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  Fear of Food - A History of Why...

  Harvey Levenstein

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  An “entertaining and enlightening” history of the scares, scams, and pseudoscience that have made food a source of anxiety in America (The Boston Globe).   Are eggs the perfect protein, or cholesterol bombs?  Is red wine good for my heart, or bad for my liver? Will pesticides and processed foods kill me?  In this book, food historian Harvey Levenstein encourages us to take a deep breath, and reveals the people and vested interests who have created and exploited so many worries surrounding the subject of what we eat.   He tells of the prominent scientists who first warned about deadly germs and poisons, and those who charged that processing foods robs them of life-giving vitamins and minerals. These include Nobel laureate Eli Metchnikoff, who advised that yogurt would enable people to live to 140, and Elmer McCollum, the “discoverer” of vitamins, who tailored his warnings about deficiencies to suit the food producers who funded him. He also highlights how companies have taken advantage of these concerns—by marketing their products to the fear of the moment.  Fear of Food is a lively look at the food industry and American culture, as well as a much-needed voice of reason; Levenstein expertly questions these stories of constantly changing advice, and helps free us from irrational fears so we can rediscover the joy of eating.   “Guides us through an entertaining series of obsessions—from the outsized fear of flies spreading germs (leading to the 1905 invention of the fly swatter) to a panic about germ-ridden cats infecting human food (which led to a 1912 Chicago public health warning that felines were ‘extremely dangerous to humanity’)…[a] roster of American food nuttiness.”—TheBoston Globe   “[Takes] readers through a succession of American fads and panics, from an epidemic of ‘germophobia’ at the start of the twentieth century to fat phobia at its end. He exposes the instigators of these panics: not only the hucksters and opportunists but also the scientists and health experts.”—Times Literary Supplement

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  Simple 401K Investing Strategies

  Rod Harris

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  Simple 401K Investing Strategies: The Ultimate Guide to Retirement Saving. Learn How to Secure Your Retirement and Make Informed Decisions for Your FutureSaving for retirement is one of the most important financial goals that one should start planning for as early as possible. One of the most popular retirement savings plans in the United States is the 401k plan. A 401k is a type of employer-sponsored retirement savings plan that allows employees to contribute a portion of their income on a tax-deferred basis. Understanding how 401k works is crucial for anyone who wants to take control of their financial future. In this audiobook, we will provide a comprehensive guide to help you understand what 401k is, how it works, and the benefits of contributing to a 401k plan.In this audiobook, you will learn how to secure your financial future by having a guide to 401k investing strategies. Whether you're a new investor or a seasoned pro, this audiobook is your key to unlocking the secrets of successful retirement planning. This audiobook will cover the following topics:- Maximizing Your Retirement Savings- Types of 401(k) Plans- Contribution Limits and Vesting- And many more!If you want to learn more, scroll up and click “add to cart” now!

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  Inclusion Uncomplicated - A...

  Dr. Nika White

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  At a moment in history when institutions are collapsing, violence and injustice are skyrocketing, and the outcomes of systemic oppression go viral on a daily basis, Dr. Nika White’s, Inclusion Uncomplicated has arrived at the perfect time. 
   
  This book is the guide you have been waiting for: one that unravels the complexity of diversity, equity, and inclusion, teases out root causes of systemic oppression, and delivers simple, actionable tools for real change. Right now. When it’s needed the most. The wisdom contained within these pages comes from Dr. Nika’s twenty-plus years of helping companies across the globe create more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable cultures. Dr. Nika’s philosophy is simple―DEI is a responsibility we all share. It’s going to take each one of us moving from passivity to impact within our unique spheres of influence. 
   
  That’s why this book is written in a straight-forward, conversational style that speaks to the leader in all of us. From real-life, workplace scenarios, to the latest research on what works and what doesn’t, to strategies for untangling the gnarled threads of bias―readers will find everything they need to become DEI allies, changemakers, and inclusive leaders, no matter where they are on the DEI journey.

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  Five Good Ideas - Practical...

  Alan Broadbent, Ratna Omidvar

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  Non-profits are big business. According to a recent Johns Hopkins report, third-sector institutions in Belgium, the Czech Republic, Japan, the U.S. and Canada have been growing at an average rate that is twice the growth rate of their GDPs. Canada is home to the second largest non-profit workforce in the world, employing 2 million paid staff and contributing $112 billion to our economy each year. We are also recognized worldwide as an important generator of ideas and agent of social change.
  
  Maytree, a Canadian foundation established in 1982, has long been immersed in the dialogue surrounding the growth of the non-profit sector. From its extensive network of non-profit, government and corporate-sector leaders, Alan Broadbent and Ratna Omidvar have amassed a collection of practical ideas for running non-profits.
  
  As the sector expands to embrace new issues, there is increased pressure for accountability, relevancy and efficiency. Practitioners are expected to be experts in a variety of fields. Five Good Ideas offers information, strategies for action and management solutions that are easy to implement and will improve how organizations function. It is a testament to what can happen when people from a variety of backgrounds get together to share their skills and knowledge.
  
  ‘If we are to make government and the private sector more responsive to
  community needs, we need a not-for-profit sector that punches above its
  weight. The insights in this book are required reading for every committed
  social change activist.’
  – Frank Sharry, Founder and Executive Director, America’s Voice
  
  ‘The ultimate collection of instructive ideas and insider info from the best
  mentors a social innovator could ask for. Helpful, succinct and right on
  time.’ – Jane Farrow, Executive Director, Jane’s Walk

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  Design Thinking Handbook

  Eli Woolery

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  In this audiobook, you’ll learn how to put the thinking-based framework popularized by the Stanford d.school into practice so you can take on challenges in your organization and reach insightful solutions.This audiobook includes:Why design thinking is more than a methodology and how it combines problem-solving with deep empathyGet closer to insightful, innovative design through empathyRe-framing your point of view based can shift your perspective and transform your final solutionDiscover how to go beyond basic brainstorms early in the process to find potential solutions to investigateLearn why you should challenge assumptions and solve disputes with prototypes before building a productHear why observing users’ interactions with your product gives you the most important feedback of all

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  The Brave Code - Pioneering a...

  Musa Kalenga

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  Africa is rich with potential and renowned for its innovation. However, with the long shadow of the Berlin Conference of 1884 (also known as the Congo Conference) ever present, an exponential growth trajectory, using modern leadership and management practice, needs to be charted for Africa to catch up with the developed world.
  Musa Kalenga – technologist, marketer, brand communicator, entrepreneur, author of Ladders & Trampolines and Group CEO and shareholder of Brave Group – believes this is only possible using the springboard combination of creativity and technology.
  The Brave Code explores Musa's journey with Brave Group to pioneer a shared-value creative enterprise as a blueprint for other organisations in Africa.
  Exploring tangible ways to benefit every member of its ecosystem, Brave Group upends traditional advertising models, challenges assumptions around equity, and pushes back at commonly-accepted but outdated client and agency practices.
  Seeking to blaze a new trail and aiming to create a replicable model that has relevance beyond the advertising and marketing sector, Musa is spurred on by what Singularity University called 'a massive transformative purpose', and calls others to join him on the journey.
  Weaving together anecdotal examples and personal musings with a working theory of change, The Brave Code is an encouragement to the young entrepreneurs, professionals and trailblazers in Africa to play a critical part in unlocking the immense value that the continent has to offer.

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