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*** WINNER OF THE GOODY BUSINESS BOOK AWARD FOR BUSINESS, TRAVEL AND HOSPITALITY *** *** LONGLISTED FOR THE NON-OBVIOUS BOOK AWARDS *** *** AXIOM BUSINESS BOOK AWARD BRONZE WINNER, BUSINESS STORIES & FABLES *** INTRODUCING 25 REAL-LIFE STORIES THAT REVEAL THE RULES FOR WORKING SUCCESSFULLY...

All white people understand cultural differences from a platform of relative privilege, affecting their personal and professional interactions. How should they respond when confronted with this knowledge? This introductory book looks at the concept of whiteness and shows how individuals can 'unmask' their own whiteness and take meaningful steps to break down unconscious bias and structural racism.

The epic story of the world's last subsistence whalers. At a time when global change has eradicated thousands of unique cultures, The Last Whalers tells the stunning inside story of the Lamalerans, an ancient tribe of 1,500 hunter-gatherers who live on a volcanic island so remote it is known by other Indonesians as 'The Land Left Behind'. They have survived for centuries by taking whales with bamboo harpoons but now are being pushed toward collapse by the encroachment of the modern world.

Eine triumphale Neuerzählung der Menschheitsgeschichte Auf einer Reise von der Chauvet-Höhle in Frankreich durch das klassische Griechenland, die Bibliotheken der Azteken, Ashokas Indien, das China der Tang-Dynastie, Nofretetes Ägypten und weitere Epochen: Diese leicht verständliche und...

In The Science of Good and Evil, psychologist and science historian Michael Shermer explores how humans evolved from social primates into moral primates, how and why morality motivates the human animal, and how the foundation of moral principles can be built upon empirical evidence. Along the way he explains the implications of scientific findings for fate and free will, the existence of pure good and pure evil, and the development of early moral sentiments among the first humans.

The Mind of the Market will change the way we think about the economics of everyday life. Drawing on research from neuroeconomics, Michael Shermer explores what brain scans reveal about bargaining, snap purchases, and how trust is established in business. Utilizing experiments in behavioral economics, Shermer shows why people hang on to losing stocks and failing companies, why business negotiations often disintegrate into emotional tit-for-tat disputes, and why money does not make us happy.

In this book, we delve into the complex and often overlooked relationship between residential development and its impact on coyotes and their natural habitats. As urbanization continues to spread, we witness the gradual displacement of wildlife, particularly coyotes, who have adapted to thrive alongside human populations. Through extensive research and expert insights, we aim to shed light on the consequences of residential development and explore potential strategies for coexistence.

An unvarnished, story-driven, practical guide to working across cultures. The book features real stories of companies going global and highlights the realities of doing business overseas in a post-globalisation world. Each story gives fascinating insights and lessons into the cultural realities and unexpected surprises of modern globalisation. The Accidental Business Nomad is for anyone working in a more global environment and who is looking to gain critical insights and communications skills needed for a shrinking world.