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  America's Working Man - Work...

  David Hall

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  “An unusually deep and wide-ranging study” by a sociologist who spent years listening to and living among workers at a New Jersey chemical plant (Journal of American Studies).   Over a period of six years during the late 1970s, at factory and warehouse, at the tavern across the road, in their homes and union meetings, on fishing trips and social outings, David Halle talked and listened to workers of an automated chemical plant in New Jersey’s industrial heartland—white, male, and mostly Catholic. He has emerged with an unusually comprehensive and convincingly realistic picture of blue-collar life in America during this era.   Throughout the book, Halle illustrates his analysis with excerpts of workers’ views on everything from strikes, class consciousness, politics, job security, and toxic chemicals to marriage, betting on horses, God, home-ownership, drinking, adultery, the Super Bowl, and life after death. Halle challenges the stereotypes of the blue-collar mentality and provides a detailed, in-depth portrait of one community of workers at a time when it was relatively affluent and secure.   “Absorbing reading.”—Business Week

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  How to Study - The Program That...

  Ron Fry

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  The bestselling guide that has helped millions of students study smarter, not harder—updated for today’s classroom.How to Study reveals the study skills all students need to know to be successful, whether the goal is landing a top scholarship, excelling in school, or preparing to return to school. This edition includes information on how to create an effective work environment, stand out in class, conduct research online, and much more. Fry also covers all the traditional elements of a winning study strategy, such as reading, writing, time management, memory, and test-taking skills. How to Study introduces a revolutionary study system along with examples that give students the edge in any learning environment.  How to Study also: Prepares students of all ages to excel in their classes by developing effective study skillsShows students, in a quick, easy-to-read style, the essential skills that can be applied outside the classroom and later in lifeIncludes study tips for teaching and studying with young children; advice for fighting mid-study fatigue and boredom; tips for in-class learning; and more

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  Cryptocurrency Field Guide

  Taresh Wilson

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  Cryptocurrency Field Guide: Your Essential Guide to Digital Currencies. Learn Tips on Navigating the Crypto LandscapeCryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for security. It has been a topic of significant interest in recent years, as the value of some cryptocurrencies has risen dramatically. This audiobook is designed for intermediate learners who want to learn more about the technology behind cryptocurrency and how it works. We will explore the different types of currencies available, and how to safely buy, sell, and store them. Additionally, we will discuss the potential uses of cryptocurrency in the future and its impact on the global economy.This audiobook will cover the following topics:- Understanding Blockchain Technology- Cryptocurrency Market Analysis- Cryptocurrency Trading Strategies and Identifying Profitable Opportunities- Portfolio Management and DiversificationRisk Management TechniquesSecurity and StorageInitial Coin Offerings (ICOs)Decentralized FinanceRegulations and Legal ConsiderationsAdvanced Cryptocurrency Use CasesThe Future of CryptocurrencyTo learn more, scroll up and click “add to cart” now!

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  Why Nations and Economies Can Fail

  Introbooks Team

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  The world is currently in a relatively peaceful state with billions of people living under a comfortable roof and feels warm enough during winter nights. Many do not suffer, but it is very possible for all these things to be flipped over in a matter of days. The economy and ‘peaceful’ nations that we see today are not forever. Take Greek, for example, a nation that used to possess the highest level of civilization is now drowning in debt. 
  The extractive economy (a system that relies on harvesting and exporting raw or low-processed materials) that various countries fall into due to lack of means to process raw materials are signs of the danger. It is a vicious cycle that was pointed out by Daron Acemoglu in his book ‘Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty’. And this is only the tip of the iceberg that might surface anytime soon according to the book. 

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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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  A Summary of Freakonomics

  Steven D. Levitt

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  Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything (2005) details the unexpected ways that moral, social, and economic incentives influence social outcomes. Incentives are factors that influence the choices an individual or group makes; a driver is incentivized to keep the speed limit, for example, by the desire to avoid getting a speeding ticket.…

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