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Best Business Books 2021

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Culled from NY Times, Forbes, Financial Times, and our own business librarians, the list of covers many of the issues that have impacted the world of business this past year.

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PetersonBusiness

Greenwich Library

23 items

23 items

Principles for Dealing With the Changing World Order

Principles for Dealing With the Changing World Order

by Dalio, Ray

Book - 2021

Examines history's most turbulent economic and political periods to reveal why the times ahead will likely be radically different from those in recent memory. Examines history's most turbulent economic and political periods to reveal why the times ahead will likely be radically different from those in recent memory. Show less

Examines history's most turbulent economic and political periods to reveal why the times ahead will likely be radically different from those in recent memory. Examines history's most turbulent economic and political periods to reveal why the times ahead will likely be radically different from those in recent memory. Show less

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The World for Sale

The World for Sale

Money, Power, and the Traders Who Barter the Earth's Resources

by Blas, Javier

Book - 2021

A tour through the wildest frontiers of the global economy, as well as a guide to how capitalism really works. A tour through the wildest frontiers of the global economy, as well as a guide to how capitalism really works. Show less

A tour through the wildest frontiers of the global economy, as well as a guide to how capitalism really works. A tour through the wildest frontiers of the global economy, as well as a guide to how capitalism really works. Show less

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My Life in Full

My Life in Full

Work, Family, and Our Future

by Nooyi, Indra

Downloadable Audiobook - 2021

Indra K. Nooyi served as CEO and chairman of PepsiCo from 2006 to 2019. Her prescient strategic thinking, insight into consumer behavior, and wisdom on ma...Show more Indra K. Nooyi served as CEO and chairman of PepsiCo from 2006 to 2019. Her prescient strategic thinking, insight into consumer behavior, and wisdom on managing a vast, global workforce make her one of the world’s most sought-after advisors to entrepreneurs, executives, and governments. She is also revered as a role model for women and immigrants, and celebrated for her empowering messages on inclusivity. Show less

Indra K. Nooyi served as CEO and chairman of PepsiCo from 2006 to 2019. Her prescient strategic thinking, insight into consumer behavior, and wisdom on ma...Show more Indra K. Nooyi served as CEO and chairman of PepsiCo from 2006 to 2019. Her prescient strategic thinking, insight into consumer behavior, and wisdom on managing a vast, global workforce make her one of the world’s most sought-after advisors to entrepreneurs, executives, and governments. She is also revered as a role model for women and immigrants, and celebrated for her empowering messages on inclusivity. Show less

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A Shot to Save the World

A Shot to Save the World

The Inside Story of the Life-or-death Race for A Covid-19 Vaccine

by Zuckerman, Gregory

Book - 2021

Chronicles the efforts to develop a vaccine for COVID-19, describing how a small, unlikely group of scientists and executives overcame corporate clashes and unexpected drama to create effective, lifesaving vaccines within a short amount of time. Chronicles the efforts to develop a vaccine for COVID-19, describing how a small, unlikely group of scientists and executives overcame corporate clashes and unexpected drama to create effective, lifesaving vaccines within a short amount of time. Show less

Chronicles the efforts to develop a vaccine for COVID-19, describing how a small, unlikely group of scientists and executives overcame corporate clashes and unexpected drama to create effective, lifesaving vaccines within a short amount of time. Chronicles the efforts to develop a vaccine for COVID-19, describing how a small, unlikely group of scientists and executives overcame corporate clashes and unexpected drama to create effective, lifesaving vaccines within a short amount of time. Show less

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Empire of Pain

Empire of Pain

The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty

by Keefe, Patrick Radden

Book - 2021

Presents a portrait of three generations of the Sackler family, who built their fortune on the sale of Valium and later sponsored the creation and marketing of one of the most commonly prescribed and addictive painkillers of the opioid crisis. Presents a portrait of three generations of the Sackler family, who built their fortune on the sale of Valium and later sponsored the creation and marketing of one of the most commonly prescribed and addictive painkillers of the opioid crisis. Show less

Presents a portrait of three generations of the Sackler family, who built their fortune on the sale of Valium and later sponsored the creation and marketing of one of the most commonly prescribed and addictive painkillers of the opioid crisis. Presents a portrait of three generations of the Sackler family, who built their fortune on the sale of Valium and later sponsored the creation and marketing of one of the most commonly prescribed and addictive painkillers of the opioid crisis. Show less

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The Conversation

The Conversation

How Seeking and Speaking the Truth About Racism Can Radically Transform Individuals and Organizations : A Science-based Approach

by Livingston, Robert W.

Book - 2021

A leading Harvard social psychologist "examines how to turn difficult discussions about race, at work and in society in general, into a meaningful promotion of change and racial justice" in this book, according to the FT. A leading Harvard social psychologist "examines how to turn difficult discussions about race, at work and in society in general, into a meaningful promotion of change and racial justice" in this book, according to the FT. Show less

A leading Harvard social psychologist "examines how to turn difficult discussions about race, at work and in society in general, into a meaningful promotion of change and racial justice" in this book, according to the FT. A leading Harvard social psychologist "examines how to turn difficult discussions about race, at work and in society in general, into a meaningful promotion of change and racial justice" in this book, according to the FT. Show less

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The New Climate War

The New Climate War

The Fight to Take Back Our Planet

by Mann, Michael E.

Book - 2021

A climatologist argues "against climate 'inactivists' and lays out systemic measures to combat the global problem of climate change," the FT says. A climatologist argues "against climate 'inactivists' and lays out systemic measures to combat the global problem of climate change," the FT says. Show less

A climatologist argues "against climate 'inactivists' and lays out systemic measures to combat the global problem of climate change," the FT says. A climatologist argues "against climate 'inactivists' and lays out systemic measures to combat the global problem of climate change," the FT says. Show less

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This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends

This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends

The Cyberweapons Arms Race

by Perlroth, Nicole

eBook - 2021

The title of this one might not sound particularly cheery, but The New Yorker swears it's actually a page-turner, describing the book as "part John l...Show more The title of this one might not sound particularly cheery, but The New Yorker swears it's actually a page-turner, describing the book as "part John le Carré and more parts Michael Crichton." The FT praises it for its analysis of "the threat posed by the arms race between cyber criminals, spies, and hackers fighting to infiltrate essential computer systems." Show less

The title of this one might not sound particularly cheery, but The New Yorker swears it's actually a page-turner, describing the book as "part John l...Show more The title of this one might not sound particularly cheery, but The New Yorker swears it's actually a page-turner, describing the book as "part John le Carré and more parts Michael Crichton." The FT praises it for its analysis of "the threat posed by the arms race between cyber criminals, spies, and hackers fighting to infiltrate essential computer systems." Show less

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Aristocracy of Talent

Aristocracy of Talent

How Meritocracy Made the Modern World

by Wooldridge, Adrian

Book - 2021

This book by the journalist and historian Adrian Wooldridge offers "a wide-ranging analysis of the backlash against meritocracy" and "makes...Show more This book by the journalist and historian Adrian Wooldridge offers "a wide-ranging analysis of the backlash against meritocracy" and "makes the controversial case for a revival of competition according to talent," according to the FT. Show less

This book by the journalist and historian Adrian Wooldridge offers "a wide-ranging analysis of the backlash against meritocracy" and "makes...Show more This book by the journalist and historian Adrian Wooldridge offers "a wide-ranging analysis of the backlash against meritocracy" and "makes the controversial case for a revival of competition according to talent," according to the FT. Show less

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An Ugly Truth

An Ugly Truth

Inside Facebook's Battle for Domination

by Frenkel, Sheera

Downloadable Audiobook - 2021

Award-winning New York Times reporters Sheera Frenkel and Cecilia Kang unveil the tech story of our times in a riveting, behind-the-scenes exposé that offers the definitive account of Facebook's fall from grace. Award-winning New York Times reporters Sheera Frenkel and Cecilia Kang unveil the tech story of our times in a riveting, behind-the-scenes exposé that offers the definitive account of Facebook's fall from grace. Show less

Award-winning New York Times reporters Sheera Frenkel and Cecilia Kang unveil the tech story of our times in a riveting, behind-the-scenes exposé that offers the definitive account of Facebook's fall from grace. Award-winning New York Times reporters Sheera Frenkel and Cecilia Kang unveil the tech story of our times in a riveting, behind-the-scenes exposé that offers the definitive account of Facebook's fall from grace. Show less

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I'm So Effing Tired

I'm So Effing Tired

A Proven Plan to Beat Burnout, Boost your Energy, and Reclaim your Life

by Shah, Amy

Book - 2021

A guide to conquering burnout and increasing your energy from a leading medical doctor and nutrition expert A guide to conquering burnout and increasing your energy from a leading medical doctor and nutrition expert Show less

A guide to conquering burnout and increasing your energy from a leading medical doctor and nutrition expert A guide to conquering burnout and increasing your energy from a leading medical doctor and nutrition expert Show less

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The Cult of We

The Cult of We

WeWork, Adam Neumann, and the Great Startup Delusion

by Brown, Eliot

Book - 2021

The inside story of WeWork, its audacious founder, and what its epic unraveling says about a financial system drunk on the elixir of Silicon Valley innova...Show more The inside story of WeWork, its audacious founder, and what its epic unraveling says about a financial system drunk on the elixir of Silicon Valley innovation--from the Wall Street Journal correspondents (recently featured in the WeWork Hulu documentary) whose scoop-filled reporting hastened the company's downfall. Show less

The inside story of WeWork, its audacious founder, and what its epic unraveling says about a financial system drunk on the elixir of Silicon Valley innova...Show more The inside story of WeWork, its audacious founder, and what its epic unraveling says about a financial system drunk on the elixir of Silicon Valley innovation--from the Wall Street Journal correspondents (recently featured in the WeWork Hulu documentary) whose scoop-filled reporting hastened the company's downfall. Show less

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The Whiteness of Wealth

The Whiteness of Wealth

How the Tax System Impoverishes Black Americans--and How We Can Fix It

by Brown, Dorothy A.

eBook - 2021

A groundbreaking exposé of racism in the American taxation system from a law professor and expert on tax policy. A groundbreaking exposé of racism in the American taxation system from a law professor and expert on tax policy. Show less

A groundbreaking exposé of racism in the American taxation system from a law professor and expert on tax policy. A groundbreaking exposé of racism in the American taxation system from a law professor and expert on tax policy. Show less

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Shutdown

Shutdown

How COVID Shook the World's Economy

by Tooze, Adam

Book - 2021

Having addressed the critical 2008 economic downturn in the Lionel Gelber Prize—winning Crashed, Columbia history professor Tooze turns to the current pan...Show more Having addressed the critical 2008 economic downturn in the Lionel Gelber Prize—winning Crashed, Columbia history professor Tooze turns to the current pandemic's impact on the world economy, which contracted 20 percent in just a few weeks as a result of COVID-19. The future may still be murky, but as Tooze argues, one thing is certain: countries can no longer claim isolation or independence; we're all in this together. Show less

Having addressed the critical 2008 economic downturn in the Lionel Gelber Prize—winning Crashed, Columbia history professor Tooze turns to the current pan...Show more Having addressed the critical 2008 economic downturn in the Lionel Gelber Prize—winning Crashed, Columbia history professor Tooze turns to the current pandemic's impact on the world economy, which contracted 20 percent in just a few weeks as a result of COVID-19. The future may still be murky, but as Tooze argues, one thing is certain: countries can no longer claim isolation or independence; we're all in this together. Show less

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Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt

The Rise and Fall of An American Dynasty

by Cooper, Anderson

Book - 2021

Anderson Cooper chronicles the rise and fall of a legendary American dynasty--his mother's family--the Vanderbilts. Anderson Cooper chronicles the rise and fall of a legendary American dynasty--his mother's family--the Vanderbilts. Show less

Anderson Cooper chronicles the rise and fall of a legendary American dynasty--his mother's family--the Vanderbilts. Anderson Cooper chronicles the rise and fall of a legendary American dynasty--his mother's family--the Vanderbilts. Show less

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The Daily Laws

The Daily Laws

366 Meditations on Power, Seduction, Mastery, Strategy, and Human Nature

by Greene, Robert

Book - 2021

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author, a year's worth of daily wisdom and guidance, distilled from the lessons of his six previous books and from ...Show more From the #1 New York Times bestselling author, a year's worth of daily wisdom and guidance, distilled from the lessons of his six previous books and from never-before-published work Robert Greene, the bestselling author, philosopher, and life guide for millions of people, applies the wisdom of centuries to his mission of revealing the secret truths about the essential forces shaping our lives. Show less

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author, a year's worth of daily wisdom and guidance, distilled from the lessons of his six previous books and from ...Show more From the #1 New York Times bestselling author, a year's worth of daily wisdom and guidance, distilled from the lessons of his six previous books and from never-before-published work Robert Greene, the bestselling author, philosopher, and life guide for millions of people, applies the wisdom of centuries to his mission of revealing the secret truths about the essential forces shaping our lives. Show less

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The Perfect Day to Boss up

The Perfect Day to Boss up

A Hustler's Guide to Building your Empire

by Ross, Rick

Book - 2021

The Grammy-nominated hip hop icon and towering figure in the business world shares his secrets to success, offering his own life as a roadmap to readers looking to build their own empire. The Grammy-nominated hip hop icon and towering figure in the business world shares his secrets to success, offering his own life as a roadmap to readers looking to build their own empire. Show less

The Grammy-nominated hip hop icon and towering figure in the business world shares his secrets to success, offering his own life as a roadmap to readers looking to build their own empire. The Grammy-nominated hip hop icon and towering figure in the business world shares his secrets to success, offering his own life as a roadmap to readers looking to build their own empire. Show less

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Amazon Unbound

Amazon Unbound

Jeff Bezos and the Invention of A Global Empire

by Stone, Brad

eBook - 2021

Amazon Unbound' is an unvarnished picture of Amazon's unprecedented growth and its billionaire founder, Jeff Bezos, revealing the most important business story of our time. From the author of 'The Everything Store'. Amazon Unbound' is an unvarnished picture of Amazon's unprecedented growth and its billionaire founder, Jeff Bezos, revealing the most important business story of our time. From the author of 'The Everything Store'. Show less

Amazon Unbound' is an unvarnished picture of Amazon's unprecedented growth and its billionaire founder, Jeff Bezos, revealing the most important business story of our time. From the author of 'The Everything Store'. Amazon Unbound' is an unvarnished picture of Amazon's unprecedented growth and its billionaire founder, Jeff Bezos, revealing the most important business story of our time. From the author of 'The Everything Store'. Show less

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The Premonition

The Premonition

A Pandemic Story

by Lewis, Michael

eBook - 2021

Michael Lewis's taut and brilliant nonfiction thriller pits a band of medical visionaries against the wall of ignorance that was the official response of the Trump administration to the outbreak of COVID-19. Michael Lewis's taut and brilliant nonfiction thriller pits a band of medical visionaries against the wall of ignorance that was the official response of the Trump administration to the outbreak of COVID-19. Show less

Michael Lewis's taut and brilliant nonfiction thriller pits a band of medical visionaries against the wall of ignorance that was the official response of the Trump administration to the outbreak of COVID-19. Michael Lewis's taut and brilliant nonfiction thriller pits a band of medical visionaries against the wall of ignorance that was the official response of the Trump administration to the outbreak of COVID-19. Show less

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Woke, Inc

Woke, Inc

Inside Corporate America's Social Justice Scam

by Ramaswamy, Vivek

Downloadable Audiobook - 2021

A young entrepreneur makes the case that politics has no place in business, and sets out a new vision for the future of American capitalism. A young entrepreneur makes the case that politics has no place in business, and sets out a new vision for the future of American capitalism. Show less

A young entrepreneur makes the case that politics has no place in business, and sets out a new vision for the future of American capitalism. A young entrepreneur makes the case that politics has no place in business, and sets out a new vision for the future of American capitalism. Show less

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Think Again

Think Again

The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know

by Grant, Adam

eBook - 2021

The bestselling author of Give and Take and Originals examines the critical art of rethinking: learning to question your beliefs and to know what you don't know, which can position you for success at work and happiness at home. The bestselling author of Give and Take and Originals examines the critical art of rethinking: learning to question your beliefs and to know what you don't know, which can position you for success at work and happiness at home. Show less

The bestselling author of Give and Take and Originals examines the critical art of rethinking: learning to question your beliefs and to know what you don't know, which can position you for success at work and happiness at home. The bestselling author of Give and Take and Originals examines the critical art of rethinking: learning to question your beliefs and to know what you don't know, which can position you for success at work and happiness at home. Show less

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The Contrarian

The Contrarian

Peter Thiel and Silicon Valley's Pursuit of Power

by Chafkin, Max

eBook - 2021

A biography of venture capitalist and entrepreneur Peter Thiel, the enigmatic, controversial, and hugely influential power broker who sits at the dynamic intersection of tech, business, and politics. A biography of venture capitalist and entrepreneur Peter Thiel, the enigmatic, controversial, and hugely influential power broker who sits at the dynamic intersection of tech, business, and politics. Show less

A biography of venture capitalist and entrepreneur Peter Thiel, the enigmatic, controversial, and hugely influential power broker who sits at the dynamic intersection of tech, business, and politics. A biography of venture capitalist and entrepreneur Peter Thiel, the enigmatic, controversial, and hugely influential power broker who sits at the dynamic intersection of tech, business, and politics. Show less

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A World Without Email

A World Without Email

Reimagining Work in An Age of Communication Overload

by Newport, Cal

eBook - 2021

Outlines recommendations for business leaders on how to maximize a working team's professional productivity by improving administrative support and streamlining digital traffic. Outlines recommendations for business leaders on how to maximize a working team's professional productivity by improving administrative support and streamlining digital traffic. Show less

Outlines recommendations for business leaders on how to maximize a working team's professional productivity by improving administrative support and streamlining digital traffic. Outlines recommendations for business leaders on how to maximize a working team's professional productivity by improving administrative support and streamlining digital traffic. Show less

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