NEW Books in Business & Management
Unscripted : the epic battle for a media empire and the Redstone family legacy
by James B. Stewart

Two Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists recount the shocking struggle for power and control of Paramount and the dysfunction, misconduct and deceit that threatened the future of this media empire.





 
Crash landing : the inside story of how the world's biggest companies survived an economy on the brink
by Liz Hoffman

Based on insider access to some of the world's biggest and most iconic companies, an award-winning business journalist examines the economic havoc wreaked by the COVID-19 pandemic, and how some companies were able to adapt to the unprecedented event.
The decisive manager : get results, build morale, and be the boss your people deserve
by Barbara Mitchell

People issues. They seemingly arise out of nowhere and just don't go away. It's critical that managers handle them right. This book can help. With examples of typical situations that managers encounter and advice on how to handle them, it's an easy-to-use guide for people managers that has information on hiring to firing and everything in between.

 
The new roaring twenties : prosper in volatile times
by Paul Zane Pilzer

We are at the threshold of the new roaring twenties—a resurgent era of technology-driven advancement with greater financial equity and economic expansion. Not unlike the famed decade of the previous century, our next ten years will be filled with striking cultural shifts, new challenges, and, ultimately, abundant financial opportunities.
How data happened : a history from the age of reason to the age of algorithms
by Chris Wiggins

From facial recognition--capable of checking people into flights or identifying undocumented residents--to automated decision systems that inform who gets loans and who receives bail, each of us moves through a world determined by data-empowered algorithms. But these technologies didn't just appear: they are part of a history that goes back centuries.
 
Magic words : what to say to get your way
by Jonah Berger

Almost everything we do involves words. Words are how we persuade, communicate, and connect. But certain words are more impactful than others. They’re better at changing minds, engaging audiences, and driving action. What are these magic words, and how can we take advantage of their power?
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