Collection: Adult Non Fiction - Computers and Business

"Saul Griffith lays out an accessible, rigorously-researched plan to decarbonise the U.S. economy in time to address climate change. His plan, in short, is to "electrify everything." Griffith uses his deep understanding of U.S. energy flows, materials, and clean energy technologies to show that d...

Poverty is something we all want to see less of. So why does it prove so difficult to tackle? Can empathy help fix it?

When longtime AI expert and journalist Karen Hao first began covering OpenAI in 2019, she thought they were the good guys. Founded as a nonprofit with safety enshrined as its core mission, it was meant, its leader Sam Altman told us, to act as a check against more purely market forces. But the co...

When we are employed, few of us work on our employability. Often people don't upskill, don't know they need to upskill, don't know how to upskill or, worse, they don't know they are already upskilled but need to sell themselves! This practical, no-nonsense guide will help individuals looking for ...

"In the tradition of The Barbizon and The Girls of Atomic City, fashion historian and journalist Nancy MacDonell chronicles the untold story of how the Nazi invasion of France gave rise to the American fashion industry. Calvin Klein. Ralph Lauren. Donna Karan. Halston. Marc Jacobs. Tom Ford. Mich...

As the strategic rivalry between the United States and China rapidly deepens, growing distrust and fears of China are once again shaping Australian media coverage and public discourse, with potent implications for Australia's China policy. At this crucial historical moment, Engaging China offers ...

We are living in revolutionary times; times with an impact as significant and far-reaching as the previous Industrial Revolution was to the Agricultural Age. Technological shifts have allowed micro-businesses to compete with large corporations. Small business can now have a global footprint, can ...

"An easy-to-follow, nine-step process for how to land your dream job and cut through the noise of job-searching in the 21st century. Banging your head against the wall about the job search? Wondering why nobody's even bothering to send you a rejection letter (much less an interview request)? You ...

Equal is BBC journalist Carrie Gracie's urgent call to arms - a powerful story about how women can fight for equal pay, and how men and employers can help them. Longlisted for the Financial Times Business Book of the Year Award 2019. Gracie joined a group of high-profile BBC women who challenged ...

Escape the Middle is your roadmap to breaking free - free from financial stress, the nine-to-five grind and the monotony of the 'middle' way of living. Inside, investment strategist Todd Polke shares the tried-and-tested techniques he's used to help tens of thousands of people live a life unlimit...

Learn the essentials you need to know to start a business that will bring you independence, a better lifestyle, and financial freedom. Are you ready to switch gears? Whether you want to get out of the nine-to-five groove, create a second income stream, launch a small business based on your passio...

The essential, practical guide to growing your wealth while making a difference. Is the money in your bank account helping to fund the fossil fuel and tobacco industries? Do you know which companies your superannuation is invested in? Want to put your money where your ethics are but have no idea ...

Can capitalism have moral foundations? Though this question may seem strange in today's world of vast economic disparities and widespread poverty, discussions originating with the birth of capitalism add a critical perspective to the current debate on the efficacy and morality of capitalist econo...

This easy-to-understand and fully illustrated handbook teaches essential economic concepts so [one] can confidently apply economic reasoning in daily situations and discussions.

"During COVID-19, working from home became the new normal. Now, both employers and employees find that the remote work they were forced to adjust to may be, well, better-financially, sustainably, and even in terms of overall morale and productivity. But working from home is not without its challe...

"In 2014, on the side of a Los Angeles freeway, a One Direction fan erected a shrine in the spot where, a few hours earlier, Harry Styles had vomited. "It's interesting for sure," Styles said later, adding, "a little niche, maybe." But what seemed niche to Styles was actually a signpost for an un...

"Turn jumbles of numbers into graphics, insights, and answers with Excel. With Microsoft Excel, you can, well, excel at data analysis. And Excel Data "Turn jumbles of numbers into graphics, insights, and answers with Excel. With Microsoft Excel, you can, well, excel at data analysis. And Excel Da...

Learn the functions and formulas of Excel like never before with Excel Formulas and Functions For Dummies 6e. This comprehensive guide will take readers and excel users through the basics of setting up formulas and guide them through more advanced skills like visualizing data. Over 100 of the mos...