Business Fiction

Perhaps one of the most influential and controversial books in history, Machiavelli’s The Prince raises issues that are still debated centuries after its publication. The theories he developed in The Prince were derived from his observation of the successes and failures of the ruling class. The Prince was designed as a practical guide for newly appointed rulers and is required reading for all persons in a position of authority who strive for grandeur in business and politics.

Anna Bright is committing fraud. But nobody knows it yet. Not the board of her multibillion-dollar company, not her investors, not the public breathlessly anticipating the launch of BrightSpot, and not the media—including Jamie Roman, a hardworking journalist for BusinessBerry. But when Jamie does learn about Anna’s misconduct, she embarks on a bicoastal journey to expose the crimes and make a name for herself as a journalist. It’s not long before Anna learns what the reporter is up to, however—and she’ll do anything to stop Jamie. Especially now that BrightLife’s IPO is days away.

What enables some talented people to rise to the top and live their full ambitions at work and in life, while others stop short? In 2008, Joanna Barsh launched and sponsored Tthe Centered Leadership Project at McKinsey and Company to answer that very question. In the process, they uncovered what distinguishes leaders who are successful from those who achieve true greatness. They called it Centered Leadership because these leaders find their balance in the midst of chaos and lead from their most resourceful self to unleash the potential of others.

Business owners all over the world have changed incomes and lives through learning the art of generating clients in the digital age. The trouble with most methods that people learn on the internet is that, they often require a ton of ad spend or a large social media following.

How to Get a Sales Job is a must-listen for anyone in search of a new sales job. It’s an affordable tool filled with best practices, real-life examples, and anecdotes that’ll prepare you for any situation you encounter along the way. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned sales rep, having a repeatable process in place will give you an edge over other candidates and increase your likelihood of finding the right sales job.

Faced with a choice between bad-boy detective Dean Ryker and sexy power player Parker Anderson, Sage Reece fought the law - and the law won. But while Ryker's sizzling touch may rule her nights, Sage's days belong to Parker's cool, calculating intensity.... Both Ryker and Parker are determined to protect Sage from a brutal enemy who'd use her to pay for their mistakes. Yet when the usually on-point Ryker is distracted by ghosts from his past, Parker seizes his opportunity to get Sage's attention - and keep it in ways beyond her wildest dreams.

Katie's desire to help others helps her find a valuable asset: a young blacksmith whose family might have the secret to weapons that can help change the war. The only problem? The government might want what she has if they learn about it.

Einst war der Erzähler John ein gestresster Manager, heute führt er ein ausgeglichenes und glückliches Leben. Während einer Radtour auf Hawaii erinnert sich John an den Tag vor zehn Jahren, der sein Leben radikal verändert hat. Damals war er zufällig auf das Café am Rande der Welt gestoßen. Und obwohl er sich nun an einem völlig anderen Ort befindet, Tausende Kilometer entfernt, sieht er es plötzlich wieder.

Before Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Trevor Noah, and Doonesbury, there was Art Buchwald. For more than fifty years, from 1949 to 2006, Art Buchwald’s Pulitzer Prize-winning column of political satire and biting wit made him one of the most widely read American humorists and a popular player in the Washington world of Ethel and Ted Kennedy, Ben Bradlee, and Katharine Graham. Dean Acheson, former U.S. Secretary of State, called Buchwald the “greatest satirist in the English language since Pope and Swift.”

The President of an automotive supplier company solves a mystery and toys with an extra-marital affair, as he wrestles with a decision about selling his company or trying to weather a downturn in the automotive industry.

Genius can be found in the most unexpected of places, in the most unexpected of minds. But when it emerges, it shines so brightly that it cannot be ignored. In the world of marketing, there exists an unsung hero, an individual who possesses an innate understanding of human desires and the art of persuasion. This person, whom many overlook and dismiss, is called by many names-a prostitute, a commercial sex worker, an escort, a woman of the night. I know what you must be thinking - how can a prostitute, someone whose profession is enveloped in societal stigma, possess the brilliance and ...

I never imagined a little charade with my best friend would ignite feelings powerful enough to change everything. Amanda—my fiercely independent, delightfully quirky best friend—has always been my rock. So when I suggested a fake relationship to dodge the town matchmaker’s relentless efforts during the Summer Festival, she surprisingly went along with it. But as we play our roles, something real blossoms between us. As I leaned in for our first kiss, the world around us faded away, and I felt myself tumbling deeper into a love I never expected. In the warm glow of her living room, our...

Mr. Jelly's Business is one of the finest of Arthur Upfield's many distinguished stories about the career of Detective Inspector Napoleon ("Bony") Bonaparte. It takes Bony to the West Australian town of Burracoppin to investigate the disappearance of George Loftus, whose car was found wrecked near the longest fence in the world, the 1,500 mile Rabbit Fence. He meets Loftus's wife, who is anything but grief-stricken at her husband's disappearance; Loftus's hired man, singularly reticent about his own past history; and many of Burracoppin's numerous gossips.

Photographer Cassie Harris loves her job - her company Buxom Boudoir makes people look beautiful and feel empowered with her modern twist on classic pinup photography. Cassie’s best friend, Dana, is about to launch her own dangerously dreamy lingerie line and wants Cassie to shoot and direct the career-changing national campaign. But company politics and Dana’s complicated pregnancy interfere, and Cassie finds herself - a proud plus-size Black woman - not behind the camera but in front of it.

In a book that's one part prophecy, one part thought experiment, one part manifesto, and one part survival manual, internet impresario and blogging pioneer Jeff Jarvis reverse-engineers Google, the fastest-growing company in history, to discover 40 clear and straightforward rules to manage and live by.

Henry David Thoreau is a beloved American author, poet and philosopher. He was a lifelong abolitionist, advocate of civil disobedience againts unjust or corrupted goverments, and he defended the idea of abandoning illusory matters in favor of simple living, in order to discover life's authentic essential needs. He is best known for "Walden, or Life in the woods", the book he wrote during his two-year experiment in minimalist living: having built himself a cabin in the woods, he stayed there to study, write, and enjoy his newfound communion with nature. His political works and theory of civil disobedience have influenced the thoughts and actions of many prominent figures, such as Leo Tolstoy, Mahatma Gandhi, and Martin Luther King, Jr.

When last we met, good people, the biggest wish I've ever made came to fruition. My outrageously handsome, smart, sometimes persnickety (read mostly persnickety) Spy Guy, Winterbottom, is finally here on earth with me, recuperating from his afterlife jaunt. Sure, he can be a difficult patient. Add in the fact that some of the spells I've cast to make this dream a reality have had repercussions (an understatement), and it's been sheer chaos. When my favorite men decide that I should take a day for myself, I hesitantly head out. And then I die. You can imagine, it only goes downhill....

Caterer Goldy Schulz has been hired to host a hockey party. But the proceedings won’t be all fun and games. Unfortunately, her client won’t be satisfied until Goldy adds a hefty serving of revenge.

An irresistible novel brimming with wit, warmth, and Irish humor, about the married owners of a friendly tavern in Belfast and the intimate lives of the customers and employees who band together to save it from demolition.

Brady was once a big deal in the corporate world but lost it all when he exposed his ethical side, resulting in his being expelled and blacklisted his boss, Annika, a feared cyborg. Reduced to performing odd jobs, operating a pedal cab, and scavenging in the derelicts, he slogs through each day fortified by the occasional bottle of City Services Sparkling Red. One dreary day, Annika confronts him. She has a job. Despite the fact that the last time she hired him for an 'odd job,' a man's life was destroyed, he reluctantly takes it, money being the prime motivator. The job is to find the ...