More than a thousand individuals of high net worth rose up toprotest the repeal of the estate tax-Newsweek tagged them the"billionaire backlash." The primary visionaries of that group, BillGates Sr. and Chuck Collins, argue here that individual wealth is aproduct not only of hard work and smart choices but of the societythat provides the fertile soil for succes. Weaving personalnarratives, history, and plenty of solid economic sense, Gates andCollins make a sound and compelling case for estate tax reform, notrepeal.
“Excellent. . . . A funny and moving memoir, it is one of thefrankest accounts of race relations in America in recent years.”–The New York Times Book Review“With clarity, courage, and a deepfamiliarity with his literary predecessors–from James Joyce toJames Baldwin–Clemens has written a book as riven, wounded, and yetsurprisingly durable as its subject.” –Jeffrey Eugenides, author ofMiddlesex“Compelling. . . . his relationship to Detroit is rich andcomplex, brimming with experiences both hurtful and redemptive.”–The Los Angeles Times“Marvelous. . . . Passionate, intelligent.”–Entertainment Weekly
Created in 1959, Amway has had an integralpart in shaping and improving the lives and lifestyles of millions of people around the world. Not just a business, but an opportunity for personal success and achievement, it has spread the old-fashioned American dream across the globe--from South America to the Pacific Rim. This definitive history of Amway delves deep into the heart and soul of the organization.It is an inspirational,motivational chronicle of the company as a whole—its ideology,goals,beliefs,ethics,and sense of values.With provo cative insights, into the first four decades of Amway,this valuable book shows where the company satnds at the dawn of the nes millennium——and how it will continue to move forward in the twenty-first century. In addition to the actual history of Amway,you'll read the uplifting stories of people around the world whose lives have been totally transformed by its philosophy-astonishing accounts of personal success that will motuvate you to improve your own life by
This book helps you discover the secrets behind hundreds of everyday enigmas. Why is there a light in your fridge but not in your freezer? Why do 24-hour shops bother having locks on their doors? Why did Kamikaze pilots wear helmets? The answer is simple: economics. Economics doesn't just happen in classrooms or international banks. It is everywhere and influences everything we do and see, from the cinema screen to the streets. It can even explain some of life's most intriguing enigmas. For years, economist Robert Frank has been encouraging his students to use economics to explain the strange situations they encounter in everyday life, from peculiar product design to the vagaries of sex appeal. Now he shares the most intriguing - and bizarre - questions and the economic principles that answer them to reveal why many of the most puzzling parts of everyday life actually make perfect (economic) sense.'Can be returned to again and again like one of those all-you-can-eat buffets' - "New York Times". Robert H. Fran
《资产证券化与结构化金融：金融的极限》是我目前见过的、少有的结合资本市场与商业银行业务的著作。看完《资产证券化与结构化金融：金融的极限》之后，我发现作者确实对商业银行业务有过扎实的学习与研究。当然，由于作者没有真正从事过商业银行业务，隔行如隔山，对商业银行的一些观点难免有些偏差。然而，资本市场的投资银行人员如此费心研究商业银行业务，确实让我产生了思考。这或许正是中国金融业混业经营趋势的外在体现。商业银行的从业人员也需要认真研究资本市场的业务了。
Every day on the job, you face common challenges. And you needimmediate solutions to those challenges. The Pocket Mentor Seriescan help. Each book in the series is packed with handy tools,self-tests, and real-life examples to help you identify yourstrengths and weaknesses and hone critical skills. Whether you'reat your desk, in a meeting, or on the road, these portable, conciseguides enable you to tackle the daily demands of your work withspeed, savvy, and effectiveness. The latest volume in the series: Executing Strategy That strategy you've defined for your group isbrilliant--promising better market share, higher profits, or someother impressive business result. But your strategy won't deliverthe expected outcomes if you and your group don't execute itthatis, if you don't put it into action by implementing the rightstrategic initiatives. This volume helps you master the challenging art of strategyexecution. You'll learn how to: -Craft action plans for the strategic initiatives
Malcolm Gladwell is the master of playful yet profound insight. His ability to see underneath the surface of the seemingly mundane taps into a fundamental human impulse: curiosity. From criminology to ketchup, job interviews to dog training, Malcolm Gladwell takes everyday subjects and shows us surprising new ways of looking at them, and the world around us.Are smart people overrated? What can pit bulls teach us about crime? Why are problems like homelessness easier to solve than to manage? How do we hire when we can't tell who's right for the job? Gladwell explores the minor geniuses, the underdogs and the overlooked, and reveals how everyone and rything contains an intriguing story. What the Dog Saw is Gladwell at his very best - asking questions and seeking answers in his inimitable style.
小林一三，日本实业家，日本第三产业先驱，创立了阪急电铁（箕面有马电气轨道）、宝冢歌剧团、阪急百货商店、东宝等企业。在阪急电铁沿线开展了城市开发和流通业，以此开创了日本式民营铁路经营的原型。他秉承的“大众为本”经营理念，极大地改变了现有的酒店业以及电影、戏剧界的经营方式，也开创了当今日本人城市生活方式的原型。本书解析了这个不断在日本开创新事业的绝代实业家的人生轨迹，揭示了他在革新与创造背后的不可动摇的成功法则。
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Every day on the job, you face common challenges. And you needimmediate solutions to those challenges. The Pocket Mentor Seriescan help. Each book in the series is packed with handy tools,self-tests, and real-life examples to help you identify yourstrengths and weaknesses and hone critical skills. Whether you'reat your desk, in a meeting, or on the road, these portable, conciseguides enable you to tackle the daily demands of your work withspeed, savvy, and effectiveness. The latest volume in the series: Setting Goals Setting goals is a key part of any manager's job. Through goalsetting, you define business outcomes that you and your team willaccomplish collectively and individually. Managed effectively, thegoal-setting process creates a long-term vision that motivates youand your employees to reach even the most challengingobjectives. Use this book to start setting goals more skillfully in yourgroup. You?ll find a wealth of suggestions to help you: -Define unit and individual go
《资产证券化与结构化金融：金融的极限》是我目前见过的、少有的结合资本市场与商业银行业务的著作。看完《资产证券化与结构化金融：金融的极限》之后，我发现作者确实对商业银行业务有过扎实的学习与研究。当然，由于作者没有真正从事过商业银行业务，隔行如隔山，对商业银行的一些观点难免有些偏差。然而，资本市场的投资银行人员如此费心研究商业银行业务，确实让我产生了思考。这或许正是中国金融业混业经营趋势的外在体现。商业银行的从业人员也需要认真研究资本市场的业务了。
