• Learn economics in a simplified manner
• Discover the ten guiding principles of economics
• Understand the nuances of demand and supply
• Gain knowledge about different market structures with global examples
• Know everything about firm theories and cost structures
• Get insights into macroeconomics and the role of aggregate demand
  
  Get an all-encompassing guide to the world of economics

Principles of Economics Essentials You Always Wanted To Know is a complete yet compact for anyone wanting to learn the fundamentals of economics. It equips readers not only with theoretical knowledge but also practical tips and strategies. The book’s conversational tone and easy-to-understand language help readers grasp complex concepts with ease.

The book is especially beneficial for someone wanting to understand how the principles of economics can be applied to real-life decision-making in business, life, and policy making.

The complex concepts in this book are simplified to their easiest essentials and explained with practical examples from all over the world, which makes it suitable for students beginning to pursue the subject academically. On the other hand, the practical tips and usable explanations aim to benefit professionals looking to learn more about economics.

The quiz questions at the end of every chapter help readers test their knowledge. The book also includes readily usable downloadable templates for professionals in the field.

This book is part of the Self-Learning Management Series designed to help students, managers, career switchers, and entrepreneurs learn essential management lessons.

• Understand the different types of organizational structures
• Uncover the myriad roles of a manager
• Know the difference between leaders and managers
• Learn to manage employees and maintain customer relationships
  
  A pragmatic guidebook for ushering into the role of a manager
  

In the 3rd edition of Principles of Management Essentials You Always Wanted To Know, you will uncover the myriad functions of a manager and prepare yourself to take on a managerial role. This new edition has an additional chapter on International Business and Management and multiple-choice quizzes at the end of each chapter.

The book will show you what good managers and leaders look like along with their roles and functions. As a manager, you will learn to become a leader with smart decision-making, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills. Along with getting a working knowledge of quality management, operations, and organizational culture after reading this book, you will also be introduced to the world of business and management outside the borders of your own country in the new chapter on International Business and Management.

The book deals with a yet more important skill that you should have as a manager - people management. Whether it is managing or motivating employees, dealing with vendors, or maintaining good customer relationships, all the key functions of a manager are addressed in the book.

This book will be a useful guide for new managers, undergraduates, entrepreneurs, as well as working professionals for learning the principles of management.

Principles of Management Essentials You Always Wanted To Know is part of the Self-Learning Management series that helps working professionals move into management roles.

• Complete information about the product management role
• A seamless guide to the product journey—from identifying product opportunities to its launch and marketing 
• Practical tools and strategic models used by top PMs to guide decision-making 
• Skills needed to become a top-tier product manager 
• Actionable tips on how to transition into product management and ace your PM interviews

Product Management Essentials You Always Wanted to Know is a clear and practical guide for anyone looking to kickstart their career in product management or strengthen their understanding of the role. Whether you're just starting out or exploring a career shift, this book offers a solid introduction to what product managers do and how they add value to both startups and large organizations.

You'll learn about the key responsibilities of a product manager, what a typical day looks like, and the skills needed to succeed. The book also highlights the cross-functional nature of the role, showing how PMs work across teams—from engineering to marketing—to bring products to life and deliver real impact.

By reading the book, you will get an understanding of the following: 

• Product manager roles and responsibilities and the day in the life of a product manager
• How to identify product opportunities and work cross-functionally across different departments to launch a product into the market
• Frameworks commonly used by product managers to make strategic decisions for the product as well as the overall organization
• Different product management specializations and how to become a top-tier product manager
• How to get into a product management role and crack PM interviews

What does it take to build a successful product—and develop a career in product management?

Product Management Fundamentals for Aspiring Product Managers provides a practical introduction to product strategy, development, and the skills needed to manage products throughout their lifecycle.

Designed for aspiring and early-career product managers, MBA students, project and program managers, Scrum Masters, founders, analysts, consultants, marketing and sales professionals, and technical leads, the book connects foundational concepts with practical applications through examples, case studies, exercises, tips, and online resources.

What You’ll Learn

• Navigate the product lifecycle, from customer needs and market opportunities to strategy, roadmaps, MVPs, launches, go-to-market plans, and post-launch performance.
• Use SWOT, PESTLE, Business Model Canvas, Porter’s Five Forces, 5C Analysis, BCG Matrix, TAM/SAM/SOM, the Pragmatic Marketing Framework, and product requirements documents.
• Understand the role of AI in market analysis, MVP development, customer feedback, and product decisions.
• Explore positioning, pricing, customer interactions, portfolio planning, funnel analysis, customer lifetime value, and lifecycle management.
• Build customer empathy, communication, business acumen, data analysis, negotiation, relationship management, technical knowledge, and leadership without authority.
• Prepare for career transitions, consider whether an MBA is needed, and understand hiring, interviews, networking, mentorship, and career paths.

Whether you are entering product management or strengthening your existing skills, Product Management Fundamentals for Aspiring Product Managers helps you connect product management concepts with the decisions and responsibilities of the role.

• Simplified explanation of concepts
• Chapter Summaries
• Solutions to Practice Exercises
• Practical approaches for application
• Best Practices
• Project Management Templates

A short, simple, and practical guide to understanding how to manage all kinds of projects! 

As employees move into a project management role, they need to learn new skills. These would include management of several different dimensions of a project to deliver the project successfully. Project Management Essentials You Always Wanted to Know: 5th Edition provides the core information about how to manage the complexity of modern projects with improved easy-to-understand explanations, a new WBS template and a new chapter on Agile. The new edition, includes topics such as:

• Project management overview
• Project Initiation - Constraints, Stakeholders, PMO, Life Cycles
• Project Planning - WBS,CPM, Budgeting, Quality, Resources, Communications, Risk, Procurement, Stakeholders
• Project Execution - Audits, Resources, Communications
• Project Monitoring & Controlling - Tracking, Quality Control, Change Control
• Project Closure
• Agile Overview (new)

PSAT/NMSQT Math Practice Questions 2027 

Increase your Math score through structured, exam-aligned, and strategy-based practice for your next PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10. Whether you are just beginning your preparation, working to strengthen specific weak areas, or aiming for a National Merit score, this book gives you a clear path forward.

Focused Practice for Better Results

• 380+ Math questions across all skill areas  
• Chapters organized by the four official Math domains
• Questions arranged into exact skills tested on the exam
• Questions arranged in increasing difficulty:
• Easy
• Medium
• Hard
• Includes 3-month and 6-month study plans to support different prep timelines

Diagnostic + Full-Length Test Support

• Diagnostic Test at the beginning for targeted preparation
• 1 Full-length PSAT Math Test at the end for pacing and test-day readiness

Detailed Explanations for Better Learning 

Most prep books give you the answer. This book teaches you the method.

• Every explanation is written using Vibrant’s 5-step approach to solve questions faster and more precisely.
• The explanations teach you to think through each question instead of using a random approach.

NMSQT Coverage

• Dedicated section for the National Merit Scholarship Program
• Covers eligibility criteria, the Selection Index, and the four levels of recognition

Online Resources

• Companion notes for Math Formulas
• 20 Bonus Hard Questions for advanced practice

Whether used for self-study, classroom instruction, or tutoring support, this book offers a skill-focused, reasoning-driven path to mastering the PSAT/NMSQT Math section.