Nice Guys Can Get the Corner Office: Eight Strategies for Winning in Business Without Being a Jerk ISBN-10: 1591842093 ISBN-13: 978-1591842095 PROS: Surprisingly insightful look into nice guys, winning strategies, and personality issues. Has helpful examples. Has organized tips that … Continue reading
Language Intelligence: Lessons on persuasion from Jesus, Shakespeare, Lincoln, and Lady Gaga by Joseph J. Romm ISBN-10: 1477452222 ISBN-13: 978-1477452226 PROS: Explains good communications skills. Lots of interesting current and historical examples. Spells things out in plain but effective language. … Continue reading
The Price of Everything: Solving the Mystery of Why We Pay What We Do by Eduardo Porter# ISBN-10: 1591843626# ISBN-13: 978-1591843627 PROS: Makes you think seriously about prices and economics on a variety of subjects. Has fascinating historical and cultural … Continue reading
StarstruckThe Business of CelebrityBy Elizabeth Currid-Halkett # ISBN-10: 0865479097# ISBN-13: 978-0865479098 Pros: A serious, passionate look at the business of celebrity in America and to an extent other countries. Presents consistent theories and analysis of celebrity. The personal approach of … Continue reading
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivityby David Allen# ISBN-10: 0142000280# ISBN-13: 978-0142000281 PROS: Presents a serious, workable system for getting organizing. Explores the psychology of organization and planning. Easy to read and very personable. CONS: The book's hardcore … Continue reading
The Great Reset: How New Ways of Living and Working Drive Post-Crash Prosperityby Richard FloridaISBN-10: 0061937193ISBN-13: 978-0061937194 PROS:* Easy-to-read writing style that also communicates a lot of information.* Presents historical information and research that helps give a sense of the … Continue reading
Never Eat Alone Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Timeby Keith Ferrazzi and Tahl Raz PRO: Easy to read and very personable. Illustrates points with personal stories. Presents both big and small picture views. … Continue reading
Plug Your Book: Online Book Marketing For Authorsby Steve Weber ISBN-10: 0977240614ISBN-13: 978-0977240616 PROS: Covers an incredible amount of information on book promotions. Explains why techniques work. Very little wasted space. Friendly, readable writing CONS: Focus on social media is … Continue reading
Print-on-Demand Book Publishing: A New Approach To Printing And Marketing Books For Publishers And Self-Publishing Authorsby Morris Rosenthal # ISBN-10: 0972380132# ISBN-13: 978-0972380133 PROS:* Goes into depth on the publishing industry and its changes, helping you understand publishing as a … Continue reading
Japanamerica: How Japanese Pop Culture Has Invaded The U.SBy Roland Kelts ISBN-10: 140398476XISBN-13: 978-1403984760 PROS: A breezy, readable, yet informative look at how Japanese pop culture has become part of US culture, mixing theories, the big picture, and personal stories. … Continue reading