books about: industries     books:       Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In150 reviews Roger Fisher, William L. Ury Penguin (Non-Classics), 1991 More pie This book does a great job of helping the reader understand that rather than just focusing on getting the biggest piece of the pie, we should find ways to make the pie bigger.             The First Billion Is the Hardest: Reflections on a Life of Comebacks and America's Energy Future9 reviews T. Boone Pickens Crown Business, 2008 No Senior Moments for This Gentleman ! Having seen this gentleman on TV a lot in the last month or so, I was intrigued by his confident certainty that we could become energy independent quickly and easily. I kept wondering who in the world he was. Reading his book, I now know that he is one of the most brilliant businessmen in our history. He has lived a jam-packed life full of business accomplishments, many of which have ...             The Trillion Dollar Meltdown: Easy Money, High Rollers, and the Great Credit Crash57 reviews Charles R. Morris PublicAffairs, 2008 It's more than a trillion... Couldn't have timed it better, Lehman Brothers sunk, Merill Lynch sold, AIG is on the brink of disaster - these are household names for many of us! Charles Morris offers a great primer on the current crisis, and the underlying causes. The book starts off well back, in the early 60's, and walks the reader through the economic downturns, recoveries, and their underlying causes - hinting at the fact ...             Eat Right 4 Your Type: The Individualized Diet Solution to Staying Healthy, Living Longer & Achieving Your ...477 reviews Peter J. D'Adamo Putnam Adult, 1996 Awesome for those seeking such a diet I really enjoy this book because it's a natural way for me to keep weight off without having to try a crazy crash diet or exclude foods that I enjoy. Moderation is the key!             Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution--and How It Can Renew America29 reviews Thomas L. Friedman Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2008 a must read for every happily consuming American Mr. Friedman's book is an eye opener for Americans. It is very easy right now to say that things are out of whack- the economy, the environment and America's security issues, especially in our relationships with middle eastern countries where we obtain much of our energy. Mr. Freidman, beyond just citing these obvious problems, has travelled the world to see first hand how our America is fitting ...             The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement301 reviews Eliyahu M. Goldratt, Jeff Cox North River Press, 2004 Outstanding read Great book! I couldn't put it down. Very interesting how the author used a novel to present a breakthrough business theory.             The Associated Press Stylebook and Briefing on Media Law21 reviews Norm Goldstein Basic Books, 2007 Helpful This was quite helpful while taking a journalism course. It takes a few minutes to understand the layout of the book to lookup things, but once you get it, it's easy. I think this book helped raise me a letter grade in my course. Anyone taking a journalism course with a strict professor or planning on entering journalism should get a copy. My textbook had a reference in it, but it was ...             The 29% Solution: 52 Weekly Networking Success Strategies34 reviews Ivan Misner, Michelle R. Donovan Greenleaf Book Group Press, 2008 Sucess is just a phone call away. In Ivan Misner's comprehensive guide The 29% Solution: 52 Weekly Networking Success Strategies he answers the question eery entrepreneur needs to know. * Learn networking goals * Managing time * Separating clients * Team recruting * Putting others first * Creating a networking database * Meeting people who are in the know * and more But most importantly it teaches you in a common ...             A Child Called "It": One Child's Courage to Survive1924 reviews Dave Pelzer HCI, 1995 "It" review The book was for my daughter. It arrived quickly and she didn't put it down until she was finished. Transaction went very smoothly.             How to Win Friends & Influence People613 reviews Dale Carnegie Pocket, 1998 Read this and make a million bucks This book will make you a million bucks just like it has me if you follow the very simple rules for relating to people.             Robert's Rules Of Order Newly Revised In Brief (Roberts Rules of Order (in Brief))40 reviews Henry M. III Robert, William J. Evans, ... Da Capo Press, 2004 Extremely helpful An extremely helpful short book on the important concepts and specific details of Robert's Rules. Authoritative, yet easy to understand. Points you in the direction of the 600 plus full edition if you need more info. We've bought it for all our committee chairs.             The Associated Press Stylebook and Briefing on Media Law21 reviews Norm Goldstein Basic Books, 2007 Helpful This was quite helpful while taking a journalism course. It takes a few minutes to understand the layout of the book to lookup things, but once you get it, it's easy. I think this book helped raise me a letter grade in my course. Anyone taking a journalism course with a strict professor or planning on entering journalism should get a copy. My textbook had a reference in it, but it was ...             The South Beach Diet Quick and Easy Cookbook: 200 Delicious Recipes Ready in 30 Minutes or Less (The South ...147 reviews Arthur Agatston Rodale Books, 2005 great cookbook for eating healthy in general despite of the diet's name (south beach= very superficial) this diet is great for ANYONE, it's just about eating healthy for life. I wouldn't call it a diet...but should be a lifestyle. Great cooking ideas with very simple ingredients that make healthy and delicious food.             Stop Walking on Eggshells: Taking Your Life Back When Someone You Care about Has Borderline Personality ...157 reviews Paul T. Mason, Randi Kreger New Harbinger Publications, 1998 Most valuable book for understanding BPD Stop Walking on Eggshells: Taking Your Life Back When Someone You Care about Has Borderline Personality DisorderThis is the most important and valuable book for parents and friends of borderline personality disorder victims. BPD is an obscene illness that defies logic and common sense. The authors do a superb job of introducing the reader to the illness, walking through its components and ...             Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss what Matters Most133 reviews Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, ... Penguin (Non-Classics), 2000 Full of how to's Definitely on my recommended book list. A must read for women in business. Susan Bock The Success Coach for Women in Business www.SusanBockSolutions.com             Fast Food Nation1404 reviews Eric Schlosser Harper Perennial, 2005 By the Author of Outstanding You Outstanding You: Discover, Design and Achieve Ultimate Fitness This book should be required reading at all American schools. The purpose behind this book is not to convert people to vegetarian/vegan diets, but instead to educate them about the disastrous state our food supply is in. Though I use this book for information to support my vegan/vegetarian diet, I found it incredibly detailed and ...             Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child1125 reviews Marc Weissbluth Ballantine Books, 2003 Amazing This is such a great book. I went from getting 3 hours at a time to al,most 9 hours! And that was after just reading the first 3 chapters. I even learned things about mine and my husbands sleep habits. Even if your child doesn't cry and you don't have any problems, read this book to prevent them in the long run.             Audition: A Memoir231 reviews Barbara Walters Knopf, 2008 Audition I've read two-thirds of Audition, and did a 180 degree turn in my opinion of Ms. Walters. Her life as a young girl echoes much of mine, with the exception of the financial security. Perhaps it was the time of "children are to be seen, not heard," that made her into a strong and sincere person dealing with her contacts. It was a time when we all had more empathy toward one another, and the ...             Killing Sacred Cows: Overcoming the Financial Myths That Are Destroying Your Prosperity37 reviews Garrett B. Gunderson Greenleaf Book Group LLC, 2008 Personal Responsibility & Your Finances! This is a fabulous book, not only for understanding how money works, but also getting you to set goals for yourself. If you were raised with a Depression-era mentality and you think money in the bank will make you feel safe, this is the book for you. Setting a goal of where you'd like to be financially and making it happen shouldn't be a number. It should be a life choice. I have been ...             A Child Called "It": One Child's Courage to Survive1924 reviews Dave Pelzer HCI, 1995 "It" review The book was for my daughter. It arrived quickly and she didn't put it down until she was finished. 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