Join journalist Barry Werth as he pulls back the curtain on Vertex, a start-up pharmaceutical company, and witness firsthand the intense drama being played out in the pioneering and hugely profitable field of drug research.

Founded by Joshua Boger, a dynamic Harvard- and Merck-trained scientific whiz kid, Vertex is dedicated to designing—atom by atom—both a new life-saving immunosuppressant drug, and a drug to combat the virus that causes AIDS.

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An imaginative approach to teaching sales techniques follows Max, the inventor of the wheel, on an illuminating journey to market and sell his new invention. Reprint. 40,000 first printing.

Compensation: A Balanced Approach covers compensation systems and practices through theory and application. Each chapter looks at compensation from both the employer and employee perspective, giving students a more holistic understanding of the role total rewards play in an organization.

In his classic book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Patrick Lencioni laid out a groundbreaking approach for tackling the perilous group behaviors that destroy teamwork. Here he turns his focus to the individual, revealing the three indispensable virtues of an ideal team player.

This book offers insights into how both private and public organisations can innovate and keep up with growing data volumes and increasing technological developments in the short, mid and long term.

This book will help you develop an understanding of an innovative organization, the specific processes involved in corporate innovation, and how to assess your organization’s readiness for entrepreneurial activity and innovation.

An easy-to-follow guide to creating a mindful approach to life In this Second Edition of Mindfulness, mindfulness expert Gill Hasson explains how, instead of rushing through your life, you can take things at a slower pace and feel calmer and more grounded. You will discover how being mindful opens you up to new ways of thinking and doing things, reducing stress and increasing your enjoyment of life. With ideas, tips and techniques to help you enjoy a more mindful approach to life, you'll lear...

Monarch: Resilience through Evolution is a comprehensive guide on strategy across the industry life cycle, taking readers on an insightful journey through the dynamic world of business.

Based on more than 60 years of research into the psychology of persuasion, "Yes!" reveals 50 simple but remarkably effective strategies to become more persuasive at work and in one's personal life.