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In Under the Big Tree, public health leader Ellen Agler and award-winning writer Mojie Crigler tell the moving stories of those struggling with these diseases and the life-saving work that can be-and has been - done to combat these NTDs. They introduce listeners to people from all walks of life - from car washers in Lake Victoria and surgeons on motorbikes to under-resourced local nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and Big Pharma scientists - as they chronicle what has been called the largest public health program in the world.

In "Boots, Barrack, and Belly Laughs," Mr. Gates breaks down the misconception that military experiences can't be humorous. Quite the contrary, as he unveils the universal language of humor that binds military personnel together.

Warren Buffett is one of the most respected men in the world. But the legendary Omaha investor has never written a memoir or offered a glimpse into his intensely private life. Here, at last, he gives unprecedented access to his work, opinions, struggles, triumphs, follies, and wisdom. This complete biography of the man known everywhere as “the Oracle of Omaha” was written by highly respected former financial analyst and business writer Alice Schroeder with the cooperation of Buffett himself.

Ben Horowitz offers essential advice on building and running a startup - practical wisdom for managing the toughest problems business school doesn’t cover, based on his popular ben’s blog. While many people talk about how great it is to start a business, very few are honest about how difficult it is to run one. The Hard Thing About Hard Things is invaluable for veteran entrepreneurs as well as those aspiring to their own new ventures, drawing from Horowitz’s personal and often humbling experiences.

In this candid and riveting memoir, for the first time ever, Nike founder and CEO Phil Knight shares the inside story of the company's early days as an intrepid start-up and its evolution into one of the world's most iconic, game-changing, and profitable brands.

What if the smartest people in the world understand something that the rest of us don't? (They do.) What if they know that in order to achieve success, they will sometimes have to do things that others may initially perceive as stupid? The fact of the matter is that the smartest people in the world don't run from stupid, they lean into it (in a smart way). In The Power of Starting Something Stupid, Richie Norton redefines stupid as we know it, demonstrating that life-changing ideas are often tragically mislabeled stupid.

Por medio de anécdotas, frases y con el carisma que lo caracteriza, Arturo Elias Ayub, considerado por muchos el Mejor negociador de América Latina, nos cuenta su vida como empresario. Nos dice que emprender viene de la conjunción de varias premisas y que sea cual sea nuestra actividad todos podemos ser emprendedores, siempre y cuando haya una cualidad obligatoria: sentir pasión por lo que se hace.

Since early 2020, the world has experienced a series of catastrophic events - a global pandemic caused by a so-called novel coronavirus; international lockdowns and border closings causing widespread business closures, economic collapse, and massive unemployment; and an unprecedented curtailment of civil liberties and freedoms in the name of keeping people safe by locking them up in their homes.

This eBook on Steve Jobs dives into the life of one of the most influential and complicated figures in the world of technology and business. Jobs was a visionary whose contributions to the computer industry reshaped the way we interact with technology, from personal computers to mobile devices. Yet, his journey was also marked by an intense drive that sometimes bordered on obsession, leading to both extraordinary achievements and personal conflicts. Through our exploration, we reflect on Jobs’ unique ability to blend creativity with technology, developing groundbreaking products like the ...

Best-seller #1 du New York Times ! Écrit par Bill Gates, fondateur de Microsoft, entrepreneur et philanthrope.

Admettons-le : notre planète est en crise climatique et énergétique : ici et maintenant. Selon Bill Gates, "Pour arrêter le réchauffement climatique et éviter ses conséquences désastreuses, les humains doivent cesser d'ajouter des gaz à effet de serre dans l'atmosphère. Cela semble difficile, parce que ça l'est. Le monde n'a jamais été confronté à un aussi grand défi." La question à se poser est la suivante : y a-t-il un moyen de s'en sortir ?

Bill Gates passou uma década investigando as causas e os efeitos da mudança climática. Com a ajuda de especialistas nas áreas de física, química, biologia, engenharia, ciência política e finanças, ele se concentrou no que deve ser feito para impedir uma catástrofe ambiental. Neste livro, o fundador da Microsoft não explica apenas por que precisamos zerar as emissões líquidas de gases de efeito estufa, mas também detalha como podemos atingir esse objetivo e superar os desafios que temos pela frente.

In American Oligarchs, award-winning investigative journalist Andrea Bernstein creates a vivid portrait of two emblematic American families. Their journey to the White House is a story of survival and loss, crime and betrayal, which stretches from the Gilded Age through Nazi-occupied Poland to the rising nationalism and inequality of the 21st century. Drawing on hundreds of interviews and over 100,000 pages of documents, many previously unseen or long forgotten, Bernstein traces how the families grew rich on federal programs that bolstered the middle class.

Number one billionaire on Forbes' 2016 list, Bill Gates, has given extensive advice to those who want to turn their dreams into profitable companies, and his most remarkable words of wisdom have been compiled in this book. Learn everything you need to know, from setting attainable goals to dealing with customers. Grasp his tips on how to form your team and become a true leader, and go through the basics on positioning your business online, partnering with other entrepreneurs and many other key facts.

Bill Gates cree que la respuesta es sí, y en este libro explica de un modo claro y convincente qué deberíamos haber aprendido de la COVID-19 y qué podemos hacer cada uno de nosotros para evitar un desastre parecido. Basándose en los conocimientos de los principales expertos mundiales y en su propia experiencia combatiendo enfermedades mortales a través de la Fundación Gates, logra, en primer lugar, ayudarnos a entender, desde un punto de vista científico, cómo funcionan las enfermedades infecciosas.

Who was this Rita Ten Grieve? Greenpeace operative? Point person for some mysterious, deep-state conspiracy or NOAA-led, wild-eyed crusade? Ghostly emissary from the datasphere, wherever that might be? Or just a crazy stalker, a crackpot on a mission? That’s what Jake Krimmer, Rita’s latest “client,” wants to know, as Rita coaxes him into playing her “little game of grieves.” Jake’s making a fortune by predicting the calamitous effects of “weird weather.” He’d sooner forswear beef, take cold showers, and drive around in a battery-powered go-kart than be subjected to ...

Competition has been a common thread in Bill Gates' life since he was born. Both of his parents had competitive careers and expected no less from him. Whether playing sports or excelling in the classroom, he was pressured to excel and rewarded for success. But how can something as simple as winning prizes for soccer games translate into becoming the richest man in the world?

En este libro tan necesario y riguroso, Bill Gates expone un plan amplio, funcional y, sobre todo, asequible, para reducir a cero las emisiones de los gases causantes del efecto invernadero y evitar a tiempo una catástrofe medioambiental.

Kaum eine andere Freundschaft hat so weitreichende Auswirkungen wie die zwischen Bill Gates und Warren Buffett. Zwei der reichsten Männer der Welt spielen zusammen Bridge, tauschen nicht nur Witze, sondern auch Geschäftliches aus und hören einander genau zu. Aus ihrer Freundschaft ist die Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation entstanden, und das Versprechen, die größten Probleme der Menschheit zu bekämpfen. Doch wo ist Hilfe am wichtigsten? Von der Verantwortung der Superreichen und zwei sehr unterschiedlichen Männern mit demselben Ziel.

Every great achievement is first conceived in our thoughts. It doesn’t matter how smart you are, if your mind and thoughts are not prepared for success, you won’t become successful in business or experience true wealth. Think Like a Titan: Lessons from Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, and Warren Buffett is written to help you re-pattern your thoughts and think like successful CEOs while creating the long-lasting wealth that will set you apart from wishful thinkers.

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