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The best-selling author of Traffic and You May Also Like now gives us a thought-provoking, playful journey into the transformative joys that come with starting something new, no matter your ageWhy do so many of us stop learning new skills as adults? Are we afraid to be bad at something? Have we f..

INSTANT TOP 10 BESTSELLER  *New York Times *USAToday *Washington Post *LA Times"Debunks the idea that aging inevitably brings infirmity and unhappiness and instead offers a trove of practical, evidence-based guidance for living longer and better."—Daniel H. Pink, author of When and&nb..

In this intimate memoir of survival, a former captive of the Islamic State tells her harrowing and ultimately inspiring story.   Nadia Murad was born and raised in Kocho, a small village of farmers and shepherds in northern Iraq. A member of the Yazidi community, she and her brothers and sister..

On 5 October 2017, the New York Times published an article by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey that helped change the world.Hollywood was talking as never before. Kantor and Twohey outmanoeuvred Harvey Weinstein, his team of defenders and private investigators, convincing some of the most famous wome..

Channel Kindness is a collection of fifty-one stories of kindness, bravery, and resilience from young people all over the world collected by the Born This Way Foundation and introduced by Lady Gaga...

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In this accessible and practical book, Ozan Varol reveals nine simple strategies from rocket science that you can use to make your own giant leaps in work and life -- whether it's landing your dream job, accelerating your business, learning a new skill, or creating the next breakthrough product. Tod..

The idea of success embraced by the global economy means being always-on, never missing an opportunity, and outworking your peers. But working ever-longer hours is't sustainable for companies or individuals. Fatigue-induced mistakes, whether in the operating room or factory line, cost companies bill..

Whether you are a newly promoted manager, a seasoned business owner, or a human resources professional, knowing the ins and outs of dealing with HR issues is critical to your success. The Essential HR Handbook is a quick-reference guide that sheds light on the issues that keep managers up at night. ..

During his many years as a senior executive at Starbucks, Howard Behar helped establish the Starbucks culture, which stresses people over profits. He coached hundreds of leaders at every level and helped the company grow into a world-renowned brand. Now he reveals the ten principles that guided his ..

When parents look at today's church and the larger culture, it seems more important than ever to raise godly, faithful children for the sake of both their families now and their children's future. Many parents strive to find a formula guaranteed to make their kids turn out right, and there are plent..

Most companies around the globe clearly believe that people should have the opportunity to achieve as much as their initiative and native talent can justify, but too many managers still lack the wherewithal to effectively groom junior employees who have the potential to climb the corporate ladder. T..

Somewhere between self-help and self-promotion lies self-awareness and advancement. Your Ultimate Success Plan is a book that provides surprisingly easy-to-apply business strategies in an approachable, actionable, authentic way and encourages you to find your voice and realize your potential._x000D_..

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Disruption creates ten times the opportunity to advance your organization and your career, according to former CEO and author Peter J. Boni. _x000D_ _x000D_ In ALL HANDS ON DECK: Navigating Your Team Through Crisis, Getting Your Organization Unstuck and Emerging Victorious, Boni shows any leader o..

In the face of today’s environmental and economic challenges, doomsayers preach that the only way to stave off disaster is for humans to reverse course: to de-industrialize, re-localize, ban the use of modern energy sources, and forswear prosperity. But in this provocative and optimistic rebuke to t..

This perennially popular book of advice on how to achieve personal and professional success is treasured for its timeless insights on how to make one's way in the world. Written in the seventeenth century by Spanish Jesuit scholar Baltasar Gracián, the teachings are strikingly modern in tone and add..

The culmination of nearly thirty years of reporting on Donald Trump, _x000D_ Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter David Cay Johnston takes a_x000D_ revealingly close look at the mogul's rise to power and prominence.Covering_x000D_ the long arc of Trump's career, Johnston tells the full st..

Robert Kiyosaki's new book uses the lessons from the pastand a brutal assessment of the present to prepare readersto see - and seize - the future.Like it or not, we are all involved in the greatestevolutionary event in human history. The Industrial Ageis over and the Information Age continues to acc..

For so many women, “work–life balance” is a myth. And when you’re already juggling a career, personal life, and family—plus your side projects, a smidgen of self-care, and the occasional need to sleep—“mindfulness” can sound like just another thing to do.But if you take five minutes for mindfulnes..

Gut flora imbalance is why so many people can't lose weight. Research shows that gut microflora play a pivotal role in weight maintenance through its influence on metabolism, appetite regulation, and insulin resistance. In this paperback conversion of The Gut Balance Revolution, which netted more th..

According to the American Psychological Association, more than one in five Americans experience extreme stress on a daily basis. In an age when most people spend more time looking at a computer screen than out a window, and when human interaction flies by at the speed of an email, it's no wonder we'..

Every employee is different, but unfortunately many leaders use a one-size-fits-all approach to leading. In doing so, these otherwise well-intentioned leaders are working harder than they should while not getting all they could out of their teams._x000D_ _x000D_ Lead Inside the Box gives leaders a w..

In the last five years, the world of work has changed dramatically. Thanks to technology companies like Uber, TaskRabbit, and Instacart, the new "gig economy" seems to constantly be in the news. But most of the media focus is on the low end of the skill spectrum; little attention is being paid to th..

#1 New Release in Volunteer Work & 2019 Book Excellence Awards _x000D_ Winner Transform Your Habits and Find Balance for SuccessFans of The _x000D_ Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg and Better Than Before and The _x000D_ Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin will love Habits for Success_x000D_ ..

Your next act starts now.You're ready for something new, but it's hard to start over. Just the idea of trading the security you have now for the unknown or throwing away the education and time you've invested in your current career can plunge you into a swirl of indecision and anxiety. But mixing th..

How Strategy Works in an Interconnected, Automated WorldLeaders already know that the classic approach to strategy--analyze, plan, execute--is losing relevance. But they don't yet know what replaces it. As everyone and everything becomes more interconnected and digitized, how do you operate, compete..

How to be human at work. HBR's Emotional Intelligence Series features smart, essential reading on the human side of professional life from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Each book in the series offers proven research showing how our emotions impact our work lives, practical advice for managin..

Make your career what you want it to be._x000D_ _x000D_ Women regularly face unfair challenges in the _x000D_ workplace--from being passed over for promotion to being ignored in _x000D_ conversation. Unconscious bias and negative assumptions are working _x000D..

The one primer you need to develop your entrepreneurial skills.Whether you're imagining your new business to be the next big thing in Silicon Valley, a pivotal B2B provider, or an anchor in your local community, the HBR Entrepreneur's Handbook is your..

A year's worth of management wisdom, all in one place._x000D_ _x000D_ We've reviewed the ideas, insights, and best _x000D_ practices from the past year of Harvard Business Review to keep you _x000D_ up-to-date on the most cutting-edge, influential thinking dri..

A timely and essential book from the CBS correspondent who has led their_x000D_ coverage of Russia election interference and the FBI _x000D_ counterintelligence investigation into whether the Trump Campaign _x000D_ coordinated with the Russians._x000D_ _x000D_ ..

Innovation Wars confronts the emotions of innovation and explains how innovation isn’t really about new ideas, but about the people who execute them.The modern economy brings a multitude of challenges for organizations. Digital culture has taken over as a prime driver of consumer behavior, startups ..

In Amazon: Managing Extraordinary Success in 5-D Value, Benjamin Wall offers structured insights into strategically managing value in the key relationships to customers, personnel, business partners, and investors in order to improve value management at any company.The extraordinary success of Amazo..

Secrets of the Zen Business Warrior stirs, inspires, and gives readers _x000D_ the knowledge and tools to take immediate deliberate control of how they_x000D_ are creating their life. _x000D_ Many businesspeople believe that making their _x000D_ business grow to the level..

The essential book to understanding Donald Trump as a businessman and leader—and how the biggest deal of his life went down.Now,_x000D_ Barrett's classic book is back in print for the first time in years and_x000D_ with an introduction about Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. _x000D_ Donald Trum..

We all know that the internet can serve as a hotbed for identity theft. But it isn’t the only place where your privacy can be breached. In fact, there are lots of ways you can protect your privacy (or diminish it) that have little or nothing to do with access to the internet. Your home, your photos,..

Lonely Planet: The world's #1 phrasebook publisher*_x000D_ _x000D_ Lonely Planet Italian Phrasebook & Dictionary is_x000D_ your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most _x000D_ relevant and useful Italian phrases and vocabulary for all..

Forget about 'getting to yes' - in most negotiations, we can get what we want. Drawing on the latest research in psychology and behavioural economics, Getting (More of) What You Want shows us how new behavioural models allow negotiators to move past the outdated "win-win" approach and find the most ..

Based around a compilation of his popular Schumpeter columns, Adrian Wooldridge takes a look at the forces that are disrupting today's fast-moving business world. The disruption has many causes: the internet's rapid spread; the challenge from emerging markets in innovation and manufacturing; clever ..

We all depend on the finance sector. We need it to store our money, _x000D_ manage our payments, finance housing stock, restore infrastructure, fund_x000D_ retirement and support new business. But these roles comprise only a _x000D_ tiny sliver of the sector's activity: the vast majority of lending..

The combined value of all M&A deals from 1980 to the end of 2015 was_x000D_ almost $65 trillion—bigger than the current annual world economy value _x000D_ outside the US. In that same period, almost 900,000 deals were _x000D_ announced. Many were questionable, as Why Deals Fail shows. With _x00..

An informative and accessible guide to all of the great philosophers' best-known theories, explained through their most famous quotes.We may have heard of Socrates, Plato, Descartes and Nietzsche, but what did they believe? What were their famous aphorisms? And what did these actually mean?This Book..

'Funny, wise and absolutely fascinating.' Adam Kay, author of This Is Going to HurtDo you want to be happy? If so - read on. This book has all the answers*In The Happy Brain, neuroscientist Dean Burnett delves deep into the inner workings of our minds to explore some fundamental questions ..

Jeremy Clarkson is a national treasure and with almost a million signatures on the Bring Back Clarkson petition, the nation has spoken: they want their Clarkson back. The fallout and controversy caused by his sacking is huge, and with Top Gear being one of the most globally viewed shows, ripples wil..

The gripping and definitive in-the-room account of the revolution that has swept the news industry over the last decade and reshaped our world.The last decade has seen the News industry face unprecedented change. The sometimes-century old institutions which were once the bastions of truth have had t..

Perhaps you aspire to hold the top job? Or is it that you want to start _x000D_ your own business but struggle to make your voice heard in a sector _x000D_ dominated by men? Maybe the problem is that you are trudging slowly up _x000D_ the career ladder and want to learn how to ascend more quickly? ..

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There's a useful calculation being employed by Wall Street, Silicon _x000D_ Valley and maths professors all over the world, and it predicts that the_x000D_ human species will become extinct in 760 years. Unfortunately, there is_x000D_ disagreement over how to apply the formula, and some argue that..

So you want to be a YouTuber, but your videos only get a handful of views and your fan base just doesn't seem to grow? How come you haven't made it big yet? Read This If You Want To Be YouTube Famous gives you everything you need to make videos that will net you millions of subscribers and the money..

With over a million copies already sold, this is the newly updated edition of the definitive collection of great speeches ancient and modern. From calls to arms to demands for peace, and from cries of freedom to words of inspiration, this stirring anthology captures the voices of prophets and politi..

'Take on January with new-found serenity with this series of self-help books' StylistOvercome your fears and change your life.We all feel frightened sometimes - it's totally natural - but if fear is holding you back, making you feel stuck in a rut and hindering your ambitions, it's time to make chan..

We all do it - how to be a better liar, spot a charlatan and tell the difference between truth and fiction In Born Liars, Ian Leslie takes the reader on an exhilarating tour of ideas that brings the latest news about deception back from the frontiers of psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy,..

'The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.'Eleanor Roosevelt Immerse yourself in the words of the world's best writers, leaders and thinkers with this beautiful book of motivational words and quotes. Inspire your heart, free your mind, and bask in the glow of positi..

'Empowers, enlightens and entertains with every sentence.' Elizabeth DayWe all have difficult moments at work, times when we feel awkward, when our daily micro interactions make us uncomfortable, perhaps when we have to say no or assert ourselves in a way that makes us feel less like ourselves, less..

From the man the Wall Street Journal describes as a 'global change guru', more than one hundred of the trends that touch every aspect of our lives. This new and updated edition looks even farther into the future, predicting trends past the first decades o..

From Descartes' famous line 'I think therefore I am' to Kant's fascinating discussions of morality, the thinkers of the Enlightenment have helped to shape the modern world. Addressing such important subjects as the foundations of knowledge and the role of ethics, the theories of these philosophers c..

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Explore the fascinating world of the human psyche with this accessible and concise guide to the fundamentals of psychology.Broken down by subject, from the psychology of ageing to the psychology of relationships, happiness to mental illness (and with everything in between), this book brings toge..

Your body needs maintaining to keep it healthy. So does your mind. This sounds simple, but tired and outdated ideas that tell men how they ought to be mean that this message gets lost. And the results speak for themselves: suicide is the biggest killer of men under 50. There’s no more room for debat..