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Janesville: An American Story

AMY GOLDSTEIN · Simon & Schuster
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover

A Washington Post reporter's intimate account of the fallout from the closing of a General Motors' assembly plant in Janesville, Wisconsin - Paul Ryan's hometown - and a larger story of the hollowing of the American middle class.This is the story of what happens to an industrial town in the American...
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Writing to Win Federal Grants -The Workbook

Cheryl L Kester · CharityChannel Press
Pages: 249
Format: Print book

Writing to Win Federal Grants - The Workbook was conceived when the coauthors, Cheryl L. Kester, CFRE, and Karen L. Cassidy, GPC, were writing their book, Writing to Win Federal Grants: A Must-Have for your Fundraising Toolbox. They simply had too many tools to share in the book, which...
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Extreme You: Step Up. Stand Out. Kick Ass. Repeat.

Sarah Robb O'Hagan · Harperbusiness
Pages: 320
Format: Print book

"Every once in a while, you need someone standing by your shoulder, inspiring you, cheering you on, pushing you to go further. Sarah might be just the coach you're looking for." - Seth Godin, author of LinchpinAs a child, Sarah Robb O'Hagan dreamed she could be a champion. Her early...
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The Crisis of the Middle-Class Constitution: Why Economic Inequality Threatens Our Republic

Ganesh Sitaraman · Alfred A. Knopf
Pages: 432
Format: Print book

An original, provocative contribution to the debate over rising economic inequality that argues that a strong and sizable middle class is in fact embedded in the very framework of our government and its founding document. For two thousand years, constitutional republics assumed class divisions...
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Why Wall Street Matters

WILLIAM D COHAN · RANDOM HOUSE
Pages: 192
Format: Print book

For readers of Michael Lewis comes a counterintuitive defense of the banks. One of America's most respected financial journalists debunks all the misinformed arguments against Wall Street - while acknowledging the greed and excess that fuel those feelings - and argues persuasively that,...
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What Works: Gender Equality by Design

Iris Bohnet · The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2016.
Pages: 400
Format: Print book

Gender equality is a moral and a business imperative. But unconscious bias holds us back, and de-biasing people's minds has proven to be difficult and expensive. Diversity training programs have had limited success, and individual effort alone often invites backlash. Behavioral design...
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The Fix: How Nations Survive and Thrive in a World in Decline

Jonathan Tepperman · Tim Duggan Books
Pages: 320
Format: Print book

A provocative look at the world's most difficult, seemingly ineradicable problems - and the surprising stories of the countries that solved them. We all know the bad news. The heady promise of the Arab Spring has given way to repression, civil war, and an epic refugee crisis. Economic growth...
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SEO For Dummies

Peter Kent · John Wiley & Sons
Pages: 426
Format: Print book

Your fully updated guide to search engine optimization Packed with tips, tricks, and secrets, SEO For Dummies shows you how to create and maintain a website that ranks at the top of search engines and drives high-volume traffic. Using plain-English explanations and easy-to-follow instructions,...
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The Rise and Fall of Nations: Forces of Change in the Post-Crisis World

Ruchir Sharma · W W Norton
Pages: 480
Format: Print book

This pioneering work demystifies the drivers behind political, economic, and social change. Shaped by his twenty-five years traveling the world, and enlivened by encounters with villagers from Rio to Beijing, tycoons, and presidents, Ruchir Sharma's The Rise and Fall of Nations rethinks...
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100 Tricks to Appear Smart in Meetings: How to Get By Without Even Trying

Sarah Cooper · Andrews Mcmeel
Pages: 176
Format: Print book

Funny because it's true. From the creator of the viral sensation "10 Tricks to Appear Smart in Meetings" (5 million views and hundreds of thousands of shares) comes the must-have book you never knew you needed, "100 Tricks to Appear Smart in Meetings. " In it, you will...
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Finances for One: A New Widow's Guide to Managing Money

Bridget Handke · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Pages: 54
Format: Paperback

Many women feel scared and overwhelmed at the financial considerations that arise in becoming a widow. This book guides you in wrapping your arms around all that needs to be taken care of, as well as helps you understand the various components of money. It will help you answer the questions:...
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The Quarter-Life Breakthrough: Invent Your Own Path, Find Meaningful Work, and Build a Life That Matters

Smiley Poswolsky · TarcherPerigee
Pages: 224
Format: Print book

Have you ever known that you needed to make a change, but felt unable to do anything about it? Have you ever felt like you aren't where you are supposed to be, and wondered how the people around you managed to find their purpose in life? After realizing that his well-paying, prestigious...
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One Day is Now: A Financial Planning Guide for Living Well Today Without Sacrificing Your Future Security

Martin Turbin · Rethink Press Limited
Pages: 186
Format: Paperback

How can I make sure I NEVER run out of money and still live the life I've dreamt of? This book answers that question and offers sound advice on how to live your retirement years free from money concerns. Everyone tells you to save for the future, and this is good advice, but what if we are holding...
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In the Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs

Grace Bonney · Artisan
Pages: 359
Format: Print book

New York Times Bestseller "I want to rip out every page of this glorious book and hang them on my wall so that I can be surrounded by these incredible women all day long." - Emma Straub, New York Times bestselling author of The Vacationers and Modern Lovers Across the globe,...
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Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. · Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pages: 400
Format: Print book

The latest groundbreaking tome from Tim Ferriss, the #1 New York Times best-selling author of The 4-Hour Workweek. From the author: "For the last two years, I've interviewed nearly two hundred world-class performers for my podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show. The guests range from super...
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