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Managing Business Ethics

Making Ethical Decisions

By: Alfred A. Marcus,Timothy J. Hargrave

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Managing Business Ethics

Making Ethical Decisions

By: Alfred A. Marcus,Timothy J. Hargrave

Managing Business Ethics: Solving Ethical Dilemmas teaches students how to navigate ethical issues they will inevitably encounter using the weight-of-reasons approach. This decision-making framework can be applied at the individual, organizational, and stakeholder levels. Authors Alfred Marcus and Timothy Hargrave underscore the need for employees at all levels to carefully consider the ethical implications of their actions. Each chapter provides a case to walk through application of the framework. Mini-cases within each chapter allow students to practice applying this framework on their own. A wide range of longer, real-world case studies are presented, featuring companies relevant to students such as Facebook and Amazon. This practical, down-to-earth text delves into topics not covered extensively by other books such as slow and fast thinking, the inherent conflict between the individual and organization, conformity, and the difficulties of speaking truth to power. This compelling new text offers ample opportunity for students to engage in thoughtful reflection, discussion, and application as they grapple with ethical issues big and small. Key Features: - Presents a weight-of-reasons ethical decision making framework to help students understand the steps for making the right decisions and the importance of thinking through both short-term and long-term effects - In-text examples and end-of-chapter cases applications provide ample opportunity for students to see and apply the ethical decision making framework - 20 Real-World Cases on timely topics like Sexual Harassment at Google, pharmaceutical companies and the Opioid Epidemic, and Whole Food's Conscious Capitalism

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1506388612

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Innovations in Sustainability

By: Alfred Allen Marcus

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Innovations in Sustainability

By: Alfred Allen Marcus

This insightful book employs high-profile company cases to focus on two major challenges for sustainable innovation: fuel and food.

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Cambridge University Press

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1107072794

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Strategies for Managing Uncertainty

Booms and Busts in the Energy Industry

By: Alfred A. Marcus

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Strategies for Managing Uncertainty

Booms and Busts in the Energy Industry

By: Alfred A. Marcus

Explains how energy industry firms have hedged their bets by using paradoxical strategies to cope with the uncertainty around energy prices and climate change.

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1107191157

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Great Corporate Culture - The Ultimate Business Development Engine To Grow Earnings By 50+%

By: Marcus Deiss

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Great Corporate Culture - The Ultimate Business Development Engine To Grow Earnings By 50+%

By: Marcus Deiss

Great Corporate Culture addresses misconceptions about the sales process and combines basic sales principles with best-practice business development methods to unlock the B2B sales performance potential.Despite rigorous research, little reliable evidence existed up to now about the financial impact that can be realised with a happy workplace, or on the contrary, the earnings decline from a toxic workplace. Therefore, many leaders are still unwilling or unable to decide among competing values, beliefs, and parties to shape a productive corporate culture. The consequences are toxic workplaces that cost organisations millions in delayed revenues and missed or lost business deals, along with highemployee turnover and even harmful brand exposure. Great Corporate Culture explains the theory behind building an internal culture and how to apply these understandings through the lens of business development performance. Where business development is a challenge, it's usually because of your corporate culture challenge.

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Lulu.com

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3952517402

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The Proxima Strain

By: Marcus Herzig

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The Proxima Strain

By: Marcus Herzig

Nathan didn’t expect to end up staring down the barrel of a gun when he chased that cute guy down the street, but who has the time to always think things through? Except in video games, sixteen-year-old Nathan doesn’t usually play hero, but what would you do if you caught a cute guy stealing from your convenience store? How was he supposed to know Adrian had a gun? Or that he escaped from a secret military lab where he was being experimented on, for that matter? Now Nathan is driving a stolen car, running from the government with his nagging best friend Kimiko and a stranger with a gun who is suffering from a mysterious disease that seems to be breaking out across the country. But apart from those minor snags, things are going great. Sometimes Adrian even speaks – making Nathan’s heart beat faster – even though he mostly just tells him to shut up. Nathan isn’t sure if he can believe Adrian’s story. All he knows is that if he doesn’t save him from the government, he will never see Adrian again, and that’s just a non-starter. But first he has to save his life. The Proxima Strain is a thrilling Young Adult action adventure that will take you on a riveting journey from the microscopic world of genetics to the doorstep of our interstellar neighborhood. Get your copy now!

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1393049958

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Technology in America

A Brief History

By: Alan I. Marcus,Howard P. Segal

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Technology in America

A Brief History

By: Alan I. Marcus,Howard P. Segal

Now in a thoroughly updated new edition, this successful textbook surveys the history of technology in America from the 1600s to the 21st century. Alan I Marcus and Howard P. Segal explore the effect society, culture, politics and economics have had upon technological advances, and place the evolution of American technology within the broader context of the development of systems such as transportation and communications. This unique book connects phenomena such as colonial printing presses with the American Revolution; early photographs with the creation of an allegedly unique American character; and high-tech advances in biotechnology with a growing desire for individual autonomy. This is an ideal resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students of the history of technology, the history of science, and American history.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1137334878

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9781137334879

13 Short Spooky Stories

By: Marcus Moutra

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13 Short Spooky Stories

By: Marcus Moutra

Get ready to indulge in thirteen short spooky stories, no matter what season it is. It doesn't need to be October for you to celebrate Spooky Season. This book contains thirteen short stories with mystery, twists, ghosts, witches, demons, vampires, and other supernatural beings/creatures. As you read this book, you, the reader, will transport into the minds of these charactares and uncover whether they're alive, dead, or undead.

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Taming Silicon Valley

How We Can Ensure That AI Works for Us

By: Gary F. Marcus

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Taming Silicon Valley

How We Can Ensure That AI Works for Us

By: Gary F. Marcus

How Big Tech is taking advantage of us, how AI is making it worse, and how we can create a thriving, AI-positive world. On balance, will AI help humanity or harm it? AI could revolutionize science, medicine, and technology, and deliver us a world of abundance and better health. Or it could be a disaster, leading to the downfall of democracy, or even our extinction. In Taming Silicon Valley, Gary Marcus, one of the most trusted voices in AI, explains that we still have a choice. And that the decisions we make now about AI will shape our next century. In this short but powerful manifesto, Marcus explains how Big Tech is taking advantage of us, how AI could make things much worse, and, most importantly, what we can do to safeguard our democracy, our society, and our future. Marcus explains the potential—and potential risks—of AI in the clearest possible terms and how Big Tech has effectively captured policymakers. He begins by laying out what is lacking in current AI, what the greatest risks of AI are, and how Big Tech has been playing both the public and the government, before digging into why the US government has thus far been ineffective at reining in Big Tech. He then offers real tools for readers, including eight suggestions for what a coherent AI policy should look like—from data rights to layered AI oversight to meaningful tax reform—and closes with how ordinary citizens can push for what is so desperately needed. Taming Silicon Valley is both a primer on how AI has gotten to its problematic present state and a book of activism in the tradition of Abbie Hoffman’s Steal This Book and Thomas Paine’s Common Sense. It is a deeply important book for our perilous historical moment that every concerned citizen must read.

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MIT Press

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0262381567

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5 Years of Must Reads from HBR: 2020 Edition (5 Books)

By: Harvard Business Review,Michael E. Porter,Joan C. Williams,Adam Grant,Marcus Buckingham

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5 Years of Must Reads from HBR: 2020 Edition (5 Books)

By: Harvard Business Review,Michael E. Porter,Joan C. Williams,Adam Grant,Marcus Buckingham

Five years' worth of management wisdom, all in one place. Get the latest, most significant thinking from the pages of Harvard Business Review in 5 Years of Must Reads: 2020 Edition. Every year, HBR editors examine the ideas, insights, and best practices from the past twelve months to select the definitive articles that have provoked the most conversation, the most inspiration, and the most change. From how you can lead with authenticity by moving past your comfort zone, to engaging customers and employees alike with the help of artificial intelligence, to scaling your agile processes from a handful of teams to hundreds, the articles in this five-book collection will help you manage your daily challenges and meet the changing competitive landscape head-on. Books in the HBR 10 Must Reads series offer essential reading selected from the pages of Harvard Business Review on topics critical to the success of every manager. Each book is packed with advice and inspiration from leading experts such as Clayton Christensen, Michael Porter, W. Chan Kim, Renee Mauborgne, Herminia Ibarra, Marcus Buckingham, Roger Martin, Adam Grant, Thomas Davenport, and Katrina Lake. Company examples range from P&G, DHL, and Deloitte to Alibaba, Google, and Stitch Fix. 5 Years of Must Reads: 2020 Edition brings the most current and important business conversations to your fingertips.

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163369982X

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The One Thing You Need to Know

The Simple Way to Understand the Most Important Ideas in Science

By: Marcus Chown

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The One Thing You Need to Know

The Simple Way to Understand the Most Important Ideas in Science

By: Marcus Chown

Bestselling author Marcus Chown explains the one thing you need to know to understand some of the most important and mind-blowing concepts of the twenty-first century in twenty-one accessible and engaging chapters.

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1789294827

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5 Years of Must Reads from HBR: 2022 Edition (5 Books)

By: Harvard Business Review,Michael E. Porter,Joan C. Williams,Marcus Buckingham,Frances X. Frei

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5 Years of Must Reads from HBR: 2022 Edition (5 Books)

By: Harvard Business Review,Michael E. Porter,Joan C. Williams,Marcus Buckingham,Frances X. Frei

Five years' worth of management wisdom, all in one place. Get the latest, most significant thinking from the pages of Harvard Business Review in 5 Years of Must Reads from HBR: 2022 Edition. Every year, HBR editors examine the ideas, insights, and best practices from the past twelve months to select the definitive articles that have provoked the most conversation and inspired the most change. From building trust as a leader, to creating a workplace where equity can thrive, to exploring how the work-from-anywhere future is now our present, the articles in this five-book collection will help you manage your daily challenges and meet the changing competitive landscape head-on. Books in HBR's 10 Must Reads series offer essential reading selected from the pages of Harvard Business Review on topics critical to the success of every manager. Each book is packed with advice and inspiration from leading experts such as Michael Porter, Frances X. Frei, Marcus Buckingham, Joan C. Williams, Roger Martin, Robert Livingston, and Katrina Lake. Company examples range from P&G, UPS, and Deloitte to Alibaba, Apple, and Stitch Fix. 5 Years of Must Reads from HBR: 2022 Edition brings the most current and important business conversations to your fingertips. HBR's 10 Must Reads paperback series is the definitive collection of books for new and experienced leaders alike. Leaders looking for the inspiration that big ideas provide, both to accelerate their own growth and that of their companies, should look no further. HBR's 10 Must Reads series focuses on the core topics that every ambitious manager needs to know: leadership, strategy, change, managing people, and managing yourself. Harvard Business Review has sorted through hundreds of articles and selected only the most essential reading on each topic. Each title includes timeless advice that will be relevant regardless of an ever‐changing business environment.

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1647824400

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Rebooting AI

Building Artificial Intelligence We Can Trust

By: Gary Marcus,Ernest Davis

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Rebooting AI

Building Artificial Intelligence We Can Trust

By: Gary Marcus,Ernest Davis

Two leaders in the field offer a compelling analysis of the current state of the art and reveal the steps we must take to achieve a robust artificial intelligence that can make our lives better. “Finally, a book that tells us what AI is, what AI is not, and what AI could become if only we are ambitious and creative enough.” —Garry Kasparov, former world chess champion and author of Deep Thinking Despite the hype surrounding AI, creating an intelligence that rivals or exceeds human levels is far more complicated than we have been led to believe. Professors Gary Marcus and Ernest Davis have spent their careers at the forefront of AI research and have witnessed some of the greatest milestones in the field, but they argue that a computer beating a human in Jeopardy! does not signal that we are on the doorstep of fully autonomous cars or superintelligent machines. The achievements in the field thus far have occurred in closed systems with fixed sets of rules, and these approaches are too narrow to achieve genuine intelligence. The real world, in contrast, is wildly complex and open-ended. How can we bridge this gap? What will the consequences be when we do? Taking inspiration from the human mind, Marcus and Davis explain what we need to advance AI to the next level, and suggest that if we are wise along the way, we won't need to worry about a future of machine overlords. If we focus on endowing machines with common sense and deep understanding, rather than simply focusing on statistical analysis and gatherine ever larger collections of data, we will be able to create an AI we can trust—in our homes, our cars, and our doctors' offices. Rebooting AI provides a lucid, clear-eyed assessment of the current science and offers an inspiring vision of how a new generation of AI can make our lives better.

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052556604X

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HBR's 10 Must Reads on Creative Teams Collection (7 Books)

By: Harvard Business Review,Clayton M. Christensen,Indra Nooyi,Marcus Buckingham,Adam Grant

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HBR's 10 Must Reads on Creative Teams Collection (7 Books)

By: Harvard Business Review,Clayton M. Christensen,Indra Nooyi,Marcus Buckingham,Adam Grant

Ignite the creative spark within your team. For your company to stand out in today's competitive environment, you need to be original. You need to have fresh ideas, exciting products and offerings, and a willingness to experiment. And that starts at the team level. HBR's 10 Must Reads for Creative Teams Collection provides expert advice on how to foster curiosity, encourage better collaboration, and use design thinking to change the way you brainstorm, test, and execute new ideas. Included in this seven-book set are: HBR's 10 Must Reads on Creativity HBR's 10 Must Reads on Teams HBR's 10 Must Reads on Collaboration HBR's 10 Must Reads on Building a Great Culture HBR's 10 Must Reads on Design Thinking HBR's 10 Must Reads on Managing People HBR's 10 Must Reads on Managing People, Vol. 2 The collection includes seventy articles selected by HBR's editors from renowned thought leaders including Marcus Buckingham, Adam Grant, Francesca Gino, and Indra Nooyi, plus the indispensable article "How Pixar Fosters Collective Creativity" by Ed Catmull. With HBR's 10 Must Reads for Creative Teams Collection, you can break free from the usual and capitalize on originality. HBR's 10 Must Reads paperback series is the definitive collection of books for new and experienced leaders alike. Leaders looking for the inspiration that big ideas provide, both to accelerate their own growth and that of their companies, should look no further. HBR's 10 Must Reads series focuses on the core topics that every ambitious manager needs to know: leadership, strategy, change, managing people, and managing yourself. Harvard Business Review has sorted through hundreds of articles and selected only the most essential reading on each topic. Each title includes timeless advice that will be relevant regardless of an ever‐changing business environment.

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1647820316

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Cupid Painted Blind

By: Marcus Herzig

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Cupid Painted Blind

By: Marcus Herzig

Few things are more exciting and, frankly, unnerving than your first day of high school. Except, maybe, coming out to your friends when they already kinda knew you were gay. Or finding out that the breathtakingly handsome guy you’ve just met is best buddies with your archnemesis who happens to be a homophobic bully. Or being teamed up for a school assignment with that decidedly unattractive, facially-deformed, freaky-looking weirdo who hasn’t got a friend in the world. Or all of the above. Matthew Dunstan, closeted freshman, future bestselling author, and frequently blushing teenager is on a quest to find himself, find love, and live happily ever after. Sounds easy enough, right? But when the opportunities for failure are endless, it doesn’t take much to turn your life upside down. And that’s not exactly what you need when you try to catch someone’s eye without attracting everyone’s attention. Cupid Painted Blind is a heartbreaking, heartwarming, and occasionally hilarious roller coaster ride through an awkward freshman’s first few weeks of high school that will appeal to readers of all ages who enjoy Young Adult LGBTQ fiction.

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1386967246

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5 Years of Must Reads from HBR: 2021 Edition (5 Books)

By: Harvard Business Review,Michael E. Porter,Joan C. Williams,Adam Grant,Marcus Buckingham

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5 Years of Must Reads from HBR: 2021 Edition (5 Books)

By: Harvard Business Review,Michael E. Porter,Joan C. Williams,Adam Grant,Marcus Buckingham

Five years' worth of management wisdom, all in one place. Get the latest, most significant thinking from the pages of Harvard Business Review in 5 Years of Must Reads: 2021 Edition. Every year, HBR editors examine the ideas, insights, and best practices from the past twelve months to select the definitive articles that have provoked the most conversation, the most inspiration, and the most change. From how you can lead with authenticity by moving past your comfort zone, to understanding how blockchain will affect your industry, to creating a workplace where gender equity can thrive, the articles in this five-book collection will help you manage your daily challenges and meet the changing competitive landscape head-on. Books in the HBR 10 Must Reads series offer essential reading selected from the pages of Harvard Business Review on topics critical to the success of every manager. Each book is packed with advice and inspiration from leading experts such as Clayton Christensen, Michael Porter, W. Chan Kim, Renee Mauborgne, Herminia Ibarra, Marcus Buckingham, Joan C. Williams, Roger Martin, Adam Grant, and Katrina Lake. Company examples range from Pepsico, DHL, and Deloitte to Alibaba, Adobe, and Stitch Fix. 5 Years of Must Reads: 2021 Edition brings the most current and important business conversations to your fingertips.

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1647820219

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Love and Work

How to Find What You Love, Love What You Do, and Do It for the Rest of Your Life

By: Marcus Buckingham

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Love and Work

How to Find What You Love, Love What You Do, and Do It for the Rest of Your Life

By: Marcus Buckingham

A Wall Street Journal bestseller World-renowned researcher and New York Times bestselling author Marcus Buckingham helps us discover where we're at our best—both at work and in life. You've long been told to "Do what you love." Sounds simple, but the real challenge is how to do this in a world not set up to help you. Most of us actually don't know the real truth of what we love—what engages us and makes us thrive—and our workplaces, jobs, schools, even our parents, are focused instead on making us conform. Sadly, no person or system is dedicated to discovering the crucial intersection between what you love to do and how you contribute it to others. In this eye-opening, uplifting book, Buckingham shows you how to break free from this conformity—how to decode your own loves, turn them into their most powerful expression, and do the same for those you lead and those you love. How can you use love to reveal your unique gifts? How can you pinpoint what makes you stand out from anyone else? How can you choose roles in which you'll excel? Love and Work unlocks answers to these questions and others, so you can: Choose the right role on the team. Describe yourself compellingly in job interviews. Mold your existing role so that it calls upon the very best of you. Position yourself as a leader in such a way that your followers quickly come to trust in you. Make lasting change for your team, your company, your family, or your students. Love, the most powerful of human emotions, the source of all creativity, collaboration, insight, and excellence, has been systematically drained from our lives—our work, teams, and classrooms. It's time we brought love back in. Love and Work shows you how.

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164782124X

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Counterparts

By: Marcus Herzig

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Counterparts

By: Marcus Herzig

Gay sci-fi with a mind-bending twist His senior year in high school couldn’t be more boring for overachieving science nerd Taylor Young until Brad, a mysterious but hot new character, starts walking the school halls. Ignoring the rumors about his mental state and his murky past, Taylor falls for Brad head over heels. United in their love for science and for each other, they invent the Jump Box, a revolutionary piece of teleporting technology that changes their lives – and the world – forever, but then a series of freak accidents that threaten the fate of the entire planet finally uncovers the hidden truths that Brad had so carefully buried and worked so hard to forget. Grab your copy of Counterparts now for a story unlike any other you’ve ever read.

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Marcus Herzig

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1393130100

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Land of Milk and Money

The Creation of the Southern Dairy Industry

By: Alan I. Marcus

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Land of Milk and Money

The Creation of the Southern Dairy Industry

By: Alan I. Marcus

In Land of Milk and Money, Alan I Marcus examines the establishment of the dairy industry in the United States South during the 1920s. Looking specifically at the internal history of the Borden Company—the world’s largest dairy firm—as well as small-town efforts to lure industry and manufacturing south, Marcus suggests that the rise of the modern dairy business resulted from debates and redefinitions that occurred in both the northern industrial sector and southern towns. Condensed milk production in Starkville, Mississippi, the location of Borden’s and the South’s first condensery, so exceeded expectations that it emerged as a touchstone for success. Starkville’s vigorous self-promotion acted as a public relations campaign that inspired towns in Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, and Texas to entice northern milk concerns looking to relocate. Local officials throughout the South urged farmers, including Black sharecroppers and tenants, to add dairying to their operations to make their locales more attractive to northern interests. Many did so only after small-town commercial elites convinced them of dairying’s potential profitability. Land of Milk and Money focuses on small-town businessmen rather than scientists and the federal government, two groups that pushed for agricultural diversification in the South for nearly four decades with little to no success. As many towns in rural America faced extinction due to migration, northern manufacturers’ creation of regional facilities proved a potent means to boost profits and remain relevant during uncertain economic times. While scholars have long emphasized northern efforts to decentralize production during this period, Marcus’s study examines the ramifications of those efforts for the South through the singular success of the southern dairy business. The presence of local dairying operations afforded small towns a measure of independence and stability, allowing them to diversify their economies and better weather the economic turmoil of the Great Depression.

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0807176702

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Grand Events In History

By: Marcus Blackwell

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Grand Events In History

By: Marcus Blackwell

Grand Events in History"" explores how monumental historical events shape the lives of ordinary people across the globe, focusing on the rise and fall of empires, technological revolutions, and global conflicts. This engaging book argues that seemingly distant historical occurrences have profound and lasting impacts on individuals and societies worldwide, often in unexpected ways. By examining these interconnected themes, readers gain insight into the forces that have shaped our modern world and the patterns that may influence our future. The book's unique approach lies in its global perspective and emphasis on the interconnectedness of events across time and space. It draws on a wide range of primary and secondary sources, including official documents, personal accounts, and cutting-edge research from fields such as data science and network analysis. This interdisciplinary approach provides a holistic view of human history, exploring how historical events influence social structures, economic systems, and collective psychology. Structured into three main sections, ""Grand Events in History"" progresses from ancient civilizations to modern superpowers, examines technological innovations from the printing press to the internet, and analyzes global conflicts and their far-reaching consequences. Written in an accessible yet scholarly tone, the book balances academic rigor with engaging storytelling, making it appealing to a broad audience seeking to understand long-term trends and their implications in our interconnected world.

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More Real Life Rock

The Wilderness Years, 2014-2021

By: Greil Marcus

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More Real Life Rock

The Wilderness Years, 2014-2021

By: Greil Marcus

A funny, fierce, and uninhibited musical chronicle of the convulsive recent past from one of our finest cultural critics "A one-of-a-kind guide to rock music's resonance in every aspect of our lives."--David Kirby, Wall Street Journal "A smart set of suggestions for further reading, viewing, and listening by a most trustworthy guide."--Kirkus Reviews For decades, celebrated author Greil Marcus has applied his unmatched critical apparatus to everything from music, television, radio, and politics to overheard comments, advertisements, and happenstance street encounters--an eclectic collection of what he calls "everyday culture and found objects." This book collects hundreds of items from the crisscrossing spectrum of culture and politics throughout the tumultuous past six years of American life, an essential travel guide to the scorched landscape of recent history. Tracking the evolution of national identity during the Trump administration, Marcus spotlights the most whip-smart cultural artifacts to compose a mosaic portrait of American society, replete with unexpected heroes and villains, absurdity and its consequences, humor and despair, terror and defiance--as seen through media, music, and more. Bursting with Marcus's effortless, no-nonsense, unapologetic verve, this book features seventy-three columns from 2014 through February 2021.

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0300260989

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Technology Shift

By: Marcus Blackwell

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Technology Shift

By: Marcus Blackwell

Technology Shift"" explores the profound impact of technological progress on human civilization, tracing the journey from pre-industrial societies to the digital age and beyond. This captivating book examines how innovations have continually reshaped our world, focusing on three key periods: the industrial revolution, the digital age, and the future of human-technology interaction. The book's central argument posits that technological advancement is not a series of isolated inventions but a continuous force that fundamentally alters human behavior, social structures, and global dynamics. By examining pivotal moments in history, such as the rise of mechanization and the internet revolution, ""Technology Shift"" illuminates how technology has transformed economies, urbanization, and communication. The author employs a balanced approach, acknowledging both the benefits and challenges of technological progress, while avoiding simplistic narratives of technological determinism. Structured in three main sections, the book progresses from the industrial revolution through the digital age, concluding with speculations on future technological trends. It draws upon historical records, economic data, and sociological studies to support its arguments, making complex concepts accessible through clear explanations and real-world examples. This comprehensive exploration of technology's role in shaping human civilization offers valuable insights for anyone seeking to understand the forces molding our world and make informed decisions about our technological future.

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Techno

Humans and technology

By: Marcus Smith

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Techno

Humans and technology

By: Marcus Smith

In the midst of a technology revolution and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), we all need to understand the relationship between humans and technology. Social media, data surveillance, biometrics, genomics and cryptocurrencies dominate news and public debate, but there is often little consideration given to issues like how our data could be used in the future, the risks of genomic research, or responsibility for decisions made by AI.Techno argues that we are all responsible for contributing to how technology is used, to ensure that society will benefit from it. With clarity and purpose, Marcus Smith explores how technology is affecting government, individuals and society; and the need to act, before it' s too late. This must-read book offers critical insights on the emerging technologies we use every day and the implications for us.

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The Future of Technology Management and the Business Environment

Lessons on Innovation, Disruption, and Strategy Execution

By: Alfred A. Marcus

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The Future of Technology Management and the Business Environment

Lessons on Innovation, Disruption, and Strategy Execution

By: Alfred A. Marcus

This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. ANTICIPATE AND SHAPE TECHNOLOGICAL DISRUPTION...INSTEAD OF BEING VICTIMIZED BY IT Gain powerful insights for crafting strategy in technology-rich industries, from IT to finance, and healthcare to energy Understand the massive social impacts of technology, and how today’s societal divisions shape your opportunities to innovate For everyone who must manage new technologies and respond to technological disruption From biotech to nanotech to big data, the pace of technological disruption continues to accelerate. Now, leading business strategy expert Alfred Marcus offers powerful tools for anticipating technological change, and managing the threats and opportunities it poses. Marcus illuminates the ongoing interplay between technological change and wider societal trends, helping you recognize new opportunities created by these interactions, and maximize the upside–both for your company and the broader society. Whether you’re an executive or strategist, technical professional or MBA student, this guide will sharpen your focus on the future so you can navigate radical technological-driven change–wherever it leads. Emerging technologies offer immense promise for generating growth, profitability, and prosperity. But they face major obstacles to commercialization, and have environmental and social costs that must be carefully managed to maximize the benefit and mitigate the harm. This book is about the foresight and strategic actions required for these new technologies to play a positive rather than negative role. Alfred Marcus illuminates their potential, reviews the risky decisions needed to transform potential into reality, and discusses how technologies might be used to ameliorate social problems rather than exacerbate them. Whether you’re an executive, manager, or student, you’ll gain powerful insights into innovation, strategy, execution, technology management, and the fastchanging business environment in which technological change takes place.

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Holistic EMF Protection Made Easy

Practical Solutions to Safeguard Your Home and Loved Ones From The Health Risks of Radiation Exposure

By: Patrick van der Burght,Martin Latino,Farzad Nejatpour,Allen Cheney,Jason King,Noura Othman,Samir Derrar,Marcus Schluschen,Beata Rakowski,Azul Fernandez,David Lange

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Holistic EMF Protection Made Easy

Practical Solutions to Safeguard Your Home and Loved Ones From The Health Risks of Radiation Exposure

By: Patrick van der Burght,Martin Latino,Farzad Nejatpour,Allen Cheney,Jason King,Noura Othman,Samir Derrar,Marcus Schluschen,Beata Rakowski,Azul Fernandez,David Lange

Who could be more reliable in guiding you through the complexities of EMF Exposure and Protection than our global specialists? These professionals, backed by a 40-year history, not only focus on reducing EMF exposure but also prioritize the creation of long-term healthier spaces. 5G is here and 6G is coming, but these new mobile networks are not the only cause for concern. Thousands of peer-reviewed research studies indicate that exposure to radiation from sources like phone towers, phones, power supply, electrical wiring in your walls, WiFi and more, can be a serious health risk. Even the World Health Organization (WHO) saw it necessary back in 2011 to classify radio frequency radiation as a possible carcinogen Group 2B, which is the same category as exhaust fumes! In this book, 11 international EMF radiation specialists take you on a logical journey to educate you about dealing with domestic radiation exposure in a holistic and verifiable way. Inside, you will learn about: Some of the research that is available on the topic of EMF radiation and how anyone can be affected by it quietly with minor symptoms like headaches, build up to very serious illnesses or cause chronic conditions like electromagnetic hypersensitivity and fertility problems. Sources of EMF radiation in and around a home What you should know about buying or using an amateur meter to investigate your home or a potential home yourself How an EMF Consultant would investigate your situation with your family and guide you through proper mitigation What easy things you can do to reduce EMF exposure and what the logic is behind holistic and verifiable EMF protection measures like shielding paint and circuit cut-off switches Safer solar power insights Radiation-free home construction considerations. The world is filled with misinformation about how to deal with EMF radiation. Verifiable results and long-term holistic considerations for EMF protection and healthier homes should be the priority. Here, you will find a logical approach you can understand based on a 40-year history of dealing with this subject from a natural health perspective.

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Angelo Mosso's Circulation of Blood in the Human Brain

By: Marcus E. Raichle,Gordon M. Shepherd

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Angelo Mosso's Circulation of Blood in the Human Brain

By: Marcus E. Raichle,Gordon M. Shepherd

Modern brain imaging is revolutionizing the study of brain function in health and disease. However, few realize that its origins began in the nineteenth century with Dr. Angelo Mosso's pioneering experiments. A foremost Italian physiologist and scientist, Angelo Mosso studied several patients brought to him with head injuries that exposed their live brains to direct, long-term observation. He took advantage of these rare opportunities to document, for the first time, changes in cerebral blood flow in response to different stimuli, behaviors, and emotions, the very same changes that are now the basis for the measurements underlying modern functional brain imaging. Mosso was widely recognized by his contemporaries for his highly original studies, published both in Italian in 1878 and in German in 1881. Yet there has never been a translation through which this groundbreaking work could be appreciated by the English-speaking world. Indeed, Angelo Mosso's sophisticated experiments were to neuroscience what surgeon William Beaumont's in vivo observations were to gastric physiology fifty years earlier. This unique monograph establishes Mosso's rightful role as the pioneer of brain imaging. Through it, the modern reader, whether expert neuroscientist or interested student, can gain a new perspective on the author's remarkable insights: how behaviors as subtle as thinking about a subject or feeling an emotion produce the changes in pulsations of the brain that he observed and recorded for posterity. Special features of this volume include first a brief summary of Mosso's life. Two pioneers of modern brain imaging, Marcus E. Raichle (winner of the Kavli Prize for Neuroscience) and Gordon M. Shepherd (Yale University Professor of Neurobiology) then review Mosso's work and provide extensive commentary to explain its relevance to modern brain science. The authors not only emphasize Mosso's pioneering role in brain imaging, but also his fundamental contribution to the rise of cognitive neuroscience. The English translation (by historian of medicine Christiane Nockels Fabbri) follows, together with all of the plates and illustrations of the original volume. The result is a classic of neuroscience, now available for wide appreciation by neuroscientists, neurologists, psychologists, psychiatrists, historians of science and medicine, and the general public.

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Apocalyptic Winds

Thermals Of Time - Book Three

By: Marcus Lynn Dean

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Apocalyptic Winds

Thermals Of Time - Book Three

By: Marcus Lynn Dean

The world has changed. V-1 no longer threatens humanity. Or so it seems. Twenty years since the great dying. Survivors and their descendants are immune to the virus that killed so many. Or are they? Small communities are scattered from the Blue River in Kansas to the Blue River in Colorado. All face an even greater threat than V-1. The survivors’ offspring are all girls. In a world sorely lacking in scientific and medical technology, only a genetic cure can ensure the continued survival of humanity. The lack of male offspring isn’t the only problem for the Blue River communities. There are others who survived the great dying. To the south and the east, the New Army of God is on the move, expanding New Dixie to the north and the west. ***Because of language, violence, and mature themes, the author recommends this book for readers aged 17 and older. ***

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Green Design

Creative Sustainable Designs for the Twenty-First Century

By: Marcus Fairs

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Green Design

Creative Sustainable Designs for the Twenty-First Century

By: Marcus Fairs

In this timely book, author Marcus Fairs helps readers understand the shift of green design from marginal to mainstream by featuring products and buildings that address immediate concerns about global warming and environmental degradation. Through vast architectural projects to modest one-off pieces of salvaged furniture, the book shows how the design world is responding to the environmental challenges of this century. Author Fairs demonstrates key developments in sustainable design as seen in lighting, houseware, furniture, textiles, products, interiors, architecture, and transportation, including the innovative use of fuel-cell technologies and ultra-lightweight materials. The book shows how the introduction of eco-friendly materials is changing the products around us and charts the rise of low-energy lighting sources and their impact on lighting design. Emerging trends in green design are also covered, from recycling (reusing existing objects to create new products) to ethical sourcing (ensuring products come from sustainable sources). By presenting existing green innovations as well as visionary projects, Green Design paints a bright future in which technology and ethics merge for the benefit of people and the planet.

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Alapaha Paganism

By: Marcus Johnson

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Alapaha Paganism

By: Marcus Johnson

What does it mean to live well? What are the consequences of believing that the world is a bad place? What is virtue? How can we embrace life and living? These are the sorts of questions addressed in Alapaha Paganism. No final, universal, or ultimate answers are prescribed. Instead, a unique perspective, growing in Alapaha, is shared. It suggests this life is good, this world is good, and neither are in need of salvation or redemption.

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Electric Vehicle Problems

By: Marcus Tesla

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Electric Vehicle Problems

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Electric Vehicle Problems"" delves into the complex challenges facing the widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in our modern world. This comprehensive examination focuses on three main areas: technological limitations, infrastructure challenges, and environmental concerns. The book argues that while EVs offer significant potential benefits, understanding and addressing these issues is crucial for realizing their full potential and mitigating drawbacks. The book takes readers on a journey through the evolution of EV technology, from its early 20th-century roots to present-day innovations. It explores key hurdles such as battery technology constraints, range anxiety, and the need for extensive charging networks. By drawing on scientific studies, industry reports, and expert interviews, the book presents a balanced view of the EV revolution, acknowledging both its promise and current shortcomings. Written in an accessible style, ""Electric Vehicle Problems"" offers valuable insights for policymakers, industry professionals, and environmentally conscious consumers alike. It makes interdisciplinary connections to fields such as materials science and urban planning, highlighting how advancements in EV technology could reshape our cities and energy policies. This nuanced analysis equips readers with the knowledge needed to critically evaluate the future of transportation and the role EVs will play in shaping our world.

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5 Years of Must Reads from HBR: 2019 Edition

By: Harvard Business Review,Michael E. Porter,Joan C. Williams,Adam Grant,Marcus Buckingham

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5 Years of Must Reads from HBR: 2019 Edition

By: Harvard Business Review,Michael E. Porter,Joan C. Williams,Adam Grant,Marcus Buckingham

2019's best reads, all in one place. Get five years of the latest, most significant thinking from the pages of Harvard Business Review in one library set. Every year, HBR editors examine the ideas, insights, and best practices from the past twelve months to select the articles that have provoked the most conversation, the most inspiration, and the most change. From how companies can proactively evolve their business models to stay ahead of the digital revolution to understanding why your strategy execution isn't working--and how to fix it--the articles in these volumes will help you manage your daily challenges and meet the changing competitive landscape head-on. Books in the HBR 10 Must Reads series offer essential reading from Harvard Business Review on topics critical to the success of every manager. Each book is packed with advice and inspiration from leading experts such as Clayton Christensen, Michael Porter, Herminia Ibarra, Daniel Goleman, Marcus Buckingham, Roger Martin, Adam Grant, Thomas Davenport, and Patty McCord. Company examples range from Unilever, Deloitte, and DHL to Facebook, Netflix, Google, and Uber. 5 Years of Must Reads: 2019 Edition brings the most current and important business conversations of the past few years to your fingertips.

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Speed Reading the Easy Way

By: Howard S. Berg,Marcus A. Conyers

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Speed Reading the Easy Way

By: Howard S. Berg,Marcus A. Conyers

A recognized speed-reading expert presents a self-teaching course that truly makes speed reading easy to master. An opening chapter takes the reader through the mechanics of speed reading, starting with a diagnostic test to measure reading speed, then demonstrating hand motions and methods of expanding one's visual field. Subsequent chapters clarify the connection between reading mechanics and psychology, offer methods for accelerating memory power, and coach the reader in correct techniques for studying. Final chapters consider the varied approaches to speed reading different kinds of material, from fiction through advanced physical science texts and the intricate details of accounting books. The book concludes with several standardized reading tests.

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