Collection: Adult Non Fiction - Computers and Business

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...