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Nutrition and Health in Developing Countries
by Richard David Semba Martin W. Bloem P. PiotThis updated and expanded book was written with the underlying conviction that global health and nutrition problems can only be solved through a firm understanding of the different levels of causality and the interactions between the various determinants. This volume provides policy makers, nutritionists, students, scientists, and professionals with the most recent and up-to-date knowledge regarding major health and nutritional problems in developing countries.
Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity (Healthy Ageing and Longevity #14)
by Suresh I. S. Rattan Gurcharan KaurThis edited volume is a compilation of 30 articles discussing what constitutes food for health and longevity. The aim is to provide up-to-date information, insights, and future tendencies in the ongoing scientific research about nutritional components, food habits and dietary patterns in different cultures. The health-sustaining and health-promoting effects of food are certainly founded in its overall composition of macronutrients and micronutrients. However, the consumption of these nutrients is normally in the form of raw or prepared food from the animal and plant sources. The book is divided into four parts and a conclusion, and successfully convenes the well-established information and knowledge, along with the personal views of a diversified group of researchers and academicians on the multifaceted aspects of nutrition, food and diet. The first part reviews the scientific information about proteins, carbohydrates, fats and oils, micronutrients, pro- and pre-biotics, and hormetins, along with a discussion of the evolutionary principles and constraints about what is optimal food, if any. The second part discusses various kinds of foods and food supplements with respect to their claimed benefits for general health and prevention of some diseases. The third part brings in the cultural aspects, such as what are the principles of healthy eating according to the traditional Chinese and Indian systems, what is the importance of mealing times and daily rhythms, and how different cultures have developed different folk wisdoms for eating for health, longevity and immortality. In the part four, various approaches which are either already in practice or are still in the testing and research phases are discussed and evaluated critically, for example intermittent fasting and calorie restriction, food-based short peptides, senolytics, Ayurvedic compounds, optimal food for old people, and food for the prevention of obesity and other metabolic disorders. The overreaching aim of this book is to inform, inspire and encourage students, researchers, educators and medical health professionals thinking about food and food habits in a holistic context of our habits, cultures and patterns. Food cannot be reduced to a pill of nutritional components. Eating food is a complex human behavior culturally evolved over thousands of years. Perhaps the old adage “we are what we eat” needs to be modified to “we eat what we are”.
Nutrition, Food Markets and Agriculture: Economic Issues Against the Background of Globalization
by Christian J. JäggiToday, nutrition is mainly discussed under nutritional, medical-health or ideological aspects (e.g. vegetarianism, veganism, etc.). Although the food industry represents one of the most important markets, questions of food production, agriculture, food trade and biodiversity are mostly discussed under national auspices. Not only on the producer side, but also from the consumer perspective, food markets - although still nationally structured - have become more and more global markets, which can be seen, for example, in the development of food commodity prices. In addition, large food corporations are pursuing the strategy of standardizing the entire value chains in the agricultural and food sectors - under their control, mind you. The book addresses economic issues related to food production, agriculture, food trade and biodiversity. Alternatives to traditional agriculture, factory farming, and biodiversity loss are discussed - and reflected upon from an economic perspective. Particular attention is paid to aspects of globalization.This book is a translation of the original German 1st edition Ernährung, Nahrungsmittelmärkte und Landwirtschaft by Christian J. Jäggi, published by Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH, part of Springer Nature in 2018. The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence (machine translation by the service DeepL.com). A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content, so that the book will read stylistically differently from a conventional translation. Springer Nature works continuously to further the development of tools for the production of books and on the related technologies to support the authors.
Nutrition for Foodservice and Culinary Professionals (7th Edition)
by Karen Eich Drummond Lisa M. BrefereTextbook for food service and culinary students.
Nutrition Science Initiative: Are All Calories Created Equal?
by Kevin A Schulman Matan DaboraOn 2012, Gary Taubes lunched the Nutrition Science initiative (NuSI), a not for profit organization aiming to question the mainstream scientific paradigm regarding obesity and dietary recommendations. This case provides a brief scientific background on obesity and its causes, comorbidities and the economic cost of this epidemic. It then discusses the two main hypotheses of diet, and the formation of NuSI. Finally, it describes the unique challenges and hurdles NuSI has faced both with funding and with impacting the mainstream scientific community. Could this NGO model of funding the "right" clinical trials be successful? Could it be duplicated across other scientific areas? What can be learned from NuSI's experience? And what is the roadmap for NuSI going forward?
Nutrition, Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change in Africa: Issues and Innovative Strategies
by Gbadebo OdularuIn Sub-Saharan Africa, the rapidly evolving COVID-19, increasing population growth, and exponential expansion in demand for agricultural commodities are putting pressure on available resources, thereby posing immense challenges to the region’s capacity to achieve nutritional security related to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Although Sub-Saharan Africa boasts vast, fertile and uncultivated arable lands, its capacity to contribute to feeding its current and future population is being seriously undermined by factors such as poor adoption and utilization of innovations and digital tools, climate change impact, environmental degradation, weak political will, limited interest in farming, lack of government support, and more. In spite of these constraints, sustainable agriculture, food security and nutrition security in Sub-Saharan Africa can be achieved by adopting a multi-pronged approach, which includes improved agricultural mechanization, adoption of high yielding crop varieties, use of information technology, public investments in improved technologies, and rural infrastructure funding. This edited volume provides innovative policy tools for enhancing Sub-Saharan Africa's capacity to achieve sustainable agriculture, food security and nutrition security in the digital age and in the face of climate variability. Furthermore, this book presents smart strategies for increased agricultural production, reduced food waste, and enhanced nutritional outcomes by harnessing the latest discoveries in agricultural research, education and advisory services.
Nuts!: Southwest Airlines' Crazy Recipe For Business And Personal Success
by Kevin Freiberg Jackie FreibergIf you take the time to read only one business book this year, I strongly encourage you to read NUTS!. --From the Foreword by Tom Peters
Nutzerforschung mit Kindern: Effektive Durchführung von Forschungsarbeiten mit Teilnehmern im Alter von 3-16 Jahren
by Thomas Visby SnitkerWenn Sie als Designer, Produzent, Vermarkter oder Forscher Produkte für Kinder entwerfen, müssen Sie sich unbedingt über die wesentlichen Unterschiede zwischen Kindern und Erwachsenen im Hinblick auf die User Journey im Klaren sein. Kinder mögen zwar die gleiche Sprache sprechen wie erwachsene Nutzer, aber was sie tatsächlich mitteilen, kann völlig anders sein. User Research with Kids erforscht diese Unterschiede und mehr.Der Autor Thomas Visby Snitker führt Sie durch die Prozesse der Konzeptualisierung, des Designs, des Prototypings und schließlich der Markteinführung, wie Sie die Nutzerforschung mit Kindern am besten angehen. Erwachsene, die die Erfahrungen von Kindern erforschen, begeben sich in ein vertrautes und doch fremdes Land, in dem die Bewohner eine andere (und doch vertraute) Sprache sprechen und andere Verhaltensnormen und Werte haben. Für die Forscher ist es wichtig, diese Sprache zu entschlüsseln und zu verstehen. Die Einbeziehung von Kindern in den Prozess wird zu gezielteren und besser gestalteten Produkten führen, und User Research with Kids wird Ihnen helfen, dieses Ziel zu erreichen.Snitkers nützliche Erkenntnisse in diesem Buch werden Fachleuten und Studenten in allen Bereichen der Forschung, des Designs und der Innovation helfen. In User Research with Kids lernen Sie, wie Sie besser mit Kindern arbeiten können, indem Sie wichtige Ansätze anwenden, wie z. B. das Verständnis, was Spielen ist, und die ganzheitliche Messung von Erfahrungen aus der kognitiven Perspektive eines Kindes. Wenden Sie für Ihre nächste Produkteinführung strenge Forschungsmethoden und Best Practices an und erweitern Sie Ihr Nutzerverständnis mit User Research with Kids.Was Sie lernen werdenSpiel und bewährte Praktiken in ein Forschungsprojekt mit Kindern als (oder unter den) Teilnehmern einzubringenForschungsprojekte anzugehen, zu planen, vorzubereiten, durchzuführen und zu berichtenWählen Sie die Methode und den Ansatz, der für die Bedürfnisse Ihres Projekts und der Beteiligten am besten geeignet ist.Für wen ist dieses Buch gedacht?Designer, Produzenten, Vermarkter oder Forscher, die Kinder als Zielgruppe haben, oder Studenten.
Nutzwertanalysen in Marketing und Vertrieb (essentials)
by Jörg B. KühnapfelNutzwertanalysen sind eine praktikable Methode, um komplexe Entscheidungen zu treffen. Komplex ist eine Entscheidung immer dann, wenn das Spektrum von Aspekten, die zu berücksichtigen sind, zu breit ist, wenn diese Aspekte nicht eindeutig priorisiert werden können oder wenn mehrere Personen an der Entscheidungsfindung teilhaben sollen. Insbesondere in Marketing und Vertrieb hat sich die Nutzwertanalyse als Instrument der Entscheidungsfindung bewährt. Mittels einer unbestechlichen, durchdeklinierten Methode werden subjektive Einflüsse, Wahrnehmungsverzerrungen und Hierarchieblockaden weitgehend eliminiert. So gelingt es, auch schwierige Entscheidungen so objektiv wie möglich, nachvollziehbar und ausgewogen zu treffen.
Nutzwertanalysen in Marketing und Vertrieb (essentials)
by Jörg B. KühnapfelIn dieser überarbeiteten 2. Auflage wird gezeigt, dass Nutzwertanalysen bzw. Scorings eine praktikable Methode sind, um komplexe Entscheidungen im unternehmerischen Umfeld zu treffen. Und komplex sind sie immer dann, wenn viele Aspekte zu berücksichtigen sind, deren Priorisierung schwierig ist oder wenn zu viele Personen an der Entscheidung zu beteiligen sind. Auch in Marketing und Vertrieb hat sich die Nutzwertanalyse als Instrument der Entscheidungsfindung bewährt. Mittels einer methodisch durchdeklinierten Methode werden subjektive Einflüsse, Wahrnehmungsverzerrungen und Hierarchieblockaden so weit wie möglich eliminiert. So gelingt es, auch schwierige Entscheidungen nachvollziehbar und ausgewogen zu treffen.
The Nvidia Way: Jensen Huang and the Making of a Tech Giant
by Tae Kim"The definitive look at the most remarkable business story of this era." —Morgan Housel, New York Times best-selling author of The Psychology of Money and Same As Ever "The Nvidia Way is a riveting history of Nvidia’s unexpected ascent to the top of the tech sector—and a compelling case for why cofounder Jensen Huang is one of history’s great CEOs." —Chris Miller, New York Times best-selling author of Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology A deeply reported business history of the chip-designer Nvidia—from its founding in 1993 to its recent emergence as one of the most valuable corporations in the world—explaining how the company’s culture, overseen by cofounder and CEO Jensen Huang, has powered its incredible success. Nvidia is the darling of the age of artificial intelligence: its chips are powering the generative-AI revolution, and demand is insatiable. For all the current interest and attention, however, Nvidia is not of our time. Founded more than three decades ago in a Denny’s in East San Jose, for years it was known primarily in the then-niche world of computer gaming. In fact, the company’s leather-jacketed leader, Jensen Huang, is the longest-serving CEO in an industry marked by near constant turmoil and failure. In The Nvidia Way, acclaimed tech writer Tae Kim draws on more than one hundred interviews—including Jensen (as he is known) and his cofounders, the two original venture capital investors, early former employees, and current senior executives—to show how Nvidia played the longest of long games, repeatedly creating new markets and outmaneuvering competitors, including the original semiconductor giant, Intel, which now finds itself well behind the upstart. Kim offers revelations at every step, among them: An authoritative, myth-busting account of Nvidia’s founding in 1993. How Nvidia managed to overcome early missteps that would have killed most start-ups. The benefits of Nvidia’s flat organizational structure, which allows even low-level employees to contribute to the direction of the company. How Jensen’s obsession with solving the Innovator’s Dilemma—the problem of an entrenched market leader falling to smaller, nimbler companies—drove him to reinvent his approach to corporate strategy. How Nvidia saw the coming AI wave sooner than anyone else, and how it bet its future on a technology that had not yet arrived. A rare view into Nvidia’s distinct culture and Jensen’s management principles, The Nvidia Way is a book for our moment as well as an instant classic of business history, with enduring lessons for entrepreneurs and managers alike.
NXTP Labs: An Innovative Accelerator Model
by Laura Urdapilleta Maria Fernanda Miguel Josh LernerUnique accelerator fund in Latin America, facing challenges on how to keep growing, including development of venture capital fund and leveraging of entrepreneur ecosystem.
Nykaa.com: A Passion for Beauty
by Paul A. Gompers Anjali Raina Rachna ChawlaCase: Professor Paul Gompers, Executive Director Anjali Raina (India Research Center), and Assistant Director Rachna Chalwa (India Research Center) prepared this case. It was reviewed and approved before publication by a company designate. Funding for the development of this case was provided by Harvard Business School and not by the company. HBS cases are developed solely as the basis for class discussion. Cases are not intended to serve as endorsements, sources of primary data, or illustrations of effective or ineffective management.
Nykaa.com: A Passion for Beauty
by Anjali Raina Paul A. Gompers Rachna ChawlaThe experience of being an entrepreneur was a childhood dream for Falguni Nayar. The opportunity to build Nykaa.com, a woman centered business, with a multi brand retail format in the beauty and wellness space , and the fact that she was doing it with her daughter Adwaita ( HBS MBA 2013) made it both exciting and meaningful. Still, she was the founder and with that came control over the most important decisions. While she sought advice from many people, Nykaa, like Adwaita, was her baby. How should she structure the organization and the team to best deliver the results she wanted?
Nylon and Bombs: DuPont and the March of Modern America (Studies in Industry and Society)
by Pap A. NdiayeHow the chemical engineering behemoth that brought us Teflon, Kevlar, Lycra, Freon, and more shaped the culture of postwar America. What do nylon stockings and atomic bombs have in common? DuPont. The chemical firm of DuPont de Nemours pioneered the development of both nylon and plutonium, among countless other innovations, playing an important role in the rise of mass consumption and the emergence of the notorious &“military-industrial complex.&” In this fascinating account of the lives and careers of Du Pont&’s chemical engineers, Pap A. Ndiaye deftly illustrates the contribution of industry to the genesis of a dominant post–World War II &“American model&” connecting prosperity with security. The consumer and military dimensions of twentieth-century American history are often studied separately. Ndiaye reunites them by examining Du Pont&’s development of nylon, which symbolized a new way of life, and plutonium, which was synonymous with annihilation. Reflecting on the experiences and contributions of the company&’s engineers and physicists, Ndiaye traces Du Pont&’s transformation into one of the corporate models of American success.</
The Nylon Spinners: A case study in productivity bargaining and job enlargement (Routledge Revivals)
by Stephen Cotgrove Jack Dunham Clive VamplewFirst published in 1971 The Nylon Spinners presents one of the few detailed and firsthand studies of the impact of productivity bargaining on the shop floor and makes an important contribution to the social and psychological understanding of human behaviour. Productivity bargaining has moved far beyond its earlier preoccupation with the wage-effort bargain. It is becoming increasingly apparent that it may have profound direct effects on the attitudes and expertise of managers, on the institutions and climate of industrial relations, and on the motivations and satisfactions of operatives. The problems of industrial relations are not the primary focus of this study. But the growing recognition of the gap between the formal and informal systems on the shop floor, and of the limitations of managerial control, emphasizes the importance of a deeper understanding of industrial behaviour. What motivates men not simply to go to work but to work to the best of their ability? This book is essential for students of the behavioral sciences, industrial relations, labour economics and economics in general.
NYPD Confidential: Power and Corruption in the Country's Greatest Police Force
by Leonard LevittFor years, the police commissioner and the mayor of New York City have duked it out for publicity, credit, and power. Some have translated their stardom into success after leaving office, while others have been hung out to dry. In the battle for control of the country's most powerful police force, these high-status government officials have often chosen political expediency over public honesty. The result is a legacy of systemic corruption and cover-ups that is nothing less than shocking. Respected journalist Leonard Levitt has covered the NYPD for New York Newsday, and the New York Post among other papers. His columns have made him persona non grata in police headquarters. In NYPD Confidential, he reveals everything he's discovered throughout his decades-long career. With amazing details of backroom deals and larger-than-life powerbrokers, Levitt lays bare the backstabbing, power-grabs, and chaotic internal investigations that have run the NYPD's reputation into the ground in the past—and the forces conspiring to do so once again.
NYPD New
by James L. HeskettPolice Commissioner Bratten and his staff have led a process designed to create a results-oriented police department from one that previously emphasized and measured effort. With increasing budgeting pressures, the next phase of effort calls for increasing emphasis on productivity as well as a reduction in crime.
The NYPD Tapes: A Shocking Story of Cops, Cover-Ups, and Courage
by Graham A. RaymanFrom the Pulitzer Prize–nominated reporter, an “account of a modern-day Serpico’s battle with an all-powerful police department . . . somber and inspiring” (Publishers Weekly).In May 2010, NYPD officer Adrian Schoolcraft made national headlines when he released a series of secretly recorded audio tapes exposing corruption and abuse at the highest levels of the police department. But, according to a lawsuit filed by Schoolcraft against the City of New York, instead of admitting mistakes and pledging reform Schoolcraft’s superiors forced him into a mental hospital in an effort to discredit the evidence.In The NYPD Tapes, the reporter who first broke the Schoolcraft story brings his ongoing saga up to date, revealing the rampant abuses that continue in the NYPD today, including warrantless surveillance and systemic harassment. Through this lens, he tells the broader tale of how American law enforcement has for the past thirty years been distorted by a ruthless quest for numbers, in the form of CompStat, the vaunted data-driven accountability system first championed by New York police chief William Bratton and since implemented in police departments across the country. Forced to produce certain crime stats each quarter or face discipline, cops in New York and everywhere else fudged the numbers, robbing actual crime victims of justice and sweeping countless innocents into the police net. Rayman paints a terrifying picture of a system gone wild, and the pitiless fate of the whistleblower who tried to stop it.“A tale of crime prevention turned upside down in the Bloomberg era. Rayman has invented a new genre: the police misprocedural.” —Tom Robbins, New York Times–bestselling author
O ABC da Espiritualidade nos Negócios
by Dr Rosie KuhnElogios a: O ABC da Espiritualidade nos Negócios “A espiritualidade nos negócios é como o oxigénio que respiramos nas nossas vidas. Está além dos nossos sentidos; invisível, no entanto sempre lá... sustentando a nossa própria forma de vida. A Rosie, através deste livro, torna essa forma "invisível" de sustentação da vida "visível" para nós. Salpicado de situações reais, o livro é uma delícia de ler e o verdadeiro kicker é que você verá uma parte de si mesmo em cada capítulo.” Himanshu Jhamb, Presidente & Co-fundador, Active Garage “A Dra. Rosie Kuhn combinou dois tópicos; espiritualidade e negócios, que muitas vezes parecem viver em mundos diferentes. Em vez de entrar em divagações teóricas, Rosie fala numa linguagem simples que mostra como princípios da espiritualidade podem animar o seu trabalho no mundo dos negócios. Este livro fala de forma clara e honesta. Eu recomendo-lhe este livro se você procurar encontrar a sua própria maneira autêntica de prosperar no mundo moderno dos negócios.” Robert Schmitt, PhD, Reitor da Faculdade de Psicologia e Estudos Humanísticos, Universidade Saybrook, Presidente Emérito do Instituto de Psicologia Transpessoal / Sofia University “O ABC da Espiritualidade nos Negócios usa uma maneira única de agrupar ideias simples, no entanto poderosas, e enquadra a essência do que significa trazer a espiritualidade para o local de trabalho. A Dra. Kuhn fornece um guia fácil de seguir para viver na fé. Explorando o impacto de conceitos como poder, ansiedade, atenção e inspiração, este livro fornece orientações valiosas para jovens profissionais e executivos experientes, para serem mais humanos no local de trabalho.” Pushkar Ranade, Diretor Sénior, Desenvolvimento de Tecnologia, Suvolta "A Dra. Rosie Kuhn escreveu um guia claro, simples e legível para uma das questões mais importantes e complexas nos negócios actualmente: como
O Escritor Acadêmico Produtivo: Um Guia Fácil Para Uma Escrita Prolífica sem Estresse
by Kasthurirangan Gopalakrishnan Makoto YamamotoVocê é um escritor (acadêmico ou não) estressado por causa das crescentes demandas para trabalhar e produzir mais? Você deseja ter uma produtividade ideal e atingir um equilíbrio feliz entre a vida profissional e pessoal? Então convido você para aprender e explorar como: • superar crenças limitantes e bloqueios criativos que interferem na sua produtividade • criar metas inteligentes de escrita • desenvolver um plano semanal e listas de tarefas diárias que priorizam a escrita • usar a técnica de escrita livre para aprender a fazer rascunhos e a produzir mais • usar um timer enquanto escreve e monitorar sua produção diária • descobrir um mecanismo de comprometimento adequado a você para superar a sensação de isolamento, trocar e aprender novas ideias, socializar e se conectar com outros escritores - característica importante dos escritores acadêmicos prolíficos “Ótimos conselhos para aspirantes a escritor” - Dr. Doug Erlandson (Top 50 na Amazon) “Muito útil para acadêmicos e não acadêmicos” - Dr. Miklas Scholz “Uma estrada motivacional rumo à escrita” - Dra. Beatriz Manrique
O Great One!: A Little Story About the Awesome Power of Recognition
by David Novak Christa BourgJeff took a deep breath to calm down. He was about to stand in front of the employees of the Happy Face Toy Company's faltering Cleveland factory. As the new CEO, he'd been advised to close this factory as soon as possible, but he wanted to see it first. "How hard could this be?" he wondered, gathering the courage to ask them about their jobs. He had no idea what he was in for. When was the last time you told your colleagues how much you value them? It sounds like a trivial thing in the middle of a busy work day. But as David Novak discovered during his years as a hard charging executive, there's nothing trivial about recognition. It can make a life-or-death difference to any organization, when people see that someone important really notices and appreciates their contributions. Rather than explain the power of recognition in a typical business book, Novak decided to write a fun story that draws on his real-world experiences at Pepsi and Yum! Brands, as well as his personal life. The story opens when Jeff Johnson becomes the third-generation CEO of his family business, after the sudden death of his father. The Happy Face Toy Company had many hits in the 1950s and 60s, including Crazy Paste, but its results have been declining for more than a decade. The board has given Jeff just one year to turn the business around, or else they'll have to sell it to the highest bidder. As Jeff races to save his family's legacy by getting the company back on track, he meets downtrodden factory workers and an uninspired executive team. Then a birthday gift from his own grandson gives Jeff an important insight into why Happy Face lost its old culture of innovation and excitement, along with its profitability. Jeff comes up with an idea that seems crazy... But is it crazy enough to work? Whether you're trying to lead a small department, a Fortune 500 company, a non-profit, or your own family, the lessons at the heart of O Great One! can help you make everyone around you happier and more effective.From the Hardcover edition.
O Guia de 7 Passos para o Autorpreendedorismo
by Rochelle Carter Claus Augustus CorbettUm guia para autores premiado e sucesso de vendas! Você escreveu um livro - e agora? Estes 7 passos são o guia para encarar sua carreira de escritor como um negócio. Não importa se você escreve ficção ou não-ficção, se você já publicou vários livros ou ainda sonha com a publicação, se publica de forma independente ou através de uma editora, você precisa de O Guia de 7 Passos para o Autorpreendedorismo. Este manual vai te guiar por cada fase de sua carreira de escritor de forma a criar um negócio que gere renda regularmente, permitindo que você faça o que ama. Cheio de informações bem organizadas, além de dicas e estratégias, este guia vai se provar uma fonte confiável de informações a todo o momento, enquanto você constrói sua carreira. Em um mercado cheio de conselhos para escritores, há pouquíssimos livros que juntam o conceito de ser um autor com o de ser um empreendedor. Este guia é o primeiro a realmente acompanhar autores do conceito até a execução. O resultado é uma mistura do espírito empreendedor com o talento para a escrita, criando um negócio de sucesso para atingir os objetivos pessoais e profissionais dos autores.
O homem mais rico do mundo: As muitas vidas de Calouste Gulbenkian
by Jonathan ConlinA biografia definitiva de Calouste Sarkis Gulbenkianm uma das figuras mais enigmáticas da História do século XX, por ocasião dos 150 anos do seu nascimento. Calouste Sarkis Gulbenkian morreu em Lisboa em 1955, aos 86 anos. Era, então, o homem mais rico do mundo.Conhecido como «o senhor cinco porcento» pela sua participação na primeira companhia petrolífera a extrair petróleo no Irão, a sua vida privada é tão elusiva e bizantina quanto a sua forma de negociar. As mulheres de que se fazia acompanhar, os negócios com Estaline, a forma como usava a sua mulher, a encantadora Nevarte, para aprofundar relacionamentos e alianças, a sua paixão por arte. Em Portugal e no mundo, o seu nome estará sempre associado ao mecenato e à maior e mais importante colecção privada de arte do país, exposta na Fundação Gulbenkian. Mas a fortuna que acumulou ao longo da sua vida tinha origem nos negócios do petróleo e acordos de alto nível que mediou entre governos e barões da indústria. Jonathan Conlin enfrenta, neste livro, o caráter quase mítico de Calouste Gulbenkian, escrutinando a vida e os negócios de um dos homens mais influentes do seu tempo. Escrita com total acesso aos arquivos da Fundação Gulbenkian, esta é a biografia de um homem complexo no aniversário dos 150 anos do seu nascimento. Os elogios da crítica: «Calouste Gulbenkian acumulou tantos milhões que podia ter-se tornado, sozinho, uma potência internacional. Jonanthan Conlin, o astuto e obstinado biógrafo deste supermecenas arménio, nunca se deixa iludir pelos subterfúgios e artifícios do negócio do petróleo.»Richard Davenport-Hines
O Livro Secreto das Vendas
by Paulo de VilhenaUm poderoso livro com ferramentas para quem quer ser bem-sucedido, na carreira e na vida O Livro Secreto das Vendas é um livro sobre performance em vendas — mas também em qualquer carreira profissional ou na vida. Na perspetiva de Paulo de Vilhena, mentor empresarial com mais de 15 anos de experiência, o que determina o sucesso em vendas não é muito diferente do que facilita o sucesso na vida. Neste livro, de uma forma perspicaz, clara e de grande utilidade, o autor revela-lhe os 9 segredos das vendas: Psicologia do Sucesso • Planeamento Estratégico Funil de Vendas • Gestão do Tempo • Psicologia das Vendas Dinâmica das Vendas • Processo de Influência Esferas da Influência • Reunião de Vendas Este é o conhecimento de que necessita para ser bem-sucedido na sua atividade e aceder ao mapa mental dos comerciais de excelência para conseguir materializar resultados extraordinários. Domine os segredos que o levarão a alcançar os resultados com que sempre sonhou