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Dive into the dynamic world of economics with our wide array of books in the Economics collection. From global financial systems to local economic policies, our selection offers insights by leading economists and scholars.
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The Decisive Moment : How The Brain Makes Up Its Mind
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Since Plato, philosophers have described the decision-making process as either rational or emotional: we carefully deliberate or we ‘blink’ and go with our gut. But as scientists break open the mind’s black box with the latest tools of neuroscience, they’re discovering this is not how the mind works. Our best decisions are a finely tuned blend of both feeling and reason – and the precise mix depends on the situation. When buying a house, for example, it’s best to let our unconscious mull over the many variables. But when we’re picking stocks and shares, intuition often leads us astray. The trick is to determine when to lean on which part of the brain, and to do this, we need to think harder (and smarter) about how we think.In The Decisive Moment, Jonah Lehrer arms us with the tools we need, drawing on cutting-edge research by Daniel Kahneman, Colin Camerer and others, as well as the world’s most interesting ‘deciders’ – from airline pilots, world famous sportsmen and hedge fund investors to serial killers, politicians and poker players. He shows how the fluctuations of a few dopamine neurons saved a battleship during the Persian Gulf War, and how the fevered activity of a single brain region led to the sub-prime mortgage crisis. Lehrer’s goal is to answer two questions that are of interest to just about anyone, from CEOs to firefighters: How does the human mind make decisions? And how can we make those decisions better?
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Penguin
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Your Money or Your Life
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This book is a game-changer for anyone seeking financial freedom and a more intentional, meaningful life. With practical steps and timeless wisdom, Vicki Robin guides you to break free from the cycle of debt, cultivate mindful money habits, and invest in a future that aligns with your values. From saving money without strict budgeting to finding fulfillment in simplicity, this book empowers you to take control of your finances and create the life you truly want.
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Future Shock is the disease of change. Its symptoms are already here. Future Shock tells what happens to people overwhelmed by too rapid change. Future Shock looks at the human side of tomorrow. Brilliantly disturbing, it analyses the new and dangerous society now emerging and shows how to come to terms with the future.
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Freakonomics - A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything
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Which is moe dangerous, a gun or a swimming pool?What do schoolteachers and sumo wrestlers have in common?Why do drug dealers still live with their mums?How much do parents really matter?
These may not sound like a typical questions for an economist to ask. But Steven D. Levitt is not a typical economist. He is a much-heralded scholar who studies the stuff and riddles of everyday life -- from cheating and crime to sports and child rearing -- and whose conclusions regularly turn conventional wisdom on its head. He usually begins with a mountain of data and a simple, unasked question. Some of these questions concern life-and-death issues; others have an admittedly freakish quality. Thus the new field of study contained in this book:
Freakonomics.
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Malcolm Gladwell
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Hachette
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What the Dog Saw: And Other Adventures
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This book, "What the Dog Saw: And Other Adventures" is a captivating collection of extraordinary stories that will keep you engaged from start to finish. Malcolm Gladwell’s writing style and his ability to dive deep into intriguing topics will make you think and give you a glimpse into someone else's head. Whether you are interested in the secrets of successful inventors, the psychology behind decision-making, or the hidden stories behind everyday phenomena, this book will provide you with fascinating insights and leave you wanting more. Get ready to embark on an adventure of knowledge and discovery with this brilliant investigator of the hidden extraordinary.
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John Naisbitt, Eric Conger |
Harper
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Mind Set! : Reset Your Thinking and See the Future
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In his seminal works Megatrends and Megatrends 2000 , John Naisbitt proved himself one of the most far-sighted and accurate observers of our fast-changing world. Mind Set! goes beyond that— Mind Set! discloses the secret of forecasting. John Naisbitt gives away the keys to the kingdom, opening the door to the insights that let him understand today's world and see the opportunities of tomorrow. He selects his most effective tools, 11 Mindsets, and applies them by guiding the reader through the five forces that will dominate the next decades of the twenty-first century. Illustrated by stories about Galileo and Einstein to today's icons and rebels in business, science, and sports, Mind Set! opens your eyes to see beyond media headlines, political slogans, and personal opinions to select and judge what will form the pictures of the future.
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Malcolm Gladwell
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Little,
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What the Dog Saw : Essays
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What the Dog Saw: Essays, by Malcolm Gladwell, is an excellent read for anyone who enjoys delving into the intricacies of everyday life. Gladwell's unique style of storytelling paired with his investigative journalism takes readers on a journey of surprising and thought-provoking observations. Through analyzing topics such as ketchup and mustard, personality tests, and homelessness, Gladwell provides answers to questions we never knew we had. Don't miss out on this captivating read that sheds light on the hidden histories of our world.
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Tim Harford
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Little,
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How to Make the World Add Up : Ten Rules for Thinking Differently About Numbers
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When was the last time you read a grand statement, accompanied by a large number, and wondered whether it could really be true? Statistics are vital in helping us tell stories - we see them in the papers, on social media, and we hear them used in everyday conversation - and yet we doubt them more than ever.But numbers - in the right hands - have the power to change the world for the better. Contrary to popular belief, good statistics are not a trick, although they are a kind of magic. Good statistics are not smoke and mirrors; in fact, they help us see more clearly. Good statistics are like a telescope for an astronomer, a microscope for a bacteriologist, or an X-ray for a radiologist. If we are willing to let them, good statistics help us see things about the world around us and about ourselves - both large and small - that we would not be able to see in any other way.In How to Make the World Add Up, Tim Harford draws on his experience as both an economist and presenter of the BBC's radio show 'More or Less'. He takes us deep into the world of disinformation and obfuscation, bad research and misplaced motivation to find those priceless jewels of data and analysis that make communicating with numbers worthwhile. Harford's characters range from the art forger who conned the Nazis to the stripper who fell in love with the most powerful congressman in Washington, to famous data detectives such as John Maynard Keynes, Daniel Kahneman and Florence Nightingale. He reveals how we can evaluate the claims that surround us with confidence, curiosity and a healthy level of scepticism.Using ten simple rules for understanding numbers - plus one golden rule - this extraordinarily insightful book shows how if we keep our wits about us, thinking carefully about the way numbers are sourced and presented, we can look around us and see with crystal clarity how the world adds up.
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Jack D. Schwager
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Wiley
Market Wizards: Interviews With Top Traders
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Market Wizards is a must-read for anyone seeking to learn how to invest successfully. The book features interviews with the world's top traders about their approaches to the markets and the strategies they use to make money. The most unique and distinctive feature of the book is the insights it provides into the minds of successful traders, giving readers a glimpse into the mindset needed to succeed in the world of trading. Overall, Market Wizards is a valuable resource for anyone interested in investing and looking to improve their trading skills.
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William MacAskill
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Doing Good Better : How Effective Altruism Can Help You Help Others, Do Work that Matters, and Make Smarter Choices about Giving Back
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An up-and-coming visionary in the world of philanthropy and a cofounder of the effective altruism movement explains why most of our ideas about how to make a difference are wrong and presents a counterintuitive way for each of us to do the most good possible. While a researcher at Oxford, William MacAskill decided to devote his study to a simple question: How can we do good better? MacAskill realized that, while most of us want to make a difference, we often decide how to do so based on assumptions and emotions rather than facts. As a result, our good intentions often lead to ineffective, sometimes downright harmful, outcomes. As an antidote, MacAskill and his colleagues developed effective altruism—a practical, data-driven approach to doing good that allows us to make a tremendous difference regardless of our resources. Effective altruists operate by asking certain key questions that force them to think differently, set aside biases, and use evidence and careful reasoning rather than act on impulse. In Doing Good Better, MacAskill lays out these principles and shows that, when we use them correctly—when we apply the head and the heart to each of our altruistic endeavors—each of us has the power to do an astonishing amount of good.
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Joshua Cooper Ramo
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The Seventh Sense : Power, Fortune, and Survival in the Age of Networks
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The Seventh Sense is an insightful workbook for people who want to navigate a complex and ever-evolving system successfully. The book highlights how our world's systems are becoming more interconnected and explains how individuals can take advantage of these networks to gain wealth, power, and prosperity while others are being left behind. This book is perfect for entrepreneurs, politicians, business leaders, and anyone seeking to understand the inner workings of the global economy.
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Seth Godin
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Portfolio
Purple Cow, New Edition : Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable
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Purple Cow could be a good read for entrepreneurs and business owners looking to make their products and companies more remarkable. Seth Godin inspires readers to think outside the box and create products that are worth marketing. His stories about companies like Starbucks and Apple serve as great examples of what it means to be a remarkable product. This book could help users stand out in their industry and gain a competitive edge.
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Morten T. Hansen, Jim Collins |
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Business
Great by Choice : Uncertainty, Chaos and Luck - Why Some Thrive Despite Them All
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Great by Choice is an outstanding book that provides data-driven insights and techniques followed by companies that achieved greatness in tumultuous situations. The book contrasts successful and unsuccessful companies and presents surprising results. The authors emphasize that discipline, empiricism, and paranoia are essential traits, and innovation must be blended with discipline to scale the business. The book also presents practical concepts, including the SMaC recipe, the 20 Mile March, and Fire Bullets then Cannonballs. Additionally, the authors challenge the conventional wisdom of leading in a fast world requires quick decisions, highlighting the importance of measured steps in achieving greatness. The book concludes by defining, quantifying, and studying the role of luck in achieving success, emphasizing that greatness happens by choice, not by chance.
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Dan Gardner, Philip E. Tetlock |
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Superforecasting
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What if we could improve our ability to predict the future?Everything we do involves forecasts about how the future will unfold. Whether buying a new house or changing job, designing a new product or getting married, our decisions are governed by implicit predictions of how things are likely to turn out. The problem is, we're not very good at it.In a landmark, twenty-year study, Wharton professor Philip Tetlock showed that the average expert was only slightly better at predicting the future than a layperson using random guesswork. Tetlock's latest project - an unprecedented, government-funded forecasting tournament involving over a million individual predictions - has since shown that there are, however, some people with real, demonstrable foresight. These are ordinary people, from former ballroom dancers to retired computer programmers, who have an extraordinary ability to predict the future with a degree of accuracy 60% greater than average. They are superforecasters.In Superforecasting, Tetlock and his co-author Dan Gardner offer a fascinating insight into what we can learn from this elite group. They show the methods used by these superforecasters which enable them to outperform even professional intelligence analysts with access to classified data. And they offer practical advice on how we can all use these methods for our own benefit - whether in business, in international affairs, or in everyday life.
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Erin Meyer
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The Culture Map : Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business
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This book could be a good read for individuals who are interested in building a successful global career. Erin Meyer's "The Culture Map" sheds light on cultural differences and how it can impact international business. It offers practical solutions and a specific analytical framework to help readers understand these differences and chart a path to success in a globalized world. With anecdotes and examples from different countries and cultures, it helps readers identify the impact of cultural differences on business practices, and provides actionable advice to mitigate these challenges. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to work with diverse teams, partners, or customers.
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Tim Wu
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Vintage
The Attention Merchants : The Epic Scramble to Get Inside Our Heads
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This book is a great read for anyone interested in understanding how attention has become the most sought after commodity in today's world. It traces the history of attention merchants, from printed newspapers to radio, television, and digital media, and details the techniques used to capture and sell human attention. Wu's vivid storytelling and incisive commentary make this book an eye-opening read that is sure to leave a lasting impression on readers.
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Ken Honda
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Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace with Your Money
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If money conversations often leave you feeling anxious, "Happy Money" could be your antidote. Ken Honda's gentle approach to financial well-being weaves together mindfulness and practical wisdom, presenting a compassionate route to managing your finances—without the guilt or stress you might be used to. It's a read that promotes a healthier, more serene relationship with your bank account and could be a breath of fresh air if the typical cut-and-dry finance advice has been weighing you down.
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Rosling H.
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Hachette
Factfulness : Ten Reasons We're Wrong About The World - And Why Things Are Better Than You Think
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Factfulness could be a good read for those who want to build a more fact-based worldview and break free from the negativity bias. It presents ten instincts that distort our worldview, with examples from Hans Rosling's groundbreaking work as a physician and statistician. The book offers a refreshing perspective on topics such as education, health, income, and violence, and supports its claims with compelling data and charts. By the end, the reader will feel more informed, curious, and hopeful about the state of the world, and better equipped to make decisions and take action.
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When to Rob a Bank : A Rogue Economist's Guide to the World
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This is the ultimate guide to the world of the Freak. Renegade thinkers and bestselling sensations Levitt and Dubner have carefully curated the very best of their blogs, conversations, wisecracks and advice from the last decade to reveal the outlandish truth about everything from lying to bankrobbing, fast food to sex taxes.'We are all Freakonomists now' Washington Post'A phenomenon ... their approach has won them a cult following' Observer'Lie back and let Levitt and Dubner's bouncy prose style carry you along from one peculiarity to the next' Sunday Telegraph'You are guaranteed a good time' Financial Times
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Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner |
Penguin
Freakonomics : A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything
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Freakonomics challenges conventional thinking with unconventional data analysis, uncovering surprising truths about society's hidden side. Recommended for those seeking a fresh perspective on the world.
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Malcolm Gladwell
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The Tipping Point : How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
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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.
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Gary Klein
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Nicholas
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Seeing What Others Don't : The Remarkable Ways We Gain Insights
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"Seeing What Others Don't" by Gary Klein is an insightful study that uses real-life stories to demonstrate the process of gaining clear insight. It offers five key strategies to spot connections and contradictions, transforming the way you understand things and make decisions. This book is highly recommended for those looking to gain a unique perspective and learn from practical examples.
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Tim Wu
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Knopf
The Attention Merchants - The Epic Scramble To Get Inside Our Heads
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The Attention Merchants is a unique and insightful take on the history of advertising and its effects on society. Tim Wu provides a compelling argument for the importance of paying attention to the attention economy and how it impacts not only our daily lives, but our culture as a whole. This book is definitely a must-read for anyone interested in media, advertising or the internet.
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Barry Schwartz
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Ecco
The Paradox of Choice : Why More Is Less, Revised Edition
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The Paradox of Choice sheds light on the negative impact of excessive choices in our lives and provides practical steps on how to limit them. Through engaging anecdotes and accessible prose, Barry Schwartz explains how too many options can lead to decision-making paralysis and anxiety, and ultimately reduce our overall satisfaction. Recommended for those struggling with the stress of decision-making and seeking to simplify their lives.
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Nassim Nicholas Taleb
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Penguin
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Skin in the Game : Hidden Asymmetries in Daily Life
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Black Swan, a bold new work that challenges many of our long-held beliefs about risk and reward, politics and religion, finance and personal responsibility In his most provocative and practical book yet, one of the foremost thinkers of our time redefines what it means to understand the world, succeed in a profession, contribute to a fair and just society, detect nonsense, and influence others. Citing examples ranging from Hammurabi to Seneca, Antaeus the Giant to Donald Trump, Nassim Nicholas Taleb shows how the willingness to accept one’s own risks is an essential attribute of heroes, saints, and flourishing people in all walks of life. As always both accessible and iconoclastic, Taleb challenges long-held beliefs about the values of those who spearhead military interventions, make financial investments, and propagate religious faiths. Among his insights: • For social justice, focus on symmetry and risk sharing. You cannot make profits and transfer the risks to others, as bankers and large corporations do. You cannot get rich without owning your own risk and paying for your own losses. Forcing skin in the game corrects this asymmetry better than thousands of laws and regulations. • Ethical rules aren’t universal. You’re part of a group larger than you, but it’s still smaller than humanity in general. • Minorities, not majorities, run the world. The world is not run by consensus but by stubborn minorities imposing their tastes and ethics on others. • You can be an intellectual yet still be an idiot. “Educated philistines” have been wrong on everything from Stalinism to Iraq to low-carb diets. • Beware of complicated solutions (that someone was paid to find). A simple barbell can build muscle better than expensive new machines. • True religion is commitment, not just faith. How much you believe in something is manifested only by what you’re willing to risk for it.The phrase “skin in the game” is one we have often heard but rarely stopped to truly dissect. It is the backbone of risk management, but it’s also an astonishingly rich worldview that, as Taleb shows in this book, applies to all aspects of our lives. As Taleb says, “The symmetry of skin in the game is a simple rule that’s necessary for fairness and justice, and the ultimate BS-buster,” and “Never trust anyone who doesn’t have skin in the game. Without it, fools and crooks will benefit, and their mistakes will never come back to haunt them.”
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Stephen J. Dubner
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January
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Superfreakonomics : Global Cooling, Patriotic Prostitutes and Why Suicide Bombers Should Buy Life Insurance
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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.
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Malcolm Gladwell
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Little
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Outliers : The Story of Success
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"Outliers is a great read for those who are looking for a different perspective on success. Gladwell challenges the traditional narrative of success and explains how external factors such as birthplace, family, and birthdate can play a crucial role in determining success. His unique insights and storytelling make for an engaging and thought-provoking read."
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Tahl Raz, Chris Voss |
Random
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Business
Never Split the Difference : Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It
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This book provides practical negotiation techniques developed by an FBI negotiator. It teaches how to listen actively, ask open-ended questions, assert oneself without aggression, and use emotional intelligence to identify common ground. The author uses real-life examples to demonstrate how these skills were applied in hostage and terrorist situations. Readers can learn how to apply these principles in their personal and professional lives to improve their negotiation skills and build stronger relationships.
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Thomas J. Stanley
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November
16,
2010
The Millionaire Next Door : The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy
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This book is a great read for individuals looking to build wealth in unconventional ways. It showcases how ordinary people with modest incomes can accumulate significant wealth by adopting frugal lifestyle habits. The book provides practical advice and real-life examples to help readers make the most of their finances.
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Matt Ridley
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The Rational Optimist : How Prosperity Evolves
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"The Rational Optimist" is an ideal read for those who want to understand the positive progress human beings have made as a species. The book argues against pessimism and doubts about the future, using historical data to show that while past obstacles have been overcome, future challenges can also be tackled with the same human spirit of innovation and progress. Ridley's style is engaging and a must-read for those who want to be inspired and hopeful about the future.
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Raoul Martinez
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Creating Freedom: Power, Control and the Fight for Our Future
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The idea of freedom is at the heart of our political and economic systems. It is foundational to our democracy, our way of life - our very conception of what it is to be human. But are we free in the way that we think we are?In Creating Freedom, Raoul Martinez compellingly dismantles the sacred myth of freedom, showing that our belief that our institutions are free, even our sense of ourselves as agents of free will, is all based on false understanding. From the lottery of our birth, to the coercive influence of our media, to the self-reinforcing, consent-manufacturing realities of power and money, this far-reaching manifesto fiercely demonstrates just how differently we would act if we accepted how the world really is.It shows that freedom is not something we are given; it is not even something we can easily take. But with empathy, imagination, and determination - it is something we can create.
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Sydney Finkelstein
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Superbosses : How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent
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Superbosses is an inspiring read for managers and leaders looking to create a powerful network of talented individuals within their organization. Finkelstein's research and insights into the tactics of successful superbosses such as Larry Ellison and Ralph Lauren make this book a must-read for any ambitious leader. The book provides actionable advice on nurturing and developing talent, making it highly valuable for readers looking to improve their leadership skills and build a culture of success within their organization.
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James P. Carse
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Finite and Infinite Games
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“There are at least two kinds of games,” states James P. Carse as he begins this extraordinary book. “One could be called finite; the other infinite. A finite game is played for the purpose of winning, an infinite game for the purpose of continuing the play.”Finite games are the familiar contests of everyday life; they are played in order to be won, which is when they end. But infinite games are more mysterious. Their object is not winning, but ensuring the continuation of play. The rules may change, the boundaries may change, even the participants may change—as long as the game is never allowed to come to an end.What are infinite games? How do they affect the ways we play our finite games? What are we doing when we play—finitely or infinitely? And how can infinite games affect the ways in which we live our lives?Carse explores these questions with stunning elegance, teasing out of his distinctions a universe of observation and insight, noting where and why and how we play, finitely and infinitely. He surveys our world—from the finite games of the playing field and playing board to the infinite games found in culture and religion—leaving all we think we know illuminated and transformed. Along the way, Carse finds new ways of understanding everything, from how an actress portrays a role to how we engage in sex, from the nature of evil to the nature of science. Finite games, he shows, may offer wealth and status, power and glory, but infinite games offer something far more subtle and far grander.Carse has written a book rich in insight and aphorism. Already an international literary event, Finite and Infinite Games is certain to be argued about and celebrated for years to come. Reading it is the first step in learning to play the infinite game.
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Nassim Nicholas Taleb
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The Bed of Procrustes : Philosophical and Practical Aphorisms
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The author of the modern classics The Black Swan, Fooled by Randomness, and Antifragile, Nassim Nicholas Taleb expresses major ideas in ways you least expect in this collection of aphorisms and meditations—now expanded with fifty percent more material than the hardcover.The Bed of Procrustes takes its title from the Greek myth of a man who made his visitors fit his bed to perfection, either by stretching them or by cutting their limbs. It represents Taleb’s view of modern civilization’s hubristic side effects—modifying humans to satisfy technology, blaming reality for not fitting economic models, inventing diseases to sell drugs, defining intelligence as what can be tested in a classroom, and convincing people that employment is not slavery. Playful and irreverent, these aphorisms will surprise you by exposing self-delusions you have been living with but never recognized. With a rare combination of pointed wit and potent wisdom, Taleb plows through human illusions, contrasting the classical values of courage, elegance, and erudition with the modern diseases of nerdiness, philistinism, and phonies.
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Antifragile : Things that Gain from Disorder
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This book could be a good read for anyone who wants to challenge conventional wisdom and learn how to navigate an uncertain world. Nassim Nicholas Taleb presents the concept of antifragility, which goes beyond resilience and shows how disruptions and volatility can actually benefit us. With wit and erudition, Taleb's revolutionary ideas will make you question your assumptions and inspire you to embrace chaos as an opportunity for growth and success. Get ready to challenge the status quo and discover a new way of looking at the world.
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Malcolm Gladwell
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What is the difference between choking and panicking? Why are there dozens of varieties of mustard but only one variety of ketchup? What do football players teach us about how to hire teachers? What does hair dye tell us about the history of the 20th century?In the past decade, Malcolm Gladwell has written three books that have radically changed how we understand our world and ourselves: The Tipping Point, Blink, and Outliers. Now, in What the Dog Saw, he brings together, for the first time, the best of his writing from The New Yorker over the same period. Here you'll find the bittersweet tale of the inventor of the birth control pill, and the dazzling creations of pasta sauce pioneer Howard Moscowitz. Gladwell sits with Ron Popeil, the king of the American kitchen, as he sells rotisserie ovens, and divines the secrets of Cesar Millan, the "dog whisperer" who can calm savage animals with the touch of his hand. He explores intelligence tests and ethnic profiling and why it was that employers in Silicon Valley once tripped over themselves to hire the same college graduate.
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Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds
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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface.We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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The Bed of Procrustes : Philosophical and Practical Aphorisms
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The Bed of Procrustes would be a fascinating read for anyone interested in exploring unconventional philosophical ideas and challenging societal norms. Written by the author of The Black Swan, this book shares Taleb's major concepts on risk, uncertainty, and decision-making through a collection of thought-provoking aphorisms and meditations. The book is playful, irreverent, and witty, exposing self-delusions and modern diseases of nerdiness, philistinism, and phoniness. It contrasts classical values with contemporary societal norms and beliefs, making the book an essential read for anyone interested in seeking unconventional wisdom on life, risk, and decision-making.
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Zig Ziglar
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See You at the Top
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Step-by-step instructions on how to change the way we think about ourselves and our surroundings. The book takes a common-sense approach to living a successful life and stresses the importance of honesty, loyalty, faith, character and integrity.
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Michael Lewis
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The Undoing Project : A Friendship That Changed Our Minds
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The Undoing Project showcases two brilliant minds working in tandem, paving the way for the field of behavioral economics. Through their research, they revolutionized the way society views the human mind, providing insight into the ways in which we make judgments in uncertain situations. This book would be a great read for anyone interested in psychology and human behavior, providing a fascinating look into the lives of two men who made a profound impact on our understanding of decision-making.
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Charles Mackay
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Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds
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"Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds is a captivating read for those interested in understanding the psychology of crowds and the irrationality of human behavior. The book explores various swindles, schemes, and scams throughout history and provides an entertaining yet thought-provoking account of why people fall for them. It also delves into fads and delusions that continue to persist today. The author's engaging writing style and in-depth research make this book a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the darker side of human nature."
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The Tipping Point : How Little Things Can Make a Difference
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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.
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Wait: The Art and Science of Delay
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This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the power of delayed decision-making. As our world continues to move at an increasingly fast pace, Frank Partnoy provides a refreshing perspective on why taking your time in making choices can lead to better outcomes. He combines scientific studies and real-life examples to show how even the smallest delays can have a profound impact on our lives. Whether you're a procrastinator or someone who feels the pressure to make quick decisions, "Wait" will challenge your thinking and empower you to take control of your time.
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Happiness by Design : Change What You Do, Not How You Think
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“Bold and original.” —Daniel Kahneman, PhD, bestselling author of Thinking Fast and Slow There are a slew of books on the market dictating programs for achieving happiness, but Happiness by Design is the first to explain that happiness ultimately depends upon our experience of pleasure and purpose over time—and everyone has their own optimal balance. Combining the latest insights from economics and psychology, renowned behavior expert Paul Dolan, PhD, shows readers how to integrate his ground–breaking paradigm into a practical plan for deciding, designing, and doing the things that bring them true happiness.
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Tim Harford
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Adapt : Why Success Always Starts with Failure
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Weaponized Lies : How to Think Critically in the Post-Truth Era
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Weaponized Lies is a must-read for anyone who wants to become a more critical consumer of information in today's post-truth era. Levitin provides practical strategies for recognizing and disarming lies, including how to spot numerical misinformation, identify wordy arguments, and evaluate news, advertisements, and reports. The most unique aspect of the book is its focus on the scientific method as the foundation for determining the truth. Case studies from a range of settings, including courtroom testimony, medical decision-making, and conspiracy theories, demonstrate the real-world applications of logical thinking. Overall, Weaponized Lies is a timely and important book that can help readers avoid the extremes of passive gullibility and cynical rejection and make more informed decisions based on facts and evidence.
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Outliers : The Story of Success
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Learn what sets high achievers apart -- from Bill Gates to the Beatles -- in this #1 bestseller from "a singular talent" ( New York Times Book Review ).In this stunning book, Malcolm Gladwell takes us on an intellectual journey through the world of "outliers"--the best and the brightest, the most famous and the most successful. He asks the what makes high-achievers different?His answer is that we pay too much attention to what successful people are like, and too little attention to where they are that is, their culture, their family, their generation, and the idiosyncratic experiences of their upbringing. Along the way he explains the secrets of software billionaires, what it takes to be a great soccer player, why Asians are good at math, and what made the Beatles the greatest rock band.Brilliant and entertaining, Outliers is a landmark work that will simultaneously delight and illuminate
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Superforecasting : The Art and Science of Prediction
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Superforecasting is a must-read for anyone who wants to enhance their predictive abilities. The book examines how some people are better at making predictions than others and offers effective strategies for improving your own forecasting abilities. Through real-world examples, Tetlock and Gardner demonstrate how good forecasting doesn't require advanced technology or methods but rather a willingness to learn, think probabilistically, work in teams, and admit error. If you want to make better decisions, this book will equip you with the necessary skills to do so.
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Seeing What Others Don't : The Remarkable Ways We Gain Insights
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Insights -- like Darwin's understanding of the way evolution actually works, and Watson and Crick's breakthrough discoveries about the structure of DNA -- can change the world. We also need insights into the everyday things that frustrate and confuse us so that we can more effectively solve problems and get things done. Yet we know very little about when, why, or how insights are formed -- or what blocks them. In Seeing What Others Don't , renowned cognitive psychologist Gary Klein unravels the mystery.Klein is a keen observer of people in their natural settings -- scientists, businesspeople, firefighters, police officers, soldiers, family members, friends, himself -- and uses a marvelous variety of stories to illuminate his research into what insights are and how they happen. What, for example, enabled Harry Markopolos to put the finger on Bernie Madoff? How did Dr. Michael Gottlieb make the connections between different patients that allowed him to publish the first announcement of the AIDS epidemic? What did Admiral Yamamoto see (and what did the Americans miss) in a 1940 British attack on the Italian fleet that enabled him to develop the strategy of attack at Pearl Harbor? How did a "smokejumper" see that setting another fire would save his life, while those who ignored his insight perished? How did Martin Chalfie come up with a million-dollar idea (and a Nobel Prize) for a natural flashlight that enabled researchers to look inside living organisms to watch biological processes in action?Klein also dissects impediments to insight, such as when organizations claim to value employee creativity and to encourage breakthroughs but in reality block disruptive ideas and prioritize avoidance of mistakes. Or when information technology systems are "dumb by design" and block potential discoveries.Both scientifically sophisticated and fun to read, Seeing What Others Don't shows that insight is not just a "eureka!" moment but a whole new way of understanding.
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Better, Not Perfect: A Realist's Guide to Maximum Sustainable Goodness
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This book is for anyone who wants to make ethical choices and have a positive impact on the world without striving for perfection. Max Bazerman offers a refreshing perspective that focuses on being better rather than perfect, providing a prescriptive roadmap to maximize your pleasure while minimizing pain. With a combination of philosophy and psychology, this down-to-earth guide will help you clarify your goals and find greater satisfaction in doing good with your limited time on the planet. Dive in and start making a difference today!
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