All the worst humans : how I made news for dictators, tycoons, and politicians / Elwood, Phil (Philip)
"A bridge-burning, riotous memoir by a top PR operative in Washington who exposes the secrets of the 129-billion-dollar industry that controls so much of what we see and hear in the media -- from a man who used to pull the strings, and who is now pulling back the curtain. After nearly two decades in the Washington PR business, Elwood wants to come clean, by exposing the dark underbelly of the very industry that's made him so successful. The first step is revealing exactly what he's been up to for the past twenty years -- and it isn't pretty. Elwood has worked for a murderer's row of clients, including Gaddafi, Assad, and the government of Qatar -- namely, the bad guys. In All the Worst Humans, Elwood unveils how the PR business works, and how the truth gets made, spun, and sold to the public -- not shying away from the gritty details of his unlikely career. This is a piercing look into the corridors of money, power, politics, and control, all told in Elwood's disarmingly funny and entertaining voice. He recounts a four-day Las Vegas bacchanal with a dictator's son, plotting communications strategies against a terrorist organization in Western Africa, and helping to land a Middle Eastern dictator's wife a glowing profile in Vogue on the same time the Arab Spring broke out. And he reveals all his slippery tricks for seducing journalists in order to create chaos and ultimately cover for politicians, dictators, and spies -- the industry-secret tactics that led to his rise as a political PR pro. Along the way, Phil walks the halls of the Capitol, rides in armored cars through Abuja, and watches his client lose his annual income at the roulette table. But as he moved up the ranks, he felt worse and worse about the sleaziness of it all -- until Elwood receives a shocking wake-up call from the FBI. This risky game nearly cost Elwood his life and his freedom. Seeing the light, Elwood decides to change his ways, and his clients, and to tell the full truth about who is the worst human"--

Ambition monster : a memoir / Romolini, Jennifer
"A deeply personal memoir about workaholism, the addictive nature of ambition, and the humbling process of picking yourself up when the world lets you down-an anti-girlboss tale for our times"--

Be the unicorn : 12 data-driven habits that separate the best leaders from the rest / Maxwell, John C.
"Learn the essential life skills needed to stand out in an increasingly noisy and competitive world in this groundbreaking new book backed by proprietary research"--

Business on the edge : how to turn a profit and improve lives in the world's toughest places / Bartkus, Viva Ona
"Many companies worry that expanding into emerging markets is a risky -- and even dangerous -- move. Professors Viva Ona Bartkus and Emily S. Block see things differently. They argue that by entering markets in the world's frontline regions -- areas stuck in cycles of violence and extreme poverty -- business can actually create stability and expand opportunity for communities and corporations alike. From helping Colombian farmers transition from growing coca to produce, to disrupting human trafficking rings by creating more construction jobs in the Philippines, Business on the Edge proves that businesses can make money while advancing corporate social responsibility, environmental conservation, and social justice. Partnering with groups including multinational companies, NGOs, and the US military, Bartkus and Block outline their process for generating opportunities, detailing their successes and failures in launching over 80 growth-oriented business solutions in 30 countries. Bridging the gap between academic research and real-world experience, Business on the Edge shows how businesses can reduce risks, cut costs, and increase profits, all while creating economic opportunities that transform communities"--

Crypto confidential : winning and losing millions in the new frontier of finance / Eliason, Nathaniel
"Nat Eliason had six months to make as much money as possible before his first child was born. So, he turned to where so many others did in 2021: Crypto. Within a year, he'd made millions writing code holding hundreds of millions of dollars of other people's money. He'd been hacked. He'd sold a picture of a monkey for two hundred grand. He'd become an influencer, speaking at conferences, and writing a weekly newsletter to tens of thousands of fans. Best of all, Nat had amassed a small fortune. But how much of this money was even real? And how many times can someone double down before they eventually lose everything? Crypto Confidential is Nat's unfiltered, insider's account of the hyperactive, hyper-speculative, hyper-addictive, nearly unregulated, completely insane world being built on the blockchain. A behind-the-scenes expose of the bull runs and breakdowns, revealing exactly how the crypto-sausage gets made. A story of getting rich, going broke, scamming and getting scammed -- and how we can all be more educated participants during the inevitable next bull run"--

Die with zero : getting all you can from your money and your life / Perkins, Bill (William O.)
"A startling new philosophy and practical guide to getting the most out of your money-and out of life-for those who value memorable experiences as much as their earnings"--Provided by publisher.

Fiat food : why inflation destroyed our health and how Bitcoin fixes it / Ammous, Saifedean
The real cost of inflation in a country can be seen not through government-sanctioned data points circulated throughout the corporate sponsored media, but in the financial, physical, and mental health of its citizenry. Officials point to the increase of paper wealth as evidence that their stewardship in both the economy and nutrition has led to a rise in the quality of life. In reality, the past fifty years has seen the true standard of living for most Americans plummet. Debasement of the currency has left the American people poorer, and through the resulting degradation of the nutrients of their food supply, sicker than any time in recent history. What follows in an examination of one of the most compelling "who-done-its" in American history.

Generative AI : how ChatGPT and other AI tools will revolutionize business / Taulli, Tom
This book will show how generative technology works and the drivers. It will also look at the applications--showing what various startups and large companies are doing in the space. There will also be a look at the challenges and risk factors. During the past decade, companies have spent billions on AI. But the focus has been on applying the technology to predictions--which is known as analytical AI. It can mean that you receive TikTok videos that you cannot resist. Or analytical AI can fend against spam or fraud or forecast when a package will be delivered. While such things are beneficial, there is much more to AI. The next megatrend will be leveraging the technology to be creative. For example, you could take a book and an AI model will turn it into a movie--at very little cost. This is all part of generative AI. It's still in the nascent stages but it is progressing quickly. Generative AI can already create engaging blog posts, social media messages, beautiful artwork and compelling videos. The potential for this technology is enormous. It will be useful for many categories like sales, marketing, legal, product design, code generation, and even pharmaceutical creation.

Good team, bad team : lead your people to go after big challenges, not each other / Miller, Blair
"Know yourself, know your team, solve your challenge. When team leaders meet a challenge, they often spend more time dealing with their people than dealing with the challenge. They can't get their team to row in the same direction -- or row at all. In Good Team, Bad Team, a ground-breaking primer for leaders, Sarah Thurber and Blair Miller share their decades of experience building, facilitating, and leading thriving teams alongside pioneering research from the fields of cognitive diversity and creative problem-solving. Effective team leadership isn't mind-reading -- it's good science. Built on research from their popular FourSight System -- used by Disney, Nike, and NASA -- Good Team, Bad Team examines over 6 million data points on problem-solving styles that impact collaboration, innovation, and leadership. By integrating these scientific insights with creative strategies, Good Team, Bad Team presents a transformative model that empowers leaders to harness the diverse energies of their teams and generate powerful results. A good team isn't perfect, but its people know their purpose and trust each other. You might think bad teams are led by bad people. Actually, bad teams are often led by good people, who simply don't have what they need to lead. With practical exercises, relatable stories, and contrasting examples, Thurber and Miller clarify the complexities of how good and bad teams approach challenges and why they succeed or struggle to solve them. Good Team, Bad Team is the must-read leadership toolkit to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of collaboration and achieve extraordinary results -- together"--

Hijacking Bitcoin : the hidden history of BTC / Ver, Roger.
"Bitcoin was promised to be a liberating technology, a free-market alternative to state-controlled money. But that promise was broken after a small group of insiders took over the project and fundamentally changed Bitcoin's design. Few people know the true history of Bitcoin and its original design due to years of heavy censorship, social media engineering, and tight information controls online. Hijacking Bitcoin destroys the most popular narratives that surround Bitcoin and sets the historical record straight."--Back cover.

Indivisible : how to forge our differences into a stronger future / Hamilton, Denise
"Denise Hamilton has always believed in the power and promise of a word she learned as a schoolgirl: "indivisible." In her groundbreaking debut, she challenges readers to move beyond current notions of diversity and inclusion to build communities, workplaces, and relationships that live up to that word. She urges us to reexamine long-held beliefs and habits and to dismantle hierarchies that shape our current society. If we want to repair the fraying stitches that bind us together, if we want to build a truly close-knit collective, we cannot settle for our present approach. It's time to recalibrate and identify a goal higher than inclusivity -- the goal of indivisibility. As a nationally recognized DEI leader, Hamilton shares accessible, personal stories and offers self-examination questions, intentional action steps, and journal prompts. While the book has a focus on business and leadership, the lessons within can transform our professional and personal lives"--

Invest now : the simple guide to boosting your finances / Fitzpatrick, Kalpana
Future-proof your finances with this simple guide to investing. What we earn today is worth less tomorrow. So, what can we do about it? How can we future-proof our finances? The answer is simple -- invest. When it comes to investing you might have a few assumptions (you have to be rich to invest, it's too risky, you need to be a 'professional'), are bombarded with financial jargon (index, funds, stocks, shares) or are not sure where to start. Kalpana Fitzpatrick, financial journalist and money expert, will help you take control of your finances with this easy-to-understand guide to investing. Whether you want to make a big purchase or retire early, investing will help you achieve your financial dreams.

Lean marketing : more leads. more profit. less marketing / Dib, Allan
The lean movement has transformed manufacturing and is now revolutionizing marketing. Small, medium, and large businesses are getting bigger and better results with less marketing. Stop trying to outshout the other guy. Stop blunt-force conventional marketing tactics that annoy, interrupt, and repel. Stop wasting time with theoretical claptrap that doesn't work in the real world. Get immediate traction by implementing lean marketing.

Made whole : the practical guide to reaching your financial goals / Aliche, Tiffany
"We all want to live within our means, save for retirement, invest a little, and yet still have some left over each month for fun. But as most people know, real life can get in the way of even our best intentions! To help us set realistic goals and keep us on track to meeting them, New York Times bestselling financial educator Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche has an invaluable 10-step action plan: Made Whole. With her signature down-to-earth style, she offers worksheets, checklists, and action items for ten important building blocks-from the ins and outs of budgeting, investing, credit rating, and estate planning, to getting insurance and getting the flow of our money automated. A hardworking tool for getting our financial ducks in a row, it also includes: Clear explanations of intimidating financial terminology Simple instruction on calculating our present situation and future needs Invaluable worksheets for keeping track of the numbers Handy hacks for increasing your credit score, making savings "hard to access," and finding support to stay on track to your goals A masterclass in taking charge of your money, Made Whole has what every reader needs to achieve financial savvy, stability, and security"--

Once upon a time : the captivating life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy / Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Captivating life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy
"The life and legacy of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, wife of John F. Kennedy Jr., are reexamined in this captivating and effervescent biography that is perfect for fans of My Travels with Mrs. Kennedy, What Remains, and Fairy Tale Interrupted. A quarter of a century after the plane crash that claimed the lives of John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife Carolyn, and sister-in-law Lauren, the magnitude of this tragedy remains fresh. Yet, Carolyn is still an enigmatic figure, a woman whose short life in the spotlight was besieged with misogyny and cruelty. Amidst today's cultural reckoning about the way our media treats women, Elizabeth Beller explores the real person behind the tabloid headlines and media frenzy. When she began dating America's prince, Carolyn was increasingly thrust into an overwhelming spotlight filled with relentless paparazzi who reacted to her reserve with a campaign of harassment and vilification. To this day, she is still depicted as a privileged princess -- icy, vapid, and drug-addicted. She has even been accused of being responsible for their untimely death, allegedly delaying take-off until she finished her pedicure. But now, she is revealed as never before. A fiercely independent woman devoted to her adopted city and career, Carolyn relied on her impeccable eye and drive to fly up the ranks at Calvin Klein in the glossy, high-stakes fashion world of the 1990s. When Carolyn met her future husband, John was immediately drawn to her strong-willed personality, effortless charm, and high intelligence. Their relationship would change her life and catapult her to dizzying fame, but it was her vibrant life before their marriage and then hidden afterwards, that is truly fascinating. Based on in-depth research and exclusive interviews with friends, family members, teachers, roommates, and colleagues, this comprehensive biography reveals a multi-faceted woman worthy of our attention regardless of her husband and untimely death"--

Rich dad poor dad : with updates for today's world--and 9 study session sections / Kiyosaki, Robert T.
April of 2022 marks a 25-year milestone for the personal finance classic Rich Dad Poor Dad that still ranks as the #1 Personal Finance book of all time. And although 25 years have passed since Rich Dad Poor Dad was first published, readers will find that very little in the book itself has changed -- and for good reason. While so much in our world is changing a high speed, the lessons about money and the principles of Rich Dad Poor Dad haven't changed. Today, as money continues to play a key role in our daily lives, the messages in Robert Kiyosaki's international bestseller are more timely and more important than ever. --

Selling the dream : the billion-dollar industry bankrupting Americans / Marie, Jane (Journalist)
"Peabody and Emmy Award-winning journalist Jane Marie expands on her popular podcast The Dream to expose the scourge of multilevel marketing schemes and how they have profited off the evisceration of the American working class. We've all heard of Amway, Mary Kay, Tupperware, and LuLaRoe, but few know the nefarious way they and countless other multilevel marketing (MLM) companies prey on desperate Americans struggling to make ends meet. When factories close, stalwart industries shutter, and blue-collar opportunities evaporate, MLMs are there, ready to pounce on the crumbling American Dream. MLMs thrive in rural areas and on military bases, targeting women with promises of being their own boss and millions of dollars in easy income-even at the risk of their entire life savings. But the vast majority-99.7%-of those who join an MLM make no money or lose money, and wind up stuck with inventory they can't sell to recoup their losses. Featuring in-depth reporting and intimate research, Selling the Dream reveals how these companies-often owned by political and corporate elites, such as the Devos and the Van Andels families-have made a windfall in profit off of the desperation of the American working class"--

Seventeen to millionaire / Price, Douglas
17 to millionaire
The ultimate personal finance book for seventeen-year-old Canadians who wanna be millionaires. Crafted in a conversational, "we're-just-hangin'-out-having-coffee" kind of style, Seventeen To Millionaire highlights the pathway to financial success in a kick-ass, fast-paced, and easy-to-understand way. Every parent wants to set their teenager up for financial success. This book is one of the tools to help make that happen.

Smart, not loud : how to get noticed at work for all the right reasons / Chen, Jessica (Ceo Of Soulcast Media)
"An introduction to a new way of getting noticed at work that's neither loud, aggressive, nor boastful"--

The AI dilemma : 7 principles for responsible technology / Dyson, Esther
The artificial intelligence dilemma :
"The misuse of AI has led to wrongful arrests, crashed airplanes, even genocide-this book offers 7 powerful principles that businesses can use now to end the harm. Cambridge Analytica, the Boeing 737 Max crash, Facebook's role in the Rohingya genocide-AI is increasingly implicated in serious abuses, misuses, and misfires. The technology stands accused of systematically doing harm without accountability. Drawing on research at Columbia University and Intel Labs, and illustrated with dozens of real-world examples, this book offers 7 principles for harnessing the power of AI to help humans flourish: 1. Be Intentional About Risk-Use cost-benefit analysis to make sure short-term gains don't put others-or your reputation-at risk; 2. Open the Closed Box-Enable every stakeholder to understand the logic and provenance of AI systems; 3. Reclaim Data Rights for People-Empower everyone to control their personal data; 4. Favor Loosely Coupled Architecture-Redesign AI teams and organizations to promote diverse thinking and flexible responses; 5. Confront and Question Bias-Ensure that algorithmic outcomes are ethical and fair to everyone affected by them ; 6. Hold Stakeholders Accountable-Resolve the impediments that keep technology from being regulated effectively ; and 7. Embrace Creative Friction-Create an environment of trust, thoughtfulness and psychological safety to bring responsible AI into the future. This is a straightforward guide for business leaders, technologists, regulators and concerned citizens seeking to realize the promise of AI"--