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In the spirit of Evicted, Bait and Switch, and The Big Short, a shocking, heart-wrenching investigation into America’s housing crisis and the modern-day robber barons who are making a fortune off the backs of the disenfranchised working and middle class - among them, Donald Trump and his inner circle.

Process Safety Management (PSM) This book is intended to provide the reader with a basic general awareness of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Process Safety Management Standard (PSM). Interaction wellbeing the executive’s framework is an insightful device zeroed in on forestalling arrivals of any substance characterized as an "exceptionally perilous synthetic" by the EPA or OSHA. Interaction Safety Management (PSMS) alludes to a bunch of interrelated ways to deal with overseeing perils related to the cycle ventures and is proposed to decrease the recurrence and ...

From Mayor Michael Bloomberg and former head of the Sierra Club Carl Pope comes a manifesto on how the benefits of taking action on climate change are concrete, immediate, and immense. They explore climate change solutions that will make the world healthier and more prosperous, aiming to begin a new type of conversation on the issue that will spur bolder action by cities, businesses, and citizens—and even, someday, by Washington.

The main character of this book is a black woman name Dallas Star she grew up in Chicago IL. The area Englewood she grew up is filled with poverty and violence.She had no father in her household just a hardworking mom. Her family abandons her mom because she had a daughter out of wedlock. Instead of going to college like her friends in classmates her mom had to move to a homeless shelter. Her parents tossed her mom in the streets to survive on her own.Dallas wanted something different in life she was born with a gift to be business-minded in this book you will see if she can build an Empire...

At the age of 20, Chris Gardner arrived in San Francisco to pursue a promising career in medicine. However, he surprised everyone and himself by setting his sights on the competitive world of high finance. Yet no sooner had he landed an entry-level position at a prestigious firm, Gardner found himself caught in a web of incredibly challenging circumstances that left him part of the city's working homeless with his toddler son.

Hygge is not about candles. You can feel hygge without candles, woolen socks, or a fireplace. It's about something more. It's about mindset. Danes have been living this lifestyle for centuries. I studied how they live and applied what I've learned. My life has never been better. Now it's your chance to discover the secrets of living hygge.

Molly McClain tells the remarkable story of Ellen Browning Scripps (1836-1932), an American newspaperwoman, feminist, suffragist, abolitionist, and social reformer who used her fortune to support women’s education, the labor movement, and public access to science, the arts, and education.

Robert E. Lee scholar H. W. Crocker III is an esteemed Civil War historian. Skillfully summarizing Lee’s life, Crocker clearly extracts leadership lessons from the storied career of the South’s beloved leader and applies them to today’s business worldUnder General Lee’s management, a rag-tag army of poor farmers—vastly outnumbered, outgunned, under-supplied, and under-fed—consistently routed Union troops. Brilliantly seizing strategic opportunities, Lee stunned his foes and inspired his soldiers. He was decisive, focused, and humble.

David L. Steward is an American billionaire businessman, philanthropist, and the founder and chairman of World Wide Technology (WWT), one of the largest African-American-owned businesses in the U.S. Born in 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, he built WWT into a global technology powerhouse with billions in revenue. Despite early struggles, his faith, resilience, and strategic vision propelled him to success. He is also known for his philanthropic efforts, ethical leadership, and commitment to empowering others, making him a respected figure in both business and social impact.

From the Houston headquarters of his family-owned business, Bryce Ditloc surveys an economy that is in deep recession. Throughout the country unemployment is rife, and to satisfy his psychopathic urges Ditloc creates a vacancy in his sales department. He then invites applicants and many apply for what appears a wonderful opportunity. What they're not aware of is that Bryce Ditloc is a conniving, manipulative killer. After the disappearance of Ditloc Pharma's HR manager, detectives Beaufort and Hanson are dispatched to investigate. What will they find out and will they be able to prevent ...

From modest beginnings as a tea shop, the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company became the largest retailer in the world. It was a juggernaut, with nearly 16,000 stores. But its explosive growth made it a mortal threat to mom-and-pop grocery stores across the nation. Main Street fought back tooth and nail, leading the Hoover, Roosevelt, and Truman administrations to investigate the Great A&P. In a remarkable court case, the government pressed criminal charges against the company for selling food too cheaply - and won.

Private foundations have been the dynamo of social change since their invention at the beginning of the last century. Yet just over 10 percent of the public knows they even exist; and for those who are aware of them, as well as even those who seek grants from them, their internal workings remain a complete mystery

Made Again is my answer to a question I believe millions of Americans are now asking: Can we return to a country that values real work, honors tradition, and believes in building things again? My answer is yes. This is not a political book, though it recognizes that politics shape opportunity. It is not a nostalgic book, though it believes the past has wisdom worth remembering. It is a book about rebuilding pride—through meaningful labor, personal responsibility, and a renewed respect for the people who quite literally make our nations work. We’ve been told for too long that pride in ...

This is a tale about big business, an imploding dynasty, a mogul at war, and a deal that sums up an era of change. The main character, rocked by feuding factions and those who would remake it, is the Wall Street Journal, which affects the thoughts, votes, and stocks of two million readers daily. Sarah Ellison, while at the Journal, won praise for covering the $5-billion acquisition that transformed the pride of Dow Jones and the estimable but eccentric Bancroft family into the jewel of Rupert Murdoch's kingdom.

Character is often built from the latter and can carry men through the toughest of times. In fact, history shows us that a little bit of grit and determination can go a long way toward building something greater than oneself. This is what makes some people titans. In addition, people must often think outside the box to accomplish this greatness. In other words, greatness is achieved by taking risks and by doing something different than the everyday. It is this boldness that makes history. Take a journey into the minds of the titans who created the American empire.

For decades, IBM shaped the way the world did business. IBM products were in every large organization, and IBM corporate culture established a management style that was imitated by companies around the globe. It was “Big Blue”—an icon. And yet over the years, IBM has gone through both failure and success. The company almost went out of business in the early 1990s, then came back strong with new business strategies and an emphasis on artificial intelligence. In this authoritative history, James Cortada tells the story of one of the most influential American companies of the last century.

Stuckey's, a roadside oasis for generations of travelers along America's highways, fell into disrepair after decades of outside ownership. When Stephanie Stuckey, granddaughter of Stuckey's founder, is offered the chance to buy the business, she takes it, seeing something that isn't apparent in the bleak financial statements: an emotional connection that she and generations of road trippers had with the brand.

Corporate America continues to struggle with racial equity in a post-George Floyd world. As the United States becomes more diverse and the public consciousness continues to shift, successful racial equity efforts in the workplace are needed now more than ever. Decentering Whiteness in the Workplace exposes the ways that white culture and expectations are centered in the modern American workplace and the fears within corporate spaces about talking candidly, openly, and honestly about whiteness, white supremacy, and anti-Blackness.

“It’s not what you think,” Iona said a deep blush working its way up her dark skin making her cheeks burn. “Oh?” Lawson asked his eyebrows raised. Lawson didn’t even have the decency to look shocked. Instead, he looked smug and satisfied. He looked like the cat that ate the canary. He looked almost hungry…Ravenous. He was the wolf in the woods, and she was Little Red with her basket full of goodies. “No, it’s not,” Iona said trying to think of a good excuse…any excuse. “Then, what exactly is it,” Lawson said raising one eyebrow. *** She was caught in the most ...

Prayers for work, office, home, and business. A Christian based book for #black women to empower their prayer life in every day living. Grab a cup of coffee and Jesus guide you in prayers for change.