Good Economics for Hard Times

Good Economics for Hard Times
Author: Abhijit V. Banerjee
Publisher: PublicAffairs
Total Pages: 398
Release: 2019-11-12
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1541762878

The winners of the Nobel Prize show how economics, when done right, can help us solve the thorniest social and political problems of our day. Figuring out how to deal with today's critical economic problems is perhaps the great challenge of our time. Much greater than space travel or perhaps even the next revolutionary medical breakthrough, what is at stake is the whole idea of the good life as we have known it. Immigration and inequality, globalization and technological disruption, slowing growth and accelerating climate change--these are sources of great anxiety across the world, from New Delhi and Dakar to Paris and Washington, DC. The resources to address these challenges are there--what we lack are ideas that will help us jump the wall of disagreement and distrust that divides us. If we succeed, history will remember our era with gratitude; if we fail, the potential losses are incalculable. In this revolutionary book, renowned MIT economists Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo take on this challenge, building on cutting-edge research in economics explained with lucidity and grace. Original, provocative, and urgent, Good Economics for Hard Times makes a persuasive case for an intelligent interventionism and a society built on compassion and respect. It is an extraordinary achievement, one that shines a light to help us appreciate and understand our precariously balanced world.

A Patriot's History of the United States

A Patriot's History of the United States
Author: Larry Schweikart
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 1373
Release: 2004-12-29
Genre: History
ISBN: 1101217782

For the past three decades, many history professors have allowed their biases to distort the way America’s past is taught. These intellectuals have searched for instances of racism, sexism, and bigotry in our history while downplaying the greatness of America’s patriots and the achievements of “dead white men.” As a result, more emphasis is placed on Harriet Tubman than on George Washington; more about the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II than about D-Day or Iwo Jima; more on the dangers we faced from Joseph McCarthy than those we faced from Josef Stalin. A Patriot’s History of the United States corrects those doctrinaire biases. In this groundbreaking book, America’s discovery, founding, and development are reexamined with an appreciation for the elements of public virtue, personal liberty, and private property that make this nation uniquely successful. This book offers a long-overdue acknowledgment of America’s true and proud history.

CREATE an Intensive Biz Playbook and Planner

CREATE an Intensive Biz Playbook and Planner
Author: Meera Kothand
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2018-11-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9781717995452

An intensive business playbook for ambitious solopreneurs & small business owners who want to build an online business they crave, experience explosive growth, and embrace their zone of genius Need a business coach or mentor without the hefty price tag? Meet CREATE. This intensive business playbook is a companion to the wildly popular CREATE: One-Year Blog & Editorial Planner. Designed to be picked up at any time of the year, you can use this workbook as an end of year business retreat exercise to reflect and reorganize, a mid-year declutter-your-biz exercise, or simply because you need a surge of inspiration. But unlike other planners and workbooks that ask surface level questions, CREATE will help you dig deeper into your business. Here's what you'll uncover with CREATE: How to visualize and create your own powerful 4-step marketing funnel that seamlessly moves your subscriber through his or her buying journey. WHY you're probably sitting on gold mines of existing offers(and WHAT you need to do to polish, refine & relaunch them) How to avoid the feast or famine trapthat businesses fall into How to create an income planfor your business TODAY with real numbers you can track(it's not rocket science. Neither is itscary!) My 4-part process that gives your business a 360 view into 7 critical areas Discover 2 unique ways to increase the number of revenue streams WITHOUT adding a new one The 5 types of peoplewho come into contact with your business and brand (and why you need all 5 of them!) And more... This 160-page playbook has plenty of space to hold your creative thoughts, ideas, and scribbles. The questions it raises will help you reflect, reframe, and realign different aspects of your business. Yet, you'll never feel lost because of the prompts and suggestions you'll be presented with every step of the way. CREATE will hand-hold you through the process as you consider the tough questions that will enable you to design a business that embraces your zone of genius. Intrigued yet? Then scroll to the top and click or tap "Buy Now."

Actionable Gamification

Actionable Gamification
Author: Yu-kai Chou
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 500
Release: 2019-12-03
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 183921077X

Learn all about implementing a good gamification design into your products, workplace, and lifestyle Key FeaturesExplore what makes a game fun and engagingGain insight into the Octalysis Framework and its applicationsDiscover the potential of the Core Drives of gamification through real-world scenariosBook Description Effective gamification is a combination of game design, game dynamics, user experience, and ROI-driving business implementations. This book explores the interplay between these disciplines and captures the core principles that contribute to a good gamification design. The book starts with an overview of the Octalysis Framework and the 8 Core Drives that can be used to build strategies around the various systems that make games engaging. As the book progresses, each chapter delves deep into a Core Drive, explaining its design and how it should be used. Finally, to apply all the concepts and techniques that you learn throughout, the book contains a brief showcase of using the Octalysis Framework to design a project experience from scratch. After reading this book, you'll have the knowledge and skills to enable the widespread adoption of good gamification and human-focused design in all types of industries. What you will learnDiscover ways to use gamification techniques in real-world situationsDesign fun, engaging, and rewarding experiences with OctalysisUnderstand what gamification means and how to categorize itLeverage the power of different Core Drives in your applicationsExplore how Left Brain and Right Brain Core Drives differ in motivation and design methodologiesExamine the fascinating intricacies of White Hat and Black Hat Core DrivesWho this book is for Anyone who wants to implement gamification principles and techniques into their products, workplace, and lifestyle will find this book useful.

Run Like Duck

Run Like Duck
Author: Mark Atkinson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2018-11-15
Genre: Biography
ISBN: 9781912240319

Self-proclaimed 'fat git' Mark still doesn't know why he suddenly said yes when his mate asked him to go for a run. Three years later, Mark is completing ultramarathons. Follow him as he makes every running mistake possible and guides you from couch through ouch to success! Book jacket.

Let's Pretend This Never Happened

Let's Pretend This Never Happened
Author: Jenny Lawson
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2012-04-17
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1101573082

The #1 New York Times bestselling (mostly true) memoir from the hilarious author of Furiously Happy. “Gaspingly funny and wonderfully inappropriate.”—O, The Oprah Magazine When Jenny Lawson was little, all she ever wanted was to fit in. That dream was cut short by her fantastically unbalanced father and a morbidly eccentric childhood. It did, however, open up an opportunity for Lawson to find the humor in the strange shame-spiral that is her life, and we are all the better for it. In the irreverent Let’s Pretend This Never Happened, Lawson’s long-suffering husband and sweet daughter help her uncover the surprising discovery that the most terribly human moments—the ones we want to pretend never happened—are the very same moments that make us the people we are today. For every intellectual misfit who thought they were the only ones to think the things that Lawson dares to say out loud, this is a poignant and hysterical look at the dark, disturbing, yet wonderful moments of our lives. Readers Guide Inside

Bibliophile: Diverse Spines

Bibliophile: Diverse Spines
Author: Jane Mount
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 147
Release: 2021-10-18
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1797214721

It's time to diversify your reading list. This richly illustrated and vastly inclusive collection uplifts the works of authors who are often underrepresented in the literary world. Using their keen knowledge and deep love for all things literary, coauthors Jamise Harper (founder of the Diverse Spines book community) and Jane Mount (author of Bibliophile) collaborated to create an essential volume filled with treasures for every reader: • Dozens of themed illustrated book stacks—like Classics, Contemporary Fiction, Mysteries, Cookbooks, and more—all with an emphasis on authors of color and own voices • A look inside beloved bookstores owned by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color • Reading recommendations from leading BIPOC literary influencers Diversify your reading list to expand your world and shift your perspective. Kickstart your next literary adventure now! EASY TO GIFT: This portable guide is packed with more than 150 colorful illustrations is a perfect gift for any booklover. The textured paper cover, gold foil, and ribbon marker make this book a special gift or self-purchase. DISCOVER UNSUNG LITERARY HEROES: The authors dive deep into a wide variety of genres, such as Contemporary Fiction, Classics, Young Adult, Sci-Fi, and more to bring the works of authors of color to the fore. ENDLESS READING INSPIRATION: Themed book stacks and reading suggestions from luminaries of the literary world provide curated book recommendations. Your to-read list will thank you. Perfect for: bookish people; literary lovers; book club members; Mother's Day shoppers; stocking stuffers; followers of #DiverseSpines; Jane Mount and Ideal Bookshelf fans; Reese's Book Club and Oprah's Book Club followers; people who use Goodreads.com; readers wanting to expand/decolonize their book collections; people interested in uplifting BIPOC voices; antiracist activists and educators; grads and students; librarians and library patrons wanting to expand/decolonize their book collections; people interested in uplifting BIPOC voices; antiracist activists and educators; grads and students; librarians and library patrons

The Conquer Kit

The Conquer Kit
Author: Natalie MacNeil
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2015-12-29
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0399175776

The Conquer Kit is a canvas for your dreams and goals. You are invited to sketch, scribble, collage, and write all over these pages, all while developing an airtight business plan with proven strategies for success. Author and entrepreneur Natalie MacNeil guides you to tap into your creative genius, build a strong foundation with the four pillars that hold up every thriving business, create heart-centric product and marketing plans, put together your A-team, envision the bigger picture, map your next steps, and ultimately bring your dream business to life. So what are you waiting for? Dive in. Explore. Envision. Create. CONQUER.

Examining Witnesses

Examining Witnesses
Author: Michael E. Tigar
Publisher: American Bar Association
Total Pages: 520
Release: 2003
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9781590312568

This book covers virtually every type of witness and witness situation that a lawyer is likely to encounter.

Yosemite Bouldering

Yosemite Bouldering
Author: Shannon Joslin
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2020-09-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9781735608006

Below the sheer granite walls and incredible waterfalls of Yosemite Valley lie some of the world's most iconic boulders. Yosemite Bouldering includes detailed information on over 1,300 boulder problems, personal essays by first ascensionists, and breathtaking climbing photos. With detailed maps and hundreds of reference shots, Yosemite Bouldering is the definitive guide to the slabs, mantels, crimps, and cracks of Yosemite Valley. Let this book lead your adventure into the movement and beauty of Yosemite Valley.