Business & Economics

This best-of, quick reference thesaurus will ensure you find the perfect word faster than an internet search or 300 page book. In 6 laminated pages, the words handpicked by our wordsmith Erin Brenner (speaker, writer, and contributor to thesaurus and vocabulary-related websites) are selections based on twenty plus years of word-choice through her editorial expertise. These powerful words can raise everything from test scores to social status. Essays and speeches with a broad yet expertly honed vocabulary have elevated people to the highest forms of leadership. Those leaders say the use of the right word at the right instant is crucial. In school, with the right vocabulary in your toolbox, the better grades you will build. In business, communication skills can make or break a career. Have the best selection handy for reference while writing, memorizing or preparing a speech.

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• Well over 1001 words with definitions
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EVEN WELL-INTENDED PEOPLE CAN CAUSE HARM Have you ever heard yourself or someone else say: ""Some of my best friends are... (Black, White, Asian, etc.)""? ""I don't think of you as... (Gay, Disabled, Jewish, etc.)""? ""I don't see color, I'm colorblind""? These statements and dozens like them can build a divide between us and the people we interact with. Though well-intended, they often widen the diversity gap sometimes causing irreparable harm personally and professionally. If you've ever wanted to be more effective in your communication with others, or have been afraid of saying the wrong thing, then this concise guide is essential to becoming more inclusive and diversity-smart. A POWERFUL DIVERSITY TRAINING TOOL FROM ONE OF THE MOST RESPECTED DIVERSITY TRAINERS

Whether you are a business or accounting student looking to ace the next test or a veteran of the business world who could use a refresher, the Accounting Equations & Answers QuickStudy® guide is here to help! This three-panel guide outlines commonly used and difficult-to-remember accounting equations for tracking assets, liabilities, equity, income, and more, as well as handy hints, common pitfalls, and other points to make sure you don’t let anything slip through the cracks. Examples are included for easy comprehension. --Barcharts

Over the last sixty years, women's lives have transformed radically from generation to generation. Without a template to follow--a way to peek into the future to catch a glimpse of what leaving this job or marrying that person might mean to us decades from now--women make important decisions blindly, groping for a way forward, winging it, and hoping it all works out.

As they faced unexpectedly fraught decisions about their own lives, journalists Hana Schank and Elizabeth Wallace found themselves wondering about the women they'd graduated alongside. What happened to these women who seemed set to reap the rewards of second-wave feminism, on the brink of taking over the world? Where did their ambition lead them?

So they tracked down their classmates and, over several hundred hours of interviews, gathered and mapped data about real women's lives that has been missing from our conversations about women and the workplace. Whether you're deciding if you should pass up a promotion in favor of more flex time, planning when to get pregnant, or wondering what the ramifications are of being the only person in your house who ever unloads the dishwasher, The Ambition Decisions is a guide to the changes that may seem arbitrary but are life defining, by women who've been there.

Organized by theme, each chapter draws on real women's stories of facing down crisis, transition, and decision-making to illustrate broader trends Schank and Wallace observed. Each chapter wraps up with a useful bulleted list of questions to consider and tips to integrate that will guide women of all ages along the way to finding purpose and passion in work and life.

Clearance Item: Offer Good While Supplies Last -- Slight shop wear -- Students preparing to take the GMAT will find that this book gives the help they need to excel on the test's math section. Separate chapters review the fundamentals of arithmetic, algebra, and geometry. Another chapter gives special attention to the test's often-perplexing word problems, with advice on translating a problem's words into a specific equation. A final chapter focuses on the data sufficiency question type, which is new to many test takers. Every chapter in the book is filled with plenty of practice problems and detailed solutions. Two full-length model tests are included for further practice. The author also offers helpful advice on test preparation and test taking tips and strategies. --Books in Print

Choosing a profession begins with imagining yourself in a career: here are all the details you need to get started in the popular field of real estate--from salary expectations, regional challenges, and how to use social media to your lucrative advantage.

What makes a great real estate agent? Is it just numbers? Sales volume? How do you get to the top of the market in boom times? How do you survive a soft market? What tools must you bring to the job? Is it at all like those reality shows on TV?

Starting in his own backyard, Esquire writer Tom Chiarella explores the requisite skills needed to thrive in various real estate scenarios: a static buyer's market in rural Indiana, a booming seller's market in Seattle, and the incredibly high-end market of Chicago's luxury high-rises. Forming a personal connection with each of his subjects, he watches them work in the front seat of their cars, at lunches, on street corners, and in the doorways of homes.

What Chiarella discovers is that great real estate agents devote themselves to the job with a sense of craftsmanship. Showcasing the individual tools used to develop a successful real estate career, Becoming a Real Estate Agent profiles individuals who live a life of thrilling improvisation, action, and instinct--a life in which excellence is sometimes gauged by the ability to walk away from a commission when circumstance demands it.

-Books In Print

Comprehensive guide on basic formulas & definitions for an introductory course in business mathematics. --Barcharts

A leader is anyone who takes responsibility for recognizing the potential in people and ideas, and has the courage to develop that potential. When we dare to lead, we don't pretend to have the right answers; we stay curious and ask the right questions. We don't see power as finite and hoard it; we know that power becomes infinite when we share it with others. We don't avoid difficult conversations and situations; we lean into vulnerability when it's necessary to do good work. But daring leadership in a culture defined by scarcity, fear, and uncertainty requires skill-building around traits that are deeply and uniquely human. The irony is that we're choosing not to invest in developing the hearts and minds of leaders at the exact same time as we're scrambling to figure out what we have to offer that machines and AI can't do better and faster.-Books In Print

Take steps to manage and eliminate your debt in our changed U.S. economy, in which everyone has been affected and will be for years to come. This handy guide is an easy reference to many facets of credit and debt that directly affect your quality of life. Bad credit, just starting to build your credit or even good credit, know which steps to take and those not to take. --Books in Print

The 10th-anniversary edition of the New York Times business bestseller-now updated with "Answers to Ten Questions People Ask" We attempt or avoid difficult conversations every day-whether dealing with an underperforming employee, disagreeing with a spouse, or negotiating with a client. From the Harvard Negotiation Project, the organization that brought you Getting to Yes, Difficult Conversations provides a step-by-step approach to having those tough conversations with less stress and more success. you'll learn how to: - Decipher the underlying structure of every difficult conversation - Start a conversation without defensiveness - Listen for the meaning of what is not said - Stay balanced in the face of attacks and accusations- Move from emotion to productive problem solving. --Books in Print

From visionary Silicon Valley entrepreneur Tom Siebel comes a penetrating examination of the new technologies that are disrupting business and government--and how organizations can harness them to transform into digital enterprises. 

The confluence of four technologies--elastic cloud computing, big data, artificial intelligence, and the internet of things --writes Siebel, is fundamentally changing how business and government will operate in the 21st century.  

Siebel masterfully guides readers through a fascinating discussion of the game-changing technologies driving digital transformation and provides a roadmap to seize them as a strategic opportunity. He shows how leading enterprises such as Enel, 3M, Royal Dutch Shell, the U.S. Department of Defense, and others are applying AI and IoT with stunning results.

Digital Transformation is the guidebook every business and government leader needs to survive and thrive in the new digital age.

About the Author

Thomas M. Siebel is CEO of C3.ai, a leading provider of enterprise artificial intelligence software. A globally renowned leader in information technology, Mr. Siebel has been at the forefront of several major innovation cycles, including relational databases, enterprise application software, Internet computing, AI, and the Internet of things. He pioneered the customer relationship management (CRM) category with the founding of Siebel Systems. Recognized by Businessweek as one of the top 25 managers in global business, Mr. Siebel is a three-time recipient of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year award and was named a Glassdoor Top CEO in 2018. He was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2013.

"An immersive play-by-play of the company's ascent.... It's hard to imagine a better retelling of the Amazon origin story." -- Laura Bennett, New Republic

Amazon.com's visionary founder, Jeff Bezos, wasn't content with being a bookseller. He wanted Amazon to become the everything store, offering limitless selection and seductive convenience at disruptively low prices. To do so, he developed a corporate culture of relentless ambition and secrecy that's never been cracked. Until now.

Brad Stone enjoyed unprecedented access to current and former Amazon employees and Bezos family members, and his book is the first in-depth, fly-on-the-wall account of life at Amazon. The Everything Store is the book that the business world can't stop talking about, the revealing, definitive biography of the company that placed one of the first and largest bets on the Internet and forever changed the way we shop and read

It was a fight club--but without the fighting and without the men. Every month, the women would huddle in a friend's apartment to share sexist job frustrations and trade tips on how best to tackle them. Once upon a time, you might have called it a consciousness-raising group. But the problems of today's working world are more subtle, less pronounced, harder to identify--and harder to prove--than those of our foremothers. These women weren't just there to vent. They needed battle tactics. And so the Feminist Fight Club was born. In Feminist Fight Club, acclaimed journalist Jessica Bennett blends the personal stories of her real-life fight club with research, statistics, and no-bullsh*t advice for how to combat today's sexism (and come out the other side). Part manual, part manifesto, Bennett offers a new vocabulary for the sexist archetypes women encounter every day--such as the Manterrupter, who talks over female colleagues in meetings; or the Bropropriator, who appropriates their ideas--as well as the self-sabotaging behavior women sometimes exhibit themselves. With original illustrations and fascinating historical research as well as a straightforward assessment of the gender gap that continues to plague the American workforce, Feminist Fight Club offers practical strategies, stealthy hacks, and much-needed camaraderie for women battling their way through the modern workplace. --Books in Print

Students and business owners alike are sure to find that this 3-panel (6-page) guide is an invaluable source of comprehensive, up-to-date information regarding key financial principles and methodologies, as well as the formulas and equations that apply to them. Easy-to-use icons help users go right to the equations and formulas they need to learn, and call out helpful tips to use, common pitfalls to avoid, and critical points to remember. --Books in Print

For the first time, leadership expert Jeffrey Hull shares the secrets, strategies, and science underlying his, and his clients', successes. Interweaving real-life stories with practical tips and the latest evidence-based research, he equips readers with the insights they need to thrive in today's world.

We are in the age of the postheroic leader. Once, to move up the corporate ladder and succeed at the top, you simply had to set goals, motivate the troops, delegate to underlings, and groom a successor--probably one who looked and behaved just like you. But this white knight has become an anachronism. Whether a person is twenty-five or fifty, if they're leading a team now, chances are that they're managing a kaleidoscope of people from a variety of cultures, across a range of ages, all of whom are wired together 24/7. These changing demographics and structures have led to a seismic shift in terms of the tools needed to successfully manage and grow within a company: charisma and strategic thinking abilities now matter less than qualities such as vulnerability and relatability.

Based on his popular classes with Harvard Medical School physicians and New York University business students, Hull has identified the six key elements that leaders in this new workplace need to succeed, known as F.I.E.R.C.E.: Flexibility, Intentionality, Emotional Intelligence, Realness, Collaboration, and Engagement. From start-ups to universities to Fortune 500 companies, he's been able to help leaders across the board develop the skill sets that have advanced their careers and won them accolades.

The Best Leaders Aren't People Instead, innovative and emerging research shows that a compelling and other-centered authentic purpose--The Invisible Leader--may be the most powerful influencer of our behaviors, attitudes, and motivation in organizations, work, school, and life. Yet despite the increasing evidence of purpose's power, many of the organizations, systems, and institutions which dominate human life aren't built to elicit and leverage the fundamental human search for purpose and meaning. In this must-read book for anyone who considers themselves a leader,international speaker, trainer, and organizational performance scholar Zach Mercurio shows business leaders, educators, students, athletes, and parents how to AWAKEN, CLARIFY, and DELIVER their reason for existence--their authentic purpose.Personal, researched, and even mind-shifting, the tools in the The Invisible Leader will help you lead with authentic purpose and build a life and organization that matters. "Zach Mercurio has written a compelling book filled with powerful stories, cutting-edge research, and practical tools that shows us how to lead with purpose..."- Arianna Huffington, Founder and CEO at Thrive Global, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Thrive and The Sleep Revolution. "If you are seeking both practical guidance and powerful inspiration to unlock the power of purpose in your life or organization, The Invisible Leader is for you. Through vivid storytelling and compelling research, Zach Mercurio proves yet again that the pursuit and achievement of a world-bettering purpose is the most powerful driving force in life and work."- Aaron Hurst, National Bestselling Author of The Purpose Economy, CEO at Imperative "At KPMG, our purpose-driven culture inspires us to make a tangible difference for our clients, our people, and society. In The Invisible Leader, Zach Mercurio explains why bringing purpose into the workplace is a business imperative and shares valuable insights on how to unleash its power within yourself and your organization." - Lynne Doughtie, U.S. Chairman & CEO, KPMG "Nothing inspires or motivates people more than purpose - to know that our lives and our work can make a difference. The Invisible Leader is a profoundly practical guide to empowering people with purpose so that your organization can make the greatest possible impact." - Andrew Ripley, Co-Founder & CEO, PurposeMatch.com "A compelling, research-based case for elevating a shared "why" to its rightful place: as the invisible leader that pulls us all forward. Zach is a clear leader in the #lovework Revolution; get this book and join him in the movement!" - Josh Allan Dykstra, CEO at Strengthscope U.S. & Author of Igniting the Invisible Tribe: Designing An Organization That Doesn't Suck --Books in Print

While the world's workplace has been going through extraordinary historical change, the practice of management has been stuck in time for more than 30 years.

The new workforce -- especially younger generations -- wants their work to have deep mission and purpose, and they don't want old-style command-and-control bosses. They want coaches who inspire them, communicate with them frequently and develop their strengths.

Who is the most important person in your organization to lead your teams through these changes? Decades of global Gallup research reveal: It's your managers. They are the ones who make or break your organization's success.

When you have great managers who can maximize the potential of every team member, you will see organic revenue and profit growth, and you will give every one of your employees what they most want today: a great job and a great life. This is the future of work.

In this compelling, heartwarming parable, Bach and his bestselling coauthor John David Mann (The Go-Giver) tell the story of Zoey, a twenty-something woman living and working in New York City. Like many young professionals, Zoey is struggling to make ends meet under a growing burden of credit card and student loan debt, working crazy hours at her dream job but still not earning enough to provide a comfortable financial cushion. At her boss's suggestion, she makes friends with Henry, the elderly barista at her favorite Brooklyn coffee shop.

Henry soon reveals his "Three Secrets to Financial Freedom," ideas Zoey dismisses at first but whose true power she ultimately comes to appreciate. Over the course of a single week, Zoey discovers that she already earns enough to secure her financial future and realize her truest dreams--all she has to do is make a few easy shifts in her everyday routine.

The Latte Factor demystifies the secrets to achieving financial freedom, inspiring readers to realize that it's never too late to reach for your dreams. By following the simple, proven path that Henry shows Zoey, anyone can make small changes today that will have big impact for a lifetime, proving once again that "David Bach is the financial expert to listen to when you're intimidated by your finances" (Tony Robbins, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Money: Master the Game)

<p>In business, if people merely like you, you're in trouble. They need to love you! Learn how building loyalty and modeling great customer service behavior to develop frontline teams is the key to building raving fans.</p>
<p>To thrive in today's economy, it's not enough for customers to merely like you. They have to&nbsp;love&nbsp;you. Win their hearts and they will not only purchase more--they'll talk you up to everyone they know.</p>
<p>But what turns casual customers into passionate promoters? What makes people stick with you for the long haul?</p>
<p>The industry experts at FranklinCovey set out to unlock the mysteries of gaining the customer's loyalty. In an extensive study that involved 1,100 stores and thousands of people, they isolated examples that stood out in terms of revenues and profitability. They found that these "campfire stores" burned brighter than the rest thanks to fiercely loyal customers and the employees who delight in making their customers' lives easier.</p>
<p>Now&nbsp;Leading Loyalty&nbsp;reveals the principles and practices of these everyday service heroes--the customer-facing employees who cultivate bonds and lift revenues through the roof. Full of eye-opening examples and practical tools,&nbsp;Leading Loyalty&nbsp;helps you infuse empathy, responsibility, and generosity into every interaction and:</p>
<ul>
<li>Make warm, authentic connections</li>
<li>Ask the right questions</li>
<li>Listen to learn</li>
<li>Discover the real job to be done</li>
<li>Take ownership of the customer's issue</li>
<li>Follow up and strengthen the relationship</li>
<li>Share insights openly and kindly</li>
<li>Surprise people with unexpected extras</li>
<li>Model, teach, and reinforce these essential behaviors through weekly team huddles</li>
</ul>
<p>It's time to invest in building loyalty. Even small improvements mean a big boost to your bottom line...and improves your business overall.</p>

A better understanding of how the economy works in general is crucial for established businesses, start-ups and students of economics. This 3-panel (6-page) guide, jam-packed with up-to-date information, examines macroeconomics in great detail. --Barcharts

Managing yourself just got easier You are just seven steps away from achieving better results at work. Imagine being fully aware of your own strengths and weaknesses and being able to address each one in turn to maximize your performance. Now you can. Managing Yourself In A Week is a simple and straightforward guide to doing better at the things that make a difference to your results and productivity, giving you everything you really need to know in just seven short chapters. Every day it examines one aspect of your skillset in order to improve your performance, from time management, planning and prioritization, to mind management, confidence and stress. You'll also find exercises to help you put it all into action. The fastest way to manage yourself better Whether you choose to read it in a week or in a single sitting, Managing Yourself In A Week is your fastest route to success: - Sunday: Know yourself well - Monday: Manage your focus clearly - Tuesday: Manage your time effectively - Wednesday: Manage your mind decisively - Thursday: Manage your emotions carefully - Friday: Manage your relationships successfully - Saturday: Manage stress thoroughly Learn in a week, remember for a lifetime. --Books in Print

Students can use this reference tool to stay sharp and make the grade in the required (core) marketing course, while professionals, entrepreneurs and corporate players can keep concepts and details handy in the busy working world. This big-picture view of marketing’s most important core concepts includes the details behind those concepts in clear, concise and easy to review sections. Expertly written and designed to offer more answers per page than any source available, in 6 laminated pages you can quickly review to boost that test score or refresh your memory. Non-marketing majors in business will find this guide extremely useful dealing with marketing discussions and marketing teams to get the most out of any company marketing endeavor.

6 page laminated guide includes:

• Core Concepts
• Marketing Perspectives
• Key Marketing Perspectives to Guide Marketers
• The Marketing Environment
• The Role of Marketing
• Cross-Cultural Marketing
• Target Markets
• Market Segmentation
• Products
• Goods, Services
• Total Product, Consumer Products
• Organizational or Industrial Products
• Product Development & the Product Life Cycle (PLC)
• Branding
• Product Mix Strategies
• Communications in Marketing
• Personal Selling
• Managing the Sales Force
• Advertising, Advertising Techniques
• Sales Promotion
• Public Relations
• Social Media & Online Content
• Online Content
• Big Data & Social Media Analytics
• Opinion Leaders & Social Media Influencers
• Distribution: Channels & Logistics
• Channel of Distribution
• Retailing, Wholesaling or Wholesale Trade
• Marketing Logistics Management: Physical Distribution
• Consumer Privacy & Security
• Purchasing Decisions
• Commercial & Industrial Market Purchase
• Market & Consumer Purchase
• The Adoption Process
• Marketing Research & Decision Making
• Marketing Research Process
• Types of Research, Sources of Data
• Price Determination
• Pricing Objectives
• Pricing Methods in Practice
• Nonprofit Marketing

With the economy currently in turmoil, understanding how businesses and consumers interact is more important than ever—for business owners and students of economics, alike. A handy, fluff-free resource tool, our 3-panel (6-page) guide simplifies the world of microeconomics through the use of definitions, formulas and full-color tables and charts. --Barcharts