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Cover art for ARE YOU SMART ENOUGH TO WORK AT GOOGLE?
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Released: Jan. 4, 2012
ARE YOU SMART ENOUGH TO WORK AT GOOGLE?: TRICK QUESTIONS, ZEN-LIKE RIDDLES, INSANELY DIFFICULT PUZZLES, AND OTHER DEVIOUS INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES YOU NEED TO KNOW TO GET A JOB ANYWHERE IN THE NEW ECONOMY
by William Poundstone
"Serious ammunition to pack for your next job interview."
Poundstone (Priceless: The Myth of Fair Value, 2010, etc.) surveys today's tough job-interview questions. Read full book review >
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Released: Dec. 8, 2011
SCREW BUSINESS AS USUAL
by Richard Branson
"Overwritten but inspiring."
Virgin CEO Richard Branson (Reach for the Skies: Ballooning, Birdmen, and Blasting into Space, 2011, etc.) offers a stirring vision for a "new capitalism" that makes doing good for society a top business priority. Read full book review >
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Released: Nov. 29, 2011
MASTERS OF MANAGEMENT: HOW THE BUSINESS GURUS AND THEIR IDEAS HAVE CHANGED THE WORLD—FOR BETTER AND FOR WORSE
by Adrian Wooldridge
"Simultaneously smart, insightful, terrifying and humorous."
A welcome update of a business classic. Read full book review >
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Released: Nov. 8, 2011
BORDERLESS ECONOMICS: CHINESE SEA TURTLES, INDIAN FRIDGES, AND THE NEW FRUITS OF GLOBAL CAPITALISM
by Robert Guest
"An informative, engaging survey of the beneficial consequences of globalization."
A wide-ranging survey of the global impact of the 215 million people who live outside their countries of origin. Read full book review >
Cover art for WHAT'S THE ECONOMY FOR, ANYWAY?
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Released: Nov. 1, 2011
WHAT'S THE ECONOMY FOR, ANYWAY?: WHY IT'S TIME TO STOP CHASING GROWTH AND START PURSUING HAPPINESS
by John de Graaf, David K. Batker
"An entertaining presentation of important ideas and information about how lives could be improved."
A stimulating approach to the economy, which puts people and their needs ahead of money-based indicators of growth and performance. Read full book review >
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Released: Oct. 18, 2011
THE RARE FIND: SPOTTING EXCEPTIONAL TALENT BEFORE EVERYONE ELSE
by George Anders
"A lively and nuanced look at the hiring process."
How-to for headhunters seeking raw, undiscovered talent from the New York Times bestselling author of Perfect Enough. Read full book review >
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Released: Oct. 17, 2011
CHANGE.EDU: REBOOTING FOR THE NEW TALENT ECONOMY
by Andrew S. Rosen

An enjoyable look back at the history of higher education in America and the startling new ways it might develop in the future. Read full book review >
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Released: Oct. 4, 2011
THE INNOVATOR'S COOKBOOK: ESSENTIALS FOR INVENTING WHAT IS NEXT
by Steven Johnson
"With an introduction by Johnson on the critical importance of innovation for America's economic future, this is a welcome tool kit for anyone looking to cook up new ideas."
Johnson (Where Good Ideas Come From: The Natural History of Innovation, 2010, etc.) offers an invaluable compendium of the best available thinking on innovation. Read full book review >
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Released: Sept. 15, 2011
THE METHOD METHOD: SEVEN OBSESSIONS THAT HELPED OUR SCRAPPY START-UP TURN AN INDUSTRY UPSIDE DOWN
by Eric Ryan, Adam Lowry
"Readers will find much inspiration and advice for turning a startup concept into business reality in this atypical how-to guide."
Oozing with 20-something creativity and offbeat humor, this premiere edition tells the story of two childhood friends who formed a business to revolutionize the cleaning industry. Read full book review >
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Released: Sept. 15, 2011
Kirkus Star RETIREMENT HEIST: HOW COMPANIES PLUNDER AND PROFIT FROM THE NEST EGGS OF AMERICAN WORKERS
by Ellen E. Schultz
"Essential reading for anyone who works for a living."
A blistering examination of corporate greed and avarice. Read full book review >
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Released: Aug. 22, 2011
WHEN WE ARE THE FOREIGNERS: WHAT CHINESE THINK ABOUT WORKING WITH AMERICANS
by Orlando R. Kelm, John N. Doggett, Haiping Tang
"Essential reading for anyone heading off to do business in China."
A lively, informative primer on recognizing and avoiding the cultural pitfalls Americans may encounter while doing business in China. Read full book review >
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Released: Aug. 2, 2011
Kirkus Star CREDIBILITY: HOW LEADERS GAIN AND LOSE IT, WHY PEOPLE DEMAND IT
by James M. Kouzes, Barry Z. Posner
"A profound exploration of credible leadership presented in a thoroughly engaging, accessible format."
The landmark meditation on true leadership, updated and streamlined for a troubled 21st-century world. Read full book review >