Book summary of How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.

The 80/20 Principle, also known as the Pareto Principle, is a powerful concept that has been widely applied in various fields such as economics, business, and personal development. The principle states that in many situations, roughly 80% of effects come from 20% of the causes. This means that a small number of inputs (the 20%) are responsible for a large proportion of outputs (the 80%). In this audiobook, you will learn about the 80/20 Principle, and how you can use it to improve your productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness in various areas of your life.

A modern day classic, The Richest Man in Babylon dispenses financial advice through a collection of parables set in ancient Babylon. These famous "Babylonian parables" offer an understanding of - and solution to - a lifetime's worth of personal financial problems, and hold the secrets to acquiring money, keeping money, and earning more money.

"What is a minimalist life? It's one that is stripped of the unnecessary, to make room for that which gives you joy. It's a removal of clutter in all its forms, leaving you with peace and freedom and lightness. A minimalist values quality, not quantity, in all forms." So writes Leo Babauta, the creator of Zen Habits and author of The Simple Guide to a Minimalist Life. A joy to read, this little book will help you clear out clutter, be content with less, and simplify your life - with tips on everything from creating a minimalist workspace to going paperless. In short, it will help you enjoy a simpler, happier life!

Captain Arthur Hastings, invalided in the Great War, is recuperating as a guest of John Cavendish at Styles Court, the "country-place" of John's autocratic old aunt, Emily Inglethorpe - she of a sizeable fortune, and so recently remarried to a man 20 years her junior. When Emily's sudden heart attack is found to be attributable to strychnine, Hastings recruits an old friend, now retired, to aid in the local investigation. With impeccable timing, Hercule Poirot, the famous Belgian detective, makes his dramatic entrance into the pages of crime literature.

The 13 chapters of The Art of War, each devoted to one aspect of warfare, were compiled by the high-ranking Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher Sun-Tzu. In spite of its battlefield specificity, The Art of War has found new life in the modern age, with leaders in fields as wide and far-reaching as world politics, human psychology, and corporate strategy finding valuable insight in its timeworn words.

Using his legendary ability to get to the root of human potential, Napoleon Hill digs deep to reveal how fear, procrastination, anger, and jealousy prevent us from realizing our personal goals. This long-suppressed parable, once considered too controversial to publish, was written by Hill in 1938 following the publication of his classic bestseller, Think and Grow Rich. Annotated and edited for a contemporary audience by Rich Dad, Poor Dad and Three Feet from Gold coauthor Sharon Lechter, this book is profound, powerful, resonant, and rich with insight.

Negative Self-Talk and How to Change It is an immediately helpful, life-changing handbook of how to deal with negative self-talk - for yourself, or anyone in your life. Shad Helmstetter, PhD, the best-selling author of more than 20 books, is the leading authority in the field of self-talk today. In this book written for today’s listener, Dr. Helmstetter gives you all of the important information you need to change negative self-talk forever, in a short, easy-listening, and condensed format.

With an incredible number of 5-star reviews, Rich Dad Poor Dad has challenged and changed the way tens of millions of people around the world think about money. With perspectives that often contradict conventional wisdom, Kiyosaki has earned a reputation for irreverence and courage. He is regarded worldwide as a passionate advocate for financial education. His easy-to-understand audiobook empowers you to make changes now - and enjoy the results for years to come.

The third and greatly anticipated installment of the Anne of Green Gables series, this next part of her journey takes Anne to farther places, deeper friendships, and greater adventures. Officially entering her adult years, Anne must face the realities of having to make life changing choices, both in her career and in her relationships. Ever the romantic, Anne struggles to feel comfortable with many of the decisions she has made so far and leans on her friends, both new and old, to help guide her.

With the countless distractions that come from every corner of a modern life, it's amazing that we're ever able to accomplish anything. The Power of Less demonstrates how to streamline your life by identifying the essential and eliminating the unnecessary - freeing you from everyday clutter and allowing you to focus on accomplishing the goals that can change your life for the better

In an audiobook that challenges everything you thought you knew, W. Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne assert that tomorrow's leading companies will succeed, not by battling their rivals for market share in the bloody "red ocean" of a shrinking profit pool, but by creating "blue oceans" of untapped new market spaces ripe for growth.

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Dr. Robert Glover has dubbed the "Nice Guy Syndrome" trying too hard to please others while neglecting one's own needs, thus causing unhappiness and resentfulness. It's no wonder that unfulfilled Nice Guys lash out in frustration at their loved ones, claims Dr. Glover.

銀行取引や会社間の取引、不動産などの売買契約締結などに際して、不動産や会社の登記簿（登記事項証明書）を目にした人は少なくないと思います。

TOEIC満点を超えて、ネイティブも驚く語彙マスターになる!■アルクの人気単語学習書「究極の英単語Vol.4」の音声版!/書籍『究極の英単語SVL Vol.4超上級の3000語』は、アルクが編集した「標準語彙水準12000」(Standard Vocabulary List、SVL 12000)の超上級レベルにあたる3000語を完全収録。Vol. 1~3とこの3000語を合わせれば、TOEICテストや英検に出題される語彙をカバーし、英文雑誌が余裕で読みこなせるレベルの語彙を習得できます。■本商品は、書籍に掲載されているSVLの単語を複数含んだ覚えやすい638の例文Power Sentencesと、単語リストWord Listの音声(ともに英語のみ)を収録したものです。全3000語の単語の発音が確認できます。テキスト情報は含まれておりません。本コンテンツの利用に際しては、書籍「究極の英単語SVL Vol.4超上級の3000語」(アルク発行)が必要です。予めご注意ください。※「標準語彙水準12000」:アルクが長年蓄積してきた膨大な英文データから「日本人英語学習者にとっての有用性」「ネイティブスピーカーの使用頻度」を基準に選び出した、12000語の重要英単語リスト。◇対象レベル◇英語上級

Fans of L. M. Montgomery's Anne Shirley rejoice! Collected here are six of the original Anne Shirley books in the order they were published. This collection includes Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, Anne of the Island, Anne's House of Dreams, Rainbow Valley, and Rilla of Ingleside. Published between 1908 and 1921, these heartwarming tales of hidden hopes and cherished dreams will enchant fans and new listeners alike.

極上の1000語と、洗練された英文　これが知識層の「当たり前」
※この書籍は2008年発行の『究極の英単語セレクション』を新装したものです。内容は基本的に変わりません

The Science of Getting Rich is a classic, written by Wallace D. Wattles, and published in 1910. Wattles died in 1911, shortly after publishing this book. Forgotten for decades, it was recently rediscovered. The timeless principles in this classic will transform your financial future.

Although many of us prioritize our physical health through exercise and healthy eating, we often forget to spend time boosting our mind, mood, and mental health. It is so important that we focus on mental self-care and reducing daily stress since mental toughness and resilience will get us through difficult times and help us achieve success in every area of our lives. Using the incredible power of our minds, we can persist and grow in response to life's challenges.

This is a summary of the book, “The 7 Habits of Highly EffectivePeople”, written by author Stephen R. Covey. As you make your way through this summary, uncover a transformative guide to personal and professional success, using Covey's timeless principles.

Economic forces are everywhere around you. But that doesn't mean you need to passively accept whatever outcome those forces might press upon you. Instead, with these 12 fast-moving and crystal clear lectures, you can learn how to use a small handful of basic nuts-and-bolts principles to turn those same forces to your own advantage.