New Releases by John Cassidy

A Financial Times Most Anticipated Book of 2025 A Publishers Weekly Top 10 Book of 2025 A sweeping, dramatic history of capitalism as seen through the eyes of its fiercest critics. Capitalism has long been understood as a driving force behind the biggest political, economic, and social dislocations of our time. But in this sweeping, kaleidoscopic history of the economic system that has shaped our world, the Pulitzer Prize finalist John Cassidy adopts a bold new approach: he examines global capitalism through the eyes of its critics. From the English Luddites, who rebelled against early factory automation, to communists in Germany and Russia in the early twentieth century, Latin American dependistas, the international Wages for Housework campaign of the 1970s, and the modern degrowth movement, this absorbing narrative traverses the globe. It visits with familiar names—Smith, Carlyle, Marx, Luxemburg, Keynes, Polanyi—but also focuses on many lesser-known figures, including William Thompson, the Irish proto-socialist whose work influenced Marx; Flora Tristan, the French proponent of a universal labor union; John Hobson, the original theorist of imperialism; J.C. Kumarappa, the Indian exponent of Gandhian economics; Eric Williams, the Trinidadian author of a famous thesis on slavery and capitalism; and Joan Robinson, the Cambridge economist and critic of the Cold War. Blending rich biography, panoramic history, and lively exploration of economic theories, Capitalism and Its Critics tells an expansive story that illuminates the deep roots of many of the most urgent issues we face today, from widening inequality and the ecological crisis to technological transformation and resurgent authoritarian politics.

Liv is an animal rescuer, beloved by the whole animal kingdom. Be that as it may, there was an owl that hated all of humanity, especially Liv. So, he devised a plan to rid the world of her. He planned to rain down on her the full might of the animal kingdom. However, Manny, a baby bird overheard her plot and flew into action to save Liv. Thus began his harrowing journey through a lambryth of oddball creatures as he makes his way to Liv''s side

This utterly encouraging book is a masterclass in how to draw for kids and grownups with Sir Quentin Blake, beloved illustrator to Roald Dahl. Can you find the pointy end of a pencil? Then you can draw! Start with a Scribble will banish your inner critic and kick-start your inner genius, as you learn to capture the spirit of things with a little how-to and a lot of just-do. An artist-quality pen and two watercolor pencils (red and black) are included. Inside, you’ll find: Prompts to inspire you (e.g., “emotional rabbits”) Doodles to finish (“Mrs. Thudkins takes her floppaterasis for a walk”) Techniques to try (only when the mood strikes you), from shading to perspective And plenty of wide-open space to play around in. Sir Quentin’s sage advice appears throughout, from “it’s best to name your animal after you draw it” to “don’t worry too much yet about ankles.” The most important lesson? YOU are the only person qualified to express your unique you-ness. Publisher’s note:Start with a Scribble is an updated North American edition of Drawing for the Artistically Undiscovered (Klutz, 1999).

Through Planning, Productivity and focus Have you ever wanted to achieve more in life? Then writing your goals down is vital. Most people don''t. Out of the small percentage of people who write their goals down have you ever wondered how many achieve their goals? Not as many as I expected in my research. The next question, what were the people doing differently that achieved their goals? Planning and taking action was crucial and the big secret was that they recorded their progress. Use this profoundly simple journal to plan, record and achieve more in the next 90 days then most people accomplish in a year. You start by plotting your 30 days, 60 days and 90-day milestone. You then use the system to plan the next 30 days goals and priorities. Next using good goal setting practice, break down the goal into weekly actions. At the heart of the system is the Daily Accountability page. In less than 15 minutes each evening, you review your progress and use our visual feedback system to evaluate, have you met your daily goals. The Daily Accountability pages all build to the 30-day review pages (one at 30 days, 60 days and 90 days) where you answer seven carefully selected questions. Each question has been designed to maximise the next 30 days. Use this journal as part of your goal setting process and your success is 99 3⁄4 guaranteed or to say this differently, it really helps. Order your copy today Not only is this a great investment in your self it makes a superb gift for friends, family and personal developments connoisseurs in your life.

Record your Fitness Workouts and food with this Journal Notebook New fitness journal with a built-in system to record your achievements. An excellent tool that helps you record all your fitness and workout activities. Using time-tested processes to help you achieve your goals and create the body you desire. What you measure, you can improve. We start with day one where you measure: Height, weight, body fat % and blood pressure. You can then use the diagram to record the size of your neck, shoulders, chest, biceps, waist, hips, thighs and calves. Built into the system is a measurement review at 60 days and 90 days. Easily schedule both your weekly cardio and strength sessions at a glance. Your fitness journal has fresh weekly schedules page planted throughout. At the heart of the system is the daily schedule where you can record, dates, time, your trainer or instructor and if you have warmed up. Cardio details such as type of cardio, minutes, pace and heart rate also included. Strength training includes Muscle group, sets, repetitions and weight used. An elegant visual system that measures have you met your goals today. No fitness planner would be complete without recording your food and drink intake. Record water intake and Calories, fat, protein and carbohydrates for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks for the day. Easily record your insights and moods from each session. The system for recording your progress found in this planner is one of the best ways to stick to your fitness goals and lose weight. Transforming your body takes work. Clear goals, turning up every day, exercising and recording your progress. In our research, we have found the most significant difference between success and someone giving up on their fitness goals, is logging their progress. Size 6x9. Order your copy today Not only is this a good investment in your fitness, but it also makes a fantastic gift for friends and family or the fitness junky in your life.

Simple technique that reduces stress almost immediately How to become more productive throughout the day and still have energy at the end of the day How to handle fear and worry Learn 7 steps to integrate Mindfulness into your life This book is about reclaiming your life and living with purpose and motivation. This is not theory, this practical, scientific back process that will enable you to reduce stress, blood pressure, fatigue, pain, depression, anxiety, ADHD, psoriasis, overeating asthma. The book is concise as it has also been written using Mindfulness as a process. On the surface, Mindfulness is simple and at the same time profoundly deep. Healthcare professionals, parents, leaders, teachers and children have seen results using just a few of the techniques presented in this book. So when you are ready to let go of stress, fear, worry, self-criticism and self-doubt and become fully engaged in your life, become compassionate and increase your performance in all areas of your life then this book is for you. Take a moment, breath deeply and with full intent purchase this book, read this book and more importantly apply this book.

Put the brush in your hand. Stick it in the water, then smush it around in one of the colors. Now take a deep breath and plop it down on the page . . . You’re an artist. Yes, really! Young or old, there is an artist in each of us. If yours is hiding (perhaps behind a shred of self-consciousness?), just remember: Art is personal expression. You have your talent. Nobody else has anything like it! If you are ready to discover (or re-discover) your genius, Paint This Book! is here to help. The paints, the brush, and the watercolor paper are all included—plus irresistible encouragement and exercises from authors John Cassidy and Thacher Hurd: Work small: Quick, spontaneous strokes will happen more naturally. Trust your instincts: Watercolor can turn to mush with a lot of revision. You’re better than you think you are! Choose your techniques: You’ll learn about light and shadow (page 43), perspective (page 51), and more. But it’s up to you whether to use these skills often, or never! Either way, there are many artists who do the same. Don’t forget: Sometimes a shimmer of color on the page can look even fruitier than a realbowl of fruit. Between these covers, there are no mistakes. Just add imagination (and water)!

The trend towards greater tax transparency means that reporting requirements are becoming broader and compliance more complex. This article considers the new compliance obligations for businesses.

A performance measurement index provides an innovative approach for federal agencies to focus on performance improvement in accordance with guidance from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Deloitte''s Performance Measurement Index requires agency leaders to discuss how priorities and goals are aligned with programs, projects, and budgets. Weight and target scores are defined for each performance measure, objective, and goal, so that the agency can review actual performance at any level. An index approach can align outcome-based strategic goals with performance measures, can be tailored for internal and external reporting needs, and allows agency leaders to set performance targets according to priorities and resources. By calculating an objective performance score each period, the index allows agencies to compare performance over time and identify trends that impact programs and projects. This paper identifies the objectives and challenges of using an index approach. The benefits of using an index to measure performance are given. The paper concludes with a case study exploring the development of a performance measurement index for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATF).

This is a collection of never-before-seen contraptions that are equal parts brilliant, useful, and ridiculous. None of them exist as actual products, but in a better world, a funnier world, they would all be household essentials.

The history of the dot-com stock rise and fall from an economics reporter and staff writer for The New Yorker . The Internet stock bubble wasn''t just about goggle-eyed day traders trying to get rich on the Nasdaq and goateed twenty-five-year-olds playing wannabe Bill Gates. It was also about an America that believed it had discovered the secret of eternal prosperity: it said something about all of us, and what we thought about ourselves, as the twenty-first century dawned. Business journalist John Cassidy''s Dot.con brings this tumultuous episode to life. Moving from the Cold War Pentagon to Silicon Valley to Wall Street and into the homes of millions of Americans, Cassidy tells the story of the great boom and bust in an authoritative and entertaining narrative. Featuring all the iconic figures of the Internet era—Marc Andreessen, Jeff Bezos, Steve Case, Alan Greenspan, and many others—and with an afterword on the aftermath of the bust— Dot.con is a panoramic and stirring account of human greed and gullibility. "Required reading for generations of B-school students as yet unborn. . . . A marvelous book." — Wall Street Journal "Deserves to be the boom''s standard account. It is informative, perceptive, and gracefully written." — New Republic "The first good book about one of capitalism''s most embarrassing debacles." —Salon.com

Das Platzen der Dotcom-Blase im Herbst 2001 wird häufig als ein Wendepunkt für das Internet bezeichnet. Mit dem Begriff "Web 2.0" ist die Idee einer neuen interaktiven Nutzung des Internets entstanden. Social Media unterstützen die soziale Interaktion mit "User Generated Content" als Ergebnis. Sie umfassen verschiedene Kategorien wie zum Beispiel Online Communities, Blogs, Foren und Wikis. Online Communities spielen eine immer wichtigere Rolle in den Bereichen Marketing und Brand Management, da Verbraucher vermehrt die Interaktion mit der Marke im Gespräch suchen. Brand Communities bieten eine Plattform um produktive Diskussionen über das gemeinsame Interesse der Verbraucher wie auch der Unternehmen zu führen - der Marke. Das Ziel dieser Arbeit ist die Ermittlung der kritischen Erfolgsfaktoren für das Management von Online Communities und die Förderung der eigenen Marke in diesem neuen Medium. Dies wird durch eine quantitative Online-Befragung zur Attraktivität von Online-Gemeinschaften aus Sicht der Nutzer unterstützt. Die Umfrage hat eine Nettobeteiligungsrate von 414 Teilnehmern, von welchen 236 die Umfrage komplett ausfüllten. Unternehmen können den durch Social Media ausgelösten Trend nicht verhindern. Sie können jedoch daran Teil haben, indem Sie das Gespräch mit den Internetbenutzern aufnehmen oder eigene Online Communities erstellen.

This is Klutz''s flagship title - more than 2.5 million copies sold, and every one of them packaged with three aerodynamically sound bean bags. Klutz taught America how to juggle! Now it''s your turn to learn.

Ce livre s''adresse à ceux qui savent à peine où se trouve la pointe d''un crayon... Non, votre cas n''est pas désespéré ! Cette méthode va faire éclater au grand jour vos talents : elle accompagnera vos progrès dans la bonne humeur en vous donnant aussi des idées, des conseils et des encouragements. Dessinez, c''est forcément réussi ! Ou alors, c''est la faute de votre dessin...

Crazy Action Contraptions gives young builders everything they need to create ten marvelous machines. Contains simple instructions and 60 assorted LEGO pieces. Consumable. Illustrations.

Includes activities in magnetism, light wave craziness, optical illusions, hair dryer science, and bacterial stories.

A collection of 33 Icky-Poo activities for the substance that sticks but doesn''t get stuck. Throw it on the wall. It will slime its way down, but it leaves no mess on your hand or the wall. When it gets dirty, just wash it with soap and water. Book comes with one Icky-Poo ball and string.

John Cassidy''s poem ''Walking on Frogs'' could almost be a description of the way his poems work. As the critic Dick Davis has said, they have ''a wary ease'' in which ''placid surfaces mask a buried violence or vitality''. Walking on Frogs is his third book of poems. His second, Night Cries (Bloodaxe Books, 1982), was a Poetry Book Society Recommendation.

An illustrated collection of children''s songs includes such classics as Jambalaya, Frere Jacques, The M.T.A. Song, Swing Low Sweet Chariot, The Chicken Song, and Peace Like a River..