**From this classic tome, learn everything you need to know to land the corner office:· How to make money· How to make more money· How to choose the right company (one big enough so that nobody knows exactly what anyone else is doing)· How to cultivate the appearance of extreme busyness through strategic desk management· How to delegate responsibility (have plenty of assistants!)First published in 1952, this guide inspired the beloved Pulitze...

#1 New York Times Bestseller“Go Set a Watchman is such an important book, perhaps the most important novel on race to come out of the white South in decades." — New York TimesA landmark novel by Harper Lee, set two decades after her beloved Pulitzer Prize–winning masterpiece, To Kill a Mockingbird.Twenty-six-year-old Jean Louise Finch—“Scout”—returns home to Maycomb, Alabama from New York City to ...

The author recounts his descent into despair and his discovery of spiritual nourishment in the works of Aristotle, Emerson, Ben Franklin, and Plato, and enumerates the seventeen rules that helped transform his life.Og Mandino was one of the leading inspirational authors in the world. But once, he was a thirty-five-year-old derelict who nearly spent his last few dollars on a suicide gun. In A Better Way to Live, he describes the joyously redemptive process ...

A step-by-step technique for sparking breakthrough creativity in advertising--or any fieldSince its publication in 1965, A Technique for Producing Ideas has helped thousands of advertising copywriters smash through internal barriers to unleash their creativity. Professionals from poets and painters to scientists and engineers have also used the techniques in this concise, powerful book to generate exciting ideas on demand, at any time, on any subj...

Meetings are the bane of many a work life. Theyre boring, unfocused, too long, and just plain ineffective. But all of this can be cured. It just takes some organization, technique, and common sense. In fact, meetings can be turned into incredible engines for results and morale. Heres how its done.

With the knowledge of a seasoned business consultant and the warmth and wit of a natural storyteller, the Wizard will help you to: • multiply the effectiveness of your advertising • understand the tug-of-war between intellect and emotion • plant a mental trigger in the mind of your customer • create totally new concepts from combinations of old ones • see the opportunities around you • avoid the danger of overchoice • escape the need to advertise ‘Sale! Sale! Sale!’ • find the genius that ...

"I've learned that asking ourselves not just what we want to be, but who we want to be is important at every stage of our lives, not just when we're starting out in the world. That's because in a way, we're starting out fresh in the world every single day."Just Who Will You Be is a candid, heartfelt, and inspirational book for seekers of all ages. Inspired by a speech she gave, Maria Shriver's message is that what you do in your life isn't what matters. It's who you are. I...

This brief, practical guide help managers get through one of the most difficult aspects of their jobs. It breaks down the process of dismissing an employee into three steps, then offers proven, ready-to-work techniques that make firing less painful for both managers and employees.

Have you ever been asked to attend a business meeting, a conference, a cocktail reception or a client party and found yourself worrying about how you will conduct yourself in such a function.How am I going to handle myself? What am I going to say? To whom would I talk? What would I do? I do not want to spend the whole party hiding behind a glass of drink wishing that I did not come in the first place?Chances are you have experienced this yourself before, causing you to beco...

Theodore Sturgeon called THE BUSINESS OF BEING A WRITER "the second best reference book a writer can have,after the dictionary." Harlan Ellison said, "It may not make you a better writer, but it will keep you from being a poorer one." Isaac Asimov said, "Read [this book]. It will tell you everything clearly and interrestingly."Published in 1982, before the widespread use of personal computers, the Internet, and electronic publishing, the book concentrated on writing and selling to ...

Business Networking: Fine art of Small Talk 31 Tips and Tricks on What to Talk About to Start Crucial Conversations that Lead to more Business Deals and RelationshipsIf you are interested in gaining an edge in business networking-this book is for you! It does not matter if you are well versed or a novice. This book has something for everyone and you will indeed find something beneficial to add to your repertoire. You will learn some tips and tricks to help develop and polish your s...

Entrepreneurs Brief Guide - We usually notice that when we're stressed about something, talking to a friend immediately helps in vanishing that stress and burden. This is often because the so-called stress we are facing comes from our perception of the situation. It could be that sometimes our perception is right and sometimes it is wrong. We tend to be harsh with ourselves or think negatively about circumstances and the people we are dealing with.In 30 minutes, learn how to: (a) A...