Careers in astronomy for women (as in other sciences) were a rarity in Britain and Ireland until well into the twentieth century. The book investigates the place of women in astronomy before that era, recounted in the form of biographies of about 25 women born between 1650 and 1900 who in varying capacities contributed to…
This important book delivers a critical wake-up call: a fierce global race for innovation advantage is under way, and while other nations are making support for technology and innovation a central tenet of their economic strategies and policies, America lacks a robust innovation policy. What does this portend? Robert Atkinson and Stephen Ezell, widely respected…
Named one of 100 Leadership & Success Books to Read in a Lifetime by Amazon Editors A Wall Street Journal and Businessweek bestseller. Named by Fast Company as one of the most influential leadership books in its Leadership Hall of Fame. An innovation classic. From Steve Jobs to Jeff Bezos, Clay Christensen’s work continues to…
¿Qué cualidades debe tener un líder para lograr el éxito, ya sea en los negocios o en la política? En una época en la que la revolución de la información ha cambiado de manera espectacular las reglas del juego; en la que las jerarquías organizativas han dejado paso a fluidas redes de contactos, y en…
New York Times Bestseller A Summer Reading Pick for President Barack Obama, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg From a renowned historian comes a groundbreaking narrative of humanity’s creation and evolution—a #1 international bestseller—that explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be “human.”…
In today’s frenetic, uncertain world, the “same old, same old” routines are perfect ways to go nowhere fast. What has worked for you before—professionally or personally—no longer gets results. Whether you’ve been downsized, reached the end of a long relationship, or found yourself questioning where you are in life, it’s clear you need to change.…
Liderazgo y emprendurismo son dos temas que, si bien pueden abordarse por separado, toman una dimensión mucho más completa al analizarlos en conjunto, ya que todo emprendedor, desde el más humilde hasta los empresarios reconocidos ejercen el liderazgo. Para entender la dinámica del comportamiento de las personas en solitario y en grupo, hay que remitirnos…
Muchas mujeres han empezado a tener posiciones que solo eran ocupadas por los hombres y que anteriormente no eran de su acceso. Aunque las organizaciones dirigidas por mujeres han aumentado, ello no ha sido de manera tan significativa como se ha pretendido, pues su rol en la vida familiar, (según la metáfora de "techo de…
In this revolutionary bestseller, innovation expert Clayton M. Christensen says outstanding companies can do everything right and still lose their market leadership—or worse, disappear altogether. And not only does he prove what he says, but he tells others how to avoid a similar fate. Focusing on “disruptive technology,” Christensen shows why most companies miss out…
Innovating with Integrity presents a comprehensive portrait of the local heroes—front-line public servants and middle managers—who are reinventing state and local government, and it offers practical recommendations for innovating successfully. Based on a study of more than 200 successful government innovations, this book is the first large-scale, systematic analysis of innovation in American government. Sandford…










