Non-Fiction

Lack of Agility is the kiss of death. Position your company to succeed in world of change.To edge out the competition in today's disruptive environment, you need to ensure that your company is agile-that it can respond to change instantly and effectively. Because fast and furious change is the only ..

How companies are using lean development to revolutionize their product _x000D_ and service offerings-vital lessons any business leader can use as an _x000D_ engine of innovation_x000D_ How did Ford Motors use Lean Development to pull off_x000D_ one of the most impressive corpor..

Glenn Rifkin has been a contributing writer for the New York Times for nearly 30 years and has written for dozens of publications, including the Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, Boston Globe, and Strategy & Business. In the 1980s, Rifkin was a senior editor at Computerworld,_x000D_ ..

From a former World Bank Executive and renowned investor-a detailed roadmap to adding consistent, sustainable value to globally diversified portfoliosFor many investors, alpha is akin to the Holy Grail. Risk-adjusted returns above benchmarks-alpha-are particularly challenging to achieve even with a ..

_x000D_ Most of us work in or manage teams, but are we really getting the most out of the numerous benefits of effective teamwork? All too often there are roadblocks – ranging from a lack of engagement to clashing personalities – that are holding us back from achieving the results we need._x000D_ _x..

_x000D_ Speaking in public can be fun – honestly!_x000D_ _x000D_  _x000D_ _x000D_ Whatever the occasion, whatever the content, whatever the situation, this book will teach you everything you need to know to plan, prepare and deliver any speech or presentation and will give you the skills to del..

Cuts right through all the myths and mysteries to get straight to the heart of what it really takes to plan, organise, direct and deliver results._x000D_..

A personal code for living your life your way.  From_x000D_ a very young age you’ve been inundated with other people’s _x000D_ well-intended rules. Whether from teachers, friends or parents, these _x000D_ helpful principles and bits of gracious advice are supposed to _x000D_ help you get on in..

A New York Times BestsellerHave you put on weight in recent years that you can't lose? Do you crave more energy and stamina in your day? Is your skin drier than it used to be? Has your hair started to feel dry and look limp?If you said yes to one or more of these questions, then Glow15 is your answe..

With advice from Daymond John, Bobbi Brown, Mark Cuban, Sallie Krawcheck, Max Levchin, Alexa von Tobel, and other successful early stage startup investors, Inc. magazine shows you how to attract and wisely apply your firm's first precious sources of cash.Bootstrapping, crowdfunding, VCs, payroll, pr..

Rachel Hollis has seen it too often: women not living into their full potential. They feel a tugging on their hearts for something more, but they’re afraid of embarrassment, of falling short of perfection, of not being enough.In Girl, Stop Apologizing, #1 New York Times bestselling author and foun..

Research shows you have a 50% chance of hiring the right employee... and a 50% chance of hiring the wrong one. It's a toss up, but it doesn't have to be.Mis-hires siphon your energy and erode team culture. Replacing them is stressful and can cost over $40,000 per re-hire. With the right tools, al..

A blunt wake-up call to salespeople and sales leaders that debunks the myths of the latest miracle solutions and refocuses your sales strategy on a proven approach that will drive the results you want.Can you handle the truth? Can succeeding in sales be as simple as hooking up the latest CRM tool or..

This book also comes as part of a pack with audio CDs: ISBN 9781406680171 Talk Mandarin Chinese (Book) has already inspired thousands of people to learn Mandarin Chinese from scratch and is great support if you're attending an Mandarin Chinese class. Whether you're learning for business, travel or j..

How positive thinking can change your life and help you reach your _x000D_ goals, by the bestselling authors of THE DEFINITIVE BOOK OF BODY _x000D_ LANGUAGE. Allan and Barbara Pease are the internationally renowned _x000D_ bestselling authors of THE DEFINITIVE BOOK OF BODY LANGUAGE and WHY MEN _x00..

Fully updated to include a new introduction by Lynda Thomas, CEO of Macmillan Cancer Support.'I can't bear not to be with these three most important people in my life. I can't bear not to be there alongside Mark as my children grow up. My bright, funny, affectionate boys who are never embarrassed to..

The humble list has the power to change your life. In its immediacy, _x000D_ its simplicity and its concise, contained form, the list enables us to _x000D_ organise, to save time and to approach facts with clarity. Yet why do we_x000D_ end up with interminable To Do Lists that are never completed?A..

It's time to make a lasting change and learn how to de-stress your life.Using tools and techniques such as meditation, regulated breathing and self-hypnosis, expert Glenn Harrold shows you how to cope with the pressures of modern life and create a happier, stronger and more resilient you. Through ..

This is an innovative and accessible guide to business, management and commerce. Learning about business can be daunting, but The Business Book makes it easier than ever by giving you all the big ideas simply explained. Simple explanations and stylish infographics open up the business world to even ..

All the big ideas in science, simply explained Part of the popular Big Ideas series, The Science Book explores the history of science, how scientists have sought to explain our incredible universe and how amazing scientific discoveries have been made. Discover how Galileo worked out his scientific t..

“an excellent new book” — Paul Krugman, The New York TimesHistory, not ideology, holds the key to growth.Brilliantly written and argued, Concrete Economics shows how government has repeatedly reshaped the American economy ever since Alexander Hamilton’s first, foundational redesign.Th..

Are you suffering from work-related stress?_x000D_ _x000D_ Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and short-tempered at work—and at home? Then you may have too much stress in your life. Stress is a serious problem that impacts not only your mental and physical health, but also your loved ones and your orga..

WARNING: ETIQUETTE IS BACK ... THIS TIME IT'S SEXY The old-fashioned, repressed, bland man has been banished to the Himalayas and a new breed is taking center stage. He is a man of style, sophistication, and security, just as strong and confident as his predecessor, but far more diverse in his inte..

The urge to question is natural for small _x000D_ children—just ask any parent. But few of us are aware that it is also _x000D_ one of the most vital tools for success. In The Power of Why, _x000D_ Amanda Lang shows how curiosity and the ability to ask the right _x000D_ questions fuels innovation an..

Have you ever...Invested time in something that, in hindsight, just wasn't worth it? Paid too much in an eBay auction? Continued to do something you knew was bad for you? Sold stocks too late, or too early? Taken credit for success, but blamed failure on external circumstances? Backed the w..

Modern Shanghai: a global city in the midst of a renaissance, where _x000D_ dreamers arrive each day to partake in a mad torrent of capital, ideas, _x000D_ and opportunity. Marketplace's Rob Schmitz is one of them. He immerses _x000D_ himself in his neighborhood, forging deep relationships with ordi..

Driving is the most dangerous thing each of us does on a daily basis - and yet the average learner receives just eighteen hours' training - less than a Starbucks barista. In this inspirational, fully illustrated, highly entertaining book, former Top Gear star Ben Collins uses his super-charged exper..

How do you make something out of nothing? One Plus One Equals Three goes straight to the heart of the creative impulse. Combining Dave Trott's disctinctive, almost Zen-like storytelling, humour and practical advice, its collection of provocative anecdotes and thought experiments are designed to ligh..

PTE Academic Practice Tests Plus includes: * four complete practice _x000D_ tests with authentic test questions by PTE Academic test writers * _x000D_ detailed guidance, strategies and tips to teach you how to do each task _x000D_ type * annotated answer key and score guide to help you assess your..

The PTE Academic Expert coursebook for B1 supports students by giving _x000D_ them: Step-by-step approach to speaking and writing - Tasks to prepare _x000D_ students for the exam from the start - Strategies for approaching the _x000D_ exam task types - Vocabulary sections based on the Academic Collo..

Happiness in a box: Full of inspiring ideas for sharing and cultivating moments of joy, appreciating bright spots, and celebrating the everyday. This petite and sweet box of prompts makes an excellent gift. It's the gift of inspiration, with prompts that will inspire a joyful outlook and everyday wo..

Engineering is where human knowledge meets real-world problems and solves them. It's the source of some of our greatest inventions, from the wheel to the jet engine. The author offers a look at 250 milestones in the discipline. He covers the various areas, including chemical, aerospace and computer ..

The characters of The Walking Dead live in a desolate postapocalyptic world, filled with relentless violence and death. In reality, how would such neverending trauma affect the psyche? By understanding the psychological forces that drive the show's action, fans can better grasp this compelling ficti..

When Jill Geisler was appointed to news director of her local station at the age of 27, her senior managerial experience was limited to a high school job at a candy shop. Thirty years later, she is one of the leading consultants for managers across the country. WORK HAPPY shares what she's learned o..

..

This compact, portable volume brings the plays and poems of William _x000D_ Shakespeare to life with photography, images, timelines, and quotes--the_x000D_ ultimate guide to understanding Shakespeare on the go. Take the Bard to_x000D_ the beach! This compact guide brings Shakespeare's plays and po..

When FIFA awarded the tiny desert state of Qatar the rights to host the 2022 World Cup, the news was greeted with disbelief and allegations of corruption. How had a country with almost no football infrastructure or tradition, a high terror risk and searing summer temperatures of 50C beaten more esta..

If you have ever dreamed of a better life, Unlimited Power will show you how to achieve the extraordinary quality of life you desire and deserve, and how to master your personal and professional life. Anthony Robbins has proven to millions through his books, tapes, and seminars that by harnessing th..

Bestselling author and MIT Professor, Alan Lightman, reveals the benefits of wasting time and allowing our minds to freely roam. We have apps, smart watches and calendars that constantly remind us to be productive and stop wasting time. We have created a frenzied lifestyle in which time is mone..

Since the late 19th century, the Foster family had been hand-making running shoes, supplying the likes of Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams - later immortalised in the film Chariots of Fire - as well as providing boots to most Football League clubs. But a family feud between Foster's father and uncle..

'Brilliant - makes a baffling world comprehensible' - Jeremy Vine'It's everything you didn't know about therapy or were afraid to ask, but by no means the daunting read you might imagine. Sherine, an award-winning comedian and writer for TV and radio, has persuaded such people as Stephen Fry, David ..

Learn how to build a profitable, professional and sustainable homeshare business. Home Stay, also known as Homeshare, is a global phenomenon whereby ordinary people share their homes with strangers. On Airbnb alone there are now three million hosts around the world, one million more than a year..

How would you like to get business startup advice straight from the man who co-founded Global Entrepreneurship Week and StartUp America? Well now you can.Carl Schramm, the man described by The Economist as 'The Evangelist of Entrepreneurship', has written a myth-busting guide packed with tools and t..

Paul Hannam has developed a program based on the hidden, underlying road map to freedom found in the film Groundhog Day. Using research-based techniques, you will learn how to take control of your day, remove the blinkers and actually see and experience the real world around you, which will in turn ..

'I have cancer. Cancer does not have me.' Sophie_x000D_ Sabbage was diagnosed with late stage 'incurable' lung cancer in _x000D_ October 2014. She was 48 years old, happily married with a 4-year-old _x000D_ daughter. Since that day - when doctors told Sophie that her prognosis _x000D_ was poor ..

Do you want to get to the stage - soon - where you are truly financially independent, able to use your money in the way you'd like, and be completely confident in your ability to take care of yourself and your family? That is a universal desire, but many of us regard wealth and financial indepe..

Personal finance journalist, Michelle McGagh, takes on a challenge to not spend money for a whole year in an engaging narrative that combines personal experience with accessible advice on money so you can learn to spend less and live more. Michelle McGagh has been writing about money for over a..

If you're at a crossroads, this is the book you need to read to begin chasing your dreams. Includes a foreword by Sheryl Sandberg.Do you have a little voice in your head telling you to pursue the thing you love? Leaving a comfortable job to pursue a passion is a brave, bold move - but it's far from ..

Move over mindfulness - Sophrology is the incredible new self-help technique taking the UK by storm.Sophrology is a dynamic relaxation, stress-management and personal development technique, which is steadily growing in popularity in the UK. Sophrology is already extremely popular on the continent - ..

The world's most entertaining and useless self-help guide, from the brilliant mind behind the wildly popular webcomic xkcd and the million-selling What If? and Thing ExplainerRandall Munroe is . . .'Nerd royalty' Ben Goldacre'Totally brilliant..

From the bestselling author of Authentic Happiness In The Optimistic Child, Dr. Martin Seligman offers parents, teachers and coaches a well-validated program to prevent depression in children. Seligman shows adults how to teach children the skills of optimism that can help them combat sadness, ..

What are you waiting for?Hardly anyone gets it right the first time, but many of us are crippled by indecision and fear of failure. The desire to get it right can inhibit us from getting started. In this book Rob Moore, the bestselling author of MONEY, shows that the quickest way to perfect is sta..

The Greats on Leadership is an in-depth tour of the best leadership ideas of the past 25 centuries, drawing out the key leadership insights from classic authors, weaving them together with business examples, the best contemporary research, and tools to help put it all into practice.Among the 20 spec..

Organized into five direct and digestible chapters, You, Incorporated, is the ultimate practical guide to career success that zeroes in on the three essential concepts that job-seekers, career builders and career changers need to know: - No Job is Forever - Employability Equals Options&nbs..

The hardest choices are also the most consequential. So why do we know so little about how to get them right? _x000D_ _x000D_ Big, life-altering decisions matter so much more _x000D_ than the decisions we make every day, and they're also the most _x000D_ diffi..

THE LIFE-CHANGING PERSONAL FINANCE BESTSELLER THAT SHOWS YOU HOW TO MAKE MONEY FROM YOUR MONEY - NOW IN A REVISED 3RD EDITION.'Opinionated and always packed with information' MirrorDiscover the money secret understood by virtually every rich perso..

'A persuasive and highly readable account of how rising inequality, and not just absolute poverty, is undermining our politics, social cohesion, long-term prosperity and general well-being' Barack Obama Inequality makes us feel poor and act poor, even when we're not. It affects our mood, decisi..

“Lady Pamela Hicks’s joyously entertaining new memoir, arguably the poshest book that ever has or will be written” (Newsweek), is a privileged glimpse into the lives and loves of some of the twentieth century’s leading figures.Pamela_x000D_ Mountbatten entered a remarkable family when she was born ..

Foreword by Monica Lewinsky and as seen on Dr. Oz"Smart. Timely. Essential. The era's must--read to renew Internet civility." -- Michele Borba ED.D, author of UnselfieAn essential toolkit to help everyone -- from parents to teenagers to educators -- take charge of their digital lives. Online sh..

A revolutionary way to increase your sales!_x000D_ _x000D_ Sales is not just about logic and emotion. _x000D_ Extraordinary salespeople are top earners because they understand the _x000D_ deeper levels of the brain and how buyers think. _x000D_ ..