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

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 Myth – Michael E. Gerber

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

first, break all the rules – Marcus 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 know – Edward Russell-Walling

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

The Search – John Battelle

Great book on the story of the search industry

Screw it Let’s Do it – Richard Branson

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

The Dip – Seth Godin

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

Powerlines – Steve Cone

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

Words That Work – Dr. Frank Luntz

Another book on the use of language

The Little Red Book of Sales Answers – Jeffrey 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.