In this young readers edition of the international bestseller, Nike founder and board chairman Phil Knight 'offers a rare and revealing look at the notoriously media-shy man behind the swoosh' (Booklist), opening up about how he went from being a track star at an Oregon high school to the founder of a brand and company that changed everything. You must forget your limits. It was only when Phil Knight got cut from the baseball team as a high school freshman that his mother suggested he try out for track instead. Knight made the track team and he found he could run fast and even more he liked it. Ten years later, young and searching, Knight borrowed fifty dollars from his father and launched a company with one simple mission: import high-quality running shoes from Japan. Selling the shoes from the boot of his car to start, he and his gang of friends and runners built one of the most successful brands ever. Phil Knight encountered risks and setbacks along the way, but always followed his own advice. Just keep going. Don't stop. Whatever comes up, don't stop. Filled with wisdom, humanity, humour and heart, the young readers edition of the bestselling Shoe Dog is a story of determination that inspires all who read it. This is an abridged edition of the internationally bestselling adult book, but in addition it includes new frontmatter and backmatter, an introduction to the younger reader and 'A Letter to the Young Reader' that provides advice from Phil Knight for the battles that lie ahead for young people.

A front row seat into the world of high-stakes commercial real estate investing "A must-read book ... one of the best real estate investment books I have ever read. On my scale of 1 to 10, this unique book rates an off-the-charts 12." ---Robert Bruss Confessions of a Real Estate Entrepreneur is for the individual who is ready to get serious about investing. Not a rah-rah or get-rich-quick book, this book is for someone who is prepared to think about what he or she wants to accomplish. James Randel provides the how and why. James Randel has been a successful investor and educator for 25 years. He teaches investing through stories and anecdotes - bringing to the limelight not just his successes (and there are some amazing stories of these) but also his mistakes. His candor is instructive and entertaining. It is said that "those who can, do, and those who can't, teach." James Randel is a rare exception as he is both a highly successful investor as well as an excellent teacher. As said by Jeff Dunne, Vice Chairman of the largest real estate company in the world, CB Richard Ellis: "I've tracked Jimmy's incredible run of successful real estate investments for 20 years and more recently invested very profitably with him. His new book is a must read for anyone interested in real estate investing." If you are tired of the "same old, same old" and prepared to play in the big leagues, this book is calling your name.

The former head of Verizon is talking. Can you afford not to hear what he has to say? "This is an essential read for every manager's, or aspiring manager's, success for one simple reason: it is all authentic and it works." --Ivan G. Seidenberg, CEO, Verizon (from the Foreword) "Even though Denny was a fierce competitor, I couldn't help but admire him for his strong track record of performance, his no-nonsense approach, and his honesty and integrity." --Dan Hesse, CEO, Sprint Nextel "Denny Strigl is one of the most consummate competitors I have ever known! That's saying a lot considering the 14 years I played in the National Football League. I have been a front-row observer of his business acumen at Verizon for the past 7 years as the president and CEO of CTIA. The Wireless Association. In this book, in typical Strigl manner, Denny pulls no punches! Managers, Can You Hear Me Now? is a straightforward and honest look at priorities and decision making in today's fast-paced world as told by not just a survivor but a success in this competitive world." --Steve Largent, President and CEO of CTIA-The Wireless Association, former U.S. Congressman, and former NFL player "A must-read for managers at every level in companies large and small. A road map for management success written in quintessential Denny Strigl style--clear, concise, and direct." --James E. Rohr, Chairman and CEO, PNC Financial Services Group "This book brims with refreshing candor and common sense about what it takes to become a manager who delivers results." --Antonio M. Perez, Chairman and CEO, Eastman Kodak Company "A must read for business leaders and managers in today's global competitive marketplace where teamwork and decision making is so critical to success." --William G. Parrett, former CEO, Deloitte About the Book: "The foundation of our managers' philosophy relies on one main, undeniable point: a manager's number-one priority is to deliver results." --Denny F. Strigl Are you delivering? For managers, behavior is the real key to achievement. In order to stop struggling and start delivering, you need to close the gap between what you know and what you do. That's been Denny Strigl's method, and now it can be yours, too. Among the most prominent architects of the wireless communications industry, the former Verizon Wireless president and CEO has had one of the most remarkable careers in modern business. In Managers, Can You Hear Me Now?, Strigl shares all the skills and techniques he used to build Verizon into one of the greatest growth companies in any industry. You'll learn how to: Create a corporate culture where trust, respect, and integrity flourish- and employees and customers alike are appropriately served "Eliminate the fluff," get focused, and stop wasting time on things that don't matter Address issues proactively before they become problems--even employee performance issues Get past your "blind spots," reinforce priorities consistently, and communicate with clarity Master the Four Fundamentals of Management: growing revenue, getting new customers, keeping the customers you already have, and eliminating costs Managers, Can You Hear Me Now? includes additional suggestions for bringing the best of your energy and passion into your work, helpful anedcotes from Strigl's career, simple self-assessment questions, and even a look at how your business day as a successful manager should play out. Whether you're the CEO of a large corporation or run your own small business, the lessons from Managers, Can You Hear Me Now? are sure to come through--loud and clear.

The former head of Verizon is talking. Can you afford not to hear what he has to say? "This is an essential read for every manager's, or aspiring manager's, success for one simple reason: it is all authentic and it works." --Ivan G. Seidenberg, CEO, Verizon (from the Foreword) "Even though Denny was a fierce competitor, I couldn't help but admire him for his strong track record of performance, his no-nonsense approach, and his honesty and integrity." --Dan Hesse, CEO, Sprint Nextel "Denny Strigl is one of the most consummate competitors I have ever known! That's saying a lot considering the 14 years I played in the National Football League. I have been a front-row observer of his business acumen at Verizon for the past 7 years as the president and CEO of CTIA. The Wireless Association. In this book, in typical Strigl manner, Denny pulls no punches! Managers, Can You Hear Me Now? is a straightforward and honest look at priorities and decision making in today's fast-paced world as told by not just a survivor but a success in this competitive world." --Steve Largent, President and CEO of CTIA-The Wireless Association, former U.S. Congressman, and former NFL player "A must-read for managers at every level in companies large and small. A road map for management success written in quintessential Denny Strigl style--clear, concise, and direct." --James E. Rohr, Chairman and CEO, PNC Financial Services Group "This book brims with refreshing candor and common sense about what it takes to become a manager who delivers results." --Antonio M. Perez, Chairman and CEO, Eastman Kodak Company "A must read for business leaders and managers in today's global competitive marketplace where teamwork and decision making is so critical to success." --William G. Parrett, former CEO, Deloitte About the Book: "The foundation of our managers' philosophy relies on one main, undeniable point: a manager's number-one priority is to deliver results." --Denny F. Strigl Are you delivering? For managers, behavior is the real key to achievement. In order to stop struggling and start delivering, you need to close the gap between what you know and what you do. That's been Denny Strigl's method, and now it can be yours, too. Among the most prominent architects of the wireless communications industry, the former Verizon Wireless president and CEO has had one of the most remarkable careers in modern business. In Managers, Can You Hear Me Now?, Strigl shares all the skills and techniques he used to build Verizon into one of the greatest growth companies in any industry. You'll learn how to: Create a corporate culture where trust, respect, and integrity flourish- and employees and customers alike are appropriately served "Eliminate the fluff," get focused, and stop wasting time on things that don't matter Address issues proactively before they become problems--even employee performance issues Get past your "blind spots," reinforce priorities consistently, and communicate with clarity Master the Four Fundamentals of Management: growing revenue, getting new customers, keeping the customers you already have, and eliminating costs Managers, Can You Hear Me Now? includes additional suggestions for bringing the best of your energy and passion into your work, helpful anedcotes from Strigl's career, simple self-assessment questions, and even a look at how your business day as a successful manager should play out. Whether you're the CEO of a large corporation or run your own small business, the lessons from Managers, Can You Hear Me Now? are sure to come through--loud and clear.

Dieses Open-Access-Buch gibt aktuelle interdisziplinäre Forschungseinblicke rund um das Fab City-Konzept. Ein Ansatz, der beschreibt, wie Produktions- und Konsumptionsweisen gestaltet werden können, sodass einerseits globale Kollaboration in und durch Communities von der Ideengenerierung bis zur Produktentwicklung physischer Güter mittels quelloffener Technologien (Open Source Software und Hardware) ermöglicht wird und andererseits die Produktion dieser Güter lokal und somit möglichst nahe am Ort des Bedarfs sowie dezentral im Sinne einer verteilten Produktion erfolgen kann, beispielsweise in Fab(rication) Labs. Ziel ist die Schaffung einer möglichst nachhaltigen Produktion bzw. Wertschöpfung. Ökologisch nachhaltig, indem lange Transportwege vermieden und auf Grundlage von Kreislaufprinzipien lokale Stoffkreisläufe geschlossen werden. Ökonomisch nachhaltig, indem durch quelloffene Technologien Wettbewerbsbeschränkungen und durch föderierte Ansätze Abhängigkeiten vermieden werden. Sozial nachhaltig durch ein partizipatives Wertschöpfungssystem, in dem der Zugang zu Wissen und Knowhow sowie zu Produktionsmitteln unbeschränkt ist. Über den gesamten Produktentstehungsprozess und -lebenszyklus enthält das vorliegende, bilinguale Werk in deutscher und englischer Sprache Beiträge aus den Bereichen Citizen & Collaborative Innovation and Design, Circular Design & Economy, Open-Source-Software-Tools für die Entwicklung von Open Source Hardware, Digital Product Passport, föderierte (Open-Source-) Systeme, die Verbreitung von Open Source Hardware sowie technical literacy und economic governance. Prof. Neil Gershenfeld, Director of MIT’s Center for Bits and Atoms, and Chairman of the board of The Fab Foundation: “For many years the growth of cities has been an inexorable trend, with cities acting as regional magnets and engines;the resources enabling a Fab City can also help expand opportunity beyond cities. There is now an opportunity and need for labs that can develop, deploy, and measure the frontiers of Fab City technologies. This book provides a much-needed snapshot of the current state of that challenge.” Tomas Diez, Executive Director of the Fab City Foundation: “This book is an invitation for large-scale collaboration to build distributed system that can support the development of alternative modes of production, in line with the social and ecological needs of our time.”

Dieses Open-Access-Buch gibt aktuelle interdisziplinäre Forschungseinblicke rund um das Fab City-Konzept. Ein Ansatz, der beschreibt, wie Produktions- und Konsumptionsweisen gestaltet werden können, sodass einerseits globale Kollaboration in und durch Communities von der Ideengenerierung bis zur Produktentwicklung physischer Güter mittels quelloffener Technologien (Open Source Software und Hardware) ermöglicht wird und andererseits die Produktion dieser Güter lokal und somit möglichst nahe am Ort des Bedarfs sowie dezentral im Sinne einer verteilten Produktion erfolgen kann, beispielsweise in Fab(rication) Labs. Ziel ist die Schaffung einer möglichst nachhaltigen Produktion bzw. Wertschöpfung. Ökologisch nachhaltig, indem lange Transportwege vermieden und auf Grundlage von Kreislaufprinzipien lokale Stoffkreisläufe geschlossen werden. Ökonomisch nachhaltig, indem durch quelloffene Technologien Wettbewerbsbeschränkungen und durch föderierte Ansätze Abhängigkeiten vermieden werden. Sozial nachhaltig durch ein partizipatives Wertschöpfungssystem, in dem der Zugang zu Wissen und Knowhow sowie zu Produktionsmitteln unbeschränkt ist. Über den gesamten Produktentstehungsprozess und -lebenszyklus enthält das vorliegende, bilinguale Werk in deutscher und englischer Sprache Beiträge aus den Bereichen Citizen & Collaborative Innovation and Design, Circular Design & Economy, Open-Source-Software-Tools für die Entwicklung von Open Source Hardware, Digital Product Passport, föderierte (Open-Source-) Systeme, die Verbreitung von Open Source Hardware sowie technical literacy und economic governance. Prof. Neil Gershenfeld, Director of MIT’s Center for Bits and Atoms, and Chairman of the board of The Fab Foundation: “For many years the growth of cities has been an inexorable trend, with cities acting as regional magnets and engines;the resources enabling a Fab City can also help expand opportunity beyond cities. There is now an opportunity and need for labs that can develop, deploy, and measure the frontiers of Fab City technologies. This book provides a much-needed snapshot of the current state of that challenge.” Tomas Diez, Executive Director of the Fab City Foundation: “This book is an invitation for large-scale collaboration to build distributed system that can support the development of alternative modes of production, in line with the social and ecological needs of our time.”

“Tribal Leadership gives amazingly insightful perspective on how people interact and succeed. I learned about myself and learned lessons I will carry with me and reflect on for the rest of my life.” —John W. Fanning, Founding Chairman and CEO napster Inc. “An unusually nuanced view of high-performance cultures.” —Inc. Within each corporation are anywhere from a few to hundreds of separate tribes. In Tribal Leadership, Dave Logan, John King, and Halee Fischer-Wright demonstrate how these corporate tribes develop—and show you how to assess them and lead them to maximize productivity and growth. A business management book like no other, this look into company culture is an essential tool to help managers and business leaders take better control of their organizations by utilizing the unique characteristics of the tribes that exist within. Based on a ten-year study of twenty-four thousand people, this essential guide to organizational behavior offers a clear roadmap to a new way of leading and managing organizations: The Five Tribal Stages: Learn to identify the five stages of tribal development, from the despair of “life sucks” to the unified power of “we’re great;” and how to lead people from one stage to the next. High-Performance Cultures: Discover why the key to success is not a superstar CEO but a series of networked tribes, and how leaders who build the tribe are embraced and create unprecedented success. Leadership Framework: Move beyond individual achievement by leveraging triads—three-person relationships built on shared values—to stabilize your teams and foster innovation. Actionable Strategy: Unstick your teams and upgrade your company by using specific leverage points for each stage, transforming your organization and boosting productivity and growth.

NOW WITH A FOREWORD BY ARIANNA HUFFINGTON 'This terrific book wonderfully illuminates the principles of contribution, abundance, service and success' Stephen Covey, bestselling author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People 'Most people don't have the guts to buy this book, never mind the will to follow through and actually use it. But you do. And I'm certain that you'll be glad you did ' Seth Godin, bestselling author of This is Marketing Nearly a decade since its original publication, the term 'go-giver' has become shorthand for a defining set of values embraced by hundreds of thousands of people around the world. Today this timeless story continues to help its readers find fulfilment and greater success in business, in their personal lives and in their communities. ------------------------------------ The Go-Giver tells the story of an ambitious young man named Joe who yearns for success. Joe is a true go-getter, though sometimes he feels as if the harder and faster he works, the further away his goals seem to be. One day, desperate to land a key sale at the end of a bad quarter, he seeks advice from the enigmatic Pindar, a legendary consultant referred to by many devotees simply as the Chairman. Over the next week, Pindar introduces Joe to a series of successful 'go-givers' who teach him how to open himself up to the power of giving. Joe learns that changing his focus from getting to giving - putting others' interests first and continually adding value to their lives - ultimately leads to unexpected results. ------------------------------------ The Go-Giver is a classic bestseller that brings to life the old proverb 'Give and you shall receive'.

SELF-HELP / HEALINGAura-Soma is an innovative approach to soul therapy that relies on bottles of dual-colored liquids, known as Equilibrium bottles, that incorporate plant extracts, essential oils, and the energies and extracts of precious and semiprecious stones. The energetic properties found in the liquids interact with the individual's aura to help support balance in the body, mind, and spirit.In The Aura-Soma Sourcebook authors Mike Booth and Carol McKnight detail the origins, holistic understanding, and consciousness-mirroring effects of each of the 106 Equilibrium combinations. The practice of Aura-Soma is initially based on a person's selection of four Equilibrium bottles. The choice of bottles and the sequence in which they are chosen provide keys to understanding past difficulties and reflect the need and potential for growth in one's consciousness. The book includes full-color spreads that juxtapose the colors of the bottle with dramatic photographs that depict the energetic essence of each color combination and that evoke the healing energy of the natural environment. The authors also explain where to apply the essences, which chakra in the subtle anatomy will be affected, and what areas of personal growth can be addressed.MIKE BOOTH is the principal of the Art and Science International Academy of Colour Technologies and chairman of Aura-Soma Products Ltd., having studied and practiced Aura-Soma for more than twenty years, seven of which were caring for and working with Aura-Soma's founder, Vicky Wall. He lives in England and teaches Aura-Soma throughout the world. CAROL McKNIGHT is an Aura-Soma teacher, a licensed psychologist, M.A., and a licensed clinical mental health counselor with a private practice in Vermont.

New chapter by Soros on the secrets to his success along with a new Preface and Introduction. New Foreword by renowned economist Paul Volcker "An extraordinary . . . inside look into the decision-making process of the most successful money manager of our time. Fantastic." -The Wall Street Journal George Soros is unquestionably one of the most powerful and profitable investors in the world today. Dubbed by BusinessWeek as "the Man who Moves Markets," Soros made a fortune competing with the British pound and remains active today in the global financial community. Now, in this special edition of the classic investment book, The Alchemy of Finance, Soros presents a theoretical and practical account of current financial trends and a new paradigm by which to understand the financial market today. This edition's expanded and revised Introduction details Soros's innovative investment practices along with his views of the world and world order. He also describes a new paradigm for the "theory of reflexivity" which underlies his unique investment strategies. Filled with expert advice and valuable business lessons, The Alchemy of Finance reveals the timeless principles of an investing legend. This special edition will feature a new chapter by Soros on the secrets of his success and a new Foreword by the Honorable Paul Volcker, former Chairman of the Federal Reserve. George Soros (New York, NY) is President of Soros Fund Management and Chief Investment Advisor to Quantum Fund N.V., a $12 billion international investment fund. Besides his numerous ventures in finance, Soros is also extremely active in the worlds of education, culture, and economic aid and development through his Open Society Fund and the Soros Foundation.

Etwas stimmt nicht - und Sie spüren es. Wohnungen, Bildung, Lebensmittel: Alles wird teurer. Gleichzeitig wachsen Schulden und Ungleichheit, als wären sie Naturgesetze. Doch hinter der gefühlten Ohnmacht steckt ein Systemfehler: Unser Geld ist kaputt. Dieses Buch führt Sie klar und verständlich durch die Mechanik des heutigen Finanzsystems und zeigt, warum es Millionen Menschen in einen endlosen Wettlauf zwingt. Die Autorin verbindet als Journalistin persönliche Geschichten, saubere Recherche und eingängige Bilder zu einer Erkenntnis, die kaum jemand ausspricht: Nicht Sie versagen - das Geld tut es. Statt mit Technikjargon abzuschrecken, öffnet das Buch die Tür. Es erklärt, wie 'weiches Geld' durch Inflation, Schulden und Rettungsmaßnahmen Werte verschiebt, warum hartes Geld wieder Maßstab und Vertrauen stiftet und wie Bitcoin genau dafür entworfen wurde: begrenzt, transparent und frei von zentraler Willkür. Dabei geht der Blick weit über Finanzfragen hinaus. Weit davon entfernt, eine Belastung für das Stromnetz zu sein, dient Bitcoin unseren Energiesystemen aktiv: Mining gleicht Netze aus, nutzt überschüssige erneuerbare Energie, monetarisiert gestrandete und bislang verschwendete Ressourcen wie Methan aus Deponien und schafft neue Anreize für den Ausbau sauberer Energie. So verbindet Bitcoin Geldstabilität mit ökologischer Effizienz. Gerade in wirtschaftlich benachteiligten Regionen entstehen dadurch neue Perspektiven. Bitcoin ermöglicht Teilhabe ohne Bankzugang, stärkt Menschenrechte und fördert insbesondere die wirtschaftliche Selbstbestimmung von Frauen durch direkten Zugang zu Energie, Einkommen, Bildung und Wertschöpfung. Sie erhalten: eine augenöffnende Diagnose des Systems - jenseits von Schlagworten Die verständliche Idee hinter 'hartem Geld' und knapper Geldmenge Eine bodenständige Einführung in Bitcoin: Nutzen, Sicherheit, Aufbewahrung Konkrete erste Schritte - passend für Einsteiger und Skeptiker Das Ende des kaputten Geldes ist kein Alarmismus, sondern ein Angebot zur finanziellen Mündigkeit statt blinder Abhängigkeit. Für alle, die weniger spekulieren und mehr verstehen wollen. Für alle, die Freiheit nicht nur politisch, sondern ökonomisch denken. Damit ist Bitcoin nicht nur ein Werkzeug für Finanztransaktionen - es ist ein Tor zu einer offeneren, inklusiveren und faireren Weltwirtschaft. Wer seine Zukunft planen will, braucht Geld, das Zukunft zulässt. Dieses Buch zeigt, wie Sie dorthin kommen - ruhig, fundiert und praxisnah. 'Dieses Buch ist klar, mitreißend und unverzichtbar für jeden, der die tiefgreifenden Auswirkungen des Wandels verstehen will, den die Welt gerade durchläuft.' Jeff Booth, Autor von 'The Price of Tomorrow' 'Eine erste Anlaufstelle, um zu verstehen, warum die Dinge nicht funktionieren und warum Bitcoin Hoffnung bietet.' Lyn Alden, Autor von 'Broken Money' 'Eine zutiefst persönliche und zugleich leicht zugängliche Einführung in die wichtigste finanzielle Innovation unserer Zeit.' Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman, Strategy

Generate Better, Faster Results Using Less Capital and Fewer Resources! "The High-Velocity Edge contains ideas that form the basis for structured continuous learning and improvement in every aspect of our lives. While this book is tailored to business leaders, it should be read by high school seniors, college students, and those already in the workforce. With the broad societal application of these ideas, we can achieve levels of accomplishment not even imagined by most people." The Honorable Paul H. O'Neill, former CEO and Chairman, Alcoa, and Former Secretary of the Treasury "Some firms outperform competitors in many ways at once cost, speed, innovation, service. How? Steve Spear opened my eyes to the secret of systemizing innovation: taking it from the occasional, unpredictable 'stroke of genius' to something you and your people do month-in, month-out to outdistance rivals." Scott D. Cook, founder and Chairman of the Executive Committee, Intuit, Inc. "Steven Spear connects a deep study of systems with practical management insights and does it better than any organizational scholar I know. [This] is a profoundly important book that will challenge and inspire executives in all industries to think more clearly about the technical and social foundations of organizational excellence." Donald M. Berwick, M.D., M.P.P., President and CEO, Institute for Healthcare Improvement About the Book How can some companies perform so well that their industry counterparts are competitors in name only? Although they operate in the same industry, serve the same market, and even use the same suppliers, these extraordinary, high-velocity organizations consistently outperform all the competition and, more importantly, continually widen their leads. In The High-Velocity Edge, the reissued edition of five-time Shingo Prize winner Steven J. Spear's critically acclaimed book Chasing the Rabbit, Spear describes what sets market-dominating companies apart and provides a detailed framework you can leverage to surge to the lead in your own industry. Spear examines the internal operations of dominant organizations across a wide spectrum of industries, from technology to design and from manufacturing to health care. While he investigates several great operational triumphs, like top-tier teaching hospitals' fantastic improvements in quality of care, Pratt & Whitney's competitive gains in jet engine design, and the U.S. Navy's breakthroughs in inventing and applying nuclear propulsion, The High-Velocity Edge is not just about the adoration of success. It also takes a critical look at some of the operational missteps that have humbled even the most reputable and respected of companies and organizations. The decades-long prominence of Toyota, for example, is contrasted with the many factors leading to the automaker's sweeping 2010 product recalls. Taken together, these multiple perspectives and in-depth case studies show how to: Build a system of "dynamic discovery" designed to reveal operational problems and weaknesses as they arise Attack and solve problems when and where they occur, converting weaknesses into strengths Disseminate knowledge gained from solving local problems throughout the company as a whole Create managers invested in developing everyone's capacity to continually innovate and improve Whatever kind of company you operate from technology to finance to healthcare mastery of these four key capabilities will put you on the fast track to operational excellence, where you will generate faster, better results using less capital and fewer resources. Apply the lessons of Steven J. Spear and gain a high-velocity edge over every competitor in your industry.

Etwas stimmt nicht - und Sie spüren es. Wohnungen, Bildung, Lebensmittel: Alles wird teurer. Gleichzeitig wachsen Schulden und Ungleichheit, als wären sie Naturgesetze. Doch hinter der gefühlten Ohnmacht steckt ein Systemfehler: Unser Geld ist kaputt. Dieses Buch führt Sie klar und verständlich durch die Mechanik des heutigen Finanzsystems und zeigt, warum es Millionen Menschen in einen endlosen Wettlauf zwingt. Die Autorin verbindet als Journalistin persönliche Geschichten, saubere Recherche und eingängige Bilder zu einer Erkenntnis, die kaum jemand ausspricht: Nicht Sie versagen - das Geld tut es. Statt mit Technikjargon abzuschrecken, öffnet das Buch die Tür. Es erklärt, wie 'weiches Geld' durch Inflation, Schulden und Rettungsmaßnahmen Werte verschiebt, warum hartes Geld wieder Maßstab und Vertrauen stiftet und wie Bitcoin genau dafür entworfen wurde: begrenzt, transparent und frei von zentraler Willkür. Dabei geht der Blick weit über Finanzfragen hinaus. Weit davon entfernt, eine Belastung für das Stromnetz zu sein, dient Bitcoin unseren Energiesystemen aktiv: Mining gleicht Netze aus, nutzt überschüssige erneuerbare Energie, monetarisiert gestrandete und bislang verschwendete Ressourcen wie Methan aus Deponien und schafft neue Anreize für den Ausbau sauberer Energie. So verbindet Bitcoin Geldstabilität mit ökologischer Effizienz. Gerade in wirtschaftlich benachteiligten Regionen entstehen dadurch neue Perspektiven. Bitcoin ermöglicht Teilhabe ohne Bankzugang, stärkt Menschenrechte und fördert insbesondere die wirtschaftliche Selbstbestimmung von Frauen durch direkten Zugang zu Energie, Einkommen, Bildung und Wertschöpfung. Sie erhalten: eine augenöffnende Diagnose des Systems - jenseits von Schlagworten Die verständliche Idee hinter 'hartem Geld' und knapper Geldmenge Eine bodenständige Einführung in Bitcoin: Nutzen, Sicherheit, Aufbewahrung Konkrete erste Schritte - passend für Einsteiger und Skeptiker Das Ende des kaputten Geldes ist kein Alarmismus, sondern ein Angebot zur finanziellen Mündigkeit statt blinder Abhängigkeit. Für alle, die weniger spekulieren und mehr verstehen wollen. Für alle, die Freiheit nicht nur politisch, sondern ökonomisch denken. Damit ist Bitcoin nicht nur ein Werkzeug für Finanztransaktionen - es ist ein Tor zu einer offeneren, inklusiveren und faireren Weltwirtschaft. Wer seine Zukunft planen will, braucht Geld, das Zukunft zulässt. Dieses Buch zeigt, wie Sie dorthin kommen - ruhig, fundiert und praxisnah. 'Dieses Buch ist klar, mitreißend und unverzichtbar für jeden, der die tiefgreifenden Auswirkungen des Wandels verstehen will, den die Welt gerade durchläuft.' Jeff Booth, Autor von 'The Price of Tomorrow' 'Eine erste Anlaufstelle, um zu verstehen, warum die Dinge nicht funktionieren und warum Bitcoin Hoffnung bietet.' Lyn Alden, Autor von 'Broken Money' 'Eine zutiefst persönliche und zugleich leicht zugängliche Einführung in die wichtigste finanzielle Innovation unserer Zeit.' Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman, Strategy

"This Time Is Different is a tremendously exciting, topical, and controversial book on the history of debt and default. This one belongs on everyone's shelf." --Barry Eichengreen, author of The European Economy since 1945 "This is quite simply the best empirical investigation of financial crises ever published. Covering hundreds of years and bringing together a dizzying array of data, Reinhart and Rogoff have made a truly heroic contribution to financial history. This single marvelous volume is worth a thousand mathematical models." --Niall Ferguson, author of The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World "This Time is Different is terrific, for it gives just the perspective we need on the current world economic crisis. People can't expect to understand the current crisis without some in-depth look at past crises. That is exactly what this excellent and timely book provides." --Robert J. Shiller, author of Irrational Exuberance and coauthor of Animal Spirits "You will be hard-pressed to find a more comprehensive and insightful analysis of financial crises. Reinhart and Rogoff's superb book is a must-read for anyone looking to understand past and present crises, as well as navigate those of tomorrow." --Mohamed El-Erian, author of When Markets Collide "I would say that her [Carmen Reinhart's] book with Ken Rogoff on debt crises and financial crises is an extraordinary piece of work." --Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, speaking before the House Budget Committee (6/9/2010) "The most important authorities probably in the world now on financial crashes are Kenneth Rogoff and Carmen Reinhart. . . . And I read it [This Time is Different]." --Former President Bill Clinton, speech at Youngstown, OH, October 31, 2012 "A classic." --Nouriel Roubini

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New chapter by Soros on the secrets to his success along with a new Preface and Introduction. New Foreword by renowned economist Paul Volcker "An extraordinary . . . inside look into the decision-making process of the most successful money manager of our time. Fantastic." -The Wall Street Journal George Soros is unquestionably one of the most powerful and profitable investors in the world today. Dubbed by BusinessWeek as "the Man who Moves Markets," Soros made a fortune competing with the British pound and remains active today in the global financial community. Now, in this special edition of the classic investment book, The Alchemy of Finance, Soros presents a theoretical and practical account of current financial trends and a new paradigm by which to understand the financial market today. This edition's expanded and revised Introduction details Soros's innovative investment practices along with his views of the world and world order. He also describes a new paradigm for the "theory of reflexivity" which underlies his unique investment strategies. Filled with expert advice and valuable business lessons, The Alchemy of Finance reveals the timeless principles of an investing legend. This special edition will feature a new chapter by Soros on the secrets of his success and a new Foreword by the Honorable Paul Volcker, former Chairman of the Federal Reserve. George Soros (New York, NY) is President of Soros Fund Management and Chief Investment Advisor to Quantum Fund N.V., a $12 billion international investment fund. Besides his numerous ventures in finance, Soros is also extremely active in the worlds of education, culture, and economic aid and development through his Open Society Fund and the Soros Foundation.

Using the letters Warren Buffett wrote to his partners between 1956 and 1970, a veteran financial advisor presents the renowned guru's "ground rules" for investing—guidelines that remain startlingly relevant today. In the fourteen years between his time in New York with value-investing guru Benjamin Graham and his start as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett managed Buffett Partnership Limited, his first professional investing partnership. Over the course of that time—a period in which he experienced an unprecedented record of success—Buffett wrote semiannual letters to his small but growing group of partners, sharing his thoughts, approaches, and reflections. Compiled for the first time and with Buffett's permission, the letters spotlight his contrarian diversification strategy, his almost religious celebration of compounding interest, his preference for conservative rather than conventional decision making, and his goal and tactics for bettering market results by at least 10% annually. Demonstrating Buffett's intellectual rigor, they provide a framework to the craft of investing that had not existed before: Buffett built upon the quantitative contributions made by his famous teacher, Benjamin Graham, demonstrating how they could be applied and improved. Jeremy Miller reveals how these letters offer us a rare look into Buffett's mind and offer accessible lessons in control and discipline—effective in bull and bear markets alike, and in all types of investing climates—that are the bedrock of his success. Warren Buffett's Ground Rules paints a portrait of the sage as a young investor during a time when he developed the long-term value-oriented strategy that helped him build the foundation of his wealth—rules for success every investor needs today.

"This Time Is Different is a tremendously exciting, topical, and controversial book on the history of debt and default. This one belongs on everyone's shelf." --Barry Eichengreen, author of The European Economy since 1945 "This is quite simply the best empirical investigation of financial crises ever published. Covering hundreds of years and bringing together a dizzying array of data, Reinhart and Rogoff have made a truly heroic contribution to financial history. This single marvelous volume is worth a thousand mathematical models." --Niall Ferguson, author of The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World "This Time is Different is terrific, for it gives just the perspective we need on the current world economic crisis. People can't expect to understand the current crisis without some in-depth look at past crises. That is exactly what this excellent and timely book provides." --Robert J. Shiller, author of Irrational Exuberance and coauthor of Animal Spirits "You will be hard-pressed to find a more comprehensive and insightful analysis of financial crises. Reinhart and Rogoff's superb book is a must-read for anyone looking to understand past and present crises, as well as navigate those of tomorrow." --Mohamed El-Erian, author of When Markets Collide "I would say that her [Carmen Reinhart's] book with Ken Rogoff on debt crises and financial crises is an extraordinary piece of work." --Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, speaking before the House Budget Committee (6/9/2010) "The most important authorities probably in the world now on financial crashes are Kenneth Rogoff and Carmen Reinhart. . . . And I read it [This Time is Different]." --Former President Bill Clinton, speech at Youngstown, OH, October 31, 2012 "A classic." --Nouriel Roubini

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SQUASHIES - der softe Hundesnack für Ihren Vierbeiner Die Zusammensetzung von SQUASHIES wurde gemeinsam mit Wissenschaftlern zusammengestellt, wodurch diese dem neuesten Wissensstand (über die Ernährungsbedürfnisse von Hunden) entspricht. SQUASHIES sind damit einzigartig. Dazu trägt auch das Superfood Moringa oleifera bei. Moringa oleifera ist eine Pflanze aus der Familie der Bennussgewächse, die aus der Himalaja-Region Nordwestindiens stammt. Für Säugetiere liegt die Besonderheit von Moringa oleifera in der hohen Konzentration nutzbringender Pflanzenstoffe. Dazu gehören unter anderem: o 7 Vitamine (A, B1, B2, B3, C, E, K) o Antioxidantien o Omega-3- und Omega-6-Fettsäuren o 10 Aminosäuren (Arginin, Histidin, Lysin, Tryptophan, Phenylalanin, Methionin, Threonin, Leucin, Isoleucin, Valin) o 14 Mineralstoffe und Spurenelemente, darunter Eisen und Zink Offenbar bewirken diese Pflanzenstoffe durch ihre Menge und besondere Kombination eine Stärkung des Immunsystems bei Säugetieren, weshalb Moringa oleifera viele positive Wirkungen für den Erhalt der Gesundheit nachgesagt werden. So belegen mehrere medizinische Studien, dass der Saft von Moringa-oleifera-Blättern antimikrobiell wirkt, also das Wachstum von Mikroorganismen wie Bakterien hemmt. (1, 2, 3, 4) WOLFSBLUT verbindet das Ursprüngliche mit den Bedürfnissen Ihres Hundes und ermöglicht so eine natürliche und artgerechte tägliche Ernährung. Dabei dienen alle Zutaten dem Erhalt der Gesundheit Ihres Hundes. Ergänzungsfuttermittel für ausgewachsene Hunde, weitere Informationen erhalten Sie hier: [email protected] Quellen *1 Murakami A, Kitazono Y, Jiwajinda S, Koshimizu K, Ohigashi H (1998). Niaziminin, a thiocarbamate from the leaves of Moringa oleifera, holds a strict structural requirement for inhibition of tumor- promoter-induced Epstein-Barr virus activation. Planta Medica. 64: 319-323. *2 Moyo B, Masika, PJ, Muchenje V (2012). Antimicrobial activities of Moringa oleifera Lam leaf extracts. African Journal of Biotechnology 11(11): 2797-2802. *3 Peixoto JRO, Silva GC, Costa RA, Lira de Sousa Fontenelle J, Vieira GHF, Fonteles Filho AA, Silva RH, Vieira F (2011). In vitro antibacterial effect of aqueous and ethanolic Moringa leaf extracts. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, 2011, 4 (3): 201-204. *4 Sumitha J, Chairman K, Padmalatha C, Ranjit Singh AJA (2015): Antibacterial Efficacy of Moringa oleifera and Tabernaemontana divaricata Flower Extracts on Occular Pathogens. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 2015, 4 (5): 203-216.