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[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Tells the story of a Gambian woman who came up with a way to recycle the plastic bags that had littered the landscape in her nation, an act that saved the environment and transformed her community. Includes author's note, Wolof glossary and pronunciation guide, and timeline.
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c1999
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Start a profitable company making the natural products you love. Professional soapmaker Sandy Maine shares her business-building methods and inspiring philosophy to help you turn your passion into a vocation. Taking the mystery out of entrepreneurship, Maine provides clear advice on how to develop a sound business plan, identify your client base, create attractive packaging, set prices, manage an accounting system, employ staff, and much more. Get...
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[2021].
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From leadership expert Dr. Jim Loehr, strengthen your moral and ethical character for outstanding leadership results with this must-have set. Leading with Character: 10 Minutes a Day to a Brilliant Legacy At the end of your life, how are you likely to be remembered? Chances are that people won’t be praising your money, power, and status. Instead, the people you’ve impacted will remember you for your compassion and personal strength—in...
2065) Sea state: a memoir
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Pub. Date
[2021].
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"A stunning and brutally honest memoir that shines a light on what happens when female desire conflicts with a culture of masculinity in crisis In her midthirties and newly free from a terrible relationship, Tabitha Lasley quit her job at a London magazine, packed her bags, and poured her savings into a six-month lease on an apartment in Aberdeen, Scotland. She decided to make good on a long-deferred idea for a book about oil rigs and the men who...
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[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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In this title, unwrap the life of jelly pioneers the Smucker family! Readers will follow the Smuckers' journey as the family's products advanced from apple cider and apple butter to jams, jellies, peanut butter, and even coffee! Learn about the family's Basic Beliefs and its commitment to family values in its business and advertising. A helpful timeline, a glossary, and an index supplement historical and color photos.
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Pub. Date
[2015]
Description
Andrew Keen offers a comprehensive look at what the Internet is doing to our lives. He traces the technological and economic history of the Internet, from its founding in the 1960s to the creation of the World Wide Web, through the waves of start-ups and the rise of the big data companies to the increasing attempts to monetize almost every human activity.
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Pub. Date
2015.
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With one side of the political aisle proposing increasingly more socialistic and anti-capitalistic ideas, the other side has been quick to defend our country's great economic model, with good reason. Capitalism--spanning a spectrum from laissez faire to authoritarian--shapes the market economies of all the wealthiest and fastest-growing nations. But does that mean it is perfect as is, and that we would not all benefit from an honest evaluation and...
2069) Pro athlete pay equity
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Pub. Date
2021.
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"Describes the pay gap between professional male and female athletes, including the history of the pay gap, reasons it still persists, and steps athletes are taking to reduce the gap. Includes critical "Think About It" questions and "Case Study" special features"--
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Pub. Date
[2014]
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"The bestselling authors of the classic Difficult Conversations teach us how to turn evaluations, advice, criticisms, and coaching into productive listening and learning We swim in an ocean of feedback. Bosses, colleagues, customers-but also family, friends, and in-laws-they all have "suggestions" for our performance, parenting, or appearance. We know that feedback is essential for healthy relationships and professional development-but we dread...
2071) How I built this: the unexpected paths to success from the world's most inspiring entrepreneurs
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2020.
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"Based on the ... NPR podcast How I Built This with Guy Raz, this book offers ... insights and inspiration from the world's top entrepreneurs on how to start, launch, and build a successful venture"--
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Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
Why not make money off that empty room? Home-hosting platforms like Airbnb have inspired millions of homeowners to start a vacation rental business. One room is all it takes to generate real income-if you know what you're doing. The short-stay marketplace has grown increasingly competitive. Bad reviews can torpedo bookings, while problem guests can strain your property and sanity. Before you leap, let this helpful guide steer you in the right direction....
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2020
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"The twenty-first century's great geopolitical contest has begun. A major trade war has broken out. American and Chinese naval vessels are having close encounters in the South China Sea. American congressmen and businessmen are cheering their government'spublic attacks on China. China is standing firm and resolute. Who will win this contest? What is at stake? And who will judge the winner? In this book, Kishore Mahbubani evaluates the two sides, and...
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Pub. Date
2022
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Take back control of your happiness and fulfillment with a monumental restart in your career. Jason Tartick, a fan favorite as a top-three contestant on The Bachelorette turned motivational business speaker and coach, shares clear action steps to define and reach your vision of financial, professional, and emotional success.
As college students, we are pushed to decide the rest of our lives in our early twenties. But, what if we made the wrong choice?...
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Pub. Date
2021
Description
Are you struggling to survive? Are you feeling desperate? Does life seem easy for others but impossible for you? It's tie to break out of the limits you put on yourself.
If you are going through a major life transition, have struggled for years, and are ready to lay a foundation not just to survive but thrive, this book is for you. In it you will find essential tools to help you gain clarity and take charge of your life.
By pulling together a wide...
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Pub. Date
[2019]
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"Data versus Democracy investigates and explores how, in the era of social media, human cognition, algorithmic recommendation systems, and human psychology are all working together to reinforce (and exaggerate) human bias. The dangerous confluence of these factors is driving media narratives, influencing opinions, and possibly changing election results. In this book, algorithmic recommendations, clickbait, familiarity bias, propaganda, and other pivotal...
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Pub. Date
[2020]
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"As human society continues to develop, we have increased the risk of large-scale disasters. From health care to infrastructure to national security, systems designed to keep us safe have also heightened the potential for catastrophe. The constant pressure of climate change, geopolitical conflict, and our tendency to ignore what is hard to grasp exacerbates potential dangers. How can we prepare for and prevent the twenty-first-century disasters on...
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Pub. Date
[2011]
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Drawing on a trove of confidential museum records and frank interviews, Felch and Frammolino give a fly-on-the-wall account of the inner workings of a world-class museum and tell the story of the Getty's dealings in the illegal antiquities trade. Fast-paced and compelling, "Chasing Aphrodite" exposes the layer of dirt beneath the polished facade of the museum business.
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Pub. Date
2017.
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"Winner of the 2018 Silver Medal in Economics, Axiom Business Book Awards" "2018 Silver Medal Winner in Finance/Investment/Economics, Independent Publisher Book Awards" Jonathan Morduch is professor of public policy and economics at the New York University Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. He is the coauthor of Portfolios of the Poor (Princeton) and other books. Rachel Schneider is senior vice president at the Center for Financial Services...
2080) Office 2019 all-in-one
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Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
Microsoft Office is the productivity tool used in homes and workplaces around the globe. Getting the most out of Office requires you to be part mathematician, part graphic designer, part storyteller, part database architect, and part wizard. Or you can just consult with the simple steps in this book to get results from Office's application. It's a crash course in every part of the Office suite, with valuable tips for making the most out of Office....