The author has probably failed at more things than anyone you've ever met. So how did he go from hapless office worker and serial failure to the creator of Dilbert, one of the world's most famous comi
The governments and central banks of the developed world have tried every policy tool imaginable, yet our economies remain sluggish, or worse. How did we get here, and how can we emerge from the longe
From the basics of products, sales & marketing and finance to the nuances of human psychology, teamwork and creating systems, this book distils what you need to know to take on the MBA graduates a
Draws on over a decade of research and field testing to take you on far ranging journeys from Kenya to California, from transport to telecommunications, to reveal the hidden structure of success in a
Most new businesses fail. But most of those failures are preventable. This title offers a fresh approach to business that's being adopted around the world. It describes learning what your customers re
In 2007, twenty-one year-old David Karp launched Tumblr on a whim. By 2012, it had become one of the top ten online destinations, drawing 170 million visitors. In 2013, Yahoo acquired it for over $1 b
Twice a year, in the heart of Silicon Valley, a small investment firm called Y Combinator selects a group of entrepreneurs. This book tells the story of this institution, how it chooses the aspiring M
Shows that to make people truly care about what you have to say, you need more than just a good idea, trust among your audience, or a certain number of followers. This volume gives you the tools to gu
James Caan, author of Get the Job You Really Want and Britain's most dynamic entrepreneur, teaches you how to work for yourself in just one week in Start Your Business in 7 Days. Everybody wants to be
Helps you get ahead at work. This title tells you what you need to know, from nurturing your network to the art of outsourcing. It gives the last word on careers for real women.
Get Shit Done. Less Meetings, More Doing. Passion Never Fails. These mantras have bred the likes of Twitter and Instagram. Now the essence of the startup world has been captured in book form. There's
Adam Smith became the patron saint of capitalism after he penned his most famous work, The Wealth of Nations. But few people know that when it came to our behaviour - the way we perceive ourselves, th
The lifeblood of your business is repeat customers. But customers can be fickle, markets shift and competitors are ruthless. So how do you ensure a steady flow of business? This book provides the esse
How do companies such as Apple create such enchanting products? And how do some people always seem to enchant others? According to the author, anyone can learn the art of enchantment. It transforms si
Can the BRICs sustain their exceptional growth? Which nations will come next? And what, for all of us, does the future hold? This book deals with these questions.
What are the selling secrets of Majid, Tangier's greatest rug peddler? How does Mrs Shibata, Japan's top life insurance seller, seal the deal? Why does Belyamani, a seller of Boeing planes, believe tr
What happens when nobody's running the world? The US is in financial crisis and can't hold onto the reins of the G-20. Welcome to the G-Zero world, in which no single country has the power to shape a
Ben is a young manager who has been charged with persuading 500 employees to agree to a merger. Facing an impossible battle, he seeks the advice of an old friend, who introduces him to eccentric Aunt
We get feedback every day of our lives, from friends and family, colleagues, customers, and bosses, teachers, doctors, and strangers. We know that feedback is essential for professional development an
What are the secrets of using every hour productively? How do the most successful people spend their time? Focusing on matching your to-do list to your natural body clock, the author shows you how to
In 2006 the US was running out of energy. Then came the Frackers. They solved America's dependence on imported energy and reshuffled international power. This book follows the men who spearheaded one
Why do some products capture our attention while others flop? What makes us engage with certain things out of sheer habit? Is there an underlying pattern to how technologies hook us? In this book, the
'What a life. Tony Fernandes has accomplished amazing things - and who's to say what he can go on to achieve?' Sir Richard Branson The inspiring story of business hero and Apprentice Asia star Tony Fe
Anything You Want is Derek Sivers' iconic manifesto on lessons learned while becoming an entrepreneur You don't need a visionary master plan, loads of funding or a brilliant team to start a business.
Small numbers of high spenders are enough to fuel a profitable business. In games, free is becoming the norm, but some people now spend hundreds or thousands of dollars playing a single game. With sto
Shows how to stay ahead when you can't predict the future success is random. And there are a number of things that we can do to capture this randomness and focus it in our favour. In this title, accor
Helps you teach how to make billions by scaling back, expanding less and betting bigger. This book crosses the usual boundaries of strategy, execution, people, and organization. It shows how you can d
Brings together titans of industry and leaders of civil society to explore eight themes that are highly relevant for our future development. This title explores the middle ground between the ideologic
Challenges you to set aside ideas of success as defined by society, family, and the media. Drawing on decades of research, this book helps you probe your past, imagine your future, and measure your st
Learn the secrets to excelling at interview, direct from top interviewers and recruiters, in Why You? by James Reed, chairman of recruitment specialists REED, You can't prepare an answer for every int
Shows you how to deconstruct complex skills, make the most of your time, and clear away obstacles in your path. This title helps you pick up any skill in record time ...and have much more fun along th
