Books

How to put AI agents in production without ending up in the news. A field guide to bounded AI autonomy, MCP security, and AgentSecOps.

The first book that addresses engineering management specifically for the AI-native era. Classic EM books like The Manager's Path and An Elegant Puzzle predate agentic coding tools — this one starts where they left off. Every chapter produces a concrete artifact: a hiring rubric, a performance calibration guide, a budget template, a rollout plan. By the end, you have a complete management playbook for leading engineering teams where agents write most of the code.

Power rarely appears where decisions are made. It flows through beliefs, institutions, and agendas long before anyone argues or votes. The Architecture of Power reveals how influence moves through social structures, shaping who leads, who follows, and what feels inevitable. Once you can see it, change becomes possible.

Make ISO 45001 easier to understand and put into practice. This practical guide breaks down every clause into clear, actionable steps, helping organizations build a safety management system that works in the real world and protects people while supporting business goals.

A practical guide to turning ISO 14001:2015 from a certification exercise into a management system that delivers real results. Learn how to build an effective EMS, avoid unnecessary bureaucracy and common pitfalls and improve environmental performance while creating lasting business value.

Build a quality management system that works in the real world. This practical guide to ISO 9001:2015 takes you from the basics through implementation, certification and continual improvement, with clear explanations, practical examples and guidance on what the standard actually requires.

INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION: A Practical Guide to Market Selection, Entry Strategy, and Investment Decisions provides a structured, real-world framework for taking businesses global. Designed for executives and strategists, this guide navigates the complexities of evaluating international markets, selecting optimal entry structures, and making high-stakes investment decisions. It transforms abstract global growth ambitions into an actionable roadmap for sustainable foreign market expansion.

Build, implement and sustain an AS/EN 9100-compliant Quality Management System with confidence. This practical guide takes you from planning and implementation through certification and ongoing improvement, with clear guidance, aerospace context and insights grounded in authoritative industry sources.

"No sale built on deception ever truly lasts."In a profession too often defined by stereotypes of manipulation and short-cuts—here is the reminder that changes everything: ethics is not a constraint on good selling; it is its very foundation.From the first prospecting call to the years-long relationship that follows, Ethics in Selling shows how integrity becomes your greatest competitive advantage. Through honest persuasion, transparent practice, and unwavering respect for the customer, you don't just close a sale—you build a career.Whether navigating grey areas, standing firm under pressure, or leading a team to higher standards—this is the guide to selling well, selling honestly, and succeeding for the long term.

You cannot execute Adult commands on the Universe's architecture. Upgrade your Mental OS and cure System Overload with this 10-page master blueprint.

People do not quit organizations—they quit feeling unseen. This book proves compassion is not weakness: it is the most powerful, sustainable strategy for earning trust, unlocking full potential, and building something that lasts.

Could you tell someone your bank password right now? If you can, that is the problem this guide fixes.

Every snowboarder already has what it takes to build something real — you just haven't been told how to point it in a new direction. This practical, no-fluff guide turns your mountain talent into 30+ legitimate business ideas across media, apparel, events, and fabrication. No business degree required — just the same resilience and creativity you already bring to snowboarding.

AI search is changing how customers discover what to buy, who to trust and which businesses to choose. The AI Visibility Handbook gives you a practical roadmap to get found, cited and recommended across ChatGPT, Google, Gemini, Perplexity and more. No hype, just clear strategies you can put to work.

What if you could legally keep more of what you earn? The Lawful Tax Advantage breaks down tax planning in the US and Germany in clear, practical terms. From deductions and retirement accounts to business structures and cross-border planning, learn how to make smarter tax decisions without falling for gimmicks or crossing the line.