Book Excerpts
Especially when buying books in bulk, it can help to read the first few pages—or chapters—before making a final decision. We share excerpts from upcoming and newly released business books and other nonfiction genres to help guide your next purchasing decision.
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Hidden Potential | An Excerpt from the Personal Development & Human Behavior Category
By Adam Grant
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again illuminates how we can elevate ourselves and others to unexpected heights.
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Next | An Excerpt from the Personal Development & Human Behavior Category
By Joanne Lipman
From the bestselling author of That’s What She Said , a timely and essential book on the art and science of reinvention and an inspiring guide to personal and professional transitions.
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Tomorrowmind | An Excerpt from the Personal Development & Human Behavior Category
By Gabriella Rosen Kellerman, Martin E P Seligman
Thrive in your career with this radical, future-proofed approach to work in a world where automation, globalization, and downsizing are an urgent and threatening reality—from experts in workplace mental health, Gabriella Kellerman, CPO of BetterUp, and world-renowned psychologist Martin Seligman.
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The Creative Act | An Excerpt from the Innovation & Creativity Category
By Rick Rubin
Rick Rubin believes that every choice one makes in life is a form of self-expression, with everyone existing as a creative being in a creative universe.
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Seek | An Excerpt from the Innovation & Creativity Category
By Scott Shigeoka
Scott Shigeoka takes readers on a journey to understanding curiosity, arguing that if we can learn to better harness it, it can change the world.
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The Four Workarounds | An Excerpt from the Innovation & Creativity Category
By Paulo Savaget
Paulo Savaget argues that studying the innovative practices of resourceful organizations is crucial for success in today’s business world.
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The Idea Is the Easy Part | An Excerpt from the Innovation & Creativity Category
By Brian Dovey
Venture capitalist Brian Dovey draws from decades of experience to offer guidance and perspective for innovators seeking to join the startup world.
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Your Brain on Art | An Excerpt from the Innovation & Creativity Category
By Susan Magsamen, Ivy Ross
The arts are not just for entertainment or escape. Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross use scientific evidence to prove that art can transform your life, improve health, and aid in personal growth.
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The Unsold Mindset | An Excerpt from the Marketing & Communication/Sales & Influence Category
By Colin Coggins
`The greatest salespeople on the planet are the opposite of who most people think they are; The Unsold Mindset unpacks their unconventional way of thinking about selling (and life), acknowledging we all sell, and proving you can be great at it, without becoming someone you’re not.
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Mixed Signals | An Excerpt from the Marketing & Communications/Sales & Influence Category
By Uri Gneezy
An informative and entertaining account of how actions send signals that shape behaviors and how to design better incentives for better results in our life, our work, and our world.
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