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The Undercover Economist - Thryft
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Tim Harford | Random House Trade Paperbacks

The Undercover Economist

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Goodreads rating: 3.81

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This book is a captivating exploration of the complex world of economics, revealing the hidden forces that shape our everyday lives. With engaging examples and witty storytelling, The Undercover Economist demystifies economic concepts and shows how they apply to real-world situations. From understanding the true cost of your morning coffee to unraveling the secrets of pricing strategies, this book will open your eyes to the fascinating world of money and its effects on society. It's a must-read for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of how economics impacts our daily choices and the world around us.
The Pivot : The Future of American Statecraft in Asia - Thryft
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Kurt Campbell | Twelve

The Pivot : The Future of American Statecraft in Asia

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Goodreads rating: 3.55

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From former assistant secretary of state Kurt M. Campbell comes the definitive analysis and explanation of the new major shift in American foreign policy, its interests and assets, to Asia.There is a quiet drama playing out in American foreign policy far from the dark contours of upheaval in the Middle East and South Asia and the hovering drone attacks of the war on terror. The United States is in the midst of a substantial and long-term national project, which is proceeding in fits and starts, to reorient its foreign policy to the East. The central tenet of this policy shift, aka the Pivot, is that the United States will need to do more with and in the Asia-Pacific hemisphere to help revitalize its own economy, to realize the full potential of the region's dramatic innovation, and to keep the peace in the world's most dynamic region where the lion's share of the history of the twenty-first century will be written.This book is about a necessary course correction for American diplomacy, commercial engagement, and military innovation during a time of unrelenting and largely unrewarding conflict. While the United States has intensified its focus on the Asia-Pacific arena relative to previous administrations, much more remains to be done.The Pivot is about that future. It explores how the United States should construct a strategy that will position it to maneuver across the East and offers a clarion call for cunning, dexterity, and ingenuity in the period ahead for American statecraft in the Asia-Pacific region.
Rich Dad, Poor Dad : What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money - Thryft
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Sharon L. Lechter, Robert T. Kiyosaki  | Warner Books (ny)

Rich Dad, Poor Dad : What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money

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Goodreads rating: 4.12

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This book will:* Explode the myth that you need to earn a high income to become rich* Challenge the belief that your house is an assett* Show parents why they can't rely on the school system to teach their kids about money* Define once and for all an assett and a liability* Teach you what to teach your kids about money so they will benefit in ways you did not
e-Business & e-Commerce for Managers - Thryft
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Paul J. Deitel, Harvey M. Deitel  | Prentice Hall

e-Business & e-Commerce for Managers

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Goodreads rating: 4.0

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Finally, there's an authoritative, comprehensive manager's guide to every aspect of building and managing a successful e-Business! e-Business and e-Commerce for Managers starts by reviewing today's leading e-Business models, as well as several key industries where e-Businesses offer especially attractive opportunities, including entertainment, career development, e-Publishing, and online finance. Next, it helps managers address each key strategic and technical component of a successful e-Business. Coverage planning and building a robust Web site infrastructure; deploying effective Internet-based marketing and affiliate programs; using Customer Relationship Management to strengthen customer loyalty; managing online transactions; protecting the security of your site; and much more. The book includes a step-by-step guide to e-Business site building, as well as a full chapter on leveraging new e-Business opportunities associated with the wireless Internet. An appendix features development of a complete Web-based shopping cart application using HTML, JavaScript, VBScript, Active Server Pages, and an Access database. For all managers, business owners, and others who need a comprehensive overview of how to build and manage an e-Business.
Marketing Strategy : A Decision-Focused Approach - Thryft
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Orville C. Walker | Mcgraw-hill Education / Australia

Marketing Strategy : A Decision-Focused Approach

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Marketing Strategy - A Decision-Focused Approach / Text Only (4th, 03) by [Paperback (2003)]
Starting A New Job In A Week : How To Succeed In Your New Role In Seven Simple Steps - Thryft
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Christine Harvey | Mcgraw-hill Education

Starting A New Job In A Week : How To Succeed In Your New Role In Seven Simple Steps

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Goodreads rating: 2.5

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Learn to start your new job with positive results and start your path to success Written by Christine Harvey, a leading expert on business issues, this book quickly teaches you the insider secrets you need to achieve success in your new job. The seven straightforward chapters feature the key points of the subject, as well as questions to ensure you have taken it all in. There are also cartoons and diagrams throughout that make this book a more enjoyable and effective learning experience.Learn in a week, what the experts learn in a lifetime!
The Crash of 2016: The Plot to Destroy America--and What We Can Do to Stop It - Thryft
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Thom Hartmann | Twelve

The Crash of 2016: The Plot to Destroy America--and What We Can Do to Stop It

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The United States is more vulnerable today than ever before-including during the Great Depression and the Civil War-because the pillars of democracy that once supported a booming middle class have been corrupted, and without them, America teeters on the verge of the next Great Crash. The United States is in the midst of an economic implosion that could make the Great Depression look like child's play. In THE CRASH OF 2016, Thom Hartmann argues that the facade of our once-great United States will soon disintegrate to reveal the rotting core where corporate and billionaire power and greed have replaced democratic infrastructure and governance. Our once-enlightened political and economic systems have been manipulated to ensure the success of only a fraction of the population at the expense of the rest of us. The result is a "for the rich, by the rich" scheme leading to policies that only benefit the highest bidders. Hartmann outlines the destructive forces-planted by Lewis Powell in 1971 and come to fruition with the "Reagan Revolution"-that have looted our nation over the past decade, and how their actions fit into a cycle of American history that lets such forces rise to power every four generations. However, a backlash is now palpable against the "economic royalists"-a term coined by FDR to describe those hoarding power and wealth-including the banksters, oligarchs, and politicians who have plunged our nation into economic chaos and social instability. Although we are in the midst of what could become the most catastrophic economic crash in American History, a way forward is emerging, just as it did in the previous great crashes of the 1760s, 1856, and 1929. The choices we make now will redefine American culture. Before us stands a genuine opportunity to embrace the moral motive over the profit motive-and to rebuild the American economic model that once yielded great success. Thoroughly researched and passionately argued, THE CRASH OF 2016 is not just a roadmap to redemption in post-Crash America, but a critical wake-up call, challenging us to act. Only if the right reforms are enacted and the moral choices are made, can we avert disaster and make our nation whole again.
Stuffocation : Living More with Less - Thryft
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James Wallman | Penguin Uk

Stuffocation : Living More with Less

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Goodreads rating: 3.49

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We're all stuffocated. We have more stuff than we could ever need - but it's bad for the planet and it's making us stressed. It might even be killing us.In this groundbreaking book, trend forecaster James Wallman finds that a rising number of people are turning away from all-you-can-get consumption, from the exec who's sold almost everything he owns, to the well-off family who moved to a remote mountain cabin.In Stuffocation, Wallman's solution is to focus less on possessions and more on experiences. It is a manifesto for a vital change in how you live - and it's the one book you won't be able to live without.
Bernie Madoff, the Wizard of Lies : Inside the Infamous $65 Billion Swindle - Thryft
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Diana B. Henriques | Times Books

Bernie Madoff, the Wizard of Lies : Inside the Infamous $65 Billion Swindle

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Goodreads rating: 3.95

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Since the news broke of Bernie Madoff's $65 billion Ponzi scheme, many have speculated about how he did it. But no reporter has been able to get the full story until now. Based on unprecedented access to Madoff, including extensive correspondence and his first interviews for publication since his arrest, and more than 100 interviews with people at all levels and on all sides of the crime, award-winning reporter Diana Henriques provides the ultimate inside story. This true-life financial thriller is packed with dramatic scenes from Madoff's accelerating slide towards self-destruction, heartbreaking details of the disasters that followed, and clear lessons for investors in the future.
Superfreakonomics : Global Cooling, Patriotic Prostitutes and Why Suicide Bombers Should Buy Life Insurance - Thryft
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Stephen J. Dubner | January 1, 2011

Superfreakonomics : Global Cooling, Patriotic Prostitutes and Why Suicide Bombers Should Buy Life Insurance

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Goodreads rating: 4.0

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Review: Superfreakonomics is a fascinating exploration of unconventional economic principles that will challenge your preconceived notions. Levitt and Dubner dive deep into controversial topics, presenting mind-bending truths that are backed by unexpected economic insights. From discussing the surprising risks of walking drunk to the intriguing dynamics between prostitutes and policemen, this book will keep you engaged from start to finish. Prepare to have your perspective shifted and your assumptions shattered as you explore the hidden side of societal issues.
Neither Civil Nor Servant - Thryft
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Shing Huei Peh | Straits Times Press

Neither Civil Nor Servant

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Goodreads rating: 4.39

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This book would be a good read for someone who is intrigued by the unconventional and wants to learn about the accomplishments and mindset of a rule-breaking civil servant. Peh Shing Huei’s engaging and enthralling writing uncovers the behind-the-scenes stories of some of Singapore’s biggest post-independence military, economic, and political adventures. Through the authorized biography of Philip Yeo, readers will gain fascinating insights into the unconventional approaches of a pioneer civil servant who preferred action over talk, challenged the status quo, and was not afraid to offend.
Superfreakonomics : Global Cooling, Patriotic Prostitutes, and Why Suicide Bombers Should Buy Life Insurance - Thryft
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Stephen J. Dubner, Steven D. Levitt  | Harpercollins

Superfreakonomics : Global Cooling, Patriotic Prostitutes, and Why Suicide Bombers Should Buy Life Insurance

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Goodreads rating: 4.0

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Superfreakonomics could be a good read for curious minds who are fascinated by unconventional and thought-provoking ideas. With its revolutionary research and original studies, this book challenges our existing beliefs and offers fresh insights into how the world functions. From exploring the surprising link between climate change and prostitution to proposing unconventional solutions for suicide bombers, Superfreakonomics stimulates critical thinking and invites readers to question commonly accepted norms. Whether you're interested in economics or simply enjoy exploring unconventional topics, this book is bound to expand your perspective and ignite stimulating conversations.
The Go-Giver : A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea - Thryft
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Bob Burg | Portfolio Hardcover

The Go-Giver : A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea

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Goodreads rating: 4.33

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This is the international bestseller with a radically simple message. "The Go-Giver" tells the story of an ambitious young man named Joe who yearns for success. Joe is a true go-getter, though sometimes he feels as if the harder and faster he works, the further away his goals seem to be. One day, desperate to land a big deal at the end of a bad quarter, he seeks advice from the enigmatic Pindar, a legendary consultant referred to by his devotees simply as the Chairman. Over the next week, Pindar introduces Joe to a series of 'go-givers': a restaurateur, a CEO, a financial adviser, a broker, and the 'Connector' who brought them all together. Pindar's friends share the Five Laws of Stratospheric Success and teach Joe how to open himself up to the power of giving. Joe learns that changing his focus from getting to giving - putting others' interests first and continually adding value to their lives - leads to unexpected returns. Imparted with wit and grace, "The Go-Giver" is a heartwarming and inspiring tale that brings new relevance to the old proverb 'Give and you shall receive'.
The Changing Mind : A Neuroscientist's Guide to Ageing Well - Thryft
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Daniel J. Levitin | Penguin Randomhouse India

The Changing Mind : A Neuroscientist's Guide to Ageing Well

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Goodreads rating: 3.92

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What if the best was yet to come? Recent studies show that our happiness levels peak at age 82, and that our decision-making skills improve as we age. As more of us live past the age of 80, in this ground-breaking book, Dr Daniel Levitin uses cutting-edge research from neuroscience and psychology to demonstrate the benefits of getting older.Packed with engaging interviews with individuals who thrived far beyond the conventional age of retirement, this book also reflects on challenges many readers will recognize. Levitin offers a realistic personal plan full of practical, cognitive enhancing tricks for everyone to follow over the years.Successful Ageing is a radical exploration of what we all can learn from those who age joyously. This book will revolutionize the way we plan for old age as individuals, family members, and citizens of a society in which the average life expectancy continues to rise.
Boomerang : Travels in the New Third World - Thryft
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Michael Lewis | W. W. Norton & Company

Boomerang : Travels in the New Third World

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Goodreads rating: 3.9

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The tsunami of cheap credit that rolled across the planet between 2002 and 2008 was more than a simple financial phenomenon: it was temptation, offering entire societies the chance to reveal aspects of their characters they could not normally afford to indulge.Icelanders wanted to stop fishing and become investment bankers. The Greeks wanted to turn their country into a pinata stuffed with cash and allow as many citizens as possible to take a whack at it. The Germans wanted to be even more German; the Irish wanted to stop being Irish.Michael Lewis's investigation of bubbles beyond our shores is so brilliantly, sadly hilarious that it leads the American reader to a comfortable complacency: oh, those foolish foreigners. But when he turns a merciless eye on California and Washington, DC, we see that the narrative is a trap baited with humor, and we understand the reckoning that awaits the greatest and greediest of debtor nations.
Islamic Banking and Finance : Definitive Texts and Cases - Thryft
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Omar Masood | Palgrave Macmillan

Islamic Banking and Finance : Definitive Texts and Cases

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In a world where conventional interest-based finance is the dominant framework, Islamic banking faces many challenges. This book is the first to address different Islamic banking issues from both the researchers and practitioners' perspective across the world, reviewing their past experiences of Islamic banks.
Sometimes You Win Sometimes You Learn - Thryft
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John C. Maxwell | Little, Brown Books For Young Readers

Sometimes You Win Sometimes You Learn

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Goodreads rating: 4.23

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#1 New York Times bestselling author John C. Maxwell brings his common sense self-help lessons to teens!Any setback--a championship loss, a bad grade, a botched audition-can be seen as a step forward when teens possess the right tools to turn that loss into a gain of knowledge. Drawing on nearly fifty years of leadership experience, Dr. Maxwell provides a roadmap for becoming a true learner, someone who wins in the face of problems, failures, and losses.The teachings from Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn have been edited and adapted just for teens. This Young Readers edition features all-new stories of real life figures that overcame adversity early in their lives, including entrepreneur Steve Jobs, Olympic Gold Medalists Gabby Douglas and Mikaela Shiffrin, and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Malala Yousafzai.
The Little Book of Common Sense Investing : The Only Way to Guarantee Your Fair Share of Stock Market Returns - Thryft
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John C. Bogle | Wiley

The Little Book of Common Sense Investing : The Only Way to Guarantee Your Fair Share of Stock Market Returns

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Goodreads rating: 4.16

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The best-selling investing "bible" offers new information, new insights, and new perspectives The Little Book of Common Sense Investing is the classic guide to getting smart about the market. Legendary mutual fund pioneer John C. Bogle reveals his key to getting more out of investing: low-cost index funds. Bogle describes the simplest and most effective investment strategy for building wealth over the long term: buy and hold, at very low cost, a mutual fund that tracks a broad stock market Index such as the S&P 500.While the stock market has tumbled and then soared since the first edition of Little Book of Common Sense was published in April 2007, Bogle's investment principles have endured and served investors well. This tenth anniversary edition includes updated data and new information but maintains the same long-term perspective as in its predecessor.Bogle has also added two new chapters designed to provide further guidance to investors: one on asset allocation, the other on retirement investing.A portfolio focused on index funds is the only investment that effectively guarantees your fair share of stock market returns. This strategy is favored by Warren Buffett, who said this about Bogle: "If a statue is ever erected to honor the person who has done the most for American investors, the hands-down choice should be Jack Bogle. For decades, Jack has urged investors to invest in ultra-low-cost index funds. . . . Today, however, he has the satisfaction of knowing that he helped millions of investors realize far better returns on their savings than they otherwise would have earned. He is a hero to them and to me."Bogle shows you how to make index investing work for you and help you achieve your financial goals, and finds support from some of the world's best financial minds: not only Warren Buffett, but Benjamin Graham, Paul Samuelson, Burton Malkiel, Yale's David Swensen, Cliff Asness of AQR, and many others.This new edition of The Little Book of Common Sense Investing offers you the same solid strategy as its predecessor for building your financial future.Build a broadly diversified, low-cost portfolio without the risks of individual stocks, manager selection, or sector rotation. Forget the fads and marketing hype, and focus on what works in the real world. Understand that stock returns are generated by three sources (dividend yield, earnings growth, and change in market valuation) in order to establish rational expectations for stock returns over the coming decade. Recognize that in the long run, business reality trumps market expectations. Learn how to harness the magic of compounding returns while avoiding the tyranny of compounding costs. While index investing allows you to sit back and let the market do the work for you, too many investors trade frantically, turning a winner's game into a loser's game. The Little Book of Common Sense Investing is a solid guidebook to your financial future.
Security Analysis: Sixth Edition, Foreword by Warren Buffett - Thryft
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David Dodd, Benjamin Graham, Warren Buffett  | Mcgraw Hill

Security Analysis: Sixth Edition, Foreword by Warren Buffett

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Goodreads rating: 4.3

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"A road map for investing that I have now been following for 57 years."--From the Foreword by Warren E. BuffettFirst published in 1934, "Security Analysis" is one of the most influential financial books ever written. Selling more than one million copies through five editions, it has provided generations of investors with the timeless value investing philosophy and techniques of Benjamin Graham and David L. Dodd.As relevant today as when they first appeared nearly 75 years ago, the teachings of Benjamin Graham, the father of value investing, have withstood the test of time across a wide diversity of market conditions, countries, and asset classes.This new sixth edition, based on the classic 1940 version, is enhanced with 200 additional pages of commentary from some of today s leading Wall Street money managers. These masters of value investing explain why the principles and techniques of Graham and Dodd are still highly relevant even in today s vastly different markets. The contributor list includes: Seth A. Klarman, president of The Baupost Group, L.L.C. and author of "Margin of Safety" James Grant, founder of "Grant's Interest Rate Observer," general partner of Nippon Partners Jeffrey M. Laderman, twenty-five year veteran of "BusinessWeek" Roger Lowenstein, author of "Buffett: The Making of an American Capitalist" and "When America Aged" and Outside Director, Sequoia Fund Howard S. Marks, CFA, Chairman and Co-Founder, Oaktree Capital Management L.P. J. Ezra Merkin, Managing Partner, Gabriel Capital Group . Bruce Berkowitz, Founder, Fairholme Capital Management. Glenn H. Greenberg, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Chieftain Capital Management Bruce Greenwald, Robert Heilbrunn Professor of Finance and Asset Management, Columbia Business School David Abrams, Managing Member, Abrams CapitalFeaturing a foreword by Warren E. Buffett (in which he reveals that he has read the 1940 masterwork at least four times ), this new edition of "Security Analysis" will reacquaint you with the foundations of value investing more relevant than ever in the tumultuous 21st century markets."
The Tipping Point : How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference - Thryft
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Malcolm Gladwell | Abacus

The Tipping Point : How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference

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Goodreads rating: 4.0

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If you're someone who's always been fascinated by the power of collective momentum, "The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference" is a must-read for you. Malcolm Gladwell takes you on a captivating journey into the world of tipping points, unraveling the hidden dynamics behind the spread of ideas, trends, and behaviors. With his thought-provoking analysis and captivating storytelling, you'll gain a newfound understanding of how the small actions of individuals can have an enormous impact on society as a whole. Prepare to be inspired and challenged to think differently about the world around you.
Essentials of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management , Global Edition - Thryft
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Norman M. Scarborough | Norman M Scarborough

Essentials of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management , Global Edition

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Goodreads rating: 3.89

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This text provides the knowledge and tools readers need to launch a business so that it has the greatest chance for success. The Foundations of Entrepreneurship; Inside the Entrepreneurial Mind: From Ideas to Reality; Designing a Competitive Business Model and Building a Solid Strategic Plan; Conducting a Feasibility Analysis and Crafting a Winning Business Plan; Forms of Business Ownership; Franchising and the Entrepreneur; Buying an Existing Business; Building a Powerful Marketing Plan; E-Commerce and the Entrepreneur; Pricing Strategies; Creating a Successful Financial Plan; Managing Cash Flow; Sources of Financing: Debt and Equity; Choosing the Right Location and Layout; Global Aspects of Entrepreneurship; Building a New Venture Team and Planning for the Next For any person interested in owning, operating, and managing a small business. This text is also a useful reference for entrepreneurs and managers of small businesses.
The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
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Malcolm Gladwell | Abacus

The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference

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Goodreads rating: 4.01

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If you're intrigued by the phenomena of social epidemics and want insight into how minor changes can ignite major trends, "The Tipping Point" is a captivating read. Malcolm Gladwell's exploration is not only intellectually stimulating but also practically insightful, revealing the levers that can steer collective behavior. Ideal for anyone interested in the forces shaping our cultural landscape.
The Wisdom for Creatin Happiness (Part 1: Happiness) - Thryft
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Daisaku Ikeda

The Wisdom for Creatin Happiness (Part 1: Happiness)

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Goodreads rating: 4.53

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This book is a great read for anyone who wants to understand the true meaning of happiness. The author offers practical wisdom and insights that readers can apply to their daily lives to enhance joy and well-being. The most distinctive feature of this book is the author's emphasis on the importance of inner transformation and how it is connected to our ability to experience true happiness.
The Fish Rots From The Head : The Crisis in our Boardrooms: Developing the Crucial Skills of the Competent Director - Thryft
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Bob Garratt | Ips - Profile Books

The Fish Rots From The Head : The Crisis in our Boardrooms: Developing the Crucial Skills of the Competent Director

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Goodreads rating: 3.43

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As a Chinese proverb says 'The fish rots from the head' and so it is with businesses and other organisations - the buck starts and stops in the boardroom. This third edition of Bob Garratt'sbestselling book that highlights the importance of effectivecorporate governance has been extensively updated following the corporate scandals of the early 2000s - Enron, WorldCom, Tyco - and the abysmal boardroom standards that the recent credit crunch and ensuing global financial crisis brought to light.This new edition builds on the Learning Board model developed by the author and now widely used internationally by corporations and public sector organisations such as the NHS. The result is a thought-provoking and highly practical book that will be invaluable to all those with responsibility for corporate governance - and also those who subject them to scrutiny.What Sir Adrian Cadbury, whose committee's groundbreaking report on corporate governance was published nearly twenty years ago, said about the first edition remains as true today as ever:'No director can afford to ignore this book'.
Managing the Non-Profit Organization : Principles and Practices - Thryft
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Peter F. Drucker | Harper Business

Managing the Non-Profit Organization : Principles and Practices

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Goodreads rating: 3.98

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The groundbreaking and premier work on nonprofit organizations. The nonprofit sector is growing rapidly, creating a major need for expert advice on how to manage these organizations effectively. Management legend Peter Drucker provides excellent examples and explanations of mission, leadership, resources, marketing, goals, and much more. Interviews with nine experts also address key issues in this booming sector.
The Future Is Asian : Global Order in the Twenty-first Century - Thryft
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Parag Khanna | W&n

The Future Is Asian : Global Order in the Twenty-first Century

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Goodreads rating: 3.73

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In the 19th century, the world was Europeanized. In the 20th century, it was Americanized. Now, in the 21st century, the world is being Asianized.The “Asian Century” is even bigger than you think. Far greater than just China, the new Asian system taking shape is a multi-civilizational order spanning Saudi Arabia to Japan, Russia to Australia, Turkey to Indonesia—linking five billion people through trade, finance, infrastructure, and diplomatic networks that together represent 40 percent of global GDP. China has taken a lead in building the new Silk Roads across Asia, but it will not lead it alone. Rather, Asia is rapidly returning to the centuries-old patterns of commerce, conflict, and cultural exchange that thrived long before European colonialism and American dominance. Asians will determine their own future—and as they collectively assert their interests around the world, they will determine ours as well.There is no more important region of the world for us to better understand than Asia – and thus we cannot afford to keep getting Asia so wrong. Asia’s complexity has led to common misdiagnoses: Western thinking on Asia conflates the entire region with China, predicts imminent World War III around every corner, and regularly forecasts debt-driven collapse for the region’s major economies. But in reality, the region is experiencing a confident new wave of growth led by younger societies from India to the Philippines, nationalist leaders have put aside territorial disputes in favor of integration, and today’s infrastructure investments are the platform for the next generation of digital innovation.If the nineteenth century featured the Europeanization of the world, and the twentieth century its Americanization, then the twenty-first century is the time of Asianization. From investment portfolios and trade wars to Hollywood movies and university admissions, no aspect of life is immune from Asianization. With America’s tech sector dependent on Asian talent and politicians praising Asia’s glittering cities and efficient governments, Asia is permanently in our nation’s consciousness. We know this will be the Asian century. Now we finally have an accurate picture of what it will look like.
Extreme Ownership : How U.S. Navy Seals Lead and Win - Thryft
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Leif Babin, Jocko Willink  | St. Martin's Press

Extreme Ownership : How U.S. Navy Seals Lead and Win

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An updated edition of the blockbuster bestselling leadership book that took America and the world by storm, two U.S. Navy SEAL officers who led the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War demonstrate how to apply powerful leadership principles from the battlefield to business and life.Combat, the most intense and dynamic environment imaginable, teaches the toughest leadership lessons, with absolutely everything at stake. Jocko Willink and Leif Babin learned this reality first-hand on the most violent and dangerous battlefield in Iraq. As leaders of SEAL Team Three's Task Unit Bruiser, their mission was one many thought impossible: help U.S. forces secure Ramadi, a violent, insurgent-held city deemed "all but lost." In gripping, firsthand accounts of heroism, tragic loss, and hard-won victories, they learned that leadership--at every level--is the most important factor in whether a team succeeds or fails.Willink and Babin returned home from deployment and instituted SEAL leadership training to pass on their harsh lessons learned in combat to help forge the next generation of SEAL leaders. After leaving the SEAL Teams, they launched a company, Echelon Front, to teach those same leadership principles to leaders in businesses, companies, and organizations across the civilian sector. Since that time, they have trained countless leaders and worked with hundreds of companies in virtually every industry across the U.S. and internationally, teaching them how to develop their own high-performance teams and most effectively lead those teams to dominate their battlefields.Since it's release in October 2015, Extreme Ownership has revolutionized leadership development and set a new standard for literature on the subject. Required reading for many of the most successful organizations, it has become an integral part of the official leadership training programs for scores of business teams, military units, and first responders. Detailing the mindset and principles that enable SEAL units to accomplish the most difficult combat missions, Extreme Ownership demonstrates how to apply them to any team or organization, in any leadership environment. A compelling narrative with powerful instruction and direct application, Extreme Ownership challenges leaders everywhere to fulfill their ultimate purpose: lead and win.
On China - Thryft
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Henry Kissinger | Penguin Books

On China

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Goodreads rating: 4.18

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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.
Intermediate Accounting - Thryft
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Spiceland | Mcgraw-hill/irwin

Intermediate Accounting

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An intermediate accounting text which frames the financial reporting function of accounting in the context of the decision-support role it serves. It includes real world examples and diverse types of cases such as financial reporting, research and Internet cases from a global perspective.
Poor Economics : The Surprising Truth about Life on Less Than $1 a Day - Thryft
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Esther Duflo, Abhijit V. Banerjee  | Penguin

Poor Economics : The Surprising Truth about Life on Less Than $1 a Day

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This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to challenge their assumptions about poverty and understand the complex decisions made by those living in extreme poverty. Through compelling real-life examples, Banerjee and Duflo shed light on the unexpected choices and behaviors of individuals living on very little. From unraveling the paradoxes of borrowing to save and the impact of incentives, to exploring the entrepreneurial spirit of the poor, Poor Economics offers a fresh and illuminating perspective on poverty and the global economy.
Why The West Rules - For Now : The Patterns of History and what they reveal about the Future - Thryft
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Ian Morris | Profile Books

Why The West Rules - For Now : The Patterns of History and what they reveal about the Future

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There are two broad schools of thought on why the West rules. Proponents of 'Long-Term Lock-In' theories such as Jared Diamond suggest that from time immemorial, some critical factor - geography, climate, or culture perhaps - made East and West unalterably different, and determined that the industrial revolution would happen in the West and push it further ahead of the East. But the East led the West between 500 and 1600, so this development can't have been inevitable; and so proponents of 'Short-Term Accident' theories argue that Western rule was a temporary aberration that is now coming to an end, with Japan, China, and India resuming their rightful places on the world stage. However, as the West led for 9,000 of the previous 10,000 years, it wasn't just a temporary aberration. So, if we want to know why the West rules, we need a whole new theory. Ian Morris, boldly entering the turf of Jared Diamond and Niall Ferguson, provides the broader approach that is necessary, combining the textual historian's focus on context, the anthropological archaeologist's awareness of the deep past, and the social scientist's comparative methods to make sense of the past, present and future - in a way no one has ever done before.
ASEAN - Thryft
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Rodolfo C. Severino | Iseas-yusof Ishak Institute

ASEAN

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Since its founding in 1967, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations has been an increasingly large part of the life of Southeast Asia, although most people in the region know very little about it. ASEAN has helped bring peace and stability to the region. It has successfully engaged the world's major powers, in East Asia and beyond. ASEAN has taken steps to integrate the regional economy as an important means of cooperatively improving the region's competitiveness, attracting investments, generating jobs, raising incomes, and lowering costs and prices. ASEAN has also formed networks for dealing with regional problems like communicable diseases, environmental degradation, and transnational crime. An essential part of the Southeast Asia Background Series, this book seeks to shed some light on what ASEAN is all about.
Panic! : The Story of Modern Financial Insanity - Thryft
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Michael Lewis | Penguin Books

Panic! : The Story of Modern Financial Insanity

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- Recommended for readers interested in finance and economics. - This book examines the most significant financial meltdowns of the past decades and how they contributed to the world's economic climate. Michael Lewis provides insight into the patterns that lead to these catastrophic events and how they affect the global economy.
Dear Undercover Economist : The Very Best Letters from the "Dear Economist" Column - Thryft
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Tim Harford | Little, Brown

Dear Undercover Economist : The Very Best Letters from the "Dear Economist" Column

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The "Dear Economist" column offers a unique perspective on common issues, providing rational and practical advice backed by economics. Tim Harford's witty and insightful explanations make this book a great read for anyone looking to understand the hidden economic principles behind everyday dilemmas, from family conflicts to dating. Reading this book will help readers make better-informed decisions, and approach life's challenges with a more analytical and rational mindset.
Things That Matter : Three Decades of Passions. Passtimes and Politics - Thryft
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Charles Krauthammer | Crown Forum

Things That Matter : Three Decades of Passions. Passtimes and Politics

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From America’s preeminent columnist, named by the Financial Times the most influential commentator in the nation, the long-awaited collection of Charles Krauthammer’s essential, timeless writings.   A brilliant stylist known for an uncompromising honesty that challenges conventional wisdom at every turn, Krauthammer has for decades daz­zled readers with his keen insight into politics and government. His weekly column is a must-read in Washington and across the country. Now, finally, the best of Krauthammer’s intelligence, erudition and wit are collected in one volume.   Readers will find here not only the country’s leading conservative thinker offering a pas­sionate defense of limited government, but also a highly independent mind whose views—on feminism, evolution and the death penalty, for example—defy ideological convention. Things That Matter also features several of Krautham­mer’s major path-breaking essays—on bioeth­ics, on Jewish destiny and on America’s role as the world’s superpower—that have pro­foundly influenced the nation’s thoughts and policies. And finally, the collection presents a trove of always penetrating, often bemused re­flections on everything from border collies to Halley’s Comet, from Woody Allen to Win­ston Churchill, from the punishing pleasures of speed chess to the elegance of the perfectly thrown outfield assist.   With a special, highly autobiographical in­troduction in which Krauthammer reflects on the events that shaped his career and political philosophy, this indispensible chronicle takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the fashions and follies, the tragedies and triumphs, of the last three decades of American life.
Age of Ambition : Chasing Fortune, Truth and Faith in the New China - Thryft
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Evan Osnos | Random

Age of Ambition : Chasing Fortune, Truth and Faith in the New China

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A young army captain who risked execution to swim from free-market Taiwan to Communist China.A barber who made $150 million in the gambling dens of Macau. The richest woman in China, a recycling tycoon known as the ‘Wastepaper Queen’. Age of Ambition describes some of the billion individual lives that make up China’s story – one that unfolds on remote farms, in glittering mansions, and in the halls of power of the world’s largest authoritarian regime. Together they describe the defining clash taking place today: between the individual and the Communist Party’s struggle to retain control.Here is a China infused with a sense of boundless possibility and teeming romance. Yet it is also riven by contradictions. It is the world’s largest buyer of Rolls Royces and Ferraris yet the word ‘luxury’ is banned from billboards. It has more Christians than members of the Communist Party. And why does a government that has lifted more people from poverty than any other so strictly restrain freedom of expression?Based on years of research, Age of Ambition is a stunning narrative that reveals China as we have never understood it before.
How to Build a Billion Dollar App : Discover the secrets of the most successful entrepreneurs of our time - Thryft
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George Berkowski | Piatkus

How to Build a Billion Dollar App : Discover the secrets of the most successful entrepreneurs of our time

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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BUILDING AN APP-BASED BUSINESS'A must read for anyone who wants to start a mobile app business' Riccardo Zacconi, founder and CEO King Digital (maker of Candy Crush Saga)'A fascinating deep dive into the world of billion-dollar apps. Essential reading for anyone trying to build the next must-have app' Michael Acton Smith, Founder and CEO, Mind CandyApps have changed the way we communicate, shop, play, interact and travel and their phenomenal popularity has presented possibly the biggest business opportunity in history.In How to Build a Billion Dollar App , serial tech entrepreneur George Berkowski gives you exclusive access to the secrets behind the success of the select group of apps that have achieved billion-dollar success.Berkowski draws exclusively on the inside stories of the billion-dollar app club members, including Instagram, Whatsapp, Snapchat, Candy Crush and Uber to provide all the information you need to create your own spectacularly successful mobile business. He guides you through each step, from an idea scribbled on the back of an envelope, through to finding a cofounder, building a team, attracting (and keeping) millions of users, all the way through to juggling the pressures of being CEO of a billion-dollar company (and still staying ahead of the competition).If you've ever dreamed of quitting your nine to five job to launch your own company, you're a gifted developer, seasoned entrepreneur or just intrigued by mobile technology, How to Build a Billion Dollar App will show you what it really takes to create your own billion-dollar, mobile business.
Blown to Bits : How the New Economics of Information Transforms Strategy - Thryft
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Philip Evans, Thomas S. Wurster  | Harvard Business School Press

Blown to Bits : How the New Economics of Information Transforms Strategy

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"Blown to Bits" is a must-read for entrepreneurs and business executives who want to stay ahead of the competition. The book explains how the new economics of information is transforming traditional business strategy by eliminating the trade-off between richness and reach. The authors provide practical examples from various industries and offer a guide to building new strategies that reflect the changing landscape. The unique and distinctive feature of the book is its focus on the importance of richness and reach going hand in hand in today's business world. Anyone looking to gain a competitive advantage will benefit from this insightful read.
The Argumentative Indian : Writings on Indian History, Culture and Identity - Thryft
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Amartya Sen | Penguin Uk

The Argumentative Indian : Writings on Indian History, Culture and Identity

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India is a very diverse country with many distinct pursuits, vastly different convictions, widely divergent customs, and a veritable feast of viewpoints. The Argumentative Indian brings together an illuminating selection of writings from Nobel prize-winning economist Amartya Sen that outline the need to understand contemporary India in the light of its long argumentative tradition. The understanding and use of this rich argumentative tradition are critically important, Sen argues, for the success of India's democracy, the defence of its secular politics, the removal of inequalities related to class, caste, gender and community, and the pursuit of sub-continental peace.
Verdict of Peace : Britain Between Her Past and the Fu - Thryft
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Correlli Barnett | Macmillan Pub Ltd

Verdict of Peace : Britain Between Her Past and the Fu

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With The Verdict of Peace Correlli Barnett brings to a majestic finale his acclaimed Pride and Fall quartet, tracing Britain's decline from world power to victim of the 'British disease'.Challengingly original in concept, The Verdict of Peace describes how, between the outbreak of the Korean war in 1950 and the Suez debacle in 1956, Britain threw away her last opportunity to reinvent herself as an industrial nation state before old rivals such as Germany and Japan finally recovered from wartime defeat. It describes how Britain still suffered, ten years after the Second World War, from old-fashioned industries, hidebound management, trade union blocking of technical change and self-destructive strikes. It analyses Britain's ominous failure to win market domination in new technologies such as aeronautics, business systems and computers.
Beyond the Myth : Indian Business Communities in Singapore - Thryft
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Jayati Bhattacharya | Institute Of Southeast Asian Studies

Beyond the Myth : Indian Business Communities in Singapore

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This book is a macro-study of Indian business communities in Singapore through different phases of their growth since colonial times. It goes beyond the conventional labour-history approach to study Indian immigrants to Southeast Asia, both in terms of themselves and their connections with the peoples' movements. It looks at how Indian business communities negotiated with others in the environments in which they found themselves and adapted to them in novel ways. It especially brings into focus the patterns and integration of the Indian networks in the large-scale transnational flows of capital, one of the least-studied aspects of the diaspora history in this part of the world.
The World is Flat : The Globalized World in the Twenty-first Century - Thryft
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Thomas L. Friedman | Penguin Books

The World is Flat : The Globalized World in the Twenty-first Century

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"The World is Flat" offers a timely update on globalization and its effects. Friedman provides a compelling account of how advanced technologies have connected the world, and how this "flattening" affects us all. Through his impressive writing, Friedman helps readers understand the opportunities and challenges of the new global age. If you'd like to understand the workings of the global economy and how technology is shaping our future, this book is for you.
The Singapore Story: Memoirs of Lee Kuan Yew, Vol. 1
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Lee Kuan Yew | Times Editions

The Singapore Story: Memoirs of Lee Kuan Yew, Vol. 1

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Lee Kuan Yew's personal perspective adds depth and authenticity. 3. Reveals the challenges and strategies behind Singapore's transformation. 4. Offers valuable insights for leaders and policymakers.
Valuation : Measuring and Managing the Value of Companies - Thryft
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Jack Murrin, Tim Koller, Thomas E. Copeland  | Wiley

Valuation : Measuring and Managing the Value of Companies

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Valuation provides practical insights for creating value, including strategies for multibusiness valuation, corporate restructuring, and mergers/acquisitions. The book also features international comparisons of the cost of capital and accounting procedures, as well as a detailed case study to demonstrate how valuation principles are applied. It is great for business graduates interested in maximizing shareholder value and improving strategic thinking. Financial Times reviewed the book as "one of the best practitioners' guides to valuation".
Accounts Demystified - Thryft
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Anthony Rice | Ft Pr

Accounts Demystified

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"Everything is explained with extraordinary clarity, without the use of jargon or the kind of strangled prose loved by professionals. Well worth the cover price." - Business North West "Even the most terrified reader can grasp the concepts" - Daily Telegraph A classic. Even if you know it all already, there's no harm in going back to first principles. It travels all the way from the fundamental principles of the balance sheet to a few "tricks of the trade" – via analysis of funding structures and how to value companies. It's all too easy to become bogged down in detail when you're running a company. This book is a great way to keep yourself informed – without being submerged. A step-by-step guide which will, within a few hours, have you understanding and using company accounts with confidence. Contents balance sheets, profit & loss accounts and cash flow statements, key terms, how to monitor a company's financial performance, risk, how to value a company and creative accounting techniques to watch out for. Anthony Rice is a consultant
The "Wall Street Journal" Guide to Understanding Money and Investing - Thryft
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Kenneth M. Morris, Alan M. Siegel  | Lightbulb Press / Fireside

The "Wall Street Journal" Guide to Understanding Money and Investing

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The Wall Street Journal Guide to Understanding Money & Investing initiates you into the mysteries of the financial pages -- buying stocks, bonds, mutual funds, futures and options, spotting trends and evaluating companies. For those who are curious but intimidated by everyday financial jargon, this guide offers a literate, forthright and lively alternative.
The Big Short : Inside the Doomsday Machine - Thryft
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Michael Lewis | Allen Lane

The Big Short : Inside the Doomsday Machine

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"The Big Short" isn't just an economics lesson; it's a riveting human drama. Michael Lewis puts a face to the financial crisis, sharing stories of those who predicted the collapse. With his signature wit, Lewis makes a complex world understandable and, against all odds, highly entertaining. If you're at all curious about how financial disasters unfold, this book is a gripping narrative that brings clarity to chaos.
The Third Wave : Democratization in the Late Twentieth Century - Thryft
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Samuel P. Huntington | University Of Oklahoma Press

The Third Wave : Democratization in the Late Twentieth Century

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Between 1974 and 1990 more than thirty countries in southern Europe, Latin America, East Asia, and Eastern Europe shifted from authoritarian to democratic systems of government. This global democratic revolution is probably the most important political trend in the late twentieth century. In The Third Wave, Samuel P. Huntington analyzes the causes and nature of these democratic transitions, evaluates the prospects for stability of the new democracies, and explores the possibility of more countries becoming democratic. The recent transitions, he argues, are the third major wave of democratization in the modem world. Each of the two previous waves was followed by a reverse wave in which some countries shifted back to authoritarian government. Using concrete examples, empirical evidence, and insightful analysis, Huntington provides neither a theory nor a history of the third wave, but an explanation of why and how it occurred. Factors responsible for the democratic trend include the legitimacy dilemmas of authoritarian regimes; economic and social development; the changed role of the Catholic Church; the impact of the United States, the European Community, and the Soviet Union; and the "snowballing" change in one country stimulating change in others. Five key elite groups within and outside the nondemocratic regime played roles in shaping the various ways democratization occurred. Compromise was key to all democratizations, and elections and nonviolent tactics also were central. New democracies must deal with the "torturer problem" and the "praetorian problem" and attempt to develop democratic values and processes. Disillusionment with democracy, Huntington argues, is necessary to consolidating democracy. He concludes the book with an analysis of the political, economic, and cultural factors that will decide whether or not the third wave continues. Several "Guidelines for Democratizers" offer specific, practical suggestions for initiating and carrying out reform. Huntington's emphasis on practical application makes this book a valuable tool for anyone engaged in the democratization process. At this volatile time in history, Huntington's assessment of the processes of democratization is indispensable to understanding the future of democracy in the world.
Repositioning Asia : From Bubble to Sustainable Economy - Thryft
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Philip Kotler, Hermawan Kartajaya  | Wiley

Repositioning Asia : From Bubble to Sustainable Economy

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"Repositioning Asia" could be a useful read for business professionals and policymakers interested in revitalizing Asian economies. This book offers a unique perspective by applying principles of strategic marketing management to national and regional development. The text provides a new model for Asian businesses to achieve sustainable growth and become more competitive on a global scale. If you want to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by Asian economies and learn practical solutions to overcome them, then "Repositioning Asia" is the book for you.
The Party : The Secret World of China's Communist Rulers - Thryft
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Richard McGregor | Penguin

The Party : The Secret World of China's Communist Rulers

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China's Communist Party is the largest, most powerful political machine in the world. Here, for the first time, Richard McGregor delves deeply into its inner sanctum, revealing how this secretive cabal keeps control of every aspect of the country - its military and media, legal system and businesses, even its religious organizations. How has the Party merged Marx, Mao and the market to create a global superpower? And what does this mean for the world?

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