The men who worked British Columbia's mines have passed into history. Coal Dust In My Blood is a moving account of one coal miner's life, in plain, evocative language. But this book is much more than a personal memoir. Bill Johnstone's...
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The world is desperate for cobalt. It fuels the digital economy and powers everything from cell phones to clean energy. But this 'demon metal,' this 'blood mineral,' has a horrific present and troubled history. Then...
- Author:Smith, PatrickSummary:
For millions of people, travel by air is a confounding, uncomfortable, and even fearful experience. Patrick Smith, airline pilot and author of the Web's popular Ask the Pilot feature, separates fact from fallacy and tells you everything...
- Author:Powers, BillSummary:
Conventional wisdom has North America entering a new era of energy abundance thanks to shale gas. But has industry been honest? Cold, Hungry and in the Dark argues that declining productivity combined with increasing demand will trigger...
- Author:Cheskin, LouisSummary:
Published in 1951, Louis Cheskin's groundbreaking Color For Profit initiated a scientific approach to color and design. Cheskin's philosophy rotated around three core concepts: good taste has little to do with how well a...
- Author:Laferté, SylvieSummary:
Depuis longtemps, vous en rêvez. Depuis longtemps, vous avez le feu sacré. Depuis longtemps, vous vous voyez à la tête d'une entreprise. Qu'attendez-vous pour foncer? Ah, vous n'avez pas encore trouvé LA bonne idée......
- Author:Bouchentouf, AmineSummary:
While Wall Street has been troubled, commodity markets have been soaring. Since 2002, commodities have outperformed every other asset class including stocks, mutual funds and real estate. This hands-on, friendly guide gives you the...
- Author:Grimes, Michelle, Roch, Shauna, Simon, DavidSummary:
This books provides a comprehensive, integrated approach to the study and application of written and oral business communication to serve both student and professor. The text includes a number of features such as learning objectives,...
- Author:Kessler, RobinSummary:
"This book will provide any candidate with a successful game plan to tackle even the most difficult competency-based interview." –Dennis Donovan, former Executive VP of Human Resources, Home Depot
People interviewing for jobs...
- Author:Allen, Kathleen, Economy, PeterSummary:
Want to get an MBA? The Complete MBA For Dummies, 2nd Edition, is the practical, plain-English guide that covers all the basics of a top-notch MBA program, helping you to navigate today’s most innovative business strategies. From...
- Author:Schulman, SarahSummary:
From intimate relationships to global politics, Sarah Schulman observes a continuum: that inflated accusations of harm are used to avoid accountability. Illuminating the difference between Conflict and Abuse, Schulman directly addresses...
- Author:Scott, VivianSummary:
A practical workplace guide to handling conflict effectively Managing employees and encouraging them to work together toward a common goal is an essential skill that all leaders should possess. Conflict Resolution at Work For Dummies...
- Author:Mask, Clate, Martineau, ScottSummary:
Sharing a desire to aid small businesses and fellow entrepreneurs, Mask and Martineau outline a plan for any small business owner looking to streamline their operation, make it more successful, and yet still have a normal life...
- Author:Golletz, RandSummary:
Want Success? Discard Hardheadness for Tough Mindedness. No one knows better than Rand Golletz what it takes to transform hard-headed executives into tough-minded leaders. As a coach, he gets executives to: unlock the secrets of...
- Author:Harris, Blake J.Summary:
A mesmerizing, behind-the-scenes business thriller that chronicles how Sega, a small, scrappy gaming company led by an unlikely visionary and a team of rebels, took on the juggernaut Nintendo and revolutionized the videogame industry--...
- Author:Merron, KeithSummary:
Most consultants are content to solve problems. Extraordinary consultants alter the culture of the client organization itself, changing the way the organization operates. Keith Merron shows that the most powerful tool for making a real...
- Author:Handley, Ann, Chapman, C. C.Summary:
A one-stop source on the art and science of developing marketing content that people care about. This coverage is interwoven with case studies of companies successfully spreading their ideas online--and using them to establish...
- Author:Anderson, Colin R., Brady, Jennifer, Levkoe, Charles Z., Koç, Mustafa, Anderson, Colin R., Beckie, Mary A., Bogdan, Eva A., Bomford, Mark, Brady, Jennifer, Braun, Jennifer A., Brock, Samara, Bunn, Robyn, Valentine Cadieux, Kirsten, Clement, Chantal, Detolle, Anais, Green, Arthur, Gupta, Ankit, Jennings, Robert, Johnson, Josee, Huddart Kennedy, Khan, Ahmed, Koc, Mustafa, Lee, Keith, Levkoe, Charles Z., Lowitt, Kristen, Martin, Wanda, Millious, Victoria, Mount, Phil, Mundel, Erika, Nash, Alan, Polyakov, Seriy, Rideout, Keren, Scott, Steffanie, Soma, Tammara, Sprague, Cathryn, Sumner, Jennifer, Szanto, David, Trenouth, Lani, Van Esterik, Penny, Ventresca, Matt, Wever, Cassie, Wong, Carmen, Zougris, KonstantinosSummary:
Few things are as important as the food we eat. "Conversations in Food Studies" demonstrates the value of interdisciplinary research through the cross-pollination of disciplinary, epistemological, and methodological perspectives. Widely...
- Author:Knowledge@WhartonSummary:
"What if you could sit down with some of today's most successful thought leaders' Now you can. Knowledge@Wharton has interviewed some of today's leading thinkers about what success means to them. Conversations on Success: 6 Thought...
- Author:Nemko, MartySummary:
Every year, thousands of people change careers. Whether you are a recently graduated student looking to put what you studied to good use or an experienced professional looking for a change in routine, finding a career that really suits...
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