Andrew Ross Sorkin delivers the first true behind-the-scenes, moment-by-moment account of how the greatest financial crisis since the Great Depression developed into a global tsunami. From inside the corner office at Lehman Brothers to secret meetings in South Korea, and the corridors of Washington, Too Big to Fail is the definitive story of the most powerful men and women in finance and politi…
With this new seventh edition of Classic of Public Administration, authors Jay M. Shafritz and Albert C. Hyde aim to introduce students to the principles of public administration via the most significant scholarly writings on the topic. Straight forward and informative, this text begins its discussion with Woodrow Wilson and continues to today's political scientists. A new Section V, "Public Ad…
in 2011, Walter Isaacson's revelatory biographyof Apple founder Steve Jobs became a global phenomenon and one of the bestselling nonfiction books in history. Now, Isaacson tells the story of the people who made Jobs and the digital age possible. If you are interested in understanding how innovation really occurs and how collaboration leads to creativity, you will be captivated by The Innovators.
The Science Book is an inventive visual take on astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, and physics. With eye catching artwork, step by step diagrams, and illustrations that break down complicated ideas into manageable concepts, The Science Book will have readers conversant in genetic engineering, black holes, and global warming in no time. Along the way are found mini biographies of the most w…
In The Great Leader and the Fighter Pilot, New York Times bestselling author Blaine Harden tells the riveting story of how Kim Il Sung grabbed power and plunged his country into war against the United States while the youngest fighter pilot in his air force was playing a high risk game of deception and escape.
We're living in the Age of Persuasion. Leaders and organizations of all kinds--public and private, large and small--fulfill their missions only by competing in the marketplace of images and messages. To win in that marketplace, they need advertising. This has been true since the advent of mass media, from mass-circulation magazines and radio through the age of television and the Internet. Ye…
Written by a leading authority on Roman military history, this fascinating volume spans over a thousand years as it offers a memorable picture of one of the world's most noted fighting forces, paying special attention to the life of the common soldier. Southern here illuminates the Roman army's history, culture, and organization, providing fascinating details on topics such as military music, …