Mark Stevens Knihy

The book provides an in-depth exploration of Francis Bacon's life and art, highlighting his significant impact on 20th-century painting. It chronicles his journey from a troubled childhood in Ireland to becoming an iconic figure in modern art, detailing his vibrant social life across various cultural hubs. Through extensive interviews and research, it reveals Bacon's struggles with his identity, his artistic evolution, and his complex relationships with other art movements. This comprehensive biography presents a nuanced portrait of a private yet flamboyant artist and his groundbreaking work.

Traces the career of abstract expressionist Willem De Kooning, discussing his personal life with wife Elaine Fried, and his battle with alcoholism and Alzheimer's disease

Summarizes what is taught at the renowned management school, focusing on decision making, global competition, corporate finance, organizational competence, and teamwork.

• Stop throwing thousand-dollar bills out the window and camouflaging spending as marketing—demand that the money spent on marketing bring in more money in return.• Cut through the myths that claim marketing is about advertising, public relations, or direct mail—learn that it is about growing the revenue, profit, and valuation of the business.• Fire your advertising agency if it even thinks about applying for a Clio or other creative award.• Implement the marketing moratorium—stop all marketing until you know how each component of your program justifies itself in dollars and cents.

Carl Icahn stieg aus bescheidenen Verhältnissen zu einem der erfolgreichsten Investoren der Welt auf. CEOs aus aller Welt werden nervös, wenn sie die Worte „Carl Icahn ist am Telefon“ hören – galt und gilt er doch als „Barbar“, der sich massiv in die Unternehmensführung einmischt. „King Icahn“ ist das einzige Buch, das je über Icahn geschrieben wurde. Es enthüllt die Hintergrundgeschichte des größten Finanziers seiner Generation, sein wahres Motiv, es mit der CEO-Elite aufzunehmen, sowie seine Lieben, Fehden, Eigenheiten und intellektuelle Brillanz. Ein Blick hinter die Kulissen und ein Lehrbuch für alle Anleger, Investoren und Manager.