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Business and Personal Finance February 2017
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| To Pixar and Beyond: My Unlikely Journey with Steve Jobs to Make Entertainment History by Lawrence LevyHired by Steve Jobs in 1994 to act as CFO, Lawrence Levy helped turn Pixar -- then all-but-unknown and struggling financially -- into a huge success. In this engaging memoir, he describes the initial obstacles to Pixar's success, including the distrust that staff felt for Jobs. Detailing the transformation that the animation company underwent, from the brink of failure to a Hollywood success, To Pixar and Beyond provides a business-oriented insider perspective. It also serves as a worthy complement to David Price's studio history The Pixar Touch and Walter Isaacson's biography, Steve Jobs. |
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Better Presentations: A Guide for Scholars, Researchers, and Wonks
by Jonathan A Schwabish
Designed for presenters of scholarly or data-intensive content, a practical guide for developing clear, sophisticated and visually captivating presentation shares the best techniques to display work and the best tactics for winning over audiences.
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Startup Your Life: Hustle and Hack Your Way to Happiness
by Anna Akbari
A young entrepreneur and sociologist draws on the examples of Silicon Valley's most effective startup companies to demonstrate how their versatility in the face of controlling and dynamic environments can offer insight into the pursuit of personal fulfillment.
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Simply Brilliant: Powerful Techniques to Unlock Your Creativity and Spark New Ideas
by Bernhard Schroeder
Using his CreativityWorks framework, creativity and innovation expert Bernhard Schroeder explains how to break out of your mental box, reignite natural curiosity, and move step by step through a set of exercises that help individuals and teams:- Fuel creativity through tight deadlines
Create more ideas in brainstorming sessions Radically improve products Find inspired solutions using IdeaGen, SCAMPER, Observation Lab, Tempero, the Phoenix List, and other tools.
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ReOrg: How to Get it Right
by Stephen Heidari-Robinson
Stephen Heidari-Robinson and Suzanne Heywood, former leaders of McKinsey's Organization practice, present a practical guide for successfully planning and implementing a reorg--demystifying and accelerating the process at the same time. Their approach isn't complex, nor is it bogged down by a lot of organizational theory: the five steps give executives a simple, logical process to follow, making it easier for everyone--both the leaders and the employees who ultimately determine the success or failure of a reorg--to commit themselves to and succeed in the new organization.
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| The Gig Economy: The Complete Guide to Getting Better Work, Taking More Time... by Diane MulcahyWant more freedom than a typical full-time job provides? The Gig Economy may help you take the plunge. Written by Diane Mulcahy, whose course "Entrepreneurship and the Gig Economy" was called one of the top ten most innovative business classes by Forbes magazine, it starts by explaining what exactly a gig-based economy is -- anything from contractor work to entrepreneurship and part-time jobs -- and the personal priorities this sort of work supports. With sound advice as well as helpful reality checks, this is a valuable resource for interested readers. |
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Leading the unleadable : how to manage mavericks, cynics, divas and other difficult people
by Alan Willett
How can business managers deal with difficult employees and difficult teams? Largely by listening and coaching, explains Willett, president of the consulting firm Oxseeker, in this thin, familiar guide. Whether it comes from direct reports or people above, outbursts, irrational demands, griping, and other disruptions need to be dealt with—and it’s your responsibility to do it. Leading the Unleadable turns this dreaded chore into a straight forward process that gently, yet effectively, improves behaviors.
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The Revenge of Analog: Real Things and Why They Matter
by David Sax
A lighthearted tribute to the historical and future role of analog technologies traces the renewal of interest in tangible goods from books to vinyl records, exploring how underreported trends in analog consumerism are reflecting how today's people think, shop and do business.
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Economism: Bad Economics and the Rise of Inequality
by James Kwak
The co-author of the best-selling 13 Bankers outlines a bracing deconstruction of the framework for understanding the world of classroom Economics, clarifying the study's assumptions and misleading teachings while sharing historical insights into how economism became a prevalent influence in the U.S.
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Lucifer's Banker : The Untold Story of How I Destroyed Swiss Banking Secrecy
by Bradley C. Birkenfeld
A page-turning real-life thriller, Lucifer’s Banker is a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the Swiss high-net-wealth banking industry and a harrowing account of our government’s justice system. Readers will follow Birkenfeld as they will share his outrage with the incompetence and possible corruption at the Department of Justice, and they will cheer him on as he “hammers” one of the most well-known and powerful banks in the world.
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| Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less by Alex Soojung-Kim PangFeeling overworked and overstimulated? Do you go from paid work at your job to unpaid housework at home, with nary a break in between? In Rest, Silicon Valley business consultant Alex Pang argues that deliberate rest is a necessary foundation for creativity, productivity, and strong relationships. Sharing scientific research that supports this theory, Pang goes on to share lessons from his own sabbatical as well as thoughts from historical greats. Can't take a sabbatical? There are practical suggestions for daily changes here too. |
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Big Bosses: A Working Girl's Memoir of Jazz Age America
by Althea McDowell Altemus
Sharp, resourceful, and with a style all her own, Althea Altemus embodied the spirit of the independent working woman of the Jazz Age. In her memoir, Big Bosses, she vividly recounts her life as a secretary for prominent (but thinly disguised) employers in Chicago, Miami, and New York during the late teens and 1920s. Alongside her we rub elbows with movie stars, artists, and high-profile businessmen, and experience lavish estate parties that routinely defied the laws of Prohibition.
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Mastering Civility: A Manifesto for the Workplace
by Christine Lynne Porath
A full-length guide based on the author's New York Times article, "No Time to Be Nice at Work," demonstrates how to enhance workplace effectiveness by mastering the skills of professional civility.
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Knock 'Em Dead Cover Letters: Cover Letters and Strategies to Get the Job You Want
by Martin John Yate
In this completely updated guide, you'll find numerous sample cover letters, along with Yate's tried and proven methods to: - Determine relevant keywords to get attention--and use them effectively
Clearly display your personal brand and the transferable skills you bring to the job Find the right contact information that gets your material in front of decision-making managers and recruiters Use social media sites such as LinkedIn to create an effective online profile and build professional and personal networks.
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Class Clowns: How the Smartest Investors Lost Billions in Education
by Jonathan A Knee
A professor and investment banker, taking readers inside four spectacular financial failures in education, dissects what drives investors' efforts to improve education and why they consistently fail and reveals the broad lessons at the heart of these cautionary case studies.
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| Pogue's Basics: Money by David PogueIn this follow-up to Pogue's Basics: Life, bestselling author David Pogue shares 200 simple tips and tricks for making managing your money easy. From small ways to save (inflate those tires to increase your gas mileage) to keeping financial windfalls safe from the taxman and avoiding scams, these suggestions are written for a broad audience, so whether you're new to personal finance or you have some experience, you'll likely find a few things to try. |
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Focus on: Personal Finance Books |
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| Will College Pay Off? A Guide to the Most Important Financial Decision You... by Peter CappelliCollege is getting more and more expensive, and finding jobs upon graduation that pay enough to repay loans doesn't appear to be getting any easier. It's no wonder that families are wondering if higher ed is really worth the investment. In this guide, business professor Peter Cappelli acknowledges the risks and examines the factors that determine whether or not college will "pay off." (Sneak peek: graduating in four years or less is more important than one's chosen major.) |
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| What Your Financial Advisor Isn't Telling You: The 10 Essential Truths You Need... by Liz DavidsonBased on solid fiscal principles, the commonsense advice in this realistic, practical guide will have you headed in the right direction for financial well-being whether you make a small salary or a large one. Some of the topics covered include protecting your assets, figuring out taxes, getting your partner on the same page, and determining whether you need a financial advisor (and how to find a trustworthy one). But needing a financial advisor isn't a requirement; if you're simply looking for advice on how to manage your finances (or want a little more insight into how the financial industry operates), this is an excellent place to start. |
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| Retire Inspired: It's Not an Age, It's a Financial Number by Chris HoganReaders familiar with financial guru Dave Ramsey might recognize author Chris Hogan, whose financial focus is primarily on retirement planning. His advice centers around the idea that retirement shouldn't come at a certain age, but at a certain financial number -- the amount you need to support the retirement lifestyle you want. His thorough guide, which is for true financial beginners at every age and stage, offers clear strategies; if you are one of the many people who have little (or nothing) saved for retirement, you're going to want to read up on the topic. |
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| The Spender's Guide to Debt-Free Living: How a Spending Fast Helped Me Get... by Anna Newell JonesIn 2009, Anna Jones discovered that she was nearly $25,000 in debt. Determined to pay it off as quickly as she could, she created a bare-bones, needs-only budget and spending fast that eliminated that debt in just 15 months. If you're looking to control your spending (whether for a month, a year, or indefinitely), her ideas will give you a starting place; her tips include making your goals public (for accountability, but also to help friends and family understand why you're skipping dinners out) and finding additional income sources. You can also check out her website for interactive support from others with similar goals. |
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| The Index Card: Why Personal Finance Doesn't Have to Be Complicated by Helaine Olen and Harold PollackThe premise of this book: personal finance doesn't need to be complicated, and in fact, the rules of financial responsibility can fit on a single index card. While these rules may be too simple for those already well on their way to fiscal responsibility, it's a good start for readers too mystified by finance to know where to start. The rules, which are fleshed out in the book, include avoiding consumer debt, saving 10-20% of your income, and maxing out tax-advantaged investment and savings accounts. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative (813) 273-3652 www.hcplc.org
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