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Retail Operating System II
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Retail Operating System II

From: The Shopify Story

This chapter further discusses the success of Shopify’s retail operating system, highlighting their growing online e-commerce presence. 11 $1.10 Add
Ring of Fire

Ring of Fire

High-Stakes Mining in Lowlands Wilderness

In this colorful tale, Virginia Heffernan draws on her bush and newsroom experiences to illustrate the complexities of resource development at a time when Indigenous rights are becoming enshrined … 220 View
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Rising Above the Challenges to a Data-driven Model
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Rising Above the Challenges to a Data-driven Model

From: Shifting the Balance

Readings in part 4 of this text explore the ways in which data-driven decision making are applied to different industries 23 $2.30 Add
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Royalty
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Royalty

From: Inside the Montreal Mafia

This chapter explores Scoppa’s relationship with his family and more history of Montreal’s Italian mafia, including key events and figures. ; 11 $1.10 Add
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"Sauce"
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"Sauce"

From: Inside the Montreal Mafia

This chapter discusses the aftermath of Vito Rizzuto’s return to Canada. ; 17 $1.70 Add
Saved by Science
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Saved by Science

The Hope and Promise of Synthetic Biology

How can we accelerate the development of vaccines? How do we feed three billion people when 12 million died of hunger in 2019? Does synthetic biology hold the answer? With all the advances in … 226 View
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Scientific Salvation

Scientific Salvation

From: Overrun

In this chapter, the author travels to Minnesota to interview researchers at the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center (MAISRC). Topics discussed include different non-physical … 30 $3.00 Add
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Section Four

Section Four

From: Ukrainian Scorpions

This section of the book follows the author’s ongoing struggles against Ukrainian organized crime and corruption, and the apparent inefficacy of the Ukrainian justice system in addressing … 76 $7.60 Add
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Section One

Section One

From: Ukrainian Scorpions

In this section, the author recounts his initial visit to Ukraine and the political and economic climate in the country following the 2014 uprising, as well as his initial business dealings … 38 $3.80 Add
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Section Three

Section Three

From: Ukrainian Scorpions

In this section, the author describes the aftermath of the shady business deal, and having to take matters into his own hands by addressing his dispute the "Ukrainian way". This section … 40 $4.00 Add
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Section Two

Section Two

From: Ukrainian Scorpions

This section of the book examines the author’s experience with a particularly contentious business deal in Ukraine, involving a complex web of negotiations and confrontations with rival … 45 $4.50 Add
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Self-Accusation: The Power of Confession and Disclosure

Self-Accusation: The Power of Confession and Disclosure

From: The "Mr Big" Sting

This chapter argues that Mr. Big seeks the truth and does so by lying. The author looks closely at the power and danger of seeking truth from confession and disclosure. 17 $1.70 Add
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Serendipity: happy surprise

Serendipity: happy surprise

PART 1: DEVELOPING THE NERVE TO LEAD

From: Nerve

The authors talk about the serendipity of impactful relationships and moments. They remember their mentors, sponsors and the lessons they have learned throughout their life and career. ; 14 $1.40 Add
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Sherbrooke Community Centre and the Eden Alternative
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Sherbrooke Community Centre and the Eden Alternative

From: Happily Ever Older

Readings in this text explore a variety of case studies from around the world of approaches to long-term care. 29 $2.90 Add
Shifting the Balance
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Shifting the Balance

How Top Organizations Beat the Competition by Combining Intuition with Data

Digital transformation expert Mark Schrutt reveals how the world’s top companies are using vast amounts of data to inform their decisions, disrupt industries, and get closer to their … 253 View
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Shifting Winds
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Shifting Winds

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 shift to data driven … 11 $1.10 Add