Will: 1593 books

"It's not every day you come across such a powerful money-making secret!" Napoleon Hill’s early career was as a newspaper reporter, during which time he met and interviewed the wealthy entrepreneur Andrew Carnegie who issued him with a challenge. Carnegie (the richest man in the...

This book provides researched based ideas for parents who want to facilitate the adaptive and cognitive development of their toddler age children. The book examines the foundations of learned concepts, facts, "how-to" knowledge, cause-effect reasoning, communicative competence, and memory skills.

In part one Stanley, an out of work tech writer, gets a short-term contract job across the country. Of the three areas he feels give meaning to life: family, work, religion; he is going to leave the only one of the three which has meaning to him, family, to go be ‘just a tech writer’ at ‘just...

We are living in an age of heightened individualism. Success is a personal responsibility. Our culture tells us that to succeed is to be slim, rich, happy, extroverted, popular—flawless. We have become self-obsessed. And our expectation of perfection comes at a cost. Millions are suffering under...

Using a wood burning stove effectively is both an art and a science. In this friendly, comprehensive guide, chartered forester and woodfuel expert Will Rolls talks the reader through the theory and practice of getting the best results from their stove. From finding the fuel and seasoning it, to lighting...

The geniuses at mental_floss are back with mental_floss: The Book, a funny, surprising, fact-packed compendium of more than 200 of the Greatest Lists in the History of Listory. Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the award-winning mental_floss magazine, authors Will Pearson, Mangesh Hattikudur,...

The story of the Australian miners and soldiers who tunnelled under Hill 60 near Ypres and eventually broke through to create a new frontline. On 7 June 1917, 19 massive mines shattered the Messines ridge near Ypres. Ten thousand German soldiers died and the largest man-made explosion in history...

Drawing upon years of practical experience and using numerous examples and illustrative case studies, Threat Forecasting: Leveraging Big Data for Predictive Analysis discusses important topics, including the danger of using historic data as the basis for predicting future breaches, how to use security...

OneNote is your notebook for capturing what is important in life. Is it not better to have an app where you can write and take down notes or even create a to-do list than carry a book with you everywhere you go? OneNote is the best Microsoft program that you can use. If you have ignored digital note...

A practical handbook on the management of building design, this guide explains the processes, roles and responsibilities of those involved in the design of the building, as well as ways to maximise efficiency. Well structured and easy to read, the book includes useful notes and checklists on, for...

Revered by many, reviled by some, Margaret Thatcher was respected for the strength of her character and convictions. Her legacy as one of the twentieth century's seminal figures is indelible. Here, in this short-form book from bestselling author and consultant Will Peters, is the story of her life and career along with lessons for leaders the world over.

When Steve Jobs returned to Apple in 1997 after a ten-year exile, he wasted no time. He immediately eliminated any ill-conceived products that were dragging the company down. Then he fired dozens of people, curing what he termed Apple's infestation of "bozos" and paring down his team to...

From soda jerk to billionaire restaurateur, Ray Kroc exemplified American entrepreneurship at its best. In a fascinating career of building McDonald's into the world's biggest fast service restaurant chain, Kroc adhered to certain virtues he considered indispensable for success - passion, persistence,...

Henry Ford was perfectly tuned to his times. He made sturdy, practical cars that everyone could afford and drive. His moving assembly line slashed the cost of production. His network of franchised dealers nurtured car ownership and promoted gas stations and better roads. But when his time passed,...