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Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking when Stakes are High [Secure eReader (recommended)/Microsoft Reader/Adobe PDF/Adobe EPUB]
by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan
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Learn how to keep your cool and get what you want when emotions flare. When stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong, you have three choices: Avoid a crucial conversation and suffer the consequences; handle the conversation badly and suffer the consequences; or read Crucial Conversations and discover how to communicate best when it matters most. This wise and witty guide gives you the tools you need to step up to life's most difficult and important conversations, say what's on you... more info>> (Published: 2002)
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The Black Swan: Second Edition: The Impact of the Highly Improbable [Secure eReader (recommended)/Adobe EPUB]
by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
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 A black swan is a highly improbable event with three principal characteristics: It is unpredictable; it carries a massive impact; and, after the fact, we concoct an explanation that makes it appear less random, and more predictable, than it was. The astonishing success of Google was a black swan; so was 9/11. For Nassim Nicholas Taleb, black swans underlie almost everything about our world, from the rise of religions to events in our own personal lives.
Why do we not acknowledge the phenomeno... more info>>
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First Things First: To Live, to Love, to Learn, to Leave a Legacy [Secure eReader]
by Stephen M.R. Covey, A. Roger Merrill, Rebecca R. Merrill
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Tired of working hard to beat the clock and always losing? This book by Stephen R. Covey and A. Roger and Rebecca R. Merrill will tell you how to find balance, fulfillment, and effectiveness by putting First Things First.
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Economics in One Lesson: The Shortest and Surest Way to Understand Basic Economics [Secure eReader (recommended)/Adobe EPUB]
by Henry Hazlitt
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A million copy seller, Henry Hazlitt's Economics in One Lesson is a classic economic primer. But it is also much more, having become a fundamental influence on modern “libertarian” economics of the type espoused by Ron Paul and others.Considered among the leading economic thinkers of the “Austrian School,” which includes Carl Menger, Ludwig von Mises, Friedrich (F.A.) Hayek, and others, Henry Hazlitt (1894-1993), was a libertarian philosopher, an economist, and a journalist. He was the founding ... more info>>
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China Road: A Journey into the Future of a Rising Power [Secure eReader (recommended)/Microsoft Reader/Adobe PDF]
by Rob Gifford
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Route 312 is the Chinese Route 66. It flows three thousand miles from east to west, passing through the factory towns of the coastal areas, through the rural heart of China, then up into the Gobi Desert, where it merges with the Old Silk Road. The highway witnesses every part of the social and economic revolution that is turning China upside down. In this utterly surprising and deeply personal book, acclaimed National Public Radio reporter Rob Gifford, a fluent Mandarin speaker, takes the dramat... more info>>
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Crucial Confrontations [Secure Adobe PDF/Adobe EPUB]
by Kerry Patterson, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler
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The authors of the New York Times bestseller Crucial Conversations show you how to achieve personal, team, and organizational success by healing broken promises, resolving violated expectations, and influencing bad behavior. Discover skills to resolve touchy, controversial, and complex issues at work and at home--now available in this follow-up to the internationally popular Crucial Conversations. Behind the problems that routinely plague organizations and families, youll find individuals who ar... more info>> (Published: 2004)
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High Probability Trading [Secure eReader]
by Marcel Link
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Within 6 months of beginning their careers full of promise and hope, most traders are literally out of money and out of trading. High Probability Trading reduces the likelihood that you will have to pay this "traders' tuition," by detailing a market-proven program for weathering those first few months and becoming a profitable trader from the beginning.
Combining a uniquely blunt look at the realities of trading with examples, charts, and case studies detailing actual hits and misses of both ... more info>> (Published: 2003)
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Managing the Dragon: How I'm Building a Billion-Dollar Business in China [Secure eReader (recommended)/Microsoft Reader/Adobe PDF]
by Jack Perkowski
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The first book by a westerner who built a company in China from scratch.... The emergence of China as a world economic power is one of the biggest stories of our time. Every business that intends to be an important part of the fast-changing global economy needs to know how to play the game in China. Who better to be your guide than Jack Perkowski, the pioneer who went to China in the early 1990s. Equipped with just a concept, he built a company step-by-step from the ground up--ASIMCO Technologie... more info>>
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Managing the Flexible Workforce [Secure Adobe PDF]
by Richard Pettinger
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The author describes and analyses flexible work patterns and the pros and cons of using particular forms of employment. He covers areas such as contractual arrangements that have to be faced, and looks at rewarding the flexible workforce. The book also examines the different aspects of flexible working, such as arranging, planning, coordinating and controlling. There are also examples from organisations that have successfully adopted flexible working practices. Synopsis 05 Finance 06 Operations ... more info>> (Published: 2002)
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Marketing for Introverts [MultiFormat]
by Paul Edwards, Sarah Edwards
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You're not in business until you have business. But rather than spend all your time--and a lot of money--chasing after customers, you can get them to come to you, by using this guide for attracting as much as business as you need. Marketing for Introverts is the abridged electronic edition of Getting Business to Come to You, the marketing bible that more than 100,000 people have benefited from reading. You will: Discover Marketing Activities You Enjoy and Do Naturally * Create the Visibility You... more info>> (Published: 2008)
Words: 60511 - Reading Time: 172-242 min.
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Principle-Centered Leadership [Secure eReader]
by Stephen M.R. Covey
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Without understanding, you tend to use hit-and-miss, seat-of-the-pants approaches to living and problem-solving. As you read this book, you'll gain an understanding of the basic principles of effective leadership taught by Stephen R. Covey. Through Principle-Centered Leadership you'll align your organization's resources and structures, increasing long-term performance and creating a high-trust culture -- the ultimate competitive advantage.
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Stock Investing For Dummies [Secure Adobe EPUB]
by Paul Mladjenovic
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The Dummies way to score big in the stock market! Stock Investing For Dummies, Second Edition covers the basics of investing for individuals and households that want to watch their savings grow. Simple, straight-forward, and honest, this friendly guide covers all the categories of stocks, teaches readers how to analyze stocks, and offers invaluable resources for developing a portfolio. Investing consultant Paul Mladjenovic offers wise advice and proven tactics for beginners who want to get in th... more info>> (Published: 2005)
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The Agile Manager's Guide to Managing Irritating People [Secure eReader]
by Joseph T. Straub
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You meet them in every job. They annoy you, hinder you, and keep you tossing and turning at night. Who are they? Irritating people. Author Joe Straub shows you how to handle them -- whether subordinate, peer, or boss. You will learn to: ; Focus on behavior -- not on the vague term "attitude." ; Identify specific irritating personality types and discover how to manage each for the long-term. ; Turn irritation to advantage by tapping people's skills and expertise. ; Analyse your... more info>>
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The Encore Effect: How to Achieve Remarkable Performance in Anything You Do [Secure eReader (recommended)/Microsoft Reader/Adobe PDF]
by Mark Sanborn
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Whether you want to win that new account or inspire your family and friends, bestselling author and acclaimed speaker Mark Sanborn shows us how to make every performance count. Every day, we are called to perform--at work, at home, in our communities. But is it possible to make every performance outstanding, the kind that leaves people applauding for an encore? Mark Sanborn, leadership expert and bestselling author of The Fred Factor, says that anyone can achieve remarkable performance time afte... more info>>
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The Logic of Life: The Rational Economics of an Irrational World [Secure eReader (recommended)/Microsoft Reader/Adobe PDF]
by Tim Harford
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Life sometimes seems illogical. Individuals do strange things: take drugs, have unprotected sex, mug each other. Love seems irrational, and so does divorce. On a larger scale, life seems no fairer or easier to fathom: Why do some neighborhoods thrive and others become ghettos? Why is racism so persistent? Why is your idiot boss paid a fortune for sitting behind a mahogany altar? Thorny questions--and you might be surprised to hear the answers coming from an economist. But Tim Harford, award-winn... more info>>
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The McKinsey Mind: Understanding and Implementing the Problem-Solving Tools and Management Techniques of the World's Top Strategic Consulting Firm [Secure eReader (recommended)/Microsoft Reader/Adobe PDF]
by Ethan Rasiel, Paul Friga
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The groundbreaking follow-up to the international bestseller a hands-on guide to putting McKinsey techniques to work in your organization McKinsey & Company is the most respected and most secretive consulting firm in the world, and business readers just can't seem to get enough of all things McKinsey. Now, hot on the heels of his acclaimed international bestseller The McKinsey Way, Ethan Rasiel brings readers a powerful new guide to putting McKinsey concepts and skills into action The McKinsey M... more info>> (Published: 2002)
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The Second Coming of Steve Jobs [Secure eReader (recommended)/Microsoft Reader/Adobe PDF]
by Alan Deutschman
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From the acclaimed Vanity Fair and GQ journalist--an unprecedented, in-depth portrait of the man whose return to Apple precipitated one of the biggest turnarounds in business history. With a new epilogue on Apple's future survival in today's roller-coaster economy, here is the revealing biography that blew away the critics and stirred controversy within industry and media circles around the country. (Published: 2001)
Words: 100000 - Reading Time: 285-400 min.
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The Time Management Pocketbook [MultiFormat]
by Ian Fleming
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One of our most popular titles, now in its 4th edition. Effective use of time is not just about using your diary better; it calls for many management skills: objective setting, decision-making, problem-solving, managing relationships, effective communications, handling paperwork, etc. The author addresses each of these skills areas within the context of a time management model. (Published: 1997)
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Women & Money: Owning the Power to Control Your Destiny [Secure eReader]
by Suze Orman
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Why is it that women, who are so competent in all other areas of their lives, cannot find the same competence when it comes to matters of money? Suze Orman investigates the complicated, dysfunctional relationship women have with money in this groundbreaking new book. With her signature mix of insight, compassion, and soul--deep recognition, she equips women with the financial knowledge and emotional awareness to overcome the blocks that have kept them from making more out of the money they ma... more info>>
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10 Make-or-Break Career Moments: Navigate, Negotiate, and Communicate for Success [Secure eReader (recommended)]
by Casey Hawley
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A primer for those who can only think of the right words to say after the fact, this book identifies the ten most critical moments in a person’s career—when the right word can make a lifechanging difference—and provides communication strategies for navigating them with clarity and conviction.
Communication consultant Casey Hawley shows readers how to identify and anticipate ten crucial communications moments, and offers strategies for responding confidently and in ways that leave a positive a... more info>>
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10 Rules of Power Positioning [MultiFormat]
by Roger Lawson
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Welcome to "The 10 Rules of Power Positioning!" The following book is packed full of powerful marketing secrets that will help you and your business enhance its image and increase its business... Effortlessly! I invite you to come in and enjoy the many strategies it contains. While this report is copyrighted, I give you the permission to reprint these pages for your own reading convenience as well as use it as a lead generating tool in your business or Web site.
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10 Secrets to Successful Home Buying and Selling [Secure eReader]
by Lois A. Vitt
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Buying a home is not just the most important financial decision: It is also one of the most important emotional decisions. With 10 Secrets to Successful Home Buying and Selling, you get it right! Lois A. Vitt helps you discover your "housing value system," your personal housing psychology. Learn how your expectations compare with your family's expectations, so that you can make the best decisions for everyone. After you discover what you really want, answer crucial housing questions, such as: Re... more info>>
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101 Best Businesses to Start - Third Edition [Secure eReader (recommended)/Adobe EPUB]
by The Philip Lief Group, Inc., and Russell Roberts
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To succeed in starting your own business you need real, innovative solutions. If you've ever thought of running your own business as an alternative to the corporate workplace or working for someone else, 101 Best Businesses to Start provides a wealth of practical advice, as well as the inspiration, to make your dreams a reality.Each carefully selected entry includes a full business description, guidelines for start-up and operating costs, profit projections, working strategies and staffing needs... more info>>
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101 Best Cover Letters [Secure Adobe PDF]
by Jay A. Block, Michael Betrus
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Beat out the competition for the best jobs. Create an image of accomplishment, professionalism, and competence that today's employers are begging for! Job-seekers have paid hundreds of dollars for the expertise in these dynamic guides--and regarded every cent as well spent! With these job-landing tools on your desktop, you'll have the same savvy working for you, for far, far less--with the same great results. 101 Best Resumes packs tried-and-proven advice you'll use to: Create a resume that gets... more info>>
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101 Best Home-Based Businesses for Women, 3rd Edition [Secure eReader (recommended)]
by Priscilla Huff
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Can I be a stay-at-home mom and still earn extra income? Which home business is best for me? Where can I find expert advice on launching my own business? How much will it cost to get started?For nearly two decades, bestselling author and home-based business guru Priscilla Y. Huff has run a successful writing business out of her home while balancing her family life. In fact, this book, now in its third edition, is proof of her success. Her valuable advice on what works?and what doesn't?is availab... more info>>
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