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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the life of Stalin in next to no time with this concise guide.
50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the life of Joseph Stalin. Following the death of Lenin, who had overthrown the tsarist regime with the Russian Revolution, Stalin carefully eliminated his opponents and rose to power, immediately establishing a full dictatorship. Despite his many deplorable crimes, his contributions...
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This book is a practical and accessible guide to understanding the life and works of Joseph Stiglitz.
In 50 minutes you will be able to:
• Recognize and understand the main ideas behind the contributions of Joseph Stiglitz and his New Keynesian approach
• Identify the impact his work had on both economics and politics, and the new concepts and tools that he conceptualized
• Understand the limits of his contributions and the criticisms held...
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Master time management and increase productivity
This book is a practical and accessible guide to understanding and implementing Parkinson's Law, providing you with the essential information and saving time.
In 50 minutes you will be able to:
• Understand the three statements that Parkinson used to develop the law and assess whether they apply to your staff
• Use Parkinson's formula to calculate the growth rate of your organization and analyze...
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Understand Black Monday in no time! Find out everything you need to know about this major financial crisis with this practical and accessible guide.
On 19 October 1987, a number of factors came together to cause an unexpected drop in share prices on the New York Stock Exchange, with the Dow Jones ultimately losing 22.6% of its value in the course of a single day. This was the largest drop in the index's long history, but fortunately the real economy...
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Change is only 50 minutes away! Find out everything you need to know about managing anxiety with this straightforward guide.
Virtually everyone has experienced anxiety at some point, but in its most extreme form this common mental health condition can be debilitating and isolating. Fortunately, it does not have to be this way: with a wide range of treatments, from relaxation exercises to therapy to antidepressants, an effective solution to your symptoms...
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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the philosophy of John Locke in next to no time with this concise guide.
50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of John Locke. Inspired by great philosophers such as Hobbes and Descartes, Locke sought to respond to the problems of his era through his philosophy. Outraged at the persecution of Protestants by the monarchy in England, he advocated religious tolerance, and believed that...
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Change is only 50 minutes away! Find out everything you need to know about parenting a gifted child with this straightforward guide.
Giftedness is often viewed as a blessing, but in some ways it can also be a burden for gifted children and their parents. Indeed, gifted children face a range of specific problems, from a lack of stimulation and motivation at school to difficulty relating to their peers, who do not understand that they simply think...
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Ready to take your business to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about leading effective meetings with this practical guide.
Meetings are a key part of office life in the 21st century, but frequently last much longer than expected and fail to lead to concrete decisions, leaving participants frustrated and demotivated. Nonetheless, thanks to careful planning, preparation and focus, it is possible to hold productive meetings with...
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It can be hard for busy professionals to find the time to read the latest books. Stay up to date in a fraction of the time with this concise guide.
Thomas Piketty's 2013 book Capital in the Twenty-First Century was an immediately bestseller in the UK and US, and has been widely praised by both economists and the general public. Piketty provides a richly detailed account of the development of inequality in the Western world, and argues that economic...
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It can be hard for busy professionals to find the time to read the latest books. Stay up to date in a fraction of the time with this concise guide.
Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking is an engaging, thought-provoking look at the factors that influence our subconscious decision-making and guide our instincts. The book's key concept is that of 'thin-slicing', whereby the use of a streamlined source of information allows our brains to focus...
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The key to portfolio management!
This book is a practical and accessible guide to understanding and implementing the BCG growth-share matrix, providing you with the essential information and saving time.
In 50 minutes you will be able to:
• Analyze the activities in your business portfolio and identify the role they play in the business as a whole
• Sort these activities into the four categories of the matrix: stars, question marks, cash cows...
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Change is only 50 minutes away! Find out everything you need to know about deciphering your dreams with this straightforward guide.
We have all suffered from the occasional nightmare or two during our lives. And we have all had dreams that we never want to wake up from. But do you know where these dreams come from and why we have them? If the answer is no, and if you have ever wondered what your weird and wonderful dreams might mean, then this might...
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Change is only 50 minutes away! Find out everything you need to know about developing your assertiveness with this straightforward guide.
Virtually all of us have struggled with assertiveness at one point or another, and the prospect of standing up for ourselves at work, in relationships or even in our families can be daunting. Fortunately, with a little practice we can hone our communication skills to ensure that our needs are respected, learn to...
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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the life of Vladimir Lenin in next to no time with this concise guide.
50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of Vladimir Lenin. Having seen his brother executed for a political conspiracy and expelled from university under similar suspicions, Lenin grew up in an environment in which the Russian tsars had an uncomfortable concentration of power. Nonetheless, through his readings of...
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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the life of Marie-Antoinette in next to no time with this concise guide.
50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the life and reign of Marie-Antoinette. In 1789, a bloody revolution broke out in France, and four years later the king and queen were executed. A range of factors led to this shocking outcome, from Marie-Antoinette's perceived frivolity and disloyalty to France to the...
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Boost quality and consistency in your business!
This book is a practical and accessible guide to understanding and implementing the Six Sigma method, providing you with the essential information and saving time.
In 50 minutes you will be able to:
• Follow the DMAIC methodology to successfully implement the Six Sigma method in your company
• Focus on the three most important factors: customers, employees and processes
• Form a strategy that...
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Cómo reconocer y alejarse de las estafas financieras
Este libro es una guía práctica y accesible para entender el esquema piramidal de Ponzi, que le aportará la información esencial y le permitirá ganar tiempo.
En tan solo 50 minutos usted podrá:
• Entender cómo Charles Ponzi consiguió obtener grandes beneficios con una operación fraudulenta
• Detectar esquemas como el de Ponzi, que implican un gran riesgo de pérdidas económicas...
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It can be hard for busy professionals to find the time to read the latest books. Stay up to date in a fraction of the time with this concise guide.
The Wealth of Nations is one of the most significant works in economics history, and is a foundational text of classical economics. Written at a time when the Industrial Revolution was changing the face of Western societies, the book seeks to explain why some countries are wealthier than others and...
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Keen to learn but short on time? Find out everything you need to know about the life and work of Agatha Christie in just 50 minutes with this straightforward and engaging guide!
Few writers have ever shaped a genre to the extent that Agatha Christie influenced crime fiction. The prolific British author, who penned a total of 67 novels over a span of more than 50 years, has had an enduring influence on every successive generation of crime novelists,...
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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the events of the Battle of Britain in next to no time with this concise guide.
50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Battle of Britain. When Hitler decided to attack Britain in 1940, he expected a rapid victory for his army. Instead, the Battle of Britain became the most colossal air combat in history and led to the deaths of thousands of civilians. But it also showed the world...
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