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A powerful exploration of how we pay attention that will transform the ways we connect with one another – at home, at work, and beyond. Paying attention is a crucial human skill, yet many of us have forgotten how to listen carefully and observe intentionally. Deluged by social media and...

For fans of Thinking, Fast and Slow and The Power of Habit, a groundbreaking new study of how disrupting our well-worn routines, both good and bad, can rejuvenate our days and reset our brains to allow us to live happier and more fulfilling lives. Have you ever noticed that what is thrilling on...

What is poverty? What is inequality? How are they connected? How are they reproduced? How might they be overcome? Why should we try?The way we frame our questions shapes the way we see solutions. This book does what appears to be a no-brainer task, but one that is missing and important: it asks...

Despite the enormous problems we face and widespread dissatisfaction with the status quo, it's surprisingly hard to find a coherent vision of what a better, fairer society would look like. Free and Equal provides that vision. In this hugely ambitious and exhilarating debut, philosopher and economist Daniel Chandler argues that the ideas we need are hiding in plain sight, in the work of the twentieth century's greatest political philosopher, John Rawls. Although they have transformed philosophy, his ideas have had little impact on politics - until now.

Consider the $20 bill. It has no more value, as a simple slip of paper, than Monopoly money. Yet even children recognize that tearing one into small pieces is an act of inconceivable stupidity. What makes a $20 bill actually worth $20? In the third volume of his best-selling Naked series, Charles Wheelan uses this seemingly simple question to open the door to the surprisingly colorful world of money and banking.

Humorous and entertaining, this book exposes the folly and hypocrisy of Wall Street. The title refers to a story about a visitor to New York who admired the yachts of the bankers and brokers. Naively, he asked where all the customers' yachts were? Of course, none of the customers could afford yachts, even though they dutifully followed the advice of their bankers and brokers.  

An ongoing series of Executive Coaching Tips designed to help you be perceived in the workplace the way you want to be perceived.

Retirement isn’t just about what you’re leaving behind—it’s about what you’re gaining: happiness, personal freedom, the joy of breakfast in the afternoon, and designing your dream retirement as an active, happy retiree. Do you ever wonder how to redefine yourself after leaving your career behind? Ready to swap deadlines for dancing in your living room and trade stress for a new routine, a new YOU? This book is your fun, fabulous guide to making retirement the most exciting, vibrant, and fulfilling chapter of your life!

Once an obscure niche of the investment world, private equity has grown into a juggernaut, with consequences for a wide range of industries as well as the financial markets. The Myth of Private Equity is a hard-hitting and meticulous exposé from an insider's viewpoint. Jeffrey C. Hooke examines the negative effects of private equity and the ways in which it has avoided scrutiny. He unravels the exaggerations the industry has spun to its customers and the business media, showing the stark realities that are concealed by the funds' self-mythologizing and penchant for secrecy.

This “smart and fun read, and a valuable way to revitalize your life” (Walter Isaacson) deftly explains how disrupting our well-worn routines, both good and bad, can rejuvenate and reset our brains for the better. Have you ever noticed that what is exciting on Monday tends to become boring...

Investing is simple, can be done from anywhere, and if done properly, can be highly lucrative....

The media tells us that "deregulation" and "unfettered free markets" have wrecked our economy and will continue to make things worse without a heavy dose of federal regulation. But the real blame lies elsewhere. In Meltdown, best-selling author Thomas E. Woods, Jr., unearths the real causes behind the collapse of housing values and the stock market---and it turns out the culprits reside more in Washington than on Wall Street.

You have a retirement plan. Of course you do. You've saved, invested, and sat through enough seminars to earn a loyalty punch card. You've got charts. Projections. Maybe even a color-coded binder. Adorable. But there's one problem: none of it was built for what happens when life goes off script-like needing care for years, or your income disappearing while expenses throw a party. And before you brace yourself - this is not your typical long-term care book. No technical overload. No depressing, guilt-filled stories. No listening it halfway and deciding a nap sounds better.

Are you ready to discover the truth about the secret elimination process? Do you know that airlines use hidden surveillance and undercover officers to eliminate 90% of unsuspecting candidates as early as possible? and do you know that you are up against a strict set of hidden criterion and secret discriminations? These are just a few of the tactics that airlines use to make sneaky elimination choices during the selection process.

Do you check your account every day and feel like you're always losing money? Worried the next recession will crash your portfolio? Pulling out your hair, while the daily news fills you with fear? Then you are a victim of information overload! This book provides a simple trading strategy to preserve and grow your wealth by filtering the noise to get more valuable information in less time, reducing your stock research and trading effort by over 99 percent, and betting on long-term value creation to achieve financial success!

Welcome to the 4As.4sight podcast—where we explore where agencies go next, by design, not default. This podcast builds on our Look Ahead conversations with industry leaders exploring the emerging path agencies are charting as strategic partners, marketing purveyors or a hybrid mix. Get ready for candid conversations, hard questions and sharp insights.

I built an entire ecosystem of support because the existing one wasn't enough, and I'm done watching families navigate this alone. So, welcome to my world. The Special Needs Advantage is the podcast for parents and caregivers of children and adults with special needs who are done accepting the default and are ready to build something better. Whether you are navigating an IEP, planning for your child's transition to adulthood, searching for supported employment options, trying to figure out what independent living actually looks like for your family, or lying awake at night wondering what ...

Look and Live is a purpose-driven podcast that drives meaningful conversations to help people live meaningful, purposeful, and wholesome lives. In a world of noise and surface-level information, this podcast creates space for clarity, reflection, and transformation. We explore impactful topics across finance, business, leadership, history, faith, and life, examining how perspective shapes destiny. Hosted by a seasoned finance professional, Look and Live is designed to help you recharge your inner self, shift your perspective, and unlock your true potential. Look deeper. Live intentionally.

In this engaging audiobook, author Prem Jain extracts Warren Buffett's wisdom from his writings, Berkshire Hathaway financial statements, and his letters to shareholders and partners in his partnership firms. Jain uncovers the key elements of Buffett's approach that every investor should be aware of. With Buffett Beyond Value, you'll learn that, contrary to popular belief, Warren Buffett is not a pure value investor, but a unique thinker who combines the principles of both value and growth investing strategies. 

Renowned author, Larry McMillan, shows you how to avoid the 5 most common - and costly - mistakes option traders make. Master his methods for using put-call ratios, picking the right option, and deciding how much to risk and so much more. McMillan shows you what to do in typical tough spots - and how to avoid them in the future. This audio is a "must-listen" for any investor looking to move beyond the realm of options theory - into the world of option profits.