Business & Economics

Explore the ways that money makes the world go 'round in these Business and Economics selections. Ranging from wealth-building self-help advice to philosophical critiques of capitalism, the titles in this Collection explore the role of money and wealth in society and the systems that drive global economies.

The Millionaire Next Door

by Thomas J. Stanley, William D. Danko

Publication year 1996

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Social Class, Community, Economics

Tags Business & Economics, Finance

In The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America’s Wealthy (1996) researchers Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko present their findings about the habits, lifestyles, and financial behaviors of American millionaires. While most picture millionaires as the nation’s highest earners and most conspicuous spenders, Stanley and Danko argue that most of them accumulate wealth through hard work, frugality, disciplined saving, and long-term investing. The Millionaire Next Door outlines the seven factors that Danko... Read The Millionaire Next Door Summary

The Moment of Lift

by Melinda French Gates

Publication year 2019

Genre Autobiography / Memoir, Nonfiction

Themes Safety & Danger, Science & Technology, Justice, Equality, Community, Globalization, Economics, Education, Teamwork, Family

Tags Gender & Feminism, Social Justice, Inspirational, Women`s Studies, Business & Economics, Self-Improvement, Biography

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The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari

by Robin S. Sharma

Publication year 1996

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Future, Midlife, Self Discovery, Mental Health, Beauty, Fear, Emotions/Behavior: Courage, Perseverance, Gratitude, Fate, Religion & Spirituality, Environment

Tags Self-Improvement, Philosophy, Religion & Spirituality, Inspirational, Psychology, Business & Economics, Psychology, Philosophy

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The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man

by John Perkins

Publication year 2016

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Economics

Tags Business & Economics, World History, Politics & Government, Biography

The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man is the 2016 sequel to John Perkins’s best-selling Confessions of an Economic Hit Man (2004), which reveals how American corporations and the US government use major development contracts to control third-world nations. Though autobiographical in nature, The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man is an easy read with the feel of an adventure or spy novel. The book includes chapters on how Americans can act against... Read The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man Summary

The Obstacle is the Way

by Ryan Holiday

Publication year 2014

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Perseverance, Fear, Emotions/Behavior: Courage

Tags Self-Improvement, Leadership, Business & Economics, World History, Psychology, Psychology, Philosophy, Philosophy

The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials Into Triumph (2014) is a self-help book by American author Ryan Holiday. Holiday identifies three aspects of confronting obstacles: “Perception,” “Action,” and “Will.” Weaving Stoic philosophy with historical and contemporary anecdotes, Holiday argues that people can turn obstacles into opportunities by changing their perceptions of their problems. Holiday points to role models such as former American president and general Dwight D. Eisenhower, American aviator... Read The Obstacle is the Way Summary

The Octopus

by Frank Norris

Publication year 1901

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Good & Evil, Fate, Literature, Power & Greed, Justice, Science & Technology, Economics, The Past, Future, Conflict

Tags Historical Fiction, Social Justice, Naturalism, Technology, Business & Economics, American Literature, World History, Classic Fiction, Politics & Government

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The Pelican Brief

by John Grisham

Publication year 2006

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Politics & Government, Safety & Danger, Justice

Tags Mystery & Crime Fiction, Horror & Suspense, Action & Adventure, Business & Economics, Journalism, Politics & Government, Crime & Law, American Literature

The Pelican Brief is a 1992 novel by the American writer John Grisham. The legal thriller tells the story of Darby Shaw, a young law student who uncovers a vast conspiracy. The book was adapted into a film in 1993 starring Julia Roberts and Denzel Washington.Other works by this author include The Client, Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer, Skipping Christmas, and Playing For Pizza.Plot SummaryAn assassin named Khamel kills two Supreme Court Justices. Though the Justices... Read The Pelican Brief Summary

The Pivot Year

by Brianna Wiest

Publication year 2023

Genre Book, Nonfiction

Themes Love, Future, The Past, Self Discovery

Tags Business & Economics, Inspirational, Psychology, Philosophy, Philosophy, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Improvement, Psychology

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