Wisdom Of Crowds - Why the Many are Smarter than the Few and How Collective Wisdom Shapes Business, Economics, Society and Nations (Surowiecki James)(Paperback / softback)

Wisdom Of Crowds - Why the Many are Smarter than the Few and How Collective Wisdom Shapes Business, Economics, Society and Nations (Surowiecki James)(Paperback / softback)

* Subtitle: 'Why the Many are Smarter than the Few and How Collective Wisdom Shapes Business, Economics, Society and

An Analysis of James Surowiecki's the Wisdom of Crowds: Why the Many Are Smarter Than the Few and How Collective Wisdom Shapes Business, Economics, So (Springer Nikki)(Paperback)

The Wisdom of Crowds (Surowiecki James)(Paperback)

In this fascinating book, New Yorker business columnist James Surowiecki explores a deceptively simple idea: Large groups of people are smarter than an elite few, no matter how brilliant--better at solving problems, fostering innovation, coming to wise decisions, even predicting the future. With

Knowledge Illusion - The myth of individual thought and the power of collective wisdom (Sloman Steven)(Paperback / softback)

A compelling case from two leading cognitive scientists that people are like bees and society is like a beehive: true intelligence lies not in our individual brains but in the collective

Why Nations Fail - The Origins of Power, Prosperity and Poverty (Acemoglu Daron)(Paperback / softback)

Shortlisted for the Financial Times and Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year Award 2012. Why are some nations more prosperous than others? Why Nations Fail sets out to answer this question, with a compelling and elegantly argued new theory: that it is not down to climate, geography or culture,

The Instant Millionaire: A Tale of Wisdom and Wealth (Fisher Mark)(Paperback)

Do those who succeed work harder than those who only dream about success? Are they smarter, luckier, more ruthless? And does financial success bring happiness? These perennial questions are perhaps more timely than ever. The Instant Millionaire answers them in the unforgettable voice of a very wise

Little Book of Big Management Wisdom - 90 important quotes and how to use them in business (McGrath James)(Paperback / softback)

90 MANAGEMENT QUOTES FROM THE WORLD'S BEST THINKERS - THE INTRIGUING, FAST, AND FOCUSED ROUTE TO SUCCESS. The Little Book of Big Management Wisdom outlines 90 of the greatest management quotations ever. The majority of quotes have been taken from legendary business leaders and commentators,

Primal Wisdom of the Ancients: The Cosmological Plan for Humanity (Scranton Laird)(Paperback)

Examines how the similarities of symbols and wisdom across many cultures point to an ancient civilizing plan and system of ancient instruction - Reveals the shared cosmological knowledge of Dogon and Maori cultures, ancient Egypt, Gobekli Tepe, Vedic India, the pre-Indian Sakti civilization,

Origins of Form: The Shape of Natural and Man-Made Things--Why They Came to Be the Way They Are and How They Change (Williams Christopher)(Paperback)

Origins of Form is about the shape of things. What limits the height of a tree? Why is a large ship or office building more efficient than a small one? What is the similarity between a human rib cage and an airplane or a bison and a cantilevered bridge? How might we plan for things to improve as

The Big Book of Wisdom: What Is It? Why Do We Need It? and How to Get It? (Culliford Larry)(Paperback)

The Big Book of Wisdom is a guide on how to live a meaningful life, how to grow through adversity towards maturity, and making one's contribution, little by little, to a better, safer, cleaner, healthier, much happier world.This book on wisdom is BIG not because of its length, but because it is

The Wisdom of Anxiety: How Worry and Intrusive Thoughts Are Gifts to Help You Heal (Paul Sheryl)(Paperback)

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, as many as 40 million adults in the US suffer from some kind of anxiety disorder--and it's a growing issue for kids as well. For anyone troubled by obsessive thoughts, insomnia, and other manifestations of anxiety, counselor Sheryl

The Wisdom of Imperfection: The Challenge of Individuation in Buddhist Life (Preece Rob)(Paperback)

If you have been practicing Buddhism for a while, why do you still have so many problems? And how do you balance the sometimes different needs of spiritual and psychological perspectives? Rob Preece draws on his personal experience--over two decades as a psychotherapist and many years as a

Tarot and the Tree of Life: Finding Everyday Wisdom in the Minor Arcana (Kliegman Isabel Radow)(Paperback)

Though many books are available on the 22 major Tarot cards, few look in depth at the 56 Minor Arcana, or suit cards. Simple, accessible, and easy to understand, these overlooked mirrors of everyday life can help us access our inner knowing and learn more about ourselves. In refreshingly

Living Prayer - The Pocket Library of Spiritual Wisdom (Metropolitan Anthony of Sourhoz)(Paperback / softback)

There are few writers on prayer who speak with more authority than Metropolitan Anthony. In this book we can share his spirituality and his deep understanding of the link between contemplation and action in Christian

The Whole Counsel of God: Why and How to Preach the Entire Bible (Patrick Tim)(Paperback)

'Good books on preaching are many. Great ones are few. I regard this one among the great.' --Robert W. Yarbrough, Professor of New Testament, Covenant Theological Seminary Expository preaching has been on the rise over the last five decades, with more and more pastors preaching carefully from the

The Innovation Illusion: How So Little Is Created by So Many Working So Hard (Erixon Fredrik)(Paperback)

Conventional wisdom asserts that Western economies are on the threshold of fast-and-furious technological development. Fredrik Erixon and Bjorn Weigel refute this idea, assessing the experiences of companies--including Nokia, Microsoft, IBM, and Apple--to illustrate how existing government

Uncontrived Mindfulness: Ending Suffering Through Attention, Curiosity and Wisdom (Vajradevi)(Paperback)

'Uncontrived Mindfulness' is a fresh and comprehensive guide to awareness of how the mind shapes experience. The Buddha emphasized that happiness is found through understanding the mind rather than getting caught up in sense experience. This simple yet radical shift is key to a relaxed and

Extraordinary Skyscrapers - The Science of How and Why They Were Built (Newland Sonya)(Paperback / softback)

Skyscrapers are more than just tall buildings. Put on your hard hat and go behind the scenes to investigate the world's most amazing skyscrapers. Extraordinary Skyscrapers will leave you with a better understanding and a greater appreciation of these incredible

Defying Hitler - A Memoir (Haffner Sebastian)(Paperback / softback)

An absolute classic of autobiography and history - one of the few books to explore how and why the Germans were seduced by Hitler and Nazism. 'If you have never read a book about Nazi Germany before, or if you have already read a thousand, I would urge you to read DEFYING HITLER. It sings with

Plate Tectonics: Continental Drift and Mountain Building (Frisch Wolfgang)(Paperback)

How are mountains formed? Why are there old and young mountains? Why do the shapes of South America and Africa fit so well together? Why is the Pacific surrounded by a ring of volcanoes and earthquake prone areas while the edges of the Atlantic are relatively peaceful?Frisch, Meschede, and Blakey

Architecture and Ritual: How Buildings Shape Society (Blundell Jones Peter)(Paperback)

Architecture and Ritual explores how the varied rituals of everyday life are framed and defined in space by the buildings which we inhabit. It penetrates beyond traditional assumptions about architectural style, aesthetics and utility to deal with something more implicit: how buildings shape and

Economy and Society: Selected Writings (Polanyi Karl)(Paperback)

Few figures are more crucial to understanding the upheavals of our contemporary era than Karl Polanyi. In a world riven by social and economic crises, from rising inequality to the decay of democratic institutions and profound technological disruption, Polanyi's path-breaking account of the

Winners - And How They Succeed (Campbell Alastair)(Paperback / softback)

Drawing on the wisdom of an astonishing array of talented people - from elite athletes to top managers, from rulers of countries to rulers of global business empires - Alastair Campbell uses his forensic skills, as well as his own experience of politics and sport, to get to the heart of

Good Hustle - Creating a happy, healthy business with heart (McGee Polly)(Paperback / softback)

A revelation and revolution, combining the ancient wisdom of yoga with contemporary business practice in a compelling blend of mindfulness, spirituality and entrepreneurial