Swappsies: Books I’ve read that might do someone else some good.

3 Dec, 2008  |  Written by Anton  |  under Events

I love books and they are always an inspiration to me and I have been thinking lately about our current economically challenging times. I’ve decided that once I’ve read some of them I should pass them on to others to use and enjoy. Some of these were great for me some were ok, some I don’t mind if they get swapped on to someone else and one or two I’ll definitely want back to read again.

The E MythMichael E. Gerber

A great read for those starting one man shows or any other small business

first, break all the rulesMarcus Buckingham & Curt Coffman

Nifty little book highlighting the idea that really great managers don’t do the same as everyone else.

50 Management ideas you need to knowEdward Russell-Walling

This is an interesting overview of different management techniques that have been used throughout the years.

The SearchJohn Battelle

Great book on the story of the search industry

Screw it Let’s Do itRichard Branson

Simplistic book about the start of the Virgin empire. You can have this one if you want it.

The DipSeth Godin

Got this one in an airport before I knew who Seth Godin was. Interesting ideas and it certainly makes you think.

PowerlinesSteve Cone

A look at various different ad campaigns throughout history and how choice of words was often so important to great brands.

Words That WorkDr. Frank Luntz

Another book on the use of language

The Little Red Book of Sales AnswersJeffrey Gitomer

A simple easy to follow guide on how to make sales work. It’s laid out in a way that makes it easy to dip in and out of. No simple answers just how to work hard and smart. This is a personal favourite. I’ll swap this but will want it back. Recommend you buy it.

OK well if you’re interested in any of these as I said leave comment indicating the book you’d like and what you want to swap for it and whether I can swap it on or you want it back.

I’ll happily arrange a book for book swap if you’ve got something interesting to offer. This isn’t an exhaustive list just a selection for now I’ll do another one later. If you have no interest in these books then why not do your own swap post so I can see what interesting books you have and I might have something else to offer you.

6 Responses so far | Have Your Say!

  1. James Corbett  |  December 3rd, 2008 at 8:56 am #

    Great idea Anton. I’m planning on bringing two other Seth Godin books to OpenCoffee Limerick tomorrow (if I can find them).

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  2. Anton  |  December 3rd, 2008 at 12:38 pm #

    Unfortunately I won’t be there James. I have meetings in Dublin tomorrow morning.

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  3. James Corbett  |  December 3rd, 2008 at 12:51 pm #

    But, but, but you said on LinkedIn Events that you would :-(

    No problem, g’luck in Dublin ;)

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  4. Anton  |  December 6th, 2008 at 9:34 am #

    BTW I’d be interested in the Seth Godin books if you’re interested in any of these

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  5. Scott Mahler  |  December 16th, 2008 at 8:19 pm #

    Wow, what a great idea. I do this all the time, or actually I give books away that I’ve already read. I did it in college as well, great way to save money. Unfortunately for me, I don’t have any at the momen, as I said, I give them all away. I will definitly keep this in mind for when I’m stocked back up.

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  6. Derry O Donnell  |  January 1st, 2009 at 5:18 pm #

    Great idea, I like it. Books on offer (can’t think about exact names) About Google, Richard Bransons Autobiography, A book about Michael O Leary, The 7 habits of highly effective people, Bill Cullens book and a few more. Reluctant to give away as they are my board of directors, ie. when faced with an issue I ask “what would they do?”

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