Collection: Adult Non Fiction - Computers and Business

The no bullsh*t guide to getting your work and life on track in the new flexible workplace. Virtually every industry is making lasting changes that will open doors to a more flexible working week. So how do we adjust, thrive and excel in an environment where glitchy daily video conferences are th...

Fully updated with advice reflecting the current job market, a revised and expanded edition of the best-selling career guide includes coverage of digital resumes, online interviews, and the impact of COVID-19 on the job market.

With the property markets picking up more and more, Australians are keen to secure their financial futures through real estate investing. This is a must read for Australia's 2.1 million property investors and anybody contemplating investing in property. However, this is not just another book on p...

"What's your dream? It's a simple question, but one which very few of us ever really think about. From early on, we are taught that there's only one path to getting ahead- do well at school, get a certain kind of job, and avoid failure at all costs. We're so busy trying to follow these rules that...

A razor-sharp examination of the 'sharing economy'. Uber. Airbnb. Taskrabbit. Lyft. In recent years, companies like these have flooded the global market, supposedly the vanguard of a rethinking of capitalism. They've styled themselves as disrupters of the 'old order', but this new wave of technol...

An explosive, deeply reported exposé of McKinsey & Company, the international consulting firm that advises corporations and governments, and highlights the often drastic impact of its work on employees and citizens around the world.

"The inside story of the clash of two of Wall Street's biggest, richest, toughest, most aggressive players--Carl Icahn and Bill Ackman--and the little company caught in the middle. With their unprecedented amounts of capital and their savvy understanding of business, activist investors Carl Icah...

"A glittering, glamorous portrait of the golden age of American department stores and of three visionary women who led them, from the award-winning author of The Plaza"-- Provided by publisher.

This book examines the seemingly endless cavalcade of projects that fail to meet their objectives, cost more than expected and become an ongoing drain on public resources. From public awareness campaign disasters to payroll system technology collapses, from poorly developed environmental projects...

When Kevin Rodgers embarked on his career in finance, dealing rooms were filled with clamouring traders and gesticulating salesmen. Nearly three decades later, the bustle has gone and the loudest noise you're likely to hear is the gentle tapping of keyboards.

How to be a better leader and a better you. 'A must-read for any executive seeking a re-set in a fast-changing world.'Grant Duncan, Senior Client Partner, Korn Ferry Whether setting out on your career or already ensconced in the boardroom, you will not succeed on your own. You need others to choo...

Losing your job may be one of the toughest challenges you will face in your career. It can make you feel completely powerless, anxious and thrown off track. So how can you learn to adapt and even thrive through your most difficult and transformative experiences? This is a compassionate guide that...

"Machine-learning systems are making life-altering decisions for us- approving mortgage loans, determining whether a tumour is cancerous, or deciding whether someone gets bail. They now influence discoveries in chemistry, biology and physics - the study of genomes, extra-solar planets, even the i...

"Why Politicians Lie About Trade reveals how international trade really works and the compromises and deals nations must make to take part in the greatest commercial show on earth. With clear writing and lively case studies, Dmitry Grozoubinski takes readers on an often humorous tour of the shado...

A witty, fiercely intelligent exploration of why capitalism is rigged against women and what we can do about it.

Have you prepared your legacy? Get peace of mind for you and your loved ones tomorrow by planning your estate today. Wills and Estate Planning: The Essential Guide for Australians will help you make a plan to leave your wealth to your selected beneficiaries, protect your financial legacy and avoi...

When somebody dies and their estate is being wound up, those left behind face complex processes to follow and, often, distressing disputes between family members. There are so many issues involved. There's the legal stuff like wills, powers of attorney and advance health directives, the complexit...