Business, Finance & Law Books

Book SynopsisThe author asks: what is the use of the research results that consist of descriptions of practices rather than the foundation of principles? And the answers that she provides are so unconventional and surprising that they make the reading of the book pure pleasure.'- Professor Silvia Gherardi, University of Trento, Italy'In this Theory of Organizing, Barbara Czarniawska treats us to a fascinating journey. Bringing together many of her previous theoretical contributions into a coherent sum, she constructs an enticing and highly original conceptual toolbox to read a world of expansive organizing. Professor Czarniawska outlines a constructivist perspective of organizing that is both highly sophisticated and a pleasure to read. This refreshing theoretical exercise, by a major organization scholar is a must read!'- Marie Laure Djelic, ESSEC Business School, FranceThis new edition of A Theory of Organizing continues to promote a processual view of organizing, and presents a theory developed by combining multiple field studies with recent theoretical insights. The author defends the constructionist perspective from idealist interpretations, demonstrating how people and machines collaborate in constructing action nets, which eventually produce both the global economy and its local translations. Helped by information technologies, global ideas travel across the world - in physical space and in cyberspace, over national, sectorial and organizational borders, within and outside organizations - and are then translated into local practices.Provocative in its questioning of established truths in the field of organizational studies, this book will continue to challenge and stimulate organizational theoreticians and organizational practitioners. It will also prove lively reading for academics from a range of backgrounds, including management studies, business administration, sociology, ethnology, and political sciences.Contents: 1. Perspective: A Constructionist View of Organizing 2. Starting Point: The Construction and Reconstruction of Action Nets 3. On Organizing: Narrating the Organizing and Organizing the Narratives 4. On Stability: How Institutions Become Inscribed in Technical Objects 5. On Codification: Ways of Managing Overflows 6. On Management: Leadership as Service 7. On Change: Is it Possible to Lift Oneself by The Hair? 8. On Imitation and Fashion: How Ideas Travel Around the World 9. On Gender: How Global is Discrimination? 10. On Speed and Slowness: Remembering and Forgetting 11. Epilogue: Organizing Without Organizations? References IndexTrade Review‘The author asks: what is the use of the research results that consist of descriptions of practices rather than the foundation of principles? And the answers that she provides are so unconventional and surprising that they make the reading of the book pure pleasure.’ -- Silvia Gherardi, University of Trento, Italy‘In this A Theory of Organizing, Barbara Czarniawska treats us to a fascinating journey. Bringing together many of her previous theoretical contributions into a coherent sum, she constructs an enticing and highly original conceptual toolbox to read a world of expansive organizing. Professor Czarniawska outlines a constructivist perspective of organizing that is both highly sophisticated and a pleasure to read. This refreshing theoretical exercise, by a major organization scholar is a must read!’ -- Marie Laure Djelic, ESSEC Business School, FranceTable of ContentsContents: 1. Perspective: A Constructionist View of Organizing 2. Starting Point: The Construction and Reconstruction of Action Nets 3. On Organizing: Narrating the Organizing and Organizing the Narratives 4. On Stability: How Institutions Become Inscribed in Technical Objects 5. On Codification: Ways of Managing Overflows 6. On Management: Leadership as Service 7. On Change: Is it Possible to Lift Oneself by The Hair? 8. On Imitation and Fashion: How Ideas Travel Around the World 9. On Gender: How Global is Discrimination? 10. On Speed and Slowness: Remembering and Forgetting 11. Epilogue: Organizing Without Organizations? References Index

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisPurna Virji is a globally renowned content strategist and Principal Consultant, Content Solutions at LinkedIn. She previously led global learning and thought leadership programs for Microsoft and is an award-winning former journalist. Virji is a top-rated international keynote speaker and has been featured in The Drum, TNW, Marketing Land and Adweek. She has also been recognized as an Adweek Young Influential, was crowned the Search Personality of the Year by the US Search Awards and was named the most influential PPC Expert in the world by PPC Hero.Trade Review"There are few people out there that understand content marketing and how it drives business impact more than Purna Virji. Her book brings together decades of experience in one of the fastest evolving and most critical areas of marketing today. Not only will you walk away with a better understanding of how we got to where we are, but a step-by-step plan on how to create, deliver and measure content that won't just drive growth, but will build a brand your customers will love and advocate for on your behalf." * Joanna Lord, Global CMO & Marketing Advisor *"If there's someone who we can all learn from about high impact content marketing, that is Purna! She's one of the savviest, most experienced, well-rounded, empathetic digital marketers I know, who has developed some of the most compelling content I've ever read." * Aleyda Solis, International SEO Consultant & Founder, Orainti *"Less is more and relevancy is key. In typical Purna-style with some hilarious examples, this book makes content marketing easy to apply with timeless principles. A must read for every marketer to remind us that despite sophisticated technology and algorithms, it's still about people." * Mascha Driessen, Vice President, Continental Europe Microsoft Advertising *"High-Impact Content Marketing is a thoroughly enjoyable and eminently readable guide for content and marketing professionals who are navigating this moment of singular change. Just as AI powered by large language models disrupts the industry, Purna Virji has created the essential manual to help content professionals not just navigate the storm, but to thrive in a world where behavioural science and human empathy will be the superpowers that help content professionals stay ahead of the machines. The book is chock full of useful tips, inspirational anecdotes, and practical frameworks to help even the most skilled communicators thrive in a changing world. Truly, a must read for content marketing professionals!" * Keith Boyd, Senior Director, Employee Experience, Microsoft *"Content marketing has no end. It always has room for fine tuning to stay competitive and to adapt the market shifts. This book is a comprehensive ultimate guide for the content marketer at any level. It covers the causes and effects, and solutions for a variety of scenarios. Keep it within your reach at work." * Motoko Hunt, President, International Search Marketing Consulting, AJPR *"High-Impact Content Marketing is a game-changing guide that offers a fresh, holistic perspective on content creation and strategy, drawing from Purna's extensive experience in diverse industries and roles. With its practical, easy-to-apply and evergreen principles, this book paves the way for a new, more zen approach to marketing that transcends content marketing alone. Its focus on creativity, trust, empathy and leveraging AI to amplify our humanity makes High-Impact Content Marketing the essential guide for marketers seeking to connect, empower and inspire in a fast-paced digital world." * Jenise Uehara, CEO, Search Engine Journal *"I am thrilled to endorse Purna Virji's ground-breaking book on content marketing, which couldn't have come at a more opportune time. As the world of marketing continually evolves, it is essential for marketers to stay ahead of the curve and adapt to the changing needs of their customers. This book, with its focus on practicability, analysis and customer needs provides a refreshing perspective on how to future-proof your content marketing strategy." * Prof. Dr. Sepita Ansari Pir Seraei, Professor of Digital Marketing, Hochschule für angewandtes Management *"I learned my favourite metric from Purna - ROTS - return on time spent. Purna's ideas have been battle tested for years across a multitude of industries. This book is sure to become your go to guide for building sustainable, high return-on-effort content." * Aaron Levy, VP of Paid Search, Tinuiti *"The ultimate reference guide for content marketing planning and execution. The frameworks here can scale up or down and apply to any industry, a must have for teams of one or one hundred." * Elizabeth Marsten, Vice President, Commerce Strategic Services at Tinuiti *"Purna's book is a game-changer for anyone looking to bridge the gap between content creators and the c-suite. Having watched her in action, I know that Purna has the unique ability to help audiences understand the value of content in the long-term, taking an empathic, audience-focused approach that challenges readers to think beyond what Google wants and instead focus on what's right for the searcher. The real-world examples make this book a must-read for anyone seeking to communicate effectively with executives and solve the right problems with the right content at the right time. In a world full of quick tips and tricks, this book grounds you in an approach that should stand the test of time, that's why I would consider this a must read. Tricks come and go, understanding how to solve problems for customers and communicating that value to inspire action does not." * Wil Reynolds, VP Innovation, Seer Interactive *"This isn't a traditional content marketing book. Purna Virji covers everything from step-by-step audience anthropology to competitive analysis, to specific creative tactics, to distribution. It's a perfect guide for new content strategists and old pros who are looking to reset." * Ian Lurie, Digital Marketing Consultant *Table of Contents Section - Section 1: Evolve or Perish with the Status Quo Chapter - 01: Why it's time to reinvent and future-proof your approach to content marketing Chapter - 02: The must-haves for long-term content marketing success Chapter - 03: Needs analysis: How you'll build a strong foundation Section - Section 2: Build the Right Foundation for High Impact Chapter - 04: The GIFTED way to figure out internal needs Chapter - 05: How to conduct a powerful, conversion-driving customer needs analysis Chapter - 06: Decode the competitive landscape with a competitor content audit Section - Section 3: Design a High-Impact Strategy Chapter - 07: High-impact strategy and measurement planning Chapter - 08: High-impact brainstorming: How the best ideas are born Chapter - 09: Mine, combine, refine: Simple strategies to optimize your brainstorming Section - Section 4: Create and Distribute the High-Impact Way Chapter - 10: Make inclusion the default Chapter - 11: Time-proven copywriting strategies to keep people reading on and on Chapter - 12: Build with distribution in mind: Less effort. More impact.

Read more less

Book SynopsisWe use money to solve our everyday problems, and it generally works well. Despite its economic benefits, however, money has a psychological downside: it trains us to think about negotiations narrow-mindedly, leading us to negotiate badly. Suggesting that we need a non-monetary mindset to negotiate better, The Bartering Mindset shows us how to look outside the monetary economy to the bartering economies of the past, where people traded what they had for what they needed. The book argues that, because of the economic difficulties associated with bartering, barterers had to use a more sophisticated form of negotiation a strategic approach that can make us master negotiators today. Now available in paperback, this book immerses readers in the assumptions made by barterers, collectively referred to as the bartering mindset, and then demonstrates how to apply this mindset to modern, monetary negotiations. The Bartering Mindset concludes that our individual, organizaTable of ContentsAcknowledgments 1 The Limits of the Monetary Mindset 2 The Bartering Mindset 3 Step 1: Deeply and Broadly Defi ne Your Needs and Offerings 4 Steps 2–3: Map Out the Full Range of Transaction Partners and the Full Range of Their Possible Needs and Off erings 5 Step 4: Anticipate the Most Powerful Set of Partnerships across the Market 6 Step 5: Cultivate the Most Powerful Set of Partnerships across the Market 7 Integrating the Bartering and Monetary Mindsets 8 Objections to the Bartering Mindset 9 Conclusions and Applications Notes Index

Read more less

Book SynopsisCreate stunning and complex visualizations using the amazing Charticulator custom visuals in Power BI.Charticulator offers users immense power to generate visuals and graphics. To a beginner, there are myriad settings and options that can be combined in what feels like an unlimited number of combinations, giving it the unfair label, the DAX of the charting world. This is not true. This book is your start-to-finish guide to using Charticulator, a custom visualization software that Microsoft integrated into Power BI Desktop so that Power BI users can create incredibly powerful, customized charts and graphs. You will learn the concepts that underpin the software, journeying through every building block of chart design, enabling you to combine these parts to create spectacular visuals that represent the story of your data. Unlike other custom Power BI visuals, Charticulator runs in a separate application window within Power BI with its own interface and requires a different set of intTable of ContentsChapter 1 – Introduction to Charticulator Chapter 2 – Marks, Symbols & Lines Chapter 3 – Binding Data Chapter 4 – Using Symbols Chapter 5 – 2D Region Plot Segments Chapter 6 – Using Two Categorical AxesChapter 7 – Using Numerical Axes Chapter 8 – Charticulator ExpressionsChapter 9 – Scales & LegendsChapter 10 – Guides & Anchoring Chapter 11 – Working with Multiple 2D Region Plot Segments Chapter 12 – Horizontal & Vertical Line Scaffolds Chapter 13 – Polar ScaffoldsChapter 14 – Plotting Multiple MeasuresChapter 15 – Links & Data LinkingChapter 16 – The Line Plot Segment Chapter 17 – Templates & Nested Charts Chapter 18 – Integrating with Power BI Chapter 19 – Taking it to the Next Level

Read more less

Book SynopsisExploring the origins and influences of maritime camouflageTrade Review‘What an achievement! In Dazzle, Disruption & Concealment, David Williams clearly defines, analyses and explains the complexities of ship camouflage, supported by a series of stunning illustrations.’ - Camilla Wilkinson, grand-daughter of Norman Wilkinson and Senior Art Lecturer at the University of Westminster‘What an achievement! It’s the best book on the subject. What an extraordinary resource for those who engage in future research.’ - Roy R. Behrens, artist, author and Emeritus Professor of Art and distinguished scholar at the University of Northern Iowa'Visually Stunning.' - Ships Monthly

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe practice-based approach to the study of work and organizing has been widely adopted in recent years, yet its theoretical and methodological systematization has only just begun. Silvia Gherardi expertly provides an overview on the topics and issues addressed by practice-based studies. By means of a series of examples drawn from the best-known analyses using this approach, the book provides methodological guidance on how to conduct empirical research on practices, and how to interpret them from three perspectives: practices 'from outside' practices 'from inside', and the social effects produced by practices.The distinctive trait of this book is the presentation of the classic studies that gave rise to the practice-based approach, and through their analysis the illustration of their problems and methods is presented. Masters students, doctoral students and scholars will find plenty of invaluable information in this methodological book. In relation to a lively and wide-ranging debate conducted at the international level, but not yet systematized in its methodological assumptions, the book will also be of interest to those practitioners curious about a view of work as a practical activity which develops within an ecology of social, economic and material relationships.Trade Review'This book is a very commendable resource for all researchers interested in practice-based studies. It makes essential reading for all those who too often claim to engage in practice-based work without considering the intellectual and methodological roots of the field. This work is therefore far more than a methodological handbook; it makes readers aware of the rich intellectual traditions from which practice-based studies have originated, which have important consequences for the way we understand and study practices.' -- M@n@gement Journal'The variety of approaches that claim to constitute practice-based research are several and varied. Silvia Gherardi cuts through the various approaches to address practice-based research as itself a practice in an invaluable guide for organization and management researchers. Written in a characteristically accessible style, this volume is an indispensable guide.' -- Stewart Clegg, University of Technology Business School, Sydney, AustraliaTable of ContentsContents: Introduction 1. How Ordinary Work is Practically Accomplished 2. Working in Coordination Centres 3. Sensible Knowledge and Knowledgeable Bodies 4. Sociomaterial Practices and Technological Environments 5. Learning to Talk in Practice and About Practice 6. On Rules, on Knowing the Rules and on Ordinary Prescription 7. Representing the Textures of Practices 8. Ethnography for the Practice-based Design of Information Systems 9. Towards a Practice Theory of Organizing Bibliography Index

Read more less

Book SynopsisTrade Review“Life’s full catastrophe means stressors never stop. We can all use the advice offered in Deliberate Calm.” — Daniel Goleman, bestselling author of Emotional Intelligence “Leaders have an enormous influence on the lives of those they lead; when leaders get stuck, often their teams, organizations, and families also get stuck. With this book, you can tap into wisdom that will help you control your responses under pressure, enabling you to stay focused and present. A must-read for anyone looking to gain the confidence to face the challenges in life.” — Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO of Thrive Global “This beautiful book could change your life. The authors offer profound insights gained from their combined decades of practice and research—brought to life through compelling stories—to present an actionable guide to leading in a world full of uncertainty and stress.” — Amy C. Edmondson, professor at Harvard Business School and author of The Fearless Organization< “The Deliberate Calm Promise helps you get unstuck in your old patterns of behavior that do not seem to work for you. With very helpful explanation and examples, the book will make you understand that you do not have control over the external environment, but the way you respond can be in your hands, and that will bring peace and calm in your life.” — Anu Aga, former chairperson of the Thermax Group and former nominated member of the Indian Parliament “When in the midst of a furious exchange or panic at seeing your demons let loose, it is not helpful when someone says, ‘Calm down.’ If you had read and followed the path in this marvelous book, Deliberate Calm, you would know how to do it. The stories and messages take self-control to a whole new level with overtones of Eastern philosophy. So instead of meditating for hours each week or practicing martial arts until your hands are callused, read and reread Deliberate Calm. It will help, and your family, friends, and coworkers will thank you!” — Richard Boyatzis, PhD, Distinguished University Professor, Case Western Reserve University, coauthor of the international bestsellers Primal Leadership and Helping People Change “CEOs and business leaders continue to face unprecedented and urgent challenges—not the least of which are the global problems of pandemics, runaway climate change, and increasing poverty—that require extreme adaptability. Deliberate Calm is a science-backed, field-tested must-read to help lead through these toughest of times and seize the multitudes of opportunities.” — Paul Polman, CEO of Unilever, 2009–2019 and author of Net Positive “When faced with a situation we have never encountered before, it is natural for most of us to panic. Seeing, instead, such a situation as a learning opportunity may sound unnatural if not incredulous. But deliberately facing this unknown with the use of specific behavioral steps will improve one’s adaptability, learning agility, and overall awareness. This is the authors’ promise. And the best part is that they provide considerable evidence to support their promise.” — W. Warner Burke, PhD, professor emeritus of psychology and education at Teachers College, Columbia University

Read more less

Book Synopsis''Excellent . . . reveals that high accomplishment has a signature pattern that reoccurs from sport to politics to business to government'' Matthew SyedThere is no secret formula for success, especially when tackling a new challenge. But what if there were a pattern you could follow? A way of mapping the route and navigating the obstacles that arise?Michael Barber has spent many years advising governments, businesses and major sporting teams around the world on how to achieve ambitious goals on time. Drawing on stories of historic visionaries and modern heroes - from Mary Fischer and Rosa Parks to Paula Radcliffe and Gareth Southgate - Barber presents a unique combination of personal anecdote, historical evidence and interviews from inspirational figures to unpack the route to success.Trade ReviewFull of unexpected insights and personal anecdotes . . . Sir Michael is a quietly inspirational leader -- John Rentoul * Independent *An excellent analysis that reveals that high accomplishment has a signature pattern that reoccurs from sport to politics to business to government. Few people are better placed to describe this pattern than Michael Barber - who has stellar achievements in all these fields -- Matthew Syed

Read more less

Book SynopsisAre you ready to turn your ideas into reality and build a wildly successful business? There has never been a better time to say yes! With a computer and an Internet connection you can get your ideas, messages and business out there like never before and create so much success. In this book, Carrie Green shows you how. Carrie started her first online business at the age of 20 - she knows what it's like to be an ambitious and creative woman with big dreams and huge determination...but she also knows the challenges of starting and running a business, including the fears, overwhelm, confusion and blocks that entrepreneurs face. Based on her personal, tried-and-tested experience, she offers valuable guidance and powerful exercises to help you: · Get clear on your business vision · Move past the fears and doubts that can get in the way · Understand your audience, so you can truly connect with them · Create your brand and build a tribe of raving fans, subscribers and customers · Manage your time, maintain focus and keep going in the right direction· Condition yourself for success...and so much more! If you're a creative and ambitious female entrepreneur, or are contemplating the entrepreneurial path, this book will provide the honest, realistic and practical tools you need to follow your heart and bring your vision to life.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe go-to glow up handbook, this book is the one-stop shop for everything you need or want to know about makeup, and how to look good while caring for your skin.YouTube sensation and the queen of radiant skin and smoky eye tutorials', brings us the ultimate guide to flawless makeup.Hannah Martin has created amazing looks using top British beauty brands. Now she shares her expertise in this must-have resource, so you can master everything from everyday look to special-occasion glamour.With step-by-step photography, quick tips, product lists and how-to advice, Hannah''s guide gives you the knowledge you need to create beautiful makeup applications that boost your confidence and give you a dazzling look.Hannah shares everything you need to know about:- Skincare: A look at all the routine basics- Tools and kit: What do you need to own and what's a waste of money- The Basics: Prepping the skin, concealer, foundation.- Glow up: Powder, bronzer, blusher, highlights.- Lips: lip gloss, lipstickTrade Review“a helpful handbook” HELLO! Magazine

Read more less

Book Synopsis'Of course, entrepreneurship can be taught, and this books shows how. Using scholarly research as the foundation, the authors have crafted a set of practices to foster entrepreneurial thinking that should be incorporated in all courses across the entire curriculum.'- Tina Seelig, Stanford University, US'Practice makes perfect and Babson professors Neck, Greene and Brush lead the way for global management education s thirst for excellence in entrepreneurship education. Teaching Entrepreneurship is an excellent read and detailed guide for creating a strong program that inspires innovation and entrepreneurial strategies for business academics and practitioners.'- John Fernandes, President and Chief Executive Officer, AACSB International'Teaching Entrepreneurship further validates how thoroughly Heidi, Patricia, and Candida understand the future of this incredibly vital field. The idea that aspiring entrepreneurs and their professors should be instructed in a method that increases their emotional intelligence and their business acumen is extraordinary. This is the book that the faculty at Paul Quinn College and I have been waiting for. That applause you hear in the background is our current and future students and the lives they will change through this version of entrepreneurship.'- Michael J. Sorrell, President, Paul Quinn College, USTeaching Entrepreneurship moves entrepreneurship education from the traditional process view to a practice-based approach and advocates teaching entrepreneurship using a portfolio of practices, which includes play, empathy, creation, experimentation, and reflection. Together these practices help students develop the competency to think and act entrepreneurially in order to create, find, and exploit opportunities of all kinds in a continuously changing and uncertain world.Divided into two parts, the book is written for those educators who want their students to develop a bias for action and who are willing to explore new approaches in their own classrooms. A set of 42 exercises with detailed teaching notes is also included to help educators effectively teach the practices in their curriculum.Entrepreneurship educators will find a great deal of useful knowledge in this volume, which provides relevant, targeted exercises for immediate application in the classroom.Contents: 1. Teaching Entrepreneurship as a Method that Requires Practice The Practices of Entrepreneurship Education: The Theory 2. The Practice of Play 3. The Practice of Empathy 4. The Practice of Creation 5. The Practice of Experimentation 6. The Practice of Reflection The Practices of Entrepreneurship Education: The Application 7. Exercises to Practice Play 8. Exercises to Practice Empathy 9. Exercises to Practice Creation 10. Exercises to Practice Experimentation 11. Exercises to Practice Reflection 12. A Final Note: The Practices Support Accreditation IndexTrade Review'Teaching entrepreneurship is really a challenge to educators around the world. Although much has been written about this topic, we are still searching for new methods and practical tools. This book is an important contribution to this issue, and I am sure that it will help educators to improve their classes and to engage their students.' --Tales Andreassi, FGV-EAESP, São Paulo, Brazil'The arguments presented in this book will undoubtedly contribute significantly to increasing the legitimacy of entrepreneurship education as a practice-based method. This is partly due to the renowned reputations of the three authors, but more so because the contents speak so clearly to various forms of experiential education common within our field of practice. The care taken to assemble these arguments should be matched by the reader's deep consideration of how these splendid ideas can be applied by every individual entrepreneurship educator. Every dedicated educator will benefit from this book.' --Colin Jones, University of Tasmania, Australia'This book, written by experienced teachers of entrepreneurship in lucid language, becomes an authoritative sourcebook for learning entrepreneurship with a set of useful exercises to practice. It can be recommended for graduate programmes of entrepreneurship and science and technology studies.' --Science and Public PolicyTable of ContentsContents: 1. Teaching Entrepreneurship as a Method that Requires Practice The Practices of Entrepreneurship Education: The Theory 2. The Practice of Play 3. The Practice of Empathy 4. The Practice of Creation 5. The Practice of Experimentation 6. The Practice of Reflection The Practices of Entrepreneurship Education: The Application 7. Exercises to Practice Play 8. Exercises to Practice Empathy 9. Exercises to Practice Creation 10. Exercises to Practice Experimentation 11. Exercises to Practice Reflection 12. A Final Note: The Practices Support Accreditation Index

Read more less

Book SynopsisOne of the Pictorial History series, this book gives a full run-down of all Mercedes-Benz models produced between 1950 and 1998. Starting with a brief description of the pre-war cars, which continued on when production restarted, the book continues in chronological order with all model class ranges and individual models right up to 1998, when model designation and design changed. With model-by-model descriptions and detailed technical information, this book will be a great resource for all Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts. Featuring hundreds of photographs, obtained by the author from club and historical archives visits, the book also describes detailed model-by-model comparisons; changes in model production; body and interior styling identification and differences, along with colour schemes where possible; technical information and specifications; standard and optional equipment; dashboard instrument illustrations; and production figures as a total for each individual model where available.Table of ContentsLuxury to S-Class W187 Luxury Convertible (1951-1955) Luxury Saloon (1951-1955) Luxury Coupe (1953-1955) W186/ 189 Grand Tourer (1951-1962) W188 Luxury Saloon (1951-1958) Luxury Coupe (1951-1958) Luxury Convertible (1952-1958) W180, W128, W105 Luxury Saloon (1954-1959) Luxury Convertible (1956-1959) Luxury Coupe (1956-1959) Executive Convertible (1958-1960) W100, Full-size luxury Limousine (1963-1981) W111, W112 Luxury Saloon (1959-1971) Luxury Convertible (1961-1971) Luxury Coupe (1961-1971) W108, W109 Luxury Saloon (1965-1973) W116, S-Class Full-size luxury Saloon (1972-1980) W126, Full-size luxury Saloon (1979-1985) (1985-1992) Full-size luxury Coupe (1981-1985) (1985-1991) W140 S-Class, Full-size luxury Saloon (1991-1994) (1994-1998) Full-size luxury SEC Coupe (1992-1996) CL Coupe (1996-1998) The SL Series W198 300SL Grand Tourer (1954-1963) W121 190SL, roadster (1955-1963) W113, SL roadster (1963-1971) R107, SL-class Roadster (1971-1985) (1985-1989) SLC Coupe (1971-1981) R129 SL-Class, Grand Tourer roadster (1989-1995) (1995-1998) (1998-2001) Mid-Size to E-Class W120, W121, (Ponton) Mid-size Executive Saloon (1953-1959) (15 Models) (1959-1962) (18 Models) W110, Mid-size Luxury Saloon (1961-1968) (17 Models) W114, W115 Mid-size executive Saloon (1968-1973) (16 Models) (1973-1976) (16Models) Mid-size Coupe 250C, 280CE (1968-1973) (1973-1976) 'Stroke Eight' W123, Mid-size executive Saloon (1975-1985) Mid-size ESTATE (1978-1985) Mid-size Coupe (1977-1985) W124 Mid-size executive Saloon (1984-1989) (1989-1993) Mid-size Coupe (1987-1989) (1989-1993) Mid-size Estate (1985-1989) (15 Models) (1989-1993) (22 Models) Mid-size Convertible (1991-1993) E-Class Convertible (1993-1997) E-Class, mid-size Coupe (1993-1996) E-Class, mid-size ESTATE (1993-1996) (14 models) W210 E-Class, Mid-size executive Saloon (1995-1999) Mid-size ESTATE (1996-1999) (19 Models) Compact to C-Class W201 Compact executive Saloon (1982-1988) (1988-1993) W202 C-Class, Compact executive Saloon (1993-1997) (13 Models) (1997-2000) (14 Models) Compact Estate (1996-1997)

Read more less

Book SynopsisDiscover how Brooks Running Company CEO Jim Weber transformed a failing business into a billion-dollar brand in the ultracompetitive global running market. Running with Purpose is a leadership memoir with insights, inspirational stories, and tangible takeaways for current and aspiring leaders, entrepreneurs, and the 150+ million runners worldwide and those in the broader running community who continually invest in themselves.This leadership memoir starts with Jim Weber''s seventh-grade dream to run a successful company that delivered something people passionately valued. Fast forward to 2001, Jim became the CEO of Brooks and, as the struggling brand''s fourth CEO in two years, he faced strong headwinds. A lifelong competitor, Jim devised a one-page strategy that he believed would not only save the company but would also lay the foundation for Brooks to become a leading brand in the athletic, fitness, and outdoor categories. To succeed, he had Trade Review'Running with Purpose is a master class in focus, tenacity, team building, innovation, and culture. While I have known Jim Weber for many years, I can only now understand the depth of the struggles he faced on his way to being one of the great leaders of a generation and creating a brand that has motivated millions of runners to Run Happy. I can say with certainty that all managers and leaders will find helpful tools in this book to build their businesses for success.' * Robin Thurston – CEO, Outside, Inc. *'Running with Purpose is as inspirational, insightful, and educational as the company it features and the leader who wrote it. The story of how Brooks rose from the ashes to become a force in running is full of important lessons on both formulating and executing strategy. Read it to learn how performance brands and great teams are built, and how successful leadership requires not just vision but courage and discipline.' * Kusum Ailawadi – Professor, Tuck School of Business, and Co-author of Getting Multichannel Distribution Right *'As a long-time Brooks athlete, it's been easy to draft off the brand's approach of reaching for the biggest goals regardless of being labeled the underdog. Jim Weber goes beyond the goal and gives readers the hows and whys behind the company's success. This book will motivate and guide those looking to have a breakthrough performance and solidifies my belief that Weber is one of the greatest leaders in business.' * Des Linden – Boston Marathon Champion *'I regard Jim as a miracle worker. The institution is the length and shadow of this man.' * Charlie Munger – Vice Chairman, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. *'Jim Weber beautifully demonstrates the power and joy of leading with purpose and authenticity and how it can create stunning business results while being a force for good. A wonderful book that is both inspiring and very practical.' * Hubert Joly – Former Chair & CEO, Best Buy Co., Inc., and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of The Heart of Business *'Jim Weber is one of the great brand leaders of today. He has carefully shaped the Brooks experience to honor the legacy of running and Brooks customers. This is a definitive story of what can happen when you zero in on the essence of your customers' beliefs and then build a brand and culture of passion around that.' * Tod Leiweke – CEO, Seattle Kraken *'Jim Weber's remarkable new book chronicles his amazing success story with Brooks Running, inspired by his authentic leadership and his crucible in overcoming a life-threatening bout with cancer. His openness and insights make Running with Purpose a must-read book for everyone.' * Bill George – Senior Fellow, Harvard Business School, former Chair & CEO, Medtronic, and author of Discover Your True North *'Jim's message will resonate with anyone, whether you run or not. His judgment, focus on sustainability and responsible sourcing, and efforts to foster a culture of fun in the workplace have led to some of the most impressive business results around. There is much to learn from this engaging read.' * Sri Zaheer – Dean, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota, and Board Chair, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis *'Over the last twenty years as a Brooks athlete, I've watched Jim Weber turn a gasping business into a champion in the industry by not just being a CEO who wants to win the race, but one who leads from the front and brings out the best in everyone. His captivating career path proves that passion + precision elevates performance every time.' * Scott Jurek – Ultramarathon Champion and New York Times Bestselling Author of Eat & Run and NORTH *'Whether you are an entrepreneur setting out with your first brick-and-mortar or running a global corporation, the learnings from Jim Weber's fascinating story will help any leader frame their strategy for success. Jim's tale of how he built Brooks to become the market leader among giants is an inspiring reminder that when you lead with heart and remain steadfast to even a lofty vision, there are no limits to what you can accomplish.' * Kathy Dalby – CEO/Owner, Pacers Running, and Industry Leader *

Read more less

Book Synopsis--THE SUNDAY TIMES BUSINESS BESTSELLER----Thinkers50 Radar list----WINNER Signature Awards 2023--The Values Compass takes us into the hearts, minds, and traditions of the cultures and people of the world. It demonstrates how interconnected we are and how the divisions that exist between us stem from narrow self-interest rather than concern for the good of our human family. I hope that the book will contribute to making our world a happier place.' The Dalai Lama 'The Values Compass is a fresh, engaging and eye-opening guide to understanding ourselves and others in the most profound and practical ways.' Deepak ChopraEvery day, whether we acknowledge it or not, we make decisions based on what we believe in. The choices, challenges, or opportunities facing us - and how we engage with them - in politics, family, relationships, work, and play reveal something important about our character, desires, and personality to ourselves and to others. When those values align and are shared by a single population, they have the power to transform a nation and teach the world valuable lessons about success. In The Values Compass, Mandeep Rai explores this concept by taking 101 distinct countries and identifying a single key value in each that is represented throughout its history, geography, and culture in the hope that we may find a way to incorporate those values into our own lives. From India's 'faith' to Vietnam's 'resilience', Argentina's 'passion' to Singapore's 'order', Australia's 'mateship' to Uganda's 'heritage' and from Malta's 'community' to Sri Lanka's 'joy', we may all find something of ourselves in others and succeed together as a result. This is an insightful and readable collection of profiles that open our eyes to the world around us, and in turn help us reflect on which values matter, last, and have the power to create change.Trade ReviewThe Values Compass takes us into the hearts, minds, and traditions of the cultures and people of the world. It demonstrates how interconnected we are and how the divisions that exist between us stem from narrow self-interest rather than concern for the good of our human family. I hope that the book will contribute to making our world a happier place. * His Holiness the Dalai Lama *The Values Compass is a fresh, engaging and eye-opening guide to understanding ourselves and others in the most profound and practical ways. * Deepak Chopra, global influential thinker and author of Metahuman *Mandeep's powers of observation are astonishing. In a few well-written paragraphs she tells you what drives people do incredible things in the very large number of countries that she visited, distilled from what must have been very complex situations in unfamiliar environments. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and I am sure you will too. * Sir Christopher Pissarides, Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences and Regius Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics *Absolutely worth the read. Rai brings us into the hearts, minds, and traditions of cultures and people from around the world, to deliver a powerful lesson that we are more connected than we are divided. I highly recommend this book. * Annette Richardson, former Senior Advisor to the UN Office for Partnerships, UN Women and the UN Sustainable Energy for All Initiative *A readable, insightful guide. It distils our most important driving force so that anyone can understand the ways in which people lead, live, and interact. * Paul Polman, former CEO of Unilever *A wonderful, humanistic, timely book! The Values Compass offers powerful lessons on how to live a more meaningful life in our modern era. Rai takes us on an intellectual and emotional journey to 101 countries, shining the light on values that define our world and ourselves. Through this voyage, we gain deep insight into who we are and how best to approach the most important decisions in our lives. Practical and heartfelt, The Values Compass is a potent guidebook to flourish in our contemporary era. * Daniel L. Shapiro, Founder and Director, Harvard International Negotiation Program and author of Negotiating the Nonnegotiable *In The Values Compass, Mandeep Rai makes the case that acknowledging and understanding our values is the key to any successful life, personally or professionally-and she's right. This is a practical, cultural, and critical guide for today's decision makers. * Bill George, Senior Fellow, Harvard Business School; former CEO, Medtronic; and author of Discover Your True North *While we all know that without risk there is no reward, in today's world it is more important than ever to have a foundation of values and the right moral compass to shape how you approach taking thoughtful risks. Ms. Rai's book is a critical guide to building that foundation and finding your north star. * Ajay Banga, President and CEO Mastercard *A delightful book of personal insights on the predominant values of nations. * Richard Barrett, Director of the Academy for the Advancement of Human Values *Mandeep Rai has spent a lifetime exploring the idea of values, and that work is compiled here in a readable, insightful guide. It distils our most important driving force so that anyone can understand the ways in which people lead, live, and interact. * Paul Polman former CEO of Unilever *I am a huge fan, Mandeep Rai, once you have read The Values Compass, you have an inbuilt tool that will never leave you back pocket. * Sam Collins, CEO and Founder of Aspire and Author of Radio Heaven *In The Values Compass, Mandeep Rai makes the case that acknowledging and understanding our values is the key to any successful life, personally or professionally-and she's right. This is a practical, cultural, and critical guide for today's decision makers. * Tim Ryan, Chairman and Senior Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers US *

Read more less

Book SynopsisEvery aspect of the anti-capitalist world is covered in this helpful guide, from WOMBLES to Zapatistas, NGOs to environmentalism, Paris 1968 to Seattle, and beyond. Picking up where Naomi Klein left off, this is not so much a manifesto as a roadmap, which captures the essence of the movement, and also articulates a range of possibilities for future alternatives to the corporate domination of our planet.Trade Review"This is clear, helpful and enlightening. I have learnt a lot from this book, and I'm sure that you will do so as well." George Monbiot, Guardian columnist and author of The Age of Consent "A useful account of the failure of hyper-capitalism, and of those who oppose it." Paul Kingsnorth, author of One No, Many Yeses and Real England: The Battle Against the Bland "I strongly support this book, it is a good critical (or self-critical) guide to the movement and exactly what the movement needs at its current stage." Boris Kagarlitsky, Director, Institute of Globilization and Social Movements, MoscowTable of ContentsIntroduction: ‘Beginning’ anti-capitalism 1. The hows and whys of the thing called ‘capitalism’ 2. Why ‘Seattle’? 1968, the ‘end of history’ and the birth of contemporary anti-capitalism 3. A ‘movement of movements’ (i): ‘reformism’ or ‘globalisation with a human face’ 4. A ‘movement of movements’ (ii): renegades, radicals and revolutionaries 5. The future(s) of anti-capitalism: problems and perspectives Glossary of key terms, thinkers and movements Contemporary anti-capitalism: a timeline Index

Read more less

Book SynopsisLeadership can be a challenging and complex area of practice, but this textbook will be your essential guide, teaching you how to master this important skill and find your professional voice. The book considers the challenges of leadership in the early years, exploring both the theoretical aspects, and the skills and tools needed to support and develop leadership and mentoring in practice. You will be encouraged to critically reflect on practice in a global context, looking at vignettes, case studies and reflections from international settings, which will equip you with valuable transferable leadership skills, applicable to any situation in practice.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Exploring Leadership Theories for Driving Excellence in Early Years Chapter 2: Developing as a Leader Chapter 3: Reflective Practice Chapter 4: Leading Collaboratively Chapter 5: Leading in Changing Times Chapter 6: Conflict Resolution – A Problem Solving Approach Chapter 7: Mentoring to Support Leadership and Excellence in Practice Chapter 8: Finding and Using Your Professional Voice

Read more less

Book SynopsisFirst collected by his devoted family and colleagues as a 75th birthday present, The Unpublished David Ogilvy collects a career's worth of public and private communications - memos, letters, speeches, notes and interviews - from the 'Father of Advertising' and founder of Ogilvy & Mather. Still fizzing with energy and freshness more than 25 years after it was first published, its success outside the private circle of friends and colleagues it was created for was, in the words of one of its editors: 'because so often he spoke out on important matters long before the crowd caught up to him; because all of what he says, he says so well; because so little of what he says in the book had ever before appeared in print'. It includes The Theory and Practice of Selling the AGA Cooker, described by Fortune magazine as 'the finest sales instruction manual ever written', and an interview in which he makes disclosures that even long-standing associates had never heard before. This is a business book unlike any other: a straightforward and incisive look at subjects such as salesmanship, management and creativity, presented in his trademark crisp prose. Whether carefully prepared for a lecture or as a private joke to a friend, his writing always underlines the importance of the rule, 'it pays an agency to be imaginative and unorthodox'.Trade ReviewPraise for Confessions of an Advertising Man: 'Still fresh - full of pithy points about not only advertising but also business * Evening Standard *Ogilvy is the creative force of modern advertising * New York Times *Small wonder that his staff treasured his sayings and could turn up memos decades later. Of what other company chief could that be said? * Yorkshire Post *The Father of Advertising not only reveals much about his distinctive approach to his profession, but also offers a practical masterclass in clear English as a critical business tool. That it comes from a marketing man, a profession too often associated in the popular mind with obfuscation and misdirection, makes it all the more impressive. -- Marc Sidwell * City AM *The king of advertising dispenses sound sense -- Robert McCrum * Observer *

Read more less

Book SynopsisAsk around in business circles, and you'll get a thousand different answers. But now, internationally-renowned leadership expert Dr Peter Fuda has created a single, coherent roadmap for greatness: after more than a decade's research and practice, Fuda shares the seven common threads that have enabled hundreds of CEOs across the world to transform themselves into effective, inspiring leaders. Leadership Transformed uses seven easy-to-remember metaphors to distil Fuda's research into a pathway for real, lasting change. The Fire metaphor, for example, will help you shift from burning platforms (fear-driven leadership) to burning ambition (purpose-driven leadership). Fuda has helped leaders on four continents achieve greatness. Previously available only to the select clients of his industry-leading consultancy, now Fuda's expert knowledge can help kick-start your own leadership transformation.Trade ReviewThe greatest leaders transform themselves before transforming others. Leadership Transformed is a guidebook on how to transform yourself and your organisation. -- Marshall Goldsmith, World’s Most Influential Leadership Thinker (Thinkers50 Global Study)Leadership Transformed will help anyone recognise great leaders, and even more importantly, accelerate your own entrepreneur leadership transformation * Forbes *On a global basis, transformative leadership is a rare asset and vital to the success of any organization. Peter has uncovered a compelling paradigm that will no doubt benefit leaders and their organizations. -- Tim Armstrong, CEO, AOL IncPeter has spent many years researching how apparently ordinary managers become extraordinary leaders, and has done a wonderful job in Leadership Transformed of articulating the pathway. I strongly recommend this book -- Dr Maha Sinnathamby, Chairman and owner of Springfield Land Corporation and author of Stop Not Till the Goal is ReachedPeter has uncovered the art behind predictable leadership and business transformations. The road map he lays out for leaders in this book is challenging, unnerving and exciting. -- Mark Weikel, President and CEO, Retail Optical North America, LuxotticaDr Fuda guides committed readers on a journey to becoming truly exceptional leaders. I highly recommend Leadership Transformed to anyone focused on making meaningful leadership changes. -- Preston Kevin Lewis, Managing Director Australia, New Zealand and India, Warner Bros Consumer ProductsPeter identifies the issues and challenges common to all leaders and lays out a clear and compelling strategy to transform any executive into a better leader. -- Richard Freudenstein, CEO, FoxtelLeadership Transformed is not just a pathway to success; it is very entertaining and exciting as well. The many personal case studies make it real and tangible; they make you aware of the mistakes you are making day to day. Peter lays out a clear road map for transformation that any leader can follow. -- Dr Susanne Fiedler, MD, Merck Sharp & Dohme ANZThis book provides some extraordinarily profound insights which will no doubt be of lasting value to many leaders and the people and organisations they lead. The balance of academic rigour, wisdom and practical application is a compelling and extremely worthwhile read. -- Brett Himbury, CEO, Industry Funds ManagementThis book is pure gold ... Leadership Transformed is refreshing and inspiring. I can't see how any business leader wouldn't want to put this into practice today. -- John McGrath, CEO, McGrath Estate AgentsPeter outlines a compelling new approach to transforming leaders and organizations, enabling them to succeed in the marketplace of the future. -- Laura Desmond, CEO, Starcom MediaVest Group WorldwideLeadership Transformed cleverly articulates how different leaders have transformed themselves and their organisations. -- David Thodey, CEO, Telstra CorporationThe seven metaphors are based on research over a decade and capture a pragmatic and contextual view on the interdependent dynamics of leadership transformation and efficiency. The case studies provide further credibility to a useful framework on leadership in successful national and multinational companies. -- Eddie Grobler, Division President, MasterCard Australasia[In Leadership Transformed,] Peter Fuda digs into the characteristics, motivations, and personal and professional goals that elevate ordinary managers into extraordinary leaders. Translating [Fuda's] metaphors into substantive change isn't easy-it requires humility and a willingness to understand how others view you-but the payoff can be life-changing." -- Success Magazine

Read more less

Book SynopsisWe're told that the key to success in life and business is confidence: believe in yourself, and the world is yours. But building confidence can be a challenging task. And, as leading psychologist Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic argues, confidence can actually get in the way of achievement; self-esteem is nothing without competence, the core skills, to back it up. Confidence is feeling capable. Competence is being capable. None of the figures whose success is put down to supreme self-belief, Barack Obama, Madonna, Muhammad Ali could have achieved their goals without the hard-won skills (and years of training) behind the confidence mask. Successful people are confident because of their success, and not the other way around. Whether you want to improve your social skills, get a promotion or that all-important first job, this game-changing exploration of how to build success, in the mould of Robert Cialdini's Influence, Susan Cain's Quiet and Steven Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, will change the way you think about achievement.Trade ReviewChamorro-Premuzic has rethought confidence - a fresh, more balanced, approach, presented in a well-researched, accessible, and, enjoyable format. I like this book: a lot -- Robert KelseyConfidence nails it - read this book and you will never look at the concept of self-esteem the same way again -- Laura VanderkamPersuasive ... fantastically sensible -- Lucy Kellaway * Financial Times *I can't remember the last time I finished reading a book and wanted to applaud. Confidence is a life-changing book - it will convince you -- Heidi Grant HalvorsonMaybe you have always intuited, as most sensitive people do, that all the talk about boosting self-confidence and raising self-esteem is not the answer to success or happiness. This charming and thoroughly fact-based book will give you the evidence to back your wisdom, that being kind and competent works best. -- Elaine Aron, author of 'The Highly Sensitive Person' and 'The Undervalued Self'

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisSue Noble is the Founder and Director of Noble Learning Ltd where she delivers qualification, training and development in coaching, change management and leadership to individuals and organizations. Based in Sussex, UK, she is a founding member of the Change Management Institute (CMI) Coaching and Mentoring Think Tank. Amy Tarrant is the Project Management Lead for a global corporate and speciality insurer where she focuses on internal change capacity. She is also their Programme Manager for the Operations Transformation Programme and is based in Brighton, UK. She is a founding member of the CMI's Coaching and Mentoring Special Interest Group.Trade Review"Every coaching client is a person undergoing change - even if they are not fully aware of how radical that change is. The role of coach is evolving from coaching individuals to coaching individuals within their systems, to coaching the systems themselves. A substantial change-related toolkit is essential for coaches and that's what this book provides." * Professor David Clutterbuck, Practice Lead at Coaching and Mentoring International Ltd. Practice Lead at David Clutterbuck Partnership *"If you care deeply about your organization and your people, then put this book on your reading list and get to it quickly! Amy and Sue hold your hand through the journey, planning for today and ensuring benefits tomorrow with this no-nonsense guide to delivering organizational change through coaching." * Hina Shavdia, Head of Change, AXIS International *"Coaching generates engagement, puts responsibility and authority with others and enables high performance. It's fundamental to successful change. This comprehensive and profound book makes this case and gives the reader the practical directions to get on with the job. It will be a bible and handbook for anyone concerned with delivering large scale change." * Myles Downey, Leader, Performance Coach and Author *"Organizational Change is all about producing benefits and you can't do this without individual change. This book brings humanity, care and respect to those experiencing organizational change through the use of coaching in a way most Organizational Change books have not. It's about time change was made more humane in organizations and this is the book to start the journey." * Ketan Patel, Founder, Change Reaction and UK Co-lead, Change Management Institute *"The world needs more people that combine organizational, team and individual change. Sue Noble and Amy Tarrant, provide a very practical and informative book to help those facilitating Organizational change understand how they can utilise coaching to support the process." * Professor Peter Hawkins Ph.D., Chairman Renewal Associates *"This is it ... a practical and thoughtful formula for organizational advancement and impact! It's the first business-related book that I have read during my 40-year career that is truly a page-turner. It seamlessly integrates two timely, timeless and must-master success topics - coaching people and change. Through relevant and global examples, strategies and use-them-now tools, the authors expanded my mindset and toolkit around change and continuous improvement today. By giving us the What? So what? and Now What? regarding the drivers, opportunities and challenges around change, it's a blueprint for engagement and action. It's an essential read for advancing companies that want to leverage their human capital technology and build for sustainable change." * Robin Peppe Sterneck, President of Sterneck Capital Management and Co-Facilitator of ‘Emerging Leaders’ at The Central Exchange *"Coaching People Through Organizational Change impressively uses the brain science of Emergenetics® as a vehicle to more effectively navigate change. This connection, lucidly explained, is the gap that this book fills in the workplace. It is clear, pragmatic and therefore powerful, in helping people to be more effective at work." * David Sales, Director, Emergenetics UK *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Organizational change in context; Chapter - 02: Acquisitions, digitalization and regulation - The change giants; Chapter - 03: Coaching in a change context; Chapter - 04: Best practice coaching methods for change practitioners; Chapter - 05: Introduction to Emergenetics® and its relevance to change and coaching; Chapter - 06: Post-acquisition challenges; Chapter - 07: Resistance to organizational change; Chapter - 08: Business transformation and ambiguity; Chapter - 09: Stakeholder engagement; Chapter - 10: Making change stick; Chapter - 11: Building an internal coaching capability; Chapter - 12: Techniques to coach people through change

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe exploding global consumption of meat is implicated in momentous but greatly underappreciated problems, and industrial livestock production is the driving force behind soaring demand. Following his previous ground-breaking book The Global Food Economy, Tony Weis explains clearly why the growth and industrialization of livestock production is a central part of the accelerating biophysical contradictions of industrial capitalist agriculture. The Ecological Hoofprint provides a rigorous and eye-opening way of understanding what this system means for the health of the planet, how it contributes to worsening human inequality, and how it constitutes a profound but invisible aspect of the violence of everyday life.Trade ReviewWeis delivers a penetrating and systematic structural analysis of the global industrial feeds-livestock complex that reveals the extent to which Earth's resources are subsumed to the logic of cheap meat production. Insightful, accessible, compelling, this is a must read for scholars and students of the food system. * Colin Sage, University College Cork, author of Environment and Food *With Tony Weis's powerful insights, we see that humanity's sudden, catastrophic shift to meat-centric farming and eating - killing us and our planet - is neither inevitable nor progress. We learn we have real choice. Packed with startling facts and framed in a compelling narrative, The Ecological Hoofprint is a mighty motivator. Bravo! * Frances Moore Lappé, author of Diet for a Small Planet and co-founder of The Small Planet Institute *A must read if you want to understand the scale, inefficiency, and wide-ranging impact of the rapid meatification of diets since the mid-twentieth century. The number of slaughtered animals, the author notes, has rocketed from 8 billion to 64 billion in fifty years. The dynamic driving this ecologically damaging change, rightly argues Tony Weis, is an industrial grain-oilseed-livestock complex driven by the demands of capitalism to seek new means of increasing returns, which involves totally reorganizing nature. * Geoff Tansey, co-author of The Food System - A Guide and member and trustee of The Food Ethics Council *Weis provides an intellectually compelling argument against the industrial farming of livestock. While recognizing that increasing meat consumption is often viewed favorably - as evidence of the globalization of the Western diet - he carefully details the costs for human health, the environment, and the industrially reared animals. Weis calls for an urgent reappraisal of factory farming as a first step in reducing the ecological hoofprint on planet meat. It's a great book! * Geoffrey Lawrence, The University of Queensland *In The Ecological Hoofprint Weis puts meat at the centre of global problems like climate change, poverty, workers' rights, and speciesism. Anyone seeking a just and sustainable world needs to consider his compelling argument that radical change must start by combating the meatification of the human diet. * Peter Singer, Princeton University, author of Animal Liberation *With the metaphor of the ecological hoofprint Tony Weis sounds a clear warning about the perils of the rising global consumption of meat. The powerful message of this book is that ascending the animal protein ladder is a formula for deepening social inequalities and compounding ecological risk. With compelling detail the author demonstrates that meatification is an inefficient and potentially catastrophic use of planetary resources. This didactic book provides an unforgettable perspective on the illusion of identifying animal protein consumption with modern progress. * Philip McMichael, Cornell University, author of Development and Social Change: A Global Perspective *Tony Weis has a mind that spans a multitude of disciplines, from philosophy to international political economy, from ecology to biology. In The Ecological Hoofprint, he brings these considerable skills to craft a concise, readable, and important reading of today's meatified world. It's an analysis that couldn't be more timely nor more urgent. * Raj Patel, author of Stuffed and Starved: The Hidden Battle for the World Food System *Table of ContentsIntroduction: meatification and why it matters 1. Contextualizing the hoofprint: global environmental change and inequality 2. The uneven geography of meat 3. The industrial grain-oilseed-livestock complex 4. Confronting the ecological hoofprint: towards a more sustainable, just, and humane world

Read more less

Book SynopsisTable of Contents Acknowledgments ix Introduction to the Second Edition xi Preface xiii Part I: Energy Matters 1 1 Thank God It’s Monday! 3 2 What Energetic Level Are You? 11 3 Just Give It Six Months 29 4 “I Want It Now!” 47 5 All That “Matters” Is Energy 66 6 Time for a Corporate Shock Treatment? (Level 1) 78 7 Without Fear, What Could You Do? (Level 2) 97 8 The Big Four Energy Blocks 124 9 Removing Obstacles to Success (Level 3) 147 10 Putting Your Heart into Your Job (Level 4) 158 11 The CEO of the Future (Level 5) 177 12 The Power of Partnership: Writing the Success Script (Levels 6 and 7) 192 13 Raising the Bar 207 Part II: The Energy of Performance 213 14 One Step Back, Two Steps Forward 215 15 The Energy of Influence 219 16 A Body of Knowledge (Physical Influencers) 225 17 Mind Your Energy (Mental Influencers) 228 18 “You Gotta Have Heart” (Emotional Influencers) 230 19 The People Factor (Social Influencers) 232 20 The Whispers of the Trees (Environmental Influencers) 234 21 The Value of Purpose (Spiritual Influencers) 236 22 Exploring the Core Issue 240 23 A Meeting of the Minds 245 24 Practice Makes Conscious (The Core Disciplines) 251 25 Never Underestimate the Power of Energy 256 26 A Lesson in Presence 258 Appendices 261 A Energy Leadership: Key Words and Phrases 262 B The Perfect Breath and Basic Centering Techniques 265

Read more less

Book SynopsisTrading is a stressful occupation, with mental and emotional traps on every side. Our instincts drive us to self-destruction: holding plummeting stocks in the hope of a sudden recovery, or obsessing over the minute-to-minute movements of our holdings.What if there were a trader who knew how to avoid these traps, and could teach us to trade from a place of inner calm and peace of mind?Peter Castle has been a successful trader in financial markets for almost 30 years. He also happens to be a Zen monk. Peter?s unique perspective gives him unrivalled insight into how the wisdom of Zen can empower us to master our minds, and so achieve success in the markets.Many guides to using Zen avoid clear prescriptions and rely instead on cryptic quotes. In The Zen Trader, Peter demystifies both trading and Zen, using decades of experience, sharing dozens of real-life examples, and explaining clearly the systems that enable mastery of both disciplines.He teaches us how to limit distraction, focus attention, detach from problematic emotions, be true to ourselves, and embrace the unlimited opportunities that exist in our professional and personal lives.Following Peter?s wisdom, you too can become a Zen Trader.

Read more less

a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

Read more less

Book SynopsisAn examination of how farming expertise could be shared and extended, over four centuries. All kinds of knowledge, from traditional know-how to modern science, are socially contingent and the product of an age-long and permanent social struggle. This book unravels the creation and the exchange of agronomic knowledge in rural Europe, from the early eighteenth century up until the end of the twentieth. It explores the spreading of knowing through the lens of "knowledge networks": where did agricultural knowledge come from and how did one learn to run a farm? Who was involved in this process of knowledge exchange? Which strategies and communicative methods were employed and what kind of networks were active? The answers to these questions mirror, as the book illustrates, the inventiveness of the actors on the scene: the creativity of a French naturalist in establishing links with local farmers to stop the circulation of a devastating grain moth, the power of the agricultural press to instill "proper values" into Hungarian farming practices or to shape the identity of the Galician agrarian movement, and the agency of post-war British farmers in selecting their own information, from sources such as lectures to the Young Farmers' Club, visits by public advisors and representatives of commercial firms, and radio programs. From the start of the agricultural Enlightenment, increasingly farmers have been besieged by a growing army of experts, telling them what to do, when and how. In a sense farming has become one of the most patronised professions. But farmers can resist and carve their own path. The chapters here reveal the continuous tensions between science-based agriculture and practice-based farming, between the expert image of an ideal agriculture and the (less known) self-image of being a good farmer. The dominant process, as this book shows, is that of an instrumental top-down transmission of knowledge from "the lab to the field". But between these two poles, complex and flourishing networks developed, functioning as trading zones in which knowledge and experience could be circulated, put to the test, forgotten, altered, rejected - and sometimes imposed.Trade Review[G]ive[s] us much food for thought and points the way to further studies and collaborations in rural Europe, an interesting time to be doing so as the United Kingdom leaves the Common Agricultural Policy. -- LANDSCAPES[...] readers will find value in every chapter, which all offer clear, thoughtful and well-researched histories of farming knowledge. * AGRICULTURAL HISTORY REVIEW *Table of ContentsIntroduction: Knowledge and its Networks in Rural Europe: From the Early Eighteenth to the Late Twentieth Century - Yves Segers and Leen Van Molle Agricultural Literature in Scandinavia and the Anglo-Saxon Countries as an Indicator of a Deep-Rooted Economic Enlightenment, c.1700-1800 - Janken Myrdal Peasant Eyes: A Critique of the Agricultural Enlightenment - Verena Lehmbrock Fighting the Angoumois Grain Moth: Henri-Louis Duhamel du Monceau and his Network of Entomological Observers - Pierre-Etienne Stockland 'Promoting and Accelerating the Progress of Agriculture': A Case Study of Agricultural Societies in the Doncaster District, South Yorkshire, England - Sarah Holland 'Proper Values' in Agriculture: The Role of Agricultural Associations in Knowledge Dissemination in Hungary, 1830-1880 - Zsuzsanna Kiss 'The Eye of the Master'. Livestock Improvement and Knowledge Networks in Belgium, 1900-1940 - Dries Claeys and Yves Segers Bridging Rural Culture and Expert Culture: The Agrarian Press in Galicia, c.1900-c.1950 - Miguel Cabo and Lourenzo Fernández Prieto Farmers Facing a Body of Expertise: the Activities and Methods of the Departmental Services for Agriculture in Oise (France), 1945-1955 - Laurent Herment Technical Change and Knowledge Networks in England, 1945-1980s - Paul Brassley Communicating an Innovation: Building Dutch Progeny Testing Stations for Pigs - Steven van der Laan

Read more less

Book SynopsisJérôme Barthélemy is Executive Vice-President, Dean for Post Experience Programs, Corporate Programs and Relations and Professor of strategy and management at ESSEC Business School, Paris, France. He has been a visiting professor and visiting research scholar at New York University (NYU), Stanford University and Cambridge University.His book, Unleash your company's competitive spirit, received France's best management book award in 2017.Trade Review"Myths of Strategy will surprise you. Backed by deep research and packed with rich nuggets of insight, this book serves up a potpourri of smart ideas. A clever, practical and fun read!" * Kathleen Eisenhardt, Professor, Stanford University, co-author of Simple Rules *"A great book and a must read for strategists and CEOs altogether. Jérôme Barthélemy's analysis of 35 strategic myths is full of great stories quickly read which often defy conventional wisdom." * Pierre-André de Chalendar, Chairman of the Board, Saint-Gobain *"The business world abounds with claims about what it takes to achieve high performance. In Myths of Strategy, Jérôme Barthélemy considers many popular claims and, by drawing on empirical research, reveals them to be at best partially right - and often downright wrong. An insightful, entertaining, and thought-provoking read!" * Phil Rosenzweig, Professor, IMD, author of The Halo Effect *"Far from the linear structure of classic studies on business strategy, Myths of strategy is a book to explore with curiosity and enthusiasm. Senior managers may not agree with the author on all points, but this lively and solidly researched essay with its many insightful examples will doubtless open up some relevant avenues for making strategy a powerful force in leveraging performance!" * Benoît Coquart, CEO, Legrand *"Grounded on findings from decades of research, Jérôme Barthélemy's book reveals the limitations of strategy recommendations and tools by debunking myths about business strategy. A compelling read that presents powerful lessons for anyone seeking to develop an effective business strategy." * Laurence Capron, Professor, INSEAD *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: You should look to the best for inspiration; Chapter - 02: Strategy is very different from the sciences; Chapter - 03: The most successful strategies are carefully planned; Chapter - 04: Success is essentially about talent; Chapter - 05: It is impossible to think strategically in an environment of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity; Chapter - 06: Direct aim is the best way to attain goals; Chapter - 07: Firms achieve higher performance when they adopt a raison d’être; Chapter - 08: Having a corporate social responsibility strategy is bad for performance; Chapter - 09: The best strategy is to set up an attractive business and try to beat competitors; Chapter - 10: In most firms, costs are too high; Chapter - 11: In the digital era, having the best or cheapest product is enough for success; Chapter - 12: A firm must address its weaknesses before it develops its strengths; Chapter - 13: Business success depends primarily on a firm’s capabilities; Chapter - 14: The best business leaders are visionaries; Chapter - 15: Businesses benefit from hiring stars; Chapter - 16: Interviews are the best technique for selecting new employees; Chapter - 17: A good strategy is enough for success; Chapter - 18: It’s easy to drop a strategy that has failed to deliver; Chapter - 19: Boards of directors are willing to challenge bad strategy decisions; Chapter - 20: Innovation requires state-of-the-art technologies; Chapter - 21: To innovate, businesses need experts; Chapter - 22: Always listen to customers; Chapter - 23: Innovating means offering customers new products or services; Chapter - 24: Businesses innovate more when they have more resources; Chapter - 25: Business leaders have a long-term outlook; Chapter - 26: It is impossible to reconcile the long term and the short term; Chapter - 27: A firm that’s improving is headed for success; Chapter - 28: Change is always good for businesses; Chapter - 29: The first thing to do in a recession is cut costs; Chapter - 30: Process management improves performance; Chapter - 31: Mergers and acquisitions create value for shareholders; Chapter - 32: Outsourcing is good for firms; Chapter - 33: Adopting management fads is pointless; Chapter - 34: Financial analysts like firms that have an original strategy; Chapter - 35: Consultants always help improve performance

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe symptoms of menopause transitions have profound implications for work and are, in turn, affected by work. Despite this, the topic is rarely discussed in management and organization studies. Providing an overview of existing knowledge in the field of menopause in the workplace, this collection re-theorizes the management of human resources as it relates to the connections between gender, age and the body in the workplace environment with an intersectional analysis. Offering theoretical frameworks from experts as well as possible practical approaches that can be implemented in workplaces to support women transitioning through menopause, this is a go-to reference for academics and policy makers working in the field.Table of Contents1. Introduction - Vanessa Beck and Jo Brewis 2. Bodies of Change: Menopause as Biopsychosocial Process - Karen Throsby and Celia Roberts 3. Exploring Menopause Transition in the Workplace - Carol Atkinson, Jo Duberley and Catrina Page 4. Workplace Policies, Menopause and Flexible Working: The Need for a More Collective Approach - Jane Parry 5. Menopause and Trade Unions - Vanessa Beck 6. Spatial (In)justice and Hot Flushes in the Workplace: Some Musings and Provocations - Jo Brewis 7. Menopause and the Possibilities of Male Allyship - Hannah Bardett, Kathleen Riach and Gavin Jack 8. Conclusion - Vanessa Beck and Jo Brewis

Read more less

Book SynopsisPeter Atrill is a freelance academic who has worked with leading institutions in the UK, Europe and SE Asia. He was formerly the Head of Business and Management and Head of Accounting and Law at Plymouth Business School, Plymouth University.

Read more less

Book SynopsisSometimes, that promising lead turns out to be a bust. That first date doesn't lead to a second. The sales pitch fails to land the client. But what if they could? What if you knew the steps to "set up" each conversation to increase the likelihood that you connect, engage and win? Welcome to Speak Easy. Unlike prohibition-era speakeasies - underground bars with secret knocks, where people spoke quietly to avoid detection - there's no bathtub gin here. But inside these covers you'll find some of the best-kept secrets of elite interviewers and conversationalists. Your host, Lou Diamond, is a storyteller, podcaster, and professional speaker who has studied how content can connect and engage audiences. He has analyzed, edited, and broken down thousands of interviews and great conversations. Through him, you now have exclusive access to proven strategies, tactics, and lessons to make more of your conversations lead to great connections. Discover the mindset you should strive to be in before, during, and after you have a conversation, and how to maximize and continue a great one. Learn how to steer a conversation to connect with prospects; engage with partners, clients and colleagues; and win in business and in life. Find tips, techniques and best practices used by some of the world's greatest communicators and leaders. Step inside, grab a stool, and learn something new.

Read more less

Book SynopsisPolitical journalist Michael Tomasky tracks an exciting change among  progressive economists who are overturning decades of conservative dogma and offering an alternative version of capitalism that can serve broadly shared prosperity to all.Engaging, briskly paced ... On balance, history appears to be on Tomasky’s side. —The New York Times Book ReviewIn the first half of the twentieth century the Keynesian brand of economics, which saw government spending as a necessary spur to economic growth, prevailed. Then in the 1970s, conservatives fought back. Once they got people to believe a few simple ideas instead—that only the free market could produce growth, that taxes and regulation stifle growth—the battle was won. The era of conservative dogma, often called neoliberal economics, had begun. It ushered in increasing inequality, a shrinking middle class, and declining public investment. For fifty years, liberals have not

Read more less

Book Synopsis*Named a Best Business Book of 2020 by Fortune and Bloomberg*Full of empowering wisdom from one of Silicon Valley's first female African American CEOs, this inspiring leadership book offers a blueprint for how to achieve your personal and professional goals.Shellye Archambeau recounts how she overcame the challenges she faced as a young black woman, wife, and mother, managing her personal and professional responsibilities while climbing the ranks at IBM and subsequently in her roles as CEO. Through the busts and booms of Silicon Valley in the early 2000s, this bold and inspiring book details the risks she took and the strategies she engaged to steer her family, her career, and her company MetricStream toward success.Through her journey, Shellye discovered that ambition alone is not enough to achieve success. Here, she shares the practical strategies, tools, and approaches readers can employ right now, including concrete steps to most effectively: ·Dismantle impostor syndrome ·Capitalize on the power of planning ·Take risks ·Developing financial literacy ·Build your network ·Establish your reputation ·Take charge of your career ·Integrate work, marriage, parenthood, and self-careEach chapter lays out key takeaways and actions to increase the odds of achieving your personal and professional goals. With relatable personal stories that ground her advice in the real world and a foreword by leading venture capitalist and New York Times bestselling author Ben Horowitz, Unapologetically Ambitious invites readers to move beyond the solely supportive roles others expect them to fill, to learn how to carefully tread the thin line between assertive and aggressive, and to give themselves permission to strive for the top. Make no apologies for the height of your ambitions. Shellye Archambeau will show you how.

Read more less

Book SynopsisAmerican Motors was the little company that made a big impact. Makers of the Rambler family car, Kenosha offered an antidote to the excess of Detroit's Big 3. But when America decided it wanted sporty, rather than econocars, AMC got groovy with the Javelin, AMX, Scrambler and Rebel Machine. American Motors was a proven performer in showrooms and on the track, with success in drag and road course racing. However, through it all came solid Rambler value, and a different approach from Detroit. An accent on consumer protection, along with brand label special editions. And when it came to blue sky thinking, AMC surpassed all with their Gremlin and Pacer small cars. Off road, Kenosha truly made Jeep 'The One & Only,' popularizing the brand and making it the sales success it is today. Beyond that, AMC created America's first crossover, the Eagle. It all proved that America's smallest ... was its biggest surprise!Table of ContentsChapter 1 The Road To Rambler Chapter 2 Think small for big success - Metropolitan & American 1954-63 Chapter 3 The Classic Rambler 1961-66 Chapter 4 American Part II 1964-69 Chapter 5 Kenosha's Rebel with a cause 1967-70 Chapter 6 Rambler's Statesman - The Ambassador 1958-66 Chapter 7 Javelin & AMX - Kenosha's Sportscars Chapter 8 Float like a butterfly...sting like a Hornet! Chapter 9 AMC Gremlin - Subcompact of Distinction Chapter 10 Ambassador 1967-74 - Still A Big Deal Chapter 11 Matador 1971-78 - The Unknown Midsize Chapter 12 AMC Pacer - The car you always needed Chapter 13 - The Hornet reaches a Concord Chapter 14 - A Spiritual Gremlin 1979-83 Chapter 15 Eagle - The AMC with Jeep Spirit Chapter 16 The One & Only Jeep Chapter 17 A French Alliance Chapter 18 A Mopar Merger Chapter 19 Appendices

Read more less

Book SynopsisNamed one of "The five best books to understand AI" by The EconomistThe impact AI will have is profound, but the economic framework for understanding it is surprisingly simple.Artificial intelligence seems to do the impossible, magically bringing machines to life—driving cars, trading stocks, and teaching children. But facing the sea change that AI brings can be paralyzing. How should companies set strategies, governments design policies, and people plan their lives for a world so different from what we know? In the face of such uncertainty, many either cower in fear or predict an impossibly sunny future.But in Prediction Machines, three eminent economists recast the rise of AI as a drop in the cost of prediction. With this masterful stroke, they lift the curtain on the AI-is-magic hype and provide economic clarity about the AI revolution as well as a basis for action by executives, policy makers, investors, and entrepreneurs.In this new, updated edition, the authors illustrate how, when AI is framed as cheap prediction, its extraordinary potential becomes clear: Prediction is at the heart of making decisions amid uncertainty. Our businesses and personal lives are riddled with such decisions. Prediction tools increase productivity—operating machines, handling documents, communicating with customers. Uncertainty constrains strategy. Better prediction creates opportunities for new business strategies to compete. The authors reset the context, describing the striking impact the book has had and how its argument and its implications are playing out in the real world. And in new material, they explain how prediction fits into decision-making processes and how foundational technologies such as quantum computing will impact business choices.Penetrating, insightful, and practical, Prediction Machines will help you navigate the changes on the horizon.Trade Review"It's a must read for economists; it forces us to think more deeply about the essence of AI and its connection to prediction. And it's a must read for the public who need to know the enormous dangers the old/new AI poses to our own and our children's economic futures and freedoms." — Journal of Economic LiteratureAdvance Praise for Prediction Machines:"What does AI mean for your business? Read this book to find out." — Hal Varian, Chief Economist, Google". . . framing AI in terms of its predictive capabilities is not only a realistic portrayal of its capabilities today, but also one that business leaders can both understand and act upon. For that alone the book is worth reading." — Forbes"This book, written by three brilliant minds from the University of Toronto, is invaluable for business leaders looking for a primer on how AI might impact them." — Business Insider"A must-read for business leaders who need to know where AI is heading and how best to harness the new technology." — Journal of Economic Literature"Prediction Machines does a good job of showing where computers work best and where humans still have an edge." — the New York Times". . . a useful way to look at the fast-changing world of machine learning . . ." — the Financial Times"Consider it a CEO guide to parsing and prioritizing AI opportunities." — McKinsey Quarterly"Prediction Machines provides a very accessible and high-level overview of machine learning and the power and limits of the predictions provided by AI algorithms. The book is a must-read for business leaders and executives." — TechTalks"The authors . . .offer a compelling framework for mapping out the likely impact of AI on economies in the decades ahead." — BlackRock Investment Management

Read more less

Book SynopsisA Wall Street Journal bestsellerA Publisher's Weekly bestsellerA fascinating look at the trailblazing companies using artificial intelligence to create new competitive advantage, from the author of the business classic, Competing on Analytics, and the head of Deloitte's US AI practice.Though most organizations are placing modest bets on artificial intelligence, there is a world-class group of companies that are going all-in on the technology and radically transforming their products, processes, strategies, customer relationships, and cultures.Though these organizations represent less than 1 percent of large companies, they are all high performers in their industries. They have better business models, make better decisions, have better relationships with their customers, offer better products and services, and command higher prices.Written by bestselling author Tom Davenport and Deloitte's Nitin Mittal, All-In on AI looks at artificial intelligence at its cutting edge from the viewpoint of established companies like Anthem, Ping An, Airbus, and Capital One.Filled with insights, strategies, and best practices, All-In on AI also provides leaders and their teams with the information they need to help their own companies take AI to the next level.If you're curious about the next phase in the implementation of artificial intelligence within companies, or if you're looking to adopt this powerful technology in a more robust way yourself, All-In on AI will give you a rare inside look at what the leading adopters are doing, while providing you with the tools to put AI at the core of everything you do.Trade Review"Use All-In On AI to keep up with the evolving workplace, transform processes, and put AI at the core of everything you do." — TD magazine (Association for Talent Development)Named one of "4 of the Most Anticipated Business Books You Need to Read in 2023" by Inc. magazineAdvance Praise for All-In on AI:"Most organizations only scratch the surface of what is possible with AI. If you want to learn what it means to commit to AI as a transformational business resource, read this book and follow its prescriptions." — Marco Iansiti, David Sarnoff Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School; coauthor, Competing in the Age of AI"AI is the most transformational technology available today, and its primary benefits will go to those companies that exploit it aggressively. All-In on AI is an excellent guide to extracting the maximum value from AI." — Piyush Gupta, CEO, DBS Bank"AI is most easily incorporated in the strategies and practices of startups that have embraced its promise as essential to differentiation and performance. Davenport and Mittal identify the multifaceted organizational capabilities necessary for legacy companies to capture the benefits of AI, which will be essential to their competitive success." — Gary Loveman, Chairman and CEO, Well"All-In on AI describes the leadership, technology, and organizational change strategies that deliver the inherent value to make AI-fueled businesses possible." — Rajeev Ronanki, Senior Vice President, Elevance Health; author, You and AI

Read more less

Book SynopsisTo be a top performer in the digital economy—to become truly future ready—you need a playbook. Now you have one.It seems like almost every company you can think of—including your own—has embarked on a "digital transformation" journey. The problem is, many companies start down the road without a good sense of where they are going or a clear idea of how they will create and capture digital value. Not surprisingly, this leads to problems: failure to realize the value from digital in their bottom lines, wasted resources and effort, added complexity and dysfunction.This compact, no-nonsense book provides a solution. In their years of working with senior executives around the world, MIT research scientists Stephanie Woerner, Peter Weill, and Ina Sebastian noticed that these leaders knew they had to transform their businesses, but lacked a coherent framework and a common language—a playbook—to guide and motivate their employees and keep everyone focused on a common goal.Future Ready is that playbook. Based on years of rigorous research with data from more than a thousand companies—BBVA, CEMEX, DBS, Fidelity, Maersk, and many others—the book provides a powerful, field-tested "four pathways" framework that offers insights into the important dimensions at which a firm must excel in order to be competitive, as well as the organizational disruptions that every firm must manage as part of the transformation journey.The book includes instructive examples, sharp analyses, assessments to help companies benchmark themselves against top performers, and many illuminating visuals to help crystallize the data and ideas.Woerner, Weill, and Sebastian show that the goal isn't digital transformation but rather a profound business transformation. Future Ready is your essential guide for becoming a top performer in the digital economy.Trade ReviewAdvance Praise for Future Ready:"This book is essential for any company on its exciting digital journey, whether just starting out or well along the path. A solid playbook that helps keep everything and everyone focused on this transformative challenge." — Fernando Gonzalez, CEO, CEMEX"The digital economy reaches ever more deeply into all aspects of our lives. To adapt and thrive in this new context, companies need to be future ready. This book provides practical guidance for business leaders to assess where they stand today, as well as concrete advice on how they can transition their companies for the future." — Jean-Pascal Tricoire, Chairman and CEO, Schneider Electric"The digital future can be full of profound risks and uncertainties, as well as opportunities. Future Ready provides remarkable insights, proven blueprints, and clear pathways for positioning companies to take full advantage of what the future brings." — Shamim Mohammad, Executive Vice President, Chief Information and Technology Officer, CarMax; independent member of board of directors, UNFI"Future Ready is the definitive handbook to achieving superior competitiveness in the digital age. It provides a clear road map to overcoming the inevitable difficulties faced along the transformation journey and an inventory of the attitudes, tools, and skills required." — Sim Tshabalala, Chief Executive, Standard Bank Group"Finally, a playbook with tools, metrics, and examples to chart and measure your digital journey! It vividly shows how building digital capabilities, co-creating new experiences, and learning how to create digital value have become strategic imperatives for growth. A must read for leaders who are driving business and technology transformations." — Gail Evans, Executive Vice President, Chief Digital and Technology Officer, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products

Read more less

Book SynopsisBecome a known name and authority in your field to unlock infinite money-making opportunities In The 90 Day Brand Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide to Mastering the Art of Branding, celebrated branding agency founder and influencer Dain Walker delivers an expert roadmap to harnessing your authority, credibility, and skills in your field to create consistent money-making opportunities. In the book, you'll learn how to get paid for being a known name in your industry through your businesses, products, and services. Discover how to nail and scale your likeability, charisma, and character as you channel your personal brand's attention into whatever company or product you're building. The author explains how he used his own personal Instagram following to grow multi-million-dollar brands, and how you can do the same thing. You'll also find: Strategies to use your creativity, sales abilities, action plans, and fun daily mental exercises to create the right mindset and skillset for growthWays to eliminate fear, rejection, and self-doubt as you learn to unpack personal belief into the creation of content of all sortsTechniques to harness a variety of income streams, including those from social media, speaking, selling, podcasting, marketing, pitching, and advertising An effective and insightful guide to harnessing the full potential of your personal credibility, expertise, and authority, The 90 Day Brand Plan will prove invaluable to influencers, promoters, marketers, entrepreneurs, and founders of all stripes.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe root of democratic decline is insecurity, not inequality. Antidemocrats across the globe feel differently about inequality, but all fear losing what they have—financially or culturally. Pranab Bardhan urges context-sensitive policy solutions and the promotion of civic patriotism and moderate community values over aggrandizing ethnonationalism.Trade ReviewSituating American Trumpism within a global story of the rise of antidemocratic politics in other big, diverse countries like Brazil and India,…[Bardhan] presents a sober contemplation of demagogues like Jair Bolsonaro and Narendra Modi, who weaken democracy with the support of disaffected electoral majorities. -- Alexander Burns * New York Review of Books *Ambitious…[This book] makes an important contribution to the burgeoning literature on the erosion of democracy worldwide. -- Martin Wolf * Financial Times *Bardhan argues that the ills plaguing the world are best understood not in terms of inequality but in terms of insecurity—simmering economic and social anxiety about job loss, declining incomes, poverty, and cultural change. -- Daron Acemoglu * Foreign Affairs *Not poverty, not inequality, but insecurity is at the root of the worldwide upsurge in populism and disenchantment with democracy. This is the main message of A World of Insecurity…[Bardhan’s] impressively comprehensive, richly informed and balanced book. -- Philippe Van Parijs * Brussels Times *Bardhan’s contribution to a growing body of literature on the phenomenon of disenchantment is particularly welcome as it not only contains piercing commentaries and fresh insights but also offers some workable solutions to this conundrum…The book hands us a great opportunity to bridge the widening gap between intellectual rigour and popular opinion. -- Iman Kumar Mitra * Telegraph India *Wide-ranging…Policy makers, labor activists, and economists will find much to chew on. * Publishers Weekly *[Bardhan] proposes that liberalism’s ethical principles—its normative claims—are still as palpable today in our present historical circumstances, in the political ruins we call neoliberalism and populism, as they were at their origin in the seventeenth century. -- James Livingston * Project Syndicate *An accessible book, challenging but with impressive and topical examples. -- Christine Shields * Society of Professional Economists *In his bold new book [Bardhan] explains the rise of authoritarianism, in many cases driven, as he says, by populist demagogues—leaders who claim to embody the popular will and who, though they may emerge in formal democracies, then trample upon the rules and institutions of representative government. -- John Harriss * Today's Totalitarianism *A World of Insecurity well points out the critical issues of a world where democracy loses the postulate of the people’s participation in collective decision-making. -- Albertina Nani * History of Economic Thought and Policy *In this important book, Pranab Bardhan explores how and why the insecurities of our age have metastasized into our democratic institutions. These cancers on democracy block the cooperation necessary for solution of all other major problems. Thus, they are arguably the most consequential developments of our times. -- George Akerlof, 2001 Nobel Laureate in EconomicsPranab Bardhan is one of the wisest social scientists writing today, and the hallmarks of his writing are parsimony, clarity, and the depth of ideas. Indeed, the ratio of ideas to pages is among the highest in our field. A World of Insecurity is a panoramic book weaving together an analysis of the current economic and political crisis, acutely discussed by a master political economist. -- John Roemer, Yale UniversityA World of Insecurity is an outstanding work. Bardhan tackles hard questions without illusions but also without becoming disillusioned. -- Samuel Bowles, Santa Fe Institute, author of The Moral Economy: Why Good Incentives Are No Substitute for Good Citizens

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe result is a book that provides you invaluable lessons on navigating financial markets and building resilience.

Read more less

Book SynopsisToday''s global financial system bears little resemblance to what it was at the end of the twentieth century. Shadow bankingfinancial activity taking place outside existing regulatory frameworkshas grown so important that it now serves as the backbone of the entire system. The shadow banking system, however, is highly unstable and the main reason why the financial system has remained in crisis mode since the 2008 financial crisis. To maintain stability, central banks like the Fed and the European Central Bank have come to use radical new monetary policy instruments which were inconceivable until very recently. Without intervention on the part of central banks, existing financial systems would completely collapse.As Joscha Wullweber shows, there has been a radical change in the state-market nexus. With governments refraining from strong and comprehensive fiscal and financial regulatory policies, central banks have become the main stabilizing force and the nodal point of financ

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisNeoclassical economics assumes that most people have well-defined preferences and make well-informed, self-interested decisions based on those preferences. But in the real world, this is often not the case. This book combines elements of economics and psychology to help you understand how and why consumers behave the way they really do. Using behavioural economics as the foundation, the author explains the anomalies in consumer choices and what really influences human behaviour, preferences and decision-making. Often the case, emotional as well as economic factors play a vital role in consumer behaviour. Therefore, behavioural economics can be an important aid to business and marketing strategies by understanding how consumer decisions can be influenced.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis third edition of Agile Project Management in easy steps has been updated to reflect its ongoing evolution. It explains the principles, practices, and processes of agile project management, by following an entire project, step-by-step, and covering the main activities and deliverables, including:Pre-project foundations, project vision and the business case.Ongoing discovery and definition of scope. Iterative and incremental development. Continual retrospectives and improvement. Post-project close-down and benefits review. Now with four new chapters:The changes from the traditional role and responsibilities. How to apply agile approaches to projects in more controlled environments. How the role of project management changes in organizations moving from projects to continual flow and value streams. Growing trends that project managers can benefit from today. An essential guide for anyone new to agile projects and a valuable source of inspiration for the more experienced.Includes free downloadable templates to get you started.

Read more less

Book SynopsisWritten by one of the world's leading business coaches, the new and updated edition of this book provides authoritative and proven guidance and techniques for any manager, executive or indeed coach who wants to bring out the full potential of their employees and clients through coaching. Individual performance is a cornerstone of corporate performance and the need to achieve morebe that productivity or innovationfrom fewer is becoming increasingly vital. Coaching is a demonstrably successful approach to helping individuals to perform to higher levels. This classic and inspiring book aims o develop managers and executives into great coaches, who can transform the performance of individuals and teams in their organizations. The author looks at the art of coaching from different perspectives and provides practical tips and models (such as the Spectrum of Coaching Skills and GROW).

Read more less