"Panasonic". One of the most powerful Japanese consumer electronics companies. They prospered, failed-and then, they came back. How did one CEO save this huge and nearly bankrupt company plagued with such complicated problems in just two years? Discover his unconventional strategy and recovery plan.

This book introduces a method for conducting management meetings that will bring dramatic improvements to a company in a short period of time. This is a revolutionized meetings. "'Wow!' Meetings" is ideal for business managers and executives who are looking for ways to boost the performance and profitability of their organization and enhance the satisfaction of their clients as well as their employees. This book is a standout in its genre and has attracted a wide audience in Japan, with a total printing so far of 120,000 copies.

This book is written for ordinary people, such as students, office workers and housewives, who want to understand the key points of the Japanese banking industry, based on facts and figures. With a lot of charts and tables, this book clearly explains the recent history and current situation of the banking industry, and gives hints about future trends.

Kenji Takagi is said to be both "the most notorious" and "the most generous" loan shark in Tokyo's underworld. Good men and villains visit him seeking his advice and help; not only as a shylock but also as a fixer, a friend, and a mentor. Glimpse the colorful twists and turns of Kenji's life. His temper is murderously violent but his belief in being a good human being always stays his hand.

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The hero of Afghanistan, Ahmad Shah Masoud. An unparalleled commander, feared as the "Lion of Panjshir" during the war with the Soviet Army, Massoud waged a fierce war against the Taliban, a regime strongly supported by Pakistan, as the chief commander of the anti-Taliban United Islamic Front for the Salvation of Afghanistan (Northern Alliance). He was revered by many for not only his military genius, but also his good-natured character.