Economics and Business

Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalogs: Early 1950s focuses on wearable, collectible vintage clothing and accessories. The Sears catalogs provide the basis for a comprehensive evaluation of the fashions of this period. There is no guessing as to the dates of the clothing, and the descriptions are unsurpassed in terms of detail and accuracy.

Monocle's latest book unpacks what makes a perfect shopping experience and offers tips on how to launch, design and run your own store. A must-have guide. The world of retail has never been so -challenged thanks to a mix of e-commerce, unimaginative brand owners and greedy landlords. Yet while many stores have -stumbled, a new generation of storekeepers and department store owners is arising. Is t

In her #1 NYT bestsellers, Brene Brown taught us what it means to dare greatly, rise strong and brave the wilderness. Now, based on new research conducted with leaders, change makers and culture shifters, she's showing us how to put those ideas into practice so we can step up and lead. Leadership is not about titles, status and power over people. Leaders are people who hold themselves accountable

Intelligence is usually seen as the ability to think and learn, but in a rapidly changing world, there's another set of cognitive skills that might matter more: the ability to rethink and unlearn. In our daily lives, too many of us favor the comfort of conviction over the discomfort of doubt. We listen to opinions that make us feel good, instead of ideas that make us think hard. We see disagreemen

“Steve Chandler's coaching has had a tremendous impact in my life. He was vital to my personal transformation from a man of ideas and dreams to a person of action and reality.”—Radames Soto, former managing director, The Wall Street JournalThe world of leadership has changed dramatically since 100 WAYS TO MOTIVATE OTHERS was written and now Chandler and Richardson have revised and refreshed their

THE MANAGER'S PHRASE BOOK is a collection of thousands of ready-to-use phrases that will enable you to move into the ranks of today's most competent managers. You will have control of any situation at a moment's notice, regardless of your position in the corporate world. You will have all the weapons you need to succeed where vibrant, meaningful, appropriate and, perhaps above all, precise languag

No one wants to go into a tenuous situation blind and fumbling for words. Rather than shy away from a difficult situation or conversation, THE CONFLICT RESOLUTION PHRASE BOOK is the ideal resource to help anyone prepare for and prevail in these situations.Some situations are unpredictable and you can't plan for every conversation - but having the right words on hand empowers you to stand up to con

In our increasingly interconnected world, communication is key. Whether you're speaking in public, writing an email, or going through an important negotiation, how you present yourself through language is all-important in today's global business world. In HOW TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY WITH ANYONE, ANYWHERE, two New York University professors reveal a new approach to global communication across ke

HEART AND SELL offers salespeople, entrepreneurs and corporate leaders a system of emotional selling that will revolutionise the sales process. Shari Levitin, who pioneered the Third Level Selling™ movement, takes this concept to a whole new level and shows you methods to create an emotional customer experience that creates true urgency, a process to decrease objections and techniques to manage yo

TURN YOUR FANDOM INTO CASH teaches fans how to power up their own geeky businesses, harness the power of their fandom, and shield themselves against the wrath of intellectual property holders. This book will also offer real-world examples for aspiring Tony Starks and Bruce Waynes. In many cases, these passion-pursuits have led to full-time careers; in one case, it created a $100 million business.T

THE BRUCE LEE CODE focuses on the business strategies prevalent in Lee's life and teachings that helped unlock his full potential. Bruce Lee's attention to brand is a major reason why he continues to influence pop culture today, and he was a pioneer, being one of the first Hollywood stars to start his own production company. Although he died in 1973 at age thirty-two, Lee remains a global icon who

Freakonomics lived on the New York Times bestseller list for an astonishing two years. Now authors Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner return with more iconoclastic insights and observations in SuperFreakonomics—the long awaited follow-up to their New York Times Notable blockbuster. Based on revolutionary research and original studies SuperFreakonomics promises to once again challenge our vie

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the landmark book Freakonomics comes this curated collection from the most readable economics blog in the universe. It’s the perfect solution for the millions of readers who love all things Freakonomics. Surprising and erudite, eloquent and witty, When to Rob a Bank demonstrates the brilliance that has made the Freakonomics guys an internation

People issues. They seemingly arise out of nowhere and just don't go away. It's critical that managers handle them right.As a manager, you need to know so many things about managing people, but you don't even know what to ask! THE DECISIVE MANAGER can help. With examples of typical situations that managers encounter and advice on how to handle them, it's an easy-to-use guide for people managers an

Why are some organisations more innovative than others? How can we tap into, encourage and exploit the natural innovation within our organisations that is so vital to our future success? Now more than ever, companies and institutions of all types and sizes are determined to create more innovative organisations. In study after study, leaders say that fostering innovation and the need for transforma

The New York Times bestselling Freakonomics changed the way we see the world, exposing the hidden side of just about everything. Then came SuperFreakonomics, a documentary film, an award-winning podcast, and more. Now, with Think Like a Freak, Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner have written their most revolutionary book yet. With their trademark blend of captivating storytelling and unconve

Produced in conjunction with the Bentley Drivers Club and the W.O. Bentley Memorial Foundation,100 Years of Bentley is a lavish celebration of one of the most recognised and revered car brands in history, from its earliest models right up to the modern day cars. A six-times winner in the gruelling Le Mans 24-hour race, Bentley is also the brand behind iconic cars such as the 41/2-Litre ‘Blower

This isn’t a book about BECOMING it’s about BEING: noted psychologist Dr. Benjamin Hardy shows how to imagine the person you want to be, then BE that person now. When you do this, your imagined FUTURE directs your behavior, rather than your past. Who is your Future-Self? That question may seem trite. But it’s literally the answer to all of your life’s questions. It’s the answer to what you’re

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. A step-by-step guide to create more balance, gain financial freedom, and create a life and business you love. If your heart is telling you that it's time to leave that 9-to-5 behind, or you feel alive every time you work on your side hustle, or you're fed up building someone else's dreams . . . it is time to give your two weeks' notice. But you will need an exp