Foster Business

Data science experts Foster Provost and Tom Fawcett, Data Science for Business introduces the fundamental principles of data science, and walks you through the "data-analytic thinking" necessary for extracting useful knowledge and business value from the data you collect. This guide also helps you understand the many data-mining techniques in use today.

Most people struggle with AI because they don't know how to talk to it. This hands-on beginner's guide gives you the tools, confidence, and structure to get real results from today's most powerful AI tools, no tech skills required. The AI Workshop is your plain-language guide to mastering prompt engineering, the skill that turns vague AI requests into powerful results. Whether you're a student, business owner, creative professional, or simply curious about AI, this book shows you how to stop guessing and start getting consistent, high-quality outputs.

Stop Asking AI Questions and Start Delegating Real Work Most people treat AI like a fancy search engine. Ask a question, get an answer, repeat. But what if you could hand off an entire project and come back to finished deliverables? Claude Cowork for Beginners shows you how to transform Anthropic's Claude from a chatbot into an autonomous digital coworker that operates safely in your folders, connects to your tools, and produces real results while you focus on higher-value work. Written by Ryan Foster, a solutions engineer with nine years of enterprise AI implementation experience, this ...

*** WINNER OF THE 2025 GOODY BUSINESS BOOK AWARD FOR 'BUSINESS - TRAVEL AND HOSPITALITY' *** INTRODUCING 25 REAL-LIFE STORIES THAT REVEAL THE RULES FOR WORKING SUCCESSFULLY ACROSS CULTURES There is no excuse for cultural ignorance in the 21st century. The greatest factor affecting the success or...

"Hang on for this completely unexpected hard-hitting ride!"—Fresh Fiction Not needing him won’t stop her from wanting him… Trucker Sterling (Star) Parson is no stranger to the challenges a woman faces, both in her industry and in life. But she can take care of herself. She’s never...

One of the most powerful of the Seth books, Seth Speaks is an essential guide to conscious living. It clearly and powerfully articulates the furthest reaches of human potential and presents the concept that we are independent of our physical image and have access to intuitional knowledge and other dimensions of reality. Seth Speaks has withstood the test of time and is still considered one of the most dynamic and brilliant maps of inner reality and human potential available today.

What is most important to your success as a sales or business professional? Is it education, experience, product knowledge, job title, territory, or business dress? Is it your company's reputation, product, price, marketing collateral, delivery lead times, in stock ratios, service guarantees, management strength, or warehouse location? Is it testimonials, the latest Forbes write up, or brand awareness? Is it the investment in the latest CRM software, business 2.0 tools, or social media strategy?

A fascinating look at Hollywood’s most turbulent decade and the demise of the studio system—set against the boom of the post–World War II years, the Cold War, and the atomic age—and the movies that reflected the seismic shifts “The definitive book on 1950s Hollywood.” —Booklist...

Discover how to start and successfully manage your business as a notary public and loan signing agent, turning your passion into a stable and rewarding source of income. Are you tired of working for someone else and craving financial independence? Are you seeking a way to create a fulfilling venture that lets you take charge of your time? This book is here to help you achieve these goals and more.

Are you a developer, consultant, or freelancer tired of competing on price? While others chase viral AI apps, smart practitioners are building custom AI agents for businesses and charging premium retainers. This book shows you exactly how to join them. The OpenClaw AI Assistant for Freelancers is your complete playbook for building a high-ticket AI automation consulting business. Author Ryan Foster, a veteran solutions engineer, reveals the exact system he uses to land clients who pay $5,000 per month for custom AI agents that solve real business problems.

They actually have vastly different styles and backgrounds. Yet despite their differences, great managers share one common trait: They don’t hesitate to break virtually every rule held sacred by conventional wisdom. They don’t believe that, with enough training, a person can achieve anything he sets his mind to. They don’t try to help people overcome their weaknesses. And, yes, they even play favorites. In this longtime management bestseller, Gallup presents the remarkable findings of its massive in-depth study of great managers.

ghSMART, the bestselling team behind Who: The A Method for Hiring, returns with a breakthrough formula for how the best leaders and teams deliver results. “ghSMART is the world’s top firm for helping leaders hire talented teams and run them at full power. Nothing is more important...

Looking for a recession proof business? Interested in opening your own Group Home because you like the idea of helping people in need and you've heard stories about how much money there is to make but you just don't know where to start?Starting Your Own Group Home Made Easy! Contains actual Adult Foster Care Home Paperwork that has been used to License multiple Adult Group homes servicing the Elderly, Developmentally Disabled, Physically & Mentally Handicapped. The Group Home Industry is very lucrative and also highly competitive so most people already involved in making money from Group ...

The true story of a man, who at age 10, ran away from home and for five years, he survived on the streets of Kampala, Uganda, a city of 1.5 million. One man saw potential in him, supported Peter through school, and forever altered Peter's outlook in every possible way. Since then, Peter's turn-around story only becomes more remarkable. In Now I Am Known, Peter reveals the transformational power of taking risks, learning to forgive, overcoming self-doubt, and believing in a better future marked by optimism and purpose.

On Board: The Modern Playbook for Corporate Governance is the ultimate guide for corporate directors, executives, governance professionals, and students navigating today's fast-evolving business landscape. Written by a seasoned corporate director, investment banker, and expert witness in corporate litigation, this essential resource delivers a historical perspective, data-driven insights and stories from inside boardrooms on board leadership, fiduciary duties, CEO issues, regulatory compliance, and governance best practices.

In Paralegals Should Be Millionaires, legal entrepreneur and paralegal powerhouse Jaclyn Foster delivers a bold and practical roadmap for paralegals ready to ditch traditional limits and step into entrepreneurial success. Whether you're a freelance paralegal, in-house paralegal, legal assistant, or law student exploring your options—this book will shake up how you think about your role in the legal industry and what’s possible for your future.

For anyone seeking to live life to its fullest potential, Blind Ambition is an eye-opening account of a tech industry executive who overcame fear and hopelessness to turn his blindness disability into a powerful, competitive strength. While most people were preparing for the adventure of adult...

How Extreme Sports Athletes Foster Flow for Success in Athletics, Business, and Daily LifeHave you always wanted to transform your performance through the power of flow and embodied practice? Would you like to learn remarkable flow and peak performance mental training that will empower you to shape your body and mind for longer, healthier, and happier experiences? If you've been looking for a practical flow book that will boost your potential to achieve success, then keep reading—this book is for you! Introducing Mastering Embodied Flow Mindset: Unleashing Peak Performance Potential in ...

Turn Your Technical Skills Into Real Revenue in the Booming AI Agent Economy The AI gold rush has shifted from massive platforms to modular, local solutions. In 2026, the biggest opportunity for developers and indie makers isn't building the next unicorn startup. It's creating small, focused extensions for OpenClaw AI agents that solve real problems for thousands of users. Sell OpenClaw AI Agent Skills is your complete blueprint for monetizing technical expertise in the ClawHub marketplace. Written by solutions engineer Ryan Foster, who has spent years implementing AI in messy enterprise ...

***WARNING: DO NOT READ THIS BOOK UNLESS YOU WANT MORE BUTTS IN YOUR CHAIR AND LESS ANXIETY!**** --- In an age of social media and instant communications, it often seems as if your work goes unnoticed. It always looks like every other hairstylist you know has a much easier time attracting clients. But do they?

Add that to the constant barrage of confusing and incomplete information our industry is subjected to, and it’s no wonder that you are feeling overwhelmed, over-worked and under-paid. We are continuously exposed to marketing education that sounds good in theory, but is outdated...