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  Handcrafted Careers - Working...

  Eli Revelle Yano Wilson

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  Unpacks the problems and privileges of pursuing a career of passion by exploring work inside craft breweries. 
    
  As workers attempt new modes of employment in the era of the Great Resignation, they face a labor landscape that is increasingly uncertain and stubbornly unequal. With Handcrafted Careers, sociologist Eli Revelle Yano Wilson dives headfirst into the everyday lives of workers in the craft beer industry to address key questions facing American workers today: about what makes a good career, who gets to have one, and how careers progress without established models. 
    
  Wilson argues that what ends up contributing to divergent career paths in craft beer is a complex interplay of social connections, personal tastes, and cultural ideas, as well as exclusionary industry structures. The culture of work in craft beer is based around “bearded white guy” ideals that are gendered and racialized in ways that limit the advancement of women and people of color. A fresh perspective on niche industries, Handcrafted Careers offers sharp insights into how people navigate worlds of work that promote ideas of authenticity and passion-filled careers even amid instability. 
    
  "An excellent read and maybe even a first step or two for those thinking a career in beverages is for them. Some people like getting their feet wet at work, and coming home from work smelling like a brewery isn’t a bad thing anymore!"—Culinaire Magazine

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  At the Table - The Chef's Guide...

  Katherine Miller

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  When Katherine Miller was first asked to train chefs to be advocates, she thought the idea was ludicrous. But she quickly learned that chefs and other leaders in the restaurant industry are some of the most powerful forces for change in our troubled food system. Chefs are leading hunger relief efforts, supporting local farmers, fighting food waste, confronting racism and sexism in the industry, and much more. 
   
   
   
  In At the Table, Miller shares the essential techniques she developed for the James Beard Foundation's Chefs Boot Camp for Policy and Change. Listeners will learn how to focus their philanthropic efforts; pinpoint their audience and develop their argument; recruit allies and support action; and maybe most importantly, grab people's attention in a crowded media landscape. 
   
   
   
  Miller also shares the moving stories of chefs who used these skills to create lasting change. Chefs from around the country pushed Congress to provide financial relief to the restaurant industry at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. 
   
   
   
  At the Table is filled with inspiration for anyone who has ever wanted to make a difference outside the four walls of their restaurant.

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  The Intelligent Crypto Investor...

  John Hargraves

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  Crypto just crossed the tipping point, and everything you thought you knew about investing is about to change. The world's biggest institutions are pouring billions into bitcoin―while most mainstream investors are still sitting on the sidelines, frozen by fear. 
   
  That's where The Intelligent Crypto Investor comes in. Backed by seven years of real-world results, this groundbreaking book shows how adding just a small slice of crypto (10% or less) to a balanced portfolio can dramatically improve long-term returns―outperforming traditional portfolios by more than 65%. Through the stories of legendary investors like Warren Buffett, Jack Bogle, and Cathie Wood, bestselling author John Hargrave unveils a clear, accessible strategy for adding bitcoin and other high-quality crypto assets to your portfolio―with minimal risk and maximum intelligence. 
   
  You'll discover the simple 60/30/10 portfolio strategy that has crushed Wall Street; how legendary investors would think about crypto today; the three metrics that separate crypto winners from the wannabes; how to safely earn interest on your crypto through staking; and why Wall Street is quietly investing billions into crypto―and how you can do it better.

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  Boom to Backlash - George...

  DK Bartley

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  How the murder of George Floyd transformed the attitude towards and implementation of DEI across the world 
   
   
   
  Boom to Backlash examines the seismic shift in DEI initiatives following George Floyd's completely preventable death, exploring the initial surge of corporate commitments to DEI, the tangible progress and advancements made, and the subsequent backlash. Through data and case studies, as well as the unparalleled personal experiences of Black executive, global DEI expert, and author DK Bartley, this book illustrates how DEI has evolved from a fringe concept to a crucial element of business strategy, corporate success, and social progress. Some of the topics explored in this book include the mischaracterization of DEI as "new" or "woke" by various platforms; the real impact of DEI on a business's bottom line; the future of DEI with respect to the current political climate and technology's role in implementation strategies; and why George Floyd's murder was a catalyst for change. 
   
   
   
  By addressing these critical aspects of DEI within the context of recent historical events, Boom to Backlash engages with a growing audience of business and political leaders, social media influencers, HR professionals, and individuals who want to understand and implement effective DEI strategies in a post-2020 world.

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  Information Technology -...

  Phil Gilberts

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  Information Technology (IT) refers to the use of computers, software, and networks to manage, process, store, and communicate information. It encompasses a broad range of activities and applications, including hardware and software development, network design and management, data storage and analysis, and cybersecurity. 
    
  At the core of IT are several key components. Hardware consists of the physical components of computers and related devices, such as servers, desktops, laptops, smartphones, and networking equipment like routers and switches. Software refers to the programs and applications that run on this hardware, which can be categorized into system software, like operating systems, and application software, like word processors and database management systems. Networks are systems that connect computers and other devices to share resources and information, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and the internet. Data management involves the processes and technologies used to collect, store, and analyze data, encompassing databases, data warehouses, and big data analytics. Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting IT systems and data from cyber threats through measures like firewalls, encryption, and intrusion detection systems. Additionally, IT services support the use and maintenance of IT systems through technical support, IT consulting, and managed services.

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  Into the Blue - Implementing...

  Sri Chellappa

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  Are you ready to rethink the way you and your teams perceive work to find purpose, meaning, and ultimate fulfillment while optimizing your organizational effectiveness?
  
  More than 90,000 hours of our lives are devoted to work, so it’s essential to explore whether we as leaders and our employees are living our best work lives. Entrepreneur and CEO Sri Chellappa was inspired to explore this topic by the Okinawan people of Japan, whose unique approach to life, work, and relationships is called ikigai. Ikigai is the convergence of four elements—passion, skill, mission, and vocation.
       Into the Blue offers a blueprint for using ikigai to infuse your professional life—and the work lives of those you lead—with purpose and fulfillment, aligning daily efforts with something greater than self. Whether you are in a seemingly mundane role or at the helm of an organization, the desire to find purpose and meaning in our work is universal; it fuels personal development and nurtures all our passions. 
       The ikigai principles in this book will allow you to 
  • create a thriving workplace environment where individuals find purpose and organizations flourish;
  • follow a road map for both personal and professional fulfillment;
  • reshape your career;
  • discover the sweet spot where passion, skill, mission, and vocation converge.
       Into the Blue will inspire you and the people you lead to use ikigai to unlock the true potential of lives filled with meaning and purpose.

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