Zero to One: Notes on Startups or How to Build the Future
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIf you want to build a better future you must believe in secrets.The great secret of our time is that there are still uncharted frontiers to explore and new inventions to create. In Zero to One legendary entrepreneur and investor Peter Thiel shows how we can find singular ways to create those new things. Thiel begins with the contrarian premise that we live in an age of technological stagnation even if were too distracted by shiny mobile devices to notice. Information technology has improved rapidly but there is no reason why progress should be limited to computers or Silicon Valley. Progress can be achieved in any industry or area of business. It comes from the most important skill that every leader must master: learning to think for yourself.Doing what someone else already knows how to do takes the world from 1 to n adding more of something familiar. But when you do something new you go from 0 to 1. The next Bill Gates will not build an operating system. The next Larry Page or Sergey Brin wont make a search engine. Tomorrows champions will not win by competing ruthlessly in todays marketplace. They will escape competition altogether because their businesses will be unique. Zero to One presents at once an optimistic view of the future of progress in America and a new way of thinking about innovation: it starts by learning to ask the questions that lead you to find value in unexpected places.
The Origins of Nonliberal Capitalism: Germany and Japan in Comparison (Cornell Studies in Political Economy)
Why was the rise of capitalism in Germany and Japan associated not with liberal institutions and democratic politics but rather with statist controls and authoritarian rule? A stellar group of international scholars addresses this classic issue in political development.In The Origins of Nonliberal Capitalism German sociologists and American and Japanese political scientists draw extensively on the work of economists and historians from their home countries as well as from the United Kingdom and France. The contributors discuss the potential disappearance evolution and reconstitution of nonliberal capitalism in Germany and Japan by analyzing its historical origins from two perspectives: the emergence and survival of nonliberal capitalism and the causes of differences between the systems of Germany and Japan. They also outline the requirements for internally coherent national models of an embedded capitalist economy. The histories of German and Japanese capitalism demonstrate that capitalism's structural forms and functional relations evolve by means of different processes with different goals.
Little Britches: Father and I Were Ranchers
Ralph Moody was eight years old in 1906 when his family moved from New Hampshire to a Colorado ranch. Through his eyes we experience the pleasures and perils of ranching there early in the twentieth century. Auctions and roundups family picnics irrigation wars tornadoes and wind storms give authentic color to Little Britches. So do adventures wonderfully told that equip Ralph to take his father's place when it becomes necessary.Little Britches was the literary debut of Ralph Moody who wrote about the adventures of his family in eight glorious books all available as Bison Books.
Kungfu for Kids (Martial Arts for Kids)
A fun and accessible introduction to studying kungfudesigned specifically with the interests and capabilities of young martial artists in mind.First time martial arts students are not just starting a program of physical and mental practice. They are entering a new worldone that not only has new rules new goals and even new clothingbut that also offers them lots of new opportunities for fun and accomplishment. Kungfu for Kids will help prepare kids to start learning about kungfu and help them practice at home. It includes thorough introductions to the history and philosophy of the techniques what to expect in the first few classes how to warm up and practice and advice on setting goals.With over 75 fullcolor illustrations including 40 clearly diagrammed kungfu exercises along with lots of fun facts and informative sidebars written in kidfriendly jargonfree language this is the perfect introduction for the younger martial artist.
LEGEND OF SAINT NICHOLAS (Incredible Lives for Young Readers)
A beautiful retelling of the life of Saint Nicholas Many stories are told about Saint Nicholas -- stories about his generosity and his miracles stories about the concern he showed for those in poverty. This warm inviting books tells many of these stories both familiar and lesser-known. It recounts how he ended a famine by multiplying grain from a merchant ship and how he walked on water to rescue sailors from a terrible storm. And of course it tells the story of how Nicholas gave his inheritance to prevent a desperate man from selling his daughters into slavery. Anselm Grun&;s simple graceful text and Giuliano Ferri&;s beautiful paintings combine to provide the perfect way to introduce young readers to the rich life of this beloved saint.
Chinese Furniture: A Guide to Buying Antiques: A Guide to Collecting Antiques
The international market for antique Chinese furniture is booming and masterpieces from the Ming and Qing dynasties are now worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Chinese Furniture is a survey of these collectiblesfrom the very best hardwood pieces featured to standard softwood specimens still available on the Asian market.This antique furniture book presents an overview of carving styles wood types regional variations class distinctions and restoration techniques. It includes detailed chapters on various types of wooden furniture cover chairs stools and benches tables and desks beds cabinets and bookshelves doors and screens and household accessories.With this renewed interest in antique furniture a forgery market has emerged. Thousands of factories in southern China are churning out brand new or refurbished furniture and passing them off as Chinese antiques. Chinese Furniture unearths these forgeries and serves as an indispensable reference guide for collectors of antique wood furniture.
Tuttle Publishing: Origami Paper 500 sheets Chiyogami Design: High-Quality Origami Sheets Printed with 12 Different Designs
This origami paper pack contains 500 high-quality origami papers printed with colorful Chiyogami patterns. These exciting traditional Japanese paper patterns were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 different designs unique to this pack and all of the papers are printed in coordinating colors on the reverse to provide aesthetically pleasing combinations in origami models that show both the front and back of the sheets. This origami kit includes: 500 sheets of high-quality origami paper 12 unique designs Over 40 sheets of paper for each design Vibrant and bright colors Double-sided color6 x 6 inch (15 cm) squares Instructions for 8 easy origami projects
Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau
Henri Rousseau wanted to be an artist. But he had no formal training. Instead he taught himself to paint. He painted until the jungles and animals and distant lands in his head came alive on the space of his canvases. Henri Rousseau endured the harsh critics of his day and created the brilliant paintings that now hang in museums around the world. Michelle Markel's vivid text complemented by the vibrant illustrations of Amanda Hall artfully introduces young readers to the beloved painter and encourages all readers to persevere despite all odds.Watch the trailer:
Chapman G: Five Love Languages Revised Edition: The Secret to Love That Lasts
Over 12 million copies sold! A New York Times bestseller for 10 years running.Falling in love is easy. Staying in love&;that&;s the challenge. How can you keep your relationship fresh and growing amid the demands conflicts and just plain boredom of everyday life?In the #1 New York Times international bestseller The 5 Love Languages you&;ll discover the secret that has transformed millions of relationships worldwide. Whether your relationship is flourishing or failing Dr. Gary Chapman&;s proven approach to showing and receiving love will help you experience deeper and richer levels of intimacy with your partner&;starting today.The 5 Love Languages is as practical as it is insightful. Updated to reflect the complexities of relationships today this new edition reveals intrinsic truths and applies relevant actionable wisdom in ways that work. Includes the Couple's Personal Profile assessment so you can discover your love language and that of your loved one.
I am Rosa Parks (Ordinary People Change the World)
Civil Rights leader Rosa Parks is the 3rd hero in in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8. Rosa Parks dared to stand up for herself and other African Americans by staying seated and organizing the Montgomery Bus Boycott. As a result she helped end public bus segregation and launch the countrys Civil Rights Movement. This friendly fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: A timeline of key events in the heros history Photos that bring the story more fully to life Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable Childhood moments that influenced the hero Facts that make great conversation-starters A character trait that made the person heroic and that readers can aspire to Youll want to collect each book in this dynamic informative series!
