1570 results for 'Company, Houghton Mifflin'

Brick by Brick: How LEGO Rewrote the Rules of Innovation and Conquered the Global Toy IndustryThe story of LEGO is one of the most remarkable in business history. In 2003, the company, which had been...

Elon Musk and the Desperate Early Days That Launched SpaceX The story of SpaceX is one of remarkable resilience and innovation. From its humble beginnings as a fledgling startup, the company has...

FTSE: the Inside Story is a behind-the-scenes account of the creation and evolution of the FTSE 100, one of the world's most trusted and famous brands. The story begins with the launch of FTSE...

Building a High-Performing Talent Engine: A Strategic Imperative for Companies. In today's fast-paced business landscape, building and incentivizing management teams is crucial to driving growth and...

Creating a new category is no longer enough to succeed in today's business landscape. Companies must now destroy old ones to make way for new ones. The examples of Uber, Salesforce.com, Airbnb,...

Why Moats Matter: The Morningstar Approach to Stock InvestingThis comprehensive guide explains the investment approach used by Morningstar, Inc., and includes a free trial to Morningstar's Research...

Ben & Jerry's: The Inside Scoop is a behind-the-scenes look at the entrepreneurial journey of two '60s holdovers who built a single ice cream store into a multimillion-dollar company. With a keen eye...

Billion Dollar Loser: The Epic Rise and Fall of Adam Neumann and WeWork The remarkable story of WeWork's rise and fall, as told by Reeves Wiedeman, is a tale of ambition and excess. In the early...

Colour Your Way Through Salem with the Sanderson SistersGet creative with the Sanderson Sisters from Disney's beloved Halloween classic in this fun colouring book. Featuring 80 pages of intricate...

In For A Penny A Business Adventure, Peter Hargreaves shares the story behind the extraordinary success of his investment company, Hargreaves Lansdown. From humble beginnings in a spare bedroom,...

The Golden Years of Scottish Opera: A Period of Unparalleled Success Between 1962 and 1974, Scottish Opera experienced a remarkable twelve-year period of unbridled success, earning it the nickname...

The Summer Maiden by Dilly Court When Carrie Manning's father dies, her mother Esther is left heartbroken. To help her family, Carrie must take charge of the shipping company her father left behind...

Count Luna is a gripping mystery set against the backdrop of World War II. When a Viennese shipping company's board of directors confiscates a large parcel of land, the owner, Count Luna, is wrongly...

Business leaders, you're not just running a company - you're shaping the world. With the power of purpose, you can transform your business and leave a lasting legacy. This book provides a...

The Jaguar Story The Jaguar name is synonymous with style, power, performance, luxury and an intangible element of Britishness. Yet, the company's humble beginnings in a Blackpool backstreet might...

Ray Anderson's remarkable story of transformation is one that challenges conventional wisdom about business and the environment. In 1994, he experienced a profound moment of clarity when he realised...

Duple: After the Dominant For over seventy years, Duple was a leading name in coachbuilding in Britain, renowned for its luxury coach bodies. Formed in Hornsey, London, in 1919, the company grew to...

Transform your business and innovate like the world's top tech companies with the product operating model. This book bridges the gap between where most companies are today and where they need to be,...

In the age of AI, the traditional rules of business are being rewritten. Marco Iansiti and Karim R. Lakhani explore how data, analytics, and AI-driven processes are transforming industries and...

When the Heavens Went on Sale: The Misfits and Geniuses Racing to Put Space Within ReachA gripping account of the private companies driving the revolutionary new space race, from the 3-million copy...

Ricardo Semler's Maverick! offers a unique glimpse into his unconventional approach to business. At the heart of Semco, the company he founded in Brazil, lies a radical philosophy that puts employees...

The Austin Motor Company's story continues in this second volume from Jim Stringer. Following up on his first book, An Austin Anthology, this collection features 20 more stories about the company,...

The Halo Effect and the Eight Other Business Delusions that Deceive Managers by Philip M. Rosenzweig Many business gurus make bold claims, backed by supposedly irrefutable research, about what makes...

Ferrari celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2022 with a comprehensive look at the company's history. This book chronicles the story of Ferrari, focusing on the production and sporting cars from 1947...

Breaking down silos in procurement can have a significant impact on a company's bottom line. This insightful guide offers a fresh take on a subject that typically accounts for 50% of a business's...

The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age of online marketplace The story of online marketplace is one of relentless ambition and innovation. Founded by Jeff Bezos as an online bookseller, the...

The Chaos Machine: The Inside Story of how Social Media Rewired Our Minds and Our World by Max FisherMax Fisher's gripping account reveals how social media companies preyed on psychological frailties...

Build a strong foundation for your company's long-term success by developing a robust leadership pipeline. The Leadership Pipeline, now in its third edition, offers a practical framework for...

Data-driven business transformation is a rapidly evolving process that harnesses the power of data to drive growth and success. This book, written by Caroline Carruthers and Peter Jackson, provides...

Loved: A Guide to Rethinking Marketing for Tech ProductsMost tech companies struggle with marketing because they don't understand how to effectively market their products. This book, part of the...

Detecting Accounting Gimmicks and Fraud in Financial Reports This fourth edition of Financial Shenanigans provides a comprehensive guide to identifying and understanding the latest financial...

William Jardine and James Matheson were the driving forces behind the establishment of Jardine, Matheson & Company, the largest British trading company in East Asia during the 19th century. Their...

Band of Brothers tells the story of Easy Company, a crack rifle company in the US Army, from their rigorous training in Georgia in 1942 to their triumphant capture of Hitler's 'Eagle's Nest' in...

Faster, Higher, Farther: The Inside Story of the Volkswagen Scandal The Volkswagen scandal, which emerged in 2015, sent shockwaves around the world, exposing the company's deceit and greed. This...

The Experience Economy: Competing for Customer Time, Attention, and Money By B. Joseph Pine and James H. Gilmore In today's fast-paced world, businesses must form unique connections with their...

Improve your company's quality with this straightforward guide to quality control. Whether you're leading a quality control initiative or working within a quality team, this book provides expert...

The Power of And: A New Narrative for Business In today's fast-changing business landscape, traditional views of profit and success are no longer sufficient. Companies around the world are embracing...

Dick Winters' remarkable memoir tells the untold story of Easy Company's experiences from D-Day to the final defeat of Hitler. The 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment underwent gruelling training to...

Transform your organization for success in today's digital age. Two world-renowned strategists reveal the seven leadership imperatives that companies need to thrive, from reimagining their purpose to...

Larry Ellison, the enigmatic founder of Oracle, has built a Silicon Valley empire from humble beginnings. With just $1,200, he launched the company in 1977, which would eventually become a...

The story of Reebok's founding is one of triumph against the odds. In the late 19th century, the Foster family had been producing high-quality running shoes, supplying top athletes and football clubs...

The story of boo.com, the ill-fated internet startup that captured the imagination of the world's fashion houses and Wall Street investment banks. In 2002, two ambitious entrepreneurs, a former...

Grit, Rigour and Humour: The INEOS Story offers an extraordinary insight into one of the world's most successful companies. To mark its 25th Anniversary in 1998, seven leading authors explore the...

Use design thinking to produce breakthrough innovations and transform your organization. This collection of articles from Harvard Business Review provides the tools and inspiration you need to...

Robert Fortune's daring mission to China in 1848 was a gamble that could have made or broken the East India Company. The company's fortunes were dwindling as Britain lost its monopoly on the...

Working Backwards: Insights, Stories, and Secrets from Inside online marketplaceTwo long-time online marketplace executives share their insider's account of the company's approach to culture,...

Discover how to bridge the divide between management and employees in the workplace. Robert McFarland's survey of hundreds of people across various industries reveals the top four concerns of...

Understanding the value of your product is key to success in today's market. However, many organizations fall into the "build trap," focusing on meeting schedules rather than customer needs. In this...

Time is the cutting edge in today's business landscape. According to George Stalk and Thomas M. Hout, time has become a strategic weapon, equivalent to money, productivity, quality, and innovation...

The Cult of WeWork and the Great Start-Up Delusion by Eliot Brown and Maureen Farrell In the world of Silicon Valley, a charismatic entrepreneur rose to fame with a vision for a new generation of...

A beautifully crafted collection of letters from the poet Rainer Maria Rilke to a young cadet, exploring the nature of life, love, and art. First published in English in 1934, this slim volume has...

The Lehman Trilogy is a novel in verse that tells the story of a family and a company that changed the world. It's a sweeping narrative that spans generations, exploring the rise and fall of a...

Patty McCord's book Powerful offers a fresh approach to creating high-performing teams. Drawing on her experience as chief talent officer at a leading technology company, McCord shares her insights...

Lillian Pierson's Data Science For Dummies offers a proven process for leading profitable data science projects. The book shares a proprietary framework, the STAR Framework, to help companies...

Traction: A Practical Method for Achieving Business SuccessDiscover the Entrepreneurial Operating System, a practical method for achieving the business success you've always envisioned. With over...

The Lean Startup: A Scientific Approach to Creating and Managing Successful Startups Most startups fail, but many of those failures are preventable. This book offers a new approach to building and...

The Experience Mindset: Changing the Way You Think About Growth In the pursuit of customer acquisition, businesses often invest heavily in improving customer experience, but at what cost to their...

Brave New Work: A Manifesto for Modernizing Your Organization. For decades, traditional management theories and bureaucratic structures have stifled creativity and talent in the workplace. Despite...

Expectations Investing: A Powerful Approach to Stock AnalysisThis insightful guide provides a fresh perspective on stock investing, focusing on the relationship between a company's stock price and...

Understanding and managing competence in the workplace can be a challenge. This practical guide provides essential information to help you boost efficiency and performance in your company. The Peter...

The Royal Show is a heartwarming and suspenseful tale of family, love, and loyalty, set against the backdrop of a bygone era. When the Forsyth Variety Company is invited to perform at the Royal...

Discover the story behind one of the world's most iconic fashion houses, Louis Vuitton. From its humble beginnings to its current status as a global luxury brand, this book takes you on a journey...

The Risdon Beazley Marine Salvor is a fascinating account of the wartime salvage operations of the Risdon Beazley fleet. In 1940, the fleet was requisitioned and, with the addition of new vessels and...

Understanding the governance of private equity-backed companies is crucial for all of us, as they play a significant role in the economy. This book examines the laws that apply to these companies in...

Jenny Doan's memoir is a heartwarming story of faith, family, and the power of giving. From humble beginnings as a homeschooling mom, Jenny's journey is one of overcoming hardship and igniting...

The Art of Hammer: Posters From the Archive of Hammer Films A celebration of movie art at its best, The Art of Hammer is a lavish hardback featuring hundreds of rare posters from around the world...

Uri Levine, founder of Waze and Moovit, shares his insights on building and running a successful business in this practical guide. Levine reveals the formula that drove his companies to compete with...

Cracking the PM Interview is a comprehensive guide to landing a product management role in a startup or bigger tech company. The book covers the ambiguously-named "PM" role, which varies across...

Hannah's family farm is facing a major threat. A water company wants to flood the land to create a reservoir, putting the farm's future and the homes of the local wildlife at risk. Hannah is...

Mascots in contemporary graphic design are a ubiquitous presence, co-opted by companies and brands to sell, promote, and differentiate themselves. From tech companies to burger chains, record fairs...

Hardcover, 288 pages, published 4th October 2016. Innovation is often seen as a game of chance, but what if companies could develop products and services that customers are willing to pay premium...

Hardball: Are You Playing to Play or Playing to Win? Great companies stumble and fall when they lose their edge. Highfliers crash when a competitor notices they don't have it. Start-ups shut down if...

Ben & Jerry's: A Story of Mission and Recovery The story of Ben & Jerry's is one of ambition, challenge, and ultimate renewal. Founded on a mission to make the world's best ice cream while supporting...

Understanding the shift in consumer technology is crucial for tech companies looking to adapt and thrive. Cloud computing, managed services, and the rise of consumer technology are transforming the...

Achieve success in high-end sales with today's winning strategy. The SPIN Selling Fieldbook provides practical tools and methods to put this revolutionary approach into action immediately. Written by...

Learn how to design, build, and scale products that consumers love. Successful tech companies like online marketplace, Google, Facebook, Netflix, and Tesla have earned the loyalty of billions of...

The Royal Show by Anton Du Beke By royal invitation, join the Forsyth Variety Company as they take to the stage to entertain Her Majesty at the 1962 Royal Variety Performance. The company's owner, Ed...

A History of British Rail Engineering Limited by Richard Marks In 1970, British Railways Board established a new subsidiary company to revolutionise rail technology and manufacturing. British Rail...

A Wall Street Journal Bestseller. The story of General Electric's epic decline is told by two Wall Street Journal reporters who covered its fall. Since its founding in 1892, GE has been more than...

Inside the creative process of Apple's Golden Age, a highly-respected software engineer shares his experiences. Ken Kocienda, who pioneered the iPhone keyboard, offers a unique perspective on the...

Sarah Coventry Jewelry: A Collector's Guide This comprehensive book provides an in-depth look at the popular Sarah Coventry jewelry produced from 1949 to 1984. With hundreds of stunning photographs,...

The Shay Geared Locomotives and Repair Parts Catalogue is a reproduction of two vintage catalogs from the Lima Locomotive Works, showcasing the company's line of Shay locomotives circa 1921 and a...

Insight into the world of top CEOs reveals the six mindsets that distinguish the best leaders from the rest. Based on extensive interviews with over 2400 public company CEOs, this book provides a...

How to Be a Founder: A Practical Guide for EntrepreneursThis comprehensive guide provides essential advice and insights from two experienced entrepreneurs who have worked with thousands of ambitious...

The Mine by Antti Tuomainen is a gripping thriller that delves into the dark world of environmental disaster and corruption. In a small town in Northern Finland, a mining company's illegal activities...

Getting the Right Things Done: A Leader's Guide to Planning and ExecutionThis book provides practical guidance for leaders looking to implement strategy deployment, a key process for driving...

Reengineering the Corporation: A Manifesto for Business Revolution by Michael Hammer and James Champy is a seminal work that explores the radical redesign of a company's processes, organization, and...

Onward: How Starbucks Fought for Its Life Without Losing Its SoulThe story of Starbucks' remarkable comeback, as told by the company's CEO, Howard Schultz. In 2008, Schultz returned to lead the...

When Steve Jobs called, Lawrence Levy was offered a job running Pixar, a struggling company on the brink of disaster. With the fate of the studio's first feature film, Toy Story, hanging in the...

In a world where the boundaries between human and landscape blur, three individuals with extraordinary abilities navigate a realm of terror and wonder. A mysterious blue fox, a homeless woman haunted...

Effective compensation is a crucial strategic decision for any business, yet many companies struggle to get it right. By making the wrong call, companies can create unnecessary drama and lose top...

The Platform Delusion: What Really Drives Success in the Tech Economy Investment banker and professor Jonathan Knee sheds light on the true secrets behind the success of the biggest tech companies...

Harley Earl, the Rise of General Motors, and the Glory Days of Detroit by William Knoedelseder The story of Harley Earl is a remarkable American saga, spanning generations and industries. Born in the...

A damning portrait of one of America's oldest and most trusted pharmaceutical companies, Johnson & Johnson, is revealed in this explosive exposé. Investigative journalist Gardiner Harris, a...

For early-stage entrepreneurs, assigning a pre-money valuation to their startup can be a daunting task. This guide provides a quick reference to the key topics around early-stage startup valuation,...

This Wide Night is a poignant portrayal of two women struggling to repair their lives. Written for Clean Break-a theatre company, the play offers a tender and honest exploration of the challenges...

When life gets tough, some people find comfort in unexpected places. For former elite Kasuya and his neighbour Kuzuya, their daily routine is all about finding solace in each other's company.But one...

Leadership is about recognizing that there's a greatness in everyone, and your job is to create an environment where that greatness can emerge. This is the key to innovation, as legendary coaches...

The Soul of a New Machine by Tracy Kidder In 1981, a new era in computing began, and Tracy Kidder's riveting story of one company's efforts to bring a microcomputer to market captured the hearts of...

Amp It Up: Leading for Hypergrowth by Raising Expectations, Increasing Urgency, and Elevating IntensityFrank Slootman, CEO of Snowflake, shares his leadership approach for driving growth and scale in...