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A groundbreaking chronicle of the birth--and death--of a pair of jeans, that exposes the fractures in our global supply chains, and our relationships to each other, ourselves, and the planet Take a lo

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A beautifully packaged, gifty daily devotional of Stoic wisdom, from the author ofThe Obstacle is the Way. Modern readers praise Stoic philosophy for its unique blend of practicality and wisdom. But it's admittedly hard for the average reader to decipher the Dover Thrift edition of Marcus Aurelius' work. The antiquated, needlessly formal language of most modern translations is stripped down in this book, revealing powerful aphorisms that cut straight to the heart of our day-to-day challenges. Presented in a page-per-day format, this daily resource of Stoic inspiration combines new translations of Seneca, Epictetus, Zeno by Stephen Hanselman with calls to further reflection--and action--by Ryan Holiday. Arranged topically following the same three movements (Perception, Action, Will) that Holiday used inThe Obstacle is the Way, this guide features twelve principles for overcoming obstacles and achieving greater satisfaction. Aimed at the high-octane, action-oriented, doers

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Trading up isnA't just for the wealthy anymore. These days no one is shocked when an administrative assistant buys silk pajamas at VictoriaA's Secret. Or a young professional buys only Kendall-Jackso

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How businesses can thrive by learning which customers are creating the most profit-and which are losing them money. One of the oldest myths in business is that every customer is a valuable customer.

AN INSTANTNEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLERThe definitive book on the rise of “toxic achievement culture” overtaking our kids' and parents' lives, and a new framework for fighting backIn the ever more competitive race to secure the best possible future, today’s students face unprecedented pressure to succeed. They jam-pack their schedules with AP classes, fill every waking hour with resume-padding activities, and even sabotage relationships with friends to “get ahead.” Family incomes and schedules are stretched to the breaking point by tutoring fees and athletic schedules. Yet this drive to optimize performance has only resulted in skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and even self-harm in America’s highest achieving schools. Parents, educators, and community leaders are facing the same quandary: how can we teach our kids to strive towards excellence without crushing them?InNever Enough,award-winning reporter Jennifer Breheny Wallace investigates the deep roots of toxic achievement cultur

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From the acclaimed author of Turn the Ship Around!, former US Navy Captain David Marquet, comes a radical new playbook for empowering your team to make better decisions and take greater ownership.You

From the acclaimed author of Turn the Ship Around!, former US Navy Captain David Marquet, comes a radical new playbook for empowering your team to make better decisions and take greater ownership.You

Rand Fishkin, the founder and former CEO of Moz, reveals how traditional Silicon Valley "wisdom" leads far too many startups astray, with the transparency and humor that his hundreds of thousands of b

I am witnessing a phenomenon. A growing group of women entrepreneurs have discovered the secret to success and happiness in both their lives and careers. It's as though there is a hidden, underground

The next step for applying the life-changing lessons of the bestseller Start With Why. With Start With Why, Simon Sinek inspired a movement to build a world in which the vast majority of us can f

An award-winning journalist exposes how corporations manipulate retirement plans for their benefit It's no secret that hundreds of companies, from GM to IBM, have been slashing pensions and health

Understanding the rise of state capitalism and its threat to global free markets The End of the Free Market details the growing phenomenon of state capitalism, a system in which governments drive

A concise extension of the business classic Topgrading, targeted to sales managers Brad SmartA's Topgrading has sold more than 150,000 copies since 1999, making it the definitive book for executives

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USC football coach Pete Carroll's powerful leadership advice that is just as effective for your business and community as it is on the football field Pete Carroll is one of college football's most successful coaches. He is also one of the smartest and most philosophical. He calls his coaching approach "Win Forever" and preaches it not just on the field, but to local kids and business audiences in the off-season. While his book has plenty of behind-the-scenes stories featuring some of the most famous names in sports, it's really about Carroll's immensely effective approach to leadership. He shows readers how to: A Develop a vision that others can internalize and take a stake in A Embrace competition, not competitiveness A Practice so that game day is the easiest day of the week A Learn to play in the absence of fear A Make the conflicting pulls of "what you want" and "who you think you are" one and the same Carroll takes his philosophy well beyond the football field, whether he's organi

Potted plants aren't mere decoration; they offer a rare opportunity to find joy by caring for another living being. Summer Rayne Oakes keeps over 1,000 live houseplants spanning over 400 species in h

Legendary venture capitalist John Doerr reveals how the goal-setting system of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) has helped tech giants from Intel to Google achieve explosive growth--and how it can he

Harry S. Dent Jr., bestselling author of The Demographic Cliff and The Sale of a Lifetime, predicted the populist wave that has driven the Brexit vote, the election of Donald Trump, and other recent s

For thousands of years, Stoic philosophy has been the secret operating system of wise leaders, artists, athletes, brilliant thinkers and ordinary citizens. With the acclaimed, bestselling books T

An authoritative expose of the mysterious and potentially dangerous world of private equity. Marquee private equity firms such as Blackstone Group, Carlyle Group, and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts have gro

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"It seemed to me that the bees were working on the very same kinds of problems we are trying to solve. How can large, diverse groups work together harmoniously and productively? Perhaps we could take

Cognitive science has shown that our decisions are made unconsciously and are usually anything but reasonable. Jacobs, a consultant, overviews the latest discoveries in cognitive science in plain lang

"America's debt is a powder keg about to blow, and the fuse was lit by the rush of bailouts and stimulus spending." Is your money inflation-proof? It had better be. On the heels of the most recent e

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Michael Moe was one of the first research analysts to identify Starbucks as a huge opportunity following its IPO in 1992. And for more than fifteen years, he has made great calls on many other stocks