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When longtime AI expert and journalist Karen Hao first began covering OpenAI in 2019, she thought they were the good guys. Founded as a nonprofit with safety enshrined as its core mission, it was meant, its leader Sam Altman told us, to act as a check against more purely market forces. In exhilarating prose and with unparalleled access to those closest to Sam Altman, Hao recounts the meteoric rise of OpenAI and shows us the sinister impact that this industry is having on society.

Is artificial intelligence going to take over the world? Have big tech scientists created an artificial lifeform that can think on its own? Is it going to put authors, artists, and others out of business? Are we about to enter an age where computers are better than humans at everything? The answer to these questions, linguist Emily M. Bender and sociologist Alex Hanna make clear, is “no,” “they wish,” “LOL,” and “definitely not.” This kind of thinking is a symptom of a phenomenon known as “AI hype.”

SKUNK WORKS is the true story, told for the first time, of America's most secret and successful aerospace operation. As recounted by Ben Rich, the operation's brilliant boss for nearly two decades, the story of Lockheed's legendary Skunk Works is a high-stakes drama of Cold War confrontations and Gulf War air combat, of extraordinary feats of engineering and human achievement against fantastic odds.

Toxic workplaces are more than just frustrating—they can be life-destroying. From manipulative leadership to hostile environments, far too many people stay trapped in jobs that drain their energy, confidence, and mental health. The Courage to Leave pulls back the curtain on the hidden realities of toxic work cultures. Through raw, unfiltered storytelling and research-backed insights, Jeff Davis gives a voice to those who have suffered in silence—and offers hope to anyone who feels stuck and powerless.

In The AI Con, the renowned AI insiders-turned-critics Emily M. Bender and Alex Hanna, offer a sharp, witty, and wide-ranging take-down of AI hype across all its forms, exposing it for what it really is: a mask for data theft, surveillance capitalism, and the devaluing of human creativity in order to replace meaningful work with jobs that treat people like machines.

Over the past seventy years, McDonald's, Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, Unilever and other consumer goods makers have harnessed single-use plastics to turbocharge their profits. They've poured billions of dollars into convincing us we need disposable diapers, cups, bags, bottles, shampoo sachets and ultra-processed foods. In investigating how we got here, Consumed arms us to make better decisions about where we go next. It is only by understanding this history that we will stop accepting the same failed solutions and demand better from the brands that got us hooked on plastic in the first place.

Perfect for new, aspiring, and seasoned managers seeking to navigate contemporary workplaces and lead effectively in all sorts of environments, The Leadership Route is a must-listen guide for working professionals at every level of the corporate hierarchy.

The Family Business Book A twelve-step guide to surviving succession, power struggles, and staying sane. Third Edition — Fully Updated for the Post-COVID and AI Era Every business starts with a family. Even the largest companies began with a founder, a kitchen table, and a dream. But what happens when that family grows? When the children come of age—or refuse to? When power shifts from one generation to the next, often without a plan? In this newly updated edition, The Family Business Book offers a practical and psychologically informed roadmap for navigating the emotional complexity of...

Is it truly possible to make a great living without a boss breathing down your neck? You can find the answers to this and more in the pages of this book. From basic terminology, to the bidding process, to getting your contracting business off the ground and truly thriving, I'll walk you step-by-step through the often overwhelming process of getting government work. In today's world, there's just no excuse to live your life paycheck-to-paycheck locked in a cubicle. I'll show you how to break out of that grayscale life and into a life with opportunity in the world of government contracting. ...

For years, we’ve been told that starting an online business is the ultimate path to freedom, wealth, and happiness. "Just work hard, stay consistent, and success will come." But what if that’s not true? What if following this advice doesn’t lead to financial freedom but instead wastes years of your life chasing an illusion? In this brutally honest, no-BS reality check, Fabian Markl exposes the hidden truth behind how to start an online business, how to make money online, and why businesses fail. This is not another "make money online" guide. This is a wake-up call for anyone who has ...

This book will challenge you, take you down paths you likely haven’t visited, and cause you to view the decisions you make in your business through a different lens. The purpose of this book is to motivate entrepreneurs to consider how their Christian faith can shape their business strategies. This book will inspire some of you to step out, and start running your business according to God’s plan, while others will remain preoccupied by a big mortgage, multiple car payments, kids in college, and fear bringing religion into their business. To be clear, we’re not suggesting that you ...

Corruption runs against the grain of meritocratic capitalism. It skews the level playing-field; it imposes onerous and unpredictable transaction costs; it guarantees extra returns where none should have been had; it encourages the misallocation of economic resources; and it subverts the proper functioning of institutions. It is, in other words, without a single redeeming feature, a scourge. Strangely, this is not how it is perceived by its perpetrators: both the givers and the recipients. They believe that corruption helps facilitate the flow and exchange of goods and services in hopelessly...

What does it take to thrive in the world’s most relentlessly innovative company? In this gripping and unflinchingly honest account, a former Amazon leader pulls back the curtain on twelve transformative years inside the tech giant. From the scrappy startup culture of early Seattle days to the high-stakes expansion into global markets, this book is both a survival guide and a playbook for navigating corporate life. Harness the power of Amazon’s Leadership Principles to deliver results and build trust. Master the STAR Method to uncover exceptional talent and make every hire count.

The Star Principle is a vital audiobook for any budding entrepreneur or investor (of grand or modest means). It is also invaluable for any ambitious employee who realises the benefits of working for a Star venture – real responsibility, fast personal development, better pay, great bonuses and valuable share options. Whoever you are, identifying and investing in Stars will make your life much sweeter and richer in every way.