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Financial Shock : A 360º Look at the Subprime Mortgage
Implosion, and How to Avoid the Next Financial Crisis
by Mark Zandi "...an engaging and easy-to-understand
narrative that even the most financially illerate person
can understand. ...an outstanding text!"
(A Reader from New Jersey USA)
Exposed : The Toxic Chemistry of Everyday Products and
What's at Stake for American Power by Mark Schapiro
"...discovers toxin in personal care products, toys, electronics
and foods thst are, in some cases, manufactured solely for U.S.
consumption, and traces them to the people and events...."
(Source : Pittsburgh Business Times, Oct. 17-23, 2008, p. 27)
The Truth About You : Your Secret to Success by Marcus
Buckingham "...is an experience to unlock life's toughest
questions. The process this revolutionary toolkit teaches
will create higher satisfaction and performance in life and work." (Source : Pittsburgh Business Times, Oct. 10-16, 2008, p. 27)
The Healing Journey by O. Carl Simonton, Brenda Hampton
and Reid Henson "...recovery made after...expectations for
healing his cancer. ...4 important factors in healing. ...many
examples of changing attitudes for healing." (A Reader from Dundee, New Brunswick Canada)
Anticancer : A New Way of Life by David Servan-Schreiber
"...takes all the cancer research that's out there.. and put[s] it
into plain and understandable text. ..."
(A Reader from Goodyear, Arizona USA)
A Sense of Urgency by John P. Kotter "...provides a simple
but effective strategy: "Create action that is exceptionally
alert, externally oriented, relentlessly aimed at winning,
making some progress each and every day and constantly
purging low value-added activities--all by always focusing
on the heart and not just the mind.""
(A Reader from Virginia USA)
(Source : Pittsburgh Business Times, Sept. 12-18, 2008, p. 23)
Crowdsourcing : Why the Power of the Crowd Is Driving
the Future of Business by Jeff Howe "...reveals...the crowd
is more than wise -- it's talented, creative and stunningly
productive."
(Source : Pittsburgh Business Times, Sept. 5-11, 2008, p. 24)
Getting It Right : Notre Dame on Leadership and Judgment
in Business by Viva Bartkus and Ed Conlon "...some of...this
book is quite similar to..."The McKinsey Mind" ...However,
this book is far superior..." (A Reader)
Investing With Your Values : Making Money and Making
a Difference by Hal Brill, Jack A. Brill, and Cliff Feigenbaum
"This book makes it easy to begin investing in a profitable
AND ethical way. It is chockful of usable information for
the consumer. Have only $25 per month to invest? Read
this book, and get started!"
(A Reader from Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA)
The Limits of Power : The End of American Exceptionalism
by Andrew Bacevich "This is the bluntest, toughest, most
scathing critique of American imperialism... Even the brevity
of this book - 182 pages - gives it a particular wallop since
every page "concentrates the mind". ...While this is a
sobering book, it is not warning of doomsday. ..."
(A Reader from Menomonie, Wisconsin USA)
The Instruction : Living the Life Your Soul Intended
by Ainslie MacLeod "...at the frontier of exploration
into the soul and its profound influence on our physical
selves. I recommend this book to those who seek greater
spiritual well-being and a better understanding of their
life's purpose."
(Reviewed by Dr. Mehmet Oz, author of
You, The Owner's Manual)
Stillness Speaks by Eckhart Tolle "I keep this
wonderful little book at my bedside and wouldn't
think of traveling without it. The subjects (chapters)
indicated in the table of contents make it easy to find
concise help for issues that may cause anxiety and/or
frustration in one's daily life. It's a real treasure!"
(A Reader from Palm Springs, California USA)
You Can Heal Your Life by Louise L. Hay "I am so
glad to finally find something that resonates with
me and what I have always believed in my being
but did not have the words to convey. Thank you...
for bringing this to the world."
(A Reader from Scappoose, Oregon USA)
The How of Happiness : A Scientific Approach to Getting
the Life You Want by Sonja Lyubomirsky "...based on
solid research ... quick and to the point..."
(A Reader from Boston, Massachusetts USA)
The Art of Simple Food : Notes, Lessons, and Recipes
from a Delicious Revolution by Alice Waters "...the real
value of the book was not the recipes, but the discussion
of ingredients, cooking techniques and...personal approach
to preparing delicious food for her family and friends."
(A Reader from Flemington, New Jersey USA]
sTORI Telling by Tori Spelling "A whole new view..."
(A Reader from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA)
Simplexity : Why Simple Things Become Complex
(and How Complex Things Can Be Made Simple)
by Jeffrey Kluger "...Overall, an entertaining book
that introduces the reader to a very interesting
research domain." (A Reader from Yorktown Heights, New York USA)
Sway : The Irresistible Pull of Irrational Behavior
by Ori Brafman and Rom Brafman "What a great
read! Well organized and smartly written, this
exploration of the reasons behind irrational
behavior is a real page turner. Oddly, reading
it makes you feel good, as learning the reasons
why people behave illogically makes you feel
more in control. ..."
(A Reader from Sanibel Island, Florida USA)
Wisdom of Our Fathers : Lessons and Letters from
Daughters and Sons by Tim Russert "...Great gift
for Dads as well as their kids. ...provoking and so
much wisdom that one comes away a wiser person.
A wiser parent. ..." (A Reader from Sierras of California, USA)
Discover Your Inner Economist : Use Incentives to Fall
in Love, Survive Your Next Meeting, and Motivate Your
Dentist by Tyler Cowen "...explains how understanding
the incentives that work best with each individual is the
key to successful and satisfactory daily interactions, from
attracting a mate and getting the kids to do the dishes to
having a productive business meeting."
(Source : Pittsburgh Business Times, June 6-12, 2008, p. 21)
Get P.A.I.D., a Guide To Getting Paid Faster : And What
to Do if You Don't by Robert S. Bernstein "...Find out
what common mistakes are and how to avoid them. ...full of great information
that is very helpful for business owners especially with the U.S. economy in...crisis."
(A Reader from New Hampshire USA)
The Milkshake Moment : Overcoming Stupid Systems,
Pointless Policies and Muddled Management to Realize
Real Growth by Steven S. Little "...clearly demonstrates
that only when we remove our own self-imposed barriers
can we begin to seize growth opportunities in any...
setting." (A Reader from Coral Gables, Florida USA)
Sales Bible : The Ultimate Sales Resource by Jeffrey Gitomer
"Thank you Jeffrey for your kind and loving gifts... Your
"ultimate sales resource" is awesome, beautiful, challenging,
different, expansive and extremely helpful. Your marketing
strategy focusing on creative unlimited abundance is greatly
appreciated. With gratitude for "being" in our lives."
(Reviewed by Dr. Rae)
The One Minute Entrepreneur by Ken Blanchard, Don Hutson
and Ethan Willis "...present an inspiring story that reveals the
secrets to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Through a
powerful and engaging narrative,...confront many of the typical
problems all entrepreneurs face in...their business."
(Source : Pittsburgh Business Times, May 9-15, 2008, p. 31)
Wikinomics by Don Tapscott and Anthony D. Williams
"...updated and expanded version of...one of the best
business books of 2007. ...ways the Wiki phenomenon
affects our daily lives at work and at home."
(Source : Pittsburgh Business Times, May 2-8, 2008, p. 29)
Supermoney "Entertaining Follow up to..." (A Reader from Morgantown,
West Virginia USA)
The Money Game
by Adam Smith "I've read hundreds of investing books;
skimmed hundreds more; even written one myself. ...This
beautifully written work may well be the best book on
the subject ever written. ..."
(A Reader from Boca Raton, Florida USA)
Who Will Do What By When? How to Improve Performance,
Accountability and Trust with Integrity by Dr. Tom Hanson
and Birgit Zacher Hanson "...a stellar little book with a BIG
message we ALL need to hear and act on: Live in integrity
and commitment and you'll achieve your every goal....it's
that simple. ...easy but powerful read...a must for anyone
who truly wants to go to the next level in life!"
(A Reader from Seminole, Florida USA)
A Whole New Mind : Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future by Daniel H. Pink
"...With this remarkable book, we just may have discovered our Copernicus
for the brave new age that's accelerating into being."
(Praise by Tom Peters)
Leadership Gold : Lessons I've Learned from a Lifetime
of Leading by John C. Maxwell "...features twenty-six
topics essential to a successful leader such as evaluating
decisions and time management."
(Source : Pittsburgh Business Times, March 21-27, 2008,
p. 27)
The Adventures of Johnny Bunko : The Last Career
Guide You'll Ever Need by Daniel H. Pink with Rob
Ten Pas (Illustrator) "...the first American business
manga. ...traces the career arc of...an employee at a
big corporation and by following his adventures in
corporate life readers can learn...'the six essential
rules to a satisfying and productive career.'"
(Reviewed by ICv2 News)
Ready, Fire, Aim : Zero to $100 Million in No Time Flat
by Michael Masterson "...If your business is below the
magic million mark, then...getting this book is a great
choice,...if you are already beyond the first million, it's...
still worth buying." (A Reader from Finland)
Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath
[Book Description : Do you do what you do best every day?
Chances are, you don’t. ...From the cradle to the cubicle,
we devote more time to fixing our shortcomings than to
developing our strengths.]
"...If you want to learn how to maximize on your strenghths vs. worry about your weaknesses, this is the best investment you can make. ..." (A Reader from Los Angeles, California USA)
Mommy Millionaire : How I Turned My Kitchen Table Idea into a Million Dollars
and How You Can, Too! by Kim Lavine "...CEO and president of her own lifestyle
brand,...seeks to inspire other parents who want to start their own product lines without
giving up their...family life. ..."
(Source : Pittsburgh Business Times, Feb. 22 - 28, 2008, p. 23)
Life Lessons by Elizabeth Kübler-Ross and David Kessler
"This book is so helpful! ...reading this book, I...find myself
saying outloud "This is so true!" This book will help you
...have a clear understanding about what matters in life, in
being the TRUE you, and in focusing on what really matters
in life. This book will help you on your spiritual walk, and
in how you see daily life. Buy this book....it will be one of
the best you've ever bought. This book will direct you in
the right direction." (A Reader from Nashville, Tennessee USA)
A New Earth : Awakening to Your Life's Purpose by Eckhart Tolle
"...his bestselling...The Power of Now, ...inspired millions...to discover the freedom and joy
of a life lived "in the now." ...A New Earth,...expands on these...ideas to...how transcending our ego-based
state of consciousness is not only essential to...happiness, but also the key to ending conflict and
suffering throughout the world. Tolle describes how...attachment to the ego creates the
dysfunction that leads to anger, jealousy, and unhappiness, and...how to awaken to a new state of
consciousness..." (Book Description)
The Breakthrough Company : How Everyday Companies
Become Extraordinary Performers by Keith R. Mcfarland
"...focusing on...strategies used by...nine companies...
identified as having the greatest consistent growth. ...
by shifting the focus off of the leaders and onto the
company as a whole."
(Source : Pittsburgh Business Times, Feb. 1 - 7, 2008, p. 20)
Messages from the Masters : Tapping into the Power
of Love by Brian L. Weiss "This extraordinary and life
affirming book is a must read with an open mind."
(Reviewed by Dr. Rae)
Writing to Change the World by Mary Pipher "Inspiring, profound, and unique
sdvice on writing and connecting,..." (A Reader from New York City, New York USA)
"Helpful and timely...has a great list of resoures (books and websites) which are listed at the end of the book. I would recommend this volume to anyone who desires to write or speak in a powerful way that can effect change in the society around them." (A Reader)
Words That Work : It's Not What You Say, It's What People
Hear by Frank Luntz "...an advisor to many political and
corporate leaders, spells out the 10 characterisitics of
effective communication : simplicity, brevity, credibility,
consistency, novelty, sound, inspiration, vivid pictures,
questions and relevance." (Source : Pittsburgh Business Times, Dec. 7 - 13, 2007, p. 27)
Super Crunchers : Why Thinking-by-Numbers Is the New Way
to Be Smart by Ian Ayres "...will change the way you think
about how information is processed in today's business world.
(Source : Pittsburgh Business Times, Nov. 30 - Dec. 6, 2007,
p. 25)
Rigged : The True Story of an Ivy League Kid Who Changed
the World of Oil, from Wall Street to Dubai by Ben Mezrich
"...is the explicit, exclusive, true story behind the headlines
that dominate the world stage." (Book Description)
(Source : Pittsburgh Business Times, Nov. 23 - 29, 2007, p. 27)
You : Staying Young by Michael F. Roizen and Mehmet C. Oz
"...With this book, you'll know what happens to your body
and what you can do to help it age with grace. Or, better yet,
stop the aging process as we now know it. ...You can control
a lot of what happens to you. That's what gives this book its
tremendous power." (A Reader from Midwest USA)
Basic Black : The Essential Guide for Getting Ahead
at Work (and in Life) by Cathie Black "New & Noteworthy Business Book"
(Source : Pittsburgh Business Times, Nov. 2 - 8, 2007, p. 35)
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