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Good to Great

Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't

by Jim Collins ...

Series Book 1 - Good to Great
The ChallengeBuilt to Last, the defining management study of the nineties, showed how great companies triumph over time and how long-term sustained performance can be engineered into the DNA of an enterprise from the verybeginning.But what about the company that is not born with great DNA? How can good companies, mediocre companies, even bad companies achieve enduring greatness?The StudyFor years, ... Read more

$14.99 USD

The ChallengeBuilt to Last, the defining management study of the nineties, showed how great companies triumph over time and how long-term sustained performance can be engineered into the DNA of an enterprise from the verybeginning.But what about the company that is not born with great DNA? How can good companies, mediocre companies, even bad companies achieve enduring greatness?The StudyFor years,
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Peak

Secrets from the New Science of Expertise

by Anders Ericsson, Robert Pool ...

“This book is a breakthrough, a lyrical, powerful, science-based narrative that actually shows us how to get better (much better) at the things we care about.”—Seth Godin, author of Linchpin**“Anyone who wants to get better at anything should read [Peak]. Rest assured that the book is not mere theory. Ericsson’s research focuses on the real world, and he explains in detail, with examples, how all ... Read more

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“This book is a breakthrough, a lyrical, powerful, science-based narrative that actually shows us how to get better (much better) at the things we care about.”—Seth Godin, author of Linchpin**“Anyone who wants to get better at anything should read [Peak]. Rest assured that the book is not mere theory. Ericsson’s research focuses on the real world, and he explains in detail, with examples, how all
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Data

Harness Your Numbers to Go from Uncertain to Unstoppable

by Mark O'Donnell, Angela Kalemis, Mark Stanley ...

Your comprehensive guide to mastering The Data Component of your EOS Model—taking you from uncertain to unstoppable.Have you ever felt lost in knowing how your business is actually doing? Were you surprised by events that you didn’t see coming? Did you spend sleepless nights wondering whether or not your company was going to make it? Then Data is for you.This data-driven handbook is the third ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Your comprehensive guide to mastering The Data Component of your EOS Model—taking you from uncertain to unstoppable.Have you ever felt lost in knowing how your business is actually doing? Were you surprised by events that you didn’t see coming? Did you spend sleepless nights wondering whether or not your company was going to make it? Then Data is for you.This data-driven handbook is the third
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Homegrown

How the Red Sox Built a Champion from the Ground Up

by Alex Speier ...

“Alex Speier spins a compelling narrative about how great scouting and player development created a perennial contender in baseball’s toughest division, without losing sight of the people at the heart of his story.” — Keith LawThe captivating inside story of the historic 2018 Boston Red Sox, as told through the assembly and ascendancy of their talented young core—the culmination of nearly a decade ... Read more

Was $9.99 USD Now $1.99 USD

“Alex Speier spins a compelling narrative about how great scouting and player development created a perennial contender in baseball’s toughest division, without losing sight of the people at the heart of his story.” — Keith LawThe captivating inside story of the historic 2018 Boston Red Sox, as told through the assembly and ascendancy of their talented young core—the culmination of nearly a decade
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Ultralearning

Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career

by Scott H. Young ...

Now a Wall Street Journal bestseller.Learn a new talent, stay relevant, reinvent yourself, and adapt to whatever the workplace throws your way. Ultralearning EPB offers nine principles to master hard skills quickly. This is the essential guide to future-proof your career and maximize your competitive advantage through accelerated self-education.In these tumultuous times of economic and ... Read more

$20.99 USD

Now a Wall Street Journal bestseller.Learn a new talent, stay relevant, reinvent yourself, and adapt to whatever the workplace throws your way. Ultralearning EPB offers nine principles to master hard skills quickly. This is the essential guide to future-proof your career and maximize your competitive advantage through accelerated self-education.In these tumultuous times of economic and
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Range

Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World

by David Epstein ...

The #1 New York Times bestseller that has all America talking, from the author of the highly anticipated Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better.“The most important business—and parenting—book of the year.” —Forbes“Urgent and important. . . an essential read for bosses, parents, coaches, and anyone who cares about improving performance.” —Daniel H. PinkShortlisted for the <e... ... Read more

$10.99 USD

The #1 New York Times bestseller that has all America talking, from the author of the highly anticipated Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better.“The most important business—and parenting—book of the year.” —Forbes“Urgent and important. . . an essential read for bosses, parents, coaches, and anyone who cares about improving performance.” —Daniel H. PinkShortlisted for the <e...
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The Opposite of Spoiled

Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and Smart About Money

by Ron Lieber ...

New York Times Bestseller“We all want to raise children with good values—children who are the opposite of spoiled—yet we often neglect to talk to our children about money. . . . From handling the tooth fairy, to tips on allowance, chores, charity, checking accounts, and part-time jobs, this engaging and important book is a must-read for parents.” — Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness ProjectIn ... Read more

$6.99 USD

New York Times Bestseller“We all want to raise children with good values—children who are the opposite of spoiled—yet we often neglect to talk to our children about money. . . . From handling the tooth fairy, to tips on allowance, chores, charity, checking accounts, and part-time jobs, this engaging and important book is a must-read for parents.” — Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness ProjectIn
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The Confidence Code

The Science and Art of Self-Assurance---What Women Should Know

by Katty Kay, Claire Shipman ...

The New York Times bestseller, now in paperback and updated with a new introductionConfidence. We want it. We need it. But it can be maddeningly enigmatic and out of reach. The authors of the New York Times bestseller Womenomics deconstruct this essential, elusive, and misunderstood quality and offer a blueprint for bringing more of it into our lives.Is confidence hardwired into the DNA of a lucky ... Read more

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The New York Times bestseller, now in paperback and updated with a new introductionConfidence. We want it. We need it. But it can be maddeningly enigmatic and out of reach. The authors of the New York Times bestseller Womenomics deconstruct this essential, elusive, and misunderstood quality and offer a blueprint for bringing more of it into our lives.Is confidence hardwired into the DNA of a lucky
... Read more
Upward Bound

Nine Original Accounts of How Business Leaders Reached Their Summits

by Michael Useem, Jerry Useem, Paul Asel ...

Your team has faltered at a critical moment. A key member says he can’t continue, requiring you to make a snap decision: Do you write him off? Or do you risk the whole venture by trying to get him back on his feet?It could be a scenario straight from the business world.Yet this one occurred high on the slopes of the world’s deadliest mountain, K2, where lives, not just livelihoods, depended on the ... Read more

$15.99 USD

Your team has faltered at a critical moment. A key member says he can’t continue, requiring you to make a snap decision: Do you write him off? Or do you risk the whole venture by trying to get him back on his feet?It could be a scenario straight from the business world.Yet this one occurred high on the slopes of the world’s deadliest mountain, K2, where lives, not just livelihoods, depended on the
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Revolution in The Valley [Paperback]

The Insanely Great Story of How the Mac Was Made

by Andy Hertzfeld ...

There was a time, not too long ago, when the typewriter and notebook ruled, and the computer as an everyday tool was simply a vision. Revolution in the Valley traces this vision back to its earliest roots: the hallways and backrooms of Apple, where the groundbreaking Macintosh computer was born. The book traces the development of the Macintosh, from its inception as an underground skunkworks ... Read more

$14.39 USD

There was a time, not too long ago, when the typewriter and notebook ruled, and the computer as an everyday tool was simply a vision. Revolution in the Valley traces this vision back to its earliest roots: the hallways and backrooms of Apple, where the groundbreaking Macintosh computer was born. The book traces the development of the Macintosh, from its inception as an underground skunkworks
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The Art of Thinking Clearly

by Rolf Dobelli ...

"A serious examination of the faulty reasoning that leads to repeated mistakes by individuals, businesses, and nations…In this fascinating book, Dobelli does not offer a recipe for happiness but a well-considered treatise on avoiding ‘self-induced unhappiness.’" — Booklist (starred review)The Art of Thinking Clearly by world-class thinker and entrepreneur Rolf Dobelli is an eye-opening look at ... Read more

$11.99 USD

"A serious examination of the faulty reasoning that leads to repeated mistakes by individuals, businesses, and nations…In this fascinating book, Dobelli does not offer a recipe for happiness but a well-considered treatise on avoiding ‘self-induced unhappiness.’" — Booklist (starred review)The Art of Thinking Clearly by world-class thinker and entrepreneur Rolf Dobelli is an eye-opening look at
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THE ART OF YOUR START

The Complete Leadership Playbook for Onboarding, Assimilation, and Integration

by Daniel Mueller ...

The Complete Leadership Playbook for Onboarding, Assimilation, and IntegrationLearn from real-life stories of top-performing leaders. Filled with their challenges and successes, you will better navigate the curveballs of organizational leadership as you scale yourself to the next level, and beyond.Discover practical tips, proven strategies, and invaluable insights as you seamlessly transition ... Read more

$0.99 USD

The Complete Leadership Playbook for Onboarding, Assimilation, and IntegrationLearn from real-life stories of top-performing leaders. Filled with their challenges and successes, you will better navigate the curveballs of organizational leadership as you scale yourself to the next level, and beyond.Discover practical tips, proven strategies, and invaluable insights as you seamlessly transition
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Culture Trumps Strategy - Achieving High Performance Through People

by David Smith ...

This is David Smith's much requested second business book, which utilises his 7 principles of building a high performance culture. In this book, David has interviewed numerous CEOs and discusses how they have developed high performance cultures. His storytelling brings the subject alive, and the lessons of the book are practical, simple and arresting. There is a body of evidence to suggest that ... Read more

$8.09 USD

This is David Smith's much requested second business book, which utilises his 7 principles of building a high performance culture. In this book, David has interviewed numerous CEOs and discusses how they have developed high performance cultures. His storytelling brings the subject alive, and the lessons of the book are practical, simple and arresting. There is a body of evidence to suggest that
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Continuous Discovery Habits

Discover Products that Create Customer Value and Business Value

by Teresa Torres ...

"If you haven't had the good fortune to be coached by a strong leader or product coach, this book can help fill that gap and set you on the path to success."- Marty CaganHow do you know that you are making a product or service that your customers want? How do you ensure that you are improving it over time? How do you guarantee that your team is creating value for your customers in a way that ... Read more

$9.99 USD

"If you haven't had the good fortune to be coached by a strong leader or product coach, this book can help fill that gap and set you on the path to success."- Marty CaganHow do you know that you are making a product or service that your customers want? How do you ensure that you are improving it over time? How do you guarantee that your team is creating value for your customers in a way that
... Read more
Big Picture Strategy

The Six Choices That Will Transform Your Business

by Marta Dapena Baron ...

Develop winning brand strategies by focusing your team on the key strategic choices that drive organizational growth and learning. This book presents a system of six practical choices that articulate exactly how to launch and grow brands.Big Picture Strategy shows readers how limiting and focusing the strategic options available to company stakeholders can unlock previously inaccessible levels of ... Read more

Was $15.00 USD Now $10.00 USD

Develop winning brand strategies by focusing your team on the key strategic choices that drive organizational growth and learning. This book presents a system of six practical choices that articulate exactly how to launch and grow brands.Big Picture Strategy shows readers how limiting and focusing the strategic options available to company stakeholders can unlock previously inaccessible levels of
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Managing the Unmanageable

13 Tips for Building and Leading a Successful Innovation Team

by Jonathan Cagan, Peter Boatwright ...

Nearly all innovation is done by teams. And while there are many books about the innovation process, and also many about managing teams, the management of innovation teams has gone unaddressed.This matters, because innovation teams are not like other teams. Most teams and their managers know where they are headed. They've probably been there and done it previously, more than once. Innovation is ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Nearly all innovation is done by teams. And while there are many books about the innovation process, and also many about managing teams, the management of innovation teams has gone unaddressed.This matters, because innovation teams are not like other teams. Most teams and their managers know where they are headed. They've probably been there and done it previously, more than once. Innovation is
... Read more
Level Up

How to Get Focused, Stop Procrastinating, and Upgrade Your Life

by Rob Dial ...

“Packed with valuable insights, unique lessons, and practical steps, this book will help you break through your procrastination and take immediate action toward your goals.”—Jay Shetty, New York Times bestselling author of Think Like a Monk and 8 Rules of LoveLevel Up will revolutionize the way you approach your life and your goals. Rob Dial gives you a groundbreaking roadmap to break self ... Read more

$14.99 USD

“Packed with valuable insights, unique lessons, and practical steps, this book will help you break through your procrastination and take immediate action toward your goals.”—Jay Shetty, New York Times bestselling author of Think Like a Monk and 8 Rules of LoveLevel Up will revolutionize the way you approach your life and your goals. Rob Dial gives you a groundbreaking roadmap to break self
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Your Brain at Work, Revised and Updated

Strategies for Overcoming Distraction, Regaining Focus, and Working Smarter All Day Long

by David Rock ...

A researcher and consultant burrows deep inside the heads of one modern two-career couple to examine how each partner processes the workday—revealing how a more nuanced understanding of brain science can allow us to better organize, prioritize, recall, and sort our daily lives.Emily and Paul are the parents of two young children, and professionals with different careers. Emily is the newly ... Read more

$17.49 USD

A researcher and consultant burrows deep inside the heads of one modern two-career couple to examine how each partner processes the workday—revealing how a more nuanced understanding of brain science can allow us to better organize, prioritize, recall, and sort our daily lives.Emily and Paul are the parents of two young children, and professionals with different careers. Emily is the newly
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Running Lean

Iterate from Plan A to a Plan That Works

by Ash Maurya ...

We're building more products today than ever before, but most of them fail--not because we can't complete what we want to build but because we waste time, money, and effort building the wrong product. What we need is a systematic process for quickly vetting product ideas and raising our odds of success. That's the promise of Running Lean.In this inspiring book, Ash Maurya takes you through an ... Read more

$28.79 USD

We're building more products today than ever before, but most of them fail--not because we can't complete what we want to build but because we waste time, money, and effort building the wrong product. What we need is a systematic process for quickly vetting product ideas and raising our odds of success. That's the promise of Running Lean.In this inspiring book, Ash Maurya takes you through an
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The Milkshake Moment

Overcoming Stupid Systems, Pointless Policies and Muddled Management to Realize Real Growth

by Steven S. Little ...

Growth is the central focus of every business, yet many businesses continually find ways to shoot themselves in the foot. In Milkshake Moment, Steven Little shows you how to identify and overcome the stifling behaviors built into your organization and get you back on track to substantive change and real growth. Read Milkshake Moment and find out how to ditch the pointless policies and stupid rules ... Read more

$12.00 USD

Growth is the central focus of every business, yet many businesses continually find ways to shoot themselves in the foot. In Milkshake Moment, Steven Little shows you how to identify and overcome the stifling behaviors built into your organization and get you back on track to substantive change and real growth. Read Milkshake Moment and find out how to ditch the pointless policies and stupid rules
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The Dubai Phenomenon - The impossible becomes possible

by Loredana Bocchieri, Valeria Al-Heureithi ...

Knowing the place you are about to visit it is even more important when those places are Dubai and the United Arab Emirates. Dubai is a dynamic reality that grows at impressive rates, an intriguing city, full of charm and full of amazing surprises. A City born only a few decades ago from the desert that has earned a place in the spotlight as The City of Records. A metropolis where traditions, Arab ... Read more

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Knowing the place you are about to visit it is even more important when those places are Dubai and the United Arab Emirates. Dubai is a dynamic reality that grows at impressive rates, an intriguing city, full of charm and full of amazing surprises. A City born only a few decades ago from the desert that has earned a place in the spotlight as The City of Records. A metropolis where traditions, Arab
... Read more
Slack

Getting Past Burnout, Busywork, and the Myth of Total Efficiency

by Tom DeMarco ...

To most companies, efficiency means profits and growth. But what if your “efficient” company—the one with the reduced headcount and the “stretch” goals—is actually slowing down and losing money? What if your employees are burning out doing the work of two or more people, leaving them no time for planning, prioritizing, or even lunch? What if you’re losing employees faster than you can hire them? ... Read more

$11.99 USD

To most companies, efficiency means profits and growth. But what if your “efficient” company—the one with the reduced headcount and the “stretch” goals—is actually slowing down and losing money? What if your employees are burning out doing the work of two or more people, leaving them no time for planning, prioritizing, or even lunch? What if you’re losing employees faster than you can hire them?
... Read more
無限機器：Gemini推手哈薩比斯的超級智慧長征

The Infinity Machine: Demis Hassabis, DeepMind, and the Quest for Superintelligence

by 塞巴斯蒂安‧馬拉比, Sebastian Mallaby ...

Translated by 廖月娟, 林俊宏, 黃瑜安 ...

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掌握Google大腦的諾貝爾獎得主跳脫矽谷模式，打造超級智慧的無限機器★比人工智慧更「智慧」的終極發明當科技巨頭大打AI戰時，哈薩比斯依然秉持「科學家」的使命，引領人類邁向前所未有的豐饒時代。他手中掌握Google的AI技術命脈，心中牽掛如何打造出人類所能想像最強大的工具：通用人工智慧（AGI）。這會是一臺能在無窮無盡的資料之海縱橫馳騁的機器，應用範疇沒有極限，是解決所有問題的萬能解方。★從西洋棋神童到AI界的賈伯斯即便從天才輩出的科技業人才標準來看，哈薩比斯仍是異數。他五歲就成為西洋棋神童，十七歲共同創作出熱銷百萬的電玩遊戲，隨後進入劍橋大學電腦科學系就讀，跨界取得神經科學博士學位。為了揭開生物學與物理學的奧祕，他與志同道合的夥伴創立DeepMind... ... Read more

$15.45 USD

掌握Google大腦的諾貝爾獎得主跳脫矽谷模式，打造超級智慧的無限機器★比人工智慧更「智慧」的終極發明當科技巨頭大打AI戰時，哈薩比斯依然秉持「科學家」的使命，引領人類邁向前所未有的豐饒時代。他手中掌握Google的AI技術命脈，心中牽掛如何打造出人類所能想像最強大的工具：通用人工智慧（AGI）。這會是一臺能在無窮無盡的資料之海縱橫馳騁的機器，應用範疇沒有極限，是解決所有問題的萬能解方。★從西洋棋神童到AI界的賈伯斯即便從天才輩出的科技業人才標準來看，哈薩比斯仍是異數。他五歲就成為西洋棋神童，十七歲共同創作出熱銷百萬的電玩遊戲，隨後進入劍橋大學電腦科學系就讀，跨界取得神經科學博士學位。為了揭開生物學與物理學的奧祕，他與志同道合的夥伴創立DeepMind...
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Dancing with Giants: China, India, and the Global Economy

by Alan Winters, Shahid Yusuf ...

China is now the world's fourth largest economy and growing very fast. India's economic salience is also on the rise. Together these two countries will profoundly influence the pace and nature of global economic change. Drawing upon the latest research, this volume analyzes the influences on the rapid future development of these two countries and examines how their growth is likely to impinge upon ... Read more

$17.99 USD

China is now the world's fourth largest economy and growing very fast. India's economic salience is also on the rise. Together these two countries will profoundly influence the pace and nature of global economic change. Drawing upon the latest research, this volume analyzes the influences on the rapid future development of these two countries and examines how their growth is likely to impinge upon
... Read more

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