Business (73)

Comparonomics

ISBN: 9780473594664

Author: Grant J Ryan    Publisher: Big Idea Publishing Company

You and most people around you are likely to be in the wealthiest 1% who have ever lived. Yet why, for so many people in rich countries, does progress not make ...


You and most people around you are likely to be in the wealthiest 1% who have ever lived. Yet why, for so many people in rich countries, does progress not make us feel better? With the help of a new tool, Comparonomics delves into the factors that make us feel bad and reaches some surprising conclusions. Not only are we much better off than we – or the economists – think we are, but the things we aim for like economic growth, improved social mobility, and equality don’t impact most of the feel-bad factors. In other words, we’re feeling worse than we ought to, and we’re doing too many of the wrong things to feel better. With its surprisingly simple tool, Comparonomics shows just how wrong conventional economics is about progress, what impact this has on our lives and offers readers some strategies for making sense of our modern world. Grant J Ryan is the son of an Invercargill chicken farmer who ended up a hopelessly addicted inventor. He has founded several technology companies, an opensource project to protect native species, and has worked as an advisor to the New Zealand Government. Grant has a degree in mechanical engineering and a PhD in ecological economics.


Bind: paperback


Pages: 286


Dimensions: 140 x 216 mm


Publication Date: 22-02-2022


$29.99
Dream Businesses

ISBN: 9783967041118

Author: Courier    Publisher: Gestalten

Discover some of the most inspiring business, shops, and hospitality ideas changing the face of entrepreneurship. Exposé Discover outstanding businesses and th...


Discover some of the most inspiring business, shops, and hospitality ideas changing the face of entrepreneurship. Exposé Discover outstanding businesses and the unique entrepreneurs who have brought them to life, from local Mescal producers to global food influencers. Dream Businesses showcases a diverse range of innovative entrepreneurs through photo-led features, providing readers with a glimpse into the extraordinary world of these businesses and the individuals who conceived them. In collaboration with Courier Media, this book takes you on a global journey, introducing a new generation that is changing the face of entrepreneurship.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 288


Dimensions: 225 x 290 mm


Publication Date: 30-08-2023


$135.00
Designing Brands

ISBN: 9783967041224

Publisher: Gestalten

Explains how to design an elegant and holistic visual identity for a contemporary brand. Multiply serves as a definitive guide for creating meaningful, elegant ...


Explains how to design an elegant and holistic visual identity for a contemporary brand. Multiply serves as a definitive guide for creating meaningful, elegant and timeless brand identities. Chapters on Discovery, Direction, Typography, Photography, Illustration, Design, Digital Physical provide an insightful step-by-step approach on how to develop the various visual elements that define a contemporary brand in various media, channels, and activations. Through the expert eyes of Mario Depicolzuane and a close-knit community of industry-leading designers, creative directors, and tastemakers, the book will explain how to develop a brand's world and to design with grace, rationality, thoughtfulness, and intuition.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 240


Dimensions: 210 x 260 mm


Publication Date: 27-10-2023


$120.00
DUE > 31st Jan 2024
A Vintner's Tale

ISBN: 9780473681814

Author: Peter Hubscher   

Of modest stature, from Central European stock and born in West Auckland, Peter Hubscher first trialled as a winemaker in Hawke’s Bay in the 1960s. His appren...


Of modest stature, from Central European stock and born in West Auckland, Peter Hubscher first trialled as a winemaker in Hawke’s Bay in the 1960s. His apprenticeship completed, he returned to the Waitākere Ranges to begin his career with Montana Wines and put into practice his vision for the undeveloped New Zealand wine industry. Driven by a desire to see local wines as a quality product on the world stage, Peter led Montana into a fruitful period — they established Sauvignon Blanc as the wine for which New Zealand became known, began using techniques influenced by European and American vintners, and overcame the Achilles’ heel for Kiwi winemakers: excellence in red wine. Montana widened its palate in the 1990s with sponsorship of the World of WearableArt Awards, Montana Sunday Theatre and the Montana Book Awards, and support for the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. In retirement, Peter’s love of the arts culminated with the Tironui Music Trust, founded with his wife, Pam, to support disadvantaged youth to learn music. Provocative and irreverent, A Vintner’s Tale is the story of change and innovation in one of New Zealand’s notable industries and an important record of the people who made the world take notice.


Bind: paperback


Pages: 142


Dimensions: 190 x 250 mm


Publication Date: 05-09-2023


$50.00
The Little Book of Economics

ISBN: 9781800077195

Author: Shaun Rusk    Publisher: Summersdale Publishers

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about economics in this no-nonsense beginner's guide In a world where everything seems to get more expensive by the day...


Learn everything you ever wanted to know about economics in this no-nonsense beginner's guide In a world where everything seems to get more expensive by the day - but most of us don't seem to get any richer - it's easy to feel confused about the economy. If you think it's time you learnt how inflation works, what causes recessions and why the stock market is so unpredictable, then look no further. The Little Book of Economics will bring you up to speed on the basics of micro- and macroeconomics and demystify the world of taxes, trade, investments and finance, in simple English and with easy-to-follow examples. By the end of this crash course, you will have a grasp on all the essential terms, concepts and theories you need to know to understand modern-day capitalism and markets. And you'll also have the answers to questions like: - Can inflation be a good thing? - How does supply and demand work? - Is immigration good for the economy? - How do we prevent another global financial crisis? - What is GDP, and what are the alternatives? and - Why can't we just print more money?


Bind: paperback


Pages: 128


Dimensions: 105 x 148 mm


Publication Date: 12-09-2023


$19.99
Grow Richer with the Property Cycle

ISBN: 9780473676278

Author: Kieran Trass   

Grow richer from residential property investment. Regardless of the property cycle phase - boom, slump or recovery - the trick is having the right knowledge and...


Grow richer from residential property investment. Regardless of the property cycle phase - boom, slump or recovery - the trick is having the right knowledge and information. Grow RICHER with the Property Cycle will help you recognise the specific opportunities the cycle provides to make more money from property investment. Successful real estate investor and mentor Kieran Trass shares the secrets learned from more than thirty years observing property the cycle in action. Based on extensive research of property markets in New Zealand and the major economies of the United States, United Kingdom and Australia. Whether you are a seasoned property investor or just starting out, this book will provide you with a clear understanding of the property cycle and how you can use it to grow rich.


Bind: paperback


Pages: 200


Publication Date: 01-09-2023


$39.99
Getting To Grips With Not-For-Profit Governance

ISBN: 9780473668396

Author: Pierre Woolridge    Publisher: Effective Governance

This book will provide essential guidance for new and aspiring committee and board directors. Kiwi author Pierre Woolridge has based his new book on his decades...


This book will provide essential guidance for new and aspiring committee and board directors. Kiwi author Pierre Woolridge has based his new book on his decades of experience. Like many, he started on a school board, before contributing to a variety of not-for-profit boards and committees as a director, committee member, trustee, chair, and treasurer. This book explains the complex world of governance in a simple, digestible way so that anyone can be a useful and effective board member. It is particularly helpful for people who are newly elected or appointed to a board or committee. It is also aimed at existing directors, both as a refresher and for when discussing the new incorporated societies requirements. The book's aim is for people newly elected to a board or committee to get up to speed quickly and with confidence. The reader will come away knowing how to add value to their organisation, enjoy being a board/committee member, and find the experience rewarding.


Bind: paperback


Pages: 144


Dimensions: 153 x 234 mm


Publication Date: 06-10-2023


$34.95
German Standards : The Best of German Industry

ISBN: 9783791380230

Author: Florian Langensheidt    Publisher: Prestel Publishing

Wide ranging and full of insightful facts, this volume features dozens of profiles of German companies that are leading the way in technology, innovation and su...


Wide ranging and full of insightful facts, this volume features dozens of profiles of German companies that are leading the way in technology, innovation and sustainability. Germany has long been home to industries that are dedicated to high quality manufacturing, focused on technological advancements, committed to sustainability and driven by an entrepreneurial spirit. Even in uncertain economic times, the nation’s leading industries manage to be both nimble and competitive. This exciting book brings together the most exemplary of those companies in an elegant and accessible format. Each company is profiled with an insightful text that presents its history, evolution, challenges and successes. Readers will learn how Germany’s industrial leaders are responding to demands for deindustrialization, concerns around offshore manufacturing, and calls for climate neutrality. Multiple images include photographs of each company’s products, headquarters, factory floor, offices, and the individuals behind their success. A fascinating look into what makes Germany such an industrial success story, this book is an inspiring and informative resource for anyone interested in understanding the key attributes and practices that have made German companies world leaders in their respective fields.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 400


Dimensions: 240 x 310 mm


Publication Date: 31-01-2024


$175.00
DUE > 30th Apr 2024
The Mission: The Taxpayers Union at 10

ISBN: 9780473695453

Author: David Cohen    Publisher: New Zealand Taxpayers Union Incorporated

In 2013, a couple of political troublemakers called David Farrar and Jordan Williams created what they called the New Zealand Taxpayers' Union. The country had ...


In 2013, a couple of political troublemakers called David Farrar and Jordan Williams created what they called the New Zealand Taxpayers' Union. The country had never had anything quite like it. Taking a cue from similar advocacy groups abroad, the new group set itself against unaccountable government spending, fiscal wastefulness, and unnecessary tax. They have since been joined in their quest by 200,000 Kiwi well-wishers along with an absolute pig of a mascot called Porky the Waste Hater. And they've just celebrated their 10th birthday. The Mission tells the story of what happened in the words of the founders, staffers, and key board members. The work takes stock of what has been achieved and casts an eye forward to what's in store for the next decade.


Bind: paperback


Pages: 124


Dimensions: 180 x 240 mm


$39.95
Tasteful

ISBN: 9783967041484

Publisher: Gestalten

Dining out is so much more than just what you can order off the menu. Tasteful serves up a selection of restaurant interiors that add an eye-catching element to...


Dining out is so much more than just what you can order off the menu. Tasteful serves up a selection of restaurant interiors that add an eye-catching element to the dining experience. The ever-evolving landscape of the gastronomic industry never fails to surprise with new ideas and trends -- and Tasteful is a testament to that. A follow-up on the earlier gestalten title Appetizer, this book is a curated selection of the most eye-catching interiors of new restaurants, cafes, bars and all kinds of food places. Featuring a variety styles from a host of diverse locations around the planet, Tasteful serves as both a travel guide for intrepid foodies and an inspiration for those passionate about design.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 256


Dimensions: 240 x 300 mm


Publication Date: 30-04-2024


$150.00
DUE > 31st Jul 2024
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