Genres : Business

Annuities: The Good, Bad & Ugly is the no-nonsense guide every retiree, near-retiree, and financial decision-maker needs before ever signing an annuity contract. Written by Cliff Ambrose, FRCSM, CAS®, CTS™, a veteran who has spent nearly two decades on both sides of the financial services industry, this book strips away the sales pressure, jargon, and confusion that have clouded annuities for far too long.Unlike most industry material, this book isn’t trying to sell you anything. Instead, Ambrose delivers the kind...

Would you like to learn how to self-publish a children's book without wasting money, time, and momentum — or second-guessing every decision along the way?If you're staring at a finished draft wondering what comes next—like illustration budgets, formatting specs, ISBNs, print quality, and launch plans—and trying to figure out which decisions actually matter, you're not alone. This exactly where most first-time children's book authors get stuck.Without a clear path forward, that manuscript risks sitting in a drawer while the book...

Learn How to Publish Your Book!If you've dreamt of holding your book in your hands, sharing it with friends, or even selling it to people across the country and the world, this guide is for you!Amazon best-selling writer Lori Culwell (author of the Funny You Should Ask guides, as well as the novel Hollywood Car Wash, and a ton of other books) breaks down the self-publishing process step by step, making you laugh along the way.

Most writing advice whispers. This one hands you a blueprint and a stopwatch.Write. Publish. Repeat. is a practical field guide for turning creative ambition into a durable, full-time career. If you're tired of guesswork, guru-noise, and strategies that expire faster than a paperback on a beach, this is your reset.Written by indie veterans Sean Platt, Johnny B. Truant, and David Write — hundreds of titles, millions of copies sold, hands-on work with hundreds of writers like you — Write. Publish....

WINNER OF THE 2017 PETER KATZENSTEIN BOOK PRIZE"BEST OF BOOKS IN 2017" BY FOREIGN AFFAIRSWINNER OF THE 2018 VIVIAN ZELIZER PRIZE BEST BOOK AWARD IN ECONOMIC SOCIOLOGY"How China Escaped the Poverty Trap truly offers game-changing ideas for the analysis and implementation of socio-economic development and should have a major impact across many social sciences."― Zelizer Best Book in Economic Sociology Prize CommitteeAcclaimed as "game changing" and "field shifting," How China Escaped the Poverty Trapadvances a new paradigm in the political...

Have you ever mobilized the power of popular culture, celebrities, and influencers to do good?“I have worked with Paul on several philanthropic campaigns for social change. His expertise has also contributed to the health of my nonprofit SixDegrees.org. Any leader or brand who wants to be a force for good will find his insights valuable.”—Kevin Bacon, Award-winning actor and philanthropistPaul M. Katz is a GRAMMY-nominated music executive, social entrepreneur, and the founder and CEO of Entertain Impact, an award-winning social...

To win more business, you must remember one thing: It’s Not About You. In today’s market, where standing out can feel impossible, many agencies chase new business by showcasing their own success. But prospects care more about what you’ll do for them than what you’ve done for others.Drawing on decades of experience leading hundreds of agency reviews, Mercer Island Group’s Robin and Stephen Boehler show marketing professionals how to reframe their approach from the client’s perspective.With candid stories, field-tested tools,...

Most projects don’t fail at the end.They fail weeks earlier — just not visibly.In The Project Profit Illusion, Ethan steps into a leadership role on a project that appears to be under control.But as pressure builds and subtle signals begin to emerge, he starts to question what he’s seeing — and what he’s missing.Guided by an experienced mentor, he uncovers a pattern that exists across projects, teams, and organisations.A pattern that explains:Why projects driftWhy problems appear lateWhy effort expands when...

100% Self-DisciplineAre you ready to stop sabotaging yourself once and for all? Do you need a solid dose of self-discipline to achieve your goals and quit procrastinating? Are you tired of failing—or worse, of not even trying?Then this book is exactly what you need. And no, I’m not here to sell you fluff, nor am I some self-proclaimed guru. This isn’t one of those personal development books full of flowery words and empty promises about conquering the world in 30...

How to Win Friends & Influence People Dale Carnegie’s classic guide to building better relationships, communicating with confidence, and becoming a more effective leader. • What you’ll learn: Simple, timeless principles for handling people, winning others to your way of thinking, and influencing without resentment. • Who it’s for: Anyone who wants to improve social skills, grow their network, or lead teams more effectively. • Why it still matters: First published in 1936, these strategies are used by top CEOs,...