Corporations

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Enter the Co-op

Enter the Co-op

From: Grocery Story

In this chapter the author describes the history of co-ops from 1761 in Scotland to the revival of community-owned grocery stores in the 1980s. The structure and types of co-ops, their … 13 $1.30 Add
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Entering the Big Leagues
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Entering the Big Leagues

From: The Shopify Story

This chapter highlights the challenges and competition faced by Shopify as it emerged as one of the largest e-commerce retailer in the U.S. 7 $0.70 Add
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Epilogue

Epilogue

Where Do We Go from Here?

From: Grocery Story

The author asserts that capitalist economies do not serve the food needs of entire nations, and that the co-operative model is the means through which public spaces like the food supply can … 3 $0.30 Add
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Epilogue
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Epilogue

From: The Shopify Story

This chapter summarizes the major players, events, and decisions that led to Shopify’s growth and success. Authors notes are also included. 53 $5.30 Add
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Epilogue: Ten ideas on corporate governance
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Epilogue: Ten ideas on corporate governance

From: Inside SNC-Lavalin

This epilogue offers a board director’s ten ideas on corporate governance, rooted in the 2011–2012 SNC-Lavalin scandal involving executives Pierre Duhaime, Riadh Ben Aissa, and … 27 $2.70 Add
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Escape Velocity
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Escape Velocity

From: The Shopify Story

This chapter outlines Shopify’s growth opportunities, including their experiences going upmarket and expanding their reach to international markets and new industries. 11 $1.10 Add
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“Even a Ravaged Planet Is Worth Fighting For”

“Even a Ravaged Planet Is Worth Fighting For”

From: Future on Fire

Chapter 4 reflects on what a world that suffers the consequences of large-scale climate change would look like and if it is still worth fighting for. Topics discussed include the 2030 deadline to … 14 $1.40 Add
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Food Co-ops and the Local Economy

Food Co-ops and the Local Economy

From: Grocery Story

This chapter describes the benefits of food co-ops to the local economy via the retention of profits, local supply chains, and the value of using the language of "economic development" … 18 $1.80 Add
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Food Prices and the People Who Grow Our Food

Food Prices and the People Who Grow Our Food

From: Grocery Story

This chapter describes food prices and the effect on the people who grow our food. How is the price of food determined and how does it impact every other link in the food chain? How does market … 17 $1.70 Add
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Foreword

Foreword

From: Future on Fire

The Foreword from Dharna Noor. 4 $0.40 Add
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Foreword

Foreword

From: Big Business and Hitler

Revisionist historian Jaques R. Pauwels defines business and big business as it relates to his analysis of big business and Hitler. He gives a brief overview of the history of capitalism and the … 8 $0.80 Add
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From the Fur Trade to Big Oil

From the Fur Trade to Big Oil

From: Organizing the 1%

The Making of Corporate Power ; 31 $3.10 Add
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Funding

Funding

From: Committed

In this chapter, Sprickerhoff explores the funding landscape for technology startups, tracing the journey from bootstrapping through pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages. 27 $2.70 Add