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800-CEO-READ Business Bestsellers for July 2019

By 800-CEO-READ

The bestselling business books at 800-CEO-READ for July 2019 features RANGE by David Epstein at #1.

Book Giveaways

Surrounded by Idiots: The Four Types of Human Behavior and How to Effectively Communicate with Each in Business (and in Life)

Thomas Erikson's book, a runaway bestseller in Sweden, shares a groundbreaking new method of understanding the people around you that will change how you interact with everyone from your coworkers to your spouse.

Editor's Choice

The Making of a Democratic Economy: How to Build Prosperity for the Many, Not the Few

By Dylan Schleicher

Marjorie Kelly and Ted Howard of the Democracy Collaborative offer seven principles for an "equitable, ecologically sustainable alternative" to the economy of, by, and for the one percent, and examples of them being put to work in the world.

Staff Picks

The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir

By Emily Porter

From the mesmerizing illustrations to the heartfelt writing, Thi Bui has created a hard to put down treasure.

Excerpts

Kingdom of Lies: Unnerving Adventures in the World of Cybercrime

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In the tradition of Michael Lewis and Tom Wolfe, a fascinating and frightening behind-the-scenes look at the interconnected cultures of hackers, security specialists, and law enforcement.

Book Giveaways

Amazing Decisions: The Illustrated Guide to Improving Business Deals and Family Meals

A playful graphic novel guide to better decision-making, based on Dan Ariely’s groundbreaking research in behavioral economics, neuroscience, and psychology.

ChangeThis

Mastering the Basics: Simple Lessons for Achieving Success in Business

"In every industry, we all face hurdles and obstacles as well as opportunities and potential for success. I found myself referring back to what I had learned through the years and stating again, this time to a new audience, the importance of mastering the basics."

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Having Said That: Business Clichés to Avoid Like the Plague

By Robert Spector

“Caught between a rock and a hard place, listening to your CEO’s dry-as-dust dogand- pony show, you resist checking your phone because you’re a team player in a well-oiled machine. But left to your own devices, your attention turns to Minecraft or Instagram when the boss declares, ‘We’re raising the

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Redesigning Business for a Democratic Economy

By Marjorie Kelly

"We find ourselves in a moment of breakdown—but also a moment of unprecedented opportunity. Even as widespread faith in the workings of our economy is falling apart, unsung innovations are quietly arising. Entrepreneurs, business executives, investors, and community leaders are choosing to 'get

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Nincompoopery: How to Find and Kill the Corporate Stupidity That Drives Customers Crazy

By John R. Brandt

"Why should our customers have to rekey their data multiple times to make a single purchase? Why are there four levels of approval just to order basic supplies? Why can't we get qualified candidates for open positions, or provide new employees with decent training? In short: How did we become such nincompoops?