Advice That Sticks: How to give financial advice that people will follow By Moira Somers
What makes it so hard for people to do the right things with their money? Why do they frequently ignore sound financial advice? Grounded in the psychology of money and the science of non-adherence, this book equips financial professionals to deliver their advice more effectively.
Technical Analysis for Dummies By Barbara Rockefeller
Grasp and apply the basic principles of technical analysisSavvy traders know that the best way to maximize return is to interpret real-world market information for themselves rather than relying solely on the predictions of professional analysts. This straightforward guide shows you how to put this into profitable action--from basic principles and useful formulas to current theories on market trends and behavioral economics--to make the most lucrative decisions for your portfolio.The latest e...
The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less, Revised Edition By Barry Schwartz
In the spirit of Alvin Tofflers' Future Shock, a social critique of our obsession with choice, and how it contributes to anxiety, dissatisfaction and regret.Whether were buying a pair of jeans, ordering a cup of coffee, selecting a long-distance carrier, applying to college, choosing a doctor, or setting up a 401(k), everyday decisions — both big and small — have become increasingly complex due to the overwhelming abundance of choice with which we are presented.We assume that more choice mean...
Story. Style. Brand.: Why Corporate Results Are a Matter of Personal Style By Janel Dyan
Marketing, at its core, is simply about storytelling. It's the ability to take consumers on an emotional journey that can relate to their needs and wants while, at the same time, establishing trust in the products and services that are being provided. "Story. Style. Brand. -- Why Corporate Results Are a Matter of Personal Style" is more than a business book and much more than a memoir. It's the culmination of years of self-discovery by the author herself, followed by remarkable expe...
Storey's Guide to Raising Dairy Goats: Breed Selection, Feeding, Fencing, Health Care, Dairying, ...
This best-selling handbook is packed with detailed information on housing, feeding, and fencing dairy goats. It’s been the trusted resource on the topic for farmers and homesteaders since it was originally published in 1975, and the new edition — completely updated and redesigned — makes Storey’s Guide to Raising Dairy Goats more comprehensive and accessible than ever. In-depth sections explain every aspect of milking, including necessary equipment, proper hand-milking techniques, and handlin...
The Fashion Business Manual: An Illustrated Guide to Building a Fashion Brand By Fashionary
The Fashion Business Manual is everything you need to start building your fashion brand. It takes you step by step through building a brand from startup to retailing, using illustrations to break down complex business information into an easy-to-read visual format - making it a dynamic resource for fashion students, entrepreneurs and people in the fashion industry.
For Profit: A History of Corporations By William Magnuson
A history of how corporate innovation has shaped society, from ancient Rome to Silicon Valley Americans have long been skeptical of corporations, and that skepticism has only grown more intense in recent years. Meanwhile, corporations continue to amass wealth and power at a dizzying rate, recklessly pursuing profit while leaving society to sort out the costs. In For Profit, law professor William Magnuson argues that the story of the corporation didn't have to come to this. Throughout history,...
The Wealth of Nations (Complete) (Books 1-5) (Deluxe Library Edition) By Adam Smith
Adam Smith's masterpiece, first published in 1776, is the foundation of modern economic thought and remains the single most important account of the rise of, and the principles behind, modern capitalism. Written in clear and incisive prose, The Wealth of Nations articulates the concepts indispensable to an understanding of contemporary society; and Robert Reich's Introduction both clarifies Smith's analyses and illuminates his overall relevance to the world in which we live. As Reich writes, ...
Overwhelmed By Brigid Schulte
Overwhelmed is a book about time pressure and modern life. It is a deeply reported and researched, honest and often hilarious journey from feeling that, as one character in the book said, time is like a "rabid lunatic" running naked and screaming as your life flies past you, to understanding the historical and cultural roots of the overwhelm, how worrying about all there is to do and the pressure of feeling like we're never have enough time to do it all, or do it well, is "cont...
The Age of Surveillance Capitalism: The Fight for a Human Future at the New Frontier of Power By ...
The challenges to humanity posed by the digital future, the first detailed examination of the unprecedented form of power called "surveillance capitalism," and the quest by powerful corporations to predict and control our behavior.In this masterwork of original thinking and research, Shoshana Zuboff provides startling insights into the phenomenon that she has named surveillance capitalism. The stakes could not be higher: a global architecture of behavior modification threatens human...
Secrets Of The 800+ Club: How to Raise Your Credit Score, Maintain Good Credit, and Live the Life...
In Secrets of the 800+ Club, industry veteran Terrell Dinkins spills her best secrets for taking your credit score all the way to the top. Her tried-and-true techniques will not only help achieve financial peace but decode every factor that goes into determining your credit score.
Data Science and Big Data Analytics: Discovering, Analyzing, Visualizing and Presenting Data By E...
Data Science and Big Data Analytics is about harnessing the power of data for new insights. The book covers the breadth of activities and methods and tools that Data Scientists use. The content focuses on concepts, principles and practical applications that are applicable to any industry and technology environment, and the learning is supported and explained with examples that you can replicate using open-source software. This book will help you:Become a contributor on a data science team Dep...
The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking: Leading Your Organization into the Future By Michael D...
International bestselling author of The First 90 Days Michael D. Watkins presents an actionable new framework to help aspiring leaders learn to think strategically—a set of skills more necessary than ever in a world of constant change. Pattern recognition. Systems perspective. Mental agility. Structured problem-solving. Visioning. Political savvy. For every good leader who has mastered of one of these disciplines is a great leader who knows and has mastered all of them. Michael D. Watkins, an...
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