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Capital in the Twenty-First Century by Thomas Piketty Get the book: https://amzn.to/3W2btBX “The distribution of wealth is ultimately a political choice, not simply an economic inevitability.” Capital in the Twenty-First Century by Thomas Piketty is a groundbreaking exploration of the history of wealth distribution and inequality over the past few centuries. In this comprehensive work, Piketty exa...

Basic Economics is a citizen's guide to economics, written for those who want to understand how the economy works but have no interest in jargon or equations. Bestselling economist Thomas Sowell explains the general principles underlying different economic systems: capitalist, socialist, feudal, and so on. In readable language, he shows how to critique economic policies in terms of the incentives...

The M&A failure trap by Baruch Lev and Feng Gu Get the book: https://amzn.to/3PhYQio In The M&A Failure Trap: Why Most Mergers and Acquisitions Fail and How the Few Succeed, a distinguished team of finance and accounting researchers and practitioners delivers a practical and up-to-date exploration of the shortcomings of managerial mergers and acquisitions decisions. In the book, you'll discover: *...

Economics in one lesson by Henry Hazlitt Get the book: https://amzn.to/4fE0F43 Considered among the leading economic thinkers of the “Austrian School,” which includes Carl Menger, Ludwig von Mises, Friedrich (F.A.) Hayek, and others, Henry Hazlitt wrote Economics in One Lesson in 1946. Concise and instructive, it is also deceptively prescient and far-reaching in its efforts to dissemble economic f...

Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt Get the book: https://amzn.to/40hxy29 Which is more dangerous, a gun or a swimming pool? Which should be feared more: snakes or french fries? Why do sumo wrestlers cheat? In this groundbreaking book, leading economist Steven Levitt—Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago and winner of the American Economic Association’s John Bates Clark Medal for the ec...

The wealth of nations by Adam Smith Get the book: https://amzn.to/3BRcwhi “The annual labour of every nation is the fund of its wealth.” Discover the groundbreaking ideas and principles of modern economics in The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith. This seminal work examines the wealth creation process, the division of labor, and the market forces that shape economies, laying the foundation for the s...

Believe by Jeremy Egner Get the book: https://amzn.to/3PoqNFb When Ted Lasso first aired in 2020, nobody—including those who had worked on it—knew how a show inspired by an ad, centered around soccer, filled mostly with unknown actors, and led by a wondrously mustached “nice guy” would be received. Now, eleven Emmys and one Peabody Award later, it’s safe to say that the show’s status as a pop cult...

The art of work by Jeff Goins Get the book: https://amzn.to/40fD6Ko Jeff Goins, a brilliant new voice counting Seth Godin and Jon Acuff among his fans, explains how to abandon the status quo and live a life that matters with true passion and purpose. The path to your life's work is difficult and risky, even scary, which is why few finish the journey. This is a book about discovering your life's wo...

Grit by Angela Duckworth Get the book: https://amzn.to/3ZQ229K Why do naturally talented people frequently fail to reach their potential while other far less gifted individuals go on to achieve amazing things? The secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a passionate persistence. In other words, grit. MacArthur Genius Award-winning psychologist Angela Duckworth shares fascinating new re...

Never eat alone by Keith Ferrazzi and Tahl Raz Get the book: https://amzn.to/4gWhrMC As Keith Ferrazzi discovered early in life, what distinguishes highly successful people from everyone else is the way they use the power of relationships - so that everyone wins. His form of connecting to the world around him is based on generosity and he distinguishes genuine relationship-building from the crude,...

So good they can't ignore you by Cal Newport Get the book: https://amzn.to/40dbQfz Cal Newport's clearly-written manifesto flies in the face of conventional wisdom by suggesting that it should be a person's talent and skill - and not necessarily their passion - that determines their career path. Newport, who graduated from Dartmouth College (Phi Beta Kappa) and earned a PhD. from MIT, contends tha...

What color is your parachute? by Richard Nelson Bolles Get the book: https://amzn.to/3VYtWPK For more than fifty years, What Color Is Your Parachute? has transformed the way people think about job hunting. Whether searching for that first position, recovering from a layoff, or dreaming of a career change, What Color Is Your Parachute? has shown millions of readers how to network effectively, compo...

Small habits create big change by Rebecca Branstetter Get the book: https://amzn.to/3PmeE3y Small on-the-job changes you can make to identify your strengths, prevent burnout, and maintain your passion for being an educator Small Habits Create Big Change is a valuable collection of micro-habits―small, science-backed adjustments―that educators can use to reclaim their mental health and their love fo...

Speak like Churchill, stand like Lincoln by James C. Humes Get the book: https://amzn.to/4gvitzw Ever wish you could captivate your boardroom with the opening line of your presentation, like Winston Churchill in his most memorable speeches? Or want to command attention by looming larger than life before your audience, much like Abraham Lincoln when, standing erect and wearing a top hat, he towered...

Confessions of a public speaker by Scott Berkun Get the book: https://amzn.to/4gWgK5Y In this hilarious and highly practical book, author and professional speaker Scott Berkun reveals the techniques behind what great communicators do, and shows how anyone can learn to use them well. For managers and teachers -- and anyone else who talks and expects someone to listen -- Confessions of a Public Spea...

Talk like TED by Carmine Gallo Get the book: https://amzn.to/4gXNMCQ Discover the secrets to a perfect TED Talk and learn how to deliver an exceptional presentation with internationally respected communications coach and Harvard University instructor, Carmine Gallo. With a new introduction from the author. TED Talks have redefined the elements of a successful presentation and become the gold stand...

Public speaking For success by Dale Carnegie Get the book: https://amzn.to/4fDoby6 In Public Speaking for Success , Dale Carnegie—the legendary author of How to Win Friends and Influence People —shares timeless strategies to captivate audiences and communicate effectively. This book, based on his groundbreaking courses, equips readers with practical tools to conquer stage fright, connect with list...

The art of public speaking by Stephen E. Lucas Get the book: https://amzn.to/4a1dofK The Art of Public Speaking personalizes learning for every student no matter who they are or where they are, ensuring that they come to your public speaking class confident, prepared with the principle foundations, and ready to participate in your teaching and coaching. Connect is the only integrated learning syst...

How to develop self-confidence & influence people by public speaking by Dale Carnegie Get the book: https://amzn.to/3BE0HuZ “It’s not about you; it’s about delivering value to your listeners.” Discover the timeless wisdom of “How to Develop Self-Confidence & Influence People by Public Speaking” by Dale Carnegie. This classic book provides practical techniques and strategies to overcome fear, devel...

The storyteller’s secret by Carmine Gallo Get the book: https://amzn.to/4gVcgwv How did an American immigrant without a college education go from Venice Beach T-shirt vendor to television's most successful producer? How did a timid pastor's son surmount a paralysing fear of public speaking to sell out Yankee Stadium, twice? How did the city of Tokyo create a PowerPoint stunning enough to win them...

Ted talks by Chris Anderson Get the book: https://amzn.to/40hYKxO In Ted Talks Chris Anderson, Head of TED, reveals the inside secrets of how to give a first-class presentation. Where books like Talk Like TED and TED Talks Storytelling whetted the appetite, here is the official TED guide to public speaking from the man who put TED talks on the world's stage. 'Nobody in the world better understands...

Presenting to Win by Jerry Weissman Get the book: https://amzn.to/4iSqvE9 In this fully updated edition of his classic Presenting to Win , the world's #1 presentation consultant helps you connect with even the toughest, most high-level audiences – and move them to action. Jerry Weissman shows in-person and online presenters of all kinds how to tell compelling stories that focus on exactly what's i...

The relationship cure by John Gottman PhD and Joan DeClaire Get the book: https://amzn.to/4iY5JTS From the country’s foremost relationship expert and New York Times bestselling author Dr. John M. Gottman comes a powerful, simple five-step program, based on twenty years of innovative research, for greatly improving all of the relationships in your life—with spouses and lovers, children, siblings, a...

Crucial conversations by Joseph Grenny, Kerry Patterson, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler and Emily Gregory Get the book: https://amzn.to/4iUlRFQ Keep your cool and get the results you want when faced with crucial conversations. This New York Times bestseller and business classic has been fully updated for a world where skilled communication is more important than ever. The book that revolutionized busin...

Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller Get the book: https://amzn.to/4gyHQAr Is there a science to love? In this groundbreaking book, psychiatrist and neuroscientist Amir Levine and psychologist Rachel S. F. Heller reveal how an understanding of attachment theory – the most advanced relationship science in existence today – can help us find and sustain love. Pioneered by psychologist John Bowlb...