Houghton imprint: 895 books
Peak
Secrets from the New Science of Expertise
Language: English
Release Date: April 5, 2016
“This book is a breakthrough, a lyrical, powerful, science-based narrative that actually shows us how to get better (much better) at the things we care about.”—Seth Godin, author of Linchpin
“Anyone who wants to get better at anything should read [Peak]. Rest assured that the book is...
Company of One
Why Staying Small Is the Next Big Thing for Business
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2019
What if the real key to a richer and more fulfilling career was not to create and scale a new start-up, but rather, to be able to work for yourself, determine your own hours, and become a (highly profitable) and sustainable company of one? Suppose the better—and smarter—solution is simply to remain...
The Wisdom of Finance
Discovering Humanity in the World of Risk and Return
Language: English
Release Date: May 23, 2017
“Entertaining and informative. Desai takes us on a journey through the fundamentals of finance, from asset pricing to risk and risk management, via options, mergers, debt, and bankruptcy."- John Lanchester, The New Yorker
"A fascinating new perspective on modern finance," --Oliver...
Mastering the Market Cycle
Getting the Odds on Your Side
Language: English
Release Date: October 2, 2018
**A NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL, AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER
Named one of the Best Business Books of 2018 by Business Insider**
The legendary investor shows how to identify and master the cycles that govern the markets.
We all know markets rise and fall, but when should you...
Friend of a Friend . . .
Understanding the Hidden Networks That Can Transform Your Life and Your Career
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2018
What if all the advice we’ve heard about networking is wrong?
What if the best way to grow your network isn’t by introducing yourself to strangers at cocktail parties, handing out business cards, or signing up for the latest online tool, but by developing a better understanding of the existing...
Football for a Buck
The Crazy Rise and Crazier Demise of the USFL
Language: English
Release Date: September 11, 2018
From a multiple New York Times bestselling author, the rollicking, outrageous, you-can’t-make-this-up story of the USFL
The United States Football League—known fondly to millions of sports fans as the USFL—was the last football league to not merely challenge the NFL, but cause its owners...
The Big Picture
The Fight for the Future of Movies
Language: English
Release Date: March 6, 2018
**A Los Angeles Times Bestseller
Winner of the Best Non-Fiction Book Prize at the 2018 National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards
“Ben Fritz crafts an electrifying and essential book that carefully chronicles how Hollywood tradition is collapsing and new models are fueling the future....
Big Data
A Revolution That Will Transform How We Live, Work, and Think
Language: English
Release Date: March 5, 2013
A revelatory exploration of the hottest trend in technology and the dramatic impact it will have on the economy, science, and society at large.
Which paint color is most likely to tell you that a used car is in good shape? How can officials identify the most dangerous New York City manholes...
Visual Intelligence
Sharpen Your Perception, Change Your Life
Language: English
Release Date: May 3, 2016
An engrossing guide to seeing—and communicating—more clearly from the groundbreaking course that helps FBI agents, cops, CEOs, ER docs, and others save money, reputations, and lives.
How could looking at Monet’s water lily paintings help save your company millions? How can checking out...
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Language: English
Release Date: October 2, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: October 2, 2018
“I love comics. Comics is (Comics ARE?) a perfect language, robustly evolving and expanding like any other living language,” writes Phoebe Gloeckner in her Introduction to The Best American Comics 2018. This year’s collection includes work selected from the pages of graphic novels, comic books,...
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Language: English
Release Date: November 13, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: November 13, 2012
“When I started RAW magazine in the ’80s, there were mostly superheroes, a few children’s comics, and the dirty, intentionally lowbrow, underground comix. And now, comics can tackle any topic.”—Françoise Mouly, from the Introduction
FEATURING Charles Burns, Chester Brown, Joyce Farmer,...
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Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2016
“There’s something thrilling about seeing people invent new ways to tell their story. To me, it’s proof that the art form of comics is healthy: it lives and grows and reinvents itself. It’s alive!”
–Roz Chast, from the Introduction
FEATURING Lynda Barry, Kate Beaton, Cece Bell,...
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Language: English
Release Date: October 7, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: October 7, 2014
“It’s the perfect book to pick up to restore your faith in comics or help show infinite diversity in infinite combinations on display on paper using the world’s greatest artform.” — Comics Bulletin
The Best American Comics showcases the work of both established and up-and-coming contributors...
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Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2019
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2019
Jillian Tamaki, co-author of This One Summer, picks the best graphic pieces of the year.
Jillian Tamaki, coauthor of the New York Times bestseller This One Summer, selects the best graphic pieces of the year. The Best American Comics 2019 showcases the work of established and up-and-coming...