John Adams
In this Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, David McCullough pays tribute to John Adams' role in forging the American democracy.

Concept of the Corporation
The management manual from 1946 analyzes G.M. as a social institution.

The Long Tail: Why the Future of Business Is Selling Less of More
For retailers, blockbuster is out. Next up? Niche.

The Culture Code: An Ingenious Way to Understand Why People Around the World Buy and Live as They Do
A handbook on how to use cultural cues to hook global consumers.
by Susan Karlin

The Essays of Warren Buffett: Lessons for Corporate America
Make Warren Buffett your investment adviser with 20 years of Berkshire Hathaway's annual reports.
by Megan Barnett

Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage
Morgan Stanley's C.E.O., John Mack, swears by this tale of leadership under extraordinary circumstances.
by Adam Piore

The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the 21st Century
The world is flat, according to Thomas Friedman. Sorry, Columbus.
by Darren Dahl

The Origin and Evolution of New Businesses
Where do most successful startup ideas come from? Other companies.
by Darren Dahl

The Way to Wealth and Other Writings on Finance
Healthy, wealthy, wise, and frugal: Ben Franklin's guide to life.
by Adam Piore

The Wisdom of Crowds: Why the Many Are Smarter Than the Few and How Collective Wisdom Shapes Business, Economies, Societies, and Nations
In business, 20 heads are better than two, according to James Surowiecki.
by Darren Dahl

 Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. Abraham Lincoln made his enemies part of his cabinet.
by Adam Piore