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| Bold: How to Go Big, Achieve Success, and Impact the World by Peter H. Diamandis and Steven KotlerWritten for entrepreneurs who want to take advantage of the fast-paced world of tech innovation, this guide to "exponential" growth industries profiles some of today's boldest leaders (like Richard Branson and Elon Musk) and companies (like Virgin, PayPal, and Google), and covers the crowd-powered tools they utilize. From 3-D printing to robotics, the authors share their own experiences with innovative tech; their optimistic and encouraging outlook make this an empowering manual for "today's big thinkers to become tomorrow's bold leaders" (Booklist). |
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| On Your Case: A Comprehensive, Compassionate... by Lisa GreenThis legal guide to life -- from marriage and divorce to workplace discrimination, elder care, and estate planning -- is written specifically for women, targeting the issues they face. In practical, easy-to-understand terms, legal analyst Lisa Green explains the laws governing each area, offers specific examples and personal anecdotes, and suggests possible courses of action. Whether you're in the midst of legal troubles or hoping to avoid them, On Your Case can help provide the knowledge you need to act successfully. |
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| Get What's Yours: The Secrets to Maxing Out Your Social Security by Laurence J. Kotlikoff, Philip Moeller, and Paul SolmanHow much do American taxpayers really know about maximizing Social Security benefits? This simple guide, which is based on three major rules, aims to help U.S. taxpayers make the best decisions regarding their benefits by explaining techniques and options they may not be aware of. In a special situation? The authors offer advice for those who are widowed or divorced, gay couples, and people who have worked in covered and non-covered jobs, among other cases. |
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| The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and Smart about Money by Ron LieberFrom neighborhood rates for the tooth fairy to allowances, student loan debt, and charitable donations, this handy guide to talking to your kids about money covers it all, with a strong foundation in behavioral economics and personal finance and plenty of examples from actual families. However, the author does acknowledge that his advice skews towards the upper middle class; while the philosophy behind raising confident and compassionate kids should appeal to all parents, those making less may also want to turn to Dave Ramsey's Smart Money, Smart Kids. |
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| Zillow Talk: The New Rules of Real Estate by Spencer Rascoff and Stan HumphriesIf you're considering buying or selling a home, or are simply interested in the post-recession housing market, you'll want to check out this book by two Zillow executives. Zillow, the largest real estate website in the U.S., collects and analyzes so much data that it can "zestimate" the value of nearly every house in the U.S. Using the data they've collected since their launch in 2006, Zillow's CEO and chief economist discuss many of the existing misconceptions of the real estate market and talk about how buyers and sellers can best arm themselves for a successful deal. |
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| Making Conflict Work: Harnessing the Power of Disagreement by Peter T. Coleman and Robert FergusonIt's normal for conflicts to arise at work, but they can be difficult to deal with nevertheless. This much-praised manual to approaching and defusing conflict addresses common power dynamics at play in workplace conflicts and offers seven separate strategies for negotiating disputes. These strategies are all supported with specific tactics, examples, and a list of skills you'll need to deploy them effectively. You can't avoid conflict -- and with this book, you won't have to. |
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| Unretirement: How Baby Boomers Are Changing the Way We... by Chris FarrellIf retirement means a loss of income and nothing to do, then Unretirement explains how aging baby boomers are turning that assumption on its head by continuing to contribute to the economy, draw a paycheck, and engage in their communities. Whether through entrepreneurship, volunteering, part-time work, or putting it off, baby boomers are changing the definition of retirement; if this is a subject of interest for you, this book will be a valuable resource as you navigate your own plans for retirement. |
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| The Hard Thing about Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers by Ben HorowitzBen Horowitz is an experienced Silicon Valley entrepreneur and venture capitalist, known for sound investments in Skype, Zynga, and Twitter and for his blog (ben's blog). In The Hard Thing about Hard Things, he's collected some of his best blog entries, which share the sometimes hard-earned insights he's gained throughout his career. Applicable both to aspiring entrepreneurs and established managers, Horowitz's pieces also incorporate wise words from others, including Intel's Andy Grove, Intuit's Bill Campbell, and management leader Tony Robbins. |
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| Crazy Is a Compliment: The Power of Zigging When Everyone Else Zags by Linda RottenbergWith an energetic, chatty style, Endeavor co-founder and CEO Linda Rottenberg (named one of the top 100 "Innovators for the 21st Century" by Time Magazine) encourages would-be entrepreneurs to take the leap. With inspirational success stories from companies like Spanx, Liquid Paper, and Amazon to prove it can be done, Rottenberg lays out necessary steps and the different types of entrepreneurial routes available. "A great guide for those with more dreams than courage," says Publishers Weekly. |
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| Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel with Blake MastersTitled Zero to One to represent the author's theory that creating something completely new is a bigger, bolder, better move than making more of the same type of content, this book encourages people to challenge convention. A cofounder of PayPal, Peter Thiel isn't shy about sharing his opinions, so if you're looking for something different, you may find it here. From hiring to advertising, from the dot.com boom to monopolies, this is a "solid starting point for readers thinking about building a business" (Kirkus Reviews). |
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