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1) Ultimatum
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November, 2032. Joe Benton has just been elected the forty-eighth president of the United States. Only days after winning, his predecessor reveals that estimates regarding the effect of global warming have been grossly underestimated. For the United States, a leading carbon emitter for decades, the prospects are devastating. Miami will be washed into the ocean and southern California will waste away to desert; the relocation of thirty million citizens...
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"Sisters Matilde, Pastora, Camila, and Flor thought they knew each other well, until Flor--inspired by a documentary her daughter Ona made her watch--decides she wants a living wake, a party to bring her family and community together and celebrate the long life she's led, while she's still around to enjoy it. She's not ill, as far as anybody knows, but Flor does have a gift: she can predict, to the day, when someone will die. Has she foreseen her...
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With world oil production about to peak and inexorably head toward steep decline, what fuels are available to meet rising global energy demands? That question, once thought to address a fairly remote contingency, has become ever more urgent, as a spate of books has drawn increased public attention to the imminent exhaustion of the economically vital world oil reserves. Kenneth S. Deffeyes, a geologist who was among the first to warn of the coming...
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The first easy-and fun-guide to the Enneagram, the fascinating and revealing method of understanding personality types, for the beginner, the expert, and everyone in between. This witty and informative guide demystifies the ancient Enneagram system with cartoons, exercises, and personality tests that reveal our motivations and desires and show how to put that knowledge to use in our everyday lives. The 9 Types of People: The Perfectionist: Motivated...
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Missing revenue goals. Feeling like the team is hitting a ceiling. Growth that is creating chaos. Challenges like these happen for most leaders in most companies, especially midmarket companies that have grown quickly. They outgrow their habits of success. Before they know it, they're struggling to achieve results in a consistent, predictable way.
What they're missing is the right execution rhythms that help combat lack of focus, reactionary decision-making,...
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John Geweke is Distinguished Research Professor at the University of Technology Sydney, and research professor at the University of Colorado. He is the coeditor of the Journal of Econometrics and his most recent previous book is Contemporary Bayesian Econometrics and Statistics (Wiley).
Econometric models are widely used in the creation and evaluation of economic policy in the public and private sectors. But these models are useful only if they...
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Unlock the Secrets to Thriving in Tomorrow's Business World!Are you ready to embark on a journey into uncharted territory, where innovation and opportunity converge to shape the future of entrepreneurship? "Navigating New Horizons" is your essential guide to understanding and harnessing the power of emerging niches and trends, ensuring your business not only survives but thrives in the ever-evolving landscape of commerce.In this groundbreaking eBook,...
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Are you struggling to navigate the complexities of buying, building, or selling a business? Do you feel overwhelmed with the mountain of information and the numerous decisions you have to make? Are you worried about making costly mistakes that could jeopardize your success? Imagine the frustration and stress of investing your hard-earned money, time, and effort into a business venture only to realize that you lack the necessary knowledge and strategies...
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"Winner of the 2015 Hagley Prize in Business History, Hagley Museum and Library and Business History Conference" Walter A. Friedman is a historian at Harvard Business School and the author of Birth of a Salesman: The Transformation of Selling in America.
A gripping history of the pioneers who sought to use science to predict financial markets
The period leading up to the Great Depression witnessed the rise of the economic forecasters, pioneers...
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How do you tell a real trend from the merely trendy? How, for example, will a technology--like artificial intelligence, machine learning, self-driving cars, biohacking, bots, and the Internet of Things--affect us, our businesses, and workplaces? How will it eventually change the way we live, work, play, and think--and how should we prepare for it now?
In The Signals Are Talking, noted futurist Amy Webb shows us how to analyze the "true signals"--those...
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This book is an excellent resource for anyone looking to supplement their retirement income. It provides practical advice and tips that are easy to follow and implement. With this book, you'll be well on your way to unlocking extra income and enjoying a more prosperous retirement!GOLDEN INSIGHTS: Unlocking Extra Income - A Retiree's Guide to Surveys & Reviews, is a comprehensive guide for retirees who want to earn extra income. It's divided into six...
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Why do millions of people end up wearing the same style of clothing?What makes people change their tastes in food, music, and cars?It's because of trends - the powerful process of change that affects every industry across the globe.Drawing on his groundbreaking research, trend sociologist Henrik Vejlgaard unearths essential clues about how trends emerge and go mainstream and examines the influential individuals who make this happen.Throughout are...
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The world of finance has been transformed by the emergence of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Advanced algorithms are now routinely applied across the industry for everything from high frequency trading to credit risk modeling. Yet despite its widespread impact, AI trading remains an often misunderstood field full of misconceptions. This book aims to serve as an accessible introduction and guide to the real-world practices, opportunities,...
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"Sales Forecasting: A Practical & Proven Guide to Strategic Sales Forecasting" navigates the intricate landscape of sales forecasting, providing a holistic understanding of its intricacies, contemporary significance, and practical applications. From the responsibilities of Sales Managers to the benefits of accurate predictions for strategic planning, resource allocation, and risk mitigation, this guide equips readers with the tools to excel in the...
16) Breakpoint: Why the Web will Implode, Search will be Obsolete, and Everything Else you Need to Know
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What can the human brain and its relationship to the internet tell us about our society, our technologies, and our businesses? A lot, as it turns out. The internet today is a virtual replica of the brain, and the networks that leverage it grow and collapse in ways that are easily predictable if you understand the brain and other biological networks.
We're living in the midst of a networking revolution. All of the major technology innovations of the...
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Francis X. Diebold is the Paul F. and Warren S. Miller Professor of Economics at the University of Pennsylvania and professor of finance and statistics at the university's Wharton School. Glenn D. Rudebusch is executive vice president and director of economic research at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. They are the coauthors of Business Cycles: Durations, Dynamics, and Forecasting (Princeton).
Understanding the dynamic evolution of the...
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Unlike most investors, who live in fear of failure, Scott Fearon actively seeks it out. He has earned millions of dollars for his hedge fund over the last thirty years shorting the stocks of businesses he believed were on their way to bankruptcy. In Dead Companies Walking, Fearon describes his methods for spotting these doomed businesses, and how they can be extremely profitable investments. In his experience, corporate managers routinely commit six...
19) The Nine Principles of Agile Planning: Create Nimble and Dynamic Forecasting in Your Organization
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The Nine Principles of Agile Planning teaches CFOs, CAOs, CIOs, and Finance leaders the secret to building nimble and dynamic forecasts within their organizations. The Nine Principles blend real-world processes, people, and cloud tech to get your business forecasting the right way. By adopting the Nine Principles, you can create world-class forecasting that reacts to real-time changes in your business, reduces project risk, and makes you a forecasting...
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"In Silicon Valley the phrase 'disruptive technology' is tossed around on a casual basis. No one doubts that technology has the power to devastate entire industries and upend various sectors of the job market. But Rise of the Robots asks a bigger question: Can accelerating technology disrupt our entire economic system to the point where a fundamental restructuring is required? Companies like Facebook and YouTube may only need a handful of employees...
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