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Ten Reasons to Read Smart World
Richard Ogle has written a book about Breakthrough Creativity and the New Science of Ideas. But don't let us convince you it's worth a read. Let him.
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Business Knowledge for IT in Private Wealth Management
As investment banks continue write-downs in the wake of the credit crunch, the balance of power in the financial services industry is shifting to the private wealth management sector. more >>
Ex-Stringfellows Dancer Tells All
Forget the narcissistic "Reader, I shagged him" confessionals; this is much more interesting. Because as well as being about a stripper, it's also a great insight into the industry itself. more >>
The Steep Approach to Garbadale
The cover of Iain Banks' 2007 novel, The Steep Approach to Garbadale, has one of those generic phrases of praise on it. "As good as anything Banks has ever written, if not better." But you know what? It's true. more >>
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- Steeling Away
Danielle Steel has written more than 70 books since 1973, sold 560 million copies of them, and spent more than 400 consecutive weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. But the real surprise isn't on her pages. more >> - James Buckley's City
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- Watching the English
2 Years Ago
- Tales of Talent - A Modern Fable For Today's Leaders
Fairy Tales Are For Kids Aren't They? Not this one! A series of short yet powerful modern day stories woven into the tale of a young boy in Medieval England are used to illustrate the importance of talent management in modern organisations. But don't let the enjoyable story or the apparent simplicity fool you. This book shares deep lessons and insights. more >> - Handbook of Corporate University Development
- Power Failure
- Tearing Down The Walls
Business Knowledge for IT in Hedge Funds
It is well documented that despite the recent setback due to the subprime crisis, hedge funds are becoming part of the mainstream of the financial services industry. The business model of hedge funds ensure that for the players that get their strategies right there are vast sums of money to be made; the kind of money that only a few mortals can dream of in their lifetime. more >>
All That Booze
Between pints with colleagues, wine with dinner and small and big nights out a plenty, daily drinking is completely normal for many of us. But how much is too much? The authors of Beat the Booze help us navigate those 80 proof waters. more >>
The Big Short Break
A coffee-table book that doubles as a super-practical guide to getting the most from your time off? Not a bad idea. more >>
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