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1) How to expect the unexpected: the science of making predictions and the art of knowing when not to
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Are you more likely to become a professional footballer if your surname is Ball? How can you be one hundred per cent sure you will win a bet? Why did so many Pompeiians stay put while Mount Vesuvius was erupting? How do you prevent a nuclear war? Ever since the dawn of human civilisation, we have been trying to make predictions about what's in store for us. We do this on a personal level, so that we can get on with our lives efficiently (should I...
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"3 . . . 2 . . . 1 . . . blast off! Visit an amazing spinning space hotel. Drive a rover around on a Moon base. Soar over Earth as a space tourist. These activities aren't just the stuff of science fiction. They're actually being planned! Get an inspiring look at how scientists have learned from past achievements to plan for the future of space travel. Then find out what our future might hold, from new space robots to crewed missions to the Moon and...
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"Sisters Matilde, Pastora, Camila, and Flor thought they knew each other well, until Flor--inspired by a documentary her daughter Ona made her watch--decides she wants a living wake, a party to bring her family and community together and celebrate the long life she's led, while she's still around to enjoy it. She's not ill, as far as anybody knows, but Flor does have a gift: she can predict, to the day, when someone will die. Has she foreseen her...
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"Across all industries, leaders today are operating on shifting sands, trying to carve out success in a landscape that's constantly changing and highly uncertain. Aside from the disruptive effects of the pandemic, reports and forecasting data shows how 14 megatrends are reshaping the world we live in, creating a complex array of tensions for businesses leaders to navigate. These megatrends include advancing technology, climate change, rising inequality,...
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"Written by a veteran Wall Street Journal reporter, this is a fascinating deep dive into the world of billion-dollar traders and high-stakes crisis predictors who strive to turn extreme events into financial windfalls. There's no doubt that our world has gotten more extreme. Pandemics, climate change, superpower rivalries, cyberattacks, political radicalization--virtually, everywhere we look there is mayhem bearing down on us, putting trillions of...
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2022.
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As companies strive to become future-ready, they can sometimes lose sight of the factors that have enabled their current success, including their core customers. The authors discuss four common mistakes leaders make as they strategize for the future, along with real-world examples of companies whose growth strategies paid off.
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An expert demand forecaster can help an organization avoid overproduction, reduce waste, and optimize inventory levels for a real competitive advantage. Demand Forecasting Best Practices teaches you how to become that virtuoso demand forecaster. This one-of-a-kind guide reveals forecasting tools, metrics, models, and stakeholder management techniques for delivering more effective supply chains. Everything you learn has been proven and tested in a...
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2023.
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This major new manifesto offers a "clear and compelling vision of a postcapitalist society" and shows how left-wing politics can be rebuilt for the twenty-first century (Mark Fisher, author of Capitalist Realism Neoliberalism isn't working. Austerity is forcing millions into poverty and many more into precarious work, while the left remains trapped in stagnant political practices that offer no respite. Inventing the Future is a bold new manifesto...
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Are you struggling to navigate the complexities of buying, building, or selling a business? Do you feel overwhelmed with the mountain of information and the numerous decisions you have to make? Are you worried about making costly mistakes that could jeopardize your success? Imagine the frustration and stress of investing your hard-earned money, time, and effort into a business venture only to realize that you lack the necessary knowledge and strategies...
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Unlock the Secrets to Thriving in Tomorrow's Business World!Are you ready to embark on a journey into uncharted territory, where innovation and opportunity converge to shape the future of entrepreneurship? "Navigating New Horizons" is your essential guide to understanding and harnessing the power of emerging niches and trends, ensuring your business not only survives but thrives in the ever-evolving landscape of commerce.In this groundbreaking eBook,...
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"Winner of the 2015 Hagley Prize in Business History, Hagley Museum and Library and Business History Conference" Walter A. Friedman is a historian at Harvard Business School and the author of Birth of a Salesman: The Transformation of Selling in America.
A gripping history of the pioneers who sought to use science to predict financial markets
The period leading up to the Great Depression witnessed the rise of the economic forecasters, pioneers...
13) The crash course: an honest approach to facing the future of our economy, energy, and environment
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"Energy crises. Financial market chaos. War. Climate instability. Crop failures and food shortages. Supply chain disruptions. Covid. These hot topics are an overwhelming soup of problems and predicaments. There are more to come. How do we make sense of them and what can we do to become more resilient? The Crash Course 2.0 provides a framework for understanding how all of these things are actually interconnected and, because of this, is both explanatory...
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2023
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Enhance decision-making, transform your market approach, and find investment opportunities by exploring AI, finance, and data visualization with ChatGPT's analytics and Power BI's visuals Key Features Automate Power BI with ChatGPT for quick and competitive financial insights, giving you a strategic edge Make better data-driven decisions with practical examples of financial analysis and reporting Learn the step-by-step integration of ChatGPT, financial...
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"Winner of the 2018 PROSE Award for Excellence in Social Sciences, Association of American Publishers" "Winner of the 2018 PROSE Award for Business, Finance & Management, Association of American Publishers" "Finalist for the 2017 TIAA Paul A. Samuelson Award, TIAA Institute" "Shortlisted for the 2017 Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award" "One of the CNBC 13 Best Business Books of 2017" "One of Foreign Affairs Best of Books...
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This book is an excellent resource for anyone looking to supplement their retirement income. It provides practical advice and tips that are easy to follow and implement. With this book, you'll be well on your way to unlocking extra income and enjoying a more prosperous retirement!GOLDEN INSIGHTS: Unlocking Extra Income - A Retiree's Guide to Surveys & Reviews, is a comprehensive guide for retirees who want to earn extra income. It's divided into six...
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The world of finance has been transformed by the emergence of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Advanced algorithms are now routinely applied across the industry for everything from high frequency trading to credit risk modeling. Yet despite its widespread impact, AI trading remains an often misunderstood field full of misconceptions. This book aims to serve as an accessible introduction and guide to the real-world practices, opportunities,...
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There is a distinct lack of theoretical innovation in the cybersecurity industry. This is not to say that innovation is lacking, as new technologies, services, and solutions (as well as buzzwords) are emerging every day. This book will be the first cybersecurity text aimed at encouraging abstract and intellectual exploration of cybersecurity from the philosophical and speculative perspective. Technological innovation is certainly necessary, as it...
19) Breakpoint: Why the Web will Implode, Search will be Obsolete, and Everything Else you Need to Know
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What can the human brain and its relationship to the internet tell us about our society, our technologies, and our businesses? A lot, as it turns out. The internet today is a virtual replica of the brain, and the networks that leverage it grow and collapse in ways that are easily predictable if you understand the brain and other biological networks.
We're living in the midst of a networking revolution. All of the major technology innovations of the...
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"Sales Forecasting: A Practical & Proven Guide to Strategic Sales Forecasting" navigates the intricate landscape of sales forecasting, providing a holistic understanding of its intricacies, contemporary significance, and practical applications. From the responsibilities of Sales Managers to the benefits of accurate predictions for strategic planning, resource allocation, and risk mitigation, this guide equips readers with the tools to excel in the...
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