Book Excerpts
Especially when buying books in bulk, it can help to read the first few pages—or chapters—before making a final decision. We share excerpts from upcoming and newly released business books and other nonfiction genres to help guide your next purchasing decision.
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Blog / Excerpts
Futureproof: 9 Rules for Humans in the Age of Automation
By Kevin Roose
From "a practical, deeply reported survival guide for the age of AI, written by the New York Times tech columnist who has introduced millions to the promise and pitfalls of artificial intelligence," one of Kevin Roose's 9 Rules for Humans in the Age of Automation is to "Demote Your Devices."
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It's Not about the Money: A Proven Path to Building Wealth and Living the Rich Life You Deserve
By Scarlett Cochran
A new, holistic way to understand money and find your own path to financial freedom, from the wealth-building expert behind One Big Happy Life.
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Blog / News & Opinion
Inspired | An Excerpt from the 2022 Porchlight Innovation & Creativity Book of the Year
By Matt Richtel
The 2022 Innovation & Creativity book of the year is Inspired by Matt Richtel, published by Mariner Books.
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Blog / News & Opinion
Dare to Un-Lead | An Excerpt from the 2022 Porchlight Leadership & Strategy Book of the Year
By Celine Schillinger
The 2022 Leadership & Strategy book of the year is Dare to Un-Lead: The Art of Relational Leadership in a Fragmented World by Céline Schillinger, published by Figure 1.
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Work Your Next Job: An Excerpt from Build for Tomorrow
By Jason Feifer
The moments of greatest change can also be the moments of greatest opportunity.
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Blog / News & Opinion
The Sum of Us | An Excerpt from the Porchlight Big Ideas & New Perspectives Book of the Year
By Heather McGhee
In the lead up to announcing the Porchlight Business Book of the Year (coming tomorrow, January 13th!), we have been sharing excerpts from each of the eight books on the shortlist for the award. Today, we have one from the Big Ideas & New Perspectives book of the year, The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee.
Categories: news-opinion, excerpts
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Blog / News & Opinion
Susan, Linda, Nina, and Cokie | An Excerpt from the 2021 Porchlight Narrative & Biography Book of the Year
By Lisa Napoli
In the lead up to announcing the Porchlight Business Book of the Year on January 13th, we are sharing excerpts from each of the eight books on the shortlist for the award. Today, we have one from the Narrative & Biography book of the year, Susan, Linda, Nina, and Cokie by Lisa Napoli.
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Blog / News & Opinion
Arriving Today | An Excerpt from the 2021 Porchlight Current Events & Public Affairs Book of the Year
By Christopher Mims
In the lead up to announcing the Porchlight Business Book of the Year on January 13th, we are sharing excerpts from each of the eight books on the shortlist for the award. Today, we have one from the Current Events & Public Affairs book of the year, Arriving Today by Christopher Mims.
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Blog / News & Opinion
The Wake Up | An Excerpt from the 2021 Porchlight Personal Development & Human Behavior Book of the Year
By Michelle Mijung Kim
In the lead up to announcing the Porchlight Business Book of the Year on January 13th, we are going to share excerpts from each of the eight books on the shortlist for the award. Today, we have an excerpt from the Personal Development & Human Behavior book of the year, The Wake Up by Michelle MiJung Kim.
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Blog / News & Opinion
The Widest Net | An Excerpt from the 2021 Porchlight Marketing & Sales Book of the Year
By Pamela Slim
In the lead up to announcing the Porchlight Business Book of the Year on January 13th, we are going to share excerpts from each of the eight books on the shortlist for the award. Today, we have an excerpt from the Marketing & Sales book of the year, The Widest Net by Pamela Slim.
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