Named one of the Best Business Books of 1997 by BusinessWeek , Inside Intel is the gripping business saga of acompany that rose to dominance through technological innovation,and maintained its leadership against competitors throughaggressive marketing, tough business tactics, and liberal use oflegal firepower. In his in-depth portrait of Intel, the firsthistory/expose of the company, Financial Times columnist Tim Jackson reveals that: * Intel's corporate culture isdeterminedly secretive and authoritarian. * The company retains itsown force of private investigators to prevent its employees fromgoing astray. * Intel routinely uses the threat of lawsuits againstworkers and rivals. At the center of this story is AndyGrove , Intel's high-profile CEO and chairman, once a pennilessimmigrant who waited tables to put himself through college. It isGrove who has made the unpopular decisions which have kept Intel atthe top of the chip market. Exhaustively researched from courtrecords, unpublished documents,

THE REMARKABLE AND INSPIRING TRUE STORY OF ONE GUY WHOTRANSFORMED HIS UNCERTAINTY ABOUT THE FUTURE INTO ACTION A year and a half after he graduated from college, Sean Aikenfound himself struggling to answer the question “What should I dowith my life?” His mother suggested teaching. His older sister toldhim to apply for an entry-level corporate position. His fathersaid, “It doesn’t matter what you do, just make sure it’s somethingyou’re passionate about.” Taking his father’s advice to heart, Seancreated the One-Week Job Project and launched himself on an epicjourney to find his passion. His goal: to work fifty-two jobs infifty-two weeks. After the launch of his website, oneweekjob.com, the offers beganpouring in. Sean’s first gig was—literally—jumping off a bridge, asa bungee operator in British Columbia. From there he traveledacross Canada and the United States, reinventing himself as afirefighter, an aquarium host, a radio DJ, a martial artsinstructor, an NHL mascot,

"A major contribution." Washington Post The authoritative single-volume biography of Thomas Jefferson,perhaps the most significant figure in American history. He was acomplex and compelling man: a fervent advocate of democracy whoenjoyed the life of a southern aristocrat and owned slaves, arevolutionary who became president, a believer in states' rightswho did much to further the power of the federal government.Drawing on the recent explosion of Jeffersonian scholarship andfresh readings of original sources, IN PURSUIT OF REASON is amonument to Jefferson that will endure for generations.

The bestselling author of Emotional Intelligence and Primal Leadership now brings us EcologicalIntelligence —revealing the hidden environmental consequences ofwhat we make and buy, and how with that knowledge we can drive theessential changes we all must make to save our planet andourselves. We buy “herbal” shampoos that contain industrial chemicals thatcan threaten our health or contaminate the environment. We divedown to see coral reefs, not realizing that an ingredient in oursunscreen feeds a virus that kills the reef. We wear organic cottont-shirts, but don’t know that its dyes may put factory workers atrisk for leukemia. In Ecological Intelligence , DanielGoleman reveals why so many of the products that are labeled greenare a “mirage,” and illuminates our wild inconsistencies inresponse to the ecological crisis. Drawing on cutting-edge research, Goleman explains why we asshoppers are in the dark over the hidden impacts of the goods andservices we make and consume, vict

In Take on the Street , Arthur Levitt--Chairman of theSecurities and Exchange Commission for eight years under PresidentClinton--provides the best kind of insider information: the kindthat can help honest, small investors protect themselves from thedeliberately confusing ways of Wall Street. At a time when investor confidence in Wall Street and corporateAmerica is at an historic low, when many are seriously questioningwhether or not they should continue to invest, Levitt offers thebenefits of his own experience, both on Wall Street and as itschief regulator. His straight talk about the ways of stockbrokers(they are salesmen, plain and simple), corporate financialstatements (the truth is often hidden), mutual fund managers(remember who they really work for), and other aspects of thebusiness will help to arm everyone with the tools they need toprotect—and enhance—their financial future.

This is a modern classic revised and updated: How the age-oldart of storytelling can transform the way we communicate - and theway we do business? In "The Story Factor", Annette Simmons remindsus that the oldest tool of influence is also the most powerful.Over one hundred stories drawn from the front lines of business andgovernment, as well as myths, fables and parables from around theworld, illustrate how story can be used to persuade, motivate andinspire in ways that cold facts, bullet points and directivescan't. These stories combined with practical storytellingtechniques show anyone how to become a more effective communicator.From 'who I am' to 'I-know-what-you're-thinking', Simmonsidentifies the six stories you need to know how to tell anddemonstrates how they can be applied. Through the words, gestures,tone and rhythm of story you can captivate any audiencesimultaneously construct a believable picture for your ideas andgoals. In this hyper-competitive, techno-centric andresults-oriented environme

David Allen, 'the guru of personal productivity' (Fast CompanyMagazine) and author of the business bestseller GETTING THINGSDONE, inspires us to work better, not harder, in his new book,READY FOR ANYTHING. Offering over 50 productivity principles tohelp you clear your head and focus, READY FOR ANYTHING enables youto identify what drives you, what holds you back and how to beready for anything. With motivational insights and inspirationalquotes, READY FOR ANYTHING shows readers how to make things happenwith less effort, stress and inefficiency, and lots more energy,creativity and clarity. This is the perfect inspirational andmotivational book for anyone wanting to work and live at their verybest.

"Life After College" is an essential manual for everygraduating student and young professional. It features practical,actionable advice that helps people focus on the BIG picture oftheir lives, not just the details. "Life After College" will leaveyou feeling inspired, confident and ready to take action towardcreating the life you really want. In "Life After College" Twitter meets "What Color is YourParachute" for 20-somethings. Written by popular blogger and lifecoach Jenny Blake, "Life After College" provides tips,inspirational quotes and coaching exercises for every area of lifeincluding: Work, Money, Home, Organization, Friends Family,Dating Relationships, Health, Fun Relaxation, andPersonal Growth. The book is like having a portable life coach byyour side -- it is a "one stop shop" that is part journal, partmotivator, and part guidebook. "Life After College" is a powerfullife-planning tool that no twenty-something will want to bewithout!

Is your workloadoverwhelming? Does it just keep mounting up while your stresslevels reach fever pitch? In Getting Things Done David Allenteaches you how to keep a clear head, relax and organise yourthoughts while implementing the methods that he has introduced atorganisations like Microsoft, Lockheed and the US Department ofJustice: Learn the 'do it, delegate it, defer it, drop it'principle to empty your in-tray. Handle e-mail, paperwork andunexpected demands in a system of self-management. Plan andprogress projects. Reasses goals and stay focused. Apply the twominute rule when deciding what to do now and what to defer.Overcome feelings of anxiety and being overwhelmed. With clear andspecific methods and advice, David Allen's tried and trustedformula for business efficiency could transform the way you operateand your experience of work.

Bill Strickland has spend the past thirty years transformingthe lives of thousands of people through Manchester Bidwell, thejobs training center and community arts program he founded inPittsburgh. Working with corporations, community leaders, andschools, he and his staff strive to give disadvantaged kids andadults the opportunities and tools they need to envision and builda better, brighter future. In Make the Impossible Possible, Bill Strickland shows how eachof us, by adopting the attitudes and beliefs he has lived by everyday, can reach our fullest potential and achieve the impossible inour lives and careers--and perhaps change the world a little in theprocess. Through lessons from Strickland's own life experiences andthose of countless others who have overcome challengingcircumstances and turned their lives around, Make the ImpossiblePossible teaches us how to build on our passions and strengths,dream bigger and set the bar higher, achieve meaningful success,and inspire the lives of others.

那些没有找到真正财富——存在的欢乐以及与它紧密联系在一起的深深的不可动摇的宁静——的人就是故事中的那个乞丐，即便已经拥有很多财富，但他们依然在四处找寻。他们不知道，自己不仅已经拥有了所有这些，还拥有了更为珍贵的东西，那就是——当下的力量。 阅读本书的过程是一个发现之旅。在作者这位心灵导师的引导下，你会惊讶地发现，自己一直都处在大脑或思维的控制之下，生活在对时间的永恒焦虑中。我们忘不掉过去，更担心未来。但实际上，我们只能活在当下，活在此时此刻，所有的一切都是在当下发生的，而过去和未来只是一个无意义的时间概念。通过向当下的臣服，我们才能找到真正的力量，找到获得平和与宁静的入口。 这不仅仅是一本书，在这本书中还有活生生的能量，当你读这本书时你可能会感受到这种能量。它有一种惊

A cocktail party. A terrorist cell. Ancient bacteria. Aninternational conglomerate. All are networks, and all are a part of a surprisingscientific revolution. Albert-László Barabási, the nation'sforemost expert in the new science of networks, takes us on anintellectual adventure to prove that social networks, corporations,and living organisms are more similar than previously thought.Grasping a full understanding of network science will someday allowus to design blue-chip businesses, stop the outbreak of deadlydiseases, and influence the exchange of ideas and information. Justas James Gleick brought the discovery of chaos theory to thegeneral public, Linked tells the story of the true science of thefuture.

Michael Goldhaber, writing in Wired, said, "If there isnothing very special about your work, no matter how hard you applyyourself you won't get noticed and that increasingly means youwon't get paid much either. In times past you could be obscure yetsecure -- now that's much harder." Again: the white collar job as now configured is doomed. Soon.("Downsizing" in the nineties will look like small change.) Sowhat's the trick? There's only one: distinction. Or as we call it,turning yourself into a brand . . . Brand You. A brand is nothing more than a sign of distinction. Right? Nike.Starbucks. Martha Stewart. The point (again): that's not the waywe've thought about white collar workers--ourselves--over the pastcentury. The "bureaucrat" on the finance staff is de factofaceless, plugging away, passing papers. But now, in our view, she is born again, transformed frombureaucrat to the new star. She works in a professional servicefirm and works on projects that she'll be able to brag about yearsfrom now. I call

Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth. Have you ever wondered whysome people seem to achieve wealth effortlessly while others workjust as hard but still struggle financially? In this fresh andoriginal book T. Harv Eker explains how you too can master theinner game of money so that you will not only achieve financialsuccess but keep it once you have it. Using breakthrough techniquesT. Harv Eker shows you how childhood and family experiences andinner mental attitudes shape your view of money. Each of us has apersonal money and success blueprint already ingrained in oursubconscious minds, and it is this blueprint that will determinethe course of our financial lives. Eker reveals: Powerful'declarations' that drive new, money-attracting beliefs into yoursubconscious; Dozens of high-income and wealth creation strategies;What truly wealthy people know that others do not; The cause ofalmost all financial problems; How to earn passive income, so thatreaders can make money while they sleep. Armed with insightsprovided in

A collection of personal success maxims and selling tactics,learned over thirty years of Harvey Mackay's own hugely successfulbusiness career. Packed with marketing and motivational nuggetsthat you can put into practice today, and some of the most dynamictechniques for soliciting and closing a sale ever devised, here isa book of clear principles and easily applicable practice. Inshort, pithy chapters Mackay tells you things like how to getappointments with customers who are sure they don't want to see you- and make them glad they said yes; how to smile and say no tonegotiating pressure until your tongue bleeds; how to understandthe customer first, last and always, using the Mackay 66 questions.Humorous, human and always to the point.

"Oh, screw it, let's do it." That's the philosophy that has allowed Richard Branson, inslightly more than twenty-five years, to spawn so many successfulventures. From the airline business (Virgin Atlantic Airways), tomusic (Virgin Records and V2), to cola (Virgin Cola), to retail(Virgin Megastores), and nearly a hundred others, ranging fromfinancial services to bridal wear, Branson has a track recordsecond to none. Losing My Virginity is the unusual, frequently outrageousautobiography of one of the great business geniuses of our time.When Richard Branson started his first business, he and his friendsdecided that "since we're complete virgins at business, let's callit just that: Virgin." Since then, Branson has written his own"rules" for success, creating a group of companies with a globalpresence, but no central headquarters, no management hierarchy, andminimal bureaucracy. Many of Richard Branson's companies--airlines, retailing, andcola are good examples--were started in the face of

The real story of the crash began in bizarre feeder markets where the sun doesn't shine and the SEC doesn't dare, or bother, to tread: the bond and real estate derivative markets where geeks invent impenetrable securities to profit from the misery of lower- and middle-class Americans who can't pay their debts. The smart people who understood what was or might be happening were paralyzed by hope and fear; in any case, they weren't talking. Michael Lewis creates a fresh, character-driven narrative brimming with indignation and dark humor, a fitting sequel to his #1 bestseller Liar's Poker . Out of a handful of unlikely-really unlikely-heroes, Lewis fashions a story as compelling and unusual as any of his earlier bestsellers, proving yet again that he is the finest and funniest chronicler of our time.,The author of Liar's Poker shares his insights into the recent economic crisis, citing such factors as expanded home ownership and risky derivative elections in the face of increasing shareholder demands, in a

The Pixar Touch is a lively chronicle ofPixar Animation Studios' history and evolution, and the “fraternityof geeks” who shaped it. With the help of animating genius JohnLasseter and visionary businessman Steve Jobs, Pixar has become thegold standard of animated filmmaking, beginning with a shortspecial effects shot made at Lucasfilm in 1982 all the way upthrough the landmark films Toy Story, Finding Nemo, Wall-E, and others. David A. Price goes behind the scenes of the corporatefeuds between Lasseter and his former champion, Jeffrey Katzenberg,as well as between Jobs and Michael Eisner. And finally he exploresPixar's complex relationship with the Walt Disney Company as ittransformed itself into the $7.4 billion jewel in the Disneycrown.

It is commonly believed that the Great Depression that began in1929 resulted from a confluence of events beyond any one person'sor government's control. In fact, as Liaquat Ahamed reveals, it wasthe decisions made by a small number of central bankers that werethe primary cause of that economic meltdown, the effects of whichset the stage for World War II and reverberated for decades. As yetanother period of economic turmoil makes headlines today, Lords ofFinance is a potent reminder of the enormous impact that thedecisions of central bankers can have, their fallibility, and theterrible human consequences that can result when they arewrong.