Confessions of an Advertising Man vs. Why We Sleep

Confessions of an Advertising Man

David Ogilvy was considered the "father of advertising" and a creative genius by many of the biggest global brands. First published in 1963, this seminal book revolutionized the world of advertising and became a bible for the 1960s ad generation. It also became an international bestseller, translated into 14 languages. Fizzing with Ogilvy's pioneering ideas and inspirational philosophy, it covers not only advertising, but also people management, corporate ethics, and office politics, and forms an essential blueprint for good practice in business.

Why We Sleep

By Mathew Walker - We sleep 1/3 of our life yet understand so little about it...

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