Staff Picks
Loonshots, Wildpreneurs, and Selling Naked
- Bland L.
- Saturday, March 14, 2020
Collection
If you think business books are boring, you might want to take a look at some of the new business titles in our collection. Learn how to craft a rewarding entrepreneurial future for yourself (Wildpreneurs) or build a direct-to-consumer online business (Selling Naked). Read about how seemingly crazy ideas can lead to innovative breakthroughs (Loonshots). Whether you’re interested in finding practical help with starting/running a small business, shaping a quality work life, or exploring business history, Richland Library has a new book to suit your needs.
Loonshots
How to Nurture the Crazy Ideas That Win Wars, Cure Diseases, and Transform Industries
Published in 2019
"'Loonshots is a brilliant and wonderfully entertaining book, an unstoppable read, full of surprises and rich with insight into how people create and nurture things that change the world. It's also an important book. Bahcall, a physicist and biotech entrepreneur, is unfolding the secrets behind successes everywhere.' --Richard Preston, author of The Hot Zone and The Wild Trees What do James Bond and Lipitor have in common? Why do traffic jams appear out of nowhere on highways? How did the Allies win the secret war against the Nazis? Why does the world speak English? What do the answers to these questions tell us about building more innovative teams? Loonshots describes a new way to think about innovation: why a company's structure matters more than its culture. Safi Bahcall, a physicist and entrepreneur, applies the science of phase transitions to the behavior of teams. The Nobel laureate Phil Anderson once captured the essence of phase transitions with the phrase "more is different." The collective behaviors of liquids and solids are more than the sum of their parts. They are something new: phases of matter. The same molecules can behave in very different ways. Bahcall explains why the collective behaviors of people in teams and companies are something new: phases of organization. Small changes in structure can transform teams from nurturing breakthroughs to inhibiting them, just like small changes in temperature can transform flowing water to rigid ice. Understanding those phases can help us design more innovative teams. Loonshots describes the science, draws on examples from Pan Am to Pixar, and offers rules that creatives, entrepreneurs, and managers can use to innovate faster and better"-- Provided by publisher.
Comeback Careers
Rethink, Refresh, Reinvent Your Success - at 40, 50, and Beyond
Published in 2020
Featuring insights and inspiration from recruiters and relaunch specialists, this book is an indispensable guidebook for women breaking (back) into the workforce.
Designing Your Work Life
How to Thrive and Change and Find Happiness at Work
Published in 2020
"A book that shows how to find meaning and satisfaction in your work life"-- Provided by publisher.
Franchise
The Golden Arches in Black America
Published in 2020
"From civil rights to Ferguson, Franchise reveals the untold history of how fast food became one of the greatest generators of black wealth in America. Often blamed for the rising rates of obesity and diabetes among black Americans, fast food restaurants like McDonald's have long symbolized capitalism's villainous effects on our nation's most vulnerable communities. But how did fast food restaurants so thoroughly saturate black neighborhoods in the first place? In Franchise, acclaimed historian Marcia Chatelain uncovers a surprising history of cooperation among fast food companies, black capitalists, and civil rights leaders, who- in the troubled years after King's assassination- believed they found an economic answer to the problem of racial inequality. With the discourse of social welfare all but evaporated, federal programs under presidents Johnson and Nixon promoted a new vision for racial justice: that the franchising of fast food restaurants, by black citizens in their own neighborhoods, could finally improve the quality of black life. Synthesizing years of research, Franchise tells a troubling success story of an industry that blossomed the very moment a freedom movement began to whither"-- Provided by publisher.
The Passion Economy
The New Rules for Thriving in the Twenty-first Century
Published in 2020
"Contrary to what you may have heard, the middle class is not dying and robots are not stealing our jobs. In fact, writes Adam Davidson-one of our leading public voices on economic issues- the twenty-first-century economic paradigm offers new ways of making money, fresh paths toward professional fulfillment, and unprecedented opportunities for curious, ambitious individuals to combine the things they love with their careers. Drawing on the stories of average people doing exactly this--an accountant overturning his industry, a sweatshop-owner's daughter fighting for better working conditions, an Amish craftsman meeting the technological needs of Amish farmers--as well as the latest academic research, Davidson shows us how the twentieth-century economy of scale has given way in this century to an economy of passion. He makes clear, too, that though the adjustment has brought measures of dislocation, confusion, and even panic, these are most often the result of a lack of understanding. In The Passion Economy, he delineates the ground rules of the new economy, and armed with these, we begin to see how we can succeed in it according to its own terms--intimacy, insight, attention, automation, and, of course, passion. An indispensable roadmap and a refreshingly optimistic take on our economic future"-- Provided by publisher.
Built, Not Born
A Self-made Billionaire's No-nonsense Guide for Entrepreneurs
Published in 2019
"Built, Not Born is for current or aspiring business owners who feel nervous about the risks of entrepreneurship. Tom Golisano, self-made billionaire and founder of Paychex, believes starting a business isn't as risky as you might think and provides no-nonsense, often humorous advice on how to succeed in all phases of business ownership"-- Provided by publisher.
Do Nothing
How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving
Published in 2020
"We work feverishly to make ourselves happy. So why are we so miserable? Despite our constant search for new ways to "hack" our bodies and minds for peak performance, human beings are working more instead of less, living harder not smarter, and becoming more lonely and anxious. This manifesto helps us break free of our unhealthy devotion to efficiency and shows us how to reclaim our time and humanity with a little more leisure"-- Provided by publisher.
Selling Naked
A Revolutionary Approach to Launching Your Brand Online
Published in 2020
"A revolutionary blueprint to help aspiring entepreneurs, startups, and global enterprises alike sell directly to consumers, from the cofounder of the wildly successful e-commerce business Hubble Contacts"-- Provided by publisher.
Edge
Turning Adversity into Advantage
Published in 2020
"Laura Huang, a preeminent Harvard Business School professor, shows that success is about gaining an edge: that elusive quality that gives you an upper hand and attracts attention and support. Some people seem to naturally have it. Now, Huang teaches the rest of us how to create our own from the challenges and biases we think hold us back, and turning them to work in our favor"-- Provided by publisher.
Wildpreneurs
A Practical Guide to Pursuing Your Passion As a Business
Published in 2020
"For the rising number of free spirits seeking inspiration and a road map to leave their safe but soul-crushing day jobs and chase their dreams, real-life Wildpreneur Tamara Jacobi shares her insights on what it takes to successfully make the leap. Wildpreneurs illuminates how surf guides, ski builders, yoga and wellness instructors, environmental activists, nature lovers, food trucks, podcasters, artisans, and other creatives achieve an adventurous lifestyle and financial viability. Whether you're stuck in the nine-to-five grind, are an enterprising college grad, a dynamic retiree, a family of daydreamers, or are just an out-of-the-box thinker, it's time to embrace your free spirit and become a Wildpreneur! The possibilities are infinite . . .Tamara Jacobi understands the challenge and reward of turning your passion into a business. Over ten years ago, she and her family started the Tailwind Jungle Lodge, a treehouse style eco-lodge in the jungle on the Mexican Pacific coastline. Jacobi shares the lessons she has learned, alongside stories and wisdom from other Wildpreneurs, revealing the joys and realities of making their business dreams come true. In this wild guide you'll: Access a practical blueprint for starting and managing an unconventional business. Receive the support needed to stay on track with what can be a difficult path filled with unexpected challenges and is absolutely worth it in the end. Gain insights into the world of Wildpreneurship, its characters, and the lifestyle that is within anyone's grasp, if they want it badly enough. Discover an alternative to living on autopilot, an opportunity to move beyond fear, come alive, and tune into inspiration while also making a living. Let Wildpreneurs help you blaze the path to your own journey of meaning, purposefulness, and adventure--and start living the life of your dreams."--Publisher's website.
The Fix
Overcome the Invisible Barriers That Are Holding Women Back at Work
Published in 2020
"In the vein of #Girlboss and Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office, discover how to thrive at work from the director of inclusion at Netflix with this "passionate, practical roadmap for addressing inequality and finally making our workplaces work for women" (Arianna Huffington)"-- Provided by publisher.
QuickBooks 2020 for Dummies
Published in 2020
"Organize and manage your business finances; track inventory and monitor transactions; pay bills, record sales receipts, and create invoices"--Cover.
Starting & Building a Nonprofit
A Practical Guide
Published in 2019
With practical advice, legal information, tips, and step-by-step instruction, this guide will help you get your nonprofit up and running. It explains how to: develop a strategic plan and budget; recruit and manage board members, volunteers, and staff; market your organization to your target audience; raise money including traditional methods and crowdfunding; build a website, use social media strategically, and avoid copyright troubles; adopt policies that are legally sound; and more.
Pharma
Greed, Lies, and the Poisoning of America
Published in 2020
Pharmaceutical breakthroughs such as antibiotics and vaccines rank among some of the greatest advancements in human history. Yet exorbitant prices for life-saving drugs, safety recalls affecting tens of millions of Americans, and soaring rates of addiction and overdose on prescription opioids have caused many to lose faith in drug companies. Now, Americans are demanding a national reckoning with a monolithic industry.
The Myth of Chinese Capitalism
The Worker, the Factory, and the Future of the World
Published in 2020
"The untold story of how restrictive policies are preventing China from becoming the world's largest economy Dexter Roberts lived in Beijing for two decades working as a reporter on economics, business and politics for Bloomberg. In his book, The Myth ofChinese Capitalism, Roberts shows readers the reality behind today's financially-ascendant China and pulls the curtain back on how the Chinese manufacturing machine is actually powered. He focuses on two towns-the village of Binghuacun in the province ofGuizhou, one of China's poorest regions, a region that sends the highest proportion of its youth away to become migrants; and Dongguan, China's most infamous factory town located in Guangdong and home to both the largest number of migrant workers and thecountry's biggest manufacturing base. Within these two towns and the people that move between them, Roberts focuses on the story of the Mo family, former farmers now turned migrant workers who are struggling to make a living in a fast-changing country that relegates one-third of its people to second-class status via household registration, land tenure policies and inequality in education and health care systems. In The Myth of Chinese Capitalism, Dexter Roberts brings to life the problems that China and its people face today as they attempt to overcome a divisive system that poses a serious challenge to the country's future development. In so doing, Roberts paints a boot-on-the-ground cautionary picture of China for a world now held in its financial thrall"-- Provided by publisher.
The Little Book of InvEsTing Like the PrOs
Five Steps for Picking Stocks
Published in 2019
"As you have probably noticed, there are quite a few investing books out there. Many of them were written by some of the world’s greatest investors. So, why should you read our book? Stock investing is more prevalent than ever, whether directly orindirectly through brokerage accounts, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), mutual funds, or retirement plans. Despite this, the vast majority of individual investors have no train­ing on how to pick stocks. And, until now, there hasn’t been a truly accessible, easy-to-understand resource available to help them. The Little Book of Investing Like the Pros was written to fill this void. We believe the simplicity and accessibility of our stock picking framework is truly unique. Using real-world examplesand actual Wall Street models used by the pros, we teach you how to pick stocks in a highly accessible, step-by-step manner. Our goal is straightforward—to impart the skills necessary for finding high-quality stocks while protecting your portfolio with risk management best practices. Our practical approach is designed to help demystify the investing process, which can be intimidating. This training will help set you apart from others who are largely flying blind. Pilots require extensive training before receiving a license. Doctors must graduate medical school, followed by a multi-year residency. Even those providing professional investment advice require certification. But, anyone can buy a stock without any training whatsoever. While buying stocks on a hunch and a prayer may not endanger your life, it can certainly put your finances at risk"-- Provided by publisher.
Meant for More
The Proven Formula to Turn Your Knowledge into Profits
Published in 2020
"An award-winning entrepreneur and business coach outlines an easy-to-follow formula that helps you own your unique value, make more money, have more impact, and get more out of life--all without being pushy or sales-y. Meant for More is the rare personal development book that offers tangible skills for all areas of your life, including work, to increase your success while also doing good--a How to Win Friends and Influence People for the modern age. It shows you how to stand out in an increasingly noisyworld by simply offering your unique skills and talents and helping others do the same. It speaks to people looking to leave the 9-to-5 for more freedom and fulfillment; stay-at-home moms going back to work; young Boomers worried they're too senior (andexpensive) to find new jobs; idealistic Gen Xers and Millennials unwilling to toe the company line; and experts in any field who want to cash in on their expertise while making a difference. We all long for more: More impact. More success. More fulfillment. More abundance. More freedom. More joy. But it's not necessarily easy to fulfill this longing. We all know someone who clearly has so much to offer the world but who holds back out of fear--fear of failure, or of success; fear of putting herself "outthere"; fear of being perceived as pushy or full of himself. Maybe that person is you. In Meant for More, an award-winning entrepreneur and business coach outlines the formula for getting the "more" you've been longing for: a proven system to sell yourself and your one-of-a-kind gifts to the people you were meant to help and reap the rewards that come when you stop giving away your gifts for free. The Meant for More Formula helps you upgrade your mind-set, unwrap your unique gifts, claim your value, and make irresistible offers so you can get what you're worth and make the difference you're here to make--in a way that isn't remotely pushy or sales-y"-- Provided by publisher.
The Soul of an Entrepreneur
Work and Life Beyond the Startup Myth
Published in 2020
"We all know the story of the latest version of the American Dream: a young innovator drops out of college and creates the next big thing, remaking both business and culture in one fell swoop. We are told these stories constantly, always with the idea that we'll be next. But this story masks a lot about what really goes on in our economy. Most new businesses aren't tech startups; they are what we think of as ordinary: restaurants or dry cleaners or freelance writing or accounting or consulting services. And those who are starting new businesses aren't all millennials. In fact, if you're a new college grad, it's more likely that your parents will start a new business than that you will. In truth, entrepreneurship -- new business starts -- has been declining for a number of years. What's more, while we hear about the few startups that get billions from tech giants, most businesses are run by the people who found them, often on small or medium budgets. What does it actually take to run your own business, week by week and year by year? If you do make it past the first years, what happens when you start managing a big organization? When is it time to consider selling, or grooming your replacement? When you're an entrepreneur, these are not just financial questions but deeply personal ones. The Soul of an Entrepreneur is a rich, searching story about the reality of the business spirit. In a field full of gimmicky ideas and empty promises, it fills a much needed gap in the literature: exploring the truth of whowe are, what we make, and why we devote our lives to it"-- Provided by publisher.
Supermaker
Crafting Business on Your Own Terms
Published in 2020
"Jaime Schmidt: acclaimed entrepreneur, founder of Schmidt's Naturals, and icon of the Maker Movement shares how you too can start or grow your own business with advice on branding, product development, social media marketing, scaling, PR, and customer engagement, all based on her own hard-won mastery"-- Provided by publisher.
I Am My Brand
How to Build Your Brand Without Apology
Published in 2020
A toolkit for personal brand success. Featuring dynamic female brand builders from around the world, the book is a tapestry of personal brand advice interwoven with storytelling and support that offers a practical guide for female entrepreneurs, freelancers and executives. It explores the techniques used by different women across cultures to build their personal brand, as well as the challenges they faced and their paths to overcoming them. Focused on the skills needed to succeed, their stories - coupled with the author's expertise - will support readers on their own journey to brand success and self-empowerment in work and life. Written in a down-to-earth style, with light entertainment and real-life anecdotes, providing insights into how to create, package and grow your personal brand. I am my brand is a testament to the power of being a woman and illustrates what it takes to build a powerful female brand in today's male dominated business world.
Legal Forms for Starting & Running a Small Business
65 Essential Agreements, Contracts, Leases & Letters
Published in 2020
Competition Overdose
How Free Market Mythology Transformed Us from Citizen Kings to Market Servants
Published in 2020
Leadership Strategy and Tactics
Field Manual
Published in 2020
"In the military, a field manual provides instructions in simple, clear, step-by-step language to help soldiers complete their mission. In the civilian sector, books offer information on everything from fixing a leaky faucet to developing an effective workout program to cooking a good steak. But what if you are promoted into a new position leading your former peers? What if you don't get selected for the leadership position you wanted? How do you overcome imposter syndrome, when you aren't sure you should be leading? As a leader, how do you judiciously dole out punishment? What about reward? How do you build trust with your both your superiors and your subordinates? How do you deliver truthful criticism up and down the chain of command in a tactful and positive way? These are all questions about leadership-the most complex of all human endeavors. And while there are books out there that provide solid leadership principles, books like Extreme Ownership and The Dichotomy of Leadership, there is no leadership field manual that provides a direct, situational, pragmatic how-to guide that anyone can instantly put to use. Until now. Leadership Strategy and Tactics explains how to take leadership theory, quickly translate that theory into applicable strategy, and then put leadership into action at a tactical level. This book is the solution that leaders at every level need-not just to understand the leadership game, but also how to play the leadership game, and win it"-- Provided by publisher.