Business

The retail industry, with which we have all grown up, has been devastated by the twin effects of the internet and the coronavirus lockdown. Huge numbers of prestigious brands have gone under, or are a shadow of their former selves. The world economy has gone into deep recession, with reduced employment ...

The key to bridging your global innovation gap In today's global economy, it would be short-sighted to rely solely on local resources for new-product innovations. Instead, knowledge and activity critical to innovation most likely lie outside your company's home territories--sometimes far outside. And ...

Grit & Grace is a collection of quotes, thoughts, and advice from female pioneers to inspire young girls and women who want to lead. With powerful words from powerful female forerunners, Louisa May Alcott and Susan B. Anthony have inspired girls and women for generations, there are now more women leading ...

A dynamic collection of tools, techniques, and strategies that will help you communicate more effectively by studying the language you use and your perceptions and values.

How do you predict something that has never happened before?

Busy families on a budget save money and time by cooking and freezing big batches of food. This new edition, with 25 more recipes and color photos, provides a roadmap.

Offers a year's worth of money-saving, life-improving tips. This book is about how you can actually have and enjoy more in your life than you have today while dramatically reducing the financial expenditure it takes to achieve it. It also features 365 tips that can help save you the odd GBP20, GBP50 or GBP200 a year.

Why the celebrated Indian IT industry is an obstacle to an egalitarian form of development in India

'Lively, accessible and inspiring.' Paul Chandler, Chief Executive, Traidcraft

An in-depth biography of Marissa Mayer, the saviour of Yahoo.

Consumers are using technology to grab power from companies, the media, and the government. This book outlines how institutions can survive and win in this chaotic world, and lays out the revised rules of engagement. It includes recommendations to help brand builders manage the complexity of social interaction in a digital age.

An important book about the challenges and opportunities facing environmental policy in the European Union.

Globalization is not a threat. It is a promise of good things to come. But we must all prepare for it and encourage it whenever possible.

This book helps readers learn how to: identify the business etiquette, cultures and business customs of China and of its diverse markets; leverage local knowledge to create strong relationships based on trust and credibility; and learn vital networking and negotiation skills across China's diverse markets. ...

Cloud Computing can enable you to drive down the costs of your IT function and gives you the ability to focus on your core business, whilst saving energy. This title offers a guide to identify Cloud Computing best practices and associated risks, and reduce the latter to acceptable levels.

The sequel to the international #1 bestseller, Wikinomics. Wikinomics showed how mass collaboration was changing businesses around the world. MacroWikinomics takes it beyond the boardroom to show how the mass collaboration is revolutionizing the way we live, work, and create.

Pit your brains against the taxing riddles used by the world's best companies to select their staff

Overcome all your networking fears and learn how effortlessly to build and leverage the powerful connections you need to enhance your reputation, raise your profile and win more business. Networking expert Rob Brown will coach you on all the essential skills that will help you meet new people.