Layoffs upend people’s lives, cause enormous stress, and lead to debilitating personal debt. The societal harm caused by mass layoffs has been known for decades. Yet, we do little to stop them. Why? Why do we allow whole communities to be destroyed by corporate decision-makers? Why do we consider mass layoffs a natural, baked-in feature of modern financialized capitalism?In Wall Street’s War on Workers, Les Leopold, co-founder of the Labor Institute, provides a clear lens with whic...

How hedge funds make money by taking it from the rest of us—and how you can join them!Top hedge fund managers make more than Oprah, Rupert Murdoch, and A-Rod combined—but they aren't running news and entertainment empires or playing baseball for the New York Yankees. Aren't you curious about how these hedge fund dudes make so much doing who knows what? You may even wonder if you can get there, too. After all, this is America!This book gives you the...

You can turn any problem into a mystery. There are now enough agile templates and frameworks to turn any simple insight into a challenge that naturally can only be resolved with this or that method or framework. Yes, I am sitting in a glass house. I make my money giving companies valuable tips and my name is associated with Kanban. However, my goal is to never make things more complicated than what they really are. And a simple insight goes along with this: An agile organization is not cre...

For many centuries scientists and philosophers have endeavoured to solve the baffling problem of human language. Originally published in 1949, Dr Stein had been fascinated by this problem and collected an enormous amount of data from past and present ages which, when viewed together, shed light upon the origin, evolution and meaning of human speech. He adheres to the broad concept that the development of the individual is a brief recapitulation of the evolution of the race, and has attempt...

Making a killing in the City can be murder at home.After sharp-witted trader Ray is told by his sexy corporate lawyer wife Penny to stop insider trading, he knows that something must change. When he discovers she’s been having an affair on her business trips, the tables are turned and he has to choose between keeping the millions he’s fraudulently made or keeping the woman he loves. How will he decide?The Death and Life of Penny Pitstop is a stand-alone ste...

Discover the transformative power of effective communication with Effective Communication Skills. This ultimate guide, crafted by communication expert Leopold McKinney, is essential for anyone looking to enhance their public speaking and conversational abilities, master the art of persuasion, and build stronger relationships both personally and professionally.What you'll find in this book:Revolutionary Insights: Uncov...

To those who know the charm of Aldo Leopold's writing in A Sand County Almanac, this collection from his journals and essays will be a new delight. The journal entries included here were written in camp during his many field trips--hunting, fishing, and exploring--and they indicate the source of ideas on land ethics found in his longer essays. They reflect as well two long canoe trips in Canada and a sojourn in Mexico, where Leopold hunted deer with bow and arrow. The essays prese...

A sidesplitting musical about one of the most powerful men of the 20th Century. Learn about his secret love life, his need for personal privacy, and his obsession with knowing the private affairs of others. If you weren’t so busy laughing and humming the tunes, the show might upset you!An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring Dan Castellaneta, Ethan Glazer, John Goodman, Kelsey Grammer, Christopher Guest, Rudy Hornish, John Kapelos, David L. Lander, Tom Leopold, Michae...

In "A Ghetto Violet," Kompert likely tells the story of a young Jewish woman living in the ghetto of a European city. The term "ghetto violet" may refer to the protagonist, symbolizing her beauty, resilience, and ability to thrive despite the challenging conditions of her environment.Kompert's work is known for its portrayal of Jewish life and identity, as well as its exploration of themes such as love, faith, and social justice. "A Ghetto Violet" is likely to offer readers a poignant and ...

Do you often find yourself overwhelmed by complex decisions? Are you looking to enhance your problem-solving skills and logical analysis? Do you want to unlock the secrets of mindfulness to boost your brain power?Discover the transformative power of "Mental Models." This book is your ultimate guide to mastering the art of thinking clearly and effectively, equipping you with 33 powerful tools to enhance decision-making, logical analysis, and problem-solving....

With this art journal for kids aged 7+ from Xavier Leopold, AKA Xavi Art, young readers can use art to brighten their day, find calmness and confidence, and show how they really feel. Xavi uses his unique story to show readers how to use art for self-expression and wellbeing.When day trader Xavi picked up a brush during lockdown in 2020, he found a whole new world of communication for feelings. Throughout this journal, he explains how anyone can put their thoughts a...

Praise for Everybody's Book: The Story of the Sarajevo Haggadah by Linda Leopold Strauss, illustrated by Tim Smart:Sydney Taylor Notable BookThis true story begins long ago in Spain, where a bride and groom are gifted a hand-painted haggadah. It is used at many Passover seders until the Spanish Inquisition when the family escapes. The haggadah survived for centuries in different countries. Scholars declared it a treasure. To protec...