Yolo County Library
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Business and Personal FinanceFebruary 2015
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"Some people dream of great accomplishments, while others stay awake and do them." ~ Anonymous
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New and Recently Released!
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| Money: Master the Game: 7 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom by Tony RobbinsBest known as a motivational speaker and life coach, Tony Robbins turns to helping people with their finances with this book, which promises readers the chance of hitting it big through "7 Simple Steps" -- follow-through being key, of course. Drawing on more than 50 interviews with legendary financial experts and extremely wealthy people (think Carl Icahn, Warren Buffett, and Steve Forbes), the book's upbeat and enthusiastic tone will probably best suit those who need basic financial advice. |
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Self-help messiah : Dale Carnegie and success in modern America
by Steven Watts
A full-scale portrait of the famed author of How to Win Friends and Influence People traces his humble origins in rural Mississippi and the early failures that inspired his career, describing how he wrote his best-selling book to promote interpersonal relations, effective communication skills and psychological insights. By the author of Mr. Playboy.
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The teen money manual : a guide to cash, credit, spending, saving, work, wealth, and more
by Kara McGuire
Provides a comprehensive guide for teenagers to saving, spending, and earning money, and includes information on starting a business, preparing for interviews, opening a bank account, and purchasing car and property insurance
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Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year
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Each year, the Financial Times, along with a partner, offers an award to the best business book of the year. In 2014, consulting firm McKinsey & Company launched their partnership with the Financial Times, awarding the prize to Thomas Piketty's Capital in the Twenty-First Century. You'll see it below, along with several of its fellow nominees.
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| Dragnet Nation: A Quest for Privacy, Security, and Freedom in a World... by Julia AngwinIn Dragnet Nation, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Julia Angwin explores the current state of surveillance in the U.S., whether online or off. In addition to unveiling the massive amount of data that is captured during an ordinary day -- and mostly computerized and stored -- Angwin also relays her year-long attempts to evade online tracking and regain control over her own data. Anyone interested in privacy matters will want to read this startling exposé. |
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| Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces that Stand in the Way... by Ed Catmull with Amy WallaceIn this engaging book, co-founder and president of Pixar Animation Studios Ed Catmull presents the ideas and management principles he has used to develop the company's successful creative culture, which in turn supports a successful business. Incorporating the story of Pixar's evolution, Catmull also shows how Pixar's daily commitment to specific values -- such as the importance of building the right team or the necessity of challenging accepted ideas -- has led to their continued success. Published to positive reviews from The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and the Financial Times (among others), this is a must-read for those who want to increase or support creativity in the workplace. |
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| The Boom: How Fracking Ignited the American Energy Revolution and... by Russell GoldAs controversial as it is profitable, hydraulic fracturing (or "fracking") has evolved from an obscure mechanical process to a commonplace practice: 100 wells are drilled every day in the U.S.; each one of them is fracked. In The Boom, investigative journalist Russell Gold describes how North America's extensive shale deposits and the technology that facilitates fuel extraction have contributed to the rise of natural gas as a serious competitor to coal and nuclear power. He also reflects on the consequences of prolonging the life of an energy economy based on fossil fuels at a time when the threat of climate change looms large. |
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| Capital in the Twenty-First Century by Thomas PikettyNearly as divisive as it has been successful, Capital in the Twenty-First Century argues that capitalism increases financial inequality. Rigorously researched and quite lengthy, it's an important read for those concerned about income inequality, though some economists disagree with parts of author Thomas Piketty's analyses -- and others with his policy suggestions (such as a global tax on wealth). Piketty's website, however, offers a point-by-point rebuttal of much of this criticism, and this Business Book of the Year Award-winner has received far more praise than censure. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Yolo County Library
226 Buckeye St. Woodland, California 95695 530-666-8005
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