Far more than an intellectual puzzle for pundits, economists, and policymakers, economic growth--its makings and workings--is a subject that affects the well-being of billions of people around the globe. In The Mystery of Economic Growth, Elhanan Helpman discusses the vast research that has revolutionized understanding of this subject in recent years, and summarizes and explains…
THE BOOK THAT’S CHANGING THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION “A brilliant teacher, Christensen brings clarity to a muddled and chaotic world of education.” ―Jim Collins, bestselling author of Good to Great “A terrific read; it must become a blueprint for educational transformation.” ―Joel Klein, former Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education Studies in…
Your business's success depends on how you prepare for the future. While business leaders of the past looked in the sideview mirror to predict the road ahead, we must now look at the greater forces affecting the social, business and economic world today-megatrends. Fortunately, world-renowned scholars and professors Terence Tse and Mark Esposito are here…
Señor Alex Ferguson entrega la Administración, en la cual el mayor coche de fútbol de todo el tiempo analizará las decisiones de liderazgo giratorias de sus 38 años como un director. La administración es tan inspiradora como es práctico, y un ir - para referirse para cualquier líder en el negocio, deportes, y la vida.…
Los estudios internacionales ponen de manifiesto que un buen liderazgo es un factor determinante de la calidad de la educación y dentro de todos los factores internos de la escuela, después de la labor del profesorado en el aula, el liderazgo de la dirección es el segundo factor que contribuye a lo que aprende el…
NATIONAL BESTSELLER “Magnificent.” —The New York Times “Beguiling, observant, and howlingly funny.” —San Francisco Chronicle “Spectacular.” —Star Tribune (Minneapolis) “Full of astonishments.” —The Boston Globe Susan Orlean—the beloved New Yorker staff writer hailed as “a national treasure” by The Washington Post and the author of the New York Times bestseller The Library Book—gathers a lifetime…
Are you the type of leader people want to follow? You can be—but first, you've got to understand what sets great leaders apart from all the rest. Certainly, leaders need people skills, execution skills, a deep knowledge of industry trends, the ability to articulate a vision, and more—they must be competent—but that's just the tip…
Epilepsy is the most common neurologic disorder in children, adults, and the elderly, affecting over 2.7 million people in the United States. Every year almost 200,000 people will be diagnosed with epilepsy and will face drastic lifestyle changes but a proper understanding of epilepsy is the first step toward managing this disease and living life…
The guide to creating engaging web content and building a loyal following, revised and updated Blogs, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and other platforms are giving everyone a "voice," including organizations and their customers. So how do you create the stories, videos, and blog posts that cultivate fans, arouse passion for your products or services, and…
As the current recession ends, many workers will not be returning to the jobs they once held--those jobs are gone. In The New Division of Labor, Frank Levy and Richard Murnane show how computers are changing the employment landscape and how the right kinds of education can ease the transition to the new job market.…










