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Principles of Microeconomics Steven A. Greenlaw · 2014 · 573p · ≈ 19h · Moderate Principles of Microeconomics covers the scope and sequence of most introductory microeconomics courses. The text includes many current examples, which are handled in a politically equitable way. The outcome is a balanced approach to the theory and application of economics concepts. Principles of Microeconomics PDF and web view versions have been updated to include current FRED (Federal Reserve… Shares: Social sciences, Education, Business

Principles of Economics Steven A. Greenlaw · 1605 · 960p · ≈ 32h · Demanding Principles of Economics covers scope and sequence requirements for a two-semester introductory economics course. The authors take a balanced approach to micro- and macroeconomics, to both Keynesian and classical views, and to the theory and application of economics concepts. The text also includes many current examples, which are handled in a politically equitable way. Principles of Economics … Shares: Social sciences, Business

Hovels to Highrise Anne Power · 1993 · 464p · ≈ 15h · Moderate This takes the historical, political and social changes relating to housing in five European countries, and considers the housing history and traditions which have lead to growing tensions within their most disadvantaged communities. Shares: Social Science, Political science, Business

Fundraising for social change Kim Klein · 1985 · 540p · ≈ 18h · Moderate Since it was first published in 1988, Fundraising for Social Change has become one of the most widely used books on fundraising in the United States . Fundraising practitioners and activists rely on it for hands-on, specific, and accessible fundraising techniques, and it has become a required text in dozens of college courses around the country. This fifth edition offers the information that has… Shares: Social change, Business

4th Edition CEO of Your New LifeJulie Jackson-Forsberg

4th Edition CEO of Your New Life Julie Jackson-Forsberg · 2023 Shares: Education, Business

$100M Offers Alex Hormozi · 2021 · ★ 4.9 · 164p · ≈ 5h · Moderate The methods contained within this book are so simple, so instantaneous, and so effective, it’s as if they work by magic. If you implement even one tactic in this book, you’ll see the change in your prospects' demeanor. And you’ll know the $100M Offers method worked when you start hearing, “What do I need to do to move forward?” before you even ask for the sale. Shares: Education, Business

$100M Money Models Alex Hormozi · 2025 · ★ 4.5 Guinness World Record: Fastest Selling Non-Fiction Book in History OVER 5,000,000 COPIES SOLD IN THE $100M SERIES!! This book will show you the art of getting more customers to spend more money faster. If you have a business, this book will help you make more from it. If you don’t have a business, this will help you start one. If you have parents, this book will help you retire them. If you… Shares: Education, Business

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Inquiry-Based Practice in Social Studies Education S. G. Grant · 2017 · 132p · ≈ 4h · Moderate Now in its second edition, Inquiry-Based Practice in Social Studies Education: Understanding the Inquiry Design Model presents a conceptual base for shaping the classroom experience through inquiry-based teaching and learning. Using their Inquiry Design Model (IDM), the authors present a field-tested approach for ambitious social studies teaching. They do so by providing a detailed account of… Shares: Social sciences, Education, Social Science

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Developing a positive culture where people and performance thrive Marcella Bremer · 2018 · 304p · ≈ 10h · Moderate "The latest research evidence is fascinating: We can thrive at work, achieve extraordinary performance and make a meaningful contribution to the world. This pragmatic book helps to develop a more positive, productive culture, regardless of your position. Whether you use Interaction Interventions or Change Circles - you can personally influence people through interactions that get copied and… Shares: Organizational change, Business

Social Sciences Kath Woodward · 2003 · 210p · ≈ 7h · Moderate Fully revised and updated, the fourth edition of Social Sciences: The Big Issues explores key debates about how we live our personal, domestic and emotional lives at a time of enormous, previously unimaginable change and disruption, including a pandemic that locked down households and economies. Since the third edition, everyone’s life has changed. The pandemic – at least temporarily – stopped… Shares: Social sciences, Social Science, Political science

SPSS Explained Perry R. Hinton · 2004 · 400p · ≈ 13h · Moderate SPSS Explained provides the student with all that they need to undertake statistical analysis using SPSS. It combines a step-by-step approach to each procedure with easy-to-follow screenshots at each stage of the process. A number of other helpful features are provided, including:regular advice boxes with tips specific to each test explanations divided into ‘essential’ and ‘advanced’ sections to… Shares: Social sciences, Social Science

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The Open Society and Its Enemies (1+2) Karl Popper · 1945 · ★ 4.0 · 526p · ≈ 17h · Challenging An open society provides its citizens with a mechanism for changing government; a closed society doesn't, forcing its citizens to rely on extra-legal revolution. Popper analyzes the open-closed society debate using three exemplars of closed-society advocacy: Plato, Hegel (and wow, does Popper hate on Hegel), and Marx. The main analytical viewpoints are historicist (backward-looking, utopian)… Shares: Social change, Social sciences, Political science

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Survey methods in social investigation Claus A. Moser · 1958 · 549p · ≈ 18h · Moderate The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) is one of the world's most highly sophisticated arbitration institutions, with a continuously growing annual caseload. Now in its second edition, this detailed commentary with its insider's perspective has firmly established itself as the leading, authoritative guide to the HKIAC Administered Arbitration Rules. The text has been updated to… Shares: Social sciences, Social Science

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Research Methods for Political Science David E. McNabb · 2004 · 448p · ≈ 14h · Moderate Designed for both students and practitioners, the new edition of this popular text has been thoroughly revised. It incorporates the latest thinking in public administration and nonprofit management. The book integrates both quantitative and qualitative approaches to research, and also provides specific instruction in the use of commonly available statistical software programs such as Excel and… Shares: Education, Social Science, Political science

Paradigms and fairy tales Julienne Ford · 1975 · 497p · ≈ 16h · Moderate This book is an introduction to the epistemology and practice of social science. It provides an exposition and critique of the ideology and practice of social science, and an examination of the professional social scientist as a manipulator of ideas and appearances. Shares: Social sciences, Social Science

Team building William G. Dyer · 1977 · 288p · ≈ 9h · Moderate This book is filled with the concepts, ideas, and practical suggestions that are needed for any manager to have at hand if he or she is a member or creator of a committee, team, task-force, or any other activity involving collaboration among several people. The ideas are proven by several decades of experience and well-supported in the text with numerous examples. Shares: Organizational change, Business

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La philosophie dans le boudoir, ou, Les instituteurs libertins Marquis de Sade · 1795 · ★ 3.4 · 146p · ≈ 4h · Demanding Sade a fait de sa sexualité une éthique, qu'il a manifestée dans une oeuvre littéraire. C'est par ce mouvement réfléchi de sa vie d'adulte qu'il a conquis sa véritable originalité. L'ouvrage se présente comme une série de dialogues retraçant l'éducation érotique et sexuelle d'une jeune fille de 15 ans. Une libertine, Mme de Saint-Ange, veut initier Eugénie «dans les plus secrets mystères de… Shares: Social sciences, Political science

The Job Hunting Handbook Harry Dahlstrom · 1983 · 48p · ≈ 1h · Moderate Getting a good job is hard. Really hard. And that’s why thousands of career centers and placement professionals use The Job Hunting Handbook in their job-search programs.A national best seller, The Job Hunting Handbook simplifies and explains how to prospect for jobs, land interviews, impress hiring managers, sell yourself, and win job offers.No, it isn’t the most expensive handbook you could… Shares: Education, Business

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