Shepherd Mead Livres
Shepherd Mead fut un écrivain apparemment poursuivi par le succès, même lorsqu'il lançait des critiques acerbes de la société. Ce paradoxe alimenta ses entreprises littéraires, le conduisant à explorer les absurdités et les hypocrisies de la vie moderne avec un esprit vif. Son œuvre se caractérise par une observation fine et une approche humoristique, souvent satirique, de la nature humaine et des conventions sociales. L'écriture de Mead offre un commentaire distinctif et perspicace sur les complexités de l'ambition et de la conformité.
From this classic tome, learn everything you need to know to land the corner office: · How to make money · How to make more money · How to choose the right company (one big enough so that nobody knows exactly what anyone else is doing) · How to cultivate the appearance of extreme busyness through strategic desk management · How to delegate responsibility (have plenty of assistants!) First published in 1952, this guide inspired the beloved Pulitzer Prize–winning musical, which returns to Broadway in 2011 in a production that stars Daniel Radcliffe and John Larroquette. Updated with a brilliant new introduction by the king of business satire, Stanley Bing, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying is essential reading for the ambitious and the lazy alike.
How to Live Like a Lord Without Really Trying
- 208pages
- 8 heures de lecture
Focusing on the cultural contrasts between Britain and America in the 1960s, this satirical handbook offers insights into British customs and behaviors through witty illustrations and sharp commentary. It provides humorous advice and observations that reveal the quirks of British life while highlighting the perceptions of American visitors. The book serves as both an entertaining read and a cultural exploration of the era.
The Sex Machine
- 178pages
- 7 heures de lecture
Focusing on the world of public opinion, this book explores the significance of polls and how businesses rely on them to gauge consumer sentiment. Central to the narrative is MacInnes, a character with an uncanny ability to predict poll outcomes without conducting any surveys. The work delves into the intricacies of perception and the influence of public opinion on corporate strategies, revealing a deeper commentary on societal values rather than the expected themes of sex or machinery.
