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Profile of Man and Culture in Mexico, originally written in 1934, is addressed to the author’s compatriots, but it speaks to people, wherever they are, who are interested in enriching their own lives and in elevating the cultural level of their countries. And it speaks with a peculiar timeliness to citizens of the United States…

Eugen von Böhm-Bawerk discusses the history and principles of interest, offering piercing critiques of failed theories and implementations from past eras. The author's investigations range as far back as antiquity and the Middle Ages; how civilizations of old dealt - or failed to deal - with interest in concept and practice. Interest is earned on…

The Practice of Managerial Leadership describes the comprehensive, science-based set of principles and practices called Requisite Organization, developed by Dr. Elliott Jaques and his colleagues through consulting research work over 55 years in 15 countries. Nancy Lee worked with Dr. Jaques for more than 20 years. The book is written for managers at all levels…

Use data, technology, and inbound selling to build a remarkable team and accelerate sales The Sales Acceleration Formula provides a scalable, predictable approach to growing revenue and building a winning sales team. Everyone wants to build the next $100 million business and author Mark Roberge has actually done it using a unique methodology that he…

For sophomore/MBA-level MIS and Information Systems courses taught in MIS, IS, CIS, Business and Management departments. Ideal for courses on the quarter system and those that combine an MIS text with hands-on software, projects, or case studies. This exceptionally practical text prepares students for the constantly changing demands of using information systems as managers in…

An essential guide for leaders who want to use social media to be "open" while maintaining control "Be Open, Be Transparent, Be Authentic" are the current leadership mantras-but companies often push back. Business is premised on the concept of control and yet the new world order demands openness-leaders do not know how to be open…

From lions and butterflies to sharks and spiders, there's an animal for everyone in this animal encyclopedia with a twist! With stunning photography and gorgeous illustrations, this animal encyclopedia explores the wildlife of the world, from the most massive whales to the smallest insects. Which one is your new favorite? This animal book for children…

This groundbreaking new work presents the first financial history of the United States in the 20th century from the commercial and investment banking perspective. The author traces the development of both industries from the 1920s through the conditions of the present marketplace and looks at the simultaneous development of the federal regulatory agencies that grew…

¿Qué es innovar? ¿Hace falta creatividad, ambición, conocimientos, improvisación? ¿Cuánto de la circuitería cerebral se pone en marcha en la innovación? ¿Es crear algo que no existe o mejorar lo que ya está? ¿Cómo juegan las necesidades de los clientes en la innovación? En este libro, el autor explora el concepto desde perspectivas distintas. La…

El ADN del innovador, de Jeff H. Dyer, Hal B. Gregersen y Clayton M. Christensen, incide sobre la innovación disruptiva para mostrar cómo se pueden desarrollar las habilidades necesarias que permitan consolidar con éxito cualquier proyecto, desde la concepción de una idea hasta su culminación. Mediante la identificación de las características propias de algunos de…