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BOOKS for the New "Creative Economy"
Dear Capital Readers:
The news is not all bad. In fact, we feel that this volatile economy gives each of us a chance to rethink and re-create. We invite you to start anew by sampling some chapters from our practical resources for your work, home, and life. Booksellers and media folks, join us the weekend of May 29 at the BEA in New York. We're at booth 4769. Amy Fries, Jean and Sean Westcott, Andrea Nierenberg, and Carol Donayre Bugg will be doing official autographings and Will Marre, Leslie Atkins, and Marjorie Just will be on hand to greet you at our stand with free books and giveaways.
Re-Think Your Work:
Daydreams at Work: Wake Up Your Creative Powers--to problem solve, brainstorm, energize, motivate, find personal satisfaction, and most important--come up with the next big idea.
All Moms Work: Short-Term Career Strategies for Long-Range Success by career strategist Sharon Reed Abboud, who offers parents who elected to stay home with their children some great new ideas for meeting career and financial goals in these hard times.
Million Dollar Networking by the queen of relationship building, Andrea Nierenberg
Digitally Daunted: The Consumer's Guide to Taking Control of the Technology in Your Life by IT specialist Sean Westcott and his geek-speak wife, Jean Riescher Westcott, recently interviewed in the New York Times and on ABC News.
Hitting Your Stride: Your Work-Your Way by Nan S. Russell, a former corporate star offers sane advice for achieving career dreams.
Re-Strategize Your Business :
100 Ways to Profit in A Volatile Economy by battle-tested business consultants, Barry R. Schimel, CPA and Gary Kravitz, includes strategies from the new Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Executing Strategy: From Boardroom to Frontline--for building vital management leadership all down the line as you implement new economic crisis plans for your organization's growth and survival.
Rock to Riches: Build Your Business the Rock & Roll Way--two savvy entrepreneurs deliver rock solid business advice for those starting out--fun but very smart!
Re-Decorate Your Homeplace:
Decorating...the professional touchby Carol Donayre Bugg, an idea-inspiring guide to achieving your home decorating dreams with the help of a smart affordable decorator.
Colors for Your Every Mood: Discover Your True Decorating Colors with renowned color expert Leatrice Eiseman to make your home a more colorful retreat
Re-Create:
Volunteering Around the Globe a guide to life-changing travel adventures by Suzanne Stone
No Strings Attached: The Savvy Guide to Solo Travel instead of costly travel for two by Leslie Atkins
On This Spot: Pinpointing the Past in Washington, D.C. an historic look at Presidential inaugurations and other people and events--without the crowds by Douglas Evelyn and Paul Dickson
Check out our Spring 2009 catalog by clicking on the link at the top left for many other practical resources for work, home, and life by experts who know how to thrive in good times and bad.
Happy Spring!
Kathleen Hughes, publisher
Featured Books
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Battle-Tested Business Strategies
100 battle-tested business strategies and new initiatives from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
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Wake Up Your Creative Powers
Learn how to use the creative power of daydreaming at work to problem solve, brainstorm, energize, motivate, find personal satisfaction, and most important––come up with the next big idea
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The Professional Touch
At last, for busy non-DIY people—how to work with a professional to solve and complete your home decorating dreams in colors, fabrics, window treatments, paints, furnishings, lighting, and more
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PR Tips for a Skeptical Public
In an age of cynicism, a refreshing book of PR tips, tactics and strategies for earning consumer trust, employee loyalty, and goodwill among all those who are important to your business
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From Boardroom to Frontline
Strategy means nothing if it’s not executed properly––Two respected business psychologists coach you through a winning relay of strategy from boardroom to frontline—developing stronger management leaders with each handoff
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Smart Ways to Safeguard Your Home and Everyone In It
Expert tips for making your home—and everyone in it ––safe
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