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New York: Free Press. As New in As New dust jacket. 2002. First Edition. Hardcover. Appears unread. Orange textured boards with yellow spine imprinted with title and author in gold..Full number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. . 240 pages. The author of a popular Web site and hit one-man show called "21 Dog Years" provides the intimate details of his employment with Amazon during the dot-com frenzy of the late nineties. This darkly humorous account blends tech culture and venture capitalism into a surreal cocktail of delusion. .

New York: Wiley. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition. Hardcover. 368 pages. A refreshing, insightful look into the political and economic dynamics driving globalization today.Globalization: it's earlier than you think. That's the provocative message of Against the Dead Hand, which traces the rise and fall of the century-long dream of central planning and top-down control and its impact on globalization-revealing the extent to which the "dead hand" of the old collectivist dream still shapes the contours of today's world economy. Mixing historical narrative, thought-provoking arguments, and on-the-scene reporting and interviews, Brink Lindsey shows how the economy has grown up amidst the wreckage of the old regime-detailing how that wreckage constrains the present and obscures the future. He conveys a clearer picture of globalization's current state than the current conventional wisdom, providing a framework for anticipating the future direction of… Read More

New York: PublicAffairs. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1999. Hardcover. Slightly bumped corners. Protected in a removable archival cover. . 258 pages. The remarkable life story of one visionary economist and his simple but revolutionary tool to end world poverty: micro-credit. In 1983, against the advice of banking and government officials, Yunus established Grameen, a bank devoted to providing the poorest of Bangladesh with miniscule loans. Grameen Bank, based on the belief that credit is a basic human right, not the privilege of a fortunate few, now provides over 2.5 billion dollars of micro-loans to more than two million families in rural Bangladesh. Ninety-four percent of Yunus's clients are women, and repayment rates are near 100 percent. Around the world, micro-lending programs inspired by Grameen are blossoming, with more than three hundred programs established in the United States alone. Banker to the Poor is Muhammad Yunus's memoir of how he decided to change his… Read More

San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler Publishers. Near Fine. 2003. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Appears unread. No spine crease. Full number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Bibliography, index.. 144 pages. Using the "blind men and the elephant" metaphor, this useful guide explains how a "follow the leader" approach creates troubled projects by pulling attention from the real source of power and authority - the individual. Using real-world stories, it shows how anyone can transform a fuzzy project assignment into a meaningful, satisfying experience. Author David A. Schmaltz·-- creator of True North's Mastering Projects Workshop at Sun Microsystems Inc.'s Project Sun Workshop -- reframes the root cause of difficulties in project work, singling out "incoherence" (the inability of people to make common meaning from their common experience) as the main obstacle, and presents a set of simple, easily available techniques to increase a project's coherence and… Read More

St. Louis, MO: EFG. As New. 2004. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Appears unread. No spine crease. Full number line 5 4 3 2 1. . 0.52 x 9.08 x 6.12 Inches. 224 pages. The 100 career-winning strategies in this comprehensive guide will help readers find the right job, do a great job, and maximize their occupation to further their careers. Career coach M. Rose Jonas presents tried-and-true methods for solving the most common career dilemmas. Readers will discover advice on how to: -Decide what career or job is best for them -Effectively network and go for the job -Navigate the interview process from the first phone call to the job offer -Make a good impression on the job -Advance in their careers <P>The ultimate career reference book, Can I Lie on My Resume? provides job seekers and career professionals with advice for every stage of the career game. .

Los Altos, CA: Crisp Publications. As New. 1995. Paperback. 96 pages. The Fifty Minute Series. Explains why people buy on credit and how to get money that's due you. .

New York: PublicAffairs. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition. Hardcover. Full number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1; bibliographt; appendix; index . 327 pages .

Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.. Near Fine. 2003. Trade Paperback. Tiny amount of wear at corners . 336 pages .

New York: W.W. Norton & Co.. Fine. 2008. First Edition Thus. Trade Paperback. Appears unread. No spine crease. Full number line 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 . 252 pages. The Elephant and the Dragon is the essential guide to understanding how India and China are reshaping our world. With labor now unbound from geographic borders, we're seeing startling shifts in how-and where-nearly everything we buy is made. In a compelling mix of history and on-the-ground reporting, veteran journalist Robyn Meredith untangles the complex web of business and politics, as well as environmental and cultural issues that entwine India, China, and the West. She also outlines how Americans-business leaders, workers, politicians, even parents?can understand the vast changes coming and thrive in this new age. .

Hoboken, NJ: Wiley Publishing. Fine. 2011. Second Edition. Paperback. 286 pages. For Dummies .

New York: Abbeville Press. Near Fine. 2008. First Edition. Paperback. 0.8 x 7.9 x 5.1 Inches. 272 pages. A follow-up to The FairTax Book answers critics who have misrepresented the plan's principles, which involve the abolishment of the IRS in favor of a twenty-three-percent retail sales tax on all new goods and services. .

New York: Mentor. Very Good. 1975. Mass Market Paperback. Mild spine crease . 243 pages. A successful businessman appraises the major problems involved in organizing, financing, managing, and expanding profitable small businesses .

New York: Warner Books. Near Fine. 1985. Sixth Printing. Trade Paperback. 0446383678 .

Chicago: Probus Pub Co. As New in As New dust jacket. Index. . 296 pp. 1987. First Edition. First Printing. Hardcover. 0917253590 .

Rodale Books. As New in As New dust jacket. 2005. Hardcover. 1.1 x 8.5 x 5.8 Inches. Martha Stewart is an undeniable force in the business world. One of the worlds greatest entrepreneurs, she turned her personal passion into Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, a billion dollar business. This Fall shes breaking new ground with two television shows from NBCher reality show The Apprentice: Martha Stewart and her daytime syndicated show Marthaas well as a radio program on Sirius satellite radio which will provide daily round-the-clock how-to content. Whats her secret for success? Now, for the first time, Martha Stewart shares her business knowledge and advice in this handbook for success. Tapping into her years of experience in building a thriving business, Martha will help readers identify their own entrepreneurial voice and channel their skills and passions into a successful business venture. Her advice and insight is applicable to anyone who is about to start or expand a venture of any size,… Read More

New York: Wiley. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 2000. First Edition. Hardcover. Small crease toward bottom of d j front . Protected in a removable archival cover. . 1.2 x 8.9 x 6.2 Inches. 322 pages. Advance Praise for The Masterbrand Mandate "The Masterbrand Mandate is an exceptional book that successfully demonstrates why it is the responsibility of the entire enterprise, led by senior management, to drive the masterbrand throughout the company as a critical part of its strategy." -Bruce L. Claflin President and COO, 3Com Corporation "The Masterbrand Mandate shows why successful brands must both reflect and guide the organizational values, culture, and business strategy in this Internet age. It is a 'now' book that anyone managing an organization should read." -David Aaker Vice Chairman, Prophet Brand Strategy and Coauthor of Brand Leadership "The Masterbrand Mandate is a superb read for anyone involved in the management or building of brands."… Read More

Canterbury: Financial World Publishing. Fine. 2004. Paperback. 0.39 x 8.27 x 5.35 Inches. 100 pages. Management Library .

Vancouver, BC: Greystone Books. Near Fine. 2009. First US Edition. Trade Paperback. No spine crease. Maps of North American pipelines. Index. . 214 pages. In this hard-hitting book, journalist Nikiforuk exposes the disastrous environmental, social, and political costs of the Canadian tar sands and argues forcefully for change. b&w photos .

New York: Melcher Media. Fine. 2012. Trade Paperback. 176 pages .

New York: Warner Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition. Hardcover. Bibliog., index.. 1 x 9.32 x 6.32 Inches. 288 pages. The most creative minds of high technology like to get together and talk shop from the lessons they've learned and the accomplishments that they're most proud of to what keeps them awake at night. The Venture Cafe shares their invaluable insights and provides the personal anecdotes, war stories, insider information, and advice vital to success in todays fast-paced business environment. .