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Dealing with China: An Insider Unmasks the New Economic Superpower

**A compelling and insightful look into the heart of China's economic rise, penned by a man who has walked the path alongside its leaders.**

Unprecedented Access, Unparalleled Insights

**Henry M. Paulson Jr., former U.S. Treasury Secretary and Goldman Sachs CEO, offers a unique perspective on China's economic transformation. His unparalleled access to the country's political and business elite, including its three most recent heads of state, provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the inner workings of the world's second-largest economy.**

Paulson's decades-long engagement with China, from his pivotal role in opening up the country to private enterprise to his critical negotiations during the global financial crisis, gives him a deep understanding of the complex dynamics at play.

Unraveling the Enigma of China's Success

**Through a blend of personal anecdotes, incisive analysis, and keen observation, Paulson addresses key questions that have captivated the world:**

* **How did China become an economic superpower so quickly?** Paulson reveals the intricate interplay of government policy, market forces, and the relentless ambition of the Chinese people.

* **How does business really get done in China?** He delves into the unique challenges and opportunities presented by China's state-controlled capitalism, offering valuable insights for Western businesses seeking to navigate this complex market.

* **What are the best ways for Western business and political leaders to work with, compete with, and benefit from China?** Paulson provides practical advice and strategic guidance for navigating the complex relationship between China and the West.

* **How can the U.S. negotiate with and influence China given its authoritarian rule, its massive environmental concerns, and its huge population's unrelenting demands for economic growth and security?** Paulson examines the geopolitical landscape, analyzing the challenges and opportunities for cooperation and competition between the two superpowers.

A Must-Read for Anyone Seeking to Understand China

**"Dealing with China" is a compelling and timely read for anyone seeking to understand the forces shaping the global economy. It offers a nuanced perspective on China's rise, exploring both the opportunities and challenges it presents. Paulson's insightful analysis and engaging writing style make this a book that will stay with you long after you've finished reading.**

**This book is a must-read for:**

* Business leaders seeking to understand the complexities of the Chinese market and engage effectively with Chinese counterparts.

* Policymakers and analysts interested in navigating the geopolitical landscape shaped by China's growing influence.

* Anyone seeking a deeper understanding of China's economic transformation and its implications for the world.

<p>The Breakthrough</p>

<p>Follow along as this&nbsp;New York Times&nbsp;bestselling author details the astonishing scientific discovery of the code to unleashing the human immune system to fight in this "captivating and heartbreaking" book (The Wall Street Journal).</p>

<p>For decades, scientists have puzzled over one of medicine's most confounding mysteries: Why doesn't our immune system recognize and fight cancer the way it does other diseases, like the common cold?</p>

<p>As it turns out, the answer to that question can be traced to a series of tricks that cancer has developed to turn off normal immune responses -- tricks that scientists have only recently discovered and learned to defeat. The result is what many are calling cancer's "penicillin moment," a revolutionary discovery in our understanding of cancer and how to beat it.</p>

<p>In&nbsp;The Breakthrough,&nbsp;New York Times&nbsp;bestselling author of&nbsp;The Good Nurse&nbsp;Charles Graeber guides readers through the revolutionary scientific research bringing immunotherapy out of the realm of the miraculous and into the forefront of twenty-first-century medical science. As advances in the fields of cancer research and the human immune system continue to fuel a therapeutic arms race among biotech and pharmaceutical research centers around the world, the next step -- harnessing the wealth of new information to create modern and more effective patient therapies -- is unfolding at an unprecedented pace, rapidly redefining our relationship with this all-too-human disease.</p>

<p>Groundbreaking, riveting, and expertly told,&nbsp;The Breakthrough&nbsp;is the story of the game-changing scientific discoveries that unleash our natural ability to recognize and defeat cancer, as told through the experiences of the patients, physicians, and cancer immunotherapy researchers who are on the front lines. This is the incredible true story of the race to find a cure, a dispatch from the life-changing world of modern oncological science, and a brave new chapter in medical history.</p>

<p>Emotion By Design: Creative Leadership Lessons From A Life At Nike</p>

<p>Innovative strategies for success from former Nike CMO Greg Hoffman, who had a major hand in crafting Nike’s singular brand and was instrumental in its most high-profile breakthrough campaigns.</p>

<p>In EMOTION BY DESIGN, Hoffman shares lessons and stories on the power of creativity drawn from almost three decades of experience within Nike. A celebration of ingenuity and a call-to-arms for brand-builders to rediscover the human element in forming consumer bonds, EMOTION BY DESIGN is an insider’s guide to unlocking inspiration within a brand and building stronger emotional connections with consumers, using Hoffman’s three favorite guiding principles:</p>

<p>- Creativity is a Team Sport

- Dare to be Remembered

-&nbsp;Leave a Legacy, Not Just a Memory</p>

<p>Over the course of a twenty-seven-year Nike career—from intern to Chief Marketing Officer—Hoffman led teams in shaping and expressing Nike’s brand voice and identity through storytelling and experiences. Every story was distinct, yet the result was always the same: a strong emotional attachment between products and people—quite literally emotion by design.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With fascinating stories about Nike’s most famous campaigns, EMOTION BY DESIGN shares Hoffman’s philosophy and principles on how to create an empowering brand that resonates deeply with people by unlocking the creativity within your organization and unleashing it out into the world.</p>

<p>Valley Of Genius: The Uncensored History Of Silicon Valley, As Told By The Hackers, Founders, And Freaks Who Made It Boom</p>

<p>Rarely has one economy asserted itself as swiftly--and as aggressively--as the entity we now know as Silicon Valley. Built with a seemingly permanent culture of reinvention, Silicon Valley does not fight change; it embraces it, and now powers the American economy and global innovation.</p>

<p>So how did this omnipotent and ever-morphing place come to be? It was not by planning. It was, like many an empire before it, part luck, part timing, and part ambition. And part pure, unbridled genius...</p>

<p>Drawing on over two hundred in-depth interviews, VALLEY OF GENIUS takes readers from the dawn of the personal computer and the internet, through the heyday of the web, up to the very moment when our current technological reality was invented. The book interweaves stories of invention and betrayal, overnight success and underground exploits, to tell the story of Silicon Valley like it has never been told before. These are the stories that Valley insiders tell each other: the tall tales that are all, improbably, true.</p>