Business and economics

  • Jump : my secret journey from the streets to the boardroom

    Creator

    Miller, Larry

    Abstract

    One of the most successful Black businessmen in the country, who has led Nike's Jordan Brand from a $200M sneaker company to a $4B global apparel juggernaut, tells the remarkable story of his rise from gangland violence to the pinnacles of international business. Jump tells Larry Miller's journey from the violent streets of West Philly in the 1960s to the highest echelons of American sports and industry. Miller wound up in jail more than once, especially as a teenager.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    New York

    HarperAudio

    Not specified
  • Thinking, fast and slow

    Creator

    Kahneman, Daniel

    Abstract

    The guru to the gurus at last shares his knowledge with the rest of us. Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman's seminal studies in behavioral psychology, behavioral economics, and happiness studies have influenced numerous other authors, including Steven Pinker and Malcolm Gladwell. In Thinking, Fast and Slow, Kahneman at last offers his own, first book for the general public. It is a lucid and enlightening summary of his life's work. It will change the way you think about thinking.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    New York

    Random House Audio

    Not specified
  • Empire of pain : the secret history of the Sackler dynasty

    Creator

    Keefe, Patrick Radden

    Abstract

    A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR - NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER - A grand, devastating portrait of three generations of the Sackler family, famed for their philanthropy, whose fortune was built by Valium and whose reputation was destroyed by OxyContin.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    New York

    Random House Audio

    Not specified
  • Let's explore spending money

    Creator

    Waxman, Laura Hamilton

    Abstract

    What is money and how do we use it? Simple text and fun photos compare the different kinds of things people buy. Critical-thinking questions encourage readers to think further about money and its uses. Note: This is a slowly paced audiobook for early readers best experienced when played alongside the print or eBook version.

    Audience
    Juvenile**
    Publisher (Source)

    Minneapolis

    Lerner Publications ™

    Not specified
  • How music got free : the end of an industry, the turn of the century, and the patient zero of piracy

    Creator

    Witt, Stephen

    Abstract

    "What happens when an entire generation commits the same crime?" How Music Got Free is a riveting story of obsession, music, crime, and money, featuring visionaries and criminals, moguls and tech-savvy teenagers. It’s about the greatest pirate in history, the most powerful executive in the music business, a revolutionary invention and an illegal website four times the size of the iTunes Music Store.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    New York

    Penguin Audio

    Not specified
  • The fourth age : smart robots, conscious computers, and the future of humanity

    Creator

    Reese, Byron

    Abstract

    As we approach a great turning point in history when technology is poised to redefine what it means to be human, The Fourth Age offers fascinating insight into AI, robotics, and their extraordinary implications for our species. "If you only read just one book about the AI revolution, make it this one" (John Mackey, cofounder and CEO, Whole Foods Market).

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    New York

    Simon & Schuster Audio

    Not specified
  • Selfie made : your ultimate guide to social media stardom

    Creator

    Rojas, Meridith Valiando

    Abstract

    HOW DO I MAKE IT BIG ON SOCIAL MEDIA? WHAT IS MY STORY—AND WHO IS MY AUDIENCE? WHAT CONTENT SHOULD I POST TO ACHIEVE #SUCCESS? HOW DO I GO VIRAL...OR HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE ME TO GET NOTICED? Selfie Made is a one-of-a-kind guide to creating a digital identity, finding an audience, and building a powerful brand—your own!—on the Internet. Whether you want to be in front of or behind the camera, produce click-worthy content or start your own business, this audiobook is the place to begin.

    Audience
    Adolescent
    Publisher (Source)

    New York

    Macmillan Young Listeners

    Not specified
  • Paying for college for dummies

    Creator

    Tyson, MBA, Eric

    Abstract

    Discover a concrete financial plan to finance a college education Financing a college education is a daunting task no matter what your circumstances. Bestselling author and personal finance expert, Eric Tyson offers tried and true strategic advice on how to understand loans, know your options, and how to improve your financial fitness while paying down your student loan debt.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    Old Saybrook

    Tantor Audio

    Not specified
  • Built from scratch : how a couple of regular guys grew the Home Depot from nothing to $30 billion

    Creator

    Marcus, Bernie

    Abstract

    When a friend told Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank that "you've just been hit in the ass by a golden horseshoe," they thought he was crazy. After all, both had just been fired. What the friend, Ken Langone, meant was that they now had the opportunity to create the kind of wide-open warehouse store that would help spark a consumer revolution through low prices, excellent customer service, and wide availability of products.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    Old Saybrook

    Tantor Audio

    Not specified
  • Art/work : everything you need to know (and do) as you pursue your art career

    Creator

    Bhandari, Heather Darcy

    Abstract

    Originally published in 2009, Art/Work was the first practical guide to address how artists can navigate the crucial business and legal aspects of a fine art career. But the rules have changed since then, due to the proliferation of social media, increasing sophistication of online platforms, and ever more affordable digital technology. Artists have never had to work so hard to distinguish themselves-including by making savvy decisions and forging their own paths.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    Old Saybrook

    Tantor Audio

    Not specified