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Superfreakonomics : Global Cooling, Patriotic Prostitutes, and Why Suicide Bombers Should Buy Life Insurance - Thryft
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The New York Times best-selling Freakonomics was a worldwide sensation, selling over four million copies in thirty-five languages and changing the way we look at the world. Now, Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner return with SuperFreakonomics, and fans and newcomers alike will find that the freakquel is even bolder, funnier, and more surprising than the first.Four years in the making, SuperFreakonomics asks not only the tough questions, but the unexpected ones: What's more dangerous, driving drunk or walking drunk? Why is chemotherapy prescribed so often if it's so ineffective? Can a sex change boost your salary?SuperFreakonomics challenges the way we think all over again, exploring the hidden side of everything with such questions as:How is a street prostitute like a department-store Santa?Why are doctors so bad at washing their hands?How much good do car seats do?What's the best way to catch a terrorist?Did TV cause a rise in crime?What do hurricanes, heart attacks, and highway deaths have in common?Are people hard-wired for altruism or selfishness?Can eating kangaroo save the planet?Which adds more value: a pimp or a Realtor?Levitt and Dubner mix smart thinking and great storytelling like no one else, whether investigating a solution to global warming or explaining why the price of oral sex has fallen so drastically. By examining how people respond to incentives, they show the world for what it really is – good, bad, ugly, and, in the final analysis, super freaky.Freakonomics has been imitated many times over – but only now, with SuperFreakonomics, has it met its match.
Lee Kuan Yew - The Grand Master's Insights On China, The United States, And The World - Thryft
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Grand strategist and founder of modern Singapore offers key insights and controversial opinions on globalization, geopolitics, economic growth, and democracy.When Lee Kuan Yew speaks, presidents, prime ministers, diplomats, and CEOs listen. Lee, the founding father of modern Singapore and its prime minister from 1959 to 1990, has honed his wisdom during more than fifty years on the world stage. Almost single-handedly responsible for transforming Singapore into a Western-style economic success, he offers a unique perspective on the geopolitics of East and West. American presidents from Richard Nixon to Barack Obama have welcomed him to the White House; British prime ministers from Margaret Thatcher to Tony Blair have recognized his wisdom; and business leaders from Rupert Murdoch to Rex Tillerson, CEO of Exxon Mobil, have praised his accomplishments. This book gathers key insights from interviews, speeches, and Lee's voluminous published writings and presents them in an engaging question and answer format.Lee offers his assessment of China's future, asserting, among other things, that "China will want to share this century as co-equals with the U.S." He affirms the United States' position as the world's sole superpower but expresses dismay at the vagaries of its political system. He offers strategic advice for dealing with China and goes on to discuss India's future, Islamic terrorism, economic growth, geopolitics and globalization, and democracy. Lee does not pull his punches, offering his unvarnished opinions on multiculturalism, the welfare state, education, and the free market. This little book belongs on the reading list of every world leader--including the one who takes the oath of office on January 20, 2013.
Seeing What Others Don't : The Remarkable Ways We Gain Insights - Thryft
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"Seeing What Others Don't" by Gary Klein is an insightful study that uses real-life stories to demonstrate the process of gaining clear insight. It offers five key strategies to spot connections and contradictions, transforming the way you understand things and make decisions. This book is highly recommended for those looking to gain a unique perspective and learn from practical examples.
Inglorious Empire : What the British Did to India - Thryft
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Shashi Tharoor | C Hurst & Co

Inglorious Empire : What the British Did to India

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Recommendation: This book, Inglorious Empire by Shashi Tharoor, is a powerful examination of the true impact of British rule in India. Tharoor exposes the harsh reality of imperialism, from the brutal suppression of rebellion to the destruction of India's industry. With meticulous research and persuasive arguments, this book will challenge your understanding of history and shed light on the lasting effects of colonialism. A must-read for anyone interested in understanding the true legacy of the British Empire in India.
Risk - The Science And Politics Of Fear - Thryft
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Daniel Gardner | Virgin Publishing

Risk - The Science And Politics Of Fear

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This book is a wake-up call, exposing the hidden forces that shape our perception of risk. With compelling research and real-life examples, Gardner reveals the shocking truth behind our culture of fear. You'll gain a newfound understanding of why we fear the wrong things and how to make informed decisions in a world filled with misleading information. A must-read for anyone seeking to navigate the complex landscape of risk and regain control over their own anxieties.
Start-Up Nation : The Story of Israel's Economic Miracle - Thryft
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Senor Dan; Singer | Twelve

Start-Up Nation : The Story of Israel's Economic Miracle

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START-UP NATION addresses the trillion dollar How is it that Israel - a country of 7.1 million, only 60 years old, surrounded by enemies, in a constant state of war since its founding, with no natural resources-- produces more start-up companies than large, peaceful and stable nations like Japan, China, India, Korea, Canada and the UK?With the savvy of foreign policy insiders, Senor and Singer examine the lessons of the country's adversity-driven culture, which flattens hierarchy and elevates informality - all backed up by government policies focused on innovation. In a world where economies as diverse as Ireland, Singapore and Dubai have tried to re-create the "Israel effect", there are entrepreneurial lessons well worth noting. As America reboots its own economy and can-do spirit, there's never been a better time to look at this remarkable and resilient nation for some impressive, surprising clues.
Why Wall Street Matters - Thryft
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William D. Cohan | Allen Lane

Why Wall Street Matters

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Recommendation: - Why Wall Street Matters is a thought-provoking book that sheds light on the often misunderstood world of Wall Street. It unravels the crucial role that Wall Street plays in our daily lives, emphasizing the positive impact it has on our economy and society. Written by an experienced ex-banker, William D. Cohan, this book challenges the prevalent negative perceptions and calls for a balanced perspective. If you want to gain a deeper understanding of the true significance of Wall Street, this book is a must-read.
The Quest : Energy, Security, and the Remaking of the Modern World - Thryft
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Selected by The New York Times Book Review as a Notable Book of the Year In this gripping account of the quest for the energy that our world needs, Daniel Yergin continues the riveting story begun in his Pulitzer Prize-winning book, The Prize. A master storyteller as well as a leading energy expert, Yergin shows us how energy is an engine of global political and economic change. It is a story that spans the energies on which our civilization has been built and the new energies that are competing to replace them. From the jammed streets of Beijing to the shores of the Caspian Sea, from the conflicts in the Mideast to Capitol Hill and Silicon Valley, Yergin takes us into the decisions that are shaping our future.The drama of oil-the struggle for access, the battle for control, the insecurity of supply, the consequences of use, its impact on the global economy, and the geopolitics that dominate it-continues to profoundly affect our world.. Yergin tells the inside stories of the oil market and the surge in oil prices, the race to control the resources of the former Soviet empire, and the massive mergers that transformed the landscape of world oil. He tackles the toughest questions: Will we run out of oil? Are China and the United States destined to come into conflict over oil? How will a turbulent Middle East affect the future of oil supply?Yergin also reveals the surprising and sometimes tumultuous history of nuclear and coal, electricity, and the "shale gale" of natural gas, and how each fits into the larger marketplace. He brings climate change into unique perspective by offering an unprecedented history of how the field of climate study went from the concern of a handful of nineteenth- century scientists preoccupied with a new Ice Age into one of the most significant issues of our times.He leads us through the rebirth of renewable energies and explores the distinctive stories of wind, solar, and biofuels. He offers a perspective on the return of the electric car, which some are betting will be necessary for a growing global economy.The Quest presents an extraordinary range of characters and dramatic stories that illustrate the principles that will shape a robust and flexible energy security system for the decades to come. Energy is humbling in its scope, but our future requires that we deeply understand this global quest that is truly reshaping our world.
A Theory of Justice : Original Edition - Thryft
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A must-read for scholars of political theory. Rawls's theory of "justice as fairness" is a powerful alternative to utilitarianism, advocating for the inviolability of basic rights and liberties of citizens. This original edition, though not the definitive statement of Rawls's view, is still widely referenced and a must-read for serious students of Rawls's work.
The Culture of Contentment - Thryft
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John Kenneth Galbraith | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

The Culture of Contentment

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If you're intrigued by the intricate relationship between politics, economics, and social stagnation, "The Culture of Contentment" could be an insightful read for you. Galbraith masterfully uses the climate of the late 20th century to probe into the sense of satisfaction that can often precede serious societal challenges. Whether you're a history buff or just keen on understanding the cyclic nature of contentment and crisis, this book will offer a thought-provoking analysis.
In the Company of Women : Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs - Thryft
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"In the Company of Women is the perfect read for anyone who is looking for motivation and inspiration to fuel their own business ventures. Through interviews with over 100 successful women from diverse backgrounds, this book provides practical advice on how to succeed in entrepreneurship while staying true to your beliefs. The lush photographs and individual stories of these women's paths to success will captivate and motivate readers to pursue their dreams fearlessly."
The Smartest Guys in the Room : The Amazing Rise and Scandalous Fall of Enron - Thryft
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There were dozens of books about Watergate, but only All the President's Men gave readers the full story, with all the drama and nuance and exclusive reporting. And thirty years later, if you're going to read only one book on Watergate, that's still the one. Today, Enron is the biggest business story of our time, and Fortune senior writers Bethany McLean and Peter Elkind are the new Woodward and Bernstein.Remarkably, it was just two years ago that Enron was thought to epitomize a great New Economy company, with its skyrocketing profits and share price. But that was before Fortune published an article by McLean that asked a seemingly innocent question: How exactly does Enron make money? From that point on, Enron's house of cards began to crumble. Now, McLean and Elkind have investigated much deeper, to offer the definitive book about the Enron scandal and the fascinating people behind it.Meticulously researched and character driven, Smartest Guys in the Room takes the reader deep into Enron's past—and behind the closed doors of private meetings. Drawing on a wide range of unique sources, the book follows Enron's rise from obscurity to the top of the business world to its disastrous demise. It reveals as never before major characters such as Ken Lay, Jeff Skilling, and Andy Fastow, as well as lesser known players like Cliff Baxter and Rebecca Mark. Smartest Guys in the Room is a story of greed, arrogance, and deceit—a microcosm of all that is wrong with American business today. Above all, it's a fascinating human drama that will prove to be the authoritative account of the Enron scandal.
The Firm : The Story of McKinsey and Its Secret Influence on American Business - Thryft
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"The Firm provides a fascinating look at the inner workings of McKinsey & Company, the consulting firm behind some of the biggest and best American organizations. Author Duff McDonald delves into the successes and failures of McKinsey, exposing its powerful influence on American business. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the world of management consulting and its impact on the corporate world."
Merchants of Doubt : How a Handful of Scientists Obscured the Truth on Issues from Tobacco Smoke to Global Warming - Thryft
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"Merchants of Doubt" is a must-read book for those interested in the science behind government policies and corporate manipulation. The book clearly outlines the ways in which a handful of scientists and advisers have misled the public to deny scientific evidence. The book's unique feature is that it includes the stories of the same scientists who denied the link between cigarette smoking and lung cancer, acid rain and coal smoke, and global warming and CO2 emissions. It is an eye-opening read for anyone interested in a deeper understanding of public health and environmental issues.
The Attention Merchants : The Epic Scramble to Get Inside Our Heads - Thryft
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Tim Wu | Vintage

The Attention Merchants : The Epic Scramble to Get Inside Our Heads

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This book is a great read for anyone interested in understanding how attention has become the most sought after commodity in today's world. It traces the history of attention merchants, from printed newspapers to radio, television, and digital media, and details the techniques used to capture and sell human attention. Wu's vivid storytelling and incisive commentary make this book an eye-opening read that is sure to leave a lasting impression on readers.
Locke: Two Treatises of Government Student edition - Thryft
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This is a new revised version of Dr. Laslett's standard edition of Two Treatises. First published in 1960, and based on an analysis of the whole body of Locke's publications, writings, and papers. The Introduction and text have been revised to incorporate references to recent scholarship since the second edition and the bibliography has been updated.
Who Gets What - And Why : The Hidden World of Matchmaking and Market Design - Thryft
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A Nobel laureate reveals the often surprising rules that govern a vast array of activities — both mundane and life-changing — in which money may play little or no role.If you’ve ever sought a job or hired someone, applied to college or guided your child into a good kindergarten, asked someone out on a date or been asked out, you’ve participated in a kind of market. Most of the study of economics deals with commodity markets, where the price of a good connects sellers and buyers. But what about other kinds of “goods,” like a spot in the Yale freshman class or a position at Google? This is the territory of matching markets, where “sellers” and “buyers” must choose each other, and price isn’t the only factor determining who gets what.Alvin E. Roth is one of the world’s leading experts on matching markets. He has even designed several of them, including the exchange that places medical students in residencies and the system that increases the number of kidney transplants by better matching donors to patients. In Who Gets What — And Why, Roth reveals the matching markets hidden around us and shows how to recognize a good match and make smarter, more confident decisions.
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.
Seeing like a State: How Certain Schemes to Improve the Human Condition Have Failed - Thryft
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Compulsory ujamaa villages in Tanzania, collectivization in Russia, Le Corbusier’s urban planning theory realized in Brasilia, the Great Leap Forward in China, agricultural "modernization" in the Tropics—the twentieth century has been racked by grand utopian schemes that have inadvertently brought death and disruption to millions. Why do well-intentioned plans for improving the human condition go tragically awry?In this wide-ranging and original book, James C. Scott analyzes failed cases of large-scale authoritarian plans in a variety of fields. Centrally managed social plans misfire, Scott argues, when they impose schematic visions that do violence to complex interdependencies that are not—and cannot—be fully understood. Further, the success of designs for social organization depends upon the recognition that local, practical knowledge is as important as formal, epistemic knowledge. The author builds a persuasive case against "development theory" and imperialistic state planning that disregards the values, desires, and objections of its subjects. He identifies and discusses four conditions common to all planning disasters: administrative ordering of nature and society by the state; a "high-modernist ideology" that places confidence in the ability of science to improve every aspect of human life; a willingness to use authoritarian state power to effect large- scale interventions; and a prostrate civil society that cannot effectively resist such plans.
The $1000 Project - Thryft
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Canna Campbell | Penguin Viking

The $1000 Project

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Financial planner Canna Campbell saved $32,000 in twelve months by using her unique strategy of 'bundling' - saving and earning extra money in small, achievable 'parcels' of $1000. Now she wants to empower you to get the same results!Drawing on material from her popular YouTube channel and website, here Canna shares all of her tips and tricks for saving and earning additional money, as well as advice for turning these savings into long-term 'passive' income through savvy investments. She also gives general advice on how to get financially healthy, including how to clear up bad debt and how to manage your superannuation more sensibly. And she'll keep you motivated, focused and on track as you push yourself towards a better financial future.The $1000 Project is like a diet and exercise plan for your finances - you'll see the immediate results in your bank account, and you'll also come out of it feeling financially fit and strong and ready to set yourself up for success.
The Seventh Sense : Power, Fortune, and Survival in the Age of Networks - Thryft
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The Seventh Sense is an insightful workbook for people who want to navigate a complex and ever-evolving system successfully. The book highlights how our world's systems are becoming more interconnected and explains how individuals can take advantage of these networks to gain wealth, power, and prosperity while others are being left behind. This book is perfect for entrepreneurs, politicians, business leaders, and anyone seeking to understand the inner workings of the global economy.
Nudge : Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth and Happiness - Thryft
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Richard H.; Sunstein Thaler | Penguin Books

Nudge : Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth and Happiness

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"For those interested in changing their decision-making habits, Nudge provides a practical framework to do so. With real-life examples and original research, Thaler and Sunstein show how subtle changes in the presentation of choices can lead to better outcomes for individuals and society as a whole. Highly recommended for anyone seeking to improve their decision-making."
The Strategy of Conflict : With a New Preface by the Author - Thryft
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Thomas C. Schelling | Harvard University Press

The Strategy of Conflict : With a New Preface by the Author

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This book is ideal for anyone interested in understanding the intricacies of strategic thinking and conflict resolution. Schelling proposes a new way of looking at negotiations, war, and criminal deterrence, showing enlightening similarities between these seemingly disparate situations. This book offers insights into human psychology and helps readers understand why we behave the way we do in certain situations, making it a must-read for anyone looking to improve their negotiation skills or enhance their knowledge of game theory.
No Logo - Thryft
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Naomi Klein | Flamingo

No Logo

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No Logo could be a good read for someone who is interested in the culture of consumerism and its effects on society. Naomi Klein offers a thought-provoking perspective on how corporations monopolize every aspect of our daily lives and how we, as a generation, can combat it. The book is well-researched and brilliantly documents the first skirmishes of the war against consumerism. Overall, No Logo is a must-read for those seeking to understand the impact of consumer culture on society and the role they can play in creating change.
Political Risk : How Businesses and Organizations Can Anticipate Global Insecurity - Thryft
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This book, "Political Risk: How Businesses and Organizations Can Anticipate Global Insecurity," is a must-read for individuals and businesses operating in today's rapidly changing world. With insightful analysis and a practical framework, the authors, Condoleezza Rice and Amy B. Zegart, provide a comprehensive understanding of political risk and offer strategies to navigate it successfully. Through real-world examples and lessons, this book equips readers with the knowledge to predict and manage political risks, making it an essential resource for anyone who wants to stay ahead in a globalized business environment.
Dictatorland : The Men Who Stole Africa - Thryft
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Paul Kenyon | Head Of Zeus

Dictatorland : The Men Who Stole Africa

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The dictator who grew so rich on his country's cocoa crop that he built a 35-storey-high basilica in the jungles of the Ivory Coast. The austere, incorruptible leader who has shut Eritrea off from the world in a permanent state of war and conscripted every adult into the armed forces. In Equatorial Guinea, the paranoid despot who thought Hitler was the saviour of Africa and waged a relentless campaign of terror against his own people. The Libyan army officer who authored a new work of political philosophy, The Green Book, and lived in a tent with a harem of female soldiers, running his country like a mafia family business.And behind these almost incredible stories of fantastic violence and excess lie the dark secrets of Western greed and complicity, the insatiable taste for chocolate, oil, diamonds and gold that has encouraged dictators to rule with an iron hand, siphoning off their share of the action into mansions in Paris and banks in Zurich and keeping their people in dire poverty. (less)
The Four : The Hidden DNA of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google - Thryft
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Cuốn sách vạch trần bản chất của Amazon, Apple, Facebook và Google Được dịch sang 22 thứ tiếng, nằm trong danh sách “best seller” của cả New York Times và USATODAY, Tứ Đại Quyền Lực (The Four) khiến cả thế giới rúng động vì lượng sự thật nó hàm chứa trong nội dung. Quyển sách được khuyến cáo với người đọc là họ sẽ bàng hoàng không hề nhẹ trước những điều mình đọc…“Đây là quái vật của dòng sách kinh tế. Cuốn sách thiết yếu và bao quát này hết sức sắc bén, thú vị và cay nghiệt. Những nhận xét thẳng và thật của Scott Galloway chẳng kiêng dè bất cứ một đại gia công nghệ nào. Thực sự là một cuốn sách đáng đọc”, Chuyên gia tâm lý Adam Alter, giảng viên ngành tâm lý học tại trường kinh doanh Stern thuộc Đại học New York nhận xét như thế khi đọc xong Tứ Đại Quyền Lực. Đây là cuốn sách đầu tay của Scott Galloway, một giáo sư tại khoa Kinh doanh Stern thuộc đại học New York, phụ trách giảng dạy về chiến lược thương hiệu và tiếp thị số cho các học viên MBA năm thứ hai.Scott là một nhà đầu tư, đã sáng lập 9 công ty bao gồm L2, Red Envelope và Prophet. Anh cũng từng lọt vào danh sách 50 Giáo sư Kinh doanh Xuất sắc nhất thế giới của trang thông tin Poets & Quants vào năm 2012. Loạt clip hàng tuần Winners and Losers của ông trên YouTube đã thu hút được hàng chục triệu lượt xem. Vậy, tác phẩm của một giáo sư “siêu” kinh doanh này hấp dẫn người đọc ở điểm nào?Đầu tiên, đây là tác phẩm “đụng chạm” trực diện chuyện kinh doanh của Amazon, Apple, Facebook và Google, bốn doanh nghiệp có sức ảnh hưởng áp đảo nhất hành tinh này hiện nay. Bằng sự tôn trọng tuyệt đối, giáo sư Scott Galloway ghi nhận thành công và hành trình thành công của những tên tuổi đình đám nhất trong giới công nghệ này. Những con số, những phép so sánh mà tác giả mang đến cho người đọc khả năng hình dung các “ông lớn” này đang lớn đến mức nào. Đi sâu vào chiến lược kinh doanh của bốn cái tên hàng đầu, Scott Galloway cùng đồng thời lý giải từng quyết định, từng thương vụ lớn mà những doanh nghiệp này đã thực hiện. Ông quan niệm, hiểu được sự lựa chọn của bộ tứ quyền lực là hiểu được mô hình kinh doanh và cách họ tạo ra giá trị trong kỷ nguyên số. “Tôi viết cuốn sách này với hy vọng độc giả sẽ có được cái nhìn thấu đáo và nhận ra được thế mạnh của doanh nghiệp trong một nền kinh tế mà chưa bao giờ dễ trở thành tỷ phú như bây giờ, nhưng cũng chưa bao giờ trở thành triệu phú khó đến vậy”, tác giả chia sẻ. Tuy nhiên, điều khiến tác phẩm của Scott Galloway cực kỳ hấp dẫn là vì ông đã không kiêng dè khi chứng minh, hiểu biết của cả thế giới về bốn cái tên quyền lực kia gần như đều… sai bét. Vượt thoát khỏi làn khói thần bí vây quanh bộ tứ quyền lực ấy che mắt, ông thẳng tay lột phăng chiếc mặt nạ dát vàng của bộ tứ quyền lực để mổ xẻ chiến lược và năng lực thao túng siêu phàm của họ, từ đó giúp độc giả học hỏi và áp dụng những kỹ thuật đó vào sự nghiệp của chính mình.Trong nửa đầu quyển sách, tác giả đưa người đọc vào quá trình xem xét từng chàng kỵ binh và phân tích những chiến lược của họ. Các doanh nghiệp khác có thể học gì từ những chiến lược này. Trong phần thứ hai là cách thức nhận diện những thế mạnh cạnh tranh của bộ tứ này, xem cách kinh doanh mới của họ đang diễn tiến như thế nào. Bên cạnh đó, tac giả cũng cho người đọc thấy được cách thức bộ tứ bảo vệ thị trường của mình ra sao.Bằng một phong thái hết sức từ tốn, Scott Galloway đưa người đọc từ bất ngờ này sang bất ngờ khác. Đâu là tội lỗi của bốn chàng kỵ binh này? Họ đã lợi dụng các chính phủ và đối thủ cạnh tranh như thế nào trong việc bảo vệ sở hữu trí tuệ?Không chỉ dừng lại ở bốn cái tên khổng lồ, tác giả mở rộng bức tranh, mang đến độc giả cái nhìn toàn cảnh bằng cách điểm mặt các ứng cử viên công nghệ sáng giá khác, từ Netflix đến Alibaba, một Amazon thu nhỏ của Trung Hoa, rồi Uber và những người khổng lồ một thời từng làm mưa làm gió như IBM, Microsoft… để cùng tìm câu trả lời cho câu hỏi liệu họ có thể quay lại đường đua hay không? Ai trong số họ có khả năng phát triển một nền tảng chi phối hơn so với bộ tứ hiện tại? Ai sẽ có khả năng trở thành chàng kỵ binh thứ năm? Và, bộ tứ sẽ đưa con người đi đến đâu.Vạch trần bản chất kinh doanh của bốn doanh nghiệp đang ảnh hưởng rất lớn đến đời sống con người nhưng Tứ Đại Quyền lực của Scott Galloway không gây hoang mang cho người đọc. Cuộc trò chuyện ông với độc giả đầy giá trị khi ông cùng người đọc nhìn vào bản thân mình, xem những tính chất nghề nghiệp nào giúp chúng ta tồn tại và có thể hưởng lợi trong kỷ nguyên của bộ tứ quyền lực này. Như lời vị doanh nhân nổi tiếng Calvin McDonald, CEO của Sephora, Scott Galloway thành thật và táo bạo đến tàn nhẫn nhưng cuốn sách này sẽ buộc bạn thay đổi cách nghĩ của mình.Sách do nhà báo Lương Trọng Vũ, Kênh truyền hình FBNC chuyển ngữ, First News thực hiện, NXB Tổng Hợp TP.HCM ấn hành.
The Long Tail : Why the Future of Business Is Selling Less of More - Thryft

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If you've ever wondered why online stores can stock seemingly endless product ranges, "The Long Tail" is for you. It's an eye-opener that explains how the digital economy allows businesses to profit from selling a wider variety of less popular items. The book is essentially a map to understanding and navigating the vast choices of the digital marketplace.
FUTURE SHOCK - Thryft
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Future Shock is the disease of change. Its symptoms are already here. Future Shock tells what happens to people overwhelmed by too rapid change. Future Shock looks at the human side of tomorrow. Brilliantly disturbing, it analyses the new and dangerous society now emerging and shows how to come to terms with the future.
The Interesting Narrative Of The Life Of Olaudah Equiano - Thryft
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Recommended for those interested in personal narratives and history. Provides important insight into the life of a slave, as well as the historical context of the abolitionist movement.
Superfreakonomics : Global Cooling, Patriotic Prostitutes and Why Suicide Bombers Should Buy Life Insurance - Thryft
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Librarian note: An alternative cover for this ISBN can be found here.The Freakquel is here. In Superfreakonomics Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner look deeper, question harder and uncover even more hidden truths about our world, from terrorism to shark attacks, cable TV to hurricanes. They ask, among other things: ~What's a sure-fire way to catch a terrorist? ~Are people hard-wired for altruism or selfishness? ~Which cancer does chemotherapy work best for? ~Why is combating global warming easier than we think? Sometimes, the most superfreaky solution is the simplest.~from the back cover
How We Choose - Thryft
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"How We Choose" offers readers an engaging and insightful look at the complex world of human decision-making. Sheena Iyengar brilliantly explores the psychology of choice, examining how our personal biases, cultural backgrounds, and other factors influence the decisions we make. Through numerous examples and thought-provoking anecdotes, readers will gain a new understanding of how and why we make the choices we do. This book is an excellent choice for anyone interested in learning more about their own decision-making process and the biases that affect us all.
The Bed of Procrustes : Philosophical and Practical Aphorisms - Thryft
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The Bed of Procrustes  is a standalone book in Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s landmark Incerto series, an investigation of opacity, luck, uncertainty, probability, human error, risk, and decision-making in a world we don’t understand. The other books in the series are  Fooled by Randomness, The Black Swan, Antifragile,  and  Skin in the Game.By the author of the modern classic The Black Swan , this collection of aphorisms and meditations expresses his major ideas in ways you least expect.The Bed of Procrustes takes its title from Greek mythology: the story of a man who made his visitors fit his bed to perfection by either stretching them or cutting their limbs. It represents Taleb’s view of modern civilization’s hubristic side effects—modifying humans to satisfy technology, blaming reality for not fitting economic models, inventing diseases to sell drugs, defining intelligence as what can be tested in a classroom, and convincing people that employment is not slavery.Playful and irreverent, these aphorisms will surprise you by exposing self-delusions you have been living with but never recognized.With a rare combination of pointed wit and potent wisdom, Taleb plows through human illusions, contrasting the classical values of courage, elegance, and erudition against the modern diseases of nerdiness, philistinism, and phoniness.“Taleb’s crystalline nuggets of thought stand alone like esoteric poems.”— Financial Times
Plutocrats : The Rise of the New Global Super-Rich and the Fall of Everyone Else - Thryft
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Plutocrats : The Rise of the New Global Super-Rich and the Fall of Everyone Else

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A Financial Times Best Book of the YearWinner of the 2013 Lionel Gelber Prize There has always been some gap between rich and poor in this country, but in the last few decades what it means to be rich has changed dramatically. Alarmingly, the greatest income gap is not between the 1 percent and the 99 percent, but within the wealthiest 1 percent of our nation--as the merely wealthy are left behind by the rapidly expanding fortunes of the new global super-rich. Forget the 1 percent; Plutocrats proves that it is the wealthiest 0.1 percent who are outpacing the rest of us at break-neck speed. What’s changed is more than numbers. Today, most colossal fortunes are new, not inherited--amassed by perceptive businessmen who see themselves as deserving victors in a cut-throat international competition. As a transglobal class of successful professionals, today’s self-made oligarchs often feel they have more in common with one another than with their countrymen back home. Bringing together the economics and psychology of these new super-rich, Plutocrats puts us inside a league very much of its own, with its own rules. The closest mirror to our own time is the late nineteenth century Gilded Age--the era of powerful ‘robber barons’ like Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller. Then as now, emerging markets and innovative technologies collided to produce unprecedented wealth for more people than ever in human history. Yet those at the very top benefited far more than others--and from this pinnacle they exercised immense and unchecked power in their countries. Today’s closest analogue to these robber barons can be found in the turbulent economies of India, Brazil, and China, all home to ferocious market competition and political turmoil. But wealth, corruption, and populism are no longer constrained by national borders, so this new Gilded Age is already transforming the economics of the West as well. Plutocrats demonstrates how  social upheavals generated by the first Gilded Age may pale in comparison to what is in store for us, as the wealth of the entire globalized world is concentrated in fewer and fewer hands. Cracking open the tight-knit world of the new global super-rich is Chrystia Freeland, an acclaimed business journalist who has spent nearly two decades reporting on the new transglobal elite. She parses an internal Citigroup memo that urges clients to design portfolios around the international “Plutonomy” and not the national “rest”; follows Russian, Mexican, and Indian oligarchs during the privatization boom as they manipulate the levers of power to commandeer their local economies; breaks down the gender divide between the vast female-managed ‘middle class’ and the world’s one thousand billionaires; shows how, by controlling both the economic and political institutions of their nation, the richest members of China’s National People’s Congress have amassed more wealth than every branch of American government combined--the president, his cabinet, the justices of the Supreme Court, and both houses of Congress. Though the results can be shocking, Freeland dissects the lives of the world’s wealthiest individuals with empathy, intelligence, and deep insight. Brightly written, powerfully researched, and propelled by fascinating original interviews with the plutocrats themselves, Plutocrats is a tour-de-force of social and economic history, and the definitive examination of inequality in our time.
The Hungry Empire : How Britain's Quest for Food Shaped the Modern World - Thryft
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'A wholly pleasing book, which offers a tasty side dish to anyone exploring the narrative history of the British Empire' Max Hastings, Sunday TimesWINNER OF THE GUILD OF FOOD WRITERS BOOK AWARD 2018The glamorous daughter of an African chief shares a pineapple with a slave trader… Surveyors in British Columbia eat tinned Australian rabbit… Diamond prospectors in Guyana prepare an iguana curry…In twenty meals The Hungry Empire tells the story of how the British created a global network of commerce and trade in foodstuffs that moved people and plants from one continent to another, reshaping landscapes and culinary tastes. The Empire allowed Britain to harness the globe’s edible resources from cod fish and salt beef to spices, tea and sugar.Lizzie Collingham takes us on a wide-ranging culinary journey, revealing how virtually every meal we eat still contains a taste of empire.
The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty : How We Lie to Everyone - Especially Ourselves - Thryft
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Fascinating and provocative, Ariely's The Truth About Dishonesty is an insightful and brilliantly researched take on cheating, deception and willpower. Internationally bestselling author Ariely pulls no punches when it comes to home truths.
Outliers : The Story of Success - Thryft
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Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell is a must-read for those seeking to understand what it takes to be successful. Gladwell provides insightful analysis on the factors and circumstances that contribute to extraordinary success, challenging common perceptions of what it truly means to be an outlier. This book is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how culture, family, and generation can shape one's potential for success.
The Ascent of Money : A Financial History of the World - Thryft
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"The Ascent of Money" is a compelling read for anyone interested in finance, history, or both. Niall Ferguson chronicles the evolution of finance from the Italian Renaissance to the modern day, and his approachable writing style makes this complex topic engaging and informative. Readers will gain a new appreciation for how finance has shaped the world we live in today.
The Little Book of Common Sense Investing : The Only Way to Guarantee Your Fair Share of Stock Market Returns - Thryft
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This book is perfect for investors who are looking for a clear and practical guide to building wealth over the long-term through low-cost index funds. The author shares insights from some of the world's best financial minds, and emphasizes the benefits of index investing, which allows you to build a broadly diversified, low-cost portfolio without the risks of individual stocks, manager selection, and sector rotation. Whether you are a novice investor or a seasoned pro, this book will provide you with a solid strategy for achieving your financial goals and avoiding the hype and costs that can derail your investment plans. Highly recommended!
Outliers : The Story of Success - Thryft
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This book would be a good read for anyone who wants to understand the nuances of success. Using real-life examples such as Bill Gates and The Beatles, Gladwell pinpoints hidden patterns and factors that lead to extraordinary achievement. The book is thought-provoking and challenges conventional notions of success.
Superforecasting : The Art and Science of Prediction - Thryft
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Superforecasting is a must-read for anyone who wants to enhance their predictive abilities. The book examines how some people are better at making predictions than others and offers effective strategies for improving your own forecasting abilities. Through real-world examples, Tetlock and Gardner demonstrate how good forecasting doesn't require advanced technology or methods but rather a willingness to learn, think probabilistically, work in teams, and admit error. If you want to make better decisions, this book will equip you with the necessary skills to do so.
Never Eat Alone : And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time - Thryft
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Better, Not Perfect: A Realist's Guide to Maximum Sustainable Goodness - Thryft
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This book is for anyone who wants to make ethical choices and have a positive impact on the world without striving for perfection. Max Bazerman offers a refreshing perspective that focuses on being better rather than perfect, providing a prescriptive roadmap to maximize your pleasure while minimizing pain. With a combination of philosophy and psychology, this down-to-earth guide will help you clarify your goals and find greater satisfaction in doing good with your limited time on the planet. Dive in and start making a difference today!
Moneyland : The Inside Story of the Crooks and Kleptocrats Who Rule the World - Thryft
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Moneyland could be a good read for those interested in understanding how corruption works and how it affects the world we live in. The book takes the reader on a journey into the hidden world of kleptocrats, exposing how they have been able to exploit the system and amass wealth at the expense of their countries' development. The author presents a compelling argument on how the institutions of the Western world have turned a blind eye to these corrupt practices, making it possible for them to thrive. The book also highlights the work of activists fighting against these nefarious practices, making it a hopeful read for those who believe in the power of activism and social justice.
Virtual History : Alternatives and Counterfactuals - Thryft
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"Fluent and entertaining." - "The Times". "Ferguson ...constructs an entire scenario starting with Charles I's defeat of the Covenanters, running through three revolutions, the American, the French and the Russian - that did not happen and climaxing with the collapse of the West, ruled by an Anglo American empire, in the face of a mighty transcontinental, tsarist Russian imperium...A welcome, optimistic assault on an intellectual heresy that has done much, much more harm than good." - Brian Appleyard, "Sunday Times". "Quite brilliant, inspiring for the layman and an enviable tour de force for the informed reader ...A wonderful book ...lucid, exciting and easy to read." - Claus von Bulow, "Literary Review". "Sizzling essays hot from the academic griddle." - Piers Brendon, "Mail on Sunday". "The implications of "Virtual History" deserve to be meditated by every historian ...a talented and imaginative team of historians who tackle with counterfactual verve a series of mostly twentieth century turning points." - Christopher Andrew, "Daily Telegraph."
The Airbnb Story : How Three Guys Disrupted an Industry, Made Billions of Dollars ... and Plenty of Enemies - Thryft
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The Airbnb Story : How Three Guys Disrupted an Industry, Made Billions of Dollars ... and Plenty of Enemies

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The Airbnb Story tells the captivating tale of how Airbnb came to be one of the largest providers of accommodations in the world in less than a decade. This book is fit for entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts who are looking to learn more about one of Silicon Valley's top-tier startups. It not only captures the remarkable journey of Airbnb, but also dives into the disruptive nature of the hotel industry. Leigh Gallagher provides insights into the controversies that the company has faced, along with the challenges that arose as a result of public rental in private neighbourhoods. The book also takes an in-depth look at Brian Chesky, the curious co-founder and CEO of Airbnb. Anyone looking to be inspired by unconventional ideas would find this book an exciting read.
The Economics Book : Big Ideas Simply Explained - Thryft
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The Economics Book is an excellent read for those who want to understand economic theories without being overwhelmed by technical jargon. It uses innovative graphics, fun facts, and step-by-step flow diagrams to demystify complicated economic concepts and theories. This book is perfect for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of economics, including those who aren't experts in the field. The book also provides a comprehensive history of economics, tracing its evolution from ancient times to the present day, making it a fascinating read for anyone interested in the subject.
Listen, Liberal : or, what ever happened to the party of the people? - Thryft
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"Listen, Liberal" is a must-read for those interested in understanding how Democratic Party shifted from its key principles of fair policies for the working-class to pursuing elitism. The author offers a scathing examination of how the Democrats have failed to combat financial inequality and serves as a warning for the consequences that may follow if they don't return to their roots. This book is perfect for those who want to unmask the Democratic Party's deceptions and understand their failure to protect the working class.
An Inquiry Into The Nature And Causes Of The Wealth Of Nations - Thryft
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First published in 1776, the year in which the American Revolution officially began, Smith’s Wealth of Nations sparked a revolution of its own. In it Smith analyzes the major elements of political economy, from market pricing and the division of labor to monetary, tax, trade, and other government policies that affect economic behavior. Throughout he offers seminal arguments for free trade, free markets, and limited government.Criticizing mercantilists who sought to use the state to increase their nations’ supply of precious metals, Smith points out that a nation’s wealth should be measured by the well-being of its people. Prosperity in turn requires voluntary exchange of goods in a peaceful, well-ordered market. How to establish and maintain such markets? For Smith the answer lay in man’s social instincts, which government may encourage by upholding social standards of decency, honesty, and virtue, but which government undermines when it unduly interferes with the intrinsically private functions of production and exchange.
Obliquity - Why Our Goals are Best Achieved Indirectly - Thryft
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If you want to go in one direction, the best route may involve going in another. This is the concept of 'obliquity': paradoxical as it sounds, many goals are more likely to be achieved when pursued indirectly. Whether overcoming geographical obstacles, winning decisive battles or meeting sales targets, history shows that oblique approaches are the most successful, especially in difficult terrain.Pre-eminent economist John Kay applies his provocative, universal theory to everything from international business to town planning and from football to managing forest fires. He shows why the most profitable companies are not always the most profit-oriented; why the richest men and women are not the most materialistic; and why the happiest people are not necessarily those who focus on happiness.

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