Business

The future takes shape! Preview tomorrow's global economy... and the new rules for politics, business, and personal success. # Beyond the nation-state: towards a world driven by regional states and economic 'platforms'. # Why yesterday's economic theories no longer work: the accelerating power of complexity in today's global economy. # New ways to prepare for success on the global stage--in your business, and in your life.

Risk-management techniques and guidance that can mean the difference between building a real estate livelihood-and losing it This must-have resource covers all the legal and risk-management issues of real estate transactions. Simple enough for novices, but in-depth enough for real estate attorneys, this one-of-a-kind guide is a trustworthy reference whether you're an investor, broker, agent, lawyer, developer, savvy home buyer a home seller, or in any way affected by the new revisions in the err... more info>>

The Age of Enlightenment changed the way mankind thought about life, culture and human relationships. In her evocative new book, The Power of Acknowledgment, Judith W. Umlas unleashes the concept of an Age of Acknowledgment we can all help bring about. In a time of celebrity worship and self-absorption, Judith's well-reasoned and heart-felt appeal is so counterculture as to be revolutionary. Imagin, as does the author, people acknowledging each other's humanity, accomplishments, talents and wisd... more info>>

How Winning Companies Sense and Respond to Change Using Real-Time Technology. Meet the future head-on with this incisive book that details emerging trends that will affect all businesses as they progress through the 21st century. Today's technology has become vital to the speed and performance of business. The fast-paced, high-stakes world of technology is infiltrating business everywhere, through the extensive use of high-speed networks, powerful desktop computers, the Internet, and integrated ... more info>>

It's high time for businesses to replace complexity with common sense, argues corporate guru Jack Trout in this impassioned yet practical guide. The best-selling author of the classic Positioning shows managers how to banish jargon, articulate their vision, simplify processes, and refocus on core issues--all without expensive consultants and money-wasting programs. Filled with interviews and case studies (exemplary and otherwise), this book throws a life jacket of reality to readers who are drow... more info>>

Here's a startling concept for anyone who knows anything about business: "For successful companies, competition is irrelevant." Flying in the face of the conventional wisdom of most senior management today, the internationally noted business consultant Michel Robert explains why gigantically successful businesses ignore their competitors ... and reap huge profits! How does it work?

Everyone procrastinates. The question is, is doing nothing working for you or against you? Author Lynn Lively, a self-confessed (but reformed) procrastinator, will help you get to where you want to go ... with no more excuses. With The Procrastinator's Guide to Success, you can stop losing precious time, break the cycle of self-blame, overcome inertia, and create the life you really want. Procrastination can be defined as the failure to make things happen. But are you really procrastinating, or ... more info>>

Individual investors today must fend for themselves as they seize control of their own portfolios. In this authoritative and well-researched book, investors learn how to simply and effectively use popular asset allocation strategies--in combinations with mutual funds--to greatly increase their returns. The reader is walked step-by-step through a low-risk, high-return approach using model portfolios and case histories, plus timely information on emerging markets, tax-saving moves, annuity product... more info>>

From "competition," "employees," and "discipline" to "leadership," "strategy," and "vision," The Quotable Executive is the perfect book for any manager who wants to know what the experts in business have to say on a variety of business topics. This compendium of approximately 1,000 selected quotes from Jack Welsh, Akio Morita, Henry Ford, Peter Drucker, Bill Gates, Andrew Grove, Warren Buffett, Carly Fiorina, Shelly Lazarus, Robert Townsend, J.C. Penney and more: "If we face a recession, we shou... more info>>

Avoid Money Pits and Target Top Properties With an expert's answers to your real estate questions Whether you own a dozen apartment buildings or are contemplating your first real estate deal, this is the one book that will answer all your questions. Sinking money into land, a house, a vacation home, or a rental unit can be one of the most stressful events in a person's life-especially if you're counting on that property to produce cash flow and equity build-up. Author and real estate pro Jack Cu... more info>>

Today's most successful companies never sit still. Even as they introduce their newest e-business initiatives, their next generation of improvements is already near completion. Traditional organizations--especially larger, low-tech businesses--must reinvent themselves if they are to hold their positions against these new business competitors. The Seven Steps to Nirvana leads managers through the systematic stages needed to transform traditional businesses--regardless of their industries--into fi... more info>>

A bold and prescriptive look at the future of business and the strategies needed to evolve along with it. The Industrial Age conquered space; the Information Age conquered time; now the Bio-Materials Age is conquering matter and revolutionizing commerce as we know it. Richard Oliver, noted consultant and award-winning professor, looks at what these changes mean and how your organization can align itself now. Covers seven tactics for success, profiles of seven 21st century companies, and seven pr... more info>>

The management information and statistical tools you need to successfully implement Six Sigma. Six Sigma has helped organizations of all types and sizes improve the quality of processes and products while simultaneously increasing customer satisfaction and saving billions of dollars. The Six Sigma Handbook covers the management systems and statistical tools that are the foundation for this revolutionary new approach to management. Thomas Pyzdek offers expert, proven advice on using Six Sigma to ... more info>>

A proven way to apply Six Sigma across the entire business. There's a remarkable management tool taking industry by storm--Six Sigma is helping companies reduce errors and speed up production, increase their profits and shareholder value, and keep their customers happy. The Six Sigma Revolution is the definitive guide to applying this breakthrough method to a broad array of business processes--from finance and supply chain management to customer service and product development. Author George Eck... more info>>

A world-renowned technology expert reveals the true cost to business and society created by little-known problems rife within the software industry. Software kills? Yes. Industry insider Mark Minasi argues that it routinely destroys millions of work hours, files, deals, and ideas. Most of us are familiar with computer problems, but how many realize that software victims also include people: a 7 year-old killed by bad fuel-injection software in a Chevrolet in Alabama, 28 U.S. Marines lost to a mi... more info>>

Today's workplace is facing a talent crisis. The economy is booming but companies are finding it harder to fill positions and keep good people.The Talent Solution holds the key to leveraging a company's most vital competitive advantage--its people. In this research-driven, ground-breaking book, Gubman shows top managers exactly how to boost performance by aligning strategy and employees. More than a quick fix, The Talent Solution will enable managers to transform their organization into a world-... more info>>

In The Truth About Managing People, one of the world's leading management experts distills today's most important management research into over 60 proven "truths" you can use right now! Stephen P. Robbins rips away the hype, fads, and cliches that keep managers from seeing reality, delivering no-holds barred advice for hiring, motivation, leadership, communication, team-building, change and conflict management, performance evaluation, and much more.

This is the eBook version of the printed book. If the print book includes a CD-ROM, this content is not included within the eBook version. Everything you must know to optimize your search ads, increase your profits, and help customers find exactly what they're searching for * The truth about the search tax * The truth about competitive and network click fraud * The truth about testing and expansion The Truth About Pay-Per-Click Search Advertising is a valuable resource for Int... more info>>

Little-known tips and "side doors" to make business travel easier. The Unofficial Business Traveler's Pocket Guide is an indispensable assistant for any business traveler. Packed with 249 easy-access tips, it gives the instant help that business travelers need, and features numerous, "Why didn't I think of that?" tips on international travel, technology, frequent flyer programs, and more. This bible for business travelers is packed with immediately useful advice. for example: Airlines are promot... more info>>

Convey Your Message Clearly, Credibly, and Competently! Fortune 500 consultant Dianna Booher is one of the world's foremost authorities on public speaking and business communication. She has trained and consulted for some of the top executives in leading companies-and she has heard all the grumbling between departments about "the lack of communication" today. Using 10 clear-cut strategies, she will show you exactly what to say, how to say it, when to say it, and even how to present yourself cre... more info>>

A streetwise MBA that offers you a degree in success Whether you're a novice or an experienced professional, The Wall Street MBA explains the underpinnings of financial valuation, financial analysis, and corporate accounting and describes how each drives corporate America and Wall Street. Peppered with true stories and amusing anecdotes, this concise, easy-to-read, interactive resource teaches MBA concepts by applying theory to real-life examples. You'll learn how to review financial statements,... more info>>

The Welch Way is the first book written specifically to help employees infuse their careers with the actions and success strategies of business icon Jack Welch. This accessible, fast-paced book draws on Welch's career to explain how workers can follow the proven Welch model to: Face reality; Use change as a competitive weapon; Defy tradition; Fight fear; Overcome bureaucracy; Pounce on every opportunity; Set stretch goals; Move beyond boundaries; Spark others to perform; Get good ideas from ever... more info>>

Offering the prospect of instantaneous, cable-free Internet connectivity and an array of Web services to cell phones, handheld computers, and other mobile devices, wireless technology has already begun to change the way business is done, on and off the Web. Bryan Bergeron's The Wireless Web was written for non-technical executives and managers who need to get up to speed, as quickly as possible, on this "next big thing" in the world of eCommerce. Writing from a business perspective, Bergeron fil... more info>>

Projects are often more complex and stressful than they need to be. Far too many of them fail to meet expectations. There are far too many conflicts. There are too few moments of joy and too much anxiety. But there is hope. It is possible to remove the unnecessary stress and complexity. This book is about how to do just that. It links the essential principles and techniques of managing projects to a "wisdom" approach for working with complex, people-based activities. Project management becomes a... more info>>

Get the edge on commodity futures and trade like a proTiming Techniques for Commodity Futures Markets shows how anyone, whether small trader or the manager of a large hedge fund, can mine commodity futures markets profitably. This insider's guide offers the step-by-step techniques used every day by veteran trader, Colin Alexander. Having refined his method over twenty-five years, Alexander reveals everything you need to know to target investments with a high potential for extended moves, while s... more info>>