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  Adam Smith - A Very Short...

  Christopher J. Berry

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  In 1776 Adam Smith (1723-90) wrote The Wealth of Nations, a book so foundational that it has led to him being called the "father of economics." Today he is associated with the promotion of self-interest, a defense of greed and a criticism of any governmental "interference" in market transactions which, if left to the "invisible hand," will produce prosperity and liberty. Yet if Smith is actually read these associations are more a caricature than a faithful portrait. 
   
   
   
  In this Very Short Introduction, Christopher Berry offers a balanced and nuanced view of this seminal thinker, embedding his fierce defense of free trade, competition, and assault on special interests in contemporary European history, politics, and philosophy. As Berry explores, Smith was more than an economist. In addition to his two major works he also wrote a pioneering study of the history of astronomy as an illustration of the motivations that drive humans to seek answers to questions. He produced, again derived from his Glasgow classroom, an analysis of the development of grammar and language. As Christopher Berry shows, Adam Smith was no narrow thinker, but rather one who produced not only one of the greatest books in the history of social science, but also a wide-ranging body of work that remains significant today.

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  Art of War The (Includes the Tao...

  Sun Tzu, Mitch Horowitz

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  "A wonder of practical wisdom The Art of War is about unlearning the complexities of life and returning to the simple and true. This unknown voice from millennia ago teaches us to strip away obfuscation and thus attain highest effectiveness."-Mitch HorowitzThis timeless classic on strategy and victory has guided soldiers, generals, martial artists, and seekers throughout the ages. Discover how it can empower you today.Written by legendary military commander Sun Tzu (c. 544–496 BC), The Art of War is the master key to strength and victory. The ancient volume is the most powerful and practical book ever written on overcoming obstacles and defeating your foes.Each one of the book’s thirteen chapters explores different aspects of warfare, making it not only the definitive guidebook on military strategy and tactics but a work of posterity for anyone who faces conflict, of whatever nature, today.Included with this special edition are a new introduction by PEN Award-winning historian Mitch Horowitz and a complete translation of the Tao Te Ching, the ancient ethical work on which The Art of War stands.Both The Art of War and the Tao Te Ching are translated with crystalline clarity by British Sinologist Lionel Giles (1875–1958). Giles’ translations, each a model of precision, are classics in their own right.As Mitch explores in his introduction, The Art of War is essentially a Taoist work. Its core principle is to blend with the natural order of things. That is the book’s approach to conflict and friction as it is to restoration and maintenance of peace.The Art of War is as applicable to contemporary business as it is to warfare. Leaders in fields as wide ranging as politics, law, finance, psychology, management, sales, human resources, and corporate strategy discover valuable insights in its time-tested truths. The book also remains required reading in most military academies around the world.Discover why The Art of War is the indispensable work on power and victory—and let it guide you in a world where friction is inevitable and triumph over adversaries may be urgently necessary. Let its wisdom teach you to attain what we all seek: victory with honor.

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  Good Judgment - Making Better...

  Richard Davis

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  An instant USA Today bestseller • A Globe and Mail Top 10 Business and Management Book of 2024 
  From an experienced organizational psychologist comes a unique guide to learning how to better read and understand people and make improved, more informed business decisions about them—including choosing the right employees, fostering relationships in the workplace, resolving conflicts more effectively, and optimizing your performance on the job—using the science of personality. 
  Psychologists widely agree that five key traits define our personalities—intellect, emotionality, sociability, drive, and diligence. Unlike emotions, which are transitory in nature, these traits determine our behaviors, including our motivations, social inclinations, reactions to crisis or complexity, patterns of thinking, and more. 
  Organizational psychologist Dr. Richard Davis is an expert in assessing personalities. He has spent decades advising business leaders and evaluating executives from some of the world’s biggest companies, including Amazon, Target, Best Buy, Under Armour, Meta, Starbucks, Nike, LVMH, and the NBA. Over the course of his career, he has helped numerous executives make tough, highly consequential hiring calls based on personality. A company’s board might want its next CEO to be decisive, focused, and a strong communicator. Investors backing a start-up might want a leader who is not only a visionary but also a team player who doesn’t retaliate when given constructive feedback. That’s where he comes in. As a result of his life’s work, Dr. Davis has developed not only a unique perspective on what human personality is, but an indispensable toolkit for analyzing it, and using the information effectively. 
  In Good Judgment, he brings his expertise to you. Dr. Davis explains what the science of personality is and how it works, and how all of us can use it to improve our working relationships, careers, and lives. Whether you’re a novice manager looking to hire your first assistant, a board member in need of the ideal CEO, an angel investor trying to choose between two different startups, or a new parent selecting a pediatrician, understanding the science of personality and how to utilize it is the key to exercising good judgment—at work and in life.

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  EXIT-Strategy climate currency...

  Jens Hanson, Angela Hanson

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  Climate change is the greatest challenge our society faces. Still, our policymakers continue to put off effective action. We direly need a reliable, socially just concept as all encompassing as the problem itself to meet global warming and our planet's limits head on. The non-profit organization for sustainable economy SaveClimate.Earth proposes introducing a new climate currency, the ECO (Earth Carbon Obligation), that puts a separate emissions price tag on all products and services, finally providing consumers with a realistic, transparent climate price. Together, with our tradeable, personal emissions budget a free, ecological basic income for everyone, the ECO empowers us, the consumer, to pressure industries into transforming their manufacturing processes. Our altered consumer habits will bring about the necessary climate friendly alternative products. With this concept we can make a concerted effort to counteract both our climate predicament and social injustice, comprehensively and transnationally. This innovative concept allows each of us to become a decisive factor in stemming earth's rapidly changing climate and finally meet our climate targets."The concept of the ECO climate currency is convincing and could initiate new economic thinking to tackle the climate crisis. The general idea of the Personal Carbon Budget is also a socio political progressive approach because it makes the individual a decisive actor in global affairs." (Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Hans-Joachim Schellnhuber, former Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and long-standing member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

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  Power Questions - Build...

  Andrew Sobel, Jerold Panas

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  Great leaders, influencers, and teachers have long used thoughtful  questions to connect with other, challenge conventional wisdom, and  shed light on our toughest problems.   Power Questions sets out a series of strategic questions  that can turn around a conversation and transform the other  persons thinking.  Each question will be presented  within a real, engaging conversation to highlight its impact.   Andrew and Jerry also describe how to develop new types of  questions to suit every business and personal situation, and  include tactical questions to help professionals handle most any  type of meeting with a client, colleague or friend.  Examples  of Powerful Questions include:      Whats the most important thing we should be discussing  today?      I understand its possible.  But what would  make it possible?      How are you going to make your decision?       How do you think that is going to develop?      What dont you know about this?

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  Manage Positive Thinking

  Luke Raim

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  Are you someone who has trouble remaining positive during the everyday problems of life?Do you panic a lot and have trouble balancing your thoughts even hours and days later?If yes, then it's very likely that you haven't been yet acquainted with the power of positive thinking. It's also likely that no one has by far taught you to remain positive.Let's be honest; we all have a few bad and pessimistic thoughts that bother us from time to time. It's also very common for us to go through periods of negativity, whether it's related to our work or our personal lives, following which it is very natural to feel depressed afterward. However, the problem occurs when this becomes a routine job! Negative thoughts may be troublesome if they become a frequent occurrence that drags us down. When we think negatively too much, our mindset becomes negative, and this shows in the way we conduct our lives. As a result, it is critical to understand how to cope with unpleasant emotions while also instilling optimistic thinking in our life.Positive thinking, on the other hand, when done on a regular basis, can help you achieve inner peace, success, better relationships, greater health, happiness, and personal fulfillment. This is exactly why this book is made for individuals like you – Manage Positive Thinking is a book for every individual struggling to create this very balance of positive thoughts in life that can help them reach heights of success without negative thoughts pulling them down. It's for every individual who is willing to take the leap and step up for themselves. This book will not only tell you what positive thinking essentially is, but it will also guide you on every step, ensuring you that what you are learning is right. Through this book, you will be able to learn:What A Mindset it & How Important It is For Your Progress in LifeWhat Positive Thinking Is?How Positive Thinking can be achieved?What the Subconscious Mind is & how it can help you Shape Your Min

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