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Pub. Date
2021
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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...
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Pub. Date
[2019]
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"Winner of the Viviana Zelizer Award for Best Book, Economic Sociology Section of the American Sociological Association" "Honorable Mention for the Theory Prize, Theory Section of the American Sociological Association" Sarah L. Quinn is associate professor of sociology at the University of Washington.
How the American government has long used financial credit programs to create economic opportunities
Federal housing finance policy and mortgage-backed...
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Pub. Date
2017.
Description
If you can't trust those in charge, who can you trust?
From government to business, banks to media, trust in institutions is at an all-time low. But this isn't the age of distrust--far from it.
In this revolutionary book, world-renowned trust expert Rachel Botsman reveals that we are at the tipping point of one of the biggest social transformations in human history--with fundamental consequences for everyone. A new world order is emerging: we might...
1909) Office 2019 all-in-one
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Series
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....
1910) Class and race
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Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
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"Class and Race examines how African Americans, Native Americans, and other groups have grappled with class structures in American society, studying the ways in which racism has shaped those structures and continues to do so today. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index."--
"Discussions of social and economic class have taken center stage in the modern American political landscape. Activists chant about the...
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Description
"Chris Cicchinelli charts his two-decade journey transforming Pure Romance into the world’s largest in-home/virtual party company of its kind, while also sharing his innovative approach for empowering women to become successful entrepreneurs themselves."--Amazon.com.
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Pub. Date
2022.
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Claire Priest is the Simeon E. Baldwin Professor of Law at Yale Law School. Twitter @priest_claire
How American colonists laid the foundations of American capitalism with an economy built on credit
Even before the United States became a country, laws prioritizing access to credit set colonial America apart from the rest of the world. Credit Nation examines how the drive to expand credit shaped property laws and legal institutions in the colonial...
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Pub. Date
2018.
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"In 2012, a recovering addict named Don arrived in North Dakota with no money, no connections, and no job. Like many others, Don had heard that the Bakken Shale was being fracked, and within just twelve days, he'd landed a salary of over $100,000 hauling sand. North Dakota was experiencing a resurgence of population and wealth comparable to only one event in American history: the California Gold Rush. Through stories of men like Don--as well as down-on-their-luck...
1916) The book bible: how to sell your manuscript-- no matter what genre-- without going broke or insane
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Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
"A brilliant, buoyant guide to publishing your book...Hundreds of thousands of books come out every year worldwide. So why not yours? In The Book Bible, New York Times bestseller and wildly popular Manhattan writing professor Susan Shapiro reveals the best and fastest ways to break into a mainstream publishing house. Unlike most writing manuals that stick to only one genre, Shapiro maps out the rules of all the sought-after, sellable categories: novels,...
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The Global Classroom takes readers inside the startup’s history, educational innovation, and unprecedented success. With a foreword from Mi, the book takes a deep dive into a new educational model and investigates how the company’s platform has diversified to serve the needs of students from countries across the globe. Readers will hear from VIPKid’s executives, teachers, students, and parents as they discuss the company’s values, its tangible...
1919) Goldfinger
Series
James Bond volume 3
Pub. Date
[2007]
Description
From the opening bomb blast outside a steamy nighclub to a last-minute escape from the president's personal jet, James Bond faces off with a maniacal villain bent on destroying all the gold in Fort Knox - and obliterating the world economy.
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Pub. Date
2023.
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At the turn of the new millennium, LA is the place to be. “Hipster” is a new word on the scene. Lauren Conrad is living her Cinderella story in the “Hills” on millions of television sets across the country. Paris Hilton tells us “That’s hot” from behind the biggest sunglasses imaginable, while beautiful teenagers fight and fall in love on The O.C.
Into this most glittering of supposed utopias, Kate Flannery arrives with a Seven Sisters...
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