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Des Moines Public Library business book pick: “Possible: How We Survive (and Thrive) in an Age of Conflict,” by William Ury

Why you should read it: From the author of one of the world’s best-selling books on negotiation comes a common-sense guide to dealing with conflict in a constructive, productive way in life and in business. In nearly every area of modern society, we are fighting more and collaborating less, and Ury, one of the top experts in the field, offers methods to transform conflict into possibilities. The book combines usable frameworks with powerful storytelling.