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The Energy Bus - Thryft
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Jon Gordon | Wiley India Pvt Ltd

The Energy Bus

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Goodreads rating: 3.85

$3.88

The Energy Bus is a great read for anyone who needs some positivity and motivation in their life. Jon Gordon's writing style is engaging and easy to follow, and the book's premise of using positive energy to tackle life's challenges is both inspiring and practical. Readers will love the relatable characters and the powerful messages woven throughout the story. Overall, The Energy Bus is a great choice for anyone who needs a boost in their personal or professional life.
In the Company of Women : Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs - Thryft
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Grace Bonney | Artisan

In the Company of Women : Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs

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Goodreads rating: 4.11

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"In the Company of Women is the perfect read for anyone who is looking for motivation and inspiration to fuel their own business ventures. Through interviews with over 100 successful women from diverse backgrounds, this book provides practical advice on how to succeed in entrepreneurship while staying true to your beliefs. The lush photographs and individual stories of these women's paths to success will captivate and motivate readers to pursue their dreams fearlessly."
Management: Tasks, Responsibilities, Practices - Thryft
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Peter F. Drucker | Harper & Row, Publishers

Management: Tasks, Responsibilities, Practices

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Goodreads rating: 4.28

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This book is a must-read for anyone aspiring to become a competent manager, or even for someone who currently manages a team. Drucker's book highlights the importance of people in the management equation and that people rather than forces or facts are what truly contributes to successful management. It emphasizes that every achievement and failure is directly linked to the manager, making it necessary for anyone looking to better understand the intricacies of management to add this book to their reading list.
How Brands Grow : What Marketers Don't Know - Thryft
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Byron Sharp | Oxford University Press

How Brands Grow : What Marketers Don't Know

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Goodreads rating: 4.16

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How Brands Grow presents tried and tested laws for growing brands through evidence-based research. It explores topics such as how advertising works, the impact of price promotions, and loyalty programs. This book is highly recommended for marketing professionals who are looking to improve their brand growth strategies. Its distinctive feature is the evidence-based approach, which sets it apart from other marketing texts.
Stocks For The Long Run - The Definitive Guide To Financial Market Returns And Long-Term Investment Strategies - Thryft
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Jeremy J. Siegel | Mcgraw-hill Companies

Stocks For The Long Run - The Definitive Guide To Financial Market Returns And Long-Term Investment Strategies

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Goodreads rating: 4.13

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"Stocks for the Long Run" would be a good read for anyone looking for a comprehensive guide to long-term investing strategies. The author's argument that stocks can be safer than bank deposits may be eye-opening for many readers. Additionally, the book offers valuable insights into topics such as the effect of the calendar on market performance and the impact of new tax laws on investment returns. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their portfolio's performance in the long run.
Rich Dad's Rich Kid, Smart Kid : Giving Your Child a Financial Head Start - Thryft
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Sharon L. Lechter, Robert T. Kiyosaki  | Warner Business

Rich Dad's Rich Kid, Smart Kid : Giving Your Child a Financial Head Start

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Goodreads rating: 3.91

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This book is an essential guide for parents who want to teach their children the basics of financial management. Robert Kiyosaki breaks down complex financial topics into easy-to-understand lessons that can help children develop a healthy relationship with money. One of the most unique and valuable features of this book is that it emphasizes real-world problem-solving skills that can help children develop sound financial habits for life. If you want to give your child a financial head start, this book is a must-read.
The Millionaire Next Door : The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy - Thryft
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Thomas J. Stanley | November 16, 2010

The Millionaire Next Door : The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy

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Goodreads rating: 4.07

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This book is a great read for individuals looking to build wealth in unconventional ways. It showcases how ordinary people with modest incomes can accumulate significant wealth by adopting frugal lifestyle habits. The book provides practical advice and real-life examples to help readers make the most of their finances.
The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work - Thryft
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Alain de Botton | Penguin Books

The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work

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Goodreads rating: 3.62

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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.
You Can be a Stock Market Genius : Uncover the Secret Hiding Places of Stock Market Profits - Thryft
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Joel Greenblatt | Touchstone

You Can be a Stock Market Genius : Uncover the Secret Hiding Places of Stock Market Profits

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Goodreads rating: 4.22

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This book is great for novice investors who want to learn about unique investment opportunities beyond traditional strategies. It provides practical guidance, real-life examples and tools for analyzing stocks. You'll learn how to profit from opportunities that are often overlooked by the pros. The book is insightful, engaging and highly recommended for anyone interested in investing.
Leveraged Trading : A professional approach to trading FX, stocks on margin, CFDs, spread bets and futures for all traders - Thryft
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Robert Carver | Harriman House

Leveraged Trading : A professional approach to trading FX, stocks on margin, CFDs, spread bets and futures for all traders

$19.62

Goodreads rating: 4.11

$19.62

Leveraged Trading is a must-read for anyone looking to enter the world of leveraged trading. Robert Carver takes a systematic approach and shows how to design a trading system to tackle the high risks and costs involved in trading with leverage. The Starter System introduced in the book is simple and suitable for beginners, while more experienced traders can adapt and improve it to suit their needs. The book also includes valuable advice on developing your own trading systems and combining them with human judgement, making it an important addition to any trader's library.
The Paradox of Choice : Why More Is Less, Revised Edition - Thryft
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Barry Schwartz | Ecco

The Paradox of Choice : Why More Is Less, Revised Edition

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Goodreads rating: 3.84

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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.
The Myth of the Strong Leader : Political Leadership in the Modern Age - Thryft
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Archie Brown | Vintage Publishing

The Myth of the Strong Leader : Political Leadership in the Modern Age

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Goodreads rating: 3.66

$7.56

The Myth of the Strong Leader challenges the myth that political leaders are strong when they act alone. By examining leaders such as FDR, Mikhail Gorbachev and Nelson Mandela, Brown highlights the different types and qualities of leadership. Recommended for those interested in politics and leadership who want to rethink their preconceptions about what it means to lead.
In Search of Excellence : Lessons from America's Best-run Companies - Thryft
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Robert H. Waterman Jr., Thomas J. Peters  | Warner Books Inc

In Search of Excellence : Lessons from America's Best-run Companies

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Goodreads rating: 3.91

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"In Search of Excellence" could be a good read for someone who is interested in learning about successful management strategies and wants to gain insights from some of America's best-run companies. This book offers practical advice and is both thought-provoking and enjoyable to read. Users may appreciate the unique approach of combining insightful lessons with an engaging writing style.
How We Choose - Thryft
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Sheena Iyengar | Twelve

How We Choose

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Goodreads rating: 3.84

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"How We Choose" offers readers an engaging and insightful look at the complex world of human decision-making. Sheena Iyengar brilliantly explores the psychology of choice, examining how our personal biases, cultural backgrounds, and other factors influence the decisions we make. Through numerous examples and thought-provoking anecdotes, readers will gain a new understanding of how and why we make the choices we do. This book is an excellent choice for anyone interested in learning more about their own decision-making process and the biases that affect us all.
How To Win Friends And Influence People - Thryft
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Dale Carnegie | Harpercollins Publishers

How To Win Friends And Influence People

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Goodreads rating: 4.22

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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.
Measure What Matters: OKRs - The Simple Idea that Drives 10x Growth
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John Doerr, Larry Page  | Portfolio Penguin

Measure What Matters: OKRs - The Simple Idea that Drives 10x Growth

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Goodreads rating: 3.99

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This book is recommended for managers who want to improve their decision-making abilities. It provides proven strategies for measuring progress and staying focused on priorities to help organizations achieve their goals. Through real-life examples, the author highlights the importance of having defined objectives and key results in driving business growth.
Pre-Suasion - A Revolutionary Way To Influence And Persuade - Thryft
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Robert B. Cialdini | Random House Business

Pre-Suasion - A Revolutionary Way To Influence And Persuade

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Goodreads rating: 4.01

$3.88

Pre-Suasion is a must-read for anyone interested in mastering the art of persuasion. The book explores the concept of pre-suasion, which refers to the strategic groundwork that persuaders lay before delivering their message. Through a host of case studies and insights into human psychology, author Robert Cialdini shows readers how to effectively leverage pre-suasion techniques to influence and persuade others. This book is an essential guide for anyone seeking to improve their communication skills and ability to influence others.
The Goal : A Process of Ongoing Improvement - Thryft
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Jeff Cox, Eliyahu M. Goldratt  | Routledge

The Goal : A Process of Ongoing Improvement

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Goodreads rating: 4.08

$13.05 $9.14 30% off

The Goal provides an insightful look into the Theory of Constraints and how it can be applied to improve efficiency and productivity in any industry. The fast-paced, thriller style of writing keeps readers engaged while the detailed case studies provide real-world examples of the methodology in action. This book is perfect for managers and business owners who are looking to improve their operations and achieve their goals.
Factfulness : Ten Reasons We're Wrong About The World - And Why Things Are Better Than You Think - Thryft
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Rosling H. | Hachette

Factfulness : Ten Reasons We're Wrong About The World - And Why Things Are Better Than You Think

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Goodreads rating: 4.36

$8.42

Factfulness could be a good read for those who want to build a more fact-based worldview and break free from the negativity bias. It presents ten instincts that distort our worldview, with examples from Hans Rosling's groundbreaking work as a physician and statistician. The book offers a refreshing perspective on topics such as education, health, income, and violence, and supports its claims with compelling data and charts. By the end, the reader will feel more informed, curious, and hopeful about the state of the world, and better equipped to make decisions and take action.
The Art of Choosing - Thryft
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Sheena Iyengar | Twelve

The Art of Choosing

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Goodreads rating: 3.84

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The Art of Choosing is a must-read for anyone curious about human decision-making. Sheena Iyengar interviews diverse individuals, explores cultural differences, and offers insightful research to reveal how individuals make choices. This book is perfect for those wanting to develop their decision-making skills and gain greater understanding of choosing against one's best interests.
The 100-Year Life : Living and Working in an Age of Longevity - Thryft
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Lynda Gratton, Andrew J. Scott  | Bloomsbury Publishing

The 100-Year Life : Living and Working in an Age of Longevity

$7.42 $5.19 30% off

Goodreads rating: 3.83

$7.42 $5.19 30% off

The 100-Year Life could be a good read for users who are seeking guidance on how to navigate the changing landscape of work and retirement. This book offers practical solutions for rethinking their finances, career, education, and relationships in a world where people are living longer and facing multiple careers. The most unique and distinctive feature is its focus on experimenting with new ways of living, working, and learning to create a shifting balance between work and leisure. This book is a wake-up call that describes what to expect and considers the choices and options that users will face, offering a hopeful and inspiring message for individuals, businesses, and governments alike.
Market Wizards - Interviews With Top Traders - Thryft
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Jack D. Schwager | Harperbusiness

Market Wizards - Interviews With Top Traders

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Goodreads rating: 4.26

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Market Wizards is a must-read for anyone interested in finance and trading. Through the interviews with top traders, the book offers valuable insights and perspectives on the market. Readers will gain a deep understanding of the mindset and strategies of successful traders, and learn from their experiences and mistakes. The book is well-written and engaging, and provides practical advice that can be applied to one's own trading endeavors.
Thinking, Fast and Slow - Thryft
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Daniel Kahneman | Farrar, Straus And Giroux

Thinking, Fast and Slow

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Goodreads rating: 4.18

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A highly recommended book for those who are interested in understanding how the human mind works and its impact on making decisions. The book provides a clear insight into the two systems that drive the way we think and helps to understand cognitive biases that may create obstacles in decision-making processes. Kahneman offers useful techniques and practical insights that can help in making more deliberate and logical choices.
Why Smart People Make Big Money Mistakes... and How to Correct Them : Lessons from the Life-Changing Science of Behavioral Economics - Thryft
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Gary Belsky | Simon & Schuster

Why Smart People Make Big Money Mistakes... and How to Correct Them : Lessons from the Life-Changing Science of Behavioral Economics

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Goodreads rating: 3.95

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This book is a must-read for anyone looking to understand the psychology behind their financial decisions. Belsky and Gilovich provide eye-opening examples and practical advice to help readers avoid common financial mistakes. Their use of behavioral economics concepts brings a fresh perspective to personal finance that is both enlightening and informative.
The Toyota Way - Thryft
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Jeffrey K. Liker | Tata Mcgraw-hill

The Toyota Way

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Goodreads rating: 4.07

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The Toyota Way is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their organization's efficiency and quality control. It provides practical insights into Toyota's unique management philosophy and principles, which have consistently delivered superior results. With this book, you will learn how to create a culture of continuous improvement and transform your business into a lean, learning enterprise. Readers will appreciate the detailed examples of how these principles create a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
The $100 Startup - Reinvent The Way You Make A Living, Do What You Love, And Create A New Future - Thryft
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Chris Guillebeau | Gardners Vi Books Ams006

The $100 Startup - Reinvent The Way You Make A Living, Do What You Love, And Create A New Future

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Goodreads rating: 3.88

$3.88

The $100 Startup is a must-read for anyone looking to embark on their entrepreneurial journey. Filled with practical tips, real-life case studies, and actionable advice, it is a guidebook that demystifies the process of starting a business. Its most distinctive feature is its emphasis on the lean startup methodology, which helps readers avoid common mistakes and get their ideas off the ground quickly and cheaply. Readers would find this book useful regardless of their current financial situation, as it is targeted at those who want to create their own future and do what they love.
Management - Thryft
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Peter F. Drucker | Routledge

Management

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Goodreads rating: 4.28

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This book could be a good read for entrepreneurs, executives, and public service managers who want to understand the best practices and challenges of modern-day management. The author takes an international perspective, offering insights into management problems faced in various parts of the world, and providing solutions to tackle these challenges. Drucker's deep insight and clear writing style make this an essential guide for those interested in effective management.
Outliers : The Story of Success - Thryft
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Malcolm Gladwell | Back Bay Books

Outliers : The Story of Success

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Goodreads rating: 4.19

$5.87

Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell is a must-read for those seeking to understand what it takes to be successful. Gladwell provides insightful analysis on the factors and circumstances that contribute to extraordinary success, challenging common perceptions of what it truly means to be an outlier. This book is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how culture, family, and generation can shape one's potential for success.
Blitzscaling : The Lightning-Fast Path to Building Massively Valuable Companies - Thryft
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Reid Hoffman, Chris Yeh, Bill Gates  | Crown Currency

Blitzscaling : The Lightning-Fast Path to Building Massively Valuable Companies

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Goodreads rating: 3.97

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Blitzscaling could be a good read for entrepreneurs and founders who wish to take their businesses to the next level. The book provides valuable insights and techniques for designing business models, hiring and managing employees, and evolving company culture as the business matures. The unique challenges at each stage of a company's life cycle are addressed and the author's experiences and expertise make this an essential playbook for achieving success in today's competitive business world.
The Optimist's Telescope : Thinking Ahead in a Reckless Age - Thryft
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Bina Venkataraman | Riverhead Books

The Optimist's Telescope : Thinking Ahead in a Reckless Age

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Goodreads rating: 3.47

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The Optimist's Telescope offers practical solutions for making better long-term decisions for individuals, businesses, and society as a whole. Venkataraman draws from her experience as a former climate adviser to the Obama administration and shares stories from around the world to showcase how we can adopt practices that benefit us over time. She highlights the importance of thinking ahead and dispels the myth that human nature is impossibly reckless. This book is recommended for anyone looking to make positive changes for themselves and the world around them.
The 100-Year Life : Living and Working in an Age of Longevity - Thryft
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Lynda Gratton, Andrew Scott  | Bloomsbury Information

The 100-Year Life : Living and Working in an Age of Longevity

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Goodreads rating: 3.83

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The 100-Year Life could be a good read for anyone who wants to reimagine their long-term goals in life. This book offers valuable insights and solutions on how to make the most of the extra time that a longer lifespan provides. Gratton and Scott cover an extensive range of topics, including the challenges and opportunities of an extended career, how to increase your physical and mental wellbeing, and how to cultivate meaningful relationships over a lifetime. Overall, The 100-Year Life is an excellent resource for anyone seeking to create a more rewarding and fulfilling life that transcends traditional notions of career and retirement.
17 Proven Currency Trading Strategies : How to Profit in the Forex Market + Website - Thryft
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Mario Singh | Wiley

17 Proven Currency Trading Strategies : How to Profit in the Forex Market + Website

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Goodreads rating: 3.6

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This book could be a good read for someone who wants to start trading in the Forex market but has no experience. The book provides detailed explanations of the Forex trading process and helps readers identify their trading profile. The 17 proven trading strategies are tailored to different trading styles, and real-world trading scenarios provide insights into how to tackle market trends and fluctuations. The book is practical and insightful, and the step-by-step guidance makes it easy for beginners to understand and start earning profits from the Forex market.
The Art Of Profitability - Thryft
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Adrian J. Slywotzky | Business Plus

The Art Of Profitability

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Goodreads rating: 3.95

$7.38 $5.17 30% off

The Art of Profitability is a great read for individuals seeking to improve their understanding of business profitability. It presents 23 different business models in a concise and challenging format, with each chapter featuring a dialogue between a young protégé and a teacher called David Zhao. Through this conversation, readers gain insights into the invisible principles that allow businesses to thrive even in tough economic times. The book provides specific actions that organizations can take to improve their bottom line within 90 days, making it an invaluable resource for CEOs, entrepreneurs and business owners seeking to grow their businesses.
Sun Tzu's Art Of War For Traders And Investors - Thryft
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Sun Tzu, Dean Lundell  | Mcgraw-hill

Sun Tzu's Art Of War For Traders And Investors

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Goodreads rating: 3.15

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This book provides traders and investors with practical guidelines for navigating the complex world of financial markets. The unique feature of this book is how it applies Sun Tzu's ancient philosophies to modern-day trading, giving readers a fresh perspective on strategy and tactics. Novice traders and experienced investors alike will find value in this book's insightful analysis and practical advice.
Financial Peace Revisited - New Chapters On Marriage, Singles, Kids And Families - Thryft
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Dave Ramsey | Viking

Financial Peace Revisited - New Chapters On Marriage, Singles, Kids And Families

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Goodreads rating: 4.28

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Financial Peace Revisited is an ideal book for those struggling to manage their finances. The book offers tactics and practices to help readers get out of debt, invest responsibly, and make sound financial decisions through the principle of contentment. The author, Dave Ramsey, provides practical methods and personal anecdotes that can revolutionize one's relationship with money. Readers will find this book straightforward, informative, and motivational towards achieving financial freedom and establishing a new family dynamic.
The Bogleheads' Guide To Investing - Thryft
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Taylor Larimore, Mel Lindauer  | Wiley

The Bogleheads' Guide To Investing

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Goodreads rating: 4.29

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The Bogleheads’ Guide to Investing is a slightly irreverent, straightforward guide to investing for everyone. The book offers sound, practical advice, no matter what your age or net worth. Bottomline, become a Boglehead and prosper! Originally just the chat-line ruminations of Boglehead founder Taylor Larimore, and Morningstar forum leading cohorts Mel Lindauer and Michael LeBoeuf, their trusted advice has been brewed and distilled into an easy-to-use, need-to-know, no frills guide to building up your own financial well-being – so you can worry less and profit more from the investments you make. Invest like a Boglehead, and let their grassroots investment wisdom guide you down the path of long-term wealth creation and happiness, without all the worries and fuss of stock pickers and day traders. If you face a financial crisis or problem, or simply want to know what is prudent to do with the money you save, the Bogleheads will have the answers you need to help you gain your financial footing and keep it.
A Random Walk Down Wall Street: The Time-Tested Strategy For Successful Investing (Tenth Edition) - Thryft
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Burton G. Malkiel | W. W. Norton & Company

A Random Walk Down Wall Street: The Time-Tested Strategy For Successful Investing (Tenth Edition)

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Goodreads rating: 4.14

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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.
Weaponized Lies : How to Think Critically in the Post-Truth Era - Thryft
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Daniel J. Levitin | Dutton

Weaponized Lies : How to Think Critically in the Post-Truth Era

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Goodreads rating: 3.76

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It's raining fringe theories, fake news, and pseudo-facts. These lies are getting repeated. New York Times bestselling author Daniel Levitin shows how to disarm these socially devastating inventions and get the American mind back on track. Here are the fundamental lessons in critical thinking (previously published as A Field Guide to Lies) that we need to know and share now. Investigating numerical misinformation, Daniel Levitin shows how mishandled statistics and graphs can give a grossly distorted perspective and lead us to terrible decisions. Wordy arguments on the other hand can easily be persuasive as they drift away from the facts in an appealing yet misguided way. The steps we can take to better evaluate news, advertisements, and reports are clearly detailed. Ultimately, Levitin turns to what underlies our ability to determine if something is true or false: the scientific method. He grapples with the limits of what we can and cannot know. Case studies are offered to demonstrate the applications of logical thinking to quite varied settings, spanning courtroom testimony, medical decision making, magic, modern physics, and conspiracy theories. This urgently needed book enables us to avoid the extremes of passive gullibility and cynical rejection. As Levitin attests: Truth matters. A post-truth era is an era of willful irrationality, reversing all the great advances humankind has made. Euphemisms like "fringe theories," "extreme views," "alt truth," and even "fake news" can literally be dangerous. Let's call lies what they are and catch those making them in the act.
Noise : A Flaw in Human Judgment - Thryft
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Daniel Kahneman, Olivier Sibony, Cass R. Sunstein  | Hachette Book Group Usa

Noise : A Flaw in Human Judgment

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Goodreads rating: 3.65

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Imagine that two doctors in the same city give different diagnoses to identical patients — or that two judges in the same court give different sentences to people who have committed the same crime. Suppose that different food inspectors give different ratings to indistinguishable restaurants — or that when a company is handling customer complaints, the resolution depends on who happens to be handling the particular complaint. Now imagine that the same doctor, the same judge, the same inspector, or the same company official make different decisions, depending on whether it is morning or afternoon, or Monday rather than Wednesday. These are examples of noise: variability in judgments that should be identical. In Noise, Daniel Kahneman, Olivier Sibony, and Cass R. Sunstein show how noise helps produce errors in many fields, including medicine, law, public health, economic forecasting, food safety, forensic science, bail verdicts, child protection, strategy, performance reviews and personnel selection. And although noise can be found wherever people make judgments and decisions, individuals and organizations alike commonly ignore to its role in their judgments and in their actions. They show “noise neglect.” With a few simple remedies, people can reduce both noise and bias, and so make far better decisions. Packed with new ideas, and drawing on the same kind of diligent, insightful research that made Thinking, Fast and Slow and Nudge groundbreaking New York Times and international bestsellers, Noise explains how and why humans are so susceptible to noise in judgment — and what we can do about it.
Connect the Dots - Thryft
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Rashmi Bansal | Eklavya Education Foundation

Connect the Dots

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Goodreads rating: 3.76

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"Connect the Dots" could be a good read for someone who is looking for a practical guide towards starting and building their own business. The book highlights the journeys of 20 successful entrepreneurs in India from humble beginnings who found success by "connecting the dots". The book also explores the importance of recognizing opportunities and taking bold risks in shaping your future, making it an inspiring read for entrepreneurs.
Successonomics - Thryft
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Nick Nanton, The World's Leading Experts, J.W. Dicks  | Celebrity Press

Successonomics

$8.64

Goodreads rating: 3.57

$8.64

The intriguing part of success is that it means such different things to different people. However, just as success encompasses achievement, SuccessOnomics implies the achieving of goals through fiscal competence. The concept of Success combined with Economics is a formidable financial combination. The Celebrity Experts(r) in this book are successful in different areas, but they all exhibit the components of success: perseverance, passion, planning, risktaking with a willingness to fail, decision-making and, maybe the most important component of all, they take action. The authors in this book share their success methodology and mindset. This allows the reader to understand not merely how they think, but, more importantly, how these CelebrityExperts(r) can guide and coach them to a mastery of SuccessOnomics in their own lives. Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. Thomas A. Ed
Fooled by Randomness : The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the Markets - Thryft
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Nassim Nicholas Taleb | Random House Trade Paperbacks

Fooled by Randomness : The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the Markets

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Goodreads rating: 4.08

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Fooled by Randomness is a standalone book in Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s landmark Incerto series, an investigation of opacity, luck, uncertainty, probability, human error, risk, and decision-making in a world we don’t understand. The other books in the series are The Black Swan, Antifragile,and The Bed of Procrustes.
Think Like a Freak : The Authors of Freakonomics Offer to Retrain Your Brain - Thryft
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Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner  | William Morrow

Think Like a Freak : The Authors of Freakonomics Offer to Retrain Your Brain

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The New York Times bestselling Freakonomics changed the way we see the world, exposing the hidden side of just about everything. Then came SuperFreakonomics, a documentary film, an award-winning podcast, and more.Now, with Think Like a Freak, Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner have written their most revolutionary book yet. With their trademark blend of captivating storytelling and unconventional analysis, they take us inside their thought process and teach us all to think a bit more productively, more creatively, more rationally--to think, that is, like a Freak.Levitt and Dubner offer a blueprint for an entirely new way to solve problems, whether your interest lies in minor lifehacks or major global reforms. As always, no topic is off-limits. They range from business to philanthropy to sports to politics, all with the goal of retraining your brain. Along the way, you'll learn the secrets of a Japanese hot-dog-eating champion, the reason an Australian doctor swallowed a batch of dangerous bacteria, and why Nigerian e-mail scammers make a point of saying they're from Nigeria.Some of the steps toward thinking like a Freak: First, put away your moral compass--because it's hard to see a problem clearly if you've already decided what to do about it. Learn to say "I don't know"--for until you can admit what you don't yet know, it's virtually impossible to learn what you need to. Think like a child--because you'll come up with better ideas and ask better questions. Take a master class in incentives--because for better or worse, incentives rule our world. Learn to persuade people who don't want to be persuaded--because being right is rarely enough to carry the day. Learn to appreciate the upside of quitting--because you can't solve tomorrow's problem if you aren't willing to abandon today's dud.Levitt and Dubner plainly see the world like no one else. Now you can too. Never before have such iconoclastic thinkers been so revealing--and so much fun to read.
Hacking Growth : How Today's Fastest-Growing Companies Drive Breakout Success - Thryft
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Morgan Brown, Sean Ellis  | Virgin Books

Hacking Growth : How Today's Fastest-Growing Companies Drive Breakout Success

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Goodreads rating: 4.1

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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.
Traction : How Any Startup Can Achieve Explosive Customer Growth - Thryft
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Gabriel Weinberg and Justin Mares | Penguin Uk

Traction : How Any Startup Can Achieve Explosive Customer Growth

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Goodreads rating: 4.11

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In Traction, serial entrepreneurs Gabriel Weinberg and Justin Mares give startups the tools for generating explosive customer growth'Anyone trying to break through to new customers can use this smart, ambitious book'Eric Ries, author of The Lean StartupMost startups don't fail because they can't build a product. Most startups fail because they can't get traction.Building a successful company is hard. Smart entrepreneurs know that the key to success isn't the originality of your offering, the brilliance of your team, or how much money you raise. It's how consistently you can grow and acquire new customers.Traction will teach you the nineteen channels you can use to build a customer base, and offers a three-step framework to figure out which ones will work best for your business. No matter how you apply them, the lessons and examples in Traction will help you create and sustain the growth your business desperately needs.'Here is the inside scoop, the latest, most specific tactics from the red-hot centre of the Internet marketing universe. From someone who has done it. Twice'Seth Godin, author of Linchpin
Never Eat Alone : And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time - Thryft
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Tahl Raz | Fisicalbook

Never Eat Alone : And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time

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Goodreads rating: 3.84

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One Up on Wall Street - Thryft
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Peter Lynch, John Rothchild  | Penguin Books

One Up on Wall Street

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Goodreads rating: 4.27

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The manager of a top investment fund discusses how individuals can make a killing in the market through research and investment techniques that confound conventional market wisdom
Superforecasting - Thryft
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Dan Gardner, Philip E. Tetlock  | Random House Books

Superforecasting

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Goodreads rating: 4.08

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What if we could improve our ability to predict the future?Everything we do involves forecasts about how the future will unfold. Whether buying a new house or changing job, designing a new product or getting married, our decisions are governed by implicit predictions of how things are likely to turn out. The problem is, we're not very good at it.In a landmark, twenty-year study, Wharton professor Philip Tetlock showed that the average expert was only slightly better at predicting the future than a layperson using random guesswork. Tetlock's latest project - an unprecedented, government-funded forecasting tournament involving over a million individual predictions - has since shown that there are, however, some people with real, demonstrable foresight. These are ordinary people, from former ballroom dancers to retired computer programmers, who have an extraordinary ability to predict the future with a degree of accuracy 60% greater than average. They are superforecasters.In Superforecasting, Tetlock and his co-author Dan Gardner offer a fascinating insight into what we can learn from this elite group. They show the methods used by these superforecasters which enable them to outperform even professional intelligence analysts with access to classified data. And they offer practical advice on how we can all use these methods for our own benefit - whether in business, in international affairs, or in everyday life.
HBR'S 10 Must Reads: The Essentials : The Essentials - Thryft
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Harvard Business Review, Thomas H. Davenport, Michael Overdorf  | Harvard Business Review Press

HBR'S 10 Must Reads: The Essentials : The Essentials

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Goodreads rating: 4.0

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This book is a must-read for those in the business world who want to stay on top of their game. The collection of articles from top experts covers perennial concerns such as creating competitive advantage, leading change, maximizing performance, managing your career, and avoiding common mistakes. Readers will gain essential wisdom that will help them accelerate their success and that of their companies. The unique and distinctive feature of this book is that it compiles the most influential management articles in one single book.
Payoff : The Hidden Logic That Shapes Our Motivations - Thryft
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Dan Ariely | Simon & Schuster/ Ted

Payoff : The Hidden Logic That Shapes Our Motivations

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Goodreads rating: 3.71

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Bestselling author Dan Ariely reveals fascinating new insights into motivation--showing that the subject is far more complex than we ever imagined. Every day we work hard to motivate ourselves, the people we live with, the people who work for and do business with us. In this way, much of what we do can be defined as being "motivators." From the boardroom to the living room, our role as motivators is complex, and the more we try to motivate partners and children, friends and coworkers, the clearer it becomes that the story of motivation is far more intricate and fascinating than we've assumed. Payoff investigates the true nature of motivation, our partial blindness to the way it works, and how we can bridge this gap. With studies that range from Intel to a kindergarten classroom, Ariely digs deep to find the root of motivation--how it works and how we can use this knowledge to approach important choices in our own lives. Along the way, he explores intriguing questions such as: Can giving employees bonuses harm productivity? Why is trust so crucial for successful motivation? What are our misconceptions about how to value our work? How does your sense of your mortality impact your motivation?

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