A large credit reporting company sees the era of Big Data coming. Its CEO dreams of knowing so much about the people it tracks that it will be able to predict what they will do. With the data, he believes, the company will know people better than they know themselves. Meantime, his chief financial officer has come to the corporate world in order to hide in the numbers on his spreadsheets, trying to escape a dark, ambiguous experience from his past in the CIA. Suddenly a hacker breaks into ...

We need imagination now more than ever—to find opportunities in adversity, rethink our businesses, and discover new paths to growth. Yet too many companies have lost their ability to imagine. What is this mysterious capacity? How does imagination work? And how can organizations keep it alive and harness it systematically?The Imagination Machine answers these questions and more. Drawing on the experience and insights of CEOs across several industries, as well as le...

In this fascinating and practical guide, BCG's Martin Reeves and Jack Fuller break down the science of imagination and offer tools, tactics, games, and strategies for helping teams and organizations expand the art of the possible.A six-step process for increasing imagination. A how-to book, through and through.Fascinating learnings from the fields from neuroscience, computer science, evolution, anthropology, and philosophy.Color visuals, charts, and figure...

Oggi più che mai abbiamo bisogno di immaginazione: per scovare opportunità inesplorate, ripensare i modelli di business e scoprire nuovi percorsi di crescita. Eppure troppe aziende hanno perso la capacità di immaginare. Ma che cos’è questa misteriosa capacità? Come funziona l’immaginazione? E come possono le organizzazioni mantenerla viva e sfruttarla sistematicamente? Attingendo all’esperienza e alle intuizioni di top manager di diversi settori, così come alle lezioni delle neuroscienze, ...

The king of radio comedy from the Great Depression through the early 1950s, Jack Benny was one of the most influential entertainers in twentieth-century America. A master of comic timing and an innovative producer, Benny, with his radio writers, developed a weekly situation comedy to meet radio’s endless need for new material, at the same time integrating advertising into the show’s humor. Through the character of the vain, cheap everyman, Benny created a fall guy, whose frustrated struggl...

Out & Proud: Gay Classics Collection offers an expansive voyage through the literary landscape of LGBTQ+ narratives, enfolding a broad spectrum of styles from Oscar Wilde's sharp wit to Virginia Woolf's intricate modernism. This anthology curates seminal works that explore themes of identity, love, defiance, and the historical struggles of the gay community, making it an essential tome for those intrigued by queer literary heritage. Within this diverse collection, each piece stands out wit...

In the course of a career that combined scholarship with ordained ministry, David Jasper has influenced, inspired, challenged and encouraged many students and colleagues. In The End of the Church?, fourteen scholars capture some of David Jasper’s energy in contributions that signal continuing development and exploration.The End of the Church? seeks to indicate the ambiguity and creative tension in Jasper’s relationship with the institution he has served as a pries...

In the wake of Watergate, Gerald Ford appointed eminent lawyer and scholar Edward H. Levi to the post of attorney general—and thus gave him the onerous task of restoring legitimacy to a discredited Department of Justice. Levi was famously fair-minded and free of political baggage, and his inspired addresses during this tumultuous time were critical to rebuilding national trust. They reassured a tense and troubled nation that the Department of Justice would act in accordance with the princi...

The Green Carnations: Gay Classics Boxed Set offers readers an intricate tapestry of narratives, essays, and reflections that delve deeply into LGBTQ+ themes throughout literary history. This collection brings together a rich array of voices, exploring diverse literary styles ranging from the incisive satire of Oscar Wilde to the classical narrative complexities found in Petronius. Each piece resonates with its own interpretation of identity, queer culture, and societal critique, contribut...

In 'Queer Classics 'Äì 10 Novels Collection,' readers are invited to explore a rich tapestry of narratives that span numerous literary styles and genres. This collection encapsulates the nuanced and evolving expressions of queerness across time, ranging from decadent gothic tones to probing modernist introspections. It brings together works reflective of the late 19th and early 20th centuries' transformative societal dialogues. Certain narratives stand out for their revolutionary approach ...

Out & Proud: Gay Classics Collection delves into the nuanced literary landscape of LGBTQ+ narratives, traversing the evolution of homoerotic and queer themes from the 19th century to the early 20th century. This anthology stands as a testament to the diverse voices and styles that have undeniably influenced modern gay literature. Within its pages, readers will encounter works varying from the penetrating social commentaries and philosophical musings to romantic expressions and gothic eleme...

Exploring a tapestry of themes centered around identity, desire, and societal nuances, 'The Oldest Gay Novels' presents a rich collection that traverses time and style. It captures a diverse range of narratives that delve into the complexities of love and relationships, showcasing various literary forms such as the gothic, realistic, and modernist. This anthology curates significant yet diverse pieces that highlight pioneering explorations of queer identities, offering readers a chronologi...