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  Barons - Money Power and the...

  Austin Frerick, Eric Schlosser

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  Barons is the story of seven corporate titans, their rise to power, and the consequences for everyone else. Take Mike McCloskey, chairman of Fair Oaks Farms. In a few short decades, he went from managing a modest dairy herd to running the Disneyland of agriculture. Mike benefited from deregulation of the American food industry, a phenomenon that has consolidated wealth in the hands of select tycoons, and along the way, hollowed out the nation's rural towns and local businesses. 
   
   
   
  Along with Mike McCloskey, listeners will meet a secretive German family that took over the global coffee industry in less than a decade, relying on wealth traced back to the Nazis to gobble up countless independent roasters. And they will learn that in the food business, crime really does pay—especially when you can bribe and then double-cross the president of Brazil. 
   
   
   
  These, and the other stories in this book, are simply examples of the monopolies and ubiquitous corruption that today define American food. The tycoons profiled are hardly unique: many other companies have manipulated our lax laws and failed policies for their own benefit, to the detriment of our neighborhoods, livelihoods, and our democracy itself. A fair, healthy, and prosperous food industry is possible—if we take back power from the barons who have robbed us of it.

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  Technology Touchpoints -...

  PhD MAC Loretta L. C. Brady

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  This is a story about a family coming of age at the same time as smartphones and social media; a multiracial family coming into its own as windows into social injustice opened up before our very screens; and a multi-parent multi-professional family with children living differently depending on which house and which combination of family members happen to be home. While it is a story about a family, it is really the story of technological and global changes unfolding on our doorsteps. 
   
   
   
  While many revile the ascendance of smartphones and social media and the way they suck us into the vortex of cyberspace, there are cultural touchpoints that reflect deeper human and technology development patterns, patterns which we would all do well to understand, no matter whether or how we choose to engage in the ever-innovating digital frontiers. Informed by research and interviews with leaders in policy, human development, ethics, and technology, Loretta Brady helps listeners understand the complex systemic challenges and findings related to technology and human development. 
   
   
   
  We do not have to hate or fear technology. It is neither friend nor foe. But understanding its impact on our daily lives is paramount to cultivating a healthier relationship both with our digital lives and our real, lived ones.

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  HBR's 10 Must Reads on Data...

  Harvard Business Review

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  Your data is your business. Is it supporting your strategy? 
   
   
   
  Algorithms, machine learning, generative AI. With the latest advancements in technology, data is taking center stage in organizations. But without a clear plan for how you're storing, integrating, and gaining value from that information, your company will be at risk—and fall behind. 
   
   
   
  If you read (or listen to) nothing else on setting a data strategy in your organization, listen to these ten articles. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you improve your analytic and algorithmic capabilities, navigate digital transformation, and achieve competitive advantage in our hyperconnected world. 
   
   
   
  This book will inspire you to quantify the benefits of a digital transformation; discover opportunities for innovative, data-backed products and services; better understand and improve your customer experience; break down silos and share higher-quality information across your organization; identify areas susceptible to cyberattacks and data breaches; and ensure metrics aren't overshadowing strategic objectives.

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  Science and Technology in...

  Editors Charles River

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  The modern world has the ancient Romans to thank for the origins of many modern technologies, conveniences, and ideas, from running water, baths, and republican style government to roads. Similarly, by the 3rd century BCE, the Romans were prodigious monument builders, so much so that the memory of the great Roman Republic and the Roman Empire continues to exist within a cityscape of stone. Rome’s public spaces were filled with statues, arches, temples, and many other varieties of monumental images, and each of these structures had its own civic or religious function. At the same time, most were embedded with stories, messages, and symbolism so that they also tended to function as propaganda. These monuments allowed the leading citizens of Rome, especially its emperors, to sculpt their own self-image and embed themselves and their most memorable deeds into the very structure of the Roman city.  
  	While some of the most famous examples, like the Colosseum and Pantheon, remain striking testaments to Roman engineering and technology, many of the scientific advances the Romans ushered into the world were smaller in scope but not necessarily any less important. Indeed, the Roman Empire was not just one of the most technologically advanced civilizations within the ancient world but also proportionately one of the most prolific throughout all history. A substantial number of these innovations were lost following the eventual fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 and the subsequent centuries of decline of the Byzantine Empire starting in the early 7th century, but rediscoveries of their advancements began during the later Middle Ages and the beginning of the Modern Era (c. 1400s). Some of their ideas and designs are only now being improved upon thanks to newer, far more advanced modern technologies.  

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  Invisible No More - Embracing...

  PhD Ilene Sue Ruhoy MD

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  From a neurologist who diagnosed her own brain tumor, Invisible No More empowers patients with chronic and complex illnesses to take their health into their own hands.  While Covid-19 has brought increased attention to chronic and complex illnesses, these conditions have impacted millions worldwide, long before the pandemic. Covid was not the first exposure to cause long-term disease and disability, nor will it be the last.In Invisible No More, Dr. Ilene Sue Ruhoy aims to empower the long-term patients of chronic and complex diseases, delving into her own harrowing experience as a patient. She details her evolution as a neurologist, toxicologist, and integrative physician to work with people across the globe in treating their chronic symptoms and disabling disease, all while amplifying their own voices. This book serves as a practical guide with sections on nutrition, breathing, supplements and more. With a focus on healing and empowerment, Invisible No More will answer patients' most pressing questions and take their health into their own hands.A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press Essentials.

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  Psoriasis Treatment - Finding...

  Maggie McGregor

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  Psoriasis Treatment: Finding Relief and Renewed Confidence on Your Psoriasis JourneyAre you ready to embark on a journey toward freedom from psoriasis, where clear skin and renewed confidence await?In "Psoriasis Treatment: Finding Relief and Renewed Confidence on Your Psoriasis Journey," we delve into the empowering world of psoriasis management and healing. This audiobook is your trusted companion, offering a comprehensive guide to understanding and conquering the challenges posed by psoriasis.Psoriasis can be relentless, but it doesn't have to define your life. Learn about psoriasis, its triggers, and the latest treatment options as well as holistic approaches to managing psoriasis, including lifestyle adjustments, stress management, and dietary considerations that can significantly enhance your skin's health. Discover a range of treatment modalities, both traditional and cutting-edge, empowering you to make informed choices about your psoriasis care."Psoriasis Treatment" is your roadmap to finding relief and renewed confidence. Whether you've recently been diagnosed or have battled psoriasis for years, this audiobook equips you with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration you need to regain control of your skin health.Step into a future where clear skin and renewed confidence reign supreme. Begin your journey toward relief and empowerment with "Psoriasis Treatment" today.

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