Secondhand Business Books

'I wish I had been brave enough to come out earlier in my tenure as CEO of BP. I regret it to this day. I know that if I had...

It is a truth universally acknowedged that everyone loves a good wedding. Except, possibly, the bride and groom, who spend the day in such an overexcited frenzy that they can't...

The financial crisis of 2008 had little impact on the insurance industry globally, unlike the solvency issues within other financial sectors. This title looks at the major risk concerns within...

Jack Welch was perhaps the greatest corporate leader of the 20th century. When he first became CEO of General Electric in 1981 the company was worth $12 billion. Twenty years...

Traditional forms of collaboration are not sufficient for competing effectively in the more complex and dynamic environment of today's business world. Face-to-face meetings between people of similar backgrounds have given...

This updated edition in paperback of the bestselling and critically acclaimed book on the rise of Google and the 'search industry" contains a major new Afterword from John Battelle. The...

Ditch the failed sales tactics, fill your pipeline, and crush your numberWith over 500,000 copies sold Fanatical Prospecting gives salespeople, sales leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives a practical, eye-opening guide that...

A forensic, entertaining polemic from the author of The Pope's Children.Ireland is deeply in debt, beholden to the IMF, the EU and the bond markets. Its economy is frozen, and...

Who's pulling for you? Who's got your back? Who's putting your hat in the ring? Odds are this person is not a mentor but a sponsor. Mentors can build your...

This book offers would-be entrepreneurs a new way of utilising creativity to achieve their dreams. Schussler's insights provide entertainment, education and ample food for thought for all business people aspiring...

'So here it comes: The Scoop from The Donald. After you make your first billion, don't forget to send me a thank-you note. You know the address.' Donald J Trump...

Four executives sign-up for fitness classes as part of their New Year's resolution to get into shape. Dan, Louise, Robbie and Ed come from different industries, family backgrounds and lifestyles....

Undertaking a writing project for assessment can be a challenging prospect for students of all disciplines and especially those new to academic writing in higher education. The unique 12-step approach...

A book for those concerned with international business. It distills the art and science of management used by leading companies with records of long-term profitability and continuing innovation.

We are currently eating, sleeping and breathing a new found religion of everything 'green'. At the very heart of responsibility is industry and commerce, with everyone now racing to create...

Beat the recession with an eBay business. Anyone can buy and sell on eBay, that's one of the great things about it and one of the reasons it has become...

'Franchising in the Hospitality Industry' provides an overview of the issues, debates and challenges associated with business franchising. In two parts, this text firstly looks at the issues from both...

In this volume, some of the UK's best-known rich and famous personalities from the media, business and sporting worlds divulge the secrets of their extraordinary success. They discuss what got...

Hey, you know your way around the Office suite-so now dig into Office XP and really put your PC to work! Covering Microsoft Access, Excel, FrontPage, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, and...

Have the negotiating edge when getting your new business off the groundWritten by Dermot Berkery, an internationally known venture capitalist with Delta Partners, this complete toolbook thoroughly details how venture...

John Lees' bestselling careers manual teaches you how to tap into your hidden talents and identify what type of career you really want. It helps readers to overcome some of...

In the competitive world of job-hunting everything depends on first impressions, so it is important to know how to write a compelling letter. Ultimate Cover Letters, from bestselling author and...

Do you have a great idea for the next big thing, an eye-catching new corporate logo, or an exciting new business concept? Understand how to safeguard your ideas and creations...

How can you win when the only certainty is change? Highly accessible, lively and inspiring, Velocity draws upon the authors' unique perspectives and experiences to present seven timeless new laws...

Gone are the days when an impressive CV and a sparkling performance at interview were all you needed to land a great job. Now, for the vast majority of medium-large...

Mobbing is a destructive social process in which individuals, groups, or organizations target a person for ridicule, humiliation, and removal from the workplace. It can lead to deteriorating physical and...

SwitchPoints is the inspiring story of how Canadian National Railway (CN) advanced from good to great in a few short years-becoming North America's top-performing railroad and a favorite with of...

At long last a guidebook for employers that discusses workplace bullying from America's unrivaled leaders and creators of the workplace bullying consulting institute. Managers will learn how and why to...

This new text provides a rigorous analysis of real estate markets. Three main sections cover: microeconomics of property markets the macroeconomics of commercial property the financial economics of property Global...

Mike McGrath has revised the second edition of SQL in easy steps, which was published 2005, with the latest techniques. All examples given in this third edition demonstrate SQL features...

In Britain and the United States a very strange sect has seized power. They believe that we can all reach financial paradise, if only certain sacrifices are made. There must...

What You Need to Know About Project Management Project Management is all about getting things done without spending too much or taking too long. But when you start hearing things...

Do you start every day with a 'to do' list? Every year with new resolutions? Do you fantasise about winning the lottery, travelling the world or retiring at forty? Many...