An incisive critique of Canada’s drinking water gatekeepers.Canada is celebrated for its abundance of fresh water, and few Canadians question the safety of the water that comes from our taps. But is this trust justified? One study estimates that contamination of drinking water causes 90,000 cases of illness and ninety deaths every year.In this authoritative review of decades of legislation, research, and independent regulatory critique ...
Value investing is not just a system for success in the market. It is also an intellectual toolkit for achieving a deeper understanding of the world. In The Joys of Compounding , the value investor Gautam Baid builds a holistic approach to value investing and philosophy from his wide-ranging reading, combining practical approaches, self-cultivation, and business wisdom.Distilling investment and life lessons into a comprehensive guide, Baid inte ...
Guter Rat ist teuer – aber nicht immer ist er seinen Preis auch wert. Zumindest in der Branche der Unternehmensberater. Thomas Leif enthullt nach aufwendiger Recherche die Wahrheit uber Inkompetenz, uberdimensionierte Honorare, und den gefahrlichen Einflu? der Berater auf Politik undGesellschaft. Die Zahlen und Fakten werden noch erganzt durch den Bericht einer jungen Bewerberin bei McKinsey, die den kompletten Ablauf der Rekrutierung verdeckt e ...
One of the defining features of United States foreign policy since World War II has been the nation's special relationship with Israel. This informal alliance, rooted in shared values and culture, grew out of a moral obligation to promote Israel's survival in the aftermath of the Holocaust as US policymakers provided military aid, weapons, and political protection. In return, Israel served American interests through efforts to contain ...
Our ability to remake our world is unique among all living things. But where does our creativity come from, how does it work, and how can we harness it to improve our lives, schools, businesses, and institutions? The Runaway Species is a deep-dive into the creative mind, a celebration of the human spirit, and a vision of how we can improve our future by understanding and embracing our ability to innovate. Composer Anthony Brandt and neurologist ...
Oct 15, 2015 “Although public high schools now account for approximately half of the admissions at Ivy League universities, private school students still have a strong edge.” – The Street There are 90 million potential high schoolers in US from 2016 to 2020 Entering the job market is tougher than ever; employers are looking for “best in class” Author Ron Mangravite is one of the only experts in the field, specializing in making boarding schoo ...
[i][/i]Provides inspiration for college business school instructors Illustrates a wide variety of techniques for engaging business school students Gives a survey of well-researched techniques for keeping business school curriculum at the cutting edge ...
Sometimes the best way to stick it to the man is by doing well for yourself. There’s just one problem: it’s hard to do well for yourself when systemic oppression has placed innumerable hurdles between you and your aspirations. THE FEMINIST FINANCIAL HANDBOOK provides actionable tips for overcoming these obstacles without dulling the visceral experience of the real-life struggles women face as they try to master their money and their live ...
