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Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking»rank: 419by: Malcolm Gladwell
: :How do we make decisions--good and bad--and why are some people so much better at it than others? Thats the question Malcolm Gladwell asks and answers in the follow-up to his huge bestseller, The Tipping Point. Utilizing case studies as diverse as speed dating, pop music, and the shooting of Amadou Diallo, Gladwell reveals that what we think of as decisions made in the blink of an eye are much more complicated than assumed. Drawing on cutting-edge neuroscience and psychology, he shows how the difference between good decision-making and bad has nothing to do with how much information we can process quickly, but on the few particular details on which ... |
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change»rank: 173189by: Stephen R. Covey
: :In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, author Stephen R. Covey presents a holistic, integrated, principle-centered approach for solving personal and professional problems. With penetrating insights and pointed anecdotes, Covey reveals a step-by-step pathway for living with fairness, integrity, service, and human dignity -- principles that give us the security to adapt to change and the wisdom and power to take advantage of the opportunities that change creates. Review:Anyone who thinks the audiocassette adaptation of Stephen Covey's bestseller, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, is a shortcut to reading the book has another thing coming. As a preview, the cassette is worth every one of its 90 ... |
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The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism»rank: 176871by: Naomi Klein
: :The bestselling author of No Logo shows how the global free market has exploited crises and shock for three decades, from Chile to IraqIn her groundbreaking reporting over the past few years, Naomi Klein introduced the term disaster capitalism. Whether covering Baghdad after the U.S. occupation, Sri Lanka in the wake of the tsunami, or New Orleans post-Katrina, she witnessed something remarkably similar. People still reeling from catastrophe were being hit again, this time with economic shock treatment, losing their land and homes to rapid-fire corporate makeovers.The Shock Doctrine retells the story of the most dominant ideology of our time, Milton Friedman s free market economic revolution. In contrast to ... |
The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference»rank: 29527by: Malcolm Gladwell
: :The tipping point is that magic moment when an idea, trend, or social behavior crosses a threshold, tips, and spreads like wildfire. Just as a single sick person can start an epidemic of the flu, so too can a small but precisely targeted push cause a fashion trend, the popularity of a new product, or a drop in the crime rate. This widely acclaimed bestseller, in which Malcolm Gladwell explores and brilliantly illuminates the tipping point phenomenon, is already changing the way people throughout the world think about selling products and disseminating ideas. Review:'The best way to understand the dramatic transformation of unknown books into bestsellers, or the rise ... |
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Intelligent Investor: A Book of Practical Counsel»rank: 93701by: Benjamin Graham, Jason Zweig
: :More than one million hardcovers sold Now available for the first time in paperback! The Classic Text Annotated to Update Graham's Timeless Wisdom for Today's Market Conditions The greatest investment advisor of the twentieth century, Benjamin Graham taught and inspired people worldwide. Graham's philosophy of 'value investing' -- which shields investors from substantial error and teaches them to develop long-term strategies -- has made The Intelligent Investor the stock market bible ever since its original publication in 1949. Over the years, market developments have proven the wisdom of Graham's strategies. While preserving the integrity of Graham's original text, this revised edition includes updated commentary by noted financial journalist Jason Zweig, ... |
Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In»rank: 79041by: Roger Fisher, William Ury, Bruce Patton
: :This is by far the best thing I've ever read about negotiation. It is equally relevant for the individual who would like to keep his friends, property, and income and the statesman who would like to keep the peace. --John Kenneth Galbraith. Review:We're constantly negotiating in our lives, whether it's convincing the kids to do their homework or settling million-dollar lawsuits. For those who need help winning these battles, Roger Fisher has developed a simple and straightforward five-step system for how to behave in negotiations. Narrated soothingly by NPR announcer Bob Edwards, Fisher adds the meaty portions of the material with a sense of playfulness. The blend of voices ... |
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Emotional Intelligence : Why it can matter more than IQ»rank: 1652551by: Daniel Goleman, Barrett Whitener
: :Everyone knows that high IQ is no guarantee of success, happiness, or virtue, but until the discoveries of modern brain researchers, theorists could only guess why. Daniel Goleman's fascinating report from the frontiers of psychology and neuroscience offers us startling new insight into our 'two minds' -- the rational and the emotional -- and how they together shape our destiny. Beginning deep in the brain, Emotional Intelligence shows us the exact mechanism of an 'emotional hijack,' when passion overcomes reason. Through vivid examples, Goleman then delineates the crucial skills of emotional intelligence, and shows how they determine our success in relationships and work, and even our physical well-being. What emerges ... |
The Millionaire Next Door : The Surprising Secrets Of Americas Wealthy»rank: 853765by: Thomas J. Stanley, William D. Danko, Cotter Smith
: :The incredible national bestseller that is changing people's lives -- and increasing their net worth!CAN YOU SPOT THE MILLIONAIRE NEXT DOOR?Who are the rich in this country?What do they do?Where do they shop?What do they drive?How do they invest?Where did their ancestors come from?How did they get rich?Can I ever become one of them?Get the answers in The Millionaire Next Door, the never-before-told story about wealth in America. You'll be surprised at what you find out.... Review:How can you join the ranks of America's wealthy (defined as people whose net worth is over one million dollars)? It's easy, say doctors Stanley and Danko, who have spent the last 20 ... |
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The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous & Broke»rank: 279524by: Suze Orman
: :A financial guide aimed squarely at 'Generation Debt'-and their anxious parents-from the country's most trusted and dynamic source on money matters The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous & Broke is financial expert Suze Orman's answer to a generation's cry for help. They're called 'Generation Debt' and 'Generation Broke' by the media-people in their twenties and thirties who graduate from college with a mountain of student loan debt and are stuck with one of the weakest job markets in recent history. The goals of their parents' generation-buy a house, support a family, send kids to college, retire in style-seem absurdly, depressingly out of reach. They live off their credit cards, ... |
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You»rank: 586963by: John C. Maxwell
: :In The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, John C. Maxwell combines insights learned from his 40-plus years of leadership successes and mistakes with observations from the worlds of business, politics, sports, religion, and military conflict. Some highlights of the revised edition of this New York Times bestseller, which has sold more than a million copies, are: Every chapter has been revised 2 chapters - 'The Law of Addition' and 'The Law of the Picture' - are entirely new 17 new stories are included 6 chapters are 50% revised 5 chapters are 75% revised Application pieces follow every chapter Leadership evaluation is included |