Part memoir and part social criticism, The Glass Closet addresses the issue of homophobia that still pervades corporations around the world and underscores the immense challenges faced by LGBT employees.In The Glass Closet, Lord John Browne, former CEO of BP, seeks to unsettle business leaders by exposing the culture of homophobia that remains rampant in corporations around the world, and which prevents employees from showing their authentic selves.Drawing on his own experi...

An indepth read of peoples readiness to destroy a life that they do not understand, What life is like living under a black cloud and using E.S.P. The truth of how some E.S.P. works. The proof that it is out there and that indoors is sometimes not as safe as being outdoors. Bad company never makes up for having decent family and friends around you. An insite to a very special woman who has been taken advantage of She lives at number 4? 200 yards from a co-op which is on a corner, you may ha...

Why being radically connected with society is not just the right thing to do, it is an imperative for a company's bottom line.Based on John Browne's decades of experience as one of the world's most successful and innovative CEOs, with research by McKinsey & Company, Connect is a practical manifesto that redefines the role of business in society.Through insightful analysis and vivid storytelling -- ranging from ancient China, Andrew Carnegie and the...

The fascinating story of how seven elements—iron, carbon, gold, silver, uranium, titanium, and silicon—have changed modern life, for good and ill.With carbon we access heat, light and mobility at the flick of a switch, while silicon enables us to communicate across the globe in an instant. Yet our use of the Earth's mineral resources is not always for the benefit of humankind—our relationship with the elements is one of great ambivalence. Uranium is both productive...

An inspirational memoir from a remarkable leader.Once a lacklustre organisation, BP became one of the world's biggest, most successful and most admired companies in the new millennium. John Browne, the company's CEO for 12 years, invented the oil 'supermajor' and led the way on issues such as climate change, human rights and transparency.In BEYOND BUSINESS, Browne brings to life what he learned about leadership in a tough industry. His story encompasses the...

Today's unprecedented pace of change leaves many people wondering what new technologies are doing to our lives. Has social media robbed us of our privacy and fed us with false information? Are the decisions about our health, security and finances made by computer programs inexplicable and biased? Will these algorithms become so complex that we can no longer control them? Are robots going to take our jobs? Can we provide housing for our ever-growing urban populations? And has our demand for...

Preparing for President Putins State Visit in 2003, the Bank of England is ordered to return any remaining Czarist money to Russia. The Banks trustee of the former Empress Alexandras secret trust account resists. To support his case, the trustee investigates the revealing career of a Grenadier Guards officer. The evidence trail follows the Grenadier though the trenches of World War I, including active service events involving The Prince of Wales, Winston Churchill and the Royal Flying Corp...

In this abridged audiobook edition, "Personal Power Through Creative Selling" reveals the transformative power of imagination and enthusiasm in achieving sales success.It guides listeners through essential principles, including establishing clear goals, understanding the value of hard work, combining knowledge and self-awareness, mastering organization, injecting creativity, building genuine connections, fostering continuous growth, cultivating confidence, and preparing for daily c...

Today's unprecedented pace of change leaves many people wondering what new technologies are doing to our lives. Has social media robbed us of our privacy and fed us with false information? Are the decisions about our health, security, and finances made by computer programs inexplicable and biased? Will these algorithms become so complex that we can no longer control them? Are robots going to take our jobs? Will better health care lead to an aging population which cannot be cared for? Can w...

An “indispensable” (Nation) examination of why "doing what you love" is a recipe for exploitation, creating a new tyranny of work in which we cheerily acquiesce to doing jobs that take over our lives.You're told that if you "do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life."In Work Won't Love You Back, Sarah Jaffe, a preeminent voice on labor, inequality, and social movements, examines this "labor of love" myth—the idea that certain ...

Trivia-on-Book: Big Little Lies by Liane MoriartyLiane Moriarty will take you on a roller coaster ride with the secrets of the three women with her latest novel Big Little Lies. Madeline is a mother of three, forty and struggling to keep her daughter from a previous marriage. Celeste is a beauty with a "perfect life" while Jane is a single parent to Ziggy - new to town and trying hard to fit in.**Many read the book, but many don’t like it.M...

Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty | Digest & ReviewCeleste, Jane, and Madeline believed they were ready for kindergarten orientation until their worlds were turned upside down. Yelling and screaming children were the least of their worries when a dead body showed up at orientation. The novel Big Little Lies, written by Liane Moriarty, will keep you on the edge of your seat, eager to turn the page to see what happens next. Three women, each with a secret of her own, reveal ...