Dead aid : why aid is not working and how there is a better way for Africa

by Dambisa Moyo. Economist Moyo (former head, Economic Research and Strategy for Sub-Saharan Africa, Goldman Sachs) makes a startling assertion: charitable aid to African nations is not just ineffective—it is worse than no aid. Moyo, who was born and raised in Zambia, joins a small but growing number of observers (including microfinance expert Muhammad Yunnus) who argue that charity from Western nations cripples African governments by fostering dependency and corruption without requiring positive change. Whether one agrees or disagrees with Moyo's argument for such capitalist intervention in Africa, this straightforward and readable work should provide some food for thought.—Library Journal (Check Catalog)

The tyranny of dead ideas : letting go of the old ways of thinking to unleash a new prosperity

by Matthew Miller. With copious examples ripped from the headlines (including the current subprime mortgage meltdown), columnist and author Miller (The Two Percent Solution) calls on all Americans-business owners, employees, policy makers, government leaders-to quit the "dead ideas" that pose great threats to America's economic future, among them the beliefs that free trade results in a "net good" (regardless of how many people get hurt), taxes are bad (and always too high), and schools are a local matter. ... Miller's politically loaded ideas should ruffle feathers, but they're argued with convincing vigor that should appeal to readers on either side of the political divide. --Publisher's Weekly (Check Catalog)

Highly effective networking : meet the right people and get a great job

by Orville Pierson. Virtually all job hunting experts agree that networking is the best way to find a great job. But most people don't have connections to the decision makers who do the hiring.And networking books, which are mostly written by and for salespeople, suggest aggressive tactics, often confusing these with real networking. They focus on building a network over the course of a lifetime. But when you need a new job now, you don't have time to build a huge, powerful network.Orville Pierson, a top expert in job hunting, tells you how to succeed by effectively using your current circle of contacts. He cuts through the myths and misunderstandings to show you how millions of job hunters have networked their way to great new jobs. (Check Catalog)

The ride of a lifetime : doing business the Orange County Choppers way

by Paul Teutel, Sr. Want to run your business like Paul Teutul, Sr., runs Orange County Choppers? Start with the basics:Work hard-because hard work breeds successWork even harder-no matter what you're doing, you're always promoting your businessChase your passion-and surround yourself with people as passionate as you are Embrace creativity-imagination drives innovationEstablish well-defined roles and support one another-teams work best when everyone knows their responsibilitiesStick with your values-they're not negotiableNever stop learning-technology changes and you've got to keep upEncourage conflict-a little confrontation helps settle big issuesLearn from your mistakes-otherwise, you've wasted themLeave a legacy-the way you lead today shows others how to lead tomorrow (Check Catalog)

Executive power : use the greatest collection of psychological strategies to create an automatic advantage in any business situation

by David J. Lieberman. The best leaders in the business world aren't just great strategists or decision-makers. They have a different set of skills that you can't learn at business school-powers of persuasion and comprehension that make getting things done easier. In Executive Power, you'll master the psychological tactics to persuade the people around you and gain trusted allies. (Check Catalog)

Your call is (not that) important to us : customer service and what it reveals about our world and our lives

by Emily Yellin. If youve ever been mildly frustrated, extremely irritated or driven just plain mad by automated customer service lines, rude telephone service representatives or agents who cant speak intelligible English, this book is for you. Yellin (Our Mothers War) dives into the often dysfunctional world of customer service, exploring the multimillion-dollar industry from various points of view, interviewing exasperated consumers, displeased CEOs and infuriated customer service reps themselves. --Publisher's Weekly (Check catalog)

Poorly made in China : an insider's account of the tactics behind China's production game

by Paul Midler. "This fast-paced travelogue through the world of Chinese manufacturing is scary, fascinating, and very funny. Midler is not only a knowledgeable guide to the invisible underbelly of the global economy, he is a sympathetic and astute observer of China, its challenges, and its people. A great read."—PIETRA RIVOLI, author of The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy (Check Catalog)

The seven rules of Wall Street : crash-tested investment strategies that beat the market

by Sam Stovall. Standard & Poor's chief investment strategist of equity research draws on nearly forty years' worth of data to provide individual investors with easy-to-follow, step-by-step guidance on how to take full advantage of sound investment strategies. (Check Catalog)