FROM THE AWARD-WINNING TRANSLATORS RICHARD PEVEAR AND LARISSA VOLOKHONSKYDostoevsky's genius is on display in this powerful existential novel.The apology and confession of a minor mid-19th-century Russian official,and Notes from Underground, is a half-desperate, half-mocking political critique and a powerful, at times absurdly comical, account...

More than 100 pages of new, cutting-edge content.Forget the old concept of retirement and the rest of the deferred-life plan-there is no need to wait and every reason not to, especially in unpredictable economic times.and Whether your dream is escaping the rat race, experiencing...

Learn how to thrive in the modern world by unlocking the ancient art of Stoicism. This practical and accessible guide will show you how to cultivate wisdom and cope with life's everyday challenges.The Little Book of Stoic Wisdomand is aand classical primerand for anyone...

Meezan Bank's story is not just the history of a financial institution-it is the story of a bold idea that challenged an entire industry. At a time when conventional banking was the only accepted norm, Meezan Bank emerged with a radically different vision: to...

Attention merchant: an industrial-scale harvester of human attention. A firm whose business model is the mass capture of attention for resale to advertisers.In nearly every moment of our waking lives, we face a barrage of advertising enticements, branding efforts, sponsored social media, commercials and...

In this fourth volume ofand The Deals of Warren Buffett, we trace Buffett's journey as he made Berkshire Hathaway the most respected company in the world.When we left Buffett at the end of Volume 3 towards the end of the 1990s, he was leading...

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Do you have a hobby you wish you could indulge in all day? An obsession that keeps you up at night? Now is the perfect time to take that passion and make a living doing what you love. In Crush It! Why NOW Is...

In this legendary business book and Silicon Valley staple, the former chairman and CEO (and employee number three) of Intel shares his perspective on how to build and run a company.The essential skill of creating and maintaining new businesses--the art of the entrepreneur--can be...

Peaks and Valleys is a story of a young man who lives unhappily in a valley until he meets an old man who lives on a peak, and it changes his work and life forever. Initially, the young man does not realize he is...

Handbook on Banking Terms is a selective collection of words on banking and related areas enabling easy comprehension. A Desk book for guidance and reference covers wide variety of and 1900 words, essential for those seeking better understanding of Banking Explains substantive meaning and...

Change is a powerful force, but one that must be directed if it is to have a positive and calculated outcome. It can be shaped according to the needs of an organisation to grow or contract, respond to competition or threat, or simply to...

Inand Basic AI, leading futurist David L. Shrierand delves deep into the rapidly advancing world of artificial intelligence, delivering fascinating insights and exploring the impact this powerful technology will have on our lives and world.Artificial intelligence is driving workforce disruption on a scale not...

EASY ROAD TO SCHOLARSHIPS - Complete Guide to Scholarship 2023-2024, How to Apply, Top Scholarships in the World, Colleges/Schools that Provide, Grant, Prizes andamp; Much MoreMany students are unsure about how the scholarship application and selection process works, despite the fact that this is...

The bestselling classic on disruptive innovation by renowned author Clayton M. Christensen.Aand Wall Street Journaland andand Businessweekand Bestseller.Named by theand Economistand as one of the six most important books about business ever written.Named byand Fast Companyand as one of the most influential leadership books...

Fully revised, this second edition offers a proven strategy for using ambidexterity to build discontinuous growth for mature organizations, and the flexibility to adapt in fast-changing environments.Why do successful firms find it so difficult to adapt in the face of change - to innovate?...

"This is the book I wish I had when I was starting out and even when I was knee-deep thinking success was the be-all and end-all." MARIA SHRIVERThe anti-hustle guide to getting what you want - without burning outIf you ever feel like your...

E-Myth \ 'e-,'mith\ n 1: the entrepreneurial myth: the myth that most people who start small businesses are entrepreneurs 2: the fatal assumption that an individual who understands the technical work of a business can successfully run a business that does that technical workVoted...

“This book was seminal in my life. I wouldn't be living the life I'm living if it didn't find me. -Matthew McConaugheyTen ancient scrolls reveal priceless wisdom for changing your life in this evergreen classic with more than five million copies in print.A timeless...

From its humble beginnings in Ancient Greece to today's mammoth global system, economics is all around us.Getting to grips with what it means is crucial to understanding how the world works: it's never been more important to know your macro from your micro and...

As industries turn increasingly hostile, it is clear that strong brand-building skills are needed to survive and prosper. In David Aaker's pathbreaking book, MANAGING BRAND EQUITY, managers discovered the value of a brand as a strategic asset and a company's primary source of competitive...

A new, updated and expanded edition of this New York Times bestseller on how to reconstruct your life so it's not all about workForget the old concept of retirement and the rest of the deferred-life plan - there is no need to wait and...

That the world has changed and is continuing to change at a rapid pace is not news. People are much more aware of everything around them. The consumer revolution has accelerated dramatically. But something vital is missing in all of this change. Leadership has...

David Bodanis is an enthralling storyteller. Prepare to be taken on a surprising, wide-ranging and ultimately inspiring journey to explore what makes us human' Tim HarfordCan you succeed without being a terrible person? We often think not: recognising that, as the old saying has...

Greatness is inside you.Now is the time to wake it up.Are you living your most authentic life? Are you leaning into your purpose or running away from it? Is this the story you want your future self to tell or do you ache for...

April of 2022 marks a 25-year milestone for the personal finance classicand Rich Dad Poor Dadand that still ranks as the #1 Personal Finance book of all time. And although 25 years have passed sinceand Rich Dad Poor Dadand was first published, readers will...

Nobody who comes away from readingand The Bill Gates Problemand will look at him in the same way' -and The TimesYou know him as the founder of Microsoft; the philanthropic, kind-hearted billionaire who has donated endless funds to good causes around the world. But...

From CIA to CEOand is an ops manual for entrepreneurs that reveals how the esoteric techniques of the CIA can help anyone find their voice, discover their potential, and thrive in the world of business.Agent-turned-entrepreneur Rupal Patel shares the unique skills she developed as...

Tony Robbins, who has coached more than fifty million people from 100 countries, is the world's #1 life and business strategist. In this new book, he teams up with Christopher Zook, a renowned financial investor who draws from thirty years of experience to round...

***One of Barack Obama's best books of 2024***Shortlisted for the 2024 Financial Times andamp; Schroders Business Book of the YearA revelatory account of the past, present, and future of economic growth - and how we should rethink itOver the past two centuries, economic growth...

*Aand Financial Timesand andand Wall Street Journaland Book of the Year*'My book of 2024' Alex Bastani, Novara Media'Brilliant ... deeply arresting' Lewis Goodall,and The News Agentsand PodcastA radical examination by a leading financial analyst, commentator and investor of the ills of capitalism and how...

No gimmicks. No Hyperbole. No Magic Bullet. The Compound Effect is based on the principle that decisions shape your destiny. Little, everyday decisions will either take you to the life you desire or to disaster by default. Darren Hardy, publisher of Success Magazine, presents...

A handsome, commemorative edition of Peter F. Drucker's timeless classic work on leadership and management, with a foreword by Jim Collins.What makes an effective executive?For decades, Peter F. Drucker was widely regarded as "the dean of this country's business and management philosophers" (Wall Street...

The most important start-up book of the last ten years' - Steve Blank, co-creator of the Lean Start-up movementBased on extensive research and real-world examples,and Pattern Breakersand upends accepted wisdom about how to achieve breakthrough success, and provides a playbook for anyone launching a...

Be more effective with less effort by learning how to identify and leverage the 80/20 principle: that 80 percent of all our results in business and in life stem from a mere 20 percent of our efforts.The 80/20 principle is one of the great...

Features updated material and a special foreword from Arianna for the UK audience It's not an exaggeration to say that the hard-working, average citizen on an average income is an endangered species and that the American Dream of a secure, comfortable standard of living...

DYNAMIC AGENCY MAAGEMENT is a must for the successful educational emphasis in leadership, interpersonal relationships, and organizational skills, Kinder Brothers International provides contemporary thinking on the principles of management.

Selection and retention are the major challenges of human resource management. While selection is only looking at the person from an outer perspective, retention requires understanding deep insights into the employee. This requires knowledge about one's personality, his interaction in the group and organisation....

An inspirational book about one man's descent into blindness and his fight to live a normal life after it.

Improving the performance of your employees involves one of the hardest challenges in the known universe: changing the way they think. In constant demand as a coach, speaker, and consultant to companies around the world, David Rock has proven that the secret to leading...

A massive disconnect exists today between consumers and providers. As consumers, we have a greater selection of higher quality goods and services to choose from, yet our experience of obtaining and using these items is more frustrating than ever. At the same time, companies...

Rich Dad's Guide to Investing is a roadmap for those who want to become successful investors and invest in the types of assets that the rich do. Whether your goal is to become financially secure, comfortable, or rich this book is your guide to...

The Richest Man in Babylon is a book by George Samuel Clason which dispenses financial advice through a collection of parables set in ancient Babylon. Through their experiences in business and managing household finance, the characters in the parables learn simple lessons in financial...

Our lives have been changed irrevocably by the rise of the internet. But as we rely more and more on machines to help us think, our thinking is becoming richer and more complex. We learn more, retain it longer, write in curious new forms,...

If you want to be the best, focus on your most valuable asset: the power of your creative mind As competition and the pace of change intensify, companies and individuals need to harness their creativity to stay ahead of the field. Under pressure, people...

A brilliant guide to fostering creativity and business innovation, The Ten Faces of Innovation shows how any individual can become an experienced architect, storyteller, caregiver or cross-pollinator...just four of the ten characters that can be adopted in different situations to create a broader range...

Like all of us, though few so visibly, Alan Greenspan was forced by the financial crisis of 2008 to question some fundamental assumptions about risk management and economic forecasting. No one with any meaningful role in economic decision making in the world saw beforehand...

The Chinese term for mutually beneficial relationships essential to success in the Middle Kingdom, tells the story of the juggernaut research lab that underpins Microsoft's relationship building in China. Unfurled through a gripping narrative that moves between Beijing and Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, WA,...

Breakthrough products result from the appropriate combination of style and technology and help to create experiences that people find both rewarding and valuable.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align: justify;line-height:normal">LAND YOUR DREAM JOB is an articulation of ideas and techniques that lead to a successful career path. This book has been written in simple and easy language that shed light on virtually every aspect of a job interview. It addresses...