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  Pit The: A Story of Chicago

  Frank Norris

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  "The Pit: A Story of Chicago" is a novel written by Frank Norris, first published in 1903. The story is set against the backdrop of Chicago in the late 19th century and revolves around the commodities trading at the Chicago Board of Trade. The novel explores themes of greed, speculation, and the impact of economic forces on individuals and society. The Pit delves into the world of commodities trading, depicting the lives of various characters who are caught up in the frenzied and ruthless environment of the Chicago Board of Trade. The narrative follows the fortunes and misfortunes of traders, speculators, and their families as they navigate the volatile world of grain markets. The novel captures the intensity of the speculative fever that gripped the nation during that era, exploring the moral and social consequences of unbridled capitalism.

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  Boundaries Priorities and...

  Harvard Business Review

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  Say no to a culture of constant work. 
   
   
   
  We often equate our productivity with the number of hours we spend working. But do we really need to work endlessly, through weekends and during vacations, to be seen as stars? To find a healthy balance between our personal and professional lives, we need to make space for ourselves, define what we value most, and set goals that take those values into account. 
   
   
   
  Boundaries, Priorities, and Finding Work-Life Balance is filled with practical advice from HBR experts who can help you answer questions like: How do I set clear boundaries around my work life and my personal life? How can I pursue my passions while making time for my job? What are the signs of burnout and how do I conserve my energy? What steps can I take to protect my mental health at work? 
   
   
   
  You'll spend a significant part of your life working. This book will help you define what you need to feel balanced and fulfilled, on or off the clock.

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  Real Life: Construction...

  Jamil Soucar

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  How many of us have been told after we graduated that what you studied in books is one thing and how it works in reality is something different! This book is a complete guide that takes you through all phases of a project from its inception, through design, all the way to construction completion teaching the concepts from a real life everyday perspective. It will give you step by step best practices injecting that element that no one talks about, human nature, egos and agendas. Don't kid yourself, when you manage projects you will be managing people more than construction. 
  Whether you are managing projects as an Owner's representative, for a Contractor, if you are an Architect or an Owner who wishes to understand all aspects of projects. Whether you just started or already a practicing professional, this book will benefit you immediately. 
  The book is an easy read stile that feels like a conversation more than a lecture.

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  The Memo - What Women of Color...

  Minda Harts

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  From microaggressions to the wage gap, The Memo empowers women of color with actionable advice on challenges and offers a clear path to success.Most business books provide a one-size-fits-all approach to career advice that overlooks the unique barriers that women of color face. In The Memo, Minda Harts offers a much-needed career guide tailored specifically for women of color.Drawing on knowledge gained from her past career as a fundraising consultant to top colleges across the country, Harts now brings her powerhouse entrepreneurial experience as CEO of The Memo to the page. With wit and candor, she acknowledges "ugly truths" that keep women of color from having a seat at the table in corporate America. Providing straight talk on how to navigate networking, office politics, and money, while showing how to make real change to the system, The Memo offers support and long-overdue advice on how women of color can succeed in their careers.

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  The Innovator's Solution with a...

  Clayton M. Christensen, Michael...

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  Clayton Christensen's bestselling book, The Innovator's Dilemma, introduced the groundbreaking idea of disruptive innovation, revealing how even well-run companies can do everything right and yet still lose market leadership. 
   
   
   
  In The Innovator's Solution, Clayton Christensen and Michael Raynor expand on the idea of disruption, explaining how companies can and should become disruptors themselves. Now with a foreword by innovation expert Scott Anthony, this classic work shows just how timely and relevant these ideas continue to be in today's hyper-accelerated business environment and will help anyone trying to transform their business right now. 
   
   
   
  Christensen and Raynor give advice on the business decisions crucial to achieving truly disruptive growth and propose guidelines for developing your own disruptive growth engine. The authors identify the forces that cause managers to make bad decisions as they package and shape new ideas—and offer new frameworks to help create the right conditions, at the right time, for a disruption to succeed. This is a must-listen for all senior managers and business leaders responsible for innovation and growth, as well as for members of their teams.

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  Office Politics - How to Work...

  Benjamin Buildst

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  A book NOT for the general masses! If you want out, go ahead and read on! 
  Are you tired of always being passed up for a well-deserved promotion at work? 
  Do your boss or colleagues always take credit for jobs you have laboriously sweat to get done? 
  Are you fed up with your boss and employer? 
  If yes, then keep reading. 
  You can only break this deadly and vicious cycle if you emerge from your deep "sleep" and first realize there is a big game going around you: Office Politics! 
  If you don't play the game, this very game will swallow you! 
  Life has so much to offer once you realize that sometimes a single piece of information, that you bump on by accident, can impact everything around you and those dear to you! 
  Once you know how to play the game of office politics, you will attain the heights of power and abundance only seen by the smallest minority all over the planet, yes, the 1%! 
  When you hit "add to cart", this is what you'll get: The definition of office politics in practical termsHow to avoid others from stealing your efforts, taking your creditHow to be on good terms with your boss and colleagues (this one is essential) How to approach the game, from all anglesHow to position yourself in the officeHow to reclaim your confidence and how to apply it to get promoted at work.And much, much more. 
  If you want an insider's guide into the corporate world, then get this audio book.

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