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The Industries of the Future - Thryft
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Alec J. Ross | Simon & Schuster

The Industries of the Future

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This book is a must-read for anyone curious about the future. Alec Ross, with his extensive experience as Hillary Clinton's Senior Advisor for Innovation, provides a unique perspective on the industries that will shape our economic future. Through his engaging storytelling and thoughtful analysis, Ross explores topics like robotics, artificial intelligence, genomics, cybercrime, and digital technology. The book not only offers a comprehensive understanding of these industries but also highlights the best opportunities for progress and adaptation. It is an eye-opening and informative read that will leave you excited and prepared for the future.
How Music Got Free : A Story of Obsession and Invention - Thryft
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This book is a thrilling journey that takes you deep into the dark underbelly of the music industry, where obsession, crime, and innovation collide. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research, Stephen Witt uncovers the untold story of how digital music piracy changed the course of the internet. It's a must-read for anyone intrigued by the intersection of technology and music, offering a captivating glimpse into a world of greed, cunning, genius, and deceit. Get ready to be immersed in a gripping narrative that reveals the true revolutionaries behind a digital artform.
Recommended for aspiring entrepreneurs seeking inspiration and lessons in tech industry innovation. This book offers a captivating account of the rise of Uber and Airbnb, showcasing the determination and audacity of their founders. It highlights the challenges they faced, including ethical and legal obstacles, and provides insights into the changing landscape of business in the digital age. A must-read for those interested in the transformative power of technology in shaping our world.
Move Fast and Break Things : How Facebook, Google and Amazon Have Cornered Culture and Undermined Democracy - Thryft
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Recommendation: - If you're curious about the impact of tech giants like Facebook, Google, and Amazon on our culture and democracy, "Move Fast and Break Things" is a must-read. Jonathan Taplin provides a powerful history lesson, revealing how these companies have amassed political power comparable to Big Oil and Big Pharma. This thought-provoking book sheds light on the reallocation of revenue from creators to monopolies, and challenges us to consider the future of digital platforms.
Click.ology: What Works in Online Shopping and How Your Business Can Use Consumer Psychology to Succeed
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If you're looking to decode the digital marketplace, "Click.ology" could be your digital Rosetta Stone. Graham Jones delves into the human psychology behind online shopping, offering practical insights that could revolutionize your e-commerce strategy. Understanding the nuances of why consumers click 'buy' or abandon their cart can be the edge your business needs in the ever-evolving online economy.
The Facebook Effect : The Inside Story of the Company That is Connecting the World - Thryft
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The inside story of Facebook, told with the full, exclusive cooperation of founder Mark Zuckerberg and the company's other leaders.In little more than half a decade, Facebook has gone from a dorm-room novelty to a company with 500 million users. It is one of the fastest growing companies in history, an essential part of the social life not only of teenagers but hundreds of millions of adults worldwide. As Facebook spreads around the globe, it creates surprising effects—even becoming instrumental in political protests from Colombia to Iran.Veteran technology reporter David Kirkpatrick had the full cooperation of Facebook’s key executives in researching this fascinating history of the company and its impact on our lives. Kirkpatrick tells us how Facebook was created, why it has flourished, and where it is going next. He chronicles its successes and missteps, and gives readers the most complete assessment anywhere of founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the central figure in the company’s remarkable ascent. This is the Facebook story that can be found nowhere else.How did a nineteen-year-old Harvard student create a company that has transformed the Internet and how did he grow it to its current enormous size? Kirkpatrick shows how Zuckerberg steadfastly refused to compromise his vision, insistently focusing on growth over profits and preaching that Facebook must dominate (his word) communication on the Internet. In the process, he and a small group of key executives have created a company that has changed social life in the United States and elsewhere, a company that has become a ubiquitous presence in marketing, altering politics, business, and even our sense of our own identity. This is the Facebook Effect.
Book recommendation: - This book is a perfect guide for businesses aiming to expand their innovation capabilities globally. With practical frameworks and real-life examples, it shows how to acquire and integrate crucial knowledge from various sources. By optimizing your innovation footprint, improving communication, and enhancing collaboration, you can unlock the full potential of global innovation, giving your company a competitive edge. Don't miss out on this opportunity to transform your business on a global scale!
Production And Operations Analysis - Thryft
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Steven Nahmias | Irwin/mcgraw-hill

Production And Operations Analysis

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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding and improving production and operations processes. With its clear and comprehensive explanations, it provides a complete guide to analyzing and optimizing these essential business functions. Whether you're a student or a professional, this book will help you gain a deep understanding of production and operations analysis and apply it in real-world scenarios.
Fun Inc. - Thryft
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Tom Chatfield | Pegasus Books

Fun Inc.

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Recommendation: If you've ever been curious about the captivating realm of video games and their impact on our society, "Fun Inc." is a must-read. Tom Chatfield delves deep into the evolution of the gaming industry, unveiling fascinating facts and statistics that challenge common stereotypes. From the influential role of female gamers to the mind-boggling budgets behind blockbuster games, this book sheds light on the ever-growing influence of virtual worlds. Whether you're a dedicated gamer or simply intrigued by the power of technology, "Fun Inc." will open your eyes to a whole new level of entertainment.
Science Business: The Promise, the Reality, and the Future of Biotech
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Gary P. Pisano | Harvard Business School Press

Science Business: The Promise, the Reality, and the Future of Biotech

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If you're intrigued by the intersecting paths of science and commerce, "Science Business" offers a compelling examination. Gary P. Pisano delves into why biotech hasn't lived up to its hype, making it a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the future of this high-stakes sector. It's an insightful critique with constructive solutions that should interest professionals and enthusiasts keen on understanding the industry's dynamics.
Competing for the Future - Thryft
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"Competitive strategy book that focuses on future success. Useful for executives who want to stay ahead in the marketplace by developing industry foresight and proactively shaping industry structure. Offers a coherent model for identifying and accomplishing future goals. Provides practical advice on how to reinvent overall strategy and leverage resources to mobilize for the future."
Point and Figure Charting : The Essential Application for Forecasting and Tracking Market Prices - Thryft
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Point and Figure Charting is an excellent read for traders, portfolio managers, and individual investors who want to learn actual trading techniques for charting price movements in stocks, options, and commodities. This book is unique in its focus on point and figure charting, which is known for its accurate forecasting of price and market movements. By using the techniques outlined in this book, users can expect to enhance their trading strategies and achieve greater success in the market.
The One Device : The Secret History of the iPhone - Thryft
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Brian Merchant | Corgi

The One Device : The Secret History of the iPhone

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The One Device is a captivating read for anyone interested in the history and impact of the iPhone. Merchant's firsthand account of the creation of the iPhone takes readers on a journey through history and around the world. The book provides a unique insight into one of the most innovative companies in history, as well as the development of cutting-edge technology that we now take for granted.
This book could be a good read for those in leadership positions in product development who are looking to implement efficient processes. The unique feature of this book is its focus on combining design and Six Sigma methodologies to achieve optimal results. Users could potentially review the book as practical and informative for improving product development processes.
Blur : The Speed of Change in the Connected Economy - Thryft
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BLUR is a great read for entrepreneurs and business leaders who want to thrive in the new connected economy. The authors, Stan Davis and Chris Meyer, provide a framework for adapting to the changes brought about by speed, connectivity, and intangibles in business. Through real-world examples from enterprises such as Amazon and MCI, they demonstrate how to deliver and capture value, evaluate success, develop strategy, and manage organizations in this rapidly changing economic landscape. This book is an essential guide for anyone who wants to thrive in the modern business world.
One Road, Many Dreams : China's Bold Plan to Remake the Global Economy - Thryft
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If you're interested in understanding China's ambitions to reshape the global economy and challenge the existing economic and political world order, then One Road, Many Dreams is a fantastic read. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of China's massive One Belt, One Road initiative - its objectives, impact, and chances of success/failure. It is written by three highly regarded political economists who explore the opportunities and threats this initiative poses to China, the West, and the rest of the world. Whether you're a student, business leader, or policy-maker, this book is a must-read to stay informed about one of the most significant and seismic shifts in the global structure of power in our times.
Zone to Win : Organizing to Compete in an Age of Disruption - Thryft
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"Zone to Win" is a practical guidebook for established enterprises to overcome limitations and succeed in a disruptive business world. Geoffrey Moore's vast experience and consulting work with companies like Salesforce and Microsoft have made this book a powerful tool for businesses looking to grow and embrace innovation. This book offers a step-by-step guide for spurring growth, initiating mergers and acquisitions, and standing out among competitors. Highly recommended for executives and entrepreneurs looking for practical solutions.
Zoom : The Global Race to Fuel the Car of the Future - Thryft
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Recommendation: "Zoom" is a must-read for anyone interested in the future of cars and transportation. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the oil and car industries while also focusing on the race to create more environmentally friendly modes of transportation. With a multitude of perspectives from key players in the energy and car sectors, the book is able to effectively convey the importance of transitioning to cleaner energy sources. Overall, "Zoom" is a great read for anyone passionate about sustainability and global progress.
Aerotropolis - Thryft
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Greg Lindsay, John D. Kasarda  | Farrar, Straus And Giroux

Aerotropolis

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Recommended for business-minded readers interested in the future of urban living. Explores the concept of the aerotropolis, a combination of airport, city, and business hub. Provides insights into the challenges and opportunities of instant cities and the impact on the environment.
Economics of Electronic Commerce - Thryft
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Andrew B. Whinston | New Riders Pub

Economics of Electronic Commerce

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The "Economics of Electronic Commerce" is an essential read for anyone interested in the economic aspects of the electronic market. This book provides foundational information on technological developments, business strategies, and policies to help readers understand the fundamental implications of electronic commerce. It is particularly useful for Internet consultants and economists looking to gain insight into the future of the Internet.
The Sovereign Individual: Mastering the Transition to the Information Age - Thryft
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"The Sovereign Individual" is a must-read for those seeking to navigate the financial challenges brought about by the Information Age. The book explores the transition from an industrial to an information-based society, providing insights and strategies for individuals to adapt financially. The book's most unique and essential feature is its bold prediction of disaster on Wall Street, borne out by Black Tuesday, which adds credibility to the authors' analysis and recommendations. The book is highly recommended for investors and individuals seeking to understand the shift in society's power structures and adapt accordingly.
Decision Support Systems and Intelligent Systems : International Edition - Thryft
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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in learning about contemporary approaches to decision making for organizations. The author takes a modern approach that includes the use of web-based technologies and knowledge management to support enterprise decision making. The book covers a wide range of topics and provides in-depth explanations of decision support theories and practices. Overall, readers will find this book to be an invaluable resource that provides valuable insight into the complex world of modern decision making for managers in the digital age.
How Google Works - Thryft
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Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg  | Grand Central Publishing

How Google Works

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This book provides a unique insight into the business strategies that have made Google an icon in the tech industry. It is recommended for those interested in business management, corporate culture and innovation. The book also offers practical advice for entrepreneurs and managers looking to create a successful company culture that nurtures creativity and attracts the best talent available.
Bitcoin Billionaires : A True Story of Genius, Betrayal and Redemption - Thryft
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Recommended for readers interested in the Winklevosses' journey of redemption and crypto's rise to prominence. Mezrich's fast-paced writing style and insider access make for an engaging read.
Technical Analysis from A to Z - Thryft
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Steven B. Achelis | Mcgraw-hill

Technical Analysis from A to Z

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Recommendation: Technical Analysis from A to Z by Steven Achelis is an excellent guide for traders who are interested in technical analysis. The book covers a vast array of technical tools and indicators that are necessary for successful trading in stocks, bonds, futures, and options. One of the most unique and distinctive features of the book is the inclusion of over 35 brand new indicators which are not available in other books. This feature alone makes it a valuable asset for anyone who wants to stay ahead in the market. Overall, this book is a must-have for both newcomers and veterans in technical analysis.
The Fourth Industrial Revolution - Thryft
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Klaus Schwab | Penguin Group

The Fourth Industrial Revolution

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The Fourth Industrial Revolution is a must-read for anyone interested in the future of technology and its impact on society. The author, Klaus Schwab, founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Forum, provides a comprehensive overview of the key technologies that are driving this revolution and explores the major impacts on governments, businesses, civil society and individuals. Schwab also offers bold ideas for what can be done to shape a better future for all, making this book an essential read for anyone interested in the future of technology and its impact on society.
What's Next? : Unconventional Wisdom on the Future of the World Economy - Thryft
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Recommended for those seeking informed economic insight.
Making the Modern World - Materials and Dematerialization - Thryft
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Vaclav Smil | Wiley

Making the Modern World - Materials and Dematerialization

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"Making the Modern World" provides insightful analysis of the impact of material consumption on the world today, and offers potential solutions to mitigate its effects. The book explores the evolution of material usage, its extraction and production processes, and the energy costs associated with it. It also highlights potential pathways to dematerialization, recognizing the constraints that make this difficult. This book is perfect for readers interested in resource economics, environmental studies, energy analysis, mineral geology, industrial organization, manufacturing, and material science.
The Relational Economy : Geographies of Knowing and Learning - Thryft
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This book is a valuable resource for those who want to gain knowledge about the impact of global changes in technology, demand, and competition on the organization of production and the circulation of knowledge across local, national, and global flows. The book employs a novel relational framework, which recognizes values, interpretative frameworks, and decision-making practices as subject to the contextuality of the social institutions that characterize the relationships between the human agents. This book is highly recommended for researchers, academics, and students studying social sciences.
Data Crush: How the Information Tidal Wave Is Driving New Business Opportunities - Thryft
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Data Crush could be a good read for business owners and entrepreneurs who are trying to keep up with today's technology-driven landscape. The book elaborates on the importance of collecting and analyzing customer data to understand preferences and predict future behavior. The book provides real-world examples of companies like Amazon, Home Depot and Ford, as well as newer players like Groupon and scores of niche-market winners, who have succeeded by leveraging big data. Readers will gain an understanding of the key drivers of data proliferation, including cloud computing and digital commerce, and will be provided with insights on how to make sense of this constantly updated universe of valuable information.
The Innovator's Dilemma : When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail - Thryft
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This book would be a great read for entrepreneurs, business owners and anyone interested in innovation. It highlights the challenges that come with innovation, even in established companies. It also provides insights on how to handle the dilemmas encountered when managing innovation in organizations. The book's unique and distinctive feature is its ability to provide strategies for dealing with innovation-related challenges.
What Would Google Do? - Thryft
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Jeff Jarvis | Harper Business

What Would Google Do?

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“Eye-opening, thought-provoking, and enlightening.”— USA Today “An indispensable guide to the business logic of the networked era.”—Clay Shirky, author of Here Comes Everybody “A stimulating exercise in thinking really, really big.”— San Jose Mercury News What Would Google Do? is an indispensable manual for survival and success in today’s internet-driven marketplace. By “reverse engineering the fastest growing company in the history of the world,” author Jeff Jarvis, proprietor of Buzzmachine.com, one of the Web’s most widely respected media blogs, offers indispensible strategies for solving the toughest new problems facing businesses today. With a new afterword from the author, What Would Google Do? is the business book that every leader or potential leader in every industry must read.
New Rules for the New Economy : 10 Ways the Network Economy is Changing Everything - Thryft
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Recommendation: Kevin Kelly's New Rules for the New Economy is a must-read for entrepreneurs and business leaders. The book provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the fundamental shifts happening in the economy as a result of technology. Kelly's 10 rules demonstrate the importance of harnessing the power of innovation and imagination in a rapidly changing landscape. Filled with practical insights and strategies, this book is perfect for anyone seeking to stay ahead of the curve.
Strategic Outsourcing : Risk Management, Methods and Benefits - Thryft
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This book is a must-read for managers responsible for outsourcing who want to avoid common pitfalls and achieve success. It provides a clear methodology to determine core competencies that should be kept in-house, align outsourcing with corporate strategy, select vendors, and negotiate contracts that benefit both parties. It also covers handling recomposition as contracts end, an important topic in today's fast-changing business environment.
When The Knowledge-Creating Company (OUP; nearly 40,000 copies sold) appeared, it was hailed as a landmark work in the field of knowledge management. Now, Enabling Knowledge Creation ventures even further into this all-important territory, showing how firms can generate and nurture ideas by using the concepts introduced in the first book.Weaving together lessons from such international leaders as Siemens, Unilever, Skandia, and Sony, along with their own first-hand consulting experiences, the authors introduce knowledge enabling--the overall set of organizational activities that promote knowledge creation--and demonstrate its power to transform an organization's knowledge into value-creating actions. They describe the five key "knowledge enablers" and outline what it takes to instill a knowledge vision, manage conversations, mobilize knowledge activists, create the right context for knowledge creation, and globalize local knowledge.The authors stress that knowledge creation must be more than the exclusive purview of one individual--or designated "knowledge" officer. Indeed, it demands new roles and responsibilities for everyone in the organization--from the elite in the executive suite to the frontline workers on the shop floor. Whether an activist, a caring expert, or a corporate epistemologist who focuses on the theory of knowledge itself, everyone in an organization has a vital role to play in making "care" an integral part of the everyday experience; in supporting, nurturing, and encouraging microcommunities of innovation and fun; and in creating a shared space where knowledge is created, exchanged, and used for sustained, competitive advantage.This much-anticipated sequel puts practical tools into the hands of managers and executives who are struggling to unleash the power of knowledge in their organization.
Zero to One : Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future - Thryft
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If you want to build a better future, you must believe in secrets.The great secret of our time is that there are still uncharted frontiers to explore and new inventions to create. In Zero to One, legendary entrepreneur and investor Peter Thiel shows how we can find singular ways to create those new things. Thiel begins with the contrarian premise that we live in an age of technological stagnation, even if we’re too distracted by shiny mobile devices to notice. Information technology has improved rapidly, but there is no reason why progress should be limited to computers or Silicon Valley. Progress can be achieved in any industry or area of business. It comes from the most important skill that every leader must master: learning to think for yourself.Doing what someone else already knows how to do takes the world from 1 to n, adding more of something familiar. But when you do something new, you go from 0 to 1. The next Bill Gates will not build an operating system. The next Larry Page or Sergey Brin won’t make a search engine. Tomorrow’s champions will not win by competing ruthlessly in today’s marketplace. They will escape competition altogether, because their businesses will be unique. Zero to One presents at once an optimistic view of the future of progress in America and a new way of thinking about innovation: it starts by learning to ask the questions that lead you to find value in unexpected places.
Mortgage Valuation Models : Embedded Options, Risk, and Uncertainty - Thryft
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Mortgage-backed securities (MBS) are among the most complex of all financial instruments. Analysis of MBS requires blending empirical analysis of borrower behavior with the mathematical modeling of interest rates and home prices. Over the past 25 years, Andrew Davidson and Alexander Levin have been at the leading edge of MBS valuation and risk analysis.Mortgage Valuation Embedded Options, Risk, and Uncertainty contains a detailed description of the sophisticated theories and advanced methods that the authors employ in real-world analyses of mortgage-backed securities. Issues such as complexity, borrower options, uncertainty, and model risk play a central role in the authors' approach to the valuation of MBS. The coverage spans the range of mortgage products from loans and TBA (to-be-announced) pass-through securities to subordinate tranches of subprime-mortgage securitizations. With reference to the classical CAPM and APT, the book advocates extending the concept of risk-neutrality to modeling home prices and borrower options, well beyond interest rates. It describes valuation methods for both agency and non-agency MBS including pricing new loans; approaches to prudent risk measurement, ranking, and decomposition; and methods for modeling prepayments and defaults of borrowers.The authors also reveal quantitative causes of the 2007-09 financial crisis and provide insight into the future of the U.S. housing finance system and mortgage modeling as this field continues to evolve. This book will serve as a foundation for the future development of models for mortgage-backed securities.
Winning on Purpose : The Unbeatable Strategy of Loving Customers - Thryft
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Winning on Purpose could be a good read for entrepreneurs and business leaders who are looking to enhance their customer loyalty. The book provides insights into the Net Promoter System and how businesses with superior NPS can consistently deliver higher returns to shareholders across various industries. The author delves deep into the concept of Earned Growth Rate (EGR), which helps businesses leverage the power of NPS to achieve both personal and business success. This book is an indispensable guide for inspiring customer love within your own team.
Powershift : Knowledge, Wealth and Violence at the Edge of the 21st Century - Thryft
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This book is a must-read for those interested in understanding the changing nature of power in the modern world. Toffler offers insightful analysis into the shifting geopolitical landscape and how knowledge plays a crucial role in shaping it. With over 500 pages, the book is comprehensive and detailed, providing a thorough understanding of the topic.
This is the inside, behind-the-scenes story of airbnb -- the company reshaping how we travel. Two broke art school graduates set up a platform that – in six short years – became the largest provider of accommodation in the world. Now valued at $25.5 billion, it is in the very top tier of Silicon Valley ‘unicorn’ startups.Yet Airbnb has been controversial – disrupting a $500 billion hotel industry makes you a few enemies – and many regulators and politicians want to shut it down. Hotel owners don’t know whether to copy it or kill it, neighbours of Airbnb rentals complain about transient visitors, hosts report increases of damaged property, and some tech industry analysts think it’s grossly overvalued. Beyond the headlines and the horror stories, Airbnb has changed the terms of travel for a whole generation. People who care more about finding like-minded locals than hotel breakfasts, and which has found a platform to build trust between hosts and guests in a way that hotels have struggled to replicate.This is the first, definitive book to tell the remarkable story behind Airbnb in all its forms–cultural zeitgeist, hotel disruptor, enemy to regulators–and the first in-depth character study of its leader Brian Chesky, the thoughtful, curious 34-year old founder and CEO, by the journalist who knows him best. On the way we’ll discover why their business idea took root, the mistakes they made and how they learned from them, how they have grown surrounded by controversy, the parallels with Uber, and where they are going next.
The Membership Economy: Find Your Super Users, Master the Forever Transaction, and Build Recurring Revenue - Thryft
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The Membership Economy could be a good read for business owners or entrepreneurs seeking to implement membership or subscription-based models for their company. This book offers guidance on how to turn ordinary customers into loyal members and how to create self-generating revenue streams. The author provides real-life examples of successful membership models used by established companies such as AmEx and Weight Watchers, as well as smaller dot-coms like SurveyMonkey and Pandora.
The Fourth Industrial Revolution - Thryft
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Klaus Schwab | Currency

The Fourth Industrial Revolution

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"The Fourth Industrial Revolution" is a must-read for those interested in understanding the profound impacts of emerging technologies. Klaus Schwab deftly outlines the groundbreaking technological advancements that will shape the future, ranging from supercomputers to biosynthetic materials, and how they will affect industries, economies, and societies. With bold ideas on how to harness these changes, Schwab offers a unique perspective on how we can strive towards a more ethical and better future.
The Startup Owner's Manual : The Step-By-Step Guide for Building a Great Company - Thryft
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Now a decade after the Four Steps to the Epiphany sparked the Lean Startup revolution, comes its sequel…The Startup Owner's ManualThe Manual incorporates 10 years of learning and best practicesthat have swept the startup world. It:Incorporates the "Business Model Canvas" as the organizing principle for startup hypothesesProvides separate paths and advice for web/mobile products versus physical productsOffers a wealth of detailed instruction on how to get, keep, and grow customers recognizing the different techniques for web and physical channelsAnd teaches a "new math" for startups: "metrics that matter for fueling growth"The Startup Owner's Manual is a step-by-step, near-encyclopedic reference manual or "how to" for building a successful, scalable startup. Want to know what to do the first, week, month or year?What's the right distribution channel for your product?How to get traffic to your web site? …and how to activate customers or users on arrival?Who are the right "first customers," and why? …plus many more great tips in nearly 500 pages, complete with index, glossary, and Customer Development ChecklistsIt's the indispensible reference guide for any startup founder, entrepreneur, investor or educator.
Hedge Funds in Emerging Markets - Thryft
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Gordon de Brouwer | Cambridge University Press

Hedge Funds in Emerging Markets

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This book is a must-read for finance enthusiasts who want to know about the controversial world of hedge funds and their impact on global markets. Through case studies and analysis, De Brouwer presents a balanced view of the workings of hedge funds, their activities in East Asia during the Asian financial crisis, and their role for institutional investors. The book also offers policy proposals to limit their destabilizing effects, making it a valuable resource for policymakers and investors.
Powershift : Knowledge, Wealth, and Power at the Edge of the 21st Century - Thryft
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In Powershift, Alvin Toffler brings to a climax the ideas set forth in his previous works to offer a stunning vision of the future that will change your life.In Powershift, Toffler argues that while headlines focus on shifts of power at the global level, equally significant shifts are taking place in the everyday world we all inhabit - the world of supermarkets and hospitals, banks and business offices, television and telephones, politics and personal life. The very nature of power is changing under your eyes.
Flash Boys : A Wall Street Revolt - Thryft
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Michael Lewis | W. W. Norton & Company

Flash Boys : A Wall Street Revolt

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Four years after his #1 bestseller The Big Short, Michael Lewis returns to Wall Street to report on a high-tech predator stalking the equity markets.Flash Boys is about a small group of Wall Street guys who figure out that the U.S. stock market has been rigged for the benefit of insiders and that, post–financial crisis, the markets have become not more free but less, and more controlled by the big Wall Street banks. Working at different firms, they come to this realization separately; but after they discover one another, the flash boys band together and set out to reform the financial markets. This they do by creating an exchange in which high-frequency trading—source of the most intractable problems—will have no advantage whatsoever.The characters in Flash Boys are fabulous, each completely different from what you think of when you think “Wall Street guy.” Several have walked away from jobs in the financial sector that paid them millions of dollars a year. From their new vantage point they investigate the big banks, the world’s stock exchanges, and high-frequency trading firms as they have never been investigated, and expose the many strange new ways that Wall Street generates profits.The light that Lewis shines into the darkest corners of the financial world may not be good for your blood pressure, because if you have any contact with the market, even a retirement account, this story is happening to you. But in the end, Flash Boys is an uplifting read. Here are people who have somehow preserved a moral sense in an environment where you don’t get paid for that; they have perceived an institutionalized injustice and are willing to go to war to fix it.
Console Wars : Sega, Nintendo, and the Battle That Defined a Generation - Thryft
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Console Wars would be a great read for video game enthusiasts interested in the history and business aspect of the industry. The book provides an in-depth look at how Sega challenged Nintendo's video game monopoly, the unconventional tactics used by Tom Kalinske and his team to transform Sega, and the corporate war that followed. It is unique in its focus on the business side of the video game industry and provides insights into the strategies of market leaders.
Foreword by Bill GatesMicrosoft’s CEO tells the inside story of the company’s continuing transformation, tracing his own personal journey from a childhood in India to leading some of the most significant technological changes in the digital era. As much a humanist as engineer and executive, Nadella concludes with his vision for the coming wave of intelligent technologies and a distinct call to action for leaders everywhere.Hit Refresh is about individual change, about the transformation happening inside of Microsoft and the technology that will soon impact all of our lives—the arrival of the most exciting and disruptive wave of technology humankind has experienced: artificial intelligence, mixed reality, and quantum computing.It’s about how people, organizations, and societies can and must transform "hit refresh" in their persistent quest for new energy, new ideas, and continued relevance and renewal. At its core, it’s about us humans and how our one unique quality—empathy—will become ever more valuable in a world where technological advancement will disrupt the status quo as never before.Satya Nadella explores a fascinating childhood before immigrating to the U.S. and how he learned to lead along the way. He then shares his meditations as sitting CEO—one who is mostly unknown following the brainy Bill Gates and energetic Steve Ballmer. He tells the inside story of how a company rediscovered its soul—transforming everything from culture to their fiercely competitive landscape and industry partnerships. Nadella concludes with his vision for the coming wave of technology and by exploring the potential impact to society and delivering call to action for world leaders."Ideas excite me," Nadella explains. "Empathy grounds and centers me." Hit Refresh is a reflection, meditations, and series of recommendations presented as algorithms from a principled, deliberative leader searching for improvement—for himself, for a storied company, and for society.
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“A fresh perspective on business practices or working lives…and a snappy introduction to a new way of thinking” (Financial Times), The Misfit Economy shows how lessons in innovation, salesmanship, and entrepreneurship can come from surprising places: pirates, bootleggers, counterfeiters, hustlers, and others living on the fringe of society.Who are the greatest innovators in the world? You’re probably thinking Steve Jobs, Thomas Edison, Henry Ford. The usual suspects. Well, The Misfit Economy isn’t about them. It’s about people you’ve never heard of. It’s about people who are just as innovative, entrepreneurial, and visionary as the Jobses, Edisons, and Fords of the world, except they’re not operating out of Silicon Valley. They’re in the street markets of Sao Paulo and Guangzhou, the rubbish dumps of Lagos, the flooded coastal towns of Thailand. They are pirates, slum dwellers, computer hackers, dissidents, and inner city gang members.Across the globe, diverse innovators are working in the black, grey, and informal economies to develop solutions to myriad challenges. Far from being “deviant entrepreneurs” that pose threats to our social and economic stability, these innovators display remarkable ingenuity, pioneering original methods and best practices that we can learn from and apply to formal markets in urgent need of change.In their “well-paced read about a unique perspective on supply and demand and those who create it” (Library Journal), Alexa Clay and Kyra Maya Phillips investigate the stories of underground innovation that make up the Misfit Economy. They examine the teeming genius of the underground and ask: Who are these unknown visionaries? How do they work? How do they organize themselves? How do they catalyze and execute upon innovation? And ultimately, how can you take these lessons into your own world? The Misfit Economy tells you how.

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