XENOPHON the Athenian was born 431 B.C. He was a pupil of Socrates. He marched with the Spartans, and was exiled from Athens. Sparta gave him land and property in Scillus, where he lived for many years before having to move once more, to settle in Corinth. He died in 354 B.C. THE ECONOMIST records Socrates and Critobulus in a talk about profitable estate management, and a lengthy recollection by Socrates of Ischomachus' discussion of the same topic.

In these times of intense change,what role should our most impor-tant business leaders play in society?How do the CEOs of major corporations construe their jobs?How should they construe them?These are the questions posed and answered in The Mind of the C.E.O.Jeffrey Carten's Findings are a challenge to those who are suspicious of corporate power,those who believe CEOs should focus only on enrich-ing shareholders,and even to many CEOs who see their job more nar-rowly.No one interested in the future can afford not to read,think about,and debate The Mind of the CEO.

Seth, a certified genius, and Miriam, a Saudi Princess, findthemselves thrown together as fugitives in a high-stakes chaseacross Southern California. . . . but with no sleep and a massivemanhunt steadily closing in, their chances of surviving any futureare razor thin. Seth Borders has one of the world's highest IQs. Now he'ssuddenly struck by an incredible power, the ability to see multiplepotential futures. Then Seth stumbles upon Miriam, a beautifulSaudi Arabian princess who has fled her veiled existence to escapea forced marriage. Cultures collide as Seth and Miriam are throwntogether and forced to run from forces determined to kidnap or killMiriam. An intoxicating tale set amidst the shifting sands of theMiddle East and the back roads of America, Blink engages issues asancient as the earth itself . . . and as current as today'sheadlines.

Three young doctors-their hopes, their dreams, theirunexpected desires... Dr. Paige Taylor: She swore it waseuthanasia, but when Paige inherited a million dollars from apatient, the D.A. called it murder. Dr. Kat Hunter: She vowed neverto let another man too close again-until she accepted the challengeof a deadly bet. Dr. Honey Taft: To make it in medicine, she knewshe'd need something more than the brains God gave her. Racing fromthe life-and-death decisions of a big major hospital to thetension-packed fireworks of a murder trial, Nothing Lasts Foreverlays bare the ambitions and fears of healers and killers, loversand betrayers. And proves once again that no reader can outguessSidney Sheldon, the master of the unexpected.

This is an extradordinary tribute to the world's most recognized and mourned icon of commerce, the World Trade Center. These remarkable aerial photographs reflect both the beauty and the stature of the twin towers that were the crown jewels of lower Manhattan. A remembrance of the pinnacle of New York city's skyline, this volume also marks the beginning of the renewal to come. Includes five archival photos and eighteen full-color views.

Business 2.0 magazine publishes an annual cover story called "The 101 Dumbest Moments in Business." Featuring 101 hilarious items about the year’s most unbelievably stupid business blunders, it’s hugely popular with its more than half a million print subscribers—and with the two million people who read it on the Web this year. In The Dumbest Moments in Business History, the editors of Business 2.0 have compiled the best of their first four annual issues plus great (or not so great, if you happen to be responsible) moments from the past. From New Coke to the Edsel, from Rosie magazine to Burger King’s "Herb the Nerd," the book’s highlights include: a Romanian car plant whose workers banded together to eliminate the company’s debt by donating sperm and giving the proceeds to their employer the Heidelberg Electric Belt, a sort of low-voltage jockstrap sold in 1900 to cure impotence, kidney disorders, insomnia, and many other complaints the time Beech-Nut sold "100% pure apple juice"

This volume is monograph. It covers various aspects of convergence theory about feasible direction methods innonlinear programming. Many basic results included here have not been contained by other books. It provides a useful state-of-art review of activity in these field.

Readers will learn how to become better readers...understanding more of what they read and putting it into use on the job, remember important details more readily than ever before, and organize their work to juggle multiple tasks and projects more efficiently. 作者简介： Ron Fry is the best-selling author of 101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions and the brand-new edition of Your First Interview, two of the more than 40 books he s written. He is an acknowledged authority and frequent speaker and seminar leader on a wide variety of job-search topics at schools and associations nationwide.

The authoritative guide to making your money work for you from one ofJthe most respected names in the investment community. Whether you want to provide for your golden years or are interested in the shorter term; whether you invest through a broker, a mutual fund, a 401 (k) plan, or on-line; whether you are interested in stocks, bonds, high-risk financial instruments, rock-solid bank certificates of deposit, real estate, or insurance-this book has the information and advice you need to put your money in the fight place to reach your goals. Some of the vital questions it answers are:

This book is about how we started with nothing and retiredfinanciall free in less than ten years.

Are you unhappy with your body? Do you feel like you exercise and diet constantly but don’t get results? If you’re still struggling — or if you’re simply ready to get motivated and get fit once and for all — Jim Karas has the only weight-loss and exercise plan you’ll ever need: The Business Plan for the Body. 作者简介： JIM KARAS is a graduate of the Wharton School of Business, attended the London School of Economics, worked as a highly successful private portfolio manager, and created Solo Sessions, the most successful weight-loss management firm in Chicago. In addition to lecturing and presenting workshops, he has been featured on ABC's Good Morning America. Jim resides in Chicago with his wife, Ellen, and their two children, Olivia and Evan.

The man who helped set the management agenda for the 1990s now brings us into the twenty-first century with the national bestseller Leading the Revolution. In this newly updated edition, Gary Hamel rays out an action plan for any individual or company intent on becoming--and staying--an industry revolutionary and a relentLess innovator. By drawing on the success of "gray- haired revolutionaries" Like Charles Schwab and GE Capital--companies that are always one step ahead of the rest--and profiling pioneering individuals, Hamel explains how companies can continue to grow, innovate, and achieve success, even in a chaotic world market.

This book is important because it is about finding your pathin life. As you know, most people are programmed early in life to"Go to school and get a job."

A profitable purchase for investment enthusiasts. The Pocket Idiot's Guide(tm) to Direct StockInvesting reveals an innovative style of investment that hasbeen steadily growing under the huge shadow of Wall Street-homeinvestors opening a Direct Stock Purchase (DSP) or a DividendReinvestment Plan (DRIP) now offered by hundreds of majorcorporations, commission free. Investment guru Douglas Gerlach, anexpert in this style of guerrilla investing, shows investors howquick, easy, affordable, and profitable stock investment canbe. ?Growth area of investing ?Includes a comprehensive list of the top 100 companies that offerthese programs and their links ?Accessible, jargon-free step-by-step instructions to get on inthis opportu?nity

CON TRICKS is a unpque insider's guide to this booming business which will appeal to anyone who is or has ever wished to be a consultant.Written by an ex-consultant,is lifts the veil on what consulting is really like and what you need to succeed with the major firems.It also asks why consultants are so expensive,why they can be so had at running their own businesses and whether the loss of mid-line expertise in our corporations is making them dangerously reliant on outside advisers.

An update of one of the most popular Essential Managerstitles, Leadership will show you how to guide and mentor your staffin order to get the best out of them. Part of the best-sellingEssential Managers series, this book will carry the same livery onthe jacket, but will have new text and a completely modern, updateddesign.

It's not easy to fall in love-especially in Sin City. Nobody knows this better than Greek deities Psyche and Eros, who keep a watchful eye on the mortals in Las Vegas. With a little divine intervention from Aphrodite and the rest of the gods and goddesses, Psyche and Eros set out to fulfill the sexual fantasies of their clients, hoping to turn lust into love.

The best time to clean up a murder scene? Sooner rather than later with a shooting in bed, to keep blood from leaching into the floor. The best time to write a scathing tell-all about your boss? After he’s dead. Best time to pose nude for Playboy? Between the ages of 18 and 25, though they have photographed women over 40. Did you need to know any of this? Probably not. Kaplan’s volume carries self-help to absurdity—it’s designed more for an occasional idle browse than as a compendium of truly useful information. That said, there are some good tips here: fish at your local fish market is freshest on Tuesdays and Fridays, according to a fish distributor in New York. Appliances are cheapest after January 1, but electronics should be bought before Thanksgiving, according to a former online retailer. Kaplan, the gambling columnist for Cigar Aficionado, has consulted experts in each area, from Donald Trump on deal-making to the stars of Car Talk for car repairs. There’s no table of contents, and the tips

“The tell-all register includes a wacky collection of … questions， to help you determine what you should be looking for。” “…you probably want to forget most of your dates。 But you’ll have more fun if you record the gory details…” They say you have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your prince。 Here’s a saucy self-discovery dating journal for savvy “swingles” to help them have fun along the way。 Kissing Frogs is an interactive journal that will continue to entertain for years to come。 From the “Rate the Date” questionnaires to the “Hit the Road， Toad” checklist， this journal provides plenty of space to record what women have learned about themselves and what they’ve gleaned about men。 It leaves no rock unturned， and no frog unexamined!

In today's fast-paced global business environment, the conventional model of the corporation and its management principles no longer deliver results. Economic upheaval, changing demographics, and technological revolution have forever altered the requirements for running a business today. Now, in response, The Centerless Corporation presents a radical new corporate model -- designed for your organization's survival, growth, and prosperity. Drawing on groundbreaking research they conducted at Booz Allen & Hamilton, Bruce A. Pasternack and Albert J. Viscio offer a comprehensive strategy for managing in turbulent times. To deal with increasing complexity, they contend, leaders must abandon their command-and-control mentality and establish a model in which responsibility and accountability are distributed throughout the organization, employees are regarded as valued resources, and knowledge flows freely. Illustrating their ideas with invaluable real-life examples, Pasternack and Viscio explain how to attr

Are good manners relevant in this day and age? More so than ever, with cell phones, body piercings, e-mails, and other 21st-century accessories. Now the authors of Things You Need to Be Told offer more advice-pertinent to today's issues, and filled with both hilarious wit and practical common sense.