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Goodreads is a difficult site to get used to and many authors give up and move on to other things. But it presents massive opportunities to authors. There are over 20 million members (and rising, fast) and they are all passionate readers - the very people authors need. This audiobook makes it quick and easy to authors to understand how to use Goodreads and how to use it as part of their author platform.

Outraged by the downward spiral of intellect and culture, Michael LeGault offers the flip side of Malcolm Gladwell's bestselling phenomenon, Blink, which theorized that our best decision-making is done on impulse, without factual knowledge or critical analysis. If bestselling books are advising...

There's No Crying in Newsrooms tells the stories of remarkable women who broke through barrier after barrier at media organizations around the country over the past four decades. They started out as editorial assistants, fact checkers, and news secretaries and ended up running multi-million-dollar news operations that determine a large part of what Americans read, view, and think about the world.

An introduction for everyone. In this rich, fascinating—surprisingly accessible—introduction, leading expert Eric Siegel reveals how predictive analytics (aka machine learning) works, and how it affects everyone every day. Rather than a "how to" for hands-on techies, the book serves lay listeners and experts alike by covering new case studies and the latest state-of-the-art techniques.

Erin Arvedlund, the financial reporter who questioned the amazing returns of Bernie Madoff's hedge funds way back in 2001, traces the life of the infamous swindler and addresses the tough questions surrounding the collapse of his Ponzi scheme.

As humans, we are greatly influenced by our relationships. We each enjoy being members of loyalty programs and networking groups that align with our goals. We have selected and continue to go to the same supermarkets, gas stations, banks, and purchase from only select companies. This happens because of an unspoken relationship that exists with these businesses and brands. They make us happy, we trust them, and their consistency is calming in a chaotic world with too many choices.

Are you ready for the age of the never satisfied customer? McKenna explains how to manage companies in the "real time" world, drawing upon his experience as an entrepreneur and his work with over 300 start-ups.

Authoring a book to differentiate oneself and one’s business has been an effective strategy for decades. However, in a time of ultra-short attention spans and time-strapped schedules, most people never finish reading a book they started. Specifically designed for the local business owner, Main Street Author presents a simple and effective alternative which aligns the power and prestige of being an author with today’s consumer reality.

This essential guide is the first of its kind to chart a path to publication that is writer led, community based, and accessible to all. How to Submit speaks to writers who want to publish short stories, essays, or poems in literary magazines, as well as to those looking for a fresh route to publishing a full-length book. Whether you’re a first-time submitter or you have experience sending out your work, How to Submit provides you with the tools and knowledge to successfully share your writing.

Most writers want to sell more books, but with over 20 million books on the market, you need to adopt techniques and methods that help do that. Here are a number of things to do that will move you further along your goal of more book sales. Some are quick and easy, some are more difficult and long-term, but the more you do, the better your chances of sales improvement.

In Publish Your Purpose, Grace presents a step-by-step guide to writing and publishing your book. Encouraging and supportive, she takes you through the writing and publishing process, from big idea to book launch. Learn how to clarify your purpose and vision, set achievable goals, gain confidence, and create a productive writing routine. Based on her experience as an author and publisher, you'll uncover wisdom about the publishing industry, marketing strategies, and the pros and cons of different publishing options.

Anyone can write a book and self-publish. They can do it without a professional publisher, and there are books to teach you how to do that. However, a few good habits need to be formed to create longevity in the writing market and become a full-time writer with a loyal following. More than 101 video programs promise you can write the next best seller, but few people who have published 91 books are teaching them.

Do you want your business or brand on social media to thrive but find yourself struggling to get a sale, engagement, or even an endorsement? Are you sick of watching other businesses successfully grow their online presence, but you are unable to even get a follow? Have you tried applying the so-called “tricks” of the trade, but nothing seems to get you the kind of results that you desire?

What can you do to get seen, heard, chosen—and chosen first? That online marketing challenge is the number one struggle for most online business owners.

Wallet Activism challenges you to rethink your financial power so can feel confident spending, earning, and saving money in ways that align with your values.

China's Super Consumers explores the extraordinary birth of consumerism in China and explains who these super consumers are. China's Super Consumers offers an in-depth explanation of what's inside the minds of Chinese consumers and explores what they buy, where they buy, how they buy, and most importantly, why they buy. The audiobook is filled with real-world stories of the foreign and domestic companies, leading brands, and top executives who have succeeded in selling to this burgeoning marketplace.

Now more than ever, the scientific and medical community is under the microscope and in front of the media. Science matters, and in a post-truth world it’s more important than ever for scientists and physicians to be heard. But there’s a challenge. To get people to listen, you can’t communicate in writing alone anymore. You need to speak up and be seen—onstage, online, and on camera. To do this well you need to master the art of influential speaking, which is something you weren’t taught at university or medical school.

Unser Handeln als Konsumenten, Produzenten und Investoren zerstört die natürliche und soziale Umwelt. Ohne es zu merken, töten wir Menschen. Der Ökonom Jakob Thomä legt den Finger in die Wunde: Wie ein Detektiv sammelt er Indizien, besichtigt Tatorte und ermittelt Verdächtige. Seine harte Beweisaufnahme führt ihn zu neuen Antworten auf die Frage, wie die Menschheit zukunftsfähig wird. "Der Kill-Score" erzählt mit einem radikalen Realismus die Geschichte von den tödlichen Folgen unseres Handelns.

Hacer Social Media es un término que ha cobrado relevancia en los últimos tiempos. Es el uso correcto de las redes sociales, aunque cuidado, Social Media Manager no es lo mismo que Community Manager y es de los primeros puntos que se aclaran iniciando este trabajo.

The Tech Behind Impulse Buying peels back the digital curtain to reveal the subtle, powerful technologies that online platforms use to influence your every shopping move. From one-click checkouts to persuasive algorithms that predict your desires before you can even name them, this eye-opening guide takes you inside the meticulously engineered online environments that are designed to trigger unplanned purchases—and keep you coming back for more.