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41) Confiscated!
Author
Publisher
Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Brothers Mikey and Brooks are constantly fighting over toys, making their mother confiscate the items.
Author
Publisher
Feiwel and Friends
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Miss Lina's class of nine ballerinas are thrilled to learn that a boy, whom they imagined would be a prince charming, would be joining their class, but when he arrives he is not as princely as they thought and he decides that dancing with girls might not be so much fun either as he dashes out the door.
Publisher
Peaceable Kingdom Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"An evil wizard has cast a wicked spell over the kingdom! Only a magical potion of enchanted ingredients can stop him. Your quest is to find the hidden ingredients needed for the potion and get them up the paths to the Cauldron before the wizard blocks your way. Cauldron Quest is a cooperative game that pits the players against the wizard. If the wizard blocks all of the paths before you can get the potion made, the wizard triumphs and everyone loses...
Author
Publisher
Harvard Business Review Press
Pub. Date
©2021.
Language
English
Description
"Companies consume 85% of workers' time in collaborative activities. But they have no idea if all this collaboration benefits corporate performance, individual productivity, or employee well-being. Today's corporations are plagued by stress, loss of engagement, and attrition, which cripple them in their quest for a competitive edge. What's going on? Collaboration. Yes, that seemingly Good Thing all companies encourage is creating overload and burnout....
47) Garbage Island
Author
Publisher
Boyds Mills Press, an imprint of Highlights
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"In the midst of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, Archibald Shrew and Garbage Island's mouse mayor, Mr. Popli, constantly clash over Archibald's bungled inventions. In fact, Archie and Mayor Popli are so busy arguing that they don't realize their island is falling apart until it's too late. Caught in a current, these unlikely companions are swept far from home on a rip-roaring adventure neither could have imagined. As they try to fight their way back,...
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"The progressive twentieth century changed every facet of life for American workers--from how much life you could expect to have, to what you had the right to demand of it. But by 2027, a majority of American workers will go to work every day as a part of the gig economy, and without the traditional employer-sponsored safety net that baby boomers took for granted. And within a decade, a majority of Americans won't even be traditional employees. A...
Author
Publisher
Pantheon Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"This brilliantly original book dismantles the underlying assumptions that drive the decisions made by companies and governments the world over to show that our shared narrative of the global economy is deeply flawed and, if left unexamined, will lead corporations and countries astray, with dire consequences for us all. For the past fifty years or so, the global economy has been run on three big assumptions: that globalization will continue to spread;...
Author
Series
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
In this version of the Ethiopian folktale, a Grandmother sends her bickering grandchildren on a dangerous mission to pluck a lion's whisker for her magical potion, where they learn valuable lessons about working together, being brave, and showing patience and understanding for others.
Series
Publisher
Harvard Business Review Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Microaggressions. Sexism. Self-doubt. Invisibility. When you're one of the only women at work, it can be difficult to gain your footing. But women can find success in these settings-and even flourish in them. Thriving in a Male-Dominated Workplace provides the advice you need to ensure your professional growth in areas that have traditionally been filled with men. From navigating a hostile work culture to connecting with the right people to claiming...
Author
Publisher
University of California Press
Pub. Date
©2020.
Language
English
Description
"When the "sharing economy" launched a decade ago, proponents claimed that it would transform the experience of work-giving earners flexibility, autonomy, and a decent income. It was touted as a cure for social isolation and rampant ecological degradation. But this novel form of gig work soon sprouted a dark side: exploited Uber drivers, neighborhoods ruined by Airbnb, racial discrimination, and rising carbon emissions. Several of the most prominent...
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A revelatory vision of the world today, as it is seen by the rising powers of the East. "All roads used to lead to Rome. Now they lead to Beijing." So argues Peter Frankopan in this timely and visionary new book about the present and future of a world that is changing dramatically before our very eyes. In this age of Brexit and Trump, the West is buffeted by the tides of isolation and fragmentation. Yet to the East, this is a moment of optimism as...
Author
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
The American Century began in 1941 and ended on January 20, 2017. While the United States remains a military giant and is still an economic powerhouse, it no longer dominates the world economy or geopolitics as it once did. The current turn toward nationalism and "America first" isolationism in foreign policy will not make America great. Instead, it represents the abdication of our responsibilities in the face of severe environmental threats, political...
Author
Series
Publisher
Kids Core, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Cooperation can be key to survival. Working Together to Survive covers how animals work with other animals, and even other species, to get food, stay safe, and thrive. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Kids Core is an...
Author
Publisher
Island Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
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Description
With the effects of climate change already upon us, the need to cut global greenhouse gas emissions is nothing less than urgent. It's a daunting challenge, but the technologies and strategies to meet it exist today. A small set of energy policies, designed and implemented well, can put us on the path to a low carbon future. Energy systems are large and complex, so energy policy must be focused and cost-effective. One-size-fits-all approaches simply...
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