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  The New Jersey Radium Girls -...

  Daniel Turmoil

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  These days, it appears that there is always a trendy ingredient capturing everyone's attention. At present, activated charcoal has taken the spotlight and can be found in various beauty products, health supplements, and even food items. Back in the early 20th century, radium, a naturally occurring metal with an atomic number of 88 and symbol RA on the periodic table, was the new and exotic substance. This ingredient found its way into toothpaste, beauty creams, lotions, corsets, watches, and even water. For the women working at the US Radium Corporation, this would become their own personal nightmare.

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  Done

  Brad Callen

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  Learn how to recruit, hire, and manage a 100% remote team of super-talented people … with the step-by-step blueprint that built and grew a $40M/year online business from scratch!If you’re doing everything yourself in your business and feeling burnt-out … have big office overhead and a mandatory in-office requirement that feels like a ball and chain …  or already have a moderately successful remote team, but want to take it to the next level …DONE will show you how to build and manage a high-performing, revenue-generating remote team… no matter where you are in your team-building journey.This is key to big wins in the online business game.Get it right, and you can enjoy more time, money, and freedom … Get it wrong and running your company could eat up all the hours in a day, create enormous stress, and suck the joy out of being your own boss.Fortunately, it’s far easier than you might think to unlock the keys to your entrepreneurial freedom with a remote “dream team.” And in DONE, entrepreneur Brad Callen teaches you exactly how to do it, using the same blueprint he used to successfully create (and ultimately exit/sell) Doodly, Toonly, Voomly, and other popular software products.Loaded with straightforward advice, real-world examples, and lessons learned based on Brad’s 20+ years of online entrepreneurial experience, DONE gives you a simple, proven approach for building and managing an amazing team of remote super stars.In this no-nonsense guide, you’ll get actionable tips that will teach you how to:Create a business that can thrive … without youFind, hire, and (minimally) manage high-performersGet more done — faster than traditional companiesStructure your team for optimal efficiencyFoster team trust, promote creativity, & inspire innovationBoost revenue with a lean, remote team “machine”You can have it all as an online entrepreneur, faster than you may have thought possible … and the keys to that holy trifecta — more time, money, and freedom — can be

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  The Winning Job Interview -...

  Rocco Mela

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  Here we are! You have managed to get a job interview by dint of sending CVs like an automatic machine gun! 
   
  The time has come! After so much wandering, a company has decided to see you first-hand! 
  All the hours spent filing your resume beyond belief, every evening spent behind the PC sifting through job offers, have finally served a purpose! 
  But now? 
   
  What to do? 
  At school, at university, no one taught you how to approach a job interview. 
   
  Panic: what answer and how to answer to the questions, talk little or a lot, dress elegant or sober, remain motionless or move with the body, shake hands or not, browse the company's website or get to the interview in a naive way, in order to be yourself? 
   
  If we would like to give an answer to all the mental blowjobs that will turn in your head, we just have to say that the truth is simple, damn simple. 
  But, as usual, when something is too simple, we don't consider it a viable option! 
   
  I'll tell you the secret right away! 
   
  To successfully pass a job interview, you need study, method and experience: 
  - study, because we need to examine our potential employer thoroughly, understand what he is looking for and what he expects from us 
  - method, because without a plan you can't go anywhere. Don't improvise. Train like a boxer. You are on the ring, and that employment contract must be yours! 
  - experience, because the first few times you will miss it. You will be discarded. Not because you're not good for that job, but because you still won't have the experience of a commander who has won 100 battles. It is normal, do not be discouraged. The sooner you understand where you went wrong in the first few battles, the sooner you will start winning! 
   
  Are you there so far? 
  Well, you are ready to listen to the audiobook!

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  The Intelligent Woman's: Guide...

  Bernard Shaw

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  The Intelligent Woman's Guide to Socialism and Capitalism by George Bernard Shaw is a masterful and passionate exposition on economic systems, social justice, and the future of human society—presented with wit, clarity, and compelling logic. Originally written in 1928, this seminal work was addressed to Shaw's sister-in-law, intending to demystify complex political and economic issues for the intelligent layperson—particularly women newly enfranchised and entering political discourse. Across 84 thought-provoking chapters, Shaw explores the ideological foundations and real-world applications of socialism, capitalism, communism, and various hybrid models, posing fundamental questions about wealth, work, property, justice, and governance. He begins by breaking open economic assumptions—what wealth means, who deserves what, and how distribution systems operate under different regimes. Shaw dives into the limits of communism, critiques oligarchy and laisser-faire capitalism, and examines the nature of investment, speculation, banking, and national debt with remarkable prescience. He questions the morality of inherited wealth, champions equality and rational organization, and proposes nationalization in certain sectors to address entrenched inequality. The book also takes on deeply personal and societal dimensions: education, religion, marriage, women in labor markets, population growth, revolution, and the corrupting effects of unregulated capitalism. Shaw's powerful arguments are not just economic but ethical and philosophical, challenging readers to reflect on the kind of society they want to create. A foundational document for those interested in the intersection of feminism, economics, and political reform, Shaw's work remains profoundly relevant in the 21st century. It is as much a guide to thoughtful citizenship as it is an economic critique.

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  Reverse Mentoring - Removing...

  Patrice Gordon

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  “You can’t help but be excited about what the future will look like, if all businesses embrace Patrice’s passion for reverse mentorship; her passion for a world in which all businesses are 100 percent diverse, inclusive, and equitable shines through on every page.”--From the Foreword by Holly Branson, Chief Purpose and Vision Officer of Virgin Group   Most organizations today strive for goals such as employee diversity, inclusive leadership, and younger and fresher ideas. But how do we get there?   In her trailblazing Reverse Mentorship program, world-renowned executive coach and personal development advocate Patrice Gordon creates a safe and engaging culture by having senior leaders learn from junior employees. While typical mentoring programs arrange for a senior manager to teach the more junior employee, Reverse Mentoring is the opposite: it’s all about a leader leaning into their vulnerability, forming a relationship with an underrepresented employee, and amplifying the voice of marginalized people within the company.Reverse Mentoring offers various tips to make reverse mentorship work. Gordon explores the power of uncomfortable and awkward moments becoming key points of transformation when people have to pause, reflect and assess their past behaviors and current assumptions which are at odds with the topic at hand. She ultimately reveals how bringing more humanity into our organizations allows us to see one another and ourselves in a radically new light.

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  It's Just a Job - Coping With...

  Chris Finley

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  Navigating the professional world can be daunting, especially when trapped in a toxic work environment. In Surviving the 9-to-5: A Guide to Toxic Workplaces, Chris Finley blends personal experience with research to help readers recognize, endure, and overcome workplace toxicity. 
  From manipulative colleagues to indifferent leadership, Finley examines both subtle and blatant signs of unhealthy cultures, revealing the emotional, mental, and physical toll they take. His candid stories—from early jobs to professional roles—show that toxic environments exist across industries. Drawing on sources like Harvard Business Review and MIT’s Sloan School of Management, he offers insights grounded in both lived experience and credible research. 
  The book also provides clear explanations of employee rights under federal and state laws, along with actionable steps to protect oneself. Readers will find strategies tailored to different personality types, tips for building support networks, and tools to navigate difficult situations with confidence. 
  Key Highlights:Personal Narratives: Honest accounts that resonate across industries.Research-Based Insights: Data that validates the prevalence and impact of toxicity.Legal Guidance: Know your rights and how to act on them.Practical Strategies: Coping techniques and solutions that work.Support Systems: How allies, mentors, and resources can make a difference. 
  Surviving the 9-to-5 is more than a guide—it’s a companion for anyone struggling in a toxic workplace, offering hope, empowerment, and the tools to reclaim a healthier professional life. 
   

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