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Not Pretty Enough: The Unlikely Triumph of Helen Gurley Brown

Gerri Hirshey · Sarah Crichton Books ; Farrar
Pages: 528
Format: Print book

A bold and deeply researched biography of a complicated cultural iconWhen Helen Gurley Brown published Sex and the Single Girl in 1962, it sold more than two million copies in just three weeks, presaging the self-help boom and helping to usher in the unapologetic self-affirmation of second...
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The Smart Woman's Guide to Planning for Retirement: How to Save for Your Future Today

Mary Hunt · Revell
Format: Hardcover

What does a woman want to do when she retires? Travel? Pursue hobbies? Spend time with friends and family? We all have dreams about what those days will be like. But when it comes to turning those dreams into reality, women's retirement confidence and know-how is low. According to a 2012...
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Instagram Power: Build Your Brand and Reach More Customers with the Power of Pictures

Jason Miles · McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Pages: 232
Format: Paperback

Can you do "real" marketing on Instagram? That was the question bestselling author Jason Miles wanted to answer. So he used his e-commerce company as a laboratory and he began to study what other successful marketers were doing. While some marketers haven't even heard...
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The Money Cult: Capitalism, Christianity, and the Unmaking of the American Dream

Chris Lehmann · Melville House
Pages: 368
Format: Print book

A grand, brilliantly written work of American historyWe think we know the story of American religion: the Puritans were cold, austere, and pious, and Christianity continued pure and uncorrupted until the industrial revolution got in the way. In The Money Cult, Chris Lehmann argues that...
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Knock 'em Dead 2014: The Ultimate Job Search Guide

Martin Yate · Adams Media; 1 edition
Format: Paperback

The definitive guide for job search success in today's volatile market!For more than twenty-five years, author Martin Yate has shown the way for millions of job seekers. In this new edition of his New York Times bestselling series, Yate helps you build a killer resume, maximize your...
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Writing Resumes and Cover Letters For Dummies - Australia / NZ

Amanda McCarthy · For Dummies; 2nd Australian & New Zealand Edition edition
Format: Paperback

Practical tricks for standing out from the crowd and getting the job you want in the Australian and New Zealand market Applying for jobs in today's tight job market can seem like an overwhelming process. Competition is fierce and employers expect more than ever before from job applicants....
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Real Food/Fake Food: Why You Don't Know What You're Eating and What You Can Do about It

Larry Olmsted · Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
Pages: 336
Format: Print book

"Impressive . . . Readers will be inspired by Olmsted's intensity and clarity, and floored by how far some counterfeiters go to fool consumers and some historic food institutions go to protect their products and their names. Olmsted's sharp language will hopefully put fires under counterfeiters...
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Leadership Fast-Track

Susan Caba · ALPHA
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback

Written to quickly develop the reader's leadership skills, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Leadership, Fast-Track is a short but rich introduction to leadership skills and how best to use them. After a brief examination of the required, but learnable, qualities, skills, and behaviors of leadership,...
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Hustle: The Power to Charge Your Life with Money, Meaning, and Momentum

Neil Patel · Rodale
Pages: 272
Format: Print book

Let's be honest: most of us aren't exactly "special." We don't boast an Ivy League degree like Sheryl Sandberg, a political pedigree like a Kennedy, or a wealthy father like Donald Trump. At best, we're underdogs fighting a system that stacks the odds against us. So how do we find...
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What I Wish EVERY Job Candidate Knew: 15 Minutes to a Better Interview

Russell Tuckerton · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; 1 edition
Format: eBook

You CAN Interview Better in 15 Minutes - Let a Hiring Manager Teach You How Stop Making Mistakes Candidates Make Over and Over Again - Do You Want the Job?Learn from my 20 years of interviewing and hiring people just like you, across multiple Fortune 500 companies. You're qualified...
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8 Lessons in Military Leadership for Entrepreneurs

Robert T. Kiyosaki · Plata Publishing; 1st edition

Robert Kiyosakis new book 8 Lessons in Leadership draws from his years at the Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point and his service in the United Sates Marine Corps. With compelling stories and examples and a engaging way of comparing and contrasting two very different cultures and value...
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Glow Kids: How Screen Addiction Is Hijacking Our Kids--and How to Break the Trance

Nicholas Kardaras · St. Martin's Press
Pages: 288
Format: Print book

We've all seen them: kids hypnotically staring at glowing screens in restaurants, in playgrounds and in friend's houses -- and the numbers are growing. Like a virtual scourge, the illuminated glowing faces -- the Glow Kids -- are multiplying. But at what cost? Is this just a harmless indulgence...
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Business Plans Kit For Dummies

Barbara Findlay Schenck · For Dummies; 4 edition
Format: Paperback

Discover the ins and outs of constructing a winning business plan When youre establishing, expanding, or re-energizing a business, the best place to start is with your business plan. Whether you want startup money from investors or are looking to expand or re-energize your business, a business...
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Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It

Christopher Voss · Harperbusiness
Pages: 288
Format: Print book

A former international hostage negotiator for the FBI offers a new, field-tested approach to high-stakes negotiations - whether in the boardroom or at home.After a stint policing the rough streets of Kansas City, Missouri, Chris Voss joined the FBI, where his career as a hostage negotiator...
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Bookkeeping For Dummies

Lita Epstein · For Dummies; 2 edition
Format: Print book

The fast and easy way to master the art of bookkeeping If you're a business owner or an employee who manages finances, the latest edition of Bookkeeping For Dummies is for you. This handy guide gives you clear and concise information on how to keep track of accounts, prepare balance...
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