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The Founders

Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and the Company that Made the Modern Internet

by Jimmy Soni ...

'A fascinating page-turner... An indispensable guide to modern innovation and entrepreneurship.'Walter Isaacson, no. 1 bestselling author of Steve JobsPerfect for readers of Elon Musk by Ashlee Vance and Zero to One by Peter TheilOut of PayPal's ranks have come household names like Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Max Levchin and Reid Hoffman. Since leaving Paypal, they have formed, funded, and advi... ... Read more

$10.96 NZD

'A fascinating page-turner... An indispensable guide to modern innovation and entrepreneurship.'Walter Isaacson, no. 1 bestselling author of Steve JobsPerfect for readers of Elon Musk by Ashlee Vance and Zero to One by Peter TheilOut of PayPal's ranks have come household names like Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Max Levchin and Reid Hoffman. Since leaving Paypal, they have formed, funded, and advi...
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The Lean Startup

The Million Copy Bestseller Driving Entrepreneurs to Success

by Eric Ries ...

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING SENSATION'The Lean Startup changes everything.' - Harvard Business Review----------Most new businesses fail. But most of those failures are preventable.The Lean Startup is a new approach to business that's being adopted around the world. It is changing the way companies are built and new products are launched.Essential reading ... ... Read more

$21.99 NZD

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING SENSATION'The Lean Startup changes everything.' - Harvard Business Review----------Most new businesses fail. But most of those failures are preventable.The Lean Startup is a new approach to business that's being adopted around the world. It is changing the way companies are built and new products are launched.Essential reading ...
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Uncanny Valley

Seduction and Disillusionment in San Francisco’s Startup Scene

by Anna Wiener ...

‘Joan Didion at a startup’ Rebecca Solnit ‘Impossibly pleasurable’ Jia Tolentino ‘This is essential reading’ StylistAt twenty-five years old, Anna Wiener was beginning to tire of her assistant job in New York publishing. There was no room to grow, and the voyeuristic thrill of answering someone else’s phone had worn thin.Within a year she had moved to Silicon Valley to take up a job at a data ... Read more

$19.99 NZD

‘Joan Didion at a startup’ Rebecca Solnit ‘Impossibly pleasurable’ Jia Tolentino ‘This is essential reading’ StylistAt twenty-five years old, Anna Wiener was beginning to tire of her assistant job in New York publishing. There was no room to grow, and the voyeuristic thrill of answering someone else’s phone had worn thin.Within a year she had moved to Silicon Valley to take up a job at a data
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Blockchain Revolution

How the Technology Behind Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies is Changing the World

by Don Tapscott, Alex Tapscott ...

'This book has had an enormous impact'Satya Nadella, CEO, Microsoft'Spectacular. Mind-blowing in its expansiveness and profundity'Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple'Iconic'Clay Christensen, author of The Innovator's DilemmaCryptocurrencies are changing the world. They grant everyday people the power to invest, disrupt the world order and contribute towards a better future.<... ... Read more

$18.99 NZD

'This book has had an enormous impact'Satya Nadella, CEO, Microsoft'Spectacular. Mind-blowing in its expansiveness and profundity'Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple'Iconic'Clay Christensen, author of The Innovator's DilemmaCryptocurrencies are changing the world. They grant everyday people the power to invest, disrupt the world order and contribute towards a better future.<...
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In the Plex

How Google Thinks, Works, and Shapes Our Lives

by Steven Levy ...

“The most interesting book ever written about Google” (The Washington Post) delivers the inside story behind the most successful and admired technology company of our time, now updated with a new Afterword.Google is arguably the most important company in the world today, with such pervasive influence that its name is a verb. The company founded by two Stanford graduate students—Larry Page and ... Read more

$23.97 NZD

“The most interesting book ever written about Google” (The Washington Post) delivers the inside story behind the most successful and admired technology company of our time, now updated with a new Afterword.Google is arguably the most important company in the world today, with such pervasive influence that its name is a verb. The company founded by two Stanford graduate students—Larry Page and
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A Beginner's Guide To Day Trading Online 2nd Edition

by Toni Turner ...

The national bestseller-updated for the new stock market!"Read the book if you want to know how the market works and how to make it work for you." -Greg Capra, president of Pristine.com, coauthor of Tools and Tactics for the Master Day Trader"By using the tools, trading tactics and strategies revealed in...A Beginner's Guide to Day Trading Online, you will be armed with the skills needed to help ... Read more

$11.41 NZD

The national bestseller-updated for the new stock market!"Read the book if you want to know how the market works and how to make it work for you." -Greg Capra, president of Pristine.com, coauthor of Tools and Tactics for the Master Day Trader"By using the tools, trading tactics and strategies revealed in...A Beginner's Guide to Day Trading Online, you will be armed with the skills needed to help
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The Practice

by Seth Godin ...

From the bestselling author of Purple Cow and This is Marketing comes a book that will inspire artists, writers, and entrepreneurs to stretch and commit to putting their best work out into the world.Creative work doesn't come with a guarantee. But there is a pattern to who succeeds and who doesn't. And engaging in the consistent practice of its pursuit is the best way forward.Based on the ... Read more

$20.99 NZD

From the bestselling author of Purple Cow and This is Marketing comes a book that will inspire artists, writers, and entrepreneurs to stretch and commit to putting their best work out into the world.Creative work doesn't come with a guarantee. But there is a pattern to who succeeds and who doesn't. And engaging in the consistent practice of its pursuit is the best way forward.Based on the
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Marketing Made Simple

A Step-by-Step StoryBrand Guide for Any Business

by Donald Miller, Dr. J.J. Peterson ...

Series series Made Simple Series
This guide from New York Times bestselling author Donald Miller, is a must-have for any marketing professional or small business owner who wants grow their business. It will teach you how to create and implement a sales funnel that will increase traffic and drive sales.Every day, your company is losing sales simply because you do not have a clear path to attract new customers. You’re not alone ... Read more

$18.99 NZD

This guide from New York Times bestselling author Donald Miller, is a must-have for any marketing professional or small business owner who wants grow their business. It will teach you how to create and implement a sales funnel that will increase traffic and drive sales.Every day, your company is losing sales simply because you do not have a clear path to attract new customers. You’re not alone
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40 Rules for Internet Business

by Matthew Paulson ...

Actionable Advice from Someone That's Actually Done ItDid you know that most "how to make money online" and "passive income" books are written by people that have never actually launched a real online business?Stop reading entrepreneurship books that were written by pretenders. Read 40 Rules for Internet Business Success and you'll learn from a multi-millionaire entrepreneur that has created ... Read more

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Actionable Advice from Someone That's Actually Done ItDid you know that most "how to make money online" and "passive income" books are written by people that have never actually launched a real online business?Stop reading entrepreneurship books that were written by pretenders. Read 40 Rules for Internet Business Success and you'll learn from a multi-millionaire entrepreneur that has created
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Digital Gold

The Untold Story of Bitcoin

by Nathaniel Popper ...

A New York Times technology and business reporter charts the dramatic rise of Bitcoin and the fascinating personalities who are striving to create a new global money for the Internet age.Digital Gold is New York Times reporter Nathaniel Popper's brilliant and engrossing history of Bitcoin, the landmark digital money and financial technology that has spawned a global social movement.The notion of a ... Read more

$18.99 NZD

A New York Times technology and business reporter charts the dramatic rise of Bitcoin and the fascinating personalities who are striving to create a new global money for the Internet age.Digital Gold is New York Times reporter Nathaniel Popper's brilliant and engrossing history of Bitcoin, the landmark digital money and financial technology that has spawned a global social movement.The notion of a
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The Visual MBA

A Quick Guide to Everything You’ll Learn in Two Years of Business School

by Jason Barron ...

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER | HALF A MILLION COPIES SOLDLEARN THE ESSENTIALS OF A TWO-YEAR MBA IN JUST A FEW HOURS — WITH THIS SMART, ILLUSTRATED GUIDEDo you want the knowledge of an MBA without the lectures, exams, or hefty tuition fees? The Visual MBA distils two years of business school into one engaging, easy-to-read book. In clear visuals and concise explanations, it breaks down the key ... Read more

$20.99 NZD

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER | HALF A MILLION COPIES SOLDLEARN THE ESSENTIALS OF A TWO-YEAR MBA IN JUST A FEW HOURS — WITH THIS SMART, ILLUSTRATED GUIDEDo you want the knowledge of an MBA without the lectures, exams, or hefty tuition fees? The Visual MBA distils two years of business school into one engaging, easy-to-read book. In clear visuals and concise explanations, it breaks down the key
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Profit First for Ecommerce Sellers

by Cyndi Thomason ...

Profit First for Ecommerce Sellers focuses on four critical areas that today's ecommerce sellers struggle with in growing their businesses - managing inventory; relying on debt; understanding their financial data; and maintaining focus. While the ecommerce industry presents incredible opportunities, these four areas can also present major pitfalls in the quest for success. Cyndi Thomason has taken ... Read more

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Profit First for Ecommerce Sellers focuses on four critical areas that today's ecommerce sellers struggle with in growing their businesses - managing inventory; relying on debt; understanding their financial data; and maintaining focus. While the ecommerce industry presents incredible opportunities, these four areas can also present major pitfalls in the quest for success. Cyndi Thomason has taken
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The Startup Way

How Entrepreneurial Management Transforms Culture and Drives Growth

by Eric Ries ...

Winner of the Business Book Awards 'Thought Leader' category-----The Startup Way reveals how organisations of all sizes can harness startup techniques to drive growth.With his million-copy bestseller The Lean Startup, Eric Ries launched a global movement. Concepts like minimal viable product, A/B testing and 'pivoting' changed the language of business. Now he turns his attention to companie... ... Read more

$21.99 NZD

Winner of the Business Book Awards 'Thought Leader' category-----The Startup Way reveals how organisations of all sizes can harness startup techniques to drive growth.With his million-copy bestseller The Lean Startup, Eric Ries launched a global movement. Concepts like minimal viable product, A/B testing and 'pivoting' changed the language of business. Now he turns his attention to companie...
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Hatching Twitter

A True Story of Money, Power, Friendship and Betrayal

by Nick Bilton ...

'A tale of Machiavellian plots and coups d'etat, it's just all so gripping' Chris Evans, BBC Radio 2THE ULTIMATE 21ST CENTURY BUSINESS STORYSince 2006, Twitter has grown from the accidental side project of a failing internet start-up, to a global icon that by 2013 had become an $11.5bn business. But the full story of Twitter's hatching has never been told before.In his revelatory new book, New ... Read more

$24.99 NZD

'A tale of Machiavellian plots and coups d'etat, it's just all so gripping' Chris Evans, BBC Radio 2THE ULTIMATE 21ST CENTURY BUSINESS STORYSince 2006, Twitter has grown from the accidental side project of a failing internet start-up, to a global icon that by 2013 had become an $11.5bn business. But the full story of Twitter's hatching has never been told before.In his revelatory new book, New
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How to Build a Billion Dollar App

Discover the secrets of the most successful entrepreneurs of our time

by George Berkowski ...

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BUILDING AN APP-BASED BUSINESS'A must read for anyone who wants to start a mobile app business' Riccardo Zacconi, founder and CEO King Digital (maker of Candy Crush Saga)'A fascinating deep dive into the world of billion-dollar apps. Essential reading for anyone trying to build the next must-have app' Michael Acton Smith, Founder and CEO, Mind CandyApps have changed the way ... Read more

$24.99 NZD

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BUILDING AN APP-BASED BUSINESS'A must read for anyone who wants to start a mobile app business' Riccardo Zacconi, founder and CEO King Digital (maker of Candy Crush Saga)'A fascinating deep dive into the world of billion-dollar apps. Essential reading for anyone trying to build the next must-have app' Michael Acton Smith, Founder and CEO, Mind CandyApps have changed the way
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Selling on Shopify: How to Create an Online Store & Profitable eCommerce Business with Shopify

by Brian Patrick ...

How to Create an Online Store & Profitable Ecommerce Business with ShopifyATTENTION Business Owners & Entrepreneurs! Learn how to set up a profitable, online store with Shopify with Step-by-Step Instruction...one that the “professionals” would charge you thousands of dollars for.Whether you already have a retail business, have products ready to sell, or are looking for a business model that you ... Read more

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How to Create an Online Store & Profitable Ecommerce Business with ShopifyATTENTION Business Owners & Entrepreneurs! Learn how to set up a profitable, online store with Shopify with Step-by-Step Instruction...one that the “professionals” would charge you thousands of dollars for.Whether you already have a retail business, have products ready to sell, or are looking for a business model that you
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The Long Tail

How Endless Choice is Creating Unlimited Demand

by Chris Anderson ...

What happens when there is almost unlimited choice? When everything becomes available to everyone? And when the combined value of the millions of items that only sell in small quantities equals or even exceeds the value of a handful of best-sellers?In this ground-breaking book, Chris Anderson shows that the future of business does not lie in hits - the high-volume end of a traditional demand curve ... Read more

$18.99 NZD

What happens when there is almost unlimited choice? When everything becomes available to everyone? And when the combined value of the millions of items that only sell in small quantities equals or even exceeds the value of a handful of best-sellers?In this ground-breaking book, Chris Anderson shows that the future of business does not lie in hits - the high-volume end of a traditional demand curve
... Read more
Platform Revolution

How Networked Markets Are Transforming the Economy and How to Make Them Work for You

by Geoffrey G. Parker, Marshall W. Van Alstyne, Sangeet Paul Choudary ...

A practical guide to the new economy that is transforming the way we live, work, and play.Uber. Airbnb. Amazon. Apple. PayPal. All of these companies disrupted their markets when they launched. Today they are industry leaders. What’s the secret to their success?These cutting-edge businesses are built on platforms: two-sided markets that are revolutionizing the way we do business. Written by three ... Read more

$25.04 NZD

A practical guide to the new economy that is transforming the way we live, work, and play.Uber. Airbnb. Amazon. Apple. PayPal. All of these companies disrupted their markets when they launched. Today they are industry leaders. What’s the secret to their success?These cutting-edge businesses are built on platforms: two-sided markets that are revolutionizing the way we do business. Written by three
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How to Write Ebooks For A Living

by Annie Jean Brewer ...

Do you Want to Earn a Living from Ebooks?As a single mother I asked the question: How can I be at home with my child but still pay the bills?Job after job kept taking me away from my daughter's fleeting childhood. My frustration grew every time I missed another milestone in her life.I combed the Internet in search of the answer. I found several places online where you could work from home but many ... Read more

$5.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Do you Want to Earn a Living from Ebooks?As a single mother I asked the question: How can I be at home with my child but still pay the bills?Job after job kept taking me away from my daughter's fleeting childhood. My frustration grew every time I missed another milestone in her life.I combed the Internet in search of the answer. I found several places online where you could work from home but many
... Read more
No Trade Is Free

Changing Course, Taking on China, and Helping America's Workers

by Robert Lighthizer ...

America is the first country in history to fund the rise of its rivals. We need to stop now, before it’s too late.One of the most consequential U.S. Trade Representatives in our history, Robert Lighthizer led a great reset of American trade policy, a shift that continues to impact the US economy and has endured across Administrations. For more than 40 years, he litigated, negotiated, and ... Read more

$20.99 NZD

America is the first country in history to fund the rise of its rivals. We need to stop now, before it’s too late.One of the most consequential U.S. Trade Representatives in our history, Robert Lighthizer led a great reset of American trade policy, a shift that continues to impact the US economy and has endured across Administrations. For more than 40 years, he litigated, negotiated, and
... Read more
Naked Money

A Revealing Look at Our Financial System

by Charles Wheelan ...

Charles Wheelan’s wonderfully whimsical, best-selling Naked series tackles the weird, surprisingly colorful world of money and banking.Consider the $20 bill.It has no more value, as a simple slip of paper, than Monopoly money. Yet even children recognize that tearing one into small pieces is an act of inconceivable stupidity. What makes a $20 bill actually worth twenty dollars? In the third volume ... Read more

$25.04 NZD

Charles Wheelan’s wonderfully whimsical, best-selling Naked series tackles the weird, surprisingly colorful world of money and banking.Consider the $20 bill.It has no more value, as a simple slip of paper, than Monopoly money. Yet even children recognize that tearing one into small pieces is an act of inconceivable stupidity. What makes a $20 bill actually worth twenty dollars? In the third volume
... Read more
Internet Marketing

Tips e Tricks of making FAST money

by Anderson Boaventura ...

My mission is to help you make achieve success on the internet business. Then I got to work. Great news: if there isn’t a precise roadmap, there is a lighthouse guiding you to a higher level of strategic thinking and decision making. This E-book will help you redesign your career and life to achieve financial independence and success on your own terms. It can help you leave behind many of the ... Read more

$2.81 NZD

My mission is to help you make achieve success on the internet business. Then I got to work. Great news: if there isn’t a precise roadmap, there is a lighthouse guiding you to a higher level of strategic thinking and decision making. This E-book will help you redesign your career and life to achieve financial independence and success on your own terms. It can help you leave behind many of the
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Book Marketing, Book Trailers and Author Etiquette in a Nutshell

by Barbara Vey, Sheila Clover English ...

Two leading publishing industry professionals talk book marketing, etiquette and book trailers®.Sheila Clover English trademarked the term "book trailer" and created a market for digital video and the publishing industry.Barbara Vey writers the Publisher's Weekly blog Beyond Her Book and is the recipient of the 2012 RWA Vivian Stephens Industry Award. Get a condensed, concise and quick look at ... Read more

$2.87 NZD

Two leading publishing industry professionals talk book marketing, etiquette and book trailers®.Sheila Clover English trademarked the term "book trailer" and created a market for digital video and the publishing industry.Barbara Vey writers the Publisher's Weekly blog Beyond Her Book and is the recipient of the 2012 RWA Vivian Stephens Industry Award. Get a condensed, concise and quick look at
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Copywriting for the Web

A Guide to the Basics of Online Writing

by Thrivelearning Institute Library ...

Series series How to Learn Copywriting
Although many people seem to think that writing effective copy for the web is easy, it isn’t. So if you want to ensure that your readers and your customers understand how your website works and what it can do for them, you need to produce good copywriting for it.In this book, we will look at the basics of producing good copywriting for the web.It is important to remember that web users are active ... Read more

$1.43 NZD

Although many people seem to think that writing effective copy for the web is easy, it isn’t. So if you want to ensure that your readers and your customers understand how your website works and what it can do for them, you need to produce good copywriting for it.In this book, we will look at the basics of producing good copywriting for the web.It is important to remember that web users are active
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