“A fascinating, provocative case that the metaverse will not merely transform our virtual experience—it may actually enrich the quality of our lives” (Adam Grant)—from the visionary co-founder of one of today’s most innovative technology companies

“Mind-expanding . . . This important book offers a highly persuasive argument that a new kind of virtual world, the metaverse, marks a profound new stage in this long human quest for fulfillment through creation.”—Chris Anderson, Hea...

THE KNOWLEDGE AND TOOLS EVERY PROFESSIONAL NEEDS, TO MAKE BETTER FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS DECISIONS. Why this book is different to other finance books:• Quick and easy to use• Spotlights “what you need to know”• Requires no prior finance knowledge• Practical and real-world focus• Written by practitioners No knowledge requiredThe book is purposefully designed to be quick and easy to use with no previous knowledge required to comprehend the concepts. We “tell you what you need to ...

Get ready to experience the Rules effect. Begin to get more out of life, shrug off adversity more easily and generally be a happier, calmer, more fulfilled person. You'll feel the benefits, and so will everyone around you.

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Mastering the fundamental concepts of financial operations

Using tools, making connections, and studying for success, are the three learning skills that students will gain in Financial Management: Core Concepts. An ideal resource for non-finance students, this book discusses the key elements of financial operations. The book and support materials encourage students to build their skills and test their knowledge by forging connections between ideas and appl...

Given the global nature of business today and the increasing diversity within the workforce of so many industries and organisations, a cross-cultural component in management education and training has become essential. This is the case for every type of business education, whether it be for aspiring graduates at the start of their careers or senior managers wishing to increase their effectiveness or employability in the international market. The 4th edition of Understanding Cross-Cultural Man...

This book explains the ways of transforming business models from supply driven to demand driven through digital technologies and big data analytics. It covers important topics such as digital leadership, the role of Artificial Intelligence, and platform firms and their role in business model transformation.

The Values Game (Waarden- en Normenspel Engels) Dit kaartspel is de Engelse versie van het Waarden- en Normenspel.

Het doel van dit spel is om je met anderen in gesprek te brengen over waarden en normen. De centrale vraag is: wat vind ik belangrijk? Het spel bestaat uit 144 kaarten, verdeeld over drie groepen:

* Waarden. De centrale vraag bij deze kaarten is: wat is voor mij als persoon of voor ons als organisatie richtinggevend voor ons handelen? Voorbeelden van waarden zijn: rechtvaardigheid...

Port Economics, Management and Policy provides a comprehensive analysis of the contemporary port industry, showing how ports are organized to serve the global economy and support regional and local development.

This book tells the story of how the convergence between corporate sustainability and sustainable investing is now becoming a major force driving systemic market changes. The idea and practice of corporate sustainability is no longer a niche movement. Investors are increasingly paying attention to sustainability factors in their analysis and decision-making, thus reinforcing market transformation.

In this book, high-level practitioners and academic thought leaders, including contributions fro...

Given the global nature of business today and the increasing diversity within the workforce of so many industries and organisations, a cross-cultural component in management education and training has become essential. This is the case for every type of business education, whether it be for aspiring graduates at the start of their careers or senior managers wishing to increase their effectiveness or employability in the international market. The 4th edition of Understanding Cross-Cultural ...