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Best Books for Business April 2019
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The Curse of Bigness : Antitrust in the New Gilded Age
by Tim Wu
The Columbia Law School professor and New York Times writer best known for coining the phrase, "net neutrality," identifies the shortcomings of today's "oligopoly age," calling for tighter antitrust enforcement and an end to mega-corporate economic and political inequality. Original
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The four : the hidden DNA of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google
by Scott Galloway
An acclaimed NYU business professor examines the rise and influence of technology titans Apple, Amazon, Google and Facebook to reveal how they became successful by adapting the ideas of others in ways that reflect evolutionary psychology, outlining the likely path of a next possible major contender.
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The CEO next door : the 4 behaviors that transform ordinary people into world-class leaders
by Elena L. Botelho
Drawing on a database of more than 17,000 leaders, as well as interviews with CEO candidates, two business consultants, dispelling myths about what it takes to get to the top, reveal the common attributes and hidden insights to success that have helped more than 6 million CEOs land their jobs and how these can be applied to our own careers. Includes six charts.
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Small Business Administration Workshop
Wednesday, April 10, 4:30 pm
The Lounge at 303 North Main Library
The Small Business Administration and the Jacksonville Public Library are conducting a free workshop for small business owners or potential owners. Topics will include planning & development, assistance from private and government agencies, financing from loans and incentives, and business research support.
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Digital Photography: Basics
Friday, April 19, 4:00 pm
Room 124 E-classroom Main Library
This class will take you through the basics of digital photography and camera fundamentals. Boost your photography skills by taking some of the mystery out of using DSLR cameras. We will introduce you to the basics of digital camera functions including automatic and manual settings. This class is for the novice or entry level photographer, who wants to gain better knowledge of digital cameras as a tool.
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