Conquering Complexity in Your Business: How Wal-Mart, Toyota, and Other Top Companies Are Breaking Through the Ceiling on Profits and Growth

By Stephen A. Wilson, WG’00, and Michael L. George

McGraw-Hill (2004)

“This is an important book that should be read by every CEO. [It] is not just about reducing costs; it’s fundamentally about growing revenues and creating economic value by serving your customers effectively.”- Lou Giuliano, Chairman, President and CEO, ITT Industries

Corn Bread Nation 2: The United States of Barbecue

By Lolis Eric Elie, W’85

The University of North Carolina Press (2004)

“[A] satisfying celebration of Southern cuisine and culture. . . . the tones and topics (politics, race, religion, etc.) are as varied as the barbecue styles you’d find from Texas to the Carolinas.”- Publisher’s Weekly

New Markets, New Strategies: Wealth-Building Habits for Intelligent Investing

By Jason Trennert, WG’96

McGraw-Hill (2005)

Provides fresh insights to the world of investing . . . a must-read.”- Lawrence Kudlow, cohost, CNBC’s “Kudlow & Cramer”

Bullet Points: Using Military Tactics and Strategies to Drive Your Business to Victory!

By Kevyn DeMartino, WG’95

Barrymore Press (2004)

“The current economy is ultra-competitive. DeMartino provides real insight into the tactical and aggressive mindset a company must adhere to in order to thrive.”- Ted Ackerley, Partner, Ackerley Partners LLC

The Debt Threat: How Debt Is Destroying the Developing World

By Noreena Hertz, WG’91

HarperCollins (2004)

“Noreena Hertz’s book is a new clarion call for the cancellation of the odious and unpayable debt of underdeveloped countries. Its message must reach the highest corridors of power . . . .” – Desmond M. Tutu, Archbishop Emeritus, Cape Town

Clinical Management Systems: A Guide for Deployment

By Jeffrey Blander, W’93, and Bryan Bergeron

HIMSS (2004)

“For those looking to avoid unnecessary delays during the clinical software deployment process, the authors provide solutions for deploying leading-edge technologies.”
– Publisher