and their businesses excel: Character: What kind of person succeeds in business? Leadership: How do you unite a team around a mission? Personal Productivity: How can you get more done in less time? Messaging: Why aren’t customers paying more attention? Marketing: How do I build a sales funnel? Business Strategy: How does a business really work? Execution: How can we get things done? Sales: How do I close more sales? Management: What does a good manager do? Business Made Simple is the must-have guide for anyone who feels lost or overwhelmed by the modern business climate, even if they attended business school. Learn what the most successful business leaders have known for years through the simple but effective secrets shared in these pages.Take things further: If you want to be worth more as a business professional, read each daily entry and follow along with the free videos that will be sent to you after you buy the book.Trade Review'Business Made Simple helped me grow my private practice into a thriving group practice in 3 months.' --Carole Cullen, My Therapist, Inc.'Business Made Simple starts my day with an idea that makes me money, saves me money, or helps me make better business decisions.' --Grant Karst, BlueSky Financial Planning'Donald Miller's Business Made Simple videos have ensured that I get a quick dose of smart, creative business advice every morning--no searching, no effort, just there and ready for me to consume!' --Chrissy Wozniak, The Uncommon Ground Inc.'Starting my day with Business Made Simple motivates me to be the best co-worker, leader, and performer I can be.' --Deb Vigotsky, Hanover Insurance GroupInstagram and Twitter'The best part of waking up is not Folgers in my cup, it's the simple tip from Donald Miller that grows my small business.' --Lee Baker, uScore Soccer

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Book SynopsisWall Street Journal, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly BestsellerFrom three of todayâs top women leaders in business and academiaâseven essential practices for thriving professionally.Women who arrive at the top should be able to thrive at the top. Instead theyâre judged lucky to surviveâeven more so with pandemic-era pressures overwhelming their already busy family and professional lives.What if there was a way you could flourish in a senior leadership role as your best self, inspire excellence in your team channeling your own wellbeing and, at the same time, lead a highly fulfilled life? There isâand Arrive and Thrive shows you how.This timely and practice-driven guide reveals 7 practices you can use to thrive as you rise to positions of greater responsibility, risk, and rewardâand empower others along the way. Powered by the latest research, boots-on-the-ground experi

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Book SynopsisRaise the skill and competency level of project finance organizations Project Finance for Business Development helps readers understand how to develop a competitive advantage through project finance. Most importantly, it shows how different elements of project finance, such as opportunity screening and evaluation, project development, risk management, and due diligence come together to structure viable and financeable projectswhich are crucial pieces missing from the current literature. Eliminating misconceptions about what is really important for successful project financings, this book shows you how to develop, structure, and implement projects successfully by creating competitive advantage. By shedding light on project finance failures, it also helps you avoid failures of your own. Offers a roadmap for successful financing, participant roles and responsibilities, and assessing and testing project viability Considers project finance from a broad business development and compeTable of ContentsPreface xiii Acknowledgments xvii About the Author xix Chapter 1 Introduction: Why Project Finance for Business Development? 1 1.1 Origins of Project Finance 5 1.2 Project Finance Advantages and Disadvantages 6 1.3 Corporate and Structured Versus Project Finance 7 1.4 The Project Finance Market 8 1.5 Why a Business Development Approach to Project Finance? 10 1.6 Structure of the Book 13 1.7 Use of the Book to Maximize Benefit 16 Chapter 2 Overview of Project Finance: The Nature of the Beast 19 2.1 Project Taxonomy 22 2.2 Project Finance Phases 23 2.3 Key Elements of Project Finance 25 2.4 Ownership and Financing Structure Considerations 27 2.5 Primary Project Finance Activities 29 2.6 Common Misconceptions and Myths 32 Chapter 3 The Record of Project Finance: Lessons to Avoid Failures 35 3.1 The Record of Project Finance Deals 37 3.2 Reasons for Project Failures 40 3.3 Lessons Learned 56 Chapter 4 Project Financing Processes: Roadmaps for Successful Financing 61 4.1 Variants of Project Financing Processes 63 4.2 Nature of Project Financing Processes 66 4.3 Activities in Project Finance Processes 68 4.4 Milestones of Project Finance Processes 73 4.5 Successful Project Finance Process Characteristics 75 Chapter 5 Project Finance Organizations: Built for Competitive Advantage 79 5.1 The Need for PFOs 81 5.2 Business Definition of PFOs 82 5.3 PFO Skills and Qualifications 98 5.4 PFO Challenges 102 5.5 PFO Performance Evaluation Measures 107 5.6 Characteristics of Successful PFOs 108 Chapter 6 Project Development: Viability and Financeability Essentials 113 6.1 Project Development Prerequisites 116 6.2 Prefeasibility Assessment 117 6.3 Project Definition 118 6.4 Technical Design and Assessment 119 6.5 Feasibility Study 120 6.6 Due Diligence 122 6.7 Project and Financial Structures 124 6.8 Agreements and Negotiations 126 6.9 Project Marketing and Raising Financing 128 6.10 Development Costs and Success Factors 130 Chapter 7 Participants and Responsibilities: Activities and Deliverables 133 7.1 Roles of the Project Team 136 7.2 Roles of the Host Government 137 7.3 Roles of Project Sponsors 138 7.4 Roles of the Project Company 140 7.5 Roles of the Lenders 140 7.6 Roles of Advisors, Consultants, and Insurers 142 7.7 Roles of Multilateral and Unilateral Institutions 148 7.8 Roles of the EPC Contractor 150 7.9 Roles of Technology and Equipment Providers 151 7.10 Roles of Project Offtakers and Suppliers 152 7.11 Roles of the O&M Company 153 Chapter 8 Project Finance Forecasting: Ensuring Sound Decision Making 155 8.1 What Is a Good Forecast? 157 8.2 What to Forecast and Sources of Forecasts 159 8.3 Forecast Assumptions 161 8.4 Project Forecasting Process 163 8.5 Project Demand Analysis 170 8.6 Forecasting Methods and Techniques 172 8.7 Forecast Sanity Checks 179 8.8 Causes and Consequences of Forecast Failures 180 8.9 Forecast Monitoring and Realization Planning 182 Chapter 9 Project Contracts and Agreements: Critical to Project Finance 185 9.1 Structure, Prerequisites, and Costs of Contracts 188 9.2 Contract Development and Negotiation Process 189 9.3 Common Project Finance Contracts 191 9.4 Challenges of Project Finance Contracts 195 9.5 Project Contract Success Factors 197 Chapter 10 Project Risk Management: Crucial for Project Success 199 10.1 Objectives and Importance of Risk Management 200 10.2 Types of Project Risks 202 10.3 Sources of Project Risks 207 10.4 Risk Management Undertakings 209 10.5 Risk Management Process 210 10.6 Risk Management Instruments and Mitigants 214 10.7 Risk Management Benefits, Challenges and Success Factors 220 Chapter 11 Project Due Diligence: A Pillar of Viability and Financeability 225 11.1 Due Diligence Costs and Benefits 227 11.2 Host Country and Industry Due Diligence 230 11.3 Technical Due Diligence 231 11.4 Environmental Due Diligence 232 11.5 Commercial Due Diligence 233 11.6 Legal Due Diligence 234 11.7 Financial Due Diligence 235 11.8 Operational Due Diligence 237 11.9 Risk Management Due Diligence 239 11.10 General Areas of Due Diligence 240 11.11 Report, Assessment, and Quality Characteristics 241 Chapter 12 Funding Sources and Programs: Essential Knowledge and Alliances 245 12.1 Official Project Finance Sources 247 12.2 Private Sources and Instruments 255 12.3 Benefits of Official Funding Source Participation 260 Chapter 13 Structuring Project Finance: How Everything Comes Together 263 13.1 Elements of Project Financing Structuring 266 13.2 Equity and Debt Investor Requirements 268 13.3 Decisions from SPC Ownership to Financing Structure 270 13.4 Determinants of Project Financing 277 13.5 Amalgamation of Financing 279 Chapter 14 Project Financial Model: Assessing and Testing Financeability 283 14.1 Uses of the Financial Model 286 14.2 Financial Model Inputs 288 14.3 Financial Model Calculations and Outputs 290 14.4 Properties of Good Project Financial Models 294 Chapter 15 Trends Impacting Project Finance: Opportunities and Threats 299 15.1 Major Relevant Megatrends 302 15.2 Megatrend Sources and Characteristics 304 15.3 Demographic Trends 305 15.4 Technology and Industry Trends 307 15.5 Trends Impacting the Government Sector 308 15.6 Trends Impacting Sponsors and Investors 310 15.7 Trends Impacting Funding Sources and Financing 311 15.8 Analysis of Trends and Their Impact 313 Chapter 16 Project Finance: A Source of Competitive Advantage? 319 16.1 Sources of Competitive Advantage 322 16.2 Manifestations of Competitive Advantage 323 16.3 Creating Competitive Advantage 326 16.4 Competitive Advantage Reality Check 330 Appendix A Common Project Finance Abbreviations 339 Appendix B Commonly Used Project Finance Definitions 343 Bibliography 353 Index 359

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Book Synopsis The acclaimed guide to leadership excellence and competitive success from one of Americaâs greatest coaches: John Wooden  "Talent to spare, or spare on talent,â Wooden writes, âœa leader's goal remains the same, namely, getting the very best out of the people in your organization."  In The Essential Wooden he tells readers how to do this  and achieve championship results, whether you lead a small team or run a corporation. When it came to managing a group of individuals and achieving world-class results, no one did it better than Coach John Wooden. This landmark leadership manual presents Woodenâs own hand-picked directives and opinions to help you build a dedicated and driven team that performs under pressure.  Coach Wooden unpacks his famous Pyramid of Success and offers new perspectives on achieving Competitive Greatness, filling the entire book with his no-nonsenseTable of ContentsForeword Preface Introduction to the Paperback Edition Prologue Part I: Leadership, Values, Victory, and Success Part II: Preparation and Training of a Team Part III: Maintaining the Competitive Edge Part IV: Notes to Myself Edpilogue

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Book SynopsisRevealing how the key fuel of the global era affects the communities where petroleum is extracted, this beautifully written ethnography describes how the Cofán people are surviving at the center of the Ecuadorian oil industry.Trade ReviewCepek's account of the Cofàn people's experiences, their lives literally rooted in some of Amazonia's most contentious and contaminated oil fields, is an extraordinary new testament…an essential addition to our collective library. * American Ethnologist *The book makes for a fascinating read and is refreshing in its writing style . . . it raises important questions of autonomy and self-determination of a people and speaks to critical debates raging at present within the academia. * Conservation and Society *For scholars and students interested in questions of oil, the environment, and indigeneity—or simply curious about what counts as great ethnography and how it might be done—the book is a must-read. * Environment and Society *This book will help lay audiences and introductory students learn about the hydrocarbon industry's impacts on the Ecuadorian Amazon from a heavily Cofán perspective. Scholars of Indigenous Amazonia will appreciate the ethnographic detail regarding the lives of Cofán people and communities. * Journal of Latin American Geography *Cepek's book records the experience of the Cofan People in Ecuador's Aguarico River region for over 25 years, before they knew what this black sticky stuff was, and puts hard fact to the decades long legal battle between Chevron (Texaco) and the locals. It's quite a compelling informative and an unbiased read. * Intentional Paradigms *[P]owerful, moving, and accessible…This book is highly recommended for students learning about indigenous peoples and resource extraction, the ethics of energy, and contemporary life in the Amazon, and should be at the top of everyone's list of ethnographies written for a broader, public audience. * Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute *Profoundly nuanced and empathetic…Cepek produces one of the more realistic accounts of the effects of oil on everyday life in a community on the frontlines of oil extraction. * Anthropological Quarterly *Life in Oil is an extraordinarily insightful ethnography that stakes out new ground in understanding indigenous life in Amazonia and survival beyond all odds. * HAU: Journal of Ethnographic Theory *[Life in Oil] is a compelling complication of popular anthropological and environmental narratives about the Amazon. It is without doubt a direct refutation of any claim that petroleum operations in Ecuador have caused no harm to the Cofán…This book needs to be read widely, especially outside of anthropology, and outside the classroom...This book pushes open a clearing, and makes a place where outsiders can stop to consider what is happening in the Ecuadorian Amazon. * Journal of Latin American and Caribbean Anthropology *Based on my own research in the region, Cepek’s work is extremely credible. It is rare to have a view of local culture that is so respectful of the importance of individual agency, and so understanding of the diversity of perspectives and practices within an indigenous society. Only with this understanding is it possible to understand ongoing change as the product of adaptive choices...[Life in Oil] is a highly readable book that can be recommended for classroom use. * Bulletin of Latin American Research *Table of Contents A Note on the Photographs A Note on Corporate Actors List of Important Individuals Chapter 1. Black Water Chapter 2. Dureno Chapter 3. The Death of Yori’ye Chapter 4. The Cocama Arrive Chapter 5. Damaged World Chapter 6. Prohibition and Protest Chapter 7. The Possibility of Coexistence Chapter 8. Life in Oil Acknowledgments Notes Glossary Works Cited Index

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Book SynopsisWhat makes an engaging presentation or a useful meeting? How can companies motivate and inspire people to do their best at work? Who are the most effective leaders? Bestselling author and scientist Dr John Medina uses peer-reviewed research to answer the most important questions about the workplace today, providing answers that will help you get ahead. The author of international bestseller Brain Rules, Medina here turns his expertise to the professional world, guiding the reader through what brain science and evolutionary biology have to say on topics ranging from office space and work—life balance to power dynamics and work interactions. He examines why taking breaks in nature during the workday improves productivity; how planning a meeting beforehand makes it more effective; why open plan isn’t a good office plan; how a more diverse team is a better team; why allowing for failure is vital to a company’s success; and much more. Breaking down the science to practical applications that every reader can understand and benefit from, Brain Rules for Work is the essential guide to modern office life.

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Book Synopsis'Gripping' Economist 'Jaw-dropping' Sunday Times 'Riveting' Financial Times 'Fascinating' ReutersWe are entering an age of energy crises and food shortages. This book reveals why.Meet the swashbuckling traders who supply the world with energy, food and metal.Their goal: To make billions by buying and selling raw materials - flogging Russian gas to Europe, Saudi oil to America and Congolese metals to Silicon Valley.Their methods: Whatever it takes - whether funnelling cash to Vladimir Putin's sanction-stricken Kremlin, schmoozing Russian metal oligarchs after the collapse of the Soviet Union, or striking deals with the Libyan rebels at the height of the Arab Spring.These are the commodity traders. You've probably never heard of them. But, like it or not, you're one of their customers.*Financial Times and Economist Book of the Year**Shortlisted for the Financial Times & McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award* 'Shows how much money and global influence is concentrated in the hands of a tiny group . . . Remarkable . . . As the authors roam from oilfield to wheatfield, they reveal information so staggering you almost gasp' Sunday Times 'A globe-spanning corporate thriller, full of intrigue and double dealing . . . Changes how we see the world, often in horrifying ways' Spectator 'A rich archive of ripping yarns . . . The high level narrative is gripping enough. But it is the details of what these freewheeling companies actually got up to that give the book a thriller-like quality' Financial Times 'Some of the stories could be straight out of John le Carré. The difference is they're true' Andrew NeilTrade ReviewThis jaw-dropping study shows how much money and global influence is concentrated in the hands of a tiny group . . . A remarkable book . . . As the authors roam from oilfield to wheatfield, they reveal information so staggering you almost gasp . . . The colour is fantastic . . . Tracking down some of the biggest names in the business to their German castles and stud farms and persuading them to talk is a rare scoop. * Sunday Times *A fascinating and revealing story . . . There are tales in the book of breathtaking trades, such as shipments of rebel oil from war-torn Libya or deals bartered amid the brutal "aluminium wars" in the Russia of the 1990s . . . A gripping book. * Economist *Javier Blas and Jack Farchy probe the hard-knuckle and secretive world of commodity trading. -- What to Read in 2021 * Financial Times *A globe-spanning corporate thriller, full of intrigue and double dealing . . . Changes how we see the world, often in horrifying ways . . . The book weaves together years of reporting experience in the field with access to many of the key figures in an industry dominated by huge characters . . . New insights and reporting mean that even seasoned observers will be amazed. -- James Ball * Spectator *Anecdotally rich . . . A highly readable study in world economics and a valuable primer for would-be oil barons. * Kirkus *Blas and Farchy compellingly lay out how a handful of secretive traders have had a hand in directing not only the world's commodities, but also its politics and history. The World for Sale draws back the covers on a sector where civil wars, dubious regimes and the collapse of states have often been just another business opportunity - and what that has meant for the rest of us. Intriguing and, at times, alarming. -- Helen Thomas, Business Editor, BBC NewsnightA colorful and alarming exposé of the shadowy world of global commodity trading . . . Hair-raising anecdotes . . . An engrossing look at an obscure yet consequential corner of the financial world. * Publishers Weekly *A virtuoso depiction of the globe's top oil, food and metals traders . . . Javier Blas and Jack Farchy should be awaiting the call from Hollywood. The World for Sale contains at least half a dozen narrative threads that would form the basis of a good thriller. But the authors' main achievement is to subject the biggest commodity players, and their impact on the real world, to proper critical scrutiny . . . The depth of the reporting by the Bloomberg journalists, who previously worked for the Financial Times, is impressive . . . Fascinating. * Reuters *Some of the stories beggar belief . . . A fascinating story, it's just incredible some of the routes that the money takes. -- Lawrence Pollard * BBC Newsday *Could there be a better moment for Javier Blas and Jack Farchy's rollicking new account of those markets' recent history to land on investors' desks? . . . A rich archive of ripping yarns . . . . . . The high level narrative is gripping enough. But it is the details of what these freewheeling companies actually got up to that give the book a thriller-like quality . . . Educational and entertaining. * Financial Times *If you have the slightest interest in how the modern world was made, by whom, at what price, and at what profit, this is the book for you . . . Superbly researched and tidily written . . . A clean, compelling chronicle of the central role that commodity traders have played in the global economy from the end of World War II to the present. What they found isn't pretty - but it's plenty illuminating. * Foreign Policy *Some of the stories could be straight out of John Le Carré. The difference is they're true . . . A fascinating tale . . . A great read about very important topics. It's well worth your time. -- Andrew NeilA fantastic book about the world of commodity trading. -- Stephanie Flanders * Bloomberg Stephanomics *A fascinating, sometimes hair-raising new book . . . A book which on the one hand tells us some really important things about the nature of money, power and the nature of the modern economy, but on the other is just full of some of the most fascinating stories. -- Matthew Taylor * RSA Bridges to the Future *The captivating stories of the powerful commodity traders and mystery actors of markets and geopolitics -- Roula Khalaf, FT Editor-in-Chief - Summer Books 2021 * Financial Times *The blistering tale of a clutch of hard-charging international commodity trading houses such as Cargill and Glencore. The authors, both former FT journalists, trace how they harnessed the commodity boom and the setbacks they now face as climate change casts a shadow over their business model. -- Andrew Hill, FT & McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award Longlist * Financial Times *A very impressive profile of an industry that has long preferred to avoid the spotlight . . . The authors deftly weave stories of the individual traders and their trades with an account of the major shifts in the global economy of the past 70 years . . . Extensively researched and well written throughout . . . I would not hesitate to recommend this book. -- International AffairsA thriller . . . An engaging story of secret deals and embargo-evasion. * Forbes *An entertaining history of the rise of the international trading houses and the charismatic, freewheeling risk-takers who headed them. -- Books of the Year * Financial Times *The story of how a few commodity-trading firms quietly reconfigured the world economy, making fortunes, juggling embargoes and swaying geopolitics. -- Books of the Year * Economist *

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Book SynopsisWinner of a 2017 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work, this moving manifesto “empowers women to access a fearlessness that will enable community progress” (Essence). Through one incredible woman’s journey from a small Zimbabwe village to becoming one of the world’s most recognizable voices in women’s empowerment and education, this book “can help any woman achieve her full potential” (Kirkus Reviews).Before Tererai Trent landed on Oprah’s stage as her “favorite guest of all time,” she was a woman with a forgotten dream. As a young girl in a cattle-herding village in Zimbabwe, she dreamed of receiving an education but instead was married young and by eighteen, without a high school graduation, she was already a mother of three. Tererai encountered a visiting American woman who assured her that anything was possible, reawakening her sacred dream. Tererai planted her dreams deep inTrade Review"The Awakened Woman empowers women to access a fearlessness that will enable community progress." * Essence *“Remarkable.” * O, the Oprah Magazine *“A soul-shaking and potentially life-altering read filled with stories, guidance, and rituals to help readers realize their sacred dreams.” * LA Yoga *"Any time anyone tells you that a dream is impossible, any time you’re discouraged by impossible challenges, just mutter this mantra: Tererai Trent.” -- Nicholas Kristof, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and #1 nationally bestselling author of Half the Sky“Against the gripping backdrop of Dr. Trent’s beginnings in war-torn, patriarchal Zimbabwe, The Awakened Woman shines as a beacon of hope to women everywhere. She invites the reader to sit around a sacred fire of sisterhood with her, guiding us on a powerful personal journey, and stoking the embers within us all to reclaim our voices to heal our souls – and the heart of the world.” -- Danica McKellar, actress and New York Times bestselling author of Kiss My Math"In The Awakened Woman, Tererai Trent weaves her riveting story with that of other women to inspire us to dream as boldly as she dared to, then holds our hands and walks us through each crucial practical step to achieve those dreams. Tererai calls us to remember the foundation of who we are and reminding us of the rituals that ground us. This powerful interactive book is a perfect gift for your girlfriend, your daughter (or yourself!) when you want to say: BE YOU. BE BOLD. BE CREATIVE. YOUR LIFE MATTERS. And what could be more important than that?" -- Lisa Bloom, civil rights lawyer and New York Times bestselling author of Think, Swagger and Suspicion Nation"I am amazed at how eloquently Dr. Trent has shared her story of trials and triumph. It has inspired me to live out my truth and encourage my sisters to do the same. I believe we all need to be awakened from the past that keeps us held back from living the greatness inside of us." -- Patrice Register, CEO of PLR Services, LLC“A mesmerizing and inspiring story of an amazing woman's remarkable journey. It was more than a coincidence that two strong, passionate young women from opposite sides of the world met briefly in a southern African village, exchanged life-changing words, unwittingly documented the encounter with a photo, and years later crossed paths again in the U.S. bonding as sister activists and cherished friends for life, and this is just one of the jaw-dropping stories told throughout Tererai’s journey to becoming Dr. Trent.” -- Jo Luck, Former President & CEO of Heifer International, 2010 World Food Prize Laureate"Provocative. Illuminating. Delightful. In The Awakened Woman, Zimbabwean-born author Dr. Tererai Trent creates a bridge between unlikely worlds—weaving precious wisdom of Africa with modern-day research, she enlightens women on how to be midwives to their own sacred dreams. Her passionate insight presented through the lens of her amazing life’s journey makes this book a unique and rare treasure." -- Melissa Cara Rigoli, creative designer & musician"The power of her new book, The Awakened Woman, is in its wisdom, its simple advice for all women. To recognize and hone the tools we’re given. To let go of fear. To use our femininity. To walk away from others’ presumptions and follow our own hearts. To build our collective “sisterhood.” To believe in ourselves. Never has there been a more critical time for women to lift each other up, learn from each other, explore new ideas, and take leadership in world order. The Awakened Woman is truly a life-changing guide for every woman looking to explore her best self and give meaning to her life. It is both a “how-to” manual and a deeply moving memoir; as timely as it is timeless. No one but Tererai could have written it, and it has changed my life forever.” -- Terry Hernandez, executive director of The Chrysalis Foundation"Trent's energy and conviction are evident throughout the book, and her story is invigorating, revitalizing, motivating, and encouraging...An empowering story coupled with easy-to-navigate steps that can help any woman achieve her full potential." * Kirkus Reviews *“The Awakened Woman is a call to action for humanity. Tererai taps into deep wisdom reminding us that our sacred sisters can help us to bring forth our dormant dreams. It's only when we come together, awakened, that we can truly live our purpose.” -- Vicki Saunders, founder of SheEO“Compelling, insightful, gracious, loving—Tererai lights a candle for the world and inspires us all to light ours!” -- Theresa Gattung, leading New Zealand business personality, author, philanthropist

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Book SynopsisTracie L. Miller-Nobles, CPA, received herbachelor's and master's degrees in accounting from Texas A&M University andis currently pursuing her PhD in adult learning also at Texas A&MUniversity. She is an Associate Professor at Austin Community College, Austin,TX. Previously she served as a Senior Lecturer at Texas State University, SanMarcos, TX, and has served as department chair of the Accounting, Business,Computer Information Systems, and Marketing/Management department at AimsCommunity College, Greeley, CO. In addition, Miller-Nobles has taught as anadjunct professor at University of Texas and has public accounting experiencewith Deloitte Tax LLP and Sample & Bailey, CPAs. Miller-Nobles is arecipient of the Texas Society of CPAs Rising Star Award, TSCPAs OutstandingAccounting Educator Award, NISOD Teaching Excellence Award and the AimsCommunity College Excellence in Teaching Award. She is a member of the Teachersof Accounting at Two Year Colleges, the AmTable of Contents1. Introductionto Managerial Accounting2. Job Order Costing3. Process Costing4. Lean Management Systems: Activity-Based, Just-in-Time, and QualityManagement Systems5. Cost-Volume Profit Analysis6. Variable Costing7. Master Budgets8. Flexible Budgets and Standard Cost Systems9. Responsibility Accounting and Performance Evaluation10. Short-Term Business Decisions11. Capital Investment Decisions Appendix A: PresentValue Tables and Future Value TablesAppendix B: The Statement of Cash FlowsAppendix C: Financial Statement Analysis

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Book SynopsisAgile Practice Guide has been developed as a resource to understand, evaluate, and use agile and hybrid agile approaches. This practice guide provides guidance on when, where, and how to apply agile approaches and provides practical tools for practitioners and organizations wanting to increase agility. This practice guide is aligned with other PMI standards, including A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) sixth edition, and was devel-oped as the result of collaboration between the Project Man-agement Institute and the Agile Alliance.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsHow to Get From Talking… 1 TICK TOCK The speed of life Trying to catch up If not now, then when? Would, could, should… 2 THE ITCH What do you want? What makes you happy? Time to stop daydreaming Self awareness Where are you scratching? 3 FEAR AND REGRET Embrace fear Flush the excuses Your discomfort zone Leave regret Seize control If only… 4 START Do what you say The power of Marshmallows The whoosh of time Climb into the ring The danger of hesitation 5 THE ART OF DECISION- MAKING Propulsion Too much jam? State of flow Get on with it The danger of drifting 6 …AND ACTION What’s your goal? Chunk it down Now what? Eating elephants Planning … to Doing

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Book SynopsisFor the left and the right, major multinational companies are held up as the ultimate expressions of free-market capitalism. Their remarkable success appears to vindicate the old idea that modern society is too complex to be subjected to a plan. And yet, as Leigh Phillips and Michal Rozworski argue, much of the economy of the West is centrally planned at present. Not only is planning on vast scales possible, we already have it and it works. The real question is whether planning can be democratic. Can it be transformed to work for us? An engaging, polemical romp through economic theory, computational complexity, and the history of planning, The People's Republic of Walmart revives the conversation about how society can extend democratic decision-making to all economic matters. With the advances in information technology in recent decades and the emergence of globe-straddling collective enterprises, democratic planning in the interest of all humanity is more important and closer to attainment than ever before.Trade ReviewProvocative and lively book. * Morning Star *Philips and Rozworski's book is a timely exhortation to rethink the wisdom that markets always do it better. -- Hettie O'Brien * New Statesman *People's Republic of Walmart is fast-paced and provocative. It offers readers a refreshing perspective on today's highly planned capitalist enterprises, and the prospect of a new form of democratic, transparent and socialist planning. -- Ann Pettifor * TLS *

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Book SynopsisThe People's Money introduces readers to China's monetary system, mapping its evolution over the past century and, particularly, its transformation since Deng Xiaoping took power in 1978. Paola Subacchi shows that the key to understanding China's economic predicament lies in past and future strategies for the renminbi.Trade ReviewPaola Subacchi brings a wealth of knowledge of China's economy and politics to this fascinating and informative exploration of China's currency, considering how the economic giant will develop its 'renminbi strategy' and take its proper place on the world's financial stage at a time of instability, economic slowdown, and domestic social tension. -- Diane Coyle, The Enlightened Economist, and author of GDP: A Brief but Affectionate HistoryPaola Subacchi clearly had access to a remarkable depth and breadth of people in writing this book, and the insights she has drawn from those conversations and from her experience with this key topic make this well worth reading for anyone interested in understanding the history of the renminbi—and its possible future. -- Jim O'Neill, UK Commercial Secretary to the TreasuryChina's attempt to create an international role for its currency, the renminbi, speaks to its geopolitical ambitions, financial reform efforts, and economic growth prospects alike. In this important book, Paola Subacchi uses renminbi internationalization as a window onto these larger questions about China's economic, financial, and political future. Her analysis is engaging and accessible; it will appeal to specialists and nonspecialists alike. -- Barry Eichengreen, author of Hall of Mirrors: The Great Depression, the Great Recession, and the Uses–and Misuses–of HistoryThe People's Money may be the most detailed and comprehensive English-language account so far of China's efforts to pursue the internationalization of the renminbi. In this balanced and deeply-informed narrative, Paola Subacchi details the progress made—and the problems encountered—as the Chinese leadership strives to increase the global appeal of the renminbi. -- Yu Yongding, former president of the China Society of World EconomicsTimely, relevant, and fascinating read. * Publishers Weekly *A clear overview of the history and the issues, both in general and those facing Chinese policy-makers in particular. -- Peter Gordon * Asian Review of Books *Insightful.... The People's Money offers a rich, accessible and much needed account of the workings of China's opaque banking and financial systems.... It is filled with interesting evidence. * Times Higher Education *The book is extremely readable and provides an informative overview about the topic, including contemporary historical background. * Economic and Political Weekly *This illuminating volume by economist Paola Subacchi provides an excellent overview of the past and future prospects of the Renminbi—the People’s money. * The China Journal *Table of ContentsPrefaceIntroduction1. Money Is the Game Changer2. China's Extraordinary but Still Unfinished Transformation3. A Financially Repressed Economy4. China: A Trading Nation Without an International Currency5. Living with a Dwarf Currency6. Creating an International Currency7. Building a Market for the Renminbi8. The Renminbi Moves Around9. Managing Is the Word10. The Age of Chinese MoneyNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisWith the cold war ebbing, crime and inflation at record levels, and movie star-turned-President Ronald Reagan launching a Star Wars of his own, the 1980s did not seem likely to become one of the most outrageous, flamboyant, and prosperous decades of the 20th century. The "greed is good" mantra on Wall Street spawned the power-dressing, exercise-obsessed "Me Generation" of Yuppies. The art world enjoyed the influx of capital; computers and video games ruled in the office and at home; and the Rubik's cube craze swept the nation. Leg warmers were big, shoulder pads were bigger and hair was biggest of all. Whether your heart warms nostalgically at the memory of E.T. and marathon Trivial Pursuit sessions; if you think Ghostbusters and break dancing are totally awesome, this book's for you. To all those who still hear the echoes of "I want my MTV": All-American Ads of the 80s will leave you ready to reach out and touch someone. So just do it!Trade Review“While a great visual record of print advertising of the time, it’s also a social history of the products being sold to Reagan’s America.” * Creative Review *

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1 Book 1: Cryptocurrency Basics. 5 Chapter 1: What Is a Cryptocurrency? 7 Chapter 2: How Cryptocurrencies Work 15 Chapter 3: Introducing Cryptocurrency Wallets. 27 Chapter 4: Different Types of Cryptocurrencies. 43 Book 2: Blockchain Basics. 59 Chapter 1: Introducing Blockchain. 61 Chapter 2: Picking a Blockchain. 73 Chapter 3: Getting Your Hands on Blockchain. 81 Chapter 4: Beholding the Bitcoin Blockchain 91 Chapter 5: Encountering the Ethereum Blockchain. 101 Chapter 6: Getting Your Hands on Hyperledger. 115 Chapter 7: Financial Technology. 123 Book 3: Bitcoin 133 Chapter 1: Bitcoin Tech Explained. 135 Chapter 2: Buying, Using, and Selling Bitcoin. 155 Chapter 3: Taking Control of Your Wallet (and Hodling Your Bitcoin) 191 Chapter 4: Keeping Your Bitcoin Safe. 227 Book 4: Ethereum. 249 Chapter 1: Getting to Know Ethereum. 251 Chapter 2: Exploring Use Cases for Ethereum. 259 Chapter 3: Examining the Ethereum Ecosystem and Development Life cycle. 273 Chapter 4: Getting and Configuring Ethereum Development Tools. 289 Chapter 5: Building Your First Ethereum Apps. 309 Chapter 6: Discovering Smart Contracts. 325 Chapter 7: Writing Your Own Smart Contracts with Solidity 347 Chapter 8: Testing Ethereum Apps. 373 Chapter 9: Deploying Ethereum Apps 391 Book 5: Cryptocurrency Investing. 405 Chapter 1: Why Invest in Cryptocurrencies?. 407 Chapter 2: Recognizing the Risks of Cryptocurrencies 423 Chapter 3: Cryptocurrency Exchanges and Brokers 439 Chapter 4: Identifying Top-Performing Cryptocurrencies. 455 Chapter 5: Diversification in Cryptocurrencies. 467 Chapter 6: Getting Ahead of the Crowd: Investing in ICOs. 479 Chapter 7: Stocks and Exchange-Traded Funds with Cryptocurrency Exposure. 491 Chapter 8: Cryptocurrency Futures and Options. 499 Chapter 9: Dealing with the Dollar and Other Fiat Currencies. 507 Chapter 10: Using Technical Analysis. 517 Chapter 11: Short-Term Trading Strategies. 529 Chapter 12: Long-Term Investing Strategies. 543 Chapter 13: Minimizing Losses and Maximizing Gains. 551 Chapter 14: Using Ichimoku and Fibonacci Techniques. 561 Chapter 15: Taxes and Cryptocurrencies. 569 Book 6: Cryptocurrency Mining. 577 Chapter 1: Understanding Cryptocurrency Mining. 579 Chapter 2: Exploring the Different Forms of Mining. 589 Chapter 3: Mining Made Simple: Finding a Pool and Preparing an Account. 609 Chapter 4: Picking a Cryptocurrency to Mine. 629 Chapter 5: Gathering Your Mining Gear. 659 Chapter 6: Setting Up Your Mining Hardware. 681 Chapter 7: Running the Numbers: Is It Worth It?. 707 Chapter 8: Reducing Negatives and Gaining an Edge. 733 Chapter 9: Running Your Cryptocurrency Business. 753 Index. 775

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Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFor the first time ever, an international coalition of leading researchers, scientists and policymakers has come together to offer a set of realistic and bold solutions to climate change. All of the techniques described here - some well-known, some you may have never heard of - are economically viable, and communities throughout the world are already enacting them. From revolutionizing how we produce and consume food to educating girls in lower-income countries, these are all solutions which, if deployed collectively on a global scale over the next thirty years, could not just slow the earth''s warming, but reach drawdown: the point when greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere peak and begin todecline. So what are we waiting for?Trade ReviewA bold plan to beat back climate change based on solutions already within our grasp * Outside Magazine *It will give you the best kind of hope, the kind that balances realism with radical vision . . . Drawdown stands out among the many recent climate books . . . This is a breakthrough book, and even its omissions are instructive. There really is a way forward, and these days, it's great to see this rather basic fact demonstrated with such astonishing focus and brio * The Nation *

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Book SynopsisDaron Acemoglu is the Elizabeth and James Killian Professor of Economics in the Department of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has received a BA in economics from the University of York, an MSc in mathematical economics and econometrics from the London School of Economics, and a PhD in economics from the London School of Economics. He is an elected fellow of the National Academy of Sciences, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the Econometric Society, the European Economic Association, and the Society of Labor Economists. He has received numerous awards and fellowships, including the inaugural T. W. Schultz Prize from the University of Chicago in 2004, the inaugural Sherwin Rosen Award for outstanding contribution to labor economics in 2004, the Distinguished Science Award from the Turkish Sciences Association in 2006, and the John von Neumann Award, Rajk College, Budapest, in 2007. On 14 October 2024, the Nobel Prize iTable of ContentsPART I: INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS1. The Principles and Practice of Economics2. Economic Science: Using Data and Models to Understand the World3. Optimization: Trying to Do the Best You Can4. Demand, Supply, and Equilibrium PART II: FOUNDATIONS OF MICROECONOMICS5. Consumers and Incentives6. Sellers and Incentives7. Perfect Competition and the Invisible Hand8. Trade9. Externalities and Public Goods10. The Government in the Economy: Taxation and Regulation11. Markets for Factors of Production PART III: MARKET STRUCTURE12. Monopoly13. Game Theory and Strategic Play14. Oligopoly and Monopolistic Competition PART IV: EXTENDING THE MICROECONOMIC TOOLBOX15. Trade-offs Involving Time and Risk16. The Economics of Information17. Auctions and Bargaining18. Social Economics PART V INTRODUCTION TO MACROECONOMICS19. The Wealth of Nations: Defining and Measuring MacroeconomicAggregates20. Aggregate Incomes PART VI LONG-RUN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT21. Economic Growth22. Why Isn't the Whole World Developed? PART VII EQUILIBRIUM IN THE MACROECONOMY23. Employment and Unemployment24. Credit Markets25. The Monetary System PART VIII SHORT-RUN FLUCTUATIONS AND MACROECONOMIC POLICY26. Short-Run Fluctuations27. Countercyclical Macroeconomic Policy PART IX MACROECONOMIC IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY28. Macroeconomics and International Trade29. Open Economy Macroeconomics

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Book Synopsis'Superb...his pages fizz with character and colour' Dominic Sandbrook, Sunday Times 'Scholarly and very readable' Andrew Lycett, Spectator 'Energetic and hugely entertaining' A.N.Wilson, TLSThe definitive biography of Alfred Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe, the first and greatest press magnate in history and the genius who invented modern popular journalism. The turn of the century was a period when the world was opening up in new and exciting ways – radio, telegrams, the advent of flight. With literacy and the right to vote extending across an ever-expanding populace, politics and journalism were embarking on a power struggle that continues unabated to this day. Lord Northcliffe rose to the challenges of this new world by employing cutting-edge technology, upending the outdated mores of traditional journalism and radically reshaping the very concept of ‘news’.Trade Review‘Roberts does a superb job of bringing [Northcliffe's story] alive… His pages fizz with character and colour...but at their heart is Northcliffe himself: charismatic, swashbuckling, admirable and appalling. His book is littered with affairs, tantrums and tirades, all of which add considerably to its attractions… Some of the most memorable scenes come in the early 1920s, as Northcliffe succumbs to all-out megalomania.’ -- Dominic Sandbrook * Sunday Times *'With an experienced historian’s use of contemporary documents, Roberts makes Northcliffe’s eventful life a panoramic account of his times... [a] restrained, scholarly and very readable book.' -- Andrew Lycett * Spectator *'Lord Northcliffe...was the daddy of all press barons...classless, dynamic and fearless. This compelling biography...leaves you exhausted by the sheer work that bred success. Northcliffe had his faults...but what an exciting man he must have been to work for.' -- Quentin Letts * The Times *'The way Roberts persuasively tells it, not only did Northcliffe establish the template for British journalism ever since, but he also did much to win the First World War. You do finish The Chief utterly open-mouthed at all that Northcliffe got done in his 57 years. -- James Walton * Daily Telegraph *‘Towards the end of The Chief, his keenly researched biography of Lord Northcliffe, the Daily Mail founder and “Britain’s greatest press baron”, the historian Andrew Roberts observes: “Great men are seldom nice men.”…there’s no question that Northcliffe was indeed an exceptional character… His last months were spent in a state of delirium that manifested as extreme megalomania.’ -- Andrew Anthony * Observer *'Long before Rupert Murdoch, there was Alfred Harmsworth. The original and probably the greatest UK press baron...the man who styled himself “the Chief” set a tone and style for popular newspapers that still prevails today. Roberts is keen to dispel myths of megalomania, until Harmsworth’s final short illness destroys his mind... While mostly friendly, the author is critical at times and unsparing about Harmsworth’s zealous anti-Semitism. It’s a pacy and enjoyable read.' -- Robert Shrimsley * Financial Times *'Reading this energetic and hugely entertaining biography, you are trapped on a carousel in an insane fairground, whizzing round and round inside the head of “the Chief”. What hits you again and again is the absolute randomness of his inspired, sometimes loathsome, obsessions.' -- A.N.Wilson * Times Literary Supplement *'Lord Northcliffe - founder of the Daily Mail, inventor of tabloid journalism, the most significant media innovator of the early 20th century - ended up in Hell... This has long been the highbrow take on Northcliffe. Shovelling information and entertainment was Northcliffe’s business model. His conjuror’s trick was simple: give as many people as possible what they want. It is the megalomaniac perception of Northcliffe that Andrew Roberts seeks to rebut in a new and sympathetic biography. [Rupert Murdoch] took Northcliffe’s principles and dialled them up.' -- Nicholas Harris * UnHerd *'This intriguing biography...is sympathetic to its subject, Roberts does not gloss over the darker side of Harmsworth’s life and his foibles: his anti-Semitism, his quirky prejudices and his eventual descent into madness. Northcliffe died 100 years ago, and his legacy was the British popular press as we know it.' -- Kim Bielenberg * Irish Independent *

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Book Synopsis'Superb...his pages fizz with character and colour' Dominic Sandbrook, Sunday Times 'Scholarly and very readable' Andrew Lycett, Spectator 'Energetic and hugely entertaining' A.N.Wilson, TLSThe definitive biography of Alfred Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe, the first and greatest press magnate in history and the genius who invented modern popular journalism. The turn of the century was a period when the world was opening up in new and exciting ways – radio, telegrams, the advent of flight. With literacy and the right to vote extending across an ever-expanding populace, politics and journalism were embarking on a power struggle that continues unabated to this day. Lord Northcliffe rose to the challenges of this new world by employing cutting-edge technology, upending the outdated mores of traditional journalism and radically reshaping the very concept of ‘news’.Trade Review‘Roberts does a superb job of bringing [Northcliffe's story] alive… His pages fizz with character and colour...but at their heart is Northcliffe himself: charismatic, swashbuckling, admirable and appalling. His book is littered with affairs, tantrums and tirades, all of which add considerably to its attractions… Some of the most memorable scenes come in the early 1920s, as Northcliffe succumbs to all-out megalomania.’ -- Dominic Sandbrook * Sunday Times *'With an experienced historian’s use of contemporary documents, Roberts makes Northcliffe’s eventful life a panoramic account of his times... [a] restrained, scholarly and very readable book.' -- Andrew Lycett * Spectator *'Lord Northcliffe...was the daddy of all press barons...classless, dynamic and fearless. This compelling biography...leaves you exhausted by the sheer work that bred success. Northcliffe had his faults...but what an exciting man he must have been to work for.' -- Quentin Letts * The Times *'The way Roberts persuasively tells it, not only did Northcliffe establish the template for British journalism ever since, but he also did much to win the First World War. You do finish The Chief utterly open-mouthed at all that Northcliffe got done in his 57 years. -- James Walton * Daily Telegraph *‘Towards the end of The Chief, his keenly researched biography of Lord Northcliffe, the Daily Mail founder and “Britain’s greatest press baron”, the historian Andrew Roberts observes: “Great men are seldom nice men.”…there’s no question that Northcliffe was indeed an exceptional character… His last months were spent in a state of delirium that manifested as extreme megalomania.’ -- Andrew Anthony * Observer *'Long before Rupert Murdoch, there was Alfred Harmsworth. The original and probably the greatest UK press baron...the man who styled himself “the Chief” set a tone and style for popular newspapers that still prevails today. Roberts is keen to dispel myths of megalomania, until Harmsworth’s final short illness destroys his mind... While mostly friendly, the author is critical at times and unsparing about Harmsworth’s zealous anti-Semitism. It’s a pacy and enjoyable read.' -- Robert Shrimsley * Financial Times *'Reading this energetic and hugely entertaining biography, you are trapped on a carousel in an insane fairground, whizzing round and round inside the head of “the Chief”. What hits you again and again is the absolute randomness of his inspired, sometimes loathsome, obsessions.' -- A.N.Wilson * Times Literary Supplement *'Lord Northcliffe - founder of the Daily Mail, inventor of tabloid journalism, the most significant media innovator of the early 20th century - ended up in Hell... This has long been the highbrow take on Northcliffe. Shovelling information and entertainment was Northcliffe’s business model. His conjuror’s trick was simple: give as many people as possible what they want. It is the megalomaniac perception of Northcliffe that Andrew Roberts seeks to rebut in a new and sympathetic biography. [Rupert Murdoch] took Northcliffe’s principles and dialled them up.' -- Nicholas Harris * UnHerd *'This intriguing biography...is sympathetic to its subject, Roberts does not gloss over the darker side of Harmsworth’s life and his foibles: his anti-Semitism, his quirky prejudices and his eventual descent into madness. Northcliffe died 100 years ago, and his legacy was the British popular press as we know it.' -- Kim Bielenberg * Irish Independent *

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart I: General Fundamentals and Competencies 1. Security Operations in the Management Environment 2. Core Competency to Initiate Effective Protection Programs 3. Staffing to Meet Protective Goals 4. Training and Development for High Performance 5. Supporting and Motivating Supervisors and Staff Part II Special Issues in Security Management 6. Personnel Management Issues: Appraising for Promotion or Discipline 7. Accounting Controls and Budgeting 8. Operating Personnel-Intensive Programs 9. Operating Physical- and Technology-Centered Programs 10. Challenges for Security Operations Today and Tomorrow 11. Leadership for Optimal Security Operations

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Book SynopsisPrinted inventory of the Black Sparrow Press archives from 1966 to 1970âover 1000 items.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Shortlisted for the EGOS Book Award, European Group for Organizational Studies""Jacoby brilliantly illustrates the Sisyphean character of labor’s exertions on the tilted terrain of finance. Yet, equally importantly, he wisely shows how unions began learning to fight on a battlefield likely to become even more decisive in coming years. Anyone who seeks to understand labor’s present predicament or fight those future battles simply must read this indispensable book."---Joseph A. McMartin, Labour History"A must read for labor, management, and finance scholars and their students. . . . At a time when financialization, extreme inequality, and calls for ‘accountable capitalism’ are center stage, Jacoby’s book is timely. He offers a landscape of historical examples of labor’s financial strategies, what has worked and what hasn’t, and why it is so difficult to change deeply embedded government rules and corporate norms that favor the rich and powerful. His research is painstaking and impeccable—bringing to life his inside stories of union shareholder campaigns and political struggles over financial regulation."---Rosemary Batt, Industrial and Labor Relations Review"Jacoby’s book is an impressive and vital addition to the history of organised labour. By also getting readers to think about the question of what modern financialization has wrought, it has much broader relevance. It deserves a wide readership."---Jeff Borland, Economic Record"Jacoby focuses on explaining his source material, rather than belaboring broad lessons. This will make the book of interest to employment relations practitioners and to academics across multiple disciplines. But, several general themes emerge . . . labor’s role (both as handmaid and as critic) in the shareholder revolution and financialization. . . . the ubiquity of feuds and bedfellows in strategic campaigning. . . . Jacoby demonstrates how these webs of ownership and employment intermediation, often identified as a barrier to traditional worker bargaining power, also offer new sources of worker leverage. Beyond these core themes, Jacoby litters the book with insights that could fill a whole shelf of future dissertations."---Nathan Wilmers, Perspectives on Work"Readers of this book will encounter numerous lessons of value."---Laura J. Owen, Economic History Association"Jacoby’s account offers a wealth of detail. . . . All of this material is organized into a coherent and compelling argument, and it will benefit those interested in corporate governance, the history of corporate social responsibility, and the role firms play in mediating economic inequality."---Bruce G. Carruthers, Administrative Science Quarterly"[Jacoby] documents, with remarkable clarity, the processes which led to the union movement changing its strategic direction towards financialisation, and in doing so more or less abandoning its historical priorities. . . . My strong recommendation is to read and follow the book in its entirety, and with care and attention to detail."---Gaby Ramia, Labour & Industry"[Labor in the Age of Finance] is clearheaded. . . . Jacoby recognizes that there are still broad structural political and economic forces arrayed against a real resurgence of unions."---Neil Fligstein, Contemporary Sociology"[A] fine book. . . .This smart and sober volume is unsurpassed as a starting point for anyone who seeks to understand both the urgent necessity and the enormous difficulty of making financial markets more accountable to the common good."---Joseph A. Mccartin, Finance & Development"Jacoby’s book provides a major contribution to the literature in political economy of corporate governance and labor."---Thibault Darcillon, Competition & Change"By connecting two bodies of scholarship that do not often draw illumination from one another—labor and financial history—Jacoby succeeds in shedding light on a critical episode in the American union movement’s ongoing efforts to reinvent itself for the twenty-first century."---Max Fraser, Political Science Quarterly"Sanford Jacoby has achieved a truly rare feat: taking a narrow, specialized, and somewhat obscure topic and shaping it into a magisterial narrative that provides true understanding of the players and the drama involved. Labor in the Age of Finance is a tour de force that captures the labor movement’s efforts to muddle through during the ascendance of corporate finance without losing its way."---Matt Bodie, Jotwell"Sanford Jacoby has produced a series of highly important books that trace the evolution of the modern corporation in the United States, its employment practices, and examined the consequences for organized labour and working people."---Peter Gahan, Journal of Industrial Relations"Excellent."---Matthew Soener, International Journal of Comparative Sociology"Jacoby’s analysis . . . will prove helpful for labor advocates as much as for historians and social scientists interested in labor’s place in an economy dominated by finance capitalism."---Jeffrey Helgeson, Journal of American History

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Book SynopsisA major, new, and comprehensive look at six decades of macroeconomic policies across the region What went wrong with the economic development of Latin America over the past half-century? Along with periods of poor economic performance, the region’s countries have been plagued by a wide variety of economic crises. This major new work brings together dozens of leading economists to explore the economic performance of the ten largest countries in South America and of Mexico. Together they advance the fundamental hypothesis that, despite different manifestations, these crises all have been the result of poorly designed or poorly implemented fiscal and monetary policies. Each country is treated in its own section of the book, with a lead chapter presenting a comprehensive database of the country’s fiscal, monetary, and economic data from 1960 to 2017. The chapters are drawn from one-day academic conferences—hosted in all but one case, in the focus country—with participants including noted economists and former leading policy makers. Cowritten with Nobel Prize winner Thomas J. Sargent, the editors’ introduction provides a conceptual framework for analyzing fiscal and monetary policy in countries around the world, particularly those less developed. A final chapter draws conclusions and suggests directions for further research.A vital resource for advanced undergraduate and graduate students of economics and for economic researchers and policy makers, A Monetary and Fiscal History of Latin America, 1960–2017 goes further than any book in stressing both the singularities and the similarities of the economic histories of Latin America’s largest countries.Contributors: Mark Aguiar, Princeton U; Fernando Alvarez, U of Chicago; Manuel Amador, U of Minnesota; Joao Ayres, Inter-American Development Bank; Saki Bigio, UCLA; Luigi Bocola, Stanford U; Francisco J. Buera, Washington U, St. Louis; Guillermo Calvo, Columbia U; Rodrigo Caputo, U of Santiago; Roberto Chang, Rutgers U; Carlos Javier Charotti, Central Bank of Paraguay; Simón Cueva, TNK Economics; Julián P. Díaz, Loyola U Chicago; Sebastian Edwards, UCLA; Carlos Esquivel, Rutgers U; Eduardo Fernández Arias, Peking U; Carlos Fernández Valdovinos (former Central Bank of Paraguay); Arturo José Galindo, Banco de la República, Colombia; Márcio Garcia, PUC-Rio; Felipe González Soley, U of Southampton; Diogo Guillen, PUC-Rio; Lars Peter Hansen, U of Chicago; Patrick Kehoe, Stanford U; Carlos Gustavo Machicado Salas, Bolivian Catholic U; Joaquín Marandino, U Torcuato Di Tella; Alberto Martin, U Pompeu Fabra; Cesar Martinelli, George Mason U; Felipe Meza, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México; Pablo Andrés Neumeyer, U Torcuato Di Tella; Gabriel Oddone, U de la República; Daniel Osorio, Banco de la República; José Peres Cajías, U of Barcelona; David Perez-Reyna, U de los Andes; Fabrizio Perri, Minneapolis Fed; Andrew Powell, Inter-American Development Bank; Diego Restuccia, U of Toronto; Diego Saravia, U de los Andes; Thomas J. Sargent, New York U; José A. Scheinkman, Columbia U; Teresa Ter-Minassian (formerly IMF); Marco Vega, Pontificia U Católica del Perú; Carlos Végh, Johns Hopkins U; François R. Velde, Chicago Fed; Alejandro Werner, IMF.Trade Review "Vast and informative."—EH.net "This book is a must read for anyone concerned about rising inflation in the world in the post-pandemic period."—Journal of Economic History Table of ContentsContentsForewordFrançois R. VeldeAcknowledgmentsDetecting Fiscal-Monetary Causes of InflationFernando Alvarez, Lars Peter Hansen, and Thomas SargentA Framework for Studying the Monetary and Fiscal History of Latin AmericaTimothy J. Kehoe, Juan Pablo Nicolini, and Thomas SargentThe Case of ArgentinaFrancisco J. Buera and Juan Pablo NicoliniDiscussion of the Case of ArgentinaGuillermo CalvoDiscussion of the Case of ArgentinaAndrew PowellThe Case of BoliviaTimothy J. Kehoe, Carlos Gustavo Machicado Salas, and José Peres CajíasDiscussion of the Case of BoliviaManuel AmadorThe Case of BrazilMárcio Garcia, Joao Ayres, Diogo Guillen, and Patrick KehoeDiscussion of the Case of BrazilJosé A. ScheinkmanDiscussion of the Case of BrazilTeresa Ter-MinassianThe Case of ChileRodrigo Caputo and Diego SaraviaDiscussion of the Case of ChileSebastian EdwardsThe Case of ColombiaDavid Perez-Reyna and Daniel OsorioDiscussion of the Case of ColombiaArturo José GalindoThe Case of EcuadorSimón Cueva and Julián P. DíazDiscussion of the Case of EcuadorAlberto MartinThe Case of MexicoFelipe MezaDiscussion of the Case of MexicoAlejandro WernerThe Case of ParaguayCarlos Javier Charotti, Carlos Fernández Valdovinos, and Felipe González SoleyDiscussion of the Case of Paraguay Roberto ChangDiscussion of the Case of ParaguayPablo Andrés NeumeyerThe Case of PeruCésar Martinelli and Marco VegaDiscussion of the Case of PeruMark AguiarDiscussion of the Case of PeruSaki BigioThe Case of Uruguay Gabriel Oddone and Joaquín MarandinoDiscussion of the Case of UruguayEduardo Fernández AriasDiscussion of the Case of UruguayCarlos VéghThe Case of VenezuelaDiego RestucciaDiscussion of the Case of VenezuelaLuigi BocolaDiscussion of the Case of VenezuelaFabrizio PerriLessons from the Monetary and Fiscal History of Latin AmericaCarlos Esquivel, Timothy J. Kehoe, and Juan Pablo NicoliniContributorsIndex

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Book SynopsisExamines how radical bookstores and similar spaces serve as launching pads for social movements How does social change happen? It requires an identified problem, an impassioned and committed group, a catalyst, and a plan. In this deeply researched consideration of seventy-seven stores and establishments, Kimberley Kinder argues that activists also need autonomous space for organizing, and that these spaces are made, not found. She explores the remarkably enduring presence of radical bookstores in America and how they provide infrastructure for organizing—gathering places, retail offerings that draw new people into what she calls “counterspaces.”Kinder focuses on brick-and-mortar venues where owners approach their businesses primarily as social movement tools. These may be bookstores, infoshops, libraries, knowledge cafes, community centers, publishing collectives, thrift stores, or art installations. They are run by activist-entrepreneurs who create centers for organizing and selling books to pay the rent. These spaces allow radical and contentious ideas to be explored and percolate through to actual social movements, and serve as crucibles for activists to challenge capitalism, imperialism, white privilege, patriarchy, and homophobia. They also exist within a central paradox: participating in the marketplace creates tensions, contradictions, and shortfalls. Activist retail does not end capitalism; collective ownership does not enable a retreat from civic requirements like zoning; and donations, no matter how generous, do not offset the enormous power of corporations and governments. In this timely and relevant book, Kinder presents a necessary, novel, and apt analysis of the role these retail spaces play in radical organizing, one that demonstrates how such durable hubs manage to persist, often for decades, between the spikes of public protest. Trade Review "Radical bookstores have finally received the full-length study they deserve. Focusing on contentious politics and constructive placemaking, Kimberley Kinder shows that these shops do much more than sell political literature. If you want to understand how movements use bricks, mortar, and books to build their own worlds and spread their ideas—even in the twenty-first century—you should read this book."—Joshua Clark Davis, University of Baltimore "The Radical Bookstore is a sorely needed corrective to the conventional story of retail bookselling. The focus on print-based movement spaces yields an absorbing narrative in which social justice-oriented bookstores emerge as critical sites for negotiating belonging, enacting care, and fostering equity. Kimberley Kinder shows us that another print culture, divested of the overwhelming demands of consumer capitalism, is indeed possible."—Ted Striphas, University of Colorado, Boulder "The work is well-written and enjoyable to read. The biggest strength in the book lies in how it contextualizes the radical bookstore counterspaces within a larger social context."—Social Forces "The scope of Kinder’s analysis is impressive, yet the author also leaves room for further engagement on a number of questions addressed throughout the text, in a way that is fruitful and generative. The book makes a number of interesting theoretical contributions, unthreading the ways in which the different radical spaces are built, run, and sustained through organising and solidarity networks."—Urban Studies Table of ContentsContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: Building the Infrastructure of Dissent1. Constructing Places for Contentious Politics2. Creating Accessible and Autonomous Activist Enterprises3. Reinventing Activist Bookstores in a Corporate Digital Age4. Claiming Spaces and Resources in Gentrifying Cities5. Designing Landscapes that Shout, Entice, and Heal6. Governing Safe Spaces that Restructure Public Speech7. Nurturing Camaraderie in Filtered Third Places8. Supporting Public Protests from the WingsConclusion: Evaluating Constructivism in an Ephemeral WorldNotesBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisINTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER ?The happy secret to greater success and fulfillment in work and life?a must-read for everyone trying to flourish in a world of increasing stress and negativity?Thoughtfully lays out the steps to increasing workplace positivity.??ForbesIn the book that inspired one of the most popular TED Talks of all time, New York Times bestselling author Shawn Achor reveals how rewiring our brain for happiness helps us achieve more in our careers and our relationships and as students, leaders, and parents.Conventional wisdom holds that once we succeed, we?ll be happy; that once we get that great job, win that next promotion, lose those five pounds, happiness will follow. But the science reveals this formula to be backward: Happiness fuels success, not the other way around.Research shows that happy employees are more productive, more creative, and better problem solvers than their unhappy peers. And positive people are significantly healthier and less stressed and enjoy deeper social interaction than the less positive people around them.Drawing on his original research?including one of the largest studies of happiness ever conducted?and work in boardrooms and classrooms across forty-two countries, Achor shows us how to rewire our brains for positivity and optimism to reap the happiness advantage in our lives, our careers, and even our health. His strategies include:? The Tetris Effect: how to retrain our brains to spot patterns of possibility so we can see and seize opportunities all around us? Social Investment: how to earn the dividends of a strong social support network? The Ripple Effect: how to spread positive change within our teams, companies, and familiesBy turns fascinating, hopeful, and timely, The Happiness Advantage reveals how small shifts in our mind-set and habits can produce big gains at work, at home, and elsewhere.

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Book SynopsisPam Didner is a B2B marketing consultant, writer, podcaster, speaker, and author. She trains, coaches, and provides strategic guidance on sales enablement, account-based marketing, and sales and marketing integration for enterprise and technology companies. Her boutique consulting firm advises companies including Intel, 3M, Sunstar, Insitu, Cisco, and more.Trade Review"What's different about this book? Pam Didner has been in the marketing and sales trenches and clearly understands what works...and what doesn't. Save yourself some time making mistakes and just get it right the first time by reading this book." * Joe Pulizzi, Founder, Content Marketing Institute and Author, Content Inc. and Killing Marketing *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction – An overview of sales enablement; Chapter - 01: Sales enablement challenges; Chapter - 02: Content’s role in sales enablement; Chapter - 03: Branding and messaging in sales enablement; Chapter - 04: The role of sales in sales enablement; Chapter - 05: The role of marketing in sales enablement; Chapter - 06: Does all marketing lead to sales enablement?; Chapter - 07: How to grow sales through seamless user experience; Chapter - 08: Assembling a sales enablement team; Chapter - 09: The role of new technology in sales enablement; Chapter - 10: Conclusion – The future of sales enablement

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Book SynopsisWhy is it that many women believe that working with other women is harder than working with men? A clue: it''s not because women actually are harder to work with.After decades of working to help women to succeed at work, Andie Kramer and Al Harris noticed the same thing over and over again: Women''s relationships with other women are causing conflict in the workplace and this is hindering careers across the board.Their research demonstrates that at the root of these clashes lie stereotypes, toxic assumptions and societal expectations about how women should behave. Through extensive research and hundreds of interviews, Andie and Al have identified the most fraught scenarios of women working for, working with, supervising, and collaborating with other women.It''s Not You, It''s the Workplace provides practical, immediately usable techniques that will allow women to develop strong networks that will foster their career success and organizati

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface: Leveling the Playing Field for the “Other 99 Percent” Part I: The Rise of People Operations Chapter 1: The Great Pivot: The New Work Order! Chapter 2: So Long, HR Chapter 3: The Rise of People Ops Chapter 4: People Ops in Action Part II: Automate HR: Kill Paperwork Chapter 5: Make the Stuff You Have to Do Easy (Go Digital) Chapter 6: Step 1: Create Digital Employee Records Chapter 7: Step 2: Automate Hiring and Onboarding Chapter 8: Step 3: Automate Time and Pay Chapter 9: Step 4: Automate Health Insurance Benefits Part III: Build an Incredible Employee Experience Chapter 10: The Bones of a Successful People Operation Chapter 11: Employee Motivation Chapter 12: Fair Pay Chapter 13: Rethink Communications Part IV: Unleash Your Workforce Chapter 14: Performance Alignment Chapter 15: Closing the Engagement Gap Chapter 16: Creating a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Workplace Chapter 17: Making Remote Work Work Part V: The Future of People Operations Chapter 18: The Rise of the CPO: Building a Modern People Ops Team Chapter 19: Measuring People Ops Chapter 20: POPS Technology Chapter 21: Turning POPS into a Competitive Advantage Appendix: Digital Tools and Resources Glossary References Acknowledgments About the Authors Index

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Book SynopsisA groundbreaking account of British and French efforts to channel their eighteenth-century geopolitical rivalry into peaceful commercial competitionTrade Review“Shovlin challenges the conventional perception of unbridled Franco-British rivalry and aggression in the 18th century by giving greater emphasis to the cumulative process by which diplomats negotiated and merchants lobbied to cut cross-channel tariffs and pursue other means of enabling free trade.”—Christopher Silvester, Financial Times“A highly original account. . . . With skill, Shovlin challenges the conventional understanding of Franco-British rivalry and belligerence in the eighteenth-century in emphasising the process by which diplomats negotiated, and merchants lobbied, to cut tariffs and in turn to facilitate free trade.”—Paul Ridgway, Africa Ports & Ships“Original, thought-provoking, and deeply researched. Shovlin topples textbook oppositions of war and peace, rivalry and collaboration, and protection and free trade.”—Lauren Benton, author of A Search for Sovereignty“Lucid, subtle, and wide-ranging. Trading with the Enemy decisively revises views of eighteenth-century Franco-British relations as a scene of endless war, imperial rivalry, and jealousy of trade. Its recovery of more cooperative and peaceful history provides both lessons for the present and signposts for the future.”—David Armitage, author of Civil Wars: A History in Ideas“A refreshing interpretation. Through his skilful unpacking of the intertwined histories of capitalism and the state, Shovlin shows us once and for all how mythic was the supposed opposition between free trade and protectionism.”—Renaud Morieux, author of The Channel

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Book SynopsisA fully updated edition of one of the world's bestselling journalism handbooksTrade Review'Easily the best introduction to being a reporter' -- Paul Jones, Press Association'What I admire about this book is that it is not simply a 'how to' manual, it is also a wise, witty and extremely entertaining read. Anyone who aspires to be a journalist should read it' -- Dame Ann Leslie, 'British Journalism Review''The go-to guide for any up and coming journalist, shining a light on every element of the job in an engaging, insightful way. And with the likes of social media and data covered too, it's also a compelling read for the established reporter' -- Peter Clifton, Editor-in-Chief, PA TrainingTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Preface 1. Journalism in an Age of Social Media 2. What Makes A Good Reporter? 3. The Limitations of Journalism 4. What Is News? 5. Where Do Good Stories Come From? 6. Research 7. Handling Sources, Not Them Handling You 8. Questioning 9. Reporting Numbers and Statistics 10. Investigative Reporting 11. How to Cover Major Incidents 12. Mistakes, Corrections and Hoaxes 13. Ethics 14. Writing News and Features 15. Intros 16. Construction and Description 17. Handling Quotes 18. Different Ways To Tell A Story 19. Comment, Intentional and Otherwise 20. How To Be A Great Reporter Reading for Journalists Index

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Book SynopsisAs leaders, how we are is as important as what we do. The second edition of this leadership classic, updated with new chapters, shows how to master the inner and outer work needed to build relationships that unleash the transformational creative potential in everyone.We need to expand beyond top-down, one-dimensional leadership models and find alternatives that are more fluid and inclusive and that harness the possibility of many rather than relying on the power of one. This is exactly what Karen and Henry Kimsey-House provide in this groundbreaking book. Co-Active Leadership is a deeply collaborative approach, which is why the first of its five dimensions is leading from within: self-leadership. Leaders must be fully present and live lives of integrity, openheartedness, and self-awareness if they are to make the kind of conscious, creative choices Co-Active Leadership demands. Each of the remaining four dimensions work together holistically. Depending on the situation, you may lead from the front, offering guidance and inspiration; from behind, supporting and encouraging others; from beside, partnering with and supporting other members of your team; or from the field, drawing on insights and wisdom available beyond the rational mind. This edition includes two new chapters, one offering new ways to utilize the Co-Active Leadership Model and another that goes deeply into the Co-Active philosophy. Co-Active Leadership celebrates and honors different expressions of leadership. It invites all of us to share our expertise and allows collaborative solutions to emerge that would never have been possible otherwise. 

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface to the Fifth Edition xi Abbreviations xiii Introduction 1 The organization 1 The user 2 Principles, processes, practices and procedures 2 1 Fundamentals 3 Key points 3 Introduction 4 Background 4 Practice note –Three perspectives 6 Key concepts 12 Supporting concepts 15 Key roles, responsibilities and accountabilities 18 Core competence in facility management 19 Conclusions 20 Checklist 20 2 Facility Planning 22 Key points 22 Introduction 23 Real estate management 24 Own, lease or rent decision 24 Fully serviced workplace 25 Space management 26 Business continuity and recovery planning 29 Design and construction for operability 30 Practice example – Bargain basement 40 Design development 41 Stakeholders 42 Risk management 45 Conclusions 46 Checklist 47 3 Facility Management Strategy 48 Key points 48 Introduction 49 Understanding the organization 50 Business context 50 Business drivers and constraints 52 Organizational management levels 52 Capability maturity 54 Practice example – Taking one’s own advice 55 Strategy formulation 56 Strategic analysis 58 Solution development 61 Strategy implementation 62 Business intelligence 64 Conclusions 65 Checklist 66 4 Human Resources Management 68 Key points 68 Introduction 69 Human resources planning 70 Recruitment, retention and release 72 Leadership and management styles 74 Delegation and empowerment 74 Practice example – Mind the gap 75 Learning and continuing professional development/education 77 Conclusions 78 Checklist 79 5 Well-Being, Workplace and Productivity 80 Key points 80 Introduction 81 Well-being 83 Practice example – A precautionary tale 87 User behaviour 87 Cross-cultural behaviour 88 Productivity and efficiency 89 Internal environment 95 Design issues 97 Unconventional working arrangements 99 Co-working 100 Conclusions 104 Checklist 104 6 Health, Safety, Security and the Environment 106 Key points 106 Introduction 107 HSSE policy 108 Social performance 109 Zero accidents 110 ALARP 110 Practice example –The only facility is a safe facility 111 Occupational health and safety (OH&S) 112 Compliance 114 Hazard identification and risk assessment 118 Protection of users 119 Conclusions 119 Checklist 120 7 Facility Management Organization 122 Key points 122 Introduction 123 Background to the facility management organization 124 Organizational structure and management 125 Extent of embeddedness 127 Practice example – Management led or management overload? 131 Service delivery options 132 Support processes and activities 138 Dynamic capabilities 139 Aligning the facility management organization and service options 141 Conclusions 141 Checklist 142 8 Outsourcing Decision 144 Key points 144 Introduction 145 Establishing the baseline 146 Users as key stakeholders 148 Sourcing policy 151 Practice example – Capability or capacity? 152 Attributes of service 153 Evaluating options 158 Conclusions 160 Checklist 161 9 Procurement 163 Key points 163 Introduction 164 Procurement process 165 Centralized or decentralized procurement 167 Procurement policy and procedures 167 Roles, responsibilities and accountabilities 169 Prequalification of service providers 170 Request for proposals or tender 176 Service specifications 178 Service level agreements (SLAs) 181 Tendering 184 Practice example –When the price is right 187 Financial close 188 Competitive dialogue 190 Conclusions 191 Checklist 192 10 Service Delivery 194 Key points 194 Introduction 195 Users as customers 196 In-house provision 197 External service providers 198 Mobilization 199 Business continuity and transition 201 Practice example – To be at a complete loss 202 Contract management 203 Contract administration 208 Conclusions 209 Checklist 210 11 Specialist Services and Partnership 212 Key points 212 Introduction 213 ICT services 214 Healthcare services 217 Security and protection services 218 Custodial services 219 Professional services 220 Performance and SLAs 220 Risk, insurance and indemnities 221 Supplier management 221 Collaborative relationships 222 Practice example – Take your partners 227 Public–private partnerships (PPPs) 228 Conclusions 234 Checklist 235 12 Performance Management 237 Key points 237 Introduction 238 Quality or performance 239 Post-implementation review 239 Post-occupancy evaluation (POE) 240 Service review 242 Performance measurement 244 Practice example – On another level 253 Updating service specifications and SLAs 254 Benchmarking 255 Quality management system 262 Conclusions 263 Checklist 263 13 Maintenance Management 266 Key points 266 Introduction 267 Maintenance strategy 268 Maintenance policy 269 Maintenance planning 270 Practice example – Learning an important lesson 272 Maintenance approach and methods 276 Building logbook 280 Permits and approvals 281 Inspections 281 Building services engineering installations 282 Intelligent or smart systems 285 Manuals, registers and inventories 286 Maintenance management system 288 Conclusions 289 Checklist 290 14 Sustainable Facilities 292 Key points 292 Introduction 293 Sustainable development 294 Environmental management 295 Zero carbon 298 Environmental performance and energy efficiency 299 Managing water resources 300 Managing waste 301 Corporate social responsibility (CSR) 302 Management and user responsibilities 303 Economic performance 303 Life cycle costing 305 Practice example – Ever smarter, ever green 305 Technology-enhanced facilities 306 Innovative workplaces and communities 310 Conclusions 314 Checklist 315 15 Change Management 317 Key points 317 Introduction 318 Management of change 319 Organizational change 320 Practice example – No false moves 324 Transition 325 Re-occupation and business recovery 343 Innovation, research and development 345 Conclusions 347 Checklist 348 16 Facility Management Systems 350 Key points 350 Introduction 351 Management systems 352 Management system standards 353 Facility management system 354 Requirements 355 Practice example – Conformity is good for business 366 Implementation of a facility management system 366 Assessment 367 Evidence-based approach 370 Conclusions 370 Checklist 371 17 Information Management 373 Key points 373 Introduction 374 Managing information 375 Facility handbook 382 Facility user guide 383 Classifying information and data 384 Computer-aided facility management (CAFM) systems 396 Building information modelling (BIM) 397 Practice example – Problems can be difficult, solutions must not be 403 Internet of Things 404 Artificial intelligence 404 Conclusions 407 Checklist 408 Appendices 410 A Standards 410 B Glossary 413 C Prevention of Fraud and Irregularity 424 D Contracts and Agreements 430 References 433 Index 436

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Book SynopsisChinese Communists have long embraced capitalism, for various reasons. In the 1930s Communists made deals with foreign capitalists to finance the revolution. Mao continued to promote trade after 1949. Jason Kelly shows how global deals kept China embedded in markets and their norms, laying the groundwork for the capitalist reforms of the 1980s.Trade ReviewA sober, detailed account of the way modern China came to see that global trade could be a way to ‘fortify socialism…rather than degrade it.’…Kelly conveys what a highwire act it must have been to conduct business on Mao’s watch. -- Tim Sifert * Asian Review of Books *Should appeal to scholars exploring the rise of neoliberalism and the transformation of global capitalism since the 1970s, in which the PRC played a leading role. The history of China’s capitalist ascent as sketched in Market Maoists is therefore critical to any history of the contemporary global economy. -- Philip Thai * Business History Review *A beautifully written book with compelling insights on the neglected interactions between Maoist China and global capitalist markets. It unquestionably enriches our understanding of how socialist China skillfully did business with Western traders to achieve its goal of state modernization, and sheds new light on the PRC history with a refreshingly global perspective. -- Shaofan An * China Review *Fascinating…Based on wide-ranging primary sources of evidence, this elegant book convincingly argues that long before its formal policy reorientation in 1978, the People’s Republic of China was actively present in marketplaces in the East and West…A truly valuable contribution and merits serious attention from us all. -- Lin Chun * Pacific Affairs *Provides unprecedented details of China’s foreign economic policies during the pre-1978 period and is an excellent example of scholarship based on field work in Mainland China…Makes an important new contribution to the existing literature. -- Lawrence C. Reardon * H-Diplo *Groundbreaking…Market Maoists is a fascinating economic and political history that is well written and accessible also to readers unfamiliar with the history of socialist China…It deserves to be widely read and discussed. -- Jennifer Altehenger * American Historical Review *Combining lively anecdotes with coherent historical analysis, Market Maoists makes for an engaging read for undergraduate and graduate courses on Chinese and world history. It is also a valuable addition to the work of PRC scholars interested in bridging the geographical divide between China and the world and the temporal divide between the socialist years and the economic reforms…[An] excellent monograph. -- Sarah Chang * PRC History Review *An excellent book, extremely well researched and very well written. Kelly provides a valuable overview of PRC trade policies and the significance of China’s trade inside global markets during the Mao era. His comprehensive treatment of the internal battles over how to proceed with international trade and the effects these political decisions had on China’s future adds a great deal to our understanding of China in the world. -- Odd Arne Westad, author of Empire and Righteous Nation: 600 Years of China–Korea RelationsKelly skillfully integrates the Chinese case into a new wave of scholarship transforming our understanding of post–World War II global economic integration. Behind the political confrontation between market-led and planned economies during the Cold War, as he persuasively demonstrates, China’s ongoing need to trade continually shaped its foreign and domestic policy, anticipating the country’s more high-profile engagement with market economies in the late twentieth century and since. -- Karl Gerth, author of Unending Capitalism: How Consumerism Negated China’s Communist RevolutionBy examining how the Chinese Communist Party leadership treated trade with the capitalist world, Kelly sheds new light on China’s commercial policies and activities and presents the Maoists as being much more economically well-informed and internationally vigorous than previously understood. An original contribution, as well as a joy to read. -- Shu Guang Zhang, author of Economic Cold War: America’s Embargo against China and the Sino–Soviet Alliance, 1949–1963An excellent history of China’s state-led international economic relations in the Maoist era. Kelly captures China’s necessary turn to trade with the West after 1973 as the precondition of the globalizing Chinese economy we know today. Most important, he reminds us, rightly, that for Mao and his successors, ‘trade always served politics.’ The Party would remain in control. This is a lesson taken to heart by Chinese leaders today. -- William C. Kirby, coauthor of Can China Lead? Reaching the Limits of Power and Growth

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Book SynopsisFor yoga teachers at every stage of their careers not a what-to-teach guide but a how-to-teach guideThere''s so much more to teaching yoga than doing yoga -- from building a relationship with a studio (or opening your own) to navigating client relationships, publicising classes, and avoiding burnout. Sage Rountree has been training yoga teachers for over a decade, and she''s heard the same concerns over and over: How can I help my students best? How can I keep my teaching fresh? How can I make smart choices around my schedule, my money, and the next steps in my career?The Professional Yoga Teacher''s Handbook speaks directly to these concerns in a warm, friendly voice --boosting teachers'' confidence in their ability to construct a heartfelt, balanced class, and to build a career that suits them. Rountree includes stories from her own experience, journal prompts, and thoughtful workbook exercises to help aspiring yoga teachers discern their path, and to provide cuTable of ContentsPreface Introduction PART 1: CHARTING YOUR COURSE Chapter 1: So You Want to Be a Yoga Teacher Chapter 2: Education and Personal Development Chapter 3: Clarify Your Vision PART 2: BUILDING YOUR CAREER Chapter 4: Promotion Chapter 5: Getting a Regular Class Chapter 6: Managing It All PART 3: HOSTING A CLASS Chapter 7: Developing Your Class: Planning and Reflection Chapter 8: Nailing It: Executing Your Plans in Class Chapter 9: The Student-Teacher Relationship PART 4: LEVELLING UP AS A TEACHER Chapter 10: Beyond the Regular Class Chapter 11: Making Yoga Your Full-time Job Appendix: A Timeline Recommended Reading Acknowledgements Index Notes About the Author

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Book SynopsisNamed a Best Business Book of 2021 by Soundview MagazineReclaim the power of genuine human connectionNetworking is often considered a necessary evil for all working professionals. With social media platforms like Linkedin, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook at our disposal, reaching potential investors or employers is much easier. Yet, these connections often feel transactional, agenda-driven, and dehumanizing, leaving professionals feeling burnt out and stressed out. Instead, we should connect on a human level and build authentic relationships beyond securing a new job or a new investor for your next big idea. To build real and meaningful networking contacts, we need to go back to basics, remembering that technology is a tool and more than just a means to an end. We need to tap into our humanity and learn to be more intentional and authentic.  As a âœserial connectorâ and communications expert, Susan McPherson has a lifetime

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