Does this makes sense to you?FOLKLORE: Necessity is the Mother of Invention.A Loaf of Bread is a Necessity.A Locomotive is an Invention.THEREFORE: A Loaf of Bread is the Mother of a Locomotive.Of course not. But lately, what in our society does make sense? Acclaimed engineer, artist, author, and professor R.H. Karol explains how we got hereand how to fix it!

Writing prompts can help you get into a writing groove. Instead of staring at a blank page, prompts give you the kick in the butt you need to get writing. Use the prompts in this book in numerical order or jump around to a question that sparks your creativity. Get writing!

This follow-up to the popular e-book 365 Prompts to Kickstart Your Writing features writing prompts geared for writers. Interspaced between prompts that are appropriate for anyone, every third prompt deals with some aspect about writing.Writing prompts can help you get into a writing groove. Instead of staring at a blank page, prompts give you the kick in the butt you need to get writing. Follow them in numerical order or jump around to a question that sparks your creativity. Use t...

For ages, money has meant little metal disks and rectangular slips of paper. Yet the usefulness of physical money -- to say nothing of its value -- is coming under fire as never before. Intrigued by the distinct possibility that cash will soon disappear, author and Wired contributing editor David Wolman sets out to investigate the future of money...and how it will affect your wallet.Wolman begins his journey by deciding to shun cash for an entire year -- a surprisingly successful ex...

Nobel-Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman argues that business leaders need to understand the differences between economic policy on the national and international scale and business strategy on the organizational scale. Economists deal with the closed system of a national economy, whereas executives live in the open-system world of business. Moreover, economists know that an economy must be run on the basis of general principles, but businesspeople are forever in search of the particular...

From the mind of the ultimate corporate gunslinger comes this no-nonsense, real-world curriculum, designed to augment—if not replace—the more traditional path to achieving mastery of the business universe. Conquer this sharp, practical and often amusing course of study and save $250,000 of wasted business school tuition.Unlike those august, Ivy-encrusted factories that churn out masterful business administrators, The Curriculum will teach you the art

New from Broadside Books' Voices of the Tea Party. Lorie Medina explains how she became involved with the Tea Party movement and how her background prepared her for her important role. She shares with the reader how to start a local grassroots organization and helps to prepare them for many of the challenges they will face. Lorie uses real people and real situations to explain best practices for local tea party groups. Throughout the book, Lorie focuses on the necessity of...

Growth and prosperity are hallmarks of the modern culture. The folks bent on advancement run the gamut from the workman and entrepreneur to the executive and politician.For all the yearnings of progress, however, it's hard to find anyone who goes about the business of advancement in a coherent way. Instead, the usual shtick suffers from a welter of lapses and missteps that trip up the decision maker. As a result, the mass of effort brought to bear on the task is haphazard and disjo...

This is an excellent practical guide for all immigrants. It contains insights into what immigrants can do or should do in order to succeed before and after they migrate to a new country or region. It provides actionable steps that any immigrant can take to succeed, whether they are emigrating from one country to another or from one region to another within the same country. It is also a valuable resource for all immigrants, especially ones emigrating from developing countries to developed ...

Have you ever wondered why the younger generation makes so many mistakes in life? The logical conclusion is that they haven’t gained the wisdom and experiences of more mature adults. When we reach middle-age we have the benefit of hindsight, acquired patience and thoughtfulness. We make decisions and approach life’s distresses in a non-emotional, considered way and we are all too well aware of the consequences of bad decisions. We are too seasoned to repeat the mistakes of youth. Wrong! Re...

This Element is an excerpt from Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times (ISBN: 9780137009039) by Jon M. Huntsman. Available in print and digital formats.   No moral shortcuts: understanding the real meaning of character--and why it is the only route to sustainable success   Which rules we honor and...

Inspired by the unique 'Gonzo' writings of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson, 'The Election' is the story of a cynical journalist covering the heinous events of the fourth annual United Corporate Election. In this dystopian future inspired by our own modern politics, Corporations control all aspects of government, and elections have been reduced to satirical pantomimes in which citizens use their 'Citizen Spending Credits' to vote for their favourite features of the elected effigy.Journalist D...