The War between Intellectuals and Capitalism by Alan S. Kahan.
This looks to be a great read. Kahan is an adjunct professor at the American Business School of Paris. Previously he was professor of history at Florida International University. This is a controversial book but it raises some very important and timely issues.
Please check the status in the Bruno Library.
Read more at Amazon.com and/or Google Books.
Happy April!
Monday, April 5, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
It's Easier to Succeed Than to Fail
by S. Truett Cathy. If you are looking for a great, short, inspirational business book then look no further. "The secret to success is no secret at all. It is very obvious, but we are too often blinded to the truth." - S. Truett Cathy, Chick-fil-A founder
From the book jacket, "Truett Cathy was not born into success or wealth. His mother ran a boarding house to help support the family. As a boy he showed no unusual talents - except in one area: a sharp business sense."
This fantastic read is filled with such wonderful sayings like:
If you plant for days- plant flowers.
If you plant for years - plant trees.
If you plant for eternity - plant ideas and ideals into the lives of others.
Read more here at Amazon.
Click here for status in Bruno Library.
From the book jacket, "Truett Cathy was not born into success or wealth. His mother ran a boarding house to help support the family. As a boy he showed no unusual talents - except in one area: a sharp business sense."
This fantastic read is filled with such wonderful sayings like:
If you plant for days- plant flowers.
If you plant for years - plant trees.
If you plant for eternity - plant ideas and ideals into the lives of others.
Read more here at Amazon.
Click here for status in Bruno Library.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
The Wall Street Journal. Guide to Information Graphics
The Dos and Dont's of Presenting Data, Facts, and Figures by Dona M. Wong. This is a handy, informative book. Very concise. Great for business journalists and really anyone who wants to understand data presentation and how to convey difficult numbers in an easy to understand format.
Coming soon to Bruno Library.
Coming soon to Bruno Library.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Bromberg's : An Alabama Tradition for 150 Years
by J. Morgan Smith.
I recently came across this book in the Bruno Library collection and had to browse it. I have heard of the Bromberg's name for as far back as I can recall b/c of it's advertising associated with Alabama football. One of the unique things about Bromberg's (the family name is Prussian) is that it is one of the oldest family owned businesses in the USA and the oldest in Alabama. Bromberg's (est. 1836) is one year older than another famous jewelry store business, i.e. Tiffany & Co. of NY. This short (95 pg.) heavily illustrated book (index included) is an entertaining and informative book. The Brombergs first settlement in AL was in Mobile.
As a business librarian I am obviously interested in business stories and this one is sure to please others like me.
Click here to see if this book is available in the Bruno Library.
Happy reading,
Paul
I recently came across this book in the Bruno Library collection and had to browse it. I have heard of the Bromberg's name for as far back as I can recall b/c of it's advertising associated with Alabama football. One of the unique things about Bromberg's (the family name is Prussian) is that it is one of the oldest family owned businesses in the USA and the oldest in Alabama. Bromberg's (est. 1836) is one year older than another famous jewelry store business, i.e. Tiffany & Co. of NY. This short (95 pg.) heavily illustrated book (index included) is an entertaining and informative book. The Brombergs first settlement in AL was in Mobile.
As a business librarian I am obviously interested in business stories and this one is sure to please others like me.
Click here to see if this book is available in the Bruno Library.
Happy reading,
Paul
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Accidents of History Created U.S. Healthcare System
I heard this piece from some economic historians recently on NPR and was intrigued.
Read or listen @ this NPR site.
Read or listen @ this NPR site.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Handbook of Leadership:
Theory, Research & Managerial Applications by Bass & Stogdill. (3rd ed. 1990)
This Reference-type book can also be a great source of browsing and reading. Leadership is such a fascinating topic. We are all intrigued by leaders and how they got to where they are. People are regularly studying leadership and how the concept is applied. It's inspiring to see how great leaders such as Churchill, Lincoln and many others overcame great personal setbacks and obstacles to rise to the positions they once held. Includes a glossary, index and a lengthy references section with hundreds of sources.
See Amazon for more information.
Click here to see call # in Bruno Library.
This Reference-type book can also be a great source of browsing and reading. Leadership is such a fascinating topic. We are all intrigued by leaders and how they got to where they are. People are regularly studying leadership and how the concept is applied. It's inspiring to see how great leaders such as Churchill, Lincoln and many others overcame great personal setbacks and obstacles to rise to the positions they once held. Includes a glossary, index and a lengthy references section with hundreds of sources.
See Amazon for more information.
Click here to see call # in Bruno Library.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Nerds on Wall Street
:Math, Machines, and Wired Markets by David J. Leinweber
While reviewing books recently I ran across this one. (As a business librarian I have the pleasurable task of reviewing business books that make their way to the Bruno Business Library via our Approval Plan...but that's enough library talk...I don't want to put you to sleep!)
I later looked on Amazon and read some of the reviews and was further intrigued. It received some great reviews and appears to be an entertaining, yet educational, read.
You are probably aware that there has been a lot of talk lately regarding flash trading. My last post was about this topic.
Have you read this book? Click here to see if it is available in the Bruno Business Library.
Happy reading,
Paul
While reviewing books recently I ran across this one. (As a business librarian I have the pleasurable task of reviewing business books that make their way to the Bruno Business Library via our Approval Plan...but that's enough library talk...I don't want to put you to sleep!)
I later looked on Amazon and read some of the reviews and was further intrigued. It received some great reviews and appears to be an entertaining, yet educational, read.
You are probably aware that there has been a lot of talk lately regarding flash trading. My last post was about this topic.
Have you read this book? Click here to see if it is available in the Bruno Business Library.
Happy reading,
Paul
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