Business & Economics

"On my business card, I am a corporate president. In my mind, I am a game developer. But in my heart, I am a gamer." -Satoru IwataTHE USA TODAY BESTSELLER "A welcome salve and a book that anyone who cares about gaming should own and read." - Forbes...

The best organizations have the best talent...Financial incentives drive company performance...Firms must change or die. Popular axioms like these drive business decisions every day. Yet too much common management "wisdom" isn't wise at all--but,...

How the rich and the super-rich throughout Western history accumulated their wealth, behaved (or misbehaved) and helped (or didn't help) their communities in times of crisis The rich have always fascinated, sometimes in problematic ways. Medieval...

Do you trust the liberal media? While the tabloid and right-wing press - the Sun, The Times, the Mail and the Express - are constantly criticised for dangerous bias, outlets like the BBC and the Guardian are trusted by their readers to report in the...

Previously published in paperback as October Sky. Three years in the life of Homer 'Sonny' Hickam, from the moment he sees the Sputnik satellite overhead in West Virginia to his successful launch of a prizewinning rocket. In 1957,...

This new edition of the 'all in one' textbook for the postgraduate study of valuation on real estate courses retains its focus on the valuation and appraisal of commercial and industrial property across investment, development and occupier markets. It is...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781781337264Author Dominic MonkhouseFormat PaperbackPage Count 250Imprint Rethink PressPublisher Rethink PressWeight(grams) 227gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm...

Understand financial accounting principles and techniques, and develop the skills to make informed business decisions. "My many students and I have used this book for years now and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a very accessible...

Are you suffering from Data Presentation Zombification? Billions of dollars and thousands of hours are lost every year during ineffective business meetings worldwide. Data practitioners painstakingly present their valuable analytical insights, only to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780984849000Author Mariusz SkoniecznyFormat PaperbackPage Count 124Imprint Investment PublishingPublisher Investment PublishingWeight(grams) 130g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781519611925Author Tim Cameron-KitchenFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint CreateSpacePublisher CreateSpace

The second edition of the Journal, a companion publication to Andy Buck's bestselling book Leadership Matters 3.0, will support you in your reflections, so that you can identify what is most useful for you in the context of your current role and...

An absolute necessity for design devotees and sneakerheads of all ages. Sneakers is a definitive exploration of the creative energy, innovation, collaboration, and visionary intelligence behind the cultural phenomenon of sneakers. This...

Finance is widely seen as an obstacle to a better world. Principles of Sustainable Finance explains how the financial sector can be mobilized to counter this. Using finance as a means to achieve social goals, we can divert the planet and its economy...

We are entering a golden age of alternative investments. Alternative asset classes including private equity, hedge funds, catastrophe reinsurance, real assets, non-traditional credit, alternative risk premia, digital assets, collectibles, and other...

Focusing on the practicalities of developing business strategy, this textbook provides an intuitive approach to developing a strategic plan. The authors share what they have learned through two decades of strategy work with a myriad of organisations,...

A Clarion Call to Emerging Leaders: Step Up and Lead Now! In True North: Emerging Leaders Edition, renowned leadership expert Bill George and Millennial tech entrepreneur Zach Clayton issue the challenge to emerging leaders-from Gen X to Millennials and...

The most definitive management ideas of the century, all in one place.Harvard Business Review is the foremost destination for smart management thinking. Now, at its 100th anniversary, this commemorative volume brings together the most influential ideas...

In the updated edition of this critically acclaimed and bestselling book, Microsoft project veteran Scott Berkun offers a collection of essays on field-tested philosophies and strategies for defining, leading, and managing projects. Each essay distills...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781800351394Author Pip DunnFormat HardbackPage Count 416Imprint Crecy PublishingPublisher Crecy Publishing

An introvert guide and manifesto for all the quiet ones-and the people who love them-on dating, relationships, work, careers, and more.On behalf of those who have long been misunderstood, rejected, or ignored, fellow introvert Jenn Granneman writes a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781637740798Author Paul RoetzerFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint Matt Holt BooksPublisher BenBella BooksWeight(grams) 421gDimensions(mm) 236mm * 159mm *...

Startup money is moving online, and this guide shows you how it works. The Art of Startup Fundraising takes a fresh look at raising money for startups, with a focus on the changing face of startup finance. New regulations are making the old go-to advice...

Be memorable. Whether you like it or loathe it, public speaking is something many of us have to do. Be it presentations to colleagues or speeches to a room full of near strangers, we all want to shine...or at least get through it with our dignity intact...

"You are not born an entrepreneur. It's a skill that you learn along the way."When the skincare company Rodial launched its cult 'snake' serum, the press quickly called the business an 'overnight success'. However, Rodial's founder Maria Hatzistefanis...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780993571800Author Danny RichFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Scaredy Cat PublishingPublisher Scaredy Cat Publishing

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780310367031Author Deborah LiuFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint ZondervanPublisher ZondervanWeight(grams) 262gDimensions(mm) 232mm * 152mm * 17mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781914314285Author Hoxton Mini PressFormat HardbackPage Count 156Imprint Hoxton Mini PressPublisher Hoxton Mini Press

From incomparable storyteller and beloved diversity and inclusion expert, Steve L. Robbins, comes the 10th Anniversary Edition of his classic book used by scores of companies globally for diversity training.This 10th anniversary edition of the beloved...

Break down the barriers to effective collaboration.For cross-functional projects to work, you need to bring together diverse ideas and resources from across your organization. But office politics, conflicting objectives, and lack of clear authority can...

WATERSTONES BEST POLITICAL BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2021 LONGLISTED FOR THE ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL 'I am absurdly excited for this book' Caroline Criado Perez ...

The EU referendum in the UK and Trump's victory in the USA sent shockwaves through our democratic systems. In Democracy and Its Crisis A. C. Grayling investigates why the institutions of representative democracy seem unable to hold up against forces they...

An intriguing look at how financial models have repeatedly failed our markets, including now Leading and contrarian thinkers have been talking for years about the conflicts between theoretical and real finance. Nassim Taleb first addressed the issue in...

Each of us has but one life to live on this earth. What we do with it is our choice. Are we drifting through it as spectators, reacting to our circumstances when necessary and wondering just how we got to this point anyway? Or are we directing it,...

Branding is possibly the most powerful commercial and cultural force on the planet. Iconic names such as Coca-Cola, Nike, Manchester United, Harry Potter, and Google are known and recognized by millions of people worldwide. As the market economy spreads...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780984540006Author Bob EmilianiFormat PaperbackPage Count 238Imprint Clbm, LLCPublisher Clbm, LLCWeight(grams) 127g

The how-to guide to becoming a go-to expert Within their fields, thought leaders are sources of inspiration and innovation. They have the gift of harnessing their expertise and their networks to make their innovative thoughts real and replicable,...

An essential guide to master any workplace conflict with confidence and ease, have less drama, better results, and thrive at work.In many workplaces today, workplace conflict is an escalating issue. The shift to remote work and hybrid teams has left many...

Pressure for independence remains a major force in Scotland, but the case for it has changed substantially since the referendum of 2014. In the 2016 Brexit referendum, 60 per cent of the Scottish electorate voted to remain part of the European Union- the...

The dramatic and action-packed story of the last mysterious place on earth-the world's seafloor-and the deep-sea divers, ocean mappers, marine biologists, entrepreneurs, and adventurers involved in the historic push to chart it, as well as the...