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Culture and Spirit
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Culture and Spirit

From: Killing the Wittigo

In the final chapter of her book, Methot discusses indigenous spiritual and cultural practices, and how these practices can support the process of healing. 27 $2.70 Add
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Dangerous opportunities
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Dangerous opportunities

From: The Environmentalist’s Dilemma

The author describes world leaders and thinkers who posit: never let a good crisis go to waste. He continues: conflict is an essential driver of human progress, so long as it is managed … 14 $1.40 Add
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Darkness at Noon
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Darkness at Noon

Part II: The Insurgency

From: Has Populism Won?

The authors conclude with four lessons that have come from the global insurgency of the populist movement and how the movement has impacted democratic politics. The authors discuss the success of … ; 24 $2.40 Add
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Data's Move to the Front
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Data’s Move to the Front

From: Shifting the Balance

Readings in part 1 of this text explore how companies combine intuition with data and analytics to drive competitive wedges in their markets. This chapter discusses the emergence of technologies … 5 $0.50 Add
Dinner on Mars
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Dinner on Mars

The Technologies That Will Feed the Red Planet and Transform Agriculture on Earth

From Impossible Burgers to lab-made sushi, two witty, plugged-in food scientists explore leading-edge AgTech for the answer to feeding a settlement on Mars — and 9 billion Earthlings too … ; 232 View
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Dis-Ease and Self-Care
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Dis-Ease and Self-Care

From: Killing the Wittigo

In this chapter, Methot discusses how the stress, abuse, and trauma brought on by residential schoos relate ton the mental-illness, disease, and pain within indigenous communities. 28 $2.80 Add
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Dogged Determination vs. the Disease of Certainty

Dogged Determination vs. the Disease of Certainty

From: The "Mr Big" Sting

The author descrbes the dogged determination by the police that is an essential part of every Mr. Big case. This can create a danger as determination can become transformed into “tunnel … 17 $1.70 Add
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Doing well or doing good

Doing well or doing good

PART 3 LIFE AFTER LEADING: THE NERVE TO REDEFINE YOURSELF

From: Nerve

The authors discuss finding new activities, positions and roles after stepping down from a leadership role. They discuss their experiences as women going through this transition and provide … ; 24 $2.40 Add
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Early days: assuming the mantle

Early days: assuming the mantle

PART 2: LEADING WITH NERVE

From: Nerve

The authors discuss the early period of leadership roles and how they overcame initial issues and setback. ; 25 $2.50 Add
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"Eat 'em to Beat 'em"

"Eat ’em to Beat ’em"

From: Overrun

This chapter explores the possibility of controlling invasive species by using them as a food source. Topics include the process of food production and the communication and marketing efforts … 26 $2.60 Add
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"Ecology's Helper"

"Ecology’s Helper"

From: Overrun

In this chapter, the author explores the spread of the Asian carp through the rivers of the Arkansas delta region. Topics discussed in this chapter also include the Green Revolution of the 1970s … 33 $3.30 Add
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eDNA Rising

eDNA Rising

From: Overrun

This chapter explores the various ways in which genetic testing is now being used to track the spread of Asian carp. Topics discussed include the various potential applications of environmental … 27 $2.70 Add
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Empowering Entrepreneurs
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Empowering Entrepreneurs

From: The Shopify Story

This chapter discusses alternative e-commerce business models and software’s, notably SaaS platforms, which supported entrepreneurship on a large scale. 6 $0.60 Add
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Ennobling Influence
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Ennobling Influence

From: Woman, Watching

Chapter Ten explores Louise’s experiences with the American Ornithologists’ Union (AOU) starting in 1947 and the connections it opened up for her. 23 $2.30 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
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Epilogue

From: Canadarm and Collaboration

Epilogue 13 $1.30 Add