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The Design of Everyday Things

by Don Norman ...

**The essential guide to human-centered design“Even more relevant today than it was when first published.”—Tim Brown, CEO, IDEO**Even the smartest among us can feel inept as we fail to figure out which light switch or oven burner to turn on, or whether to push, pull, or slide a door. The fault, argues this ingenious—even liberating—book, lies not in ourselves, but in product design that ignores ... Read more

$15.99 USD

**The essential guide to human-centered design“Even more relevant today than it was when first published.”—Tim Brown, CEO, IDEO**Even the smartest among us can feel inept as we fail to figure out which light switch or oven burner to turn on, or whether to push, pull, or slide a door. The fault, argues this ingenious—even liberating—book, lies not in ourselves, but in product design that ignores
... Read more
Rich's

A Southern Institution

by Jeff Clemmons ...

Series series Landmarks
The storied history of the iconic Atlanta department store.In 1867, less than three years after the Civil War left the city in ruins, Hungarian Jewish immigrant Morris Rich opened a small dry goods store on what is now Peachtree Street in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. Over time, his brothers Emanuel and Daniel joined the business; within a century, it became a retailing dynasty. Join historian Jeff ... Read more

$11.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The storied history of the iconic Atlanta department store.In 1867, less than three years after the Civil War left the city in ruins, Hungarian Jewish immigrant Morris Rich opened a small dry goods store on what is now Peachtree Street in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. Over time, his brothers Emanuel and Daniel joined the business; within a century, it became a retailing dynasty. Join historian Jeff
... Read more
Return of the Artisan

How America Went from Industrial to Handmade

by Grant McCracken ...

Discover the evolution of the artisanal movement from the fringes of the 1970s to the spike of domesticity—home-cooking, gardening, and DIY crafting—caused by COVID-19 and what it means for the future of work and American culture.In the 1950s, America was a world of immaculate grocery stores, brightly packaged consumer goods, relentless big brand advertising, homes that were much too clean, and ... Read more

$13.99 USD

Discover the evolution of the artisanal movement from the fringes of the 1970s to the spike of domesticity—home-cooking, gardening, and DIY crafting—caused by COVID-19 and what it means for the future of work and American culture.In the 1950s, America was a world of immaculate grocery stores, brightly packaged consumer goods, relentless big brand advertising, homes that were much too clean, and
... Read more
The Secret Life of Groceries

The Dark Miracle of the American Supermarket

by Benjamin Lorr ...

In the tradition of Fast Food Nation and The Omnivore's Dilemma, an extraordinary investigation into the human lives at the heart of the American grocery storeWhat does it take to run the American supermarket? How do products get to shelves? Who sets the price? And who suffers the consequences of increased convenience end efficiency? In this alarming exposé*,* author Benjamin Lorr pulls back the ... Read more

$14.99 USD

In the tradition of Fast Food Nation and The Omnivore's Dilemma, an extraordinary investigation into the human lives at the heart of the American grocery storeWhat does it take to run the American supermarket? How do products get to shelves? Who sets the price? And who suffers the consequences of increased convenience end efficiency? In this alarming exposé*,* author Benjamin Lorr pulls back the
... Read more
Sam Walton

Made In America

by Sam Walton, John Huey ...

In this “sure-fire all-American success story” (The New York Times Book Review), the founder of Wal-Mart describes the inspiration, heart, and optimism that propelled him to build the largest retailer in the world.“[A] wise and inspiring autobiography—Walton tells his quietly fantastic story with conviction and makes no bones about his mistakes.”—San Francisco ChronicleMeet a genuine American folk ... Read more

$5.99 USD

In this “sure-fire all-American success story” (The New York Times Book Review), the founder of Wal-Mart describes the inspiration, heart, and optimism that propelled him to build the largest retailer in the world.“[A] wise and inspiring autobiography—Walton tells his quietly fantastic story with conviction and makes no bones about his mistakes.”—San Francisco ChronicleMeet a genuine American folk
... Read more
Arriving Today

From Factory to Front Door -- Why Everything Has Changed About How and What We Buy

by Christopher Mims ...

Shortlisted for the 2021 Porchlight Business Book Awards, Current Events & Public AffairsThe Wall Street Journal technology columnist reveals the fascinating story behind the misleadingly simple phrase shoppers take for granted—“Arriving Today”—in this eye-opening investigation into the new rules of online commerce, transportation, and supply chain management.We are at a tipping point in retail ... Read more

$10.99 USD

Shortlisted for the 2021 Porchlight Business Book Awards, Current Events & Public AffairsThe Wall Street Journal technology columnist reveals the fascinating story behind the misleadingly simple phrase shoppers take for granted—“Arriving Today”—in this eye-opening investigation into the new rules of online commerce, transportation, and supply chain management.We are at a tipping point in retail
... Read more
Weird Things Customers Say in Bookstores

by Jennifer Campbell ...

Booksellers share the quirky questions and odd requests from customers that leave them speechless . . ."I've forgotten my glasses, can you read me the first chapter?""Did Beatrix Potter ever write a book about dinosaurs?""Excuse me . . . is this book edible?"Filled with funny, quirky illustrations by the BAFTA Award-winning Brothers McLeod and featuring contributions from booksellers across the ... Read more

$11.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Booksellers share the quirky questions and odd requests from customers that leave them speechless . . ."I've forgotten my glasses, can you read me the first chapter?""Did Beatrix Potter ever write a book about dinosaurs?""Excuse me . . . is this book edible?"Filled with funny, quirky illustrations by the BAFTA Award-winning Brothers McLeod and featuring contributions from booksellers across the
... Read more
The Shop Girls of Harpers

The start of the bestselling heartwarming historical saga series from Rosie Clarke

by Rosie Clarke ...

Series Book 1 - Welcome To Harpers Emporium
The beginning of a brand new series from #1 bestselling author Rosie ClarkeWelcome to Harpers of Oxford Street.London 1911When Sally, Beth, Margaret and Rachel meet at a job interview for the wonderful new store in Oxford Street, they have no idea they will become lifelong friends.When all four girls are lucky enough to be selected as sales staff their exciting new adventure begins.Join them as ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The beginning of a brand new series from #1 bestselling author Rosie ClarkeWelcome to Harpers of Oxford Street.London 1911When Sally, Beth, Margaret and Rachel meet at a job interview for the wonderful new store in Oxford Street, they have no idea they will become lifelong friends.When all four girls are lucky enough to be selected as sales staff their exciting new adventure begins.Join them as
... Read more
How can you earn $5,000 to $10,000 a month with the power of a sales tunnel? (Dropshipping, affiliate,infopreneur)

Create sales tunnels that make a lot of money

by florian riedinger ...

A sales tunnel is a marketing system that guides a potential customer through a systematic sales process with a number of steps with the ultimate goal of converting that prospect into a customer.In this ebook I will explain how to create a sales tunnel that pays and especially the software I use (which is the best currently). ... Read more

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A sales tunnel is a marketing system that guides a potential customer through a systematic sales process with a number of steps with the ultimate goal of converting that prospect into a customer.In this ebook I will explain how to create a sales tunnel that pays and especially the software I use (which is the best currently).
... Read more
The Kingdom of Prep

The Inside Story of the Rise and (Near) Fall of J.Crew

by Maggie Bullock ...

**One of Vogue's most anticipated books of 2023.A quintessentially American fashion narrative about the rise and fall of the first lifestyle brand, J.Crew, and what the company’s fate means for the shifting landscape of the retail industry.Once upon a time, a no-frills J.Crew rollneck sweater held an almost mystical power—or at least it felt that way. The story of J.Crew is the story of the ... Read more

Was $9.99 USD Now $7.99 USD

**One of Vogue's most anticipated books of 2023.A quintessentially American fashion narrative about the rise and fall of the first lifestyle brand, J.Crew, and what the company’s fate means for the shifting landscape of the retail industry.Once upon a time, a no-frills J.Crew rollneck sweater held an almost mystical power—or at least it felt that way. The story of J.Crew is the story of the
... Read more
The Revenge of Analog

Real Things and Why They Matter

by David Sax ...

A heartfelt defense of the analog world, from film photography to brick-and-mortar stores**“Insightful and entertaining. . . . A powerful counternarrative to the techno-utopian belief that we would live in an ever-improving, all-digital world.” —**The New York TimesAn International BestsellerNamed a Best Book of the Year by The New York Times • <em... ... Read more

$11.99 USD

A heartfelt defense of the analog world, from film photography to brick-and-mortar stores**“Insightful and entertaining. . . . A powerful counternarrative to the techno-utopian belief that we would live in an ever-improving, all-digital world.” —**The New York TimesAn International BestsellerNamed a Best Book of the Year by The New York Times • <em...
... Read more
More Than a Hobby

How a $600 Startup Became America's Home and Craft Superstore

by David Green ...

More than a Hobby takes readers inside the mind of a low-key, likable Oklahoma entrepreneur who has created a unique shopping experience. How did his company go from a $600 loan to $1.3 billion in annual sales in just thirty-one years-especially when he wasn't groomed for this work either by heritage or by education?Green was willing to go against the tide, allowing faith to play a huge part in ... Read more

Was $12.99 USD Now $1.99 USD

More than a Hobby takes readers inside the mind of a low-key, likable Oklahoma entrepreneur who has created a unique shopping experience. How did his company go from a $600 loan to $1.3 billion in annual sales in just thirty-one years-especially when he wasn't groomed for this work either by heritage or by education?Green was willing to go against the tide, allowing faith to play a huge part in
... Read more
Dirtbag Billionaire

How Yvon Chouinard Built Patagonia, Made a Fortune, and Gave It All Away

by David Gelles ...

**Named one of Financial Times’s Best Books of 2025New York Times reporter and bestselling author David Gelles reveals how Patagonia became a global leader in doing well by doing good and how other companies are adopting its principles.**This is the inside story of one of the most extraordinary brands in the corporate world, the rare company that is driven by environmental activism instead of ... Read more

$14.99 USD

**Named one of Financial Times’s Best Books of 2025New York Times reporter and bestselling author David Gelles reveals how Patagonia became a global leader in doing well by doing good and how other companies are adopting its principles.**This is the inside story of one of the most extraordinary brands in the corporate world, the rare company that is driven by environmental activism instead of
... Read more
Lean Customer Development

Building Products Your Customers Will Buy

by Cindy Alvarez ...

How do you develop products that people will actually use and buy? This practical guide shows you how to validate product and company ideas through customer development research—before you waste months and millions on a product or service that no one needs or wants.With a combination of open-ended interviewing and fast and flexible research techniques, you’ll learn how your prospective customers ... Read more

$12.95 USD

How do you develop products that people will actually use and buy? This practical guide shows you how to validate product and company ideas through customer development research—before you waste months and millions on a product or service that no one needs or wants.With a combination of open-ended interviewing and fast and flexible research techniques, you’ll learn how your prospective customers
... Read more
Retail4G: Sell It

by J. C. Williams Group ...

Series series Retail4G
Whether in-store or online, selling your product or service is the name of the retail game. Examine how to merchandise and market more effectively to increase your revenue ... Read more

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Whether in-store or online, selling your product or service is the name of the retail game. Examine how to merchandise and market more effectively to increase your revenue
... Read more
Affluenza

How Overconsumption Is Killing Us—and How to Fight Back

by John de Graaf, David Wann, Thomas H. Naylor ...

A "witty yet hard-hitting" look at the symptoms, causes, and cures for America's addiction to buying more stuff ( Library Journal).NEW EDITION, REVISED AND UPDATEDaffluenza, n. a painful, contagious, socially transmitted condition of overload, debt, anxiety, and waste resulting from the dogged pursuit of more.We tried to warn you! The 2008 economic collapse proved how resilient and dangerous ... Read more

$11.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A "witty yet hard-hitting" look at the symptoms, causes, and cures for America's addiction to buying more stuff ( Library Journal).NEW EDITION, REVISED AND UPDATEDaffluenza, n. a painful, contagious, socially transmitted condition of overload, debt, anxiety, and waste resulting from the dogged pursuit of more.We tried to warn you! The 2008 economic collapse proved how resilient and dangerous
... Read more
Wal-Mart

The Face of Twenty-First-Century Capitalism

Edited by Nelson Lichtenstein ...

A collection of essays that "do an incredible job of balancing the wonders and horrors of the force that is Wal-Mart " ( Booklist , starred review).Edited by one of the nation's preeminent labor historians, this book marks an ambitious effort to dissect the full extent of Wal-Mart's business operations, its social effects, and its role in the United States and world economy. Wal-Mart is based on a ... Read more

$12.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A collection of essays that "do an incredible job of balancing the wonders and horrors of the force that is Wal-Mart " ( Booklist , starred review).Edited by one of the nation's preeminent labor historians, this book marks an ambitious effort to dissect the full extent of Wal-Mart's business operations, its social effects, and its role in the United States and world economy. Wal-Mart is based on a
... Read more
The Great Beanie Baby Bubble

Mass Delusion and the Dark Side of Cute

by Zac Bissonnette ...

“Fascinating, strange, sad, funny, and entirely engrossing, The Great Beanie Baby Bubble is a smart, engaging book that’s as much about the odd saga of these plush toys as it is about the nature of obsession and desire.”—SUSAN ORLEAN, author of Rin Tin TinNew York Times bestselling author Zac Bissonnette explores what happened when a $5 stuffed animal took over America and turned a college dropout ... Read more

$4.99 USD

“Fascinating, strange, sad, funny, and entirely engrossing, The Great Beanie Baby Bubble is a smart, engaging book that’s as much about the odd saga of these plush toys as it is about the nature of obsession and desire.”—SUSAN ORLEAN, author of Rin Tin TinNew York Times bestselling author Zac Bissonnette explores what happened when a $5 stuffed animal took over America and turned a college dropout
... Read more
The Starbucks Experience: 5 Principles for Turning Ordinary Into Extraordinary

by Joseph Michelli ...

WAKE UP AND SMELL THE SUCCESS!You already know the Starbucks story. Since 1992, its stock has risen a staggering 5,000 percent! The genius of Starbucks success lies in its ability to create personalized customer experiences, stimulate business growth, generate profits, energize employees, and secure customer loyalty-all at the same time.The Starbucks Experience contains a robust blend of home ... Read more

$19.25 USD

WAKE UP AND SMELL THE SUCCESS!You already know the Starbucks story. Since 1992, its stock has risen a staggering 5,000 percent! The genius of Starbucks success lies in its ability to create personalized customer experiences, stimulate business growth, generate profits, energize employees, and secure customer loyalty-all at the same time.The Starbucks Experience contains a robust blend of home
... Read more
Rethinking Luxury: How to Market Exclusive Products and Services in an Ever-Changing Environment

by Fabian Sommerrock, Martin C. Wittig, Philip Beil, Markus Albers ...

The luxury market has long been the exception. Protected for decades - and even centuries - from swings in economic fate and taste by consumers with money and demands for something extraordinary. But the world is changing, and those changes have already initiated some of the first-ever structural changes to the once-untouchable luxury market.This essential book paints a roadmap for the future of ... Read more

$12.44 USD

The luxury market has long been the exception. Protected for decades - and even centuries - from swings in economic fate and taste by consumers with money and demands for something extraordinary. But the world is changing, and those changes have already initiated some of the first-ever structural changes to the once-untouchable luxury market.This essential book paints a roadmap for the future of
... Read more
Reengineering Retail

The Future of Selling in a Post-Digital World

by Doug Stephens ...

Since the release of Doug Stephens’ first book, The Retail Revival, change in the global retail sector has accelerated beyond even the boldest forecasts. As predicted, online giants like Amazon and Alibaba.com are growing at a dizzying pace. Hundreds of well-known brick and mortar retailers have closed their doors, and brands and retailers across categories are struggling to understand the ... Read more

$11.78 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Since the release of Doug Stephens’ first book, The Retail Revival, change in the global retail sector has accelerated beyond even the boldest forecasts. As predicted, online giants like Amazon and Alibaba.com are growing at a dizzying pace. Hundreds of well-known brick and mortar retailers have closed their doors, and brands and retailers across categories are struggling to understand the
... Read more
Firebrand

A Tobacco Lawyer's Journey

by Joshua Knelman ...

**"You’ll inhale this tell-all book about the tobacco industry and never look at a No Smoking sign the same way again!"—Margaret Atwood, via TwitterMad Men meets Bad Blood in this addictive, behind-the-scenes globe-trotting narrative of moral ambiguity, law, public policy, and big tobacco.**“Given everything the lawyer knew up to that point about smoking, as far as he could tell, cigarettes ... Read more

$13.99 USD

**"You’ll inhale this tell-all book about the tobacco industry and never look at a No Smoking sign the same way again!"—Margaret Atwood, via TwitterMad Men meets Bad Blood in this addictive, behind-the-scenes globe-trotting narrative of moral ambiguity, law, public policy, and big tobacco.**“Given everything the lawyer knew up to that point about smoking, as far as he could tell, cigarettes
... Read more
Retail Superstars

Inside the 25 Best Independent Stores in America

by George Whalin ...

How small, one-of-a-kind businesses can break through among giantsMegachains like Walmart, Starbucks, Home Depot, and The Gap attract Americans to thousands of outlets by offering a large selection of goods and services. But this doesn't mean that independent stores can't compete with the big guys-and win. Retail expert George Whalin identifies and explores twenty-five highly popular and ... Read more

$14.99 USD

How small, one-of-a-kind businesses can break through among giantsMegachains like Walmart, Starbucks, Home Depot, and The Gap attract Americans to thousands of outlets by offering a large selection of goods and services. But this doesn't mean that independent stores can't compete with the big guys-and win. Retail expert George Whalin identifies and explores twenty-five highly popular and
... Read more
Managementul strategic al activitatii de retail in Romania

by Silvia Puiu ...

Lucrarea intitulată „Managementul strategic al activităţii de retail în România” realizează o incursiune în domeniul vast al retailului din ţara noastră, sub aspectul direcţiilor strategice urmate de companiile care îşi desfăşoară activitatea în acest sector al economiei naţionale. Aceasta pune accent pe retailul bazat pe existența unui spațiu fizic, care prezintă, încă, un potențial ridicat în ... Read more

$14.00 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Lucrarea intitulată „Managementul strategic al activităţii de retail în România” realizează o incursiune în domeniul vast al retailului din ţara noastră, sub aspectul direcţiilor strategice urmate de companiile care îşi desfăşoară activitatea în acest sector al economiei naţionale. Aceasta pune accent pe retailul bazat pe existența unui spațiu fizic, care prezintă, încă, un potențial ridicat în
... Read more

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