Disruptive innovation

A vivid look at China's shifting place in the global political economy of technology production How did China's mass manufacturing and "e;copycat"e; production become transformed, in the global tech imagination, from something holding the nation back to one of its key assets?

From the Wall Street Journal's Tripp Mickle, the dramatic, untold story inside Apple after the passing of Steve Jobs by following his top lieutenants-Jony Ive, the Chief Design Officer, and Tim Cook, the COO-turned-CEO-and how the fading of the former and the rise of the latter led to Apple losing its soul.

'An engrossing story of audacious entrepreneurism' -- Charles Duhigg'Captures the remarkable journey of Airbnb exceedingly well' -- Reid Hoffman'fast paced, fun dive into one of the seminal firms of our time' -- Rana Foroohar In 2008, two broke art school graduates and their coder-whiz friend set up a platform that in less than a decade became one of the largest provider of accommodations in the world.

The founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Forum on how the impending technological revolution will change our livesWe are on the brink of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

As society faces significant disruptions, the need for transformative innovation has never been more vital.

The first comprehensive study of Pliny the Elder's economic thought-and its implications for understanding the Roman Empire's constrained innovation and economic growthThe elder Pliny's Natural History (77 CE), an astonishing compilation of 20,000 "e;things worth knowing,"e; was avowedly intended to be a repository of ancient Mediterranean knowledge for the use of craftsmen and farmers, but this 37-book, 400,000-word work was too expensive, unwieldy, and impractically organized to be of utilitarian value.

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING SENSATION'The Lean Startup changes everything.

Where will your next big idea come from?

WATERSTONES BEST POLITICAL BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2021LONGLISTED FOR THE ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL'I am absurdly excited for this book' Caroline Criado PerezBestselling author Katrine Marcal reveals the shocking ways our deeply ingrained ideas about gender continue to hold us back.

In an era marked by the dominance of a few corporate giants, and the ease of replicating ideas at minimal costs, the imperative for organisations of all sizes to continually innovate has become paramount.

In einer Welt, die von rasantem technologischen Fortschritt und ständigem Wandel geprägt ist, bedeutet Stillstand nicht nur Stagnation, sondern den sicheren Weg in den Untergang.

Take your passion and make it happen with The Idea In You by Martin Amor and Alex PellewDo you have an idea in you?

'An entertaining tale with a serious message .

As remote working becomes the norm rather than the exception for many office workers around the globe, The Nowhere Office proposes a radical new way of thinking about work both now and in the future.

With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), new technology is reshaping business landscapes and creating unprecedented opportunities for innovation and growth.

As Artificial Intelligence reshapes industries, one question looms large: Where does human ingenuity fit?

SHORTLISTED FOR THE CMI MANAGEMENT BOOK OF THE YEAR INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARDToday's consumers prefer the advantages of access over the hassles of ownership.

Financial markets have developed rapidly since the 1980s, crossing national borders, and a new financial order has emerged.

What's stopping you from doing the best work of your life?

In an era marked by the dominance of a few corporate giants, and the ease of replicating ideas at minimal costs, the imperative for organisations of all sizes to continually innovate has become paramount.

In einer Welt, die sich ständig wandelt und weiterentwickelt, ist Kreativität der Schlüssel zur Zukunft.

'Ferrazzi is breaking new ground in defining what leadership can mean in the emerging world of work' -Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO of Thrive Global'Ferrazzi has gone into the trenches to figure out what it really takes to empower people and make teams more than the sum of their parts.

Agile Management and VUCA-RR provides cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research and expert insight into the advancing technologies and new strategies being used in businesses settings, as well as for administrative and leadership roles in organizations.

Die Welt des Coachings verändert sich rasant – Kreativität, Nutzerzentrierung und agile Ansätze stehen mehr denn je im Fokus.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is changing everything - from the way we relate to each other, to the work we do, the way our economies work, and what it means to be human.

Tamara Ghandour, author, podcaster, keynote speaker and founder of innovation training company, LaunchStreet, used to believe that innovation was the domain of a select few, exclusive to certain industries, or relegated to a specific job role.

'A gangster read!

'[A] creative and original book on resilience through crises' DAVID MILIBAND '[A] fascinating book is full of insights .

In einer Welt, die sich ständig wandelt, brauchen wir neue Ansätze für kreatives Denken und Problemlösung.

Technologische Entwicklungen waren in der Vergangenheit ein wichtiger Treiber für die Evolution im Kundenservice und sie werden das auch in Zukunft bleiben.

In einer Zeit, in der technologische Revolutionen und disruptiver Wandel zum Alltag gehören, ist die Fähigkeit zur Innovation zu einer entscheidenden Überlebensstrategie für Unternehmen geworden.

An essential guide for small business owners and entrepreneurs looking to use artificial intelligence to automate tasks, improve customer service, make better decisions, grow their businesses faster, and stay ahead of the AI curve.

';EncouragingUplifting.

'Just read it.

Globalization, Political Economy, Business and Society in Pandemic Times is a product of the 5th Emerging Markets Inspiration Conference (EMIC) at Stockholm University during May 14-15, 2020.

In an era where the resilience of large-scale systems is paramount, Self-Healing and Self-Recovering Systems under the Spatial Grasp Model explores the transformative potential of self-recovery-often termed 'self-healing' or 'remediation'.

With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), new technology is reshaping business landscapes and creating unprecedented opportunities for innovation and growth.

'Groundbreaking' Amy Cuddy, bestselling author of Presence 'A roadmap for innovators, entrepreneurs and those seeking new avenues for exploring and reimagining the future' Deepak Chopra Musicians are masters of innovation, constantly finding new ways to adapt to accelerating change and staying ahead of the beat.

Agile Management and VUCA-RR provides cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research and expert insight into the advancing technologies and new strategies being used in businesses settings, as well as for administrative and leadership roles in organizations.

In an era where the resilience of large-scale systems is paramount, Self-Healing and Self-Recovering Systems under the Spatial Grasp Model explores the transformative potential of self-recovery-often termed 'self-healing' or 'remediation'.

TRANSITION POINT: REVOLUTION, EVOLUTION OR ENDGAME?

'Joan Didion at a startup' Rebecca Solnit'Impossibly pleasurable' Jia Tolentino'This is essential reading' StylistAt twenty-five years old, Anna Wiener was beginning to tire of her assistant job in New York publishing.

Highly commended at the Business Book of the Year Awards 2022How do you come up with ideas that change the world?

Financial markets have developed rapidly since the 1980s, crossing national borders, and a new financial order has emerged.

Googled is candid, authoritative and based on extensive research, including in-house at Google HQ where Ken Auletta had unprecedented access.

In einer Zeit, in der der Fachkräftemangel zu den größten Herausforderungen für Unternehmen weltweit gehört, bietet dieses Buch einen wegweisenden Ansatz zur Lösung dieses Problems: die Mitarbeiterbeteiligung.

A counter-blast to the bashing of capitalism and a fresh and bold re-evaluation of the fundamentals that turn genius into hard currency.