Patrick OShaughnessy

A titanic struggle is taking place - not just among corporate titans, but among entire industries across the globe. At stake is control of the world's fastest-growing communications. The contestants are the huge Hollywood studios, the television networks, and telephone, publishing, and computer companies. The prize is not only vast wealth, but a vi...

The latest Scandinavian publishing phenomenon is not a Stieg Larsson thriller, and it’s not the comfort of Danish Hygge. It’s Lars Mytting’s Norwegian Wood , a full-color practical book about the art and craft of handling wood for heating that has become an international bestseller, selling over 200,000 copies in Norway and Sweden....

Discover valuable and timeless lessons in success from America's industrial giants, the high-tech companies of their day. Written by top Wall Street analysts, this guide offers insights from companies like General Electric, United Technologies, and Caterpillar, including their successes and missteps. Learn how to weather market upheavals, adapt to disruptions, and optimize your resources to your best advantage. With illuminating case studies and brilliant analysis, this book provides hard-won lessons in innovation, growth, resilience, and operational excellence. Gain a personal toolbox of useful takeaways from more than a century’s worth of data, experience, wisdom, and can-do spirit to survive and thrive in today’s ever-changing world.

Explore the fundamental realities governing our survival and prosperity in How the World Really Works. Written by a scientist, this book delves into the modern science and technology that make our lives possible, and what they really accomplish. Learn about energy and food production, our material world and its globalization, risks, our environment, and its future. With a thought-provoking and interdisciplinary approach, this book provides a reality check on the world around us, revealing hidden truths that will change the way you see our uncertain future.

Discover the fascinating history of risk and probability with this insightful book. From ancient Greek gamblers to modern chaos theory, Peter Bernstein explores how humans have attempted to comprehend and manage risk. Explore how risk impacts everything from game theory to winemaking in this timely and comprehensive read.

Explore the global pursuit of oil, money, and power in this Pulitzer Prize-winning account. Discover the history of oil and its current impact on global energy crisis. With over 300,000 copies in print and updated to reflect current times, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the world's dependence on oil.

Discover the towering themes of history with this accessible compendium of philosophy and social progress. The Lessons of History is a concise survey of culture and civilization, taking readers on a journey through the possibilities and limitations of humanity over time. Pulitzer Prize-winning historians Will and Ariel Durant juxtapose great lives, ideas, and accomplishments with cycles of war and conquest, revealing the essence of our own existence.

Discover the secrets to making a company continually successful with 7 Powers. Hamilton Helmer breaks new ground with a comprehensive strategy toolset that's easy to learn and apply. Using real-world examples, Helmer develops a practical theory rooted in the notion of Power - those conditions that create the potential for long-term advantage. Learn when to establish your Power and target its implementation during the Origination, Take-Off, or Stability phases of your business. This book is the must-have compass for your business's future success.

Discover the secret to becoming a successful writer with this book's mantra: NOBODY WANTS TO READ YOUR SH*T. From empathy to imagination, this guide teaches you how to transform your writing from amateur to professional by understanding what engages your readers. Learn how to create interesting, fun, challenging, and inventive stories that keep your readers coming back for more.

Discover uncharted frontiers and create new inventions - this is the main topic of Zero to One. Peter Thiel, the legendary entrepreneur and investor, believes that progress should not be limited to computers or Silicon Valley. In fact, he argues that progress can be achieved in any industry or area of business. Thiel's book presents an optimistic view of the future of progress in America and provides a new way of thinking about innovation, starting with learning to ask the right questions to find value in unexpected places. If you want to build a better future, this book is a must-read.