Anderson, Chris

"[The author] shows how the same technologies that have bred negativity can also be mobilized as an exponential force for good, to create chain reactions of generous behavior. Every day, remarkable stories of individual acts of kindness have sparked remarkable ripple effects when shared online, achieving a level of impact never before possible. This book captures some of the most inspiring such stories, revealing their potential to solve problems and make people happier in the process. [The author] offers readers a playbook to fine-tune these actions, to take generosity from invisible to transformative"--Provided by publisher.

"[This book] includes everything teens need to persuade, inspire, and inform others, from preparation pointers and visual cues to notes on tackling pre-talk jitters and avoiding procrastination"--Provided by publisher.

Reveals that a new industrial revolution is under way using open-source design, 3-D printing and micro-manufacturing techniques to create products in small batches, often customized at higher margins.

Reveals "micro-manufacturing" as the Western business world's most significant trend for the next decade, explaining how today's entrepreneurs will be using Web principles, from open source design to 3D printing, to create smaller, competitive product batches.

Describes certain business and economic models that are often applied in relation to wealth distribution, arguing that products that are in low demand or have low sales volume can collectively make up a market share that rivals the relatively few current bestsellers.