[This Week's Books] 'Moheom-ui Seo' and Others
The Book of Adventure
The author is the younger brother of SoftBank Chairman Masayoshi Son. He founded a startup related to the internet in 1996 while attending university and is currently working in that field. With a strong interest in social projects, he established the global community 'VIVITA' in 2016 to provide children with a creative learning environment. This book was written with the hope that children will enjoy doing what they want as if playing and find their dreams. The inspiration for writing came from witnessing children in Korean educational settings unable to clearly answer questions about their dreams and goals. (Written by Son Tae-jang / Translated by Kim Eun-hye / Wikibooks)
Saudi Arabia Again Now
Saudi Arabia began undergoing rapid changes after King Salman bin Abdulaziz ascended the throne in 2015 and his son Mohammed bin Salman took real power. Large-scale projects such as 'Vision 2030' and 'NEOM City' were announced one after another, and the country gained attention by relaxing regulations on women's clothing and recruiting football stars like Ronaldo and Neymar. The author witnessed Saudi Arabia's rapid transformation while working for 13 years at the local branch of a domestic construction company. This book examines the changes in Saudi Arabia and forecasts its future direction. (Written by Park In-sik / East Asia Publishing)
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Peter Drucker's Success Principles for One-Person Businesses
It is the era of one-person businesses. Nine out of ten startups are one-person businesses. However, seven out of ten fail within five years of founding. This book introduces seven success principles for one-person businesses by applying the theories of Peter Drucker, the father of management. The author is an entrepreneur who runs a consulting company supporting solo entrepreneurs and individual business owners. He shares secrets learned from interviewing over 3,000 entrepreneurs in the startup field over 18 years. (Written by Amada Yukihiro / Translated by Woo Da-hye / Secret House)
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