In the highly competitive world of business, understanding the dynamics of strategy is the key to success.Bruce Greenwald, one of the nation's leading business professors, presents a new and simplified approach to strategy that cuts through much of the fog that has surrounded the subject. Based on his hugely popular course at Columbia Business School, Greenwald and his coauthor, Judd Kahn, offer an easy-to-follow method for understanding the competitive structure o...

How World War II changed New Castle, Indiana. "This is a unique look at the war, far from the front lines, but equally impacting life on the home front." — Bookviews.comThe War Comes to Plum Street brings to life the Second World War through the eyes of a small group of neighbors from a Midwestern town. Bruce C. Smith presents their stories just as they happened, without explanation or interpretation. To experience the war as they did, insofar as i...

Earth is changing in ways it hasn't for hundreds of thousands of years. At the same time, Christianity is breaking away from its millennium-long geographical and cultural center in the Euro-West. Its growth is in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, primarily in Pentecostal, evangelical, and independent churches. These dramatically changed planetary and ecclesial landscapes have led many to conclude that we need a new way of thinking about our collective existence: who are we and what is the n...

"A superb new understanding of the dynamic economy as a learning society, one that goes well beyond the usual treatment of education, training, and R&D."—Robert Kuttner, author of The Stakes: 2020 and the Survival of American DemocracySince its publication Creating a Learning Society has served as an effective tool for those who advocate government policies to advance science and technology. It shows persuasively how enormous increases in our stan...

"A must read for all students of the financial markets . . . clear insight and spirited good humor [backed] up with cold hard facts." —Seth Klarman, President, The Baupost Group LLCThe seductive elegance of classical finance theory is powerful, yet value investing requires that we reject both the precepts of modern portfolio theory (MPT) and pretty much all of its tools and techniques. In this important new book, highly respected and controversial value investor an...

"The Seven Stages of Mindfulness"In a world filled with distractions and constant demands, finding inner peace has never been more crucial."The Seven Stages of Mindfulness" is your comprehensive guide to unlocking the transformative power of mindfulness, revealing a path to reduced stress, enhanced focus, and overall well-being.Embark on a journey of self-discovery through these seven essential stages, each designed to bring you closer to the profou...

Explore the modern extension of value investing in this essential text from "the guru to Wall Street’s gurus"The substantially rewritten Second Edition of Value Investing: From Graham to Buffett and Beyond delivers an incisive and refined approach to investing grounded on almost 100 years of history, beginning with Graham and Dodd. Founded on the value investing course taught for almost twenty-five years by co-author Bruce Greenwald at Columbia Business Sc...

"The Floors of the Ocean: 1. The North Atlantic" is a groundbreaking work that explores the intricate geological features of the North Atlantic Ocean. Authored by renowned scientists W. Maurice Ewing, Bruce C. Heezen, and Marie Tharp, the book delves into the ocean's floor, revealing its complex topography and the processes that shape it. Through detailed maps and illustrations, the authors present a comprehensive view of the ocean's depths, highlighting the significance of underwater moun...

Bruce is no stranger to survival — but after years of doing everything "right," he's left staring at a life that feels nothing like his own. The marriage has ended. The career that once defined him has vanished. His children are growing up without him to guide them. And the man in the mirror is a stranger wearing his face.So he does the only thing that makes sense: he leaves. With nothing but a carry-on and a heart heavy with questions, Bruce boards a flig...

Hospitality fuels local economies, with dining out being a favorite activity of millions of Americans. Many people spend their early careers working in hospitality, and while some leave it off their résumé once they move on to new careers, the skills learned in hospitality can have a lasting impact.Based on years of interviews with servers and bartenders across America, Turning Tables connects lessons from food service to professional success. The attribut...

In a world enthralled by digital personalities and carefully manicured feeds, "Unveiling the Unfiltered" invites you on a captivating trip behind the screens and filters, into the raw and unfiltered lives of influencers.Authored by Bruce C. Watson, a seasoned observer of digital culture, this intriguing examination peels back the layers of the influencer phenomenon, offering an unmatched view into the highs and lows, struggles and triumphs, and the hunt for authenticity in a hyper-c...

A collection of flash-fiction and short-short stories depicting aspects of modern American life, including aspects of family dynamics influenced by heteronormative tradition in conflict with closeted and out gay family members, bullying, abuse, and shame.