Books

A master class on investing featuring conversations with the biggest names in finance, from the legendary cofounder of The Carlyle Group, David M. Rubenstein. What do the most successful investors have in common? David M. Rubenstein, cofounder of one of the world's largest investment firms, has spent years interviewing the greatest investors in the world to discover the time-tested principles, hard-earned wisdom, and indispensable tools that guide their practice._Rubenstein, who has spent more than three decades in the hypercompetitive world of private equity, now distills everything he's learned about the art and craft of investing, from venture capital, real estate, private equity, hedge funds, to crypto, endowments, SPACs, ESG, and more. -How did Stan Druckenmiller short the British pound in one trade for a profit of $1 billion dollars? -What made Sam Zell the smartest, toughest investor the world of real estate has ever seen? -How did Mike Novogratz make $250 million off crypto in one year? -How did Larry Fink build BlackRock from scratch into a firm that manages more than $10 trillion? -How did Mary Callahan Erdoes rise to the top of J.P. Morgan's wealth management division to manage more than $4 trillion for individuals and families all over the world? -How did Seth Klarman perfect value investing to consistently deliver net returns of nearly 20 percent? With unprecedented access to global leaders in finance, Rubenstein has assembled the most authoritative book of its kind. How to Invest reveals the thinking of the most successful investors in the world, many of whom rarely speak publicly. Whether you're brand-new to investing or a seasoned professional, this book will transform the way you approach investing forever.

Begin your creative journey and memory collection with your own gorgeous stitched daydream journals.

Talented textile artist Tilly Rose shows you how to create beautiful cloth journals, among other lovely items, to record precious thoughts and ideas - from fleeting memories to treasured items, sketches, poems and photographs.

There are eight gorgeous things to make, including journals, a sewing case, a project bag and a scroll cloth diary, using a range of exciting techniques that include layering and collage, hand embroidery, transferring your own designs to cloth, stamping, appliqué, embellishing, patchwork and free motion machine embroidery.

A journal provides a fascinating glimpse into your world, is a beautiful object in its own right and will provide inspiration for further embroidered creations.

 

“Discover the secrets to a perfect TED Talk and learn how to deliver an exceptional presentation with Carmine Gallo’s Talk Like TED.

TED Talks have redefined the elements of a successful presentation and become the gold standard for public speaking around the world. And yet the techniques that top TED speakers use are the same ones that will make any presentation more dynamic, fire up any team, and give anyone the confidence to overcome their fear of public speaking.

Communications coach and bestselling author of The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs, Carmine Gallo has broken down the top TED Talks and interviewed the most popular TED presenters to uncover the nine secrets of all successful TED presentations. From ‘Unleashing the Master Within’ and ‘Delivering Jaw Dropping Moments’ to ‘Sticking to the 18-minute Rule’ Gallo provides a step-by-step method that makes it possible for anyone to create, design, and deliver a TED-style presentation that is engaging, persuasive, and memorable.

Ideas are the true currency of the 21st century, and Talk Like TED gives readers a way to create presentations around the ideas that matter most to them, presentations that will energize their audiences to spread those ideas, launch new initiatives, and reach their highest goals.”

Essential reading for anyone who has been asked to make a presentation, including advice on speech, using visuals, audience engagement, and how to deal with presenting online.

Speaking in front of other people can be daunting if you've never had a lot of practice. Even if you know your stuff, it can be hard to get everything together in time, look confident, speak clearly, and get your message across well. And that's before you consider things like presenting online or hosting a Zoom conference.

This practical book contains a self-assessment quiz, step-by-step guidance, top tips, common mistakes and advice on how to avoid them, summaries of key points, and lists of the best sources of further help. At the same time, it comes with strategies to help you cope if things don't go to plan, and special sections on how to manage nerves and boost your message with your body language.

Give Great Presentations is full of advice on how to prepare and deliver a knock-out speech - whether that's in person and in front of colleagues, or online with an audience of 'virtual' strangers.

'Stylish, suspensful, and, most of all, a wild romp through Paris.' - The New Yorker.This handsome 5-volume paperback box set brings together the most celebrated stories featuring the gentleman thief Arsène Lupin.Arsène Lupin, criminal mastermind, morally upright thief, and charming gentleman, is one of the most engaging antiheroes in the history of crime fiction. Using nothing more than his wits and his confidence in his own abilities, Lupin relieves the rich of their most prized possessions through an array of elaborate schemes.This collection includes five brilliant Arsène Gentleman-ThiefArsène Lupin vs Herlock SholmesArsène The Hollow NeedleArsène 813Arsène The Crystal HollowThis stylish box set makes a wonderful gift or collectible for any lover of classic crime fiction.ABOUT THE The Arcturus Classic Collections series features delightful, high-quality paperback box sets of classic works of literature with striking contemporary cover designs.

THE CLASSIC MILITARY TEXT, NOW ANALYZED FOR TOMORROW'S BUSINESS LEADERS. The Art of War by Sun Tzu has been a much-studied work of military strategy for hundreds of years, influencing great leaders in all walks of life. Here, respected business journalist Mark Smith applies the lessons to the role of the entrepreneur by showing how the axioms of General Sun Tzu apply to business and other ventures to develop strategies for long-term success. The Entrepreneur's Guide to The Art of War contains the full text of The Art of War, with commentary breaking down each section. It is illustrated with numerous case studies of business owners whose strategies show how these ideas can work and containing quotes and tips from well-known business leaders and innovators, The Entrepreneur's Guide to The Art of War will show you how to: • Lay firm foundations for your intended business • Choose your staff and co-workers effectively • Study your competitors in order to be stronger and better at what you do • Maintain a good working environment and happy employees • Work out your business's path to continued success This beautiful hardback is presented with gold embossing and coloured endpapers. Whether intended as a gift or a personal guide, business leaders in the making and any enterprising spirit will find this an invaluable companion.

 

لم يكن من الغريب أن يعتبر كتاب "فن الحرب" أحد أهم مائة كتاب في تاريخ البشرية. فقد اشتهر هذا الكتاب في المحافل العسكرية وبين المتخصصين في العلوم الاستراتيجية بأنه "الكتاب المقدس" للدراسات العسكرية. فصول الكتاب الثلاثة عشر ذات مغزى تكتيكي وكانت أول ترجمة له للفرنسية منذ مائتي عام، فالكتاب الذي وضع منذ حوالي 25 قرناً لا يزال صالحاً للتطبيق حتى اليوم في مجال إدارة الصراع، ليس الصراع العسكري فحسب ولكن أيضاً في المجالات السياسية و الإدارية وحتى الرياضية. كتاب "فن الحرب" حرصت القيادة الأمريكية على أن يحمله كل جندي ذهب إلى حرب تحرير الكويت لقراءته، كما اعتادت الشركات اليابانية على أخذ النصائح التى حفل بها من أجل تطبيقها. هذا الكتاب لا يركز على تحقيق النصر فحسب، بل أيضا على تجنب الهزيمة وتقليل تفادي الخسائر بأكبر قدر ممكن.

Titles In This Set :

1. Bugs and Minibeasts
2. Sea and Shore
3. Age of the Dinosaurs
4. Star and Space

Description :

Bugs and Minibeasts
There are many bugs and minibeasts to meet in this book. From bumblebees and spiders to butterflies, ants and frogs, learn all about the cute characters as they POP UP from each page.

Sea and Shore
There are all sorts of sea creatures to meet in this book. From crabs and fish to dolphins, turtles and seahorses, learn all about the cute characters as they POP UP from each page.

Age of the Dinosaurs
Journey back millions of years to a time when formidable dinosaurs roamed the Earth. From Ankylosaurus and Tyrannosaurus to Triceratops and Diplodocus, learn all about the fascinating characters as they POP UP from each page.

Star and Space
Let's meet some of them in this marvellous book. From comets and asteroids to stars, solar systems and rockets, learn all about the universe with POP-UPS on each page.