Resource Revolution
- 272 pages
- 10 hours of reading
How to turn the problem of scarce resources into an opportunity to vastly improve your company's performance, by two top McKinsey consultants.
Paul Carroll Book order
Paul Carroll is a dedicated historian whose work primarily explores Canadian history, with a notable focus on the maritime heritage of the Great Lakes. His approach is characterized by meticulous research and a commitment to crafting comprehensive historical narratives. Carroll often collaborates with fellow writers, contributing his expertise as an editor and researcher to enrich the final publications. His distinctive style offers readers a detailed and engaging exploration of often-overlooked historical subjects.
- 2014
- 2010
The narrative follows the steamer "Wexford," which captivated audiences while transporting cargo across the Great Lakes. Its last voyage is marked by missed chances for rescue, ultimately resulting in disaster. Paul Carroll delves into the vessel's history and the ensuing debate regarding the preservation of the wreck, highlighting themes of maritime tragedy and the complexities of historical conservation.
- 2008
Analyzes the costly mistakes of companies throughout the past quarter century to counsel business professionals on what not to do, in a guide that profiles key strategy failures and challenges popular beliefs about leadership, luck, and effective execution. 25,000 first printing.
- 1999
Baroque Woodwind Instruments
A Guide to Their History, Repertoire and Basic Technique
- 200 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Focusing on the evolution of woodwind instruments from the late 17th to the 18th century, this book explores the burgeoning amateur market and the rise in professional performance standards. It offers a historical overview of the flute, oboe, recorder, and bassoon, along with a repertoire list for each instrument. The guide also includes basic playing techniques, catering to students, professionals, and amateurs, while providing advice on acquiring reproduction instruments. Its insights stem from 18th-century wind tutors, making it a unique resource in the field.
- 1993
This is the inside story of why one of the most successful enterprises in business history no longer performs to expectations.Savage cuts have been made in its workforce worldwide.
