“It was no comfort to know that I was making history, for the forced removal of a company president is almost unheard of in Japan. I rose quietly, left the room, and holding my head high, walked back to my office. My main goal was to escape as quickly as pos­sible. The board had seemed scared—why else would they have acted the way they did. But just what were they scared of?”When Michael Woodford was made president of Olympus—the company to which he had dedi­cated thirty years of his career—he became the first Westerner ever to climb the ranks of one of Japan’s corporate giants. Some wondered at the appointment—how could a gaijin who didn’t even speak Japanese understand how to run a Japanese company? But within months Wood­ford had gained the confidence of most of his colleagues and shareholders. Unfortunately, soon after, his dream job turned into a nightmare.The trouble began when Woodford learned about a series of bizarre mergers and aquisi­tions deals totaling $1.7 billion—a scandal that threatened to bring down the entire company if exposed. He turned to his fellow executives— including the chairman who had promoted him Tsuyoshi Kikukawa—for answers. But instead of being heralded as a hero for trying to save the company, Woodford was met with vague responses and hostility—a clear sign of a cover up. Undeterred, he demanded to be made CEO so he could have more leverage with his board and continue to search for the truth. Then, just weeks after being granted the top title, he was fired in a boardroom coup that shocked Japan and the business world at large. Worried his for­mer bosses might try to silence him, Woodford immediately fled the country in fear of his life and went straight to the press—making him the first CEO of a global multinational to blow the whistle on his own company.Following his dismissal, Woodford faced months of agonizing pressure that at times threatened his health and his family life. But instead of suc­cumbing he persisted, and eventually the men who had ousted him were held to account. Now, Woodford recounts his almost unbelievable true story—from the e-mail that first alerted him to the scandal, to the terrifying rumors of involve­ment with the Japanese mafia, to the stream of fruitless denials that continued to emanate from Olympus in an effort to cover up the scandal. He also paints a devastating portrait of corporate Japan—an insular, hierarchy-driven culture that prefers maintaining the status quo to exposing ugly truths.The result is a deeply personal memoir that reads like a thriller narrative. As Woodford puts it, “I thought I was going to run a health-care and consumer electronics company, but found I had walked into a John Grisham novel.” Read more

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize“Erudite, entertaining macroeconomic history of the lead-up to the Great Depression as seen through the careers of the West’s principal bankers . . . Spellbinding, insightful and, perhaps most important, timely.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred)“There is terrific prescience to be found in [Lords of Finance’s] portrait of times past . . . [A] writer of great verve and erudition, [Ahamed] easily connects the dots between the economic crises that rocked the world during the years his book covers and the fiscal emergencies that beset us today." —The New York TimesIt is commonly believed that the Great Depression that began in 1929 resulted from a confluence of events beyond any one person's or government's control. In fact, as Liaquat Ahamed reveals, it was the decisions made by a small number of central bankers that were the primary cause of that economic meltdown, the effects of which set the stage for World War II and reverberated for decades. As we continue to grapple with economic turmoil, Lords of Finance is a potent reminder of the enormous impact that the decisions of central bankers can have, their fallibility, and the terrible human consequences that can result when they are wrong. Read more

“An unforgettable nonfiction thriller, expertly reported….A tremendously revealing and twisted ride, where life and death are now mere cold cash commodities.”—Michael Largo, author of Final ExitsAward-winning investigative journalist and contributing Wired editor Scott Carney leads readers on a breathtaking journey through the macabre underworld of the global body bazaar, where organs, bones, and even live people are bought and sold on The Red Market. As gripping as CSI and as eye-opening as Mary Roach’s Stiff, Carney’s The Red Market sheds a blazing new light on the disturbing, billion-dollar business of trading in human body parts, bodies, and child trafficking, raising issues and exposing corruptions almost too bizarre and shocking to imagine. Read more

AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROne of the New Yorker's Best Books of 2023 • One of Pure Wow's 42 Book to Gift This Year • One of Fortune's Best Crypto Books of 2023"Going Infinite is in many ways Lewis at his best. He marshals a complex global story without losing sight of the delightful and revealing human details. He is a world-class noticer."—Jesse Armstrong, writer and creator of HBO’s Succession, Times Literary Supplement"A stupefyingly pleasurable book to read." —Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker"Going Infinite is an instant classic." — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic"Going Infinite is wildly entertaining, surprising multiple times on pretty much every page, but it adds up to a sad story, even a tragedy, for its central character and for all the people who lost so much thanks to his actions." —John Lanchester, London Review of Books"Will join Digital Gold as one of the all-time best crypto books."—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune"A wry, engaging writer and a gifted storyteller." —Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times"It may be easy to take for granted how entertainingly [Michael Lewis] pulls it off again in Going Infinite." —Brett Martin, GQFrom the best-selling author of The Big Short and Flash Boys, the story of FTX’s spectacular collapse and the enigmatic founder at its center.When Michael Lewis first met him, Sam Bankman-Fried was the world’s youngest billionaire and crypto’s Gatsby. CEOs, celebrities, and leaders of small countries all vied for his time and cash after he catapulted, practically overnight, onto the Forbes billionaire list. Who was this rumpled guy in cargo shorts and limp white socks, whose eyes twitched across Zoom meetings as he played video games on the side?In Going Infinite Lewis sets out to answer this question, taking readers into the mind of Bankman-Fried, whose rise and fall offers an education in high-frequency trading, cryptocurrencies, philanthropy, bankruptcy, and the justice system. Both psychological portrait and financial roller-coaster ride, Going Infinite is Michael Lewis at the top of his game, tracing the mind-bending trajectory of a character who never liked the rules and was allowed to live by his own—until it all came undone. Read more

A smart, incisive look at the technologies sold as artificial intelligence, the drawbacks and pitfalls of technology sold under this banner, and why it’s crucial to recognize the many ways in which AI hype covers for a small set of power-hungry actors at work and in the world.Is artificial intelligence going to take over the world? Have big tech scientists created an artificial lifeform that can think on its own? Is it going to put authors, artists, and others out of business? Are we about to enter an age where computers are better than humans at everything?The answer to these questions, linguist Emily M. Bender and sociologist Alex Hanna make clear, is “no,” “they wish,” “LOL,” and “definitely not.” This kind of thinking is a symptom of a phenomenon known as “AI hype.” Hype looks and smells fishy: It twists words and helps the rich get richer by justifying data theft, motivating surveillance capitalism, and devaluing human creativity in order to replace meaningful work with jobs that treat people like machines. In The AI Con, Bender and Hanna offer a sharp, witty, and wide-ranging take-down of AI hype across its many forms.Bender and Hanna show you how to spot AI hype, how to deconstruct it, and how to expose the power grabs it aims to hide. Armed with these tools, you will be prepared to push back against AI hype at work, as a consumer in the marketplace, as a skeptical newsreader, and as a citizen holding policymakers to account. Together, Bender and Hanna expose AI hype for what it is: a mask for Big Tech’s drive for profit, with little concern for who it affects. Read more

'Gives us hope, humour and guidance at a time when all are in short supply' TIMOTHY SNYDER'The rare read that might actually help you become a better person' ADAM GRANTTHE ANTIDOTE TO APATHY FROM THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR RUTGER BREGMANEvery day we're bombarded with methods, mantras and life hacks that promise us wellness and prosperity – while time and talent remain some of our most squandered resources. The average full-time worker will spend 80,000 hours at their job: are you making the most of them? Do you truly believe in what you do, day in, day out? What if you want to do something more with your limited time on the planet?Internationally bestselling author Rutger Bregman shows us that with moral ambition – the will to make the world a wildly better place – we can be both idealistic and successful, and change the world along the way. Uncovering the qualities that made the great change-makers of history so effective, he shows how we too can lend our talents to the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to inequality to the next pandemic. With moral ambition, we can do more than be on the right side of history: we can make history itself.This book won't make your life easier, but it should make it more meaningful. The question is: what will you do with it? Read more

Infinite Leadership evolves far beyond successes and financial growth in a turbulent world. True Leaders embody a higher calling that:Transcends ego to serve a greater goodBuilds resilience to grow through challengesInspiring others to unlock their limitless potentialIntegrates timeless wisdom with the timeMoves from short-term success to sustained successGreat leaders never feel burnout, fatigue, or emptiness despite excellent achievements. They measure success by inspiring others to be great. They lead from the inside out. Infinite Leadership is a transformative model that blends ancient Vedic insights, modern leadership science, and proven strategies to build enduring motivation, deep impact, and a life of blissful success.What Makes Infinite Leadership Unique?Most leadership books focus either on empirical research or spiritual philosophy. Infinite Leadership uniquely fuses the two, offering a holistic, practical, and timeless model. A blueprint that integrates:Psychology & Neuroscience – Understand the science behind human motivationVedic Wisdom – Tap into divine principles that have guided the greatest leaders across millenniaReal-World Case Studies—Learn from leadership icons like Narendra Modi and cultural marvels like the Kumbh Mela, which, in 2025, gathered 650 million people in 44 days.Actionable Tools – Align vision, values, and execution for consistent excellenceSeven Divine Boons derived from the Veda Mata Gayatri are at the core of the Vedic Blueprint of Infinite Leadership. Theyempower leaders to evolve, inspire, and sustain greatness. These are:AYUH (Longevity) – Lead with a vision for unending meaningful successPRANAM (Vital Energy) – Infuse passion, stamina, and enthusiasm into leadershipPRAJAM (Legacy) – Build an enduring legacy and strong leadership pipelinePASHUM (Wealth) – Attract and steward purposeful abundance and prosperityKIRTIM (Glory) – Earn trust, respect, and lasting recognitionDRAVINAM (Riches) – Master resources, influence, and holistic prosperityBRAHMAVARCHASAM (Divinity) – Lead to the pinnacle with higher purpose and wisdomStructured in four transformative parts, this book guides you to infinite leadership:Master Your Motivation: Move beyond momentary motivation and contemporary practices to align your drive with a higher purpose.Lead Team Leaders: Discover powerful leadership strategies rooted in ancient culture and values, Kumbh Mela, and the life of great leaders. Inspire Greatness with Vedic Insights: Unlock the Vedic Blueprint and Leadership Matrix to elevate your leadership from performance to purpose.Achieve Blissful Success: Discover the secrets of integrating success with peace, prosperity with purpose. Learn from three divine mothers and know how to materialize Ram Rajya—the ultimate leadership ideal.Infinite Leaders radiate like the Sun, provide light to nurture growth, and sustain others.Infinite Leadership is not a destination but a way of life.The greatness lies within you. Learn how you can unfold it? Are you ready to rise as an Infinite Leader?Let’s begin your powerful journey to Infinite Leadership! Read more

Be the Disruptor, Not the Disrupted.In the Age of AI, leadership and management are being redefined. Human Robot Agent is a concise, no-nonsense guide for leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals who want to thrive when human and digital workers collaborate, not compete.Bestselling author Jurgen Appelo, recognized by Inc.com as a Top 50 Leadership Expert and Top 100 Leadership Speaker, is a pioneer in organization design, innovation, and agility. With a track record of reshaping management for the modern era (Management 3.0, How to Change the World, Managing for Happiness), he now tackles the current AI-driven workplace, helping leaders adapt to AI digital agents, algorithmic management, and agile business structures.Forget outdated leadership frameworks. This book arms you with real-world strategies, AI-driven teamwork models, and breakthrough management techniques designed for Industry 4.0 and the Fourth Industrial Revolution.Learn how to balance human ingenuity with artificial intelligence, build adaptive teams, and navigate the fast-changing future of work.Whether you’re a manager, founder, or tech leader, Human Robot Agent gives you the insights and tools to lead AI-powered teams with confidence. Don’t wait to adapt; shape the future before it shapes you.Innovate, Adapt, and Succeed.Discover how to integrate AI, rethink leadership, and future-proof your career. Read more

Robert B. Reich makes a powerful case for the expansion of America’s moral imagination. Rooting his argument in common sense and everyday reality, he demonstrates that a common good constitutes the very essence of any society or nation. Societies, he says, undergo virtuous cycles that reinforce the common good as well as vicious cycles that undermine it, one of which America has been experiencing for the past five decades. This process can and must be reversed. But first we need to weigh the moral obligations of citizenship and carefully consider how we relate to honor, shame, patriotism, truth, and the meaning of leadership. Powerful, urgent, and utterly vital, this is a heartfelt missive from one of our foremost political thinkers. Read more

The bestselling classic from the “Sherlock Holmes of Accounting”—updated to reflect key case studies from the past quarter century and the dishonest tactics used to mislead investors.This fourth edition of the bestselling guide shines a light on the most shocking frauds and financial reporting offenders, and gives investors the tools they need to spot deceptive financial reporting in the global markets. This unparalleled guide provides the investigative tools you need to detect:* Corporate cultures that incentivize dishonest practices* The latest tricks companies use to exaggerate revenue and earnings* Techniques devised by management to manipulate cash flow as easily as earnings* Companies that use misleading metrics to fool investors about their financial performance* How companies use acquisitions to hide deterioration in their underlying businessYou’ll learn everything you need to know to unearth deceptive reporting and avoid costly mistakes. This new edition focuses on the key case studies from the past quarter century and brings you up to date on accounting chicanery in the global markets. Howard Schilit and his team of renowned forensic accounting experts reveal the most shocking frauds, expose financial reporting miscreants, and unveil the latest methods companies use to mislead investors. Read more

A #1 bestseller from coast to coast, Den of Thieves tells the full story of the insider-trading scandal that nearly destroyed Wall Street, the men who pulled it off, and the chase that finally brought them to justice.Pulitzer Prize–winner James B. Stewart shows for the first time how four of the eighties’ biggest names on Wall Street—Michael Milken, Ivan Boesky, Martin Siegel, and Dennis Levine—created the greatest insider-trading ring in financial history and almost walked away with billions, until a team of downtrodden detectives triumphed over some of America’s most expensive lawyers to bring this powerful quartet to justice. Based on secret grand jury transcripts, interviews, and actual trading records, and containing explosive new revelations about Michael Milken and Ivan Boesky, Den of Thieves weaves all the facts into an unforgettable narrative—a portrait of human nature, big business, and crime of unparalleled proportions. Read more

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Breaking Boundaries: A Proven Guide to Career Growth, Influence, and Professional FulfillmentClimbing the corporate ladder isn't just about hard work—it’s about mastering the strategies that accelerate your career trajectory and build lasting influence. Breaking Boundaries is your essential guide to breaking through limitations, empowering yourself, and taking deliberate control of your professional growth.Whether you're a rising star in your field, a mid-level contributor ready for a leadership role, or a seasoned professional looking to make your next big move, this book offers a roadmap for success. Drawing from over two decades of real-world experience in tech, engineering, and business consulting, Robert D. Murphy shares actionable strategies to help you achieve career goals and unlock unprecedented opportunities.Packed with insights on leadership development, team management, career growth strategies, and conflict resolution, Breaking Boundaries equips you with the tools you need to thrive in today’s competitive landscape. You’ll discover how to:Position yourself for advancement at any career stage and build career resilienceDevelop trust with decision-makers and grow a network of alliesAlign your efforts with your organization’s vision for lasting impactCreate sustainable career growth by delivering high-impact resultsThis book covers essential topics in career mentorship, organizational development, personal development, and professional growth. With insights from Murphy’s own journey to executive leadership, Breaking Boundaries goes beyond management tips, guiding you on how to create a path to success in any industry. It’s a must-read for anyone serious about career advancement, business leadership, and achieving long-term success.If you're ready to stop waiting for career opportunities and start creating them, Breaking Boundaries will help you set your course. Are you prepared to take control of your career and break through to the next level? Read more

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What would happen if you made your business decisions by the book? By the Bible that is.This updated version of the best-selling Business by the Book offers radical principles of business management that go beyond the Ten Commandments and other biblical maxims.Business by the Book is a step-by-step presentation of how businesses should be run according to the Creator of all management rules: God.Larry Burkett, founder and president of Christian Financial Concepts, provides business principles from his own experience as well as what God’s Word says on topics such as:Hiring and Firing Decisions Pay Increases and Promotions Management Selection Employee Pay Decisions Borrowing and/or Lending Decisions Forming Corporations and Partnerships Business Tithing RetirementWhether you are the owner of a business, a corporate executive, or a manager, this best-selling classic is for you. Read more

In a business world dominated by cold transactions and cutthroat competition, Harmonize the Hustle introduces a revolutionary approach that blends professionalism with humanity. TJ Chrastil draws from his diverse background—forged in blue-collar trades, tested in the Army National Guard, and refined through music and storytelling—to deliver a perspective that transforms how we work, connect, and lead.Unlike typical business books written from ivory towers, this is a manifesto from the trenches where loyalty and authenticity matter as much as ambition. Chrastil decisively challenges the outdated mantra "it's not personal, it's just business," revealing how genuine success emerges when we align professional excellence with human connection.Through compelling stories from construction sites, combat zones, newsrooms, and stages, Chrastil crafts powerful lessons about emotional intelligence, inclusive leadership, and resilience. Using musical harmony as his central metaphor, he demonstrates how seemingly opposing forces—work and life, success and struggle, leadership and service—can blend into something extraordinary.Harmonize the Hustle reveals:The transformative power of connection-driven leadership in replacing outdated business practicesHow empathy amplifies professionalism rather than undermining itThe lasting power of authentic relationships that outlive transactional exchangesClear distinctions between manipulation and genuine rapportTechniques for embracing your natural rhythm while helping others thrive in theirsWhy honoring your voice and standing by your values creates sustainable successWhether you're building a business, leading a team, or crafting a meaningful career, this book provides more than inspiration—it offers a practical way forward. Chrastil invites you to stop following outdated rules and start creating your own powerful composition where strategy and humanity work in harmony.Harmonize the Hustle isn't just another business manual—it's your permission to bring your whole self to work, lead with conviction, and permanently change the tune of business for the better. Read more

El entorno empresarial actual exige una nueva forma de trabajar y liderar. Este enfoque de liderazgo mira en tres dimensiones: centrado en la persona, en sus relaciones y en sus resultados. A su vez, hoy se requiere un estilo de liderazgo humilde, vulnerable, inspirador, empático, con equipos multifuncionales independientes, con delegación y autonomía y relaciones colaborativas y solidaria. La forma correcta de resolver los conflictos es utilizando los valores como referencia. Si deseas crecer en liderazgo y aplicar las siete cualidades de una empresa y un líder consciente: (Responsabilidad, Humildad, Integridad, Comunicación, Colaboración, Coordinación y Maestría Emocional), el libro "La empresa consciente" (versión ampliada) es para ti."Hace 13 años escribí este libro basado en mis estudios y mi práctica clínica como nutricionista del alma. He aprendido valiosas lecciones desde entonces (Muchas de ellas las plasmé en mi nuevo libro, La revolución de sentido). Pero nada de lo que aprendí me lleva a modificar este texto. Creo que es más valioso mantener el tono original, fiel reflejo del estado de mi consciencia al momento de escribirlo." - Fred Kofman Read more

Imagine yourself in your new job, doing your best to make a good impression—and your boss asks you to do something that doesn’t feel right, like fudge a sales report, or lie to a customer. You have no idea how to handle the situation, and your boss is hovering. When you’re caught off guard, under pressure from someone more powerful, it’s easy to make a mistake. And having made one, it’s easier to rationalize the next one.The Young Professional’s Survival Guide shows how to avoid these traps in the first place, and how to work through them if you can’t avoid them. Many of the problems that arise in the workplace are predictable. C. K. Gunsalus, a nationally recognized expert on professional ethics, uses short, pungent real-world examples to help people new to the work world recognize the situations that can lead to career-damaging missteps—and prevent them. Gunsalus offers questions to ask yourself (and others) to help you recognize trouble and temptation, sample scripts to use to avoid being pressured into doing something you’ll regret, and guidance in handling disputes fairly and diplomatically. Most of all, she emphasizes, choose your mentors for their characters as well as their titles and talents.You can’t control the people around you, but you can control what you do. Reliance on a few key habits and a professional persona, Gunsalus shows, can help you advance with class, even in what looks like a “casual” workplace. Read more

Trust in Generative Artificial Intelligence: Human‑Robot Interaction and Ethical Considerations is a comprehensive exploration of the critical role of trust in the rapidly evolving world of AI. Edited by Joanna Paliszkiewicz, Ireneusz Dąbrowski, and Leila Halawi, this book provides a thorough examination of how trust influences the integration and effectiveness of generative AI in various aspects of society. The book spans three main sections, offering insights from international experts across multiple disciplines and a blend of theoretical foundations and practical insights, making it a valuable resource for both understanding and implementing trust in AI systems. Readers will benefit from in‑depth analyses of emerging trends, systematic literature reviews, and case studies on trust in diverse contexts, from social media to healthcare. The focus on human‑robot interaction and ethical considerations provides a nuanced understanding of the psychological and ethical factors at play. Aimed at researchers, practitioners, and policymakers interested in AI, ethics, and human‑robot interaction, this edited collection is also suitable for educators and students in fields related to AI and technology, providing a comprehensive resource for academic study and practical application. Read more

An entertaining, deeply informative explanation of how high-level financial crimes work, written “with verve and wit” (The Sunday Times, London) by an industry insider who’s an expert in the field.The way most white-collar crime works is by manipulating institutional psychology. That means creating something that looks as much as possible like a normal set of transactions. The drama comes later, when it all unwinds. Financial crime seems horribly complicated, but there are only so many ways you can con someone out of what’s theirs. In Lying for Money, veteran regulatory economist and market analyst Dan Davies tells the story of fraud through a genealogy of financial malfeasance, including: the Great Salad Oil swindle, the Pigeon King International fraud, the fictional British colony of Poyais in South America, the Boston Ladies’ Deposit Company, the Portuguese Banknote Affair, Theranos, and the Bre-X scam. Davies brings new insights into these schemes and shows how all frauds, current and historical, belong to one of four categories (“long firm,” counterfeiting, control fraud, and market crimes) and operate on the same basic principles. The only elements that change are the victims, the scammers, and the terminology. Revealing some of the most famous frauds of the modern age, Davies explains how fraud has shaped the entire development of the modern world economy. For those “who like their true-crime stories laced with economics will enjoy these forays into the dark side” (Kirkus Reviews) this is a gripping and vivid look at modern market societies. Read more