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The first book to trace the rise of documentaries as mainstream entertainment. When did documentaries get glamorous? Documentary Superstars looks at the history of documentaries and traces their transition from hands-off to in your face. Exclusive interviews with Michael Moore, Morgan Spurlock, Errol Morris, George Clooney, Sacha Baron Cohen, Morgan Freeman, Al Gore, and more of the biggest names in the field show the impact of the documentary style...
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IF YOU ONLY KNEW WHAT YOU COULD ACHIEVE... Would you like to work in a job you like and get paid the salary you deserve? Would you like to spend your free time doing the things you love with the people you care about? Well it really is possible. You can do so much more if you concentrate your efforts on the areas that provide the most benefit and not on the ones that don't. LESS IS MORE! You may not believe it now but we think you'll change your mind...
44723) Rise of the Robots
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The New York Times-bestselling guide to how automation is changing the economy, undermining work, and reshaping our livesWinner of Best Business Book of the Year awards from the Financial Times and from Forbes"Lucid, comprehensive, and unafraid...;an indispensable contribution to a long-running argument."--Los Angeles TimesWhat are the jobs of the future? How many will there be? And who will have them? As technology continues to accelerate and machines...
44724) The Economic Pinch
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Charles A. Lindbergh, Sr. was a long-time U. S. Representative from northern Minnesota, and an outspoken critic of national finance and World War I. This book was published in anticipation of Lindbergh's campaign for the Minnesota governorship in 1924, and would have been the first Minnesota governor from the Farmer-Labor Party if he had been elected. Sadly, he passed away on May 24, 1924.
44725) The Story of Books
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You see books at school, at libraries, and at home. But who invented books? What materials are used to make a book? How do books make it onto shelves around the world? These questions and many more will be answered in this book about books.
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Thinking, Fast and Slow ...in 30 minutes is the essential guide to quickly understanding the important lessons on decision-making outlined in the New York Times best seller Thinking, Fast and Slow. In Thinking, Fast and Slow, author Daniel Kahneman gets to the bottom of how to make good decisions and when to trust your intuition. Kahneman wants readers to avoid putting too much weight on acting quickly on their intuition when making decisions. He...
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The behavioral theory of the firm first appeared in the 1963 book A Behavioral Theory of the Firm by Richard M. Cyert and James G. March. The work on the behavioral theory started in 1952 when March, a political scientist, joined Carnegie Mellon University, where Cyert was an economist.
Before this model was formed, the existing theory of the firm had two main assumptions: profit maximization and perfect knowledge. Cyert and March questioned these...
44728) In It for the Long Haul: Overcoming Burnout & Passion Fatigue as Social Justice Change Agents
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In It for the Long Haul helps social justice change agents stop burning out and reclaim their energy to create meaningful change. Social justice change agents often feel exhausted and overwhelmed by the urgent need for change; yet, they can get stuck in hopelessness and despair. They are continuously running on empty, having to push themselves to keep going, afraid of burnout or slowly fading away from passion fatigue. Social justice change agent...
44729) HBR's 10 Must Reads on Reinventing HR (with bonus article "People Before Strategy" by Ram Charan
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How HR can lead.
If you read nothing else on reinventing human resources, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones on how HR leaders can partner with the C-suite, drive change throughout the organization, and develop the workforce of the future.
This book will inspire you to:
Overhaul performance management practices to jump-start motivation and engagement
Use...
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Writing a book is a game changer for your business. It can increase your credibility, get you more clients, allow for strategic partnerships and let you charge higher rates. You already know you are long overdue to finish and publish your bestseller. But the biggest problem with writing a book is...writing the damn book! It's time-consuming and a chore. You are already so busy and successful that finding the focused time required to sit down and write...
44731) Choosing Your Battles: A Navy SEAL's Guide to Winning Your Battles and Ensuring a Positive Outcome
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Wisdom and inspiration to help you overcome your doubts from a New York Times bestselling author.
A former Navy SEAL and current motivational speaker, Don Mann specializes in helping others achieve success in every aspect of life- personal and professional-by using techniques employed by Navy SEALs. In Choosing Your Battles, Mann zeroes in on finding ways to choose which battles are worth fighting, no matter what they may be. This volume includes...
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Embark on a captivating journey through the intricate tapestry of love as we unravel the pages of "Celebrating Love Across Borders: Controversies and Criticisms Worldwide." This thought-provoking exploration transcends cultural boundaries, delving into the universal complexities of love's global tapestry. Prepare to be swept away as we navigate through diverse customs, time-honored traditions, and the clash of cultures on Valentine's Day-an annual...
44733) Passive Income
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Let the Money Work for You, Building Wealth and Achieving Financial Freedom
Are you tired of tirelessly working day and night only to live paycheck to paycheck?
Do you want to finally break free from the chains of debt and live a financially free life?
Well, keep reading!
This groundbreaking book is here to equip you with the knowledge, strategies, and practical tools necessary to generate income that flows effortlessly into your bank account, enabling...
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A Practical Guide to Build A Strategy For Achieving Your Goals.
According to one study, 92 percent of people who made New Year's Resolutions did not follow through on their goals. Most people fail at reaching their goals and only a few stays true to their goals and achieve all their wildest dreams. “Goal Setting and Execution” is a life-changing guide to help you tackle your goals effectively so that you can live the life of your dreams. Here...
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Las claves para que una entrevista de trabajo salga redonda
Este libro es una guía práctica y accesible para superar una entrevista laboral, que te aportará la información esencial y te permitirá ganar tiempo.
En tan solo 50 minutos podrás:
• Identificar las principales preguntas que se suelen plantear en las entrevistas y algunos consejos para dar buenas respuestas que hagan sumar puntos
• Entender los perfiles que pueden tener las...
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With so many financial pressures and responsibilities, it can be challenging to know how to follow God's principles for managing money. Yet stewarding our finances is a significant part of seeking God's peace in every area of our lives.
The God Who Provides: 100 Bible Verses for Financial Wisdom gives priceless insight and inspiration on finance management-including saving, budgeting, giving, debt, investing, and planning for the future. Each verse...
44737) Comercio de opciones
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Si has estado buscando la forma de desarrollar una estrategia ganadora para operar con opciones, sigue leyendo...
¿Quieres entrar en el rentable mundo de las operaciones con opciones?
¿O tal vez ya eres un operador de opciones que ha entrado en un bache y quieres salir de él?
Acabas de encontrar el libro perfecto sobre comercio de opciones que te proporcionará estrategias ganadoras, técnicas precisas de análisis técnico y los conocimientos...
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Respeta a los demás para ser respetado
Este libro es una guía práctica y accesible para desarrollar la asertividad, que te aportará la información esencial y te permitirá ganar tiempo.
En tan solo 50 minutos podrás:
• Identificar qué es la asertividad y cómo aplicarla en tu entorno laboral
• Mejorar tu bienestar personal reafirmando tu postura en situaciones de negociación, siempre respetando las necesidades de tu interlocutor
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44740) The Strategic Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets: An All-Inclusive Guide to Trading Methods
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Trading stocks, currencies, futures, and other financial contracts is not actually complicated and anybody can learn it in a relatively short time. This has been my daily experience for the past decade and even traders who have tried everything for years without success can make their first profits if the art of trading is explained to them in the right way. However, the keyword "in the right way" is important here. This book focuses on technical...
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