Oak Flat

Oak Flat
Author: Lauren Redniss
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2020-11-17
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 0399589724

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A powerful work of visual nonfiction about three generations of an Apache family struggling to protect sacred land from a multinational mining corporation, by MacArthur “Genius” and National Book Award finalist Lauren Redniss, the acclaimed author of Thunder & Lightning “Brilliant . . . virtuosic . . . a master storyteller of a new order.”—Eliza Griswold, The New York Times Book Review (Editors’ Choice) NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY KIRKUS REVIEWS Oak Flat is a serene high-elevation mesa that sits above the southeastern Arizona desert, fifteen miles to the west of the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation. For the San Carlos tribe, Oak Flat is a holy place, an ancient burial ground and religious site where Apache girls celebrate the coming-of-age ritual known as the Sunrise Ceremony. In 1995, a massive untapped copper reserve was discovered nearby. A decade later, a law was passed transferring the area to a private company, whose planned copper mine will wipe Oak Flat off the map—sending its natural springs, petroglyph-covered rocks, and old-growth trees tumbling into a void. Redniss’s deep reporting and haunting artwork anchor this mesmerizing human narrative. Oak Flat tells the story of a race-against-time struggle for a swath of American land, which pits one of the poorest communities in the United States against the federal government and two of the world’s largest mining conglomerates. The book follows the fortunes of two families with profound connections to the contested site: the Nosies, an Apache family whose teenage daughter is an activist and leader in the Oak Flat fight, and the Gorhams, a mining family whose patriarch was a sheriff in the lawless early days of Arizona statehood. The still-unresolved Oak Flat conflict is ripped from today’s headlines, but its story resonates with foundational American themes: the saga of westward expansion, the resistance and resilience of Native peoples, and the efforts of profiteers to control the land and unearth treasure beneath it while the lives of individuals hang in the balance.

Trap Line

Trap Line
Author: Carl Hiaasen
Publisher: Open Road Media
Total Pages: 181
Release: 2010-12-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1453210679

A Key West fishing captain takes on Florida’s drug lords in this “splendidly written” crime story coauthored by the #1 New York Times–bestselling novelist (The New York Times Book Review). Though he is one of Key West’s most skilled fishing captains, Breeze Albury barely ekes out a living on the meager earnings of his trade. Meanwhile, Cuban and Colombian drug smugglers thrive all around—and they have their sights set on Albury and his fishing boat. After the smugglers cut his three hundred trap lines and crush his livelihood, Albury is forced to run drugs to survive. But when he gets busted by the crooked chief of police and becomes a target of the drug machine’s brutal hit men, Albury becomes a vigilante on the seas of Florida, unleashing a fiery and relentless vengeance on the most dangerous criminals south of Miami. Along with Powder Burn and A Death in China, this is one of the early suspense thrillers written by Carl Hiaasen and Bill Montalbano, a writing team praised for their “fine flair for characters and settings” (Library Journal). Perfect for fans of the Doc Ford novels by Randy Wayne White, Trap Line is an action-packed preview of Hiaasen’s stellar Florida-set crime novels including Sick Puppy, Tourist Season, and Razor Girl.

Flatlined

Flatlined
Author: Mark DeLuzio
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2020-03-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1000044130

With 30 years of driving Lean transformations under his belt—both in-house at Danaher and as the founder of Lean Horizons—Mark C. DeLuzio has a vantage point across a variety of industries. He often hears the challenges Lean leaders face now that they’ve been implementing Lean for a decade or more. They are concerned that they aren’t getting the results they used to, and they don’t know why. Most leaders believe their problems are unique to their company, but Mark sees more commonalities than differences. Flatlined: Why Lean Transformations Fail and What to Do About It draws on the author’s experience as the original pioneer of the most successful Lean business system next to Toyota, as well as his progress over the past 18 years in helping companies replicate what Danaher achieved. Mark DeLuzio knows you need an actionable approach to make rapid shifts, not theory. With this book, Mark DeLuzio gives you: • the reasons why companies are now flatlining with Lean; • five steps to solving this problem, no matter what your industry or corporate culture; • real talk on why your organization is probably mediocre (even if it’s making a lot of money) and how to disrupt it to make it genuinely world class; • the questions you should always be asking at every stage and level of your Lean initiative.

Flatline Reality: The Earth-Shattering Truth They Don't Want You To Know

Flatline Reality: The Earth-Shattering Truth They Don't Want You To Know
Author: ANONYMOUS
Publisher: BRIMAR
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2024-02-24
Genre: Social Science
ISBN:

Flatline Reality is a thought-provoking book that delves into alternative theories about the shape of the Earth and the hidden truths that the author claims are being concealed from the general public. It challenges prevailing beliefs and offers a different perspective on our understanding of the world. Unveiling Earth-Shattering Truths The book aims to present evidence, arguments, and reasoning that challenge conventional thinking. By questioning the widely-accepted belief in a spherical Earth, the author proposes an alternative explanation, arguing for an Earth that is flat. The Conspiracy and Secrecy Throughout the book, the author suggests that there is a deliberate agenda to keep this alternative perspective hidden from the public. The reasons behind this alleged conspiracy and the forces at play are explored in detail, giving readers a new perspective on societal control and manipulation of information. Exploring Controversial Topics Flatline Reality covers a range of controversial topics, including the "Flat Earth" movement, government secrecy, scientific consensus, and the power structures that perpetuate the status quo. It encourages readers to question what they have been taught and to critically analyze the information presented to them. A Unique Perspective The author's decision to remain anonymous allows readers to approach the book with an open mind, free from any preconceived notions or biases they may have about the author's identity. It places the focus solely on the ideas and theories being presented, encouraging readers to engage with the content on its own merits. Joining the Debate Flatline Reality: The Earth-Shattering Truth They Don't Want You To Know enters into the ongoing debate surrounding the shape of the Earth and the existence of conspiracies. It serves as a platform for discussion and encourages readers to examine their beliefs critically.

The World Is Flat [Further Updated and Expanded; Release 3.0]

The World Is Flat [Further Updated and Expanded; Release 3.0]
Author: Thomas L. Friedman
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 682
Release: 2007-08-07
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780374292782

Explores globalization, its opportunities for individual empowerment, its achievements at lifting millions out of poverty, and its drawbacks--environmental, social, and political.

Online Or Flatline

Online Or Flatline
Author: Nick Choat
Publisher: Elevate Publishing
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2017-02-21
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1945449012

Digital marketing is a daunting task for many small business owners. It often seems intimidating and complicated, and the benefits are not easily measured, but without it, many businesses die out. In Online or Flatline, Nick Choat offers compelling reasons to get your business online and easy-to-use tools to make it possible: How to set up an attractive webpage How to prioritize your social media efforts How to use review feedback to interact with customers How to optimize your ability to be found on Google How to combine traditional and digital advertising and many more Nick Choat has witnessed the evolution of digital marketing. He started at a young age, working in his parents' small, hometown grocery store in rural Tennessee, where he learned about customer service and loyalty. When he was offered a management position with Kroger, he made the bold move to exit the food industry, and took a chance on a degree in software development long before the tech boom of the 1990s. His first job was for Boeing, followed by several years consulting businesses for Ernst & Young. He was on board with Disney when they pioneered the online streaming of hi-def television, a revolutionary move when corporations were still fearful of the shifting marketplace. After realizing that he wanted to exchange his life in corporate America for one with more autonomy in his business, he bought a Sports Clips franchise and set a personal goal to empower all small business owners to utilize the tools at their fingertips. Online or Flatline gives small business owners an easy to follow, affordable guide and a strong plan of action for creating a successful and valuable online presence.

Level 3: Doctor Who: Flatline

Level 3: Doctor Who: Flatline
Author: Jamie Mathieson
Publisher: Pearson Education ESL
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781292206158

Alone, without the Doctor, Clara discovers a new danger from another dimension. But how do you hide when even the walls give no protection? People need help and the Doctor can't leave the TARDIS. And Clara has to fight an enemy that can't be seen.

Flatline

Flatline
Author: Judy McDonough
Publisher: Judy McDonough
Total Pages: 189
Release: 2015-11-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0991193040

Caroline Fontenot Beauregard’s blissful life as a newlywed and soon-to-be mother is shattered. A traumatic delivery sends her into a coma, stranding her in a realm between the living and the dead. The sinister spirit of George Callahan is waiting for her there, prepared to capture her soul and use it to finally fulfill his revenge in the generations-long feud between the Fontenots and Callahans. Cade Beauregard is heartbroken, but determined to save his wife from eternal enslavement, even if he must confront his own horrors and employ the despised dark arts of voodoo to set her free. Trevor Callahan knows his father is up to no good, and he’s certain it involves the woman he still loves. He resolves to do whatever it takes to protect Caroline from Kenneth Callahan’s schemes against her family. While New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras, Caroline, Cade, and Trevor work together to stop the threats once and for all. But with George attacking from the spiritual realm, and vengeful kin with ties to the mafia plotting deadly retaliation in the physical, will rescuing Caroline’s soul be enough? Can they ever break free of the demons in their families’ pasts and find happiness together?

Flatline

Flatline
Author: Linda Bond
Publisher: Entangled: Amara
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2020-05-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1682816044

People are dying in Dr. Joshua Salvador’s ER. His medical assistant, only weeks from delivering her baby, hangs on to life by a thread. The symptoms seem horrifyingly familiar, and he begins to suspect the deaths are targeted at him. But, before he can figure things out, top TV investigator Rachel Wright is standing in the middle of his ER, convinced an outbreak, an epidemic, or even a botched flu vaccine could be the cause, and she’s going to tell the world. Each book in the Investigators series is STANDALONE: * Alive at 5 * Cuba Undercover * Flatline

Flatline

Flatline
Author: Meagan Spears
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 247
Release: 2017-01-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 152465826X

Christa Reeves, a paramedic, struggles with the hardships of life while doing what she does best; saving lives as a First Responder. Her journey has her crossing paths with an eager journalist, Alice Underwood. Alice has been given a chance to shine a light on the sacrifice of emergency workers that keep the city safe. When she works with Paramedic Reeves on her story, she doesnt realize just how much they sacrifice or what its like to fall in love with a medic. The action unfolds, secrets are revealed, and somewhere along the road love blossoms.