Economics
Dive into the dynamic world of economics with our wide array of books in the Economics collection. From global financial systems to local economic policies, our selection offers insights by leading economists and scholars.
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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.
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Sheera Frenkel
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An Ugly Truth - Inside Facebook's Battle For Domination
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An Ugly Truth is an insightful dive into the creation and reign of Facebook and the platform's many controversies, examining the impact on our uncontrollable dependence on social media. It is recommended for those with a keen interest in social media and technology's function in our lives. The book's unique feature lies in its detailed reporting and inside knowledge on the workings of Facebook and its employees.
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Jaron Lanier
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Simon
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Who Owns the Future?
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The “brilliant” and “daringly original” (The New York Times) critique of digital networks from the “David Foster Wallace of tech” (London Evening Standard)—asserting that to fix our economy, we must fix our information economy.Jaron Lanier is the father of virtual reality and one of the world’s most brilliant thinkers. Who Owns the Future? is his visionary reckoning with the most urgent economic and social trend of our age: the poisonous concentration of money and power in our digital networks.Lanier has predicted how technology will transform our humanity for decades, and his insight has never been more urgently needed. He shows how Siren Servers, which exploit big data and the free sharing of information, led our economy into recession, imperiled personal privacy, and hollowed out the middle class. The networks that define our world—including social media, financial institutions, and intelligence agencies—now threaten to destroy it.But there is an alternative. In this provocative, poetic, and deeply humane book, Lanier charts a path toward a brighter future: an information economy that rewards ordinary people for what they do and share on the web.
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Michael Lewis
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Penguin
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Flash Boys
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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the inner workings of the financial industry. With a gripping narrative, it exposes the shocking truth behind the scams and manipulations that took place within the banking system. Prepare to be both horrified and fascinated as you delve into the dark underbelly of high finance.
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Dan Ariely
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Harper
The Honest Truth About Dishonesty
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This book dives deep into why we sometimes skirt the edges of truth, explaining that the causes of dishonesty are often more complex than simple immorality. It's an insightful read for anyone fascinated by psychology and human behavior, offering a scientific yet accessible understanding of why we lie. By understanding our weaknesses, the book implicitly suggests ways to foster honesty in ourselves and our society.
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James A. Robinson, Daron Acemoğlu |
Profile
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Why Nations Fail : The Origins of Power, Prosperity and Poverty
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Why Nations Fail provides a captivating perspective on the role of institutions in shaping a nation's prosperity. The authors use a range of historical and contemporary examples to support their argument that sound institutions are necessary for individuals to prosper and innovate. This book is perfect for readers interested in understanding the complex factors that drive a nation's success or failure, and offers a pragmatic blueprint for placing those mired in poverty on the path to prosperity.
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Malcolm Gladwell
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Boston,
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Little
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The Tipping Point : How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
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"The Tipping Point" is a great read for those interested in understanding how the world can change so rapidly. Through Gladwell's brilliant writing, readers are taken on a journey that examines the volatility of social issues and how they can be addressed with the right intervention. This book will help readers develop new strategies and ways of viewing the world that can be applied to everyday life. Gladwell's unique perspective provides readers with an engaging and insightful look into the world around us.
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Max Weber, Talcott Parsons, Anthony Giddens |
Routledge
The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism
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Max Weber's best-known and most controversial work, The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism , first published in 1904, remains to this day a powerful and fascinating read. Weber's highly accessible style is just one of many reasons for his continuing popularity. The book contends that the Protestant ethic made possible and encouraged the development of capitalism in the West. Widely considered as the most informed work ever written on the social effects of advanced capitalism, The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism holds its own as one of the most significant books of the twentieth century. The book is one of those rare works of scholarship which no informed citizen can afford to ignore.
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Morten T. Hansen, Jim Collins |
Random
House
Business
Great by Choice : Uncertainty, Chaos and Luck - Why Some Thrive Despite Them All
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Great by Choice is an outstanding book that provides data-driven insights and techniques followed by companies that achieved greatness in tumultuous situations. The book contrasts successful and unsuccessful companies and presents surprising results. The authors emphasize that discipline, empiricism, and paranoia are essential traits, and innovation must be blended with discipline to scale the business. The book also presents practical concepts, including the SMaC recipe, the 20 Mile March, and Fire Bullets then Cannonballs. Additionally, the authors challenge the conventional wisdom of leading in a fast world requires quick decisions, highlighting the importance of measured steps in achieving greatness. The book concludes by defining, quantifying, and studying the role of luck in achieving success, emphasizing that greatness happens by choice, not by chance.
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Robert T. Kiyosaki
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Plata
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Rich Dad's Retire Young Retire Rich : How to Get Rich Quickly and Stay Rich Forever!
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This book could be a good read for those who want to retire early and comfortably. Kiyosaki's story of starting from scratch and achieving financial freedom can inspire readers to take control of their financial future. One of the most distinctive features of the book is Kiyosaki's emphasis on creating passive income streams and investing in assets that generate cash flow. This is a highly practical book that can help readers develop the financial mindset and strategies needed to create lasting wealth.
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Malcolm Gladwell
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Little,
Brown
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What the Dog Saw : And Other Adventures
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What is the difference between choking and panicking? Why are there dozens of varieties of mustard but only one variety of ketchup? What do football players teach us about how to hire teachers? What does hair dye tell us about the history of the 20th century?In the past decade, Malcolm Gladwell has written three books that have radically changed how we understand our world and ourselves: The Tipping Point, Blink, and Outliers. Now, in What the Dog Saw, he brings together, for the first time, the best of his writing from The New Yorker over the same period. Here you'll find the bittersweet tale of the inventor of the birth control pill, and the dazzling creations of pasta sauce pioneer Howard Moscowitz. Gladwell sits with Ron Popeil, the king of the American kitchen, as he sells rotisserie ovens, and divines the secrets of Cesar Millan, the "dog whisperer" who can calm savage animals with the touch of his hand. He explores intelligence tests and ethnic profiling and why it was that employers in Silicon Valley once tripped over themselves to hire the same college graduate.
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Oliver James
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Vermilion
Office Politics : How to Thrive in a World of Lying, Backstabbing and Dirty Tricks
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The modern working world is a dangerous place, where game-playing, duplicity and sheer malevolence are rife. Do talent and hard work count for nothing? Is politics everything?In this fascinating exposé, Oliver James reveals the murky underside of modern office life. With cutting-edge research and eye-opening interviews, he highlights the nasty practices that propel people to the top and shows how industries and cultures are fostering this behaviour.He then divulges strategies and techniques for not only surviving but thriving in these difficult environments. With the right mindset, you can distinguish and deal with toxic and overpromoted colleagues, charm your way through interviews and use office politics to your advantage.Office Politics will overthrow your perceptions of office life and set you on a new path to success.
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John Helyar, Bryan Burrough |
Harper
Business
Barbarians at the Gate : The Fall of RJR Nabisco
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Barbarians at the Gate offers a gripping account of the infamous $25 billion leveraged buyout of RJR Nabisco in the 80s. It's a must-read for anyone interested in learning about the inner workings of the corporate world, and how greed and ambition can lead to the demise of even the biggest companies. Reviewed as a superlative and hard to imagine a better account, this book can be a perfect pick for readers interested in finance and corporate history.
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Yuval Levin
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Basic
Books
The Fractured Republic - Renewing AmericaÕs Social Contract in the Age of Individualism
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The Fractured Republic offers an insightful critique of the current political climate in America and argues for a return to a more decentralized society where families, communities, and local institutions play a more prominent role in shaping our lives. Yuval Levin challenges both the left and the right's nostalgia for past eras, arguing that we need to forge a new path forward that embraces diversity, dynamism, and individualism while also supporting local institutions to promote social order and unity. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in revitalizing American democracy and finding new solutions to our greatest challenges.
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Dale Carnegie
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Harpercollins
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How To Win Friends And Influence People
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Since it was first published in 1936, Dale Carnegie's all-time classic has helped millions of readers get along with people. How to Win Friends and Influence People provides advice on: Discovering new ambitions Making friends quickly and easily Increasing your popularity Handling complaints and avoiding arguments
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Barry Schwartz
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Harper
Perennial
The Paradox Of Choice : Why More Is Less
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This book is a great read for individuals who struggle with making decisions. It highlights the problems that arise when faced with an abundance of choices and how this can impact our well-being. The author offers practical steps to simplify our decision-making process and ultimately live a more satisfying life. Users who have found themselves overwhelmed with choices and struggling with decision-making have found this book to be a helpful tool.
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Michael Lewis
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W.
W.
Norton
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Company
Boomerang : Travels in the New Third World
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Boomerang explores the global financial crisis and how cheap credit affected society's behavior and economy, with a hilariously sad perspective. It is a good read for people interested in economics and global events, and for those who want a humorous take on a serious topic.
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Daniel Markovits
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Penguin
The Meritocracy Trap
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The Meritocracy Trap is a thought-provoking wake-up call that challenges the notion of meritocracy as a virtuous system and discusses its role in perpetuating economic inequality and social division. This book is a must-read for those seeking to understand the impact of meritocracy on society and is sure to provoke a fascinating debate on the meaning of true equality and fairness.
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Nil Ferguson
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Penguin
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The Ascent of Money : A Financial History of the World
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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.
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James Wallman
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Penguin
Uk
Stuffocation : Living More with Less
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We're all stuffocated. We have more stuff than we could ever need - but it's bad for the planet and it's making us stressed. It might even be killing us.In this groundbreaking book, trend forecaster James Wallman finds that a rising number of people are turning away from all-you-can-get consumption, from the exec who's sold almost everything he owns, to the well-off family who moved to a remote mountain cabin.In Stuffocation, Wallman's solution is to focus less on possessions and more on experiences. It is a manifesto for a vital change in how you live - and it's the one book you won't be able to live without.
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Thomas L. Friedman
Thank You for Being Late : An Optimist's Guide to Thriving in the Age of Accelerations
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Robert D. Kaplan
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Random
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Asia's Cauldron
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From Robert D. Kaplan, named one of the world’s Top 100 Global Thinkers by Foreign Policy magazine, comes a penetrating look at the volatile region that will dominate the future of geopolitical conflict. Over the last decade, the center of world power has been quietly shifting from Europe to Asia. With oil reserves of several billion barrels, an estimated nine hundred trillion cubic feet of natural gas, and several centuries’ worth of competing territorial claims, the South China Sea in particular is a simmering pot of potential conflict. The underreported military buildup in the area where the Western Pacific meets the Indian Ocean means that it will likely be a hinge point for global war and peace for the foreseeable future. In Asia’s Cauldron, Robert D. Kaplan offers up a vivid snapshot of the nations surrounding the South China Sea, the conflicts brewing in the region at the dawn of the twenty-first century, and their implications for global peace and stability. One of the world’s most perceptive foreign policy experts, Kaplan interprets America’s interests in Asia in the context of an increasingly assertive China. He explains how the region’s unique geography fosters the growth of navies but also impedes aggression. And he draws a striking parallel between China’s quest for hegemony in the South China Sea and the United States’ imperial adventure in the Caribbean more than a century ago. To understand the future of conflict in East Asia, Kaplan argues, one must understand the goals and motivations of its leaders and its people. Part travelogue, part geopolitical primer, Asia’s Cauldron takes us on a journey through the region’s boom cities and ramshackle slums: from Vietnam, where the superfueled capitalism of the erstwhile colonial capital, Saigon, inspires the geostrategic pretensions of the official seat of government in Hanoi, to Malaysia, where a unique mix of authoritarian Islam and Western-style consumerism creates quite possibly the ultimate postmodern society; and from Singapore, whose “benevolent autocracy” helped foster an economic miracle, to the Philippines, where a different brand of authoritarianism under Ferdinand Marcos led not to economic growth but to decades of corruption and crime. At a time when every day’s news seems to contain some new story—large or small—that directly relates to conflicts over the South China Sea, Asia’s Cauldron is an indispensable guide to a corner of the globe that will affect all of our lives for years to come.Advance praise for Asia’s Cauldron “Asia’s Cauldron is a perfect summation of the present turbulent moment in history, when the World War II security structure is beginning a rapid transformation. Kaplan engages the striking possibilities of where the current confrontation between China and Japan could lead, and underscores the point that this is a lot more significant than a simple border dispute.”—Paul Bracken, Yale University, author of The Second Nuclear Age “Master global strategist Robert D. Kaplan turns his gaze to the bubbling heat of the South China Sea in his latest tour de force. Asia’s Cauldron deconstructs the extreme volatility of this enormous, dangerous, and vital maritime space.”—Admiral James Stavridis, United States Navy (Ret.
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Bruno Maçães
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Hurst
Belt and Road : A Chinese World Order
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China's Belt and Road strategy is acknowledged to be the most ambitious geopolitical initiative of the age. Covering almost seventy countries by land and sea, it will affect every element of global society, from shipping to agriculture, digital economy to tourism, politics to culture. Most importantly, it symbolizes a new phase in China's ambitions as a superpower: to remake the world economy and crown Beijing as the new center of capitalism and globalization.Bruno Maçães traces this extraordinary initiative's history, highlighting its achievements to date, and its staggering complexity. He asks whether Belt and Road is about more than power projection and profit. Might it herald a new set of universal political values, to rival those of the West? Is it, in fact, the story of the century?
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Amartya Sen
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Penguin
Uk
The Argumentative Indian : Writings on Indian History, Culture and Identity
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India is a very diverse country with many distinct pursuits, vastly different convictions, widely divergent customs, and a veritable feast of viewpoints. The Argumentative Indian brings together an illuminating selection of writings from Nobel prize-winning economist Amartya Sen that outline the need to understand contemporary India in the light of its long argumentative tradition. The understanding and use of this rich argumentative tradition are critically important, Sen argues, for the success of India's democracy, the defence of its secular politics, the removal of inequalities related to class, caste, gender and community, and the pursuit of sub-continental peace.
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Niall Kishtainy
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Yale
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A Little History of Economics
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A Little History of Economics is an excellent book for anyone looking to learn about economics. The author, Niall Kishtainy, presents economic ideas in a humorous and accessible manner, making it easy-to-read for those who may be intimidated by traditional economic language. The book covers several economic concepts from the invention of money to the Great Depression and even explores modern behavioral economics. This book is perfect for readers of all ages who want to better understand the economic ideas and forces shaping our world.
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"Thinking In Bets" is a must-read for anyone who wants to improve their decision-making skills. Annie Duke shares valuable tools for embracing uncertainty and making better decisions, drawing examples from business, sports, politics, and poker. By shifting your thinking from a need for certainty to a goal of accurately assessing what you know and what you don't, you'll become more confident, calm, compassionate, and successful in the long run. This book encourages readers to embrace uncertainty, consider different outcomes, and make the best decision based on the available information.
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Henry Grady Weaver
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Foundation
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Mainspring of Human Progress
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Mainspring of Human Progress is a book that explores the history of human progress, particularly in the area of food production. It delves into the factors that have led to the eradication of hunger in modern times and takes the reader on an investigative journey to understand the mechanisms that make it possible. This book is highly recommended for anyone interested in the history of human development, as it offers a fresh, in-depth perspective on the topic.
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Jeff Jarvis
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Harper
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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.
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Tim Harford
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Little,
Brown
The Undercover Economist
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“The Undercover Economist” is a great read for anyone interested in understanding how the economy works. Tim Harford uses real-world scenarios to explain economic principles in an engaging and easy-to-understand manner. His unique perspective on economics is refreshing and thought-provoking.
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Mary Buffett
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Pocket
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The Tao of Warren Buffett : Warren Buffett's Words of Wisdom
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If you've ever wished for a mentor to guide you through the complexities of investing, "The Tao of Warren Buffett" might feel like a personal audience with the Oracle of Omaha himself. The book distills Buffett's wit and wisdom into digestible sayings and philosophies that can help shape your financial decisions, whether you're well-versed in the stock market or just starting to consider your financial future. It's a blend of simplicity and depth that could make you rethink how you approach your investments.
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Peter Zeihan
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Harper
Business
Disunited Nations : The Scramble for Power in an Ungoverned World
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This non-fiction book sheds light on how the world is moving away from the international system, causing shifts in power structures around the world. The author gives predictions of the rise and fall of different countries, and argues that smaller, competing powers and economic systems will become the norm. This book is recommended for those interested in geopolitics, global affairs, and international relations. Readers can expect controversial insights and counterintuitive arguments that challenge the status quo.
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James C. Collins, Jerry I. Porras |
Harperbus
Built to Last : Successful Habits of Visionary Companies
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"This is not a book about charismatic visionary leaders. It is not about visionary product concepts or visionary products or visionary market insights. Nor even is it about just having a corporate vision. This is a book about something far more important, enduring, and substantial. This is a book about visionary companies. " So write James C. Collins and Jerry I. Porras in this groundbreaking book that shatters myths, provides new insights, and gives practical guidance to those who would like to build landmark companies that stand the test of time. Drawing upon a six-year research project at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, Collins and Porras took eighteen truly exceptional and long-lasting companies -- they have an average age of nearly one hundred years and have outperformed the general stock market by a factor of fifteen since 1926 -- and studied each company in direct comparison to one of its top competitors. They examined the companies from their very beginnings to the present day -- as start-ups, as midsize companies, and as large corporations. Throughout, the authors asked: "What makes the truly exceptional companies different from other companies?" What separates General Electric, 3M, Merck, Wal-Mart, Hewlett-Packard, Walt Disney, and Philip Morris from their rivals? How, for example, did Procter & Gamble, which began life substantially behind rival Colgate, eventually prevail as the premier institution in its industry? How was Motorola able to move from a humble battery repair business into integrated circuits and cellular communications, while Zenith never became dominant in anything other than TVs? How did Boeing unseat McDonnell-Douglas as the world's best commercial aircraft company -- what did Boeing have that McDonnell-Douglas lacked? By answering such questions, Collins and Porras go beyond the incessant barrage of management buzzwords and fads of the day to discover timeless qualities that have consistently distinguished outstanding companies. They also provide inspiration to all executives and entrepreneurs by destroying the false but widely accepted idea that only charismatic visionary leaders can build visionary companies. Filled with hundreds of specific examples and organized into a coherent framework of practical concepts that can be applied by managers and entrepreneurs at all levels, Built to Last provides a master blueprint for building organizations that will prosper long into the twenty-first century and beyond.
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Tom Standage
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Profile
Books
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Seriously Curious : 109 facts and figures to turn your world upside down
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"Seriously Curious" would be a delightful addition to your shelf if you're someone who relishes the thrill of unexpected knowledge. It's the kind of book that turns trivial watercooler chat into captivating intellectual discussions. Pick it up for a quick read or a deep dive into the peculiarities of our world—the choice is yours, but the insights are consistently fascinating.
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Adam Smith, Alan B. Krueger |
Bantam
Classics
The Wealth of Nations
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The Wealth of Nations is a must-read for anyone interested in economics and how our economy functions today. Adam Smith's ideas about free trade and the power of the individual are as relevant today as they were in 1776. The book provides valuable insights into the creation and distribution of wealth that are essential to understanding the world we live in. Smith's witty and highly readable writing style make this seminal work an enjoyable and thought-provoking read.
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Annie Leonard
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Free
Press
The Story of Stuff : How Our Obsession with Stuff is Trashing the Planet, Our Communities, and Our Health--and a Vision for Change
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A classic exposé in company with An Inconvenient Truth and Silent Spring, The Story of Stuff expands on the celebrated documentary exploring the threat of overconsumption on the environment, economy, and our health. Leonard examines the “stuff” we use everyday, offering a galvanizing critique and steps for a changed planet.The Story of Stuff was received with widespread enthusiasm in hardcover, by everyone from Stephen Colbert to Tavis Smiley to George Stephanopolous on Good Morning America, as well as far-reaching print and blog coverage. Uncovering and communicating a critically important idea—that there is an intentional system behind our patterns of consumption and disposal—Annie Leonard transforms how we think about our lives and our relationship to the planet.From sneaking into factories and dumps around the world to visiting textile workers in Haiti and children mining coltan for cell phones in the Congo, Leonard, named one of Time magazine’s 100 environmental heroes of 2009, highlights each step of the materials economy and its actual effect on the earth and the people who live near sites like these.With curiosity, compassion, and humor, Leonard shares concrete steps for taking action at the individual and political level that will bring about sustainability, community health, and economic justice. Embraced by teachers, parents, churches, community centers, activists, and everyday readers, The Story of Stuff will be a long-lived classic.
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Eduardo Galeano
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Serpent's
Tail
Open Veins of Latin America : Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent
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s/t: Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent"A superbly written, excellently translated, and powerfully persuasive exposé which all students of Latin American and U.S. history must read."--Choice"Well written and passionately stated, this is an intellectually honest and valuable study."--Library Journal"A dazzling barrage of words and ideas."--History
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Seth Godin
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Portfolio
Purple Cow, New Edition : Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable
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Purple Cow could be a good read for entrepreneurs and business owners looking to make their products and companies more remarkable. Seth Godin inspires readers to think outside the box and create products that are worth marketing. His stories about companies like Starbucks and Apple serve as great examples of what it means to be a remarkable product. This book could help users stand out in their industry and gain a competitive edge.
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Alfie Kohn
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Houghton
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No Contest : Case Against Competition
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No Contest stands as the definitive critique of competition. Contrary to accepted wisdom, competition is not basic to human nature; it poisons our relationships and holds us back from doing our best. In this new edition, Alfie Kohn argues that the race to win turns all of us into losers.
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John Kay
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Profile
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Obliquity - Why Our Goals are Best Achieved Indirectly
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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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P.J. O'Rourke
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Manjul
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P. J. O'rourke on the Wealth of Nations
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More than two hundred and thirty years after the publication of Adam Smith's practical truths that shook the world in "The Wealth of Nations", it has only begun to be absorbed fully. In his hilarious and brilliant style P.J. O'Rourke shows how Adam Smith is relevant. He tells us in the most amusing ways how things that now seem obvious were once revolutionary and how division of labor, freedom of trade and pursuit of self interest espoused by Smith are not only vital to the welfare of mankind. He goes on to establish that far from being an avatar of capitalism, Smith was actually a moralist of liberty.
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Geoffrey A. Moore
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Diversion
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Zone to Win : Organizing to Compete in an Age of Disruption
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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.
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Joshua Cooper Ramo
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Little,
Brown
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The Seventh Sense : Power, Fortune, and Survival in the Age of Networks
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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.
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Jane Mayer
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Doubleday
Dark Money : The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right
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"Dark Money" is an eye-opening exposé of how a handful of billionaires and their extremist views have successfully transformed America's political landscape. Mayer's meticulous research and in-depth interviews provide a vivid portrait of a new oligarchy that has amassed unfathomable wealth and power, using it to push their personal agendas and widen economic inequality in the United States. If you care about American democracy and want to understand why it is eroding, "Dark Money" is a must-read.
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Burton G. Malkiel
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W.
W.
Norton
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A Random Walk Down Wall Street: The Time-Tested Strategy For Successful Investing (Tenth Edition)
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One of the "few great investment books" (Andrew Tobias) ever written.A Wall Street Journal Weekend Investor "Best Books for Investors" Pick Especially in the wake of the financial meltdown, readers will hunger for Burton G. Malkiel’s reassuring, authoritative, gimmick-free, and perennially best-selling guide to investing. With 1.5 million copies sold, A Random Walk Down Wall Street has long been established as the first book to purchase when starting a portfolio. In addition to covering the full range of investment opportunities, the book features new material on the Great Recession and the global credit crisis as well as an increased focus on the long-term potential of emerging markets. With a new supplement that tackles the increasingly complex world of derivatives, along with the book’s classic life-cycle guide to investing, A Random Walk Down Wall Street remains the best investment guide money can buy.
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Jeremy Heimans, Henry Timms |
Macmillan
New Power
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If you're curious about how power dynamics are changing in our chaotic, connected age, "New Power" is the book for you. This book explores how traditional power structures are being challenged by "new power", which is open, participatory, and peer-driven. You'll gain insights into the rise of mega-platforms like Facebook and movements like #MeToo, and learn how to harness new power in your own life. This groundbreaking book will change the way you understand the world and your place in it.
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“ Fascinating, shrewd . . . The book deftly traces the rhythms and patterns of Chinese history. ” —Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times“No one can lay claim to so much influence on the shaping of foreign policy over the past 50 years as Henry Kissinger.” — The Financial TimesIn this sweeping and insightful history, Henry Kissinger turns for the first time at book length to a country he has known intimately for decades and whose modern relations with the West he helped shape. On China illuminates the inner workings of Chinese diplomacy during such pivotal events as the initial encounters between China and tight line modern European powers, the formation and breakdown of the Sino-Soviet alliance, the Korean War, and Richard Nixon’s historic trip to Beijing. With a new final chapter on the emerging superpower’s twenty-first-century role in global politics and economics, On China provides historical perspective on Chinese foreign affairs from one of the premier statesmen of our time.
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Ellen Reese, Jake Alimahomed-Wilson |
Pluto
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The Cost of Free Shipping : Amazon in the Global Economy
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The Cost of Free Shipping offers a comprehensive analysis of Amazon's impact on global capitalism, highlighting the negative effects on workers, local democracy, and society as a whole. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the true cost of Amazon's domination and how it affects our everyday lives. Readers will appreciate the cutting-edge analysis and insights provided by the author.
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Noam David Chomsky
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Penguin
Global Discontents : Conversations on the Rising Threats to Democracy
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'If I were a voter in Britain, I would vote for [Jeremy Corbyn]' - Noam Chomsky, 2017Global Discontents is an essential guide to geopolitics and how to fight back, from the world's leading public intellectualWhat kind of world are we leaving to our grandchildren? How are the discontents kindled today likely to blaze and explode tomorrow?From escalating climate change to the devastation in Syria, pandemic state surveillance to looming nuclear war, Noam Chomsky takes stock of the world today. Over the course of ten conversations with long-time collaborator David Barsamian, spanning 2013-2016, Chomsky argues in favour of radical changes to a system that cannot possibly cope with what awaits tomorrow.Interwoven with personal reflections spanning from childhood to his eighth decade of life, Global Discontents also marks out Chomsky's own intellectual journey, mapping his progress to revolutionary ideas and global prominence.
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Arthur Naiman, Noam Chomsky, David Barsamian |
Hamish
Hamilton
How the World Works
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According to The New York Times, Noam Chomsky is “arguably the most important intellectual alive.” But he isn’t easy to read . . . or at least he wasn’t until these books came along. Made up of intensively edited speeches and interviews, they offer something not found anywhere else: pure Chomsky, with every dazzling idea and penetrating insight intact, delivered in clear, accessible, reader-friendly prose.Published as four short books in the famous Real Story series—What Uncle Sam Really Wants; The Prosperous Few and the Restless Many; Secrets, Lies and Democracy; and The Common Good—they’ve collectively sold almost 600,000 copies.And they continue to sell year after year after year because Chomsky’s ideas become, if anything, more relevant as time goes by. For example, twenty years ago he pointed out that “in 1970, about 90% of international capital was used for trade and long-term investment—more or less productive things—and 10% for speculation. By 1990, those figures had reversed.” As we know, speculation continued to increase exponentially. We’re paying the price now for not heeding him them.
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Michael Lewis
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W.
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Norton
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The Big Short : Inside the Doomsday Machine
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The real story of the crash began in bizarre feeder markets where the sun doesn't shine and the SEC doesn't dare, or bother, to tread: the bond and real estate derivative markets where geeks invent impenetrable securities to profit from the misery of lower- and middle-class Americans who can't pay their debts. The smart people who understood what was or might be happening were paralyzed by hope and fear; in any case, they weren't talking.Michael Lewis creates a fresh, character-driven narrative brimming with indignation and dark humor, a fitting sequel to his #1 bestseller Liar's Poker. Out of a handful of unlikely-really unlikely-heroes, Lewis fashions a story as compelling and unusual as any of his earlier bestsellers, proving yet again that he is the finest and funniest chronicler of our time.
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