Business & Self-Help books

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    The Art Of War

    Sun Tzu • Unknown Publisher

    The Art Of War by Sun Tzu makes sense when you are in the mood for books about work, habits, or leadership with real application.

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    The Art of War

    Sun Tzu • Unknown Publisher

    Written around the 6th century BC, The Art of War is one of the oldest books about war and military strategy, and probably the best. For more than two thousand years, Sun-tzu's "The Art of War" has provided leaders with

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    The Art of War

    Sun Tzu • Unknown Publisher

    Try The Art of War by Sun Tzu when you want useful business or life ideas without empty motivation talk.

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    The Art of War (Chump Change Edition)

    Sun Tzu • Unknown Publisher

    The Art of War (Chump Change Edition) by Sun Tzu fits readers who are after self-improvement that stays concrete instead of floating off into slogans.

  • Cover image for Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.
    Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.

    by B. Brown (Author) • Unknown Publisher

    Try Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. by by B. Brown (Author) when you want advice that leans practical rather than abstract.

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    Paperback

    Guy Kawasaki ; Michele Moreno • Harpercollins • 2000

    Guy Kawasaki and Michele Moreno share practical strategies to launch and market new products, blending entrepreneurial wisdom with actionable tips for business success.

  • Cover image for Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
    Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

    Angela Duckworth • Unknown Publisher

    Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth is worth a look if what you want most is practical advice, leadership ideas, or useful self-improvement.

  • Cover image for Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
    Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

    Angela Duckworth • Unknown Publisher

    Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth works best for readers who want a more grounded choice for readers who want to learn something usable.

  • Cover image for E-Myth Mastery: The Seven Essential Disciplines for Building a World Class Company
    E-Myth Mastery: The Seven Essential Disciplines for Building a World Class Company

    Michael E. Gerber • Harpercollins • 2007

    Michael E. Gerber distills seven essential disciplines to transform entrepreneurial chaos into a scalable, world-class business with proven systems and leadership strategies.

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    E-Myth Mastery

    Michael E. Gerber • Harpercollins • 2004

    Michael E. Gerber offers a hands-on approach to mastering business systems, combining mindset shifts with practical steps to help entrepreneurs scale and delegate effectively.

  • Cover image for Wisdom of the CEO: 29 Global Leaders Tackle Today's Most Pressing Challenges
    Wisdom of the CEO: 29 Global Leaders Tackle Today's Most Pressing Challenges

    Colin Price ; G. William Dauphinais ; Grady Means • John Wiley & Sons Inc • 2000

    Explore insights from 29 CEOs worldwide as they confront real-world challenges in leadership, innovation, and global business strategy at the turn of the millennium.

  • Cover image for Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action
    Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action

    Simon Sinek • Unknown Publisher

    Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek works best for readers who want useful business or life ideas without empty motivation talk.

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    Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action

    Simon Sinek • Unknown Publisher

    Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek gives this shelf another solid option for books about work, habits, or leadership with real application.

  • Cover image for Launch It!: How to Turn Good Ideas Into Great Products That Sell
    Launch It!: How to Turn Good Ideas Into Great Products That Sell

    Molly Miller-Davidson ; Michael B. Levinson ; Joanne Stone-geier • Harpercollins • 2005

    This practical guide breaks down how to transform promising ideas into market-ready products, covering strategic planning, marketing tactics, and real-world case studies for entrepreneurs and managers.

  • Cover image for Inventing Made Easy: The Entrepreneur's Indispensable Guide to Creating, Patenting and Profiting From Inventions
    Inventing Made Easy: The Entrepreneur's Indispensable Guide to Creating, Patenting and Profiting From Inventions

    Tom Bellavance ; Roger Bellavance • Quiet Corner Pr • 2007

    A step-by-step guide to turning invention ideas into patented products and profitable businesses, blending practical patent advice with entrepreneurial strategy.

  • Cover image for Trump: The Best Golf Advice I Ever Received
    Trump: The Best Golf Advice I Ever Received

    Donald J. Trump • Random House Inc • 2005

    Donald J. Trump shares insights from top golfers and business leaders, blending golf tips with strategies for success on and off the course.

  • Cover image for The Seed Handbook: The Feminine Way to Create Business
    The Seed Handbook: The Feminine Way to Create Business

    Lynne Franks • Tarcher • 2000

    Lynne Franks blends feminine intuition with practical strategies to guide women entrepreneurs in nurturing and growing their businesses authentically and successfully.

  • Cover image for How to Become a Rainmaker
    How to Become a Rainmaker

    Jeffrey J. Fox • St Martins Pr • 2000

    Jeffrey J. Fox reveals practical, no-nonsense strategies to master sales and become a top performer who consistently closes deals and builds lasting client relationships.

  • Cover image for How to Become a Rainmaker: The Rules for Getting and Keeping Customers and Clients
    How to Become a Rainmaker: The Rules for Getting and Keeping Customers and Clients

    Jeffrey J. Fox • Hyperion Books • 2000

    Jeffrey J. Fox delivers practical, straightforward rules for attracting and retaining clients, turning sales success into a repeatable, manageable process.

  • Cover image for Knock Your Socks Off Service Recovery (Knock Your Socks Off Series)
    Knock Your Socks Off Service Recovery (Knock Your Socks Off Series)

    Ron Zemke ; Chip R. Bell • Amacom Books • 2000

    Discover practical strategies for turning customer service failures into unforgettable loyalty-building moments with expert insights from Ron Zemke and Chip R. Bell.

  • Cover image for Complete Idiot's Guide to GoldMine 5 (Complete Idiot's Guide)
    Complete Idiot's Guide to GoldMine 5 (Complete Idiot's Guide)

    Douglas J. Wolf • Alpha Books • 2000

    This guide offers step-by-step instructions and practical tips for mastering GoldMine 5’s sales and contact management features, streamlining communication and data processing for business users.

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    Creating New Clients

    Kevin Walker ; Cliff Ferguson ; Paul Denvir • Continuum Intl Pub Group • 2000

    This guide offers practical strategies for business consultants and marketers to attract and retain clients through tailored relationship-building and innovative sales techniques.

  • Cover image for Carolyn 101: Business Lessons from The Apprentice's Straight Shooter
    Carolyn 101: Business Lessons from The Apprentice's Straight Shooter

    Stephen Fenichell ; Carolyn Kepcher • Simon & Schuster • 2004

    Carolyn Kepcher shares sharp, no-nonsense business strategies and leadership insights drawn from her Apprentice experience, offering practical lessons for aspiring executives.

  • Cover image for Speed of Trust: The One Thing that Changes Everything
    Speed of Trust: The One Thing that Changes Everything

    Rebecca R. Merrill ; Stephen M. R. Covey • Simon & Schuster • 2006

    Explore how trust acts as a critical accelerator in leadership and organizational success, transforming relationships and driving performance in every business interaction.

  • Cover image for Self Leadership and the One Minute Manager: Increasing Effectiveness Through Situational Self Leadership
    Self Leadership and the One Minute Manager: Increasing Effectiveness Through Situational Self Leadership

    Susan Fowler ; Ken Blanchard ; Laurence F. Hawkins • Harpercollins • 2005

    Explore how adapting self-leadership to different situations boosts personal effectiveness and aligns with the One Minute Manager’s proven strategies.

  • Cover image for What Really Works: The 4+2 Formula for Sustained Business Success
    What Really Works: The 4+2 Formula for Sustained Business Success

    William Joyce ; Nitin Nohria ; Bruce Roberson • Harpercollins • 2004

    Explore the 4+2 formula that combines leadership, culture, and strategy to drive long-term business success with insights from top management experts.

  • Cover image for The Innovator's Dilemma: The Revolutionary Book that Will Change the Way You Do Business (Collins Business Essentials)
    The Innovator's Dilemma: The Revolutionary Book that Will Change the Way You Do Business (Collins Business Essentials)

    Clayton M. Christensen • Harpercollins • 2003

    Clayton Christensen reveals why leading companies fail to embrace disruptive innovations and offers strategies to navigate technological change for lasting success.

  • Cover image for If You're Not Winning, You're Losing
    If You're Not Winning, You're Losing

    Douglas Schoen ; Michael Berland • Harpercollins • 2009

    Explore strategic case studies that reveal how top executives turn personality insights into winning leadership and business success.

  • Cover image for Executive Intelligence: What All Great Leaders Have
    Executive Intelligence: What All Great Leaders Have

    Justin Menkes • Harpercollins • 2006

    Justin Menkes explores the core mental skills that distinguish top executives, revealing how mastering executive intelligence drives effective leadership and business success.

  • Cover image for 8 Claves Del Liderazgo Del Monje Que Vendio Su Ferrari
    8 Claves Del Liderazgo Del Monje Que Vendio Su Ferrari

    Robin S. Sharma • Random House Espanol • 2005

    Robin Sharma distills timeless leadership lessons through the transformative journey of a monk who once owned a Ferrari, blending spiritual wisdom with practical business insights.

  • Cover image for Stop Whining and Start Winning: Recharging People, Re-Igniting Passion, and Pumping Up Profits
    Stop Whining and Start Winning: Recharging People, Re-Igniting Passion, and Pumping Up Profits

    Roger Gittines ; Frank Pacetta • Harpercollins • 2001

    This book energizes leaders to transform workplace attitude, spark team passion, and drive profits through practical motivation strategies and real-world examples.

  • Cover image for The Book of Five Rings for Executives
    The Book of Five Rings for Executives

    Donald G. Krause • Natl Book Network • 2001

    Donald G. Krause adapts Miyamoto Musashi’s classic strategy into practical leadership lessons, blending martial arts philosophy with competitive business tactics for executives.

  • Cover image for The Trusted Advisor
    The Trusted Advisor

    Robert M Galford ; Charles H. Green ; David H. Maister • Free Pr • 2001

    This guide reveals how building deep trust with clients transforms advisors into indispensable partners, blending practical strategies with real-world consulting insights.

  • Cover image for Pushing the Envelope All the Way to the Top
    Pushing the Envelope All the Way to the Top

    Harvey MacKay • Ballantine Books • 2000

    Harvey MacKay shares unconventional strategies and real-world stories to help leaders break barriers and drive success in competitive business environments.

  • Cover image for The Fearless Executive
    The Fearless Executive

    Alan Downs • Amacom Books • 2000

    Alan Downs explores how executives can overcome fear to lead with confidence and build effective workplace cultures that drive organizational success.

  • Cover image for A Question of Character: Life Lessons to Learn from Military History
    A Question of Character: Life Lessons to Learn from Military History

    Thad A. Gaebelein ; Ron P. Simmons • Random House Inc • 2000

    Explore how military history reveals enduring character traits essential for effective leadership and personal growth, blending psychological insight with real-world case studies.

  • Cover image for 48 Laws of Power Robert and Joost Elffers Greene: Lined Hardcover 8.5 x 11 110 Pages
    48 Laws of Power Robert and Joost Elffers Greene: Lined Hardcover 8.5 x 11 110 Pages

    Robert Greene • Unknown Publisher

    Try 48 Laws of Power Robert and Joost Elffers Greene: Lined Hardcover 8.5 x 11 110 Pages by Robert Greene when you want advice that leans practical rather than abstract.

  • Cover image for Talent Is Not Enough: Business Secrets For Designers (VOICES)
    Talent Is Not Enough: Business Secrets For Designers (VOICES)

    Shel Perkins • Peachpit Pr • 2006

    Shel Perkins reveals essential business strategies tailored for graphic designers, blending creative skill with marketing and management insights to boost commercial success.

  • Cover image for Go It Alone!: The Secret to Building a Successful Business on Your Own
    Go It Alone!: The Secret to Building a Successful Business on Your Own

    Bruce Judson • Harpercollins • 2005

    Bruce Judson reveals how solo entrepreneurs can build thriving businesses by leveraging unique strategies and avoiding common pitfalls of going it alone.

  • Cover image for Uniqueness Is a Red Striped Zebra (New Formula for Business Success, 1)
    Uniqueness Is a Red Striped Zebra (New Formula for Business Success, 1)

    Neill Newton • Access Pub Network • 2000

    Neill Newton challenges conventional business norms with a creative formula that uses uniqueness as a strategic asset to stand out and thrive in competitive markets.

  • Cover image for Primal Branding
    Primal Branding

    Patrick Hanlon • Free Pr • 2006

    Discover the seven key elements that create powerful brand communities and drive consumer loyalty in Patrick Hanlon’s insightful guide to authentic branding.

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    Focus

    Al Ries • Harperbusiness • 2005

    Al Ries reveals how narrowing your company’s focus can build a powerful brand and outshine competitors in crowded markets through clear positioning and disciplined strategy.

  • Cover image for Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies
    Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies

    Jerry I. Porras ; Jim Collins • Harpercollins • 2004

    Explore how visionary companies achieve enduring success through core values and innovative strategies that withstand changing markets and leadership shifts.

  • Cover image for The Essential Drucker: The Best of Sixty Years of Peter Drucker's Essential Writings on Management
    The Essential Drucker: The Best of Sixty Years of Peter Drucker's Essential Writings on Management

    Peter F. Drucker • Harpercollins • 2003

    Peter Drucker's definitive collection distills six decades of insights on effective management, organizational success, and entrepreneurial leadership into essential strategies for today’s business challenges.

  • Cover image for Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies
    Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies

    James C. Collins • Harpercollins • 2002

    Explore the enduring principles and visionary habits that have propelled iconic companies to long-term success and industry leadership.

  • Cover image for In the Company of Giants: Candid Conversations With the Visionaries of the Digital World
    In the Company of Giants: Candid Conversations With the Visionaries of the Digital World

    Rafael Ortiz ; Rama Dev Jager • McGraw-Hill • 2002

    Rafael Ortiz and Rama Dev Jager capture revealing interviews with digital pioneers, offering firsthand insights into the minds shaping the software and tech industries.

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    Nuts!

    Kevin Freiberg • Texere Publishing • 2001

    Explore the bold leadership and spirited culture behind Southwest Airlines’ rise, revealing how unconventional management fueled lasting success in a tough industry.

  • Cover image for The Complete MBA for Dummies
    The Complete MBA for Dummies

    Kathleen, Ph.D. Allen; Economy, Peter • For Dummies • 2000

    This comprehensive guide breaks down core MBA concepts into clear, practical lessons on management, entrepreneurship, and industrial strategies for immediate business success.

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    The Entrepreneur

    William Heinecke ; Jonathan Marsh • John Wiley & Sons Inc • 2000

    A practical guide blending personal stories and strategic insights from William Heinecke’s journey building a business empire.

  • Cover image for The Six Sigma Way: How GE, Motorola, and Other Top Companies are Honing Their Performance
    The Six Sigma Way: How GE, Motorola, and Other Top Companies are Honing Their Performance

    Peter S. Pande ; Robert P. Neuman ; Roland R. Cavanagh • McGraw-Hill • 2000

    Explore how Six Sigma transformed quality management at companies like GE and Motorola, combining statistical rigor with practical strategies to boost performance and reduce defects.

  • Cover image for The DNA of Success
    The DNA of Success

    Jack M. Zufelt • Harpercollins • 2002

    Jack M. Zufelt reveals the hidden mental models shaping success and happiness, offering practical strategies to transform your thinking and unlock lasting achievement.

  • Cover image for Piense y hágase rico
    Piense y hágase rico

    Napoleon Hill • Giron Spanish Books Distributors • 2001

    Napoleon Hill reveals timeless principles of wealth and success through mindset shifts and practical steps rooted in early 20th-century business philosophy.

  • Cover image for Think and Grow Rich
    Think and Grow Rich

    Napoleon Hill • Unknown Publisher

    Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill fits readers who are after a more grounded choice for readers who want to learn something usable.

  • Cover image for Think and Grow Rich: For the Modern Reader (Official Publication of the Napoleon Hill Foundation)
    Think and Grow Rich: For the Modern Reader (Official Publication of the Napoleon Hill Foundation)

    Napoleon Hill • Unknown Publisher

    Think and Grow Rich: For the Modern Reader (Official Publication of the Napoleon Hill Foundation) by Napoleon Hill is worth a look if what you want most is books about work, habits, or leadership with real application.

  • Cover image for Think and Grow Rich: The Landmark Bestseller Now Revised and Updated for the 21st Century (Think and Grow Rich Series)
    Think and Grow Rich: The Landmark Bestseller Now Revised and Updated for the 21st Century (Think and Grow Rich Series)

    Napoleon Hill • Unknown Publisher

    An updated edition of the best-selling guide features anecdotes about such modern figures as Bill Gates, Dave Thomas, and Sir John Templeton, explaining how their examples can enable modern readers to pursue wealth and o

  • Cover image for Fire Your Boss
    Fire Your Boss

    Stephen M. Pollan ; Mark Levine • Harper Resource • 2005

    This guide provides practical strategies to transition from traditional employment to financial independence through entrepreneurship and smart investing.

  • Cover image for Become A Recognized Authority In Your Field - In 60 Days Or Less
    Become A Recognized Authority In Your Field - In 60 Days Or Less

    Robert W. Bly • Alpha Books • 2001

    Robert W. Bly offers a step-by-step system to build credibility and become a recognized expert in your field within 60 days, focusing on practical marketing and positioning strategies.

  • Cover image for Intrapreneuring in Action: A Handbook for Business Innovation
    Intrapreneuring in Action: A Handbook for Business Innovation

    Ron Pellman ; Gifford Pinchot • Berrett-Koehler Pub • 2000

    Explore practical strategies for fostering innovation within established companies through intrapreneurship, blending leadership with creative problem-solving to drive organizational change.

  • Cover image for Entrepreneurial Marketing: Successfully Challenging Market Convention (Macmillan Business)
    Entrepreneurial Marketing: Successfully Challenging Market Convention (Macmillan Business)

    Ian Chaston • Macmillan Pub Ltd • 2000

    Ian Chaston offers fresh strategies to break conventional marketing rules and drive entrepreneurial success in competitive markets.

  • Cover image for Global And Transnational Business:Strategy And Management
    Global And Transnational Business:Strategy And Management

    David Campbell ; Jim Hamill ; Tony Purdie • John Wiley & Sons Inc • 2000

    Explore strategic frameworks and management practices for navigating complex international markets and multinational competition in today’s global economy.

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    Dream Big

    Cynthia Stewart-Copier • Adams Media Corp • 2000

    Cynthia Stewart-Copier offers practical strategies for women to build powerful business networks and leverage social connections to boost sales and career growth.

  • Cover image for Richest Man in Babylon - Original Edition
    Richest Man in Babylon - Original Edition

    George S. Clason • Unknown Publisher

    Richest Man in Babylon - Original Edition by George S. Clason gives this shelf another solid option for business reading with takeaways you can actually use.

  • Cover image for The Psychology of Money - hardback: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness
    The Psychology of Money - hardback: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness

    Morgan Housel • Unknown Publisher

    The Psychology of Money - hardback: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness by Morgan Housel adds a credible option for readers after self-improvement that stays concrete instead of floating off into slogans.

  • Cover image for The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness
    The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness

    Morgan Housel • Unknown Publisher

    The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness by Morgan Housel belongs on this shelf for readers looking for books about work, habits, or leadership with real application.

  • Cover image for The Richest Man in Babylon
    The Richest Man in Babylon

    George S. Clason • Unknown Publisher

    The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason fits readers who are after useful business or life ideas without empty motivation talk.

  • Cover image for The Richest Man in Babylon (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)
    The Richest Man in Babylon (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)

    George S. Clason • Unknown Publisher

    The Richest Man in Babylon (Deluxe Hardbound Edition) by George S. Clason is an easy title to try when you want a more grounded choice for readers who want to learn something usable.

  • Cover image for The Richest Man in Babylon: Original 1926 Edition
    The Richest Man in Babylon: Original 1926 Edition

    George S. Clason • Unknown Publisher

    The Richest Man in Babylon: Original 1926 Edition by George S. Clason works best for readers who want self-improvement that stays concrete instead of floating off into slogans.

  • Cover image for The Outlook Answer Book: Useful Tips, Tricks, and Hacks for Microsoft Outlook(R) 2003
    The Outlook Answer Book: Useful Tips, Tricks, and Hacks for Microsoft Outlook(R) 2003

    Tom Archer ; Brian Delahunty • Addison-Wesley • 2005

    Master Microsoft Outlook 2003 with practical tips and hacks that streamline email, calendar, and time management for business professionals and personal users alike.

  • Cover image for Green Marketing
    Green Marketing

    Jacquelyn A. Ottman • McGraw-Hill • 2004

    Jacquelyn A. Ottman offers practical strategies for integrating environmental concerns into effective marketing, showing how green initiatives can drive consumer engagement and brand loyalty.

  • Cover image for Electronic Commerce, Third Edition (Information Technologies Master Series)
    Electronic Commerce, Third Edition (Information Technologies Master Series)

    Peter Loshin ; John R. Vacca ; Paul A. Murphy • Charles River Media • 2001

    This comprehensive guide explores electronic commerce fundamentals, security protocols, and internet marketing strategies, blending technical insights with practical business applications.

  • Cover image for The Age of E-Tail
    The Age of E-Tail

    Dirk Schneider • John Wiley & Sons Inc • 2001

    Dirk Schneider explores the rise of online retail, detailing strategies behind e-commerce growth and the transformation of marketing and sales in the digital age.

  • Cover image for Advertising on the Internet (Second Edition): How to Get Your Message Across on the World Wide Web
    Advertising on the Internet (Second Edition): How to Get Your Message Across on the World Wide Web

    Neil Barrett ; Steven Armstrong • Kogan Page Ltd • 2000

    This edition demystifies online advertising strategies, offering practical advice on crafting effective web campaigns and leveraging emerging internet tools from the early digital marketplace.

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