We function in a “fast; quick; faster than that” era. We barely have time to read Tweets, much less blog posts, and essays, and case studies. Books? We’re simply too busy. They belong in yesteryear’s learning stacks. But, hold on -- not so fast, says Randy Mayeux who has been one-half of the First Friday Book Synopsis team, presenting one new business book briefing each month since 1988. Big issues call for deep understanding. The best business books allow us to probe in in-depth ways, put those issues into greater context, and then dive more deeply for those much-needed solutions. The study of good business books will help you become more ready, more fully equipped, to tackle the challenges of this ever-changing business environment. He will answer which books are best and how do we identify the best book for the pressing issue and challenge of the hour.