Frank Blake

A stunning collection of aphorisms from acclaimed essayist Sarah Manguso, covering topics such as grief, bad art, happiness, and gratitude. Manguso's compression of words offers remarkable insight into our psychological and spiritual state. Despite appearing as unrelated, the grouping of pieces forms a powerful and masterful arrangement that challenges traditional wisdom literature.

Explore the core of Western humanism with this encyclopedic A-Z masterpiece, Cultural Amnesia. Discover the greatest thinkers, humanists, musicians, artists, and philosophers of the twentieth century through Clive James' insightful writing. With Montaigne-like prose, James rescues and occasionally destroys their careers, leaving the reader with a fresh perspective on our modern world. This international bestseller is a must-read for those seeking to better understand Western civilization.

Discover the secrets to taking your company from good to great through the groundbreaking research conducted by Jim Collins and his team. Delve into the distinguishing characteristics of elite companies that achieved long-term sustained performance and beat the general stock market by seven times. Uncover surprising findings on leadership, simplicity in strategy, discipline, technology, and more. This book will challenge your beliefs about what it takes to transform a company and leave you with a newfound perspective on management strategy and practice.

Learn how two determined individuals and their associates built a business from nothing to 761 stores and $30 billion in sales in just 20 years. "Built from Scratch" tells the colorful stories and important lessons behind the founding and meteoric rise of The Home Depot, including the importance of customer service, giving back to the community, and sticking to your values as a company. This firsthand account offers a great read for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, marketing, or business strategy.