BUSINESS BOOKS

Most media mergers cursed

A new book recounts the woes that ensued from ill-advised corporate couplings.

BUSINESS BOOKS

The business of building a new life

Craig Ferguson's autobiography is a testimony to America's eternal appeal to immigrants.

BUSINESS BOOKS

Business Books: Life goes on after layoffs, but it won't be easy

Author David M. Noer navigates through the guilt, fear and worse when dealing with layoffs.

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Worst-Case survival book offers little new

This presumably serious entry in the humorous series is a good effort but hardly revelatory.

Two books advocate `design thinking'

Two books advocate ``design thinking'' to spark creativity and innovation.

BUSINESS BOOKS

Turning customers into fans

A business' internal decisions start the process that turns its customers into fans.

Two books look at leadership from front lines

Two new books look at leadership from the front lines and from above.

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I loved it. Easily read. Alan Deutschman does an amazing job demonstrating throughout history to current events the importance of leading by example versus blowing hot air no matter how extreme or mundane the point. His Four Elements of Belief are a very clear and simplistic direction for someone looking to stop talking and start walking. This book is used as a filter for readers to remember to be aware of their actions as if someone is always watching. You are leading to make a change by example even if you don't mean to.

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Business books columnist Richard Pachter selects a new book for the club every month. On a first-come, first-served basis, a limited number of members can get a free copy by e-mailing rap@richardpachter.com with the member's name, address and phone number. Readers who do not get a free book in the mail are invited to buy their own copies and send their reviews to the same e-mail address.

Say it, mean it and then do it

Author Alan Deutschman illustrates the importance of assuring that deeds match words.

Connecting through six pixels of separation

Digital marketing maven Mitch Joel explains how to use online tools to expand your enterprise.

BUSINESS BOOKS

`Smart retirement' is not an oxymoron

Author Dan Solin explains how to get the most for your money for retirement.

What happens to businesses when so much is free?

Author Chris Anderson examines the effects and benefits of selling without charging.