Wonderland: how play made the modern world

This lushly illustrated history of popular entertainment takes a long-zoom approach, contending that the pursuit of novelty and wonder is a powerful driver of world-shaping technological change. Steven Johnson argues that, throughout history, the cutting edge of innovation lies wherever people are working the hardest to keep themselves and others amused. Johnson's storytelling is just as del…

Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts

Leadership is not about titles, status, and wielding power. A leader is anyone who takes responsibility for recognizing the potential in people and ideas, and has the courage to develop that potential. When we dare to lead, we don't pretend to have the right answers; we stay curious and ask the right questions. We don't see power as finite and hoard it; we know that power becomes infinite wh…

Start with Why : How great leaders inspire everyone to take action

Why are some people and organizations more innovative, more influential, and more profitable than others? Why do some command greater loyalty? In studying the leaders who've had the greatest influence in the world, Simon Sinek discovered that they all think, act, and communicate in the exact same way-and it's the complete opposite of what everyone else does. People like Martin Luther King Jr…

15 great ventures to start (II)

Did you know that many of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs started early in life? They sold apples, shoveled snow, sold products to their friends, and much, much more. In business, it’s essential to start early, and it’s certainly never early enough to ignite the flame for entrepreneurship in your children. This book inspires your child to start a venture, build it, lear…

Gracie's Lemonade Stand: Entrepreneurship for Kids

Gracie's Lemonade Stand is a captivating picture book that delves into the fundamental steps of entrepreneurship. Through this engaging story, readers embark on an inspiring journey alongside Gracie as she explores the essential principles necessary for starting a business. This book serves as a guide, introducing young minds to the world of entrepreneurship in an accessible and captivating man…

50 Business classics: your shortcut to the most important ideas on innovation…

What do great enterprises have in common? What sort of person leads them? Where do the best new ideas come from? A single idea can help you find the next big thing, but it takes time to filter through hundreds of business books to find inspiration. With insightful commentaries on over a century of landmark writings, 50 Business Classics presents the great entrepreneur stories, the best manag…

Sales 101: From Finding Leads and Closing Techniques to Retaining Customers a…

Sometimes, it seems like learning a new skill is impossible. But whether you are interested in pursuing a full-times sales career, want to make extra money with sales as a side hustle, or are just looking to turn your hobby into a business, everyone can benefit from knowing how to sell. With Sales 101 you can start selling now. This clear and comprehensive guide is perfect for those who are …

Bad blood: secrets and lies in a silicon valley stratup

In 2014, Theranos founder and CEO Elizabeth Holmes was widely seen as the next Steve Jobs: a brilliant Stanford dropout whose startup "unicorn" promised to revolutionize the medical industry with its breakthrough device, which performed the whole range of laboratory tests from a single drop of blood. Backed by investors such as Larry Ellison and Tim Draper, Theranos sold shares in a fundraising…

One up on wall street: how to use what you already know to make money in the …

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Ed. 1

ISBN/ISSN

9780743200400

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304 p. ; 21 cm

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650 LYN O

The richest man in Babylon: the success secrets of the ancients

Edition

Ed. 1

ISBN/ISSN

9789815144949

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180 p. ; 21 cm

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650 CLA T