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This book will change the way you think about marketing forever. Following the success of international bestseller How Brands Grow: What Marketers Dont Know, How Brands Grow Part 2 takes readers further on a journey to smarter, evidence-based...

Foundations of Social Entrepreneurship presents definitions of social entrepreneurship, explains its benefits and challenges, describes the components of an ecosystem of support, and presents practical tools to approach social entrepreneurial projects...

The definitive "Customer Success Manager How-To-Guide" for the CSM profession from Gainsight, who brought you the market-leading Customer Success The Customer Success Manager has become a critical asset to organizations across the business landscape. As...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780345504197Author Geoff SmartFormat HardbackPage Count 208Imprint Ballantine Books Inc.Publisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 403gDimensions(mm) 242mm...

The international bestseller that tells how Semler tore up the rule books - and defied inflation running at up to 900% per year!- Workers make decisions previously made by their bosses- Managerial staff set their own salaries and bonuses - Everyone has...

Joseph Schumpeter (1883-1950) is one of the most fascinating and influential economists of the twentieth century, renowned for his brilliant and unorthodox insights into the nature of capitalism. His students include leading economists such as Paul...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Honorable Mention, 2014 American Publishers Award for Professional and Scholarly Excellence (PROSE Award) in Business, Finance & Management, presented by...

A playbook on product-led strategy for software product teams There's a common strategy used by the fastest growing and most successful businesses of our time. These companies are building their entire customer experience around their digital products,...

Managing Difficult People In A Week is a simple and straightforward guide to being a better manager, giving you everything you need to know in just seven short chapters. From preventing difficult behaviour to managing conflict, you'll discover the...

StrengthsFinder 2.0 features an access code for the new and upgraded version of the StrengthsFinder program, the main selling point of mega-bestseller Now, Discover Your Strengths (over a million copies sold). Do you have the opportunity to do what...

In the 1970s Shiva Naipaul travelled to Africa, visiting Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia for several months. Through his experiences, the places he visited and his various encounters, he aimed to discover what 'liberation', 'revolution' and 'socialism' meant...

Discover the secrets of the minds that built our world - and how they might teach us to think differently and innovate better. 'Smart, insightful, and fascinating.' Walter Isaacson, author of Steve Jobs: The Exclusive Biography Dubai's Burj Khalifa...

A challenge to prevailing ideas about innovation and a guide to identifying the best growth strategy for your community. Across the world, cities and regions have wasted trillions of dollars on blindly copying the Silicon Valley model of growth...

Forcing compliance is easy. Anyone can 'make' another do a task or a job. It will get done, but when, and to what standard? High performance and, more importantly, sustained high performance can only come from engagement with and commitment to the job in...

It's an unquestioned truth of modern life: we are starved for time. We tell ourselves we'd like to read more, get to the gym regularly, try new hobbies, and accomplish all kinds of goals. But then we give up because there just aren't enough hours to do...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781784521073Author Shweta JhajhariaFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Panoma PressPublisher Rethink PressWeight(grams) 462gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm *...

'Clear-eyed and illuminating.' Henry Kissinger, former Secretary of State and National Security Advisor 'A rich, superbly researched, balanced history of the modern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.' General David Petraeus, former Commander U.S. Central...

'The definitive account of the history of poverty finance' - Susanne Soederberg Finance, mobile and digital technologies - or 'fintech' - are being heralded in the world of development by the likes of the IMF and World Bank as a silver bullet in the...

Drawing on his experience of working with hundreds of politicians in more than sixty countries, Greg Power explores how social norms, public expectations and the personal interests of MPs influence the path of political development. Where states are...

How did the rich countries really become rich? In this provocative study, Ha-Joon Chang examines the great pressure on developing countries from the developed world to adopt certain 'good policies' and 'good institutions', seen today as necessary for...

Mueller's research also reveals that it's not just CEOs but educators, parents, and other social trendsetters who struggle to accept new and creative ideas. Mueller parses the tough questions that these findings raise. Could people have an inherent...

Stop falling for nonsense advice peddled by "#finfluencers" online and start investing successfully. Whether you're an investment veteran or just starting out, this concise, finance-focused guide will unpick risky "get rich quick" myths, explain proven...

Why do some physical products succeed and others fail?When you have an idea for a new product, it's a pivotal moment. This device of yours will enhance the lives of the people who use it, earn you extra money, and have a significant impact on the world...

How today's artists survive, exhibit, and earn money-without selling out! Career-minded artists, this is the book you have been waiting for! Making It in the Art World, Second Edition, explains how to be a professional artist and shares new methods to...

China has become deeply integrated into the world economy. Yet, gradual marketization has facilitated the country's rise without leading to its wholesale assimilation to global neoliberalism. This book uncovers the fierce contest about economic reforms...

Groundbreaking communication techniques to help professionals increase their impact and influence "Richard is the rockstar of communication! Not only is he a master at teaching these skills, I have seen his strategies turn ordinary people into superstars...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781642011388Author Rick GrossmannFormat PaperbackPage Count 420Imprint Entrepreneur PressPublisher Entrepreneur Press

This book contains over 70 pieces of distilled wisdom. Read each piece of advice in one minute, or the whole book in an hour. The sticky note format allows you to use the ideas for personal motivation, or to stimulate teams in meetings. Growth,...

Delft Design Guide provides an overview of the perspectives, models, approaches, and methods used in the bachelor's and master's curriculum of Industrial Design Engineering at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft). Some of these are unique to the...

The Design Thinking Life Playbook is for anyone who wants to have a fulfilling and joyful future. It s for all those who want to initiate change through self-empowerment and have the courage to think, act, and take advantage of their opportunities...

Sustainability Principles and Practice gives an accessible and comprehensive overview of the interdisciplinary field of sustainability. The focus is on furnishing solutions and equipping students with both conceptual understanding and technical skills...

For years, China's transformation from one of the world's poorest nations was lauded as a triumph that lifted hundreds of millions of people out of poverty. There were always questions about data reliability and growth sustainability, but the general...

Waste to Wealth proves that 'green' and 'growth' need not be binary alternatives. The book examines five new business models that provide circular growth from deploying sustainable resources to the sharing economy before setting out what business leaders...

It's human nature to focus more on our weaknesses because we are programmed to be alert to risks in our environment. We end up focusing on what isn't working, often overshadowing all the positives. But what if you focused on and played to your strengths...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262539678Author Ngozi Okonjo-IwealaFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press Ltd

Be a winner in your personal and professional life with this pull-no-punches guide Let's face it: to become a winner in the face of unpredictable times requires hard work and a determined mindset. Winners choose to be winners. Whiners let others control...

Duncan Bannatyne reveals how to set up a business and make it a great success. Having started out with ice cream van, he knows exactly how it can be done - and how to avoid the pitfalls along the way.In a series of clear and easy-to-follow chapters,...

Maintaining performance today is no longer simply about having an annual appraisal and telling employees "you must try harder". Research demonstrates that regular discussions about performance and providing feedback to the people you manage is a more...

The Definitive Guide to Doing Business in AfricaFor global and Africa-based companies looking to access new growth markets, Africa offers exciting opportunities to build large, profitable businesses. Its population is young, fast-growing, and...

What do we mean by development? How can citizens, governments and the international community foster development? The process by which nations escape poverty and achieve economic and social progress has been the subject of extensive examination for...