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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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IAN BREMMER WAS NAMED LINKEDIN'S #1 TOP INFLUENCER in 2017 -------------- 'Required reading to help repair a world in pieces and build a world at peace' - Antonio Guterres, United Nations Secretary General -------------- 'Ian Bremmer is provocative, controversial, and always intelligent about the state of the world, which he knows so well' - Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund -------------- From Brexit, to Donald Trump, to extremist parties in Europe and the developing world, populism has dominated recent headlines. But what explains the rise of leaders who stoke nationalist anger in their countries, from Le Pen to Erdogan? How long will the populist wave last? Who will be the winners and losers in this climate, and how can we defend the values of democracy, free trade and international cooperation? No one is better suited to explore these questions than Ian Bremmer, the CEO of the Eurasia Group and acclaimed Time magazine columnist. Analysing the social, economic and technological forces fuelling this new wave of populism, Bremmer explains why we're witnessing a rejection of the democratic, global, cosmopolitan trends of the late 20th century. Us vs. Them is a definitive guide to navigating the shifting political landscape, for businesses looking to weather and survive the populist storm. -------------- 'Global politics is a jungle today. Thank goodness Ian Bremmer can be your guide' - David Miliband, president and CEO of the International Rescue Committee 'A masterful analysis of why global crashed and populism soared' - Adam Grant, author of Give and Take, and Originals and Option B with Sheryl Sandberg
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Mark Spitznagel, Ron Paul |
Wiley
The Dao of Capital : Austrian Investing in a Distorted World
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This book is a great read for individuals interested in alternative investment strategies. Spitznagel's approach challenges conventional methods by emphasizing the importance of indirect means and the intertemporal movement of time. His strategies reflect the non-randomness of the stock market and productive assets, providing a fresh and accessible perspective to investing.
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W. Chan Kim, Renée Mauborgne |
Hachette
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Blue Ocean Shift : Beyond Competing - Proven Steps to Inspire Confidence and Seize New Growth
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Blue Ocean Shift is the essential follow up to Blue Ocean Strategy, the classic and 3.6 million copy global bestseller by world-renowned professors W. Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne. Drawing on more than a decade of new work, Kim and Mauborgne show you how to move beyond competing, inspire your people's confidence, and seize new growth, guiding you step-by-step through how to take your organization from a red ocean crowded with competition to a blue ocean of uncontested market space. By combining the insights of human psychology with practical market-creating tools and real-world guidance, Kim and Mauborgne deliver the definitive guide to shift yourself, your team, or your organization to new heights of confidence, market creation, and growth. They show why nondisruptive creation is as important as disruption in seizing new growth.
Blue Ocean Shift
is packed with all-new research and examples of how leaders in diverse industries and organizations made the shift and created new markets by applying the process and tools outlined in the book. Whether you are a cash-strapped startup or a large, established company, nonprofit or national government, you will learn how to move from red to blue oceans in a way that builds your people's confidence so that they own and drive the process. With battle-tested lessons learned from successes and failures in the field,
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Dan Ariely
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Harpercollins
Publishers
The Honest Truth about Dishonesty : How We Lie to Everyone---Especially Ourselves
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The New York Times bestselling author of Predictably Irrational and The Upside of Irrationality returns with thought-provoking work to challenge our preconceptions about dishonesty and urge us to take an honest look at ourselves.Does the chance of getting caught affect how likely we are to cheat? How do companies pave the way for dishonesty? Does collaboration make us more honest or less so? Does religion improve our honesty? Most of us think of ourselves as honest, but, in fact, we all cheat. From Washington to Wall Street, the classroom to the workplace, unethical behavior is everywhere. None of us is immune, whether it's the white lie to head off trouble or padding our expense reports. In The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty, award-winning, bestselling author Dan Ariely turns his unique insight and innovative research to the question of dishonesty. Generally, we assume that cheating, like most other decisions, is based on a rational cost-benefit analysis. But Ariely argues, and then demonstrates, that it's actually the irrational forces that we don't take into account that often determine whether we behave ethically or not. For every Enron or political bribe, there are countless puffed résumés, hidden commissions, and knockoff purses. In The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty, Ariely shows why some things are easier to lie about; how getting caught matters less than we think; and how business practices pave the way for unethical behavior, both intentionally and unintentionally. Ariely explores how unethical behavior works in the personal, professional, and political worlds, and how it affects all of us, even as we think of ourselves as having high moral standards. But all is not lost. Ariely also identifies what keeps us honest, pointing the way for achieving higher ethics in our everyday lives. With compelling personal and academic findings, The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty will change the way we see ourselves, our actions, and others
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Barry Schwartz
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Ecco
The Paradox of Choice : Why More Is Less, Revised Edition
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The Paradox of Choice could be a helpful read for someone who finds themselves overwhelmed and anxious when faced with an abundance of choices. The author delves into the negative effects of too much choice in multiple areas of life, including shopping, career, and personal relationships. By providing practical steps to limit choices and focus on what is truly important, readers may feel empowered to make decisions with more ease and confidence. The author's counter-intuitive argument encourages readers to embrace limitations and simplify their lives, ultimately leading to greater satisfaction and well-being.
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Diane Coyle
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Princeton
University
Press
GDP : A Brief but Affectionate History - Revised and expanded Edition
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Fred Reichheld
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Harvard
Business
Review
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Winning on Purpose : The Unbeatable Strategy of Loving Customers
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Winning on Purpose could be a good read for entrepreneurs and business leaders who are looking to enhance their customer loyalty. The book provides insights into the Net Promoter System and how businesses with superior NPS can consistently deliver higher returns to shareholders across various industries. The author delves deep into the concept of Earned Growth Rate (EGR), which helps businesses leverage the power of NPS to achieve both personal and business success. This book is an indispensable guide for inspiring customer love within your own team.
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Barry Schwartz
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Harper
Perennial
The Paradox Of Choice : Why More Is Less
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In the spirit of Alvin Tofflers' Future Shock, a social critique of our obsession with choice, and how it contributes to anxiety, dissatisfaction and regret. Whether we're buying a pair of jeans, ordering a cup of coffee, selecting a long-distance carrier, applying to college, choosing a doctor, or setting up a 401K, everyday decisions have become increasingly complex due to the overwhelming abundance of choice with which we are presented. In The Paradox of Choice, Barry Schwartz explains why too much of a good thing has proven detrimental to our psychological and emotional well-being. In accessible, engaging, and anecdotal prose, Schwartz explains how a culture that thrives on the availability of constantly evolving options can also foster profound dissatisfaction and self-blame in individuals, which can lead to a paralysis in decision making and, in some cases, depression. With the latest studies on how we make choices in our personal and professional lives, Schwartz offers practical advice on how to focus on the right choices, and how to derive greater satisfaction from choices that we do make.
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Stian Westlake, Jonathan Haskel |
Princeton
University
Press
Capitalism without Capital : The Rise of the Intangible Economy
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This book is perfect for business owners, investors, and policymakers who want to understand the growing importance of intangible assets and how it impacts economic changes. The authors explain the economic characteristics of intangible investment and how it's different from tangible investment. They also provide insightful strategies for utilizing an intangible age to grow businesses, portfolios, and economies.
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William D. Cohan
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Allen
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Why Wall Street Matters
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- 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.
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Michael Lewis
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W.
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Norton
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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.
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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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Émile Durkheim, George Simpson |
Digireads.com
The Division of Labor in Society
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Émile Durkheim is often referred to as the father of sociology. Along with Karl Marx and Max Weber he was a principal architect of modern social science and whose contribution helped established it as an academic discipline. "The Division of Labor in Society", published in 1893, was his first major contribution to the field and arguably one his most important. In this work Durkheim discusses the construction of social order in modern societies, which he argues arises out of two essential forms of solidarity, mechanical and organic. Durkheim further examines how this social order has changed over time from more primitive societies to advanced industrial ones. Unlike Marx, Durkheim does not argue that class conflict is inherent to the modern Capitalistic society. The division of labor is an essential component to the practice of the modern capitalistic system due to the increased economic efficiency that can arise out of specialization; however Durkheim acknowledges that increased specialization does not serve all interests equally well. This important and foundational work is a must read for all students of sociology and economic philosophy.
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Graham Allison
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Scribe
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Destined for War : can America and China escape Thucydides' Trap?
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"Destined for War is a must-read for those interested in geopolitics. Graham Allison's razor-sharp analysis on Thucydides's Trap is both illuminating and alarming. Through historical parallels, he demonstrates how the US and China are headed for conflict, but also offers solutions to avoid disaster. This book should be read by international leaders and anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of global power shifts."
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Max Weber, R.H. Tawney, Talcott Parsons |
Dover
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The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit
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The Protestant ethic — a moral code stressing hard work, rigorous self-discipline, and the organization of one's life in the service of God — was made famous by sociologist and political economist Max Weber. In this brilliant study (his best-known and most controversial), he opposes the Marxist concept of dialectical materialism and its view that change takes place through "the struggle of opposites." Instead, he relates the rise of a capitalist economy to the Puritan determination to work out anxiety over salvation or damnation by performing good deeds — an effort that ultimately discouraged belief in predestination and encouraged capitalism. Weber's classic study has long been required reading in college and advanced high school social studies classrooms.
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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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This book could be a good read for anyone who wants to improve their social skills, whether it be in work or personal life. The unique feature of this book is its practical advice on how to handle difficult situations and people, and how to make lasting connections with others. Users would likely review this book as a valuable tool for improving their social intelligence and communication abilities.
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Duff McDonald
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Oneworld
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The Firm - The Inside Story Of McKinsey, The World's Most Controversial Management Consultancy
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The Firm is an eye-opening read for anyone interested in the inner workings of the world's top management consultancy. Duff McDonald's extensive research uncovers both the positive and negative aspects of McKinsey's influence on businesses and governments. Readers will be intrigued by the previously undocumented workings of McKinsey and its impact on the corporate world.
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Robert T. Kiyosaki
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Perseus
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Rich Dad's Cashflow Quadrant : Guide to Financial Freedom
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This book is excellent reading and is inspirational for a person who doesn't realize the difference between a employee and a rich man or woman. How it relates to a career as an employee or a self employed person versus a business and investment person. How this CashFlow Quadrant affects our lives, past and future.
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Laura Ross, Thomas Paine |
Union
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Common Sense - And Rights of Man : Bold-faced Thoughts on Revolution, Reason, and Personal Freedom
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The newest entry in our popular “Bold-faced” series offers an innovative reading of Thomas Paine's two most influential essays. Readers will find inspiration in this unique edition, which features the authoritative text of Paine's works, highlighted important passages, an introduction that examines his concepts from today's perspective, and writing exercises with lined pages.
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Richard H. Thaler
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Penguin
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India
Misbehaving : The Making of Behavioural Economics
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Misbehaving is an eye-opening book that presents an entirely new lens through which to understand human behavior. Through examining our tendency to make decisions that deviate from rationality, Richard Thaler provides insight on how to make better decisions. He uses practical examples to explain complex concepts, making the book highly engaging. It is recommended for anyone looking to understand the intersection of psychology and economics and how it can be applied to everyday life.
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Mr. Mustafa Qizilbash
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February
17,
2023
I am Data! Edition II: If you don’t want to learn Data but want to know What Data is, then Read ME!
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If the world of data seems daunting, "I am Data! Edition II" acts as your navigational beacon. Mr. Mustafa Qizilbash breaks down intricate data topics into digestible pieces, making it ideal for anyone eager to understand the field without getting bogged down in technical jargon. Whether you're a professional looking to brush up on terminology or a curious mind delving into the data realm, this book serves as a clarifying resource.
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Felix Martin
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Vintage
Money : The Unauthorised Biography
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Money: The Unauthorised Biography is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and workings of money. Felix Martin's book offers a fresh perspective on the conventional narrative of money's roots to reveal its true origins and power dynamics. The book's vivid storytelling takes readers on a journey through history, giving them a comprehensive understanding of money's role in shaping societies. Its most distinct feature is its ability to critically examine the legitimacy and manipulation of money, turning traditional monetary theories on their head. Readers would praise the book for its unique, informative, easy-to-read, and thought-provoking content.
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Peter Frankopan
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Bloomsbury
The Silk Roads : A New History of the World
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The New Silk Roads takes a fresh look at the relationships being formed along the length and breadth of the ancient trade routes today. The world is changing dramatically and in an age of Brexit and Trump, the themes of isolation and fragmentation permeating the western world stand in sharp contrast to events along the Silk Roads, where ties are being strengthened and mutual cooperation established.This prescient contemporary history provides a timely reminder that we live in a world that is profoundly interconnected. Following the Silk Roads eastwards from Europe through to China, by way of Russia and the Middle East, Peter Frankopan assesses the global reverberations of continual shifts in the centre of power – all too often absent from headlines in the west.The New Silk Roads asks us to re-examine who we are and where we stand in the world, illuminating the themes on which all our lives and livelihoods depend.The Silk Roads, a major reassessment of world history, has sold over 1 million copies worldwide.
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Henry M. Paulson Jr., Barney Frank |
Business
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On the Brink : Inside the Race to Stop the Collapse of the Global Financial System
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"On the Brink" offers an unprecedented and personal account of the catastrophic economic events in 2008 through Hank Paulson's experience as the former Secretary of the Treasury. The book humanizes the world of finance, providing readers with insights into the people and politics behind the decisions that shaped the world's impending financial Armageddon. This gripping inside story is a must-read for anyone looking for a better understanding of the global financial crisis.
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Michael Lewis
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Penguin
The Undoing Project : A Friendship that Changed the World
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Bestselling author Michael Lewis examines how a Nobel Prize–winning theory of the mind altered our perception of reality.Forty years ago, Israeli psychologists Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky wrote a series of breathtakingly original studies undoing our assumptions about the decision-making process. Their papers showed the ways in which the human mind erred, systematically, when forced to make judgments about uncertain situations. Their work created the field of behavioral economics, revolutionized Big Data studies, advanced evidence-based medicine, led to a new approach to government regulation, and made much of Michael Lewis’s own work possible. Kahneman and Tversky are more responsible than anybody for the powerful trend to mistrust human intuition and defer to algorithms.The Undoing Project is about the fascinating collaboration between two men who have the dimensions of great literary figures. They became heroes in the university and on the battlefield―both had important careers in the Israeli military―and their research was deeply linked to their extraordinary life experiences. In the process they may well have changed, for good, mankind’s view of its own mind.
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Thomas L. Friedman
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Farrar,
Straus
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Giroux
Hot, Flat, and Crowded : Why We Need a Green Revolution--And How It Can Renew America
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In this brilliant, essential book, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Thomas L. Friedman speaks to America's urgent need for national renewal and explains how a green revolution can bring about both a sustainable environment and a sustainable America. Friedman explains how global warming, rapidly growing populations, and the expansion of the world’s middle class through globalization have produced a dangerously unstable planet--one that is "hot, flat, and crowded." In this Release 2.0 edition, he also shows how the very habits that led us to ravage the natural world led to the meltdown of the financial markets and the Great Recession. The challenge of a sustainable way of life presents the United States with an opportunity not only to rebuild its economy, but to lead the world in radically innovating toward cleaner energy. And it could inspire Americans to something we haven't seen in a long time--nation-building in America--by summoning the intelligence, creativity, and concern for the common good that are our greatest national resources. Hot, Flat, and Crowded is classic Thomas L. Friedman: fearless, incisive, forward-looking, and rich in surprising common sense about the challenge--and the promise--of the future.
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Michael J. Sandel
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Penguin
The Tyranny of Merit: What's Become of the Common Good?
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This book could be a good read for someone who is questioning the fairness of our society and seeking a deeper understanding of the consequences of meritocracy. Michael J. Sandel challenges the prevailing belief in individual success and invites us to consider the role of luck in shaping our lives. With empathy and insight, he explores the impact of inequality and offers an alternative approach to thinking about success that is more inclusive and focused on the common good. A thought-provoking read that will make you question your own assumptions and reflect on the values we hold as a society.
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Alain de Botton
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Penguin
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The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work
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The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work is recommended for individuals seeking a philosophical and insightful take on the impact of work on our lives. Alain de Botton's exploration of different workplaces helps readers to understand their own struggles with work and provides them with tools to make the most of their working lives. The author weaves in humor and wisdom from various artists and thinkers, making it a charming and engaging read.
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John Locke
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Cambridge
University
Press
Locke: Two Treatises of Government Student edition
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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.
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Karl Marx, Dirk J. Struik |
Intl
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Economic And Philosophic Manuscripts Of 1844
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Recommendation: This book could be a good read for someone interested in the core principles of Marxist communism. The Economic And Philosophic Manuscripts Of 1844 explains Marx's theories on labor, alienation, and exploitation in the context of capitalist society. The most unique and distinctive feature of the book is its critical analysis of the capitalist system's effects on society and how it perpetuates inequality. Readers who enjoy political philosophy or are interested in alternative economic systems would find this book worthwhile.
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Thomas L. Friedman
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Farrar,
Straus
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Giroux
The World Is Flat : A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century
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The World Is Flat is a great read for anyone interested in understanding how globalization has transformed our world. Friedman explains complex economic and foreign policy issues in an easy-to-understand manner, making it accessible to all readers. His unique perspective on how the flattening of the world has affected countries, companies, communities, and individuals is truly enlightening. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to make sense of our increasingly connected world.
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Charles Wheelan
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W.
W.
Norton
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Naked Statistics : Stripping the Dread from the Data
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The best-selling author of Naked Economics defies the odds with a book about statistics that you’ll welcome and enjoy. Once considered tedious, the field of statistics is rapidly evolving into a discipline Hal Varian, chief economist at Google, has actually called “sexy.” From batting averages and political polls to game shows and medical research, the real-world application of statistics continues to grow by leaps and bounds. How can we catch schools that cheat on standardized tests? How does Netflix know which movies you’ll like? What is causing the rising incidence of autism? As best-selling author Charles Wheelan shows us in Naked Statistics , the right data and a few well-chosen statistical tools can help us answer these questions and more. For those who slept through Stats 101, this book is a lifesaver. Wheelan strips away the arcane and technical details and focuses on the underlying intuition that drives statistical analysis. He clarifies key concepts such as inference, correlation, and regression analysis, reveals how biased or careless parties can manipulate or misrepresent data, and shows us how brilliant and creative researchers are exploiting the valuable data from natural experiments to tackle thorny questions. And in Wheelan’s trademark style, there’s not a dull page in sight. You’ll encounter clever Schlitz Beer marketers leveraging basic probability, an International Sausage Festival illuminating the tenets of the central limit theorem, and a head-scratching choice from the famous game show Let’s Make a Deal ―and you’ll come away with insights each time. With the wit, accessibility, and sheer fun that turned Naked Economics into a bestseller, Wheelan defies the odds yet again by bringing another essential, formerly unglamorous discipline to life.
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Neil Irwin
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The Alchemists : Three Central Bankers and a World on Fire
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The inside story of the world’s most powerful central bankers—and the most intense exercise in economic crisis management the world has ever seenSuddenly, without warning, in August 2007, three men who had never been elected to public office found themselves the most powerful people in the world. They were the leaders of the world’s three most important central Ben Bernanke of the U.S. Federal Reserve, Mervyn King of the Bank of England, and Jean-Claude Trichet of the European Central Bank. In The Alchemists , Washington Post reporter Neil Irwin presents the truly global story of the central bankers’ role in the world economy that we have been missing. Definitive, revelatory, and riveting, it shows us where money comes from—and where it may well be going.
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Peter Frase
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Four Futures : Life After Capitalism
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A must-read for those interested in post-capitalist scenarios. Frase's blending of social science and speculative fiction offers a unique insight into what our world could be. His analysis of the four potential futures of communism, rentism, socialism and exterminism is fascinating and thought-provoking. This book is perfect for anyone looking to broaden their understanding of the potential outcomes of our current socioeconomic system.
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Sprint offers a step-by-step process for testing ideas effectively, saving time and money. This book is perfect for entrepreneurs and leaders who want a practical guide to answering critical business questions. The unique five-day process has been used in over a hundred companies and is proven to work for startups and large organizations alike. If you have a big opportunity, problem, or idea, Sprint can help you get answers quickly and efficiently.
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Pyotr Kropotkin
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Anarchist Communism
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The humane yet devastating critique of how modern society is organized with the brutal few clinging onto their wealth and privileges at the expense of the manyPeter Kropotkin's anarchist texts had a fundamental impact on 19th and 20th century radicals of all kinds. These essays from T he Conquest of Bread are bravura examples of his optimistic and angry vision of a world in which the just actions of the many can destroy the grip of the few.Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives--and upended them. Now Penguin brings you a new set of the acclaimed Great Ideas, a curated library of selections from the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.
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Morgan Brown, Sean Ellis |
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Hacking Growth : How Today's Fastest-Growing Companies Drive Breakout Success
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Growth is now the first thing that investors, shareholders and market analysts look for in assessing and valuing companies.HACKING GROWTH is a highly accessible, practical, method for growth that involves cross-functional teams and continuous testing and iteration. Hacking Growth does for marketshare growth what THE LEAN STARTUP does for product development and BUSINESS MODEL GENERATION does for strategy. HACKING GROWTH focuses on customers - how to attain them, retain them, engage them, and monetize them - rather than product.Written by the method's pioneers, this book is a comprehensive toolkit or "bible" that any company in any industry can use to implement their own Growth Hacking strategy, from how to set up and run growth teams, to how to identify and test growth levers, and how to evaluate and act on the results. It is designed for any company or leader looking to break out of the ruts of traditional marketing and become more collaborative, less wasteful, and achieve more consistent, replicable, and data-driven results.
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Robert M. Gates
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Knopf
Exercise of Power : American Failures, Successes, and a New Path Forward in the Post-Cold War World
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From the former secretary of defense and author of the acclaimed #1 best-selling memoir, Duty, a candid, sweeping examination of power in all its manifestations, and how it has been exercised, for good and bad, by American presidents in the post-Cold War world.Since the end of the Cold War, the global perception of the United States has progressively morphed from dominant international leader to disorganized entity, seemingly unwilling to accept the mantle of leadership or unable to govern itself effectively. Robert Gates argues that this transformation is the result of the failure of political leaders to understand the complexity of American power, its expansiveness, and its limitations. He makes clear that the successful exercise of power is not limited to the use of military might or the ability to coerce or demand submission, but must encompass as well diplomacy, economics, strategic communications, development assistance, intelligence, technology, ideology, and cyber. By analyzing specific challenges faced by the American government in the post-Cold War period--Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, North Korea, Syria, Libya, Russia, China and others--Gates deconstructs the ways in which leaders have used the instruments of power available to them. With forthright judgments of the performance of past presidents and their senior-most advisors, first-hand knowledge, and insider stories, Gates argues that U.S. national security in the future will require learning, and abiding by, the lessons of the past, and re-creating those capabilities that the misuse of power has cost the nation.
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Messy is a great read for those who feel stifled by rigid systems and crave creativity and innovation. Tim Harford argues that messiness is necessary for responsiveness and resilience in our private and professional lives. He uses examples from diverse fields such as music, politics, and economics to show how embracing messiness can lead to success. This book will encourage readers to break free from the constraints of too much order and explore the benefits of a little mess.
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Penguin
Think Like a Freak : Secrets of the Rogue Economist
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The Freakonomics books have come to stand for challenging conventional wisdom; using data rather than emotion to answer questions. Now Levitt and Dubner have turned what they've learned into a readable and practical toolkit for thinking smarter, harder, and different - thinking, that is, like a Freak. Think Like a Freak offers rules like 'Put Your Moral Compass in Your Pocket,' 'The Upside of Quitting,' 'Just Because You're Great at Something Doesn't Mean You're Good at Everything,' and 'If You Have No Talent, Follow Levitt's Path to Success.'
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David Graeber
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Penguin
Bullshit Jobs : The Rise of Pointless Work, and What We Can Do About It
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This book is perfect for anyone who has ever felt like their job doesn't contribute anything to society. It explores the concept of "bullshit jobs" and how they have become so prevalent in our society. The book is thought-provoking and will make you question the value of your job. The most unique feature is the author's insight into how these jobs maintain the current broken system of finance capital, and his suggestions on how we can get out of it. Overall, if you're looking for a book that will give you a new perspective on work, this is a great choice.
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Hillbilly Elegy : A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis
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Hillbilly Elegy could be a good read for someone who wants to understand the struggles of America's working class and the impact of generational neglect. The author shares his personal story of growing up in poverty and struggling with abuse and trauma, while also addressing broader social and political issues. The book has been praised for its frank and unflinching portrayal of a segment of society often overlooked by mainstream media.
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The Tipping Point : How Little Things Can Make a Difference
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The Tipping Point is an insightful read for those interested in understanding how minor changes can make a massive difference. Gladwell's unique perspective and blend of case studies and data make this book a great choice for those looking to expand their knowledge of social dynamics and consumer behavior. Readers will likely appreciate the real-life examples provided, making complex theories easy to digest.
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Naomi Klein
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The Shock Doctrine : The Rise of Disaster Capitalism
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The Shock Doctrine offers readers a critical perspective on how large corporations have used catastrophes and crises to advance their interests through privatization and exploitation. Naomi Klein's research and writing provides a gripping analysis of the political and economic forces that have driven global capitalism over the past three decades, revealing the hidden agendas behind these policies. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the often-hidden workings of power and wealth in today's world.
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Daniel Yergin
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The Quest : Energy, Security, and the Remaking of the Modern World
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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.
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Jared Diamond
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Upheaval : How Nations Cope with Crisis and Change
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"Upheaval" is an informative book that explores how nations cope with crises. Jared Diamond uses real-world examples such as six different modern nations to analyze and understand how they have survived defining catastrophes. The book is filled with valuable lessons for individuals and nations that need to cope with crises. Diamond's personal touch to the book makes it an engaging read that is both informative and inspirational.
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Dan Ariely
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Harper
The Upside of Irrationality : The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home
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Lẽ phải của phi lý trí không phải là một cuốn sách hàn lâm khô khan chỉ toàn lý thuyết, mà nó được sử dụng dữ liệu từ những thí nghiệm thú vị và độc đáo dẫn đến những kết luận hấp dẫn về cách thức – và nguyên nhân tại sao chúng ta hành động như vậy. Từ những thái độ tại nơi làm việc của chúng ta, cho tới những mối quan hệ lãng mạn, tới việc chúng ta luôn tìm kiếm mục đích cuộc đời mình, Ariely lý giải cách thức phá vỡ những khuôn mẫu bi quan trong suy nghĩ và hành vi của chúng ta để đưa ra những quyết định tốt hơn. Cuốn sách kỹ năng này sẽ thay đổi cách thức chúng ta nhận thức bản thân trong công việc và trong gia đình – và soi xét các hành vi phi lý trí của chúng ta dưới một thứ sắc thái ánh sáng hoàn toàn mới mẻ. Đọc Lẽ phải của phi lý trí – một cuốn sách lãnh đạo và quản lý hữu ích, bạn sẽ biết nhiều điều như:- Tại sao những khoản tiền thưởng lớn lại có thể khiến các CEO làm việc kém hiệu quả hơn?- Làm cách nào mà những định hướng rối rắm lại hữu ích đối với chúng ta?- Tại sao việc trả thù lại quan trọng?- Tại sao có một sự khác biệt rất lớn giữa điều mà chúng ta nghĩ là sẽ khiến chúng ta hạnh phúc và những thứ thực sự khiến chúng ta hạnh phúc?- Và rất nhiều phát hiện thú vị khác.
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This book is a thrilling exposé on the hidden world of high-frequency trading, revealing the shocking truth behind how the stock market is manipulated by computer algorithms. Through the lens of a group of eccentric individuals, Michael Lewis uncovers the dark secrets and corruption that fuel the financial industry. If you've ever been curious about how Wall Street truly operates, this eye-opening read is a must.
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Future Perfect: The Case for Progress in a Networked Age
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If you're intrigued by the transformative power of technology and connectivity, "Future Perfect" is up your alley. Steven Johnson weaves a compelling narrative around how networked intelligence can revolutionize various aspects of society. It’s a thought-provoking read that provides an optimistic outlook on the potential for collective problem-solving in the digital age.
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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)
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