The Quest: Energy, Security, and the Remaking of the Modern World (Revised, Updated)
| Quantity | Price | Discount |
|---|---|---|
| List Price | $37.95 |
$37.95
Book Information
| Publisher: | Penguin Press |
|---|---|
| Publish Date: | 09/20/2011 |
| Pages: | 816 |
| ISBN-13: | 9781594202834 |
| ISBN-10: | 1594202834 |
| Language: | English |
What We're Saying
Over the course of this week, we will be introducing, by category, the candidates for the 2011 800-CEO-READ Business Book Awards. Even though only one of the candidates can win the big prize, good business books deserve an audience, and perhaps one on this list will be the winning book. . READ FULL DESCRIPTION
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The Quest: Energy, Security, and the Remaking of the Modern World by Daniel Yergin, The Penguin Press, 816 Pages, $37. 95, Hardcover, September 2011, ISBN 9781594202834 For almost thirty years, I have made a living telling people about business books that are important. There are nearly 11,000 business books published each year, so this job requires me to make quick judgments based on those years of experience. READ FULL DESCRIPTION
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