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"From Gary Shapiro, New York Times bestselling author and head of CES and the Consumer Technology Association, a manifesto for today's top executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders: pivot or die."-- Provided by publisher. As CEO of the Consumer Technology Association, owner and producer of CES, Gary Shapiro has had a front-row seat to the launch of nearly every recent and major technology. He's seen tech companies rise and fall, and bankrupt entrepreneurs...

An allegory about an origami crane's dream of becoming a paper plane, Unfolded imparts a philosophy and strategy to help leaders meet their full potential, cultivate better relationships, and grow their leadership capacity. Through purposeful storytelling, the book encourages readers to join a journey of transformation, self-acceptance, and expression, helping them unpack their identity and build confidence in themselves.

"Stories and lessons from history's greatest business rivalries, based on the chart-topping Business Wars podcast. Using Chinese military genius Sun Tzu's strategies as a guide, David Brown examines why some companies triumph while others crumble"-- Provided by publisher.

"When Alexandra Richards approaches professional declutterer Ellen Curtis to ask her to help sort out her mother's chaotic flat, Ellen gets the impression Alexandra doesn't like her mother very much. But when Ingrid Richards' body is discovered in her burned-out home, Alexandra's exasperated words don't seem such a joke. Due to the hazardous state of the victim's over-cluttered residence, the police are inclined to dismiss her death as an unfortunate...

What happens to America when two geeks working from a garage invent easy 3D printing, a cure for obesity, and crowd-sourced theme parks? Lawsuits against Disney are only the beginning in this major novel of the booms, busts, and further booms in store for America in the age of open source and its hero/hacker culture.

From the author of the widely popular Kinfolk Table and Kinfolk Home, this inspiring compilation offers a window into the rituals, wisdom, and motivations of 35 creative entrepreneurs from around the world.

"As Sugar Springs gears up for its all-class high school reunion, Mississippi bookstore owner Arlo Stanley prepares to launch her largest event: a book-signing with the town's legendary alum and bestselling author, Wally Harrison. That's when Wally is discovered dead outside of Arlo's front door and her best friend is questioned for the crime. When the elderly ladies of Arlo's Friday Night Book Club start to investigate, Arlo has no choice but to...

The great American maverick of our time releases his long-awaited memoir, revealing his lonely childhood, the devastating loss of his father, intimate details of his marriage to Jane Fonda, and his unparalleled success as a businessman and philanthropist.

Based on extensive interviews and archival research, this book traces the career of Orville Redenbacher, the "popcorn king," from his agricultural studies at Purdue University to his emergence as an American advertising icon. Born in Brazil, Indiana, in 1907, Orville began his lifelong obsession with the development of new strains of seed at Purdue where he earned a degree in agronomy while also playing in the All-American Marching Band. After experimenting...

"How do entrepreneurs get ideas for a new business and how do they make their businesses thrive?  Discover the fascinating stories of people, like Steven Spielberg, Victoria Kisyombe, Oprah Winfrey and Amit Goffer, who have used their success to give back through innovation, invention and creating opportunities for others" -- Back cover.