Carol J. Elsen

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Battle for the Big Top: P. T. Barnum, James Bailey, John Ringling, and the Death-Defying Saga of the American Circus

The three kingpins of the American circus are the men whose names became synonymous with this phenomenon; it’s well-worth learning their story through Standiford’s skillful cultural history.

Religion and the Rise of Capitalism

Friedman has made an important contribution to the literature on the intertwining of Western economic thought with religious beliefs. His detailed tracing of the philosophical and theological roots of free market economics is well researched, well written, and well worth reading.
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Upstream: The Quest To Solve Problems Before They Happen

Many of the situations addressed in this book--from customer service to crime to chronic illness--are daunting. Yet, the commitment and ingenuity used to tackle the issues are nothing less than inspirational. Every organization could benefit from upstream thinking.
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Extreme Economies: What Life at the World’s Margins Can Teach Us About Our Own Future

Davies makes the science of economics accessible and personal by identifying trends connected to the communities and people he encountered across the globe, and by showing how their efforts and resilience hold promise for a better future. For all interested in the global economy.

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Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy

This book will strike a chord with those who lived through the Great Recession and experienced frustration at the injustice of bankers and corporations being bailed out while so many lost their homes and livelihoods.
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Leading Matters: Lessons from My Journey

Leadership books come a dime a dozen, but what ups the ante of Hennessy's is that his background bridges two fields, offering a refreshing perspective on education and entrepreneurship.
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Edge of Chaos: Why Democracy Is Failing To Deliver Economic Growth—and How To Fix It

An intriguing partnership of economic policy and political reforms for solving stagnating economic growth in the West.
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Making Work Work: The Positivity Solution for Any Work Environment

Most books about creating a better work climate center on the role of management (e.g., Bob Chapman & Raj Sisodia's Everybody Matters); Richard's focus on leading change from across title ranks will be appreciated by people at any stage of their careers who are seeking a more spirit-enriching workplace.
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