Business & economics

Predictably Irrational, Revised and Expanded Edition

by Dan Ariely

How do we think about money?

What caused bankers to lose sight of the economy?

What caused individuals to take on mortgages that were not within their means?

What irrational forces guided our decisions?

And how...

Begging for Change: The Dollars and Sense of Making Nonprofits Responsive, Efficient, and Rewarding for All

by Robert Egger

You are a good person. You are one of the 84 million Americans who volunteer with a charity. You are part of a national donor pool that contributes nearly $200 billion to good causes every year. But you wonder:...

The Truth About Money 3rd Edition

by Ric Edelman

Home Sweet Home:

How to buy your first home, your next home and save on taxes when you sell.

A-Z of Investments:

From annuities to zero-coupon bonds, go from owing money to OWNING money. Get out of debt (and stay...

Diary of a Very Bad Year: Interviews with an Anonymous Hedge Fund Manager

by Anonymous Hedge Fund Manager, n+1 & Keith Gessen

The First Book from n+1—an Essential Chronicle of Our Financial Crisis

HFM: Where are you going to buy protection on the U.S. government's credit? I mean, if the U.S. defaults, what bank is going to be able...

Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter

by Liz Wiseman & Greg McKeown

Are you a genius or a genius maker?

We've all had experience with two dramatically different types of leaders. The first type drain intelligence, energy, and capability from the ones around them and always need...

Executive Presence: The Art of Commanding Respect Like a CEO

by Harrison Monarth

Get the Key to the Boardroom withPowerful Executive Presence!

“This book can be a key aid in helping you make it to the next level! Greatcoaching for anyone who is even thinking of becoming an executive!”...

The Next Evolution of Marketing : Connect with Your Customers by Marketing with Meaning: Connect with Your Customers by Marketing with Meaning

by Bob Gilbreath

THE NEW LAWOF MARKETING“The Next Evolution ofMarketing is a true beaconfor all brand builders.Many books claim that,Bob’s book delivers.”Jim Stengel, former GlobalMarketing Officer, Procter & Gamble“Some...

Louder Than Words: Take Your Career from Average to Exceptional with the Hidden Power of Nonverbal Intelligence

by Joe Navarro & Toni Sciarra Poynter

International bestselling author and behavior expert Joe Navarro helps you successfully navigate the business world by understanding what your boss and coworkers are really thinking.

Why is it that some people...

Crush It!: Why NOW Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion

by Gary Vaynerchuk

Do you have a hobby you wish you could indulge in all day? An obsession that keeps you up at night? Now is the perfect time to take that passion and make a living doing what you love. In Crush It! Why NOW Is...

Your Brain at Work

by David Rock

Meet Emily and Paul, the parents of two young children. Emily is a newly promoted executive in a large corporation, while Paul has his own business as a consultant. Their lives, like all of ours, are filled...

Manager's Guide to Business Planning

by Peter J. Capezio

Get the business results you wantby creating and executing a solid plan!One simple thing usually makes the difference between business success and failure: a well-laid plan.Whether you want to enact a long-term...

The Manager's Guide to Fostering Innovation and Creativity in Teams

by Dr. Charles Prather

Unleash your employees’ hidden talent for innovationand creativity—the key to organizational success!For any organization competing today, nothing is more important than building teams ofcreative thinkers...

Fearless Resumes : The Proven Method for Getting a Great Job Fast

by Marky Stein

“Marky cuts to the core of what it takes to quickly attract theeye of an interviewer. Fearless Résumés is sure tobe a winner for the serious job seeker.”—LynnJoseph, Ph.D., bestselling author of The...

The Capitalist's Bible

by Gretchen Morgenson

Everything you ever wanted—and needed—to know about capitalism . . . but were afraid to ask.

What is capitalism, and will it survive? What does globalization really mean—and how does it affect your bank...

Secrets of Six-Figure Women

by Barbara Stanny

According to the Department of Labor, the average woman in 1998 was bringing home less than $25,000 a year. For every dollar that a man makes, a woman makes between 50 and 75 cents, and that is hardly news....

The Hard Truth About Soft Skills

by Peggy Klaus

What's the hard truth? Soft skills get little respect but will make or break your career. Master your soft skills and really get ahead at work!

Fortune 500 coach Peggy Klaus encounters individuals every day who...

Monday Morning Choices

by David Cottrell

Learn to make the right decisions to achieve greater success

Each of us has a different idea of success. Whether you strive for money, power, happiness, or love, your personal choices, the actions you take,...

Snakes in Suits: When Psychopaths Go to Work

by Paul Babiak & Robert D. Hare

Let's say you're about to hire somebody for a position in your company. Your corporation wants someone who's fearless, charismatic, and full of new ideas. Candidate X is charming, smart, and has all the right...

Setting the Table

by Danny Meyer

In October 1985, at age twenty-seven, Danny Meyer, with a good idea and scant experience, opened what would become one of New York City's most revered restaurants—Union Square Cafe. Little more than twenty...

The The History of Technical Analysis

by Buff Dormeier & Mark Wallace

This Element is an excerpt from Investing with Volume Analysis: Identify, Follow, and Profit from Trends (9780137085507) by Buff Dormeier. Available in print and digital formats.

The deep historical roots of...