Grand Central Publishing / Business & economics

101 Things I Learned (TM) in Culinary School

by Matthew Frederick

Louis Eguaras, a renowned chef at the Le Cordon Bleu Program at the California School of Culinary Arts, provides readers with a terrific overview of what is truly involved in the preparation, cooking, and presentation...

101 Things I Learned (TM) in Fashion School

by Matthew Frederick

The world of the fashionista is brought to vivid life with 101 introductory lessons on such topics as how a designer anticipates cultural trends and "sees" the fashion consumer, the workings of the fashion calendar,...

The Mindbody Prescription: Healing the Body, Healing the Pain

by John E. Sarno

For pain sufferers everywhere, bestselling author Dr. John E. Sarno brings important new information about when, where, and how emotional factors affect physical well-being, and how this process can be reversed....

101 Things I Learned in Law School (R)

by Matthew Frederick

The complexities and nuances of the law are made accessible in this engaging, illustrated guide. From the structure of the court system to the mysteries of human motivation, 101 THINGS I LEARNED® IN LAW SCHOOL...

Hypocrite in a Pouffy White Dress

by Susan Jane Gilman

There's no such thing as business ethics. How can that be? Because a single standard applies to both your business and personal life-and it's one we all know and trust: the Golden Rule. Now bestselling author...

101 Things I Learned (TM) in Film School

by Matthew Frederick & Phil Needham

How to set a scene? What's the best camera angle? How does the new technology interact with scenes? And how does one even get the financing to make a movie?

These basic questions and much more are all covered...

101 Things I Learned (TM) in Business School

by Matthew Frederick

101 THINGS I LEARNED IN BUSINESS SCHOOL will cover a wide range of lessons that are basic enough for the novice business student as well as inspiring to the experienced practitioner.

The unique packaging of...

Oil: Money, Politics, and Power in the 21st Century

by Tom Bower

With unparalleled insight into BP and its safety record leading up to the disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, Tom Bower gives us a groundbreaking, in-depth, and authoritative twenty-year history of the hunt and...

Sacred Cows Make the Best Burgers: Developing Change-Ready People and Organizations

by Robert J. Kriegel

Sacred cows--outdated and costly business practices such as the reports that are never read or a slow-down of innovative ideas--exist in every company. Inspired by insights gained from more than 450 programs...

Who Owns the World: The Surprising Truth About Every Piece of Land on the Planet

by Kevin Cahill

You don't have to be a student of geography or cartography to have an interest in the world around you, especially with globalization making our planet seem smaller than ever. Now you can IM someone in Alaska,...

Career Comeback: Repackage Yourself to Get the Job You Want

by Lisa Johnson Mandell

Unfortunately, getting older can be a career killer. That's what entertainment journalist Lisa Johnson Mandell discovered when she sent out a resume that made her sound like an aged veteran. Her new career makeover...

What the "Experts" May Not Tell You About(TM)...Buying a House or Apartment

by Dan Ramsey

Before investing in owning a home or apartment, readers should know what their real estate agent or broker is doing. The possibility for mistakes and dishonesty will always be there, and consumers need to be...

Swim with the Dolphins: How Women Can Succeed in Corporate America on Their Own Terms

by Connie Glaser

Based on interviews with female managers, and featuring helpful charts and lists, this intelligent blueprint for managerial achievement presents new techniques for success in corporate America that rely on traditional...

Pocket Marketer

by Brian Scott Sockin & Janet Grottalio

Covers the basic principles, techniques, and tools of marketing, including research, product development, packaging, advertising, promotion, public relations, pricing, and distribution.

The $100,000 Club: How to Make a Six-Figure Income

by D.A. Benton

In this condensed edition for business readers on the go, bestselling author D. A. Benton shows you how to break through your personal glass ceiling and earn $100,000 a year--or more! Her can-do plan not only...

How to Help Your Husband Make More Money so You Can Be a Stay-at-Home Mom

by Joanne Watson

The author shares the techniques and secrets she used to help her husband make more money. Providing information on how a wife can help her husband boost his income, this is the guide book for those women dreaming...

Bartlett's Book of Business Quotations

by ONLINE SERVICE

A collection of enlightening quotes relating to business.

Soaring with the Phoenix: Renewing the Vision, Reviving the Spirit, and Re-Creating the Success of Your Company

by James A. Belasco & Jerre Stead

In the corporate world, complacent companies run the risk of extinction. In this guide, James Belasco and Jerre Stead propose that management must identify and focus on long-term future goals to propel a business...

Smart Women Don't Retire -- They Break Free: From Working Full-Time to Living Full-Time

by The Transition Network

For the amazing female pioneers who shattered the glass ceiling, a practical and inspiring guide to reinventing what's next.

Boomer women have been trailblazers throughout their professional lives. Now that their...

A Million Is Not Enough: How to Retire with the Money You'll Need

by Michael Farr & P.J. O'Rourke

Will you have over $1 million ready for your retirement? If the answer is no, and this figure sounds totally out of reach, think again. A million dollars isn't what it used to be. The truth is that Baby Boomers,...