Business & Economics
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Firstborn
The Life of Luis Fred Kennedy 1908-1982 by Fred W. Kennedy
Firstborn, which celebrates the legacy of Luis Fred Kennedy, his family and business, is a narrative that takes on a character of its own, larger than life. At the age of twenty one, after the sudden death of his father in 1930, Luis Fred became ...
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The Pie, The Penny & The Pyramid
A Guide to Entering the 21st Century Workforce by Gary Houston
Starting into the workforce doesn’t have to be hard. There are a lot of great people, great jobs and great careers waiting for your help. The Pie, The Penny & The Pyramid walks through preparing yourself for your first jobs, your career and living ...
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Hard Open
The Cost of Mistakes by Jeff Lewis
Do you have an idea for a business, but don’t know how to get started? Have you started a business, but have sort of lost your way? Has your business run into financial trouble? Are your business finances bleeding into your personal life? Hard Open ...
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A Century of Service
The Story of The Kiwanis Club of Casa Loma by W. John Maize
In 1933, the fate of Casa Loma, a once-proud edifice in the heart of Toronto, hung in the balance. Initially built as a private residence, the castle was languishing in the post-war depression, and the City of Toronto was prepared to accept tenders ...
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The Hallman Legacy
Impact of the Hallman Family in Waterloo Region by John G. Fast
In South Central Ontario, the Lyle S. Hallman Foundation has contributed almost $90 million to Waterloo Region for social, educational, and mental health services since 2004. It is one of Canada’s largest philanthropic trusts. Yet, despite this ...
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LOOK OUT! You're About to Get F**ked!
The 13 Biggest Pitfalls of Business and How to Avoid Them by Nick Thompson
This book is not for the faint of heart. This book is NOT a feel-good read. This book will teach you how not to get f**ked in business. After twenty years of growth, author Nick Thompson’s company was listed as one of the “Best Places to Work” by ...
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Collective Bargaining Preparation Essentials
The Handbook (Second Edition) by Hugh J. Finlayson
Something is essential if it is of the utmost importance: basic, indispensable, necessary. This book is just that, essential. Negotiation, in simple terms, is the basic means of getting what you want from others. It is back and forth communication ...
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The Hands that Feed Us
Inside the World of International Agricultural Research - A Memoir by Gordon MacNeil
“Not many people can say they wouldn’t change anything in a career—but I can.” – Gordon MacNeil Gordon MacNeil has had an extensive fifty-year career in one of the largest foreign aid enterprises of the world, focusing on finance in international ...
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The 10 Commandments of the Energy Transition
And Other Essays on How to Power Our Society Without Imploding the Economy or Destroying the Planet by Gerard Kreeft
The book provides interested readers an insight into the ongoing Energy Transition. Written with humor and insight the reader is guided through and beyond the technical jargon of the energy sector. Written with a sharp eye and appreciation of the ...
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Being BRAVE(TM)
A Journey of Self-Discovery into Leadership by Cindy Benning
Do others think you have it all together, while inside you are struggling with the feeling that you will never be good enough? Perhaps you are thriving in some areas but really struggling in others. Do you wonder how it is possible to do so well in ...
