Scott Shane: 11 books
Objective Troy
A Terrorist, a President, and the Rise of the Drone
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2015
* Objective Troy* tells the gripping and unsettling story of Anwar al-Awlaki, the once-celebrated American imam who called for moderation after 9/11, a man who ultimately directed his outsized talents to the mass murder of his fellow citizens. It follows Barack Obama’s campaign against the...
Born Entrepreneurs, Born Leaders
How Your Genes Affect Your Work Life
Language: English
Release Date: March 4, 2010
It's no secret that your genes have a subtle, but powerful impact on your job and career. But did you know that your DNA accounts for one third of the difference between you and your co-workers in many aspects of work life, from job satisfaction to income level? That's the revelation of this fascinating...
Fool's Gold?
The Truth Behind Angel Investing in America
Language: English
Release Date: November 12, 2008
The stereotype of the "angel investor" is a retired wealthy entrepreneur who sees potential, asks tough questions, takes a large stake, and in a few years makes a massive return in an IPO. This outsider fills the gap between the venture capitalist and the professional investor, swooping...
by Charles M. Schulz, Jeff Dyer, Bob Scott
Language: English
Release Date: April 18, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: April 18, 2018
Celebrate over 65 years of Charles M. Schulz’s beloved character Charlie Brown. From visits to Lucy’s lemonade stand to missing the football again, this collection is jam-packed with some of the best stories starring everyone’s favorite kid next door.
by Scott A. Shane
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2008
There are far more entrepreneurs than most people realize. But the failure rate of new businesses is disappointingly high, and the economic impact of most of them disappointingly low, suggesting that enthusiastic would-be entrepreneurs and their investors all too often operate under a false set of assumptions. This...
Is Entrepreneurship Dead?
The Truth About Startups in America
Language: English
Release Date: May 8, 2018
It’s become an article of faith that American entrepreneurship is in trouble. The problems are many: lack of capital, too few entrepreneurial immigrants, excessive regulation, an aging population, slowing population growth, and rising student debt. But while experts across the country debate the...
Business-Focused HR
11 Processes to Drive Results
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2011
From employee selection to multirater feedback, this step-by-step guide provides the latest in best practices to effectively implement various human resources (HR) processes in organizations of all sizes. From launch to ongoing business outcome analysis, this record—written by business analytics...
Predicting Business Success
Using Smarter Analytics to Drive Results
Language: English
Release Date: June 8, 2018
We know HR practices have a significant impact on an organization's bottom line, but too often HR leaders fail to demonstrate direct connections to the business metrics that matter most to executives. Predicting Business Success goes beyond the usual slicing and dicing of HR data to show HR professionals...
Investing in What Matters
Linking Employees to Business Outcomes
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2012
Providing a structured plan for human resource (HR) professionals, this detailed manual instructs corporations how to achieve their business goals through the resourceful employment of their staff. Practical and informative, this handbook emphasizes the direct correlation between employees, data,...
If Your Heart Is Like My Heart
A Pilgrimage of Faith and Health
Language: English
Release Date: January 10, 2017
Awaken the imagination to what is possible when people of faith respond to God's call. We've forgotten that the key to being healthy is realizing we're not on the path alone. When we're not well, it affects the entire system in which we live and work and play. When we grasp our shared humanity rather...
In Shambles
A Scarlett Nightmare, #1
Language: English
Release Date: December 7, 2014
In Shambles … that was my life. I sat in a cell all day wondering what could have been. Thinking about it only made me feel worse. I was lost until someone left me this book about people just like me. People that made mistakes … people that tried to redeem themselves … people that failed. It...