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#1 New York Times bestseller and arguably the best business narrative ever written, Barbarians at the Gate is the classic account of the fall of RJR Nabisco at the hands of a massive leveraged buyout from investment firm KKR.A book that stormed both the bestseller list and the public imagination, a book that created a genre of its own, and a book that gets at the heart of 1980s Wall Street and the culture it helped define, Barbarians at the Ga...

Why We Believe What We BelieveLike most Christian institutions these days, the Moody Bible Institute has a doctrinal statement. Yet sometimes we need a little more, because sometimes a paragraph just isn’t enough—because you want to dig deeper, you want to know why. In Standing Firm, professors from Moody break down, expand, and elucidate the 11 theological topics of Moody’s doctrinal statement, and why they each matter for you and me. These topic...

On any given day, a man is faced with situations that demand a response. He runs into a friend who was recently fired . . . His date can’t seem to pry herself away from a texting conversation during dinner . . . Someone at his gym routinely monopolizes the equipment . . . He finds himself in a nearly unintelligible conversation with a client who has a thick foreign accent. In each of these scenarios, there are distinct responses that can determine the outcome—for better or worse.Kn...

Global demographic shifts reshape the global economic landscape. These changes greatly affect labor markets, economic productivity, public spending, and global trade dynamics. Aging societies face decreased workforce numbers and rising healthcare and pension costs, threatening economic growth and sustainability. Other countries with growing youth populations require education and job creation investments to harness demographic dividends. These trends are likely to worsen global inequalitie...

Modern economic anthropology explores how diverse human societies produce, distribute, exchange, and consume resources, bridging the gap between cultural practices and economic behavior. Unlike traditional economics, economic anthropology emphasizes the role of culture, social relations, and historical context. This field provides a holistic view of economic systems that challenge broader economic models. Contemporary economic anthropologists also examine pressing global issues, like inequ...

Geoeconomic shifts reshape the landscape in which businesses operate. As nations adjust trade relationships, supply chains become more regionalized, and emerging markets gain strategic importance, companies must adapt to a complex global environment. These shifts are driven by factors like geopolitical tensions, resource competition, digital transformation, and economic resilience. In response, businesses rethink their strategies by diversifying markets, investing in innovation, and streng...

My Life in Nevada Politics tells the entertaining, informative, and at times poignant story of the rise of Richard Bryan from humble beginnings in Las Vegas to the pinnacle of Nevada politics during a time of great change across the state and nation. Through his memoir, Bryan provides keen insight into the mechanics of politics, and the book serves as a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Silver State.Born in Washington, D.C. in 1937, Bryan grew up in Las...

The impacts of geoeconomics and geopolitics on international business are significant in today’s global economy. Geoeconomics, geopolitical alliances, trade tensions, and regional conflicts, shape the strategies and operations of multinational corporations. These influence supply chains and market access to regulatory environments and investment decisions. Businesses must navigate the risks and opportunities arising from political instability, economic sanctions, resource competition, and ...

A Gentleman Abroad provides basic and helpful information for any man traveling to the 40 most popular foreign destinations in the world.In addition to aphorisms and sidebars that make the books in the GentleManners series unique, this book contains 40 chapters, one for each destination. Within each chapter will be almanac data, charts on average monthly temperature, foreign size charts for shopping, time differences, embassy information, ...

The South Caroliniana Library, located on the historic Horseshoe of the University of South Carolina campus in Columbia, is one of the premier research archives and special collections repositories in South Carolina and the American Southeast. The library's holdings—manuscripts, published materials, university archives, and visual materials—are essential to understanding the Palmetto State and Southern culture as it has evolved over the past 300 years.When opened as the South Carol...

A gentleman knows the importance of effectively expressing, in three or four sentences, his thanks for a gift or for a job interview, conveying his sympathy, or saying he is sorry. A Gentleman Pens a Note takes away the fear and discomfort a man experiences when faced with the task of writing a note by giving instruction and example in the proven style of the other GentleManners books.A Gentleman Pens a Note contains examples of more than 40 different handwritten ...

Everything you need to know for any occasion - dinner parties to tailgate potlucks.Here’s a thought. Entertaining isn’t just something that happens when the ladies decide to break out the good china. Any gentleman who enjoys the company of friends, a delicious meal, or a great drink should know how to host a gathering. So shove those frozen burritos out of the way and make some room in the freezer for your stainless steel ice bucket. It’s time to entertain....